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Amir to meet Tunisian president today Qatar-Tunisia ties poised for further growth

QNA The visit also reflects the importance of Qatar and Tunisia have close histori- Doha the role that Qatar and its wise leadership cal relations in many fields. Qatar stood play in its Arab and international sur- by the Tunisian people and their revolu- President of Tunisia Kais Saied began a roundings at all levels, especially political tion since the beginning until it achieved state visit to Qatar on Saturday at the invi- and economic. its goals. HH the Amir was the second tation of His Highness the Amir of State of The visit reaffirms that Qatar has suc- leader to visit Tunisia after Kais Saied as- Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. cessfully overcome all the obstacles that sumed his duty as president, and that was Upon arrival at Doha International aimed to isolate it and cut the lines of the fourth visit of HH the Amir to Tunisia Airport, the Tunisian president and the communication between it and its Arab in four years. accompanying delegation were greeted by friends. It shows that addressing the Qatar has maintained its position as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of coronavirus pandemic does not prevent one of the most important investors in State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Qatar from carrying out its national and Tunisia and as one of its most important Mohammed Al Attiyah, Minister of Culture humanitarian role towards friends at all financial and economic partners.T uni- and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, times and everywhere. sia hosted an international investment Ambassador of Qatar to Tunisia HE Saad The meeting is a good opportunity to conference “Tunisia 2020”, which came bin Nasser Al Hamidi, and Ambassador of review what the two countries have ac- at the initiative of HH the Amir. HH the Tunisia to Qatar HE Sami Al Saadi. complished and what they aspire to in the Amir’s attendance at the event had a great HH the Amir and the Tunisian presi- way of upgrading cooperation and coor- impact on giving a new impetus to the dent will discuss bilateral relations and dination in all fields to serve the interests relations between the two countries, es- the means of enhancing and developing and aspirations of their peoples. pecially on the economic and investment them at their meeting at Amiri Diwan The meeting will constitute a shift and side. HH the Amir announced before on Sunday, in addition to issues of joint add to the balance of the strong fraternal the opening session of the conference, interest. relations between the two countries and that Qatar would direct an amount of The Tunisian president’s visit reflects enhance coordination and mutual under- $1,250,000,000 in support of the Tuni- President of Tunisia Kais Saied being welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Qatar’s position on the Tunisian diplo- standing between the leaderships and the sian economy. Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah and Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin macy map, as it was his first visit to Qatar prospects of bilateral relations and their Ghanem Al Ali at the Doha International Airport on Saturday. since he took office in October last year. advancement. See also page 16 

2 more held for violating Second batch of Qatari real home-quarantine rules The competent authorities on Saturday estate brokers gets licence arrested two people for violating the conditions of the home quarantine. The QNA the real estate market, and qualify those working arrests were made in implementation of Doha in the mediation profession from office owners the precautionary measures in place, ap- and Qatari intermediaries. proved by health authorities represented The second batch of licenced Qatari real es- The licence for this batch came after by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), tate brokers took the legal oath in front completing the regulatory procedures to ensure public safety and to curb the of the Real Estate Brokers Affairs specified in accordance with the pro- spread of the coronavirus. Committee at the Ministry of Justice. visions of the law, which include The two people being referred to the The licensing is in a bid to push interviewing applicants for the prosecution are Nayef Salem Nasser for real estate brokerage work to- profession, inspecting their offic- Dalham Al Hajri and Mohammed Yasser wards an organised legal environ- es and ensuring that they comply Hassan Mohammed. ment and to keep pace with the with the requirements of practic- The authorities concerned have called economic and urban renaissance ing the profession, and participat- on citizens and residents who are sub- witnessed by the country and the ing in specialised training courses ject to quarantine to fully adhere to the great expansion of the real estate sec- at the Center for Legal and Judicial requirements set by the Ministry of Public tor. Studies, from which more than 67 real MoJ launches Absher car Health and to ensure their safety and the This step comes within the framework of estate brokers have so far benefited. safety of others. (QNA) the Ministry of Justice’s efforts to reorganise the The Real Estate Brokerage Department has real estate brokerage profession to serve the na- begun organising specialised courses for brokers service for customers tional economy, develop working mechanisms in applying to practice the profession. QNA ment of the car and its locations. Doha The new service is a qualitative leap in the ministry’s efforts to bring The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has transactions closer to the public and Katara Towers launched ‘Absher’ car service facilitate access, and it is available to serve the public. The car is a to all segments of society, espe- first hotel project As many as 94 more measures in place mobile office in which a legal notary cially the elderly, people with special MoI refers people have been in the country to is present as well as the office needs, and other cases. in Qatar to get referred to the Public contain the spread and technical requirements to end The service staff include male 94 to public Prosecution for not of the coronavirus transactions and take signatures for and female employees, taking into GSAS 5-star rating wearing masks in (COVID-19). citizens in their whereabouts with- account the privacy of customers, prosecution places where they are The authorities out the need to visit the ministry or and the car is fully equipped to pro- Katara Towers, mandatory, the Ministry of concerned have called its branches. vide various real estate registration which is being for not Interior said on Saturday. on the public to adhere Governmental and private enti- and documentation services, includ- developed by The measure is in line with to the precautionary ties and institutions can also ben- ing transactions that are submitted Katara Hospital- wearing the Cabinet decision, decree law measures in place, to ensure their efit from the service in cases that electronically. The car service is ity at Lusail, no 17 of 1990 on communicable safety and the safety of others. require this, according to the controls offered for the public for a set fee in has become the masks diseases, and the precautionary (TNN) and procedures regulating the move- accordance with legal provisions. first hospitality project in Qatar to receive cer- tificate forG lobal Sustainability Assess- ment System (GSAS) Design and Build 5 Stars rating at the design stage. GSAS is 82% public school teachers happy with The Ministry of MENA region’s first performance-based MoI marks World Diabetes Day Interior (MoI) green building certification system utilised has joined the by buildings, districts and infrastructure quality of training course, finds survey international projects to assess their environmental im- community in pact. Katara Hospitality Chairman Sheikh Tribune News Network The figure was 60 percent for year 2019-2020 included a total of observing the Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani said, Doha international schools and 62 per- 178,106 parents and 22,183 teach- World Diabetes “Katara Hospitality is one of the first cent for private Arab schools. ers. A total of 126,352 students Day that falls investors that understood the significance Teachers have expressed their The survey also revealed the from all academic levels were part on November of the project. Our aim was to create the satisfaction with the quality of level of teachers’ satisfaction of the survey, accounting for 42 14 every year hospitality icon of the 21st century that training courses they attended with the students’ motivation percent of total number of students by lighting up is within one of the world’s most exciting during the last academic year, towards learning. The percent- in public and private schools. its building in urban developments. Our vision is to set according to a comprehensive age of teacher satisfaction in The findings of the survey blue to create new standards that go beyond the borders educational survey. public schools was 68 percent were revealed during a seminar public aware- of the hospitality industry and provide a As many as 82 percent of as compared to 75 percent in held by the School Evaluation ness about landmark location that is instantly recog- teachers in public schools were private schools and 89 percent in Department at the Ministry of diabetes. (TNN) nised internationally.” page 11 found to be satisfied with the international schools. Education and Higher Education training course they attended. The survey for the academic on Saturday. 02 Sunday, November 15, 2020

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Quick read QFFD, QC execute $50mn projects Amir commiserates with president of Mozambique

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of condolences to President of Mozam- for Rohingya refugees in Malaysia bique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on the victims of the armed attack that targeted several villages and a football stadium in northern Mozambique, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. In the ca- Tribune News Network ble, HH the Amir affirmed Qatar’s firm position rejecting violence Doha and terrorism, regardless of their motives and reasons. (QNA) Qatar Charity (QC) and the Deputy Amir sends condolences Qatar Fund for Development to president of Mozambique (QFFD) continue coordination to carry on implementing the The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al projects of the $50mn grant by Thani on Saturday sent a cable of condolences to President of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Mozambique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on the victims of the armed at- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for tack that targeted several villages and a football stadium in north- Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. ern Mozambique, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) The grant projects cover three main areas: health, edu- PM sends condolences to cation and economic empower- Mozambican counterpart ment. The work started in the The budget allocated for the health programme is estimated at $14.7 million over three years. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin health sector in October 2019 Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of as agreements have been signed especially as the official figures number of refugees. The initia- pitals certified by the Malaysian ary 2020 after obtaining the condolences to Prime Minister of Mozambique Carlos Agostinho with the Malaysian National of United Nations confirm the tive aims to launch four mobile Ministry of Health. necessary permits. on the victims of the armed attack that targeted several villages Welfare Foundation, an agency presence of more than 178,000 medical clinics to contribute to The initiative adopts the Despite the challenging and a football stadium in northern Mozambique, wishing the under the women, family and refugees and asylum-seekers facilitating access to primary healthcare shelter programme situations the world still is go- injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) community development min- registered with the United Na- healthcare services. due to the poor financial situ- ing through due to the spread of ister, and three civil society in- tions High Commissioner for The mobile clinics will con- ation of refugees in Malaysia. the coronavirus pandemic, the stitutions of proven competence Refugees (UNHCR) in Malay- duct medical examination and The initiative will establish, work continues as the remain- in the medical field have been sia. also vaccinate children, pro- furnish, equip and operate five ing four clinics have been set up selected to carry out several pro- The initiative aims to in- mote health awareness, give health shelters for a period of and the restoration, furnishing jects within the medical area. crease the percentage of refu- advice on nutrition, personal three years, in addition to pro- and finishing work have been Qatar’s total coronavirus The budget allocated for the gees having access to primary hygiene and risk factors for viding housing, nutrition and completed, with the exception health programme is estimat- healthcare services. The assess- chronic diseases, in addition case follow-up services. of one centre, which has recent- ed at $14.7 million over three ment of the health, social and to dispensing basic drugs, es- Through the Refugee ly received a permit. The num- recoveries reach 132,577 years. economic situation of refugees pecially medicines for children Health Promotion Programme ber of operating clinics will be Qatar on Saturday reported The health activities include from Myanmar in Malaysia has and women, and providing care in Malaysia, the Qatari initia- five by the end of this year. 203 coronavirus (COVID-19) six major programmes, which been carried through a quick for chronic diseases. tive works, in cooperation with Some 11,687 refugees ben- cases -- 157 from community are setting up five comprehen- survey targeting all those in- Support for the vaccination health partners, to implement efited from primary and sec- and 46 from travellers return- sive primary health centres, volved in offering health ser- programme for refugee children the health promotion project to ondary healthcare services and ing from abroad, the Ministry operating four mobile clinics to vices for refugees in Malaysia has been approved in Malaysia ease the main barriers to refu- specialised medical services. of Public Health (MopH) said cover the same peripheral areas such as the Malaysian Ministry to meet the urgent need for their gees’ access to health care. The mobile clinics are back in its daily report. Also, 221 inhabited by refugees, adopt- of Health, the United Nations vaccination. The programme This is carried out through to work with a medical team go- people recovered from the vi- ing the health awareness and High Commissioner for Refu- aims to vaccinate 24,000 chil- training health workers, who ing twice a week to each clinic rus during the past 24 hours, education programme for Roh- gees and Malaysian NGOs. dren over three years. are chosen from among the to provide free treatment to bringing the total number of ingya refugees, providing neces- Aiming to facilitate the refu- The initiative also contrib- refugees themselves to educate refugees. As for the health edu- recoveries in Qatar to 132,577. sary vaccinations for children, gees’ access to primary health- utes to providing secondary the refugees about health rights, cation project, several trainings The MoPH said all the new establishing medical shelters care services, the Qatari initia- healthcare services to refugees methods of accessing health have been organised for health cases have been introduced to receive patients who need tive works to furnish, equip and through the referral programme care and personal hygiene, and workers, benefiting 3,071 par- to isolation and are receiving special follow-up and Patient operate five comprehensive for critical cases and complicat- provide guidance on mental ticipants until the end of Sep- necessary healthcare accord- iting the spread of the virus Referral Programme to provide healthcare centres in central ed deliveries. This programme health and psychological sup- tember. ing to their health status. “ and the number of new daily appropriate medical care. Malaysia (Selangor and Kuala targets 1,200 patients over port services. With regard to the vaccine Measures to tackle COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions The Qatari initiative works Lumpur), in the north (Ka- three years, in cooperation with The first health centre was project, it is expected that work in Qatar have succeeded in is continuing to decline each on the improvement of the dah) and in the south (Johor), the United Nations High Com- inaugurated in November 2019, on children’s vaccines will start flattening the curve and lim- week,” it said. (QNA) refugee situation in Malaysia, as these areas have the largest missioner for Refugees and hos- and it started working in Janu- at the end of November 2020.

Diabetes can be reversed through Sealine Beach wins big at 2020 lifestyle modification, say experts World Luxury Hotel Awards CATHERINE W GICHUKI health educator and have their DOHA feet checked,” said Dr Zirie. Tribune News Network Head of Non-Communi- Doha Diabetes can be reversed cable Diseases Department through lifestyle modification at Ministry of Public Health Sealine Beach, A Murwab Resort and Qa- and its outcomes can be im- (MoPH) Dr Kholoud al Mu- tar’s first leisure destination have been named proved for those living with it, tawa said the ministry works ‘Luxury Private Beach Resort’ in the regional health experts have said. with PHCC and Ministry of category at this year’s 14th annual World Lux- The experts were speaking Education and Higher Educa- ury Hotel Awards (WLHA) 2020. at ‘Diabetes Prevention in Qa- tion in maintaining the Physi- Setting the foundation for service industry tar’ webinar organised as part cal Education classes, which is standards around the globe, the World Luxury of the World Innovation Sum- mandatory in schools so that Hotel Awards are a global pinnacle of achieve- mit for Health’s Doha Health- all children can be engaged ment, offering recognition to global, continen- care Week. The webinar was in doing physical activity for tal, regional and country luxury accommoda- moderated by Prof Abdul Badi Dr Samya Al Abdulla Professor Abdul Badi Abou Samra about 60 minutes a week as tion in more than 100 different categories. Abou Samra, co-chair of the well as maintain healthy food Commenting on the win of the prestigious National Diabetes Strategy, clinics in 27 health centres for diac arrest can be prevented,” in the school canteens. awards, Ahmad Al-Abdullah, Executive Assis- chief quality officer, director diabetes screening to iden- she said. “This can prevent pre- tant Manager at Sealine Beach Resort, said: of Qatar Metabolic Institute tify people’s diabetes status as HMC Senior Consultant diabetes. If one is overweight “We are very pleased to be recognised once (QMI) and chairman of Inter- well as the risk factors. and Head of Endocrinology, or on the borderline, he/she again by the World Luxury Hotel Awards. nal Medicine at Hamad Medi- “With our smart pro- Diabetes and Metabolism should seek help. If one is The Luxury Private Beach Resort Award re- cal Corporation (HMC). gramme in the health centres, Department Dr Mahmoud pregnant, she should not skip flects our commitment to excellence, our ef- Dr Shahrad Taheri, senior we can support people with Zirie said people with Type 2 regular checkup and blood forts to continuously strive for the best, and consultant at HMC, chair of risk factors to prevent the pro- diabetes are either obese or glucose monitoring. If one our commitment to redefining the five-star the QMI Research Committee gression of diabetes and pre- overweight, therefore obesity takes these measures early in living resort. On this occasion, I would like and a professor at WCM-Q, vent complications,” he said. management is a very impor- life and during pregnancy, he/ to express my sincere gratitude to our team, said, that according to a study She said there is also a tant aspect of Type 2 diabe- she can prevent having diabe- management, partners and staff who are an earlier this year, diabetes can wellness programme where tes. tes or gestational diabetes,” integral part of our success and to our guests be reversed through lifestyle people with diabetes can ben- He said diabetes affects she said. who continue to choose Sealine Beach Resort modifications. efit from dietician’s advice vital organs of the body and Professor Abou Samra as Qatar’s first leisure destination.” “For many people, Type and also enrol in a package of it is the major cause of kidney said, through the cooperation In addition to the captivating panoramic 2 diabetes has become an in- exercise. failure, loss of vision, lower between primary and second- view of the sea and the natural surroundings evitable disease, especially “The smart clinic is a pro- limb amputations and heart ary care, all pregnant women of the luxurious resort, the unique location of collection of culinary specialties at its five-star if other family members live gamme for screening the risk failure. in Qatar now get screened for Sealine Beach Resort offers leisure enthusi- beachside dining venues. with diabetes. People have a factors, early diabetes, pre- He said that progression diabetes in early pregnancy asts the chance to experience the widest va- The resort is located in the southern part chance to reverse the disease diabetes and advanced diabe- into heart failure can be pre- and on the 28th week of preg- riety of activities available anywhere in the of Qatar, a convenient 30-minute drive from or improve it outcomes,” he tes,” she said vented if a good metabolic nancy. State of Qatar. Doha city centre. Sealine Beach Resort’s loca- said. Dr Abdulla said that with profile is achieved. “If gestational diabetes Coastal pursuits and desert experiences tion is complemented by a diverse array of Dr Samya Al Abdulla, ex- the Family Medicine model, “To achieve a good meta- is discovered, the woman is are complemented by state-of-the-art rec- world-class entertainment facilities, offering ecutive director of Operations patients have doctors who fol- bolic profile, someone living treated and this is a major reational activities, including water sports, a panoramic view of the pristine beaches of at Primary Health Care Cor- low up with them. with diabetes should attend success for work between pri- desert safari, camel and horse riding, as well the Arabian Desert, building the resort’s sta- poration (PHCC) and senior “If diabetes is detected clinic regularly (two to three mary and secondary care co- as football and basketball, among others. Sea- tus as Qatar’s premier leisure destination for consultant of Family Medi- early and referred to second- months), follow up with a ordinated by the MoPH,” he line Beach Resort also features an extensive travelers and local holidaymakers alike. cine, said PHCC has smart ary care, renal failure and car- dietician, be in touch with a said. Nation Sunday, November 15, 2020 03

