Detecting language using up to the first 30 seconds. Use `--language` to specify the language Detected language: Arabic [00:00.000 --> 00:08.000] At the national conference, which was invited by the President of the Republic, Jalal Talabani, [00:08.000 --> 00:14.000] there was talk of the National Alliance agreeing to attend this meeting, wherever he was. [00:14.000 --> 00:20.000] There was also an agreement from the President of the Country, Masoud Barzani, to attend this conference, [00:20.000 --> 00:25.000] after the disagreement on the place of his presence was in favor of the position. [00:25.000 --> 00:30.000] This conference, which was not announced about his place and time until now, [00:30.000 --> 00:37.000] cannot dispel the political tension that is now in the Iraqi square. [00:37.000 --> 00:44.000] It may lead to a split and may lead the political process in Iraq to a dead end. [00:44.000 --> 00:52.000] But there are also agreements from the National Alliance of the Law and the Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, [00:52.000 --> 00:59.000] considering that the Iraqi politicians have reached a final conclusion. [00:59.000 --> 01:06.000] They agreed to send the Vice President of the Republic, Tarek al-Hashimi, to the tribes to take a course. [01:06.000 --> 01:11.000] But the Iraqi people are still holding on to their demands. [01:11.000 --> 01:15.000] They also have certain conditions to attend the National Conference. [01:15.000 --> 01:20.000] These conditions are unintentionally positive for the rest of the political parties. [01:20.000 --> 01:28.000] The Iraqi government and the Iraqi Judiciary Council have also made a decision on the position of the Vice President of the Republic, Tarek al-Hashimi. [01:28.000 --> 01:33.000] It seems that this position will be taken by the judiciary. [01:33.000 --> 01:41.000] At the next stage, the Vice President of the Republic and one of the most prominent leaders of the Iraqi people, Tarek al-Hashimi, [01:41.000 --> 01:46.000] may be out of the political process at the next stage, [01:46.000 --> 01:54.000] especially since the Supreme Judiciary Council of Iraq has issued a decision on the transfer of his money and other transfers. [01:54.000 --> 01:58.000] Also, there is a meeting two days after the meeting of the Iraqi Parliamentary Council. [01:58.000 --> 02:02.000] They are supposed to meet with a number of hot files. [02:02.000 --> 02:07.000] This meeting was attended by members of the Iraqi parliament. [02:07.000 --> 02:11.000] Perhaps the atmosphere between the Iraqi politicians will improve. [02:11.000 --> 02:16.000] However, if they continue to interrupt the meetings of the Parliamentary Council and the absence of their vice president, [02:16.000 --> 02:22.000] the Iraqi government will reduce their threats. [02:22.000 --> 02:27.000] Also, the Iraqi ministers will be removed from the Iraqi Parliamentary Council. [02:27.000 --> 02:33.000] Thank you very much. [02:33.000 --> 02:41.000] Today, Iran conducted its naval maneuvers for the first time. [02:41.000 --> 02:44.000] It launched a medium-range anti-aircraft missile. [02:44.000 --> 02:48.000] Yesterday, Iran tested a long-range missile in its maneuvers, [02:48.000 --> 02:53.000] which was conducted in the middle of a war with the United States, [02:53.000 --> 02:57.000] because of the intention of Tehran to stop the movement in the Hormuz desert [02:57.000 --> 03:00.000] in the event of sanctions imposed on the Iranian oil. [03:00.000 --> 03:04.000] Indeed, US President Barack Obama signed a law yesterday [03:04.000 --> 03:10.000] that proposes new sanctions that target the central bank and the Iranian financial sector [03:10.000 --> 03:15.000] in a step that may lead to the escalation of tensions with Iran. [03:19.000 --> 03:23.000] At the same time, Tehran announced that its scientists are able to conduct an experiment [03:23.000 --> 03:28.000] on the first case of nuclear fuel produced from the raw uranium