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Emir inspects projects Eid holidays Rights panel from Oct 13 : The Emiri Diwan has announced that the Eid slams labour Al Adha holidays for min- istries, government depart- ments, general authorities and institutions will start from Sunday (October 13) and end on Sunday (October 20). inspectors The Central Bank, banks and financial institutions working under the supervision Call for strict enforcement of law of QCB and Qatar Financial Markets Authority will have DOHA: Qatar’s human rights About labour camps, the report three days holiday starting watchdog has criticised labour said some rooms accommodating Monday (October 14). inspectors and said they workers do not have windows QNA inspect companies and their (ventilation) while some toilets labour lodgings only when there have been found without rooftop. are complaints or checks are Many rooms with double- Directive to help needed to issue work visas, and decker beds have been found. The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday toured the Qatar Railways Company to witness the not as a matter of routine to Even bigger companies do not Qatar Airways progress of important projects such as railway stations, the new port, infrastructure enterprises and Barwa help enforce the labour law. comply with the provisions of the Company. Report on page 5 The National Human Rights labour law regarding living condi- DOHA: It is being made man- Committee (NHRC) has in its 2012 tions of workers. datory for private companies report said the Labour Department The NHRC report said a model bagging government contracts of the Ministry of Labour and of a labour camp based on inter- or having any other business Social Affairs conducted 46,000 national standards needed to be dealings with state sector inspections in the year. developed for companies to follow. entities to use national carrier But most of these inspections The report, however, lauded Labour team checks work sites Qatar Airways for their cargo were conducted either due to the Labour Ministry for making needs as also for travel of their work complaints or to check com- a recommendation to the govern- BY FAZEENA SALEEM The team hopes to make rec- Speaking to The Peninsula, employees. pliance of the provisions of the ment that the provisions of the ommendations that would include Ambet Yuson, General Secretary The Prime Minister and labour law for the purpose of issu- labour law be made strict to pun- DOHA: A delegation from an reforms in the sponsorship and of the BWI and head of the del- Interior Minister H E Sheikh ing work visas to those compa- ish those companies that do not international labour federa- exit permit system. egation, insisted on visiting more Abdullah bin Nasser bin nies, Al Sharq reported yesterday. pay workers on time. It, though, tion visited labour camps and It has also suggested hav- construction sites and labour Khalifa Al Thani has directed Inspections should be con- bitterly attacked the Labour work sites yesterday to check ing minimum wages for work- camps besides those they visited all state agencies and institu- ducted as a matter of routine to Department for referring work- facilities. ers, improving health and safety in the Ras Laffan Industrial City. tions, including government make sure that companies comply ers with complaints against their The 18-member team from conditions, forming a committee “We have come here not to criti- companies and their subsidiar- with the provisions of the labour employers to the labour court Geneva-based Building and Wood to look after working and liv- cise the government, we have come ies, to include a clause in their law. The NHRC report said there without helping them any further. Workers’ International (BWI) ing conditions of workers and here to assess the situation and we business contracts with private was a need for close coordination “Distressed workers have no will speak to more workers and increase the number of work site have concrete recommendations,” companies to rely on Qatar between the three crucial depart- idea about the court and how to visit more construction sites and inspectors. said Yuson. Airways, Al Sharq reports. ments of the labour ministry, file complaints there. They also labour camps on the concluding The delegation met about 50 “It’s important for us to see sites The Minister of Finance H E namely, labour relations, inspec- don’t know Arabic language, so day of their visit to Qatar today. workers of different nationalities as we are a construction federation Ali Sherif Al Emadi, has in a tion and recruitment. they are left wondering what The team held talks with yesterday and will hold a press and we know if health and safety notification asked Qatar Airways The result of a lack of coordi- to do,” the rights body said. Hussein Al Mulla, Undersecretary briefing this morning. mechanisms are in place and we to follow up on the directive. nation is that companies that are “They are struck and eventually at the Labour Ministry, and The National Human Rights want to talk to workers and know The daily said the idea is to help barred from getting work visas removed by their employers due Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary Committee is facilitating the about their problems,” he added. the national carrier play a wider manage to get them, the report to filing complaints against them.” General of the Qatar 2022 delegation in its visits to labour THE PENINSULA role in the national economy. hinted. THE PENINSULA Supreme Committee. camps and construction sites. Continued to page 7 THE PENINSULA

THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Four QIB branches open Cabinet urges solution for during Eid holidays DOHA: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) Eid holidays except October 15, the yesterday announced that four of first day of Eid, from Saturday to its branches will remain opera- Thursday from 9am to 2:30pm and Doha traffic congestion tional during the Eid Al Adha hol- from 3:30pm to 9pm and on Friday iday break. from 4pm to 9pm. The Barwa, Muaither and Al QIB’s 24-hour e-services will also Nasiriyah branches will open their be available through ATMs at more More government service complexes ordered across Qatar doors on October 16, 17 and 19 from than 170 locations in the country, 9am to noon. as well as Internet banking, QIB’s DOHA: The State Cabinet Interior Minister H E Sheikh requires providing the state-of- It reviewed a draft law on sea The City Center branch will mobile application, and phone yesterday raised the issue Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa the-art e-data base for births vessels which aims at reducing provide services during normal banking. of traffic congestion on city Al Thani chaired the weekly and mortalities and linking it problems of security, harass- operational hours throughout the THE PENINSULA roads and said effective solu- Cabinet meeting at the Emiri to government agencies. ment and threats to sea-faring tions must be found soon. Diwan. It also endorsed draft agree- people and families. The Cabinet asked authorities Following the meeting, the ments on economic, trade Vessels can be operated only to take immediate action, taking Deputy Premier and Minister and technical cooperation after being registered as the into account recommendations of State for Cabinet Affairs with Georgia; air services draft law explains terms, con- of the Advisory Council. The H E Ahmed bin Abdullah Al between Qatar and Gabon; ditions, procedures and validity council has made recommenda- Mahmoud said the Cabinet was and on cooperation to develop of registration and the estab- tions after conducting studies. briefed on the inauguration of trade services for the indus- lishment of centres for sailing The Cabinet also said more the first stage of the govern- trial intellectual property training, conditions and regula- government service com- ment services complex launched section at the Registration tions of issuing sailing licences plexes like the one opened in in Mesaimeer on Tuesday, and Commercial Licence and procedures for leasing and Mesaimeer should be set up in which the Cabinet had earlier Department at the Ministry of transferring ownership. Doha and out of it for the ben- approved. Economy and Commerce and A draft decision of the efit of nationals and expatriates Then the Cabinet approved a World Intellectual Property Minister of Environment on in line with the Qatar National draft law on regulating births Organisation. the selling prices of recyclable Vision 2030. It said services and mortalities. The draft The session approved the materials resulting from activi- should be made more efficient law aims at keeping pace with hosting of an Arab Organisation ties of the waste treatment cen- and of high quality. Qatar’s social, economic and for Administrative Development tre was also discussed. The Prime Minister and technological progress which symposium on December 3-4. QNA

FM meets new envoy Al Kuwari meets French minister

The Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah received yesterday the Irish Ambassador, Patrick Hennessy, The Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz who presented a copy of credentials. The Minister wished him Al Kuwari met French Culture Minister Aurelie Filippetti in Paris yes- success in his assignments. terday. Talks covered ways to boost cultural cooperation.

Two Salwa Road lanes closed DOHA: Following an accident on Salwa Road, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced tempo- rary closure of two lanes for repair works in the direction from Faleh Bin Nasser Interchange to Wholesale Market Interchange. The two lanes stretching 700m will be closed from October 11 to 20. As a result of the acci- dent, diesel has been spilled on the carriageway which needs to be cleared quickly to avoid damage to the road surface. Diesel, which con- tains petroleum, acts like a solvent on the bitumen mix and weakens the road sur- face if not repaired on time. Ashghal will replace the asphalt on the damaged lanes. Ecuador Cultural Week from Oct 22 DOHA: Katara, in coop- eration with the Ecuador embassy and Qatar Tourism Authority, is organising Ecuador Cultural Week from October 22 to 26. This was announced during a recent visit of Ecuador Ambassador Qublan Abi Saab to Katara. He met General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and discussed coop- eration in the field of cul- ture to bolster relations. The ambassador toured Katara and was briefed on its projects aimed at devel- oping culture and creativ- ity based on the Cultural Village’s vision to create an open environment for exchange of cultures. Saab praised Katara not only as a landmark worth visiting but also as an institution that provides a strong base for talented Qataris and expatriates and a meeting point of dif- ferent cultures. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 QTA lines up Eid festival fun DOHA: Qatar Tourism Mall, Hyatt Plaza, Lagoona, October 16 to 20, from 4.30pm Authority (QTA) yesterday Landmark, Villaggio, Al Khor to 9pm. Other notable events, announced Doha will host one Mall, and The Gate Mall which the Live Bubble show and Water of the largest cultural, artis- is participating for the first time. Screen Projections will be held at tic, and entertainment pro- They will host shows and per- the Pearl, Qatar. grammes in the Gulf during the formances, some of which will be QTA also welcomes the follow- Eid Al Adha Festival. held for the first time in Qatar, ing partners hosting various activ- The festival will start on including the Smurfs, Made ities, exhibitions and concerts: Tuesday and continue for 12 days, in the Ice Age, and children’s the Ministry of Culture, Arts during which citizens, residents favourite Ben 10, among others. and Heritage; Qatar Shooting and visitors from the region will The Museum of Islamic Art, and Archery Association; Sawt have an opportunity to enjoy Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Al Rayan; Aquapark Qatar; Qatar unique shows and activities with Village are also participating in Air Sports Committee; Sheikh their families. the festival. Katara will host fire- Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani “We are pleased to launch the works shows for the first three Museum; and Al Dosari Zoo and Eid Al Adha Festival this year days of Eid and Souq Waqif will the Game Reserve. following the excellent response play host to a variety of exciting During the Eid period visitors to the Eid Al Fitr Festival. The shows and events. arriving at Doha International festival fulfils one aspect of QTA’s Shows to be held in Souq Airport and Abu Samra border mission — to promote Qatar as Waqif include Snow White crossing will receive program a tourism destination for fami- show, Magician on Stick, Bjorn details for the Festival, and other lies,” said Rashed Al Qurese, the Polar Bear, Balloonatic, Dave promotional material regarding Marketing and Promotions the Chameleon, Trampoline, Live various tourist attractions and Director, QTA. Statues, Circus: Mother Africa entertainment programs in the Shopping centres participating and Ian Merchant. country. The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani holding talks with ministers and officials during a visit to Qatar in the festival include City Center These shows will be held from THE PENINSULA Rail Tower yesterday. Floating centres to monitor coasts, borders New city for used DOHA: The Ministry of Interior inaugurated two new floating centres for its Coasts and Borders Security Department yesterday. The floating centre means a car showrooms floating marine unit that under- takes security assignments at main marine entrances to control entry and exit through marine Emir briefed on key projects during visit to Qatar Rail border posts. It will also moni- tor movements of marine vessels DOHA: A city is being devel- the Prime Minister and Interior railway station and chose the arch inside the security range and pro- oped to house all used car show- Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah space design based on Islamic vide safety and security instruc- rooms and insurance, traffic bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani architecture, from six layouts for tion for sea-goers. The units can and garage services. Emir during the visit. Metro stations. be used as floating operation One of the two floating units inaugurated yesterday. A huge parking area is also The used car city project was The Minister of Transport H E rooms, if required. being developed for trucks and highlighted in a presentation by Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti gave Apart from recording entry will have all facilities required by the chairman of Barwa company. a presentation in the new port and exit of marine vessels and with multi-purpose radars, GPS offices, automatic laundry, prayer truckers. The Emir directed officials to project and stages of construction. monitoring their movements, and automatic identification sys- hall, fire system, water desalina- The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim speed up the projects in a way that The Minister of Municipality the units will also help in emer- tem, wireless communication sys- tion plant, fresh water reservoir bin Hamad Al Thani was briefed achieves higher standards of qual- and Urban Planning and gency search and rescue opera- tems, marine maps and related and two generators. on the project during a visit ity, perfection and integration. Chairman of Ashghal H E Sheikh tions and combating intrusion equipment. Each centre has an Director General of Public to the Qatar Rail Tower to get The Emir was also briefed on Abdulrahman bin Khalifa bin and trafficking. all-inclusive operations room, Security Staff, Maj. Gen. Saad acquainted with the state’s plans designs of the metro rail project Abdulaziz Al Thani spoke about Each unit is 33-metre long, meeting hall, waste treatment bin Jassim Al Khulaifi, stressed for railway station, new port and and stages of its execution. infrastructure, road and sanita- 18m wide and 11m high. The cen- unit, cranes, bed rooms for offic- the importance of centres in infrastructure projects. The Emir saw plans for the tion projects and proposed sites tres can accommodate 36 offic- ers and cadets, sports hall, dining easing missions carried out by The Emir was escorted by visitors centre and the Mushaireb for industrial zones. QNA ers and cadets and are equipped hall, rest lounge, administrative Coastguard. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Charity pledges to get 45 Qataris out of jail Some defaulted on bank loans, others issued dud cheques

DOHA: A charitable body has vowed to get at least 45 Qataris out of jail, some of whom are Work continues in full swing on the Corniche road. incarcerated for defaulting on bank loans, while the others for issuing cheques without suf- ficient balance in their bank accounts. Corniche road to RAF (Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services) has, through donations so far, mobi- lised funds to get at least 21 of open on Oct 15 the 45 Qataris released ahead of Eid Al Adha. DOHA: The Corniche road will be fully open to traffic on October A vast majority of those in jail 15, the first day of Eid Al Adha, the Public Works Authority for the crimes are women, a list (Ashghal) said yesterday. issued by RAF in its donation However, work to convert the internal roundabouts to intersections drive suggests. (, and Al Maha) will continue during next month. Some of the women need to Work on converting all major roundabouts on this key artery to pay very small sums to get out of intersections will be complete by October 15, “six weeks prior to the jail. In the case of one woman, the originally planned date,” Ashghal said yesterday. amount mentioned is QR5,208. The road will be fully open to traffic on that date, after completing The case of another involves the final asphalt layer and activation of the newly installed traffic QR6,804. Against the names of lights. two women in the list are men- This has been made possible with the strong support of the Traffic tioned QR12,000 and QR10,000. Department, Lakhwiya, Kahramaa and the companies that were It is not known if these cases awarded the contracts to implement the project, it added. involve issuance of dud cheques Work on the Corniche project began in July. Ashghal assigned three that bounced or they defaulted major construction companies to work 24/7 for its implementation “ in on debt. a record time and according to high quality standards,” said Ashghal. Of the 45, the maximum Roundabouts that have been converted into signal-controlled inter- amount mentioned is QR3.64m, The photograph with the RAF campaign shows a man in a prison cell while his children are missing him at home. sections include Museum of Islamic Art, Diwan, the National Theatre, followed by QR2m and QR1m. , Qatar Post, besides the Grand Hamad Street intersec- The latter two Qataris are also tion and Al-Mina intersection. men. collected from Qataris total of all these Qataris being helped movement of people not able to The intersections will be controlled through the new Intelligent RAF says in its campaign QR1.65m and another QR5.5m by RAF might be related to civil repay debt could be restricted. Transportation Systems (ITS). This system will react to the vol- that it wants all these men and remain to be raised to get all the debt. RAF must have identified That’s why defaulters are not ume of traffic by creating a ‘green-wave,’ maximising the number of women out of the prison before 45 Qataris out of jail. them after studies as it must allowed to travel overseas, he green lights ahead of heavy traffic and thus allowing smoother traffic Eid Al Adha so they can rejoin Contacted, prominent lawyer help only genuine cases. He said added. flow and less congestion. The number of pedestrian crossings on the their families. It says, donations Yusuf Al Zaman said the cases according to Qatari law, physical THE PENINSULA Corniche road has been increased as part of the renovation. THE PENINSULA Airport double-storey parking to open partially during Eid DOHA: The double-storey park- the airport’s original parking capacity 1,000,000 passengers to use the airport queues when exiting the car park. eligible to activate e-gate services through ing facility being built at the arrivals as existed before construction works for during this month. “DIA, in cooperation At the immigration clearance at the the widespread “Metrash 2” mobile appli- terminal of the Doha International the Metro Project by Qatar Rail began, with our partners at MOI, CAA and arrivals terminal, 30 counters will be cation, or through the immigration office Airport (DIA) will be partially open it added. Mowasalat, has taken a number of meas- ready to receive passengers from all located at DIA departures terminal, or during the Eid Al Adha holidays. However, passengers and visitors have ures to ensure a more convenient and destinations. In addition, 10 e-gates are any other government services complex The ground floor of the new parking been advised to be mindful of the busy hassle-free travel experience,” he said. operational for a quick and easy passport in Qatar. DIA has also collaborated with facility will be opened with 210 additional traffic during the holidays and arrive Eight automatic parking payment control procedure. The departures ter- Mowasalat to provide an additional fleet parking spaces, as part of preparations early. machines have been installed around minal will be equipped with 32 passport of 200 Karwa Taxis specifically for the for the forthcoming Eid and Haj season, Abdulaziz Al Mass, Manager of Public the parking area and inside the arrivals clearance counters, in addition to the airport, which are already running. A DIA said yesterday. Relations and Communications, DIA, terminal. DIA has advised the public to already existing e-gates. new taxi shelter has also been set up. The opening of the facility will restore said that the DIA was expecting over use these payment options to avoid long Qatari Nationals and residents are THE PENINSULA Grand Mall Hypermarket to open tomorrow

DOHA: The Grand Mall Hypermarket at West End Park, a unique commercial and entertainment complex in Mesaimeer close to the , will open to visitors tomorrow evening. West End Park is the first commercial-cum-entertain- ment facility in the country tar- geting low- and middle-income expat workers besides other Officials of West End Park and Grand Mall Hypermarket at a press conference yesterday. segments. The hypermarket, the first shopping facility in Qatar of the between Mesaimeer and experience with its world class Turkish, Indian, Nepalese, Dubai-based Regency Group, is Industrial Area. amenities. Bangladeshi and Philippine within the West End Park next Built on 10,000sqm, the mall “Quality products at competi- foods and flavours in its impres- to the Karwa headquarters, provides a unique shopping tive prices will be our slogan and sive dining hall on the first floor. it will benefit our customers,” The mall also has a Gold Anver Ameen Chelat, Managing Market, offering collections of stadium getting ready Director, Regency Group & gold, silver, and diamond jewel- Grand Mall Qatar, told a press lery, watches, crystals, pearls, DOHA: Cricket lovers in Qatar may have an opportunity to conference yesterday. sheer fabrics, antiques of dif- watch international matches here, with a full-fledged cricket A major highlight of the mall ferent brands, cultures and tra- stadium is getting ready for opening at the West End Park is its hypermarket. Spread over ditions with a strong presence project in Mesaimeer. 8000sqm and consisting a world of many well-known jewellers “We are taking approvals from International Cricket Council class supermarket in the ground around the globe. to invite teams to conduct their matches and official tourna- floor and a department store on Parking facility for more than ments,” Mana Ibrahim Al Mana, Chairman of Qatar Property the first floor, the mall provides 3,000 cars and 200 dedicated bus Management, Century 2, developers of the West End project, said all leading brands of FMCG, parking is another attraction of yesterday. The stadium can seat 13,000. clothing, fashion accessories, the mall. The West End Park will open its doors to visitors tomorrow, hand bags, footwear, leather Regency Group operates 32 with opening of the Grand Mall Hypermarket on its premises. products, luggage, furniture, retail outlets in the GCC and West End Park is developed by the Qatar Property Management electrical and electronic appli- India and plans to add more. In in collaboration with Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammad bin Thani ances, home appliances, besides Qatar, it will open three more Social Welfare Foundation. The sports club at West End Park all the glamorous garbs for the stores in a year and more are project will also have a football ground, four cricket pitches (for young and trendy. in the pipeline. practice), four badminton and eight basketball courts. “In addition, you will find A cultural show will be held The project comprises four cinemas, an open-air amphitheatre the city’s finest fashion, global at the mall this evening ahead (14,500 seats), children’s theme park, restaurants and recreational brands, bookshops, Arab dress of its official opening. facilities. speciality stores, sports goods Aboobaker M and N V Al Mana said the primary goal of the project was “to integrate — essentially ‘Pin to Piano,’ all Mohammed, directors of all segments of society in an environment suited for customs and under one roof,” said Ashraf Regency group and Grand Mall traditions of communities for its unique location between the Cherakkal , Regional Director, Hypermarket, Ahmed Al Shaer, bachelor quarters, employment and family residential family area.” Regency Group. Senior Project Consultant - The cinemas will open in a few weeks and screen Bollywood and The bakery and hot food sec- Century 21 and Abbas Khan Hollywood, Arabic films and those in various foreign languages, tion of the hypermarket will be General Manager, Regency catering to expatriate communities. a major attraction. A food court, Group, were also present at the THE PENINSULA with a seating capacity of over press conference. 200, will serve Arabic, Chinese, THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Call centre set up to help expecting mothers Sheikha Moza visits ‘Relics’ DOHA: Expecting Qatari mothers are getting practical tips British artist Hirst’s first solo expo in Middle East opens at Al Riwaq through a dedicated call centre set up under the National Insurance Scheme as part of its Maternity Management Programme. DOHA: H H Sheikha Moza Interest in the programme, which provides information and advice bint Nasser yesterday visited on maternity-related issues, is strong with more than 90 percent of ‘Relics’ exhibition — the first in women opting to participate, the National Health Insurance Company the Middle East — by renowned (NHIC) said yesterday. The programme is offered as an additional British artist Damien Hirst at benefit for members of the National Health Insurance Scheme launched Al Riwaq exhibition space. this July. Its current phase — Stage 1 — covers Qatari females aged She was accompanied by H 12 and over for gynaecology, obstetrics, maternity and related health E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint issues. A total of 272 women have benefited from the programme so Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson far. The participants are supported by a team of nurses at the centre of the Board of Trustees of who counsel women and respond to their questions and concerns. Qatar Museums Authority, H E “I feel very relaxed in my pregnancy thanks to the support provided Sheikh Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, by nurses of the programme. The information they provide is valu- Vice Chairman of the Board of able and, thanks to their advice, my hypoglycemia is under control,” Trustees of QMA and Hirst. explained Fatima Khalid, who is expecting her second child. The exhibition includes famous “We have seen very strong interest in the programme by expecting iconic and previously unseen mothers and, through engaging with the women, we have been able works. Explaining ‘art’s about to encourage positive behavioural changes in areas such as healthy life and it can’t really be about diet, smoking, adherence to diabetes medications and physical activ- anything else, there isn’t anything ity among others,” said Dr Faleh Mohamed Hussain Ali, acting CEO else,’ Hirst investigates and chal- of NHIC. “The success of the programme can be measured not only lenges contemporary belief sys- in the number of women who have opted into it, but also in the large tems and dissects tensions and number of calls we receive from the expecting mothers. During each uncertainties at the heart of call we cover such things as alarming signs so that women know when human experience. to seek care, signs of labour and other essential information. We also ‘Relics’ also includes pieces contact the mothers after the baby is born to check with regards to from a cross-section of Hirst’s post natal depression and to offer support and advice about bringing most important series, includ- the baby home and taking care of the newborn,” he explained. ing the Spot Paintings and the Seven hospitals are part of the NHIS provider network — HMC Natural History series of animals Women’s Hospital, Al Emadi Hospital, Al Ahli Hospital, Doha Clinic preserved in formaldehyde. H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser viewing an exhibit at the opening of the Relics exhibition at Al Riwaq Doha exhibition Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital, The Cuban Hospital, and Al Khor Also on display will be one of space. Relics presents the largest collection of works of British artist Damien Hirst ever shown and is being held Hospital. THE PENINSULA the most iconic and widely rec- under the patronage of H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as part of the Qatar UK 2013 ognised artworks to have emerged Year of culture. AISHA AL MUSALLAM in the past decade — the diamond encrusted skull, For the Love of which are being shown for the first of the most valued objects in the despite an increasingly unques- God (2007). The expo follows in time. “Some people think Hirst is collection. tioning faith in pharmaceuticals. the footsteps of Hirst’s major an artist that likes to shock, but Other highlights are Hirst’s He is dedicated to exploring the Global team seeks ILO probe retrospective at Tate Modern in to me he is an artist that wants spin and spot paintings, medicine complex relationship between art, 2012, which became the most vis- to create awareness opening the cabinets and butterfly works. love, life and death. Continued from page 1 in May as the organisation visits ited solo exhibition in the gallery’s minds of viewers in a challenging Bonami told journalists at a Jean Paul Engelen, Director of The delegation has also sug- countries preparing for interna- history. way,” said Bonami, who is Artistic press preview that Hirst was “one Public Art at QMA, said: “With gested the ministry to get tional sports events. Curated by the internationally Director of Fondazione Sandretto of the most important artists of his own artistic language, Hirst International Labour Organisation According to Yuson, BWI has renowned writer, critic and cura- Re Rebaudengo in Turin. the 21st century that was able to changed our perception of con- (ILO) to investigate the accuracy experience in supporting workers tor, Francesco Bonami, ‘Relics’ is Enormous animals preserved change the language of contem- temporary art. There are very of facts mentioned by the Western in many countries and has been part of a series of cultural ini- in formaldehyde such as sharks porary art, addressing issues that few artists in history that have media in their reports on migrant able to help increase their wages tiatives by QMA to foster dis- and cows are some of the amazing we all share by presenting them had such a profound impact on workers in Qatar. in Brazil and South Africa and cussions and cultural exchange works on display. in different forms.” He praised high and popular culture. QMA “The proper venue is ILO, it’s a improve their living conditions. between Qatar and the UK. Leviathan (2006-2013), the larg- Hirst “who transforms a concept is extremely proud to make this United Nations body. The result “We have been involved in pro- It forms part of Qatar UK 2013 est formaldehyde work to date, into something with a lasting exhibition with Hirst.” of an ILO probe will be more moting decent work in the World Year of Culture which celebrates consists of a 6.8-metre basking quality, works that can be looked Running parallel is an educa- credible.” Cup in South Africa, and workers and showcases deep-rooted bilat- shark preserved and contained at after so many years with fresh- tional programme and a competi- He said he asked the Labour there got 12 percent wage increase. eral relations. in a 10-metre vitrine, weighing ness and still have the capacity to tion for local artists. The winner Minister to invite ILO for a high- In Brazil last year we were able to The expo featuring 93 works 76 tonnes, is one of the highlights make people aware.” will have the opportunity to level fact-finding mission and the get 20 percent wage increase, and spanning over 25 years of Hirst’s from his Natural History series. Hirst’s work reveals his endur- meet and work with Hirst, said minister replied that it was a good improve work and living condi- his prolific career. They include For the Love of God and For ing fascination with the daily Engelen. The expo is open until idea. tions,” he explained. some of the most shocking and Heaven’s Sake (2008), human intrusion of death into life, and January 22. The BWI mission was planned THE PENINSULA thought-provoking works, some of skulls made of diamonds, are two the inevitable decay of bodies THE PENINSULA & QNA THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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N THE western Mediterranean Sea, one should not be surprised to see a small rubber dinghy, which looks like a toy, bob in the deep waters, being rowed with the help of a Iramshackle oar by someone looking anxious and desperate to reach the shores. The story of illegal migration from North NASA keeps Chinese away Africa into Europe is not new, though it has recently acquired a new narrative. Last week’s tragedy in which more than 300 lives were lost when a boat with 500 African migrants went down in from aliens and exoplanets the sea off Lampedusa in Italy has added a new dimension to the migration problem in Europe. The tragedy transfixed Europe and drew international BY ADAM MINTER to a more pragmatic, even sympathetic Chinese netizens almost fully ignore the coverage of how illegal migration from Africa is putting view, asking, “Wouldn’t China do the fact that the moratorium also applies hundreds of life into danger and laying a complex problem at f Martians landed on NASA prop- same?” to people from Myanmar, Eritrea, Iran, the doorstep of a continent given to a sense of rights and liberal erty, Chinese nationals wouldn’t be Britain’s Guardian newspaper North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and values. Spain, France and Italy have for a long time received part of the welcoming committee. deserves credit for laying bare the Uzbekistan. Admittedly, it’s unlikely thousands of illegal migrants from Africa. After 2011, a large I That’s one potential — if far- struggles of exoplanet-seeking Chinese. that Eritrea and Sudan have that many fetched — consequence of federal leg- In a Friday article that’s been trans- exoplanet scientists rushing to attend number of migrants from Syria, Tunisia and Libya have also islation and a March moratorium that lated, distributed and read across this conference — almost as likely as it started crossing over into Europe. This has exacerbated the bans people from China and a handful China’s Internet, the paper described is that people from those nations will problem, giving the European nations little choice but to accept of other nations from being granted an “extraordinary backlash” from US perform widespread espionage at NASA the migrants as refugees. new access to NASA facilities. NASA researchers at news that NASA had facilities. Yesterday, European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Administrator Charles Bolden’s ration- turned down applications from Chinese Chinese nationals, however, carry the Barroso and Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta reached the ale for the moratorium was to protect nationals to attend the conference. Still, burden of their country’s weak commit- the US and its space technology from few in China have paid much attention ment to intellectual-property protection island of Lampedusa where they were heckled and jeered by spies. This came in the wake of espio- to the efforts of non-Chinese to defend and strong commitment to espionage. local residents. Barroso’s visit came in the wake of desperate nage allegations at a NASA facility that the Chinese right to participate. Right or wrong, considerable suspicion calls by Italians and other southern European nations to turned out to be false. (The downloaded Instead, the focus has been on the surrounds the Chinese in relation to the Brussels to pick up the tab for the secrets were actually, ahem, downloaded exclusion. Many users of Chinese US government’s tools and facilities. Europe needs migrants flooding the shores of the indecent material.) social media are invoking the Chinese Curiously, the most eloquent defences An actual Exclusion Act, the deplorable 1882 law of such suspicions do not come from south. Though Italy has announced to earnestly consequence of that placed a moratorium on immigra- Bolden or the members of Congress take up the a state funeral for those killed in the US’s actions tion to the US by ethnic Chinese work- who have tried to prevent the US from the tragedy, the resentment among is that Chinese ers. On Sunday, Deng Huabei, who collaborating with China on space sci- migration issue residents of Lampedusa against The Guardian students and works for MSN China, sent this tweet ence. Instead, they come from pragmatic on its southern people trying to gatecrash into the and Chinese researchers will from his account on Sina Weibo, China’s Chinese microbloggers. On Monday, the island, closer to Africa than Europe, not be allowed most popular microblogging service: online portal Tencent used the Guardian netizens almost to attend a “I hope the US keeps a clear distance story to kick off discussion on the topic. rim to prevent it was at its peak about two years ago. fully ignore the November con- from McCarthyism and never imple- It also featured a totally unscientific poll from acquiring They would not allow migrants-to-be ference on ments another Chinese Exclusion Act,” asking respondents how they felt about on boats step out of their vessels, fact that the alien worlds at he wrote. “Since science transcends the moratorium. Almost one-third of the threatening and often stood on the shore with moratorium also NASA’s Ames national boundaries, the provision won’t 56,000 respondents as of Tuesday morn- Research Center work out anyway.” ing said that it didn’t matter to them. dimensions. placards asking them to go back. applies to people Barroso yesterday pledged ¤30m in Mountain Some microbloggers have been far Many of the more than 5,000 com- from Myanmar, View, California. more direct, and contemporary, in their ments on Tencent’s story approved of, in emergency funds to improve conditions at the overcrowded As a result, sev- explanations of the ban. Song Hongbin, or at least sympathised with, NASA’s Lampedusa immigration centre that has close to 1,000 refugees. Eritrea, Iran, eral prominent a well-known commentator and author actions. Such feelings were echoed on The European Union deserves to be criticised for waking North Korea, researchers are with a decidedly anti-American bent, Sina Weibo. up so late to the immigration crisis on its southern rim. It Saudi Arabia, boycotting the vented Sunday on Sina Weibo: “We “I believe it’s our bad record in regard is deplorable that the European Commission has in earnest conference. should sue NASA. No matter the rea- to intellectual property that makes This may not son given by NASA, the underlying rea- NASA overcautious,” explained one realised that it needs to address the problem. Sudan and seem like the son for this ban is undoubtedly related Tencent commenter. “Acquiring intel- The issue was metaphorically described by an Italian Uzbekistan. end of the world to racial discrimination.” Others have lectual property costs time and money politician in the aftermath of the boat sinking: “Lampedusa has — and of course, struck even harsher blows, such as a and even takes a toll on the environ- become the new Checkpoint Charlie,” he said, referring to the it isn’t (well, depending on how much Switzerland-based Chinese microblogger ment. Proper protection of intellectual point in the Berlin Wall that was used as a crossing between you fear aliens). There are issues more who conjured up a notorious sign that property makes inventors feel more East and West Berlin. It is time executives and leaders at the important to the US-China relationship Shanghai’s 20th-century colonial over- secure. So, in light of China’s poor than Chinese attendance at discussions seers allegedly once posted outside of a record on intellectual property protec- EU headquarters in Brussels realised that the crisis at their of “Earth Analogues and Super-Earths” park (and which probably did not exist). tion, the act of NASA is reasonable.” doorstep is as serious a problem as the fiscal imbalance haunting in facilities owned by the US govern- “It reminded me of an old sign,” she Another Tencent commenter showed the bloc’s treasury. If Europe doesn’t act promptly to stem the ment. But in China — a country that tweeted on Sunday. “‘No dogs or Chinese a particularly pragmatic attitude: tide of migrants or doesn’t set up a mechanism to absorb and sends an ever-increasing number of stu- allowed.’ This is a step backward.” “NASA did nothing wrong. We didn’t later integrate them into its society, the problem can worsen dents to US colleges — the moratorium The online anger is certainly real, allow American journalists to enter the into a serious humanitarian and socio-economic malaise • is for many a symbol of discrimination but — like so much on the Internet — court during Bo Xilai’s trial, did we? and national humiliation. Others resort it is also selective. The Guardian and WP-BLOOMBERG The other side Quote of Karzai’s security quest the day amid Karzai seems to be more on peaceful Afghan villagers than The real reason behind Karzai’s up his credentials. Though as per the in deep thought. With the Taleban. He said that though he being critical of the Western powers constitution he can’t stand for a third six months to go before had always mooted bringing in the is that he wants a foolproof security term, nothing is impossible in Third Hrelinquishing his two-term Taleban for a peaceful political solu- umbrella. World countries, to say the least. I was speaking to presidency, the veteran pro-West tion, it did not materialise owing to a He is seeking to finalise a bilateral The largeheartedness that Karzai leader is crying foul. host of inside and outside obstacles. security agreement with the United and the establishment are showing a doctoral student He believes that Nato and the United Karzai’s new thrust that Nato failed States, which will also formalise in embracing the Taleban in a power- States overstepped their mandate in to provide absolute security and the US-Afghan relations following the 2014 sharing deal could be a quid pro quo yesterday and he his war-torn country, and it is because Taleban are out of his reach is nothing Nato troop withdrawal. The Western concession for the Afghan leader. of them that Afghanistan is insecure to but a ploy to project himself as hapless establishment is part of Afghanistan’s With six months to go and having was able to do a this day, despite their presence there after reigning supreme for nine long security module, having been instru- survived six assassination attempts, calculation that for more than a decade. years. It was Karzai who was hesitant mental in training and building up the Karzai’s insistence to broker a perpet- The Afghan president, in an inter- to share power with the Taleban dur- local police and army, which goes a ual security deal will have interesting used to take two view with BBC Newsnight, had no ing his first term of presidency, and is long way in cementing ties. twists. The new power equation with qualms about criticising the foreign now nodding to an alliance with the Karzai’s eagerness to ink the deal, the Taleban and the coalition will be a hours and now takes forces for the plight of his country, say- Pakhtoon militia only because the and that too before elections in April, new experiment for Afghanistan. a 100th of a second. Michael Levitt ing they had focused their energies West sees it as inevitable. is nothing but a political stunt to buck Khaleej Times Chemistry Nobel winner 2013 THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 QATAR PERSPECTIVE www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 The erosion of retirees’ rights MOHAMED ALI AL KUBAISI