Chief of Staff visits US Amiri Guard concludes infantry competition, honours winners Central Command in the State of Florida QNA Doha Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General The Amiri Guard celebrat- (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al ed the conclusion of the 7th Ghanem visited the US Central Air edition of the infantry com- Force Command in the state of Flor- petition for the year 2020 ida, the United States of America. and the graduation of four During the visit, he met with Com- foundation courses in the mander of the US Central Command presence of the Commander General Kenneth McKenzie and re- of the Amiri Guard Major- viewed the bilateral military relations General Hazza bin Khalil Al between the two countries and the Shahwani, the deputy com- ways to enhance them. mander of the Amiri Guard, Lieutenant-General Ghanem also the Inspector-General, the visited Boeing Company in Missouri. assistants of the Command- During the visit, he was briefed er of the Amiri Guard and a on the production progress for the number of department and F-15 aircraft, which will be delivered group leaders, officers from later. He also met Qatari trainees the Qatar Armed Forces and Commander of the Proto- try’s national day. tee Captain Mubarak Ali Al all participants are subject modern and advanced de- from the Qatari Armed Forces at the the Internal Security Force cols Group Brigadier-General He added that the com- Nuaimi, said the competition to. velopments in the training Boeing Company and urged them to (Lekhwiya). Hitmi Muhammad Al Hitmi petition aims primarily to reflected the level of compe- Regarding the gradua- process in order to reach the make more effort in the service of At the beginning of the expressed his happiness at emphasise the importance tence and readiness of the tion of a number of foun- highest levels of readiness. the nation. ceremony, the general report achieving first place in the of infantry training as one of different groups of the Amiri dational and qualifying Muraikhi added that the Lieutenant-General Ghanem of the competition in which annual competition, in which the basic and important pil- Guard. courses, Acting Commander participants carried out a was accompanied during the two seven factions took part for the various departments and lars of military control and He said, this year, the of the Amiri Guard School joint exercise at the con- visits by Military Attache of Qatar two weeks was presented. groups of the Amiri Guard linkage, as well as to promote competition was attended Colonel Ali Arahma Al Mu- clusion of the sessions. The to the US Brigadier-General Staff The Protocols Group won the took part. teamwork and contribute to by seven factions from dif- raikhi said, through the di- commander of the Amiri (Engineer/Air) Ali Mohammed Al first place as the best faction Hitmi explained that the reaching the highest levels of ferent groups and depart- rectives of the Amiri Guard Guard later honoured the Kuwari and President of the In- and Lieutenant Muhammad competition is a preparation readiness. ments, and it consisted of Command, the focus has winners in various branch- ternational Military Cooperation Saafq Al Anzi was awarded to participate in the national For his part, Chairman of five committees that over- been on enhancing train- es of the competition and Authority Brigadier-General Ab- as the best faction leader. march to celebrate the coun- the Infantry Contest Commit- saw the accurate tests that ing and keeping abreast of course graduates. dulaziz Saleh Al Sulaiti. (qna) 16 inspiring films to showcase Ajyal Film fest presents Qatari artists at 8th Ajyal fest optimistic urban take on Tribune News Network their immense talent and artis- global plastic pollution Doha tic vision Ajyal Film Festival is pleased to celebrate filmmak- Amplifying voices from ing in our country and help Tribune News Network Qatar’s growing national film audiences explore select narra- Doha industry, the Doha Film In- tives and topics that can gener- stitute’s (DFI) 8th Ajyal Film ate meaningful change.” The 8th Ajyal Film Festival Festival will present 16 inspir- Made in Qatar will celebrate presented by Doha Film Insti- ing films by Qatari directors the exciting state of filmmaking tute (DFI) virtually hosted two and Qatar-based filmmakers in Qatar in two programmes of acclaimed directors associated as part of the popular Made in thrilling short narratives, ani- with ‘Microplastic Madness’, Qatar programme presented by mations and documentaries. offering a hopeful ‘take action’ Ooredoo. Programme 1 will hold message on global pollution Unlocking opportunities for on Thursday, November 19 told through the voice of youth. emerging home-grown creators J’ai Le Cafard at 6:30pm at Ajyal’s Drive-In Making its MENA premiere to join the global film commu- Cinema in Lusail; Friday, No- and screening in the Mohaq cat- nity, Made in Qatar, presented vember 20 at 2:30pm at VOX egory for jurors aged 8-12 years by Ooredoo, returns as one of Cinemas, Doha Festival City; at Ajyal, Microplastic Madness the most highly-anticipated and available for online screen- (USA/2019) is the story of go- segments of Ajyal. The one-of- ing for Qatar audiences from getting fifth grade students a-kind platform for aspiring November 19 to 23: from Brooklyn, USA who be- filmmakers draws on the im- Programme 2 will hold come citizen scientists, commu- mersive power of cinema to on Saturday, November 21 at nity leaders and advocates as drive the creation of original 6:30pm at Ajyal’s Drive-In Cin- they diligently collect environ- and compelling content from ema in Lusail; Sunday, Novem- mental data, lead community our region and foster global ber 22 at 5:30pm at VOX Cin- outreach programmes, and use understanding through artistic emas, Doha Festival City and their impressive research to in- dialogue. available for online screening form public policy. The 12 DFI-supported for both Qatar and MENA audi- At an online press briefing, shorts will vie for the Made in ences from November 19 to 23. Debby Lee Cohen, director and Qatar Awards, chosen by a jury Smile You Deserve It Audiences are invited to join plastic-free activist, said: “With A scene from Microplastic Madness that includes filmmaker Ka- the exclusive online question Ajyal, having a youth jury for mal Aljafari, composer Dana and answer sessions with the a youth-made film is a huge Award at Greenpoint Film Fes- Microplastic Madness Al Fardan and producer Marie filmmakers. The Programme 1 honour and truly unique. Eve- tival 2020, the film extends an makes light of a topic of univer- Balducchi. question and answer is set for rything started from amidst the alarming, yet charming narra- sal relevance, while highlighting Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, 7pm on Friday, November 20, community, from children who tive, told through stop-motion the increasing importance of festival director and DFI chief while the Programme 2 ques- started looking at their own animation, heartfelt kid com- youth voices as global citizens, executive officer, said: “The tion and answer will take place neighbourhoods and homes to mentary and interviews of ex- community advocates and fu- Made in Qatar programme re- at 9pm on Sunday, November understand how the issue of perts and renowned scientists ture leaders. All 56 fifth graders turns amid a truly exciting time 22. 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Doha on Saturday signed a The courses being offered Memorandum of Understand- are hospitality training, Arabic ing (MoU) with the Al Mutam- language, graphic design and iz Educational Centre to offer caregiver training, among oth- various courses at discounted ers. rates to Kenyan expatriates. According to Ahenda, the The MoU-signing ceremo- MoU will enable many Ken- ny was attended by Kenyan yans who want to enhance Ambassador to Qatar HE Pad- their education to suit the local dy C Ahenda, Deputy Head of Qatari market to join the cen- prepare them first to learn ba- of students.” offered in the first phase, the Mission Ambassador Wash- tre. “Most of the courses are sic Arabic language and then For his part, Farah said, Kenyan community would ington Oloo, Chairman of the tailor-made to suit the work- Kenyan Ambassador to Qatar HE Paddy C Ahenda with Ahmed Al get them ready for the culture “This journey is going to be love to have a portfolio of oth- Kenyan Community in Qatar ing class and are also flexible Kashif, Director of Al Muntamiz Centre A shock that is very common pivotal in empowering our er disciplines ranging from Omar Farah and Director of Al in their timings,” he said. with new entrants in any Ar- community. We reckon that management, administration Mutamiz Educational Centre Ahenda also welcomed the language has been a ma- centre is poised to open a abic-speaking country. “Due education is the cornerstone and engineering to computer Ahmed Al Kashif. the idea of starting a branch jor impediment to many non- branch in Kenya that will to the coronavirus pandemic, of life and we are happy to be and other accredited courses Initially, Al Mutamiz Edu- of the centre in Kenya to of- Arabic speakers to find jobs in prepare Kenyans not only for the centre has introduced dis- part of this milestone.” in order to cater to the di- cational Centre will provide fer Arabic language course the Middle East. jobs in Qatar but the entire tance education designed to According to him, besides verse needs of the community Kenyan community mem- for non-Arabic speakers, as According Al Kashif, the Arab world. The centre will promote career advancement the specialised courses to be members. 04 Sunday, November 15, 2020 Nation QRCS launches Warm Winter Campaign with the theme ‘Dignity is priceless’ Tribune News Network or even millions, of new victims af- campaign would cover 10 countries: of QRCS’s headquarters in Doha, or to 92552 (QR 250). Doha fected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, thus ensuring maximum integrity, -Winterisation kit: send an SMS pandemic, flash floods in Sudan, the Gaza, Jerusalem and the West Bank, transparency, and compliance”. with the symbol “K” to 92092 (QR The Qatar Red Crescent Soci- Beirut Harbor explosion, and more.” Bangladesh, Sudan and Somalia. Yousef Mohamed Al-Awadi, Di- 500) or 92552 (QR 250). ety (QRCS) has launched its an- “Winter is equivalent to suffering According to him there are two rector of Financial Resources De- -Heating supplies: send a text nual Warm Winter Campaign for and hardship for the vulnerable and categories of aid: (1) food parcels velopment at QRCS, stated that do- message with the symbol “W” to 2020-2021 under the theme of the distressed, especially children, containing local food staples lasting nation to Warm Winter projects is 92246 (QR 1000), 92552 (QR 250) #DignityIsPriceless. Under License women, patients and the elderly. one month and (2) non-food items religiously permissible, as per Fatwa or 92216 (QR 100). No. 1299/2020 of the Regulatory They are desperate for the winterisa- such as heaters, oil and coal heating, from the Sharia Committee of QRCS. Or you can make a remittance Authority for Charitable Activities tion aid provided every year by the who wish to stand by their brothers blankets, carpets, medicines, mat- Several means of donation through the following bank ac- (RACA), the new campaign aims to Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and sisters in humanity to support a tresses, jackets, pajamas, scarves, have been prepared for esteemed counts: meet the food and wintering needs in the context of its annual Warm wide range of winter relief projects, hats, gloves, socks and shoes. donors who would like to support -Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) – IBAN: of around 42,200 families (253,260 Winter campaign. Over the last five to be generous to the poor and the “These projects will be imple- this campaign, including a website QA51QISB000000110575190014. people) in 10 countries. years, more than 1 million benefi- homeless, and to preserve their dig- mented by our foreign representa- (www.qrcs.org.qa), a donor hot- – Qatar International Islamic In this regard, Ali bin Hassan Al- ciaries in dozens of poor countries nity during the winter, inspired by tion missions and offices in the tar- line (66666346) and a home visit Bank (QIIB) – IBAN: QA66QI- Hammadi, Secretary-General of the have found shelter, warmth and the slogan “Dignity Is Priceless.” get countries, in coordination with (33998898). IB000001111126666003. QRCS, said: “Since the beginning of food at a total cost of QR 65 million, To ensure the warmth and dig- the host National Societies and local For those who prefer a mobile -Qatar National Bank 2020, there has been successive hu- which has helped them to cope with nity of the beneficiaries, Faisal governments,” said Al-Emadi. “The donation, the SMS can be sent as (QNB) – IBAN: QA21QN- manitarian crisis that have seriously difficult living conditions during the Mohamed Al-Emadi, Executive Di- standard procedures will be strictly follows BA000000850020196062. affected the victims of existing disas- winter,” he added. rector of Relief and International observed in the procurement of re- -Food parcel: send an SMS with -Masraf Al-Rayan – IBAN: ters and conflicts, adding thousands Al-Hammadi invited all those Development at QRCS, said that the lief items, under direct supervision the symbol “F” to 92092 (QR 500) QA18MAFR000000011199980003. HBKU College launches short course titled ‘Design Post-COVID Humanity’

Tribune News Network Taaruf (Acquaintance), Taawun From start to finish, DPCH- Doha (Cooperation) and Tarahum 3T will be informed by a dy- (Mercy). namic mix of conversations, Efforts to design a fairer, The College of Public Policy networking events and interac- The Malappuram more inclusive and sustain- and the Qatar Environment and tive sessions designed specifi- able post-COVID humanity Energy Research Institute, both cally to help put ideas generated provide the foundation for a part of HBKU, are collaborat- into practice. Diaspora launches new programme launched by ing partners of the programme, Training and development the College of Islamic Studies which was officially launched opportunities include classes on (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa on 2 November at the opening the human-centered approach online cultural events University (HBKU). ceremony attended by organis- to problem solving and collabo- Tribune News Network ICC President AP Mani- Design Post-COVID Hu- ers, sponsors and partners and rative digital concept mapping. Doha kandan and ICBF President manity: Taaruf, Taawun, Tara- senior officials. Participants will also be able TN Baburaj also addressed the hum (DPCH-3T) is an innova- Notable guests included: to seek advice and support to The Diaspora of Malappuram, audience. tive, blended and multi-faceted HE Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz overcome challenges and work a consortium of expatriates Organising Committee educational space for the gener- Al-Kawari, Minister of State and with collaborative partners and from Malappuram district in Chairman Achu Ullattil pre- ation of fresh thinking and new President of the Qatar National stakeholders to develop human- the southern Indian state of sented vision and mission of ideas for living with and within Library; His Excellency Taha nity Engagement and Associate and North Africa. Accordingly, centered designs that reflect Kerala, has launched an array of the organisation. Dr Hamza V a new normal society. The six- Ayhan, President of the Islam- Professor, CIS, said: “While the a global reset of humanity and Taaruf, Taawun and Tarahum. online cultural events through V handed over prize to Stalin month programme will take ic Youth Cooperation Forum future shape and trajectory of society should be defined by DPCH-3T concludes with a Zoom platform. Sivadasan, the winner of the motivated and inspired young (ICYF); Dr. Hamad Al Fayyad, our post-COVID humanity re- inclusive, creative and ethically- 30-day Ramadan 2021 summit Speaker of Kerala Leg- logo contest. people from around the world Executive Director of the Media mains uncertain, it is safe to as- focused problem solving mind- where participants will share islative Assembly P Sriram- The winners of the pencil on an educational journey to Center for Youth; “Stars of Sci- sume that innovative thinking, sets that help to build stronger experiences and reflect on les- akrishnan inaugurated the drawing competition held as unlock their transformative po- ence” winner Abdulrahman Al leadership and ethics should in- and more-inclusive communi- sons learned. For more infor- programme. He highlighted part of inaugural function were tential. In doing so, DPCH-3T Khamis; and Syrian astronaut form our responses to the new ties. We’re determined to pro- mation on Design Post-COVID the need for public associations also announced. The winners will focus on the philosophical, Muhammed Faris. reality. It is imperative that fu- vide participants in this unique Humanity: Taaruf, Taawun, to transcend caste and politics were selected by a jury led by spiritual and interdisciplinary Speaking after the launch, ture generations are part of key and highly-dynamic program Tarahum (DPCH-3T), please and took the audience through MT Nilambur from over 560 dimensions of post-COVID hu- Dr. Evren Tok, Assistant Dean decision-making processes, in- with the know-how and skills to visit https:/www.hbku.edu.qa/ the history of Malappuram dis- contestants. Chief Coordinator manity and the key virtues of for Innovation and Commu- cluding here in the Middle East make this happen.” en/cis/dpch-3t. trict. A documentary highlight- Usman Kallan announced the ing the historical moment of winners in the senior category the formation of Malappuram while Treasurer Keshavdas district was shown at the pro- Nilambur announce the junior gramme. A theme song direct- category winners. Harishankar ed by Bapu velliparamb and led the pencil drawing competi- ‘Ignite Possibilities’ event by ICC Advanced sung by Keerthana Sabreeshan tion. The motivational session was another attraction of the led by Prof Gopinath Muthu- event. kadu gave an unforgettable ex- Toastmasters Club explores leadership skills Diaspora of Malappuram perience to the audience. President Mashhood Thiruthi- Edappal Vishwan, Atul Tribune News Network journey and what motivated several successful businesses. topher Almeida proposed a yad presided over the func- Narukara, Tayyib and Ajmal Doha him to pursue his entrepre- He holds an MBA and a Mas- vote of thanks on behalf of the tion which was attended by Areekode led the musical events. neurial journey. ter’s in Quality Management ICC Advanced Club. dignitaries from various socio- The technical support was pro- In the fourth edition of the With a very unique and au- from the University of Wollon- Ignite Possibilities is an on- cultural organisations of Qatar vided by Rtheesh Kakkov. Balan ‘Ignite Possibilities’ by ICC Ad- thentic perspective on leader- gong in New South Wales, Aus- line keynote series initiated by and India. General Secretary Manancherry, Basheer Kuniyil, vanced Toastmasters Club, Lt ship, Murat said that leaders tralia, and has received training ICC Advanced Toastmasters Abdul Asees Chevidikkunnan Dr Shafiq Thappi Mambadu, Col Mohammed Murad gave a are born, and that in a sense, at Harvard, London Business Club, inviting international- welcomed the gathering. Sreejith Nair, Jalil A Kavil, Nias moving presentation on leader- everybody has leadership skills; School and the Singapore Gov- ly-acclaimed speakers every Lok Sabha MP from Malap- Ponnani and Shanavas Tharayil ship. what someone needs to do is ernment School. month to share their experi- puram PK Kunhalikutty re- led the programme. At every step of one’s life, to sharpen skills and raise self- VP Education Alar Mel ences, essons learnt and tips to leased the organisation’s logo. Radio 98.6 FM Malayalam Mohammed Murad believes awareness. With a group activ- Mangai said the enlightening unearth the potentials of the at- Rajya Sabha MP P Abdul was the official partner of the one needs to ask oneself the ity, he mentioned that people and entertaining Q&A session tendees. Wahab launched the website event. thought-provoking question, seldom know their team-mem- tional president of Toastmas- anchored by District Direc- The event was steered by www.infoqarar.com. Malap- The event concluded with a “Is leadership for me?” He then ber’s perspective of leadership, ters International as well as a tor DTM Thayalan K left last- the team comprising MI Farid, puram District Collector Go- vote of thanks proposed by Or- went on to explain how leader- which is a big bottleneck in be- corporate doyen, consultant ing impression on the ignited Thayalan K, Philip Cherian, palakrishnan addressed the ganizing Committee Convener ship is different for everyone. coming an effective leader. and trainer. He is an entrepre- minds. Christopher Almeida, Alar Mel gathering. Abdul Rashid PP. He shared his vast leadership Murad is former interna- neur and managing director of In the end, President Chris- Mangai and Nalini Mathur. Avoid passing judgments on diabetics, help them lead a better life: Hend

