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OPINION Emir’s visit bolsters German ties Global order Chancellor Merkel praises convening of Qatari-German Economic Forum and American DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Merkel said she was briefed foreign policy Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on plans and Qatar National and German Chancellor Vision 2030, and that talks also ith Angela Merkel yesterday dis- dealt with Qatar’s preparations Wthe cussed relations between the for hosting the World Cup 2022 worsening two friendly countries and ways and hoped that Qatar would cre- conflicts in of enhancing them in addition ate favourable conditions for the different to regional and international workers on projects related to the parts of issues. event. the world, During a working lunch at She said the Emir had assured indeed, US the headquarters of the German her that these issues had been President Khalid Al Sayed government in Berlin last after- taken care of seriously. Barack EDITOR-IN-CHIEF noon, both sides also discussed the Merkel said both sides dis- Obama prospects for further developing cussed the security situation and has a lot on his plate. The cooperation, Qatar News Agency developments in the region and Obama administration faces (QNA) reports. Following that, the Islamic State organisation, mounting criticism over Merkel, at a joint press confer- confirming that they had identi- its response to the Islamic ence, expressed happiness over cal viewpoints in this regard. State threat in Middle the Emir’s visit and said talks Merkel said they agreed that East, Russian aggression in were fruitful and constructive and Muslims in particular are suf- Ukraine and China’s grow- dealt with relations and ways of fering alongside Christians and ing assertiveness in the South promoting them, particularly in people of other religions, express- China Sea – the three most economic and investment areas. ing happiness over Qatar joining pressing issues in the global She also voiced happiness over the international coalition against The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressing the joint press arena today which are high- the convening of the Qatari- terrorism. THE PENINSULA conference in Berlin yesterday. lighted in the latest book of German Economic Forum. Continued on page 6 former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger titled World Order. In his book, Kissinger likened the ongoing cri- sis in the Middle East to Educational voucher rules for Qataris Europe’s Thirty Years’ War C a r d e a l e r s f a c i n g in the 17th and 18th centu- DOHA: The Minister of QR28,000 per year towards tui- semester worth the value allo- ries, raising hopes that the Education and Higher tion fee, transport fee and the cated for that term. The student modern day conflict could be Education H E Mohammed cost of books. is not eligible for another voucher settled by implementing the ‘slew of problems’ Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi yes- The Supreme Education for the same period even if he/she Westphalian system. The terday issued a decision on the Council (SEC) will pay the is dismissed/withdraws from the treaty brought order to cen- DOHA: Car dealers say tongue- they are coordinating with the procedures for the educational amount to the schools con- school or joins another school. If tral Europe in the past. One in-cheek that while a state CPD to help it set up its units at voucher programme for Qatari cerned on behalf of the students a student joins school after the of the objectives of the peace agency is there to safeguard their service centres as planned students. in two installments every year. beginning of the academic year, pact is to discourage states consumers’ interests, where by the department. Vouchers allow students to Currently, 71 private schools are he is still entitled to the voucher from interfering with each they should take their cup of “But to be honest, opening such pursue education in select pri- included in the programme. allocated to that semester. other’s internal affairs. woes for redress. units is a tough call,” said the vate schools with state support. The decision says a student THE PENINSULA Continued on page 5 According to some dealers, dealers of the plans of the CPD, Every student is entitled to is entitled to one voucher every Continued on page 6 they have been battling problems which is part of the Ministry of in the form of soaring operation Economy and Commerce. costs, with no solution in sight. “Although customers are una- Expensive land for warehous- ware of the woes we face, we have ing needs and rising rentals of been providing after-sale service A380 to fly showrooms and labour lodgings and spare parts as per CPD rules.” (to house staff) are some of the The dealers said providing effi- over Doha woes dealers say they have been cient after-sale service and spare facing. Then, the costs of imports parts is the key to their survival have been going up undeterred because that’s the only way they Corniche today and one must pay fines for delayed can have an edge over rivals in DOHA: Qatar Airways’ (QA) collection of shipments from the an industry known for fierce first Airbus A380 is due to land seaport. They say the Consumer competition. in Doha today afternoon, arriv- Protection Department (CPD) “By offering timely after-sale ing from the Airbus factory in helps redress consumers’ woes, service and spare parts we not Hamburg, Germany, a press so it should help solve their prob- only maintain good relations with statement said yesterday. lems as well. They told Al Sharq our customers and retain them The airline’s first superjumbo is that the CPD convened a meeting but also crate new ones,” said the scheduled to touch down at 17:00 of their representatives recently dealers. “In our industry, the com- (local time), passing over Doha and issues like after-sale service, petition is stiff.” Corniche shortly beforehand. repair and providing spare parts The monitoring by the CPD of According to the statement, the were discussed. car dealers and their services are aircraft will fly over Corniche at Issues like a dealer not pro- strict, they added. As for spare 4.30pm. viding an alternative car to a parts, most dealers always have Landing at the state-of-the-art customer if servicing of a car or up to 90 to 95 percent of them. Hamad International Airport for providing spare parts is not done Sometimes there is a shortage the first time, the A380 aircraft within 15 days (within three years of some parts and car distribu- will be greeted by ministers, dig- after the sale of a new car) were tors access them within 72 hours nitaries and international media also discussed. from regional distributors in Jebel at a ceremony in the evening. “The issue of rising spare part Ali in Dubai or directly from the Qatar Airways has 10 Airbus and car prices was also discussed,” manufacturers. As for prices, A380 aircraft on order, with four Al Sharq quoted some representa- the dealers said they are always to be inducted into the fleet before tives as saying in remarks pub- approved by the authorities con- this year-end. THE PENINSULA lished yesterday. The dealers said cerned. THE PENINSULA See also page 3

Call to fine firms delaying Ashghal projects DOHA: A panel of the Central Municipal Council woman councillor in the CMC. (CMC) has called for expediting approval of a Ali Al Duhaimi, Head, Contracting Affairs draft law that stipulates that contracting com- Department, and Mohamed Ahmed Najeeb, panies be fined if they delay the handing over of Consultant for Contracting Affairs, both from Ashghal projects. Ashghal (Public Works Authority), were present. The legal affairs committee of the CMC met It emerged during discussions that there already yesterday and discussed a proposal submitted by is a draft law with the Secretariat-General of the Councillor Mohamed bin Saleh Al Khayarin, sug- Cabinet which stipulates fines on Ashghal contrac- gesting that contractors working on infrastructure tors for delaying infrastructure projects. projects for Ashghal be fined if the completion of the The committee hoped that this draft law would be projects is delayed. pursued and efforts made to turn it into a law sooner. Al Khayarin said steps should be taken to enact The panel decided that a detailed report would be a law that stipulates stiff penalties on contractors prepared on the issue and forwarded to the CMC for delays. with recommendations so that the council can hold The meet was chaired by Sheikha Al Jefairi, CMC discussions on it and take steps. member and head of its legal cell. She is the lone THE PENINSULA Promotion valid from 18.09.2014 to 20.09.2014 or until stocks last. Purchase limit may apply. Offer valid till stocks last.

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DOHA/HAMBURG: The first super-jumbo A380 that Qatar Airways received in Hamburg, is a tailor-made aircraft with essential elements in line with the carrier’s strategy to offer passengers the best possible travel experience and excellent hospitality, said a statement issued by the airline yesterday. “The A380 that we are intro- ducing is not just any A380; we have completely designed every element, giving it a signature touch that has never been seen before on board,” said Akbar Al Baker, Group CEO of Qatar Airways at a media briefing. Qatar Airways held a press brief- ing along with Airbus at the Airbus Factory in Hamburg, Germany, on Tuesday as the Five-Star carrier took delivery of the first of its 10 Airbus A380 aircraft on order. The airline is preparing to take delivery of three more A380-800s before the end of this year, said a Akbar Al Baker and Fabrice Brégier at the handover ceremony for the press statement yesterday. airline’s first Airbus A380 in Hamburg, Germany. Al Baker said: “This has been a moment in more than a dec- welcome Qatar Airways as the a pitch of 52 inches which also ade in the making and we are so latest airline to offer unprec- recline to fully flat beds. delighted to unveil a new passen- edented A380 services to the Economy Class passengers ben- ger experience for our travellers.” world. The multi-award-winning efit from the most spacious A380 “Additionally, the newly opened carrier and our flagship product arrangement flying in the skies, Hamad International Airport, the are a perfect match to excite the with a pitch of 32 inches spread in airline’s hub in Doha, has been flying public in all markets,” added a 10-seats-across layout. The pre- specifically created with the A380 Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President mium cabin is fitted with multi- in mind, with five contact gates and CEO. “Leading carrier Qatar ple bespoke elements such as luxe dedicated only for this aircraft, Airways aims for the best, and we finishings and tailor-made fabrics making the experience smooth are proud our A380 is an essen- designed exclusively for the airline. and effortless for passengers. At tial ingredient in their strategy “As a five-star performer, the Qatar Airways we pay careful con- to show-off their excellence and A380 has become a firm favourite sideration to all elements of the hospitality, connecting the world.” with passengers and airlines, due passenger experience and are reg- The 517-seat aircraft is spread to the smoothness of the flight, ularly introducing innovations.” across twin decks in a tri-class quietness of the cabin and the The airline will first introduce configuration of eight seats in spaciousness of the overall aircraft A380 services on one of its frequen- First Class; 48 seats in Business layout. These unique characteris- cies on the Doha–London route from Class and 461 in Economy Class. tics allow Qatar Airways to achieve October, followed by Paris Charles The First Class seats feature their ambition of providing excel- De Gaulle shortly thereafter. a 90-inch pitch with a fully flat lent services to their passengers.” “We are very pleased to bed. Business Class seats feature THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Qatar charities distribute 4,000 sheep in Somalia Alliance for Relief provides health services in Puntland

DOHA: The Qatar Alliance sheep to 200 families affected who were selected according to for the Relief of Somalia and by the hurricane; 20 per family, the criteria of the project, with the Philippines, compris- which made a significant differ- the aim of raising public aware- ing Qatar Charity, Qatar Red ence to the quality of life of these ness of how to maximise the use of Crescent, the Sheikh Thani families, as around 50 percent the sheep, including how to pro- bin Abdullah for Humanitarian of the population of the state of tect them pests and diseases that Services Foundation (RAF) and Puntland is dependent on graz- often infect livestock in Somalia. Sheikh Eid bin Mohammed Al ing, which was seriously affected In the health field, the alli- Thani Charity, has completed by the hurricane and associated ance has provided comprehen- a number of early recovery flooding. sive health services including projects for those affected by Before the distribution of sheep the diagnosis and distribution of the cyclone that hit the region of the alliance coordinated with the medicines and laboratory analysis Puntland in northeast Somalia official authorities and the local to 3,798 people in areas affected last year. community to organise awareness by the hurricane, via four health The alliance distributed 4,000 programmes for the beneficiaries centres in Dangrnillo, Bosasso, Gripen and Bargal. The health centres also imple- mented awareness pro- grammes about maternal and child heath that involved the participation Families receiving sheep distributed by Qatar Alliance for the Relief of Somalia and the Philippines in Puntland. of 1,080 local women. These health projects severely affected by the cyclone. extent of the damage. Four schools that depends heavily on the fish- were also expanded via The team was formed after a were identified and a number of ing industry. Large numbers of medical convoys to remote joint assessment carried out by health centres and clinics, before families lost their livelihoods and areas in the provinces of key partners from the relevant implementation began. homes and the early recovery Madgh, Naghaland Berri. ministries and officials of the local The fishing industry was one project focused on the distribution The alliance also reha- community. The team then con- of the sectors most affected by of fishing boats to these coastal bilitated basic facilities ducted an evaluation of affected the cyclone, which began from a families, in order to enable them such as education and health centres and schools in the point located between the Indian to resume their activities. health facilities, which were Naghal province, determining the Ocean and the Red Sea, an area THE PENINSULA

QRC sets up surgical unit for Minister leads Qatar team Malian refugees in Mauritania to ESCWA

DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent development projects, in coordi- QRC installed and furnished an (QRC), Over the past few nation with the Mauritania Red integrated surgical unit and sent meeting months, has made considerable Crescent, the executive partner, a surgeon to support the state TUNIS: The Minister of progress in its humanitarian under a three-year framework health care centre by assigning Development Planning and relief activities in favour of agreement. one day every week for examina- and Statistics H E Dr the Malian refugees and local The recent clashes in Mali tions and operations. Saturday Saleh Mohamed Salem community in Bassiknou town, drove thousands of Malians to flee was selected because it is the day Al Nabit is leading the Hodh Ech Chargui region, to neighbouring countries, includ- when the town’s weekly market Qatar’s Delegation to the south-eastern Mauritania as ing Mauritania, which hosts in the takes place. 28th Ministerial Meeting well as nationwide, in partner- Bassiknou-located Ombada camp QRC organised training of the United Nations ship with the Mauritania Red alone nearly 60,000 refugees,living courses for 35 volunteers of the Economic and Social Crescent. in very difficult humanitarian and Mauritania Red Crescent, as well Commission for Western A new QRC local office was particularly health conditions. as awareness programmes for 500 Asia (ESCWA), being opened in Bassiknou for closer The town lacks adequate health Malian families at Ombada camp held in Tunis under the field supervision of its relief and care, largely in surgeries. and 500 local families. QRC also banner of “Social Justice plays an active role in combating in the Policies of Arab Ebola, by conducting health edu- States”. cation programmes on the disease. The meeting coincides The opening ceremony of the with the commemora- surgical unit was attended by tion of the Commission’s the town’s governor, military 40th anniversary. To mark governor, and chief doctor; QRC this occasion, ESCWA representative and surgeon; the will show a documentary Family Recreation Foundation to shed light on its vision representative; a doctor from the for the future develop- International Committee of the ment in the Arab region. Red Cross (ICRC); head of local The session will comprise committee of the Mauritanian four roundtable discus- Red Crescent. sions, led by prominent Other visitors included repre- regional and international sentative of the Italian humani- intellectuals, to tackle he tarian foundation INTERSOS, following issues: the new representative and health coor- development approach dinator of the United Nations beyond 2015; economic High Commissioner for Refugees policies supportive of social (UNHCR), representative of the justice; intergenerational Food Security Commission, repre- justice and access to natu- sentative and surgeon of Doctors ral resources; and social Without Borders, and ICRC justice-monitoring and representative. measurement. A QRC doctor treating a local community member. THE PENINSULA The ministerial meet- ing will also discuss the multiple and varied activities carried out by ESCWA since its 27th ses- sion; ESCWA programme of work for the 2014-2015 biennium; and the draft strategic framework for the 2016-2017 biennium. The meeting will address critical issues in the Arab countries, the most impor- tant of which are the economic and social devel- opments in the Arab region 2013-2014; and the results of the Arab High Level Forum on Sustainable Development; the support of the Palestinian people; a proposal for the creation of a governmental ICT committee for devel- opment; and a proposal for the establishment of Arab center for trade and eco- nomic integration. The session will be attended by ministerial representatives of the 17 member states, observ- ers from the UN agencies and UN member states not members of ESCWA, funders, experts, academ- ics, as wel l as accredited diplomats and high-level Tunisian personalities. QNA THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

GCC Municipal Al Shahaniya Affairs Ministers meeting today DOHA: Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Municipality and renamed Urban Planning, will participate in the meeting of the Ministers con- cerned with the Municipal Affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council Al Shaihaniya (GCC) states, which will be held today in Kuwait. The Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning H E Sheikh Abdulahman bin Cabinet nod for amending laws Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani will head the Qatari delegation to DOHA: The Prime Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage the meeting. Senior officials have and Interior Minister H E as Chairman along with a vice- held a preparatory meeting to Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin chairman and five personalities discuss a range of topics related Khalifa Al Thani chaired the of qualification in the fields of sci- to municipal work, including the Cabinet meeting yesterday. ences and arts as members whose progress regarding GCC Prize Following the meeting, Deputy appointment and bonuses to be for Municipal Work. Prime Minister and Minister of decided by the Cabinet. State for Cabinet Affairs H E The cabinet agreed to the Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid application of provisions of Law Envoys present Al Mahmoud said the Cabinet No. 24 of 2002 on the retirement Dr Afaf Al Ansari, Senior Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology at HMC’s Women’s Hospital speaks during the ratified a draft decree amending and pensions of Qatari employ- Globe-athon community event. credentials some provisions of Law No. 22 ees of Qatar Foundation for Social DOHA: The Foreign Minister’s of 1988 on drawing the borders Action (QFSA). Assistant for Foreign Affairs, of Al Shahaniya city. According It endorsed the proposal of the Expert calls on women to begin Mohammed bin Abdullah to the draft, the word “Al Ministry of Transport to hold Al Rumaihi yesterday Shahaniya” and the two phrases talks on air transport with Fiji received a copy of the creden- of “Minister of Municipal Affairs” Islands and Papua New Guinea. tials of Christophe Payot as and “Department of Real Estate The Cabinet ratified an air serv- cervical screening at the age of 21 Ambassador of the Kingdom Registration and Documentation” ices agreement between the Qatar of Belgium and Nguyen Hoang would be replaced with “Al and Congo, an air services agree- DOHA: In Qatar different “Cervical cancer is the third and ovarian cancers, which were as Ambassador of the Socialist Shaihaniya” and “Minister of ment between Qatar and Uruguay, types of gynaecological cancers most common type of women’s among the top 10 cancers affect- Republic of Vietnam. Al Municipality and Urban Planning” and a cooperation agreement in such as uterine, cervical and cancers and it is the second ing women in Qatar. The hospi- Rumaihi wished the ambassa- and “Department of Real Estate the field of higher education and ovarian cancers, are among the cause of deaths among women tal will also be educating women dors success in their duty and Registration” respectively wher- scientific and technical research top 10 cancers affecting women, worldwide after breast cancer. about the importance of screening further growth and prosper- ever they are mentioned in Law between Supreme Education according to the Hamad But the cancer is highly prevent- in early detection and treatment ity for bilateral relations. A No. 22 of 1988. Council and Comoros’ Ministry Medical Corporation (HMC). able in most developed countries of gynecological cancers,” Dr Al number of Foreign Ministry The Cabinet also ratified a draft of National Education, Research, Gynaecological cancers often because screening tests ensure Ansari said. officials attended the ceremony. law amending Law No. 8 of 1996 on Culture, Arts, Youth and Sports. affect younger women in Qatar early detection and immediate “The most important thing QNA endowments and agreed to send The meeting discussed a draft from different nationalities and treatment and a vaccine to pre- women can do to help prevent it to the Advisory Council. The law on the issuance of law (regu- they are advised to begin screen- vent HPV infections is available. cervical cancer is to have regular Accord calls for law includes amendments that lation) on animal welfare in GCC ing starting at the age of 21 to A screening test every three years screening tests starting at age 21. see the phrase of “Ministry of states. It also reviewed a draft law prevent cervical cancer. will assist in identifying any cell In addition, the HPV vaccine is balance of power Endowments and Islamic Affairs” on issuing a law (regulation) on HMC has urged women to get abnormalities that could develop also available if women would like Continued from page 1 and the word of “Ministry” replace the practice of veterinary medical screened regularly for cervical into cancer in future, and in to ensure extra protection against The accord also calls for a bal- “Qatari Endowment Authority” professions in GCC states and a cancer — a type of gynaecologi- detecting cancer where it exists,” cervical cancer caused by HPV ance of power. and “Authority” respectively wher- draft law on the issuance of a law cal cancer, which is caused by the said Dr Afaf Al Ansari, Senior infection by up to 90 percent,” Dr Although the similarities ever they are mentioned in the law. (regulation) on veterinary prod- human papilloma virus (HPV) Consultant in Gynaecological Al Ansari noted. “This vaccine is between the two events are clear, The phrase “Authority’s Board” in ucts in GCC states. – to enable early diagnosis and Oncology at HMC’s Women’s best to be taken before marriage the United States, which assumed Article 26 II of the law in question The Cabinet considered a letter effective treatment. Hospital (WH). or at a younger age. Although, any the role of a world police, cannot is to be replaced with “Minister.” by Minister of Communication and Cervical cancer is highly treat- She added that through- woman who has the vaccine still simply adopt the approach just The Cabinet endorsed the pro- Information Technology on pro- able if diagnosed early and is also out this month, which is the needs to have regular screening in because it was successful in Europe. posal of the Ministry of Culture, posing a policy of purchases review associated with strong survival Gynaecological Cancer Awareness order to ensure they are protected Kissinger knows very well the risks Arts and Heritage to reshuffle the for communications and informa- rates and good quality of life but Month, the WH will be support- against all types of HPV viruses.” of applying traditional European board of trustees of the state’s tion technology, and the Ministry can only be identified through ing Globe-athon — a worldwide Cervical cancer treatment concepts in the modern day, but appreciation and encouragement of Finance’s views in this regard. screening tests. Screening for movement that aims to build depends on the type of cancer and still believes that the system is awards. It reviewed a letter by CEO gynaecological cancers is available community awareness of cancers how far it has spread. Treatments timeless and universal. Moreover, According to provisions of Law of Qatar Financial Center on demand in all primary health affecting women. include surgery, chemotherapy, the region effected by two ele- No. 11 of 2003 on the inception Regulatory Authority on the care centres across the country. “During this month, WH will target (biological) therapy and ments, which make the situation of the state’s appreciation and body’s annual report and audited Cervical cancer may not cause be raising awareness of differ- radiation therapy. But advanced more complicated: religion and oil. encouragement awards, the board accounts of 2013. any signs and symptoms, which ent types of gynaecological can- cancers can be difficult to treat. History reminds us that multi- of trustees comprises Minister QNA is why screening is so important. cers such as uterine, cervical THE PENINSULA lateral talks, joint statements and international organisations do not guarantee world order. No matter how much the international com- munity promotes peace and order around the world, without a mech- WISH to focus on providing affordable cancer care anism that recognises each region’s cultures and histories, there will be no change in status quo. DOHA: The second summit of and ensure sustainable access for drugs and high cost treatments services while improving patient of cancer are immense. At a time Clearly, the US has the power the World Innovation Summit patients to high quality cancer care. and assessing better use of tech- experience. This is a multidisci- when both the incidence and costs to lead the world but it must first for Health (WISH), a global ini- Professor Thomas will lead a nology advances to add value to plinary group, and it is my hope of treating cancer are increas- consider the varying situations in tiative of Qatar Foundation, is team of international experts to pre- current cancer care methods. that we will be able to discover new ing rapidly - especially in lower different regions before drafting a set to focus on methods to pro- pare an evidence-based report that The Forum will then present evidence-based insights and per- and middle income countries - it foreign policy because a one-size- vide affordable care for cancer. focuses on the key issues surround- its findings and recommendations spectives on an urgent health care is undoubtedly one of the most fits-all approach had long been ‘Delivering Affordable Cancer ing affordable cancer care provision. for discussion at the next WISH challenge which affects the lives of important global health priorities.” proven ineffective. Care Forum’ in the summit will The report will include under- Summit taking place on February almost everyone.” THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA be chaired by Professor Robert standing cost issues along the 17 and 18 February 2015 in Doha. Professor the Lord Darzi J S Thomas OAM, Chief Cancer pathway of clinical care, the Professor Thomas said, “This is of Denham, Executive Chair Advisor at the Department of design of innovative approaches an exciting opportunity to collabo- of WISH and Director Health, Victoria, Australia. for affordable delivery models for rate with a team of internation- of the Institute of Global The aim of the forum will be to cancer care both in the developing ally-renowned experts and produce Health Innovation at make practical recommendations world and in high resource coun- recommendations that will help Imperial College of London, that might enable policy makers to tries, innovations around pric- policy-makers design, deliver and said, “The human, social minimise the economic challenges ing and incentive structures for maintain affordable cancer care and economic implications

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Qatar calls for Expo to raise protection of children in Syria GENEVA: Qatar has stressed the importance of taking additional funds for Gaza stringent and concrete measures against perpetrators of gross violations of children’s rights and humanity in Syria, through schools opens the adoption of more laws that criminalise these violations and the fight against impunity of the perpetrators and bringing them Rota joins hands with SWBH to the International Criminal Justice as soon as possible. DOHA: An exhibition was recent Israeli aggression. This came in a speech given by launched in Doha yesterday to “It is heartwarming to see Qatar’s Permanent Representative raise funds for rebuilding of some of Qatar’s finest institu- to the United Nations Office and schools in the war-torn Gaza. tions and young, promising faces other international organisations ‘For A Purpose’ exhibition support our first CSR exhibi- in Geneva, Faisal bin Abdullah Al organised by Souq Waqif Boutique tion, through which we seek to Henzab during an event, organised Hotels (SWBH) is being held at accomplish the two-fold objec- by Qatar’s delegation in coopera- Al Jasra Boutique Hotel, in coop- tive of contributing to Rota’s tion with the Permanent Mission eration with Reach Out To Asia rehabilitation of Gaza schools to the United Nations including (Rota). and helping Qatari entrepre- France, Italy, and Belgium and The exhibition is designed for neurs to exhibit their prod- Liechtenstein in cooperation with owners of small and medium ucts,” Taleb Al Henzab, SWBH Taleb Al Henzab, (centre) General Manager at Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, cutting a ribbon to mark the opening No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) enterprises (SMEs) to showcase General Manager told a press of the exhibition at Al Jassra Boutique Hotel in Souq Waqif yesterday. (KAMMUTTY VP ) under the title: “Children of Syria their products and the proceeds conference yesterday. under the microscope”, on the from the exhibition will go to sup- “Being part and parcel of the Bouthaina Mohammed Al exhibitors said that there is not “It’s an honour to be part of sidelines of the 27th session of the port Rota’s initiative of building Qatari society, this is the least we Obaidli, coordinator at ROTA fixed prices for their garments as SWBH’s exhibition which pro- Human Rights Council , currently Gaza schools. can do to stand by Gazans and the said the organization was plan- this was a charitable initiative in motes the humanitarian initia- being held in Geneva from 8 to 26 Several Qatari institutions Palestinian people and support ning to build about 22 schools which the buyers were expected tives championed by our beloved September. and young entrepreneurs are their vital educational system in five Arab countries including to give more to support the peo- Qatar,” said Abdullah Faleh Al Al Henzab expressed thanks putting their products on dis- by rehabilitating the damaged those to be built in Gaza. She said ple of Gaza. The underlying aim Saeed, owner of Pick & Shake to the participants and speakers, play and contribute to support- schools to help children get back that the funds collected from the was not to sell the products but who are also participating in the led by Nora Al Amir, the Vice ing SWBH’s initiative to rebuild to school as soon as possible,” he event will go for the Gaza schools. to raise money for the people of exhibition. President of the Syrian National Gaza schools destroyed by the added. Imran Ali one of the sportswear Gaza. THE PENINSULA Coalition for their valuable con- tributions and participation in the event. A recent UN report warned that the future of over five million Syrian children is unclear due to violence and deterioration $140bn earmarked for of health and education services. QNA infrastructure projects SEC holds meeting with private school DOHA: Qatar has earmarked Metro project being implemented by more than $140bn for infrastruc- Qatar Rail, New Sea Port Project representatives ture development projects, includ- that is considered the biggest project Continued from page 1 ing an extensive transport network in the Middle East. He also shed In case the student is trans- (railway and roads) over the next light on the expansion of the facili- ferred or joins an Independent five years, said HE Jassim Saif ties of the Hamad International school during the semester, his Ahmed Al Sulaiti, the Minister of Airport. parents are obliged to refund the Transport. The minister called on companies whole value of the voucher to the He was speaking at a three-day including South Korean ones in the SEC. They can repay the amount event titled “Global Infrastructure conference to invest in the develop- in two or more instalments. Conference” kicked off in South ment projects of Qatar. If the parent of the student Korea yesterday. Regaring the key terms and condi- works in a governmental body, “Qatar ranked first in terms of tion for bids, the Minister said: “We he should produce a letter from development projects in GCC coun- cannot compromise with our quality that organization showing his tries with those being implemented standard and other issues like health, place of work. The letter should for FIFA 2022 and to meet the Qatar safety and security, innovation and be addressed to the school that National Vision 2030,” he added. sustainability. The companies inter- his child is enrolled and should “Qatar has allocated more than ested in participating in bids should mention that the parent doesn’t $140bn to build transport networks comply with Them. get any education allowance. and other development project over The minister held a meeting with The parent can recover the the next five years,” said the minister. his Korean counterpart on the side- voucher amount if he had already The Minister has given a pres- line of the meeting to discuss sev- paid the school fees. The SEC, entation in the conference on key eral issues of common concerns in meanwhile, organised a meeting development projects being taken the transport sector. with representatives of the pri- place in the country including Doha THE PENINSULA vate schools included in the pro- gramme to explain to them the procedures. Fauziya Al Khater, director of the Education Institute said pay- ment of the voucher has now been centralized through the SEC to make it easier for the parents. 7-hour road closure tomorrow In case the school fee is higher than the value of voucher- QR28,000- the parents should pay DOHA: Wholesale market intersection with closed in one direction during this period. the balance, she clarified. E-Ring road will be closed for traffic for seven The closure is to facilitate works on replace- The schools are required to hours from 3am tomorrow, the Public Works ment of traffic signals at the wholesale market enter students’ data into the Authority (Ashghal) said yesterday. intersection. The intersection will become opera- SEC database. SEC will verify Part of the E-Ring Road stretching from tional from 10am the same day. the information and transfer the Mesaimeer interchange (Al Obaidly roundabout) THE PENINSULA money to the school, accordingly. up to wholesale market intersection will also be THE PENINSULA