storage. [03:28.000 --> 03:33.000] The website of the Iranian Energy Agency said that the scientists are studying [03:33.000 --> 03:38.000] the efficiency of the fuel in the work after putting it in the heart of the researchers in Tehran, [03:38.000 --> 03:44.000] while the agency did not specify the percentage of the extraction of the fuel. [03:44.000 --> 03:49.000] Iran said last month that it plans to use uranium fuel [03:49.000 --> 03:53.000] as a local product that produces radioactive gases for medical purposes [03:53.000 --> 03:59.000] and works in the bloodstream, and Iran faces four types of sanctions [03:59.000 --> 04:03.000] because of its refusal to respond to repeated warnings [04:03.000 --> 04:07.000] to stop its program for the extraction of uranium. [04:12.000 --> 04:18.000] The General Agency for Consumer Protection took measures to limit the price rise, [04:18.000 --> 04:22.000] including fixing the prices of some consumer goods. [04:22.000 --> 04:27.000] However, the step has been fortified by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, [04:27.000 --> 04:31.000] which said that it is damaging the market. [04:34.000 --> 04:39.000] The issue of the rise of some of the main goods in the local markets on the surface [04:39.000 --> 04:43.000] and the protection of the consumer from misuse or unjustified rise [04:43.000 --> 04:47.000] is a target that the President has taken into account by the specialized bodies [04:47.000 --> 04:49.000] in monitoring and inspection. [04:49.000 --> 04:53.000] Consumers urge the General Agency for Consumer Protection [04:53.000 --> 04:57.000] to be on the lookout for any wrong practices, [04:57.000 --> 05:02.000] and they say that external factors are sometimes for the benefit of the poor. [05:02.000 --> 05:06.000] We came here to take these goods. [05:06.000 --> 05:08.000] Why did we come here? [05:08.000 --> 05:10.000] The prices should be unified. [05:10.000 --> 05:14.000] The prices come from Nizwa or Samail. [05:14.000 --> 05:16.000] How much are the prices? [05:16.000 --> 05:21.000] The prices are high, especially in the rice shops. [05:21.000 --> 05:25.000] Rice, milk, eggs, and fish. [05:25.000 --> 05:28.000] Most of the prices are high. [05:28.000 --> 05:32.000] We used to charge less than the current prices. [05:32.000 --> 05:37.000] I hope that the prices will be more balanced and we will be on the lookout for them. [05:37.000 --> 05:40.000] The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry asked the merchants [05:40.000 --> 05:43.000] to realize the internal and external changes [05:43.000 --> 05:46.000] that are necessary to protect consumers, [05:46.000 --> 05:49.000] such as procedures that should not be disturbed, [05:49.000 --> 05:51.000] but should be understood, [05:51.000 --> 05:53.000] to avoid any negative repercussions [05:53.000 --> 05:56.000] or expansionary pressures that harm the economy. [05:56.000 --> 05:59.000] They said that the issue of setting prices does not coincide [05:59.000 --> 06:01.000] with the principle of the free market [06:01.000 --> 06:03.000] in the shadow of unrealistic competition [06:03.000 --> 06:05.000] and the lack of alternatives. [06:05.000 --> 06:08.000] A market like this, in fact, needs markets [06:08.000 --> 06:11.000] and is implemented in the principles of free economy [06:11.000 --> 06:14.000] that rely on the principle of supply and demand. [06:14.000 --> 06:17.000] When there is real competition in these markets, [06:17.000 --> 06:21.000] when there is no so-called innovation in both sides, [06:21.000 --> 06:25.000] when there are real competition in the markets [06:25.000 --> 06:30.000] and there are alternatives that consumers can resort to, [06:30.000 --> 06:33.000] there will be no need for intervention, [06:33.000 --> 06:36.000] because it will be confirmed that in front of consumers [06:36.000 --> 06:39.000] there are many options that they can resort to. [06:39.000 --> 06:42.000] The opinion