Tribune News Network fear in us? careful and maintain a healthy “My mother insisted that want to live a simple and nor- not change reality. But what I share their experiences, con- Doha “Of course I don’t have an immune system by regulating upon our return to Qatar, we mal life like everyone else. can change is the way I deal cerns and journeys with the answer to that but what I know my blood sugar levels. More should head for medical tests. “After I was diagnosed with with diabetes, as it has be- disease. I was able to reach a Hend Al Khater, a North- is that as a Type-1 diabetic, I importantly, I have to ignore It was then, to my surprise, diabetes, everything changed come a part of me. I can turn large number of followers cre- western University in Qatar have gone through so many all the negative comments di- I was diagnosed with Type-1 in my life and there was no it into my strength, rather ating a community that pro- student living with Type-1 dia- difficult moments in my life. I rected at me while I overlook diabetes. turning back. Maintaining my than it being my weakness. I vides support to one another. betes, strives to build a com- was faced with people’s judg- people’s doubts about my “I was the first member of health has become a daily chal- can spread awareness about “On World Diabetes Day, munity that supports diabetics ments about my health condi- health during the pandemic. my family to have Type-1 dia- lenge that I needed to accept. it, and not take people’s ques- I advise everyone dealing with and promotes social awareness tion, their biased treatment “These difficult times have betes. I did not inherit it from “I had to be careful with tions personally, but use their this disease not to pay atten- about the disease. and their questions about the taken me back to the past year, any of my parents. The doctor carbohydrates to regulate my curiosity as an opportunity to tion to any hurtful comments “Older adults and people risks that I am exposed to on when I was diagnosed with explained to me that Type-1 blood sugar levels. At first, I explain to them the reality of from others, and not to let the suffering from chronic condi- a daily basis in this pandemic,” Type-1 diabetes as an 18-year- diabetes is an immune system made many mistakes in calcu- this disease. disease control them. Instead, tions are vulnerable groups she replied. old. disease that occurs when the lating my insulin doses, which “Despite the social stigma I want them to be able to man- that are at a higher risk of Hend urged people to “I was enjoying my sum- immune system attacks and caused me to reach danger- surrounding diabetes, I did not age it by taking care of their complications from COV- avoid passing judgements on mer vacation abroad with my damages the pancreatic cells. ously low blood sugar levels hide my disease from people. health and following medi- ID-19. Protect yourself and people living with diabetes family. The gentle heat of the “What were you eating? almost daily. This affected my On the contrary, I started shar- cal instructions to help them those around you from dan- saying they should rather cre- sun was not the reason I start- You used to drink a lot of soft daily activities like exercising ing my personal experiences avoid any possible long-term ger. Your immune system will ate a supportive culture that ed feeling extreme thirst and drinks, no wonder you got this and going out with my friends, on social media websites. My complications. not help you once you contract will help them live a fulfilling dehydration. And walking long disease! Why did you neglect which I avoided because I did goal was to raise awareness on “I would also like to send the virus. Do not risk your life life. distances and indulging in fre- your health when you were so not want them to feel uncom- diabetes and encourage people a message to our community: or the lives of others,” says the “We deal with enormous quent physical activities were young?” fortable around me. It also af- with diabetes to accept it and Being diabetics is a reality we student based on personal ex- responsibilities and challenges not the reasons I lost a lot of “At a time when I was try- fected my learning as I had to be able to live with it. did not choose, it simply hap- perience. every day that prevent us from weight and felt exhausted. No, ing to cope with a new dis- always miss class for at least 15 “My social media posts pened to us. To someone who suffers living our lives normally. So, these were caused by diabetes, ease, hearing these questions minutes. have had amazing responses, “We deal with enormous from a chronic disease, what do not pass judgments on us, but I hadn’t realised it. In fact, and comments made matters “My mother, who was the especially from people with responsibilities and challenges would it mean to continuously but help us create a more ac- I was ignoring the symptoms worse. They made me feel em- most fearful in my family for Type-1 diabetes. Their com- every day that prevent us from read notices like these from cepting and supportive culture. until they finally started to barrassed and guilty as I kept my safety and health, would ments helped me start new living our lives normally. So, health organisations or even Together, let us contribute to flare up. asking myself – was I the one check my blood sugar levels and meaningful friendships do not pass judgments on us, on social media? How are we, providing social support for all “My mother noticed these who brought this disease onto every night to make sure I with them. but help us create a more ac- as people with chronic diseas- people with diabetes in Qatar, symptoms. She said, ‘I don’t myself. was okay. “Getting my insu- “This amazing response cepting and supportive cul- es, supposed to feel when we and help make their lives bet- think what is happening with “So, I had to explain to oth- lin doses for my meals had to also encouraged me to cre- ture. Together, let us contrib- receive these kinds of notices? ter,” she said. you is normal, there is some- ers that I was unable to change be a firm daily commitment. ate a local Instagram account ute to providing social support Does no one think about our Expressed full confidence, thing definitely wrong’. I would my condition and that if I had From that point onwards, I for diabetes. The goal was to for all people with diabetes in anxieties as a result of these she said, “Despite all that, I am brush her off saying it might be the opportunity to get rid of it, realised that my life would build a community for diabet- Qatar, and help make their words that do nothing but put not afraid. I know I have to be iron deficiency. I would not hesitate, because I not be easy and that I could ics where people could openly lives better.” Sunday, November 15, 2020 05 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email [email protected] or Ailyn Agonia Kabayan Corner Ailyn Agonia call (974) 4000 2222 Ailyn Agonia Positive impact of digital transformation on different processes highlighted at webinar The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Doha LLC (G) holds a timely webinar on the topic of digital transformation, IT audit and the effects of the pandemic on the overall ICT environment

he Philippine Institute of Certi- tions. Digital platforms are now used in ac- fied Public Accountants (PICPA) tivities that were not too popular prior to the Doha LLC (G) conducted a timely pandemic, e.g., grocery shopping, medical webinar on the topic of digital consultations and the need to be in the office transformation, IT audit and the for business operations, he added. Teffects of the pandemic on the overall ICT With the growth and increased digitali- environment on Friday. zation of processes, audit professionals will More than 50 PICPA members, associ- equally need to improve their scope. Addi- ates and guests participated in the webinar tional controls considerations on cyberse- led by Alvin Polido, PICPA Doha LLC (G) curity, data privacy, access restrictions and President. cloud-based data management will need to Zandro Gigantoca, a multi-certified be addressed. This also poses a challenge for audit professional with a wide range of ex- auditors and accountants to increase their perience in IT audit, controls and assur- knowledge to cope with the fast-progressing ance services, was the keynote speaker. He automation and digital transformation trend. started the session emphasising the demand The webinar fostered engagement and in- for digital technology. teraction through the lively facilitation of Wil- During the webinar, the positive impact nessa Dugang, Co-chairman for Membership of digital transformation on different pro- and Michelle Baraquio, Chairman for Corpo- cesses was highlighted. The speaker stressed rate Governance as the programme emcees. on how leveraging on digital platforms had PICPA Doha LLC(G) is a non-profit pro- advanced the way we do things across differ- fessional organisation registered in the Qa- ent fields -- i.e., education, health care, tour- tar Financial Center Authority (QFC) since ism, security, banking, among others. He 2018. Its members and associates comprise also shared the contribution of digital trans- of a diverse mix of finance professionals formation in the attainment of economic with a myriad of work experiences from dif- and governance strategies, citing examples ferent industry groups. In sustaining the within the GCC. strength of every one during this pandemic, The speaker also underlined that al- all Filipino finance professionals are always though advancement of technology had been welcome, whether CPAs or Non-CPAs, to be underway in the past years, the current pan- part of PICPA Doha LLC(G). All members demic had thrusted this process at full speed. enjoy the benefit of joining the events that Additionally, he said, the pandemic had also the organisation hosts. For more detailed changed the way technology and data are information and for upcoming announce- used to adapt to the new environment and ments, you may visit www.picpadoha.org or address the challenges posed by the restric- send an email to [email protected]. Slide presentation of resource speaker Zandro Gigantoca Filipino groups organise seminar on occupational health and safety

bout 30 employees from President, kicked off the activ- The discussions led by gal section of the training different companies in ity with inspirational remarks resource person Eliseo Ser- seminar. Athe hospitality industry aimed at inspiring the par- rano covered varied topics Engineer Roldan Ma- took part in a training semi- ticipants. Community lead- including house work safety, ghanoy, President of Bantay nar on Hospitality Occupa- ers Engineer Jerry Ronquillo, chemical handling and elec- Kasangga Qatar, delivered tional Safety & Health and President of Bayanihan Qatar, trical safety. Also discussed the closing remarks and ex- Paralegal held at the Inspire Engineer Ressie Fos, Presi- were modules on kitchen pressed the organiser’s ap- Training Academy on Friday. dent of Bayanihan ng mga safety, food safety, fire safe- preciation for the support to The event was organised Manggagawa sa Konstruksy- ty, emergency procedures, the initiative. by Filipino groups Bantay on sa Qatar (BMKQ), and Ber- waste management and se- Also announced is the Kasangga Qatar (B@Q) and nardo Dijamco Jr, President curity. While Ronquillo of plan of Bayanihan Qatar Filipino Family in Qatar of Kaagapay ng Manggaga- Bayanihan Qatar provided to hold the same train- (FFQ) with the support of wang Pilipino (KMP), also de- insights on the proper pro- ing programme for other Bayanihan Qatar. livered motivational messages cedures in changing spon- Filipino organisations under A training seminar was hosted by Bantay Kasangga Qatar and Filipino Family in Qatar on Friday. Adelyn Lucanas, FFQ on the occasion. sorship as part of the parale- its umbrella. Avid Filipino bikers join fun, family-oriented race

ith the growing popularity of biking among Filipinos in Qa- Wtar, it was no surprise that ma- jority of those who took part in the Ooredoo Ride of Champions (ROC) event held in Education City on Fri- day were Pinoys! More than 500 Filipinos joined the family-oriented race. Some came with their respective bik- ing groups other joined with their friends. But for avid biker Leo En- riquez it was an activity best enjoyed in the company of his family includ- ing their beloved dog! “This is my fourth time to join a bike race, my second time to ride with my family and first time to be accompanied by our dog Bella. Join- ing an event like ROC will surely cre- The Enriquez family joins the race with their beloved dog. ate good memories to my daughter. in the future as she continues to Not only our daughter will learn the ularly bikes with her friends it take up biking as a passion. importance of physical fitness but the was her first time to compete in a bike Another first-timer was Jaymece importance of family bonding, too,” race. Sharing her experience she said, Blanche Necesario. She also com- Jaymece Blanche Necesario Leo told Qatar Tribune. “It was like joining a field trip for the peted in the 78km race. She said, “As He described the entire activity first time. The adrenalin was so high an aspiring cyclist, I was motivated as a great experience for their family and leading to the event I was always to take the challenge for myself and adding that while it was only a 5km looking forward for the race day.” see how far I was on my training. I al- race, the joy it brought to his family Adding, “It’s a great chance to ways keep in mind to go out beyond is immeasurable. enjoy a fun event and meet friends, my comfort zone and always aim to He said, “Seeing my wife & daugh- old and new. Companionship, ca- do better. Also, the motivation from ter enjoying every moment of the maraderie and sportsmanship are my teammates at Bike to Work Qatar race as much as I do will surely keep developed among cyclist enthusiasts helped me to push through my limits. motivate us to join the event on a and it feels overwhelming to be a They believed on what I am capable yearly basis. The best part of the ex- part of this event.” of and helped me reach my goals. perience is when you completed the Mamiya also expressed excite- They were there from the beginning fun ride and volunteers warmly wel- ment over riding with bikers from of my cycling journey.” come receive you at the finish line different nationalities including from Jaymece said she and the rest of and hand over a finisher’s medal and India, Indonesia, US, UK, Lebanon, her group looks forward to another refreshment pack.” Canada and Qatar. She said she is opportunity to compete in a race to Riding with Bella! For Mamiya Ajero, while she reg- likely to enjoy such competitive race inspire other cyclists. Mamiya Ajero is among the first timers in a bike race. 06 Sunday, November 15, 2020

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Here’s What US Is Losing As Transition Is Delayed Joe Biden’s Choice: Senate Republicans need to step up and insist that Biden be allowed to Reform Or Recovery? get about the work of transition his country is closing in on two son? Pressure is slowly building for weeks since outgoing President Trump to at least grant access to Biden administration’s policy should not impede the rebuilding of key sectors such as hotels and TDonald Trump was defeated at briefings, with support from Sen. the polls. President-elect Joe Biden Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and oth- restaurants. Also, fiscal stimulus is one popular method for boosting the economic recovery has only widened his lead since ers. But it’s come too slow, and our then, amassing 5 million more vulnerability increases by the day, Scott Sumner votes than the incumbent. He has particularly since Trump has set out Tribune News Service far surpassed Trump in electoral on a revenge-spree of firing those votes with 290 at this writing and is whom he considers disloyal. hen Joe Biden assumes the presidency on track for 306. Most disturbing has been his in January, which is overwhelmingly Trump still refuses to concede. firing of Defense Secretary Mark likely as I write this, he will face an im- But what is far worse are the actions Esper and purge of civilian leader- portant decision: Should priority be he has taken in the aftermath of the ship at the Pentagon. As is his wont, given to reform or recovery? In my view, election. Precious days are slipping Trump has replaced them with Wrecovery should take precedence. away as Trump obstinately forbids a cadre of perceived loyalists. To In early 1933, Franklin Roosevelt took office his administration from cooperat- what end, in his remaining weeks in at the low point of the Great Depression and ing with the Biden transition team. power, is a frightening prospect to faced a similar choice. He decided to pursue Biden has been blocked from contemplate. both objectives simultaneously. My research the daily presidential briefing, with Trump also forced two resigna- suggests that while FDR’s recovery measures its up-to-date intelligence. His team tions at the Department of Home- boosted the economy, his reform initiatives has been barred from full access to land Security. Thankfully, some slowed the recovery. In late 1933, the hugely classified documents and agency administration officials remain influential economist (and progressive hero) officials needed for a smooth hand- determined to do their jobs despite John Maynard Keynes reached a similar con- off. The Trump administration con- Trump’s threats. On Thursday, a clusion in a letter of advice to FDR, printed in tinues to withhold transition funds, council of federal and state election The New York Times: office space and other resources. officials, includingH omeland Secu- “(The) NRA, which is essentially reform and Even during the contested re- rity’s Cybersecurity and Infrastruc- probably impedes recovery, has been put across count of 2000, when only a single ture Security Agency, released a re- too hastily, in the false guise of being part of the state was in play and Vice President markable statement that declared technique of recovery.” Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. this election “the most secure in Keynes is referring not to the National Ri- Bush were separated by just hun- American history.” fle Association, but to the National Industrial dreds of votes, Bush was given full In direct contradiction of Recovery Act, which among other things man- intelligence briefings. Trump, they noted, “There is no dated an across-the-board wage increase of Access to transition funds and evidence that any voting system roughly 20%, despite high rates of unemploy- space, regrettably, were withheld deleted or lost votes, changed votes ment. This act is now widely seen as having for more than a month while Gore or was in any way compromised. ... slowed the recovery that was being aided by and Bush battled it out in court. While we know there are many un- other FDR initiatives, such as dollar devalua- That delay may have cost this na- founded claims and opportunities tion and fiscal stimulus. tion dearly. In its official report, the for misinformation about the pro- Biden supports raising the federal minimum 9/11 Commission found that delay cess of our elections, we can assure wage to $15 per hour. There is a vigorous debate was a contributing factor to lack of you we have the utmost confidence among economists as to the merits of this idea. preparation for the Sept. 11, 2001, in the security and integrity of our My own view is that workers can be helped more terrorist attacks because it ham- elections and you should too.” effectively with an expanded Earned Income Tax pered Bush’s ability to assemble his Now it’s time for Senate Re- Credit, which helps put money in low-income national security team. The report publicans to step up and insist that workers’ pockets but does not raise business noted that avoiding future transi- Biden be allowed to get about the costs and discourage employment. tion disruptions was in the national work of transition. They owe that Furthermore, the optimal minimum wage interest. to the country they are sworn to rate varies widely by state; what’s appropriate Must we relearn this hard les- protect. for California may not be appropriate for Mis- sissippi or West Virginia. Each state should have some latitude to make its own decisions, reflecting local differences in worker produc- course is blocked in the Senate, there are other restricted economic growth and people’s ability tivity and cost of living. It is worth noting that methods to promote economic growth. For in- to seek careers in many of the areas with the even Trump-friendly Florida recently voted to stance, the Fed can be encouraged to engage in ad- highest productivity, such as Silicon Valley. gradually raise its minimum wage to $15. Fed- ditional asset purchases, including for corporate Of course, many progressives will not be eralism on this issue does not mean that noth- bonds if necessary, as required to achieve its 2% pleased with my suggestion to prioritize recov- ing will be done in red states. inflation target and higher levels of employment. ery over reform. But as Keynes pointed out in Even if the administration decides to go A Biden administration will also have wide his 1933 letter, a strong economy is the best way ahead with a higher federal minimum wage, latitude to roll back the burdensome international to create the political capital required to pursue it should delay any major increases for a few trade barriers which slowed investment in 2019. a reform agenda: years in order to hasten the labor market’s re- They should allow more immigration of the sort “It will be through raising high the prestige covery from the 2020 economic shock. Once a of high-skilled workers who are known to create of your administration by success in short- vaccine is available, it is important that policy dynamic new American businesses. And any tax range recovery that you will have the driving not impede the rebuilding of key sectors of the increases on businesses should be delayed for force to accomplish long-range reform.” economy, such as hotels, restaurants and other several years, until the economy has recovered. service industries. Minimum wage increases Finally, the administration can and should (Scott Sumner is the Ralph G. Hawtrey are less likely to cost people their jobs when the encourage states to make it easier to build new Chair of Monetary Policy with the labor market is already strong. housing, and thus lower housing costs. Across Mercatus Center at George Mason Fiscal stimulus is one popular method for the country, so-called “NIMBY” policies have University and a professor emeritus (Tribune news Service) boosting the economic recovery, but even if this made it extremely difficult to do so. This has at Bentley University) Lockdowns Make Perfect Sense Now At least one vaccine will probably be available widely from early to mid-2021. So, it makes sense for countries to continue to constrain the virus for another few months in order to minimise deaths until there’s widespread immunization

Ferdinando Giugliano and other places battle with a rising sec- least one vaccine will probably be avail- talizations don’t accelerate, and even- vaccine is safe. We don’t know how long Tribune News Service ond wave. able widely from early to mid-2021. If tually fall, it may be possible to avoid immunization will last, nor how well it Buying time makes sense if you’re try- so, it makes sense for countries to con- draconian measures while “flattening will do for subgroups such as the elder- he development of what looks like an ing to reduce the number of people who tinue to constrain the virus for another the curve.” ly. Or indeed if it can prevent the worst effective vaccine against COVID-19 catch the most severe forms of COVID-19 few months, in order to minimize deaths The discovery of an effective vac- forms of COVID-19. A vaccine will take Thas ignited hopes that the worst of at the same time, allowing doctors to take until there’s widespread immunization. cine also has implications for economic time to distribute and the need to have the pandemic will be over relatively better care of them. But it’s less effective Assuming governments can distribute policy. If countries only need wait a few two doses will delay the immunization soon. If successful, it will also vindicate if you’ve no good endgame to look for- the first doses to the most vulnerable, more months before life slowly returns program. Governments can still cause a strategy that has proven controver- ward to, other than the constant closing and they’re effective, only a few months to normal, the case strengthens for very unnecessary deaths if they don’t get the sial: Slowing down the spread of SARS- and reopening of your economy. of waiting could save many lives. generous fiscal and monetary support. logistics right. CoV-2 through draconian restrictions The proponents of “herd immunity” This doesn’t mean governments In a world without widespread immuni- However, the rapid discovery of a on people’s activity. — and opponents of lockdowns — of- have to opt for full lockdowns. Some zation, it made less sense to keep prop- seemingly effective remedy does justify The basic idea behind “lockdowns” ten start from the premise that there’s countries such as Germany contained ping up businesses that would even- some of the tough choices made around was to flatten the curve of contagion no point trying to slow down the virus, the first wave with fewer restrictions tually become unviable. Why not just the world. Restrictions haven’t been so that it wouldn’t overwhelm hospi- since eventually we’ll all have to catch than states such as Italy and Spain. Ef- adapt to the “new normal” and accept easy to cope with, but they may have tals. This strategy had one major flaw: it. Shutting schools, shops and restau- fective tracing systems and strong hos- more bankruptcies now, while retrain- been worth it. It didn’t bring about a definitive end to rants only delays the inevitable. It’s an pital networks were important. ing workers? the outbreak. The pandemic abated in idea that made Sweden famous in the There are tentative signs, too, that A working vaccine would suggest the (Ferdinando Giugliano writes in the summer, thanks to the restric- first wave of the outbreak (even though the second wave might be stabilizing in current recession is temporary, and that columns on European economics tions governments introduced in the the country denied it was ever a goal). parts of Europe, such as the UK, even governments should provide a financial for Bloomberg Opinion. He is spring. After politicians relaxed the The announcement from Pfizer Inc. though lockdowns are looser now than bridge for companies and employees. also an economics columnist for rules, however, the virus regathered its and BioNTech SE this week — if con- in the spring — relying, for example, on There are, inevitably, plenty of rea- La Repubblica and was a member strength. The same pattern appears to firmed by further data — knocks down regional restrictions and targeted clo- sons for caution. Pfizer and BioNTech of the editorial board of the be emerging in the US, as New York City this line of thinking. It confirms that at sures of businesses. If cases and hospi- are still waiting for data to ensure their Financial Times.)