Emir, Merkel discuss Mideast peace process

Continued from page 1 the two countries, especially in noted that in addition to the and energy fields. The German She added that the talks also economic and investment areas. fight against extremism, that Chancellor added that there is an covered the peace process in The Emir described that talks rights of the people who had interest to cooperate with Qatar the Middle East, pointing out as “frank”, adding that they did revolutions for dignity and full in the future in the fields of infra- that there is a difference in this not see any reservation and it rights must be ensured. structure and the environment. matter. That the two sides agree came out with positive results. With regard to the issue con- She added that Germany will be on the need for a two - state The Emir said the two sides cerning the conditions of work- a strategic investor to Qatar. solution and find a lasting peace also discussed the difficult and ers in Qatar, the Emir said that On allegations that the rather than a truce agreement. complicated situation in Syria, mistakes occurred in the past .. Qatar was financing extremists She said that cooperation Iraq and Libya as well as the and that Qatar is not perfect in groups, the Emir stressed that with the Arab states were also bright spot in the region, which all things .. But the good news Qatar did not and would not discussed, noting the impor- is Tunisia, praising the Tunisian that Qatar has made significant support any extremist group in tance of the exchange of coop- experience and saying that it changes to maintain the rights of Syria and Iraq, noting that the eration to confront the dangers. called for its support .. the Emir workers and to provide favora- situation in Syria and Iraq were She added that the develop- said: “As Chancellor kindly ble conditions for them, the Emir terrorism acts carried out by ments in a number of countries state that Germany supports said, stressing his personal keen- the state and extremist groups. of the Arab Spring were also the Tunisian experience, Qatar ness on this matter. Meanwhile, the Emir had sep- discussed, referring to the situa- supports this experience as well.” On the differences of opinion arate meetings at his residence tion in Libya, which it described The Emir noted that the risk of on the Middle-East peace proc- in Berlin yesterday with German as complicated, expressing the extremism in the region was also ess, the Emir said that there was Minister of Foreign Affairs hope that would not affect discussed , stressing that Qatar an agreement on establishing Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Tunisia, “but rather that stabil- had warned against it (extrem- peace based on a two-state solu- Germany’s Vice-Chancellor ity in Tunisia, which continues ism) since the beginning of the tion. The Emir added that the and Minister of Economy and the positive developments would Syrian Revolution. The Emir two parties agreed to hold more Energy Sigmar Gabriel and his stabilise the situation in Libya . added that the longer the conflict talks on the matter in the future. accompanying delegation. For his part, The Emir H H in Syria, the violence will con- On whether the visit of the Yesterday in the afternoon, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al tinue and will generate extremist Emir will boost relations, Merkel the Emir paid a visit to the Thani, thanked the German groups that cannot be controlled. said that Qatar is an important Municipality of Berlin. The Mayor Chancellor for the warm recep- The Emir expressed his investor in Germany. She added Klaus Wowereit received the tion, praising as fruitful the talks regret over the suffering of the that there is an increasing level Emir. The Mayor the Emir on between the two sides, which Syrian people from the regime of coordination on cooperation a visit to the Brandenburg Gate. dealt with the relations between tyranny and extremism and in the economy, investment QNA THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Support for IS on rise since US air strikes: FBI Obama vows US will not fight another ground war in Iraq WASHINGTON: Support for hostages and a British man, will not have a combat mission,” It was not immediately clear country before the end of the year. who runs US Central Command, the Islamic State organisa- Comey said the Islamic State Obama told American troops at whether Obama’s comments He also recalled the US oper- which stretches across the tion has grown since the US group and “other foreign terror- the headquarters of US Central in Florida precluded such an ation to kill Al Qaeda leader troubled belt of South and launched air strikes in Iraq and ist organisations may continue Command in Florida. approach, but there appeared to Osama bin Laden and his policy Central Asia and the Middle the group is attracting many to try to capture American hos- Obama has repeatedly stressed be plenty of rhetorical space for of taking out the “core” leader- East. He also sat down in closed new jihadist fighters, top US tages in an attempt to force the that, despite ordering air strikes Dempsey’s scenario to play out ship of Al Qaeda in Pakistan and door talks with military repre- officials said yesterday. US government and people into against IS in Syria and Iraq, he while allowing the president to Afghanistan. sentatives of 40 nations which The IS group’s “widespread making concessions that would will not send US troops back to insist that American troops have The president however stressed are expected to take part in the use of social media and growing only strengthen (IS) and further fight another land war in the no dedicated combat mission. that in the new conflict to anti-IS mission. online support intensified follow- its terrorist operations.” region. Indeed, he has based much The president did not repeat “degrade” and “destroy” America A former US Army Chief of ing the commencement of US air- But intelligence services had of the rationale of his presidency the frequent US characterisation would not go it alone and talked Staff said yesterday that air strikes in Iraq,” FBI head James no information the Islamic State on getting American forces out of of the evolving mission in Iraq and up the international coalition he strikes alone will not be enough Comey told the House Homeland group was plotting an attack foreign entanglements. Syria that there will be no US is building. Obama said France to destroy Islamic State fighters Security Committee. inside the United States, Olsen But his remarks yesterday “boots on the ground” — a term and Britain were already flying in Iraq and Syria, and Baghdad The number of jihadist fighters said. Since August 8, American were lent added relevance by usually seen to refer to combat with the United States over Iraq, will need training to rebuild in Syria and Iraq is now between forces have launched 167 raids comments by General Martin troops. Obama’s short remarks added that Australia and Canada ground forces capable of “going 20,000 and 31,000, said Matthew against jihadist targets in Iraq. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint at the rain drenched MacDill air would send military advisors after them and rooting them out,” Olsen, who leads the National Meanwhile, President Barack Chiefs of Staff on Tuesday. force base also included a defence to the country. He noted Saudi General Ray Odierno, who com- Counterterrorism Center. Obama insisted yesterday that Dempsey said that it may at of his own foreign policy — which Arabia’s willingness to base a US manded US troops in Iraq from Olsen said the Islamic State US troops have no combat mis- some point prove necessary to send Republicans argue is collapsing mission to train moderate Syrian 2008 to 2010, said it was the sec- group had “very sophisticated sion in Iraq, after his top gen- US advisers into action with the around him. rebels on its soil and said German tarian bias of Iraq’s army rather propaganda” which “exceeds” eral suggested some US advisers Iraqi troops battling IS, in what he He noted that he had brought paratroopers were also going to than any failings in US training that from other groups. “It’s likely could join Iraqi forces to fight the called “close-combat advising”. But US combat troops home from take part in a training mission that had led Iraqi forces to col- to have a potential impact on Islamic State group. the White House insisted the idea Iraq, refocused the US war in which he did not specify. lapse against the Islamic State recruits,” he said. After the recent “The American forces that have of US troops in battle was a “purely Afghanistan and would “responsi- Obama made his speech after onslaught. beheadings of two American been deployed to Iraq do not and hypothetical scenario.” bly” end combat operations in the meeting General Lloyd Austin, AGENCIES Iraqi army attacks IS militants in three cities BAGHDAD: Iraqi forces Security sources said the Iraqi launched an intense military IS wants to Army’s 8th division hit areas operation against Islamic State in western Ramadi with mor- insurgents in three cities in kill humanity, tars, artillery and rocket fire. central Iraq yesterday, fighting Government-aligned Sunni tribal to regain control of lost ground, says Rowhani fighters also clashed with Islamic security sources said. State in Ramadi, leaving eight The offensives in Ramadi, WASHINGTON: Iranian people dead, a hospital source in Falluja and Haditha in the west- President Hassan Rowhani Ramadi said. ern province of Anbar started denounced Islamic State’s A suicide car bomb blast before dawn, security sources in beheading of innocent peo- destroyed a bridge in Ramadi the three cities said. ple, saying the militant group yesterday, killing nine people and Sunni tribes revolted in these wants to “kill humanity,” cutting off a vital route out of the areas in late 2013 when Iraq’s NBC News said in excerpts city to the west, security sources former prime minister, Nouri Al of an interview released said. Maliki, moved his forces into the yesterday. In Falluja, heavy shelling and cities to suppress a year-long anti- “From the viewpoint of the Iraqi air force strikes hit the al- government protest movement. Islamic tenets and culture, Sujur district on the edge of the Islamic State insurgents then killing an innocent people city, killing 12 civilians, medics in entered the cities and became the equals the killing of the whole Falluja said. dominate force over the course of humanity,” Rowhani told the Islamic State insurgents several months’ fighting against television network, according attempted to take control of the Shia-led government. to NBC. “And therefore, the Barwana, a residential area 5 km Maliki’s successor, Prime killing and beheading of inno- (3 miles) south of Haditha yester- Minister Haider Al Abadi, prom- cent people in fact is a matter day, a security source said, lead- ised last week to end strikes on of shame for them and it’s the ing to clashes with pro-Baghdad cities, in order to reduce civilian matter of concern and sorrow forces. Unlike Falluja and Ramadi, casualties. Yesterday’s attacks for all the human and all the the Iraqi army still controls much were on outlying suburbs of the mankind.” REUTERS of Haditha. New York City police officers stand guard in Times Square yesterday. A blog affiliated with the Islamic State in three cities. REUTERS Iraq and Syria (ISIS) mentioned Times Square as a target for bombing. Obama irritated by French hostage ransoms

WASHINGTON: Executions “irritation” with French Department’s coordinator for nationals. Last January, at by jihadists have not changed President Francois Holland over counterterrorism between 2009 London’s initiative, the UN Washington’s opposition to his alleged negotiations with to 2012, said the US “pressure Security Council adopted a paying hostage ransoms, extremist groups. that has been exerted on some similar resolution. leaving it at odds with the Obama reportedly suggested of these governments has been This month British Prime European allies it hopes will Paris does indeed pay. France considerable, and it goes up to Minister David Cameron join the fight against extrem- formally denies the payment of the highest levels of the United reminded nations of their com- ists in Iraq and Syria. ransoms. The remarks highlight States government and I’m quite mitment. “What matters is not Several European nations are pronounced differences between certain that it will continue.” your signature on a declaration, believed to have secretly paid how US and British authorities Benjamin defended the official but not letting money be paid to millions of dollars to save their address demands by extrem- US stance: Flooding extremist terrorist kidnappers,” Cameron nationals, including some held ists, including IS, and how their groups with western cash fur- said. by the Islamic State group that European counterparts do. ther undermines security, and “Because that money goes beheaded two US journalists. “This is kind of a peren- that halting ransoms altogether into arms... it goes into terror US President Barack Obama nial issue, we go through would see many organizations plots, it goes into more kidnaps.” has privately vented his frustra- this quite often frankly,” said wither. “This practice is keeping The effect has been negli- tion about the practice, accord- Julianne Smith, who was dep- terrorist groups in the field and gible. According to Reporters ing to the New York Times. uty national security advisor to it’s unacceptable,” he added. Without Borders, 12 foreign The paper said that dur- Vice President Joe Biden until In June 2013, G8 leaders journalists have been released ing private a chat with media last year. affirmed their opposition to pay- by IS, most probably following columnists, Obama expressed Daniel Benjamin, the State ing ransom for their kidnapped ransom payments. AFP Top Saudi clerics warn against joining jihadists

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s top religious body yesterday warned Muslims against joining mili- tant groups, saying their “deviant doctrine” has no place in Islam. The Council of Senior Ulema, a group of top Muslim scholars, said it was prohibited under Islamic sharia law to join the fighting. It called for the prosecution of “inciters” involved in recruiting militants to join the conflicts in Iraq and Syria. “Terrorism... has nothing to do with jihad (holy war) in the name of Allah. Islam has nothing to do with this deviant doctrine,” the council said in a statement. The council’s head, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Sheikh, last month branded Al Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS) extremist group “enemy number one” of Islam. Saudi Arabia, a largely Sunni kingdom, favours a strict form of Islam but has been exasperated by the rise of Islamist radi- Kurdish female Peshmerga fighters take part in a military exercise at a base near cals across the Middle East. Sulaimaniya, northern Iraq, yesterday. The battalion, formed in 1996, includes 550 female The religious council’s stance reflects the Saudi soldiers, led by Colonel Nahida Ahmed Rashid and is on the frontlines in the fight against clerical community’s hostility towards IS jihadists, Islamic State (IS). known for their brutality. AFP THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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URING an age in which globalisation is the leading force in world order and lifting of trade and tariff barriers across the globe is a measure of economic Dliberalisation, the word separation rings differently in human consciousness. As most countries align along It’s time for us to get geopolitical, militaristic, cultural and economic parameters, the vaunted separatist tendency among regions of states is certainly oddball. Scotland was united with Britain more than 300 years ago. In recent memory, the Scots have enjoyed considerable autonomy and freedom from London. Scotland’s loud on climate change flag and the Scottish parliament have given the northern BY REBECCA SOLNIT in three Americans (66%) support the shellfish whose shells are dissolving or region of the United Kingdom an identity, which though Congress and president passing laws to the species that have died out altogether; separate, is very much part of the British way of life. increase energy efficiency and the use the elderly and inform who have died in Time was when no one could think of the United Kingdom LL OF Dr Seuss’s children’s of renewable energy as a way to reduce our longer, hotter heatwaves or the peo- without Scotland. The land of the kilt and bagpipers had an books – or, at least, the best ones America’s dependence on fossil fuels,” ple who died in New York’s Hurricane old-world charm attached to it and the proud Scots would A– are sly, radical humanitarian reports the US Climate Action Network. Sandy not quite two years ago. and environmental parables. That’s why, But I hear firsthand from people who At 1pm local time, we will face the parade their cultural accoutrements with boisterous pride, for example, The Lorax was banned in aren’t particularly informed and still tell future, and demand that our leaders without the slightest doubt that they were not British. some Pacific Northwest districts where me that they are avoiding thinking about face the music. The marchers will make Murmurs of dissent in the Scottish order could be heard logging was the chief economy. climate because it’s too late. two minutes of noise, and every pot- in the middle of the last decade. The Scottish nationalists had Or there’s Horton Hears a Who: if you It is nearly too late, because we’ve banger, church-bell-ringer, hornblower come up with this idea of separating from Britain, and this weren’t a child (or reading to a child) know about climate change for 25 years, and drummer on earth is invited to join even surprised many Scots then. recently, it’s about an elephant with but the most informed scientists think in. Churches are invited to ring their acute hearing who hears a cry from a that we do have a chance and some bells; synagogues to blow their shofars; Separatist movements, for decades have thrived on the dust speck. He comes to realize the dust choices, if we make them now. mosques to use their loudspeakers; secu- idea of nationalism. Though the nature of such movements speck is a planet in need of protection, To listen to such scientists is an amaz- lar humanists to get their brass bands — from Kosovo to Quebec varies, an overwhelming desire for and does his best for it. ing and sometimes terrifying thing: they on. Get your own pots and pans, or your self-determination is a common Of course, all the other creatures fully comprehend what systemic collapse trumpets and whistles. The idea of underlying factor. mock – and then threaten – Horton means and where we are in that process. We needed someone to ring the alarm The term globalisation gained for raising an They – and others who pay attention to all these decades of inaction. On Sunday alarm over some- the data – see how terrible the possibili- don’t wait to hear it from someone else: separatism currency in the 80s. With the fall thing they can’t ties are, but they also see the possibili- make some noise yourself. It’s time to of the Berlin Wall and the breakup see. (Dissent is ties for averting the worst. start making the future we hope for is based on of the Soviet Union, the death an easy way to Seuss’s Horton was alone. Climate instead of waiting for the one we fear. a devious knell of the Communist order had Wherever you get yourself ostra- activists in the United States are a I wish that I could write a pat ending been sounded and with it new cized or worse, minority, but there are vast numbers of for the story of how we saved the earth, are on Sunday, as any feminist people across the world who know how but that is, so to speak, all up in the air ideology used alliances started taking shape. receiving online serious the situation is, who are facing right now. to create social The USSR splintered with the you can join us death threats it and who are listening and asking for But at the end of Horton Hears a republics declaring independence in observing can remind you.) action. Some of them will be with us Who, the small people of Whoville and political and the Eastern Bloc countries And though Seuss when the biggest climate march in his- decide to make a huge roar so that eve- distancing themselves from what that silence and was reportedly tory takes place on Sunday in New York ryone else could hear them: they all roar divisions. had been left of the erstwhile inspired by the City – starting on the southern edge and bang and blast, but it takes a boy remembering the situation in post- one of the nation’s largest urban green named Jojo (playing with his yoyo) to Soviet State — Russia. war Japan when spaces, Central Park, running around add his yapping voice to the roar for More than driven by separatist ideologies, the splintering millions displaced he wrote the book, Times Square and then moving west them to become audible. of the Soviet states was a result of an event of momentous last year by the but its parable is to the Hudson River – to demand that This is our planet: our little blue proportions — the failure of the Communist system to raise flexible enough for the UN get serious with this attempt to sphere in the Orion Spur of the Milky the standard of living of the people and give them a chance kinds of floods our time. hammer out a climate change treaty at Way Galaxy, with the beautifully elabo- to live with dignity and freedom. Most other regions demand You could call its summit next week. rate systems of birds and insects and and storms that the scientists and A whole lot more people are going to weather and flowering plants all working to split from the parent country just because they want a the climate activ- come together to demand that our politi- together – or that used to work together, so-called separate identity, which it later turns out in most climate change ists of our present cal leaders do something about climate and which are now falling apart. And it’s cases is a subterfuge for the ambitious whims of a few leaders. augments. moment our than have done so before. In a symbolic your voice that’s needed, so raise it on Nationalist political organisations, like the Scottish National Hortons. They action, at 12:58pm local time, they will Sunday. Join the roar, so that everyone Party, try to create feelings of alienation in the masses that in heard the cry a observe a collective couple of minutes of who wasn’t listening finally has to hear. long time ago, and silence dedicated to the past. Wherever —This article was updated on September the long-term precipitate into a victim-complex. they’ve been trying to get the rest of the you are on Sunday, you can join us in 17, 2014 to reflect that the New York City In a globalised world which offers immense scope of world to listen. They’ve had to endure observing that silence and remembering Police Department only granted the economic and social interdependence, the breakaway regions’ attacks, mockery, and lip service ... but the millions displaced last year by the People’s Climate March permission to ruse to separate on the basis of cultural identity or to alone mostly just obliviousness to what they’re kinds of floods and storms that climate march to Sixth Avenue, and not all the reap the gains from natural reserves sounds preposterous. saying and what it demands of us. change augments, or the residents of way to the United Nations building on First Referendum or not, the idea of separatism is itself based on Recent polling data suggests most of island nations whose homes are simply Avenue. us do want to see things change. “Two disappearing under the waves; the small THE GUARDIAN perfidy. The other side Quote of Promoting Arabic language is a priority for UAE the day

he UAE’s rapid and impressive pace does not falter. Integrating Arabic this rich, beautiful language. This state vigorous ways across all streams, with rise as one of the most — not only at the grass roots level but of affairs is due to a paucity of good the help of the Mohammad Bin Rashid dynamic nations in the world also up to the highest level of intel- Arabic teachers as well as the meth- Arabic Language Award. This Award has always thrown into sharp lectual flowering — is a goal the UAE odology of teaching. works towards a greater penetration of T Whether it takes five relief a concurrent matter of keen has been pursuing all along. The What Works event, being the language into the country’s socio- importance for the country all along In this context, the Knowledge organised by the KHDA on September cultural fabric, encourages innovation months or 50 years — the role of the Arabic language in and Human Development Authority’s 29, will focus on this and other issues of teaching methodologies and aims its evolution. (KHDA) decision to focus on improv- to breathe new life into the way Arabic to densify its daily usage. to liberate it, we will Occupying the core of the UAE’s ing the teaching methodologies of is perceived, taught and received and These initiatives are crucial to ena- never, ever recognise identity, honour and civilisational ante- Arabic in schools during the current result in making the learning of a new bling the UAE possess an intellectual cedents, Arabic is a nourisher for the academic year is to be welcomed. For language an exciting quest, and not a equipoise that conducts itself both in the illegal Russian country’s soul. As such, it needs to a while now, the teaching of Arabic in chore tied to obtaining good grades. the language of tradition and in the keep pace with the UAE’s continual schools has been guilty of falling into This milestone is on the same path tones of contemporaneity, and be occupation of any progress and the country is making a rote routine that leaves students as is the UAE’s larger goal of pro- felicitously understood by the world Ukrainian territory. multitudinous efforts to ensure this uninspired and disinterested to learn moting the Arabic language in more in both. Gulf News Stephen Harper Canadian Prime Minister THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Moral tragedy of Scottish independence Scotland is free to leave the union if it wants. However, to recognise justice of Scotland’s right to choose its future is simultaneously to recognise injustice that all other British citizens have no voice in the future of their own state.