eople rejoiced when employee and two-thirds from the Law No. 24/2002 on employer (stated in articles 5 and retirement and pen- 10 of the current law and articles sions was issued, but 6 and 11 of the new law). they never expected The fact is these contributions Pthat this law would turn their are made only by the citizens; the lives upside down and lower their employers do not pay anything. standard of living. Nevertheless, The reason for this is that what citizens accepted the reality the employers or the government and lived with the law, hoping it pay for the civil service employee would be replaced with something is the end-of-service payment, better. amounting to a maximum of two After 11 years of tedious wait- months’ salary for each year of ing and loss of rights because of service, which has been abol- this law, the new law, which was ished by the Human Resources prepared in secret and haste, Law. This simply means that the appeared out of thin air with government has abolished that more loss of Qataris’ rights in payment to cover this contribu- store. tion. Therefore, these contribu- The stylised words that the tions are made from the citizens’ Qatari newspaper Al Sharq has pockets. used while publicising this law for Secondly, where is the board two weeks will not change the bit- of directors? The funds of the ter reality that will take shape as Authority belong wholly to the soon as it is adopted. Article 119 employees. However, we have of the strictly confidential draft of learnt that the draft law and the law states that the law shall Emiri Decision No. 48/2009 come into effect a year after its on regulation of the General publication in the Official Gazette. Retirement and Social Insurance It is not fair that after years of Authority do not mention the work citizens are deprived of their board of directors, which was in legitimate rights through direct charge of running the Authority, their interests and their money. or modify it, 4. Recruit foreign consist of various resources, price increases affect employees or indirect deduction from their as it has been replaced by the Thirdly, what is the opinion of workers, and 5. Start any project. including revenue from invest- and retirees equally. salaries, which they have worked Ministry of Finance. Qatar Chamber of Commerce and In addition to other issues, this ment of the funds’ money. This Finally, I would like to say that their fingers to the bone to earn. With all due respect to my Industry on this law? Article 10 of could lead to private companies means the authority is earning retirees are citizens who have I do not want to respond to brother and friend H E Ali the draft law compels government being deprived of their rights, additional money by investing the served Qatar with much effort Al Sharq’s investigations with Sherif Al Emadi, the Minister authorities (ministries, institu- granted by law, if they fail to sub- fund’s capital, which is owned by and sincerity, and depriving the subtle suggestion that one of Finance, who elevated QNB tions and companies) and joint- mit the required updated certifi- the employees, who have a right them of their most basic rights is should accept the reality. I want to international standards, I feel stock companies to ask private cate when they apply for services. to a share in these profits because illogical. We know for sure that to discuss a few points through that a fund that is funded com- companies to provide them with We want the chamber of com- the money is theirs. the Emir is working hard for the this article. pletely by citizens must be run by a certificate from the author- merce to take an honest stand In this regard, I do not call country and its citizens, with the First of all, who owns the funds a group of specialised employees ity with the date of the service to protect its members from this for distributing the profits to assistance of the Prime Minister. of the General Retirement and and some retirees. And I have no request and an affirmation that vortex the new law wants to get the employees but for them to Therefore, we are fully convinced Social Insurance Authority? The objection to the Finance Minister it is registered with the authority them into. be given annual bonus ranging that the laws that will be issued new law says that monthly con- chairing the board of directors. It and has fulfilled all its obligations Fourthly, where do the profits between three and five percent of are going to be for the benefit tribution is to be made according is important that the owners of towards it. It says companies from operating the fund go? The their monthly salary to help them of the country and its people. to the salary of the employee. The these funds should be represented not subject to the law cannot: 1. law says the funds (the civil pen- cope with the increasing prices of Moreover, whoever is trying to law says one-third of the contri- at these authorities because Receive its dues, 2. Enter bids and sion fund, the work injury fund goods and services due to infla- break Qataris’ unity will get noth- bution will be obtained from the decisions they take will affect tenders, 3. Renew their register and profession disease fund) tion. We should not forget that ing but loss and disappointment.

KHALED AL JABER Better traffic management needed Why have revolts erupted? rue, we all know that our because of traffic jam. This shows beloved city Doha is getting JASSIM IBRAHIM FAKHRO how our traffic officials think and ave we lost our compass and no longer know our path? Tmore and more beautiful. how they try to solve the traffic Have we got right and wrong mixed? Have we become col- It has already turned into a bee- problem. Hour-blind and are no longer able to differentiate between hive of non-stop work on major While the Traffic Department white and black even in broad daylight? projects. Everybody is racing does this, it turns a blind eye to How did the generals and the corrupt men of the previ- against time to complete these the need to prevent trucks and ous regime manage to come to power again? How have we projects on time, according to the large vehicles moving on our turned against the demands of the public, the ballot box, and schedule or, sometimes, out of the streets during rush hours. These the demands for a fair revolution — something that everybody schedule. vehicles fill the hearts of motor- believed in with no exception? There is almost universal con- To my surprise, while in a traffic jam ists, women and children with Are we justifying for ourselves the sin of stabbing democracy fidence that our wise government when returning home one day — our city fear, which at the end makes in the back and stomping on it with our feet when people who will be able to turn Qatar into a things worse. This is unbecom- made mistakes have come to power? more beautiful, elevated and mod- resembled Cairo in congestion — I saw a ing of our traffic officials. Will things get better in the near future? ern country. technician sitting on a wall aiming a radar The presence of traffic officers It is clear that three years after the train of change was set Still, however, we need to have at roundabouts, regardless of the in motion, the demands of the revolution are no longer the same patience for the sake of the future at cars that were hardly moving because defects of these roundabouts, will and martyrs’ blood was shed almost in vain. of our country, especially when it of traffic jam. This shows how our traffic not reduce congestion. Radars The counter-revolution comes to overcrowding. Tolerance alone will not prevent the death of has achieved what the is highly recommended here, officials think and how they try to solve the pedestrians on the roads, either. great powers failed to do. The violence in given the fact that Qatar is still traffic problem. Filling newspaper with articles Petrodollars contributed developing, and this development about the traffic is no good if it is to achieving victory at the the revolution in is for the benefit of our future and mere talk. Achievements on the beginning of the path, but for our children. ground will speak louder, even the result changed to loss at Syria may lead it But this is not to say that we to find creative solutions in one everybody in society. The Traffic if they are not accompanied by the end of it. do not have problems – traffic way or another to alleviate suffer- Department has not devoted the statements from any officials. We disagreed over the congestion and sluggishness in ing caused by traffic congestion as time or effort needed to do the We need to pay a little more crises in Egypt, Tunisia and to be controlled our life in general or day-to-day much as possible. required planning. attention. I hope officials at our Yemen. We also had differ- dealings. This does not mean that I still find the work of the To my surprise, while in a traf- Traffic Department do not forget ences over Syria and the by extremists, we should stand idly by and watch Traffic Department lacking, fic jam when returning home one that Qatar is a country of youth. fear that because of all the until these projects are completed. with all due respect to dedicated day — our city resembled Cairo in This is why it is important to massacres and bloodshed hardliners and It is important for the Traffic traffic officers. This can be eas- congestion — I saw a technician involve youth in the decision- the revolution will lose its Department to think, plan and ily seen on the ground and in the sitting on a wall aiming a radar making process. This will be very legitimacy, as we are now terrorists, who are coordinate with other agencies media, which conveys the views of at cars that were hardly moving useful for all. talking about the American- Russian agreement to like Assad and his destroy the chemical weap- ons of the Assad regime, not loyalist Arab media, to force him to stop killing civilians, including women who probably will and children. The deal, as Legal awareness is a social necessity the Syrian Revolutionary Coalition put it in its state- reap the fruits of the ment, is a game to protect he dissemination of cul- FATIMA ABDULAZIZ BILAL Qatar Legal Portal (Al Meezan), major powers’ and Israel’s revolution. tural and legal informa- www.almeezan.qa, launched by strategic interests. Ttion is vital. Laws are in society. It also helps people that requires the following: the Ministry of Justice in col- The violence in the revo- integral parts of people’s lives. develop their attitudes in life. • Preparing legal cadres that laboration with the Ministry of lution in Syria may lead it to be controlled by extremists, hard- They inform everyone about their However, this does not mean to are able to communicate with Information and Communication liners and terrorists, who are like Assad and his loyalist Arab rights, duties, responsibilities and seek deeper understanding of people who do not work in the Technology. media, who probably will reap the fruits of the revolution. limits to their actions. This helps the law is to address all groups legal profession. This website is considered an Sadiq Jalal Al Azm, Syrian leftist intellectual, refuses to equate people avoid the punishment that in society in a manner commen- • Providing legal information so official website specialising in law the violence of the revolution with that of the Syrian regime, can be entailed in lawbreaking. To surate with their understanding. that it is understood by the other that uses the best technologies saying: “formal equality between two types of violence means avoid this punishment one needs It aims to put people in a position person. and new methods of spreading the denial of the Syrian and non-Syrian peoples their right to have legal awareness. where they do the desired thing • Shedding light on the key information, in addition to pro- in rebelling against oppression and tyranny, which they have Legal awareness is considered in the right place and at the right points and preparing guides for viding audible information to the endured for long”. one of the manifestations of the time. different sections of society and visually impaired. He pointed out that the current rift among Syrian sects had level of development reached by Spreading a legal culture in institutions, such as children, Raising awareness and creating surfaced like the return of the historically repressed. a society, since it contributes to society is a way to establish the women, drivers, courts, companies a legal culture also require assign- Al Azm added that regular distinctions and natural differences enlightening of the people, and principle of respect for the law. and commercial enterprises, etc. ing this task to a specialised gov- in Syria have been denied and treated with malicious repression ensures security and stability Respecting the law is the duty of Raising legal awareness ernment entity that can conduct and politicisation for years. the whole society; it is not lim- requires using new means and studies and prepare plans, mean- In the end, it seems that in moral tests, a lot of people fall ited to lawyers, jurists and legal technologies that make it easy ing the Ministry of Justice; which into the abyss of the Arab world, including those who today ask The views expressed in the articles on this page do not reflect the viewpoint of the experts. Therefore, a legal culture for people to find the right is headed by a minister and an Assad to run for president again. newspaper. requires methods and approaches information, including websites undersecretary, both of whom are that are understood by all, and and legal networks such as the top Qatari legal experts. THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Saudi set for Haj despite Mers virus fears

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia is gearing according to immigration officials, and together have 25 public hospitals with and August of this year. The Haj has suc- capacity to accommodate 2.2 million up for next week’s Haj with scores of more are expected before today’s deadline 5,250 beds and hundreds of scattered cessfully ridden out two previous viral people at the same time. The mosque pilgrims set to miss the world’s larg- for people to arrive before the Haj starts. medical centres. episodes in the past decade — Sars in houses the Ka’ba — the cube-shaped est annual gathering over construction The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of The Mers virus, which appeared first 2003 and H1N1 influenza in 2009. structure towards which Muslims world- work and fears about a deadly virus. Islam that should be performed at least in the kingdom last year, has killed 58 Health officials have also appealed to wide pray. Every Muslim country has a Last year a total of 3.2 million faith- once in lifetime by every Muslim who is people worldwide, 49 of them in Saudi pilgrims to use masks that cover the nose Haj quota of 1,000 pilgrims per million ful, including 1.75 million foreigners, financially and physically capable. This Arabia, according to official Saudi figures and mouth because Mers, short for Middle inhabitants. performed the pilgrimage to Makkah, year, the pilgrimage starts on Sunday and and the World Health Organisation. East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus, The quota for Indonesia, the most pop- Islam’s holiest site. Those from abroad ends on October 18. Saudi authorities have appealed to ill can be transmitted through the air. ulous Muslim nation, for example, was came from 190 countries. Monday marks the most important and elderly people to avoid the Haj this Aside from the virus fears, Saudi slashed to 168,400 from 211,000, accord- This year Riyadh expects about two day when all pilgrims assemble at Mount year although Health Minister Abdullah authorities have also cited construction ing to Indonesia’s religious affairs minis- million, after the kingdom announced Arafat, just outside Makkah, for the peak Al Rabia said last month he was opti- work to expand the Grand Mosque in try. Saudi officials have said the cuts will a crackdown on illegal pilgrims and of the Haj. The pilgrimage ends after mistic the pilgrimage will pass without Makkah as a reason to keep down the apply for two more years until the first imposed restrictions to cut foreigners Eid Al Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus. number of pilgrims allowed to perform phase of the multi-billion-dollar work by 20 percent and Saudis by 50 percent. which starts on Tuesday. Authorities in There were no Mers outbreaks this year’s Haj. The expansion work is completed to expand the capacity for About 1.17 million pilgrims had already the kingdom have mobilised health serv- recorded at last year’s Haj, nor during would increase the area of the mosque worshippers around the Ka’ba in 2015. entered the Gulf state by Saturday, ices in Makkah and the holy sites which the Umrah, or minor Haj, season in July by 400,000 square metres, raising its AFP

Kuwait fire Trial of 30 Emirati, Get the right visa Egypt Islamists on November 5

DUBAI: Thirty Emiratis and or get out, Saudi Egyptians charged with alleg- edly setting up an illegal branch of the Muslim Brotherhood are to go on trial in the UAE next month, a newspaper reported warns foreigners yesterday. The United Arab Emirate’s State Security Court will begin the trial of the group, of whom 14 Crackdown will resume on Nov 4 are Egyptian, on November 5, Al Khaleej said. Prosecutor Ahmed Al RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has told figures show, but efforts to reduce Dhanhani has accused the group of foreign workers — about a third of joblessness by stimulating the econ- having “established and managed its 27 million population — to make omy with free market reforms over a branch for ... the international sure their visas are in order before the past decade have mostly created organisation of Egypt’s Muslim a planned crackdown next month posts for expatriates. Brotherhood, without a permit.” or face possible deportation, local Companies face fines and hiring The founders set up an media reported yesterday. restrictions if they fail to meet their administrative structure aimed The kingdom has turned a blind eye quotas for local hires. At the same at recruiting members for the to minor violations of its strict labour time, the government has intro- Muslim Brotherhood, strength- regulations for decades, allowing an duced a levy of 2,400 riyals ($640) ening its presence in the UAE influx of cheap labour used both by on each foreign worker employed by and maintaining allegiance to the companies and as domestic workers. a company over the number of Saudi main party in Egypt, he said. Yemen, Egypt, Lebanon, Ethiopia, nationals it employs. The fee is pay- The group also “raised money India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, able each year when an expatriate’s through donations, Zakat Bangladesh, Indonesia and the work permit is renewed. (Islamic alms), and membership Philippines all have large numbers of Early this year Riyadh started an Fire fighters gather at the scene of a blaze as it engulfs a medical centre in the Jabreyya district of fees to support” the Brotherhood, citizens working in Saudi Arabia and unprecedented crackdown on expa- Kuwait city in the early hours of yesterday. No injuries or deaths were reported. he added. Around a dozen all rely heavily on their remittances. triates who were working for a differ- Egyptians, including doctors, As part of a series of reforms over ent company than that listed on their engineers and university profes- the last two years, Saudi Arabia has residence visa or were employed in a sors, belonging to the group were tried to free up jobs for its own citi- different professional field. arrested between November 2012 zens, 12 percent of whom are unem- On November 4 the crackdown will and January 2013, according to ployed, according to official data. The resume after a seven-month grace Iran rejects US condition for Human Rights Watch. figure does not include the much period, and the Labour Ministry The top UAE court in July larger number of people who are job- said it would form inspection teams jailed 69 Emirati Islamists for less but not looking for work. to raid companies while Interior joining Syria peace meet up to 15 years each on charges Senior Saudis have frequently spo- Ministry officials check papers on of plotting to overthrow the gov- ken of efforts to raise employment the street. A text message sent to ernment, at the end of a mass among locals as one of the biggest Saudi mobile phones read: “the dead- DUBAI: Iran rejects any conference seeking an end to to chart a path to a diplomatic trial criticised by rights groups. long-term challenges facing the line to correct status is approach- conditions for taking part in the war if Iran publicly sup- resolution of the conflict, and They were part of a group of 94 world’s top oil exporter. A majority ing. Quickly rectify your situation to a long-delayed peace confer- ported a 2012 statement call- was agreed to by major powers defendants, including 13 women. of the Saudi workforce is employed avoid punishment after November 4.” ence on Syria, Iranian media ing for a transitional authority such as the United States and by the government, Central Bank REUTERS reported, in effect dismissing to rule Syria. Russia, Gulf states, and Syria’s a US suggestion that Tehran But Iran rejected any condi- neighbours Iraq and Turkey Mursi’s trial on Nov 4 back a call for a transitional tions being placed on it to par- —but not Iran, which was not government in Damascus. ticipate in diplomatic efforts on invited to those talks. CAIRO: An Egyptian court The United States accuses Syria, Foreign Ministry spokes- The agreement called for a yesterday set November 4 for the Iran of supporting the gov- woman Marzieh Afkham said transitional governing author- trial of Mohamed Mursi for incit- ernment of Syrian President on Tuesday evening. ity but left open the question ing the murder of protesters, a Bashar Al Assad in a civil war “If our participation is in the of whether Assad must leave move likely to further anger the that has run for more than two interest of achieving a solu- power. The agreement said ousted Islamist president’s sup- years, killed more than 100,000 tion, it will be unacceptable such a transitional govern- porters. The trial is expected people and eluded all efforts at to set conditions for inviting ment must be chosen by the to inflame a protest movement a peaceful settlement. the Islamic Republic of Iran, Damascus government and the by his Islamist backers, who The US State Department and we accept no conditions,” opposition by mutual consent, clashed on Sunday with security said on Monday Washington Afkham said, according to the which the United States says in forces in incidents that killed 57 would be more open to Iran state-run Press TV. A June 2012 effect rules out Assad staying in people. taking part in a “Geneva 2” “Geneva Communique” sought power. REUTERS AFP

