Amir Orders QR73 Mn Support for Somalia

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Cabinet okays draft law on Amir orders QR73 mn support for Somalia passports Amir, Somali president discuss ways QNA to promote bilateral relations DOHA QNA ternational issues of common THE Cabinet has approved a DOHA interest. draft law amending some pro- The talks were attended by visions of Decree Law No. 14 THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim a number of ministers. for 1993 concerning passports bin Hamad al Thani and So- From the Somali side, the and to referred it to the Shura malia President Moham- discussions were attended by Council. ed Abdullahi Farmajo on the members of the official The Cabinet also approved Wednesday discussed strong delegation accompanying the a draft law on biometric signa- bilateral relations between the president. ture. The draft law proposes two countries and the ways Qatar has strong ties with to use tools of modern science to further boost and develop Somalia, which is a reflection to control and detect the per- them in various fields. of the relations inherent in the petrators of crime through the During the session of talks two countries’ common history. establishment of a database at the Amiri Diwan, the latest The mutual visits of senior offi- for biometric identification of developments in Somalia were cials of the two countries have voice, eye, face, hand, teeth reviewed. The Amir issued a strengthened these ties. and others. directive to support the Somali Relations between the two The Cabinet also approved government budget for 2019 countries are based on a combi- the proposal of the Ministry of with QR73 million. nation of common ties, founda- Education and Higher Educa- The discussions covered tions, interests, aspirations and tion on the dates of study and The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani with Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. a number of regional and in- objectives. holidays in schools for the academic years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23. It also approved a draft decision to amend some of the QA suspends provisions of Decision No. 40 Qatar signs deal with UN agency plans for new Qatar calls on Pakistan, of 2017 concerning the establishment of the National Com- flights to Africa India to exercise restraint mittee for Combating Drugs. to create 10,000 jobs in Gaza due to blockade The Cabinet meeting was atar has said it is chaired by Prime Minister and atar’s Gaza Reconstruction education and media sectors. QATAR Airways has sus- Minister of Interior HE Sheikh pended plans to add new Qmonitoring the de- Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khal- QCommittee has signed an Under the terms of the deal, destinations in Africa due velopments of events be- ifa al Thani. PAGE 2 agreement with the UN Relief and Qatar will provide the UNRWA to a blockade imposed on tween India and Pakistan Works Agency for Palestine Refu- with $13 million to get the Doha by four Arab states, with great concern and gees (UNRWA) for the launch of a project started. Last October, the national carrier said on called on all parties to project aimed at creating jobs in Qatar gave $150 million in Wednesday. “Due to the unjust blockade against exercise restraint and to the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip. humanitarian aid to the Hamas- give voice to wisdom. In In statement on Wednesday, the #Qatar, we had to suspend run Gaza Strip, which continues some planned new destina- a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs committee said the project, slated to groan under a 12-year Israeli tions, especially in West and welcomed the statements made by officials in both coun- to begin next month, would create blockade that has largely gutted Central Africa,” the airline tries, stressing that they did not want further escalation. The 10,000 new jobs in the health, its economy. (ANADOLU AGENCY) said in a tweet. (TNN) statement called for seeking ways to resolve the existing dispute through diplomatic and political channels and non- escalation. “Both countries have great weight and influence Shura Speaker calls in their surroundings. Therefore, the State of Qatar wishes UDC set to enter Qatar’s the governments of the two countries to shoulder their for wide participation responsibilities as great powers to safeguard regional and in IPU meet (PG 2 ) food sector: Chairman international peace and security and the interests of people of both the countries,” the statement added. (QNA) n a major step towards making Qatar self-reliant in food Iproduction, United Development Company (UDC) is all set to enter the country’s agriculture sector soon. In a bid to diversify its business from the realty sector, UDC is also Qatar suspends commercial planning to enter the industrial sector. “We have big plans to diversify our business away from the realty projects. Soon flights to Pakistan we will enter the country’s agriculture sector by developing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has suspended all com- new hi-tech farms in the country to produce various kinds of mercial flights from Qatar to Pakistan. The decision was vegetables and fruits,” UDC Chairman Turki bin Mohammed Cairo train crash and made based on a NOTAM notification issued by Pakistan MoI introduces al Khater told Qatar Tribune. UDC has entered into talks station fire kill 28 saying that its airspace is closed to commercial flights. semi-govt visas with some top global firms to bring hi-tech farming The authority said that it will monitor the situation and at its centres technology to Qatar, he said, adding that the selection of in- At least 28 people were killed and 50 other injured after a take the appropriate measures regarding them in order to ternational partners in this connection would be announced train smashed into a barrier at Cairo’s main train station, ensure the safety of passengers and planes. (QNA) abroad (PG 3 ) soon. —SATYENDRA PATHAK PAGE 12 state television and witnesses have said. PAGE 10

Helping those in need is the driving force for Qatar’s first female paramedic

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK paramedic and ambulance field remains a male-dominat- on the streets were surprised DOHA drive, she says. I remember the ed profession. Yet, it is clear to see me. I could see it in their “Almost 20 years ago, in first time I drove from the example of Zaalani eyes. There were a lot of sur- FATHIA Zaalani, a paramedic 2000, I came to Doha after the ambulance. that regardless of gender, para- prised looks and I could see the with Hamad Medical Corpo- completing my studies in Tu- People on the streets were medics make an enormous con- amazement on the faces of the ration’s (HMC) Ambulance nisia. I joined HMC’s Ambu- surprised to see me. There tribution to the communities motorists I shared the roads Service, says rushing to the lance Service, becoming the were a lot of surprised looks they serve. We are always work- with. But then I noticed people scene of a traffic accident, fire, first female paramedic. I later and I could see the ing to encourage more women began saluting me. They were or call from the home of some- became an assistant critical to join our service and to help waving and cheering me on,” one who has had a heart attack care paramedic and then my amazement on the faces of deliver the life-saving care that said Zaalani. comes naturally to her. manager suggested I drive the the motorists I shared the we provide,” said Morris. Driving an ambulance is a She says being one of the ambulance, so I underwent the roads with. But then I Zaalani says driving an am- constant race against time. In first people on the scene, help- intensive training necessary to noticed people began bulance is normally a profes- addition to excellent driving ing those in need of medical acquire the licence. Today, I’m saluting me. sion reserved for men and she skills, it requires patience, time assistance, isn’t just what she not only Qatar’s first female initially found it challenging to management, and problem- does. It’s who she is. paramedic but I’m also the first — Fathia Zaalani be a woman in the profession. solving skills. Zaalani says the The 19-year veteran para- female ambulance driver in the She said racing to the scene to experience has made her a bet- medic is a fixture at the head- country,” said Zaalani. help those most in need is her ter driver and a more capable quarters of HMC’s Ambulance Brendon Morris, Executive DRIVING CHANGE: Fathia Zaalani says being one of the first people on wonderful example of diversity calling. paramedic. Service. She is proud to hold Director for the HMC Ambu- the scene, helping those in need of medical assistance, isn’t just what in the Ambulance Service. “I remember the first time the titles of Qatar’s first female lance Service, said Zaalani is a she does, it is who she is. “Worldwide, the paramedic I drove the ambulance. People Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Thursday, February 28, 2019

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Iraqi minister hails Qatar’s PRIME MINISTER MEETS IRAQI MINISTER Marine Shooting PRIME Minister and Minister of Interi- Range to be active education system, seeks or HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met on Wednesday from March 3 to enhance cooperation morning with the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research THE marine shooting range (O.T.D-28) locat- QNA Iraqi ministry of higher of the Republic of Iraq Dr Qusai al ed in the East of Mesaieed near Fasht Al Hadid DOHA education and scientific re- Suhail and his accompanying delega- will be active starting March 3 to May 1, daily search is committed to im- tion, on the occasion of their visit to from 6am to 5pm, the Qatar Armed Forces MINISTER of Higher Educa- plementing the government the country. During the meeting, they General Command announced on Wednesday. tion and Scientific Research programme that seeks inclu- reviewed bilateral cooperation and The area is 40 kilometres east of Mesaieed at a of the Republic of Iraq Dr sion of Iraqi universities into the ways to boost and develop them, 105 degrees East of Mesaied port near Fasht Al Qusai al Suhail has hailed the the global classifications. He especially in the fields of education Hadid and extends all the way to the south of strong brotherly relations said there is serious coopera- and scientific research. They also Shuraawa Island. between Iraq and the State tion between Qatar, which discussed a number of topics of The Qatari Armed Forces General Com- of Qatar, noting that mutual has excellent experience in common interest. (QNA) mand warned those who frequent the area to visits between the officials this regard, and Iraq. take precautions for their own safety. (QNA) in Doha and Baghdad at the The minister stressed highest level reflect the com- that both countries are also mon desire to consolidate interested in strengthening and strengthen the bonds mechanisms of joint scien- of cooperation between the tific research and finding two countries. suitable opportunities for ac- Cabinet okays amendments to decision on In an exclusive inter- ademic training between the view with Qatar News two sides, thus contributing Agency (QNA) on the occa- to the establishment of joint National Committee for Combating Drugs sion of his current visit to research centres. the country, Dr Suhail said Praising Qatar’s edu- A proposal to reform the panel of the Board of Trustees of the State’s Recognition and Encouragement Awards was also approved Qatar and Iraq have a com- cation system, Dr Suhail mon desire to strengthen said that it is based on sol- QNA in the field of combating and particular the following: ments of Qatar and Haiti. security of civil aviation and their previous cooperation id scientific foundations DOHA preventing all kinds of drugs, 1- Supervising the imple- The Cabinet also approved coordination between minis- agreements. The Qatari- and,therefore, enjoys ad- supporting and coordinating mentation of the general policy the participation of Qatar in tries, government organs and Iraqi Committee, he said, vanced positions in the re- THE Cabinet, at its weekly the efforts of the State’s various of the two awards. the Hannover International In- other entities concerned with would be activated signifi- gion and the Middle East, meeting chaired by Prime Min- organs in this field, coordinat- 2- Declaring the two awards dustrial Exhibition in the Fed- the implementation of the na- cantly in the next phase for even when compared with ister HE Sheikh Abdullah bin ing with the Ministry of Public and the schedule for accepting eral Republic of Germany from tional civil aviation security mutual benefits. some international centres. Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani at Health regarding its plans and nominations. April 1-5 this year. The Cabinet programme. He added that his current The minister also ex- Amiri Diwan on Wednesday, programmes and treating and 3- Evaluating the intellec- then reviewed a letter from the It also reviewed a letter visit to Doha comes within pressed hope to have joint approved a draft decision to rehabilitating of drug abusers. tual and creative performance Ministry of Transport and Com- from HE the Minister of Munic- the framework of general co- studies on environmental amend some of the provisions The Cabinet also approved of the candidates for the State’s munications on a report on the ipality and Environment on the ordination between the two and marine issues. of Decision No 40 of 2017 con- a proposal to reform the com- Recognition Award, identifying outcomes of the work of the outcomes of the Global Forum countries and will focus on On his vision for the re- cerning establishment of the mittee of the Board of Trustees the winners, and announcing National Civil Aviation Security for Food and Agriculture and aspects related to education gion, the Iraqi minister said National Committee for Com- of the State’s Recognition and the final result. Committee between July 1 and the International Green Week and the capabilities of the that the region particularly bating Drugs. Encouragement Awards. 4- Proposing the necessary December 31, 2018. (Berlin, January 2019). The Qatari educational institu- needs enhanced cooperation This committee, which is es- This committee, established financial allocations for the two The committee, which is Minister of Justice and Acting tions in order to identify op- and better understanding tablished at the Ministry of the at the Ministry of Culture and awards. established at the General Civil Minister of State for Cabinet Af- portunities for future coop- between all parties and Qa- Interior, is specialised in setting Sports, is responsible for su- Furthermore, the Cabinet Aviation Authority, is special- fairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Ja- eration in this area. tar plays an important role up public policy, coordinating pervising the awards issues in approved a draft air services ised in the development of fali al Nuaimi stated the agenda He underlined that the in this. official and non-official efforts order to achieve their goals, in agreement between the govern- public policies related to the and decisions of the meeting.

IPU MEET IN DOHA TO FOCUS ON EDUCATION ‘Women are natural Mahmoud urges embassies, missions problem to ensure participation in IPU meeting solvers’ Continued from page 1 Ô

HISHAM ALJUNDI of education. This is something “I think women are natu- DOHA Canada certainly believes in,” ral problem solvers. We McCollum added. are multitaskers and can SPEAKER of the Shura Council Cuban Ambassador to Qa- make critical decisions HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin tar HE Eumilio Rodriguez wel- under pressure. I think be- Zaid al Mahmoud on Wednes- comed the Qatari initiative to ing a paramedic is a career day highlighted the significance host the upcoming IPU assem- that many women would of high-level participation in the bly, saying Qatar has a proven excel in. I am proud of my 140th session of the General As- track record of hosting big in- profession and I encourage sembly of the Inter-Parliamen- ternational events successfully any woman or any young tary Union (IPU), which will and is becoming a hub for inter- girl who is thinking about be hosted by the State of Qatar national talks. “We in Cuba are this career to pursue it,” from April 6 to 10. interested mainly in topics con- added Zaalani. During a meeting with am- cerning labourers’ rights, inter- As a paramedic, Zaal- bassadors and heads of diplo- national peace talks, activating ani is required to assess matic missions accredited to dialogue to end disputes, coun- the condition of her pa- Qatar, Mahmoud pointed out tering foreign interference and tients make potentially the complicated situations fac- Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud during a meeting with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic its forms such as blockades,” he life-saving decisions. She ing different regions across the missions accredited to Qatar on Wednesday. noted. “What is good for Qatar uses hi-tech equipment world, which calls for such paris good for Cuba,” the Cuban en- and makes complex, split- ticipation to reflect the role of cooperation as well as estab- meeting, Indian Ambassador to an active part in this event with to introducing our delegation voy added. second assessments. parliaments in representing the lishing peace and prosperity Qatar HE P Kumaran said his prominent figures and politi- from Canada to parliamentary The Ambassador of Eri- As an ambulance driv- hopes and aspirations of people. worldwide. country is looking forward to cians participating,” he added. representatives from different trea to Qatar HE Ali Ahmed er, she is trained to navigate He said the preparations This year’s theme will be participating in the upcoming Canadian Ambassador to parts of the world convening in described this event as a very what is essentially a mobile for the event are complete and “Parliaments as platforms to IPU assembly in Doha and the Qatar HE Stefanie McCollum Doha. We’ll actively contribute important one for the whole re- clinic and says ongoing ed- all steps have been taken to en- enhance education for peace, Speaker of India’s Parliament said this was a good opportunity with all countries in the upcom- gion especially since it includes ucation is essential for first sure a positive outcome of the security and the rule of law”, in will attend the event. “A delega- to hear firsthand from the Shu- ing assembly,” McCollum said. peace dialogue for disputes in responders like her. She at- joint parliamentary work. He order to highlight the impor- tion of around 10 people will be ra Council speaker about the “The speaker today said its agenda. The ambassador also tends every workshop and said the meet would contribute tance of education. taking part in the upcoming as- topics of the upcoming assem- they will introduce topics con- congratulated Qatar for choos- training event she can. to strengthening international On the sidelines of the sembly. We have always played bly. “We are looking forward cerning dialogue and the role ing education as its theme. In addition to her responsibilities with the Am- bulance Service, Zaalani also works with the Na- tional Command Center (NCC), the organisation Commissioned works by four Qatari artists to adorn NMoQ responsible for managing a coordinated response TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pieces by some of the country’s Welcoming visitors inside ritual and transforms it into a to both local and national DOHA brightest artistic talents. the NMoQ is a wall installation global concept of home systems. emergencies. The commissioned art- by Qatari artist Ali Hassan, Wis- Sowaidi is a graduate of the She is the first woman FOUR Qatari artists have cre- works will play a central role dom of a Nation, which draws prestigious Fire Station: Artist to join the NCC as a sen- ated commissioned pieces that in this by offering unique on the image of the Qatari flag in Residence programme and ior supervisor in the Am- will be displayed inside the perspectives on treasured with an excerpt from a poem by participant in the international- bulance Service Medical new National Museum of Qa- Qatari traditions and the life the founder of modern-day Qa- ly-acclaimed Contemporary Art Communication Center, tar (NMoQ) as part of QM’s of Qatari people. tar, Sheikh Jassim bin Moham- Qatar exhibitions. training new supervisors vast Public Art Programme, Following an extensive mad al Thani. Standing before Bouthayna al Muftah, and representing her or- Qatar Museums (QM) an- search, Qatari artists Aisha the entrance to the permanent one of Qatar’s most popular ganisation locally and in- nounced on Wednesday. Nasser al Sowaidi, Ali Has- galleries is a large-scale sculp- emerging artists, called on the ternationally. The announcement pro- san, Bouthaynaal Muftah and ture, Motherland, by Qatari art- heritage of Qatari jewellery to Zaalani says one of the vides further insight into the Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed ist Sheikh Hassan bin Moham- create her installation, KanYa best aspects of her job is way the NMoQ will tell the story al Thani were chosen based on The artworks will offer unique perspectives on treasured Qatari traditions med al Thani, which evokes Ma Kaan, which is located in being part of a team. She of Qatar’s past, present and their body of work and artistic and the life of Qatari people. the connections between the café named after the work, says her colleagues are al- future through an immersive, vision. Each one has taken per- the land, motherhood and Café 875. The work takes in- ways there for each other, multilayered experience. The sonal histories and memories to al Thani, director of the Na- aspirations, to showcase the national identity. spiration from traditional noting that their shared museum’s exhibition galler- create site-specific pieces that tional Museum of Qatar, said: work of our local artists. Each of Within the VIP Lounge, vis- Qatari jewellery and ‘Thahab’ experiences have created a ies and public spaces include will connect visitors to the story “It is important for us to use their extraordinary creations is itors will encounter a work by or 875 gold (21 karat). The in- unique bond and a degree a multitude of personal histo- of Qatar and its people in unex- the opening of the new National a unique and moving contribu- Aisha Nasser al Sowaidi, Cen- stallation has been designed of mutual respect that can- ries and interpretations of Qa- pected ways. Museum, which embodies our tion to the breathtaking experi- tral Midkhan, which takes the to complement the museum’s not be duplicated. tari identity, among which are SheikhaAmnabintAbul Aziz heritage and gives voice to our ence that the museum offers.” idea of a traditional and local contemporary architecture. Nation Thursday, February 28, 2019 03 MoI introduces semi-govt visas at centres abroad QNA DOHA

THE Ministry of Interior (MoI) has introduced ‘semi-government en- tity visa service’ at the Qatar Visa Centers abroad. The new service comes within the framework of the ministry’s efforts to enhance its services at various levels and will help private and semi-government companies in bringing expat workers without hassles. Director of the Visa Support Services Department at the ministry Major Abdullah Khalifa al Mo- hannadi said at a seminar that the move completes the set of processes required to bring in expats from abroad using the visa centres. The Director of the Visa Support Services Department at the Ministry of Interior Major seminar was held to discuss the new Abdullah Khalifa al Mohannadi, speaks at a seminar in Doha on Wednesday. service. He added that the service would donesia, Nepal, Tunisia, Pakistan, Major Mohannadi said the ser- simplify the recruitment process, India, Bangladesh, and The Philip- vices available at these centres in- protect the rights and safety of ex- pines. clude taking fingerprints, recording pats, and also help verify the docu- Major Mohannadi said the pri- vital statistics, performing medical ments presented. vate and semi-government compa- examinations, and signing employ- The event was attended by rep- nies should bring expats to Qatar ment contracts. He said the steps resentative of semi-government through these visa centres. required to submit applications companies. The first phase of the Qatar inaugurated the first visa through the Qatar Visa Center project is focusing on expats from centre in October, 2018, in Sri Lan- abroad are available on the website eight countries that will host 20 ka. It was followed by opening two of the Ministry of Interior and its centres including Sri Lanka, In- other centres in Pakistan. Metrash 2 service.