BY EMILE SIMPSON who feel that Scotland is inseparably intertwined with their broader cultural o misquote Winston Churchill, identity. this is not the end of the Both my grandfather’s name (Simpson) beginning. But it is, perhaps, and my grandmother’s maiden name the beginning of the end. The (McDougall) are Scottish. My family United Kingdom might have can trace some of our Scottish ances- Tdays to live. tors back to the 19th century, and I take The polls in advance of today’s Scottish pride in that. independence referendum show a neck Scottish nationalists will say, “That and neck contest. After a collapse in the doesn’t make you Scottish.” That is true “No” vote over the last month, the “Yes” in my case -- I don’t identify as Scottish; to independence campaign’s momentum I identify primarily as British -- but it is was only halted days ago after sterling also banal. tumbled on news of their temporary lead What I resent in that argument is in the polls. being forced out of claiming as my pri- We could weigh the merits of the policy mary civic identity an open-facing and arguments, but the death of a state goes inclusive “British” identity, which incor- beyond policy; fundamentally, it is a ques- porates and celebrates the diversity of tion of justice. sub-national character and origins within Scotland is free to leave the union if it the UK. People gather for a pro-independence rally in George Square, Scotland, yesterday, ahead of the referendum on Scotland’s independence. wants. However, to recognise the justice There are countless families whose of Scotland’s right to choose its future roots and cultural heritage span far is simultaneously to recognise the injus- beneath the border; cutting the fam- a British identity to be shoehorned by in, rather than also born in, Scotland has accompanied this referendum into tice that all other British citizens have ily tree’s roots in two will cause many a Yes victory into a narrow and intro- means that several constituencies are the politics of the foreseeable future. no democratic voice in the future of their of them huge cultural pain in a visceral, verted English civic identity, because lit- unfairly excluded: Many Scottish sol- We know from the polls that the ref- own state. human sense. tle England translates politically into the diers in the British Army have no vote, erendum will be close. These two claims on the justice of the The Scottish nationalists have bullied politics of the UK Independence Party for example. The effect of a Yes vote that ends up, referendum and, consequently, of its pos- the rest of the British citizenry out of a and the hard-line Eurosceptic wing of More broadly, the decision to allow say, at just narrowly over 50 percent will sible result in the death of the UK, are position in which we can feel comfort- the Conservative party. Scottish independence on a simple 50 be to embitter toward the new polity in incompatible. able in our own skin claiming a broad, Were Scotland to leave the UK, the percent majority vote is inexcusable. Scotland those who voted No. That is what invests in the potential tolerant, national civic identity -- one in probability of a British exit from the Constitutional lawyers can say that Meanwhile, the majority of British citi- of a Yes vote a profoundly tragic quality: which a person can either identify sim- European Union would sharply increase. there is no constitutional tradition of zens outside Scotland will feel that there If you celebrate the sound of Scotland’s ply as British, or find no inconsistency in Yet British citizens left in the remnants supermajority voting in the UK for votes was not strong enough support for such a freedom to choose its own future, con- describing one’s nationality as Scottish, of the state would have had no say in that have a constitutional impact (unlike fundamental break in centuries of com- sider for a moment the leaden silence Welsh, Northern Irish, English ... and also moving their country to the brink of leav- in many other states, where a two-thirds mon history. of what it feels like -- the anxiety, the British. ing the European Common Market, upon majority is often required for constitu- Conversely, if the vote is narrowly No anonymity, the anger -- to be a British To be days away from ripping apart which the security of external investment tional amendments). to independence, the bitterness will flow citizen outside Scotland, trapped between centuries of common cultural heritage, in the UK depends. The weakness of that argument is that the other way, and the spectre of future accepting the justice of the claim that intertwined not just in the legal entity of In this way, the referendum forces the a vote that will destroy the state itself divisive referendums will hang over the Scotland should have the referendum the state but in the very DNA of thou- majority of British citizens into a passive plainly goes above “constitutional” sta- state for another generation. and, by that very acceptance, the injus- sands of families, is a cruel fate for those democratic position in the face of a deci- tus, since it attacks the very sovereignty I am against Scottish independence, tice of having no voice in the future of of us who feel democratically powerless to sion that recklessly gambles, on a hairline from which the constitution derives its and I feel that very strongly. But what- your own country. be able to halt the Scottish nationalists’ vote, the prosperity and career prospects authority. ever your views on Scottish independ- First, to have no voice feels culturally cultural sectarianism. of a whole generation. Not using a supermajority is unfor- ence, a Yes victory would necessarily be unjust. Not just for many of those among Second, to have no voice feels politi- That is not right. giveable not from a narrowly partisan a tragedy: The phoenix would rise from the 830,000 people born in Scotland who cally unjust. Many of us south of the Third, to have no voice feels consti- perspective, but because whatever the the ashes of the ideal that all citizens are now live elsewhere in the UK (and thus border whose primary civic identity is tutionally unjust. The decision to define outcome on Thursday, the simple major- equal, and have an equal say in the future can’t vote), but for many British citizens British, and live in England, do not want those eligible to vote as people living ity system will lock in the bitterness that of their country. WP-BLOOMBERG To end torture is to engage old enemies On IS plan, voters not There is a difference between divided on party lines suppressing free speech and BY PAUL WALDMAN ast week, President Obama laid out his plan for attacking the Islamic State (IS), and the immediate response from asking participants to be mindful Republicans was almost uniformly negative. L That wasn’t surprising, given that one of the opposition’s of the consequences of the words duties is to say that the president is wrong about everything, but if you expected that all Republican voters would fall in line with their leaders, you’d be wrong. A poll from the Pew Research Centre taken they choose. after the speech shows a remarkable level of agreement about this new military undertaking. BY DANIELLE or that a good beating is what is Overall, 53 percent of the respondents said they approved of Obama’s CELERMAJER needed to set certain types of peo- plan, with 29 percent disapproving. ple right. Certainly some torture That’s solid if not overwhelming support, but what’s notable is that orture is amongst the occurs because there are political Democrats and Republicans were almost identical: Democrats, 60 most heinous act states orders from above, but a great deal percent approving to 24 percent disapproving; Republicans, 64 percent commit against indi- of violence is not the result of the to 27 percent. A woman protesting Australia’s treatment of Sri Lankan asylum-seekers. Tviduals. It also persists absence of good laws or the pres- Two groups of people can come to the same conclusion for different and even flourishes, despite the ence of bad orders, but of the eve- reasons; it might well be that, in this case, Republicans support action condemnation of millions and ryday cultures that regulate what Last week, the Sri Lankan which has to be that when we because of their inclination toward hawkishness while Democrats tireless efforts of human rights happens within security forces. authorities announced that secu- are engaging, we agree to with- favour the policy of a president they support. organisations over the last 40 And it is these that are most resist- rity personnel who had been part hold using the strategies of expos- And there was one significant difference: By 66 percent to 27 per- years. Facing these facts, some ant to change by formal legal rules of our project would not be permit- ing and accusing. These remain cent, Republicans say they’re more concerned that US military action of us have to get down from the or naming and shaming. ted to attend if certain Sri Lankan an important part of the human won’t go far enough, while by 54 percent to 27 percent, Democrats say stands of naming and shaming Drawing on this research, the NGOs were present at the confer- rights toolkit for preventing tor- they’re more concerned that US involvement will go too far. and onto the field of engagement Enhancing Human Rights Project ence. Our local partner leading the ture, but these different strategies The most interesting result, however, comes on the question of with those who perpetrate it – a has developed an approach that project in Sri Lanka advised that cannot operate in the same room. whether this action will increase the chance of terrorism in the US. strategy that some confuse with seeks to prevent torture by trans- it was crucial for them to sustain Peace negotiations between You’ll recall that Obama and Republicans have very different perspec- complicity. forming the cultures and prac- a relationship of engagement with entrenched enemies would never tives on this question. When he made his case for this engagement, Over the last three years, an tices of the security organisations. the security forces. The alterna- get off the ground were negotiators Obama said that the Islamic State could become a threat to the US international team of research- But cultural organisational tive – asking two of the Sri Lankan not to establish mutually agreed “if left unchecked.” ers have worked to identify, pilot change is not something that NGOs which operate under con- parameters for the engagement. Republicans, on the other hand, are arguing that the Islamic State and evaluate more effective ways can be done to organisations – it tinued constraint and suppression There is a difference between sup- is already a threat, a dire one at that. When you combine that with to prevent torture. Our findings needs to happen from within and – was one that we found repellent pressing free speech and asking the general conservative presumption that terrorist threats are alle- include troubling conclusions about through sustained engagement and that we were well aware con- participants to be mindful of the viated only with force and anything less only demonstrates weakness the main approaches to preven- with the personnel involved. travened principles that we and consequences of the words they that invites attack, you’d think that Republicans would say that taking tion today, including “naming and In adopting this strategic others in the human rights world choose and to stay committed to military action would reduce the threat. shaming” and seeking to hold states approach, we have made the hold dear. keeping all parties in the room That is not happening, nor is there much support from anyone responsible through international choice to engage with organisa- We had a choice between for the purposes of advancing our for the idea that this campaign will make us safer. Only 18 percent obligations. These approaches are tions that we know have com- two alternatives: having no Sri shared aim of ending torture. of Americans overall — 23 percent of Republicans and 15 percent effective only under certain condi- mitted and continue to commit Lankan security sector repre- The evidence tells us that doing of Democrats — think the new military campaign will decrease the tions. Where states routinely act abuses that we condemn. sentation and thus sacrificing nothing except condemning will chances of a terrorist attack at home. unlawfully their purchase is par- This week, our team, together our local partner’s ongoing work not be sufficient to end torture. The Islamic State has been described by the UN and Western and ticularly limited. with the personnel from the and placing them at risk, or ask- It also tells us that we must Middle Eastern media as a terrorist group and has been designated as Meanwhile, some of the most Armed Forces and Police in Sri ing two NGOs not to attend this include critical engagement with a foreign terrorist organisation by the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, trenchant causes of torture are Lanka and the Police in Nepal conference while retaining both security forces in order to get in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. The UN and Amnesty International have found in the cultures and routine with whom we have been work- broad civil society and security to transform their cultures and accused the group of grave human rights abuses. practices of security forces. Local ing, and representatives from the sector presence. But the tragedy everyday understandings and You can slice these data a couple of ways, of course, but around two- reward and punishment systems police and military from 13 other of the choice hardly compares practices. This is complex and thirds to three-quarters of every group believes that the campaign may encourage torture as a means countries in the region, meet to with the tragedy of failing to pre- deeply uncomfortable, but we will either increase the odds of a terrorist attack or make not much of obtaining quick confessions. discuss this approach and how vent torture. choose to do it because prevent- difference. Yet a majority supports it anyway. Security personnel may believe it could be used elsewhere in the There are certain principles ing torture demands it. I don’t think there’s necessarily anything confused about that; in that they are doing the right thing region to prevent torture. that must be adopted, one of THE GUARDIAN fact, it might be a mature, sober judgment. 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Turkey PM Libya PM forms slams European court ruling on new cabinet to religion course ANKARA: Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu yesterday denounced a European court rival Tripoli govt ruling against Turkey’s com- pulsory religion courses, calling them a necessary tool to fight Islamic radicalisation. Islamists attack Benghazi airport The Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights BENGHAZI: Libya’s inter- said a woman, Farid Al Allagui, (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that nationally recognised premier was named as foreign minister, compulsory religion courses in presented yesterday a new cabi- and Abdelhafidh Ghoga, a former Turkish public schools violated net to parliament in the eastern member of the post-revolution educational freedoms, and called city of Tobruk, in opposition to National Transitional Council, on Turkey to reform its school a Tripoli government, as the as justice minister. curriculum. strife-torn country’s political In March, the Islamist- “If proper religion is not taught, divisions deepened. dominated GNC ousted premier it produces unhealthy and incor- The administration of Abdullah Ali Zeidan in a no-confidence vote rect religious information that Al Thinni and parliament, elected and temporarily replaced him A Palestinian boy stands beside a road between the rubble of houses and containers donated by Human Appeal for leads to the radicalisation seen in June, both moved to Tobruk in with Thinni until a permanent Palestinians as temporary replacements for the houses that were destroyed during a seven-week Israeli offensive, in our neighbouring countries,” August for security reasons when successor could be found. in the east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday. Davutoglu said during a joint Islamist-backed militias captured But political wrangling pre- conference with the education most of the capital Tripoli and vented that, and Thinni carried minister in Ankara. second city Benghazi. on in the job on a caretaker basis. Delay in Gaza rebuilding could Davutoglu was apparently Since then, the dissolved Thinni submitted his resigna- referring to the extremist Islamic interim parliament, or General tion in August, but parliament State group that has seized National Congress (GNC), has asked him earlier this month to swathes of Iraq and Syria and is been reinstated in Tripoli and a form a new government. threaten truce: Quartet holding 49 Turks abducted from rival government named under Islamist fighters launched the Turkish consulate in Mosul in Omar Al Hassi. another offensive yesterday on JERUSALEM: The Middle strip should go beyond just repair- Bank-based Palestinian Authority Iraq in June. He rejected claims Libya has been rocked by politi- the airport in Benghazi, the lat- East Quartet of peacemak- ing the devastation wrought by of President Mahmoud Abbas that his Islamic-rooted govern- cal instability since a Nato-backed est in near-daily violence to rock ers yesterday joined calls for a Israel’s 50-day offensive against to take a leading role in Gaza’s ment was using religion courses uprising toppled and killed dicta- the North African nation since quick start to the rebuilding of rocket fire from Palestinian reconstruction, with the “compre- as a tool of coercion on children tor Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Gaddafi’s ouster. The fighters of war-ravaged Gaza before the militants. hensive” support of the interna- whose parents do not practice Thinni’s proposed government the Shura Revolutionary Council, current truce with Israel ends “This is not about putting the tional community. Turkey’s dominant Sunni Islam. team of 18 members will now which includes the Islamist Ansar in renewed violence. pieces back together in Gaza,” He welcomed Tuesday’s “In some countries students be reviewed by parliament, said Al Shariah group, have been try- “The precarious situation in he wrote in the introduction to announcement that Israel and are even taken to church as part speaker Fradj Abu Hashem. ing since early September to cap- Gaza and southern Israel, the a report he is to present in New the Palestinians had accepted a of religion and morality classes. “We began discussing the list ture the facility, which houses danger that violence could flare York on Monday to a session of UN-brokered deal on delivering It’s impossible for us to ignore of ministers that was presented,” both civilian and military airfields. up again at any point, are pre- the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee construction materials to Gaza this,” he said. “Just like I should Abu Hashem said, without giving Nine soldiers from a special cisely the reason to move as (AHLC), which coordinates inter- that would ensure they would not know about Marxism despite the any names. One deputy, speak- forces unit loyal to renegade quickly as possible on the short- national donor support for the be diverted by Hamas. fact that I am not a Marxist, it is ing anonymously, said Thinni former general Khalifa Haftar term and long-term recovery Palestinians. “This is about mak- The July-August Israeli opera- necessary for an atheist to have has proposed keeping the key have been killed and another 30 efforts,” Quartet envoy Tony Blair ing substantive, lasting change, tion in Gaza killed at least 2,100 knowledge of religious culture.” defence portfolio while giving wounded in the fighting over the wrote in remarks published by his uniting Gaza and the West Bank Palestinians, and the UN said it the interior portfolio, another past three days, according to one office ahead of a meeting on inter- and opening Gaza back up to the made some 100,000 people home- crucial job, to former independ- of their commanders. national aid to the Palestinians. world,” he wrote. less in the long term. South Sudan ent minister Ashur Shwayel. He AFP Blair said that aid to the coastal Blair’s report calls for the West AFP won’t expel foreign workers JUBA: The government in war- Rowhani to attend UN assembly, not meeting Obama torn South Sudan said yesterday it will not be expelling any for- eign workers, reversing a policy TEHRAN: Iranian President highest level contact between the as saying. Iranian media say Rowhani will meet his foreign an interim deal last November announcement made the previ- Hassan Rowhani will address two countries since Iran’s 1979 Rowhani is to leave Tehran on minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, under which Iran agreed to curb ous day that caused a storm of the UN General Assembly in Islamic revolution. September 22, and the UN said he and Iran’s negotiating team dur- parts of its nuclear programme protests from aid agencies and New York next week but is There had been speculation will give a speech at the Assembly ing his visit. in return for limited relief from neighbouring countries. not scheduled to meet Barack that the two might even meet face on September 25 and a press con- Zarif was due to have a work- Western sanctions. According to the United Obama, a government spokes- to face last year, but in the end it ference the next day. ing dinner with outgoing EU However, the two sides failed Nations, 1.3 million people have man said yesterday. was just the phone call. The White House said on foreign policy chief Catherine to reach agreement on a compre- been displaced internally, and Rowhani’s first major foreign “No meeting with Obama is Monday that no meeting between Ashton —the lead negotia- hensive deal to allay international many of them are dependent on visit as president was to last scheduled” during Rowhani’s Obama and Rowhani was planned. tor for the major powers — on concerns about Iran’s ambitions free food, shelter and healthcare year’s General Assembly, where visit to New York, the official Fresh talks about Iran’s con- Wednesday before the nuclear by a July target date and extended delivered by a network of inter- he held a historic telephone call Irna news agency quoted spokes- tested nuclear programme are negotiations resume. their talks until November 24. national aid groups. with Obama on the sidelines, the man Mohammad Bagher Nobakht set to begin on Thursday, and Iran and the six powers reached AFP Overturning an earlier order, Foreign Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin stressed the govern- UN envoy visits Houthi area ment “is not expelling any foreign worker in South Sudan.” On Tuesday, the government published a decree ordering NGOs, private companies, hotels, banks, insurance, telecommunica- tions and petroleum companies “to notify all aliens working with them in all positions to cease working” within a month. It said the resulting vacan- cies, ranging from receptionists to company directors, should be filled by government-vetted South Sudanese nationals. But yesterday, Minister of Labour Ngor Kolong Ngor backpeddled to clarify the ministry’s circular, saying they were only “targeting low-level positions”.

United Nation’s special envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar, arrives in Saada, the stronghold of the Shia Houthi movement, yesterday. At least 20 people were killed when Shia rebels clashed with soldiers France drops case and allied tribesmen in an outer suburb of the capital of Sana’a. against Iranian dissidents Tehran’s uranium enrichment PARIS: Prosecuting judges in Paris yesterday dropped all charges of money laundering and fraud against nine people not acceptable: Washington close to an exiled Iranian oppo- sition group more than 10 years WASHINGTON: Iran can- starting on the sidelines of the activities to make any breakout after they were arrested on ter- not convince the world that UN General Assembly this move to manufacture a bomb rorism charges. its current ability to enrich week in New York, Sherman extremely difficult. The five women and four men uranium is acceptable, the said she expected the Islamic In return Tehran, which were among 167 sympathis- top US negotiator said on Republic “will try to convince denies wanting nuclear weap- ers of the People’s Mujahideen Tuesday ahead of new nuclear the world that on this piv- ons and says a peaceful atomic Organisation of Iran (PMOI) who talks with global powers. otal matter, the status quo ... programme is its right, wants were rounded up in 2003 during After months of intense should be acceptable.” “It is the lifting of tough UN and a police raid on the ouskirts of negotiations the two sides have not,” Sherman stressed, as Western sanctions. Paris for questionning over pos- “identified potential answers she was given a top award for But Sherman stressed: “The sible links to terrorism and suspi- to some key questions,” Under distinction in the conduct of world will agree to suspend and cion of money laundering. Secretary of State Wendy diplomacy. lift sanctions only if Iran takes Twenty-four people were origi- Sherman said in a speech at “If it were, we wouldn’t be convincing and verifiable steps nally placed under formal investi- an award-giving ceremony at involved in this difficult and to show that its nuclear pro- gation, including Maryam Rajavi, Georgetown University. very painstaking negotiation.” gram is and will remain entirely the leader of the PMOI’s politi- But she warned “we remain The five permanent members peaceful. “We must be confident cal wing, the National Council far apart on other core issues, of the UN Security Council — that any effort by Tehran to of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), including the size and scope Britain, China, France, Russia break out of its obligations will on suspicion of “associating with of Iran’s uranium enrichment and the United States — plus be so visible and time-consum- wrongdoers in relation with a ter- capacity.” As Iran and world Germany (the P5+1) want ing that the attempt would have rorist undertaking”. powers prepare for new talks Iran to scale down its nuclear no chance of success.” AFP AGENCIES THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Scots brace for independence vote Close vote likely Unionists jittery Bourses volatile Separatists exult

EDINBURGH: The campaign for Scotland’s independence referendum went down to the wire yesterday ahead of a knife-edge vote that will either see Scotland break away from the United Kingdom or gain sweeping new powers. The “Yes” and “No” camps mobilised thousands of volunteers to take to the streets across Scotland in a final push to win over undecided voters in a heated debate that has fired up Scots on both sides. Three new opinion polls suggested a very narrow majority against inde- pendence but showed that the undecid- eds could swing it either way with just hours to go before polls open today at 0600 GMT. “I’m really optimistic that if we do have independence, we can start building a society that works for all of us,” said 24-year-old Sam Hollick, a “Yes” activ- ist from the Green Party who was cam- paigning at a stand in Edinburgh blaring a song by Scottish band The Proclaimers. But at a “No” rally in Glasgow, former British prime minister Gordon Brown appealed to Scots’ wartime patriot- A worker carries ballot boxes to a delivery van ism and said voting against separation ‘Yes’ campaigners gather for a rally in George Square, Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday. in Edinburgh, Scotland, yesterday. would still mean Scotland gaining much greater local power. by the “No” campaign. systems. “We fought two world wars together,” In a letter to the people of Scotland, It could lead to Prime Minister How will results come? he told hundreds of supporters. Salmond urged the electorate to seize its David Cameron’s resignation and would “There’s not a cemetery in Europe historic chance to end the 307-year-old embolden other separatist movements THE VOTE that doesn’t have a Scot, a Welshman, union with England. around the world. The ballot paper will ask: “Should an Irish and an Englishman side by side. “Wake up on Friday morning to the Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Scotland be an independent country?” When they fought together, they never first day of a better country. Wake up Rajoy weighed in on the debate yester- Voters will be asked to put a cross in asked each other where they came from,” knowing you did this — you made it hap- day, branding moves for independence either a Yes or No box. he said. pen,” Salmond wrote. like Spain’s Catalonia region a “torpedo” Polling stations open at 0600 GMT and Differences over whether to support “It’s about taking your country’s to European integration. close at 2100 GMT. “Yes” or “No” have divided families future into your hands. Don’t let this “Everyone in Europe thinks that these Nearly 800,000 people registered for and lifelong friends and the Church of opportunity slip through our fingers. processes are hugely negative,” finan- postal votes, which must arrive by 2100 Scotland yesterday called for “a spirit Don’t let them tell us we can’t. Let’s do cially and economically, Rajoy told the GMT today. of unity” and “cool heads and calm this.” Spanish parliament. hearts”. But Heather Whiteside, a 21-year-old All three polls in yesterday’s papers EXIT POLLS The rise in support for the “Yes” graduate from Glasgow University who showed that going it alone would be Reuters knows of no exit polls planned campaign has also sent jitters through came to see Brown at a campaign event rejected by 52 percent to 48 percent, for after polling stations close at 2100 the financial markets, helping to bring in the city said the prospect of a “Yes” with undecided voters excluded. GMT. The latest aggregate poll of opinion down the value of the pound and drag- victory was “very scary”. But the results were within margins polls puts the anti-independence camp ging down the stocks of Scotland-based “Nationalism is a bad kind of poli- of error and many commentators have on 51 percent, the secessionists on 49. companies. tics, it tries to create artificial barriers said the final outcome is “too close to Wake up on Friday morning to Scotland’s pro-independence First between people,” she said. call” ahead of time. RESULTS Minister Alex Salmond has dismissed the A “Yes” victory would not mean inde- Record numbers have registered for the first day of a better country. The result will only be formally economic arguments — including what pendence overnight but would sound the referendum — 97 percent of eligible Wake up knowing you did this, announced when all the results from 32 currency an independent Scotland would the starting gun on months and pos- voters — and turnout is expected to be you made it happen. local counts are in. The chief counting use as the Bank of England has ruled out sibly years of complex negotiations on very high with officials saying it could be officer will announce each local result a currency union — as “scaremongering” separating two deeply linked economic around 80 percent. AFP — Alex Salmond, Scottish nationalist leader as it comes in. However, either side only needs 50 per- cent plus one vote of the total turnout so the result should be clear before every Royals planted stone from Scone on their thrones ballot paper has been counted. Results are likely to start coming SCONE: Few places are as important in Scottish the Scots in 1996, and is now held in Edinburgh Castle. through from around 0100 GMT tomor- history as Scone, where no less than 42 of the The lords of Scone these days are the Murray fam- row. However, Scotland’s biggest cities of country’s kings were crowned. But like the rest ily, an aristocratic clan whose seat, Scone Palace, was Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen may of Scotland, this quiet corner of rural Perthshire, built in the 16th century on the ancient abbey which not report results until after 0400 GMT. north of Edinburgh, is split down the middle on Edward II sacked. A national result will be known today’s independence vote. William Murray, Master of Stormont and grandson “around breakfast time” tomorrow, Before the rampaging English king Edward I — the of the present laird, the Eighth Earl of Mansfield, guides according to a media release prepared “Hammer of the Scots” — stole their Stone of Destiny tourists around the site that has become a separatist by the counting office. in 1296, all Scottish kings were once crowned in Scone shrine. But he is ambivalent about the prospect of inde- on the block of red sandstone. pendence. On the one hand he believes that “if Scotland VOTERS Edward stuck the stone underneath his throne to becomes independent Scone will return to prominence”, The election is open to those 16 symbolise the submission of the Scots, though he never arguing that “no other place means as much to the years old and over who live in Scotland. quite managed to keep them at heel thanks to a rebel Scottish nation”. He, however, will be voting “No”. Voters must be a British, qualifying called William Wallace, who got the Hollywood makeo- “Scotland would be successful as an independent Commonwealth or European Union ver in Mel Gibson’s film Braveheart. A pro-union (right) activist and a pro-independence country, but not as successful as it is now,” he said. citizen and must have registered by the Ever since, English kings and queens have planted supporter face off during rallies in Glasgow. But a few minutes down the road in Perth, Alison September 2 deadline. their royal posteriors on a throne containing the stone Rollo, 64, insisted that history has nothing to do with REUTERS in London’s Westminster Abbey to symbolise their hold It was last used during the coronation of the current the push for independence — it’s all about the future. on Scotland’s sovereignty. queen Elizabeth II in 1952, before being given back to AFP

Poroshenko in Canada, Healthy Briton given Ebola vaccine Chinese hack strategic US LONDON: A healthy British trials in the United States and heads for Washington volunteer became the first per- could mean a vaccine being pro- websites son to receive a new vaccine for duced by the end of the year. OTTAWA: Ukrainian “I really count on your sup- the Ebola virus in a trial at the Researchers hope to estab- WASHINGTON: Hackers President Petro Poroshenko port,” he told parliamentarians. University of Oxford yesterday. lish whether the vaccine, which associated with the Chinese gov- went to Canada yesterday More than 1.2 million Canadians The testing began as Britain contains genetic material from ernment have repeatedly infil- where he sought support for his (1 in 35) are of Ukrainian descent, announced it would increase aid the Ebola virus, can trigger trated the computer systems country’s bid to ally with Nato including astronaut Roberta to Sierra Leone to provide 700 the immune system to produce of US airlines, technology com- in a speech to parliament. Bondar, hockey legend Wayne treatment beds over the coming enough antibodies to fight off the panies and other contractors The pro-Western president’s Gretzky and former governor gen- months, with military personnel disease, which has a mortality involved in the movement of US official visit comes one day after eral of Canada Ray Hnatyshyn. helping their roll out. rate of over 50 percent. troops and military equipment, a Ukraine took its first firm step Ottawa, which was first to rec- US President Barack Obama The vaccine specifically tar- US Senate panel has found. out of Russia’s orbit by ratifying ognise Ukraine’s independence in this week urged action against gets the Zaire species of Ebola, The Senate Armed Services a landmark political and eco- 1991, in recent months has been the worst ever epidemic of the which has killed 2,461 people out Committee’s year-long probe, con- nomic partnership pact with the among the West’s harshest critics disease, warning it was “spiral- of 4,985 recorded cases in Guinea, cluded in March but made public 28-nation EU bloc. of Moscow over its “aggression” in ling out of control”. Liberia, Senegal and Sierra Leone yesterday, found the military’s The former Soviet country’s Eastern Ukraine, slapping round Children being taught proper hand- The volunteer is one of 60 since the start of the year, accord- US Transportation Command, future, however, remains uncer- after round of economic sanc- washing techniques, which helps who will receive the drug at the ing to World Health Organisation or Transcom, was aware of only tain in the wake of a five-month tions against Russia, while send- prevent the spread of Ebola in University of Oxford in testing (WHO) data. two out of at least 20 such cyber separatist uprising that left a ing humanitarian aid, non-lethal Conakry, Guinea. that will run alongside similar AFP intrusions within a single year. wedge of its Russian-speaking military equipment and election The investigation also found east enjoying almost complete observers to Ukraine. gaps in reporting requirements autonomy under the terms of a “Whether it takes five months and a lack of information sharing tenuous September 5 truce. or 50 years to liberate it, we among US government entities. Poroshenko will travel next to will never, ever recognise the Modern Europeans descended from three lines That in turn left the US military Washington where he will press illegal Russian occupation of PARIS: Modern Europeans descended from early farmers from northern Eurasia. The find- largely unaware of computer com- lawmakers for a US security any Ukrainian territory,” said are descended from three major who moved into Europe from the ing means that North Eurasians promises of its contractors. pledge. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen groups of ancient humans, not Middle East about 7,500 years — who inhabited a vast swathe “These peacetime intrusions “At the (mid-September) Nato Harper. two as was previously thought, ago, and local hunter-gatherers of land stretching across much into the networks of key defence summit I have declared my coun- Poroshenko thanked Canadians according to a gene analysis they interbred with. of Russia and northern Asia — contractors are more evidence try’s desire to move closer with for their solidarity with Ukraine, published yesterday. But a DNA analysis in the contributed to the gene pool both of China’s aggressive actions in Nato and gaining the status of a while also calling for increased Until now, the mainstream journal Nature says there was a in Europe and North America. cyberspace,” Democratic Senator major non-Nato (member) ally,” bilateral trade and investment. theory was that Europeans third group in the mix: people AFP Carl Levin of Michigan, said in he said in Ottawa. AFP releasing the report. REUTERS THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PHILIPPINES Bangladesh Islamist Aquino meets Hollande leader spared death Protests erupt in Dhaka after Supreme Court ruling