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World Sunday, November 15, 2020 07 Pak province Armenian villagers burn houses bans invasive test for rape ahead of Azerbaijan takeover victims AFP Armenia said that 2,317 of it fighters were killed, an increase of nearly 1,000 deaths compared to the last confirmed death toll Lahore, Pakistan Authorities in Pakistan’s AFP most populous province on Charektar, Azerbaidjan Saturday banned an outdated medical procedure in which Villagers outside of Na- rape victims are subjected to gorno-Karabakh set their an invasive physical examina- houses on fire Saturday before tion. fleeing toA rmenia ahead of a 2,000 troops The move comes after crit- weekend deadline that will see ics of the “two-finger test” this disputed territory handed over Russian military officials said year sued the government of to Azerbaijan as part of a peace the mission consisting of Punjab province, home to agreement. nearly 2,000 troops would put about 110 million people, in a Residents of the Kalbajar in place 16 observation posts bid to stop the practice dating district in Azerbaijan that was in mountainous Nagorno-Kara- back to the time of British co- controlled by Armenian separa- bakh and along the Lachin lonial rule. tists for decades began a mass corridor Proponents of the internal exodus this week after it was examination claim it can as- announced Azerbaijan would sess a woman’s sexual prom- regain control on Sunday. part of the terms of the ac- iscuity and her “honour”, and Fighting between the sepa- cord and took control of a whether she had been “habitu- ratists backed by Armenian key transport artery connect- ated to sexual intercourse”. troops and the Azerbaijan ing Armenia to the disputed Backlash to the test has army erupted over the Na- province. been growing in recent years, gorno-Karabakh breakaway Russian military officials with critics saying it provides region in late September and said the mission consisting of zero useful information and is raged for six weeks. nearly 2,000 troops would put traumatic for rape victims. Armenia on Saturday said in place 16 observation posts that 2,317 of it fighters were in mountainous Nagorno- killed in the clashes, an in- Karabakh and along the La- crease of nearly 1,000 deaths chin corridor. compared to the last con- Azerbaijani President Il- firmed death toll amongA r- ham Aliyev on Wednesday menian fighters. accused Armenians of de- Ban hailed Azerbaijan has not re- stroying “99 percent of the vealed its military casualties liberated territory” includ- Sameer Khosa, the lawyer and the real toll after weeks of ing hospitals, houses and behind Punjab’s court petition, fighting is expected to be much monuments, adding that welcomed the ban but said higher. Residents look at burning houses in the village of Charektar outside the town of Kalbajar on Saturday. (AFP) he wanted Armenia to pay other problematic practices Russian President compensation. such as virginity testing Vladimir Putin this week said morning with thick plumes of burn down their house today... to end hostilities earlier this devastating war in the 1990s. Meanwhile in Armenia, through the examination of the number of fatalities was smoke rising over the valley, We were given until midnight week after previous efforts by The two sides will main- anger was mounting over the hymen are still being higher than 4,000 and that an AFP journalist saw. to leave,” he said. Russia, France and the United tain positions in the terri- Prime Minister Nikol Pashin- performed tens of thousands of people “This is my house, I can’t “We also moved our par- States to get a ceasefire fell tories they currently hold, a yan’s decision to cede swathes had been forced to flee their leave it to the Turks,” as Azer- ents’ graves, the Azerbaijanis through. significant gain forA zerbaijan of disputed territory. homes. baijanis are often called by will take great pleasure in des- A key part of the peace after it reclaimed some 15 to Thousands of people In the village of Charektar, Armenians, said one resident ecrating our graves. It’s un- deal includes Armenia’s re- 20 percent of lost territory in- converged on the streets of Punjab health authori- on the border with the neigh- as he threw burning wooden bearable,” he added. turn of Kalbajar, as well as the cluding the key town of Shu- Yerevan in demonstrations ties in September admitted bouring district of Martakert planks and rags soaked in gas- On Friday at least 10 hous- Aghdam district by November sha. this week, while protesters the test held “limited eviden- which is to remain under Ar- oline into a completely empty es were burned in and around 20 and the Lachin district by Russian peacekeepers stormed and ransacked gov- tiary value” but the practice menian control, at least six house. Charektar. December 1, which have been began deploying to Nagorno- ernment buildings, demand- continued. houses were on fireS aturday “Everybody is going to The ex-Soviet rivals agreed held by Armenians since a Karabakh on Wednesday as ing Pashinyan’s resignation. Saturday’s ban, which takes immediate effect across Punjab, effectively preempts the ongoing court case. News A similar case is also un- derway in the southern prov- in brief Ethiopia’s Tigray leaders claim airport ince of Sindh with momentum growing for a nationwide ban. Welcoming Punjab’s ban, Tunisia-Libya rocket attacks, threaten Eritrea Sidra Humayun, a case man- border reopens ager for survivors of sexual after 7 months and gender-based violence, AFP port areas have sustained attacks to foil military move- told AFP it would be a chal- Travellers began to cross Addis Ababa damages”, while a doctor in ments in Massawa and As- lenge to ensure compliance by between Tunisia and Libya Gondar said two soldiers were mara”, he added. medical workers. again on Saturday after a Leaders of Ethiopia’s north- killed and up to 15 injured. Abiy on Friday declared The mentality that still seven-month border closure ern Tigray region on Saturday “Yesterday evening we’ve the TPLF was in the “throes “links the reliability of a rape due to novel coronavirus claimed rocket attacks on two inflicted heavy damages on of death”, but the party has victim’s claims to her virtue restrictions was lifted. airports in a nearby region and the military components of vowed to fight on. and honour” in legal cases also The closure at the end of threatened to strike neigh- the Gondar and Bahir Dar air- A communications black- must be addressed, she added. March had a severe impact bouring Eritrea, raising fears ports,” Getachew Reda, a sen- out in the region has made it The World Health Organi- on trade between the two that the escalating conflict ior member of the Tigray Peo- difficult to assess competing zation has declared the test countries and left Libyans could spread. ple’s Liberation Front (TPLF), claims about how the fighting “unscientific, medically un- and Tunisians stranded on The attacks -- and threats said in a statement Saturday. is going. necessary and unreliable”. either side of the frontier. A of more to come -- fuelled con- He reiterated claims by the The TPLF dominated Ethi- Neighbouring India Tunisian diplomatic source cern that a conflictE thiopian TPLF that Eritrean soldiers opian politics for nearly three banned the two-finger test in said 20,000 Tunisians were Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed are involved in the fighting, decades before Abiy took of- 2013 and Bangladesh followed currently in Libya. Dozens vowed would be quick and Ethiopians fleeing intense fighting in their homeland of Tigray, gather which Ethiopia denies. ficein 2018 on the back of sev- suit in 2018. of travellers began to cross contained could instead snow- in the bordering Sudanese village 8, east of the town of Gadaref, on - Stern warning -And he eral years of anti-government Sameer Khosa, the lawyer when the frontier opened ball and destabilise the broad- Friday. (AFP) said the TPLF would not hesi- protests. behind Punjab’s court petition, at midday Saturday, an AFP er Horn of Africa region. tate to strike locations inside Since then, the TPLF has welcomed the ban but said oth- correspondent at the border Abiy, the winner of last reported to have been killed least 21,000 Ethiopians had Eritrea -- Ethiopia’s tradition- complained of being sidelined er problematic practices such said. Many Tunisians travel year’s Nobel Peace Prize, an- in the conflict so far, some in fled across the border into al foe -- including its capital, and scapegoated for the coun- as virginity testing through the to Libya for work, while Liby- nounced last week he had or- a gruesome massacre docu- Sudan, according to Sudan’s Asmara. try’s woes. examination of the hymen are ans go regularly to Tunisia dered military operations in mented by Amnesty Interna- refugee agency. “Whether they lift from The feud grew more bitter still being performed. for medical treatment. (afp) Tigray, saying the move came tional. The strikes on airports Asmara or Bahir Dar to at- after Tigray went ahead with Pakistan is a deeply con- in response to attacks on fed- Thousands have fled fight- took place Friday night in two tack Tigray... will commit re- its own elections in September servative and patriarchal na- eral military camps by the ing and air strikes in Tigray, cities of the neighbouring Am- taliatory measures. We will -- defying a nationwide ban tion where victims of sexual Iran mocks killing regional ruling party, the Tig- whose leaders Abiy accuses hara region, Bahir Dar and undertake missile attacks on on all polls imposed because abuse often are too afraid to of Al-Qaeda No. 2 ray People’s Liberation Front of seeking to destabilise the Gondar. selected targets in addition to of the coronavirus pandemic speak out, or where police in Tehran report (TPLF). country. The federal government the airports,” he said. -- and tried to brand Abiy an frequently fail to investigate Hundreds of people are As of Friday evening, at acknowledged that “the air- “We will conduct missile illegitimate ruler. cases seriously. Iran on Saturday dismissed a US newspaper report that Al-Qaeda’s second- in-command was killed in Tehran by Israeli agents as “made-up information” and Egypt finds treasure trove of over 100 sarcophagi denied the presence of any AFP an entrance to another.” king”, Waziri said. 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Museum (GEM) at the Giza plaIn--depth knowledge• A ofgraduate the IT security in Informationindustry and its Technology.current trends. at Washington’s behest. fare, belonged to top officials of cient monasteries, and animals Another two wooden statues teau.  Local Driving license• CCNP is a MUST Certified or any equivalent technical The senior Al-Qaeda leader, certifications. the Late Period and the Ptole- burial sites, is a vast necropolis were found in the tomb belong- Situated near the famed Giza whose nom de guerre was maic period of ancient Egypt. of the ancient Egyptian capital ing to an ancient judge of the pyramids, GEM is planned to be • Good analytical and diagnostic skills. Candidates that qualify• in Must accordance be articulate with the above with criteriaoptimum may kindly send their credentials to Abu Muhammad al-Masri, They were found in three of Memphis, a UNESCO World 6th dynasty, according to Mo- inaugurated in 2021 aftersales multi@batec- ict.com was killed along with his burial shafts at depths of 12 Heritage Site. stafa Waziri, secretary general ple delays. communication skills. With a forte for great daughter, Miriam, the widow metres (40 feet) in the sweep- “Saqqara has yet to reveal all of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Anani attributed the flurry presentations. of Osama bin Laden’s son ing Saqqara necropolis south of of its contents. It is a treasure,” Antiquities. of discoveries in Saqqara to ex- • In-depth knowledge of the IT security industry and its current trends. Hamza, the Times reported Cairo. Antiquities and Tourism Minis- It was not immediately clear tensive excavation works in re- • Local Driving license is a MUST. on Friday, citing intelligence Archaeologists opened ter Khaled al-Anani said at the if the statues depicted any of the cent years. sources. The attack took one coffin to reveal a mummy unveiling ceremony. judge’s family members but one Another discovery in the vast Candidates that qualify in accordance with place on August 7, according wrapped in a burial shroud “Excavations are still under- statue is believed to depict an Saqqara necropolis is expected to the paper. (afp) adorned with brightly coloured way. Whenever we empty a bur- individual, by the name Heteb to be announced in December the above criteria may kindly send their hieroglyphic pictorials. ial shaft of sarcophagi, we find Ka, who was “venerated by the or early 2021. credentials to [email protected] 08 Sunday, November 15, 2020 World New US defense chief tells troops ‘time Belgium announces measures for bird Trial to begin over foiled Paris train to come home’ flu outbreak attack that inspired movie News Washington: Newly appointed Pentagon chief Christopher Brussels: Belgium has detected an outbreak of bird flu, Paris: A Moroccan man goes on trial in France on Monday accused of Miller signaled Saturday that he could accelerate the withdraw- leading authorities to order all poultry farmers and individual an attempted terror attack on an Amsterdam-Paris train five years ago in brief al of US troops from Afghanistan and the Middle East, saying, bird owners to keep the animals confined, the country’s food which was foiled by passengers whose heroic actions were turned into “It’s time to come home.” “All wars must end,” Miller, named safety agency AFSCA said on Saturday. Avian influenza has a Hollywood film. DirectorC lint Eastwood, 90, is on the witness list for acting defense secretary by President Donald Trump on Mon- recently spread to western Europe after outbreaks in Russia the trial in Paris, and it is believed his 2018 film “The 15:17 to Paris” day, said in his first message to the US armed services. (AFP) and Kazakhstan this summer. (AFP) will serve as a reconstruction of the events of August 21, 2015. (AFP) Hard-hit Central America in crosshairs of another hurricane The San Pedro Sula valley was hit hard populations total more than Eta killed more than 200 The San Pedro Sula valley Waspam, on the border with ened areas in the north and 30 million. was hit hard by Eta and about Honduras, urged the commu- northeast to voluntarily evacu- by Eta and about 40k people are still in The NHC forecasts Tropi- people across Central 40,000 people are still in shel- nity over a local radio station. ate to shelters. It also recom- cal Storm Iota to become a America, with heavy rain ters across the country. Waspam authorities on mended avoiding waterways shelters across the country Category 2 or 3 hurricane as bursting river banks and In Nicaragua relief agen- Friday sent boats to evacuate and other risky areas. afp people across Central Amer- it moves into the same shell- triggering landslides as far cies began to evacuate some the community in Cabo Gra- “Our ground is already Tegucigalpa ica, with heavy rain bursting shocked countries, hitting north as Chiapas, Mexico indigenous communities from cias a Dios, the cape where the oversaturated,” said Guate- river banks and triggering Nicaragua and Honduras by the Coco River, on the border Coco River flows into the Car- mala’s President Alejandro Honduras, Guatemala and landslides as far north as Chia- late Sunday or early Monday ond city and industrial capital, with Honduras, which could ibbean along the “Mosquito Giammattei. Nicaragua announced evacu- pas, Mexico. -- less than two weeks after located 180 kilometers (110 be affected by heavy rains and Coast”, and buses to transport “So it’s to be expected that ations on Friday as a second The US National Hur- Eta hit. miles) north of Tegucigalpa. floods due to the storm. people from the village of Bi- we will have more farming major hurricane in days closed ricane Center (NHC) in Mi- Authorities in Honduras “Our red alert (in Hondu- “We are asking you to hmuna. and infrastructure damage,” in on Central America with the ami has now confirmed that on Friday ordered the evacua- ras) orders mandatory evacu- calmly prepare” for the hurri- Guatemala’s disaster man- he warned after meeting his region still reeling from deadly another major hurricane is tion by police and the army of ations,” Julissa Mercado of cane that “threatens to cause agement agency CONRED Honduran counterpart, Juan storm Eta last week. approaching Honduras, Nica- people in the area of San Pe- Honduras’ Emergency Re- floods and disasters,” Rose meanwhile called on residents Orlando Hernandez, in Guate- Eta killed more than 200 ragua and Guatemala, whose dro Sula -- the country’s sec- sponse Agency told AFP. Cunnigham, the mayor of in the country’s most threat- mala City. 18 dead including children in Nigeria Thousands of Trump loyalists boat accident march against ‘election fraud’ afp “Corpses were removed Kano, Nigeria from the river and taken to General Hospital Itas,” Wakil The US president Eighteen people including said. “A medical doctor certi- said on Friday that 15 young girls have drowned fied 18 people dead.” when their canoe capsized in A list of the victims showed ‘time will tell’ if he a river in northeast Nigeria on 15 of them were girls between remains president Friday, police said. the ages of eight and 15 while Boat accidents are com- the other three were males AFP mon in Africa’s most populous aged between 20 and 30. Washington country because of overload- “Five (passengers) were ing, disregard of safety guide- rescued,” Wakil added. Thousands of Donald lines, lack of maintenance and Loss of life is typically high Trump supporters rallied in bad weather. when these accidents occur as Washington on Saturday, with The canoe was ferry- many boats do not carry suffi- the president making a drive- ing passengers to a farm on cient lifejackets and few learn past in his motorcade as he the other side of Buji River, how to swim. sticks to discredited claims that in Bauchi state, when it was In September, 12 people mass fraud denied him election overturned, police spokesman were killed in two boat acci- victory. Ahmed Mohammed Wakil dents while 10 were killed in Marchers close to the White said in a statement. August. House greeted Trump’s brief appearance with wild cheers, waving and whistles, holding signs and flags saying “Best prez ever,” “Stop the steal” and New York closes bars to “Trump 2020: Keep America Great.” Several thousand people curb virus resurgence as had gathered by noon on the city’s Freedom Plaza, with more still arriving from all deaths top 1.3 million sides, waving flags and shout- AFP tion is,” said Health Minister ing “Four More Years” in a fes- New York Vassilis Kikilias on Saturday. tive atmosphere reminiscent of In Italy, Naples plunged a Trump rally. A swathe of new restrictions into the “red zone” of tough With right-wing militia to cut off a second wave of restrictions on a total of seven group the Proud Boys also coronavirus infections came regions, or 26 million of the among those rallying, a large into force in European nations 60 million population. security presence was deployed on Saturday after New York The latest decree was in the capital to prevent clashes closed bars and the global signed late Friday with with anti-Trump events sched- Supporters of US President Donald Trump rally in Washington on Saturday. (AFP) death toll climbed above 1.3 Health Minister Roberto uled outside the Supreme Court. million. Speranza saying “there is no The latest tallies gave getting to the people.” uary 20 and has filed numer- to curb the virus’s spread. woman Kayleigh McEnany Infections have flaredother way if we want to re- Trump’s Democratic challeng- “The truth never actually ous lawsuits -- unsuccessfully Then he added, “Whatever said on Fox News. throughout America and Eu- duce the numbers of dead”. er Joe Biden a solid final win gets out,” said the 26-year- -- to challenge vote counts happens in the future, who After driving past dem- rope, with governments forced The death toll in Italy rose in the state-by-state Electoral old, who says he lost his job around the country. knows which administration onstrators in Washington, to take more drastic action de- to 44,139, one of Europe’s College that decides the presi- in a restaurant after refusing On Friday, a judge in it will be, I guess time will Trump headed Saturday to his spite the potential devastation highest, with 550 more dying dency, with 306 votes against to wear a mask as protection Michigan issued another re- tell.” golf club outside the capital on of their economies. in the previous 24 hours and Trump’s 232. Two hundred from Covid-19. jection of Republican claims The hint of doubt came de- his regular weekend routine. Greece, battling a satu- 41,000 new cases. seventy votes are required for Schaublin estimated there of fraud. spite him continuing to claim Half a dozen supporters rated national health system, Bars and clubs in the Big election. was a “95 percent” chance Trump said on Friday that that mass fraud -- for which stood at one side of the en- has shut down all schools and Apple, the epicentre of the But Margarita Urtubey, Trump would not have a sec- “time will tell” if he remains no evidence has been pro- trance with Trump flags, and imposed a nationwide night US’s spring outbreak, were 49, a horse breeder who flew ond term -- “and I’m not sure president, in a momentary slip duced -- robbed him of victory about the same number stood curfew from Friday. ordered to close at 10 pm on in from Miami with her sister, of the legitimacy of that.” of his unprecedented refusal in the November 3 election. on the opposite side with a big The government an- Friday. The state governor told AFP the election was “so The final two undeclared to concede his election defeat. Despite his own intel- “Biden Harris” sign and one nounced the closure of pri- warned schools could move to corrupt,” adding “Trump won states were called on Friday by Trump broke his silence ligence officials’ declaration that said: “We voted. You’re mary schools, kindergartens online only teaching as early by a landslide. We are here to US television networks -- with after a week without on-cam- Thursday that the election was fired.” Biden is steadily pre- and daycare centres, with sec- as Monday. march for the ‘stop the steal’ Biden winning the former Re- era comments, speaking at a “the most secure in American paring for power, with many ondary schools already closed The United States, of this election, to make our publican stronghold of Geor- Rose Garden event to herald history,” Trump and his right- world leaders congratulating and all lessons online since the country hardest hit by voice heard.” gia in a close race, and Trump the imminent authorization of wing media allies show no him on his victory. Monday. COVID-19, meanwhile saw Darion Schaublin, who winning North Carolina. a coronavirus vaccine. sign of giving up their quest to China was the latest na- “Closing elementary 188,858 more cases and 1,596 drove from Columbus, Ohio, President Trump contin- During a short speech get the results overturned. tion on board, with a for- schools was the last thing we more deaths Friday, according came to protest the fact “the ues to impede Biden’s ability about the vaccine work, “President Trump believes eign ministry spokesman wanted to do. This is a meas- to a tally from Johns Hopkins whole system’s rigged... in the to prepare for his transition Trump insisted that he would he will be President Trump, saying, “We express our ure of how serious the situa- University. way that the information is ahead of inauguration on Jan- never again call for a lockdown have a second term,” spokes- congratulations.” Joe Biden’s possible India links spark genealogical frenzy