MoPH carried out Australian mission, QBWA to 182 honey sample discuss women’s challenges TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Australian and Qatari women tests during 2018 DOHA working in senior positions THE Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) across a variety of sectors in tested and analysed as many as 182 samples ON the occasion of the Inter- Qatar. of honey in 2018 to verify their compliance national Women’s Day (IWD) They will share their exper- with the speciﬁcations, the ministry has said. 2019, Australian Ambassador tise and discuss the challenges The ministry’s labs carry out several tests to Qatar HE Dr Axel Waben- and opportunities women face related to the quality of honey, analysing its horst and Vice-Chair of Qatari working in business in Qatar and components for pollution, as part of the min- Businesswomen Association worldwide, the lessons they have istry’s commitment to ensuring safety and (QBWA) Aisha Alfardan will learnt along the way, and their compliance of food in the local market to the host a celebration at the St Re- advice for women looking to es- speciﬁed standards. gis Hotel on Tuesday, March 5. tablish or develop their careers The honey quality testing labs have The event will commence at in Qatar and overseas. international accreditation. They conduct 10am. The panel will include an physical, chemical and microbiological Building on this year’s theme interactive question-answer ses- tests to check whether the honey is pure or ‘Balance for Better’, the Aus- sion, and will be followed by the otherwise. tralian Embassy and the Qatari opportunity for guests to net- The initial physical analysis of honey Businesswomen Association will work over brunch. A number of is followed by chemical analysis in terms host a panel discussion focusing leading women from Qatar, the of quantitative and qualitative evaluation on women’s experience working diplomatic community and the of sugar to determine conformity with the in the business sector. Australian community are likely standards. (QNA) The panelists will include to attend the event. 04 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Nation Over 295,000 babies screened for rare diseases Qatar was the first country in the region to establish a national newborn screening programme, which was implemented in December 2003

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Dr Ghassan Mustafa Abdoh, disorders was included and will prevent serious health chronic, progressive, degen- DOHA senior consultant neonatolo- the plan is to add additional problems and can save lives,” erative and life-threatening. gist and head of the Neona- disorders. The incidence of explained Dr Ben-Omran. However, if diagnosed and SINCE 2003, over 295,000 tal Screening Unit at Hamad metabolic disorders is 1 in 961 “Genetic disorders that are treated early, babies born with babies born in Qatar have Medical Corporation’s (HMC) babies and the incidence of en- more common in Qatar in- a rare disease can often lead been screened for metabolic Women’s Wellness and Re- docrine disorders is 1 in 1,767 clude classical homocystinuria a normal life,” said Dr Ben- and endocrine disorders, search Center (WWRC), babies,” noted Dr Abdoh. and inherited cobalamin dis- Omran. including rare diseases, as said under the national pro- To highlight World Rare orders. It is important to raise Earlier this month, HMC part of the National Newborn gramme, all babies born in Disease Day, observed glob- awareness about the role of announced plans to partner Screening Program. Of these, Qatar are screened for meta- ally each year on the last day newborn screening in the early with Heidelberg University 958 babies have been diag- bolic and endocrine diseases of February, Dr Tawfeg Ben- diagnosis and prompt treat- Hospital on the establishment nosed with a rare disorder or and disorders. Omran, HMC’s head of Clini- ment of these conditions and of a National Center for Rare genetic condition. “The newborn screening cal and Metabolic Genetics Di- other rare diseases. Building Disease in Qatar. This centre Qatar was the ﬁrst coun- programme is free of charge Dr Ghassan Mustafa. Dr Tawfeg Ben-Omran. vision, has advised parents to awareness of these diseases is will be a joint collaboration try in the region to establish and is considered one of the ensure their baby is screened so important because one in with the Heidelberg Univer- a national newborn screening most successful preventive ception, the screening panel expanded and now includes for rare and genetic diseases 20 people will live with a rare sity Hospital and will see both programme, which was imple- public healthcare programmes included 32 disorders. Over more than 80 diseases. Re- within 72 hours of birth. “Ear- disease at some point in their organisations combine their mented in December 2003. in Qatar. At the time of its in- the years, the panel has been cently, screening for blood ly detection of these diseases life. Rare diseases are often knowledge and expertise.

Al-Rifaa Intersection to be SC’s Challenge 22 start-ups converted into roundabout

THE Public Works Authority Omar Al-Attiya Street towards (Ashghal) will convert the Al-Ri- Al-Rifaa Intersection can use unveil innovations in Qatar faa Intersection (Sanaa Signals) Al-Dostour Street leading to into a temporary roundabout, Dar Al-Kutub Roundabout and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK braille to provide users with the authority has announced. then to Al-Rifaa Intersection. DOHA unprecedented accessibility to Ashghal wiil also divert traf- This is in addition to divert- a wide array of electronic de- fic on part of the A-Ring Road in ing the right-turn leading from FIVE out of the 10 winners vices while maintaining a user- both directions from after Ras A-Ring Road to B-Ring Road from the second cycle of Chal- friendly and natural reading Bu Abboud Bridge up to Dar Al- (towards Al-Doha Al-Jadeeda lenge 22 recently travelled to experience. Kutub Roundabout into a paral- Intersection) and vice versa. Qatar to present to stakehold- ViaVii: A platform that al- lel diversion road with the same The diversion aims to facili- ers and local companies, ready lows travellers and expatriates number of lanes. tate expansion and upgrading to test their innovations and to discover what is happening, The diversion will start works on Al-Rifaa Intersection scale the local market. based on their interests and from today, Thursday, Febru- and installation of new traffic Challenge 22 is an innova- location. The platform offers ary 28, and last for a period of lights as part of the A-Ring Road tion award launched in 2015 management tools for users to three months, in coordination Development Project which will by the Supreme Committee create and organise their activ- with the General Directorate contribute to enhancing traffic for Delivery & Legacy (SC). ities and events in a few steps, of Traffic. movement and reducing con- Th award unites, inspires and giving them the opportunity to During the period, Ashghal gestion in the areas surround- challenges the region’s bright- create new communities and will also close the part of Ali Bin ing the A-Ring Road. est minds, providing innovative engage with others who have Omar Al-Attiya Street that leads The Public Works Author- thinkers with the opportunity similar interests. to and from Al-Rifaa Intersec- ity will instal road signs to guide to have their ideas showcased Eila: A chatbot that allows tion so that traffic heading from motorists of the diversion. in front of an audience of bil- Secretary-General of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Hassan al Thawadi with other officials and businesses to sell their prod- the intersection to Ali Bin Omar Ashghal has requested all lions at the 2022 FIFA World the winning teams from the second cycle of Challenge 22 in Doha recently. ucts over Facebook Messenger. Al-Attiya Street can use a tem- road users to abide by the speed Cup Qatar and beyond. For events like the 2022 FIFA porary parallel road. limit and follow the road signs For the second cycle, Chal- Secretary-General of SC cial Projects, said: “We invited and global entrepreneurs, World Cup Qatar, Eila will au- Traffic heading from Ali Bin to ensure their safety. (TNN) lenge 22 received more than Hassan al Thawadi said: “We five winning teams that we start-ups and ventures, with tomate concession sales. At- 1,000 applications across four are proud to see how far the wanted to connect with some the goal of enhancing service tendees will be able to order categories: tourism experience, teams have come since 2017 of our stakeholders to continue offerings in a multitude of in- food, drinks or even merchan- sustainability, health and safe- and pleased to see we are deliv- their innovative growth. It is dustries that benefit football dise right to their seats. ty, and internet of things. ering on our promise to leave a source of great pride for all fans, visitors and residents SnapGoal: An innovative The high-performing a lasting social, human and involved to see first-hand the during the 2022 FIFA World mobile app targeting football teams that have made rapid economic legacy. Challenge 22 progress they are making.” Cup Qatar. fans in the Arab world. The app progress in their projects and continues to provide a platform During an intensive five- The teams who will allow football fans to re- visited Doha are: Bonocle – As- for the region’s innovators to day stay in Doha, the teams visited Doha ceive videos of goals scored by sistive Technology, from Qatar; display their entrepreneurial met with various public and Bonocle: A next-genera- their favourite teams as quickly ViaVii – Travel Mobile App, spirit and become part of the private sector entities in the tion assistive technology that as possible. and Eila – Commerce Chatbot, 2022 FIFA World Cup story, transport, accommodation, en- will allow the visually impaired Fallound: A platform both from Jordan; SnapGoal – all while building a sustainable tertainment, broadcast, tech- to co-exist in our classrooms which gathers audio record- Social App for Football, from and economically diverse fu- nology and telecommunica- and workplaces while enjoy- ings (podcasts) from across the Jordan and Palestine; and Fal- ture for the region.” tions industries. ing similar, if not the same, internet and makes them avail- lound – Aggregator Platform, Khalid al Kubaisi, the SC’s The SC aims to continue access to digital content. Bon- able to users, tailored to their from Lebanon. chief of Advisory Unit and Spe- to support innovative regional ocle utilises the medium of preferences. Zakat Fund studies assistance No chance for reconciliation in law if requests of 6,861 applicants caught driving without licence: Kharji THE Zakat Fund of the Ministry The researchers studied 256 cases of Endowments and Islamic Af- to renew the ended assistance and QNA The Qatari Traffic Law of 2007 who are victims of reckless driving med al Aawi called for activating fairs (Awqaf) studied, through its 177 new assistance requests, in addi- DOHA states in its Article No 29 that no at a young age. community partnerships and rais- Social Research Division, as many tion to conducting field researches of mechanical vehicle may be driven Director of Traffic Awareness ing traffic awareness of families in as 634 requests for assistance in 52 families applying for assistance. THERE is no room for reconcili- on the road without obtaining a li- Department at the General Direc- cooperation with schools to check January, of which 403 cases were The social and field research on ation in the law if one is caught cence from the the General Direc- torate of Traffic Lt Col Mohammad this phenomenon. in the men’s section and 231 in the assistance requests conducted by the driving without licence, Direc- torate of Traffic, which entitles its Radhi al Hajri stressed the MoI’s Dr Aisha Obaid, assistant women’s section. fund’s management is aimed at as- tor General of Traffic Brigadier holder to drive such a vehicle. keenness to check the practice of director for Injury Prevention The files reviewed by the Social certaining the eligibility of applicants Muhammad Saad al Kharji has The law also stipulates that driving without a licence in order Program at HMC’s Injury and Research Division included 149 new for assistance and to ensure the deliv- warned. This came at a seminar the age of the licence applicant to reduce accidents through strict Accident Center, said that young cases for assistance, while the rest ery of the Zakat to its rightful benefi- on Tuesday titled ‘Driving with- should not be less than 18, tak- application of the law and spread- people are the victims of traffic were for previous aid files. ciaries. (QNA) out a licence, risks, and solutions’, ing into account the physical and ing traffic awareness among accidents as a result of excessive organised by the General Directo- psychological readiness of a per- youngsters aged 12 to 17 years, as speed, calling for use of seat belts, rate of Traffic. son to drive a vehicle. well as educating families about which reduces the severity of inju- Brigadier Kharji said the viola- The participants also stressed the risk of allowing their children ries by 70 to 90 percent. tors in this case are forwarded to the need to raise awareness of to drive before reaching legal age. Lieutenant Hamd Salih al the prosecution and then to the the dangers of driving without a Head of Traffic Studies Depart- Ghadeed from the Department of competent court for further legal licence, highlighting the risks in- ment of Traffic Department First Investigation spoke in detail on proceedings. volved, especially for young people Lieutenant Abdulrahman Moham- the legal proceedings. Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort wins award TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK MESAIEED

QATAR’S first leisure destination and oasis of tranquility Sea- line Beach, a Murwab Resort, has been named Murwab Hotel Group HACCP Star of the Year 2018 by Katara Hospitality. This year, Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort, added its fifth award by Katara to the other prestigious four awards Luxury Beach Villa, Luxury Resort of the Year, Best Honeymoon Des- tination in Middle East and Best Luxury Family Resort in Qa- tar in addition to certified ISO Sealine Beach has been named Murwab Hotel Group HACCP Star of the Year 2018 by Katara Hospitality. 22000 for excellence in Food Management Standards. Murwab Resort, to winning the ISO 22000 for excellence in Food inspect finished products for the Commenting on the achieve- Star of the Year 2018 Award by Management Standards and effects of those hazards,” he said. ment, Nawaf Ali al Obaidly, gen- KATARA Hospitality. winner of Murwab Hotel Group Located in the southern part eral manager of Sealine Beach, a He added, “I would like to ex- HACCP Star of the Year 2018. of Qatar, a mere 30-minute drive Murwab Resort, said: “This is a press my sincere appreciation to Obaidly emphasised the im- from Doha’s city centre, Sea- very special award to us, although Katara Hospitality, management, portance of hazard analysis and line Beach, a Murwab Resort, is this is not the first award as we partners and employees for their critical control points (HACCP) complimented by a diverse ar- have been winner for other four constant, unwavering commit- as it is a systematic preven- ray of world-class entertainment prestigious awards. This award ment and persistence of service tive approach to food safety facilities on the backdrop of sce- is very special to us as it is a rec- excellence and special gratitude from biological, chemical and nic views of the Arabian Desert’s ognition by Katara Hospitality to to Anant H Shirodker, Hygiene physical hazard. pristine beaches, building up to the distinguished efforts we have Supervisor, Sealine Beach, A “In this manner, we at Katara the resort’s status as Qatar’s pre- made throughout the last year Murwab Resort for his marvelous Hospitality attempt to avoid haz- mier leisure destination for trav- to bring Sealine beach resort, a efforts leading us to be certified ards rather than attempting to ellers and local vacationers alike. Thursday, February 28, 2019 05 06 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Nation DIFI research forum discusses autism Ooredoo-Google tie-up for management of mobile data and work-family balance challenges plans via Google Assistant

OOREDOO announced on Wednesday of digital transformation, and Mobile Experts highlight global best practices and propose effective policy options at the event a new partnership with Google to be- World Congress is a perfect platform to come the MENA region’s first telecom- announce our collaboration with Google. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK munications company to launch a data The news today will make it easier for our DOHA plan management system. customers to manage their data plans. As The announcement was made at the more of our customers need mobile data THE Doha International Family Mobile World Congress being organised for work and leisure, the collaboration Institute (DIFI), a member of Qa- in Barcelona, Spain. with Google on data plan management is tar Foundation (QF), on Wednes- The service can be accessed by voice one of many projects aimed at strength- day concluded its two-day re- with the Google Assistant, enhancing ening Ooredoo Qatar’s global technology search forum ‘Family Wellbeing: the experiences of millions of customers and innovation leadership, and trans- Towards Evidence-Based Family by making it easier and faster to check forming our customer experience.” Policies,’ held at Qatar National and recharge prepaid mobile data. Supporting widespread take-up, Convention Centre. Thanks to the partnership, Ooredoo Hala customers who recharge their mo- Over the course of the event, Qatar’s prepaid Hala customers will be bile data plans with Google can receive experts, policymakers, service able to check and top up their mobile double data for a limited time during the providers and representatives data plans from ‘Settings’ on their An- introductory campaign period. Bonus from leading organisations in droid phones or by using voice com- data is available until midnight the next Qatar examined contextual chal- mands from the Google Assistant. day after recharging. lenges facing the development In order to keep Hala customers Currently, Hala customers can and implementation of related fully informed about their mobile data choose from three different recharge policies, highlighted local, re- balance, customers will receive an auto- values: QR5, which provides 210 MB gional and international best matic notification when they are about of mobile data until midnight, QR10, practices and proposed realistic to run out of data. which provides 500 MB of mobile data and effective policy options and Waleed al Sayed, chief executive of- until midnight, or QR30, which pro- programme interventions. ficer, Ooredoo Qatar, said: “Ooredoo vides 1 GB of mobile data available until In line with DIFI’s efforts Executive Director of DIFI Dr Sharifa al Emadi with other dignitaries at the research forum. continues to deliver at the forefront midnight. (TNN) to ensure that family issues are a key priority for policymak- the Qatar National Autism Plan session titled ‘Families and Na- versity Education school, Renad ers in Qatar, the first day of the to address the needs of children tional Policies on Autism’, mod- Academy; and Shafallah Center. event focused on ‘The Wellbeing with autism and their families in erated by Dr Emadi, which was The second day of the forum of Families Living with Autism’, areas such as raising awareness, followed by two panels – ‘Ser- featured discussions titled ‘Re- while the second day of the event receiving early diagnosis, and ac- vice Providers and Families Liv- search and Policy Debate on Leave concentrated on ‘Work-Family cessing treatment and education ing with Autism’ and ‘Avenues Policies’, ‘Contribution of Child Balance’. and work to improve their lives.” of Support for Families Living Care Arrangements to Work- Dr Sharifa al Emadi, executive “Our second day examined a with Autism’. The day was at- Family Balance’, and ‘Research director, DIFI, said: “Our first DIFI study that addressed exist- tended by representatives from and Policy Debate on Flexible topic was ‘The Wellbeing of Fami- ing work-family balance policies the Ministry of Education and Working Arrangements’. The day lies living with Autism’ in Qatar, in Qatar and included a proposal Higher Education; the Ministry brought together representatives where we discussed the key quan- featuring various options that of Public Health; Kuwait Center from Qatar University; the Min- titative and qualitative evidence aim to facilitate better reconcili- for Autism; Primary Health Care istry of Justice; Brookings Doha provided by DIFI’s recent study ation of work responsibilities and Corporation; Rumailah Hospital; Center; the Permanent Popula- on the subject that examined family commitments”, Emadi Hamad Medical Corporation; QF tion Committee; and the Ministry various challenges and obstacles. added. partner university Weill Cornell of Administrative Development, DIFI will continue to support The first day opened with a Medicine - Qatar; QF’s Pre-Uni- Labour and Social Affairs. Representatives of Ooredoo and Google at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Qatar Airways Airline Partner for Qatar-India Music Extravaganza TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Airways (QA) is the Official Airline Partner for the Qatar-India Music Extravaganza, a spectacular event that will see Bollywood’s ‘Sul- tans of Swag’ Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani performing live for the first time in Doha. The concert will be presented QA Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker with other aviation industry leaders at the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition in Kigali. by FAB Entertainment and will take place at the state-of-the-art Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Doha on March 1. QA chief urges liberalisation of Africa’s The much-anticipated concert Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani will perform their first concert in Doha on March 1. will also include a special performance by famous Qatari singer Swagat’, became the world’s fastest acknowledge the universal language aviation industry at Rwanda summit Fahad al Kubaisi, who will wear a song to hit 100 million views on You- of music shared between both the bespoke ensemble by global fash- Tube before going on to reach nearly nations.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK market is positioned in order to max- spacious cabin, enabling passengers ion designer Manish Malhotra. This 700 million views. The duo has com- FAB Entertainment Chief Exec- DOHA imise its full potential. Governments to rest and arrive at their destination Qatari-Indian duet performance will posed music for more than 60 films, utive Officer Fauzia Adeel Butt said, should leave behind protectionist feeling refreshed. The airline oper- take place as part of the Qatar-India released more than 300 songs and “After the spectacular success of QATAR Airways (QA) Group Chief approaches to regulating aviation ates a daily flight between Doha and Year of Culture 2019, a year-long col- has performed in more than 500 live Fashion Weekend International, we Executive Akbar al Baker highlight- and embrace liberalisation, because Kigali via Entebbe, with the return laboration that sees both countries concerts. are delighted to again be partnering ed the need for a global reposition- when such policies are adopted, flight from Kigali to Doha non-stop. jointly celebrating their unique cul- QA Senior Vice-President Mar- with Qatar Airways for this concert ing of Africa’s aviation industry, as countries benefit from improved In December 2018, Qatar Air- tural legacies. keting and Corporate Communi- which will see the first-ever Indian- well as the changing political ap- connectivity and a positive impact ways became the only Gulf airline to The concert will feature globally- cations Salam al Shawa said: “As Qatari voice collaboration, with Fa- proach to aviation in the region, at on trade, tourism and employment. provide direct flights to Mombasa, acclaimed Indian singer-songwriter the Official Airline Partner, Qatar had al Kubaisi taking the stage with the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhi- “Qatar Airways’ vision is about Kenya, the airline’s second gateway duo Vishal and Shekhar, who are Airways looks forward to being the Vishal and Shekhar. 2019 is a special bition being held in Kigali, Rwanda freedom, collaboration and long- into the country. The launch of this known for delivering chart-toppers bridge between Qatar and India, year indeed, where Qatar and India on February 27-28. term sustainable investments in Af- new service is part of the airline’s ever year for the Indian music in- whose close partnership will be celebrate an entire year of cultural Speaking to an audience that rican infrastructure, human capital continued expansion plans in Africa, dustry. Their biggest hit, ‘Swag Se highlighted in this concert that will exchange.” included President of Rwanda Paul and capacity-building. We strongly and a demonstration of its ongoing Kagame, senior government min- believe in Africa’s aviation potential, commitment to the region. QA now isters, aviation industry executives and we are ready to offer a solid and serves 21 destinations in 15 African and guests of honour, Baker stressed long-term partnership.” countries. In addition, Qatar Air- the need for liberalisation of aviation The two-day summit brings to- ways Cargo provides freighter ser- regulations in Africa to bring im- gether senior airline executives, civil vices to seven countries. Qatar pavilion at Muscat book fair a big draw proved connectivity for travellers, as aviation authority members and key Qatar Airways is one of the well as significant benefits in trade, aviation leaders to discuss the chal- world’s fastest-growing airlines, WITH its rich collection of literary, ised by the Ministry of Culture and present its various publications in ad- tourism and employment. lenges facing the aviation industry in with a modern fleet of more than historical, cultural and intellectual Sports, also reflects the heritage of dition to the publications of Dar Lusail Baker noted that although Africa Africa and the future development 230 aircraft flying to business and publications, Qatar’s pavilion at the Qatar and the remarkable cultural publishing house, at the exhibition. makes up 16 percent of the world’s plans for the market. leisure destinations across six con- 24th Muscat International Book Fair momentum in the country. Buainain said the Qatari pavilion population, it only captures approxi- QA operates a Boeing B787 tinents. As part of its continued ex- continues to attract a large number of Director of the Doha International has witnessed the visits of several mately 3.1 percent of the world’s air Dreamliner to Kigali, which features pansion plans, Qatar Airways plans visitors. Book Fair Jassem al Buainain said the dignitaries who expressed their hap- travellers. 22 Business Class seats and 232 seats a host of exciting new destinations The book fair, which started Qatari participation in the Muscat piness in the Qatari participation and Baker said, “Now is the time to in Economy Class. The aircraft offers throughout 2019, including Malta, on February 21, will continue until book fair is significant and the Min- the Qatari pavilion’s quality of de- reconsider how Africa’s aviation a smooth flying experience and a as well as many more. March 2. The Qatari pavilion, organ- istry of Culture and Sports is keen to sign. (QNA) Cultural Diversity Festival to conclude with three shows