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s highest sentence,” Attorney General “This is part of negotiations court yesterday commuted the Mahbubey Alam said, adding that between the government and the death sentence on a top Islamist he was unhappy with the verdict. Jamaat-e-Islami party,” said pro- preacher, triggering angry pro- Alam said Sayedee was a war test leader Imran Sarker, whom tests by both his Islamist sup- criminal and “torturer of women” police said was among seven porters and secular opponents who had forcibly converted people injured. Secular activists and clashes with police. minority Hindus to Islam during have long called for the banning In a surprise ruling, the the nine-month conflict, which of Jamaat, the country’s largest Supreme Court said 74-year-old led to the creation of Bangladesh Islamist party of which Sayedee Delwar Hossain Sayedee should from former East Pakistan. was the vice president, accusing spend “the rest of his natural life” Violence erupted between its leaders of atrocities committed in jail for crimes during the 1971 police and hundreds of angry during the war. liberation war with Pakistan. secular demonstrators who con- Jamaat, blamed for last year’s Sayedee’s death penalty passed verged on Dhaka University after violence, called a two-day nation- last year by a war-crimes tribunal yesterday’s verdict to protest at wide strike starting today. It said triggered the deadliest political perceived leniency. Sayedee was prosecuted on “false French President Francois Hollande (right) shakes hands with his Philippine counterpart Benigno Aquino III violence in the country’s history, Armed with batons, police fired and fabricated” charges. Its activ- at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris yesterday. and thousands of police were tear gas and a water cannon to ists clashed with police in the deployed before yesterday’s ruling. try to disperse the demonstrators northwestern city of Rajshahi, “We had expected that the who shouted slogans and threw where officers fired rubber bullets court would uphold his death stones at officers. and tear gas, TV footage showed. Sayedee shot to prominence in the 1980s after he started ‘Modern slavery’ in Malaysia factories preaching in some of the Muslim- majority nation’s top mosques. KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly pay off excessive recruitment fees. Malaysian electronics industry, His conviction in February 2013 one-third of the 350,000 workers Verite said the study was com- and can indeed be characterised on eight charges of murder, in Malaysia’s electronics manu- missioned by the US government, as widespread.” The report did rape and persecution of Hindus facturing sector — a major sup- which bans the import of goods not single out any companies. But sparked riots by tens of thou- plier for leading global brands made with forced labour. the sector’s success rests in part sands of supporters nationwide, — suffer labour conditions akin Forced labour was found “in sig- on the backs of impoverished and leaving 100 people dead. to “modern slavery”. nificant numbers across all major vulnerable foreign workers from Sayedee’s lawyer said he was The study by US-based fair- producing regions, electronics countries led by Indonesia, Nepal, dissatisfied with the latest rul- labour organisation Verite said at products, foreign worker nation- India, Vietnam, Bangladesh and ing, adding his client should have least 28 percent of workers toiling alities, and among both female and Burma, the Verite report said. been acquitted on all charges. in Malaysian electronics factories male workers,” said the report, It said its assessment of the “The evidence against him does — particularly foreign migrants based on interviews with 501 elec- problem was likely “conservative” A file picture of Delwar Hossain Sayedee emerging from the Bangladesh not warrant conviction or sen- from impoverished nearby coun- tronics workers across the country. and “should be understood as a war crimes tribunal in Dhaka in 2011. tencing even for a day,” lawyer tries — were stuck in a spiral of “These results suggest that minimum estimate”. Tajul Islam said. AFP indentured servitude, unable to forced labour is present in the AFP

American trying Thailand murders: Two British brothers questioned to swim to North BANGKOK: Two British brothers have cleared. He and his brother were stopped unattractive would be safe while wearing on Koh Tao early on Monday close to the been questioned by police investigat- at Bangkok International airport as they bikinis in Thailand. In a televised speech bungalows where they were staying and Korea detained ing the murder of two Britons who were reportedly prepared to leave the country. addressing tourist safety, he said: “There are had met, prompting a large investigation bludgeoned to death on a popular island Police Col Kissana, deputy police spokes- always problems with tourist safety. They that has involved more than 70 Thai police SEOUL: South Korean sol- resort in southern Thailand. man, said none of those questioned are think our country is beautiful and safe so so far and also led to a blockade of the diers have detained a US citizen A spokesman for the Royal Thai police in custody, although the two Britons are they can do whatever they want, they can island’s only pier. who was trying to swim across said yesterday that Christopher and James being escorted by police. “We have spoken wear bikinis and walk everywhere.” The investigation initially centred on the river border into rival Ware, who are believed to have spent time to two British men but they have not been He added: “Can they be safe in bikinis … Christopher Ware but police then said they North Korea. A spokesman for with David Miller and Hannah Witheridge detained,” he said. “We cannot rule them unless they are not beautiful?” Prayut’s com- were focusing on migrant workers before South’s defence ministry said on Koh Tao in the days before the pair out. They were close friends and knew all ments echoed remarks he made on Tuesday Ware was questioned again. However, police the American had been handed were killed, had been questioned about the about the victims. We have got to do what- in which he said the behaviour of the victims also said yesterday that “strong evidence” over to the relevant authorities. deaths, along with 11 Burmese suspects. ever it takes to obtain concrete evidence.” should be looked into and warned that “it is had led them to a number of Burmese sus- According to the Yonhap news Christopher Ware, who some reports Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, not always safe everywhere”. pects after blood stains were found on some agency, the man told investi- suggested shared a room with Miller, was who is also army chief, appeared to sug- The semi-naked bodies of Miller, 24, and of their clothes. gators that he had wanted to previously questioned by police before being gest yesterday that only tourists who were Witheridge, 23, were discovered on a beach THE GUARDIAN meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. Nobody at the US embassy was immediately avail- Evacuations begin near volcano town able for comment. A government source said a border patrol had found the man, in his early 30s, lying exhausted on the southern bank of the Han River where it forms part of the western sec- tion of the heavily-militarised North-South frontier. Sri Lanka begins building port city COLOMBO: Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday launched the construction of a $1.4bn port city here that will give Beijing a firmer foothold in the Indian Ocean region. Xi wrapped up his two-day visit to Sri Lanka by visiting Colombo harbour to kick off building of the port city. The new city is being built alongside an already existing Filipino villagers aboard a military truck drive past the Mayon volcano (background) in Guinobatan Chinese-built container termi- town, Albay province, Philippines, yesterday. Thousands of people living near the volcano began to nal, the only mega port in South evacuate after increased activity prompted scientists to warn of an imminent eruption. An estimated Asia. As part of the deal with Sri Lanka, China will gain own- 12,000 families are in the danger zones that affect three cities and five towns in Albay province. ership of one third of the total 583 acres of reclaimed land that the new port city will occupy. Beijing tries Uighur Taiwan to raise fines over ‘gutter oil’ scandal for separatism TAIPEI: Taiwan’s govern- punishment for such an offence Chang Guann had purchased URUMQI: Chinese authori- ment said yesterday it plans resulting in death is life impris- 243 tonnes of tainted oil — ties put a prominent scholar to increase ten-fold the fines onment since the government collected from cookers, fryers from the mostly-Muslim Uighur for food safety violations and passed a tougher food safety law and grease traps — from an minority on trial for separatism offer whistle-blowers more last year. A maximum Tw$2m unlicensed factory and mixed yesterday as critics warned rewards to tackle a widening reward will be offered to people it with lard oil for sales to its the prosecution will worsen “gutter oil” scandal. who give information on food customers islandwide. A total tensions in violence-wracked Fines for violations will be safety breaches, and the reward of 782 tonnes of such oil had Xinjiang. Ilham Tohti, a former raised 10 times to a maximum will be doubled to four million been produced. economics professor at a univer- Tw$200m ($6.67m) if the offence if an employee turns his or her Hundreds of tonnes of moon- sity in Beijing, denied the charges results in death, Premier Jiang own company in. cakes along with snacks, bread, — which carry a life sentence — Yi-huah told reporters. Fines for The measures need parlia- instant noodles, steamed buns at a court in the regional capital other food safety offences will ment’s approval. The latest and dumplings have been Urumqi. “We don’t see anything also be raised tenfold. scandal involves a company sell- removed from shelves in Taiwan in the evidence presented which Violators will face a maxi- ing hundreds of tonnes of “gutter and Hong Kong since the case constitutes separatism,” Li mum seven-year prison term oil” to food makers, bakeries and surfaced earlier this month. Fangping, Tohti’s lawyer, told rather than the current five restaurants and has resulted in More than 1,000 Taiwanese reporters outside the heavily- years for lacing food with mass product recalls. restaurants, bakeries and food guarded courthouse. “He was just banned materials or falsify- Investigators found that in plants had used the tainted oil. a scholar expressing his views.” ing ingredients, he said. The the six months from February, AFP AGENCIES THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Afghan poll crisis talks delayed again Release of election figures hinders power-sharing deal

KABUL: Talks between the election and accused the other knowledge of the meeting. Afghanistan’s rival presiden- of vote-rigging, fuelling ethnic “We were asked to agree on an tial candidates have stalled and tribal resentment that many outcome of the result by a close again, in part over when and people fear could spill over into margin,” Ghani spokesman Tahir how to release the final results violence. Zahir said yesterday. “But we did of an election that both say was The proposed unity government not accept it. We want the elec- rigged by the other side, officials would see the eventual winner of tion bodies to announce the genu- said yesterday. the June runoff election named ine result of the election.” Former Foreign Minister president. It would also create an A government official with Abdullah Abdullah and ex- expanded chief executive position direct knowledge of Tuesday’s Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani for the runner-up. meeting confirmed that Abdullah were close to a power-sharing The idea was proposed by US had asked for adjusted results deal on Tuesday after they met Secretary of State John Kerry in that showed him losing narrowly face-to-face, aides said, but they July after preliminary results of so that he could sell the deal to failed to reach agreement. the runoff, which showed Ghani his backers. An Abdullah aide, Supporters of Canadian cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri listen to his speech during an anti-government protest in front of One sticking point was that 1.2 million votes ahead, prompted who asked not to be named, also parliament in Islamabad yesterday. Abdullah did not want the protests by Abdullah supporters. confirmed the account. results as they now stand - widely Details of how much power the Abdullah spokesman Rahimi assumed to show him losing - chief executive would wield have would not discuss specific pro- made public. He also wants more been a major obstacle in finalising posals in the negotiations, but he ballots invalidated to narrow the deal. said any results showing a loss by Push for murder charges against PM Ghani’s presumed margin of vic- Abdullah is also insisting that a wide margin could enrage sup- tory, officials said. the final election results, due porters of the losing side and lead Both sides had earlier pledged within days, be delayed until a deal to new instability. ISLAMABAD: Anti- used cranes to remove barricades. along with opposition leader Imran to accept the results of a on a unity government is agreed, “The society is polarised and government protesters in Two victims died from rubber Khan. Both leaders allege massive UN-monitored investigation into his spokesman, Mujib Rahimi, said any indication that ‘OK, this Pakistan have pressed fresh bullet injuries while a third had systematic rigging in the 2013 poll vote-rigging. yesterday. The Abdullah camp party is the loser’ might create murder charges against Prime a heart attack. All were male. A that swept Sharif to office, the The dispute over the vote to would walk out of negotiations if further tension,” Rahimi said. “So Minister Nawaz Sharif, police senior police official said: “Yes, a country’s first peaceful transition replace President Hamid Karzai, the results are released without its there are talks and different ideas confirmed yesterday, as demon- case for murder, attempted mur- of power from one civilian govern- Afghanistan’s only leader since agreement, he said. how to manage that so we don’t strations that rocked the capi- der, attack and abetment for attack ment to another in a country long the 2001 US-led military inter- One of the proposals Abdullah have a crisis.” tal last month appear to lose has been registered against Prime dominated by the military. vention to oust the Taliban, has made in his meeting with Ghani Among the other unresolved steam. Minister Nawaz Sharif,” adding the Critics of the protesters have destabilised Afghanistan ahead of was for the Election Complaints issues are how many govern- The case relates to the deaths interior minister and several senior said they are being supported by the withdrawal of foreign troops Commission to invalidate more ment positions each side has can of three people in clashes with police were also named. elements of the country’s security at year’s end. votes in order to narrow the appoint and whether the new police that took place on the night The charge sheet, filed late institute as an official of Khan’s A power-sharing deal is widely margin between the candidates chief executive can call and chair of August 30 after the protest- Tuesday, was ordered by a lower party announced that his party seen as the best hope for peace while still allowing Ghani to win, cabinet meetings, Rahimi said. ers attempted to storm the prime court last week following a petition had been taking directions from after each candidate said he won according to three people with REUTERS minister’s official residence and by supporters of Tahir ul Qadri the army. AFP

Polio death toll reaches 11 Pakistan passengers throw politician off plane

ISLAMABAD: A 22-months- ISLAMABAD: Fed up with terminal building. he was not responsible for the politics, Malik had pursued a to United Kingdom and began the old girl was confirmed to be the constant delays and flight can- The plane, operated by state- delay. successful career in the FIA as political activity through the PPP latest victim of the crippling polio cellations, disgruntled Pakistani run Pakistan International “Who should be blamed for this special agent, and eventually platform. virus in city’s UC-8 of Gadap passengers prevented a senior Airlines (PIA), eventually took delay? PIA or me? Obviously PIA,” becoming FIA Director in 1993 From 2004 until 2007, he served Town in Pakistan’s Karachi, politician from boarding an air- off from the port city of Karachi he wrote on his Twitter page. until 1996. as the chief of security of Benazir surging the toll of affected chil- plane after he turned up at least for Islamabad without Malik on The state airline, plagued by During his stint as FIA Bhutto and became senior official dren to 11 in Karachi this year, two hours late for the flight. board. An airline spokesman financial losses and often criti- Director, he coordinated success- of the central committee of PPP. Dunya News reported yester- A video posted online on could not immediately be reached cised for its inefficiency, is known ful counter-terrorist operations After successfully contesting day. It is the third case from the Tuesday shows a group of pas- for comment. for delaying flights to accommo- in the country as well as abroad, in general elections held in 2008, same union council and fifth from sengers shouting ‘Shame on you’ Another politician, Ramesh date the schedules of important including the arrest and extra- Malik was appointed adviser and Gadap Town. as they blocked Rehman Malik, Kumar Wakwani, was also barred politicians, sometimes making dition of Yousaf Ramzi to the eventually appointed as Interior After emergence of five 13 an influential former interior from boarding the aircraft after ordinary passengers wait for United States in 1995. minister by Prime Minister polio cases on Tuesday, the tally minister, from entering the plane turning up late. hours to take off. After being removed from the Yousaf Gillani. has reached 158. Out of which, and then chasing him back to the Malik defended himself, saying Prior to his entry in national Directorship of FIA, Malik moved REUTERS 112 in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), 29 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 12 Sindh, three Disarmament programme Balochistan and two new cases have surfaced in Punjab this year. Pakistan is in the spotlight as the only country with endemic polio that saw cases rise last year. Its caseload rose to 93 from 58 in 2012, accounting for more than a fifth of the 417 cases globally in 2013. Though a polio immunisa- tion campaign started in 1974, its eradication officially started only in 1993. About sixty rounds of vaccination were carried out in the country before 2007, and the infection persists. Floods destroy 2,000 schools

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that 2,000 schools were destroyed across Punjab, worst-hit prov- ince in 2014’s spell of heavy Arms and ammunitions collected under the UN-backed Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration rains and floods that have left programme on display in Afghanistan on Tuesday. To strengthen national peace and security, the govern- 318 people dead and more than ment has initiated collecting arms from illegally armed people. 500 injured. Punjab has been the worst-hit province due to rains and floods, where more than 1.7 million of the 40 rebels die in Pakistan air raids population is affected. According to the NDMA, nearly 17,000 houses have been fully destroyed. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s dumps were destroyed and areas on the Afghan border Over 1,900 schools across the military said yesterday it forty insurgents including for- have for years been a hideout province were also damaged and killed 40 insurgents and eigners were killed in the vil- for Islamist militants of all remained non-operational. 250 destroyed five of their hide- lages of Nawe Kili and Zaram stripes -- including Al Qaeda schools were affected in Punjab’s outs in fresh air attacks as Asar, north of Dattakhel in and the homegrown TTP as Jhang district alone. part of a major offensive North Waziristan. well as foreign fighters such as NDMA has initiated an assess- against the Taliban in the The conflict zone is off-lim- Uzbeks and Uighurs. ment drive to calculate dam- northwest. its to journalists, so there is no Washington pressed ages in the districts of Mandi Pakistan began the long- way to independently verify the Islamabad for years to take Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Chiniot, awaited push to clear the number and identity of those action to wipe out sanctuar- Jhang and Multan. bases from North Waziristan killed. ies in North Waziristan, which Finance Minister Mohammad district, on the Afghan border, Air strikes, artillery, mor- militants have used to launch Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan had in June after a bloody attack tars and ground troops have all attacks on North Atlantic received assistance for rehabilita- on Karachi airport (Jinnah been used to retake territory Treaty Organisation (Nato) tion of flood victims from other International Airport) finally in North Waziristan, which forces in Afghanistan. countries and international agen- sank faltering peace talks with had become a haven for fight- Pakistan’s army says it has cies but the government wants to the rebels. ers with the Tehreek-e-Taliban killed more than a thousand utilize it only after complete scru- A military statement said Pakistan (TTP) and other mili- militants and lost 86 soldiers tiny of total damages. that ‘in precise aerial strikes’ tant outfits. since the start of the operation. AGENCIES five hideouts and ammunition The semi-autonomous tribal AFP THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA BJP changes Floating bodies, shallow graves in Kashmir SRINAGAR: Parminder Singh carefully lifted one of the bloated bodies from his boat as he described the horrors confront- tack following ing Kashmir residents after the worst floods in a century. After days of trying and with waters receding, Singh finally managed to return to his house in bypoll defeats Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar on Tuesday, but his heart sank on arrival. “My house was col- lapsed, gone, and I saw limbs ‘Modi wave’ has ended: Congress floating under the debris,” a pale and shaking Singh said as he NEW DELHI: Following elec- Lok Sabha constituencies in the placed the body, one of two he toral reverses in Uttar Pradesh, general elections in May. had discovered on his trip, on an where it lost eight of 11 seats in The Congress said the BJP’s embankment. the assembly by-elections, the repeated defeats in bypolls was a Singh, a businessman, said he Bharatiya Janata party yester- clear indication that the “Modi was not at home when the floods day distanced itself from the wave” was over in only 100 days hit on September 7, destroying “love jihad” campaign. of the party’s government. buildings and leaving his family “As far as ‘love jihad’ is con- “It marks the end of the fighting for their lives. cerned, it may have been raised manufactured Modi wave. The Singh did not want to talk in by a few local leaders but the BJP susceptible downside of the detail about his family, whose fate as a party has never endorsed it,” BJP is evident not just in yes- is unknown, but a friend pulled said BJP spokesperson Sambit terday’s results but from the out a postcard-sized photo of Patra when asked whether the earlier results in Uttarakhand, Singh’s two children no more than A man stands amidst damaged stock in a flood-affected chemist’s shop in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar yesterday. by-election results indicated that Karnataka, Bihar, and Madhya five years old. people were disillusioned at the Pradesh,” Jha asserted. Floods triggered by heavy party deviating from its develop- This is the third time the BJP monsoon rains hit the northern “In a day I removed 30 (dead) ment plank for a campaign led by has suffered reverses in bypolls Himalayan region and submerged dogs, one horse, two cows and six Rs1.2bn relief package for J&K its MP Yogi Adityanath. since Narendra Modi came to hundreds of villages. truckloads of garbage,” said vol- He said that “love jihad” was power riding on the back of a The waters are now receding, unteer Bilal Bhat, who has been NEW DELHI: Union Minority Affairs Minister Najma not a part of the Uttar Pradesh massive mandate in the April- revealing broken homes, mounds trying to clean up his neighbour- Heptullah yesterday announced a relief package worth Rs1.2bn BJP’s resolution adopted in May Lok Sabha polls. of rubbish and dead animals. hood, after gaining use of a boat. for Jammu and Kashmir. The money will be spent on skills train- Vrindavan last month. In the first round of bypolls The stench of rotting carcasses Several hundred people are ing programmes, scholarships for students and rebuilding institu- “The accusation by our oppo- held in Uttarakhand after the is overwhelming, and doctors fear sleeping in the courtyard of the tions like schools and hospitals destroyed by floods. nents that we try to polarise general elections, the Congress an outbreak of disease from the school, and receiving basic medi- State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday visited flood-hit votes as an election strategy won all the three assembly dirty waters left behind. cal assistance, water and other areas of Srinagar to oversee rescue and relief measures undertaken was laid to rest in the Lok Sabha seats, while in the second round In the city of one million people, relief. by the state administration. elections, when people emphati- of bypolls, the BJP lost six of 10 at least three shallow graves were Swati Jha, with aid group An official statement said the chief minister directed officers to cally rejected the claim that BJP assembly seats in Bihar. seen on embankments. AmeriCares, said the greatest fear ensure that dewatering of the inundated areas was done on war foot- is not a secular party and hence Gujarat, where Modi was A high school in the Hyderpora now was an outbreak of disease. ing so that people living in those areas could resume their day-to-day should not be voted to power,” the chief minister for about 13 area has been turned into a relief “The most urgent need is to lives. He also asked for providing potable drinking water, adequate Patra added. years, too offered a jolt to the saf- centre, staffed entirely by resi- clean the water and burn the car- electric supply, free rations and necessary medical facilities to the The Congress, however, said fron party on Tuesday, with the dents and Kashmiris who have casses. We are looking at diseases affected people to reduce the threat of an epidemic. the results indicated a “dramatic Congress wresting three seats flown into the region to help, with like cholera and typhoid,” said Jha. IANS reversal” of people’s view of the from the BJP. no government officials in sight. AFP BJP’s Hindutva ideology. Congress leader from the state, “It is a defeat of Yogi Shaktisinh Gohil, attributed it to Adityanath’s brand of commu- Modi’s neglect of farmers under a nal politics. ‘Love jihad’ is an facade of “vibrant” Gujarat. insidious, orchestrated strat- “Farmers are a neglected com- egy to divide communities with munity in Gujarat. Their issues Kumaramangalam appointed new NCW chief the backing of the RSS. But the have always been neglected under defeat of eight sitting BJP MLAs a facade of vibrant Gujarat,” NEW DELHI: Lalitha that the new chairman of NCW Gandhi added: “She comes NGO named “Prakriti”. in Uttar Pradesh signals a dra- Gohil said, adding that Modi’s Kumaramangalam has been is Lalitha Kumaramangalam,” she from Tamil Nadu. She has a Maneka Gandhi, who had ear- matic reversal of people’s view 100 days in government showed appointed the new chairman said. very illustrious lineage, she is lier advocated having a retired on the Hindutva agenda pursued he was not able to realise the of the National Commission for Chennai-based Kumara- (former union minister) Mohan judge as the NCW chief, said any by it,” Congress spokesperson dreams he had sold to people. Women (NCW), Women and mangalam is the national spokes- Kumaramangalam’s daughter.” decision on it was “in the limbo”. Sanjay Jha said. Patra rejected the claim. Child Development Minister person of the Bharatiya Janata Asked about her affiliation with Asked why Kumaramangalam In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP lost “Bypolls are fought on local Maneka Gandhi said yesterday. Party (BJP) and a member of the the BJP, the minister said “Miss was appointed commission chief, eight of the 11 seats which it had issues and may not be seen The announcement was made party’s national executive. Mangalam does have affiliations the misniter said: “She is very won with its ally Apna Dal in the as people’s reflection on the by the minister at a press con- “I am glad to be given an oppor- in the sense that she has stood for strong and forceful regarding 2012 assembly polls. Tuesday’s national discourse in politics,” ference on the completion of 100 tunity to work for the women, with elections twice, but that’s about advocacy for women. She would result was in stark contrast to he contended. days of her ministry here. the women,” Kumaramangalam it.” be an asset for the commission.” the BJP’s victory in 71 of the 80 IANS “I am very happy to announce said. She also runs an IANS

Government to ease Police assault students; clamour for Jadavpur VC to go KOLKATA: Several students of the with the security personnel in assault- the students attacked me, my security. behave like students. One cannot sup- adoption norms prestigious Jadavpur University here ing the students, with several female I had to call the police fearing for my port the gherao of the VC,” he said. had to be hospitalised after police pupils even molested. life,” claimed Chakrabarty, who was Besides registering a complaint allegedly beat them up early yester- The police crackdown has attracted confined in his office along with other against university officials for the NEW DELHI: The government will make day for laying siege to the vice chan- widespread criticism with students, top university officials since Tuesday by assault and alleged molestation, stu- norms for adopting children easier, Women and cellor’s office seeking a fresh inquiry teachers, eminent personalities and students demanding a fresh inquiry into dents and teachers later took out a Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi into the purported sexual harass- political leaders demanding the resig- the accusation that a student was sexu- protest rally seeking Chakrabarty’s said yesterday. ment of a female student. nation of vice-chancellor (VC) Abhijit ally harassed on the campus last month. resignation. A host of eminent person- The minister also said that the government was With the authorities drawing all- Chakrabarty, who claimed he was com- Chakrabarty later said he had alities, including actor Kaushik Sen and planning to start the foster care system in India round flak, a senior state minister con- pelled to call police fearing for his life. informed Education Minister Partha former Naxal leader Ashim Chatterjee, so that families can take care of children without ceded that the police should have been Rubbishing students’ claims that they Chatterjee about the incident and participated in the march. adopting them. “more restrained”. were assaulted by police, Chakrabarty claimed the gherao was a “conspiracy Deputy Commissioner of Police “The number of children adopted was actually While 35 students were arrested and said that the police and he himself were where many outsiders were involved”. Santosh Pandey confirmed the com- going down in the past few years. We are mak- later released by police, there have been under attack. Chatterjee, however, disapproved of plaint against Chakrabarty. ing changes in the Central Adoption Resource allegations that “outsiders” teamed up “Police did not assault them. Rather the VC’s confinement. “Students should IANS Authority to make the process simpler,” the min- ister said. “We are also looking to start a foster care pro- gramme. It is there in many countries, but not in Leaving for Haj India. We must try it out,” she said. Foster care programmes allow families to take Former Assam police care of children without adopting them. Families also get monetary assistance for taking care of children. chief commits suicide IANS NEW DELHI/GUWAHATI: Former Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Shankar Baruah shot himself dead at his residence here yesterday, police said. Baruah’s name had cropped up in the multi crore- rupee Saradha chit fund scam last month, but the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed through an official statement that he was not sum- moned as yet. The CBI expressed its condolence over the death of Baruah and said it was a sad and unfortunate incident. Baruah was admitted to a private hospital for the past three days due to illness. After being discharged from the hospital around 11.20 am yesterday, he reached his home and shot himself. His family members took him to a private nursing home, where the doctors declared him dead, said a neighbour of the former DGP. “He is dead. We have examined the place of inci- dent. We are going for a post-mortem examination,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (City) Anand Prakash Tiwary. Baruah, a 1974 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, retired as the state DGP in January 2012. The CBI is likely to summon several persons from Assam, including politicians, former DGPs and some influential businessmen, for their alleged involvement in the scam. The CBI recently arrested Assam’s prominent A woman bids farewell to her relatives as the first batch of Haj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia from Tajul singer and filmmaker Sadananda Gogoi in the case. mosque in the central Indian city of Bhopal yesterday. IANS THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Xi arrives seeking to reset ties US to welcome Modi Border issues on agenda of talks; nuclear cooperation deal expected with open arms