US to suspend most military Iranian foreign minister blames aid to Egypt ‘newspaper’ for back pain WASHINGTON: The DUBAI: Iran’s foreign minis- confidence-building. him physically. “This morning, United States is poised to ter and chief nuclear negotia- Rowhani, a relative moderate, after seeing the headline of one suspend much of its mili- tor went to hospital with pains and the US-educated Zarif led a newspaper, I got severe back and tary aid to Egypt due to he said were brought on by a diplomatic drive to dispel distrust leg pain. I couldn’t even walk or Cairo’s sweeping crack- hardline newspaper quoting of Iran’s intentions at the United sit,” he wrote on his Facebook down against support- him as saying President Hassan Nations in New York last month. page late on Tuesday. ers of ousted president Rowhani’s phone call with The trip culminated in the first Cancelling several engage- Mohamed Mursi, US offi- President Barack Obama was a phone call between the presidents ments, Zarif decided to rest at the cials said yesterday. mistake. of Iran and the United States ministry and held meetings with The decision would hold Mohammad Javad Zarif’s brief since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. deputies “while resting”. up the delivery of major visit to hospital is a pointer to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah “When four to five hours of rest weapons, including Apache strength and possible rancour of the Ali Khamenei, often viewed as did not solve the problem, at 5pm helicopters, F-16 fighter debate within Iran over the speed a hardliner, backed Rowhani’s I left my office ... and went to the jets and M1A1 Abrams and extent to which the Islamic diplomatic overtures, but said hospital. Thank God, the MRI tanks, officials said, con- Republic should attempt to patch some were “not proper”, a possi- showed my problem was more due firming overnight US up its many quarrels with the West ble reference to the call — giving to nerves and a muscle spasm and media reports. and the United States in particular. the president’s critics a chance to will be solved through exercise,” But American aid Zarif is to lead his country’s snipe at his initiative. he wrote after returning from focused on counter- negotiating team in talks with The hardline newspaper hospital some four hours later. “In terrorism efforts would six major world powers in Geneva Kayhan said on Tuesday that any case, it was a bitter but very likely continue, officials next week, the first round of nego- Zarif had told a closed-door ses- informative day for me. I learned said. Officials, who spoke tiations since Rowhani’s election sion of parliament’s national secu- that whatever I want to say, to say on condition of anonym- in June breathed new hope into rity and foreign policy committee it publicly, because otherwise the ity, said Washington had decade-old talks on Iran’s nuclear that Rowhani’s conversation with market for abuse is very active.” already effectively frozen programme. Obama had been a mistake, as Without naming Kayhan, whose deliveries of expensive Iranian parliament speaker had the length of Zarif’s own pri- editor is appointed by Khamenei military hardware since a and former chief nuclear nego- vate meeting with US Secretary and is usually considered to reflect July 3 coup and subsequent tiator Ali Larijani described the of State John Kerry. his views, Zarif said it was unfortu- bloody clampdown on the talks as a “window of opportu- An infuriated Zarif denied say- nate that a confidential meeting in Muslim Brotherhood. nity”, telling reporters in Geneva ing any such thing, and said the parliament had been leaked. AFP the two sides should focus on newspaper report had affected REUTERS INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Trio win Nobel for taking chemistry to cyberspace

STOCKHOLM: Three US sci- and have become a mainstay for compounds for potential as medi- in industrial processes, such as entists won the Nobel chemistry researchers in thousands of aca- cines before taking into further materials science, the design of prize yesterday for pioneering demic and industrial laboratories tests on animals or people. The solar cells or catalysts used in work on computer programmes around the world. ability to model chemical reac- cars. For the former, programs that simulate complex chemi- In drug design, for example, tions has also grown as comput- can be used to mimic the process cal processes and have revolu- scientists can now use comput- ers have become more powerful, of photosynthesis by which green tionised research in areas from ers to calculate how an experi- while progress in biotechnology leaves absorb sunlight and pro- drugs to solar energy. mental medicine will react with has produced ever more complex duce oxygen. The Royal Swedish Academy a particular target protein in the large molecules for use in treating It was not an easy scientific of Sciences, awarding the prize body by working out the interplay diseases like cancer and rheuma- journey, however. Warshel said he of 8m crowns ($1.25m) to Martin of atoms. toid arthritis. had been convinced of the case Karplus, Michael Levitt and “The field of computational Karplus, a US and Austrian for using computers to simulate Arieh Warshel, said their work modelling has revolutionised citizen, carries out research at chemical reactions since 1975 but had effectively taken chemistry how we design new medicines by the University of Strasbourg did not know if he would live to into cyberspace. Long gone were FROM LEFT: Michael Levitt, Martin Karplus and Arieh Warshel allowing us to accurately predict and Harvard University. Levitt, see it adopted. the days of modelling reactions the behaviour of proteins,” said a US and British citizen, is at “I always knew it was the using plastic balls and sticks. crucial for most advances made separate step in chemical proc- Dominic Tildesley, president- the Stanford University School right direction, but I had infi- “Today the computer is just as in chemistry today.” esses involving large molecules elect of Britain’s Royal Society of of Medicine. Warshel, a US and nite difficulties and setbacks in important a tool for chemists as Chemical reactions occur at like proteins. Powerful computer Chemistry. Israel citizen, is a professor at the the research. None of my papers the test tube,” the academy said lightning speed as electrons jump models, first developed by the Today, all pharmaceutical com- University of Southern California, were ever published without being in a statement. “Computer models between atomic nuclei, making it three scientists in 1970s, offer a panies use such computational Los Angeles. rejected first,” he said. mirroring real life have become virtually impossible to map every new window onto such reactions chemistry to screen experimental The approach has applications REUTERS Clashes kill 60 in Central African Republic

BANGUI: Around 60 peo- group but his government’s failure Sudan, have been accused repeat- ple have been killed in sectar- to stem the violence has prompted edly of desecrating churches and ian clashes in Central African Paris to lobby at the UN Security terrorising Christian communities. Republic between local militias Council for international inter- “We’re waiting for reinforcements and former rebels, witnesses and vention to restore order. in order to go there but the various a local official said yesterday, as Local militias, known as “anti- accounts we’ve gathered from sur- France increased pressure for balaka” or anti-machetes, attacked vivors coming from Gaga lead us to international intervention. a Seleka position in the mining vil- believe there are over 60 dead,” said The mineral-rich but impover- lage of Gaga, around 250km north- Judicael Kama, a security official in ished nation has descended into west of Bangui, on Monday, killing Yaloke, a town 35km from Gaga. chaos since mostly Muslim Seleka four ex-rebels before attacking Many of the injured were taken rebels from the north seized the Muslim civilians. The Seleka fight- to Yaloke’s hospital. “The Seleka capital Bangui in March, ousting ers retaliated against Christians in fighters went door to door. It was President Francois Bozize. the village, witnesses said. total terror,” Raymond Kitivo, Transitional President Michel Seleka gunmen, many of them wounded in the attack, said. Djotodia has dissolved the rebel from neighbouring Chad and AFP

First UN drone to be deployed in DR Congo KINSHASA: The first in a fleet of United Nations drones will begin moni- toring rebel activity on the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo next month, a UN commander said yesterday. General Carlos Alberto Dos Santos Cruz, com- mander with the UN peacekeeping brigade in the country, said the unarmed drone would be airborne by the last week of November. “The initial base to oper- ate the aerial vehicle will be in Goma, and for five months we are going to increase the equipment,” he said. The brigade hopes to have surveillance 24 hours a day by “March or April”, he added. The United Nations said in August it had ordered its first surveillance drones from an Italian company to patrol the volatile eastern region, centred around the flashpoint city of Goma. The drones’ target will be the activities of the M23 movement, founded by former Tutsi rebels who were incorporated into the Congolese army under a 2009 peace deal. AFP THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 INTERNATIONAL 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Americans fed up with shutdown Obama invites lawmakers for talks

WASHINGTON: Tourism funeral costs and make ends meet sagged near US national parks, until survivor benefits kick in. Washington-area workers filed “If Congress were trapped in more unemployment claims and a car that sunk down in a river, futures markets grappled with I would swim to the window, and a lack of data as the govern- I would look them all in the eye ment shutdown, now in its sec- and say, ‘Suck water’,” Randall ond week, stretched across the Patterson — whose son Cody nation and upset many aspects Patterson, 24, was among those of American life. killed — told NBC news. Americans are fed up with the Some 28 percent of Americans political deadlock and frustrated said they were “personally incon- with how the federal government venienced” by the shutdown, shutdown is interfering with according to a Pew survey pub- everything from hunting season lished on Monday. to weddings and even military The survey found that a major- funerals. ity of Republicans (54 percent) The congressional approval and Democrats (58 percent) rating dropped to 11 percent in a believe it would be “unaccept- Gallup poll published on Monday able” for their side to back down — just one point away from an all- and either pass a budget which time low hit last year. leaves President Barack Obama’s A whopping 70 percent of those landmark health care law intact surveyed by Gallup in the first few or accept changes to the law. days of the budget impasse said On the national seashores along the shutdown was a “major” prob- North Carolina’s Outer Banks lem or crisis, significantly higher islands, business owners com- than the 56 percent who thought pared the financial magnitude of so at the height of the last govern- closed beaches and waterways to ment shutdown in 1995. that of a hurricane-forced evacu- With no end in sight as the ation. Scott Geib, who sells pho- shutdown drags into its second tographs near the closed Cape week, the media is rife with sto- Hatteras lighthouse, said sales ries of people impacted by the loss were way down last week from of services not deemed “essential.” what would normally be a good There were the World War II week for him in early fall. veterans turned away from an Foreign visitors are few and far outdoor memorial that’s usually between at Rod’s Steak House in accessible at any hour of the day Williams, Arizona, near the Grand or night. The sick and dying chil- Canyon, owner Larry Sanchez said. dren who couldn’t enter experi- Business fell off about 25 percent Protesters hold placards urging the US Congress to end the federal government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, yesterday. With the shutdown mental drug trials at the National by the end of the first week the in its ninth day and a potential economy-shaking federal default edging ever closer, neither side showed any sign of an agreement. Institute of Health. park was closed, he said. The tearful brides whose At remote Grand Canyon filling their freezers for winter,” Maryland labour department, Obama will begin the proc- default on its obligations for the weddings were cancelled after National Park, where thousands Murkowski, said during a Senate said about 16,000 furloughed ess by meeting minority first time in its history and spark national parks were closed. The of restaurant, hotel and other committee hearing on Tuesday. employees had sought unemploy- Democrats from the House of what the White House warns will desperate parents whose feder- workers went without pay, a Safety personnel and other fed- ment benefits in the state as of Representatives, a White House be dire economic consequences ally-funded day care centres were Phoenix food bank delivered about eral employees deemed “essential” Sunday night. They would have official said. Republicans in the which could spread around the closed. The salmonella outbreak 600 boxes of food to workers. “We have been working without pay to repay the benefits if lawmakers House and members of both par- globe. which struck while food inspec- got a call for help,” said Beverly since the shutdown began, but hun- wind up approving back pay for ties in the Senate will be invited Obama refuses to negoti- tors and disease trackers were on Damore, chief executive of the St. dreds of thousands of other work- furloughed workers. in for talks “in the coming days,” ate with Republicans on budget furlough. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. ers were sent home. Lawmakers Meanwhile, Obama announced the official said. issues until the debt limit is lifted And the latest outrage: A report In Alaska, Senator Lisa have discussed authorising back plans to invite all Republican and The meetings come as and the government is reopened. said that the families of four sol- Murkowski said hunters are pay after the shutdown ends, but Democratic lawmakers to the Washington lurches close to Republican House Speaker John diers and one Marine killed in barred from federal lands, placing it is not clear if that would apply White House to talk about the an October 17 deadline to raise Boehner will not take either step Afghanistan over the weekend will their year’s supply of game meat only to “essential” staff. bitter impasse which shut the the US government’s statutory until Obama offers concessions to not receive a $100,000 ‘death gra- in jeopardy. “This is hunting sea- Maureen O’Connor, pub- government and could throw the borrowing limit. Failure to do his House Republican caucus. tuity’ aimed at helping them cover son. This is when Alaskans are lic information officer for the United States into default. so could see the United States REUTERS/AFP

Aliyev set for crushing poll win Passenger lands plane after pilot Russia ‘finds drugs’ falls ill mid-air on Greenpeace ship LONDON: A passenger with almost no flying experience MOSCOW: Russian investiga- purposes and that the equip- landed a light aircraft after being tors said yesterday that they had ment cited by investigators was talked down by an instructor on found drugs aboard a Greenpeace a sonar widely used for maritime the ground when the pilot fell ill ship used in a protest against off- expeditions. at the controls mid-air, a British shore Arctic drilling and would airport said yesterday. press new charges against some CHARGES The two men, who had been of the 30 people being held for The environmentalist group enjoying a day’s flying, were in alleged piracy. says the piracy charges are a four-seater Cessna 172 when Greenpeace Russia mocked the absurd and unfounded and that the pilot, who later died, became accusation. “The Investigative the conditions of detention for the unwell as they headed back to Committee ‘found’ narcotics. We detainees, who come for 18 coun- the small Sandtoft airfield near are waiting for it to find an atomic tries, have in some cases violated Doncaster in northeast England bomb and a striped elephant,” it their civil rights. on Tuesday evening. said on Twitter. “This is possi- Kumi Naidoo, the head of Having received a mayday mes- ble in Russia these days and can Greenpeace, offered in a letter to sage, a decision was made to divert hardly surprise anybody.” Russian President Vladimir Putin the plane to the larger Humberside In addition to drugs, the to move to Russia and stand as Airport nearby where a flying Investigative Committee said security for the release on bail instructor was called in and emer- Azeri President Ilham Aliyev casting his ballot at a polling station in Baku yesterday. Aliyev was set to romp searches of the Arctic Sunrise, of the detainees. A Murmansk gency services alerted, a spokes- home to a crushing victory in presidential elections with exit polls giving him well over 80 percent of the vote. which was boarded by Russian court refused to bail four Russians man for the airport said. coast guards after the September among those under arrest and Instructor Roy Murray was 18 protest at the Prirazlomnaya appeals hearings against pre-trial taken to the control tower and he oil rig, had revealed equipment detention of the 26 other detain- gave instructions to the passen- with potential military uses. ees are due this week and next. ger, whose name was only given It also said investigators were Putin has said the activists as John. “You can imagine it was trying to establish which of those were clearly not pirates but that getting dark, this guy’s had about EU okays new shorter flying being held were responsible for their protest did violate the law. half an hour experience of flying what it called attempts to ram The group’s lawyers say the an aircraft, he’s never landed one, coast guard boats, endangering charges might have been initially he’s sitting in the wrong seat — in the lives of their crew. brought to justify forcibly board- other words he hasn’t got any of hours plan amid pilot anger “In view of the data obtained ing and seizing control of the ship the dials in front of him and he while investigating the criminal and towing it to Murmansk. has to land this thing,” he said. STRASBOURG: The European in the maximum pilot flying time, 29 percent had woken up to find case, charges ... are expected The case has already upset After flying over the airport a Parliament yesterday approved including night duty, to 11 hours their co-pilot asleep. The poll of to be adjusted,” the committee Moscow’s international ties, with couple of times, the passenger was a controversial new shorter fly- from the current 11 hours 45 min- 500 pilots also found that nearly said. It said that “a number of the Netherlands launching legal able to bring the plane down. “It ing hours regime championed by utes. Pilot groups had wanted a half cited tiredness as the biggest detainees will be presented with proceedings against Russia, say- didn’t crash. He landed it safely,” the European Commission and maximum of 10 hours and a threat to safety, while a third said charges of committing other ing it had unlawfully detained the spokesman said. Murray said airlines but opposed by many reduction in their stand-by roster their airline’s culture discouraged grave crimes.” the activists and others on the the man had made a “beautiful pilots who claim it does nothing — the period during which they them reporting the problem. Russia arrested the 28 activ- Dutch-registered icebreaker landing”. to improve safety. can be on duty overall, including The maximum number of fly- ists and two freelance journalists Arctic Sunrise. “I kept watching him and saying The vote — 387 for, 281 against waiting time — which they say ing hours will be cut from 1,300 who were aboard the Dutch- Naidoo was among Greenpeace keep pulling back, pulling back, pull with 66 abstentions — was “a now comes in at 22 hours. to 1,000 in any 12 consecutive registered Greenpeace ves- activists who scaled the same the levers back, whatever you can victory for common sense,” EU British pilots — whose stand- months, weekly rest periods are sel during the protest and has platform, owned by the state see, pull back and just hold it back, Transport Commissioner Siim by limit is 14 hours — have been increased by half a day to two charged all of them with piracy, giant Gazprom and at the heart of because if you land with a nose wheel Kallas said after parliament among the most vociferous in while the maximum stand-by which is punishable by up to 15 Russia’s drive to tap the Arctic’s down you can take the nose wheel reversed the verdict of its own their opposition, charging that period will be 16 hours — not the years in prison. energy resources, last year and off and then you’ve got all sorts of transport committee last week. the new rules pose a safety risk 22 claimed by pilots and com- The Investigative Committee got away with it. problems,” he told BBC TV. “He kept Approval “opens the way for and had been forced through. pared with up to 26 hours in some said morphine and poppy straw, The harsher treatment this pulling back, doing as I was telling new stricter EU-wide rules on A survey commissioned by countries such as Spain. The rules a ingredient for heroin and opi- time around is widely seen as an him to do, until he came to a stop.” pilot fatigue. It will bring better British Airline Pilots’ Association will come into force at the end ates, were found on the ship. attempt to scare off any future Police said an inquest would be held protection of passengers and safer ahead of the transport committee of this year be fully applicable in Greenpeace lawyer Alexander protests and give a clear signal to determine the cause of death of working conditions for crew,” vote last week showed 56 percent two years time, with a review in Mukhortov said that the vessel’s that Russia is not willing to toler- the pilot, who has not yet been Kallas said. of British pilots had reported due course, the Commission said. American captain legally kept ate such actions. named. REUTERS The centrepiece is a reduction falling asleep in the cockpit and AFP morphine in his safe for medical REUTERS ASIA / PHILIPPINES THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Kerry to push for talks Expensive catch on South China Sea US official arrives in Brunei for East Asia Summit

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, of its influence in countering increasingly assertive Beijing BRUNEI: US Secretary of China’s assertive claims over the against smaller Asian nations State John Kerry will push South China Sea. that look to support from the US. Southeast Asian leaders and China has resisted discussing The row is one of the region’s China to discuss the South the issue with the 10-member biggest flashpoints amid China’s China Sea dispute at an Asian Association of Southeast Asian military build-up and the U.S. summit, a senior US official Nations (Asean), preferring to strategic “pivot” back to Asia said yesterday, despite Beijing’s settle disputes in the South China signalled by the Obama admin- reluctance to address the issue Sea through one-to-one negotia- istration in 2011. China claims at such meetings. tions with individual claimants. almost the entire oil and gas- Kerry arrived in Brunei for “The Chinese consistently rich South China Sea, overlap- the annual East Asia Summit indicate their view that ‘difficult ping with claims from Taiwan, (EAS) and talks with leaders issues’ that might fall outside the Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines of Southeast Asian nations and, comfort zone of any member need and Vietnam. separately, Chinese Premier Li not be discussed,” said the US offi- Washington says it is officially Keqiang. cial. “That is not a view that is neutral but has put pressure on President Barack Obama last held by the US, or, I believe, many Beijing and other claimants to week cancelled his trip to the if not most of the EAS member end the dispute through talks. summit due to the US govern- states, but we will find out.” Nevertheless, Washington will be ment shutdown, raising concerns The conflicting claims over hamstrung at the summit because that Washington would lose some the South China Sea pit an of Obama’s absence. REUTERS The biggest Ludong caught in Region 2 of the Philippines has been preserved by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and included as display at its museum. The ludong (Cestraeus plicatilis), locally known as banak, is the best tasting and most expensive fish in the country. Thailand floods close two Ex-minister jailed for genocide Thailand DHAKA: A Bangladesh spe- Hindus in one of the worst single strikes, leaving at least 100 peo- imposes ISA factories at industrial park cial court yesterday sentenced acts of murder during the war. ple dead. an elderly former minister Prosecutors said Alim killed Alim had been a member of BANGKOK: Effective today, BANGKOK: Flooding at an of Bangkok, had temporarily shut. to life in prison yesterday for around 600 people in total, mostly parliament for three terms, and the Thai Government will industrial estate east of the “The factories notified us that genocide during the 1971 war of Hindus, in the northwestern dis- a cabinet minister in the 1970s impose the Internal Security Thai capital has forced the clo- they will suspend operations for independence against Pakistan. trict of Joypurhat where he was under a government led by the Act (ISA) at some parts of sure of 2 foreign-owned facto- two days because some work- Abdul Alim, 83, who was a a local head of a pro-Pakistani Bangladesh Nationalist Party three districts in Bangkok ries producing electronic spare ers are finding it difficult to minister when the current main militia called Razakar Bahini. (BNP). until October 18, ahead of parts, but the estate’s operator travel to work,” said Executive opposition party was in power, “He took the Pakistani sol- The BNP, now the main oppo- a planned anti-government said other plants there had no Director Wibun Krommadit, was found guilty of nine charges diers to the Koroi Kadipur vil- sition party, has said the trials rally by the People’s Army plans to halt operations. but he declined to identify the including genocide, murder and lage during the war and then are politically motivated, aimed Against Thaksin Regime Thailand is the world’s largest companies. persecution of the country’s ordered 372 Hindus to stand at targeting key opposition fig- group. The ISA was imposed producer of hard-disk drives and “No other factories have noti- minority Hindus during the war, in two lines,” prosecutor Rana ures rather than meting out as the rally was expected to be a big supplier of electronic compo- fied us of plans to close.” a senior official said. Das Gupta said, just before the justice. a long affair, affecting those nents and car parts, and devastat- The estate was pumping flood The International Crimes verdict. Bangladesh has struggled to residing near the Government ing floods in 2011 hit some of the water out of the margins of its Tribunal spared the wheelchair- “One of their elders was first come to terms with its violent House and Parliament, said world’s biggest manufacturers, premises and would be dry within bound Alim the death penalty, slaughtered and others were birth, when what was then East National Security Council delaying shipments and disrupt- a day’s time, he added. despite the gravity of the crimes, then shot to death,” Gupta said. Pakistan split from Islamabad to Chief Paradorn Pattanatabut. ing supply chains. Amata Nakorn estate, spread because of his poor health and Alim was the eighth person become independent. On yesterday, Thailand’s big- over 3,020 hectares (7,459 acres), age, Attorney General Mahbubey to be convicted and sentenced The war lasted nine months Court agrees to gest industrial estate developer, is home to companies producing Alam told reporters. by the much-criticised tribunal during which Indian troops and Amata Corporation, said two parts for Japanese automakers. “He will remain in the prison since January. Previous verdicts pro-independence fighters bat- Bo’s appeal factories owned by foreign com- Nearly half the factories there until his death,” Alam said, add- against top Islamists and opposi- tled Pakistani forces who were panies at its industrial park in hail from Japan. ing that he was convicted of tion leaders have triggered wide- helped by local collaborators. BEIJING: A court in east- Chonburi, 114 km (71 miles) east AFP involvement in the killing of 372 spread violence and nationwide AFP ern China yesterday allowed ousted senior politician Bo Xilai to appeal against a guilty verdict on charges of cor- ruption and abuse of power Myanmar reforms handed out last month which China arrests 139 in Xinjiang for urging jihad earned him a life sentence. In a statement on its website, incomplete: US the high court in the eastern BEIJING: China has arrested militant threat among the ethnic August, 139 people were arrested threat to ethnic unity and social province of Shandong, where NAYP0YIDAW: US Secretary 139 people in Xinjiang for alleg- minority, but information in the for “spreading religious extrem- stability,” the Global Times said, Bo was first tried, said it had of State John Kerry said yes- edly spreading jihad, state- vast region is tightly controlled ism including jihad”, it said. citing police. allowed him to appeal. While terday that Myanmar’s dra- run media said yesterday, as and Uighur organisations com- Also citing the Xinjiang Daily, Dilshat Rexit, a spokesman for Bo has the right to appeal, his matic political reforms were it warns of growing religious plain of cultural and religious the Global Times said a farmer the overseas-based World Uyghur sentence and the verdict are still “incomplete”, a day after extremism in the far west- repression. in Hotan was detained after he Congress, which Beijing calls a unlikely to be overturned as the former military-ruled ern region, home to Muslim Police in Xinjiang have “han- uploaded 2GB of e-books about separatist group, said the claims the courts are controlled by the country released dozens more Uighurs. dled an increasing number of secessionism which were read were a “total distortion of the ruling Communist Party which political prisoners. Another 256 people had been cases in which individuals have 30,000 times. truth” aimed at blocking Uighurs has pronounced him guilty. “I think what is happening in “punished” for spreading online posted or searched for reli- “Overseas hostile forces have from going online. Myanmar is very exciting, but it rumours, the Global Times said gious extremist content on the never stopped infiltrating and Those detained had “expressed Warrant issued is incomplete,” Kerry said dur- citing local authorities, without Internet”, the China Daily said, inciting residents to take up discontent with Chinese rule and ing a meeting with students in specifying the measures taken. citing an unnamed source in the extreme religious ideas through systematic repression in the for Misuari Brunei, where he was later set to Beijing has pointed to violent Xinjiang Daily. the Internet and the online area”, he said. meet Myanmar President Thein incidents to indicate a rising In the two months to the end of spreading has become a great AFP MANILA: Fugitive Muslim Sein at a regional summit. leader Nur Misuari has been “We have to see that the charged with rebellion fol- political transformation contin- Remembering Giap lowing deadly attacks by hun- ues,” he added. “Our hope is that dreds of his armed followers the democracy will continue to on a southern Philippine city, evolve,” Kerry added. Six workers doused the justice minister said yes- Myanmar on Tuesday freed terday. A court in the south- around 56 political prisoners, ern city of Zamboanga has following a vow from Thein Sein issued an arrest warrant for to release all “prisoners of con- with radioactive water Misuari and three of his com- science” by the end of the year. manders for the siege of the Kerry will meet with the TOKYO: Six workers at Japan’s Earlier this week it was city that began on September former general in Brunei to dis- crippled Fukushima nuclear revealed a worker had accidently 9, Justice Secretary Leila de cuss the “next steps in ongoing power plant were doused with switched off power to pumps Lima told reporters. At least political reforms in Myanmar,” radioactive water from a desali- keeping broken reactors at a 244 people were killed in the a US State Department official nation system yesterday, the steady temperature. three weeks of fighting that said. plant’s operator said. A massive earthquake and tsu- followed, with the govern- He was also set to hold bilat- The fluid splashed onto the men nami in March 2011 destroyed the ment alleging that Misuari eral meetings in Brunei with when they accidently removed a plant’s cooling system and caused masterminded the operation Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, pipe connected to the system, meltdowns in its reactors, send- even though he was not phys- and South Korean President Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) ing large quantities of radioactive ically present. Park Geun-Hye, according to said. materials into the environment. the official. “The water did not come into TEPCO workers poured thou- Manila opens Thein Sein, who took power in contact with their faces so there is sands of tonnes of water onto the March 2011, has earned interna- a little possibility that the work- reactors to keep them cool, and seaport terminal tional plaudits and the removal ers ingested” any of the water, a continue to douse them. This now- of most western sanctions for TEPCO spokeswoman said, add- radioactive water is being stored MANILA: The Manila reforms that include freeing ing there were five other workers in around 1,000 tanks, which have North Harbour Port for- hundreds of political prisoners present at the time. been the source of leaks recently. mally launched the passen- detained under the former junta. The pipe was reconnected and Some contaminated water has ger terminal of a new seaport Relations between the US and the leak stopped within an hour made its way into the sea, the that can accommodate two Myanmar -- a long-time ally of of the initial incident, the utility company has admitted. to three million passen- China -- have improved mark- said in a statement. TEPCO has so far revealed no gers yearly. Port Chairman edly since the end of decades of The system is designed to clear plan for the water stored Michael Romero said the harsh military rule. desalinate contaminated water on site, but experts have said well-secured complex will US President Barack Obama once it has been treated to reduce that ultimately it will have to be “erase the image” of the old made a historic visit to the fast- its caesium content. It is then dumped in the Pacific, once it has harbour long considered a changing country in November stored in tanks on the site. been scoured of the worst of its haven for criminals. “The 2012. Yesterday’s incident will do radioactive load. complex will provide passen- The Southeast Asian nation little to improve the commonly- But this suggestion faces oppo- gers with an unforgettable has undergone a series of People line up on a street leading to the late General Vo Nguyen Giap’s held view that TEPCO is making sition from fishermen, environ- experience and is the first of reforms in recent years, includ- a mess of cleaning up the world’s mental groups and neighbouring its kind in the Philippines,” he home to pay their respects in Hanoi yesterday. The popular independence ing the release of opposition worst nuclear accident for a quar- countries. said. AGENCIES hero and military strategist died last week. leader Aung San Suu Kyi. AFP ter of a century. AFP THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