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THE Cultural Village Foun- dation – Katara is set to conclude soon with a closing ceremony featuring three cultural shows. The shows include performances by Qatari ensemble ‘Alfin’, popular Russian folkloric group ‘Shagdy’ and Syrian band ‘Julnar’. ‘Alfin’ will present several traditional dances re- flecting the authentic Qa- tari heritage whereas the Russian troupe Shagdy will tional and modern forms. try’s rich traditional dance Festival this year featured introducing Katara visitors The festival aims to cepts of coexistence and perform some of their pop- The Syrian band ‘Julnar’ forms. nearly 51 cultural shows to diverse cultures from build bridges between cul- dialogues between nations ular dances blending tradi- will also present the coun- The Cultural Diversity from different countries around the world. tures and boost the con- through arts and culture. Nation Thursday, February 28, 2019 07 WISE Accelerator’s programme opens for submissions The Qatar Foundation initiative supports innovative education initiatives that show high potential for scalability and positive impact

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tential for scalability and education stakeholders, cre- ‘Tabshoura in a Box’, which the same way after a few ses- accelerator, we successfully in education and social entre- DOHA positive impact. ating opportunities to share was part of the 2017-18 pro- sions with your mentor.” raised our seed funding round, preneurship will support the Each year, members of knowledge and gain the sup- gramme, aims to support chil- ‘CamBioScience’, another identified and appointed a key WISE Accelerator team dur- THE World Innovation Sum- selected initiatives are cho- port of potential partners, do- dren from underprivileged edtech member of last year’s business advisor, explored ing the selection process and mit for Education (WISE), an sen to join the one-year pro- nors and investors during in- communities by providing cohort, uses artificial intelli- crucial international markets selected initiatives will be an- initiative of Qatar Founda- gramme, which offers tai- ternational events organised access to quality educational gence to provide personalised and received advice on how to nounced in September 2019. tion (QF), has opened sub- lor-made support designed by WISE. content in digital format. learning in the medical field. refine our international scale- The programme will com- missions for its latest Accel- to address challenges that Participants will also be Nayla Fahed, its Founder Co-founder and CEO Chi- up strategy.” mence at the WISE 2019 erator programme. hinder their growth and the paired with mentors who and CEO, said: “The WISE Ac- beza Agley said, “The WISE The submission period Summit to be held in Qatar in The WISE Accelera- scaling-up process. are experts in education and celerator is not only about ac- Accelerator has had a pro- for 2019-20 WISE Accelera- November 2019. tor supports innovative The WISE Accelerator education technology and are celerating your business, it is found effect on the develop- tor will close at 4pm GMT on Applications can be sub- education technology ini- also connects participants to leaders in their field. mostly about accelerating your ment and scale-up of ‘Cam- April 30, 2019. A committee mitted at www.wise-qatar. tiatives that show high po- an international network of Lebanon-based initiative mind. You will never think in BioScience. As a result of the comprised of leading experts org/wise-accelerator

HBKU hosts information sessions on graduate Six law students from QU and research programmes for students at QU research Paris Agreement to enhance Qatar’s NDCs TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK opportunities for students programmes offered by HBKU. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA seeking to pursue graduate Earlier in the month, The students will draft a studies to explore the unique HBKU also participated in DOHA HAMAD Bin Khalifa Univer- paths for furthering their aca- the Qatar University (QU) proposal aiming to improve sity (HBKU) concluded a se- demic interests within HBKU’s Open Day for Graduate SIX Qatar University law Qatar’s trade and invest- ries of information sessions thriving research and learning Programmes. students are participating in ment policies in its at Qatar University (QU) to community. Attendees were introduced the International Investment Nationally Determined offer prospective students Faculty and staff repre- to HBKU’s specialised research Law clinic this semester, the chance to learn about the senting HBKU’s five interdis- and teaching capabilities, Spring 2019. Contributions (NDCs) under wide range of research-fo- ciplinary colleges and its three which cultivate excellence and The students will draft a the Paris Agreement cused graduate programmes research centres were present innovation, and offer students proposal aiming to improve it provides. at the event to familiarise stu- The information sessions on February 25 and 27 were opportunities the opportunity to contribute Qatar’s trade and invest- based courses. The information sessions dents with the multidiscipli- for students seeking to pursue graduate studies to explore the unique to solving challenges for Qatar ment policies in its Nation- The International Invest- on February 25 and 27 were nary master’s and doctoral paths for furthering their academic interests within HBKU. and the world. ally Determined Contribu- ment Law clinic, which is un- tions (NDCs) under the Paris der the umbrella of the Trad- Agreement. eLab clinic, is an example. This clinic is conducted Through a combination in collaboration with The of practice and theory, it of- Graduate Institute, Geneva; fers a unique opportunity to Iranian Revolution in retrospect at QU seminar and Georgetown University, analyse thoroughly trade and Washington, DC, and Doha. investment law and jurispru- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Director of the Gulf Studies Iranian Revolution’s impact It is funded under a National dence. Highly qualified stu- DOHA Center Dr Mahjoub al Zuweiri on daily life for Iranians, say- Priorities Research Program dents work in small groups said, “This seminar is impor- ing the revolution radically (NPRP) grant. under the supervision of pro- A NUMBER of experts from tant because it discusses a sen- changed people’s lifestyles and The project is supervised fessors, mentors and benefi- within and outside Qatar sitive and important issue in introduced what is now called by QU Press Founding Direc- ciaries. University (QU) spoke on the Middle East and the world. political Islam. tor and Oil & Gas Law Profes- The students address spe- ‘The Iranian Revolution in The Iranian Revolution is con- Even the West’s attitudes sor Talal al Emadi, Sir Wil- cific legal questions related Retrospect: The Internal, Re- sidered a major global event, and outlook towards Islam liam Blair Chair in Alternative to trade and investment law gional and Global Impact’. which rattled the world dur- changed, turning critical and Dispute Resolution and Law coming from real clients. The seminar was organised ing the last century, just as the analytical, he added. Professor Francis Botchway, Expert-led workshops on by QU’s Gulf Studies Center Iraqi invasion did in Kuwait.” Zakara focused on the Ira- and Law Clinical Profes- substantive topics related to in cooperation with the Ibn The seminar comes as part nian regime in terms of demo- sor Rafael Brown, from QU the projects are organised. Khaldon Center for Humani- of a constructive cooperation cratic aspects and its dedication College of Law, for the ben- Skills sessions are held to im- ties and between the GSC and the Ibn to the revolution democracy. eficiary: the Ministry of Mu- prove legal research, writing SOCIAL Sciences. Khaldon Center in QU on the Zakara introduced a read- nicipality and Environment, and analysis. During the seminar, ex- occasion of the 40th anniver- Director of the Gulf Studies Center Dr Mahjoub al Zuweiri with other ing of the election schedule Office of Undersecretary for At the end of the semester, perts addressed the changes sary of the start of the war. speakers at the Iranian Revolution seminar. from 1980 to 2017 showing the Climate Change Affairs. the group submits a written sparked by the revolution ex- Professor of Political Sci- rise and fall of participation Qatar University (QU) memo, a poster presentation actly 40 years ago. ences at University of Tehran, sor at Georgetown University also spoke at the seminar. rates and clarified the reasons continues a tradition of of- and gives an oral presenta- Speaking at the event, Dr Nasser Hadian and Profes- SFS-Qatar Luciano Zaccara Dr Hadian emphasised the for the same. fering innovative research- tion of the project. Pearl-Qatar to host HDC’s Hamilton International School to open in September first live cooking show THE Hamilton International Park House English School, state-of-the-art theatre shall FIFA-certified football pitch and a highly-experienced and pas- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK School, a new school in Mesai- one of Doha’s oldest and most enable the school to nurture a an athletics track setting a new sionate team of international DOHA meer, Doha and part of Interna- respected schools. sophisticated performing arts standard for physical education teachers who are committed to tional Schools Partnership (ISP), The Hamilton Interna- programme, and it will also be in Doha. ensuring every child develops HOSPITALITY Develop- is now taking enquiries for stu- tional School is located on a used to host concerts, perfor- Catering to children aged 3 a love of learning and acquires ment Company (HDC), a dents from pre-kindergarten to large and magnificent campus mances and other events. to 10 years during its first year the skills and knowledge they subsidiary of United Devel- grade 5 for September 2019. in Mesaimeer. The brand-new Hamilton facilities also of operation, Hamilton will need for the future. opment Company (UDC) A parent information session purpose-built school features include an indoor sports cen- grow and expand to eventually The school shall offer the and one of the leading hospi- was held on Wednesday to share world-class facilities including tre with a full-sized basketball become a K-12 through school. International Early Years tality and fine dining compa- more information with parents the largest school theatre in court, two swimming pools, ten- The school will be led by Terry (IEYC) and International nies in Qatar, is gearing up to of prospective students. Doha with 850-guest audito- nis courts, dance studios, a fit- Senior, an experienced princi- Primary Curriculum (IPC), host the first-of-its kind live Qatari chef Aisha al Tamimi. ISP is a UK-based owner rium and balcony, an orchestra ness centre and a seating area pal who has led international which are taught in over 2,000 cooking show on The Pearl- and operator of 34 schools pit, a large stage, and a fully- for large sporting events. The schools in Shanghai and New schools and 98 countries, in Qatar Island, at The Am- globally, which also includes equipped production room. The outdoor sport area includes a Zealand. He will be joined by the junior years. (TNN) phitheater, 30 La Croisette, Porto Arabia. Aisha al Tamimi, one of Qatar’s top chefs and host of prominent TV cooking shows, will be presenting the two-hour event today, Feb- ruary 28, 2019. Aisha, who had the Kuwaiti Chef Fawaz al Omaim. opportunity to represent Qatar at the global leading Expo Milano 2015, will engage with the audience while preparing her dishes, taking food enthusiasts through an inspirational cooking journey. In addition to the first event, three other lively culinary shows will be hosted: Indian Chef Vineet Bhatia. the first two by the Lebanese Chef Richard Khoury on March 1 and the leading In- dian Chef Vineet Bhatia on March 7, 2019. The last cooking show will be hosted by popular Ku- waiti Chef Fawaz al Omaim on March 8, 2019. It is worth mentioning that Chef Richard Khoury Lebanese Chef Richard Khoury. has hosted cooking shows across numerous TV chan- by Hospitality Development nels in the Arab world, while Company (HDC). award winning Chef Vineet Following each of the Bhatia has been named as celebrity chefs’ shows, HDC ‘Chef of the Year 2004’. will be presenting selected In addition, Chef Fawaz recipes from their flag- al Omaim has been recog- ship F&B outlets: Burj Al nised for his passion for Hamam, Megu, Isla, Urban blending flavours and for Jazz Kitchen, Arabesque & being a distinguished social Chocolate Bar. media influencer. The event reflects HDC’s The events will be offer- commitment to enrich the ing an inspiring journey into experience of its customers the culinary world where at its various restaurants and chefs will serve their signa- through its innovative events ture dishes and interact with in line with its mission to the audience and attendees. develop and operate world- The shows are presented class hospitality businesses. 08 Thursday, February 28, 2019

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

Full Disclosure Of Mueller Report Is A Must US-Taliban Talks: What’s

US Congress and the people of America must press On Agenda In Latest Round? for maximum disclosure of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s findings on Russia’s election meddling The Doha talks on Monday between the two parties focused on two critical UELLER’S report on Russian inter- matter what’s in that report.” issues aimed at achieving peace and stability in Afghanistan ference in the 2016 election is critical New Attorney General William Barr ac- Mto establish whether the election was knowledges the gravity of the Mueller inves- compromised and to address vulnerabili- tigation and pledged “as much transparency ties. The report is the CT scan the nation is as I can consistent with the law.” But Barr’s eagerly awaiting to learn whether there’s a word may not be enough to overcome skepti- cancer attacking the heart of its democracy. cism of this Trump appointee chosen during Voters – and history – will look darkly on the Mueller probe, especially one who favors any who try to withhold or strong executive privilege. limit disclosure. There may be material in- Findings, evidence and volved that can’t be disclosed explanations must be fully without jeopardising national disclosed, without creating security. doubt about whether the US Senators Chuck Grass- administration of President ley, R-Iowa, and Richard Donald Trump is manipu- Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, lating or withholding infor- introduced a bill last month mation. This was always the that would provide transpar- case, but concerns about ency by requiring that the interference are amplified attorney general provide a by Trump’s extraordinary written statement explaining efforts to discredit and un- Mueller’s report should whether any information was dermine the investigation. start an extraordinary and classified “or is otherwise not Mueller’s work has already public examination of how made available to the public” led to dozens of indictments vulnerable the world’s and explain the reasons. and guilty pleas by Trump’s Their Special Counsel former campaign chairman leading democracy is to Transparency Act also in- and other advisers. foreign interference cludes protections against CATHERINE PUTZ has long been the Taliban’s priority, and Muzhdah, quoted by Tolo News, put it Even if Mueller’s report White House interference TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE that desire dovetails with US President like this: “…the assurance that no threat says he’s found nothing as sought by House bills that Donald Trump’s apparently similar hope will be staged from Afghanistan’s territory further, “we need to know what he knows didn’t advance last year. It would require ALKS this week in Doha, Qatar to withdraw US troops. In December in against other countries.” and how he came to that conclusion, if it’s disclosure of such reports, even if the special between US special envoy Zalmay the aftermath of Trump ordering a the What the guarantee includes and how to be believed,” US Senator Patty Murray, counsel is removed from office or resigns be- Khalilzad and representatives withdrawal of US troops from Syria, the the Taliban plans to ensure it is adhered D-Washington, told this editorial board on fore the investigation is complete. of the Taliban have focused on a to by all the group’s factions are critical Wednesday. Mueller’s report should start an ex- Ttwo-point agenda, according to After 17 years of war in which questions. The wording so far appears If Mueller finds “wrongdoing or Russian traordinary and public examination of how a Taliban spokesman speaking to the to leave out the Afghan government and collusion or however you want to call it, we vulnerable the world’s leading democracy Associated Press. That agenda features successive generations of negotiators attacks within Afghanistan. need to know how he drew those conclu- is to foreign interference. Attempts to hide the withdrawal of US troops from and generals have hailed progress In a series of Tweets on January 31, sions and why so that we can remedy that its findings from the American people, pre- Afghanistan and a pledge on the part of and the turning of corners, there are Khalilzad pleaded for patience and a as a country” she said. “I adamantly believe venting them from learning the full truth the Taliban to not allow Afghan soil to be precious few optimists left, and for moderation of expectations. “The path to public knowledge and transparency is how and creating more uncertainty, would be used to stage attacks. peace doesn’t often run in a straight line. we’re going to be able to move forward, no tantamount to collusion. Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen good reason. That said, the outcome The situation in #Afghanistan is complex (Tribune News Service) told the AP that the two sides are close of the talks is worth watching closely and like all sensitive talks, not everything to an agreement. “If we do not reach a and reacting to thoughtfully is conducted in public,” he tweeted. “We solution in this round of talks, then we made significant progress on two vital will in the next round of talks, but that is issues: counter terrorism and troop our target,” he said. US press reported on chatter within the withdrawal. That doesn’t mean we’re According to Wahid Muzhdah, a White House that Trump wanted to do done. We’re not even finished with these political affairs analyst in Kabul quoted much the same in Afghanistan. That issues yet, and there is still work to be done Yes, The Military Draft by Tolo News, “The working groups will chatter hasn’t translated to actual orders, on other vital issues like intra-Afghan present the outcome of their work on yet, but the talks in Doha could be the dialogue and a complete ceasefire.” Thursday to the general meeting where it next trigger. “Sceptics have rushed to judgment Should Include Women will take the shape of a draft and will be The Afghan government, which the based on just the first part of a much larger announced then.” Taliban refuses to negotiate directly effort, as though we have a completed OUSTON-BASED US District Judge Gray Even if the Pentagon hadn’t made that While the American side is led by win and categorises as a US puppet, is agreement. But you can’t eat an elephant H Miller’s ruling that it is unconstitutional decision, having a draft for only men would Khalilzad, an Afghan-American diplomat understandably concerned about the in one bite! And a forty year old war won’t Hto have a military draft that applies only still have seemed dubious, given that the who has previously served as US impact of a quick US withdrawal. Afghan be resolved in one meeting, even if that to men can be seen as trivial or irrelevant, great majority of military jobs now require Ambassador to the UN (2007-2009), Iraq President Ashraf Ghani reportedly sent a meeting runs for close to a week,” he given that the draft ended 46 years ago, and technical or other cognitive skills. As the (2005-2007), and Afghanistan (2003- letter to Trump “outlining potential cost continued. “This is a moment for Afghans few people, rightly, are clamouring for its judge wrote, “In the nearly four decades 2005), the Taliban’s negotiating team reductions for the US engagement in to begin to heal old wounds and chart a return. Relying on volunteers has mostly since (the US Supreme Court upheld a men- is headed by its chief negotiator Sher Afghanistan,” as CBS News reported it, new course for their country. There are worked very well for the military. only draft), women’s opportunities in the Mohammad Abbas Stanakzai, the group’s playing into Trump’s notable penchant many players, many issues, and many Nevertheless, Miller’s ruling matters — military have expanded dramatically.” political chief. Also of particular note on the to ask allies to take on more of the costs moving parts. But we are on the right and is grounded in common sense — because Change was likely coming in any event. Taliban side of the table is Mullah Abdul of defence. If a troop withdrawal were path, together,” Khalilzad concluded, federal law still requires men to register with The National Commission on Military, Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the Taliban to happen, it comes at a time when adding that “as [US President Donald the Selective Service System when they turn National and Public Service — established movement. The deputy leader of the the Taliban’s control of areas across Trump] said, talks are proceeding well.” 18. In 1981, when the US Supreme Court by Congress in 2017 — was expected to Taliban was only released from a Pakistani Afghanistan is at a record high, as are Khalilzad is right: sceptics will rush upheld the male-only draft, justices bought call for ending the male-only draft in a prison in October 2018, reportedly at the civilian casualties. to judgement. But after 17 years of the rationale that women were not suited report that’s due next year. So why wait? request of the US government. The second agenda item is just war in which successive generations of for combat. But in 2013, as Miller noted, Since Miller’s ruling isn’t binding on the While the two agenda items are as difficult, if not more so. Shaheen negotiators and generals have hailed the Pentagon dropped its ban on women Pentagon, military leaders and the Trump significant, neither is simple and neither reportedly told the AP that the proposed progress and the turning of corners, there in combat, saying that women who met administration should consider changing are they sufficient to achieve peace. These deal would include, as AP wrote it, are precious few optimists left, and for gender-neutral physical health standards the draft immediately. are moves in a chess game that has run for “guarantees that Afghanistan will not be good reason. That said, the outcome of could serve along men on the front lines. The male-only rule is an anachronism. more than 17 years. used again as a staging arena for anti- these talks is worth watching closely and The matter of a US troop withdrawal American attacks.” reacting to thoughtfully. (Tribune News Service)

9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Bill Gates The Microsoft co-founder opens up about the things that make him happy, and his thoughts on paying more taxes

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News Nepal tourism minister among Rare Myanmar rally calls for constitutional reform in brief seven killed in chopper crash AFP agreement since the 2015 elec- KATHMANDU: Nepal’s tourism minister Rabindra Adhikari was YANGON tions. Wednesday’s rally, featur- among seven people killed Wednesday when a helicopter ing a band and speeches from Sri Lanka frees crashed in the country’s hilly east, officials said. HUNDREDS gathered Wednes- pro-reform activists, drew hun- Indian ‘spy’ linked Rescue workers retrieved the bodies of Adhikari, 49, the day in downtown Yangon for dreds to the iconic Sule Pagoda to alleged plot pilot and five other passengers from a hillside in Taplejung a rally urging reform of Myan- sporting red headbands -- NLD’s district where the Air Dynasty chopper went down. mar’s controversial constitution signature colours -- and T-shirts COLOMBO: A man accused “The respected minister’s body has been identified,” home gifting the army sweeping pow- saying “#WeWantChanges”. by Sri Lanka’s president of affairs ministry spokesman Ram Krishna Subedi said in a ers, a move Aung San Suu Kyi’s “We cannot accept the con- orchestrating a plot to as- press conference. The minister’s personal bodyguard has been civilian government will discuss stitution as it was not written sassinate him was cleared identified as among the dead. The owner of the helicopter com- ahead of 2020 elections. by the representatives of the of any wrongdoing by a court pany was also aboard but his body has not been formally iden- The event follows the for- People participate in a rally calling for reform of Myanmar’s military- people,” Mya Aye, a prominent in Colombo on Wednesday. tified. Subedi said two army helicopters had been dispatched mation of a committee last week scripted constitution in Yangon, on Wednesday. (AFP) pro-democracy leader, told the Investigators said there to bring the bodies back to the capital Kathmandu. to discuss amending the mili- crowd. The intent of the char- was no credible evidence Two other private helicopters had also been sent to as- tary-scripted constitution, an ministries, and gifts them with ment dominated by Suu Kyi’s ter was clear to attendants, as it the man was plotting to kill sist but local authorities said snowy weather had made it unprecedented move as debates a quarter of parliamentary seats National League for Democracy also bans anyone married to a Maithripala Sirisena, who difficult for the choppers to land. A search and rescue team over it are highly sensitive. -- effectively allowing them to party (NLD) -- pits her in open foreigner from becoming presi- justified sacking his prime was deployed to the area after locals alerted authorities to Authored by the junta in veto any constitutional change opposition against the powerful dent -- a clause analysts believe minister in October in part flames and smoke rising from a hillside.(AFP) 2008, the charter allows the proposed. The committee’s for- army, with which she has been was aimed at Suu Kyi, whose because cabinet was not tak- military control over security mation -- voted in by a parlia- in an uneasy power-sharing late husband was British. ing the alleged threat against his life seriously enough. But Magistrate Jayantha Nanayakkara discharged the accused Indian national Turkey offers to mediate Merceli Thomas without charge, concluding he was Pakistan, India claim not a foreign spy and there as US, China urge India was no evidence against him. Sirisena had expressed anger in October that his and Pakistan to show government never seriously shooting down each investigated what he called a foreign plot. (AFP) restraint, seek dialogue

