BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 8 Ukraine set to join 2020 Kahraman exhibition Yemen and Iraq teams arrive in Doha for Gulf Cup published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11373 November 21, 2019 Rabia I 24, 1441 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief Sheikha Moza presents QATAR | Co-operation Qatar, Russia sign deal WISE Education Prize on investment ties Qatar and Russia signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on co-operation in investment to Larry Rosenstock promotion, on the sidelines of the fourth session of the Qatari-Russian Joint Committee for Economic, By Joseph Varghese learn crucial academic skills through Commercial and Technical Co- Staff Reporter Full coverage Page 23 hands-on projects that integrate mul- operation. The signing ceremony tiple disciplines, engage their inter- was attended by HE the Minister O Sheikha Moza meets First est, and have an authentic purpose. of Commerce and Industry, Ali Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, awarded er Highness Sheikha Moza bint Ladies of Paraguay and Gambia His model also reimagines the role of bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, and Russian the 2019 WISE Prize for Education to Larry Rosenstock, CEO of High Tech High. Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar teachers as designers who adapt their O WISE drawing global Minister of Energy Alexander Novak. HFoundation, yesterday pre- curricula and blend a variety of sub- Page 11 sented the 2019 WISE Prize for Edu- spotlight, says minister jects based on the specifi c needs of each cation to Larry Rosenstock, CEO and O Armenia leader highlights student. ARAB WORLD | Confl ict founding principal of High Tech High Sheikha Moza’s ‘global visionary A commitment to lifting the status of (HTH), a network of American public leadership’ disadvantaged youth has been the driv- UN: ‘All settlement charter schools in San Diego, Califor- ing force of Rosenstock’s professional activity is illegal’ GWC is 1st offi cial national O US rock star for including art nia. in curricula to reduce student journey. United Nations Security Council Rosenstock received the accolade in Early in his career, and despite his members yesterday stressed that front of an audience of more than 3,000 dropout training in law, Rosenstock chose to their position on Israeli settlements supporter of FIFA Club participants from over 100 countries at O HEC Paris in Qatar alumni teach carpentry to inner-city high remained unchanged following the opening session of the World Inno- take part in WISE DLD school students in the 1960s in Boston Washington’s decision to no longer vation Summit for Education (WISE). at the height of desegregation. Through consider the settlements illegal. “All World Cup Qatar 2019 The audience consisted of world lead- this experience, he recognised the in- settlement activity is illegal under ers in education as well as thought “I hope the prize will allow herent value in vocational education international law and it erodes the IFA has an- Cup Qatar 2019, supporting the “suc- leaders and experts in modern educa- us to share the work of High and training and the strong abilities viability of the two-state solution and nounced cessful implementation of the event”. tion. Tech High students and of these students, who were not given the prospects for a lasting peace,” Fthat GWC, “We are passionate about being part On receiving the award, Rosenstock equal academic opportunities. Karen Pierce, Britain’s ambassador a leading pro- of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 said: “I am tremendously honoured to teachers even more widely. This led him to pursue a career dedi- to the UN, said on behalf of Britain, vider of logis- as a National Supporter, a role that falls receive this prize from such a distin- The prize confi rms two of cated to integrating the students who Belgium, France, Germany and tics and supply in line with our long history of support- guished jury. For me to be in the com- my strongest beliefs: that the have been historically divided and fun- Poland. chain solutions ing the nation’s greatest international pany of past winners of this prize, who nelled into two separate tracks, often in the Middle sporting events and youth, and help- have now made an impact in education work of hands and minds can based on race and class. CANADA | Politics East and North ing people make success stories,” said around the world, is very moving. and must be integrated in our In starting HTH, he has emerged as Africa region, GWC Group CEO Ranjeev Menon. “We “I hope the prize will allow us to schools. And that all young an innovator who has created a visible Canada’s Trudeau has signed as an GWC Group CEO proudly promote the world-class sport- share the work of High Tech High stu- model that shows what is possible in unveils new cabinet Offi cial National Ranjeev