Afghan air force Musharraf gets bail in rebel death case gets C-130 Former Pakistan dictator a free man and can leave the country, says lawyer cargo planes KABUL: Afghanistan’s ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top court His lawyer Ibrahim Satti said a three- Minister Nawaz Sharif — the man he fledging air force yesterday yesterday granted bail to former mili- member Supreme Court bench had granted ousted from power in 1999 — and was hit took delivery of its first two tary ruler Pervez Musharraf over the bail in the Bugti case in return for surety with a barrage of criminal cases dating C-130 cargo planes in a boost death of a rebel leader, his lawyers said, bonds worth two million rupees ($20,000). back to his rule. for the country’s military bringing closer his possible release after Another counsel for Musharraf, Qamar He has been living in part of his 1,100 capability as the Nato coali- nearly six months of house arrest. Afzal, said bail was granted over lack of square metre (12,000 square foot) house, tion starts to withdraw. The Musharraf has been granted bail in three evidence. declared a “sub-jail” under the auspices C-130 planes, given by the US, major cases, including one relating to the “Pervez Musharraf is a free man now of the tough Adyala prison in Rawalpindi, will be used to airlift troops assassination of former prime minister after getting bail in the Bugti case,” Afzal where he is guarded by some 300 police, and supplies as national secu- Benazir Bhutto. said. paramilitaries and marksmen. rity forces take on the battle His lawyer said the ruling meant he was As well as the Bugti and Bhutto cases, Reports have claimed he is living a life of against the Taliban. As part a “free man”, can leave the country and fly Musharraf also faces cases over the sus- luxury in detention. He has even had the of its exit strategy from the to Dubai. pension of judges during emergency rule, services of his personal cook because of his 12-year war, the US is help- “The jail staff present at his house will which he imposed in 2007. fears of being poisoned. ing develop the Afghan Air pack up and leave as soon as they get orders The Taliban have threatened to kill the Taking the former chief of army staff Force. The C-130 planes will from the lower court,” Ahmed Raza Kasuri, 70-year-old former general, who as presi- into custody was an unprecedented move be flown by Afghan and Nato who heads the Musharraf defence team, dent allied Pakistan with Washington in in a country ruled for more than half of its pilots for the first two years said. the US “war on terror” in the wake of the life by the military. until training of Afghan “Musharraf can fly to Dubai tomorrow 9/11 attacks. It was seen by many as a challenge to the forces is complete. Two other once legal formalities are completed.” Musharraf returned to Pakistan in armed forces’ power. C-130s are due to be delivered Pervez Musharraf But he is likely to remain under heavy March to run in the general election, vow- Since Sharif won the election there have next year. guard at his villa on the edge of Islamabad, ing to “save” the country from economic been repeated rumours that a deal would where he has been under house arrest since when the main rebel leader in the south- collapse and militancy. be reached to allow Musharraf to leave Pakistan to April, because of serious threats to his life. western province of Baluchistan, Akbar But he was barred from standing in Pakistan before his trials were completed. Musharraf was head of state in 2006 Bugti, died during an army operation. the election, won convincingly by Prime AFP launch 3G ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Outdoor class Information Technology Secretary Ikhlaq Tarrar has said the 3G system for cel- Malala says she does lular users will be launched in the first quarter of 2014. He said the country will hire services of an international not deserve Nobel yet consultant for the auction of 3G licences, which will MINGORA: Malala Yousafzai, Malala was taken to Britain be issued in a transparent the teenage activist nominated for treatment in the wake of the manner. He said the coun- for the Nobel Peace Prize, says attack and now goes to school in try had 30 megahertz space she has not done enough to the central city of Birmingham. which would be sold in three deserve the award, as her old On the first anniversary of blocs of 10 megahertz each. school closed yesterday to mark the shooting that came within a He said there are five mobile the first anniversary of her whisker of ending her life, her old phone operators now but the shooting by the Taliban. school in Mingora, the main town number could come down Feted by world leaders and of Swat, was closed to mark the to four and authorities can celebrities for her courage, she occasion. make four instead of three has addressed the UN, this week Though their brutal rule has blocks. published an autobiography, and ended, pockets of militancy on Friday will learn if she has won remain, with schools regularly 11 rebels killed the Nobel Peace prize. being destroyed by insurgents. But in an interview with Fear of the men of violence means in Afghanistan Pakistani radio station City89 there will be no public event to FM, Malala spoke of her desire mark the anniversary. KABUL: Eleven Taliban to do more to promote education, While Malala has enjoyed militants were killed in joint saying she felt she had not yet acclamation around the world, in o p e r a t i o n s b y A f g h a n s e c u r i t y earned the Nobel accolade. Pakistan the response to her rise forces and the International “There are many people who to stardom has been more scep- Security Assistance Force deserve the Nobel Peace Prize and tical, with some accusing her of (ISAF) in Afghanistan in the I think that I still need to work a acting as a puppet of the West. past 24 hours. The Interior lot. In my opinion I have not done But with her message of hope Ministry said forces carried that much to win the Nobel Peace and determination she has man- out operations in Nangarhar, Prize,” she said. aged to inspire some of the young- Kapisa, Baghlan, Jawzjan, In Swat valley, in deeply con- sters in her home area. Kandahar, Zabul, Maidan servative northwest Pakistan “The incident of attack on her Wardak, Logar, Ghazni, where women are often expected one year ago is unforgettable. Herat, Helmand, Laghman, to stay at home to cook and Education is our life and Malala Faryab, Oruzgan and Paktia rear children, officials say only raised her voice for it, so we like provinces. Two rebels were around half of girls go to school her very much,” said 12-year-old wounded, eight arrested and — though this is up from 34 per- Humera Khan. large quantities of heavy and cent in 2011. AFP light weapons seized during the operations, the ministry Schoolchildren sit outdoors at an open classroom in Ghazni, Afghanistan yesterday. added. Dar to attend Taliban angry over ex-commander’s house arrest WB-IMF meet ISLAMABAD: Finance KABUL: The Taliban yester- is still spending days and nights government says he has health ousted from power in 2001. is restricted to the safe house.” Minister Senator day claimed Pakistan had failed locked up behind bars in wor- problems which are being treated, A security source in Pakistan The Afghan government has Mohammad Ishaq Dar left to free Abdul Ghani Baradar, risome health conditions which and then his family will be able confirmed Baradar’s house arrest, long demanded that Pakistan for Washington yesterday the former rebel commander are deteriorating by the day,” the to visit.” which will set back efforts to free Baradar, who was arrested to attend the annual World whose release was meant to Taliban said in a statement on A separate Taliban source bring peace to Afghanistan as in Karachi in 2010. Bank-IMF meetings this boost Afghanistan’s peace their website. alleged that the ISI was trying Nato troops withdraw by the end At the time of his detention, week, as top economic man- process. A senior Taliban member said to “soften up” Baradar so that he of next year. Baradar was reported to have been agers from around the world Baradar, often described as that Baradar was being held would play a role in the Afghan “He is in protective custody the right hand man of the supreme gather in Washington for a the Taliban’s former second-in- at a house in Karachi run by peace process that may benefit in an ISI house in Karachi, he commander Mullah Omar. series of discussions. Finance command, was supposedly set Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan. cannot meet anybody or move But some analysts say he has Minister Ishaq Dar is leading free last month, according to Pakistan’s leading intelligence Baradar has been touted by anywhere on his own, he needs lost influence with the current a Pakistani delegation to the the Pakistan government, after agency. some as an influential Taliban permission of security officials,” Taliban high command and would meeting and this would be months of negotiations between “He doesn’t have any free- voice who could persuade the the source said. have little effect on the current his first visit to Washington the two governments dom, and his family can’t even militants to end the bloody insur- “He has the freedom of having peace efforts. after assuming the charge of “However, with great regret, he visit him,” he said. “The Pakistan gency they have waged since being the food of his own choice, but he AFP Finance Minister of a demo- cratically elected govern- ment led by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Militants mock US over ministry sources said. Afghanistan ‘risks becoming narco-state’ Suicide attack government shutdown VIENNA: Afghanistan risks producer of opium, from which is a multi-faceted challenge and kills three cops becoming a “full-fledged narco- heroin is made and which helps we need to take that as a serious KABUL: Taliban militants fighting US troops in Afghanistan state” without international fund the Taliban’s insurgency. problem. KABUL: A suicide bomb taunted Washington yesterday over the government shutdown, support to help create alterna- “The situation is worsening, “Otherwise we have a serious attack left at least three accusing US politicians of “sucking the blood of their own people”. tive jobs for its people, a senior that is clear and very disappoint- risk that without international Afghan police officers dead The Islamist militants issued a statement describing how US insti- UN official said yesterday. ing,” Fedotov, a Russian national, support, without more meaning- in southern Helmand prov- tutions were “paralysed”, the Statue of Liberty was closed and a fall in Yury Fedotov, head of the said. ful assistance, this country may ince yesterday. A govern- tourist numbers had hit shops, restaurants and hotels in the capital. UN Office on Drugs and Crime It is “a very serious setback but continue to evolve into a full- ment official said the incident “The American people should realise that their politicians play with (UNODC), painted a bleak pic- we need to take that as a warning fledged narco-state,” he said. took place in Greshk district their destinies as well as the destinies of other oppressed nations for ture of Afghanistan’s narcotics shot”, he said, calling for redou- Fedotov said the political will around 9am, after the bomber the sake of their personal vested interests,” the Taliban said. problem before next year’s with- bled efforts. existed in Afghanistan to fight detonated explosives kept in a The insurgents accused “selfish and empty-minded American lead- drawal of Nato-led combat forces. The Afghan government will the drugs problem, but increasing vehicle. A spokesman for the ers” of taking US citizens’ money “earned with great difficulty” and He said the presence of those need more help fighting poppy seizures, arrests and eradication provincial police department, then “lavishly spending the same money in shedding the blood of the forces generates roughly one cultivation, once most foreign efforts had so far failed to stem Shah Muhammad Ashna, said innocent and oppressed people”. third of investment and jobs in forces leave by the end of 2014, the tide. the bomber targeted a vehicle “Instead of sucking the blood of their own people... this money Afghanistan, and that the gap taking their cash and air power Afghan farmers needed better of police forces. Four civilians should be utilised for the sake of peace,” they added. when they are gone should be with them, experts say. infrastructure and new markets were injured, he added. The The US embassy in Kabul has said that it expects “to function filled to prevent matters getting Drugs provide funding for the for legal products, he said. More Taliban claimed responsibil- normally in the short term” due to the shutdown, though its Twitter worse. insurgency and threaten regional agricultural and industrial jobs ity. Helmand is among the feed would not be regularly updated. A regular UNODC survey due stability and the health of peo- were required for any shift away volatile provinces in southern Embassy press staff were not immediately available to comment later this month will show cul- ple in Afghanistan, which suffers from the drug economy. “We have Afghanistan where militants on the rebels’ statement. tivation as well as production of the world’s highest addiction rate, not been able to develop an alter- are active. They carry out sui- The Taliban, who were ousted from power in a US-backed offensive opium increasing compared with Fedotov said. native economy in Afghanistan,” cide attacks against Afghan in 2001, often use their website to issue colourful verbal attacks on 2012, Fedotov told Reuters in an “That is also fertile ground for Fedotov said. “With all our efforts, and coalition forces and offi- Washington and the Kabul government. AGENCIES interview. corruption and other forms of it was very hard to move from cials. AGENCIES Afghanistan is the world’s top transnational organised crime. It illicit to licit.” AGENCIES THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15

J&K assembly Building collapse to summon Rahul blames ex-Army chief SRINAGAR: Jammu and BJP, SP for Kashmir Speaker Mubarak Gul yesterday said he will sum- mon former Indian Army chief General V K Singh to explain allegations that the army UP violence secretly funded ministers in the state. Members of both the ruling National Conference and Sushma Swaraj strikes back the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cre- ALIGARH/RAMPUR: in paving the way for the bill’s ated a ruckus in the assembly, Congress Vice President Rahul passage. demanding that the retired gen- Gandhi yesterday made a veiled Gandhi attacked the Akhilesh eral be called. attack on Uttar Pradesh’s rul- Yadav government of Uttar Law and Parliamentary Affairs ing Samajwadi Party (SP) gov- Pradesh for not implementing Minister Mir Saifullah asked the ernment and the BJP over the the flagship Food Security Act in speaker to summon General V K Muzaffarnagar riots and said a the state because it apprehends Singh. Speaker Gul said: “I have government of “youth”, “poor” the Congress may benefit from decided to write a letter to the and “common man” would be the scheme in the 2014 general former army chief to explain his formed in 2014. elections. position.” He said the former Addressing rallies in Aligarh He urged the people to “fight army chief would get a month to and Rampur as part of efforts for food security”, saying it is appear before the assembly. to create a winning momentum their right now. “(Even) if I have to convene a for the Congress in the 2014 Lok Rahul Gandhi’s two rallies special session for Gen. V.K Singh, Sabha polls, Gandhi sought to in Uttar Pradesh took place in I will do it.” IANS Rescue workers look for survivors after a residential building collapsed in the old quarters of Delhi yesterday, firmly identify his party with the Aligarh and Rampur — cities with killing at least two people. poor and sought support of youth, a sizeable presence of the Muslim women and the common man. community. . In a possible indication that he Speaking first in Aligarh, will lead the government and the Gandhi blamed politicians for party’s young leaders could get the August-September violence in more prominence, Gandhi, 43, Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar No let up in anti-Telangana shutdowns said, “In 2014, it will be govern- Pradesh, that killed over 50 peo- ment of youth. It will change the ple and displaced over 40,000. HYDERABAD: Electricity production came to a standstill, as employees refused to call off would not be divided. country.” “Both Hindus and Muslims of employees continued their while airports at Visakhapatnam the strike till a clear assurance Protests against the cen- Gandhi also sought to take Muzaffarnagar told me there is no strike for the fourth consecu- and Vijayawada were running was offered that the state would tre’s decision to form a new credit for passage of food security enmity between people but politi- tive day yesterday, plung- on back-up power. Movement of not be divided. state of Telangana continued and land acquisition bills passed cians divide them,” Gandhi said. ing Seemandhra into chaos. trains was affected. Kiran Reddy appealed to in Seemandhra for the 71st day in parliament. “These politicians know that if Over 600,000 other govern- About 4,000 MW generation employees to end the strike in yesterday. He said land acquisition bill there are no riots, they can’t win ment employees struck work to has come to a halt, as employees view of the hardships caused Protestors included govern- would benefit farmers and food the election,” he said. protest the decision to divide at all major thermal and hydel to common people, and said the ment employees, teachers and security bill would benefit the The Congress in the past Andhra Pradesh and create a power plants struck work. state would remain united. He students. There were rallies, common man. blamed both the BJP and the Telangana state. The sprawling region with a said the Telangana bill would human chains, hunger strikes and However, his accusation that Samajwadi Party of being “hand- A majority of 13 districts of population of over 50 millon saw be defeated in the assembly. sit-ins to demand that the centre the opposition created roadblocks in-glove” in fanning communal Seemandhra (Rayalaseema and work at government offices and However, employees insisted on keep the state united. to the passage of land acquisition tension in Muzaffarnagar. coastal Andhra) faced severe educational institutions grind to an assurance from the centre and Curfew in violence-hit bill drew immediate rebuttal from On the development issue, he hardships, with a prolonged a halt. Buses of the state-owned all political parties that the state Vizianagaram town in north Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said: “Both SP and BSP can’t spell of no electricity. Medical road transport corporation have would stay united. coastal Andhra was relaxed for leader Sushma Swaraj, who asked develop Uttar Pradesh. The services were worst-hit, with been off the roads for nearly two During the talks with the two hours yesterday morning. him to have the courage to speak Congress will do it. UP will many government and private months. chief minister on Tuesday night, With the improvement in the the truth. not progress till Congress is hospitals putting off surgeries. Talks between Chief Minister the Joint Action Committee of situation, the authorities have Swaraj tweeted that Rural voted to power.” In his Rampur Doctors at government hospi- N Kiran Kumar Reddy and lead- Seemandhra electricity employees decided to relax curfew for four Development Minister Jairam rally, Gandhi said the Congress tals joined the strike, adding to ers of the striking employees yes- refused to end the strike without hours today. Ramesh had put on record his will fight with more vigour for the woes of patients. Industrial terday failed to reach a solution, a firm assurance that the state IANS special thanks for her efforts the poor. IANS

16 on death Customs official arrested in Kochi row, 10 lifers KOCHI: A senior customs official pin Fayas, who has been found to based in Kochi was arrested by the have smuggled gold on a few occa- acquitted by Central Bureau of Investigation sions through the Cochin airport. (CBI) here yesterday while a few The arrest is in continuation of a others are under the CBI radar, 20-kg gold haul at the Cochin airport Patna HC officials said. C Madhavan, deputy here last month, when two women commissioner, customs, is alleged to from Dubai were arrested with 20 PATNA: Citing lack of have helped smuggling gang king- gold bars. IANS evidence, the Patna High Court yesterday acquit- ted 26 people for the 1997 Laxmanpur-Bathe mas- sacre in Bihar in which 58 Dalits were killed. Terming the court acquittal as “massacre of justice to poorest of the poor”, Communist Party of India (Marxist- Leninist) (CPI-ML) gen- eral secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said the party would move the Supreme Court against the Patna High Court verdict. He said the CPI-ML would also appeal to the apex court to appoint a special investigation team (SIT) on the lines of the one that probed the 2002 Gujarat riots for giving jus- tice to victims of massacre cases in Bihar. “The Supreme Court should take cognisance of the acquittal of the mas- sacre convicts and order an impartial probe under its direct supervision,” he said. Of those acquitted, 16 were sentenced to death and 10 were awarded life imprisonment in 2010 by the Additional District and Sessions Judge of Patna. “A bench of Justice B N Sinha of the Patna High Court acquitted them on the basis of lack of evi- dence against them in the charge sheet filed by police,” Amrendra Kumar, a lawyer, said. Ranvir Sena men had allegedly carried out the massacre on December 1, 1997. According to police, charges were framed on December 23, 2008, against 44 men of the Ranvir Sena for killing Dalits, including 27 women and 10 children. IANS THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 BREAK 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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Fajr (Dawn) 4:13 US teens: Survey Shorook (Sunrise) 5:30 NEW YORK: Twitter has Zuhr (Noon) 11:21 overtaken Facebook as the most Asr (Afternoon) 2:42 popular social network among US teens, according to a new Maghrib (Sunset) 5:13 survey. Isha (Night) 6:43 The study by the financial firm Piper Jaffray found Twitter was preferred by 26 percent of ado- lescents while Facebook and its WEATHER recently acquired unit Instagram were each chosen by 23 percent. It found that Twitter, Facebook Today Friday Weather Saturday Conditions: and Instagram remained well Clear Clear Clear ahead of other social networks Slight dust. used by teens. Just four percent of teens pre- ferred Tumblr, unchanged from High: 34° High: 34° High: 34° earlier this year, and three per- Low: 26° Low: 26° Low: 26° cent named Google+, down from five percent. The news comes as Twitter is readying a $1bn initial public DOHA - SUN & SEA offering, which will be signifi- cantly smaller than Facebook’s SUN TIDE SEA last year but still among the most SUNRISE | SUNSET HIGH | LOW WIND coveted in the sector. Twitter reports having 218 mil- 05:30 17:13 08:45 & 19:45 01:15 & 15:45 15-20/25 KT lion active users worldwide. “The data point is likely unsur- THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW prising as the trend in our survey has been moving toward Twitter HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER over the past couple of years,” said analysts Gene Munster and MUSCAT 35/28 Clear 36/27 Clear Douglas Clinton in a note to KUWAIT 33/21 Clear 34/21 Clear clients. BAHRAIN 31/26 Clear 31/26 Clear “Overall, regardless of the SANAA 25/12 Partly cloudy 24/11 Clear trend in teen preference toward RIYADH 34/20 Clear 37/20 Clear other networks, we continue to DUBAI 34/20 Clear 34/27 Clear believe that Facebook has addi- BAGHDAD 31/17 Clear 33/17 Clear tional avenues for monetization in Instagram and video in the com- THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW ing months.” The survey of some 8,600 teens HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER showed a shift from a survey ear- lier this year in which Facebook ATHENS 25/18 Mostly cloudy 25/27 Clear was preferred over Twitter by WASHINGTON 15/15 Rain 21/15 Chance of rain 33 to 30 percent. Fac-ebook SYDNEY 24/10 Chance of rain 29/14 Clear shares LONDON 13/09 Partly cloudy 15/14 Clear were PARIS 12/09 Chance of rain 11/08 Chance of rain down 2.6 ISTANBUL 20/14 Partly cloudy 22/16 Clear per- MANILA 30/24 Rain 29/25 Chance of rain cent DHAKA 30/23 Mostly cloudy 32/24 Clear in DELHI 33/26 Clear 32/23 Chance of storm morn- ISLAMABAD 32/23 Partly cloudy 30/21 Partly cloudy ing trade. AFP Thursday 10 October 2013 5 Dhul-Hijja 1434 Volume 18 Number 5848 Price: QR2

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BY SATISH KANADY and gas. Qatar is far away from the major consuming countries. DOHA: The theory that shale You guys cannot afford the cost revolution will shake up the of transportation. But we never conventional energy market is stopped dreaming. We sent the wrong, instead it would comple- first cargo to Japan. Then came H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah addressing the Gobal Clean Energy Forum. ABOVE and BELOW: Expert panellists discussing energy issues at the ment the conventional sector Korea. Now we are sending thou- forum. (IBRAHIM RO) to meet world’s growing energy sands of cargoes across the world demand, H E Abdullah bin and Qatar is the world’s biggest Hamad Al Attiyah, Chairman exporter.” of the Administrative Control “Before our GTL revolution, and Transparency Authority, energy analysts again told us GTL has said. has no future. They said it was Addressing the International a very complicated technology. Herald Tribune’s (IHT) “Global They said we were putting our- Clean Energy Forum” here yes- selves in great risk. But I am a big terday, Al Attiyah, who is also the believer in GTL and we proved we former energy minister of Qatar, are right. We doubled our revenue said that the shale story must be from oil using the technology”. viewed as a booster to the confi- Later, talking to reporters Al dence of energy-starving coun- Attiyah reiterated that he is a tries rather than pitting “Shale great believer of technology and against Conventional.” added technology advancements Gas is often the easiest solution will help Qatar realise its ambi- to address world’s energy demand. tious solar energy generation plans. One third of world’s population is Qatar is in a continuous proc- still deprived of energy resources. ess of formulating strategies The demands from China and for the development of solar India are projected to grow faster. energy. The Ministry of Energy Gulf region’s projected demand is and Industry will soon launch to increase solar energy produc- The Qatar National Food allow Qatar to become a leading opened Qatar’s Passivhaus-Baytna also growing fast, he said. pilot projects in the solar sec- tion capacity. Due to scarcity of Security Programme (QNFSP) exporter of solar technology and project with use of 136 solar mod- Going down the memory tor as part of a 200MW solar natural water resources and the is planning to build a Solar Park knowledge in the Mena region ules. Using this solar power sys- lane of Qatar’s oil and gas his- programme. During the initial growing demand for water, part of that will produce sufficient energy and internationally. tem , Qatar’s housing units are tory, Al Aattiyah recalled how phase, small-scale plants gener- this energy will be utilised for the for its water desalination capacity. Al Attiyah said Qatar has estimated to cut 35 metric tons of Qatar began its humble journey ating 5MW-10MW energy each, production of water via desalina- Moreover, Qatar is planning to embarked on an extensive coopera- CO2 emissions per year. in the energy industry before its installed on under-utilised land tion process. Qatar aims to gen- initiate a solar technology indus- tion with regional and international The two-day event is being emergence as a member of glo- will be built, he said. erate 20 percent of its energy try to meet the Qatar National partners to achieve two percent of organised with the support of bal energy club. “Energy experts Phase II will involve assessment from renewable by 2024, and to Vision 2030’s goal for economic total power output from renew- Qatar’s leading media house Dar advised Qatar not to waste our of the initial sites, with a view to have 1,800MW of installed green diversification. This will repre- able by 2020. A landmark example Al Sharq. time by indulging in search of oil bringing in private investment capacity by 2020, he said. sent a stepping-stone which will can be demonstrated on recently THE PENINSULA Expert calls for commitment to climate

DOHA: Despite making incred- are inclined to avoid the issue. ible progress in terms of science “Multi-lateralism is key for and technology, economy and addressing the climate change politics, the world is still cling- issues. We need to take ourselves ing on its finger tips in address- serious about the commitments we ing climate change issues. have made. The politicians, gov- Delivering the key note ernment, scientific community and address at the International the business community need to go Herald Tribune’s (IHT) “Global along. We have to get the right Clean Energy Forum” here yes- result in right time frame,” he said. terday Yvo de Boer (pictured), De Boer, former Executive Special Global Adviser, Climate Secretary of the United Nations Change and Sustainability, KPMG Framework Convention on International, noted that political Climate Change (UNFCCC), in Copenhagen. But nothing hap- leaderships are playing a ‘pyra- said the global financial crisis has pened. We do not know what is mid game’ on spending. toppled the ambitious agenda of going to happen to the latest.” “There has been a massive Copenhagen summit. ‘Politicians On emission cut, he said every technological advancement made from the North put the resolu- country needs to have a target in terms of sustainable energy tions on coma’. to reduce emissions as this is a solutions. We do also see huge De Boer added: “The track global issue. The target must be investment in renewable energy. record of the mandate of past few written in the international law. Of late, we see an increasing faith editions of the climate change con- De Boer has been involved in the renewable energy and cli- ferences is not optimistic. Berlin in climate change policies since mate change from the private sec- mandate said negotiate interna- 1994 and seeks broad stakeholder tor. There is a huge change in the tional protocol and complete the involvement in all issues relating Top officials of Dar Al Sharq, co-organisers of the Global Clean Energy Forum, attending the meeting with other position of private sector and gov- work in two years. The Bali man- to the challenge. dignitaries. ernment side too. But politicians date was to come to agreement THE PENINSULA