2 policemen abducted, AGENCIES dialogue after Islamabad said shot dead in Thailand’s BEIJING it shot down two Indian war- other’s warplanes planes in its airspace over dis- restive South TURKEY has offered media- puted Kashmir. “What we are BANGKOK: Two Thai police- tion to ease the tensions be- concerned about is that India men were executed after tween Islamabad and New Del- and Pakistan, as important being abducted from a tea Pakistan PM calls for talks to defuse tension as aerial engagement over Kashmir hi on Wednesday after Pakistan countries of the South Asian shop in the kingdom’s vio- Air Force (PAF) struck down subcontinent, can maintain lent southern borderlands, after Pulwama attack raises stakes in standoff between nuclear-armed rivals two Indian Air Force planes good neighbourly and friendly police said Wednesday, as and captured one pilot. Turk- relations,” foreign ministry bloodshed again spikes in a ish Foreign Minister Mevlut spokesman Lu Kang said at a 15-year insurgency. Clashes Cavusoglu said that he has told regular press briefing. between ethnic Malay-Mus- Pakistan that “Turkey is willing “We hope that both India lim rebels and the forces to mediate between India and and Pakistan can exercise re- from the Buddhist-majority Pakistan”, TRT reported. straint, take initiatives that are Thai state which annexed According to Turkish me- conducive to promoting dia- the region a century ago dia, the minister said that he logue, meet halfway and make have killed nearly 7,000 peo- had a phone contact with his active efforts for lasting peace ple since 2004, mostly civil- Pakistani counterpart Shah and stability in South Asia,” ians. The death toll dropped Mehmood Qureshi, but not Lu said. US Secretary of State to a record low last year as with any Indian official yet. Mike Pompeo on Tuesday Thailand’s junta tightened Turkey has offered mediation called on India and Pakistan its security web and militant to ease the tensions between to “exercise restraint” amid attacks on civilians have be- Islamabad and New Delhi on soaring tensions between the come less frequent. But tit- Wednesday after Pakistan Air two nuclear-armed countries, for-tat violence has spiralled Force (PAF) struck down two while urging Islamabad to take in recent weeks leaving Indian Air Force planes and action against militants. “We imams and Buddhist monks captured one pilot. Turkish encourage India and Paki- dead and hitting security Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavu- stan to exercise restraint, and forces protecting schools. soglu said that he has told Pa- avoid escalation at any cost,” On Tuesday around eight kistan that “Turkey is willing Pompeo said in a statement af- suspected militants stormed to mediate between India and ter speaking with his counter- a tea shop in Narathiwat Pakistan”, TRT reported. parts from both countries. province, near Malaysia’s According to Turkish me- Pompeo said that in talks border, Lieutenant Sarayuth dia, the minister said that he with Pakistani Foreign Minis- Khotchawong said. (AFP) had a phone contact with his ter Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Pakistani counterpart Shah he stressed “the priority of de- Mehmood Qureshi, but not escalating current tensions by with any Indian official yet. avoiding military action, and He also said the main issue the urgency of Pakistan tak- between the two neighbouring ing meaningful action against Dozens buried countries was the “Kashmir terrorist groups operating issue” and this issue must be on its soil.” India said Tues- in Indonesia solved “as soon as possible” day that it launched strikes within the framework of the against militant camps in Pa- gold mine international law. Meanwhile, kistan–New Delhi’s first use Pakistani soldiers stand next to what Pakistan says is the wreckage of an Indian fighter jet shot down in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir in Somani China called on Pakistan and of air strikes on its neighbor’s area of Bhimbar district near the Line of Control, on Tuesday. (AFP) India on Wednesday to “ex- territory since the two coun- collapse ercise restraint” and seek tries went to war in 1971. AFP Pakistan publishes video of captured Indian pilot planes earlier flew across the AFP ISLAMABAD Line of Control, the de facto NORTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s state media Wednesday published a video border in Kashmir, to the In- PAKISTAN and India said showing an Indian fighter pilot who was captured after his jet was dian side in a show of strength, Indian opposition flays BJP’s ‘blatant INDONESIAN rescuers Wednesday they had shot down shot down when it entered Pakistani airspace in Kashmir. hitting non-military targets in- politicisation’ of soldiers’ sacrifices scrambled Wednesday to each other’s warplanes, in a dra- Two Pakistani security sources said the video was authentic. It cluding supply depots. find dozens buried in the col- matically escalating confronta- shows a blindfolded man in an Indian Air Force uniform, his face Afterwards, he said, the two NEW Delhi: Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, the opposi- lapse of an illegal gold mine tion that has fuelled concerns of bloodied, with his hands tied behind him, as a soldier interrogates Indian planes crossed the LoC tion on Wednesday collectively flayed the ruling BJP for “blatant that killed at least four peo- an all-out conflict between the him. He gives his name, rank and serial number and when pressed into Pakistani airspace. One politicisation” of the armed forces’ sacrifices and hit out at Prime ple, the disaster agency said. nuclear-armed rivals. for further information says, “I am not supposed to tell you that.” In fell in to Pakistani-held Kash- Minister Narendra Modi for not convening an all-party meeting. The effort to save sur- Calling for talks with India a photograph, which has also been confirmed by security sources, mir, while the second crashed On a day when India shot down a Pakistani jet and lost one of its vivors at the remote site on to defuse the situation, Pakistan the pilot can be seen flanked by Pakistani military personnel. on the other side, he said. MiG-21 jets, 21 opposition parties met here and expressed their Sulawesi island was ham- Prime Minister Imran Khan The Pakistani military released a second video hours later He denied initial reports that concerns over the emerging security situation. pered by steep terrain and warned of the potentially cata- showing the same man sitting in a room in an unknown location a Pakistan plane had been shot Attended by Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Trinamool unstable soil conditions af- strophic consequences should drinking a cup of tea. “The tea is fantastic,” he says in English, down, saying accounts an F-16 Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and CPI-M General Secretary ter the collapse triggered a “better sense” not prevail. adding that he is married and being treated well, but politely had been lost were incorrect as Sitaram Yechury, the meeting followed the capture of an Indian Air landslide Tuesday evening, “Can we afford any mis- declining to answer further questions. (AFP) none was used in the action. Force (IAF) pilot by Pakistan and the downing of a Pakistani aircraft it said. calculation with the kind of Later, Indian foreign min- by India -- events arising from the IAF bombing of the Jaish-e-Mo- Four people have been weapons that we have and you airspace and captured two the deepening crisis, Pakistan istry spokesman Rajeesh Ku- hammed’s (JeM) biggest training camp at Balakot in Pakistan. The found dead while 19 others have?” he said in a televised pilots, but later its military closed its airspace “until fur- mar said a Pakistani jet was hit parties in a joint statement said that national security transcends were pulled from the rubble statement. spokesman tweeted that there ther notice”. At least six air- as it took part in an operation “narrow political considerations. “The 21 parties expressed their alive on Wednesday with mi- While both sides have was “only one pilot” in Paki- ports were shuttered in India, “to target military installations deep anguish over the blatant politicisation of the sacrifices made nor and serious injuries, ac- sought to play down the threat stani custody. and a vast area north of New on the Indian side”. by our armed forces by leaders of the ruling party. cording to officials. of war, the rare aerial engage- India’s foreign ministry Delhi was closed to civilian “In this engagement, we “National security must transcend narrow political considera- “Dozens of people were ment over the divided and demanded the “immediate flights. have unfortunately lost one tions,” said Gandhi while reading out the statement to the media. mining for gold at this loca- disputed territory of Kashmir and safe return” of the pilot, “We do not want to go to- Mig-21. The pilot is missing in At the meeting, the parties attacked Modi and BJP President Amit tion when suddenly beams significantly raises the stakes calling on Pakistan to ensure wards war,” Pakistan’s mili- action. Pakistan has claimed Shah for “using” the IAF action to build a narrative for the Bharatiya and supporting boards in a standoff sparked by a sui- no harm comes to him. tary spokesman Major Gen- that he is in their custody.” Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. After the air strike in broke due to unstable soil cide attack on the Indian-con- New Delhi confirmed the eral Asif Ghafoor told a press Pakistan state media pub- Pakistan, Modi told a rally in Rajasthan that India was in safe hands conditions,” said disaster trolled side earlier this month. loss of one of its planes and conference. lished a video purportedly while Shah declared Modi was the “only world leader” with strong agency spokesman Sutopo Pakistan initially said it said it had shot down a Paki- Ghafoor said the jets had showing the captured pilot determination and zero tolerance policy against terrorism. (IANS) Purwo Nugroho. downed two Indian jets in its stani fighter jet. In a sign of been shot down after Pakistani being interrogated. In less than two months, measles B’desh shuts down popular blogging site in crackdown claims 203 lives in the Philippines AFP blacklisted and blocked,” said down, told the Dhaka Tribune DHAKA Mozaddid Al Fasani, a modera- newspaper that somewherein- PHILSTAR deaths between January 1 to said in a report. “The overall tor and spokesman for some- blog.net was closed due to ob- MANILA, PHILIPPINES February 23. The latest fig- risk remains high because BANGLADESH’S most popular whereinblog.net “Our platform, jectionable content. ure is a significant increase of a large number of unpro- Bengali blog platform has been in no way, supports or spreads “Have you ever gone MORE than 12,000 people compared to 2,789 cases and tected children and adults,” blocked by telecom regulators pornographic or obscene ma- through the content that blog- have contracted measles 25 deaths reported in the the report read. in what critics Wednesday de- terial and we always stay on a ging websites publish? After while over 200 have died due same period last year. Only 10.28 percent of the nounced as an assault on free- high alert regarding content verifying reports on all the to the highly-contagious dis- Most of those who con- target population (760,790 dom of expression. that might hamper national se- websites, we made the move,” ease in nearly two months, tracted measles are children out of the total target of The somewhereinblog.net curity or sovereignty.” Jabbar said. according to the report of aged five years and below at 7,401,632) have been vacci- platform was among more than “We... believe in the free- Rights groups have accused World Health Organization 57 percent. Ten percent of nated against measles as of 20,000 websites that internet dom of speech. As long as the government of Prime Min- and the United Nations Chil- the cases are between 6 to February 25. service providers were ordered ing the crackdown was a clear someone doesn’t cross the ister Sheikh Hasina, which has dren Fund. 15 years old, while 15 per- Early in February, the to shut down as part of a crack- attempt at censorship. boundary (of inciting hatred) just started a fourth term, of Citing data from the cent are between 16 and 30 DOH declared an outbreak down on online pornography The sweep also blocked and expresses his or her opin- undermining free speech. Department of Health, the years old. of measles in Metro Manila, and gambling. the Bengali version of Google ion about social issues and re- Last September the gov- WHO and UNICEF noted Sixty-three percent of Central Luzon, CALABAR- But the platform, which Books as well as popular so- ligion, we see no reason to cen- ernment passed a controver- there were 12,736 reported the cases were not vacci- ZON, Western Visayas and hosts more than 250,000 regis- cial media apps such as TikTok sor them,” Al Fasani said. sial digital security act that measles cases, including 203 nated, the two UN agencies Central Visayas. tered bloggers, said it does not and Bigo. “We were stunned Telecoms Minister Mustafa journalists said severely curbs allow any obscene content, add- after discovering our blog was Jabbar, who ordered the crack- media freedom. 10 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World 20 killed, 40 injured in crash Nigeria’s Buhari wins second term as oppn and fire at Cairo train station vows court battle AFP ● Train engine slams into buffer stops at high speed, sparking a major blaze ABUJA ● MUHAMMADU Buhari Transport Minister Hisham Arafat submits resignation to PM after the accident was on Wednesday re- elected Nigeria’s president after a delayed poll that angered voters and raised political temperatures, but the opposition immediately vowed to challenge the “sham” result in court. It was the second victory President Muhammadu Buhari at the ballot box for Buhari, a one-time military ruler who Election was ‘free was first elected in 2015 to and fair’: Buhari lead Africa’s most-populous nation and top oil producer. PRESIDENT Muhammadu With ballots counted in Buhari on Wednesday said all of Nigeria’s 36 states and there were no doubts as the Federal Capital Territory to his re-election after his (FCT), Buhari triumphed beaten rival promised a legal with some 15.2 million votes challenge against the result. over his nearest rival Atiku “From the comment of Abubakar, who trailed by several observers, both local nearly four million votes. and foreign, it is obvious that “Muhammadu Buhari... the elections were both free is hereby declared winner and fair,” he said in a speech and is returned elected,” at the electoral commission. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of Nigeria’s Independent result of the February 23, National Electoral 2019 sham election and will Commission, (INEC) be challenging it in court.” announced early Wednesday. Buhari, aged 76, meanwhile, However, Abubakar rejected thanked Nigerians for re- the result of the vote, which electing him for the next four has been marred by claims of years, saying he was “deeply rigging and corruption. humbled and profoundly “If I had lost in a free grateful”. and fair election, I would Addressing supporters have called the victor within at his All Progressives seconds of my being aware Congress campaign A burnt-out train engine rests on tracks at the main train station in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. (EPA) of his victory to offer not just headquarters, Buhari called my congratulations, but my his win “another victory AFP ministry said. 20 charred bodies to be negligent will be held services to help unite Nigeria for Nigerian democracy.” CAIRO Ahmed Ibrahim, a ambulances,” said Atef Ahmed accountable and it will be by being a bridge between “The new administration jewellery salesman, said he Mahmoud from the Nile Delta severe,” he said. the North and the South,” will intensify its efforts A HURTLING locomotive was on his way to work when city of Zagazig. Hours later the cabinet he said in a statement on in security, restructuring crashed, derailed and caught he heard a loud explosion. Egyptians have long announced that Madbouli had Wednesday. the economy and fighting fire at Cairo’s main train “I ran to see a lot of people Inferno complained that the accepted the resignation of “I hereby reject the corruption,” he said. station on Wednesday, killing injured. I had to carry a young government has failed to Transport Minister Hisham at least 20 people in the latest girl with my own hands,” he ●Photos that emerged after deal with chronic transport Arafat. disaster to strike Egypt’s said, apparently still in shock. the crash showed several problems in the country, People at the site of rundown railways. “I saw bodies cut in scorched bodies scattered where roads are as poorly the crash appeared to be The country’s transportation half. I’d never seen that ... I around the wreckage maintained as railway lines. frustrated at the government’s minister resigned hours after never thought I’d ever touch Officials often blame failure to revamp the railway Turkey starts its largest naval the accident. dead bodies.” CCTV footage ●Several people were seen in the rail network’s poor network. The train engine appeared circulating online showed the videos running around and maintenance on decades of “Is my fate to die (on the exercise with over 100 ships to have slammed into the locomotive smashing into the screaming for help after negligence and a lack of funds. tracks)? It happens all the time buffers at the end of the track barrier without slowing down. catching fire President Abdel Fattah al- ... what do the authorities do?” DPA sovereign rights in the Aegean at high speed, sparking a People walking on the platform Sisi called on his government asked a man travelling from ISTANBUL and tensions over research major blaze that blackened the were enveloped by smoke. to carry out an investigation the Upper Egyptian province drilling for natural gas on both walls of the Ramses station. Separate footage filmed scorched bodies scattered and hold those responsible of Minya. THE Turkish army on sides of the Mediterranean Firefighters were seen inside the station showed a around the wreckage. accountable. The government has Wednesday kicked off what between Crete and Cyprus. hosing down the charred fire engulfing the train and a Several people were seen Prime Minister Mostafa repeatedly promised to take it calls the largest naval drill Ankara will start drilling wreckage of the locomotive as nearby platform and people in videos running around Madbouli was quick to visit steps to upgrade the sector in the history of the republic in the Mediterranean “in security forces guarded the site. rushing to help the casualties. and screaming for help after the site and promised a tough especially after several with more than 100 ships, the coming days,” Foreign Twenty people were killed Photos that emerged after catching fire. response. derailments and collisions in accompanied by drones, Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and 40 injured, the health the crash showed several “I carried around “Any person found to recent years. helicopters and planes, the said on February 21, according Defence Ministry press office to Anadolu. confirmed to dpa. Turkey argues that the The first such exercise Greek Cypriot administration to be conducted in the three cannot unilaterally exploit seas - the Black, Aegean hydrocarbon resources, which Hundreds flee IS last holdout before final assault and Mediterranean - it says also belongs to Cypriot simultaneously by Turkey, the Turks. children and carrying their drill will run until March 8, the The drill, titled “Blue On Wednesday alone, 15 trucks rumbled out of scant belongings in bags can ministry said. Homeland,” features 103 Baghouz, the fifth such evacuation in a week be seen walking down from a The drill comes amid a warships, including 22 landing hill near Baghouz and across lingering dispute between craft and 13 frigates, state news AFP Islamic State is only days away the arid plain. Turkey and Greece over agency Anadolu reported. NEAR BAGHOUZ from dying in a tiny village Save the Children said that until recently, few even in many of the surviving children HUNDREDS of people Syria had ever heard of. have witnessed horrifying crammed onto trucks leaving Thousands of its last events in recent months 17 killed in Mali blast caused the last scrap of the Islamic denizens, many of them and are “showing signs of State group’s “caliphate” in women and children, have psychological distress”. by booby-trapped corpse eastern Syria on Wednesday been pouring out of the - Human shields -The BAMAKO: Seventeen civilians were killed and 15 were wounded as US-backed forces prepared riverside hamlet of Baghouz men are carefully screened in a blast caused by a booby-trapped corpse in central Mali, to deliver the final blow to in recent days, posing a huge by the Kurdish-led Syrian security sources and a local official said on Wednesday. holdout jihadists. humanitarian challenge for Democratic Forces (SDF), The incident occurred on Tuesday in Diankabou, a small Several thousand people the Kurdish fighters leading who have spearheaded the town about 150 kilometres (90 miles) east of the city of -- fighters and their relatives the operation. battle against IS in Syria, Mopti, they said. A local official told AFP it was caused by “an -- are believed to be cornered On Wednesday alone, Civilians evacuated from the Islamic State group’s holdout of Baghouz with support from a US-led explosive device which was planted on the body of a man in the last pocket of IS-held 15 trucks rumbled out of wait at a screening area held by the US-backed Syrian Democratic coalition. who had been shot dead.” A security source confirmed the territory, barely half a square Baghouz, the fifth such Forces, in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, on Tuesday. (AFP) According to the Syrian information, saying: “The body exploded, killing 17 people.” kilometre near the Iraqi border. evacuation in a week. Observatory for Human Among the victims were the parents of the man whose body Nearly five years since IS After being screened, the there are estimated to be of the double-trailer trucks tell Rights, about 10 percent of had been booby-trapped, he said. leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi evacuees are sent on to the Al- around 2,000 people currently harrowing tales of starvation. the estimated 50,000 people The man had gone to find food for his cattle and had never ascended a pulpit in a mosque Hol camp further north. sleeping rough at the arrivals Many need immediate medical who fled the last jihadist returned. His parents then found the corpse. in Mosul to urge Muslims to The International Rescue area despite the poor weather attention. bastions since December were “This is a method that extremists use to cause maximum join the newly proclaimed Committee said that “the large conditions.” Survivors of the Lines of black-veiled IS members trying to slip back deaths,” another security source said. (AFP) “caliphate”, the so-called numbers of arrivals mean months-old siege who spill out women holding scruffy into civilian life.