AHMEDABAD: the Indian WASHINGTON: The United Even though Washington prime minister rolled out the States and India have turned was initially slow to court Modi, red carpet for Xi Jinping in the page on a bitter row which seen as less keen to engage the his hometown yesterday, as soured ties earlier this year and United States than his predeces- the Chinese president began a Washington is eager to welcome sor Manmohan Singh, US offi- maiden visit with Asia’s rival new Indian Prime Minister cials have moved swiftly since his superpowers seeking to reset Narendra Modi, a top official election. relations. said yesterday. US Secretary of State John Narendra Modi pulled out President Barack Obama will Kerry and Secretary of Defence all the stops for Xi, organising welcome Modi to the White House Chuck Hagel have already trav- an intimate riverside dinner in on September 29 and 30 for the elled to India to meet the new Ahmedabad, the main city in his first time since he led his Hindu prime minister, arriving hot on home state of Gujarat, where giant nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party the heels of visits by top European billboards in Chinese, Gujarati and (BJP) to a crushing victory in leaders. English welcomed him. India’s May elections. Two-way trade between India With both sides eager to empha- The United States has a high and the US now tops some $100bn sise cooperation over competition, stake in being part of India’s annually, Biswal said, while pri- Xi said in an article published yes- growth and development, said vate US investment in India terday “the world’s factory and Assistant Secretary for South Asia has reached around $28bn. The the world’s back office” made a Nisha Biswal, stressing there is United States has also now sur- winning combination, welcoming “a natural affiliation between our passed Russia as India’s leading Indian businesses to China and two societies and our two private defence partner, with over $10bn pledging vital funding for infra- sectors.” in defence trade. structure development. As Modi pushes an agenda to As the world’s second most Xi will hold official talks today strengthen India’s economy “the populous nation develops, the US with Modi and President Pranab United States is deeply interested is “deeply interested and invested Mukherjee when the two sides in partnering with India to be part in allowing and enabling India to will sign a string of agreements of that domestic transformation.” grow in a way that is smarter, and expected to include nuclear Washington has worked hard more sustainable, and more effi- cooperation. to restore relations after a series cient in terms of the impact on Yesterday’s agenda was deliber- of spats, including a crisis in population (and) on the environ- ately informal, including a visit to December when US authorities ment,” Biswal said. the former hermitage of independ- arrested an Indian diplomat in There was no reason to hold up ence hero Mahatma Gandhi and New York for allegedly mistreating growing US investment as India a riverside stroll. Modi escorted her housekeeper, triggering fury in seeks to improve infrastructure Xi through a photo exhibition on New Delhi. for its 1.2 billion people, she said. China’s President Xi Jinping holds an umbrella as he watches folk artists perform while visiting the Sabarmati Gandhi’s life. “We have had our ups and India is a “centre of innovation Modi rounded off the day by riverfront along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad yesterday. downs,” Biswal admitted to and entrepreneurship” which can hosting a private dinner for the reporters, but she stressed the two benefit from the experiences of US Chinese president and his wife at its territory, and used cranes and cooperation in nuclear energy. and several Southeast Asian nations now had a “much better best practices, Biswal said, add- the Sabarmati Riverfront Park. bulldozers to build a 1.9-km road, “China-India relations have nations over disputed sea territory. understanding and awareness... of ing that the US had “cutting-edge” The day also marked Modi’s according to reports. The armed become one of the most dynamic China’s consul-general in each other’s requirements.” technology to offer. 64th birthday. A staggering 150 forces of the two sides held a flag and promising bilateral relations Mumbai, Liu Youfa, told the Times “While we did go through a fairly Modi’s two-day visit will focus Gujarati dishes were on the menu meeting at the border yesterday in the 21st century,” wrote Xi in of India ahead of the visit that Xi tough time earlier in the year, we on how the two nations can coop- for the dinner, prepared by a team to resolve the stand-off. the article in The Hindu daily. would “commit investments of are now in a much stronger place erate across a wide area including of experts from different parts of The number of alleged Chinese China is India’s biggest trad- over $100bn”, noting this was tri- than even we were before that energy supply, trade issues, health Gujarat and Taj Hotel teams from intrusions stood at 334 as of ing partner, with annual two-way ple the sum pledged by Japan dur- incident in terms of how we work and science and security coopera- Mumbai and Delhi. August, Indian government figures commerce of more than $65bn. But ing Modi’s visit earlier this month. together,” she insisted. tion, Biswal said, adding there was The two leaders later left for showed, while the total for all of the trade deficit with China has India and China signed several Modi’s White House welcome “a robust agenda” for the talks. Delhi. 2013 was 411, according to Indian soared to over $40bn from $1bn in agreements yesterday, including will be a remarkable transforma- “India lends a voice which very Border issues are on the agenda media reports. In 2010, India 2001-02, Indian data shows. one to set up a Chinese-backed tion for a man once refused a US much aligns with our own goals for the visit of Xi amid reports in reported 228 alleged incursions. Experts said China would seek industrial park in Gujarat. visa, after being accused of fail- and objectives on stability and India of new Chinese incursions But both sides say they want to allay Indian concerns over Indian and Chinese companies, ing to stop 2002 riots by Hindu security across the region,” Biswal along the de-facto frontier. to focus on economic coopera- the widening deficit as it tries to meanwhile, inked 24 preliminary extremists against minority added, highlighting such concerns More than 200 soldiers of the tion, with India seeking Chinese cement its relationship with its deals worth $3.43bn in sectors Muslims when he was chief min- as the freedom of navigation and People’s Liberation Army last funding for an overhaul of western neighbour at a time of from aircraft leasing to telecoms. ister of Gujarat state. Modi has combating extremism. week entered what India considers its dilapidated railways and heightened tensions with Japan AGENCIES always denied any wrong-doing. AFP

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DOHA: Qatar’s ambassador to partnerships between the private Germany set to go up the United States Mohammed and public sectors will help in Jaham Al Kuwari has stressed achieving this goal. that Qatar is seeking to diversify The ambassador added that Minister addresses at Qatari-German Economic Forum its national economy by attract- Qatari authorities have expressed ing foreign investments and bol- their willingness to provide incen- DOHA: The Minister of for German investors, with 27 com- of economic and social develop- stering its cooperation with the tives for investing companies such Economy and Commerce, panies operating in Qatar fully- ment for the interest of the two private sector. as customs duty exemption on H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim owned by German investors. In countries’ people. Addressing the Business Council exports and taxes for a specific bin Mohammed Al Thani addition, a total of 112 companies “We are looking forward to for International Understanding in period of time. (pictured), has underscored are involved in developing railways, open broad prospects for further New York, attended by senior exec- He also expressed Qatar’s desire the importance of economic trade, services and infrastructure cooperation within the frame- utives in US companies Tuesday to expand its investments in the relations between Qatar and owned by joint Qatari and German work of this bold and construc- night, the ambassador said that region. Qatar plays an active role Germany and urged German capital.”, he said. tive partnership in order to create Qatar is seeking to build a knowl- in the field of investment in order investors to make use of huge The minister said there are many opportunities and achieve edge-based economy rather than to strengthen its global economic investment opportunities avail- several German-supported Qatari greater cooperation, especially in relying on the exports of liquefied role. The country is seeking to able in Qatar. companies such as Qatar Solar the areas of technology, knowl- natural gas, QNA reported. expand its investments to include Highlighting the strength Technologies (QSTec ) and Qatar edge and scientific training and Qatar is in its efforts to develop the United States, as it is looking of the bilateral relationship at Clariant successfully operating research”, he said. a sustainable national economy and for new investments in the sectors the Qatari-German Economic in Qatar. There are also Qatari The minister called for con- playing a leading role in regional of infrastructure and energy. Forum held in Berlin yesterday, investments in Germany that certed efforts in the private and development and economic inte- He also said Qatar is ready the minister noted the trade vol- cover many areas of economic public sectors, to enter a new gration in the region. The country to launch projects in collabora- ume between the two countries activities, including in companies phase of fruitful and constructive is strengthening its economic posi- tion with private sector compa- increased by 12.5 percent in 2013 such as Volkswagen , Hochtief and cooperation, relying on trust and tion internationally and building nies in the emerging countries compared to the previous year. Siemens, along with many of the mutual transparency between the strong partnerships with the pri- and expressed Qatar’s desire to The volume of Qatari invest- operational processes in addition two countries. vate sector around the world. have foreign investments in its ments will rise in Germany at to the portfolio in the field of real The Forum was organised by On the local economy, Al Kuwari markets. a rapid rates next stage. At the estate. the ministry in cooperation with stressed that the Qatari govern- The ambassador stated Qatar same time, he welcomed more The minister stressed that Qatar Chamber and the Qatari ment is making unremitting efforts has already allocated $205bn German investments to the Qatar is working on sharing a sus- embassy in Germany. A number to improve the business climate in to develop the infrastructure, Qatari market and win a share tainable partnership and future of senior Qatari officials in state order to encourage local and for- particularly transport, electric- of the opportunities provided by economic relations with Germany, institutions and businessmen eign entrepreneurs to invest in the ity and water in the run up to the Qatari economy. and direct long-term investments from both countries participated Qatari market, pointing out that FIFA 2022 World Cup match. “Qatar occupies a strong priority in order to achieve a higher level in the event. THE PENINSULA the new law which regulates the THE PENINSULA

Hong Kong Ezdan, Mazaya $70,000 fine stock exchange to be included team visits QSE in QE index for former DOHA: A delegation from DOHA: Ezdan Holding and the Hong Kong Exchanges Mazaya Qatar will replace Al CEO of IFSQ and Clearing Limited, headed Khaliji Commercial Bank and Al DOHA: The QFC Regulatory by James Fok, Head of Group Meera in Qatar Exchange (QE) Authority yesterday Strategy, visited Qatar Stock index. Ezdan Holding joins QE announced that it has fined Exchange (QSE) and met with index having recorded a share Mark Philip Recardo, former Rashid bin Ali Al Mansoori, velocity figure over the preceding CEO of a top financial services CEO of QSE, and a number of 12 months of 8.41 percent. The company, a sum of $70,000. top officials of the bourse. stock hadn’t previously met the The authority has also pro- Fok, who was briefed on latest 5 percent QE index threshold. hibited him from performing developments witnessed by Qatar In QE’s Al Rayan Islamic Index, any Controlled Function, or Stock Exchange, made a presen- Aamal and Ezdan Holding will being employed by any firm in tation on the opportunities avail- replace Widam and Zad Holding, the Qatar Financial Centre, able for investment in the Chinese the bourse announced yesterday owing to serious misconduct stock market. after its periodic review. committed over a period of Al Mansoori welcomed the vis- The QE also conducted the more than two years. iting delegation and stressed the scheduled review of qualify- Recardo was the former interest of QSE in strengthening The delegation from the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd at the Qatar Stock Exchange yesterday. ing stocks for the QE All Share. Chief Executive Officer of cooperation and exchanging expe- The All Share Index contains International Financial riences with various global stock to benefit from their experience, development strategies”. both the Chinese and Qatari econ- listed stocks with annual share Services (Qatar) LLC (IFSQ) markets, with the desire to estab- with the aim of providing the He provided information on omies and the growth of Qatari velocity greater than 1 percent. and was approved to perform lish an ongoing and positive dia- best possible services to investors the stock markets in China and investments abroad. Ezdan Holding, Mannai Corp and the Customer Facing Function, logue with industry participants in the stock market of Qatar”, Al the importance of strengthen- “This visit was an opportu- Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Senior Executive Function from around the world. Mansoori added. ing Qatari and Chinese relations, nity for an important and useful Company will join QE All share and the Executive Governance “We are looking forward to Fok said: “I was impressed with with the aim of promoting capi- exchange of ideas and experiences Index. All 43 listed stocks will be Function. establishing a fruitful relation- the growth achieved by Qatar tal market advancement in both in order to further develop our included in QE All Share Index The Authority found ship and in cooperating with Stock Exchange, especially since countries, especially in light of the products such as ETFs, indices and related sector index calcula- Recardo engaged in serious Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Qatar and China share similar developments achieved by China, and futures”, he said. tion as of October 1, 2014. misconduct, including carrying other global exchanges in order successes with their growth and the steady growth achieved by THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA out investment management activities, without appropri- ate client consent, that were outside the firm’s scope of Air France strike enters third day authorisation. “As an approved individ- Apple to unveil new ual subject to the Principles of Conduct for Approved Individuals, Recardo’s contra- ventions included causing the iPads, OS on Oct 21 firm to act outside the scope of its authorisation; failing to NEW YORK: Apple Inc is set version of the iPad mini will have exercise due skill, care and dili- to launch two new iPads and a 7.9 inch screen, Bloomberg ear- gence in the performance of his release the next version of its lier reported, citing people famil- responsibilities as an approved Mac operating system at its iar with the matter. individual; failing to ensure next event on October 21, a Daily A Bloomberg report said the that the business of the firm Dot report said, citing sources Cupertino, California-based com- was effectively supervised and familiar with the matter. pany will launch its next genera- controlled and complied with The company plans to unveil tion of iPads around mid-October the Relevant Requirements; the sixth generation of its iPad as Apple prepares for the holiday and failing to appropriately dis- and the third edition of the iPad season by boosting its product charge his senior management mini, as well as its operating sys- lineup. responsibilities”, the regulatory tem OS X Yosemite, which has Apple sold 13.3 million iPads authority said yesterday. undergone a complete visual over- in the quarter ended June, fall- On April 27, 2014, the haul, the Internet news website ing short of analysts’ projections Authority issued a public said. Trudy Muller, a spokes- for more than 14 million. censure against IFSQ for woman for Apple, declined to Apple also unveiled its Apple conduct related to Recardo’s comment. Watch, two larger iPhones and a Air France planes are parked on the tarmac at the Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Roissy, near Paris contraventions. The iPad is expected to have mobile payments service dubbed on the third day of an Air France one-week strike yesterday. THE PENINSULA a 9.7 inch screen, while the new “Apple Pay” last week. REUTERS THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Water scarcity hits Iraq oil output revival Some mature fields suffering from lack of water and oil majors are now building own facilities

DUBAI: A lack of water in production at fields such as — has fallen almost 40 percent Infrastructure and logistical When the plan was announced by oil executives working in the threatens Iraq’s plans to raise Rumaila, West Qurna, Zubair to around 300,000 barrels per constraints, as well as security in 2010, US oil company south. its oil output, boost its stum- and Majnoon. day compared with last year, an worries, have already forced Iraq ExxonMobil was chosen to take “It is not just getting the water bling economy and become a While the Islamist insurgency industry source said, adding that to cut its 2014 oil output target the lead in coordinating initial to the field, it is getting the leading producer in the region has hit oil exports from Iraq’s a shortage of water was one of more than once — to 3.7 million studies for the plan. But red tape pumps and pipes to get it into after Saudi Arabia. northern pipeline, the southern the reasons. bpd from an initial target of 4.5 and disputes over cost delayed the ground, and then new kit to A multi-billion dollar com- oilfields have not been affected Zubair, run by Italy’s ENI, is million bpd, excluding Kurdish the plan for months, and Exxon separate out the larger quantities mon seawater injection scheme by Baghdad’s fight with Islamic feeling the pain too. A source at oil exports. Saudi Arabia’s out- was removed from the project in of water,” said a second industry designed to boost production State. But the shortage of water state run South Oil Company put was around 9.6 million bpd 2012 due to disagreements over source. “Quite a bit of the fate from the giant export oilfields in is hurting production at two main said production from Zubair had in August, according to Opec fig- the economics of the deal. State- of production is in the hands of Iraq’s south is snarled up in red southern fields: West Qurna-1 fallen, but declined to give further ures. The water injection project, run South Oil Co has since taken those who have the inclination to tape and acrimony. and Zubair, official and industry details. It was currently pumping where the first phase is designed over project management. speed up the process.” The seawater injection project sources said. around 280,000 bpd. to pump 5.2 million bpd of treated Apart from the project itself, Officials at South Oil Company is core to the development of the Further production declines “100 percent correct,” another seawater from the Gulf to the hurdles to approving contracts could not be reached for comment southern fields — which account from both mature fields look Iraqi oil source in Baghdad said fields, was originally supposed to for service work, such as building and an oil ministry spokesman for most of Iraq’s production — likely if water scarcity persists. when asked if lack of water was be completed by the end of 2013. new pipelines and drilling wells, said he had no immediate com- and aims partly to flush oil to the Output from West Qurna-1 a reason behind the production It is now not due to come online as well as getting visas and cus- ment and was still looking into surface and overcome declines — operated by ExxonMobil decline in the two oilfields. before 2018-2019, the sources say. toms clearance are top complains the matter. REUTERS

Katara Hospitality wins Hospitality UDC to take part Dolphin Energy posts Enterprise Agility Achiever award in Cityscape Global expo production milestone DOHA: Katara Hospitality, the leading Qatari hotel owner, DOHA: United Development DOHA/ABU DHABI: Dolphin disposal has made this achieve- developer and operator, was Company (UDC), will partici- Energy yesterday announced ment possible as has an unstinting announced the winner of the pate in Cityscape Global 2014 to that it has reached the major commitment to maintaining the 2014 Hospitality Enterprise take place from September 21 production milestone of five tril- highest levels of asset performance Agility Achiever award at the to 23 at the Dubai World Trade lion standard cubic feet (scf), and integrity, safety and security.” inaugural Qatar Enterprise Centre in the UAE. since the company started oper- “This has allowed us to make a Agility Awards: Entrepreneur UDC’s main focus for partici- ations in 2007. significant contribution to main- of the Year. pating in the exhibition with a 300 Ibrahim Ahmed Al Ansaari, taining energy security for the Organised by Entrepreneur square metres stand, 6B-10, is to CEO of Dolphin Energy, said: southern Gulf region and meet an Middle East magazine in associa- once again showcase its flagship “This is a proud moment and is increase in customer requirements tion with Barclays, the awards urban development, The Pearl- testament to the hard work and when the need arises,” added Al honoured key players across a Qatar, and highlight its position dedication of our teams, the sup- Ansaari. number of Qatari sectors. Katara on the investment map region- port of and input from our share- Recently, Dolphin Energy Hospitality was recognised for the ally and internationally. The holders and our strategic partner delivered quantities of diverted strides it has taken to pioneer Island’s investment value, attrac- Qatar Petroleum. I would like to LNG from Qatar – up to 300 mil- hospitality development in Qatar. tive designs and environmental thank and congratulate all those lion scf/day — between June and Qatar Chamber Vice Chairman, friendly qualities rarely found involved in making this possible.” September, a period of high cus- Muhammed bin Ahmed bin in similar projects in the Arab Since the project achieved full tomer demand. Towar Al Kuwari, presented the region, are constantly attracting throughput in February 2008, “This demonstrates the power award to Salem Al Kubaisi, Chief interest from big investors from Dolphin Energy has been deliver- of collaboration and we look for- Corporate Services Officer of the region and other parts of the ing 2 billion scf of natural gas per ward to playing a key role in the Katara Hospitality. Qatar Chamber Vice Chairman Muhammed bin Ahmed bin Towar Al Kuwari world. day to the UAE and Oman. It is years ahead and to another major Hamad Abdulla Al Mulla, (right) presenting the award to Salem Al Kubaisi, Chief Corporate Services Serving as a networking plat- meeting 30 percent of the UAE’s production milestone,” Al Ansaari CEO & Board Member of Katara Officer of Katara Hospitality. form, the event inspires business energy requirements and deliver- concluded. Hospitality said: “We are hon- and partnership building, where ing significant volumes of natural Dolphin Energy is owned 51 oured to be recognised for our more than 280 exhibitors from 28 gas to each of the country’s seven percent by Mubadala Development accomplishments in the Qatari internationally by investing in Once complete, the spectacu- countries will be exhibiting across emirates. Company, on behalf of the hospitality industry. This award iconic properties in some of the lar Katara Towers, Lusail Marina eight halls. Now in its 13th edi- The company recently regis- Government of Abu Dhabi – and is a testament to our commit- world’s top tourist destinations.” District will hold 604 rooms with tion, Cityscape Global 2014 has tered 100 percent plant availabil- 24.5 percent each by Total of ment to developing a strong Katara Hospitality has been hotel accommodation in one five- grown by over 25 percent from ity for the fifth consecutive year, France and Occidental Petroleum hotel infrastructure network investing in and developing peer- star luxury hotel and one five- last year, making this the largest helping deliver volumes of natu- of the USA. in our homeland. We intend to less hotels in the Qatari market star ultra-luxury hotel, private event since its peak in 2008. ral gas safely and reliably and in Dolphin Energy was created maintain our position as market for more than 40 years. One of offices and branded residential A variety of properties in differ- turn creating sustainable wealth, to develop substantial energy leaders by continuing to develop Katara Hospitality’s current space. An architectural transla- ent districts at The Pearl-Qatar, economic growth and employment projects throughout the GCC and outstanding hospitality gems in developments includes a hospital- tion of Qatar’s country seal, the a mixed-use Island development opportunities for the citizens of to create long-term economic Qatar that will become interna- ity icon in Lusail City, a flagship iconic project will be recognised in Doha, Qatar, will be on display the region. wealth and new business oppor- tionally celebrated landmarks. We project that is of immense impor- throughout the world. during the Exhibition. “Utilising the skills, experi- tunities for GCC citizens, far into are also representing our country tance to the Qatari tourism sector. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA ence and expertise we have at our the future. THE PENINSULA CEM Tech Forum launched in Qatar

DOHA: CEM Business S olution s , a G old c er ti fie d i mple- mentation partner of Microsoft and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, launched the CEM Tech Forum in Qatar. The Tech Forum events are to be held as a platform to share ideas on business issues and com- mon interest. With an experience of handling over hundreds of events, speakers and topics, CEM has a plan to organise around six events per year in Qatar. The launch event of the CEM Tech Forum covered an intro- duction and details about CEM Tech Forum events in the past, and Qatar IT needs, expectations from the participants. CEM Business Solutions estab- lished CEM Tech Forum events FROM LEFT: Jeroen Menting, Management Consulting, Ram, General Manager, CEM Technology, Qatar, for the first time in the UAE in and Vipul Chudasama of CEM Business Solutions during the launch yesterday. KAMMUTTY VP 2004. THE PENINSULA

PepsiCo MEA President wins CEO of the Year award

DOHA: PepsiCo MEA MEA President last year, not President Omar Farid has been just in terms of growing the awarded CEO of the Year — business but also contributing Consumer Goods at the CEO towards new regional product Middle East Awards 2014 for innovations. his contribution to growing the Farid, who was appointed brand across the Middle East. MEA President in 2013, began Farid, a PepsiCo veteran who his PepsiCo career as a senior has served with the company field representative in Egypt for more than three decades, in 1983. Over the last 30 years, received the award at a glitter- he has held a number of sen- ing ceremony in Dubai. ior leadership PepsiCo positons Editor of CEO Middle East, including General Manager, Neil King, said: “Omar Farid Saudi Snacks Foods Limited and has played an integral role in General Manager for PepsiCo the PepsiCo business here in the East Mediterranean and North PepsiCo MEA President Omar Farid receiving the award in Dubai. region since his appointment as Africa. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 Sony stares at Boeing considering 52 $2.14bn loss, to cut jobs 737s a month by 2018 TOKYO: Sony yesterday said it would lose $2.14bn this fiscal year, more than four times its earlier forecast as the Japanese Company has backlog of 4,008 orders for 737 jetliners electronics giant blamed a downturn in its mobile phone NEW YORK: Boeing Co business. appears increasingly likely to Boeing, SpaceX win ‘space taxi’ deals The company also said it would boost production of its top-sell- cut the smartphone unit’s global ing 737 jetliners to 52 a month CAPE CANAVERAL/WASHINGTON: NASA will partner staff by 15 percent — about 1,000 starting in 2018 after the head with Boeing and SpaceX to build commercially owned and oper- jobs — and not pay dividends for of its commercial airplanes busi- ated “space taxis” to fly astronauts to the International Space the first time since its shares ness spoke about that possibility Station, ending US dependence on Russia for rides, officials said. started trading in Tokyo in 1958. on Tuesday. The US space agency also considered a bid by privately owned The surprise announcement “Our focus today would be Sierra Nevada Corp, but opted to award long-time aerospace con- that Sony was heading for 230bn around a 52-a-month rate in tractor Boeing and California’s SpaceX with contracts valued at yen net loss in the fiscal year to (737 production) somewhere in a combined $6.8bn to develop, certify and fly their seven-person March 2015 comes only months that 2018 time frame,” Boeing capsules. SpaceX is run by technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, also after it tipped a loss of just 50bn Commercial Airplanes Chief the CEO of electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors. REUTERS yen, citing a turnaround in its Executive Officer Ray Conner hard-hit television unit. told an investor conference held Sony has cut expectations for by Morgan Stanley. to 47 a month in 2017. the record level of 46 jets a month sales in the money-losing smart- “Now, I can tell you that the Last week, Conner said he sees already targeted for 2016. A deci- phone business, which has been demand is there for those air- “incredible pressure” to increase sion could come by year-end, hit by weaker-than-expected planes, significant demand. So I’m the 737 production rate beyond Airbus Americas President Barry results in emerging markets, as not uncomfortable with the timing current targets Boeing President Eccleston said. it faces off against global rivals or with rate,” he said. and Chief Operating Officer Both companies have thousands including Samsung and Apple. The remarks, among the most Dennis Muilenburg said the com- of orders for the agile, fuel-effi- The ballooning loss forecast -- explicit by Boeing so far, further pany “had taken a serious look” cient planes, which are immensely which Sony blamed on taking a cement the widely held view that at raising rates, speaking during popular with low-cost airlines. In charge to account for the declin- the Chicago-based company is last week’s Aerospace and Defense Boeing’s case, its backlog of 4,008 ing value of its mobile unit -- was close to announcing another firm Summit, but he declined to say 737 orders represents nearly eight likely to resurrect fears that the planned rate increase for the nar- whether a decision had been made. years of production at current once world-leading electronics row-body 737. The company cur- Airbus Group SA also is study- rates, meaning airlines must wait Sony Corp President and CEO Kazuo Hirai at the company’s headquarters company has a lot more work rently makes 42 737s a month and ing raising output of its best-sell- to get planes they order today. in Tokyo yesterday. ahead to cast off years of losses. has set firm plans to lift the rate ing A320-family aircraft beyond REUTERS AFP

France is ‘sick’, says Model of airline alliances is fractured: Etihad

ABU DHABI: The head of by picking up stakes in eight air- “The model of alliances is a revenue-sharing partnership economy minister Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways lines around the world, including fractured. See what happened with Emirates last year, reported dismissed global airline alli- Air Berlin, Aer Lingus, Virgin to Qantas, Emirates and British record losses for the year end- ances pursued by some rivals Australia and, most recently, Airways,” Etihad’s Chief Executive ing June 30. Etihad has forged PARIS: Crisis-hit France is Added to its economic woes, as a ‘fractured’ model showing Alitalia. But it has stayed away James Hogan told reporters on 47 codeshare partnerships with “sick”, the country’s new econ- the country is weighed down by signs of strain, adding his Gulf from global alliances, even as the sidelines of an IATA airlines different airlines globally, 21 in omy minister said yesterday, a political crisis that has seen carrier would instead invest in regional rival Qatar Airways conference in Abu Dhabi. Europe alone. It signed a deal last urging immediate reforms to President Francois Hollande equity stakes and codeshare joined the Oneworld alliance last “We believe partnerships are month to buy almost half of the tackle sky-high unemployment plumb record lows in opinion polls deals to grow. year and Dubai’s Emirates airline better, strong codeshare relation- loss-making Alitalia, the latest and an economy that has failed and a shock cabinet reshuffle in Etihad has aggressively pur- forged a revenue-sharing partner- ships and equity investments.” in a series of equity purchases in to grow in six months. August to purge dissenters. sued a global expansion strategy ship with Qantas. Qantas, which entered into European carriers. REUTERS “France is sick. It’s not well. The government’s unpopularity We have to describe the situa- “is due to a lack of results”, said tion as it is,” Emmanuel Macron Macron. “We didn’t go far enough told French radio. “There has in our first two years, we didn’t S&P downgrades been a fever for several years reform and we are paying, if I may in this country which is called say, for a lost decade,” added the Venezuela over mass unemployment... there minister. is no choice but to reform the In a 46-minute speech in the economy,” stressed Macron, a lower house of parliament, Valls default risk 36-year-old former Rothschild also called for an end to talking banker, who was a surprise choice down France. CARACAS: Ratings agency for economy minister. “I’ve had enough of this perma- Standard & Poor’s lowered France, the eurozone’s second- nent criticism of France and its Venezuela’s credit rating one largest economy, is suffering from ability to exert influence in the notch to CCC+, saying “contin- a record high unemployment rate world,” he told deputies. ued economic deterioration” put — over 10 percent — and has reg- The French government’s it at risk of a debt default in the istered no economic growth in the response to the economic crisis is next two years. past two quarters. the so-called Responsibility Pact, The downgrade puts the strug- Given the anaemic outlook, the a package of €40bn in tax breaks gling South American oil giant government was forced to more for business, financed with €50bn deep into “speculative grade” rat- than halve its growth forecast for in public spending cuts. ing territory, a warning to inves- this year from 1 percent to 0.4 But the plan has been the tar- tors that the country faces “at percent. Paris is also battling to get of left-wing ire for being too least a one-in-two likelihood of reduce its ballooning public defi- business-friendly and too austere default over the next two years,” cit, which is expected to be 4.4 at a time of economic crisis. S&P said. percent of gross domestic product Valls on Tuesday pledged he The agency also issued a nega- (GDP) this year, dropping only would not be swayed from this tive outlook for Venezuela, indi- marginally to 4.3 percent in 2015. path despite sniping within his cating the possibility of a new It has gone back on a prom- own party. “There will be no downgrade over the medium ise to the European Union to get U-turn, no change in direction, term. “Economic recession, high the deficit below the maximum no zig-zagging,” he vowed. inflation and growing exter- of three percent of GDP by next The fresh-faced Macron has nal liquidity pressures will con- year, pushing it back to 2017 and already come under fire from the tinue to erode the government’s setting France on a collision left-wing elements of the Socialist capacity to pay external obliga- course with Brussels and auster- Party, especially given his banker tions over the next two years,” ity-minded Germany. background. AFP S&P said. AFP