of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry [06:42.000 --> 06:45.000] does not agree with the procedures of the private entity [06:45.000 --> 06:47.000] to set prices. [06:47.000 --> 06:49.000] Its view says that setting prices [06:49.000 --> 06:51.000] harms the local industry, [06:51.000 --> 06:54.000] which relies on the entry of imported products, [06:54.000 --> 06:56.000] as well as other reasons. [06:56.000 --> 06:58.000] Setting prices harms the local industry, [06:58.000 --> 07:00.000] because the local industry [07:00.000 --> 07:03.000] mainly depends on entrances from outside the authority, [07:03.000 --> 07:05.000] and this is originally a market offer, [07:05.000 --> 07:07.000] i.e. the offer and demand. [07:07.000 --> 07:09.000] Therefore, prices here are determined [07:09.000 --> 07:11.000] based on global prices. [07:11.000 --> 07:13.000] When I import certain products from abroad [07:13.000 --> 07:15.000] at a higher price, [07:15.000 --> 07:17.000] and here I cannot balance between what I import [07:17.000 --> 07:19.000] and what I sell, [07:19.000 --> 07:21.000] this also leads to other things. [07:21.000 --> 07:23.000] For example, [07:23.000 --> 07:25.000] the stop of growth, [07:25.000 --> 07:28.000] mainly the growth of industry and services. [07:28.000 --> 07:30.000] Stopping growth also means [07:30.000 --> 07:33.000] stopping the creation of job opportunities. [07:33.000 --> 07:35.000] The merchants we met [07:35.000 --> 07:37.000] while they were recording in the room [07:37.000 --> 07:39.000] expressed their comfort [07:39.000 --> 07:41.000] with the procedures of the Consumer Protection Agency, [07:41.000 --> 07:43.000] and pointed out that setting prices [07:43.000 --> 07:45.000] does not harm their commercial activity, [07:45.000 --> 07:47.000] but rather is a fundamental demand [07:47.000 --> 07:49.000] in the light of the social responsibility [07:49.000 --> 07:51.000] that unites them with the consumer. [07:51.000 --> 07:53.000] Setting prices does not harm them, [07:53.000 --> 07:55.000] because the merchant [07:55.000 --> 07:57.000] is always fair, and he sees. [07:57.000 --> 07:59.000] Because the market is open, [07:59.000 --> 08:01.000] and people today can enter websites [08:01.000 --> 08:03.000] through the Internet, [08:03.000 --> 08:05.000] and they know the type of goods, [08:05.000 --> 08:07.000] their source, and their prices. [08:07.000 --> 08:09.000] I see that this direction [08:09.000 --> 08:11.000] is correct, [08:11.000 --> 08:13.000] and as a businessman, [08:13.000 --> 08:15.000] I do not see if there are any rules [08:15.000 --> 08:17.000] and laws in this regard. [08:17.000 --> 08:19.000] The moral responsibility of the merchant [08:19.000 --> 08:21.000] today is [08:21.000 --> 08:23.000] to understand which procedures [08:23.000 --> 08:25.000] are needed to protect the consumer [08:25.000 --> 08:27.000] and deal with it positively [08:27.000 --> 08:29.000] to reduce the suffering of the citizen [08:29.000 --> 08:31.000] due to the continuous rise [08:31.000 --> 08:33.000] in prices. [08:33.000 --> 08:35.000] Ibrahim Bin Salim Al-Salmi [08:35.000 --> 08:37.000] for Oman TV, [08:37.000 --> 08:39.000] from the commercial neighborhood, [08:39.000 --> 08:41.000] reports. [08:41.000 --> 08:43.000] And to analyze this position with us [08:43.000 --> 08:45.000] in the studio, Dr. Naser Bin Rashid Al-Maawali, [08:45.000 --> 08:47.000] the director of the Oman Economic Association. [08:47.000 --> 08:49.000] Welcome, doctor. [08:49.000 --> 08:51.000] Welcome. [08:51.000 --> 08:53.000] Does the issue of setting prices [08:53.000 --> 08:55.000] conflict with the principle [08:55.000 --> 08:57.000] of the free market? [08:57.000 --> 08:59.000] In fact, [08:59.000 --> 09:01.000] in the beginning, [09:01.000 --> 09:03.000] the implementation of a comprehensive [09:03.000 --> 09:05.000] and consistent development [09:05.000 --> 09:07.000] of the authority to take care of the citizen, [09:07.000 --> 09:09.000] the