Menon ing and logistics infrastructure that we dents and teachers even more widely. people are capable of doing schools. HTH breaks down a number Canada’s Justin Trudeau unveiled an Supporter of the in Qatar are developing.” The prize confi rms two of my strong- work that matters, when we of barriers: the obstacles to access- inward-looking cabinet yesterday, upcoming FIFA Club World Cup Qatar “Delivering a FIFA Club World est beliefs: that the work of hands and give them the opportunity.” ing quality education, the separation with rising star Chrystia Freeland 2019 presented by Alibaba Cloud. Cup requires a huge amount of plan- minds can and must be integrated in of academic from technical learning, swapping foreign aff airs for a new “GWC has been an active logis- ning – and logistics plays a key role our schools. And that all young people “The work of the 2019 laureate en- and the isolation of schools from the role healing the country’s internal tics provider for some of the biggest in managing that complex operation. are capable of doing work that matters, capsulates the essence of the prize. His community and the real world. Tack- divisions. The former foreign international sports events held in We are delighted to welcome GWC as when we give them the opportunity.” decades long work on education was a ling inequalities is at the heart of minister has been promoted to Qatar since 2006. The company is a National Supporter for this event Announcing the prize, WISE CEO force for positive individual and social HTH’s mission, with schools that en- deputy leader tasked, alongside backed by a team of committed and and look forward to adding their local Stavros N Yiannouka said that the transformation manifested through rol students through a zip-code based new Environment Minister Jonathan innovative experts in the field and expertise to this event,” added Jean- WISE Prize for Education is the fi rst impactful work and tangible achieve- lottery. Wilkinson, with wooing western supported by state-of-the-art IT Francois Pathy, FIFA director of Mar- distinction of its kind to acknowledge ments as a visionary educator, policy- The innovative methods pioneered provinces alienated by Ottawa’s systems, process improvement en- keting Services. an individual for an outstanding con- maker, thinker, and social entrepre- at HTH have helped prepare thousands environmental policies. The prime gineers and logistical infrastructure, The FIFA Club World Cup 2019 Qatar tribution to education. neur,” noted Yiannouka. of students of all ability levels and so- minister expanded his cabinet to a spreading over 3mn sqm, including will be played from December 11 to 21 at “The prize aims to raise awareness Rosenstock is recognised for his cioeconomic backgrounds for higher slightly larger 36 members after the the largest self-contained logistics three venues in Qatar. The full match about the crucial role that education lifelong dedication to rethinking education, citizenship, and a rewarding Liberals lost 20 seats on October 21, hub in the region, Logistics Village schedule can be found at FIFA.com. plays in all societies for creating a plat- K-12 learning and tackling inequality life of work. This approach has allowed reducing a once-mighty juggernaut Qatar,” a press statement noted. Fans hoping to witness the action form for innovative and practical solu- through education. He has pioneered students to reach their full potential, to a minority government. They will deliver logistics and supply live can apply for tickets exclusively tions to alleviate some of the challenges the concept of project-based education with 98% of HTH students accepted to chain services for the FIFA Club World via FIFA.com/tickets around the world,” he said. – the idea that students can and must university, versus 69% nationwide. EUROPE | Crime Malta businessman held over journalist’s murder Hundreds of people demanded resignations outside parliament in Malta yesterday after a prominent Sheikh Joaan honours Qatar’s sportspersons businessman was arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana By Sports Reporter Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin tude to all the people who are Galizia. Protesters shouted “mafia, Doha Ahmed al-Thani, other federa- working tirelessly to improve mafia” as lawmakers from the ruling tion offi cials and eminent per- sports in Qatar and I hope your Labour government were escorted sonalities. dedication will be crowned out of parliament. According to atar Olympic Commit- “Achievements this year, with more successes. Main- witnesses, a police inspector was tee (QOC) President HE both team and individual, were taining these records are very injured as she tried to separate the QSheikh Joaan bin Ha- possible due to dedicated ef- diffi cult, as diffi cult as achiev- angry crowd from the politicians’ mad al-Thani honoured Qa- forts of athletes, coaches and ing them.” cars.