Debts to stabilise but countries still vulnerable, says IMF

WASHINGTON: Advanced But that level still leaves coun- percent of GDP this year before payments by 2015, and achieving growing fiscal problems in the most emerging economies, which economies are cutting fiscal tries vulnerable to market shocks falling slightly next year, while a surplus by 2020. developing world, especially in would make it more difficult for deficits at the fastest pace since and could crimp growth, and the Spain’s should rise to 99 percent At the same time, the IMF sug- countries in the Middle East them to get their finances in 2011 and are on track to have Fund urged governments to cut of GDP in 2014. gested some European countries and North Africa such as Egypt, order. debt stabilise in the next year, their debt in a way that does not The IMF reserved its sharp- might consider slowing down Jordan and Morocco that have The Fund also urged India and though at a very high level, the hurt long-term growth. est words for Japan, which has their austerity drive due to lag- deteriorating fiscal situations, as Brazil to focus more on fiscal con- IMF said yesterday. Japan, given its huge debt burden still not started on any serious ging growth. An IMF official said well as Pakistan. solidation. Both countries’ debt- Serious deficit-cutting efforts of over 243 percent of GDP this year, austerity, and plans a stimulus to that included Spain and France. “There is an increasing sense to-GDP ratios are creeping up to in most advanced economies, with will face the hardest task in cutting offset the impact of a sales tax “They can certainly now slow that the fiscal positions of a grow- the level of advanced economies, the exception of Japan, means debt its debt among advanced economies, hike to go into effect next year. down the pace, that doesn’t mean ing number of emerging market at around 68 percent of output. is set to stabilise at an average of though Ireland and Spain will also The IMF said the country must stop the pace,” said Martine economies are more vulnerable The IMF also looked at tax just below 110 percent of GDP, the have trouble, the IMF said. quickly develop a debt-cutting Guerguil, deputy director of the than was earlier thought,” the reform proposals as a way of International Monetary Fund said It predicted Ireland’s govern- plan if it hopes to achieve its goals IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department. IMF said. The IMF on Tuesday bridging fiscal gaps. in its twice-yearly Fiscal Monitor. ment debt should be nearly 176 of halving its deficit after interest The IMF also highlighted estimated gloomier growth for REUTERS THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Turkey targets Qatargas and credit cards to cut current E.ON sign account gap

ISTANBUL: Turkey intro- duced measures yesterday to try to control rampant con- five-year SPA sumer loan growth and lift its domestic savings rate from his- toric lows, another front in its Deal for 1.5m tonnes of LNG a year battle to reduce a gaping cur- rent account deficit. DOHA: Qatar Liquefied Commodities SE, signed on behalf The regulations introduced Gas Company Limited (4) of E.ON. Klaus Schofer, CFO of by the BDDK banking watchdog (Qatargas 4) and E.ON Global E.ON, also took part in the cer- focus on trying to curb debt- Commodities (E.ON) yester- emony in Doha. financed consumption by making day signed a sales and purchase Dr Al Sada noted the signature credit card loans more costly for agreement (SPA) for five years of the SPA as “another milestone lenders and tightening spending starting January 2014 and cov- in Qatar’s supply of clean energy limits for consumers. ering a volume of approximately to the world.” He said: “We are H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada (right) and Christopher Delbrück signing the agreement. Turkey has seen explosive 1.5m tonnes of LNG per year. very pleased with this agreement consumption-led growth over The LNG will come from as it marks the beginning of a committed to building strong been able to conclude this agree- SE, added: “This agreement the past decade, with per capita Qatargas 4 (Train 7), a joint ven- relationship between Qatargas, relationships with its customers ment with Qatargas. It is the cul- shows our commitment to devel- wealth almost tripling in nominal ture between Qatar Petroleum the largest LNG producing com- based on trust, reliability, flex- mination of a lot of effort from oping our presence in one of the terms, but its low savings rate and and Shell, and will be delivered pany in the world, and E.ON SE, ibility and operational excellence.” both companies over a number world’s most important energy- huge energy deficit have made it on-board Q-Max LNG vessels one of the world’s largest investor- Speaking at a ceremony in of years to find a suitable agree- focused regions. EON has been heavily dependent on volatile for- to the Gate LNG Terminal in owned power and gas companies.” Doha, Christopher Delbrück, CEO ment in a rapidly changing LNG engaged with Qatargas for many eign capital flows. Rotterdam, Netherlands. Qatargas’ Chief Executive of E.ON Global Commodities SE, marketplace. The deal works years and we have developed a Addressing the imbalance has H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Officer, Khalid bin Khalifa Al said: “This contract represents a well because it utilises our exist- sound working relationship. It become all the more urgent with Al Sada, Minister of Energy & Thani, also added: “The signing significant step in the develop- ing regasification position and is through both company’s open- the US Federal Reserve expected Industry and Chairman of the of this agreement represents a ment of our global growth strat- provides Qatargas with access ness in discussion that we have to begin tapering its massive Board of Directors of Qatargas, significant step for Qatargas in egy and is a major achievement in to arguably the most diverse been able to find a formula for the stimulus programme in the com- signed the SPA on behalf of the development of its Global forging a long-term partnership European end user portfolio and, delivery of Qatari LNG into the ing months, a move which would Qatargas 4, while Christopher Strategy. We are delighted to have with the State of Qatar.” Richard as a result, a new commercial EON gas portfolio that will pro- curb the flow of cheap money Delbrück, CEO of E.ON Global E.ON Global Commodities as a Baylis, Director of LNG, E.ON home for their volumes.” vide flexibility and materiality for Turkey has been relying on to Commodities, and Richard Baylis, partner.” Global Commodities SE, said: “I John Roper, Head of Middle both companies. finance its current account deficit. Director of LNG, E.ON Global “Qatargas continues to be am very pleased that we have East, E.ON Global Commodities THE PENINSULA The new measures include higher risk weightings for credit card loans, making them more costly by forcing lenders to make higher pro- visions. Consumer financing firms, which offer loans for high-ticket Doha Carbon & Energy Forum to begin on November 11 purchases such as cars or houses, will be subject to the same reserve requirements as banks. DOHA: The Doha Carbon & the opening address, Faisal and storage (CCS) and solar energy demand and the potential scientific research and develop- Credit card limits for consumers Energy Forum’s steering com- Al Suwaidi, President of energy as ways to mitigate green- of alternative energy as crucial ment; policies and regulation; and are capped at four times monthly mittee (DCEF) has announced Research and Development house gases. carbon mitigation technology. practical industrial applications income under the new regulations, the 2013 DCEF forum will be at Qatar Foundation and The forum has grown in stat- DCEF, organised jointly to mitigate and adapt to the risks which take effect immediately, held in Qatar from November Mrs Sara Ortwein, President ure from its inception in 2010, by Qatar Foundation, Qatar of climate change, in line with while the minimum monthly pay- 11 to 13. DCEF is held under of ExxonMobil Upstream by establishing a platform for Petroleum and ExxonMobil Qatar, the Qatar National Vision 2030 ment threshold has been increased the patronage of H H Sheikha Research Company. industry-wide partnerships to will provide a platform for a select and the National Development and penalties for default tightened. Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson DCEF will confirm Qatar’s explore and discuss technological panel of experts to discuss energy Strategy 2011-2016. Credit card and personal loans have of Qatar Foundation, H E position as a centre of innova- solutions in the field of energy; and greenhouse gas challenges DCEF will focus on four top- increased sharply, according to the Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al tion and leadership in addressing the role that alternative technolo- facing Qatar and the wider region. ics: energy efficiency, solar energy, BDDK, contributing to a rise in Sada, the Minister of Energy opportunities in energy efficiency, gies will play in meeting the chal- Discussions will fall under three CCS and climate change. total loans to 1 trillion lira ($500bn). & Industry, who will deliver climate change, carbon capture lenges of climate change; global pillars: reviewing state of the art THE PENINSULA REUTERS Fifth Middle East district cooling summit from November 26

DOHA: Under the patronage environment by increasing energy the electrical and water resources of the Minister of Energy and efficiency and reducing environ- in district cooling as well as in Industry H E Dr Mohammed mental emissions including air specific decision- making process bin Saleh Al Sada, the 5th pollution, the greenhouse gas along with other departments of Annual Middle East District (GHG) carbon dioxide (CO2) and Kahramaa and major organisa- Cooling Summit will take place ozone-destroying refrigerants. tions and service providers in from November 26 to 28 in Most Middle Eastern govern- Qatar. Doha. ments are parties to the United Key sponsors of the event Organised by Fleming Gulf – Nations Framework Convention include Diehl Metering, a com- one of the leading providers of on Climate Change. With most pany that combines the exper- business intelligence through countries in the region having tise of powerful players in the industry specific conferences, extremely high GHG emissions metering industry and part of webinars and skills enhance- per capita, this issue has become the Germany-based Diehl Group, ment training courses – the relatively important for govern- as the headline sponsor; Marafeq event is being supported by the ment policy, and the District Qatar, a company that develops Qatar General Electricity & Cooling Service department of environmentally responsible and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), Kahramaaa is playing its leading economically affordable district and endorsed by the Ministry of role in the development of district cooling solutions, as the tita- Electricity and Water of Kuwait, cooling in accordance with the nium multi-utility partner; and and the Ministry of Works of framework of the national devel- Siemens, a pioneer in energy effi- Bahrain, a press release issued opment strategy of Qatar through ciency solutions, as the titanium by Fleming Gulf said yesterday. the use of the best technologies DCP partner. District cooling helps the that helps in the optimal use of THE PENINSULA

Spanish bank OMV to stay in Libya to cut over 2,000 jobs despite production loss MADRID: Spain’s nationalised VIENNA: Austrian oil and exploration blocks there last year. lender CatalunyaCaixa said yet- gas group OMV is commit- Others have been slow to resume serday it had reached an agree- ted to Libya despite conflict exploration since the 2011 war. ment with unions to cut nearly that has disrupted production Roiss said a second core region a third of its workforce under a and caused some oil majors to OMV was building up in Norway restructuring demanded by the abandon projects there, its chief and the North Sea in addition to EU as part of a bailout deal for executive said. its mainstay in Romania and the the country’s banks. Gerhard Roiss said production Black Sea would help it bear vola- Under the agreement, which lost in Libya in the third quarter tility elsewhere. still must be approved by the through labour strikes, militias “Both are in stable countries... bank’s management board, a total and political activists that blocked and together they give more room of 2,153 of its 7,200 staff will be oil fields and ports amounted to to be active in markets like Libya,” laid off, CatalunyaCaixa said in a less than half a percent of total he said, adding that OMV would statement. annual group production. be able to give its expectations for The agreement also cuts sal- “We have been active in Libya a Black Sea gas find that may be aries paid to the workers who for many years and we see our- its biggest to date in the second remain. “This agreement will selves being active in Libya also half of 2014. advance the restructuring of the in the future,” Roiss said in an OMV bought stakes in North bank, which will make it more interview late on Tuesday. Sea oilfields from Statoil in a attractive in its sales process,” He said production in Libya, $2.65 billion deal in August, and the statement said. which accounts for about 10 per- said last month it had made a Last year, the eurozone agreed cent of total group production, major oil discovery in Norway’s to finance a rescue of Spain’s was back on stream and currently Arctic. banks, swamped in bad loans stable, although he added: “I can’t The company is investing heav- since a property bubble imploded tell you how it will be tomorrow.” ily in upstream exploration and in 2008 and plunged the country Exxon said last month it was production activities and scaling into a deep recession. scaling back in Libya, while back retail operations. AFP Royal Dutch Shell abandoned two REUTERS THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19

Mazda unveils Axela Woqod records QInvest unveils QR923m third quarter new growth net profit DOHA: Qatar Fuel (Woqod) recorded a net profit of QR923m for the third quarter of 2013 strategy (Q3, 13). The figure reflects an increase of QR47m or up 5.4 percent compared to the same period of 2012. Bank to work closely with QIB The results were announced after the board of directors meet- DOHA: QInvest, Qatar’s lead- the course of the year includ- ing chaired by H E Abdullah bin ing investment bank and ing Kingdom Holding’s SR1.5bn Hamad Al Attiyah, the Chairman, prominent Islamic financial acquisition of a stake in 360Buy, yesterday. institution, yesterday unveiled Dar Al Arkan’s $450m sukuk, Announcing the results its new strategy to deliver long Hassad Food’s acquisition of the Woqod Vice-Chairman and term sustainable growth. majority equity interest in India- Managing Director, Mohamed Streamlining the bank into based Bush Foods Overseas, Turki Al Sobai said as a result of three divisions; Investment Constellation’s acquisition of increasing capital base through Banking, Principal Investments four French hotel assets totalling issuing 25 percent bonus shares and Asset Management, the new $950m and the recent successful in 2012, earning per share strategy will focus the business $1.25bn sovereign sukuk for the Mazda President Masamichi Kogai introduces the new compact vehicle “Axela”, known overseas as “Mazda (EPS) amounted to QR14.21 on its core product and service Government of Turkey, which was 3”, in Tokyo yesterday. The new Axela is equipped with a 1.5-litre or two-litre petrol engine or 2.2-litre turbo as compared to QR16.85 for offers. QInvest has also strength- 6.2 times oversubscribed. charged diesel engine or two-litre petrol-electric motor hybrid engine to drive sedan or hatchback body. last year. While total assets ened a number of important oper- “Looking ahead, we have an reached QR9.3bn, up by 15.9 ational areas. Complementing the exciting pipeline of deal-flow percent from last figures, total recent strategic restructuring and for the remainder of this year shareholder’s equity recorded a efficiency initiatives, QInvest will and into 2014. QInvest continues growth rate of 9.1 percent, Al work more closely with its largest to have a strong international War risks hit Syria shipping trade Sobai said. shareholder, Qatar Islamic Bank presence focused on its areas Al Sobai said Woqod is (QIB), to access its unique market of expertise in the Mena region currently involved in imple- presence and network as well as and Turkey through its regional LONDON: War and sanctions the same time, the conflict is hav- ports,” a shipping industry source mentation of more than 26 its strong balance sheet. network of offices, and in the UK are taking an increasing toll on ing an effect on supply lines which said. projects, including expansion Tamim Hamad Al Kawari, Chief through its strategic partnership Syria’s vital sea-borne trade, includes everything from com- “Ship tracking shows the major projects. Executive Officer, QInvest, said: with one of London’s leading bro- with fewer vessels calling at its modities and goods,” said Alan ports are receiving only four or “As investment markets around kerage firms, to which we remain cargo ports as ship-owners shy Fraser of security firm AKE. five ships a day, nearly all of which the world continue to evolve, it is fully committed.” away from the risks associated “They are struggling on the are small local general cargo Islamic Holding essential that we further develop Michael added: “Our new strat- with a conflict now in its third shipping side, which is why they vessels.” our strategy to build on our lead- egy builds on the firm’s unique year. have tried to keep land corridors Many of the vessels visiting Group posts ing regional position and focus combination of permanent capi- The slowdown in deliveries of open.” Syrian ports are among the oldest the business on the most lucrative tal, regional execution capabilities food and other essentials is pil- Ship-tracking data from mar- in the global fleet, averaging 28 market opportunities. We want through a world class team, and ing pressure on the government of itime analytics firm Windward years old, the data shows, which QR7m profit to ensure we are structured to unparalleled reach in Qatar and the President Bashar Al Assad, which shows that the number of ships sources say reflects the caution fully support Qatar and the wider region. These factors set us apart is struggling to keep commercial — dry bulk, container and general bigger lines have about sending DOHA: The Islamic Holding region’s international investment from international and local peers”. supply lines open. cargo vessels - calling at the ports more modern ships in. Group recorded a net profit of plans as well as ensure we are rec- QInvest’s Investment Banking Syria has failed for some time of Tartous and Latakia has fallen The threat of Western attacks QR7m for the third quarter of ognised as the gateway for inves- team is a trusted advisor to lead- to procure strategic commodi- since the start of the year. has faded as Assad has agreed to 2013 compared with QR5.6m tors looking to access Qatar’s fast ing Qatari corporates in their out- ties such as wheat, sugar and rice Port calls made by dry bulk ves- destroy his chemical arsenal, but during the same period in growing dynamic economy”. bound activities and serves as a through international tenders due sels have fallen from a peak of 108 “Syria is still not worth the hassle 2012. Michael Katounas, Head of gateway for companies to access to the civil war and an associated in March to just 20 in September. for many owners. You need to fac- Announcing the results Investment Banking, QInvest, Qatar’s international capital flows. financing crunch. Shipping vol- Similarly, 120 general cargo ves- tor in potentially high-risk trade,” Dr Yousuf Ahmad Al Nama, said: “The QInvest brand is highly It’s principal investments divi- umes have been hit despite the sels made port visits in March, a European ship owner said. Chairman & Managing Director, respected in its core regional and sion pursues opportunities across country’s ports being open and falling to 52 in September, the Earlier this year, Philippines- said the results confirmed that international markets and the a broad range of asset classes operational, sources familiar with data shows. based International Container the group is moving in the right firm continues to deploy capital in with the objective of creating matter say. “Although sanctions have had Terminal Services pulled out of direction and working on consoli- support of its clients’ ambitions. value while ensuring principal “Assad has support from his an impact on Syrian trade, the operating the Tartous container dating its position in the domestic We have managed a steady flow protection. allies such as Russia and the dangers to inland transport may port because of the war. market. of significant transactions over THE PENINSULA regime continues to cling on. At also curtail trade into Syrian REUTERS THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Nissan unveils New York taxi Qatar Exchange Aldar seeks index loses 14.15 points DOHA: Qatar Exchange index $1.5bn before lost 14.15 points, or 0.15 percent, to 9,743.68 points from the pre- vious closing of 9,757.83 points. The volume of traded shares up to 4,365,148 from 3,701,596 on bond maturity Tuesday and the value of shares increased to QR202,631,164.34 from QR167,741,107.12 on Tuesday. Among the top losers were Abu Dhabi firm in talks for bridge loan Qatar Islamic Bank whose share dropped 0.73 percent to QR67.70, DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s Aldar their 2008 peak after a property Qatar Insurance lost 0.98 percent Properties is talking to banks bubble burst, causing many pro- to QR60.50, Electricity and Water about raising a bridge loan of up posed developments to be stalled fell one percent to QR158.20 and to $1.5bn with an option to con- or scrapped. Doha Insurance lost by 0.95 per- vert it later into a bond, bank- However, while there are still cent to QR26. ing and industry sources aware fears of oversupply in the market, The Banking and Financial sec- of the matter said yesterday. prices have begun to recover in tor index added 0.8 points while The proposed financing comes recent months, aided by a direc- Consumer Goods and Services ahead of a $1.25bn bond maturity tive from the Abu Dhabi gov- sector index gained 0.21 points. in May 2014; Aldar would prob- ernment for all state employees Nissan Motor’s NV200 Taxi, New York city’s next-generation yellow cab, is unveiled during its pre-launch The industrial sector was down ably use funds raised through the who wish to continuing receiving event at the Matsuya Ginza department store in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district, yesterday. 0.49 points while insurance sector loan to meet that obligation, said housing allowances to live in the lost 0.66 points. the sources, declining to be named emirate by the end of last month. Meanwhile, other Gulf stock as the matter is not public. Three sources with knowledge markets mostly edged up yester- It would be one of the first financ- of the matter said Aldar had pre- day but stayed in small ranges ings undertaken by the firm since viously been considering a liability with modest turnover as the crisis its Abu Dhabi government-backed management exercise to swap the GCC Islamic investment banks over the US debt ceiling made it merger with Sorouh Real Estate May 2014 bond for new paper. more risky to hold shares over the was completed in June, creating Such a move is rare in the Gulf week-long Eid holidays that will the second-largest listed property Arab region, with Abu Dhabi eye slimmed-down future start on Sunday. firm in the United Arab Emirates National Energy Company and Some mediocre third-quarter and one of the biggest in the Middle the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah earnings also deterred buying. For East, with assets of $13bn. among the few entities to have DUBAI: Management changes “After cleaning house there is with a five-year plan to sell legacy example, Banque Saudi Fransi A spokesman for Aldar, 30.5 refinanced bond and sukuk obli- at some of the Gulf’s best- an easier way,” said Janahi, who assets to pay creditors. posted a 3.5 percent rise in net percent owned by Abu Dhabi sov- gations through swaps. known Islamic investment remains the second-largest share- Last week, the reorganised firm profit to SR685m ($182.7m), but ereign fund Mubadala, declined to The rationale for such an exer- banks point to a fresh start for holder in GFH with 5.73 percent, appointed a new seven-man board missed analysts’ average forecast comment. cise would have been to allow a sector which is emerging from down from a high of 25 percent. of directors that includes a repre- of SR758.2m. The stock dropped Banks have been invited to pitch Aldar to mitigate some of the the global financial crisis with “First look at your balance sentative from Bahrain’s central 2.5 percent. Saudi Arabian dairy for the bridge-to-bond financing, costs of refinancing and also some less leverage and more realistic sheet, your rating — if you have bank and the chief executive of producer Almarai, which dropped the sources said, with two of them of the risk, as existing bondhold- ambitions. liquidity and the confidence of Bank Alkhair, a Bahraini Islamic 1.9 percent on Tuesday after its stating the loan component would ers would have exchanged their While retail-focused Islamic people they will invest with you.” lender. profit missed analysts’ forecasts have a one-year lifespan. Under current bonds for new paper, banks generally managed to GFH has now reduced its lia- Arcapita’s former manage- by a small margin, fell a further a bridge-to-bond deal, a firm can without the need for a sale proc- weather the crisis, many invest- bilities to $223m, from over $2bn ment team will now operate a 1.9 percent to SR52 yesterday. often secure cheaper loan funding ess which could be hijacked by ment banks that relied on large, at the peak of the crisis, and is new firm, AIM Group Ltd, which Saudi Arabian Mining Co as banks can earn income from global economic events. leveraged projects had a tougher rolling out a more conservative will manage the disposal of former (Ma’aden) edged up 0.4 percent. fees paid for arranging the bond. “If you have got a maturity time. strategy. Future investments will Arcapita assets while seeking new The main Saudi market index Should unfavourable market coming up and it coincides with Bahraini firms such as Arcapita shy away from aggressive rates of deals in the logistics, education climbed 0.2 percent. conditions make completing a other expenditures, or if you have and Gulf Finance House (GFH) return and favour smaller deals to and healthcare sectors. Slightly better-than-expected bond deal uneconomic, the loan a capital structure which you embodied the region’s investment better manage risk, Janahi said. “We fought a big fight — some earnings from Oman’s largest would likely be refinanced at think you can improve, you can banking ambitions, using debt to “A smaller-sized transaction like of it was public and some of it not. lender Bank Muscat, which posted maturity, said one of the sources, look to undertake such an exer- fund acquisitions to great effect; a $50 million ticket item is easier to But the ultimate solution was the a 10.1 percent increase in its third- an Abu Dhabi-based banker. cise,” said Abdulkadir Hussain, the two booked a combined $1.3bn place,” added Janahi, who now plans best way to maximise value and it quarter net profit, failed to boost When it was struggling dur- chief executive of Mashreq in profits in 2007 and 2008. to focus on projects of his own. “My was a balanced way of doing it,” the stock or the overall Omani ing Abu Dhabi’s property market Capital, adding that the main But the credit crunch showed moving out doesn’t hurt GFH; the said Atif Abdulmalik, Arcapita’s market. Bank Muscat ended flat crash, Aldar received govern- considerations would be how best Islamic financial structures were management team is there and founder and former chief executive. while the Omani index edged up ment support worth around $10 to optimise cost of funding and a no protection against sliding asset they have the experience.” AIM now plans to invest 0.06 percent. AGENCIES billion, to be paid in instalments borrower’s maturity profile. prices, and the two suffered com- Janahi has been replaced as through funds and pre-place- over time, in exchange for assets Aldar’s bond, sold through its bined losses of $1.73bn between chairman of GFH by Ahmed Al ments, rather than underwriting Obama picks Yellen including Abu Dhabi’s Formula Atlantic Finance special purpose 2009 and 2010, forcing them to Mutawa, previously the deputy deals with the company’s capital, One track, a Ferrari-themed vehicle, was trading at 104.9976 restructure their businesses. chairman. with target yields in the region of for top Fed job amusement park and residential on the bid side at 0700 GMT, The financial crisis “changed Founded in 1997, Arcapita 8 percent, he added. property developments. according to Thomson Reuters the game” away from bumper sponsored a range of transactions Acquisitions could be financed WASHINGTON: US President Real estate prices in Abu data. projects and the preference now worth $28bn. Unable to refinance by debt but on a different scale, Barack Obama nominated Dhabi dropped 50 percent from REUTERS is for slimmer balance sheets, a $1.1bn Islamic loan that matured with debt-to-equity ratios at the Federal Reserve Vice-Chair according to GFH founder Essam in 2012, Arcapita filed for bank- company level no higher than Janet Yellen yesterday to run Janahi, who last week stepped ruptcy protection in a New York 1-to-1, as opposed to 3.5-to-1 the world’s most influential cen- QATARI MARKET down as chairman after 14 years court in March last year, emerg- before the crisis, he said. tral bank, providing some relief Bond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P with the firm. ing from Chapter 11 last month REUTERS to markets that would expect Qatar Govt 5.15% 4/9/2014 USD 102.38 0.25 % Aa2 AA her to tread carefully in wind- ing down economic stimulus. Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 105.00 1.56 % Aa2 AA The nomination will put Yellen Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 119.88 2.64 % Aa2 AA on course to be the first woman Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 113.13 2.94 % Aa2 AA to lead the institution, and the Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 107.25 3.48 % Aa2 AA first to head a central bank in any Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 155.75 4.84 % Aa2 AA Group of Seven industrial nation. Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 117.00 5.20 % Aa2 AA Yellen, an advocate for aggressive Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 109.25 5.13 % Aa2 AA action to stimulate US economic growth through low interest rates Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 104.13 1.13 % Aa2 AA and large-scale bond purchases, Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 110.63 3.24 % Aa2 AA would replace Fed Chairman Ben Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 104.25 1.07 % A1 A- Bernanke, whose second term Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 103.50 2.33 % A1 A- ends on January 31. QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.00 1.81 % NR NR If confirmed by the US Senate, QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 103.63 1.37 % Aa3 A+ which is expected to endorse her, QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 103.75 2.21 % Aa3 A+ she would provide continuity with Fed policies under Bernanke and Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 104.00 2.28 % A2 A- would likely move cautiously in Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 104.13 1.96 % A2 A reining in policies in place to shore Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 123.50 3.30 % A2 A up the world’s largest economy. Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 106.13 3.79 % A2 A Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 101.50 4.83 % A2 A Walmart, Bharti Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 104.50 0.78 % Aa3 A Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 106.50 3.51 % Aa3 A end venture Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 106.75 4.17 % Aa3 A MUMBAI: Walmart and SOVEREIGNS Indian firm Bharti announced Bond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P yesterday they were ending Abu Dhabi Govt 5.5% 4/8/2014 USD 102.75 (0.22 %) Aa2 AA their partnership, with the US Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 123.38 2.21 % Aa2 AA giant partly blaming India’s new rules on foreign investment Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 108.88 2.08 % NR NR for the split. Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 106.50 2.96 % NR NR The companies said they would Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 118.88 4.56 % NR NR “independently own and operate Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 110.50 4.93 % NR NR separate business formats”, end- Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 104.08 0.75 % Aa2 AA ing a partnership aimed at build- Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 110.88 3.91 % NR BBB ing Walmart’s presence in India’s Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 101.75 5.18 % NR BBB potentially lucrative retail sector. The world’s biggest retailer has Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 92.00 7.31 % Caa1 CCC+ operated since 2007 in India as Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 100.75 4.37 % NR BBB- a wholesaler via its partnership *Periodic Distribution Amount IMPORTANT NOTE: with Bharti, but it is unable to sell Published by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, P O Box 57, Doha, Qatar which directly to consumers. is licensed and regulated by Qatar Central Bank and Jersey Financial Services Walmart has said it wants to Commission. Information quoted is from publicly available sources or proprietary operate supermarkets in India data and subject to change. HSBC accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising after New Delhi moved last year out of the use of all or part of this material. This information is general and does not take into account individual circumstances, objectives or needs. The price of bonds to open up the retail sector to for- can and does fluctuate. The secondary market for bonds may not provide significant eign companies, to try to boost liquidity or may trade based on prevailing market conditions. Past performance is not the sharply slowing economy. a reliable indicator of future performance. You should consider these matters and But the group has been frus- consult your financial advisor prior to making any investment decisions. trated by the government’s new conditions for foreign direct investment, an internal bribery probe and the faltering relation- ship with Bharti. AGENCIES THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