Zara on recovery path

People inside a Zara store in Madrid. Zara owner Inditex yesterday posted a smaller-than-expected 2.4 per- cent drop in first-half net profit as strong cost controls helped compensate for negative currency effects. THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS QE index edges Diamonds aren’t forever, warns cartel HONG KONG: The De Beers diamond cartel warned yes- terday that global production will decline from 2020, a trend up, market that could spell pricier bling for consumers. A dearth of major new dia- mond finds means that produc- cap increases tion might not keep up with ever-increasing demand from the United States, China and India, the firm claimed. Saudi rises on economic reform plans “Unless major new discoveries are made in the coming years, DOHA: Qatar Exchange index of Two Holy Mosques King supply can be expected to decline gained 27.38 points or 0.19 per- Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, gradually from 2020,” De Beers cent when trading closed at would study whether to tax said, forecasting rocky times 14,165.05 points here yester- undeveloped urban land as part ahead for the $85bn a year indus- day. The market capitalisation of efforts to end a serious hous- try. Existing mines in Botswana, increased to QR752.2bn from ing shortage. South Africa and Namibia are QR749.34bn on Tuesday. Such a tax might benefit the becoming depleted and the need The banking and financial sec- stock market as a whole by stimu- to dig deeper has made operations tor index gained 0.59 percent, lating construction activity and less profitable. telecoms added 0.40 percent and reducing the amount of money De Beers said exploration the industrial sector was up 0.30 locked up in land speculation. has now turned to Angola, the percent. The real estate index It could be costly for some Democratic Republic of Congo, dropped by 0.94 percent, trans- wealthy individuals and compa- Zimbabwe, Arctic Siberia and port was down by 0.40 percent, nies with large land banks, how- Canada. But the last major mine consumer goods fell 0.25 per- ever; property developer Dar discovery came a decade ago in A vendor checks a display prior to the opening of the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem fair at the convention and cent and insurance sector lost Al Arkan was the most heavily India, at Rio Tinto’s yet to be exhibition centre yesterday. The United States is likely to remain the world’s largest market for diamonds for the 0.11 percent. Of the 43 companies traded stock, dropping 2.6 per- completed Bunder project. next 15 years despite a growing appetite for the gems from China and India, leading producer De Beers said. listed, 18 gained, 21 declined and six cent. Saudi food maker Savola Still, a shortage of supply remained unchanged. rose 1.5 percent after Kuwait might not necessarily be bad Beers said. China has the fastest percent share of the world mar- events” in life. Global diamond Qatar National Bank shares Food Co (Americana) asked news for the Luxembourg-based growing demand, jumping to a ket, it’s still some ways to go,” jewellery sales were around gained QR3.30 when it closed for its shares to be suspended firm, which accounts for around share of about 15 percent of the Mellier said, adding he expects $79bn in 2013, up three percent trading at QR208.40 while because its main shareholder, a 33 percent of overall rough dia- world’s diamond market from less the Chinese market to grow more compared to 2012, according to Islamic Holding gained QR2.80 firm owned by the Al Kharafi mond sales. than three percent in 2003. than 10 percent per annum for De Beers’ first Diamond Insight at close, up 2.45 listed to QR117. family, was reviewing its stake. Demand from the United But it is not expected to over- “many more years”. Report. Sales are expected to The shares of Qatar Cinema and Elsewhere, in Dubai, a spate of States — the world’s largest mar- take the US market’s 40 percent De Beers said China’s anti- grow in the long term helped by Films Distribution Company plum- profit-taking by retail investors ket for diamonds — and growing share for more than a decade, De corruption drive, which has hurt recovery in the US economy as meted by QR3.45 when it closed at to raise money for the initial appetite for the gems from China Beers CEO Philippe Mellier said. demand for luxury goods, would well as the growth of the middle QR44.80. public offer of Emaar Properties’ and India’s middle class, will likely “China and India, the engine not affect the diamond industry. class in the developing markets of Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s malls unit eased, and the market create a seller’s market. for growth, these two big markets “I think our business is less China and India. stock market led the region index closed flat. Emaar shares “Even under scenarios of vola- clearly could be as big as the US impacted by that compared to Founded in 1888 in South higher yesterday because of opti- rose 0.5 percent. tile or weaker global economic in the next maybe 15 years,” said others,” Stephen Lussier, CEO Africa, De Beers last year mism over the government’s eco- In Abu Dhabi, Waha Capital growth, demand for diamonds Mellier, who was in Hong Kong of De Beers Forevermark said, reported $1bn in operating profit nomic reform efforts, while other climbed 1.9 percent and was is expected to show positive real for the Jewellery and Gem Fair. with diamonds usually used at — more than double that of 2012. markets were buoyed by a more the most heavily traded stock; growth in the next decade,” De “For China to go up to 40 weddings and other “emotional AFP positive global mood. The main its board was to discuss a share Saudi index gained 0.8 percent to buyback programme. 11,081 points, with Ma’aden rising In Kuwait, telecommunications 3.1 percent. firm Zain Kuwait fell 1.5 percent The Capital Market Authority after its unit Zain Bahrain said said that it would permit off-mar- it was extending the subscription Americana shareholder reviewing stake UPS to hire up to ket trading of shares in compa- period for its IPO on the Bahraini nies which had been suspended or bourse by two weeks. DUBAI: Kuwait Food Co since Reuters reported in April 2014, and had been sent to the 95,000 workers delisted from the exchange. There (Americana) asked for its that the Kharafis, a billionaire bourse and the stock market are only a few such companies at HIGHLIGHTS shares to be suspended on the merchant family with 66.8 per- regulator, the Kuwait Capital for holiday rush present, but investors took the DUBAI: The index closed flat Kuwaiti bourse yesterday after cent of the firm, had hired invest- Markets Authority, at the time. reform as a positive step for the at 4,985 points. its main shareholder said it was ment bank Rothschild to explore Saudi Arabia’s Savola Group NEW YORK: US logistics giant market because it would reduce ABU DHABI: The index rose reviewing its portfolio, includ- a possible sale. said on August 13 that it had UPS, criticised for late deliveries risks for shareholders in firms 0.4 percent to 5,172 points. ing its stake in the firm. This is the first time that either held preliminary talks with one of Christmas presents last year, that were suspended because of EGYPT: The index rose 0.4 per- Americana said Al Khair Americana or the Kharafis have of Americana’s major sharehold- said that it has started to hire up accumulated losses. cent to 9,575 points. National for Stocks and Real disclosed any potential changes in ers about a potential deal. On to 95,000 temporary workers to “By allowing shares to trade SAUDI ARABIA: The index Estate Co was working with uni- the company’s ownership. In its Tuesday it disclosed it had hired avoid repeating the fiasco. OTC, this will help all share- gained 0.8 percent to 11,081 points. dentified financial and legal advis- bourse filing, Americana said it JP Morgan to advise it. UPS said it needed between holders to exit the shares if they KUWAIT: The index edged up ers to look at its strategic options, had provided a copy of a letter from A joint offer from private equity 90,000 and 95,000 seasonal wish,” said Turki Fadaak, head of 0.2 percent 7,587 points. which included action related to its its top shareholder to the Kuwait firms KKR & Co and CVC Capital employees to handle an antici- research at Al Bilad Investment. OMAN: The index inched up holding in one of the Gulf’s largest bourse which had informed it of Al Partners and a bid from a third pated surge in holiday package Also, Saudi media reported 0.1 percent to 7,497 points. food firms. The firm is owned by Khair’s move on Tuesday. interested party could be lodged shipments driven by online shop- yesterday that the Supreme BAHRAIN: The index climbed the Al Kharafi family, the major- Americana also referenced by a deadline for second-round ping that begins in October and Economic Council, a top policy 0.3 percent to 1,473 points. ity shareholder in Americana. another letter from the Kharafi bids in mid-October, sources said. runs through January. body chaired by the Custodian REUTERS The food maker has been in focus entity which was dated July 17, REUTERS Strong growth in US online sales caught UPS short-handed in the 2013 holiday season — the company ‘Oasis Of The Seas’ blamed an “unprecedented” level of online shopping. Since then, UPS has been making improvements in delivery forecasts, processing capacity and adding thousands of new or leased delivery vehicles, air- craft and trailers to gear up for the 2014 crunch. For “Black Friday,” the day after the Thanksgiving holiday that kicks off the holiday shop- ping season in the US and this year falls on November 28, the company said it was adding nearly 50 new package sorting shifts throughout its hub locations. “We have initial volume fore- casts from our customers and are starting the hiring process for our temporary peak-season jobs,” said John McDevitt, UPS senior vice president of human resources and labor relations. “We have needs An internal view of the ‘Oasis Of The Seas’, the biggest cruise ship in the world, at Civitavecchia throughout the United States and harbour, Italy. The ‘Oasis Of The Seas’ of the Royal Caribbean International cruise line has a length of anticipate more applicants this about 362 metres, a capacity of about 6,300 passengers and almost 2,400 crew members. year than in 2013.” AFP

Asia’s billionaires see fastest wealth growth

SINGAPORE: Asia’s billionaires led the report said. It said the number of bil- in other regions,” the report added. by Chinese tycoons enjoyed the fastest lionaires worldwide rose 7.0 percent from Asian billionaires are also the youngest increase in their wealth this year com- the previous year to a record 2,325 — an worldwide, with the average age at 61, with pared to their peers in the rest of the increase of 155. Their combined wealth only 13 percent having fully inherited their world, a report said yesterday. reached $7.3 trillion, up 12 percent. wealth. Within Asia, China has the most The combined wealth of Asia’s billion- Europe topped the rankings with 775 bil- number of billionaires at 190, followed by aires grew 18.7 percent from last year to lionaires, followed by North America with India (100), Hong Kong (82), Japan (33) $1.41 trillion, said the report by Wealth-X, 609, while the Middle East with 154 billion- and Singapore (32). a research firm specialising in ultra-high aires came in fourth place behind Asia. Taiwan was in sixth place with 29, fol- net worth individuals, and Swiss bank UBS. “The rise of Asia as a global economic lowed by South Korea (21), Indonesia (19) Asia added 52 new US-dollar billionaires powerhouse has already started, and the and Thailand (17). The Philippines rounded so far this year, bringing the region’s total performance of the region’s billionaires up Asia’s top 10 with 13 billionaires. to 560, with China accounting for 33, or 63.5 illustrates just how strong the region is and Relative to population, Hong Kong topped percent, of the new entrants to the exclu- how many opportunities for wealth accumu- the list in Asia with 11.2 billionaires per one sive club. Although Asia was in third place lation it offers,” the report said. million people, followed by Singapore with behind Europe and North America in terms Most of Asia’s billionaires made their for- 5.8 billionaires per one million people, the of the total number of billionaires, those tune from within the region mainly from report said. Hong Kong and Singapore were from Asia recorded the fastest growth in real estate and industrial conglomerates. ranked fourth and sixth, respectively, world- wealth of any region in the world. Only 11 percent of them have amassed wide in terms of the number of billionaires Asia accounted for 30 percent of the net their wealth through finance, banking and relative to population. increase in global billionaire wealth in 2014, investment, a percentage “much lower than AFP THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21 Credit gets you a flat-screen Alfred the app helps, but consider the cost TV, but not economic growth BY DAWN FOSTER BY NOAH SMITH Financial Times declared that credit was consumption? In other words, if credit is martphones at the ready: TechCrunch has given Alfred, an the only thing allowing China’s economy just one American lending to another, or outsourcing app for your most menial tasks, its Disrupt t’s pretty obvious how credit drives to tread water. And just recently, Quartz one Chinese person lending to another, why Cup – an award that recognises the best new start-ups. my personal household consumption. claimed that China’s unwillingness to allow does it boost growth? SAlfred is apparently “the first service layer on the shared If I borrow, I can get a nice big TV more lending in the face of a slowdown is Here’s an alternative idea: Maybe credit economy that manages your routine across multiple on-demand and a new car, but eventually I’ll have actually a good thing, since it chooses pain is a follower, not a driver, of the boom- and local services”. There’s no precise translation for such una- to skimp to pay it back. In a way, the now over greater pain later. It seems like bust cycle. Maybe credit grows when the bashed jargon but, essentially, much like TaskRabbit, Alfred Iconsumption-fuelled borrowing binge is an the only people who don’t instinctively economy is growing, because of the need to appears to be a butler service, with payment starting at a paltry illusion of wealth — after all, borrowing believe in credit-fuelled growth are aca- finance investment, and shrinks when the $25 (£15.40) a week. Naturally it compares itself to that other doesn’t increase my salary. Pleasure today demic economists. economy is shrinking, because of the lack of giant of the sharing economy, the taxi service Uber. means pain tomorrow. The academics have good reason for investment. In retrospect, looking at a chart If we’re defining social progress by the ease with which the Lots of people seem to think that national being sceptical. After all, production isn’t of credit growth vs GDP growth, it might well-off can have their dry cleaning collected and delivered, then, economies work something like this. Credit, the same as consumption. In the example look like credit caused the cycle, but in fact of course, this is a step forward. But in terms of employment we are told in article after news article, of me borrowing to buy a TV and car, my it was just a passive tag-along. Maybe the rights and fairness, the sharing economy, with its atomisation of “fuels” or “drives” growth. Bridgewater debt binge doesn’t make my salary. But in cycle was caused by something else — pro- tasks and roles, is anything but. Associates founder Ray Dalio, possibly the an economic boom, a country’s total pro- ductivity changes, or changes in monetary If you have an iPhone for a boss, and are reduced to carrying most successful macro investor in human duction really does rise — that’s what fast policy, or changes in people’s sentiment and out small tasks for small amounts of money on an ad hoc basis, history, makes this claim in his famous video, growth means. In other words, if credit fuels animal spirits. you can kiss goodbye to any hope of employment rights. The “How the Economic Machine Works.” The economic booms, then it must do it in a I’m not saying I think that’s right. Maybe government has held up the rise in people registering as self- post-Keynesian economists, a heterodox fundamentally different way than the way credit really does drive growth. Maybe employed – the biggest factor behind the fall in unemployment school of thought exiled to the academic it fuels a personal consumption binge. excess credit really does force a boom to figures – as a triumph of its austerity policies, but this merely wilderness, have a perspective similar to Another reason academics are suspicious turn into a bust. But no one has yet come shows the decrease in the amount of secure work available for Dalio’s. On the other side of the political of the theory of credit-fuelled growth is that up with a really compelling, testable expla- people who are desperate to make ends meet. spectrum, the Austrians — another exiled when we talk about “credit” at the national nation for how that happens. And no one — Last week, Frances O’Grady, the TUC general secretary, warned heterodox bunch — believe something simi- level, we mean gross, not net. Most of the except maybe Dalio — has managed to use that Britain was becoming a Downton Abbey society, with the lar. Google “credit fuelled economic boom” money that gets borrowed during a boom is credit levels, credit-growth levels, accelera- gap growing between the richest and poorest, and few political and Austrian Business Cycle Theory is one borrowed from people in the same country. tion of the ratio of credit-to-gross domestic barriers in place to stop this. If Peter Mandelson was “intensely of the first results. In fact, during its so-called credit-fuelled product, or any such measure to predict relaxed about people getting filthy rich”, the actions of the coali- It isn’t just investors and heterodox econ- growth binge, China was actually a net when booms and busts will happen. tion in the past few years suggest they’re intensely excited about omists who believe that credit is the fuel capital exporter, meaning Chinese people So this thing that almost everyone the same prospect. that powers the business cycle — almost were saving more than the entire Chinese believes about the economy is really just a Class prejudice was becoming more acceptable, O’Grady warned: every pundit and news outlet seems to economy was borrowing. conjecture. Our faith in it is probably based “We are piling yet more riches on to a privileged few. Economic believe something similar. In 2009, The Wall If taking on debt lets a borrower increase in part on shaky analogies and bad intuition. growth is back but there’s no sign of it in most workers’ pay Street Journal said that China’s growth was his consumption, why doesn’t making It might be true, but we shouldn’t regard packets. In fact, the gap has got worse. Top chief executives now being fuelled by cheap debt. In 2013, the that loan force the lender to decrease his it as obvious. WP-BLOOMBERG earn 175 times the wages of the average worker.” Research from the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission bears this out: far from becoming a meritocracy, Britain’s professions are still a closed shop for those from more impoverished social backgrounds. Gender discrimination employ- ment tribunals are at a record low as a result of the coalition introducing costs, which directly affect the poorest. The gender pay gap actually increased in 2013, with women disproportionately represented in the lowest paid, most precarious jobs, and black and ethnic minority workers still massively underrepresented in the upper strata of all professions. Last week, for instance, it was reported that only 3.7 percent of top tier civil service employees are from an ethnic minority. On June 11, 2014, London-based Hackney carriage (black cab) drivers, members of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, dis- rupted traffic as a protest against Transport for London’s refusal to stop Uber’s calculation of fares based on distance and time taken, as they claimed it infringes upon their right to be the sole users of taxi meters in London. The following week, London mayor Boris Johnson stated it would be “difficult” for him to ban Uber “without the risk of a judicial review”. At the end of August 2014, the company had reportedly raised $1.5bn in venture capital. When I moved house a little while ago, a friend suggested using another service in the sharing economy – the delivery auction website, AnyVan. You post up the amount of stuff you need to move, where it’s going from and to, and people bid for the job. Initially the bids constitute decent pay for decent work. Then, quite quickly, they fall to ludicrously low levels, as people in dire need of money scrabble for a job that will only net them a pound or two of profit. It’s desperate, but still lucrative for the company running the whole show. With the increased precarity of the workplace, it’s no sur- prise productivity is still worryingly low. The growth of apps that deregulate work, and offer no pension, sick pay, security or even, in some cases, safety, does nothing to stop the march towards a Britain where barely anyone can rely on a regular income, and no one has a professional identity or sense of worth that derives from their work. If you’re financially sorted, but a little bit lazy, it can be tempt- ing to outsource your more banal chores. Who really enjoys clean- ing the bathroom? But by lauding these apps, which make life a tiny bit easier for the “time poor” and a lot harder for the “poor poor”, the poorest lose out – and so does the economy. THE GUARDIAN Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate

The importance of applying corporate finance to nations

BY ROB COX companies and countries share companies often hope to extract business leaders running for Governments don’t have share- that the federal government many similarities. from greater size. office, whether it’s Bain Capital holders, they have voters and is “too big, too centralised, too t is generally accepted on Corporate finance is the area of It can all work out well. After boss Mitt Romney for US presi- taxpayers. undemocratic, too unjust, too Wall Street that breaking up finance dealing with the sources US oil giant ConocoPhillips split dent or HP Chief Executive Meg And the extent to which these powerful, too intrusive, and too bloated and unwieldy compa- of funding and the capital struc- in two – a refiner and an explora- Whitman for California gover- stakeholders are fed up with the unresponsive to the needs of indi- Inies is a good thing. Division ture of corporations and the tion and production company – it nor. That’s because, left to their services performed by the insti- vidual citizens.” makes them easier to manage, actions that managers take to bested more diversified rivals in own devices, bureaucracies – tutions of government will help It’s like something out of a Dan more accountable and allows increase the value of the firm to the stock market sweepstakes. whether they are corporate determine their own willingness Loeb letter. them to deliver greater value to the shareholders, as well as the Fortune Brands converted from centres or central governments to break up or spin off. Kirkpatrick Sale, a South their many constituents. On the tools and analysis used to allocate a conglomerate into three distinct – over time tend to distance Scotland and Catalonia have Carolinian who signed the docu- eve of Scotland’s historic vote on financial resources. businesses, whose value appreci- themselves from the people or other long-standing historic and ment, says the corporate analogy independence, it’s worth consider- The primary goal of corporate ated tremendously. customers they serve. cultural reasons to separate that is apt, as the ultimate goal in both ing whether the same logic might finance is to maximise or increase There have been nearly 1,000 In the corporate context, activ- may overshadow economic ones. cases is to create more manage- also be applied to nations. shareholder value. of these sorts of deals in just ist shareholders can perform the But should Scotland and able and accountable bodies. Scotland will vote on Thursday Although it is in principle dif- the past five years, according to role of revolutionaries, imposing Catalonia manage to break free, From his vantage point near whether to spin itself off from the ferent from managerial finance Thomson Reuters data. Though discipline on wayward managers. and actually prove capable of Charleston, overlooking Fort United Kingdom. Catalonia is which studies the financial man- many spin-offs eventually become Think Bill Ackman of Pershing creating prosperous independent Sumter, the site of the opening planning a similar, but not legally agement of all firms, rather than targets for larger rivals, they gen- Square popping into Fortune nations, they will embolden other engagement of the Civil War, the binding referendum on leaving corporations alone, the main erally prove their worth by con- Brand’s shareholder rolls and developed economies to consider ideal country has about 5 million Spain in November. concepts in the study of corpo- centrating on their comparative precipitating a peaceful breakup. the arithmetic of secession. people, or about the population of If both go their own way, other rate finance are applicable to the advantages and by giving their Corporations may rely on bor- That, anyway, is the view of Scotland, and a land mass about European nations could end up financial problems of all kinds of managers more accountability to rowed funds (debt capital or separatists on the American side the size of South Carolina. splitting into smaller new political firms. owners and more effective incen- credit) as sources of investment of the pond. A group of them “Whether it’s a country or units. There are few precedents, In the corporate world, the tives for success. to sustain ongoing business opera- got together a couple of years company, at a smaller level at least in the developed world, logic starts with the premise that Now, companies may be people tions or to fund future growth. ago to issue “The Montpelier you are able to make swifter for them to emulate. The history these actions will, first and fore- in the eyes of the US Supreme Corporations can alterna- Manifesto,” a document out- changes,” says Sale, who runs the of corporate finance may provide most, benefit shareholders. Court, but they are certainly not tively sell shares of the com- lining their grievances against Middlebury Institute, a think some useful insight. The gains include allowing countries. They have different pany to investors to raise capital. Washington and their rights to tank devoted to separatism, Of course, it is hard to imagine management to focus on what it duties, and their constituencies Investors, or shareholders, expect self-determination. secession and self-determination. any legislator anywhere in the is best at and improving the abil- are more broadly defined. Yet that there will be an upward The signers of the manifesto, “All you need to do is look world exhorting voters to stake ity of the organisation to respond there are similarities to the way trend in value of the company (or named for the capital of Vermont, around to see how poorly a state their futures to a Wall Street to the needs of customers and they are managed. appreciate in value) over time to the New England state that gov- with 315 million people is able to construct. But the philosophical the marketplace. These can out- That certainly has been make their investment a profit- erned itself as a republic before respond to the changes that need underpinnings to breaking up weigh the economies of scale that the pitch from Republican able purchase. becoming the 14th state, argued to be made.” REUTERS THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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Statistics for Singapore GP Statistics for Sunday’s Singapore Rosberg, Hamilton set to Formula One Grand Prix, race 14 of the 19-round championship: Lap distance: 5.065km. Total distance: 308.828km (61 laps) 2013 pole: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Red Bull one minute 42.841 seconds. 2013 winner: Vettel renew rivalry in Singapore Race lap record: 1:48.574, Vettel 2013 Start time: 1200 GMT (2000 local) Tyres: Soft (yellow), Supersoft (red) Red Bull’s Vettel seeks fourth straight win on street circuit this weekend Wins %Mercedes have won all but three races so far this season. The exceptions were Canada, SINGAPORE: Mercedes in the upcoming race. Since Hungary and Belgium - all won by Red Bull’s team-mates Nico Rosberg and Monza, however, Formula One Daniel Ricciardo. Lewis Hamilton renew their have banned radio race assist- % Red Bull’s quadruple world champion sometimes hostile rivalry on ance, including coded messages, Sebastian Vettel has 39 career wins, Fernando the floodlit streets of Singapore so it will be interesting to see Alonso 32, Lewis Hamilton 28, Kimi Raikkonen this weekend at a circuit where how the team can control their 20 and Jenson Button 15. Championship leader mistakes or collisions normally drivers on an unforgiving 23-turn Nico Rosberg has seven. result in race retirement. layout in the heat and humidity of %Hamilton’s win at Monza moved him ahead With six races remaining in Singapore. of triple champion Jackie Stewart in the all-time the 19-round season, Germany’s Mercedes, who have won all but list of winners. The only British driver to have Rosberg leads Hamilton by 22 three of the 13 races this season, won more is 1992 champion Nigel Mansell (31). points but the momentum and are expected to dominate once % Hamilton has won six races this season, crowd sentiment are on the again with Hamilton installed as Rosberg four and Ricciardo three. Briton’s side after he won in a marginal favourite due to his % Ferrari have won 221 races, McLaren Monza a fortnight ago following better record on the Marina Bay 182, Williams 114 and Red Bull 50. Mercedes his ruined Grand Prix in Belgium Street Circuit, where he won in have won 23, the same number as now-defunct contest. 2009. Tyrrell. Hamilton failed to finish in Spa “Despite the highs and lows, %McLaren have not won for 32 races, a run last month after an unnecessary I’m still well and truly in the hunt that dates back to Brazil 2012 but is not their collision with Rosberg but gained for the championship and that is longest drought. Most recently, they went 48 a modicum of revenge in Italy something that gives me huge races without a win between 1993 and 1997. when the German relinquished motivation for the final six races % Ferrari’s last victory was in Spain in first place to his team-mate after - starting in Singapore,” Hamilton May 2013 - the last time a team other than cracking under pressure midway said in a team release ahead of the Mercedes or Red Bull won. through the race. Singapore Grand Prix. One Two Rosberg finished second in “It’s a great place to begin the %Mercedes have had seven one-two finishes both races and was booed on the final flyaway phase of the season. this season. The record of 10 in a season was podium on each occasion for ben- The city is buzzing and the track set by McLaren in 1988. efiting from his over-aggressive is mega,” he said. Pole Position approach in Belgium. “It’s a street circuit and I love %Mercedes and Williams are the only teams But Mercedes will be hoping street circuits.” to have started a race on pole position this year. the pair can rein in their fighting The Briton was unfortunate An aerial view of the street circuit for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. %Rosberg (Bahrain/Monaco/Canada/Britain/ instincts to avoid further mishaps not to win the inaugural race in Germany/Hungary/Belgium) has had seven poles this year to Hamilton’s five (Australia/ 2008 and a mechanical failure whispers in the paddock that Williams has been somewhat Malaysia/China/Spain/Italy). Brazilian Felipe when clear at the front denied Vettel’s future could lie away of a revelation this season with Massa was on pole for Williams in Austria. him victory two years ago, while from Red Bull, with Ferrari a Valtteri Bottas claiming four podi- %Vettel has 45 career poles. Hamilton has Rosberg can take heart from possible destination. While Red ums in the last six races while his 36 - more than any other British driver in the one of his earliest successes in Bull have moved quickly to quash team-mate Felipe Massa enjoyed history of Formula One. Formula One at the venue. any exit rumours, team princi- a third-place finish in Monza. % Ferrari’s last pole was in Germany with “I got my second ever podium pal Christian Horner was also Another strong result is Alonso in 2012. here with P2 in 2008 and I gener- keen to play down expectations expected in Singapore but Bottas POINTS ally enjoy street circuits, so I’m of a return to the top of the tree believes the car will find it difficult % Caterham, who came into the sport in looking to go one better this time for the reigning champions in to compete for another podium 2010, are the only team on the grid who have around,” the German said. Southeast Asia. finish with its aerodynamic yet to score a point. World champion Sebastian “At Singapore, there are a efficiency less effective on the %Ferrari have finished a record 80 succes- Vettel has endured a miserable few more corners and a few demanding and tight Singapore sive races with at least one car in the points, a winless campaign but arrives less straights (than at Monza),” roads. run that dates back to the 2010 German Grand in Singapore seeking a fourth Horner said after his cars came “Singapore, maybe Brazil, they Prix. straight victory in the race in fifth and sixth in Italy. could be difficult ones,” the Finn % Alonso’s retirement at Monza means no an improving Red Bull that is “We’re looking forward to going said. “But we reckon there are driver has scored in every race this season. expected to present the sternest back there. some good ones to come. Ricciardo has gone 11 races in a row in the opposition to Mercedes. “It’s a track that we’ve always “We are still aiming to bring points. The German, however, has gone well at in the last few years. some updates later in the season, %Sauber have gone 13 races without scor- Mercedes Formula One drivers Nico Rosberg (left) of Germany and Lewis been forced to play second fiddle But there’s no guarantees in so Suzuka, Austin and Abu Dhabi, ing, their longest barren run since they entered Hamilton of Britain attend a publicity event to unveil watches that they to team-mate Daniel Ricciardo this business, and we expect the for example, I think we can fight the sport in 1993. They went nine in a row between October 1995 and May 1996, at a co-designed in Singapore, yesterday. all season with the Australian Mercedes to be incredibly quick.” for the podium definitely. We’ll winning three races, leading to The Mercedes-powered keep pushing.” REUTERS time when only the top six cars scored points.