ERDOGAN DISCUSSES M-E PEACE WITH KUSHNER ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saudi FM talks human rights, Wednesday met with US President Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law Jared silent on Khashoggi murder Kushner during the American official’s regional tour to REUTERS and delayed Turkey’s efforts discuss the Israeli-Palestinian GENEVA Jubeir, asked twice by a to investigate the crime scene. conflict. reporter whether the She called the continued Erdogan regards himself as A SAUDI minister told the kingdom would cooperate failure to disclose the location a champion of the Palestinians United Nations on Wednesday of Khashoggi’s remains and Turkey has often been vocal that it would cooperate with with the Khashoggi “unconscionable”. in its criticism of the Israeli its human rights mechanisms, investigation led by UN’s Contacted by Reuters, government and Washington, but he did not explicitly refer Agnes Callamard, declined Callamard said on Wednesday especially after Trump recognised to a UN-led inquiry into the to respond that she had received no Jerusalem as the capital of Israel murder of Saudi journalist cooperation from Saudi and moved the US embassy Jamal Khashoggi. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister officials to date, despite her there last year. His murder in the Saudi Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir on extra-judicial executions, requests. She also noted “there Erdogan said late on Istanbul consulate on October declined to respond. has been no cooperation of the Tuesday that the two men 2 provoked widespread Council,” Adel bin Ahmed Al- The Saudi public CIA with my inquiry thus far.” would discuss “economic and regional issues”, at the meeting at the presidential palace in Ankara revulsion and tarnished the Jubeir, Saudi minister of State prosecutor’s spokesman said “The kingdom of Saudi Arabia although neither side said Syria was on the agenda. image of the Crown Prince for Foreign Affairs, told the late last year that 11 Saudis is keen in its combating of The men were joined by Erdogan’s son-in-law and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak, according to Mohammed bin Salman, who Geneva forum. had been indicted and referred terrorism as an ideology and Turkish presidency images. previously was admired in the Jubeir, asked twice by a for trial over the case, with behavior,” he said. “In this Kushner’s visit follows from Trump’s shock announcement in December -- welcomed by Ankara West for his reform efforts. Reuters reporter whether that authorities seeking the death regard we strike a balance -- that he would withdraw 2,000 American ground troops from northern Syria. “We will also cooperate meant the kingdom would penalty for five. between combating terrorism Ankara has called for a “safe zone” controlled by Turkish forces to be a buffer area against the with the UN mechanisms cooperate with the Khashoggi In her preliminary report, on the one hand and the US-backed Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) militia. (AFP) related to human rights, investigation led by Agnes Callamard said Saudi officials preservation of human rights including the Human Rights Callamard, a UN investigator had “seriously undermined” on the other hand.” Europe / Americas Wednesday, February 28, 2019 11

News Ex-Trump lawyer brands US president ‘conman’ and ‘racist’ in brief AFP North Korea. Cohen–who is Trump or his 2016 campaign ing, and it should be troubling WASHINGTON about to go to jail for three years Final report! colluded with Russians–the to all Americans.” “If it is as Three dead as car hit after admitting financial crimes central focus of Justice Depart- explosive as it appears to be, DONALD Trump’s former per- and lying to Congress –said Trump’s disgraced former ment and congressional inves- I think that it is the beginning by two trains on US fixer was giving evidence railway crossing sonal lawyer Michael Cohen Trump directed him in an illegal tigations. of an impeachment process,” called the US president a con- scheme to pay hush money to a as Congress prepares Cohen told lawmakers he Democratic Representative NEW York: Three people were man, a cheat and a racist in ex- porn star, and knew in advance for the final report from a was “ashamed” of his decade- Jackie Speier, another member killed when their car was hit plosive congressional testimony in 2016 that WikiLeaks would probe into possible collu- long role as the president’s per- of the panel, told NPR radio by two different trains as Wednesday, saying he was publish dirt on Hillary Clinton, sion between his campaign sonal lawyer and “fixer” for sen- early Wednesday. the vehicle was crossing a ashamed of a decade of working despite Trump’s denials of both. and Russia -- and with the sitive problems. Trump, in Hanoi for a sec- railway on Long Island, just for the real estate billionaire. He also said Trump directed president in Vietnam for “I am ashamed because I ond nuclear summit with North outside New York. The car Trump’s disgraced former negotiations for a Trump Tower a second historic summit know what Mr. Trump is. He is Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, was on a railroad crossing fixer was giving evidence as in Moscow through the 2016 with North Korea. a racist. He is a conman. He is a responded to the early release late Tuesday when it was first Congress prepares for the final election campaign even while cheat,” Cohen said. of the testimony by trying to hit by a train that had just report from a probe into possi- denying any business ties with Michael Cohen. “Today, I am here to tell discredit Cohen. pulled out of nearby Westbury ble collusion between his cam- the Russians. the truth about Mr. Trump,” “Michael Cohen was one station, before another train paign and Russia -- and with Cohen said Trump implic- lawyers “reviewed and edited” Trump Tower negotiations. he said. Democratic Chairman of many lawyers who repre- heading from the opposite the president in Vietnam for a itly directed him to lie about the his testimony in 2017 when But Cohen, 52, also said Elijah Cummings said Cohen’s sented me (unfortunately),” direction also smashed into second historic summit with project, and that White House he lied to Congress about the he had no direct evidence that testimony was “deeply disturb- Trump tweeted. it. One of the trains was derailed by the impact and ran into a concrete platform in Westbury station before coming to a halt. (AFP) Venezuela calls Nicaragua frees dozens EU ready to give of inmates ahead of talks: Rights group for talks between MANAGUA: Nicaragua released dozens of prisoners Trump, Maduro Wednesday who were arrest- ed during protests against Britain conditional the government of President AFP to meet with the rightful presi- Daniel Ortega, ahead of long- GENEVA dent of Venezuela and that is awaited peace talks with the Juan Guaido.” The US has led opposition, a human rights VENEZUELA’S foreign minister a diplomatic campaign in sup- group said. Authorities gave on Wednesday called for direct port of opposition leader Guai- no details about the releas- Brexit extra-time talks between President Nicolas do who has declared himself es, which were announced Maduro and his US counterpart interim president and is rec- by the Permanent Human Donald Trump to help ease the ognised by about 50 countries, Rights Commission (CPDH) May stresses that any extension would be short, ‘not beyond June-end’ crisis in the country. notably within the EU. after relatives posted images The call from Venezuela’s Arreaza denounced what on social media of busloads top diplomat Jorge Arreaza he described as a campaign of jubilant inmates leaving came in an address to the United of “aggression” being perpe- La Modela prison outside Nations Human Rights Council trated by the United States Managua. (AFP) that was boycotted by multiple against Venezuela, including diplomats including from Latin an international assault on the America and Europe. government’s foreign assets. “We are proposing the path of dialogue, even with the United States... Why shouldn’t Guaido urges no let-up Merkel hints they meet, President Trump in protests until and President Maduro?” Ar- Maduro resigns at relaxation reaza said. The United States does BOGOTA/GENEVA: Venezuela’s of arms not sit in the rights council self-declared interim president following Trump’s decision to Juan Guaido on Wednesday export rules quit the body last year. But the called on Venezuelans to take American envoy to the UN’s to the streets until President DPA Conference on Disarmament Nicolas Maduro steps down. PARIS (CoD) Robert Wood walked “We shall not abandon the out of that chamber as another streets until we achieve the end GERMANY could reconsider Venezuelan diplomat, Felix of the usurpation [by Maduro],” some of its strict rules on Plasencia, took the podium. Guaido vowed in a voice record- arms exports in response to Several Latin American, ing published on Twitter. Guaido complaints from France and European and other diplomats also said he would discuss pos- Britain, Chancellor Angela also joined Wood’s walkout. sible action against Maduro with Merkel has said ahead of talks Asked later about the pros- public sector employees, and in Paris with French Presi- pects of a Trump-Maduro called for a new meeting of the dent Emmanuel Macron. summit, Wood told reporters: UN Security Council to discuss “We can’t speak out in fa- “President Trump is prepared the situation in Venezuela. (DPA) vour of a European army, we can’t publish a joint paper... and then say that we aren’t prepared to hold any discussions at all when there are joint projects US calls on Russia to and partners depend on us,” Merkel said at a joint press conference with Macron in Paris. return Crimea, five France and Britain are ag- grieved that German rules, notably a ban on arms sales to UK PM Theresa May speaks during the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) session in the House of Commons, on Wednesday. (AFP) years after annexation Saudi Arabia due to its involve- ment in the devastating war in AFP a reasonable alternative nor is it to agree on for both sides,” note AFP future of the peninsula, de- Yemen, affect joint projects and BRUSSELS desirable.” - Need for unanim- Larissa Brunner and Fabian WASHINGTON nounced as illegitimate by their own exports of weapons ity -EU chief negotiator Michel Zuleeg in an analysis published the United States, was held made with German parts. THE European Union is ready Barnier said London needed to If the British need more Tuesday for the European Poli- THE United States reaf- on March 16 of that year ap- Germany would discuss to give Britain some extra-time spell out what it would do with time, we will examine a cy Centre (EPC) think-tank. “If firmed Wednesday that it proving Crimea’s reattach- the issue with its European beyond the March 29 deadline the extra time. request for an extension -- if the decision is taken to hold a will keep sanctions on Rus- ment to Russia. partners “and we will also to achieve Brexit–albeit with “If there is a request to new general election or a sec- sia until it “returns control of “The United States reiter- have these discussions among strings attached. extend” the timeframe then it is justified by new choices ond referendum, more time Crimea to Ukraine,” nearly ates its unwavering position: ourselves within govern- “If the British need more that will need to be validated on the part of the British would be needed as well,” Brun- five years after Moscow an- Crimea is Ukraine and must ment,” Merkel said. time, we will examine a request unanimously” by EU members, Emmanuel Macron ner and Zuleeg said. nexed the peninsula. be returned to Ukraine’s for an extension -- if it is justi- Barnier told France Info radio. “If Westminster does not ap- US Secretary of State control,” Pompeo said, de- fied by new choices on the part “And the question they will prove May’s deal or any alterna- Mike Pompeo said Russia’s nouncing “the worsening re- of the British,” French President immediately ask is, ‘What for?’ further votes on what happens tive, prolonging the withdrawal occupation of the Crimean pression by Russia’s occupa- France calls for Emmanuel Macron said at a “That’s what will determine the next–including on Britain leav- period would at least avoid a peninsula five years ago has tion regime in Crimea.” Paris news conference Wednes- length of any extension.” In a ing the bloc without any deal catastrophic no-deal Brexit at fueled “an escalation of Rus- He called on Moscow close cooperation day with German Chancellor dramatic reversal of her strat- and on postponing Brexit. the end of March, buying time sian aggression.” “The world to release the more than 70 Angela Merkel. egy, Tuesday saw British Prime She stressed that any exten- for the UK to make a decision,” has not forgotten the cynical people that he said have been with Poland as But he reiterated that “the Minister Theresa May promise sion would be short, “not be- they added, identifying a “clear lies Russia employed to jus- imprisoned for their peace- relations warm withdrawal agreement can- to allow parliament to delay yond the end of June”. rationale for some form of ex- tify its aggression and mask ful dissent, and “to cease all not be renegotiated “If Britain Brexit after threats of mass res- A de facto extension of any tension.” Guy Verhofstadt, lead- its attempted annexation of abuses immediately.” AFP needs more time then clearly we ignations from her ministers. definitive deal will in any case er of the European Parliament’s Ukrainian territory,” he said. “The United States will WARSAW shall not refuse,” added Merkel, On Wednesday, she was due be required as it will take at Brexit committee, warned an Crimea’s parliament maintain respective sanc- without mentioning conditions. to ask lawmakers to approve a least eight weeks to draw up the extension could only be short. elected a new local gov- tions against Russia until the FRANCE on Wednesday Spanish Prime Minister three-step plan that could give necessary legislation emanating He tweeted: “If the UK Parl ernment on February 27, Russian government returns called Poland a “key player” in Pedro Sanchez weighed in by her more time to attempt to re- from it, not least for sectors such rejects her deal, Theresa May 2014, after the territory was control of Crimea to Ukraine Europe, signalling warming saying that “although Spain will work the draft divorce deal with as agriculture, fishing and im- would like to extend the nego- seized by a Russian mili- and fully implements the ties between the two coun- not oppose granting a possible Brussels. migration, explain those close tiating period. In my firm opin- tary force amid fighting be- Minsk agreements,” he said, tries that had been chilled by extension, this must have an Under the new plan, if she to the negotiations. “The gener- ion, if this happens, this can tween pro-Russian and pro- referring to a 2015 peace ac- diverging political views and assured perspective of resolu- fails to come up with a Brexit al consensus is that a technical never be longer than a couple Ukrainian factions. cord that was never applied Warsaw’s cancellation of a tion. “Prolonging uncertainty deal that wins MPs’ support by extension, i.e. one to implement of months so that a cross-party A referendum on the in its entirety. major military contract. by postponing deadlines is not March 12, May will swiftly call a decision, would be rather easy majority can be found.” “Poland can play a key role in the future of Europe, and France is aware of that,” France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said in the Trump, Kim shake hands, dine & exude optimism over nuclear talks Dziennik Gazeta Prawna daily, adding that “not only spring but summer” prevailed AFP ing ceremony. The two-day the morning. This will culmi- hush money payments and between Paris and Warsaw. HANOI get-together follows up on the nate in a “Joint Agreement murky business dealings in “Poland is already one of leaders’ initial historic meeting Signing Ceremony,” the White Russia, Trump simply shook the key players on the Euro- US President Donald Trump in Singapore in June, where House said without providing his head. pean scene,” he said, pointing and North Korean leader Kim Trump launched his charm of- further detail. A press confer- Seeking a big foreign pol- to “huge potential” for coop- Jong Un smiled, shook hands fensive to try and get Kim to ence is also scheduled before icy win to push back against eration while insisting that and dined Wednesday in Ha- give up his nuclear arsenal. Trump returns to Washington. domestic troubles, Trump old differences should be left noi, expressing optimism that Shaking hands and smiling But the president has been believes he can make history behind. Ties between the two their highly personal brand of in front of a bank of a dozen dogged by scandal at home, with North Korea and claims countries began to sour after diplomacy will lead to a deal alternating US and North Ko- where his former lawyer Mi- Japan’s prime minister has the right-wing Law and Jus- on the totalitarian state’s nu- rean flags, they briefly took chael Cohen described him as a already nominated him for a tice (PiS) party took office in clear weapons. questions from reporters be- US President Donald Trump speaks with North Korea’s leader Kim “conman” in nationally televised Nobel Peace Prize. Poland in 2015. At the start of around two fore starting one-on-one talks, Jong Un as they sit for a dinner at the Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel testimony to Congress starting His goal is to persuade It soon called off a mul- hours of talks and dinner at a then the dinner. in Hanoi, on Wednesday. (AFP) shortly after Trump finished Kim to dismantle his nuclear ti-billion euro deal with luxury hotel in the Vietnam- Critics said the Singapore Wednesday’s negotiations on weapons and resolve a stand- France’s Airbus to buy 50 of ese capital, Trump predicted summit was light on concrete said: “I am certain that a great said that on Thursday Trump the other side of the world. off with the deeply isolated its Caracal helicopters, trig- a “very successful” summit, results but Trump said the Ha- outcome will be achieved this and Kim will meet again one- Asked by reporters if he state that has bedevilled US gering fury in Paris. due to resume Thursday and noi talks would be “equal or time that will be welcomed by on-one, before continuing talks had any reaction to Cohen’s leaders since the end of the end in a still unspecified sign- better than the first” time. Kim all people.” The White House alongside advisers throughout bombshell testimony about Korean war in 1953. 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DOW25,996.33 QE 10,136.00 SENSEX 35,905.43 GOLD 1,321.50 US trade official’s remarks on trade -61.65 PTS -119.97 PTS -68.28 PTS -0.53% talks skid global stocks PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.78 BRENT 66.48 +1.95% WTI 57.17 +3.01% SILVER -0.95% Qatar’s 2018 Q4 UDC set to enter Qatar’s CPI edges down food sector, says chairman 0.3% year-on-year

QNA and a 2.7 percent when com- ‘UDC has entered into talks with some top global firms to bring high-tech farming technology to Qatar’ DOHA pared to its corresponding quarter of 2017, the PSA data QATAR’S consumer price in- shows. SATYENDRA PATHAK dex (CPI) decreased by 0.3 A rise in prices was ob- DOHA percent year-on-year (y-o-y) served in seven groups — in the fourth quarter of 2018, “food & beverages”, “furnish- IN a major step towards mak- Soon we will enter the according to data released by ing of household equipment”, ing Qatar self-reliant in food country’s agriculture the Planning and Statistics Au- “health”, “communication”, production, United Develop- sector by developing thority (PSA), on Wednesday. “restaurants and hotels”, ment Company (UDC) is all new high-tech farms PSA said the overall CPI “miscellaneous goods and ser- set to enter the country’s agri- in the country to produce amounted to 108.5 points in vices”, and “education” when culture sector soon. Q4, a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to its previous quar- In a bid to diversify its various kinds of compared to Q3 of 2018. ter of 2018. business from the realty sec- vegetables and fruits The index for food and bev- A decrease in prices was tor, the master developer of erages reached 101.4 points, an observed in three groups — Qatar’s iconic man-made is- UDC Chairman Turki bin increase of 0.6 percent com- “housing, water, electricity, land The Pearl Qatar is also Mohammed al Khater pared to the previous quarter, gas, and other fuel”, “trans- planning to enter the indus- and a decrease of 2.8 percent port”, and “recreation and cul- trial sector. y-o-y. ture” compared to the previous “We have big plans to di- facilities, the country expects The CPI of “housing, water, quarter. versify our business away for vegetable self-sufficiency to electricity, gas and other fuels” Meanwhile, the groups the realty projects. Soon we reach 55 percent within three group reached 106.4 points, a “tobacco”, and “clothing & will enter the country’s agri- years. decrease of 0.8 percent com- footwear”, remained stable be- culture sector by developing UDC entering into the pared to the previous quarter, tween Q3 and Q4. new high-tech farms in the country’s agriculture sector country to produce various would give further boost to kinds of vegetables and fruits,” achieve full self-sufficiency in UDC Chairman Turki bin Mo- UDC Chairman Turki bin Mohammed al Khater at an event in Doha recently. this important segment. hammed al Khater told Qatar While Khater did not dis- Tribune. methods to produce huge vol- year,” Khater said. into food sector goes in line close the volume of investment UDC has entered into talks ume of vegetables and fruits in UDC’s current portfolio with Qatar’s aim to increase UDC would made in the new with some top global firms the country,” he said. includes real estate develop- agricultural products such as ventures, he did indicate that to bring high-tech farming Setting up industries es- ment, property management, vegetables, red meats, poultry, the company would look for technology to Qatar, he said pecially in the food sector, infrastructure and utilities, eggs and fish. opportunities in all segments adding the selection of inter- he said, are also in the pipe- energy-intensive industries, According to reports, per- of the country’s food sector. national partners in this con- line. hydrocarbon downstream centage of self-sufficiency of Qatar ranked first in the nection would be announced “We will announce all manufacturing, maritime fresh vegetables in the country Arab World and 22nd in the soon. these projects once all the related businesses, and has reached 22 percent. With World Food Security Index “Our focus will be on formalities are complete most hospitality. plans afoot to increase produc- for 2018, which included 113 adopting latest technology and probably by the end of this UDC’s move to diversify tion of vegetables in protected countries. The CPI for food and beverages increased by 0.6 percent in Q4.