Too many Americans in Can Miliband save the day homes they can’t afford as fuel poverty worsens? BY EDWARD PINTO BY BRENDA BOARDMAN That is nearly 50 percent more than efficient. At the moment, they have to f you want to understand America’s foreclosure crisis, look they do spend and indicates the depth buy expensive heat, because most of the no further than the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), t is October. The heating season has of their deprivation. heat they create quickly flows out of the the organisation that insures the mortgages of nearly eight begun and the fuel-poor have every Even the government agrees that, house, through cracks and poorly insu- Imillion families. Founded in 1934 in the midst of the Great reason to fear the colder weather. since 2004, this amount has been rising lated fabric. Depression, the FHA was supposed to stabilise the mortgage Their fuel bills during the sum- not falling. Fuel poverty is getting worse. If the home is properly insulated and market and generally make things better for homeowners. But mer were, on average, less than Does parliament not care? made energy efficient, they can buy cheap something went horribly wrong. I£9 per week, but they are heading for Our elected representatives passed the heat, because they need so much less of Recently, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) said it around £30 per week, and possibly more Warm Homes and Energy Conservation it — it stays indoors with them. needs $1.7bn to cover losses, the first taxpayer-funded bailout in if it’s a really cold winter. Act 2000, which created a real sense of So, where is the money going to come the organization’s 79-year history. To put that in perspective, if Finding the money was always diffi- hope because it set out a strategy to from to fund these energy efficiency FHA were held to the same standards as private mortgage insur- cult; being cold in winter is what the eradicate fuel poverty by 2016. But that improvements? ers, it would be insolvent to the tune of $25bn. fuel-poor expect. But the problem has strategy has woefully failed: fuel poverty All the time fuel prices have been ris- While this is bad news for the taxpayers, FHA has an even become worse with benefits and incomes is growing, not being eradicated. ing, the government has been receiving an more troubling problem. For decades FHA’s underwriting prac- rising more slowly than prices, so their It appears that an act of parliament increasing amount of VAT and keeping it. tices have put families into homes they can’t afford. By financing budget is even tighter. can be ignored if the government decides These receipts have risen by at least £1bn failure, FHA has made foreclosures commonplace. The anxiety created by paying for fuel there is insufficient money available, and a year since 2004. One in eight families getting an FHA loan from 1975 to 2011 adds to the discomfort of being cold: men- since 2008-09 it has been cutting the Also, the major utilities participate in has already been or will end up in foreclosure. That’s over 3 mil- tal and physical stress and ill health is the funds for Warm Front, the primary policy a European Emissions Trading Scheme lion families. inevitable result. on energy efficiency. (EUETS), which now requires them to go This abysmal record is made worse by the fact that lower- In July, Ed Davey, the minister respon- It has now been scrapped altogether. to auction to buy permits to emit carbon. income and minority families have suffered from disproportion- sible, said he was “determined to tackle To get round the deficit constraints, This is bringing in a further £4bn a year ately higher foreclosure rates — closer to one in five families. the scourge of fuel poverty and help hard- there has been an attempt to fulfil the for the Treasury. How did it get this bad? In the run-up to the recent hous- pressed consumers across the country”. obligations of the strategy by implement- So there is £5bn sitting in the govern- ing market collapse, the Department of Housing and Urban So, can the fuel-poor stop worrying? ing energy efficiency programmes that are ment coffers that could be used to help Development (HUD) forced Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and private There are 3.5m to 5.3m households in funded by you and me through our fuel the fuel poor, without adding to the costs lenders to adopt, and even go beyond, FHA’s weak underwrit- fuel poverty in England, depending on bills, rather than our taxes. of their fuel bills. ing practices. In 2004, HUD even took credit for bringing about who you ask and what definition they This means the government can appear The government has not been trying to looser underwriting by what it termed a “revolution in affordable use — that is up to one in four households. to be doing something, but that something find ways to deliver the strategy. Instead, lending”. A lot of people. And the amount that has the unfortunate effect of putting up it has focused on redefining fuel poverty FHA continues to sell hope and deliver harm by pushing fami- they are collectively underspending is fuel bills, including for those on a low (which results in cutting the numbers) lies into homes they can’t afford, saddling them with loans that well over £1bn pa. income, and thus increasing fuel poverty. and on working towards a new strategy, barely build equity. By tolerating such a high failure rate, families Each of the fuel-poor households This is where Ed Miliband comes in, that will be published shortly before the are left in financial ruin and communities are left reeling. would have to spend £450 more on entering from stage left. general election. This is in sharp contrast to FHA’s early years (1934-59) when fuel a year than they can afford to if Freezing fuel prices as he suggests, or As Ed Davey washes his hands of the foreclosures were uncommon. By the mid-1950s, FHA had pio- they were to be adequately warm, have lowering them, would help. fuel-poor, is it time for Ed Miliband to neered sound underwriting principles based upon balancing down enough baths, light the stairs properly However, the real solution is to make stride to centre stage? payment, loan term, and debt levels. As late as 1954, down pay- and so forth. the homes of the fuel-poor more energy THE GUARDIAN ments and terms on FHA loans averaged about 20 percent and 20 years, respectively. The National Housing Act of 1934 required FHA to assure that borrowers were not taking on obligations in “excess of his reasonable ability to pay”. As a result, home buyers accumulated nearly 30 percent in earned equity after four years. With housing debt ratios aver- aging 15 percent, borrowers with an FHA loan had a cushion to handle adverse income shocks The FHA began abandoning these principles in the late 1950s and, as a result, foreclosures soared. New underwriting policies encouraged many low- and moderate-income families to make a risky financing decision — one combining poor credit with a 30-year loan term, high debt, and a low down payment. This set up for failure the very families and communities FHA was charged with helping. Today, families in low- and moderate-income zip codes have a 40 percent higher expected foreclosure rate than those in zip codes with a median income greater than 110 percent of the metro area median. Families living in metro area zip codes where the minority percentage is 80 percent or more have a projected foreclosure rate 60 percent higher than zip codes where the minority percentage is 20 percent or less. A long history of cross-subsidizing high-risk loans with lower- risk loans facilitates FHA’s disproportionate impact on lower income and minority families. FHA must stop inflicting these high rates of default and foreclosure on lower income and minor- ity borrowers. FHA should be providing responsible mortgage credit by bal- ancing down payment, loan term, FICO credit score, and debt- to-income level. It should assure that borrowers are not taking on obligations in excess of one’s reasonable ability to pay and result in a strong probability that the debt will be paid off in accordance with its terms and should advise each consumer as to his or her foreclos- ure risk based on an applicant’s risk profile. It should ask Congress for authority to hold lenders more responsible by reducing its insurance coverage from 100 percent to 50 percent. These common sense reforms will provide these families with the opportunity to achieve meaningful equity and be mutually advantageous to lenders and the FHA. THE GUARDIAN Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate An unstable global economic system being ignored BY DANIEL ALPERT increasingly less-effective internal toward mutual accommodation. 2011 equal to a whopping 51 per- interdependence of global finan- euro and the yen, but the numbers stimulus. There is, nevertheless, enor- cent of GDP) to one in which con- cial institutions, having multiple are of course far smaller. oday, the International Present-day economic imbal- mous common interest if nations sumption plays a greater role. The standards means that the entire Repairing all of the problems Monetary Fund ances — particularly those stem- can find the right way to open a same is true, to a lesser extent, of international financial system is addressed here comprise an ambi- announced yet another ming from the rapid emergence dialogue with one another. Both other developing nations. as vulnerable as the weakest of tious agenda, to say the least. It Ta reduction in its glo- of the post-socialist nations over surplus and debtor nations have Finally, part of any G20 grand those standards — which in the will require an overhaul of the bal growth projections for 2014, the past 15 years, with their asso- so far understood that it is to bargain needs to include banking case of eurozone banks is very global economic and financial with its estimate of US growth ciated supply of excess labour, no one’s benefit to attempt to reform. At the beginning of the weak indeed. system of no lesser scope than also reduced (citing reduced gov- productive capacity and global aggressively advance their sin- financial crisis, in 2007, Warren The evidence of the global econ- that of the 1944 Bretton Woods ernment spending, but not the capital, relative to demand — gular interests at the expense of Buffett was widely quoted as omy’s growth-stunting tendencies Agreement, which established present US government shutdown have hamstrung the economies of their trading partners. We’re all observing, “It’s only when the tide is abundant. For example, in my a new such order for the post– — or the heretofore unthinkable the advanced nations. Such eco- in this together, our interests are goes out that you learn who’s been recent book The Age of Oversupply: Second World War era, or the de notion of the US government nomic dislocation can no longer intertwined in a flat world, and swimming naked.” As it turned Overcoming the Greatest facto Bretton Woods II under- defaulting on its obligations). be resolved by any one power, or we’re dealing with more economic out, the parade of nude bath- Challenge to the Global Economy I standing that has prevailed since Despite the seeming urgency of even by two or three. interdependence than ever before. ers was quite long and included refer to the “triple hoarding” of US the United States terminated the global economic slowdown, when Indeed, there is enormous risk Three key multilateral issues banks, investment banks, insur- dollars in (i) the over $3.5trn held dollar’s gold convertibility in 1971 world leaders attended their today of unilateral or bilateral need to be dealt with in order to ance companies, government- in foreign currency reserves; (ii) and most major world currencies annual fall confabulation at the actions being viewed by players achieve global economic stability: sponsored enterprises, and, in the the nearly $2trn in excess domes- became free-floating. United Nations in New York last left out of such actions as eco- The situation in the eurozone case of the European periphery, tic liquid assets held by nonfinan- Some may argue that the prob- month, they focused on the diplo- nomically threatening or even will continue to plague the global entire countries. cial US corporations and (iii) the lems are too complex to be resolved macy of physical security (Syria, hostile, leading to economic economy until it either self-sta- Some were swept out to sea trillions of dollars of uninvested and the best we can do is to wait Iran, etc.). Thus another year has countermeasures. The issue is bilises or a solution is found. I do with the tide, but a sizable number household wealth, 75 percent of them out. If we were able to do that, passed in which global economic compounded by the complexity not believe that it will self-stabi- have since obtained swimwear which is held by the top 10 percent policy makers would be saved from security issues were on no one’s of the relationships among and lise (despite recent quiescence), and are walking the boardwalk of households. And I don’t blame having to make some very tough reported agenda. between developed nations on the so several proactive alternatives as though nothing ever happened. any of the foregoing holders for decisions. But economic, political, Policy makers continue to fail one hand and emerging ones on should be considered. The fact is that many financial not investing their money in new and social pressures arising dur- to appreciate that the most for- the other. It is hard to imagine On a similar note, regionally, institutions today look pretty capacity on a scale large enough to ing this age of oversupply are not midable economic challenge today moving beyond a global economy China is at a crossroads in terms dismal under their cover-ups. move the global needle. There is, likely to grant us that luxury. It is lies in the area outside the bor- that is just getting by, and there- of its internal rebalancing from Moreover, there is a substantial after all, nothing very sensible for long past time to sit down and lay ders of any one nation or region fore at material risk of new and an oversaving and overinvesting difference among regions of the them to invest in, given the existing out a new economic playing field — and that multilateral action to deeper crisis, without a more open nation (with a national savings developed world in terms of what oversupply. Similar points can be that is conducive to more evenly address this challenge is arguably dialogue among the Group of 20 rate — not to be confused with constitutes a strong financial raised with respect to the world’s shared growth. more important than efforts at (G20) nations and proactive steps the personal savings rate — in institution. Given the enormous secondary reserve currencies, the REUTERS THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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A B G Infra-B/D 50.5 1.95 2326 Century Enka-B/D 114.75 3.9 28447 Goodyear I -B/D 342.75 2.5 6450 Kalpat Power-B/D 63.95 2.15 70038 Rallis India-B/D 150.25 1.2 14407 Legal & Genera/D 188.5 -2.2 5004702 A C C-A/D 1124.75 -2.5 19088 Century Text-A/D 266 0.45 86145 Hcl Infosys-B/D 24.65 -0.2 17384 Kalyani Stel-B/D 46.15 -0.3 43753 Reliance Indus/D 311.05 6.25 109040 Lloyds Bnk Grp/D 73.36 0.84 77855337 Aarti Drugs-B/D 188.9 6 6790 Chambal Fert-B/D 36.7 0.25 124338 Him.Fut.Comm-B/D 7.62 0.17 256951 Kg Denim-B/D 14.4 0.01 11179 Ruchi Soya-B/D 34.35 -1.05 39232 Marks & Sp./D 467.6 3.8 1535533 Aban Offs-B/D 224.15 2.55 72832 Cimmco-B/D 12.18 0.58 1101 Himat Seide-B/D 36.9 1.2 107200 Kilburnengg-B/D 10.3 -0.1 4000 S Bk Bikaner-B/D 325.5 -1.5 1769 Next/D 4938.579 -18 167034 Ador Welding-B/D 101.2 -0.05 1598 Cipla-A/D 431.85 -3.2 89967 Hind Motors-B/D 7.8 0.16 68889 Klg Systel-T/D 5.4 -0.25 3705 Timexgroup-B/D 10.02 0.02 14055 Pearson/D 1251 8 862937 Aegis Logis-B/D 133.5 -1.3 5445 City Union Bk-/D 43.1 0.1 25321 Hind Org Chem-/D 8.85 0.2 17584 Kopran-B/D 15.5 0.19 7134 Tinplate-B/D 37.55 0.85 11993 Prudential/D 1145 -5 1606740 Ahmed.Forg-B/D 85 -0.2 17319 Cmc Ltd-B/D 1329.8 16.3 2301 Hind Unilever-/D 610.3 3 115842 Lakshmi Mach-B/D 2065.2 12.7 1308 Ub Engineer-B/D 10.31 0.06 4175 Rank Group/D 155.6495 -0.1 1411790 Alembic-B/D 13.15 -0.17 102698 Colgate-A/D 1277.55 -0.7 11782 Hind.Petrol-A/D 191.3 0.55 133518 Laxmi Prcisn-B/D 38.95 1.85 3790 Ultramarine-B/D 38.55 -0.7 3600 Rentokil Initi/D 106.2 -1.6 1242135 Alkyl Amines-B/D 155.55 0.75 3070 Dcm Financia-B/D 0.5 0.02 2000 Hindalco-A/D 119.65 0.15 749412 Lloydsfin.-B/D 0.58 0.02 4215 Unitech P -A/D 18 1.25 4031312 Rolls Royce Pl/D 1090 -9 1092067 Alok Indus-B/D 7.98 0 419817 Dhampur Sugar-/D 30.8 -0.5 12448 Hous Dev Fin-A/D 802.65 12.6 84548 Lok.Hous&Con-B/D 11.84 0.43 22565 Rsa Insrance G/D 117.3 -0.1 1875500 Andhra Paper-B/D 295.5 -14.8 236812 Dr. Reddy-A/D 2406.5 11.95 10421 I F C I-A/D 24.75 1 1243360 Lupin-A/D 914.65 24.65 132651 Sainsbury(J)/D 384.5005 0.1 785918 LONDON Apollo Tyre-A/D 68.6 -1.95 268309 E I H-B/D 53.9 -0.85 5922 Idbi-A/D 62.3 0.6 209684 Lyka Labs-B/D 9.36 0.11 2946 Schroders/D 2495 -31 84277 Asahi I Glass-/D 40.7 -0.5 7386 E.I.D Parry-B/D 130.85 -1 5319 Ifb Ind.Ltd.-B/D 53.4 2.1 8472 Mangalam Cem-B/D 106 4.3 8896 Severn Trent/D 1752 8 96507 Ashok Leyland-/D 15.8 0.1 653299 Eicher Motor-A/D 3883.05 93.65 2601 India Cement-B/D 52.05 0.35 71108 Mastek-B/D 156.95 4.95 26184 3I Group/D 342.8 -2.1 361440 Smith&Nephew/D 743 -4.5 429183 Bajaj Hold-A/D 806 5.3 1003 Electrosteel-B/D 13.98 0.34 44950 India Glycol-B/D 88.85 0 5323 Max India L-A/D 194.3 8.85 13224 Assoc.Br.Foods/D 1886 -7 250146 Smiths Group/D 1325 -7 488884 Ballarpur In-B/D 10.86 0 166391 Emco-B/D 11.92 -0.22 26410 Indian Hotel-A/D 48.15 -0.45 25807 Mrpl-A/D 33.45 -0.15 36370 B Sky B/D 861.5 -8.5 1087396 Standrd Chart /D 1445.5 17 1166996 Bata India-A/D 869.75 4 29677 Escorts-B/D 92.45 -0.6 263395 Indo-Tcount-T/D 26.9 -1.25 3895 Nahar Spg.-B/D 85.5 0.7 13100 Barclays/D 270.9 2.7 15558623 Tate & Lyle/D 745.5 8.5 492760 Bayer Crop-B/D 1597.5 60.35 11396 Essar Oil-A/D 54.5 0.2 160129 Indusind-A/D 411.55 10.15 455638 Nation Alum -A/D 33.6 -0.35 52656 Bg Group/D 1164.5 10 1710854 Tesco/D 355.15 -5.35 4722107 Beml Ltd-B/D 169.75 3 46440 Eveready Indu-/D 21.8 0.85 281932 J.B.Chemical-B/D 90.1 0.95 12472 Navneet Edu-B/D 55.7 1.35 31952 Bp/D 435.8 2.1 5063392 Unilever/D 2342 -7 905645 Bh Electronic-/D 1076.2 0.9 50224 F D C-B/D 84.45 0.4 2234 Jbf Indu-B/D 82.8 -0.6 1398 O N G C-A/D 273.2 4.4 236779 Brit Am Tobacc/D 3205 -7 957187 United Util Gr/D 689 3.5 309081 Bharat Bijle-B/D 330.75 18.75 17313 Federal Bank-A/D 302.9 7.95 65760 Jct Elect P -T/D 0.46 0.02 16402 Oil Country-B/D 33.8 1.05 7709 British Airway/D 276.4574 0 0 Vodafone Group/D 215.8 -2.65 24854432 Bhartiya Int-B/D 188.9 -4.05 4354 Ferro Alloys-B/D 4.48 0.02 74713 Jct Ltd-T/D 2.1 0.1 84181 Onward Tech-T/D 43 0.85 2600 Bt Group/D 341.2 0.6 4061941 Whitbread/D 2984 17 129446 Bhel-A/D 147.95 3.25 636158 Finolex-B/D 117 0.7 8777 Jenson&Nich.-B/D 2.25 -0.12 23490 Orchid Chem-B/D 47.05 1.3 225322 Centrica/D 362.3 -0.2 3656513 Bom.Burmah-B/D 106.85 2.55 8477 Gail-A/D 334.85 1.35 19146 Jik Indust-T/D 0.7 -0.01 2438 Orient Hotel-B/D 15.8 0.25 15572 Gkn/D 343.6 -0.1 1021133 Bombay Dyeing-/D 61.65 -0.65 302707 Galada Power-T/D 6.14 0.29 3381 Jktyre&Ind-B/D 100.55 0.55 68499 Orient.Carb.-B/D 104.1 3.6 2417 Hsbc Holdings/D 669.5 5 8614761 Cable Corp.-B/D 19.65 -0.25 1666 Gammon India-T/D 11.95 0.56 16778 Jmc Projects-B/D 66 2.55 2589 Orient.Carb.-B/D 104.1 3.6 2417 Imperial Tobac/D 2181.6594 -16 391380 Camph.& All-B/D 110.5 -3.5 2404 Garden P -B/D 38.45 0.1 5750 Kabra Extr-B/D 29.05 0.65 1712 Radico Khait-B/D 139.55 0.25 36657 Kingfisher/D 366.2 5 3994444 Castrol Ind-A/D 307.85 0.15 30186 Goodricke-B/D 113.6 1.4 3200 Kajaria Cer-B/D 240.05 -7.8 14348 Rallis India-B/D 150.25 1.2 14407 Land Secs Grou/D 916 0.5 379748 THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 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Rays to reach ALCS NEW YORK CITY: The roar- ing success of the two NFL games played in London will Tigers battle back to force ALDS decider see them host a third one in the 2014 season, NFL commis- sioner Roger Goodell announced TAMPA: Shane Victorino Major League came on in relief and slumping yesterday. smacked an infield single to snap Austin Jackson belted an RBI Jacksonville, Atlanta and a seventh-inning tie and Japan’s Play-off Results single as Detroit rallied to beat Oakland will all play home Koji Uehara posted a four-out WASHINGTON: Major League Baseball play-off Oakland to force a deciding game matches at Wembley Stadium save, sending the Red Sox to the results yesterday (all series best-of-five): five. Game one winning pitcher which sees the NFL assign three AL Championship Series with a American League Scherzer came out of the bullpen fixtures abroad for the first time 3-1 win over Tampa. to escape a bases-loaded, no-out in their history. At Detroit Victorino hit the go-ahead RBI jam in the eighth and Jackson Both the opponents and the Detroit 8 Oakland 6 single in the top of the seventh snapped his hitting slump with a dates will be announced at a later inning Tuesday night as the Red (Series tied 2-2) tie-breaking bloop single to cap a date. Sox won the first round best-of- At Tampa Bay two-run rally in the seventh that “Our fans in the UK have con- five series three games to one. Boston 3 Tampa Bay 1 gave the Tigers the lead for good. tinued to demonstrate that they “It feels great,” said Boston (Boston win series 3-1) “To be able to get out of that love football and want more,” said outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. “We jam, I mean, that’s something I’ll Goodell. played a great team. When it is in an eight day span. In Monday’s never forget,” said Scherzer, a “Both of this year’s games in time to play we grind down and game three, Jose Lobaton clubbed 21-game winner during the regu- London sold out quickly. The fan we are focused.” a game-winning solo homer in the lar season. enthusiasm for our sport contin- Boston will face either the bottom of the ninth inning off The Tigers trailed 3-0 and 4-3 ues to grow. Oakland A’s or the Detroit Tigers, Uehara and the Rays overcame a in front of the crowd of 43,958 at “By playing two games in the who beat the A’s 8-6 yesterday to three-run deficit to pull out a 5-4 Comerica Park but refused to give UK this year, we are creating level their Major League Baseball victory in game three. up as they set up a winner-take- more fans. We hope that with series at two games a piece. Boston starter Jake Peavy, who all game five back on Thursday three games in London next year “We already been scouting to was making his first postseason in Oakland. we will attract even more people see who we play next but they are start since 2006, surrendered five Detroit’s Victor Martinez also to our game.” two great teams,” said Ellsbury. hits and struck out three in just hit a game-tying leadoff home The first of the two games Red Sox Uehara, who gave over five innings of work. Right run in the seventh inning that programmed for this season took up the game-winning home run hander Jeremy Hellickson was the was reviewed because a Detroit place on September 29 which in the ninth inning on Monday, first of nine pitchers that Tampa spectator reached over the railing saw the Minnesota Vikings beat struck out Tampa’s Evan Longoria manager Joe Maddon used on the and made contact with the ball. the Pittsburg Steelers in front of to get the final out of the contest. night as he exhausted the bullpen Scherzer came on in relief 83,000 spectators. Tampa Bay, who used nine by the ninth inning. Hellickson of starting pitcher Doug Fister The Jacksonville Jaguars will pitchers Tuesday, tried but failed gave up one hit and walked two in the seventh inning. After Detroit Tigers’ designated hitter Victor Martinez celebrates as he rounds welcome the San Francisco 49ers to keep the Red Sox’s champagne in just one inning of work. Scherzer got out of his bases- the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics on October 27 as part of the deal on ice for the second-straight “It was an interesting game,” loaded jam, the Tigers tacked on in the seventh inning in game four of the American League divisional that the Jaguars play a match at game. The resilient Rays were said Maddon. In the other AL three runs in the bottom of the series play-off baseball game at Comerica Park, yesterday. Wembley for the next four sea- facing their fifth must-win game game yesterday, Max Scherzer eight for some insurance. AFP sons. AFP Tavares scores twice in Isles’ rout of Coyotes

UNIONDALE, New York: The New Donovan added the first of his NHL win. The 38-year-old goalie has started Greiss, off assists from Nielsen and York Islanders were merely content career in a rare meeting between the NHL Results all three games for the Islanders. Grabner, with 7:41 left. with a lopsided victory. The Phoenix Islanders and Coyotes. Phoenix hadn’t Colorado 2 Toronto 1 Josh Bailey had a goal and two assists, “It’s completely unacceptable,” Coyotes Coyotes were flat-out humiliated. visited Long Island since December 2010. and Michael Grabner had three assists coach Dave Tippett said. “We have a lot NY Islanders 6 Phoenix 1 With production from all four lines, Peter Regin and Tavares scored in the for New York, which was outshot 34-28. of work to do as a team. We just weren’t the Islanders built a big lead and carried first period for the Islanders (2-0-1), and Philadelphia 2 Florida 1 Regin added an assist. good enough.” For the second straight it to a 6-1 win over the Coyotes yesterday. Donovan, Tavares and Colin McDonald Pittsburgh 5 Carolina 2 “It was just a full-team effort,” forward game, the Islanders jumped out to a 2-0 While New York coach Jack Capuano connected in the second against belea- Tampa Bay 3 Buffalo 2 Kyle Okposo said. “We talked about the lead and tried to protect it. They were was pleased with his team’s performance, guered goalie Mike Smith to turn it into third period. We wanted to come out and unsuccessful in their home opener on Nashville 3 Minnesota 2 he tempered his remarks and didn’t heap a rout. Frans Nielsen earned the second play better and not give them anything. I Saturday when they allowed Columbus too much praise on his club. of his three assists on the night when Vancouver 3 New Jersey 2 thought we did a pretty good job.” to get even in the third period and “We got some bounces. Let’s not kid McDonald made it 5-1 with 2:36 left in San Jose 9 NY Rangers Martin Hanzal gave the Coyotes (1-2) beat them in a shootout. This time, the ourselves,” Capuano said. the second. a brief spark when his first of the season Islanders pushed their edge to 3-0 with “The score didn’t indicate the way the “You get embarrassed as a professional a really good team that moves the puck made it 3-1. Smith stopped only 15 shots their second power-play goal, but the game was.” athlete. It’s unacceptable,” Coyotes cap- well, and we let them do it all night.” and was replaced at the start of the third Coyotes responded 43 seconds later with John Tavares scored his first two goals tain Shane Doan said. “There has to be Evgeni Nabokov was the beneficiary of period by Thomas Greiss, who made his Hanzal’s goal to cut the deficit back to of the season and defenceman Matt accountability in our room. They have all the offense and made 33 saves for the Phoenix debut.Bailey made it 6-1 against two. AGENCIES Korean Choi Park seeks eyes Asian Tour to bounce record back