AFP has been a popular selfie spot on a trip to Mumbai in 2013 A plaque at St George’s tled down in Madras,” which Chennai in the eastern city of Chennai when he was vice president. Cathedral in Chennai that is now known as Chennai. since the US election. Biden said in a speech that celebrates Christopher Biden, Despite the speculation, Already bursting with pride And a Biden family in he had received a letter from born in 1789, has suddenly there has been no confirma- at Kamala Harris’s ancestry, western India says it has an Indian Biden after becom- become a local tourist draw. tion that the Biden brothers India has now started digging become “exhausted” by calls ing a senator in 1972, suggest- “We’ve come to know the are related to the 77-year-old up potential local roots for US since their namesake staked ing they could be related. records of two Bidens -- Wil- American. If the president- President-elect Joe Biden. his claim to the White House. “One of the first letters I liam Biden and Christopher elect does have an Indian The next leader of the The American vote has received and I regret I never Biden -- who were brothers ancestor, Christopher is con- United States has speculated been under the spotlight in followed up on it,” he said. and became captains of the sidered the most likely candi- that he might have had rela- India because Biden’s running The letter said their “mu- East India Company on mer- date, according to experts who tives in colonial India. While mate is the daughter of a mi- tual, great, great, great, some- chant ships in the 19th cen- have studied family records. there is no proof, the Biden grant from Tamil Nadu state. thing or other worked for the tury,” the Bishop of Madras, There are also Bidens in name has become a genea- The 56-year-old Harris East India Trading Company Reverend J. George Stephen, Mumbai and Nagpur in Ma- logical target of investigation has made much of her Indian US President Elect Joe Biden takes a bike ride through Cape Henlopen back in the 1700s”. told AFP. harashtra state who could be across the country. connections and how she likes State Park on Saturday. (afp) It sparked excitement “While William Biden died descendants of Christopher, A plaque commemorat- to eat “idli with a really good in Chennai, capital of Tamil at an early age, Christopher one of eight children of a John ing 19th-century British ship sambar” -- typical food from Less attention has been lished Irish links. But he spoke Nadu state, which is also home Biden went on to captain sev- Biden who could be the com- captain Christopher Biden the south. paid to Biden, who has estab- of possible Indian connections to Harris’s Indian relatives. eral ships, and eventually set- mon link. Rising COVID-19 cases jeopardise US growth page 12

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29,479.81 10,212.58 43637.98 1,886.20 +399.64 pts +92.89 pts +194.98 pts Gold +0.69 % Katara Towers first hotel project in Dow QE sensex Qatar to get GSAS 5 star rating page 11 Price percentage Price percentage 24.78 Brent 42.78 -1.72% WTI 40.13 -2.41 % Silver +1.93 % Kaabi participates in GECF ministerial meet Tribune News Network He recognised the sincere efforts ex- among member countries. Doha erted by the Forum’s member countries, GECF also seeks to build a mecha- and expressed gratitude to the hosting nism for a more meaningful dialogue Minister of State for Energy Affairs country, Algeria’s Minister of Energy between gas producers and consumers HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi took part in Abdelmadjid Attar and the president of for the sake of stability and security of the 22nd ministerial meeting of the Gas the GECF ministerial meeting. supply and demand in global natural Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Doha will host the 6th GECF Heads gas markets. held virtually from Algeria. of State Summit on November 18 next The meeting reaffirmed its determi- Speaking on the occasion, Kaabi year as well as the Ministerial Meet- nation to enhance the pace of coopera- said, “As the host country, Qatar re- ing and the Extraordinary Ministerial tion to raise the efficiency of the GECF. mains fully engaged in supporting the Meeting on November 16, 2021. It also acknowledged the resilience dis- Forum’s mission and looks forward The GECF is a gathering of the played by the member countries in their to welcoming you all to the 6th GECF world’s leading gas exporting countries, attempt to ensure unrestricted func- Summit in Doha in 2021 as well as to and was set up as an international gov- tioning of free and flexible gas markets, the Ministerial Meeting and Extraor- ernmental organisation with the objec- as well as uninterrupted supplies to dinary Ministerial Meeting that will tive to increase the level of coordina- customers, in spite of numerous chal- precede it.” tion and strengthen the collaboration lenges and decline in revenues. Construction work Qatar witnesses slight decrease in Oct CPI QNA on Mazaya Marina Doha

The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) on Saturday released the Consumer Price Plaza project begins Index (CPI) for the month of October 2020. The CPI of October 2020 Total cost to complete two phases of the project is estimated at QR600 mn reached 96.27 point showing a decrease by 0.19 percent Tribune News Network when compared to CPI of Doha September 2020. Compared to CPI of Octo- Mazaya Real Estate Develop- ber 2019, a decrease of 2.39 ment has announced the start percent has been recorded in of construction work on its new CPI of October this year. project Mazaya Marina Plaza, An analysis of CPI for Oc- The CPI of October 2020 excluding ‘Housing, Water, Electricity and located along 220 meters on tober 2020 when compared other Fuel’ group stands at 97.69 points. the Marina Walk in Lusail City, with CPI of September 2020 next to the Katara Towers, Lu- shows that there are six main and Hotels’ by 0.41 percent, tels’ by 3.91 percent, ‘Educa- sail Marina project. groups, where respective in- ‘Communication’ by 0.05 tion’ by 2.68 percent, ‘Trans- The first phase of the pro- dices in this month have de- percent. Tobacco remained port’ by 2.37 percent, ‘Health’ ject that consists of an open creased. These indices are flat at the last month’s by 1.69 percent, ‘Food and commercial area divided into ‘Clothing and Footwear’ that price level. Beverages’ by 1.58 percent, restaurants and cafes on the decreased by 2.34 percent, A comparison of the CPI of ‘Miscellaneous Goods and Ser- ground level and open terraces ‘Recreation and Culture’ by October 2020 with the CPI of vices’ by 1.08 percent, ‘Com- on the second and third floors 1.11 percent, ‘Furniture and October 2019 shows decrease munication’ by 0.89 percent, adjacent to the waterfront is ex- Household Equipment’ by has been recorded primary and ‘Furniture and Household pected to be completed by July 0.85 percent, ‘Housing, Wa- due to the price decline in Equipment’ by 0.45 percent. in 2022, the company said in a ter, Electricity and other Fuel’ three groups namely ‘Recrea- The CPI of October 2020 statement. by 0.81 percent, ‘Transport’ tion and Culture’ by 19.69 per- excluding ‘Housing, Water, The first phase of the pro- by 0.13 percent, and ‘Miscel- cent, ‘Clothing and Footwear’ Electricity and other Fuel’ ject will be marked by the latest laneous Goods and Services’ by 6.27 percent, ‘Housing, group stands at 97.69 points, external cooling and lighting by 0.12 percent. Water, Electricity and other showing a slight decrease systems for the convenience of An increase has been re- Fuel’ by 5.48 percent. of 0.03 percent when com- visitors and shoppers. corded in ‘Food and Bever- An increase has been pared to the index of Septem- The project will also com- ages’ by 1.29 percent, ‘Health’ shown in price levels in nine ber 2020, and 1.46 percent prise of shops facing open by 0.94 percent, ‘Education’ groups like ‘Tobacco’ by 8.37 when compared to the CPI of spaces, roads and corridors Mazaya Marina Plaza is located along 220 meters on the Marina Walk in Lusail City. by 0.88 percent, ‘Restaurants percent, ‘Restaurants and Ho- October 2019. connected to the Marina Walk, which can be accessed through cooled glass corridors. The commercial areas will have hyper market, various children playgrounds as well as contemporary cinemas, in Qatar takes part in 84th ICE addition to outdoor kiosks and screens. The area of the com- mercial space is approximately general assembly meeting 33,000 square meters. Mazaya Marina Plaza pro- QNA standards in addressing the chairman of the board ject will contain five thousand Doha crises. of directors of the conform- square meters of offices above After discussing and ap- ity assessment sector that the commercial area, overlook- Mazaya Real Estate Development is in contract with MDC Engineering and Consultancy to carry out the Qatar, represented by proving the agenda of the oversees the activities and ing the waterfront. architectural and engineering design work and Al Bandary Engineering, Trading and Contracting Company Qatar General Organisa- meetging, the report of the programmes for issuing test The second phase of the to execute the first phase of the project. tion for Standards and Me- secretary-general on the ac- and conformity certificates project, which will be complet- trology, participated in the tivities and achievements of to electrical and electronic ed in June 2023, will consist of 84th International Electro- the Commission during the standards, as well as the elec- four residential buildings adja- technical Commission (IEC) previous year was reviewed. tion of members of the board cent to the commercial area that general assembly meeting, The general meeting also of directors of the standardi- will be formed of 320 furnished which was held via video approved the budget, reports sation sector. apartments of different sizes, conference. of financial auditors and the The meeting concluded part of which will be managed Qatar was represented financial contributions of by agreeing on the date and as distinctive hotel apartments. at the meeting by Qatar national bodies for the year venue of the next meeting for This stage will also include General Organization for 2021, in addition to reports the year 2021, and review- gardens and different sport Standards and Metrology on technical work and activi- ing the proposals of member fields at high levels, in addition Assistant Chairman Nawaf ties of the specialised com- states on hosting the meet- to swimming pools, modern spa Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana. mittees, and the appointment ings of the following years. and gymnasium, with a total The meeting reviewed of an independent auditing Qatar has been an ac- area of 50,000 square meters. the conditions imposed by body for the next three years. tive member of the IEC since Commenting on the latest the COVID-19 pandemic In addition, a number of 2008. Qatar is also a mem- announcement about the pro- company worked diligently dur- Mazaya Marina Plaza pro- the company is reviewing and on the whole world and on elections were held, includ- ber of a number of technical ject, Mazaya Real Estate De- ing this year to develop a busi- ject is the company’s first real will be announcing soon. the standardisation activ- ing the election of members committees concerned with velopment Managing Director ness plan that combines the de- estate development project for The anticipated total cost to ity in particular, and how the of the commission’s general preparing the electro-techni- Ibrahim Jaham Al Kuwari said velopment of new projects and this year, Kuwari said adding complete the two phases of the pandemic demonstrated the council, the deputy chairper- cal standard specifications of that despite the challenges of the acquisition of revenue gen- that there are other acquisition project is estimated at QR600 pivotal role of international son of the commission, and national importance. the COVID-19 pandemic, the erating real estate properties. and development projects that million. 10 Sunday, November 15, 2020 Economy & Business

qnb economic commentary Biden may pick Yellen Further support likely as Treasury secretary from the ECB at its Biden’s team is also December meeting eyeing Fed Gov. Lael he Euro area is struggling with a resur- gence of Covid-19 now that the weather Brainard and for- is colder and people are spending more mer Fed Vice Chair Ttime together indoors, which increases the rate of infection of the virus. This increase Roger Ferguson in Covid-19 infections is coinciding with the flu season that lasts from October until May in the Northern Hemisphere, which raises Tribune News Service concerns over the capacity of the health care Washington infrastructure such has hospital beds and particularly intensive care beds. Former Federal Reserve So far, the sharp rise in new cases has Chair Janet Yellen is under translated into relatively fewer severe consideration to be President- cases needing hospital treatment and also a elect Joe Biden’s Treasury lower death rate. This is likely to be due to a secretary, according to people number of factors including medical profes- familiar with the matter, join- sionals having a better understanding of the ing other possible contenders. virus and treatment options. Yellen has withdrawn from However, this is no time for compla- at least one upcoming speak- cency, especially as people will have a strong ing engagement because she is desire to gather and mix socially during the now in contention for Treasury festive season. The resurgence of Covid-19 secretary, one of the people has prompted governments to reprise some familiar with the matter said. Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is under consideration to be Joe Biden’s Treasury secretary. of the containment measures used during The people spoke on the con- the first wave earlier this year, including a dition of anonymity. way to tackle climate change is national lockdown imposed by France start- Biden has promised to to tax emissions — to create a ing on the 30th of October, and increasingly pick a diverse Cabinet, which disincentive to emit carbon di- intense local lockdowns in other countries. means he could choose the From the standpoint of an economist, the most efficient oxide,” Yellen said in 2018. “It’s Our analysis considers the outlook for first Black or female Treasury way to tackle climate change is to tax emissions — to the right solution to a problem, economic growth and inflation before delv- secretary in history. His team create a disincentive to emit carbon dioxide. It’s the right and it’s collected in a way that ing into the monetary policy tools available is also eyeing Fed Gov. Lael is practical and feasible.” to the policymakers sitting on the European Brainard and former Fed Vice solution to a problem, and it’s collected in a way that is Biden said in October that, Central Bank’s Council. Chair Roger Ferguson for the practical and feasible if elected president, he would The sharp rebound in economic growth job, Bloomberg News reported Janet Yellen said in 2018 consider creating a special of the Euro area during the summer ran out in September. White House office led by a of steam by August. While the manufactur- Biden is launching his climate “czar” to coordinate ef- ing sector shows continuing recovery, the increasing it by EUR 600 Bn in June. Going transition efforts to shape the who have briefed Biden on the to welcome Yellen as Biden’s forts to fight global warming. services sector has been hit by the partial forward, we expect the Governing Council to new administration, but he state of the economy. Treasury secretary due in part One plan he’s weighing would return of containment measures. For in- increase the programme by additional EUR is still weeks away from mak- Yellen, now a distin- to her strong comments on give multiple agencies, includ- stance, the service sector PMI in the four 400 Bnat its December meeting. ing Cabinet nominations, his guished fellow in residence at how economic policy makers ing the Treasury Department, largest Euro area economies has drifted Furthermore, the ECB is currently sup- transition team said Friday. the Brookings Institution, was can address climate change. a role in addressing climate lower and now indicates contraction (Chart porting banks through Targeted Long-Term He met earlier this week to appointed by President Barack Since stepping down as change. 1). The outlook is likely to remain bleak until Refinancing Operations-III (TLTRO-III). discuss Cabinet nominations Obama as the first woman to Fed chair, she has joined in- Laurence Meyer, whose next spring despite some good news about This facility offers Euro area banks subsi- with close advisers, according serve as Fed chair. She held the vestment banks including term as a governor at the Fed the efficacy of the vaccine from Pfizer and dised funding in return for increasing lend- to transition official Jen Psaki. job for one term before Presi- JPMorgan Chase & Co., Gold- overlapped with Yellen’s in BioNTech. The main challenge now is how ing to the real economy. We expect the ECB A spokesman for the Biden dent Donald Trump appointed man Sachs Group Inc., and oil the 1990s, said he expects she rapidly the vaccine can be mass-produced, to extend the availability of the facility from transition team said it was not Jerome Powell. companies Exxon Mobil Corp., would do whatever is needed and at what cost, to enable sufficient vacci- June to end-2021. making any new personnel de- A Brookings spokesperson ConocoPhillips and Shell Oil to help Biden succeed. nations to reach herd immunity. Finally, the ECB could further cut the cisions yet. did not immediately reply to Co., in urging policy makers to “Janet doesn’t campaign” Headline CPI inflation spent its third deposit rate from -0.5% currently. However, Since at least August, when a request for comment about consider a tax on carbon-diox- for jobs “and she doesn’t have month in negative territory in October on the we consider this move unlikely because it Biden accepted the Democrat- Yellen. ide emissions. to,” Meyer said. “She wants a back of muted price pressures (Chart 2). By would further reduce the profitability of ic nomination, Yellen has been The progressive wing of “From the standpoint of an successful Biden administra- far the largest drag on inflation comes from Euro area banks, which find it difficult to among a group of economists the Democratic party is likely economist, the most efficient tion.” the transport component of inflation, held pass-on negative interest rates to depositors down by low oil prices since March 2020. and other sources of funding. Likewise, housing and utilities are marking Despite concerns that ECB has run out of a negative contribution due to low energy gunpowder, President Lagarde affirmed that prices. More concerning is the broad-based “the options in our toolbox have not been Danube Group pays back salary deducted during COVID-19 weakness across other components since exhausted. If more has to be done, we will July as demand for goods and services has do more”. Tribune News Network have received it back in our “We have been able to been more severely impacted by the pan- We should also bear in mind the interac- Doha accounts,” an employee said. the reach where we are with demic than the supply side of the economy. tion between monetary and fiscal policy. In Rizwan Sajan, the Found- the support and determina- With such weak outlook for economic particular, the PEPP provides fiscal space for The Danube Group in Qatar er and Chairman of Danube tion of our employees and we growth and inflation so far below its target, governments to increase their debt issuance has returned 30 percent of Group, said, “Our group has thought having more of them the ECB is honour-bound to do more at the substantially. This has helped lower the risk the salary it cut from its staff been doing considerably well. would take us further than December meeting of its Governing Council. spread between countries in northern Eu- in April and May due to the Of course, there had been where we are today. However, with its main policy interest rate rope with low bond yields, and countries in COVID-19 pandemic. some hitches along the way “On top of that, we feel it already in negative territory, the ECB is southern Europe with higher bond yields. The decision was comple- due to this pandemic and we is our responsibility to return dependent on unconventional policy tools. The evolution of the pandemic and the mented by the organisation of found that nothing was un- the amount as I was really The ECB’s main tool is asset purchases, responses to contain it will continue to rehiring over 350 individuals. manageable given the deter- feeling sorry about the whole often referred to as quantitative easing (QE). dominate the outlook for both economic “We are blessed to be in mination of our employees Rizwan Sajan, the Founder and deduction process. Not even To side-step constraints on pre-existing growth and inflation, with the countries hit a company that treats us like to sail through this biological Chairman of Danube Group once have we delayed the sal- programs, the ECB launched its Pandemic hardest expected to see slower recoveries. a family. Although, the sal- and economic disaster. Those ary of our staff in the last 27 Emergency Purchase Program (PEPP) We do not expect Euro area GDP to return ary was deducted during this efforts have now translated people and return the salary years and this deduction was in March 2020 with EUR 750 Bn, before to its pre-crisis levels until 2022. tough time, we are happy to into us being able to hire more that was deducted. the first in Danube’s history.” MG offers best-in-region manufacturer’s warranty on all MG cars across ME