Quick read Oil jumps over 2% after Qatari exports to Jordan reaches US crude stocks drop, JD 82.7 mn in 2018 THE value of Qatari exports to OPEC stays firm on cuts Jordan reached Jordanian Dinars (JD) 82.7 million in 2018, an REUTERS reported. Just as the second half of increase of JD 21.6 million NEW YORK last year proved, we are interested in compared to 2017 (JD 61 mil- market stability ﬁrst and foremost.” lion), Jordan’s Department of IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT OIL futures rose more than 2 per- Also in Riyadh, OPEC Secretary Statistics has revealed. In its cent on Wednesday after a surpris- General Mohammed Barkindo com- monthly report on foreign trade, ing plunge in US crude inventories mented that managing world supply the department said the value 7RSURYLGHWKHPRVWHIÀFLHQWVHUYLFHVWRRXUFOLHQWVZHFRQWLQ- and as OPEC’s de facto leader Saudi is difﬁcult when two members - Iran of Jordan’s exports to Qatar Arabia appeared unfazed by pressure and Venezuela - are under sanction declined in 2018 and reached XRXVO\ZRUNWRHQKDQFHRXUEUDQFKQHWZRUN:HWKHUHIRUHZLVK from US President Donald Trump to from the United States. JD 98 million, compared to JD prevent oil prices from rising. Stocks rally on trade hopes Oil 114.5 million in 2017. On trade WRLQIRUP\RXWKDWHIIHFWLYH0DUFKZHVKDOOFORVHRXU Crude inventories fell by 8.6 mil- prices have risen more than 20 per- with the GCC countries, the val- lion barrels last week, compared cent so far this year, after OPEC, to- ue of Jordanian imports reached 5DZGDW(TGDLPEUDQFK with analysts’ expectations for an gether with non-member producers JD 2.3 billion, representing 22.3 increase of 2.8 million barrels, the including Russia, agreed to cut out- percent of the value of Jordanian US government reported. US crude put to avoid the build-up of a global imports during 2018, while the Chicago. OPEC replied. It was not the mes- new financing agreement worth Brent crude futures rose $1.36 to sage he wanted to hear, so the story QR800 million with a Qatari local UHPDLQWKHVDPHDQG\RXUFKHTXHERRNDQGGHELWFUHGLWFDUGUH- $66.57 a barrel, or 2.1 percent. US is not over yet,” PVM Oil Associates bank. According to a statement futures climbed $1.77 to $57.27 a strategist Tamas Varga said. posted by the company on the PDLQVYDOLG barrel, or 3.2 percent. Based on current market data, Qatar Stock Exchange website, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid the so-called OPEC+ group is “like- purpose of the agreement is to al-Falih said the Organization of the ly to continue with the production finance a part of the company’s :HFRQWLQXHWRH[SDQGRXUVWUDWHJ\WRSURYLGHRXUFOLHQWVZLWKWKH Petroleum Exporting Countries and cuts until the end of the year”, a capital expenditures during the its partners were already “taking it Gulf OPEC source told Reuters on year 2019. “The new facility pe- EHVWRIEDQNLQJH[SHULHQFHDQ\WLPHDQ\ZKHUHRQRXU$O5D\DQ easy” in response to a tweet from Tuesday. riod is for seven years from the Trump on Monday, who told the Russian energy minister Alexan- date of the drawdown. It should 0RELOHDQG$O5D\DQ1HWZKLFKDUHDFFHVVLEOHDORQJZLWK group to “relax” on production cuts. der Novak also said this week the oil be noted that there is no conflict “The 25 countries are taking a market was more or less stable and of interest between the contract- RXUVHOIVHUYH$70VDQG&DVK'HSRVLWPDFKLQHV very slow and measured approach” price volatility, which is unwelcome ing parties to this agreement,” Falih said in Riyadh when asked to to both producers and consumers, the statement said. (TNN) comment on Trump’s tweet, CNBC was low. :DWKQDQ0DOO%UDQFKEXVLQHVVKRXUVVKDOOEHIURP6DWXUGD\WR 7KXUVGD\ PRUQLQJ VKLIW IURP $0 WR 30 HYHQLQJ VKLIW IURP30WR30DQG)ULGD\IURP30WR30 India’s Jet Airways grounds 7 more planes

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News in brief US trade official’s remarks on WTO agrees terms to keep Britain in procurement deal post-Brexit GENEVA: Britain has agreement at the World Trade Organisa- trade talks skid global stocks tion to remain within the WTO’s Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) after it leaves the European Union, Britain’s mission said. Britain is a member of the GPA, whose members open up z It’s too early to predict result in US-China talks: Lighthizer z Dow Jones falls 0.49% z S&P 500 loses 0.33% their combined $1.7 trillion government procurement markets to each other’s firms, by virtue of its EU membership. z Dollar index up 0.06% as euro falls 0.11% to $1.1372 z India and Pakistan’s bonds and currencies fall DIPLOMATS agreed Britain’s continuing membership post-Brexit in principle in November, saying few changes would be needed REUTERS and GPA members had an interest in keeping Britain within the NEW YORK club. “Today’s decision underlines our determination to mini- mise any disruption, however we leave the European Union,” GLOBAL stock indexes fell on British Ambassador Julian Braithwaite said. (REUTERS) Wednesday after US Trade Rep- resentative Robert Lighthizer said it was too early to predict Germany’s Merck makes $5.9 billion an outcome in US-China trade cash counterbid for Versum talks, while oil prices rallied after inventory data. FRANKFURT: Drugs and lab supplies maker Merck KGaA is US stocks added to losses offering to buy Versum Materials in a cash deal valuing it at following his comments. Ligh- $5.9 billion including debt, pitting the German group against thizer also said that US issues Entegris which last month also bid for the electronic materials with China are “too serious” to maker. be resolved with promises from Merck on Wednesday said it proposes to acquire Versum Beijing. US Treasuries prices for $48 per share, a premium of 16 percent to Tuesdays’s clos- trimmed losses and the dollar ing price and of 52 percent to the share price before Entegris’ briefly strengthened against the offer. euro after the comments. Merck added that it was prepared to proceed immediately Hopes of a resolution to to due diligence and to quickly agree to a merger agreement, the trade conflict had bolstered adding that it did not need its own shareholders to approve a stocks in recent sessions. US such deal. (REUTERS) President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would delay an increase in US tariffs on Chinese Huawei, Samsung Aamal reports goods after “productive” trade to settle patent QR347.6 mn net talks. dispute in US court profit in 2018 “The general consensus The New York Stock Exchange. (EPA-EFE) is talks are progressing but it HONG KONG: China’s Hua- DOHA: Aamal Company’s net may not be full speed ahead,” in price to yield 2.6843 percent, wei Technologies and South profit amounted to QR347.6 said Bucky Hellwig, senior Equity markets also were from 2.636 percent late on Tues- Sensex ends 68 points lower Korea’s Samsung Electronics million in 2018 compared to vice president at BB&T Wealth pressured by technology day. The dollar index rose 0.06 MUMBAI: The Sensex and the Nifty finished in the red after ris- have agreed to settle a two- QR421 million in 2017, said a Management in Birmingham, stocks as the second percent, with the euro down 0.11 ing during the early trading on Wednesday. The S&P BSE Sensex year old patent dispute in the press release on Wednesday. Alabama. percent to $1.1372. ended the day 68.28 points (0.19 percent) lower at 35,905.43, United States, court docu- The earnings per share Equity markets also were US-North Korean nuclear Investors were also watch- while the Nifty 50 settled at 10,806.65, down 28.65 points ments show. was QR0.71 compared to pressured by technology stocks summit kicked off and ten- ing the U-North Korean summit (0.26 percent). The two companies filed a QR0.80 in 2017. The board of as the second US-North Korean sions flared up between in Hanoi. US President Donald The Sensex fell over 600 points at around 11 am from its joint motion to a US appeals directors has recommended nuclear summit kicked off and India and Pakistan Trump is meeting Kim Jong Un day’s high following reports that Pakistani jets had violated the court on Tuesday to pause cash dividend of QR0.60 per tensions flared up between In- for a second summit, with the Indian air space. court proceedings over their share, subject to approval at dia and Pakistan. United States pushing North A day after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) removed Al- intellectual property disputes the annual general meeting The Dow Jones Industrial and currencies fell and MSCI’s Korea’s leader to dismantle its lahabad Bank, Corporation Bank and Dhanlaxmi Bank from the because they have entered to be held on 15 April. Sheikh Average fell 128.61 points, or broadest index of Asia-Pacific nuclear weapons programme. prompt corrective action (PCA) framework, PSU banks stocks into a settlement agreement Faisal bin Qassim al Thani, 0.49 percent, to 25,929.37, the shares outside Japan was down In commodities markets, oil surged on Wednesday. on February 25. The world’s Chairman of Aamal said, “Our S&P 500 lost 9.31 points, or 0.13 percent as the threat of con- rallied for a second day after an “As the developments were spontaneous in nature, mar- two largest makers of Android success demonstrates Aamal’s 0.33 percent, to 2,784.59 and flict between the nuclear-armed unexpected decline in US crude kets gave a knee-jerk reaction. However, markets have become smartphones have been ongoing investments and our the Nasdaq Composite dropped neighbors grew. inventories and after Saudi mature and a major fall will only come if actual war breaks out,” fighting in courts in the US ability to take advantage of the 29.64 points, or 0.39 percent, to Federal Reserve Chairman Arabia appeared undaunted by said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services. and in China since 2016, with opportunities offered by the Qa- 7,519.65. Jerome Powell, on the second pressure from Trump on OPEC The markets erased opening gains over escalation in border Huawei alleging that Samsung tari economy and responding The pan-European STOXX day of his two-day appearance to prevent steeper price rises. tensions. The 10-year yield inched higher as any war-like situa- had used its cellular commu- to challenges. I am delighted to 600 index lost 0.40 percent and in the US Congress, emphasized Brent crude futures rose to tion will impact liquidity in the system, he said. nications technology without recommended a cash dividend MSCI’s gauge of stocks across patience on raising US inter- $65.92 a barrel, while US crude “While foreign institutional investor (FIIs) remained positive, authorisation. (REUTERS) of QR0.60.” (QNA) the globe shed 0.24 percent. est rates. Benchmark 10-year rose 3.23 percent to $57.29 per market participants did not rule out the possibility of slowdown India’s and Pakistan’s bonds Treasury notes last fell 14/32 barrel. in inflow if the market remains range bound,” Nair said.(IANS) US goods trade deficit widens in Dec as slowing demand, dollar weigh on exports REUTERS WASHINGTON

THE US goods trade deficit wid- ened sharply in December as slowing global demand and a strong dollar weighed on exports, an- INVITATION TO TENDER other sign that economic growth QATAR GAS TRANSPORT COMPANY LIMITED (NAKILAT) Q.S.C. slowed in the fourth quarter. The Commerce Department SR. TENDER REF. DESCRIPTION TENDER TENDER TENDER said on Wednesday the goods NO. FEE (QAR) BOND (QAR) CLOSING trade gap jumped 12.8 percent to DATE $79.5 billion in December, also with a boost from an increase in 1. PR # 03 Years Contract for Provision 500/- Non- 50,000/- 21 March 2019 imports. Exports declined 2.8 per- 2000013120 of Stationary items refundable @ 02:00pm cent and imports rose 2.4 percent in December. The Commerce Department TENDER DOCUMENTS FOR THE ABOVE INVITATION CAN BE OBTAINED AS PER FOLLOWING DETAILS: also reported retail inventories increased 0.9 percent in Decem- ber after falling 0.4 percent in the Tender Issue Date: from the date of advertisement onwards until 07 March 2019 on any working day i.e. prior month. Sunday to Thursday between 07:30 hrs.to 15:00hrs. Retail inventories, exclud- The Commerce Department reported retail inventories increased 0.9 percent in ing motor vehicles and parts, the December after falling 0.4 percent in the prior month. Tender Fee: Interested Parties shall first deposit Document Fee of QAR. 500/- (non-refundable) in Qatar component that goes into the cal- Gas Transport Company Bank Account with Commercial Bank of Qatar, Main Branch (cheque will not be culation of gross domestic product ter. The release of the advance De- accepted). Tenderer must mention his Company’s full name and Tender Ref. on the Bank Deposit Slip. rebounded 1.0 percent in Decem- Goods trade gap rises cember goods and inventory data ber after dropping 0.9 percent in 12.8% to $79.5 bn was delayed by a five-week partial Place: November. shutdown of the federal govern- Tender documents can be collected from Qatar Gas Transport Company (NAKILAT), P.O BOX 22271, The trade data added to weak ment that ended on Jan 25. Al Shoumoukh Tower, C-Ring Road, Doha, after submission of an official Bank Deposit Slip in proof of the O The goods trade gap jumps required payment, on any working day. December reports on retail sales, 12.8 percent to $79.5 billion in The Commerce Department housing starts and business spend- said it would not be publishing the ing plans on equipment. It could December, also with a boost advance goods trade and inven- prompt economists to cut fourth- from an increase in imports tory data for January and Febru- Bank: The Commercial Bank of Qatar quarter GDP estimates, currently O The exports decline 2.8 ary “to facilitate a faster return to Account Number: 4010-363556-201 around a 2.0 percent annualized percent and imports rise 2.4 the normal processing and release IBAN Code: QA91CBQA000000004010363556201 rate. The government will publish schedule following the lapse in Name: Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) the fourth-quarter GDP report on percent in December, says the funding.” It will resume the pub- Thursday. The economy grew at a Commerce Department lication of the data with the report 3.4 percent pace in the third quar- for March. Tender documents will be released only to authorized company representative(s) with Letter of Authorization on company letterhead.

Tenders shall be accompanied by a Tender Bond issued by one of the Qatari Banks or by a bank operating Italy’s economic imbalances a risk to eurozone: EU in Qatar, in accordance with the terms of the tender documents and should be valid for (180) days from the Tender Closing Date. REUTERS relevance, in a context of still high ous policies of tax cuts and spending BRUSSELS level of non-performing loans and on welfare and earlier pensions. The No queries will be entertained or bids received, from entities who have not purchased tender documents high unemployment,” the Commis- Commission said Italian public debt in compliance with the above provision. ITALY is facing excessive economic sion said. was likely to rise this year, rather than imbalances and the policies of its gov- Last year, Italy narrowly escaped fall as forecast by Rome, because the ernment are making matters worse, an EU disciplinary procedure over its country was unlikely to secure large posing a threat to other eurozone very high public debt, which under privatization revenues in 2019, on countries, the European Commission EU rules should be falling every year. which the debt reduction depends. said on Wednesday. “The government debt ratio is “Italy is in a special situation be- However, the EU executive arm, not expected to decline in the coming cause it is a country with a very high whose job is to analyse the economic years, as the weak macroeconomic debt level and it is critical that debt performance of each of the EU’s 28 outlook and the government’s current does not start growing again,” Euro- countries and warn of trouble ahead, fiscal plans, though less expansion- pean Commissioner for Economic said it would wait until it receives It- ary than its initial plans for 2019, will and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici For more information, please contact to the following numbers or alternatively you can send fax or email aly’s reform program in April before entail a deterioration of the primary told a news conference. to the below fax number or email address: taking action. surplus,” it said. “It is therefore absolutely essential Tel : +974 44998958, +974 44968922 “Italy is experiencing excessive Italy’s borrowing costs surged to implement a credible medium-term Fax: +974 44483115 imbalances. High government debt in the second half of 2018 as inves- debt strategy that starts with 2019, but Email: [email protected] and protracted weak productivity dy- tors grew worried about the extra we will also in spring need to reflect on namics imply risks with cross-border borrowing needed to finance gener- what 2020 will look like,” he said. 14 Thursday, February 28, 2019

Independent auditors’ report to the units holders of Al Watani Fund

Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Opinion Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as We communicate with management regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and We have audited the financial statement of Al Watani Fund (the “fund”) which comprise the a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in statement of financial position as at 31 December 2018, and the statement of comprehensive auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but internal control that we identify during our audit. income, statement of changes in net assets attributable to units holders and statement of cash is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material Report on Legal and Other Regulatory Requirements misstatement when it exists. Misstatement can arise from fraud or error and are considered flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of Furthermore, in our opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the Fund, and the significant accounting policies. material if individually or in the aggregate they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. financial statements comply with the Qatar Central Bank Law No.13 of 2012 and the Fund’s In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, Articles of Association. We have obtained all the information and explanations we required the financial position of the fund as at 31 December 2018 and of its financial performance and As part of audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain for the purpose of our audit, and are not aware of any violations of the above mentioned law or its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: the Articles of Association having occurred during the year, which might have had a material standards (IFRSs) and the applicable provisions of Qatar Central Bank Regulations. r Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether adverse effect on the Fund’s financial position or performance. Basis for Opinion due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for 23 January 2019 Ahmad Sayed responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, Doha Of Earnst and Young for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Fund misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. State of Qatar Auditor’s Registration No. 326 in accordance with the international Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountant (IEBSA Code) together with the ethical requirements that are r Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Qatar, and we have fulfilled our other ethical procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the IEBSA Code. We believe that the opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. r Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT HOLDERS accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management For the year ended 31 December 2018 Responsibilities of Manager for the Financial Statements r Conclude on the appropriateness of the management’s use of the going concern basis of In Qatari Riyals accounting and based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Fund’s ability 2018 2017 in accordance with IFRSs and the applicable provisions of Qatar Central Bank Regulations and to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are Net assets for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial attributable financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. statements or if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are Number of to the units units holders QR In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Fund’s based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern events or conditions may cause the Fund to cease to continue as a going concern. and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate r Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, Net assets attributable to the units holders at 1 January 2017 6,948,059 113,849,621 the Fund or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. including the disclosures and whether the financial statements represent the underlying Proceeds from units issued during the year 2,452 39,985 Payments for units redeemed during the year (3,661,140) (54,979,752) Management is responsible for overseeing the Fund’s financial reporting process. transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. Total comprehensive loss of the year – (10,451,068) Net assets attributable to the units holders at 31 December 2017 3,289,371 48,458,786 Net assets attributable to the units holders at 1 January 2018 3,289,371 48,458,786 Payments for units redeemed during the year (1,308,609) (20,471,938) Total comprehensive loss of the year – 7,191,567 Net assets attributable to the units holders at 31 December 2018 1,980,762 35,178,415

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS As at 31 December 2018 For the year ended 31 December 2018 For the year ended 31 December 2018 In Qatari Riyals In Qatari Riyals In Qatari Riyals

2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Assets Income Operating activities 3URƬW ORVV IRUWKH\HDU 7,191,567 (10,451,068) Current assets Dividend income 2,146,738 3,915,440 Adjustments for: )LQDQFLDODVVHWVDWIDLUYDOXHWKURXJKSURƬWRUORVV 29,428,574 43,779,204 1HWJDLQ ORVV IURPƬQDQFLDODVVHWVDWIDLUYDOXHWKURXJK 6,325,306 (11,857,932) Interest income (49,263) (48,682) Other receivables 175 182 SURƬWRUORVV 1HW JDLQ ORVVIURPƬQDQFLDODVVHWVDWIDLUYDOXHWKURXJK (6,325,306) 11,857,932 Cash and cash equivalents 6,293,350 8,713,096 Interest income 49,263 48,682 SURƬWRUORVV Total Assets 35,722,099 52,492,482 Total income/ (loss) 8,521,307 (7,893,810) 2SHUDWLQJSURƬWEHIRUHFKDQJHVLQZRUNLQJFDSLWDO 816,998 1,358,182 Liabilities Working capital changes: Expenses )LQDQFLDODVVHWVDWIDLUYDOXHWKURXJKSURƬWRUORVV 20,675,936 57,820,762 Current liabilities Other receivables – 1,096,237 Management fees (567,995) (1,287,381) Due to related parties 506,184 766,892 Due to related parties (260,708) (286,338) Other liabilities 37,500 3,266,804 Custodian fees (189,333) (429,128) Other liabilities (3,229,304) 1,388,633 Total liabilities 543,684 4,033,696 Brokerage fees (152,608) (243,621) &DVKƮRZVIURPRSHUDWLRQV 18,002,922 61,377,476 Net assets attributable to the unit holders 35,178,415 48,458,786 Interest received 49,270 38,360 Professional fees (90,000) (72,100) 1HWFDVKƮRZVIURPRSHUDWLQJDFWLYLWLHV 18,052,192 61,415,836 35,722,099 52,492,482 Performance fees (329,804) (525,028) Financing activities Proceeds from units issued – 39,985 The financial statements were authorized for issue and approved by the Fund manager Total operating expenses (1,329,740) (2,557,258) Payments towards unites redeemed (20,471,938) (54,979,752) on 23 January 2019 and signed on their behalf by: 3URƬW ORVV IRUWKH\HDU 7,191,567 (10,451,068) 1HWFDVKƮRZVXVHGLQƬQDQFLQJDFWLYLWLHV (20,471,938) (54,979,767) Other comprehensive income for the year – – Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (2,419,746) 6,476,069 Adel Abdulaziz Khashabi Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 8,713,096 2,237,027 GM Group Asset and Wealth Management 7RWDOFRPSUHKHQVLYHLQFRPH ORVV IRUWKH\HDU 7,191,567 (10,451,068) Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 6,293,350 8,713,096

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2019 Longines Global Champions Tour & Global Champions League at Al Shaqab Showjumping stars raring to go