human being, which is the turning point [09:09.000 --> 09:11.000] of development. [09:11.000 --> 09:13.000] As he mentioned in his last interview [09:13.000 --> 09:15.000] at the Oman Council, [09:15.000 --> 09:17.000] it is the cornerstone of development. [09:17.000 --> 09:19.000] The state is responsible for the care [09:19.000 --> 09:21.000] of citizens, [09:21.000 --> 09:23.000] whether consumers or producers, [09:23.000 --> 09:25.000] or the production of goods. [09:25.000 --> 09:27.000] The issue of determining [09:27.000 --> 09:29.000] the challenges of the free market [09:29.000 --> 09:31.000] does not coincide with the principles [09:31.000 --> 09:33.000] of the free market. [09:33.000 --> 09:35.000] If there is a failure [09:35.000 --> 09:37.000] in the economies of the free market, [09:37.000 --> 09:39.000] in the issuance of a fair [09:39.000 --> 09:41.000] price for both [09:41.000 --> 09:43.000] consumers and producers. [09:43.000 --> 09:45.000] In this case, [09:45.000 --> 09:47.000] we expect the government to intervene [09:47.000 --> 09:49.000] to determine the prices, [09:49.000 --> 09:51.000] whether directly [09:51.000 --> 09:53.000] through certain prices [09:53.000 --> 09:55.000] or through supporting [09:55.000 --> 09:57.000] goods and services, [09:57.000 --> 09:59.000] or by monitoring [09:59.000 --> 10:01.000] the markets [10:01.000 --> 10:03.000] for fraud and fraud, [10:03.000 --> 10:05.000] and other matters [10:05.000 --> 10:07.000] that contradict the morals of the market. [10:07.000 --> 10:09.000] The issue of the free market, [10:09.000 --> 10:11.000] in fact, [10:11.000 --> 10:13.000] in many countries at the moment, [10:13.000 --> 10:15.000] is under the umbrella of [10:15.000 --> 10:17.000] the so-called [10:17.000 --> 10:19.000] mixed market, [10:19.000 --> 10:21.000] which is between [10:21.000 --> 10:23.000] the free market and the directed market. [10:23.000 --> 10:25.000] In fact, [10:25.000 --> 10:27.000] we do not have to stick to [10:27.000 --> 10:29.000] the free market, [10:29.000 --> 10:31.000] if there are free market mechanisms [10:31.000 --> 10:33.000] that do not follow the expected [10:33.000 --> 10:35.000] way. [10:35.000 --> 10:37.000] How can the link between [10:37.000 --> 10:39.000] the stability of prices [10:39.000 --> 10:41.000] and the balanced equations [10:41.000 --> 10:43.000] in the inflation indicator? [10:43.000 --> 10:45.000] Of course, [10:45.000 --> 10:47.000] the issue of the link [10:47.000 --> 10:49.000] of prices [10:49.000 --> 10:51.000] affects the [10:51.000 --> 10:53.000] inflation indicator. [10:53.000 --> 10:55.000] The more we set the prices, [10:55.000 --> 10:57.000] the lower the inflation level. [10:57.000 --> 10:59.000] This, of course, [10:59.000 --> 11:01.000] leads to a reduction in the cost [11:01.000 --> 11:03.000] of living. [11:03.000 --> 11:05.000] It also helps [11:05.000 --> 11:07.000] to preserve the value [11:07.000 --> 11:09.000] of the national currency, [11:09.000 --> 11:11.000] and it also helps to boost [11:11.000 --> 11:13.000] the competitiveness of Oman products [11:13.000 --> 11:15.000] in terms of export capabilities, [11:15.000 --> 11:17.000] and others. [11:17.000 --> 11:19.000] But in fact, [11:19.000 --> 11:21.000] the inflation indicator [11:21.000 --> 11:23.000] is the one [11:23.000 --> 11:25.000] that is used [11:25.000 --> 11:27.000] in the official way [11:27.000 --> 11:29.000] by government [11:29.000 --> 11:31.000] policies, [11:31.000 --> 11:33.000] and then the prices explode. [11:33.000 --> 11:35.000] It is not the inflation indicator [11:35.000 --> 11:37.000] that is used in this case. [11:37.000 --> 11:39.000] In fact, [11:39.000 --> 11:41.000] in the end, [11:41.000 --> 11:43.000] with the protection of the consumer [11:43.000 --> 11:45.000] and the protection of the trader, [11:45.000 --> 11:47.000] it is fair between the two parties. [11:47.000 --> 11:49.000] Of course, at the end of the interview, [11:49.000 --> 