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In these challenging times, avoiding incurring unexpected costs is more important than ever, which is why MG is offer- ing new car buyers across the Middle East the region’s best new car manufacturer war- ranty. All models in the British- born brand’s extensive line-up — whether petrol or electric — come with an industry-leading manufacturer warranty for six years or 200,000 km. Auto Class Cars, the au- thorised general distributor of MG in Qatar, is extending to our products, and secured an Customers who wish to during the warranty period, its customers in Qatar the six- increasing market share of the Peace of mind purchase the brand’s first due to a manufacturing or year manufacturer warranty brand.” all-electric model, the MG material defect. on all MG vehicles. Hisham Al Sahn, General ● Auto class Cars, the authorised general distributor of MG in Qatar, offers six-year ZS EV, will benefit from the This confidence extends Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf Manager, Auto Class Cars, manufacturer warranty to customers in Qatar “Battery and Drive Unit” spe- to the demands placed on the bin Nasser Al Thani, Man- said, “In a short period, MG cific warranty. Under this, the car by the tough GCC climate aging Director-Automotive, has secured a top position in ● MG is the only manufacturer to offer a comprehensive warranty of up to 6 years or drive motor, power electronic - an industry-leading anti- NBKS Group, said, “The af- the auto market in Qatar, and 200,000km (whichever comes first) box and vehicle control unit perforation warranty of six ter-sales service is one of the is now one of the best brands are covered for six years or years or 200,000km is also main factors for customers to due to its quality products and ● The British-born brand guarantees free repair, replacement or adjustment of any part which 200,000km, while the high- included. select their new car. We are services. We at Auto Class fails due to a manufacturing or material defect during the warranty period by MG distributors voltage battery pack enjoys an Customers can have their proud of our partnership with Cars consider our customers even more impressive eight vehicles inspected annually MG to serve our community our top priority and proud to ● MG’s dedicated regional Parts Distribution Centre is now operating at a supply rate of 94 years or 200,000km (which- and free of any charge for better, offering them the best provide them with such high- percent, optimising turnaround times when servicing customers ever comes first) warranty. any damage on the bodywork cars and services with a six- quality warranty.” Under the warranty own- caused by corrosion or perfo- year warranty. The long-term MG understands that buy- after-sales care. The best-in- confidence that the brand has Year and Best Sub-compact ers are guaranteed the repair, ration. Also, the MG warranty warranty is a testament to the ers crave the peace-of-mind region six years or 200,000 in its products. It is available Sedan, the MG HS and MG5 replacement or adjustment, is transferable; means change quality of MG cars; it gives that comes with owning a reli- km (whichever comes first) on all models, including the respectively, as well as the free of charge, by MG distrib- of ownership will not affect customers the confidence in able car that requires minimal warranty demonstrates the Middle East’s 2020 Car of the MG RX8 seven-seater SUV. utors of any part which fails MG’s warranty. Economy & Business Sunday, November 15, 2020 11

Katara Towers first hotel project in Qatar to get GSAS 5 star rating

Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) has awarded Katara Towers at the Lusail Marina District with a provisional certificate for GSAS Design and Build 5 star rating, representing the project’s sustainability commitment at the design stage

Tribune News Network Doha e have put in place a comprehensive, integrated atara Towers, which is being developed by ‘Wapproach to sustainability as we are strong Katara Hospitality at Lusail, has become the believers that travel, and tourism are one of the world’s first hospitality project in Qatar to receive cer- largest economic and employment sectors and conse- tificate for Global Sustainability Assessment quently has a huge global influence on the environment. System (GSAS) Design and Build 5 Stars rat- Sustainability is an important element in shaping how King at the design stage. GSAS is MENA region’s first performance-based we better manage our costs and revenue. Being respon- green building certification system utilised by build- sible reduces our expenditure, especially on energy. ings, districts and infrastructure projects to assess We have increased our focus on understanding the their environmental impact. environmental impact of our activities. We are With the project design assessed by sustainabil- committed to reduce negative environmental ity experts at the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), the awarded provisional cer- impacts resulting from our activities by adopt- tificate reflects the expected level of green credentials ing environmentally preferable business to be achieved by Katara Towers upon completion. practices and innovative technologies’ Katara Hospitality Chairman Sheikh Nawaf bin ~ Katara Hospitality Chairman Sheikh Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani said, “Katara Hospital- ity is one of the first investors that understood the Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani significance of the project. Our aim was to create the hospitality icon of the 21st century that is within one of the world’s most exciting urban developments. Our vision is to set new standards that go beyond We are committed to re- of public and private projects in Lusail City but the ances, the project is expected to further reduce its the borders of the hospitality industry and provide duce negative environmen- iconic twin towers stand out in more ways than one. energy footprint as well as the associated costs. a landmark location that is instantly recognised in- tal impacts resulting from As the first GSAS-D&B 5-Star hotel project, Katara As recommended by GSAS, the project will fol- ternationally.” our activities by adopting Towers will be a pioneering name in Qatar’s sustain- low sub-metering approach whereby all major types “We have put in place a comprehensive, integrat- environmentally prefer- able hospitality sector. The provisional certificate of energy loads will be recorded separately to evalu- ed approach to sustainability as we are strong believ- able business practices and marks the continuity of Katara Hospitality’s journey ate and improve energy performance. When it comes ers that travel, and tourism are one of the world’s innovative technologies,” towards a sustainable built environment.” to energy conservation and efficiency, the project is largest economic and employment sectors and Sheikh Nawaf said. Symbolically intertwined implementing many additional measures, anticipat- consequently has a huge global influence on the “While we regard 2022 with Qatar’s heritage, the Iconic ing an overall 40 percent less energy consumption environment. Sustainability is an important el- as a milestone in the coun- Towers in Lusail are an archi- compared to conventional building designs based on ement in shaping how we better manage our try’s development, this new tectural translation of Qatar’s ASHRAE 90.1-2016 guidelines. costs and revenue. Being responsible reduces property in Lusail will also national seal, representing the Understanding water as a finite earthly resource, our expenditure, especially on energy. We occupy a focal point for resi- traditional scimitar swords. GSAS framework has a dedicated water category con- have increased our focus on understanding dents and travellers during Rising gracefully from the cerned with water conservation for indoor and out- the environmental impact of our activities. the FIFA World Cup. We be- podium level, the arched tow- door use. lieve that this is our opportu- ers will host a five-star hotel To achieve the water conservation standards set nity to showcase a country that with 361 rooms and suites to forth by GSAS, Katara Towers will make use of wa- has grown into an international cater to discerning business ter-efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances. destination and Katara Hospi- travellers, all suites five-hotel Water used in hotel facilities is planned to be tality will create the landmark with 132 keys to meet the needs treated and reused alongside the stormwater col- to underpin lifetime memories,” of those seeking sophisticated lected over time. Ultimately, the reused water he said. luxury accommodation and 49 will meet the requirements of toilets flushing Sheikh Nawaf said, “As Qa- apartments to become home to for indoor use as well as the irrigation needs re- tar National Vision 2030 cre- permanent residents. quired by the outdoor landscaping. ates the perfect framework for Under the scope of GSAS- Similar to energy submetering, advance us, we will continue to develop D&B certification for the towers, water metering solutions will help keep a tab peerless hospitality at home the project will feature a range of on overconsumption and water leakage across and abroad that is not only initiatives aimed at minimising all facilities within the twin towers. jewels in our portfolio but negative environmental impacts Focusing on the human wellbeing, as ad- are emblematic for Qatar linked with building and con- dressed in GSAS, the twin towers will have as well.” struction. healthy indoor environment by maintaining Speaking about the To conserve energy con- optimum levels of air quality, acoustics, light- “GSAS-D&B has been implemented project, GORD Found- sumption, all interior spaces ing and thermal comfort. on a range of public and private pro- ing Chairman Yousef with dense occupancy loads are The twin towers project has gone an extra jects in Lusail City but the iconic twin Alhorr said, “GSAS- proposed to be complemented mile by ensuring sufficient waste manage- towers stand out in more ways than D&B has been with demand control ventila- ment procedures and facility management implemented tion. operations and engaging an independent one. As the first GSAS-D&B 5-Star on a range By using lighting con- commissioning agent prior to the installation hotel project, Katara Towers will be a trol system and ener- of equipment and systems. A sustainable de- pioneering name in Qatar’s sustaina- gy-efficient HVAC, sign will eventually give way to realise sustain- ble hospitality sector. The provisional fixtures andappli - able operations of the project in the long run. certificate marks the continuity of Katara Hospitality’s journey towards a sustainable built environment.” ~ GORD Founding Chairman Yousef Alhorr 12 Sunday, November 15, 2020 Economy & Business Qatar’s investment Climate showcased Rising COVID-19 cases at LA Town Hall event Tribune News Network technical expertise and skills jeopardise US growth Doha in Qatar, and which will eventually contribute to at- The Los Angeles World Af- tracting investments and the After showing signs of recovery, the economy risks another reversal especially in absence of new stimulus package fairs Council & Town Hall success of their operations. welcomed HE Ahmad Al He also emphasised the AFP Sayed, Minister of State attractive investment ben- Washington and Chairman of Qatar Free efits offered by Qatar Free Zones Authority, for a dis- Zones to registered compa- COVID-19 has come roaring cussion on Qatar’s innova- nies such as tax exemptions, back and is likely to inflict tive Free Zones. exceptional services and further damage on the Ameri- The virtual event “How modern facilities, in addition can economy, which will take Qatar’s Free Zones are Ex- to the partnership opportu- years to recover to its robust panding Trade, Tech and nities with large companies pre-pandemic status. Diplomacy in the Middle in the country to maximize And even with promising East”, focused on the impact production benefits. news on a successful vaccine of the Qatar Free Zones on In the framework of at- candidate, that is unlikely to the US-Qatar business and tracting investments, the be widely distributed for many investment relationship, chairman praised the vital months. Qatar’s role in 21st century role of Doha Venture Capi- US coronavirus infections global economic integration, tal (DVC) – the investment have hit new record levels geostrategic characteristics platform of QFZA – in at- of more than 150,000 a day, of Qatar important to fi- tracting SMEs in strategic causing authorities in many nancial markets and foreign sectors, particularly compa- areas to impose new restric- investors, COVID-19 recov- nies developing advanced tions. ery plans, and major devel- technologies, to take advan- “COVID-19 still deter- opments in the Qatar Free tage of the growth opportu- mines the course of the econ- Zones international ecosys- nities in Qatar, the MENA omy,” economist Diane Swonk tem. region and the world. of Grant Thornton, said in an The QFZA chairman Finally, Chairman Al- analysis. highlighted many incen- Sayed discussed the vital “The current surge in cases Shoppers are seen wearing masks while shopping at a Walmart store in Bradford, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 20, 2020. tives that Qatar offers to in- importance of the US-Qatar is much more worrisome... vestors when starting their alliance as a key driver of (and) it is expected to be more stimulus package from Con- main divided on the structure 256,000 before the pandemic. projects or businesses in development across sectors disruptive to economic activ- gress. and size of the next package. the country. These include benefiting both partners and ity,” she said. “We are starting to hear Swonk said even a “skin- Unequal recovery benefiting from trade ties global stakeholders, includ- Authorities say an increas- from economists that they are We are starting to hear from ny” $1 trillion stimulus could Many observers fear the with different countries, and ing: COVID-19 recovery, ing number of cases have been thinking about lowering their economists that they are bring activity back to its pre- economic recovery will not bilateral investment protec- science and technology, eco- traced back to relatively small GDP projections because of thinking about lowering crisis levels by mid-2021. follow the usual pattern, with tion agreements, double tax nomics improved standards private gatherings. COVID-19,” said Maris Ogg of But, she warned, “Em- a quick V-shaped rebound, agreements and free trade of living, defense and secu- “Buy a small turkey,” Tower Bridge Advisors. their GDP projections ployment would not reach its or even a slower U-shape. In- agreements, which give for- rity, education, research and Swonk urged for the coming While booming home and because of COVID-19. previous peak until late 2023. stead it could see a two-speed eign investors a competitive development, and ongoing Thanksgiving holiday, when auto sales have been a bright Maris Ogg of Tower Bridge A vaccine can’t come quick K-shaped recovery that leaves advantage. This is in addi- collaborations in essential Americans traditionally gather spot in the economy, along enough to feed hungry fami- many people behind. tion to the right to properties STEM, medical, food secu- with extended family. with a rebound in manufac- Advisors lies.” The US unemployment ownership and labor laws rity, and sustainability pro- “Delay celebrations and turing, consumers are worried Federal Reserve Vice Chair rate fell to 6.9 percent in Oc- that allow maintaining good jects. demand our elected officials about the upsurge in cases. will not be known until early Randal Quarles said Tuesday tober, down from the peak of do more for those suffering One measure of consumer January. That uncertainty has he does not expect the econ- 14.7 percent. through no fault of their own. sentiment plunged in Novem- scuppered hopes for rapid ap- omy to recover until 2022 or But a third of the jobless Masks are disposable; people ber for the first time since July. proval of a massive new aid early 2023. have now been out of work for are not.” package to support suffering Consumers need to regain more than six months. Chicago, the nation’s third Not until 2023? families and businesses, as confidence in order to return This worries economists, most populous city, has called The new wave of infec- well as budget-constrained to normal spending patterns, because the longer people on its residents to stay at tions comes in the midst of a state and local governments. such as going to the movies, remain on the sidelines, the home, while in New York and combative political transition: Congress in March ap- eating out or going on vaca- harder it is to find a job. Minnesota, establishments Joe Biden won the November proved multiple spending bills tion. Central Bank chief Jerome selling alcohol must close at 3 election, blocking President to respond to the pandemic, In the nation’s capital Powell said in many cases it 10:00 pm. Donald Trump’s bid for a sec- which were credited with Washington DC, for example, has been women who were The world’s largest econo- ond term, though Trump con- boosting the economy, but only 10 percent of workers forced out of the workforce my over the summer showed tinues to dispute the results. many of the provisions of the returned to their jobs in Oc- “not by choice,” while children promising signs of recovering Democrats retained their $2.2 trillion CARES Act have tober, according to data from are not getting the education Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority from the worst recession since majority in the House of Rep- expired. the DowntownDC Business they should receive. HE Ahmad Al Sayed addressing the Los Angeles World Affairs the Great Depression, but now resentatives, but whether the With at least 11 million US Improvement District. “We’re not going back to Council & Town Hall event risks another reversal espe- party can wrest control of workers still unemployed, Re- The city’s daytime popu- the same economy,” Powell cially in the absence of a new the Senate from Republicans publicans and Democrats re- lation fell to 47,000, from said. Asia-Pacific nations all set to sign world’s biggest free-trade agreement DPA “The signing of the region- Saturday. Summit in Hanoi. rea. hi remained reluctant to open supply chains. The trade Hanoi al comprehensive economic The Regional Comprehen- The world’s biggest trade Prior to finalizing the up Indian markets as much as agreement will cover every- partnership tomorrow is a sive Economic Partnership agreement will include 10 agreement, 31 rounds of ne- the deal proposed. thing from trade, services, Asia-Pacific nations are set concrete action that shows the (RCEP) covers 2.2 billion peo- ASEAN member states - Vi- gotiations and 18 ministerial Once India withdrew investment, e-commerce, to sign on Sunday the world’s determination to cooperate ple and 29 per cent of global etnam, Thailand, the Philip- meetings took place, while from negotiations at the end telecommunications and biggest free-trade agreement and integrate in the region,” economic output. Having pines, Laos, Cambodia, My- self-imposed deadlines for of 2019, the path forward for copyright. at a virtual summit hosted Phuc told regional leaders been negotiated since 2013, it anmar, Malaysia, Singapore, the deal were missed on six the trade agreement cleared. ASEAN leaders have said in Hanoi, Vietnamese Prime and businessmen at an As- is expected to be signed dur- Indonesia and Brunei - along occasions. Once in place, RCEP will they still intend to expand Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sociation of Southeast Asian ing an online ceremony on with Australia, China, Japan, Previously, the agreement reduce tariffs, set common trade with India despite the said. Nations (ASEAN) meeting on Sunday at the 37th ASEAN New Zealand, and South Ko- hinged on India, yet New Del- trade rules and facilitate country leaving RCEP.

Blockbuster run UK film industry in rude health despite coronavirus horror

AFP with new multi-billion-dollar Davey said that since resump- filmed as well as global hits includ- London facilities in Hertfordshire, north of tion, Sky has split production into ing “Indiana Jones”, “Superman” London -- already home to long- various close-contact groups. and “The Shining”. Far from being wiped out by the standing Elstree studios, or “Brit- “The very few cases of Covid Also in 2022, US group Black- coronavirus pandemic, Britain’s ain’s Hollywood”. we have seen on set have all been hall is set to open new studios west film and television industry is Even if the real Hollywood contained very quickly proving of London. The capital’s Shepper- enjoying a blockbuster run thanks continues to dominate, the British that this method of pooling teams ton studios has meanwhile struck in large part to a surge in online film sector is by no means a small together is working. an agreement with Netflix, broad- streaming. player, employing about 140,000 “Productions can take a little caster of “The Crown” -- the hit Attracting global production people and generating billions of longer, but it’s actually the pre- series chronicling the life of Queen teams to spectacular landscapes, pounds to the economy annually. production work and planning that Elizabeth II. gothic castles and state-of-the-art Bollywood is also a big fan. now takes up more time,” he noted. Pinewood, which has forged a studios in the UK, the nation’s film Davey said the sector has partnership with Disney, is ex- industry has enjoyed big growth in ‘Preferred location’ adapted quickly -- “reimagining panding its site most famous for its recent years -- also thanks to tax “The UK is historically a pre- storylines and using new technolo- key role in the 007 films and also breaks. ferred shooting location for a lot of gy such as remote editing to deliver wants to open it up to the public by From blockbuster movie Indian films,” said Vikram Mal- shows on time and on budget”. offering attractions. franchises “James Bond” and “Star hotra, CEO of Abundantia Enter- US entertainment giant Disney has teamed up with Britain’s iconic Pinewood “One thing that our industry is “We have all these incredible Wars” to hit US series “Games of tainment. studios to expand studios made famous by James Bond films good at is innovation,” he added. opportunities,” Adrian Wootton, Thrones”, Britain has a long history “The UK is a very shooting- CEO of Film London and the Brit- of filming international hits despite friendly location. Not only is there attractive now,” he told AFP. Impossible” star Tom Cruise to New studios ish Film Commission, told a recent enduring some lean times. support and facilitation available reassure him. The killer disease is boosting al- conference. “The UK screen industries for production but also you get Cruise reassured In general, the UK film industry ready popular streaming platforms “They’re not stopping because are a huge success story and a big support in key areas like trained Tuning in to the sector’s impor- got back to work quickly after the -- such as Netflix and Disney+ of Covid. In fact, the appetite for contributor to the cultural economy crew, equipment, actors and post- tance, the government authorised end of the first lockdown, while -- in part owing to the temporary doing them is even greater not- of Europe,” said Gary Davey, chief production.” at the start of July -- as the UK it has been allowed to keep the closures of cinemas worldwide. withstanding the challenges we’ve executive of Sky Studios. Malhotra meanwhile praised was exiting its first lockdown -- the cameras rolling during the ongoing And these two US entertain- recently experienced.” “We have a wealth of talent the UK’s response amid the pan- resumption of filming “Mission second enforcement endured by ment giants are among a group UK production spending hit right across the UK, both on-screen demic. Impossible 7”, while allowing crews much of the country. of companies helping to expand £3.7 billion ($4.8 billion) in 2019, and off-screen. I don’t see that “The UK government and its quarantining exemption. “The vast majority of our shows Britain’s studio network. more than half for cinema. changing anytime soon,” Davey departments have moved quickly Culture minister Oliver Dow- both in the UK and internationally Sky Studios Elstree is due to “If we can harness that content told AFP. and supported us, especially where den, whose parliamentary constitu- are now back up and running,” said open in 2022 on a site close to boom, we could get from three bil- US-owned broadcasting group production is concerned, which has ency Hertsmere is home to Elstree David McGraynor, chief operating world-renowned Elstree Studios -- lion to six billion pounds” by 2024, Sky is meanwhile pressing ahead made the UK relatively even more studios, even contacted “Mission officer atI TV Studios. where many “Star Wars” have been he predicted. Stroll takes maiden pole in Turkey to upstage title-chasing Hamilton SUNday, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 page 14 Argentina stun All Blacks for first-ever win over New Zealand

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A gutsy Argentina stunned the All Blacks 25-15 Saturday to pull off one of rugby’s biggest upsets, consigning an embar- rassed New Zealand to their firstback-to-back defeats in almost a decade. Fly-half Nicolas Sanchez scored all the Pumas’ points to hand them their maiden victory over the rugby pow- erhouse in the 30 Tests they have played. Mario Ledesma’s side were given virtually no chance ahead of the Tri Nations match in Sydney after the coronavi- rus hindered their prepara- tions to just two low-key prac- tice games.

It’s surreal what happened, not just the result but playing, getting on the field after everything that has happened this year. Argentina coach Mario Ledesma.