NFL, players’ Orioles win American League union agree on revised division title after 17 years NEW YORK: Hector Gomez Baseball Results Morton (6-12) notched drug policy pinch ran in the ninth and his first win since July 2 and scored the tying run and then Baltimore 8 Toronto 2 helped the Pirates (80-70) blooped a two-out single to right Pittsburgh 4 Boston 0 to their ninth victory in 11 NEW YORK: The National in the top of the 12th to score the Washington 3 Atlanta 0 games. Football League (NFL) and the go-ahead run as the Milwaukee NY Mets 9 Miami 1 The Pirates remain ahead union representing its players Brewers’ won 3-2 over the St. Tampa Bay 6 NY Yankees 1 of Milwaukee for the second have agreed to a revised drug Louis Cardinals. National League wild card Chicago Cubs 7 Cincinnati 0 policy that includes HGH test- It was the fifth win in six and closed in to 2-1/2 games ing starting this season, the two games for the Brewers (79-72), Chicago White Sox 7 Kansas City 5 behind St. Louis for the NL sides yesterday. who pulled within four games of Minnesota 4 Detroit 3 Central. The formal agreement, which the first-place Cardinals in the Cleveland 4 Houston 2 Twins 4, Tigers 3 should see HGH (Human Growth National League Central and Milwaukee 3 St Louis 2 Aaron Hicks’ walk-off Hormone) testing begin by the stayed 1-1/2 games behind the Colorado 10 LA Dodgers 4 RBI infield single lifted the end of the month, comes nearly Pittsburgh Pirates for the second San Francisco 2 Arizona 1 Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 a week after the players’ union NL wild card spot. victory over the first-place Seattle 13 LA Angels 2 agreed to terms for a new pol- St. Louis (83-68) lost for just Detroit Tigers. icy following a vote by player the sixth time in 26 home games Texas 6 Oakland 3 Down one after closer Glen representatives. and had their division lead over San Diego 5 Philadelphia 4 Perkins blew a two-run lead in A first violation of the per- Pittsburgh dipped to 2-1/2 games. the top of the ninth, the Twins formance enhancing drug policy, Nationals 3, Braves 0 Pirates 4, Red Sox 0 rallied to upset the American including HGH, will result in a Shortstop Ian Desmond hit a Charlie Morton pitched five League Central leaders, allow- suspension without pay of up long two-run homer and right- scoreless innings and the surg- ing Kansas City a chance to to six games depending on the hander Tanner Roark pitched ing Pittsburgh Pirates blanked reel in their division lead. nature of the violation, the NFL seven scoreless innings as the the Boston Red Sox 4-0. REUTERS and NFL Players Association said Washington Nationals clinched in a joint statement. the National League East cham- A positive test for diuretics pionship with a 3-0 win over the or masking agents will result in Atlanta Braves. a two-game ban while a positive Desmond ripped his 23rd test for a steroid, stimulant or homer deep in the left-center HGH will result in a four-game field stands at Turner Field ban. against Atlanta right-hander A second violation of the ster- Aaron Harang in the sixth inning oid policy will result in a sus- to break up a scoreless game and pension without pay of 10 games give the Nationals the only runs while a third violation will result they would need. in banishment for a minimum of Orioles 8, Blue Jays 2 two years. Steve Pearce and Jimmy The decision to test for HGH Paredes both homered early comes more than a year after while Alejandro De Aza added a Major League Baseball began three-run triple as the Baltimore testing, and long after many Orioles wrapped up their first Milwaukee Brewers’ pinch runner Hector Gomez (right) celebrates international sports began doing American League East division with shortstop Jean Segura after scoring the game tying run so. The NFL also tweaked policies title in 17 years with an 8-2 vic- against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium yesterday. regarding other drugs. REUTERS tory over the Toronto Blue Jays. THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Johoor Institute’s Course for Organising Major Events

Speakers and delegates pose for a group photo at the conclusion of Josoor Institute’s course titled ‘An Introduction to Running Major Events’ at Qatar National Convention Center in Doha yesterday. The course was oversubscribed with more than 70 delegates including professionals from the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, and local and regional federations who are bidding, organising or staging large-scale events were in attendance. The courses enabled participants to achieve an understanding of all key areas of major event management, highlighted potential challenges and shared ways how they can be addressed. Josoor Institute ran the same course in December 2013 and repeated it due to popular demand.

McIlroy claims PGA AlBalooshi confident of a of America’s Player of the good show in double test Year award NEW YORK: Rory McIlroy won recognition for his stellar campaign yesterday when he Al Anabi to resume Charlotte race besides contesting at Dallas this week was named winner of the 2013- 14 PGA of America Player of ENNIS, Texas: It is an lined up against veteran NHRA the Year award and the Vardon extremely unusual situation, driver Morgan Lucas. The driver Khalid Trophy for lowest scoring but Khalid AlBalooshi will drive that reaches the finish line first AlBalooshi, near average. in two races this weekend for will advance to the semi-finals lane, approaches For the 25-year-old Northern the Qatar Al Anabi Racing Top later that day, and the times the finish line Irishman, who has two major Fuel team, the three-time and recorded by both drivers will in a first-round titles among his four wins world- defending World Championship count towards Dallas qualifying. race with his wide this year, it marked the sec- team owned by H E Sheikh “Running two different races in team-mate, ond time in three seasons that he Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani. Dallas will be tough on all of the Shawn Langdon, has captured both awards. AlBalooshi, and his team-mate crew chiefs this week,” AlBalooshi last Sunday McIlroy won consecutive Shawn Langdon, resume their said. in Charlotte, majors at the British Open and play-off run at this weekend’s “You have one race (Charlotte) North Carolina. PGA Championship, sandwiched 29th annual AAA Texas NHRA during qualifying, but you still AlBalooshi won around his win at the WGC- Fall Nationals in Ennis, Texas, have to make the show for the the round before Bridgestone Invitational, in the the 20th of 24 races making up race on Sunday (Dallas). So it the remainder 2013-14 season and finished the United States’ 2014 NHRA will be hard on the crew chief and number one on the tour money of the race was Mello Yello Drag Racing Series the crew guys especially for the list. postponed until and the second of six events that teams that make the Charlotte The world number one posted comprise the Countdown to the final round – that will be an extra this weekend in an adjusted average of 68.82 Championship NHRA Play-offs. run. What I know for sure is we Dallas where he through 66 complete rounds, Qualifying is set for tomorrow have a good, consistent car, and I will attempt to win edging Sergio Garcia (68.95), and Saturday with eliminations am looking forward to racing in both the Charlotte who completed 61 rounds, for the scheduled for Sunday. Dallas this week. and Dallas races Vardon Trophy. Last weekend’s race near “We will continue the Charlotte in the same Masters winner Bubba Watson Charlotte, North Carolina was race in a completely different weekend. was a distant second to McIlroy suspended during the first round place with completely different for Player of the Year, which is of eliminations, and it will be conditions, but we have a smart based on a points system. completed during qualifying for crew chief,” he added. Sunday, the teams will do it all the second time in as many years. absolutely perfect so we have to US Open winner Martin this weekend’s race near Dallas. “We did not have a good race over again during eliminations Last year, though, the team head to Dallas and be ready to Kaymer was third followed by AlBalooshi defeated Langdon there last year, but I do not worry for the AAA Texas NHRA Fall bounced back quickly advancing perform this weekend,” added three-times tour event winner in the first round; both Al Anabi about that. I am going to the race Nationals. to the final round at Dallas and Langdon. Jimmy Walker. cars made brilliant runs, but knowing that I am going to do my Langdon, who entered the charged to the NHRA Mello Yello “Last year, we accomplished McIlroy is widely regarded as AlBalooshi reached the finish line best, and my crew chief will do Countdown to the Championship Top Fuel World Championship. a lot in the last five races of the the front-runner to scoop PGA 15 thousandths of a second before his best especially now that the NHRA Play-offs as the third seed, Can the team make a similar run season, and I know the Al Anabi Tour player of the year honours, the World Champion. Countdown started. Our car is lost to AlBalooshi in the first this year? Time will tell. team can do the same this year.” which will be announced before Some of this weekend’s Dallas back, and I know we can do some round at Charlotte. “We did a good job last year Langdon sounded confident of the tour’s 2014-15 season-open- qualifying runs will double as big things with it soon.” He does not have to worry bouncing back from a first- his team’s chance. ing Frys.com Open scheduled on Charlotte elimination rounds. The two teams that advance about the completion of the round loss in the first race of “The team has done it in the October 9. When AlBalooshi eases his gold Al into the final round of Charlotte Charlotte event, but he does have the Countdown last year, and we past, and they can do it again. We Rory won both honours in Anabi Racing Top Fuel dragster eliminations, will race on to worry about having lost in the plan to do the same this year,” just have to look forward, keep 2012 when he won four times in to the starting line for Saturday’s Saturday evening after Dallas first round of eliminations at the Langdon said. our heads up and keep working the season including the PGA third qualifying session, he will be qualifying is complete. Then on first race of the Countdown for “We have five races to be hard.” THE PENINSULA Championship. AGENCIES

Total relishes partnership for Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

DOHA: Qatar Racing and Emir Sword Race in Qatar. Total and intense race,” added Chalmin. Equestrian Club (QREC) is all has been involved with the QREC “I would like to thank H E set to host the Qatar Prix de since 2008 and this famed event Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faleh Al l’Arc de Triomphe that will be is part of Total’s commitment to Thani, Chairman of QREC, and held in Paris next month. the Qatar National Vision 2030. his team for providing Total with The QREC and Total will Supporting sports is a main the opportunity of this valuable host a press conference at Ritz part of Total’s corporate social association. We are delighted to Carlton Hotel Doha on Sunday responsibility program; it is a have established a longstanding (September 21) to present the major contribution to social relationship with QREC.” Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. development, as it values sports H E Sheikh Mohamed Bin This year’s edition of the world- as one of the best tools to tran- Faleh Al Thani, QREC Chairman renowned horserace is scheduled scend cultural barriers and cul- said, “Total shares our vision for to be held at Longchamp race- tural integration. the promotion of Qatar by using course in Paris on October 5. Guillaume Chalmin, Managing business, sports and education to Total is proud to have part- Director of Total E&P Qatar reach different sectors of the glo- nered with Qatar Racing & and Group Representative, said: bal community.” Equestrian Club (QREC) for the “Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe “Our partnership with them Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, is the jewel in the crown of the is one of the most valuable and the most prestigious horse race Horseracing world.” enduring of any sporting associa- in the world. “The amazing victory of Treve, tions in region and we are proud Total is also the proud part- the fantastic horse of H E Sheikh to be able to include their name ner of the Qatar Arabian Trophy Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani in the alongside our own at major events Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) is all set to host the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp for colts, Qatar Arabian Trophy Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe last around the world, including the racecourse in Paris on October 5. for mares and the Prix Marcel year in Paris, gives the opportu- world’s two most valuable races Boussac as well as the H H the nity to live a very entertaining on turf.” THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 Hughes replaces injured Clarke for Pakistan ODIs Cricket Australia hopes Clarke would be fit to play in the first Test

SYDNEY: Batsman Phil enough. Going forward it’s about Hughes will replace injured consistency and looking to score NZ great Martin captain Michael Clarke in next as many runs as possible,” he said. Pakistani cricket team skipper Trott ready for month’s one-day series against “That is something that I have Misbah-ul-Haq poses with ICC World Crowe reveals Pakistan, Cricket Australia said been working on and I’m probably Cup 2015 trophy during a ceremony England return yesterday, giving him a chance doing it better over the last 12 in front of Badshahi Masjid in Lahore return of cancer to state his case for a Test recall. months than the previous years.” yesterday. Pakistan welcomed the LONDON: England batsman Clarke was ruled out on The three-game one-day World Cup trophy as it arrived in the Jonathan Trott (pictured) said Tuesday after scans revealed the series against Pakistan, the last country on a global tour on Tuesday. WELLINGTON: Former New yesterday he was ready for an hamstring injury that cut short for Australia before it hosts the Zealand cricket great Martin international recall. his Zimbabwe tour was worse World Cup next year, starts on Crowe revealed yesterday his Trott dramatically quit the than first thought and included October 7 with the first of two cancer has returned, 15 months Ashes tour of Australia last tendon damage. Tests not until October 22. after announcing it was under year following the first Test in Hughes, 25, will take his place Cricket Australia said on control. Brisbane, citing a stress-related in the three-game series in the Tuesday it hoped Clarke, who has “After a brilliant year of self illness, and has not played for United Arab Emirates. a history of back and hamstring discovery and recovery I have England since. “I know the guys in front of trouble, would be fit to play in the more work to do,” he tweeted. However, the 33-year-old me and how well the Test side is first Test. “My friend & tough taskmaster South Africa-born right-hander going -- just to be that spare bat- If not, wicketkeeper Brad Lymphoma is back to teach me.” has returned to county duty with ter and around the squad, that Haddin will be Test captain, coach The 51-year-old was first diag- Warwickshire, although a recur- has always been my plan over the Darren Lehmann said. nosed with lymphoma in 2012, but rence of the illness in April led to last 12 months,” Hughes said. “The thing is we want our best after months of chemotherapy another break from cricket. “If a spot comes up I feel very player playing. He’s been a fantas- he said doctors had told him the But since coming back again ready to take it... but I’m happy tic player for us for over 100 Test cancer had shrunk to safe levels, with the Midlands county in to bide my time.” matches now and we need our although there was always the June, Trott has been in fine form Hughes had already been No.4 playing and making runs,” possibility of a relapse. for Warwickshire with four cen- named in the Test squad to play he told cricket.com.au. Crowe said he will now have to turies -- two each in the County Pakistan and was set to travel to “We need him back and he undergo further treatment. Championship and the 50-over the UAE earlier than his team- knows that,” he said, adding that Crowe averaged 45.36 in his One Day Cup. mates to work on his batting Clarke was working hard with 77-Test career, which included However, his time away from against spin with coaching con- medical experts. 17 centuries. In 1991, he scored a the international scene meant sultant and Sri Lankan great “All we can do is make sure New Zealand record for the most Trott was not awarded a cen- Muttiah Muralitharan. that when he comes back, he’s runs in a single Test innings when tral contract by the England and The batsman, who has scored right to go.” he was dismissed for 299 playing Wales Cricket Board last week. well for Australia A and South Pakistan have been forced to at Wellington’s Basin Reserve Nevertheless, Trott told the Australia, said it had been tough play their home series at neutral against Sri Lanka. The record BBC on Tuesday he had been being in and out of the national venues, such as the UAE, since was not broken until this year “available” for England duty for side. militants attacked the Sri Lankan when current captain Brendon several weeks. “But I understand that when I team in Lahore in 2009. McCullum reached 302 on the “The ECB and I have had our was in there, I wasn’t consistent AFP same ground against India. AFP final get-together. I’ve been signed off by the ECB,” said Trott. “Whatever comes along with regards to selection, maybe. I’m not putting too much pressure Benn puts right spin on Windies 500th Test on myself,” added Trott, who in 49 Tests has scored 3,763 runs GROS ISLET: Spinner Scoreboard including nine hundreds at an Sulieman Benn took five wickets average of 46.75. and Jerome Taylor reached the West Indies (I innings): ...... 380 “There’s been some challenging milestone of 100 Test wickets as Bangladesh (I innings): ...... 161 times. Some tough times. But I’ve Bangladesh crumbled to a 296- West Indies (II innings): been available a while, for the last run defeat late on the fourth K Brathwaite c S Rahman b Mahmudullah 45 month or two, I suppose, in terms day of the second and final Test of selection and I’m enjoying my L Johnson b Taijul Islam ...... 41 against the West Indies at the cricket. Beausejour Stadium on Tuesday. K Edwards c S Rahman b S Islam ...... 2 “I’ve been feeling good for Set an improbable target of 489 D Bravo b Mahmudullah ...... 7 a while now. It’s been great after the home side declared their S Chanderpaul (not out) ...... 101 going back to Warwickshire. second innings at 269 for four, 45 J Blackwood (not out) ...... 66 The last couple of months minutes into the day, the tour- Extras (LB-5, W-2) ...... 7 with Warwickshire have been ists crashed from 158 for two to Total (for 4 wkts decl) ...... 269 fantastic.” be dismissed for 192 just before a Fall of wickets: 1-76, 2-81, 3-97, 4-100. Yorkshire’s Gary Ballance has shower swept across the ground. Bowling: Taijul Islam 28-5-81-1; Al-Amin taken a firm grip on Trott’s old Opening batsman Tamim Hossain 4-0-18-0; Robiul Islam 12-3-42-0 number three position in the Iqbal (64) and Mominul Haque (2w); Shafiul Islam 13-1-42-1; Mahmudullah England Test side but that posi- (56) held up the West Indies for 16-2-64-2; Mominul Haque 4-0-17-0. tion has proved far more prob- over three hours with a second- Bangladesh (II innings): lematic with regard to one-day wicket partnership of 110, but internationals, where Trott aver- Tamim Iqbal c Gabriel b Benn ...... 64 when Tamim skied an attempted ages 51.25 in 68 matches. sweep off Benn to midwicket it Shamsur Rahman c Edwards b Taylor ...... 39 Trott will be back in the spot- was the trigger for the collapse. Anamul Haque c Ramdin b Benn ...... 0 light when Warwickshire face It was completed when Kemar Mominul Haque c Gabriel b Benn ...... 56 Durham in the One-Day Cup final Roach breached the defence of Mahmudullah lbw Gabriel ...... 0 at Lord’s on Saturday. Shafiul Islam to set off the West Mushfiqur Rahim b Taylor ...... 11 Victory for Trott’s side would Indies victory celebrations in West Indies players Shannon Gabriel (left), Kirk Edward (second left), Leon Johnson (centre) , Darren Bravo (sec- Nasir Hossain lbw Benn ...... 2 see the Birmingham-base club their 500th Test and a 2-0 sweep ond right) and Kraigg Brathwaite are all smiles after Gabriel caught out Mushfiqir Rahim Kraigg of Bangladesh off Taijul Islam c&b Benn ...... 4 complete a limited overs double of the series. a delivery from bowler Sulieman Benn on day four of the second and final Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday. Shafiul Islam b Roach ...... 14 following their Twenty20 Blast “This is unbelievable,” said an Robiul Islam lbw Taylor ...... 0 success, on their Edgbaston home overjoyed West Indies captain taking the match into the fifth good enough,” said a crestfallen 84 previously in the series, Al Amin Hossain (not out) ...... 0 ground, earlier this season. Denesh Ramdin, who waited day after Tamim and Mominul Mushfiqur. Chanderpaul’s unbeaten 101, Extras (LB-1, W-1) ...... 2 “I’m doing my best to play as until senior batsman Shivnarine departed. “We need to play better for together with 66 not out from Total (all out) ...... 192 much good cricket as I have got Chanderpaul completed his 30th However he was bowled for the longer periods if we want to be Jermaine Blackwood, allowed left in me and to win stuff for the Fall of wickets: 1-47, 2-48, 3-158, 4-160, Test hundred in the morning second time in the match, fall- competitive going forwards.” Ramdin to close his side’s innings team,” Trott said. before declaring. ing to Taylor who then promptly Chanderpaul was named Man inside the first hour. Bangladesh 5-160, 6-167, 7-173, 8-188, 9-188. “We’ve got a big final on “It’s a wonderful feeling but we trapped Robiul Islam leg-before to of the Match while his team- got off to a flying start, Shamsur Bowling: J Taylor 13-4-39-3; K Roach 15.4- Saturday, then another game know that there are greater chal- become the 20th West Indian to mate, opening batsman Kraigg Rahman taking on Taylor and 1-43-1; S Benn 32-6-72-5 (1w); J Black- against Durham, which is lenges ahead.” claim 100 wickets in Test cricket. Brathwaite, took the Man of hooking the fast bowler for suc- wood 2-0-4-0; S Gabriel 11-2-24-1; John- important, which we may have Captain Mushfiqur Rahim “We showed some resist- the Series honours. Following cessive sixes over square-leg. son 4-0-9-0. to win to stay second (in the was the last hope for Bangladesh ance for a while but that’s not unbeaten innings of 85 and AFP Championship).” AFP