11:51.000] I thank Dr. Nasser bin Rashid Al-Maawali, [11:51.000 --> 11:53.000] the Secretary of the Oman Economic Association. [11:53.000 --> 11:55.000] Thank you very much. [11:55.000 --> 11:57.000] Thank you. [11:57.000 --> 11:59.000] We continue the broadcast. [11:59.000 --> 12:01.000] After the battle of Damya, [12:01.000 --> 12:03.000] the Ethiopian and Somalian government forces [12:03.000 --> 12:05.000] regained control of the strategic city of Baldwin, [12:05.000 --> 12:07.000] which was under the control [12:07.000 --> 12:09.000] of the Mujahedeen youth movement [12:09.000 --> 12:11.000] in the middle of Somalia. [12:13.000 --> 12:15.000] The destination was [12:15.000 --> 12:17.000] the Somalian city of Baldwin [12:17.000 --> 12:19.000] for forces that left it two years ago [12:19.000 --> 12:21.000] and came to control it again. [12:21.000 --> 12:23.000] It had what it wanted [12:23.000 --> 12:25.000] after the city was overwhelmed [12:25.000 --> 12:27.000] with killing and light [12:27.000 --> 12:29.000] and heavy weapons. [12:29.000 --> 12:31.000] The Ethiopian forces [12:31.000 --> 12:33.000] invited the Somalian government [12:33.000 --> 12:35.000] to the neighboring countries, [12:35.000 --> 12:37.000] including Ethiopia, [12:37.000 --> 12:39.000] which previously did not recognize the existence [12:39.000 --> 12:41.000] of Ethiopian forces in its territory. [12:41.000 --> 12:43.000] Today's scene [12:43.000 --> 12:45.000] shows the Somalian forces [12:45.000 --> 12:47.000] moving towards the city [12:47.000 --> 12:49.000] in the late 2006 [12:49.000 --> 12:51.000] with support from Washington [12:51.000 --> 12:53.000] to repel the armed forces. [12:53.000 --> 12:55.000] This is how the result was [12:55.000 --> 12:57.000] when the Ethiopian and Somalian forces [12:57.000 --> 12:59.000] took over the strategic city [12:59.000 --> 13:01.000] that was under the control [13:01.000 --> 13:03.000] of the youth movement in the middle of Somalia [13:03.000 --> 13:05.000] after the battle of Damya. [13:05.000 --> 13:07.000] The news is not obvious [13:07.000 --> 13:09.000] as the people saw trucks [13:09.000 --> 13:11.000] and Somalian forces [13:11.000 --> 13:13.000] and 30 bodies in the streets [13:13.000 --> 13:15.000] of the city and outside it. [13:15.000 --> 13:17.000] They chose to disperse [13:17.000 --> 13:19.000] in order to avoid losses [13:19.000 --> 13:21.000] due to what was happening [13:21.000 --> 13:23.000] on the right and on the left. [13:23.000 --> 13:25.000] The Somalian government [13:25.000 --> 13:27.000] expressed its happiness [13:27.000 --> 13:29.000] by regaining the city, [13:29.000 --> 13:31.000] while the youth movement considered [13:31.000 --> 13:33.000] that its fighters withdrew [13:33.000 --> 13:35.000] in the reorganization of the strategy. [13:35.000 --> 13:37.000] Whether it was a liberation of the city [13:37.000 --> 13:39.000] or a rest for the armed forces [13:39.000 --> 13:41.000] that they have been controlling [13:41.000 --> 13:43.000] for almost two years. [13:43.000 --> 13:45.000] The city is under the control [13:45.000 --> 13:47.000] of a war and a human catastrophe. [13:51.000 --> 13:53.000] Now we go to our colleague [13:53.000 --> 13:55.000] Boutaina [13:55.000 --> 13:57.000] and the last news [13:57.000 --> 13:59.000] from the economic news. [13:59.000 --> 14:01.000] Welcome Boutaina. [14:01.000 --> 14:03.000] Thank you. [14:03.000 --> 14:05.000] Welcome. [14:05.000 --> 14:07.000] The market has fallen [14:07.000 --> 14:09.000] on the rise. [14:09.000 --> 14:11.000] Denmark has become the president [14:11.000 --> 14:13.000] of the European Union [14:13.000 --> 14:15.000] in the middle of a crisis [14:15.000 --> 14:17.000] to solve the euro debt crisis. [14:17.000 --> 14:19.000] The stock market [14:19.000 --> 14:21.000] of the financial papers [14:21.000 --> 14:23.000] has fallen on a slight rise [14:23.000 --> 14:25.000] and reached 8 points [14:25.000 --> 14:27.000] with a level of 5703 