But in their first Test since the World Cup last year, they pulled off a miracle. “It’s surreal what hap- pened, not just the result but playing, getting on the field after everything that has hap- pened this year,” said Argen- tina coach Ledesma. “Some of the boys haven’t seen their families for four months but they have all been positive... they have been awesome. “I think we will remember Argentina’s players celebrate victory with their fans at the end of 2020 Tri-Nations rugby match against New Zealand at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday. (AFP) this for a long time, not only the game but because of the their country which has gone points on the board in the fifth ill-discipline handed them an- special situation,” he added. through a heck of a hard time. minute with Sanchez nailing a other penalty which the laser- It was a humiliating defeat “I want to congratulate penalty from the half-way line like Sanchez again put over. for New Zealand who were them on the result, it is a bit of after some push and shove It sent them to the break shocked 24-22 by the Walla- an historic day for them.” instigated by New Zealand’s with a comfortable lead, leav- bies in Brisbane last week and Unlike Australia and New Shannon Frizell. ing New Zealand with a major have now lost back-to-back Zealand, Argentina did not It didn’t take long for Rich- task to save their blushes. Tests for the first time since have a Super Rugby competi- ie Mo’unga to level the scores That only got harder when 2011 when they crashed to tion to help them prepare. But but Argentina were playing the boot of the irrepressible South Africa and Australia. after months of quarantine, well, stringing together plenty Sanchez earned Argentina an- Coach Ian Foster axed 10 they were chomping at the of phases. other three points soon after players and named what many bit and took their frustrations Their pressure culminated the restart. regarded as the All Blacks’ best out on a sloppy All Blacks in a in dangerman Sanchez cross- With their reputation on run-on side after last week’s dominant first-half. ing for the first try of the game, the line, New Zealand finally game, but they were no match With New Zealand strug- getting on the end of his own woke up and skipper Sam for a Pumas team helped by gling to create chances with chip kick to touch down under Cane crashed over for their former Australian coach Mi- poor kicking, ill-discipline and the posts. opening try on 52 minutes chael Cheika. too many errors, they incredibly He converted to give his after a nicely worked rolling “Obviously from an All went to the break 16-3 in front. side an unlikely lead which maul from a lineout. Black view we are bitterly dis- New Zealand staged a sec- they stretched to 13-3 when Mo’unga converted only appointed with the result, with ond-half fightback, but with Sanchez drilled another pen- for Sanchez to move the Pumas the way we played,” said Foster. their eyes on a major upset, alty, with Jordie Barrett the back into a 12-point lead with “But what I think we saw Argentina grimly resisted in- offender. another successful penalty. was a team that despite the tense pressure to post their Only a try-saving tackle New Zealand began apply- disadvantage of not playing a best-ever result. from Aaron Smith prevented ing heavy pressure and Caleb lot of rugby ... they have come the Pumas going further in Clarke scored a late try, but the here with massive energy and Dangerman Sanchez Argentina’s Nicolas Sanchez (right) runs with the ball during the 2020 Tri-Nations rugby match against front after Tomas Cubelli Argentinian defence had done a desire to prove something to Argentina got the first New Zealand at the Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday. (AFP) broke free, but more All Blacks enough to ensure a famous win. Djokovic eyes record as Nadal seeks first ATP Finals crown

AFP first staging of the event. surgery, is the most notable “But at the same time it phies has come on the surface. London World number one Djoko- absentee after a global tennis doesn’t change what I hope “I think I am able to play a vic is in Group Tokyo along- season truncated by the Cov- to achieve in this tournament little bit better the last couple Novak Djokovic is bidding to side Daniil Medvedev, 2018 id-19 pandemic. and why I’m here. of years indoors than what I win the ATP Finals for a record- winner Alexander Zverev and Five-time champion Djok- “I really want to win every did at the beginning of my ca- equalling sixth time as Rafael Argentine debutant Diego ovic, who recently equalled single match that I get to play reer without a doubt but that’s Nadal chases the biggest title Schwartzman. Pete Sampras’s record of six and try to get my hands on the the numbers and I can’t say missing from his glittering re- Second-seed Nadal will year-end number one finishes, trophy and I want this trophy something different,” said the sume at London’s O2 Arena. compete against defending has lost just three matches this as much as anybody.” 34-year-old two-time finalist. The top eight available champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, season, with one of those his “I hope to change that players in the men’s rank- Dominic Thiem, and Andrey default at the US Open. Nadal drought this week.” ings – with Roger Federer Rublev, who is appearing for The Serbian, who has not Nadal, who pulverised Despite his lack of indoor absent – will compete at the the first time, in Group London. won the London event since Djokovic in the French Open fi- success, the shortened season end-of-season tournament, The four best-placed play- 2015, said he was looking to nal last month to pull level with could count in Nadal’s favour which starts on Sunday behind ers from the round-robin stage end his season on a high at the Federer on 20 Grand Slams, has – he has been forced to with- closed doors despite a corona- will progress to the semi-finals elite eight-man event. qualified for the ATP Finals for a draw from the ATP Finals six virus lockdown in England. of the event, taking place in “Coming into the tourna- record 16 consecutive years times previously. The two round-robin London for the final year be- ment and knowing that I have The Spanish world num- Last year’s winner Tsitsipas, groups have been named To- fore a move to Turin. clinched the year-end number ber two is well aware of his who beat Thiem in the final, Novak Djokovic is bidding to win the ATP Finals for a record-equalling kyo 1970 and London 2020 Six-time champion Feder- one releases some of the pres- shortcomings on indoor hard comes into the tournament after sixth time at O2 in London. (AFP) on the 50th anniversary of the er, recovering from knee sure, definitely,” he said. courts – only one of his 86 tro- early exits in Vienna and Paris. 14 Sunday, November 15, 2020 Sports Lance Stroll takes maiden pole to upstage title-chasing Hamilton

AFP Istanbul Lewis makes light Lance Stroll upstaged For- mula One’s title-chasing Lewis Hamilton on Saturday when of qualifying flop he grabbed the first pole posi- tion of his career at the Turk- ish Grand Prix, the Canadian AFP whatever reason, some people saying “it feels really good Istanbul can get their tyres going, but right now”. ultimately, we’re all struggling The 22-year-old Racing Lewis Hamilton made light of out there. Point driver made the most of his and Mercedes first qualify- “I did the best I could and drying conditions on a treach- ing flop of the year on Saturday I didn’t really make any mis- erous track to end Mercedes’ after they had been upstaged takes so I’m generally happy. 13 race domination of qualify- by Racing Point’s Lance Stroll I did everything I could with ing this year. at the Turkish Grand Prix. what I had.” Stroll delivered a dazzling The defending six-time Asked by Sky Sports F1 if he fastest lap in one minute and champion, who bids to seal a was disappointed by his pace 47.765 seconds in the closing record-breaking seventh driv- and form, after the prolonged seconds to usurp his team- ers’ championship in Sunday’s red flag-interrupted session, mate Sergio Perez and then race, was sixth in qualifying, Hamilton retorted: “Have you resist a last surge from Red but two places ahead of his not been watching all week- Bull’s Max Verstappen. ‘black arrows’ team-mate Kimi end? I was 20th before this so The disappointed Dutch- Raikkonen. this is an improvement.” man was second, three-tenths The Finn is the only driver His tone was light and ge- behind Stroll, but ahead of Racing Point’s Canadian driver Lance Stroll drives in front of Racing Point’s Mexican driver Sergio Perez during the qualifying session at the who can stop him taking the nial, betraying relief that he Mexican Perez who claimed Intecity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on Saturday ahead of the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix. (AFP) title again, if he can outscore had qualified in the top ten with his career-best starting posi- him by eight points or more, a good chance of claiming a po- tion after finishing fourth nine but he like Hamilton struggled dium finish, at least, ahead of times in the past. Turkish Grand Prix grid in treacherous rainswept and Bottas to take his seventh title. Stroll was the first Cana- 1st row: Lance Stroll (CAN/Racing Point-Mercedes); Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull-Honda) low-grip conditions. Stroll’s success in gaining dian to take pole since Jacques 2nd row: Sergio Perez (MEX/Racing Point-Mercedes); Alex Albon (THA/Red Bull-Honda) “There isn’t any grip at all,” his first pole and Canada’s Villeneuve at the 1997 Euro- 3rd row: Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Renault); Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) said Hamilton. “I don’t really first since Jacques Villeneuve pean Grand Prix at Jerez and 4th row: Estéban Ocon (FRA/Renault); Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari) know what to say. We did the at the 1997 European Grand 5th row: Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes); Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA/Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari) it was the Silverstone-based 6th row: Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren-Renault); Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) best we could and that was the Prix on his way to winning the Racing Point team’s first pole 7th row: Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/McLaren-Renault); Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) fastest we could go. title had ended Mercedes run since, racing as Jordan, they 8th row: Pierre Gasly (FRA/AlphaTauri-Honda); Kevin Magnussen (DEN/Haas-Ferrari) “The track feels terrible. of 13 consecutive pole posi- did so at the 2009 Belgian 9th row: Daniil Kvyat (RUS/AlphaTauri-Honda); Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas-Ferrari) It feels like driving on ice. For tions this season. Grand Prix. 10th row: Nicholas Latifi (CAN/Williams-Mercedes); George Russell (GBR/Williams-Mercedes). The outcome left Mercedes well-beaten on the weekend prevents Bottas from outscor- daylight receded in the appall- when Lewis Hamilton bids to ing him by eight points. ing conditions, but the bril- seal a record-equalling seventh After Friday’s ice rink liant car control of Verstappen drivers’ championship and draw conditions on the resurfaced and his Red Bull team-mat level with seven-time champion Pole position winner Racing Point’s Canadian driver Lance Stroll circuit, heavy rain ushered in Albon was on display as they Michael Schumacher. celebrates after the qualifying session at the Intecity Istanbul Park even more treacherous chal- topped the times, the Dutch- The six-time champion circuit in Istanbul on Saturday. (AFP) lenges in which most of the man 1.9 seconds clear. wound up sixth behind Alex drivers slithered and spun. In the drama, Leclerc slith- Albon in the second Red Bull “There were a lot of things “It has been a pretty rough The Q1 session was in- ered through to Q2 while Ham- and Renault’s Daniel Ricciar- we weren’t sure about coming ride for me so it feels good. terrupted twice for red flags, ilton, his best lap cancelled for do whose team-mate Esteban into qualifying. We didn’t look Feels really good right now.” when Race Control declared exceeding track limits, strug- Ocon qualified seventh. that competitive in Q3.” This is the first time this the track was unsafe - firstly gled through in 14th place. “Yes, Yes, Yes boys,” Stroll His surprise qualifying season that neither Hamilton due to the conditions and Grosjean was eliminated screamed on the team radio. performance comes after a dif- (nine) nor Bottas (four) have then, secondly, when Romain along with his Haas team- “I can’t really put it into ficult few weeks when he had topped qualifying. Grosjean spun into a gravel mate Kevin Magnussen, the words,” he added. to miss the Eifel Grand Prix, Hamilton can seal a re- trap in his Haas. two Williams of George Rus- Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the third prac- “I’m shocked. I didn’t ex- testing positive for coronavi- cord-equalling seventh driv- The interruptions added sell and Nicholas Latifi andA l- tice session at the Intecity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on Satur- pect to be up here after FP3. rus the next day. ers’ world title on Sunday if he 50 minutes to the schedule as pha Tauri’s Daniil Kvyat. day ahead of the Turksish Formula One Grand Prix. (AFP)

‘Phenomenal’ Kane can be England Quick singles IPL-winning Indian cricketer held over record scorer, says Southgate gold watches: reports AFP was involved but beforehand Mumbai: Two days after win- London he is in the changing room, ning the Indian Premier League getting everyone ready and with the Mumbai Indians, Gareth Southgate says talking to the lads individu- cricketer Krunal Pandya was “phenomenal” Harry Kane ally,” Rice said. stopped by airport customs car- In this file photo taken on April 4, 2018 shows people sitting at a cafe is capable of becoming Eng- “For a youngster like me, rying gold and luxury watches, in downtown Cairo with a mural depicting Liverpool’s Egyptian striker land’s record goal-scorer as the who is aspiring to be a future media reports said on Friday. Mohamed Salah painted in the background. (AFP) Tottenham striker prepares captain, you have to look at The 29-year-old all-rounder was to win his 50th cap against what he does. stopped at Mumbai airport Belgium on Sunday. “He might not be the loud- late Thursday as he returned Distancing ‘was maintained’ England captain Kane is est on the pitch, but the way he from Dubai where the IPL was sixth on his country’s all-time takes the ball under pressure played, the Press Trust of India scoring chart with 32 interna- and gets defences scared, he is news agency and other media at wedding Salah attended tional goals, 21 behind record a real leader.” reported. Pandya, who is often holder Wayne Rooney. While Kane was prepar- photographed wearing expen- before virus positive Southgate believes the ing for the Belgium match, it sive jewellery, was carrying 27-year-old should be setting emerged that his £100,000 gold watches worth more than AFP Salah’s, was also at the wedding. his sights on passing Rooney. ($131,000) Range Rover was $115,000, which exceeded Cairo Salah, 28, had also at- Kane has scored 13 times stolen from outside his house his customs limit. The player, tended a ceremony organised for Tottenham already this on October 25. brother of fellow India interna- The mayor of Mohamed by the Egyptian Football As- season, but drew a blank in Kane is reported to have tional Hardik Pandya, was held Salah’s home town in Egypt sociation (EFA) in Cairo to each of his four appearances CCTV footage showing a car for several hours but was freed has insisted social distancing celebrate his achievement of for England this term. driving past his luxury ve- after telling investigators he was was observed at a family wed- being the firstE gyptian to win Ahead of his side’s Nations hicle on multiple occasions, unaware of the rules and would ding the Liverpool forward at- the Premier League and the League visit to Belgium, Eng- leading to fears he was tar- pay any penalties, the reports tended before he tested posi- Champions League. land boss Southgate outlined geted by a gang. said. Neither the Directorate of tive for COVID-19. The interim president of the case for Kane to chase After Jack Grealish’s eye- Revenue Intelligence nor Pandya The two-time African foot- the EFA, Amr El-Ganainy, told football immortality. catching display in Thursday’s commented on the case. (AFP) baller of the year has been in MBC Egypt TV on Friday: “He “In terms of what is pos- 3-0 friendly win over the Re- isolation in Egypt since Friday appeared in the ceremony for sible, the goalscoring record public of Ireland, it has been following the test that was car- no more than five minutes, is the really interesting one widely suggested the Aston Vil- SA cricketers in ried out when he joined up with entered a corridor alone, re- because his strike rate for us is England’s striker Harry Kane (right) sits in the stands during the inter- la winger deserves a sustained ‘despair’ at his international teammates. specting social distancing and phenomenal and he has time national friendly between England and Republic of Ireland at run in Southgate’s team. administrative chaos Salah had attended his wearing a mask. “He received on his side to chase Wayne the Wembley stadium in London on Thursday. (AFP) Chelsea midfielder Mason brother Nasr’s wedding in the award himself... according Rooney’s record which would Mount has been perceived as Johannesburg: South Africa’s the town of Nagrig and pho- to Liverpool’s requirements.” be a remarkable feat,” South- Asked about his favourite had scored and that was a bril- a rival for Grealish’s place, de- cricketers’ association on Friday tographs show him dancing The EFA said a second test gate told a press conference memory of Kane in his first liant moment for all of us be- spite playing against Ireland expressed “despair and disbe- with a mask pushed onto his had confirmed Salah had coro- on Saturday. 49 caps, Southgate picked cause you want your boys to in a more central position. lief” at the continuing chaos chin at one point. navirus and he was in isolation “I know from his per- out the striker’s first interna- progress and do well. But Rice, a lifelong friend in the game, four days before The mayor of Nagrig, Ma- in the team’s hotel but was not spective, while the personal tional goal. “His goal at Hampden of Mount, launched a staunch England are due to arrive for a her Shtiyah, told Egyptian me- showing any symptoms. achievement is something Southgate was England (against Scotland) as well defence of his team-mate after limited overs tour. The chairman dia that the number of guests at Team doctors are in con- he is driven towards, it is the Under-21 manager at the time and of course his goals at the criticism of his performances of Cricket South Africa’s interim the ceremony had been limited tact with Liverpool’s medical team achievement. and had worked with Kane at World Cup. To win the golden on social media. board, Judge Zak Yacoob, warned to between 60 and 70 people team. He is not showing any “He is so focused on the that level before he was given boot is an incredible personal “We don’t speak about it earlier that the conflict could dis- and only relatives attended. symptoms of coronavirus. team having success and he a debut by Roy Hodgson in achievement.” but it is very harsh,” Rice said courage England from travelling “There was social distanc- Salah will miss Egypt’s Af- would want to look back over March 2016 against Lithuania. - ‘Feel his presence’ -Eng- of Mount’s doubters. - although a spokesperson for ing,” the mayor said. “Salah rica Cup of Nations qualifier the next few years at the team “I think his first goal for land and West Ham midfielder “I know what his mentality the England and Wales Cricket removed his mask only while against Togo on Saturday. achieving.” England with Roy because Declan Rice has been as im- is like. I know how driven he Board said he expected the tour taking photos. Even when we He could miss Liverpool’s Kane has enjoyed a host we were with the Under-21s pressed by Kane’s leadership is. It is no surprise that Gareth to go ahead. “Our position is at it embraced him, we kissed him next two matches, depriving of memorable moments since and whenever one of your qualities as by his predatory picks him, Frank (Lampard) has been for the past few weeks on his shoulder, not his face.” the champions of a player who winning his first England cap players get called up, you al- finishing. picks him and if you gave eve- - it’s business as usual,” said the Mahmoud Trezeguet of Pre- has scored eight times in eight four years ago, including fin- ways want them to do well,” “With ‘H’, you feel his ry Premier League manager spokesperson. “We travel mier League side Aston Villa, league Premier League games ishing as top scorer at the Southgate said. presence all the time. If you the chance, they would pick on Monday.” (AFP) an international teammate of this season. 2018 World Cup. “I remember hearing he look at the other night, he him as well.” Sports Sunday, November 15, 2020 15 Amir Cup archery golds for Al Muhannadi, Saeed Abu and Noura Al Ali

Saeed Hamad Abu Shareb with his gold medal.