WTA Pan Pacific Open Results Top-seed Kerber reaches Pan Pacific quarters

Singles Second Round: Angelique Kerber TOKYO: Top-seeded Angelique Kerber, who has won four WTA In the decisive set, Safarova in the first set but to be in the swept past the South African in (GER x1) v Elina Svitolina (UKR) 6-4, 6-4; Kerber of Germany beat titles. broke the 17-year-old in the first top 15, you have to hold that level just 49 minutes to set up a meet- Ana Ivanovic (SRB x3) bt Victoria Azarenka Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-4, “But I’m happy about my game, and fifth games before conceding over three sets.” Safarova, who ing with Varvara Lepchenko (BLR) 6-3, 6-4; Dominika Cibulkova (SVK x6) 6-4 yesterday to reach the quar- about how I played. It’s nice to be no point in the eighth game, fin- reached the semi-finals at this as she attempts to successfully bt Coco Vandeweghe (USA) 7-6 (7/5), 7-5; ter-finals of the $1m Pan Pacific back because I have great memo- ishing her off with two straight year’s Wimbledon, faces third- defend a title for the first time. Lucie Safarova (CZE x7) bt Belinda Bencic (SUI) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. Open in Tokyo. ries from last year.” aces, her ninth and 10th of the seeded Ana Ivanovic of Serbia in Radwanska’s fourth WTA-level Kerber, the world number Kerber finished runner-up to match. the round of eight. “double bagel” gives the Polish eight, grabbed two straight games Czech Petra Kvitova in last year’s “It was a very tough match. Ivanovic, 10th in the world, world number five a chance for WTA Korea Open after the pair were 4-4 in the first Pan Pacific. In a much touted sec- I’m really happy I could win,” beat former world number one revenge over Lepchenko, to whom set and overcame a 1-3 deficit in ond-round match, seventh-seeded said Safarova, ranked 15th in the Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, the she lost at Stanford in July. Results the second set to defeat the 35th- Lucie Safarova battled back to beat world. “It is very nice to face new 2012 and 2013 Australian Open America’s Lepchenko pro- ranked Svitolina in 86 minutes. wild card Belinda Bencic 3-6, 6-4, young players and play very well.” champion, 6-3, 6-4. Azarenka is gressed with a win over South Women’s Singles Second Round: In the quarter-finals, Kerber 6-2, spoiling the Swiss teenager’s Bencic, fresh from her run to ranked 25th. Korean wildcard Han Na-Lae, Agnieszka Radwanska (POL x1) bt Chanelle will take on Slovakia’s sixth- upward momentum this year. the quarter-finals at the US Open In Seoul, top seed and defending who gave up a set point before Scheepers (RSA) 6-0, 6-0; Varvara Lepchenko seeded Dominika Cibulkova The 27-year-old left-handed two weeks ago which boosted her champion Agnieszka Radwanska losing 7-5, 6-1. “Overall I think I (USA x5) bt Han Na-Lae (KOR) 7-5, 6-1; who outlasted American Coco Czech lost three straight games world ranking, said: “I can just handed out a humiliating 6-0, 6-0 started a bit slowly, but I managed Christina McHale (USA) bt Mona Barthel Vandeweghe 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 in the after the pair were 3-3 in the first take the positive out of this match beating to Chanelle Scheepers to put it together and started (GER) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3; Karolina Pliskova (CZE round of 16. set, but in the second she broke and I didn’t think it was too bad.” yesterday to reach the WTA playing better and getting my x2) bt Anna-Lena Friedsam (GER) 6-4, 6-7 “It’s always tough to play your Bencic’s serve in the third game Ranked 34th in the world, Korea Open quarter-finals. focus together in the second set,” (5/7), 6-2. first match in a tournament,” said and delivered five aces. she added: “I was playing great The former Wimbledon finalist Lepchenko said. AFP THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Al Wakrah will look to avoid mistakes in Umm Salal eye upset Al Kharaitiyat clash against Al Sadd today DOHA: Qatar Stars League (QSL) side Al Wakrah will try to minimise mistakes on the pitch when they take on Qatar SC hope to beat newly-promoted side Al Shahaniya Al Kharaitiyat at Al Wakrah Stadium today. “We will have to be at our DOHA: Qatar Stars League attacking best and at the same (QSL) minnows Umm Salal time we have to iron out our mis- believe they can cause an upset takes,” Al Wakrah coach Maher today when they take on former Kenzari said at a press conference champions Al Sadd in a round yesterday. four match. Kenzari said the team has also Umm Salal head coach Uygun acquired a new Korean defender Bulent said his side will give their to bolster their shaky back-line. best at the game to be played at “Just yesterday, we acquired the Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium a new Korean defender. So, where kick-off time is slated for hopefully, this will shore up our 8:15pm. defence,” he said. Al Kharaitiyat coach Bertrand “The next game will be more With Al Wakrah coming off Marchand speaks during a press difficult. We must be ready, as you a defeat, Kenzari knows that he conference in Doha yesterday. know Al Sadd is one of the best will have to make the most of teams in the league but I believe their upcoming match against Al he felt the balance of the competi- we can do well and get the vic- Kharaitiyat that starts at 6pm tion was very good and all teams tory,” Bulent said yesterday. today. had the potential to cause damage “Three weeks ago we started “We know that the match will and upsets along the way. the league. The competition is be tough but we have to make the “Al Ahli is strong and they have very hard and the weather didn’t most of it. They are not in the a very effective attacking set up help with the season starting so same league as Al Sadd and these but they also concede a lot of early,” Bulent said. are the sort of fixtures we have to goals. I think we will have to be “We also brought in a lot of new win if we hope to stay alive this at our very best if we want to beat players and this means that the season,” Kenzari said. them. We also need to score more team needed some time to adjust,” “In the last three years, both as a team,” Paqueta said. he added. teams have had similar rankings Ahli coach Milan Macala “From three games we have in the tables and their ambitions looked in buoyant mood going into four points and our performances and hopes are pretty much the round four of the QSL. will improve as the new players same as ours,” he added. “In the last game we were very adjust,” the coach explained. His counterpart, Bertrand lucky but I was disappointed and Al Sadd coach Hussain Amute Al Sadd player Nadir Belhadj (left) and coach Hussain Amute (centre) at a press conference in Doha yesterday. Marchand, said their start this so I explained to my players that admitted Umm Salal have added season was a little better and this we must take our chances when quality players over the summer record at Al Sadd. He is a key difficult to play those kinds of “Firstly our previous match fixture was a must win game for they come and improve our deci- and so was cautious about pre- player in our team but football teams in that they are very was not bad but not great either. the “Thunders”. sion making,” Macala said. dicting victory. is a team sport and so every sin- motivated to try and stay in this I spoke to my players about the “It’s a game that we want to THE PENINSULA “As you know Al Sadd is a team gle player has an important role. league,” he added. positives and negatives,” Lotina win. In our first three games which looks to win titles so we Khalfan, I think, has finished as “I am hoping for the win which said. “Our first half was not good, we have had two draws and one QSL Fixtures must play to the maximum of our our top scorer in the last two will obviously give us more confi- our attack didn’t play as well as I defeat,” Marchand said. abilities and also we know that seasons and he deserves all of dence and motivation to succeed know they can,” he added. “Our preparation was good. TODAY the league is improving and so the attention he is getting,” the in the next few games. We respect “With regards to the upcoming I spoke about the need to win At Al Wakrah Stadium there will be few easy games this coach said. them and I have told my players clash with QSC, we have trained because our opponents are of a Al Wakrah vs Al Kharaitiyat from 6pm season,” the Moroccan said. Meanwhile, new Qatar SC not to underestimate them, if we hard to improve on the things similar level. Sadly, we are miss- At Qatar SC Stadium “Umm Salal is a good team and head coach Radhi Shenaishil do that, then we are done for,” that we didn’t do very well in ing two foreign players and as you Qatar SC vs Al Shahaniya from 6pm I like the new players they have is hoping for an encore when Shenaishil said. “I know the media the last game. We respect our know that makes things difficult Umm Salal vs Al Sadd from 8.15pm brought in, especially Tuncay he hosts newly-promoted side expects us to win but in football opponents a lot, they played well in this league,” he said. At Al Gharrafa Stadium Sanli and Jérémie Aliadière. With Al Shahaniya today. Shenaishil nothing is guaranteed. I watched last week and also they have a Meanwhile, Al Gharafa will Al Gharafa vs Al Ahli from 8.15pm regard to absences, Muriqui will guided Qatar SC to win over Al their previous game, they have big history in this league,” Lotina play against Al Ahli, who are cur- TOMORROW still be missing for a further two Sailiya last week. good players and they are good added. rently in the second spot on the or three weeks. There are also “As you know games at the at making chances and not just Qatar SC are currently in the At Al Khor Stadium QSL standings. a few other players who we will beginning of the season are dif- defending,” Shenaishil said. ninth spot in the table while Al Al Khor vs Al Sailiya from 6pm The round four fixture will decide on in the next 24 hours,” ficult to predict. We are playing Al Shahaniya head coach Shahaniya are in 12th place. kick off at Al Gharafa Stadium At Lekhwiya Stadium the Al Sadd boss said. a team that is still a relatively Miguel Lotina is heading into only The Qatar SC-Al Shahaniya at 8.15pm today. El Jaish vs Lekhwiya from 6pm “I also want to mention that unknown quantity,” Shenaishil his second game in the league but game starts at 6:10pm at Suheim Al Gharafa coach Marcos At Al Arabi Stadium (striker) Kalfan (Ibrahim) could said. “They are coming from the looked upbeat and ready for the Bin Hamad Stadium. Paqueta stressed that this season Al Arabi vs Al Shamal from 8.15pm break the all-time goal scorer’s second division and it is more next game. THE PENINSULA Queiroz to coach Wanderers hang on for Iran through to English FA looks to 2018 World Cup reduce imports TEHRAN: Portugal’s Carlos goalless draw in Seoul Queiroz (pictured) has signed a LONDON: The English FA has and do take squad places and a four-year contract extension to announced a package of propos- lot, particularly in the Football SEOUL: FC Seoul failed to con- stay on as Iran coach until the als aimed at reducing by 50 per- League, disappear after a year or vert their dominance into goals 2018 World Cup. cent the number of players from so. The system doesn’t work at as the South Korean club were The 61-year-old, who guided outside the European Union the moment. held to a 0-0 draw by Australia’s Iran at the recent World Cup who enter English football and “What we are saying is, ‘Let Western Sydney Wanderers finals in Brazil, said in June he making it easier for home- the best players come in, but give in the first leg of their AFC was on the verge of stepping grown players to succeed. the rest of those squad places to Champions League semi-final down, claiming he had the sup- In a consultative paper, as young English kids’. We still have yesterday. port of neither the government required by the British Home the problem of good kids aged 17 The home side enjoyed most nor the national federation. Office legislation that covers visa and 18 and they are not getting of the possession and chances at However, after extended nego- applications by footballers, the FA enough competitive football. So, Seoul World Cup Stadium but tiations, the former assistant to yesterday put forward six detailed we are still looking at how to lacked a real cutting edge against Alex Ferguson at Manchester changes it hopes to see made to improve that position.” their Australian opponents, who United, has now agreed to lead the current Governing Body In its statement, the FA said were missing three key players the team for Endorsement (GBE) system. the GBE system was introduced through suspensions. another four These include restricting GBE by the Home Office in 2008 to It was the third consecutive years. applications to Premier League allow sport governing bodies to stalemate in the competition for Details clubs, banning loans for these manage a systematic objective Seoul, the 2013 runners-up, after of the con- players and restricting the list approach for endorsing visa appli- goalless draws in both legs of their tract, which of countries permitted to use the cations of elite players from non- quarter-final against Korean Queiroz system to the top 50 in FIFA’s EU countries. rivals Pohang Steelers. signed on rankings, unless a transfer fee The defined criteria are After a dour opening half, Seoul Tuesday in of more than a specified sum — designed to result in visas only for coach Choi Yong-Soo brought on Al Hilal player Nassir Al Shamrani (right) vies for the ball with Al Ain player Teheran, $16.33 or $24.50m. those elite sportspeople “who are Colombian playmaker Mauricio Mohamed Fayez during their AFC Champions League semi-final match were not The plans would have a direct internationally established at the Molina and Brazilian forward at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Tuesday. revealed impact on the lower tiers of highest level whose employment Everton Santos at the interval. although they English football, below the will make a significant contribu- But while the Korean side did the return match at Parramatta on September 30. Nassir Al were were reportedly similiar to Premier League, and the import tion to the development of their create more second-half oppor- Stadium on October 1, when the Shamrani opened the scoring in the orginal deal. of players from Africa, Asia sport at the highest level in the tunities, they continued to fire Wanderers will have defender front of 57,170 fans at King Fahd “It is significent (salary and North and South America, UK”, the FA said. blanks in front of goal. Shannon Cole and forwards Tomi Stadium with a thunderbolt of a increase), but not greatly higher including Argentina and Brazil. It also revealed that 23 applica- Everton offered an attacking Juric and Brendon Santalab back shot from a narrow angle in the than the precedent (contract),” FA chairman Greg Dyke said tions from Football League clubs threat for the Korean club but the from suspension. 61st minute, adding his second local media quoted Irananian fed- the reforms were part of an for GBE visas had been successful. Brazilian failed really to trouble Spanish defender Osmar Barba three minutes later from close eration president Ali Kaffashian overhaul of English soccer being The plan also suggested easing goalkeeper Ante Covic with a will once again be available for range. AGENCIES as saying. recommended by the England the required proportion of com- weak effort from just outside the Seoul. The initial objectives for the Commission think tank and added petitive international matches box in the 54th minute. The winners will meet either Al former Real Madrid coach are that a further announcement that players from the top 30 FIFA He then turned Cha Du-Ri’s Hilal of Saudi Arabia or Al Ain of AFC Champions to achieve top results at the of proposed changes, aimed at ranked nations must have played dangerous low cross from the the United Arab Emirates in the Asian Cup, which takes place in stimulating the England national in the past two years from 75 per- right narrowly wide midway final next month. League Results Australia in January, as well as team’s performances, will follow cent to 30 percent. through the second half. Al Hilal hold the upper hand Summaries from the Asian qualifying the team for the 2018 in October. The FA said it will initiate a Tournament debutants in that tie after they romped to a Champions League semi-final World Cup in Russia.“We will “Everyone recognises the consultative process with leagues Western Sydney defended in 3-0 win in the first leg in Riyadh first leg matches have to reach our goal with hard present system is bust,” Dyke and national and professional depth but were nearly caught out on Tuesday. work.” the 61-year-old has said. said. “The rules say elite non- associations before returning Yesterday in stoppage time when Everton’s Three goals in a nine-minute Queiroz took over as Iran coach European players — the very best to the Home Office with a final shot on the turn from the left second half spell gave the Saudis FC Seoul 0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0 in April 2011 and led the team to — should be allowed to come in paper later this year. edge of the box was tipped over a comfortable buffer for the sec- On Tuesday their fourth appearance at the and we agree with that. The English game’s governing the crossbar by Covic. ond leg of the semi-final at the Al Hilal 3 (Nassir Al Shamrani 61, 64, Thiago World Cup in Brazil where they “What we are saying is there body said it hoped the new system The stalemate leaves both home of the 11-times United Neves 70) Missed penalty: Thiago Neves 69 were eliminated in the first round. are a lot that aren’t (the very would apply for the 2015-16 sea- teams with plenty to play for in Arab Emirates champions Al Ain 0 Red Card: Khalid Eisa Mohamed 65 AGENCIES best), that don’t play that much son. AFP THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal during a Champions League match against FC Basel at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Tuesday. Holders Real back on song with 5-1 rout Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng (centre) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring the winning goal against Manchester City during their Champions League match in Munich yesterday. RIGHT: Paris Saint Germain players David Luis (left) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic wait before taking a free-kick against Ajax Amsterdam during their Champions League match in Amsterdam yesterday. Edinson Cavani scored early for Paris St Germain but a series of wasted chances came back to haunt them as Ajax Amsterdam equalised late to deny the French a winning start of Basel on the road in a 1-1 draw. MADRID: Holders Real Madrid chased away some of their early- season blues when Gareth Bale scored the pick of the goals in a 5-1 rout of FC Basel in their Champions League Group B opener on Tuesday. Last-gasp Boateng goal After a deflected Nacho effort put Real 1-0 ahead in the 14th minute, Bale raced on to a Luka Modric pass and dinked the ball brilliantly over onrushing Basel goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik before volleying into an empty net. gives Bayern win over City A minute later, Bale found space on the right of the penalty area and sent over a low cross for Cristiano Ronaldo, last season’s German defender scores in the 90th minute to seal 1-0 victory Champions League top scorer with 17 goals, to tap in at the far MUNICH: A last-gasp goal Roma are top of the group after Goetze’s deflected effort past the post. from defender Jerome Boateng crushing CSKA Moscow. post before City responded with New Real signing James gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win Bayern, with winger Franck a curling Edin Dzeko shot that Rodriguez made it 4-0 in the 37th over Manchester City in their Ribery out injured and Arjen sailed narrowly wide. minute when he started and fin- opening Champions League Robben on the bench, were slow The English champions, ished a sweeping counter attack Group E clash yesterday. out of the blocks as both teams with suspended coach Manuel before Derlis Gonzalez almost Boateng broke the deadlock cautiously tried to get a foothold Pellegrini in the stands and his immediately pulled a goal back for against his former club with a in the game. assistant Ruben Cousillas alone the visitors when he sped clear powerful shot after the Germans There were four changes for on the bench, successfully closed and beat Iker Casillas with a low controlled the game, but failed to City from the team which drew down space to keep Bayern at bay strike. crack open a tight defence until 2-2 with Arsenal on Saturday outside the penalty area. Karim Benzema completed the the 90th minute. with suspended Pablo Zabaleta David Alaba tried his luck twice scoring in the 79th minute when City, who had come back from replaced by Bacary Sagna and from long range but again Hart he lashed a left-foot shot into the two goals down to beat Bayern 3-2 Yaya Toure, Samir Nasri and Edin was on hand to rescue his team. net off the underside of the cross- in Munich in the group stage last Dzeko earning starting spots. The Bavarians increased the bar as Real became the first club year, were largely on the backfoot The hosts gradually got on top pressure in the second half but to score 1,000 goals in European but successfully kept the Germans and almost took the lead when had problems cracking open a competition. at bay, with keeper Joe Hart mak- Thomas Mueller sneaked into the tight City defence. Real, chasing a record-extend- ing several crucial saves, until the box, but Hart parried his powerful The introduction of Robben ing 11th European crown, came last minute. header over the bar in the 20th and forward Claudio Pizarro late Barcelona’s Gerard Pique (left) is congratulated by Brazilian Neymar after into the game at the Bernabeu This was the third time in the minute. in the game helped provide an scoring a goal during their Champions League match against APOEL FC having lost twice on the trot in last four seasons the two teams Seconds later the England added impetus and Bayern’s pres- at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona yesterday. Barcelona won 1-0 in La Liga and were under pressure have been drawn together in the keeper pulled off another sen- sure finally told when Boateng unspectacular fashion. to produce a convincing perform- group stage of the competition. sational save to palm Mario fired home. REUTERS ance in front of their demanding fans. While Basel hardly represent the stiffest test they will face as they seek to become the first team Gerrard rescues Liverpool as Arsenal suffer to defend their European title in the Champions League era, the PARIS: Steven Gerrard was 15 attempts on goal in the opening Arsene Wenger said. “They victory will lift spirits ahead of Liverpool’s hero with a stop- half but had to wait until the 45th deserved their win. We conceded Sunday’s La Liga game at pro- page-time penalty as the Reds minute to get the breakthrough a goal just before half-time and moted Deportivo La Coruna. marked their return to the when Immobile ran 60 yards just after, and after that the game Real coach Carlo Ancelotti Champions League with a win before slotting past Wojciech was difficult of course. Despite has had problems integrating on Tuesday, while Arsenal Szczesny. an average performance we had Rodriguez and fellow new sign- endured a torrid evening against Aubameyang then exchanged plenty of chances. That was the ing Toni Kroos in midfield but Borussia Dortmund. passes with Kevin Grosskreutz paradox of the night.” both produced solid displays Gerrard struck from the before rounding the goalkeeper Arsenal will look to bounce against the Swiss champions, with spot right at the death to hand and making it 2-0 in the 48th back in two weeks when they Rodriguez supplying a clever back Liverpool a 2-1 win in their Group minute, and the Gabon striker hit entertain Galatasaray, who came heel to send Nacho clear in the B opener against an awkward the bar soon after as Arsenal lost from behind to draw 1-1 at home buildup to the opening goal. Ludogorets Razgrad at Anfield. their opening Champions League to Anderlecht in Istanbul, Burak Despite the drubbing, Basel Meanwhile, goals just either game for the first time in 11 years. Yilmaz’s stoppage-time strike res- played some attractive football side of half-time by Ciro Immobile “We were not at the requested cuing a point after Dennis Praet of their own and almost scored a and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang level tonight,” Arsenal manager put the away side ahead. AFP second in the 76th minute when gave 2013 runners-up Dortmund Fabian Schaer struck a curling a 2-0 win against Arsenal in effort against a post after a neat Germany in Group D, and the passing move through the middle. hosts were unlucky not to win by Olympiakos stun Atletico Real’s next outing in the com- more. ATHENS: Olympiakos Piraeus secured a surprise 3-2 victory petition is at Bulgarian cham- Liverpool were making their over last year’s Champions League runners-up Atletico Madrid pions Ludogorets on October first appearance in the Champions to make a dream start to their Group A campaign on Tuesday. 1 before they visit Liverpool on League since 2009 and were The Greek champions went ahead on 13 minutes at the Georgios October 22. REUTERS Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring a penalty against widely expected to start with a Karaiskakis stadium when slack Atletico marking at a corner allowed Ludogorets during their Champions League match at Anfield in Liverpool victory against Bulgarian debu- young French defender Arthur Masuaku to drill home a low shot. on Tuesday. BELOW: Dortmund’s Ciro Immobile (right) celebrates with tants Ludogorets. It got even better for the hosts just after the half-hour mark when Champions League team-mate Neven Subotic after scoring a goal during their Champions Brendan Rodgers’s side Ibrahim Afellay doubled the advantage. League match against Arsenal in Dortmund on Tuesday. laboured for long spells but when Mario Mandzukic pulled a goal back Results Mario Balotelli put them in front for Atletico seven minutes before halft- in the 82nd minute to open his ime, but the visitors fell behind again to Results of Champions League Anfield account, they appeared to Kostas Mitroglou’s 73rd-minute strike matches on Tuesday have the job done. — his first goal for 10 months. Olympiakos Piraeus 3 (Fuka Arthur Masuaku 13, Spanish substitute Dani Abalo Atletico substitute Antoine Ibrahim Afellay 31, Kostantinos Mitroglou 73) stunned the hosts when he equal- Griezmann set up a tense finish with Atletico Madrid 2 (Mario Mandzukic 38, Antoine ised in the first minute of stop- a close-range strike with four minutes Griezmann 86) page time, but there was to be left, but Michel’s team clung on for Juventus 2 (Carlos Tevez 59, 90) Malmo 0 another twist as Javi Manquillo victory. Liverpool 2 (Mario Balotelli 82, Steven Gerrard was fouled inside the box, allow- After a tentative opening, the hosts 90+3 (penalty) Ludogorets 1 (Dani Abalo 90) ing Gerrard, so often a scorer of went ahead from the first real chance of Real Madrid 5 (Marek Suchy 14 (own goal), crucial late goals in the past, to the match when Alejandro Dominguez’s Gareth Bale 30, Cristiano Ronaldo 31, James convert a 93rd-minute spot-kick. short corner was teed up by Afellay for Olimpiakos players Rodriguez 36, Karim Benzema 79) Basel 1 “To get the result was excellent. Masuaku, who beat Jan Oblak with a celebrate after scoring (Derlis Gonzalez 38) They showed great character to superb low strike from just outside the a goal against Atletico Monaco 1 (Joao Moutinho 61) Bayer Leverkusen keep going,” said Rodgers. area. Madrid during their 0 “We had signs of anxiety. We Atletico fought back but striker Champions League game are not at the level we were at Mandzukic was wasteful in front of Benfica 0 (Red Card: Artur 18) Zenit St at the Karaiskaki Stadium last year yet, but that will come goal and the Spanish side were punished Petersburg 2 (Hulk 5, Axel Witsel 22) on Tuesday. with time.” against the run of play when Afellay put Galatasaray 1 (Burak Yilmaz 90+1) Anderlecht Arsenal were torn apart the hosts 2-0 ahead. 1 (Dennis Praet 52) by a typically high-octane The goal came courtesy of a determined run from Dominguez, Borussia Dortmund 2 (Ciro Immobile 45, Pierre- Dortmund performance at the whose cross was dummied by Mitroglou. REUTERS Emerick Aubameyang 48) Arsenal 0 Westfalenstadion. The hosts had Thursday 18 September 2014 23 Dhu’l-Qa’da 1435 Volume 19 Number 6192 Sport Price: QR2

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Qatari athletes, part of the Asian Games squad, take a walk around the Athletes Village in Incheon, South Korea yesterday. The Asian Games opening ceremony will take place tomorrow with 45 nations and territories compet- ing in 36 sports ranging from athletics and swimming to kabaddi and sepak takraw. Qatar will be represented by 260 athletes at the regional sporting extravaganza. CENTRE: Qatar’s taekwondo squad poses for a picture at the Athletes Village yesterday. RIGHT: A member of the Qatar taekwondo team takes a selfie. PICTURES BY: QOC Qatar aim to soar high in Incheon QOC is very keen on encouraging women’s sports, says Chef-de-Mission Al Jabir

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA: Khalil Al Jabir is a pragmatic man. Not for him the fancy talk Taekwondo squad aims to or self-importance officials in his capacity are often prone to. Instead, he prefers to go about his business with a healthy mix fly back with ‘experience’ of humility, caution and quiet optimism. Barely 48 hours before the 17th INCHEON, South Korea: it to win medals at GCC and Arab passing and shooting and were Asian Games are declared open Had there been a gold medal for level events,” Shalaby added. itching to see proper action in this South Korean port city, Al Khalil frankness, Mohamed Shalaby Qatar are fielding four men after playing a string of practice Jabir, Qatar’s Chef-de-Mission, Al Jabir, would have won it hands down. and two women in taekwondo and matches against Korean first divi- chose to play down his role in his Qatar’s The Qatar taekwondo coach for all of them the Asian Games sion teams. typically humble way when asked Chef-de- yesterday admitted his team would be the biggest stage of their “We are confident going ahead what his expectations were from Mission at were in Incheon only for the sporting careers so far. and can’t wait for the tournament the 260-strong squad. the Incheon experience. “Taekwondo is a tough sport to start,” said Fragkias. “It’s not my business to tell the Asian “With many of the world cham- and the team members are very Qatar will take on a team athletes what I expect from this. Games pions in taekwondo coming from young. It would be a great experi- coming through the qualifiers on I have left this to the coaches, speaking to Asian nations like China, South ence for them to compete on this September 23. the trainers and managers of the journalists Korea and Japan, we don’t stand stage,” added Shalaby. Qatar are fancying an outside teams,” Al Jabir told reporters yesterday. a chance to win a medal,” the Meanwhile, the basketball chance of winning a basketball yesterday. Egyptian told journalists from team had another practice ses- medal after they fell just hort “As the head of the Qatari mis- Qatar yesterday. sion yesterday under coach Vasilis of the target at the 2010 Asian sion my job is to ensure that our “We are only here to gain from Fragkias. Games in Guangzhou where they athletes are comfortable with the experience so that we can use They looked sharp in their finished fifth. QOC their surroundings and that they have all the facilities they need so that they can perform with a calm and clear mind,” he added. Many in Qatar’s squad have been here two weeks in advance to get acclimatized to the condi- tions, and Al Jabir was pleased there were no complaints so far. Mutaz Barshim’s high-jump achievement for Qatar which “I can feel that they are happy. title and the team gold in men’s would certainly go a long way in We set up everything for them skeet completed the tally. attracting more women to take to keep them in good cheer. “Of course when Qatar takes up shooting,” he said. Hopefully they will give their all part in any event, there are great Women are also competing when the competitions begin.” expectations from our track and in basketball and taekwondo Al Jabir said he had confidence field stars and that’s natural although they are here just for in Qatar’s ability to compete with because it’s them who have won the experience which would the best in Asia but he held him- most medals for the country. boost their chances in regional China’s synchronised swimming team practises at the Munhak Park Tae-hwan Aquatics Center in Incheon self back from predicting how “We are blessed to have Mutaz competitions. yesterday. many gold medals would fall in Barshim. As you know he is the “We at the Qatar Olympic the country’s kitty. World Indoor champion and the Committee are very keen on “At the last Asian Games we bronze winner at the London encouraging women’s sports and won 16 medals, including four Olympics in 2012. He is also I am sure we will see them win- gold. I’ll be more than pleased if defending his Asian Games title ning competitions regularly in the Indonesia set to be awarded we go on to better that tally,” he won at Guangzhou and would be near future,” added Al Jabir. said. keen to keep it.” Meanwhile, the Athletes Village Three of the four gold medals Al Jabir was also happy with was buzzing with activity with in Guangzhou came from athlet- the fact that Qatar’s contingent dozens of squads pouring in yes- 2018 Asian Games by OCA ics, with Femi Ogunode claiming also includes 50 women, with terday from all parts of Asia. two of those -- in the 200 and 400 many taking part in an event of The Chinese men’s and wom- INCHEON, South Korea: Sheikh Ahmad acknowledged that priority to host.” Sheikh Ahmad metres. this stature for the first time. en’s cricket teams lugging their Indonesia is poised to be selected Hanoi’s pullout had posed problems also said that the 18th Asiad, “There are quite a few women heavy kits were a subject of curi- as the host of the next Asian the OCA had never faced before, which was originally scheduled shooters who have been doing well osity as photographers clicked Games in 2018 after Vietnam but they had not been left in the to take place in 2019, would be at the GCC and Arab levels and away merrily. withdrew because of financial lurch for long. brought forward by a year because only a couple of days ago Saeeda Never shy of competing, the concerns, the president of the “In less than one month, the Indonesian presidential elec- Tuaib became the first Qatari Chinese are investing heavily in Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Indonesia was there ready to host tion was taking place in 2019. female shooter to win a silver cricket and are being coached said yesterday. it,” he said. The date change still had to be medal at a World Championship.” by former Pakistan Test player The decision will be formally rat- “We have solved the issues with approved by the general assembly Tuaib claimed the honour in Rashid Khan. ified at an OCA General Assembly other cities, we have a good agree- but he expected the following edi- the 10m rifle category in the event “Chinese authorities are keen in South Korea on Saturday but ment - lets leave it to Indonesia. tion would be held in 2023 then held in Spain to boost the morale to develop cricket in the country. OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al Because it was the competitor every four years to avoid clash- of the Asian Games squad. Lots of schools now play cricket Fahad Al Sabah said that there to Vietnam at the last vote,” he ing with the Winter Olympics and “The World Championship as part of their sports calendar,” was an agreement in place to give added. soccer World Cup. silver medal is indeed a great said Khan. QOC the multi-sports event to Jakarta. “So Indonesia has to have the REUTERS