points. [14:29.000 --> 14:31.000] The stock market [14:31.000 --> 14:33.000] of the financial papers [14:33.000 --> 14:35.000] in the first sessions [14:35.000 --> 14:37.000] has fallen on a slight rise [14:37.000 --> 14:39.000] and reached 8 points [14:39.000 --> 14:41.000] with a level of 5703 points. [14:41.000 --> 14:43.000] The total value of the trade [14:43.000 --> 14:45.000] has reached 32,000 riyals [14:45.000 --> 14:47.000] through the trading [14:47.000 --> 14:49.000] of 5,934,000 shares [14:49.000 --> 14:51.000] and the implementation [14:51.000 --> 14:53.000] of the 1,000,000 riyals [14:53.000 --> 14:55.000] and the implementation [14:55.000 --> 14:57.000] of the 1,000,000 riyals [14:57.000 --> 14:59.000] and the implementation [14:59.000 --> 15:01.000] of the 1,000,000 riyals [15:01.000 --> 15:03.000] and the implementation [15:03.000 --> 15:05.000] of the 1,000,000 riyals [15:05.000 --> 15:07.000] and the implementation [15:07.000 --> 15:09.000] of the 1,000,000 riyals. [15:09.000 --> 15:11.000] Today, investors [15:11.000 --> 15:13.000] were focused on the shares [15:13.000 --> 15:15.000] of Alhassan Engineering [15:15.000 --> 15:17.000] which exceeded the 900,000 shares [15:17.000 --> 15:19.000] and the shares of Jalfar [15:19.000 --> 15:21.000] for engineering and communications [15:21.000 --> 15:23.000] with more than 800,000 shares. [15:23.000 --> 15:25.000] The shares of Aljazeera [15:25.000 --> 15:27.000] for services [15:27.000 --> 15:29.000] with 552,000 shares [15:29.000 --> 15:31.000] were also focused [15:31.000 --> 15:33.000] on the distribution of the shares [15:33.000 --> 15:35.000] according to the nationalities. [15:35.000 --> 15:37.000] Most of the shares [15:37.000 --> 15:39.000] were local [15:39.000 --> 15:41.000] where the local investors [15:41.000 --> 15:43.000] won the highest share [15:43.000 --> 15:45.000] after the share amount reached [15:45.000 --> 15:47.000] 88% [15:47.000 --> 15:49.000] in exchange for 91% [15:49.000 --> 15:51.000] in exchange for 91% [15:51.000 --> 15:53.000] in exchange for 91% [15:53.000 --> 15:55.000] in exchange for 91% [15:55.000 --> 15:57.000] in exchange for 91% [15:57.000 --> 15:59.000] in exchange for 91% [15:59.000 --> 16:01.000] in exchange for 91% [16:01.000 --> 16:03.000] in exchange for 91% [16:03.000 --> 16:05.000] in exchange for 91% [16:05.000 --> 16:07.000] in exchange for 91% [16:07.000 --> 16:09.000] in exchange for 91% [16:09.000 --> 16:10.760] in exchange for 91% [16:11.000 --> 16:13.000] in exchange for 91% [16:13.000 --> 16:15.000] in exchange for 91% [16:15.000 --> 16:17.000] in exchange for 91% [16:17.000 --> 16:19.000] in exchange for 91% [16:19.000 --> 16:21.000] in exchange for 91% [16:21.000 --> 16:23.000] in exchange for 91% [16:23.000 --> 16:25.000] in exchange for 91% [16:25.000 --> 16:27.000] in exchange for 91% [16:27.000 --> 16:36.000] Denmark has called for a new monetary agreement to avoid future crises in the Eurozone, which consists of 17 countries. [16:45.000 --> 16:53.000] Following the crisis of Eurobonds, we have with us from London the economic analyst in the Middle East newspaper, Mr. Sharif Abdelhamid. [16:53.000 --> 17:00.000] Mr. Sharif, what are the opportunities for the success of the Eurobonds in overcoming their crisis in light of the current support procedures? [17:01.000 --> 17:14.000] In fact, at the beginning of 2012, there will be some real problems that the European challenge will face, starting from the first day of this year until the second half, [17:14.000 --> 17:33.000] and in the second half of 2012, there will be a clear possibility that the European Union and the European currency will continue to use a lot of wisdom in the coming six months. [17:33.000 --> 17:44.000] Of course, with the statements that we have seen today from Angela Merkel, the French President, the Greek Prime Minister and the Italian President, [17:44.000 --> 17:52.000] four different statements, the four statements refer to a lot of the problems