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THIS weekend (Feb 28-March 2) at the stunning Al Shaqab equestrian centre there will be over fifty riders and 99 horses competing in the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCT) team series opener. While riders will be challenging for the first win of the season, they will also face extra pressure as they look to secure their golden ticket to the GC Prague Playoffs and the LGCT Super Grand Prix. While Wednesday saw the riders and horses warm-up for the combinations to get a feel for the breathtaking arena, the big action will commence at 2.45pm on Thursday. Seven former World Num- ber Ones will be competing alongside many of the top names in the sport for the Doha Falcons: Ones opening event of the 2019 season. At one of the best facilities in the world – Al Saqab – the highest level of showjumping to watch in GCL will be on display and each detail has been perfected before he Doha Falcons will Dutch superstar Jur Vrieling the six CSI 5* (class under FEI be soaring into Al (NED), who has transferred championship-level events) Shaqab for their home from rival team Valkenswaard competitions begin. Qatar rider Bassem Hassan Mohammed celebrates winning the LGCT Grand Prix at the 2017 finale at Al Shaqab. He will look to repeat his act city event, kick start- United, and Bronislav Chudy- Many of the riders have in the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour series opener besides riding for Doha Falcons team in Global Champions League competition. Ting the charge for the Cham- ba (SVK), who makes his de- brought out their top horses pionship and the chance to but in the team Championship in the hope to enter the season Playoffs so they can defend qualify for the GC Playoffs in this season. with a bang. Bassam Moham- their title. Prague. This year, each team Mike Kawai (JPN) will be med (QAT) will be jumping his Valkenswaard United will consist of six formidable the U25 rider for the team, prestigious 2017 LGCT Grand team-mates Bertram Allen riders, including one U25 star the young talent already well Prix of Doha winner Gunder (IRL), Alberto Zorzi (ITA) and who will be given the opportu- embedded with the team’s aiming to replicate their rapid Frank Schttert (NED) will all nity to compete at the highest anchor riders as he trains at jump-off from 2017 on home be ones to watch on Saturday level on a global stage. Tops International Arena soil again. as the qualification for the The 2019 Doha alongside Sheikh Ali In GCL, the London Thursday schedule LGCT Grand Prix of Doha gets Falcons team will and Bassem. Knights have a strong team underway. consist of two local But which of the with Ben Maher (GBR), Emi- 2:45pm: CSI 5* LGCT Frank’s beautiful bay Chi- superstars, Sheikh riders will the team ly Moffitt (GBR) and Nicola Two phases 1.45m anti’s Champion won the only Ali bin Khalid al choose to field for Philippaerts (BEL) all jump- LGCT Grand Prix they have Thani (QAT) and this event, knowing ing the finest horses in their (€25.000) ever jumped in last year so Bassem Hassan Mo- that a strong result on strings. Explosion W rocketed they will be hoping to contin- hammed (QAT) -- two home turf could help lay his way onto the top of the po- 5:45pm: CSI 5* GCL ue their winning streak. Ber- of the most prestigious and down the gauntlet for the rest dium here at Al Shaqab last of Doha Round 1 - tram and Harley v. Bisschop’s successful riders Qatar has to of the season to come? Com- November, Copain du Perchet strong partnership is growing, offer. peting on their home turf and CH looks fresh and ready for 1.50/1.55m (€59.000) as shown through the latter Both riders have per- in front home fans, the Doha action while 11-year-old stal- half of the 2018 season. formed well at Al Shaqab be- Falcons will be aiming to fly lion H&M Chilli Willi is used Among the young talent fore, with Bassem winning the high. to performing well under the competing would be Anna Longines Global Champions “We need this experi- gleaming lights of the arena. Kellnerova (CZE) – who is Tour Grand Prix of Doha in ence of a team competition to Four-time Olympic Gold jumping Catch Me If You Can 2017, much to the delight of build a great team spirit. We Medal winner and the Ger- OLD, Harry Charles (GBR), the passionate home crowd. will work hard to be among man legend Ludger Beerbaum Competitors warm up at the magnificent Al Shaqab Equestrian Centre in Doha on Wednesday. Emily Moffitt (GBR) and Mike Great Britain’s Michael Whi- the best with strong teams in (GER) has two fantastic hors- Kawai (JPN). taker (GBR) will also be back the competition,” said Qatar’s es with him. Chiara 222 first of the show jumping world. known stallion Hector van The winning combination Everyone will be starting in action for the team this sea- Olympian rider Sheikh Ali at jumped here in Doha seven He also brings Take A Chance d’Abdijhoeve has had plenty of the LGCT Super Grand Prix on a clean sheet as the 2019 son, the famous rider bringing the pre-event briefing. years ago and won the first On Me Z. of success last season with last year Edwina Tops-Alexan- Championship gets under his string of impressive horses “This event is very impor- round of the GCL competition Making his debut per- Bertram Allen (IRL) and has der (AUS) and California are way, therefore, it is anyone’s to the global circuit. tant for our team and with six here last season proving her formance in the LGCT with jumped in this arena before back to get their hands on the game to get a head start in the The Falcons will welcome riders in our side we shall try testimony to being at the top Denis Lynch (IRL) the well- back in 2016. first ticket to the GC Prague LGCT rankings. three new signings this year – and produce our best.” (TNN) QCCR triumph, great start to FIA World Cup: Attiyah RAAJIV TRIPATHI umph has confirmed it to be a DOHA strong force for the future. “Last year, the car was un- TO have a winning start in the dergoing the developmental Manateq Qatar Cross-Coun- phase. We fixed certain things try Rally in the shorter world and now we have a reliable car. series was extremely crucial We hope to continue getting and Nasser bin Saleh al At- good results,” Attiyah said. tiyah, fresh from his third “I’m already thinking Dakar Rally crown, was feel- about the next rally in Abu ing ‘great and happy’ follow- Dhabi. It is surely a long way ing his sixth triumph in eight but we’re looking to become years here on Tuesday. the world champion again. The local 48-year-old star I also want to thank all the rallyist made his intentions teams who came to participate clear right from the word this year,” Attiyah added hint- go and led the leaderboard ing that: “I will wait and you before coming home with can get all the information French co-driver Matthieu Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah and his co-driver Matthieu Baumel with QMMF President Abdulrahman al (about it) from the QMMF.” Baumel with a comfortable Mannai and Manateq CEO Fahad Rashid al Kaabi at the prize presentation ceremony on Tuesday. Baumel commented: “I lead of over 11 minutes. want to thank (the QMMF) for He had also won this rally Dhabi and Dubai) after his win gained the title with a clean QCCR is always a major chal- the good organisation and the when it was the candidate in Russia. And the terminal performance,” he commented lenge. We led till the finish marshals who were working in event and called the Qatar In- engine issues had denied him at majestic The Pearl-Qatar, and completed the job well,” the rally… they did a good job. ternational Baja in 2011. For the victory in Qatar despite be- the venue of the prize distri- he added. The navigation is very tricky. Baumel, it was his fifth title. ing into the leading position. bution ceremony. His did not finish (DNF) in Every day you struggle with The FIA has separated the So in these contexts, At- “This year, we have a the 2018 QCCR had triggered lines and finding a good way cross-country rally raids from tiyah made sure that he had shorter World Cup with five a bad phase and Attiyah was through the check points. the Baja and this year there a perfect start to his bid for rounds, compared to the pre- let down by his car in most of “You are always happy will be only five rounds mak- the fifth World Cup. “Yeah, vious years. So it was very the important rallies. But this when you finish the rally here. ing up the World Cup for the it is a great start for us. I am important for me to win here, time, his Toyota Hilux has It is crucial to win this rally Cross-Country Rallies. delighted with my win in the straight after the Dakar Rally. come out with flying colours for the world championship Last year, Attiyah had home round. I was leading “It was not a difficult win in the Dakar Rally earlier this and we will see what happens skipped the two rounds (Abu right from the start and re- but the terrain in the Manateq year and the QCCR 2019 tri- next,” the Frenchman added. Sports Thursday, February 28, 2019 17

Rodgers’ exit clouds QNB STARS LEAGUE Celtic legacy despite domestic success

smaller leagues. Virgil van Dijk and Victor He won all 7 Wanyama left Celtic for South- ampton in recent seasons trophies on before securing big-money moves to Liverpool and Tot- offer during his tenham respectively. nearly three Now Rodgers may see a similar path back to a top-six seasons in charge job in England after a disap- pointing end to his time at Liv- AFP erpool, which saw him sacked LONDON in 2015 just a year after nearly winning the Premier League. BRENDAN Rodgers deliv- Success in Scotland has re- ered on his promise to domi- stored Rodgers’s reputation to nate Scottish football as Celtic some degree, but not enough manager, but his decision to to land either the Chelsea or leave behind the chance to Arsenal jobs when both Lon- win a third domestic treble for don sides changed managers Leicester City is a bitter pill for last summer. many in Glasgow to swallow. That is due to a lack of pro- Rodgers leaves the Scot- gress with Celtic on the Euro- tish champions having won all pean stage. Rodgers registered seven domestic trophies on of- just one win in 12 Champions fer during his nearly three sea- League group games, includ- sons in charge. ing club-record defeats in The Northern Irish- Europe -- 7-0 away at Barce- man landed two league ti- lona and 5-0 at home to Paris tles, two Scottish Cups and Saint-Germain. three League Cups, as well as Worse was to follow this amassing an eight-point lead season as defeat by AEK Ath- over Rangers to put Celtic on ens saw Celtic fall at the third course for an eighth straight of four qualifying rounds Premiership title this season. just to make the Champions “He gave the club so much League group stage, and elimi- and has created so many nation to Valencia last week wonderful memories for the saw the Scottish champions club and our supporters. His crash out in the last 32 of the achievements are historic,” Europa League for a second said Celtic chief executive Pe- straight season. ter Lawwell in an unusually Rodgers can point to a lim- glowing appraisal for an out- ited budget as justification for going manager. his failure to leave a European Yet, by jumping at the rich- mark. es and recognition offered by a His relationship with Law- Premier League return with well was strained by Rodgers’s just three months of the sea- public criticism of the club’s son remaining, Rodgers has lack of spending last summer cost himself some goodwill despite Celtic boasting cash with the Celtic support. reserves of £30 million ($39 On his first day in charge million). of the Glasgow giants, he de- Rodgers contributed to scribed Celtic as “one of the building that fortune with biggest clubs in the world” and Champions League qualifica- a “certainly not a step down” tion for his first two seasons Mohammed Razaq is congratulated by teammates after he scored a goal against Al Gharafa in their QNB Stars League match at the Al Khor Stadium on Wednesday. from the Premier League. and the development of the Three years on, those likes of Moussa Dembele, who words now ring hollow as he also sought pastures new at takes charge of a Leicester side Lyon to become Celtic’s record languishing in 12th, out of the sale at £20 million in August. Al Kharaitiyat stun Gharafa, FA Cup, and with little to play Celtic already seemed to be for between now and the end planning for life after Rodgers of the season. with a series of six-month loan It is just the latest example deals in January designed to of how mid-ranking Premier see them over the line in the keep their hopes alive League clubs now have the league this season before a financial muscle to outma- thorough reassessment in the noeuvre traditional powers in summer. Al Shahania record 3-0 victory over Al Rayyan, their first win since the sides first met in 2012 IKOLI VICTOR Lazar’s second goal made the the presence of Iranian strik- second choice keeper in the winger as he was set on goal DOHA result safe in the second half. er Mehdi Taremi, whose last Asian Cup failed his team by pacy Mahmoud Saad. The Romanian turned pro- goal was their humiliating loss when he picked up a ball in Al Ansari wrapped things BOTTOM of the table Al vider ten minutes later for against Al Sadd in December. mid-air only to allow it to slip up on 71 minutes, firing home Kharaitiyat stuned Al Gharafa Abdulaziz al Ansari to tap-in off his hands. The free ball after another busting run 3-0 for only their third victory from close range. rolled to the part of seasoned from the impressive Lazar. of the season to breathe life in Al Gharafa defensively Results / Fixtures campaigner Razaq to loop it For Kharaitiyat avoid- their quest to escape relega- we were very poor and made Al Kharitiyath 3 - 0 Al Gharafa into the net from outside the ing relegation seems possible tion on Wednesday. big mistakes, while Kharaiti- box for only his second of the with four matches still to play Al Kharaitiyat earned yat were sharp, disciplined Al Shahaniya 3 : 0 Al Rayyan season in the 31st minute. for the Thunders who face Qa- back-to-back wins for the first and hungry. It could have Razaq was denied a dou- tar SC next. time this season, while Wesam been worse for the Cheetahs TODAY ble when his header towards In another shock result, Al Rizik’s side has won only three who only last week crashed of the end of the first half was Shahania made life difficult of 18 QNB Stars League match the AFC Champions League, Al Duhail 18 : 00 Al Ahli parried away by Youssef. The for Al Rayyan and coach Bu- this term. throwing away a two-goal lead Al Sadd 20 : 10 Qatar SC impressive Youssef made an- lent Uygun with a 3-0 victory. The result takes them to 9 to lose 3-2 against Iranian other save to stop Mohammed It was their first win over points from 18 matches, three club Zobahan but for the ex- Abdulraab’s direct free kick the Lions in six meetings since behind Al Khor who face Umm ploits of keeper Youssef. The Thunders as they are from 19 metres in the last ac- they first met in 2012. Salal on Friday. The Christian Gourcuff’s fondly called signaled their tion of the half. The result means Shaha- A horrendous error from side was a complete opposite intention early in the match Lazar atoned for his ear- nia go above Al Gharafa to goalkeeper Yousef Hassan of the team that held league when Lazar missed a chance lier miss in the first half with eighth place with 20 points. allowed Mohammed Razaq champions Al Duhail to a draw in a one-on-one position Kharaitiyat’s second goal in For Al Rayyan it was their to score a loop-in which put last weekend. They started the as he fired straight at the the hour mark with a left foot- second successive defeat af- Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers after a Scottish Premiership match the hosts ahead just after the game brightly but lacked the Gharafa custodian. ed shot inside the box. There ter last week’s 4-0 thrashing at Celtic Park Stadium in Glasgow recently. (AFP) hour mark before Valentin cutting edge up front despite Youssef who was Qatar’s was no marker to stop the at Al Sadd. Al Sadd face Qatar SC, chance to cement position US invites South America teams to new 2020 event to win the title depends on We’re desperate our results and not that of AFP new tournament. other teams. We have to be NEW YORK The winners of the tourna- to win against Al at the top of our focus and ment would earn more than $11 should not make any mis- THE United States Soccer million. Sadd: Qatar SC takes during the upcoming Federation wants to launch CONCACAF, the governing matches. a new international tourna- body responsible for football in coach Batista “All matches are impor- ment next year featuring 10 North America, Central Amer- tant. We have lost points sides from South America and ica and the Caribbean, wel- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to less powerful teams than the strongest teams from the comed the US proposal, saying DOHA the strong ones. We had lost CONCACAF region. the event would complement our chances of winning the The New York Times said its own regional championship, AL Sadd coach Jesualdo Fer- league in the last few sea- in a report later confirmed by the Gold Cup. reira says the time has come sons. We have to take advan- CONCACAF on Tuesday that “We view this opportunity for the league leaders to ce- tage of the situation,” said USSF president Carlos Cord- positively as it is not intended ment their position in the Ferreira. eiro had sent a letter to the 10 to replace or substitute any table ahead of their QNB Qatar SC coach Sergio federations that make up CON- future editions of the CON- Stars League Week 18 match Batista said his players are MEBOL offering to stage the CACAF Gold Cup and it com- against Qatar SC on Thurs- desperate to collect the full new tournament. plements our vision to contin- day. points against Al Sadd de- The event, which strongly ue providing opportunities for “This is a new opportu- spite their opponent’s at- resembles the successful 2016 our Member Associations to nity for us to cement our po- tacking power. Copa America Centenario held play competitive football at the sition in the league. Every- “The game will not be Al Sadd coach Jesulado Ferreira with goalkeeper Saad al Sheeb during a press conference on Wednesday. throughout the United States, highest level,” the body said in one knows that we have five easy. Our opponents are would be held at the same time a statement. games ahead of us and we playing in an offensive man- Despite Al Sadd’s strength, I their task cut out as they face injured ace striker Almoez Ali. as the 2020 European Cham- The US proposal will be consider Qatar SC as diffi- ner. We had seen that es- am very optimistic about my reigning champions Al Duhail Al Ahli, under Spaniard pionship. The proposed event discussed next week in Miami, cult opponents because they pecially during their match team’s ability to achieve a posi- in Week 18 of the QNB Stars Ruben de la Barrera, have 29 would guarantee nearly $200 ahead of a meeting of FIFA’s are in a position that does against Al Rayyan in the last tive result,” Batista. League on Thursday at the Al points to their credit. million to be shared amongst Council on March 15. not match their capabilities, round. Yet, we are ready to New players Jugurtha Duhail Stadium. Al Ahli, who lost 0-1 to the invited teams and their The 2016 Copa America so they will throw everything face them and will try to col- Hamroun and Baha Abdul- Al Duhail are second in the Al Sailiya in Week 17, will be ruling bodies, according to the Centenario was staged at ven- into the game. But we are lect three points. rahman will give additional table with 40 points. keen to get back to the top- Times. It follows discussions ues across the United States to ready. “We are desperate to win strength to the team if selected Portuguese Rui Faria-will four bracket, so they will look held over the past year between mark the 100th anniversary of “We seek to win all up- this match, especially after los- for the game. be in relentless mood against for points as Al Arabi are also officials from CONMEBOL and the South American footballing coming games. Our chance ing in the last round to Al Khor. Meanwhile, Al Ahli have Al Ahli. They will be without vyining for a top-four finish. CONCACAF about a possible showpiece. 18 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Sports South African teen Nienaber ready to tame Doha Golf Club

The likes of Ernie Els, The 18-year-old is Retief Goosen and Branden set to participate Grace are all past-winners of the prized Mother of Pearl in the Commercial trophy, with Els and Goosen both multiple Major winners. Bank Qatar Masters Nienaber will be hoping to emulate his heroes when he TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK eventually turns professional. DOHA “I graduated from high school last year so at the mo- YOUNG South African Wilco ment I am enjoying playing Nienaber makes his Commer- golf full time and not having to Qatar’s Faris al Bakri (left), who finished second in the Laser Radial race of the Mussanah Race Week in cial Bank Qatar Masters de- worry about school,” he said. “I Oman, poses on the podium but next week, just a few days am hoping for the opportunity after another victory in his to play a few more professional home country at the prestig- events as an amateur.” Qatar’s Faris al Bakri shines ious South African Amateur Wilco Nienaber of South Africa hits a shot during the final round of Nienaber is no stranger Championship. the South African Open last year. to the winner’s circle having The 18-year-old is a preco- won multiple titles in 2017 in Mussanah Race Week cious talent with a physique that the European Tour -- Nienaber quite a few South Africans have and 2018. enables him to drive the ball will experience playing against experienced a lot of success in He was selected to repre- long and straight and he will be a stronger field in Qatar. Qatar. I’ve been told the wind sent South Africa in the World TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of Norway led the standings ing and Rowing Federation looking to put it to good use in “After previously playing in can pick up a lot in Doha but I Amateur Team Championships MUSSANAH (OMAN) while Qatar’s Waleed al Shar- congratulated the players Doha after receiving an invita- my first professional tourna- would say I can control my ball (Eisenhower Trophy) in Ire- shani secured the fifth place. on their achievements and tion to play in this year’s tour- ment at the South African Open flight really nicely. Every year land last year and is currently QATAR’S Faris al Bakri On the other hand, Qa- stressed that these results nament on the European Tour. I just wanted to have more of it, GolfRSA sends a few players to inside the top 60 in the World claimed the second place in tar’s Ghanim al Sewaidi took came as a result of the sup- Having previously enjoyed so I am super excited to be able the UK, and after having spent Amateur Rankings. Laser Radial event at Mus- the sixth place in Laser 4.7 port from the Qatar Olympic playing in the South African to compete in another Europe- two months playing over there The Commercial Bank Qa- sanah Race Week which con- event. Committee under the leader- Open -- an event co-sanctioned an Tour event,” said Nienaber. I learnt a lot about controlling tar Masters takes place at Doha cluded recently. Abdullah Yousef al Sulai- ship of HE Sheikh Joaan bin between the Sunshine Tour and “It’s great to know that my ball flight.” Golf Club from March 7-10. Tobias Sandmo Birkeland ti, President of the Qatar Sail- Hamad al Thani. Maxwell ton fires Oz to T20 series sweep