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar archer Ibrahim Al Muhannadi on the podium with silver and bronze winners in the Olympic competi- tion in the Amir Cup 2020 Shooting and Archery Championship at the Lusail Complex on Saturday. Qatari archer Ibrahim Al Muhannadi clinched gold in Saeed Hamad Abu Shareb. there was variable wind and Al Rumaihi in the final round the Olympic competition while Mohammed Ahmad Al and this affected the course and his second place helped Ali Al Yazidi won the 30-metre Rumaihi claimed silver in the of the arrows, but thankfully me stay on path to achieve the The women’s competition podium finishers Noura Al Ali, Noura Al Mohannadi and Khouloud Al Khalaf. competition in the Amir Cup event while the bronze went to I was confident and it helped best result. Chances in such 2020 Shooting and Archery Khaled Rashid Al Muhannadi. me achieve the desired goal. tournaments are not easy, but competiton, Noura Al Ali In the youth category, In the beginners’ category, Championships at the Lusail Speaking of his triumph, The HH Amir Cup is a prestig- I stayed true to my ambition claimed the gold medal while Ibrahim Al Tamimi claimed Ahmed Al Khulaifi stood out Complex on Saturday. a delighted Abu Shareb said, ious ad very important com- and the last shot in the end Noura Al Mohannadi and the first place on the podium as first,A bdul Aziz Al Hamidi Also claiming gold in the “The competition was tough, petition for we athletes and proved decisive.” Khouloud Al Khalaf claimed followe by Ahmed Al Khulaifi came in second, and Salman compound competition was moreso on the first day as the presence of Muhammad In the women’s archery silver and bronze respectively. and Muhammad Al Kharraz. Mohammed was third. Johnson makes best major round start to seize Augusta Masters lead

AFP and made a long birdie putt at Woods, a 15-time major roy, needing only a green jack- birdied the second to stay on Augusta (UNITED STATES) the fourth to seize command. winner, seeks a sixth green et to complete a career Grand Johnson’s heels. South Korea’s Im Sung-jae, jacket to equal the record set Slam, was making a charge. They were level with John- Top-ranked Dustin John- Spain’s second-ranked Jon by Jack Nicklaus. The for- The four-time major win- son, Ancer and Australian son went four-under par in the Rahm, third-ranked American mer world number one had ner birdied the second and be- Cameron Smith on 135 after first four holes to seize a three- Justin Thomas and Mexico’s matched his best Masters start gan a run of three birdies in a 36 holes, the first time the stroke lead early in Saturday’s Abraham Ancer shared third with a 68. row at the eighth to reach 7-un- world’s three top-ranked play- third round of the Masters, on 10-under. Woods, who turns 45 next der before a futher birdie took ers shared the lead after any pulling away from an elite field Johnson is trying to be- month, also chases an 83rd him to within five of the lead. major round. at Augusta National. come the first top-ranked career PGA Tour victory to A Masters victory would Im birdied the second and The 36-year-old American, golfer to win the Masters since break the record he shares put McIlroy in a select group third to join the 10-under pack who grew up only an hour’s drive Tiger Woods in 2002. with Sam Snead. to win all four majors in a ca- while Ancer birdied the third. from the course, unleashed his Defending champion Nine golfers shared the reer, including Woods, Jack US Open winner Bry- best to any major round in his Woods, who began the third lead at one stage as Augusta Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben son DeChambeau, who many career to stand on 13-under par round four strokes off the National’s notorious undulat- Hogan and Gene Sarazen. feared would overwhelm Au- for the tournament. pace, opened with seven pars ing greens became dryer and Rahm, chasing his first gusta National with his pow- Dustin Johnson of the United States reacts after making a putt for birdie Johnson made a tap-in ea- before taking a bogey at the faster, setting an epic stage for major title, birdied the par-4 er-driving game, struggled to on the seventh green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta gle at the par-5 second, curled in par-5 eighth, finding trees to a shootout. third while Thomas, the 2017 make the record-low Masters National Golf Club in Georgia, US, on Saturday. (Getty images/AFP) a six-footer for birdie at the third the left and rough to the right. Fifth-ranked Rory McIl- PGA Championship winner, cup of par 144 on the number. 2020 Ooredoo Ride of Champions a big success

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The 2020 Ooredoo Ride of Champions, organised annu- ally by Qatar Cyclists Center, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, was successfully held on Friday featuring more than 1,700 cyclists (from ages 3 to 68) and more than 70 na- tionalities in its fourth edition including for the first time wheelchair, handcycle and ability sport participants. As could be expected, the 2020 Ooredoo Ride of Cham- pions was very different than in the past four years. Dr. Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, President of Qatar Cyclists Center, the event organiser, said “In 2020, in these chal- lenging times, the organising team, government bodies, our host venue at Education City, Qatar Foundation, event partners and Qatari cycling community have shown great resilience and co-operation to ensure and deliver an event for the physical and mental well- being of participants in a year with few opportunities to cele- brate sport and enjoy a shared community moment.” Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, Director PR at Ooredoo, said: “Supporting events that pro- mote a healthy, active lifestyle is a key priority for Ooredoo, both as part of our corporate social responsibility strategy and in line with our commit- ment to the United Nations Sustainability Goals. We’ve had a challenging few months with physical events, due to the ongoing pandemic situa- tion, so to see so many riders out enjoying themselves at the The 2020 Ooredoo Ride of Champions, organised annually by Qatar Cyclists Center, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, was held on Friday featuring more than 1,700 cyclists. Ooredoo Ride of Champions was immensely encouraging. years. This year, hitting a record break of COVID-19,” said front of the event, we hope in at just 3 years of age. There sador of France to Qatar, was The day ended as a big suc- We hope everyone enjoyed it number reflects the growth in Mohammed Fakhroo, Execu- that we will be able to set an were more than 40 participants one of the many impressed cess, with hundreds of partici- as much as we did.” the cycling community in Qa- tive Director of Outreach and example for others.” in the new Ability-Friendly participants. “As ambassa- pants already entering on so- Dr. Mohammed Jaham Al tar. Being a founder of Qatar Institutional Advancement at The oldest rider in this Ride, featuring wheelchair and dor of one of the most cycling cial media for their chance to Kuwari, President of Qatar Cy- Cyclists, I could not be happier.” Qatar Foundation. “However, year’s Ooredoo Ride of Cham- hand pedal riders as well as the countries in the world, I was earn valuable prizes from Offi- cling and Triathlon Federation “It has been difficult to we’re delighted to have played pions was Ammed Raoof, Best Buddies ride, with more pleased to join the remarkably cial Partners of the event such had this to say: “It’s great to see host live community events host to the 2020 edition. With 68. The youngest cyclist was than 20 participants. well organised event. It was a as Turkish Airlines, Rasen this event’s progress over the this year, following the out- health and safety at the fore- Hagan Joseph Jilin, clocking HE Franck Gellet, Ambas- great time altogether,” he said. Sports and Garmin Lingawi. 16 Sunday, November 15, 2020 The Last Word

Tunisian president arrives in Doha Qatar, Tunisia enjoy strong relations, common goals and aspirations QNA the two countries have accom- sector participates in the Tu- ricultural, technical, media, Doha plished and what they aspire nisian economy through large cultural, tourism, air trans- to in the way of upgrading co- investments in vital sectors. port sectors, the prevention President of Tunisia Kais operation in all fields to serve The Qatar Friendship Fund of double taxation, the judici- Saied on Saturday began a the interests and aspirations of (QFF), the Qatar Fund for De- ary, endowments and Islamic state visit to Qatar at the invita- their peoples. velopment (QFFD) and Silat- affairs sectors, public works, tion of the Amir His Highness The meeting will constitute ech Foundation contribute to environmental protection, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al a shift and add to the balance financing many development pollution control, information Thani under the framework of of the strong fraternal relations projects in Tunisia, especially technology and vocational the distinguished relations be- between the two countries and those that employ the youth. training fields, oil refining, tween Qatar and Tunisia. enhance coordination and mu- It is not a coincidence that real estate investment, and HH the Amir and the Tuni- tual understanding between the only office of theT unisian the employment of Tunisian sian president will discuss at the the leaderships towards the fu- Foreign Investment Agency in workers in Qatar. Amiri Diwan on Sunday the bi- ture and prospects of bilateral the Arab world is open in Doha Qatar attracts thousands of lateral relations and the means relations and their advance- because Qatar is considered Tunisian talents and provides of enhancing them, in addition ment, and towards various one of the most important in- them with job opportunities to issues of joint interest. current Arab, regional and vestors in Tunisia, as it ranks in all fields.T he number of the The Tunisian president’s international issues in main- second in terms of the volume Tunisian community in Qatar visit reflects Qatar’s position on taining security, peace and sta- of foreign direct investments. exceeds 27,000. the Tunisian diplomacy map, bility in the region, especially In November 2019, it was Since his ascension to the as it was his first visit to Qatar since Tunisia is the only Arab announced that a Qatar visa presidency in October 2019, since he took office in October member currently at the UN centre would be established in Tunisian President Kais Saied 2019. The visit also reflects the Security Council. Tunisia, the first of its kind in has sought to implement in- importance of the role Qatar Qatar and Tunisia have President of Tunisia Kais Saied arrived in Doha on Saturday evening on a state visit to the country. The the Arab world and Africa. vestment projects in Tunisian and its wise leadership play in close historical relations in Tunisian president and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at Doha International Airport by Qatar ranks first in the governorates with foreign Arab and international arenas many fields as Qatar stood by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, Arab world and second inter- partnerships, and his country at all levels, especially politi- the Tunisian people and their Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, Ambassador of Qatar to Tunisia HE Saad bin nationally in terms of the vol- pursues clear diplomacy on cally and economically. revolution since the beginning Nasser Al Hamidi and Ambassador of Tunisia to Qatar HE Sami Al Saadi. (QNA) ume of direct investment in its economic path based on The visit reaffirms that Qa- until it achieved its goals. HH Tunisia, with investments esti- exploiting all the communica- tar has successfully overcome the Amir was the second lead- ference ‘Tunisia 2020’, which of the Tunisian economy and front coronavirus pandemic, mated at more than $3 billion tion channels and frameworks all the obstacles that aimed er to visit Tunisia since Kais came at the initiative of HH the to strengthen its develop- including a field hospital distributed in the telecommu- offered by diplomacy with for- to isolate it and cut the lines Saied assumed duty as presi- Amir. HH the Amir’s attend- ment path. equipped with 100 beds and a nications, banking and tourism eign countries. of communication between it dent, and that was the fourth ance of the event had a great Qatar also provided a de- shipment of medical aid weigh- and other sectors. Tunisia is full of promising and its Arab friends. The visit visit of HH the Amir to Tunisia impact on giving a new impe- posit of $500 million to sup- ing 10 tonnes. The number of agree- economic and investment op- shows that addressing the cor- in four years. tus to the relations between the port Tunisia’s hard currency The economic relations be- ments and memoranda of un- portunities, and it has every- onavirus pandemic does not Qatar has maintained its two countries, especially on the reserves, preceded by a loan tween the two countries have derstanding signed between thing attracting foreign invest- prevent Qatar from carrying position as one of the most economic and investment side. of $500 million through sub- witnessed a great boom in re- the two countries exceeds ments due to the availability of out its national and humanitar- important investors in Tunisia At the opening session scribing to bonds to help the cent years as trade exchanges 80 agreements, including 10 infrastructure, administrative ian role towards friends around and as one of its most impor- of the conference, HH the government achieve develop- between the two countries and agreements signed in 2019, facilities, tax exemptions, and the world at all times. tant financial and economic Amir announced that Qatar ment in the interior regions. Tunisian agricultural exports covering political, diplomatic, the Tunisian government sup- The meeting will be a good partners, as Tunisia hosted an would direct an amount of In May, Tunisia received to the Qatari market have dou- economic, industrial, com- port for basic materials such as opportunity to review what international investment con- $1,250,000,000 in support medical aid from Qatar to con- bled, and the Qatari private mercial, banking, health, ag- water, electricity and gas. White House COVID-19 WCM-Q students contribute to better understanding of minimally invasive breast reconstruction surgery Tribune News Network as the volume of fat that was trans- panel member Dr Fauci Doha ferred from the hips to the breast in each procedure and compared this Student researchers at WCM-Q with the outcomes of the procedure, have contributed to better under- based on factors such as patient sat- will attend WISH 2020 standing of a minimally invasive isfaction, cosmetic appearance and breast reconstruction surgery for re- incidence of complications such as covering breast cancer patients. bleeding or infection. This analysis WISH 2020 kicks off The highly innovative new surgi- allowed the surgeons to fine-tune cal technique involves taking fat tis- the volume of fat they transferred to today on a fully interac- sue from the hip or abdominal area achieve the best overall results. tive virtual platform and injecting it into the breast over Another key finding of the stu- the course of a series of short opera- (From left) Gabriala Andrews, Dr Jeremie Arash Tabrizi and Danyal Ahsan dents’ research related to the com- Tribune News Network tions, each lasting less than one hour. munication with the patient. Because Doha While it has been used now for sever- of complications and safeguard the a flap of tissue and muscle is taken the process is based on a gradual re- al years for many patients, it is not yet mental health of patients. from either the back or the abdomen construction, patients sometimes felt The 2020 edition of the World considered as gold standard protocol. Dr Tabrizi said: “The students and grafted into the breast. disappointed or underwhelmed by Innovation Summit for Health Dr Jeremie Arash Tabrizi, profes- did fantastic work in analysing a very These operations can take up to the results of the first procedure, the (WISH), which kicks off on Sun- sor of Genetic Medicine, Obstetrics large amount of data to give Dr Raz- five hours or more, inflict significant students found. To counter this, Dr day, November 15, under the ban- and Gynecology at WCM-Q, and Dr zouk and myself extremely valuable scarring, have a long recovery time, Tabrizi and Dr Razzouk developed ner ‘One World Our Health’, will Kaïs Razzouk, gynecologist/oncologi- guidance. Their input has been re- and usually require a stay of several a new communications protocol to present ‘In Conversation’ sessions cal surgeon at the Santa Maria Breast markably useful to our work to refine nights in hospital. In contrast, the new help patients understand that the with some of the world’s leading Institute in Nice, have set-up a specif- and optimise this new procedure.” approach causes minimal scarring process takes a little longer than the healthcare figures facing the pres- ic research programme with the goal Reconstruction of the breast or and can be performed on an outpa- conventional surgery but that in the sures of fighting COVID-19 and of demonstrating the efficiency of the breasts after a mastectomy and ra- tient basis, allowing patients to have fullness of time it achieves equal or other epidemics. Dr Anthony Fauci technique, called autologous fat graft. diotherapy treatment is an important the surgery and go home the same better cosmetic results while being far Attendees will be able to hear Fourth-year medical students part of the recovery process for many day. The process also helps repair tis- less invasive and carrying less risk of from Dr Anthony Fauci, director of focus on early childhood health in a Gabriala Andrews and Danyal Ahsan women who have had breast cancer, sue damaged by radiation treatment, complications. the National Institute of Allergy and world struggling to combat global analysed thousands of data points to helping to provide psychological ‘clo- making insertion of a prosthesis more Dr Tabrizi and Dr Razzouk have Infectious Diseases, a member of warming and conflict. provide valuable information to Drs sure’ on a distressing experience. The likely to succeed, should the patient now performed the new procedure the White House coronavirus task Global innovators and health Tabrizi and Razzouk, allowing them new approach is far less invasive than wish to pursue that option. approximately 300 times between force, and also a world-renowned entrepreneurs will be showcased to adjust the procedure to maximise the two most common surgical breast Dr Tabrizi said that the students them at two facilities in France, one in HIV/AIDS researcher, speak with in an expansive ‘Innovation Hub’ its effectiveness, minimise the risk reconstruction procedures, in which analysed a variety of data points, such Nice and one in Paris. Fiona Godlee of the BMJ, about how exhibition space, which will also he thinks the current COVID-19 feature organisations committed to coronavirus pandemic will end. building a healthier world, includ- He will further talk about the ing the US-based The Carter Cent- importance of flexibility with adopt- er, UK charity Save The Children ing new approaches, based on data, and UNICEF. Qatar Foundation’s podcast ‘Omnia to address the pandemic, as well as WISH, Qatar Foundation’s (QF) the disparity among different ethnic global health initiative, has curated groups with respect to contracting a packed programme for the con- Seheya’ supports mental wellbeing the virus. ference with each day featuring a Peter Sands, executive director strong line up of policy-driven con- of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, tent through panel sessions, policy Tribune News Network this podcast came into fruition after Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria -- in briefings and roundtable events that Doha the outcomes of the WISH 2018 re- conversation with BBC broadcaster invite active participation, covering port, which highlighted anxiety and Mishal Husain -- will reflect on the the core topics that are at the top of The topic of mental health is every- depression issues at that time, in ad- impact of resources being pulled the global healthcare agenda today. where these days – on social media, dition to the results of WISH’s previ- from diseases like malaria, TB and As in previous years, WISH forum in seminars delivered by psycholo- ous reports that have always empha- AIDS to address COVID-19. reports will form the basis of panel gists, in workshops offered by life sised mental health. ‘In Conversation’ sessions are discussions hosted by leading re- coaches, in lectures given by famous “Through this podcast, we aim to open for all to attend, giving the gional and international experts, fo- celebrities sharing their experiences. narrow the gap between community public the opportunity to watch cusing on global best practices and But why are we witnessing an in- members and mental health special- first-hand some important conver- available innovations to tackle the crease in discussions around these The podcast launched by WISH aims to narrow ists, and to break the psychological sations shaping the future of health- issues. Among the subjects being issues, especially in the Arab world? Mahmoud El Achi the gap between psychologists and Arab societies barriers that hinder individuals from care. More than 300 comprise the discussed this year are impact of cli- The World Health Organization receiving help. We also hope to in- full line-up of confirmed speakers mate change on health, cybersecu- (WHO) defines health as “a state of from 160 countries in its previous affect many aspects of people’s lives, crease awareness of the social, psy- at WISH 2020. These include the rity and healthcare systems, immu- complete physical, mental and social edition two years ago, and will take such as asking for timely help. chological and biological factors that World Health Organization (WHO) notherapy and the role of schools in safety, not merely the absence of dis- place virtually this year from Novem- In order to facilitate that help, determine status of our mental health, Director-General Dr Tedros Ad- children’s health. ease or infirmity”. This indicates the ber 15 to 19. It will discuss mental WISH has launched Qatar’s first Ara- and to know when the right time is to hanom Ghebreyesus; England’s Other highlights of the summit importance of mental health as an health, including mental health chal- bic language health-focused podcast seek help and accept the reality.” former chief medical officer (un- include the Ideas Lab, hosting in- integral part of our general health lenges facing children and teenagers to coincide with World Mental Health During WISH 2020, Omnia Se- til 2019) Prof Dame Sally Davies; triguing discussions in partnership and wellbeing. in particular. Day as well as the launch of a report ti- heya will release three episodes, and WHO Special Envoy on COVID-19 with local and international part- With the onset of rapid changes According to the report of the tled ‘Digital Mental Health Revolution: three more episodes immediately af- Dr David Nabarro; and Sweden’s ners, daily Agora sessions, where a across various aspects of life im- WISH Anxiety and Depression Fo- Transforming Care Through Innova- ter the summit. Topics include mis- chief epidemiologist Dr Anders Teg- jury of 12 from the WISH commu- posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, rum 2018 titled ‘Addressing anxiety tion And Scale-Up’ at WISH 2020. conceptions about mental health, nell, among others. nity will examine challenging and increased levels of anxiety, tension and depression: a whole system ap- The series is called ‘Omnia Se- striking a balance between personal Actor, activist and philanthro- thought-provoking topics, a library, and fear were seen, and, consequent- proach’, statistics and estimations heya’ (meaning: A healthy wish), and and professional lives, digital mental pist Eva Longoria will add her voice a cinema, a networking area and a ly, mental health received wider at- over the past three years show that each season of the podcast will com- health, and anxiety disorder. to the discussions around the im- wellness zone. tention and we began realising the more than 322 million people have prise four to six episodes, with various Through the Omnia Seheya pod- pact of the pandemic and global Tune into WISH 2020 from importance of caring for our mental depression and 264 million people international experts, who will share cast series, the WISH aims to urge health inequalities experienced by November 15 to 19 to be part of the wellbeing. suffer from anxiety disorder, globally. their knowledge and spread aware- people in the Arab world, from all women and girls of colour while many vital conversations around The World Innovation Summit The report indicated that complex ness on how listeners can maintain age groups and cultures, to talk about iconic Oscar-winning actor and hu- pressing global healthcare challeng- for Health (WISH), Qatar Founda- and debilitating impact of both anxi- their mental health. their psychological distress and to be manitarian Morgan Freeman will es. Register for free at https://2020. tion’s (QF) global health initiative, at- ety and depression is worsened by Mahmoud El Achi, head of In- courageous enough to seek the help of give a keynote speech on the need to wish.org.qa/register/ tracted more than 2,000 participants stigma and discrimination, which can novation at WISH, says: “The idea of psychologists when needed.