YEOJU, South Korea: South KUALA LUMPUR: Korea’s KJ Choi is aiming to World number one Park become the first player to win In-Bee will try to end the same Asian Tour event the mini-drought which for three straight years when has punctuated her mag- he tees off at this week’s CJ nificent season when she Invitational. defends her title at this “I’m eyeing a third win in this week’s Sime Darby LPGA event but obviously it won’t be Malaysia. easy. No player has done it on The 25-year-old swept the Asian Tour before and I hope all before her earlier this to be the first,” the 43-year-old, year, winning six titles in who hosts the $750,000 event in 13 events including three the city of Yeoju, said in an Asian majors -- a run that put Tour statement yesterday. her on the verge of a his- Choi fired a final round four- toric grand slam. under-par 67 at the Haesley Nine Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland hitting a shot during pro-am for But since winning the Bridges Golf Club course last year the Nanshan China Masters at the Montgomerie Course, Nanshan US Open in June, vic- to win the event by two shots International Golf Club, in China’s Shandong Province, yesterday. The tory has eluded the South from compatriots Jang Dong-kyu $1m tournament, part of the OneAsia Circuit begins today. Korean, who is now aim- and Bae Sang-moon, matching his ing to successfully defend margin of victory in the inaugural a title for the first time in event in 2011. An eight-time win- her career. ner on the US PGA Tour, Choi is Local hero Liang vies with “I didn’t expect to win yet to claim a title this year but that much this year. I’ve said he was in good form ahead of gone beyond my expecta- his own event. tions. The things I’ve done “I did not win this year but I stars at China Masters are incredible,” she said at made all the cuts in all the major Kuala Lumpur Golf and tournaments so that’s a positive BEIJING: Defending cham- But Liang is looking for- Country Club. sign for me. I finished higher pion and local favourite Liang ward to playing with the pair at “This season has been on the US PGA Tour rankings Wenchong will have to defeat Nanshan International Golf Club’s very special, and up and compared to last year so that’s former Major winners Charl Montgomerie course in the east- down. I had a good finish another success for me,” Choi Schwartzel and Darren Clarke ern province of Shandong. last week which gives me said. Swede Rikard Karlberg if he is to retain the Nanshan “I’m definitely looking forward a lot of confidence.” Park, believes Choi’s reign will end this China Masters starting today. to playing with such great cham- in the spotlight as she tried week with the Asian Tour field The Chinese golf star won last pions -- especially if we get the to become the first player catching up on the world number year’s tournament in gripping chance to play together in the to win all four majors in 119’s home advantage. style, playing the 18th with South same flight,” said Liang, who is one year, disappointingly “KJ has shown us how strong Korea’s YE Yang five times before ranked 155 in the world. tied for 67th at the Evian and solid his game is. He has lec- coming out on top. “In my experience of partner- Championship last month. tured us like small boys in this This year’s field at the ing big players like this, the key But she rediscovered her tournament but I think the play- $1m OneAsia event includes is their ability to regulate them- form to claim third place ers now are getting better and Schwartzel and Clarke, who selves and get it up-and-down at last week’s Reignwood better and they are more used to won the US Masters and Open even if they aren’t familiar with Classic in Beijing, the first the golf course,” the twice Asian Championship respectively in the course. That is what I will try of five back-to-back tour- Tour winner said. AFP 2011. to do.” AFP naments in Asia. AFP THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

The German Formula 1: Vettel ready to eyes an ‘incredible’ fourth title put championship to bed victory YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Sebastian Vettel said yester- We know it is impossible to win the title, says Ferrari principal day that winning his fourth world title in a row would be SUZUKA, JAPAN: At the end in the top eight in Sunday’s race. “incredible”, ahead what could of a week in which he has been There is every chance of that German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of be the championship decider accused of sending Formula happening, even if Alonso has fin- Red Bull Racing waves as he attends a promo- in Japan this weekend. One fans to sleep, Sebastian ished eighth or higher in all but tion event at the Nissan Motor Co. global head- The Red Bull driver stands Vettel can put the champion- one of the 14 races so far this year. quarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan, on the verge of true Formula ship to bed on Sunday. “We are not thinking about the yesterday. The Japanese Formula One Grand Prix One greatness. If the Japanese Grand Prix championship. If the moon and will be held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka on A victory at Suzuka would pans out the same as last year’s stars align and he (Vettel) wins Sunday. elevate him to the stat- race, the 26-year-old Red Bull the race and Fernando is ninth or ure of Juan Manuel Fangio driver will be enjoying sweet below, then theoretically he can and Michael Schumacher as dreams as the youngest quadru- win the championship,” Red Bull only the third four-in-a-row ple world champion - and only the team principal Christian Horner champion. third four-in-a-row winner - with told reporters after last weekend’s “It is an incredible posi- four races to spare. victory, showing he knew exactly tion to be in,” the soft-spoken “I’m trying not to think about what was required. German told a fan event at it, to be honest,” the German, who “Our approach in Suzuka will Nissan Motor Headquarters will be chasing a fifth successive be the same as in our other races in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. race win and fourth pole in a row, this year and we will go there to “Our car seems to work well. told reporters in South Korea last get the best out of ourselves and So we have a reason to believe weekend. the championship will tend to we will have a good weekend,” He will need exceptional mind take care of itself,” Horner added. the 26-year-old German told control for that to happen. “So long as we win it, I don’t reporters yesterday. Vettel stands on the brink of care where we win it and I think Vettel has won the last four joining three of the all-time greats the chances of us winning it in races -- and eight out of 14 this - Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost Suzuka are low. When does Formula One season -- to put and Michael Schumacher - in the Fernando Alonso ever not finish one hand on his fourth succes- record books as the only drivers a race?”. sive world title, which he can to have won four or more titles in The answer came back imme- claim at Sunday’s Japanese the 63-year history of the sport. diately: At Suzuka last year. Grand Prix. The championship leader enjoys Vettel won that race from pole But his dominance has not a 77 point lead over Ferrari’s position, leading all the way, while been welcomed by everyone. Fernando Alonso and will wrap Alonso retired after spinning off The Spaniard, whose fighting has already recognised that it men from the boys as they come Vettel has been booed repeat- up the title if he wins at Suzuka into the gravel at the first corner spirit is reflected by the Samurai will take a comeback or slump up against the fearsome 310kph edly on the podium by disgrun- and the Spaniard fails to finish only seconds after the start. swordsman tattooed on his back, of America’s Cup proportions to 130R corner. tled spectators who want to see deny Vettel a fourth crown. It is no surprise that world a nail-biting competition. He and his team both know champions have won 17 of the However, anyone hoping he that is not going to happen, even last 18 races at the fast figure- might fall at this weekend’s if Vettel’s Australian team-mate of-eight circuit and Vettel three hurdle has history against Mark Webber has retired from of the last four. He did not win in them -- Vettel has won three of the last two races with his car’s 2011 but the title more than made the past four Japan Grand Prix. engine in flames. up for that. “To be honest, I am looking “Of course we need to be “I think it is the best track in forward to Suzuka. From the realistic, we know that it is the world, to be honest,” said the driver’s point of view, it is one almost impossible to win the German, who has been on pole for of the best, if not the best track title,” Ferrari principal Stefano the past four years and has a con- in the world,” he said. Domenicali said after what he siderable local fan base. Vettel added he was focused described as a very painful week- The boos heard elsewhere on the race at hand, not busy end in South Korea, with Alonso when Vettel has appeared on counting his past victories. finishing sixth. the podium are unlikely to be “I think you have other Alonso agreed: “We cannot repeated in Japan, where fans fill things in your head. You obvi- expect miracles between now the stands even when nothing is ously are busy driving the car. and the end of the championship. happening on the track and stay You are looking after the tyres. Second place in the Constructors’ for hours afterwards. Alway focused on the moment,” championship is probably a more “The fans are crazy - com- he said. realistic target,” he said. pletely crazy in a positive way,” The German added: “When “But one thing’s certain, we are said Vettel. you cross the line and you did not giving up now and we will give The German added: “(We) get a good job, then you are happy it our best shot right to the very massive support there, big fans with yourself. (It) gives a lot of end.” of motorsport, passionate about satisfaction. So that’s the most Vettel smiles during a promotional event at Nissan Motors headquarters in Yokohama. RIGHT: Vettel signs a Suzuka is a favourite circuit for Formula One and I think they important, I think.” young baby girl’s top during an autograph session. all drivers, ranking up with Spa enjoy the whole weekend.” AFP as a real challenge that sorts the REUTERS Spanish football league Aspire Zone Foundation’s and ICSS join hands KAS Eupen in play-offs

LONDON: The Liga Nacional DOHA: Belgian second division League is divided into three parts, promotion by achieving the high- de Fútbol Profesional (LFP) football team KAS Eupen took a with the team standing atop the est overall points total over the of Spain and the International giant step towards gaining pro- table after each segment qualify- course of the season. Centre for Sport Security motion to the first division - the ing for end-of-season play-offs for KAS Eupen were acquired by (ICSS) yesterday announced a Belgian Pro League following an promotion to the top tier. Aspire Zone Foundation last year, partnership agreement across emphatic 5-2 victory at home to Last weekend’s 10th round of and their black and white kits are areas of sport integrity with a bottom-placed Hoogstraten VV. games represented the end of adorned by the specific focus on issues of match The result leaves Eupen at the the first segment, meaning that logo. fixing. top of the table and undefeated, Eupen are now through to the The young side contains sev- The agreement is part of the having won eight and drawn two play-offs. eral products of the Academy’s LFP’s aims to further strengthen of the opening ten games of the However, if they can sustain ‘Football Dreams’ project, iden- its capabilities across all areas of season. their impressive early form, tified at an early age as some of sport integrity. The second tier Belgacom Eupen will gain automatic the most promising footballers in The cooperation will provide the world. for crucial information sharing, “Eupen’s players represent with the ICSS able to provide the both the past and the future LFP with insight and expertise Javier Tebas Medrano,(left) President of Liga Nacional de Fútbol of Aspire Academy,” said Ivan from international experience, Profesional (LFP) shakes hands with Mohammed Hanzab, President of Bravo, Director General of Aspire as well as being able to advise on the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) at the 2013 Leaders Academy. areas such as enhancing regula- in Football after signing a partnership agreement. Bravo added: “The past tions within the LFP’s Charter because, in many cases, they have relating to match fixing. honed their skills at Aspire, and The ICSS’s involvement builds act together with organisations and preserve the integrity of La the future because we hope that on the work implemented in this such as the ICSS to enhance the Liga.” they will go on to fulfil the mis- area by the LFP and through fight against match fixing.” The partnership will be led by sion of Aspire Zone – to develop their recently-established Sport He added: “We look forward to Chris Eaton, Director of Sport world-class sporting talent who Integrity Unit. working with the ICSS in terms Integrity at the ICSS, who will will grace the global stage as they The ICSS will provide advice on of sharing information, expertise work closely with the LFP across reach their full potential.” how best to further structure and and support in order to champion all aspects of the collaboration. By playing for Eupen, the foot- resource sport integrity within and promote integrity in and for “We admire the LFP’s commit- ballers are able to compete at a the LFP. our sport.” ment to preserving integrity in high level on a weekly basis in Javier Tebas Medrano, Mohammed Hanzab, President sport and to ensuring that match Belgium, whose conveyor belt President of the LFP said: “Sports of the ICSS, said of the agree- fixing is stamped out. It is impor- of talent is increasingly becom- integrity is an absolute priority ment: “We share and support the tant that football continues to be ing the envy of the world. In the for the Liga Nacional de Fútbol vision of the LFP and, indeed, the vigilant and develop strong poli- last few years, Belgian nationals Profesional and match fixing personal dedication of President cies that safeguard sport integ- such as Eden Hazard, Marouane has been on my agenda since I Tebas, to strive for integrity in rity. Our teams of experts in this Fellaini, Romelu Lukaku and became Chairman. My aim is to football and across all sports. field look forward to working with KAS Eupen players celebrate after scoring a goal in the 5-2 home win Vincent Kompany have become find adequate solutions to reduce We fully endorse the initiatives the LFP to support its ongoing against Hoogstraten VV in the Belgacome League. The club are acquired household names as part of some this phenomena and as such, we already taken by the LFP and endeavours to promote integrity,” by Aspire Zone Foundation. of Europe’s most famous clubs. are dedicated to collaborate and applaud their efforts to protect said Eaton. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

Shanghai Masters Results Djokovic romps SHANGHAI: Results on the fourth day of the Shanghai Masters yesterday (x denotes seeding): Second Round: Milos Raonic (CAN x10) bt Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, to Shanghai win 6-3; David Ferrer (ESP x3) bt Lukas Rosol (CZE) 6-3, 6-4; Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) bt Federer overcomes Seppi; Tsonga wins Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) 6-3, 6-2; Roger Federer (SUI x5) bt Andreas Seppi (ITA) 6-4, 6-3; SHANGHAI: Defending slipped to seventh in the world Earlier, German world number Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI x8) bt champion Novak Djokovic rankings and faces a battle to 23 Philipp Kohlschreiber rattled Kevin Anderson (RSA) 6-4, 3-6, shrugged off an injury scare qualify for next month’s World a feverish Juan Martin del Potro, 7-6 (7/5); Nicolas Almagro (ESP to win his Shanghai Masters Tour Finals in London, won 6-4, striking 50 winners and 22 aces in x15) bt Jeremy Chardy (FRA) opener yesterday, keeping alive 6-3 against Italian Andreas Seppi a brave display of attacking tennis 6-3, 6-4; Kei Nishikori (JPN the prospect of a mouthwater- after a testing start. that had the Argentine searching x12) bt Jurgen Melzer (AUT) ing quarter-final against Roger The Swiss great, playing his for answers before he dug deep to 6-4, 3-6, 6-1; Gael Monfils (FRA) Federer. first singles match since a disap- win 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 7-5, 7-6 In a late-evening second round pointing US Open, lost his serve “Last night I couldn’t sleep (7/4); Florian Mayer (GER) bt match, newly re-crowned world early but broke back immedi- really well,” said the sixth seed, Benoit Paire (FRA) 7-6 (7/1), number one Rafael Nadal polished ately against the world number fresh from winning the Japan 7-5; Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) off Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov 22, repeating the feat to take Open. “This morning I took ibu- bt Marcel Granollers (ESP) in less than an hour, with just five the opening set. A single break profen, a couple of pills, trying to 6-2, 6-0; Tomas Berdych (CZE unforced errors in a 6-3, 6-2 win. in the second was enough to seal help me feeling better. But I’m not x4) bt Feliciano Lopez (ESP) Top seed Djokovic cantered the match. 100 percent yet.” 7-6 (7/5), 6-2; Tommy Haas through his first set against Federer, who had a mixed bag Third seed David Ferrer beat (GER x11) bt Daniel Brands Spain’s Marcel Granollers with of 19 winners and 29 unforced Lukas Rosol 6-3, 6-4, fourth seed (GER) 6-4, 6-4; Juan Martin del Potro (ARG x6) bt Philipp the loss of only two games. But errors, said going a set up and Tomas Berdych defeated Feliciano Kohlschreiber (GER) 3-6, 6-3, early in the second he pulled up then an early break up in the Lopez 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 and seventh 7-6 (7/4); Carlos Berlocq (ARG) in obvious discomfort and called second set was key for him. seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga eased bt John Isner (USA x14) 6-4, 7-6 for the ATP trainer, who applied “Even though it remained past Pablo Andujar 6-3, 6-2. (7/4); Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA heavy taping to his right foot and tough, Seppi did a good job of There were also wins for seeds x7) bt Pablo Andujar (ESP) ankle. Despite the medical treat- hanging around. That’s the kind Milos Raonic, Tommy Haas, 6-3, 6-2; Fabio Fognini (ITA) bt ment, the 26-year-old did not look of match you want in this par- Stanislas Wawrinka and Kei Tommy Robredo (ESP x16) 7-6 inconvenienced as he returned to ticular situation I’m in right now.” Nishikori. But America’s top (7/3), 2-1 retd the court to seal a 6-2, 6-0 victory, Nadal admitted he found the player John Isner lost in straight hitting a total of 26 winners. going tough early in his match sets to Argentina’s Carlos Berlocq. “It was just an awkward move- against Dolgopolov. Spain’s Tommy Robredo retired Linz WTA Results ment. I was in an off-balance posi- “In the beginning I couldn’t do from his match against Italy’s LINZ, Austria: Results from tion. I was running and I made anything. He was playing amaz- Fabio Fognini with a wrist injury. the third day of the WTA a quick movement that caused ingly, hitting every ball very Djokovic, Nadal and Ferrer tournament in Linz yesterday a sharp pain at that instant hard, playing winners from every have already qualified for the end- (x denotes seeding: moment,” said Djokovic. place. The positive thing is that I of-season showpiece in London. Roger Federer of Switzerland serves against Andreas Seppi of Italy during Second Round: Kirsten “But after the match we deter- resisted well at the beginning... Britain’s Andy Murray has with- their men’s singles match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament Flipkens (BEL x5) bt Camila mined that it’s nothing serious, But after that I think I played a drawn from the tournament as he in Shanghai, yesterday. Giorgi (ITA) 6-2, 6-1; Carla so it’s all fine.” Federer, who has great match,” he said. recovers from back surgery. AFP Suarez (ESP x4) bt Elina Svitolina (UKR) 6-1, 6-4. First Round: Karin Knapp (ITA) bt Daniela Hantuchova Federer overwhelmed by support in China (SVK x8) 6-2, 7-6 (8/6); Alexandra Cadantu (ROM) bt SHANGHAI: Roger Federer Masters yesterday. “It was great The Swiss, 32, also spoke about time with it... So far it’s been a lot Hercog who reached the last eight Melanie Klaffner (AUT) 7-6 said yesterday that he draws energy, I must say. It gives me his first few months on Twitter of fun. I hope the fans also enjoy when her second-round opponent, (7/4), 6-2. huge motivation from the fer- unbelievable motivation, inspires after holding an impromptu ques- that they can connect with me,” second seed Sabine Lisicki of vent support he receives in me to train hard, work hard, push tion and answer session on the he added. Nara reaches Japan Germany, pulled out with a lower Japan Open Results China despite his slip from the further, you know, for that par- social networking site the previ- Women’s Open quarters back injury. Results from the Japan Open pinnacle of the men’s game. ticular day, but also wanting to ous day. Meanwhile, Japanese wild card In other second-round matches, Women’s Singles Round 2 The Swiss has formed a spe- come back again next year, and He fielded questions on every- Kurumi Nara outlasted eighth- third seed Samantha Stosur matches yesterday. cial bond with fans in Shanghai again and again.” thing from his travel wish list to seed Monica Puig of Puerto of Australia, the 2011 US Open after regular visits to the city over Federer, who is now ranked his favourite TV shows and shoe Rico 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the champion, ousted Swiss qualifier Kurumi Nara (Japan) bt more than a decade, and the fact seventh in the world after a size. quarter-finals of the $235,000 Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-2 and No. 5 8-Monica Puig (Puerto Rico) that he is no longer world number poor season by his own imperi- “It’s definitely something I Japan Women’s Open in Osaka seed Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 7-5, 7-6(4); 3-Samantha Stosur one barely seems to register. ous standards, said time spent wanted to see how it developed, yesterday. defeated Thailand’s Luksika (Australia) bt Belinda Bencic “It was crazy in the practice in China and his success around for other players, for the world The 21-year-old Osaka student, Kumkhum 6-2, 6-2. Czech Barbora (Switzerland) 6-4, 6-2; Barbora today. I mean, I expected some the world had helped him connect really. Were people really actually ranked 87th in the world with no Zahlavova Strycova battled from Zahlavova Strycova (Czech people to be there, but not sort with the fans. excited about it, didn’t care, didn’t tournament title to her name, behind to whip Vania King of the Republic) bt Vania King of hanging over the fence and “The last few years have been like it? I just wanted to wait and needed almost two hours to tame United States 2-6, 6-3, 6-1. (US) 2-6, 6-3, 6-1; 5-Eugenie holding up the banner ‘I believe an absolute blast on tour, and I see,” he said. the 48th-placed Puig, one year It was Nara’s fifth straight Bouchard (Canada) beat in you’,” said Federer, who won his hope it continues this way,” he “Just a different type of way to her junior. appearance in the Japan Women’s Luksika Kumkhum (Thailand) opening match at the Shanghai said. connect to the fans, have a good Nara will face Slovenia’s Polona Open. AGENCIES 6-2, 6-2. Qatar win GCC Women’s Handball Championship Late show Williams added to Kiwi World Cup squad

WELLINGTON: Sonny Bill because he wanted to take a long- Meanwhile, the Heineken Cup Williams was rushed into New awaited break after helping the swings into action again this week Zealand’s Rugby League World Sydney Roosters win Australia’s with the on-field action sheepishly Cup squad yesterday after the National Rugby League (NRL) emerging as something of a side- dual code international contro- grand final at the weekend. show as the rival national factions versially reversed a decision to “After having some time to continue their public fight over skip the tournament and take a really think about how much the future of the competition. holiday. representing my country means English and French clubs main- In a dramatic 24 hours, to me, I decided to then put my tain they are absolutely commit- Williams initially snubbed the name forward for selection... I’m ted to breaking away next season Kiwis by declaring he had “other here and ready to help the broth- after repeatedly failing to extri- commitments” but changed ers,” he said in a statement on cate any concessions from the his tune after the squad was social media. Celtic nations over a perceived Qatar team members and officials celebrate after winning the GCC Women’s Handball Championship in announced Tuesday, saying he Williams is currently weigh- qualification imbalance and how Kuwait. Qatar beat Bahrain 31-12 in the final. Qatar Women’s Sports Committee (QWSC) President Ahlam wanted to take part and “help ing up whether to stay with the the money pot is shared. Salem Mubarak Al Mana was also present during the final. Five GCC countries including Qatar, Bahrain, the the brothers” defend the title they 13-man code or rejoin the All The Irish clubs, who have done United Arab Emirates, Oman and hosts Kuwait took part in the championship. won in 2008. Blacks for a tilt at the 2015 World so much to lift Europe’s Premier Rookie Tohu Harris was the Cup and the Olympic sevens in tournament to its current levels victim of Williams’s change 2016. The code-hopping 28-year- of quality and world-wide inter- of heart, with coach Stephen old’s decision to join the Kiwis est, and their Scottish and Welsh Kearney dumping the 21-year-old sheds no light on his plans, and companions, seem just as deter- from his 24-man squad to make the player insisted after the grand mined to plough on regardless. room for the former All Black. final that he has simply not made Both sides claim to have the “It’s been a tough situation, but up his mind. Williams’ lucrative support of various governing Sonny brings things to the group sideline as a journeyman boxer bodies and insist that the other that we couldn’t ignore,” said further clouds his future, with is breaking this protocol or that Kearney, who only found out about New Zealand media reporting he TV contract. the U-turn late Tuesday after is considering a heavyweight bout Meanwhile, the International publicly announcing his squad against 47-year-old Australian Rugby Board is trying desperately for the October 26-November 30 Bob Mirovic in February before to tread a neutral line by saying tournament. the new season begins. they would prefer a pan-Euro- The debacle raised further The Dominion Post’s Duncan pean competition, while recognis- questions about Williams’ com- Johnstone said Williams had ing the right of member unions mitment during a career in which “belittled” rugby league by expect- and the clubs to try to maxim- he has displayed stunning athletic ing the Kiwis to tear up their ise their own revenues. For fans prowess but flitted between rugby teamsheet and welcome him with who sat through similar wrangles union, rugby league and boxing open arms. and boycotts in the competition’s seemingly on a whim. Williams, “Williams’ change of mind is early years, it is all depressingly who started out in rugby league an indictment on himself and his familiar, so a break in the rhetoric QWSC President, Al Mana (second left) receiving the winner’s trophy along with captain of Qatar team after and won the rugby union World management,” he wrote. “Have that has dominated its five “offi- the final in Kuwait. RIGHT: Action from the final match between Qatar and Kuwait. Cup with the All Blacks in 2011, they suddenly become aware cial launches” in recent weeks is said he turned down the Kiwis that there’s a World Cup on?” more than welcome. AGENCIES THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 SPORT 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Sri Lanka India and Australia opener Dilshan ends set for new series Test career COLOMBO: Sri Lanka opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan Both teams to play T20 in Rajkot today is retiring from to make way for the next genera- tion but will still be available for RAJKOT, INDIA: A rejuve- the shorter forms of the game. nated Team India is ready to Sri Lanka Cricket said in a take on the visiting Australian media release yesterday Dilshan side in the shorter formats of would hold a news conference the game. today to officially announce his “It is good to be back and start retirement. playing cricket,” skipper M S “I have decided to take this Dhoni said after training at the decision to allow Sri Lanka Saurashtra Cricket Association cricket to groom another young- Stadium in Rajkot ahead the only ster in my place,” said Dilshan. T20I, to be played today. “I was to announce my retire- Expressing his thoughts on the ment after the Zimbabwe test tour opener, he said: “Given that series but unfortunately the tour there is one T20I and seven ODIs, was postponed.” it will be a long series. But if a side Sri Lanka were to play two lags behind, they will have ample Tests on their tour of Zimbabwe time to get back even if they lose from October. the first two (one-day) interna- The aggressive opener made tional matches.” his Test debut in 1999 against When asked about Australia Zimbabwe at Bulawayo and setting their sights on toppling appeared in 87 Tests. In an inter- India and regaining the ODI top national career spanning 14 years spot by aiming for a 5-2 series Dilshan scored 5,492 runs at an win, Dhoni responded, “They can M S Dhoni George Bailey average of 40.98. look at 7-0 also, but it is not about His 16 Test centuries included what we are looking at; it’s about a career best 193 against England how well we do on the field. They Whenever questions have risen, especially in the ODI format, he at Lord’s in 2011 as captain. have got a very good side but we he has proved himself. He per- has done well. T20 is one format The 36-year-old will continue have also played good cricket.” forms very well in big matches; in which he feels a bit of pres- to play in the shorter 50 overs and Discussing the George Bailey- in tough series he does well. So sure, but we have to maneuver formats for his country. led Australian side, he added we are hoping that he will come around it.” “I will discuss my future with Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan leaps in the air after reaching the century- “They have got the right mix of back strong. He is looking good.” Dhoni added: “Many a times the national selectors and if they mark against Australia on the third day of the first cricket Test match in players. They have got all-round- Speaking about the added we have used him in the last few need me I will play till the 2015 Hobart in this December 2012 file photo. ers, proper batsmen and good options Yuvraj provides the team, overs, which puts a bit of pressure World Cup,” he said. REUTERS bowlers. It will be a very exciting Dhoni said: “In the net sessions on spinners. We will try to use series and the best team will win.” that we had today he is batting him in the best possible manner The Indian team too has a well- well. It will be good to have him in where a bit of pressure is taken balanced side that will be looking the side also as a bowling option. off him. And the other bowlers to strengthen its top ranking. Having one more bowler helps. who are in good form, they can No ‘Hot Spot’ for Ashes Speaking about his own team, Apart from having five proper handle the pressure that is there Dhoni mentioned that all players bowlers, having a few part-timers in slog overs. I think overall we SYDNEY: Hot Spot will not be available to third $10,000 a day for a four-camera system installed by are fit and available for selection. who can bowl especially at this will share the responsibility and umpires during the Ashes in Australia after Nine, which uses infra-red imaging to determine One of those players – back in time of the year when dew might that will make it easier for him to Channel Nine chose to remove the technology, a contact between the ball, bat or pad - that puts the the side and raring to go after be there gives us more bowlers do well consistently,” he explained. news report said yesterday. series cost of Hot Spot at approximately $250,000. a string of good performances to play with. So it is good for the Speaking about the condi- Decisions will now be subject to analysis by the While the cost was a major determinant, the poor in domestic matches – is Yuvraj team and also for Yuvraj.” tions and his bowling combina- Eagle Eye ball-tracker, audio from the stump micro- performance of the technology, especially during the Singh. Another key player in the side tion, Dhoni said: “We will have to phones and slow-motion replays in case of a review. Ashes in England, earlier this year was also a factor. The experienced all-rounder is Ravindra Jadeja who has played see how much the turns Warren Brennan, the inventor of Hot Spot con- Hot Spot came under criticism during the Ashes has been instrumental in winning a vital role in India’s success in and whether dew will be a factor. firmed the development, saying the decision had series for various reasons, including the silicon-tape matches, especially in the shorter recent times. Because if dew becomes a factor, been finalised as far as the use of technology was controversy. formats of the game, and he will However, he has been going for then spinners may not get the concerned. Before the fourth Test in Durham, a Channel Nine be one of the players to watch out runs in recent times. Speaking same amount of turn that they “It’s their decision and that’s what has been com- report alleged that a few England batsmen used for in the upcoming series. about the all-rounder’s form would have got some other time municated to us. As far as I’m concerned, it is final,’’ silicon tape on the edge of their bats to evade Hot Speaking about Yuvraj’s come- Dhoni said: “There are some of the year. So we will have to wait Brennan told the Sydney Morning Herald. Spot - charges that were denied by England captain back and what it means to the ups and downs in careers of all and watch. And dew may be a key “We’re just moving on with things. Channel Nine Alastair Cook and the ECB. team, the India captain said: cricketers and you have to deal factor because at this time of the have got a new deal with Cricket Australia, which I Brennan released a statement and called for pro- “Yuvraj is a match winner and we with that. It is not like he has year we have seen that at most of know has cost them a lot more money. I gather there tective coatings to be removed from bats. He con- all know that. He is a big player done badly. Whatever bowling he the venues we will have to fight had to be some restructuring of costs.’’ ceded that these issues were a factor in Channel and has always proved himself. has done in international games, dew.” AGENCIES The costs of installing Hot Spot are around Nine’s decision to axe Hot Spot. AGENCIES Shehzad stakes Test claims in tour match