Italy’s Alessandro Chianese poses with the winners’ cheque after winning the Double Trap event of the Qatar Open Shooting Championship on Wednesday. Italy’s Alessandro Chianese wins Qatar Open Shooting’s double trap event Australian cricketers led by captain Aaron Finch (centre) pose with the trophy after victory in the second Twenty20 international match against India at The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday where they clinched the series 2-0. (AFP) QNA in the skeet shooting event by prise at the great performance DOHA Nasser al Attiyah, Abdulaziz al of Iranian players, who came AFP ing the journey. SCOREBOARD ter-Nile got Rahul, who scored a Attiyah, Rashid Saleh, Masoud close to winning a gold medal BANGALORE, INDIA “We’ve done well to take the fifty in his team’s opening loss, ITALY’S Alessandro Chianese Saleh, Hassan al Mannai, Reem before ending in second place. blows but also have made some INDIA with a change of pace as the claimed the gold medal in the al Sharashni, Amal Ahmed, Hammadi said that he was GLENN Maxwell hit a breath- progress, hoping to peak at the K.L. Rahul c Richardson b Coulter-Nile ...... 47 batsman was caught out at deep double trap competition of Qa- Hajer Mohammed among pleased with the two Qataris S. Dhawan c Stoinis b Behrendorff ...... 14 taking century to single-hand- right time for the World Cup.” V. Kohli not out ...... 72 third man. tar Open Shooting Champion- many other stars. who reached the final stage of edly lead Australia to a 2-0 se- Australia lost two early R. Pant c Richardson b Short ...... 1 Jason Behrendorff got Shi- ship on Wednesday at the Lu- The majority of participants the Double Trap event. ries sweep over India with their wickets in their chase but Max- M.S. Dhoni c Finch b Cummins ...... 40 khar Dhawan for 14 and Short sail Shooting Range. are Olympic champions and For his part, Chianese ex- seven-wicket win in the second well stood his ground with two D. Karthik not out ...... 8 claimed Rishabh Pant’s wicket Qatar’s Masoud al Athba medalists. pressed his delight at winning Extras (lb3, w5) ...... 8 Twenty20 international on good partnerships including an Total (4 wickets, 20 overs) ...... 190 for one with a brilliant catch and Rashid al Athbi who joined Director of the competi- the double trap event despite Wednesday. unbeaten 99-run stand with Pe- Fall of wickets: 1-61 (Rahul), 2-70 (Dhawan), 3-74 from Jhye Richardson. four other shooters in the dou- tion Abdullah Ali al Motawa al changes in the weather, which Maxwell smashed 113 off ter Handscomb, who made 20. (Pant), 4-174 (Dhoni) Did not bat: V. Shankar, K. Kohli then clobbered the ble trap competition. managed Hammadi said that the three he said failed to affect his per- 55 balls as the tourists chased He finished the game with Pandya, Y. Chahal, S. Kaul, J. Bumrah Bowling: ball to all parts of the ground to finish fourth and sixth place competitions held as part of the formance. Behrendorff 3-0-17-1, Richardson 4-0-45-0 (w1), down their target of 191 with a six and four off paceman Sid- Coulter-Nile 3-0-33-1 (w2), Cummins 3-0-40-1 as he hit Coulter-Nile for three respectively. championship saw very strong The Italian noted that the two balls to spare at Bangalore’s darth Kaul to give the Aussies a (w2), Zampa 4-0-23-0, Short 3-0-29-1 straight sixes in the 16th over The organizing committee participation from Olympians competition taking place in M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. convincing win after their last- to entertain a raucous home allocated a total prize money of and world champions, noting Doha is the most exciting, given Maxwell’s knock laced with ball finish in the opening match. AUSTRALIA (target 191) crowd. $132,000 for the 280 partici- that Italians have dominated the large number of stars and D. Short c Rahul b Shankar ...... 40 7 fours and 9 sixes eclipsed In- D’Arcy Short made 40 off M. Stoinis b Kaul ...... 7 Dhoni soon joined the party pants. this year’s event so far. world champions competing in dian skipper Virat Kohli’s 72 off 28 balls and his 73-run partner- A. Finch c Dhawan b Shankar ...... 8 as the veteran wicketkeeper- Qatar will be represented He also expressed his sur- them. 38 balls that lifted the hosts to ship with Maxwell, who made G. Maxwell not out ...... 113 batsman hit 3 fours and 3 sixes 190 for four after being put into 56 in the previous match on P. Handscomb not out ...... 20 before falling to Pat Cummins. bat first. Sunday, also remained crucial Extras (lb1, w4, nb1) ...... 6 “Australia outplayed us in Total (3 wickets, 19.4 overs) ...... 194 Quick read “Anytime that you can win in the successful chase. Fall of wickets: 1-13 (Stoinis), 2-22 (Finch), 3-95 all departments and deserved to any kind of series against India Put into bat, the hosts rode (Short) Did not bat: A. Turner, N. Coulter-Nile, P. win. 190 is a good total on most in India is truly special. Glenn on a century stand between Cummins, J. Richardson, J. Behrendorff, A. Zampa grounds,” said Kohli. Vettel ‘okay’ after heavy crash in Formula One testing Bowling: Shankar 4-0-38-2 (w1), Bumrah 4-0-30-0, Maxwell was truly sensational Kohli and Mahendra Singh Kaul 3.4-0-45-1 (nb1), Chahal 4-0-47-0 (w2), “But if there is so much dew tonight,” skipper Aaron Finch Dhoni, who made 40 off 23 Pandya 4-0-33-0 (w1) as there was tonight and when FERRARI driver Sebastian Vettel is “okay” after crashing into barriers during the Formula One pre-season said after Australia’s first-ever balls, to take the attack to the Toss: Australia Result: Australia won by 7 wickets you have an innings like what test in Barcelona on Wednesday. The team gave the update online and said he flew off the track at curve 3 T20 series win in India. opposition bowlers. Series: Australia sweep two-match series 2-0 Glenn Maxwell played, nothing “due to a mechanical problem.” Vettel, 31, was given a mandatory assessment in the circuit medical centre. “We’ve been on a journey Opener K.L. Rahul gave his much you can do.” Ferrari have impressed so far in the difficult to judge pre-season tests which continue to Friday. “We don’t for the last 10-11 months build- team a brisk start with his 47 off The two teams now head know much more than everyone knows,” Vettel was quoted by the BBC. “We are flat out trying to under- ing upto the World Cup and 26 deliveries but Australia hit check the opposition surge. into five one-day internationals stand. It would be a lot easier if there was a lot of run-off and the car didn’t hit anything right after because there has been some pain dur- back with a couple of wickets to Fast bowler Nathan Coul- starting Saturday in Hyderabad. now it is fairly damaged because of the hit so we have to be careful working out what happened.” (DPA) No sub-two hour marathon before 2032, says study

AFP Monash University and pub- cliffe’s 2:15.25 from 2003 question’ as one of odds – for “In other words, if an SYDNEY lished in the American College in London, where male and example, when will a given IAAF marathon were run in of Sports Medicine’s flagship females competed, and the time be run with a 10 percent May 2032, then I would pre- AN elusive sub-two hour journal, forecasts the first sub- 2:17:01 by Kenya’s Mary Kei- likelihood. dict that there is a 10 percent marathon will finally be run two hour marathon will likely tany in 2017 at a London race Using these figures, the chance that a runner in that in 2032, but women are un- be run by a man in May 2032. for women only. study determined the limits event will break the two-hour likely to ever breach the magi- The modelling also esti- According to Monash of human marathon perfor- mark,” said Angus, an eco- cal mark, according to mod- mates 1:58.05 as the fastest Business School, their study mance and the gap between nomics professor and ultra- elling released by scientists any human will ever be able is the first to address all three the current world records marathon runner. Wednesday. to run the distance, while the related aspects of marathon and what might be possible “By inspecting the predic- The 42.195 kilometres race chance of a woman cracking performance in one modelling in the future. tion lines on my economic was one of the original Olym- two hours was put at less than framework – sub-two hours, It claimed the economic model, there was only a two pic events in 1896, and run- one in 100. The quickest all- the limits of human physi- model was, on average, accu- percent chance that the sub- ners have been edging closer time female marathon time ological running capacity and rate to within one percent for two hour record would be bro- to the hallowed 120 minutes was estimated to be 2:05.31. gender equivalence. men – or around 70 seconds ken at that point in time,” he ever since. Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge It applied a non-linear – across the 66-year study added, referring to Kipchoge’s But a new statistical model holds the current IAAF (Inter- economic model to all official period which saw 19 minutes recent record run. based on male and female national Association of Athlet- IAAF world record marathon shaved off the world mark. Angus added that while a marathon world record pro- ics Federations) men’s record performances since 1950 to For women, accuracy was sub-two hour run could oc- gressions suggest there is still – 2:01.39 – set in September calculate record-breaking pre- within three percent – or cur any time between now some time to go before anyone last year at Berlin. diction intervals. roughly 200 seconds – across and May 2032 “the likeli- achieves the feat. The world governing body From there, Angus said the same period where the hood (according to the mod- Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge holds the current IAAF (International Associa- Research, led by Simon recognises two marks for they were able to reconcep- world record dropped by one elling) of that occurring is tion of Athletics Federations) men’s record -- 2:01.39. Angus from Melbourne’s women – Briton Paula Rad- tualise the ‘sub-two hour hour and 22 minutes. extremely rare”. Thursday, February 28, 2019 19 Reports by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases email Slice of the West [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Kiosk of unique jewellery adds sparkle to Ali Bin Ali pavilion at DJWE Magnificent creations of Pedro de Aranda, owner of jewellery firm Prologue and an ace designer, on display at the special kiosk, are unique in design and often combine elements of nature, tradition and legend

N exclusive kiosk set add to its uniqueness. The aim is up by the Prologue, the always to surprise with an ever- well-known jewellery changing collection of unique art makers, in the Ali Bin and to create bespoke pieces spe- Ali pavilion at the re- cific to clients’ own tastes and centA Doha Jewellery and Watches requirements,” Pedro de Aranda Exhibition (DJWE) caused almost said, adding that throughout his all the visitors passing by to stop life, he has designed and created for a second look at the exquisite truly unique pieces that are highly jewellery on display. sought after by collectors around Creations of Pedro de Aranda, the world. “I have worked for royal Prologue owner and an ace design- families from Europe, Asia and the er and expert in gem stones, are Middle East”. He said that his unu- unique in design and often com- sual and heritage pieces with their bine elements of nature, tradition animal motifs strike a chord with and legend. Of Spanish descent the locals who have deep love and holding British nationality, Pedro bonding with animals like horses, has been participating in DJWE falcons, maha, ghazals. “Moreover, for the last 15 years. He said that my luxury goods are often solitary DJWE is the only exhibition that pieces, which satisfy the art collec- attracts his company otherwise its tors’ inner self.” dealings are mainly with individu- Pedro de Aranda with wife Corinne de Pedro had a word of apprecia- al buyers with clients from royal Aranda at DJWE recently. tion for local partners’ support to families and high-end art lovers. outside agencies like providing He lauded the Ali Bin Ali family’s felt satisfied with the quality and well-designed kiosks for displaying deep interest in preservation of craftsmanship of the products.” the ornaments. Likening his par- local heritage and art. He said Prologue’s objects d’art and ticipation in such a large exhibition that this family’s encourage- jewellery are often privately com- with products with a difference to a ment and support to his crafts- missioned unique pieces, each solo flight, he said that the exhibi- manship spur him to craft ever made to a specific design order. tion was full of surprises unveiling finer jewellery and designs. Each piece is handmade using a fine and rare craftsmanship. “We Comparing the second edi- variety of materials, combining were no different as we also offered tion of DJWE with the recent traditional craftsmanship with craftsmanship of the highest order ones, Pedro said that there modern, precision techniques. and unique creativity.” Prologue’s has been a very significant The objects can be most sim- philosophy is “the greater the chal- evolution. “Earlier, people ple or extremely complex, using lenge, the more magnificent crea- only looked for famous automation, light and sound to tion, Pedro rounded off. brands, but now, espe- bring the piece to life. He has transferred his facto- cially the locals, take “Our jewellery is always ries from London and Germany to much interest even in unique in design and often Bangkok to be near the source of items carrying no brand brings together elements of na- raw material source and to take ad- tags if they found they Maha Heads with Clock ture, tradition and legend to vantage of low labour cost.

Community business groups join hands with QFZA for awareness campaign

Burak Guresci, Turkish Comercial Attache (right), and Ahmet Basar, President Turkish Businessman Association

ATAR-BASED commu- and continues to offer invest- nity business groups and ment opportunities with un- Daniel Schemske (left), Deputy Head of Mission, Germany, seen with offices of chamber of surpassed global connectivity. Kathrin Lemke Q commerce have joined He said that QFZA is proud hands with Qatar Free to be the strategic partner for Zone Authority (QFZA) to this year’s ‘Back 2 Business’ boost business ties and give a networking event which al- further push to Qatar’s drive lows Qatar to connect with to diversify its economy. the international business Chairperson and founder community and introduce the of Italian Chamber in Qatar free zones as ideal business Maria Palma Libote said that locations offering world-class community business groups business infrastructure. including Qatar Businessmen He said that QFZA pro- Association, Turkish Busi- vides attractive incentives to nessmen Association, Ital- investors with 100% owner- ian Chamber of Commerce, ship like full capital repatria- AHK German Industry and tion, full tax exemption for Commerce Office, American 20 years, readily available Chamber of Commerce, Span- skilled foreign workforce, ish Business Council, QBBF, progressive visa and regula- QBA and others have agreed tory regimes and excellent to form strategic partner- partnership opportunities ship with Qatar Free Zones (From left): Mrs Carlotta Colli, Maria Lamia Libotte and Lim Meng Hui. with Qatari businesses. Hui Authority. In this regard, a said that ‘Back 2 Business’ is joint conference will be held expatriate business groups and establishing their region- Hui, Chief Executive Officer a great platform, which will on March 6 at Hotel Westin in Qatar will also be to create al operations offices in the free of the Qatar Free Zones Au- allow Qatar and QFZA to con- Doha under the theme ‘Back awareness about the advan- zones in Qatar. thority said: “Over the last few tinue building on its strong 2 Business’. tages for foreign companies Addressing at a press con- years, Qatar has witnessed ties with the international (From left) Mrs Carlotta Colli, Deputy Head of Mission, Italian embassy, She said the aim of the setting up their businesses ference recently, Lim Meng impressive economic growth business community.” and Maria Lamia Libotte, Chairperson Italian Chamber Qatar 20 Thursday, February 28, 2019 The Last Word

EMBASSY TO CELEBRATE BULGARIA NATIONAL DAY ON MARCH 3 Qatar a strategic, economic and trade partner of Bulgaria, says ambassador

AILYN AGONIA transport, among others. A total of five infrastructure. technologists can significantly contribute DOHA agreements were signed in the field of en- “Among the foreign investors, our to the local production by providing latest ergy, business, sports and education dur- country is still a preferable destination for know-how technologies as well as to secure QATAR’S great investment opportunities ing the official visit of the Amir HH Sheikh outsourcing and delivery of raw material the local market with raw materials. have made it a strategic economic and Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to Bulgaria in for food industry. Our cosmetic industry is “Bulgaria is a leading producer of ce- trade partner for Bulgaria in the fields of March 2018. one the most prosperous over the last few reals, animal feed, honey, mineral water, energy, petrochemical, agriculture, food The envoy underlined that coopera- years. Bulgaria is the leading exporter of processed food, vegetables, juices etc. The industry, defence equipment, and invest- tion with Qatar in the field of energy is a rose oil and Bulgaria has also become the Bulgarian meat and poultry are among the ments in hospitality sec- priority for Bulgaria as the biggest producer and exporter of lavender highest quality products available in Qatari tor, Ambassador of Bul- European country seeks to oil in Europe.” market.” garia to Qatar HE Metin diversify its LNG sources The envoy also outlined the strength of Currently, there are 400 Bulgarians Kazak has said. and to build interconnec- his country’s agricultural sector in view of based in Qatar with majority of them em- In an interview with tions with neighbouring its likely contributions to Qatar’s food se- ployed by Qatar Tribune, Ambas- INTERVIEW countries. curity programmes. prominent engineering firms and ma- sador Kazak said bilateral He said, “Currently, He said, “The agriculture is one of the jor institutions such as Qatar Airways, As- relations between Qatar and Bulgaria have Bulgaria is one of the most attractive and best prospect sectors in Bulgaria. Bul- pire and Qatar Foundation. witnessed significant development in re- developing destinations in EU. In order to garia is well known worldwide for its food As the Bulgarian community in Qatar cent years with both parties seeking to ex- attract foreign direct investments to Bul- production traditions and high-quality gears up to mark Bulgaria National Day on pand areas of mutual cooperation. garia, a special law has been developed to Ambassador of Bulgaria HE Metin Kazak. products. Among the EU member states, March 3, Ambassador Kazak said the Bul- He said, so far, Bulgaria and Qatar stimulate foreign investors through a pack- Bulgaria has one of the highest growths in garian nationals have become part of Qa- have signed agreements on investments age of incentives. Major and promising in- attracted in sectors like agriculture, tour- organic farming sectors. The vast experi- tar as they contribute to the Qatari society promotion, defence, science, health, vestment opportunities in Bulgaria can be ism, hospitality, IT technologies, energy, ence of Bulgarian manufacturers and food and economy. Qatar pledges $27 million Sir Adjaye opening keynote for UN’s Yemen response speaker at Tasmeem Doha QNA invitation of the Swiss Union, brotherly people of Yemen and GENEVA Sweden and the UN. for strengthening cooperation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar was represented by with the UN and other humani- DOHA QATAR has pledged an its Permanent Representative tarian agencies for implement- amount of $27 million to sup- to the United Nations Office at ing their programmes in Yemen. TASMEEM Doha 2019, the international port the United Nations Hu- Geneva HE Ambassador HE Ali “The total government aid art and design conference hosted by Vir- manitarian Response Plan for Khalfan al Mansouri. provided by Qatar to Yemen ginia Commonwealth University School Yemen in 2019. Qatar’s participation in the amounted to more than $345 of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) in Qatari charities will coordi- programme comes from its con- million during 2010-2018. As- Education City, has announced its event nate with UN agencies and oth- stant commitment to support- sistance through non-govern- activities, line-up of speakers, work- er humanitarian organisations ing all sincere efforts aimed at mental organisations reached shops, exhibitions, performance and to finance various humanitar- helping the brotherly Yemeni more than $257 million dur- other side activities. The event, to be held ian and service programmes in people and alleviating their con- ing 2010-2017. This assistance from March 13 to 15, is free and open to Yemen. tinued suffering for many years, covered relief projects, food the public. This announcement came Mansouri said. and water supply, health and The opening keynote speaker will be during the participation of Qa- He said the government and sanitation, as well as develop- Sir David Adjaye OBE, founder and prin- tar in the ‘High-Level Commit- the people of Qatar have not ment projects in the fields of cipal of Adjaye Associates. Sir David’s ments to the Humanitarian failed in fulfilling their humani- construction, education, cul- largest project to date, the National Mu- Crisis in Yemen’ held at the UN tarian and moral duty to provide ture and social welfare,” Man- seum of African American History and headquarters in Geneva at the support and assistance to the souri added. Culture, opened in Washington DC in Tasmeem Co-chairs Hadeer Omar, Wajiha Pervez, NohaFouad and Yasmeen Suleiman are 2016, and his broad-ranging influences, VCUarts Qatar alumni. ingenious use of materials and sculptural TH ability have established him as an archi- Tasmeem in the classroom exhibition, MSC LIRICA VISITS DOHA FOR 7 TIME tect with an artist’s sensibility and vision. ‘Behind The Scenes’. Speakers will include photographer/ Tasmeem Doha 2019 will be the first filmmaker Julia Leeb whose book ‘North event to debut the Next Jeel programme Korea – Anonymous Country’ garnered -- meaning ‘Next Generation’ in Arabic. worldwide media attention, with Fast- The programme will give talented stu- Company.com describing the book as “a dents from VCUarts Qatar and students stunning collection of photos”; Rana Bei- from the university’s home campus in ruti, director and co-founder of Amman Richmond, Virginia, the opportunity and Design Week; video-artists, producers platform to step up and lead a workshop. and publishers Bêka and Lemoine, who Next Jeel workshops will allow par- were described by the New York Times as ticipants to learn about portrait sculpting, the “cult figures in the European architec- fashion design, virtual reality, making ture world”; Ahmed Alrefaie (@owaikeo), music using coding and using rugs to tell an illustrator and graphic designer from stories, to name but a few. Kuwait; Nadir Nahdi, founder of BENI, Tasmeem, which is the Arabic word a platform that nurtures young people Sir David Adjaye. for design, will be a creative event that from diverse and underrepresented back- will focus on ‘Hekayat’ (stories) as its cen- grounds through meaningful and visually informal discussions between conference tral theme. The co-chairs, Hadeer Omar, engaging content; and world-renowned attendees and speakers of the day; ‘QAL’, Wajiha Pervez, NohaFouad and Yasmeen ceramicist Eric Landon. an interactive audiovisual installation at Suleiman are all VCUarts Qatar alumni. The other activities will include work- VCUarts Qatar’s Gallery, ‘ELEMAUN’, Registration for the conference and shops on felting, tie-dying, screen print- an audiovisual performance by Iranian workshops are now open. Anyone wishing Doha Port on Wednesday received cruise ship ‘MSC Lirica’ carrying 2,007 passengers and 742 crew mem- ing and embroidery; ‘Swalif sessions’ artist Ali Phi; the ‘-162° Trading Power’ to attend can visit http://www.tasmeem- bers aboard. This is the ship’s seventh visit to Doha in the ongoing 2018-19 cruise season. (TNN) (colloquial Arabic to ‘chit-chat’), smaller exhibition at Doha Fire Station; and the doha.com/ for more details. Team Qatar inspires schoolchildren through gymnastics

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IN celebration of the 40th anniversary of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Team Qatar athletes have continued to inspire schoolchildren across Qatar through a series of mo- tivational and educational visits for a second consecutive week. Former gymnast Shaden Wah- dan, together with aspiring gymnast Duha al Habashi, visited Moza Bint Mohammed School for a masterclass session for 4th graders. Dur- ing the programme, students had a chance to learn about the different apparatuses used in gymnastics and spend the morning with the Team Qatar athletes working on their flexible moves. Shaden and Duha teamed up to introduce gymnastics to the 8-9 year olds who were excited to ask questions about the sport and try it Former gymnast Shaden Wahdan, together with aspiring gymnast Duha al Habashi, visited the Moza Bint Mohammed out. The gymnasts showcased some School for a masterclass session for 4th graders. of their skills before helping the students in doing somersaults and Moza Bint Mohammed School is an injury. Since her retirement, she tremendous successes in the dif- cartwheels. well-equipped allowing children to has dedicated her time and experi- ferent sports fields and all levels Wahdan said: “I had an ex- learn and try new sports. Team Qa- ence to coaching the next genera- in its short history. Since its new tremely wonderful time with the tar’s gymnasts were able to demon- tion. brand launch in 2017, the QOC re- students today. Being able to share strate their sport using the appara- Team Qatar’s young gymnast freshed its image to focus on unit- my experience with them was a re- tuses at the school and successfully Duha al Habashi recently won one ing, inspiring and engaging the markable feeling. Starting from a deliver an exciting masterclass. gold, one silver and two bronze community through Team Qatar very young age is crucial for gym- 23-year-old Shaden Wahdan medals at the Gymnasiade Lebanon athletes. nasts, therefore it makes me happy was the most successful artistic 2017. Duha is one of the promising Through Team Qatar’s school to see schools building interest in gymnast at the Arab Games Doha young female Qatari gymnasts with visits, the QOC aims to raise aware- sports”. 2011 where she won five medals, great potential to compete for Qatar ness of various sports by introduc- Team Qatar’s school visits allow including two golds. Wahdan had at an international level. ing them to schoolchildren in order QOC to achieve its mission to pro- her eyes set on Rio 2016, however, QOC is celebrating its 40th an- to promote healthy lifestyle among mote sport across the community. she was forced to retire early due to niversary on March 14, marking the next generation.