SHARJAH: Opener Ahmed Shehzad squad announced for the two-Test series. led by world’s best Test bowler Dale Steyn but failed to extract much spin out of the (pictured) brightened his chances for The second Test starts in Dubai from toiled hard in the heat. Of the pacemen only pitch. a Test place with a solid half-century October 23. Morne Morkel managed a single wicket. The two-Test series is expected to be as Pakistan ‘A’ batsmen matched South But Shehzad’s rival for the opening slot, Steyn and fellow new ball partner Vernon dominated by spinners, with Pakistan likely Africans in the tour game here yesterday. Shan Masood, also scored an attractive 50 Philander bowled 26 overs between them to enter the first Test with off-spinner The 21-year-old, vying for a place in the in a stand of 106 for the first wicket before but were unable to separate the Pakistan Saeed Ajmal and two left-armers in Abdur first of two Tests starting in Abu Dhabi both retired to allow others a chance to ‘A’ openers. Rehman and Zulfiqar Babar. from Monday, hit 66 in a Pakistan ‘A’ score gain practice. Pakistan’s one drop batsman Azhar Ali Brief scores: South Africa 354-8 (J of 230-4 in reply to South Africa’s 354-8 Ahmed has played 27 one-day and 15 also notched a sedate 54 while Asad Shafiq, Kallis 70, A Petersen 58, AB de Villiers 58, declared on the second day of the three-day Twenty20 for Pakistan since 2009 and also fighting to keep his Test place, was Hashim Amla 50, JP Duminy 49) match at Sharjah stadium. is tipped to make his Test debut in Abu unbeaten on 32 at stumps. Pakistan ‘A’ 230-4 (Ahmed Shehzad 66, Pakistan needs to select three players Dhabi. South African spinners Robin Peterson Azhar Ali 54, Shan Masood 50) from this tour match to add to the 12-man South Africa’s four-pronged pace attack (1-42) and Imran Tahir (0-34) bowled tight REUTERS Iraq pull out of Gulf Cup in spat with Saudi Arabia BAGHDAD/DUBAI: Iraq has with- Saudi,” read a statement from the min- overthrow Syrian President Bashar Al drawn from the 2014-5 Gulf Cup of istry. “Saudi Arabia and others are con- Assad. FIFA banned Iraq from hosting Nations in protest at a decision to move spiring behind closed doors against Iraq international matches in 2002, amending the tournament from the southern city and the sports (of Iraq).” this in 2009 to allow some games to be of Basra to Saudi Arabia, in a spat Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki also played in northern city of Arbil, although highlighting the two countries’ worsen- weighed in, describing the tournament the ban was later reinstated. ing relations. switch as “prejudiced against the rights In March, FIFA said Iraq could play at The competition between the six mem- of the Iraqi people” in his weekly televised home again, but with violence worsening ber states of the Gulf Cooperation Council speech on Wednesday. as Sunni Islamist insurgents including al (GCC), plus usually Iraq and Yemen, is Should Iraq boycott the tournament Qaeda regained ground the soccer gov- little known outside the region, but hotly at the behest of its government, the erning body suspended this permission contested within it and is next due to be national team and domestic clubs could in July, a FIFA spokesman said. held in late 2014 or early 2015. face sanction from FIFA, which takes a Basra is relatively safe compared with The heads of Football Associations dim view of political interference in foot- other parts of the country and Arbil agreed unanimously on Tuesday to switch ball matters. hosted Iraq’s first two home qualifiers the tournament to the Saudi city of FIFA temporarily banned Cameroon in for the 2014 World Cup. The remaining Jeddah, citing incomplete infrastructure July for alleged state meddling, warning four were held in Qatar. and a ban by soccer’s world governing at the time: “The FIFA statutes oblige “All the (FA) presidents agreed... body FIFA on Iraq hosting international member associations to manage their that the city of Basra was not ready,” Saudi Arabia’s Sultan matches because of security concerns. affairs independently and with no influ- said Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Al Bishi (right) fights for Iraq was also due to host the 2013 tour- ence from third parties.” President of the Bahrain Football the ball with Yemen’s nament, but this was moved to Bahrain The animosity between Iraq and Saudi Association, stressing that Iraq’s own Akram Al Warfi during instead, and the Iraqi cabinet reacted Arabia dates back to 1990, when Saddam FA had supported the decision as well. their Gulf Cup match furiously to the latest snub by withdraw- Hussein invaded Kuwait, setting off the The next Gulf Cup, scheduled for 2016- in Mamama in this ing the country’s team. Gulf War in which an international coali- 17, has been awarded to Iraq, Sheikh Ali January 2013 file photo. The Ministry of Youth and Sport said it tion including Saudi fought to drive Iraq said. FIFA vice president Prince Ali Saudi Arabia won 2-0 was “extremely disappointed”, denounc- back. bin Al Hussein on Tuesday questioned ing the decision as politically motivated. Relations with Kuwait have since Iraq’s ban on hosting matches and said “It has become manifestly clear that improved, but Baghdad accuses Saudi it was unfair to exclude Iraq while other to lodge an official complaint and appoint preparing for the tournament and that the reason for moving the (tourna- Arabia of fomenting unrest among its countries facing similar problems were a lawyer to look into lifting the ban. Gulf states had agreed in 2007 to hold it ment) from Basra to Jeddah is political Sunni minority, and has openly criti- allowed to play at home. In the statement, it said Iraq had in Basra, at a time when the security sit- and taken under intense pressure from cised their support for rebels fighting to Iraq’s Sports Ministry said it planned poured huge sums of money into uation was worse than now. REUTERS THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Aussie plan Prince Ali slams FIFA over gets mixed response in Asia

Middle East ‘treatment’ KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia welcomed Australia’s plan to expand its domestic A-League The FIFA Vice-President backs Qatar to hold World Cup in any season into Asia but other potential partners were more guarded yesterday. JORDAN: FIFA Vice-President body’s attitude to the Middle East. Singapore said it wanted to Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has Last month, Middle East media Prince Ali bin Al hear more details, while an criticised football’s world gov- reported that Bahrain, Kuwait, Hussein (second Indonesian official said the coun- erning body FIFA for banning Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and left) of Jordan and try had had no contact with Iraq from hosting home inter- the United Arab Emirates were Vice-President of Australia over the proposal. nationals and called upon the unhappy and ‘seeking a rectifi- The comments come after FIFA for Asia, Sheikh organisation to do more for sup- cation’ after FIFA changed how A-League head Damien de Bohun Hamad bin Khalifa porters in the Middle East. they described the Gulf region on raised the prospect of games Iraq hosted friendlies against their website, replacing ‘Arabian’ bin Ahmed Al Thani staged in Asia -- and involving Syria and Liberia earlier this with ‘Persian’. (right), President clubs based around the region -- year after FIFA lifted a previ- “Allow me to stress that it is of Qatar Football as early as the 2014-2015 season. ous ban, but it was reintroduced crucial for FIFA, which comprises Association, and Australia is hosting the region’s in July over security concerns in more than 200 richly diverse Nasser Al Khater, biggest football tournament, the the war-torn country where two members, to be mindful and Communications and Asian Cup, involving the conti- suicide bombers killed 60 people respectful of cultural sensitivi- Marketing Director nent’s top national teams, in early in the northern city of Mosul on ties,” Prince Ali said. for Qatar 2022 2015. Saturday. “Respect of other cultures is Supreme Committee, With countries like Singapore The 2007 Asian champions indeed one of the core values of look at a replica and Malaysia having their own have long had to deal with the our beautiful game. building at the domestic leagues, it was not problem and hosted a majority of “Moreover, I would like to exhibition at Aspire clear how any prospective team their 2014 World Cup qualifiers in add that it is about time FIFA Dome in this 2012 file would also be able to play in the Qatar and take on Saudi Arabia embrace the Arabic language as photo. A-League. in a ‘home’ Asian Cup qualifying an official language, spoken by But Hamidin Mohamad Amin, match in the Jordanian capital of more than 300 million people in secretary-general of the Football Amman on Tuesday. 22 Arab countries; all of which are Association of Malaysia (FAM), “I would like to emphasise members of the football govern- organisers of Qatar 2022 have tournament during either season. Palestine Football Association was upbeat over the possible tie- that Iraq should be able to host ing body.” expressed in a letter to FIFA “Nevertheless, this decision grow by smoothing relations with up with the 10-team Australian friendly matches, whether in The region has been the talk their full commitment to abide must be thoroughly studied and the Israeli FA. league. the south or the north,” Prince of the football community of late by international laws regarding must be based solely on what “I would also like to welcome “It will be good for the develop- Ali, also the president of the with much debate about whether labour conditions,” the 37-year- serves football’s best interest FIFA’s decision to implement ment of football in Malaysia. We West Asian Football Federation Qatar should host the 2022 World old Prince added. without any political or personal a communication mechanism can send our team to Australia. (WAFF), said in a statement. Cup in the Northern Hemisphere “It is also my understand- influences.” between the Football Associations As you know Australian football “There are other countries fac- winter because of the risks posed ing that (FIFA) President Sepp Blatter said last month that of Palestine and Israel,” said the standard is high -- World Cup ing similar issues but are given to players in the searing tempera- Blatter will be visiting Qatar soon top European politicians had Prince, who was invited by Blatter standard,” he said. the green light, there is no reason tures there in June and July. and meeting with Qatar officials pressured FIFA into awarding to join the Task Force. “Football is also an economic to exclude Iraq at this point.” Questions were then raised as to gain a better understand of the the World Cup hosting rights to “It is crucial to respect that driver. Businesses can benefit and Prince Ali, who has held his to whether the tiny gulf nation issue. Qatar but Prince Ali hoped that Palestine Football Association is make money as more fans will FIFA seat since 2011 and led the should have the event at all after “Regarding moving the Qatar football’s governing body could a member association of FIFA and travel across Asia to watch their campaign to overturn the organi- a report by The Guardian news- 2022 World Cup to winter, I would avoid being leaned upon on other enjoys full privileges under FIFA team play,” Hamidin said. sation’s ban on the hijab and allow paper in Britain said that dozens like to add that while I believe the issues in his region. statutes as an independent mem- “With top-quality teams play- Muslim women players to wear of migrant Nepalese workers had weather in winter will be ideal, I FIFA created a Task Force ber. Lets not let politics affect the ing, more fans can be expected to the Islamic headscarf, was also died in recent weeks. am confident that Qatar is capa- which held its first meeting last development of Palestinian foot- come to the stadiums to support frustrated by the Swiss-based “It my understanding that the ble of delivering an impressive month aimed at helping the ball.” REUTERS their teams. It will fill up our sta- diums and help promote the game further,” he added. A Football Association of Only English people should Singapore spokesperson said Sheikh Hamad there had been talks but no deci- sion about hosting A-League matches during the Asian Cup. “FAS was contacted about the play for England: Wilshere possibility of hosting A-League re-elected as matches during the 2015 Asian Cup campaign in Australia, LONDON: England midfielder selection to be restricted only to however we are waiting further Jack Wilshere (pictured) has English-born players. details and we will make an insisted only English players “The idea that somebody who announcement in due course,” the should represent the national is not born in this country cannot QFA President spokesperson said. side. play here is not real, but how long However, Indonesian Football The Arsenal star’s comments should they be here?,” he said. Federation secretary-general Joko came as it emerged the national “But then you’ve got to look at DOHA: Qatar Football was winning the 2022 FIFA Driyono said he was not aware of governing Football Association what FIFA say, what are the FIFA Association (QFA) voting World Cup bid race. Now we any discussions with the A-league. had looked into the eligibility of rules on it? members yesterday re-elected are going full steam ahead in “We are trying to develop a talented Manchester United for- “The FA are looking at what Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin developing the game of football strong domestic league -- we ward Adnan Januzaj to play for we think is appropriate and that Ahmed Al Thani (pictured) so that the fans enjoy the World already have our own clubs, so I England. is now what we are going through as President for another four- Cup when it is staged in Qatar don’t see how the A-league could Belgium-born winger Januzaj the process of.” year term, the in 2022.” expand here using its name,” he can play for the country of his Januzaj’s youth means he is a QFA Election “We still have said. birth, Albania, Kosovo, Serbia and far more enticing option than Commission huge challenges to “If they wanted to change the Turkey and the 18-year-old could Spanish-born Mikel Arteta and announced. meet. Football fans name and propose a regional represent England in 2018 on for England, and in my opinion I native Italian goalkeeper Carlo The election - can be assured that league, we could talk about that.” residency grounds if he remains don’t think they should! He is a Cudicini, both of whom have been which took place we will work tire- He added that Southeast Asian in the country for the next five great player... linked with England after lengthy at the Sheraton lessly to develop the countries were more closely con- years. “I wish he was English! I’m sure spells in the Premier League. Hotel, saw Sheikh sport they passion- centrated on the long-discussed However, Wilshere said: “The most of you agree with me even But Wilshere said having for- Hamad bag 19 ately love,” he added. Asean Super League, which he only people who should play for if some journalists are trying to eign-born players in the team votes to secure QFA Secretary said may finally take off by 2016 England are English people. If you make me look bad....again!” risked diluting the essential char- another term. General Saud Al or 2017. live in England for five years it There is a long history of play- acter of the side. The QFA Board Mohannadi con- “At the moment, Southeast doesn’t make you English. ers born overseas representing “We have to remember what we of Directors will gratulated Sheikh Asian countries are focused on “If I went to Spain and lived England national sporting teams. are. We are English. We tackle convene after Eid- Hamad on his re- the Asean Super League as a there for five years I am not For example, Jamaica-born hard, are tough on the pitch and Al Adha holidays election as QFA regional competition,” he said. going to play for Spain,” he added and ex-Liverpool’s John Barnes are hard to beat. and announce new chief. “So if Australia wanted to be ahead of England’s key World Cup won 79 England football caps “We have great characters. decisions in due “I am confident part of a regional league, it would qualifier against Montenegro at during the 1980s and 1990s while You think of Spain and you course of time, it that QFA under the be at least five or 10 years before Wembley on Friday. South Africa-born batsmen Kevin think technical but you think of emerged yesterday. leadership of Sheikh we could really think about start- But after kick-starting a Pietersen and Jonathan Trott are England and you think they are “This will be Hamad bin Khalifa ing a new one.” AFP national debate, Wilshere took both current England cricket brave and they tackle hard. We a fresh start for us,” Sheikh bin Ahmed Al Thani QFA will to Twitter yesterday to insist he internationals. have to remember that.” Hamad said after being re- reach new heights as a body that wasn’t referring specifically to And in rugby union, Samoa- Wilshere’s pointed remarks elected yesterday. develops football,” Al Mohannadi Januzaj. born Manu Tuilagi has repre- about so-called “poor journalism” He added: “We overcame said. “Just to clarify a few things.... sented both England and the came after he was pictured with many challenges in the last term The QFA Election again! Seems to be a trend in British and Irish Lions after a cigarette in his hand following (of four years). We achieved a Commission announced that this country, poor journalism in qualifying on residency grounds. an Arsenal night out. At first he series of targets that has made Hassan Al Thawadi withdrew my eyes! I wasn’t referring to Football Association chairman said he was just holding it, before football the most popular sport his name from the election for Januzaj...,” Wilshere said. Greg Dyke, speaking yesterday, admitting he had been smoking in the country. a post on the QFA Executive “The question was should for- suggested Wilshere had gone and apologising to Gunners man- “I can promise you that we Committee. eign players be allowed to play too far in calling for England ager Arsene Wenger. AFP will continue to work hard Al Thawadi is the Secretary so that this great sport helps General of Qatar 2022 Supreme youngsters learn football the Committee. Portugal will top their group, says Ronaldo right way. We have in a place a Also yesterday, Saud Al robust infrastructure that we Mohannadi, Hani Balan, Aziz LISBON: Portugal will top their 2014 World Cup top spot (they lost it when Russia beat Israel last are continuously developing,” Al Boainain and Ibrahim Khalil qualifying group F and qualify automatically for month), even if our fate isn’t entirely in our own Sheikh Hamad said: “One of were announced as QFA Board the finals, their superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said hands,” said the Real Madrid playmaker. the finest hour in the last term Members. THE PENINSULA yesterday. The Portuguese, who reached the Euro semi-finals The 28-year-old -- whose hat-trick against last year but have struggled to impose themselves Northern Ireland last month lifted him to second on a relatively easy qualifying group, will be with- spot on Portugal’s all-time scoring list with 43 goals, out several key players for the match with Israel four behind Pauleta -- believes the Portuguese will in Lisbon. Your TV guide for Spanish midfielder Cesc beat Israel tomorrow and then minnows Luxembourg Defenders Joao Pereira and Bruno Alves are miss- Fabregas controls the ball during next Tuesday. ing through injury, as is midfielder Raul Meireles live matches today a training session at Las Rozas Ronaldo is placing faith in the fact that present while up front both Helder Postiga and Vieirinha Sport City near Madrid, Spain leaders Russia, who have a one point advantage, will are also absent but Ronaldo doesn’t think that would Event Competition Time Channel yesterday, ahead of their FIFA slip up away to Luxembourg or away to Azerbaijan matter. World Cup 2014 qualifier match next Tuesday. “This won’t affect players who wish to play and Flamengo vs Internacional Brazilian Championship 02:55 HD6 against Belarus tomorrow. “I remain convinced that we will be able to regain give the best of themselves.” AFP Thursday 10 October 2013 5 Dhul-Hijja 1434 Volume 18 Number 5848 Sport Price: QR2

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LONDON: Andy Murray has withdrawn Open title saw him suffer a surprise quarter- Meanwhile in Madrid, it was announced from next month’s ATP World Tour Finals final defeat by Stanislas Wawrinka. that Spain’s tennis federation (RFET) was in London as he continues his recovery from However, it has been reported that Murray’s set to announce Alex Corretja’s replacement back surgery. recovery is on schedule and that he will be fit as Davis Cup captain today, with local media Britain’s Andy World number three Murray had an opera- to play as scheduled in a Barbados exhibition reporting former world number one Carlos Murray looks tion last month and yesterday saw the two- event in November and the Abu Dhabi tourna- Moya had already agreed a one-year contract at the winner’s time Major winner confirm what had long been ment towards the end of December. to the end of 2014. suspected when he announced he wouldn’t be London event director Andre Silva, com- The new captain will be presented at a news trophy as the fit to play in the showpiece event. menting on Murray’s withdrawal, said: “It’s conference in Madrid at midday local time lid falls off after “I’m really disappointed not to be playing unfortunate that Andy will be unable to play (1000 GMT) tosday, a federation spokesman beating Serbia’s this year, I love playing in front of my home in this year’s tournament.” said yesterday. He declined to confirm Moya Novak Djokovic crowd, it’s a great atmosphere,” Murray told He added in a statement: “He’s had a his- was taking over. in the final of atpworldtour.com. toric year on the Tour and of course he’ll be The 37-year-old Moya retired from the ATP Wimbledon at the “All the players look forward to competing missed. We wish him all the best as he contin- Tour at the end of 2010 and his first task would All England Club in London and I’ll be doing my best to qualify ues his recovery from surgery and we hope to be to prepare Spain for their opening World in Wimbledon, again for the tournament next year.” see him back stronger than ever for the 2014 Group tie at home to Germany at the end southwest The 26-year-old Scot started struggling season.” Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and of January. A close friend of Mallorcan com- London, in this with the back problem during the 2012 clay- David Ferrer have already qualified for the patriot and current world number one Rafa July 2013 file court season and it recurred at around the event, which features the best eight players Nadal, in March 1999 Moya became the first photo. Murray will same time this year, forcing him to miss the of the year. Spaniard to rise to the top of the ATP rank- miss the ATP Tour French Open. Juan Martin del Potro and Tomas Berdych ings since they were created in 1973 and held finals in London, But his absence from Roland Garros helped are closing in but the next four weeks could the spot for two weeks. it was announced him compete at Wimbledon where he became see a tight battle for the remaining places at One of the finest moments of his Davis yesterday. the first British man in 77 years to win the the Tour finals, which are staged indoors at Cup career came in Seville in 2004 when he men’s singles title. London’s O2 Arena. Roger Federer, Wawrinka beat Andy Roddick to clinch the title against However, while fit enough to get through and Richard Gasquet currently occupy sev- the United States. Corretja succeeded Albert a fortnight on the grasscourts in London, enth, eighth and ninth positions, but Milos Costa, now RFET sporting director, as Davis Murray was still not at the absolute peak of Raonic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga could yet over- Cup captain after Spain’s triumph against fitness and the subsequent defence of his US take them. Argentina in the 2011 final. AGENCIES Bangladesh strike after Williamson’s century

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh: Kane Williamson hit a fluent century for New Zealand before Bangladesh hit back in the final session of the opening day’s play in the first Test in Chittagong yesterday. Williamson made 114 to ena- ble the Black Caps to reach 280-5 after they won the toss and elected to bat on a newly- laid pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. New Zealand were coasting at 244-2 when left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak, recalled to the Test side after two years, grabbed two of the three that fell after tea. Williamson was leg-before to Shakib Al Hasan in the penul- timate over, before Razzak dismissed skipper Brendon McCullum (21) off what turned out to be the final delivery of the day. The flurry of late wickets undid the good work of the top order where opener Peter Fulton made a patient 73 to lay the foundation of a big total. Fulton put on 57 for the first wicket with Hamish Rutherford Scoreboard New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson (right) reacts after scoring a New Zealand (I innings): century as teammate Ross Taylor looks on during the first day of the first P Fulton c Mominul b Nasir ...... 73 Test match against hosts Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury H Rutherford c Razzak b Gazi ...... 34 Stadium in Chittagong yesterday. K Williamson lbw Shakib...... 114 R Taylor c (sub-Naeem) b Razzak ...... 28 B McCullum lbw Razzak ...... 21 (34) and 126 for the second with said after the day’s play. “We did B Martin (batting) ...... 0 Williamson on a slow wicket that a lot of good work in the first 85 B J Watling (batting) ...... 0 hampered stroke-making. overs, so it was disappointing to Extras (B-4, LB-6) ...... 10 Fulton, who needed 156 balls to lose those last two wickets. Total (for 5 wkts) ...... 280 reach his 50, celebrated his third “We still have capable batsmen Fall of wickets: 1-57, 2-183, 3-244, 4-276, half-century in Test cricket by to come in and we will look to get 5-280. pulling Marshall Ayub for a six around 350 to 400. Bowling: Robiul 10-2-16-0; Rubel 13-1-44- over mid-wicket. “That will give our bowlers 0; Razzak 31.5-4-100-2; Gazi 23-4-56-1; But the 34-year-old from something to bowl at. I would Shakib 8-2-34-1; Ayub 2-0-15-0; Nasir 2-0- Canterbury fell just before tea, expect the wicket to get lower 5-1. hitting a short ball from part- and slower.” Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, time spinner Nasir Hossain to Williamson moved to 98 with a Marshall Ayub, , Mushfiqur Mominul Haque in the covers. back-foot punch off spinner Sohag Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Nasir Hossain, So- “It was pretty disappointing Gazi for a boundary and then hag Gazi, Abdur Razzak, Robiul Islam, Rubel not to be able to carry on with completed his fourth Test century Hossain. the job, but I am pleased with giv- with another four off Razzak in ing the team a good start,” Fulton the very next over. REUTERS