that the European Union will face in 2012. [17:52.000 --> 18:02.000] All the expectations did not have anything that referred to clear optimism, and all of them were very pessimistic. [18:02.000 --> 18:16.000] So, there will be six months full of difficulties, full of problems for the European Union, but we have to be patient and wait and see what will happen in the first half. [18:16.000 --> 18:22.000] How do you look at the calls of some European countries to establish an alternative monetary system? [18:22.000 --> 18:29.000] And will this alternative system be a success or a solution to the crisis? [18:29.000 --> 18:39.000] The alternative system will be a clear alternative, it is one, and that is to return each country to its currency. [18:39.000 --> 18:49.000] There will be huge problems for countries such as Greece, a country such as Portugal, Ireland, small countries with small economies, [18:49.000 --> 19:02.000] they will return to their original currency, there will be a clear inflation in the economies of these countries, the exchange rate will be very clear in front of the dollar, [19:02.000 --> 19:15.000] it will be very difficult for these countries to export the products they produce, it will be difficult for the workers in these countries to be able to spend in the way they used to spend with the currency. [19:15.000 --> 19:25.000] There will be very real problems, and this is the only alternative in front of these countries if it is a solution to the currency and the return to their currency. [19:25.000 --> 19:33.000] If there are other tools, I do not think that there will be other tools for these countries in the European Union. [19:33.000 --> 19:40.000] Mr. Sherif Abdel Hameed, the economic analyst in the Middle East newspaper, you were with us from London, thank you very much. [19:40.000 --> 19:46.000] I will now return to the colleagues in the studio, thank you. [19:46.000 --> 19:48.000] Thank you, Buthaina. [19:48.000 --> 19:51.000] Thank you, Buthaina, and we will continue our broadcast. [19:51.000 --> 19:58.000] During its fourth meeting, the Board of the Scientific Research Council discussed the advisory committee's report to the Board [19:58.000 --> 20:05.000] by looking at the activities and programs of the Scientific Research Council in the field of research and innovation, [20:05.000 --> 20:11.000] as well as presenting a general picture of the strategies and policies of scientific research in the field. [20:11.000 --> 20:22.000] It also held a joint meeting with the Board, and during the meeting, the proposal was adopted for the project of the Oman School of Science, [20:22.000 --> 20:31.000] which comes within the framework of the scientific research council's effort to achieve its intended role in increasing the scope of research in the field, [20:31.000 --> 20:39.000] as well as increasing the production and cooperation of research on both local and international levels. [20:39.000 --> 20:45.000] The meeting was led by the Board of the Scientific Research Council, with Dr. Rawia Bint Saud Al-Bousaidiya, [20:45.000 --> 20:53.000] the Minister of Higher Education, and the Vice President of the Scientific Research Council. [20:53.000 --> 21:02.000] And of course, in the year 2011, the violent earthquake in Japan reached its intensity of 7 degrees, [21:02.000 --> 21:05.000] but we will not continue this news. [21:05.000 --> 21:10.000] We will go directly to the news of sports and the colleague Saeed Al-Shanfary. [21:10.000 --> 21:13.000] Saeed Al-Shanfary, Al-Aoud and Ahmed. [21:13.000 --> 21:15.000] May God bless you. [21:15.000 --> 21:19.000] Welcome, dear viewers, and you are welcome to the sports broadcast. [21:19.000 --> 21:21.000] Let's start with this news. [21:21.000 --> 21:29.000] The West Asian Football Association decided to hold the 7th Asian Cup in Kuwait [21:29.000 --> 21:35.000] in the coming year, during the period from November 20 to December 23, [21:35.000 --> 21:40.000] to be or will be based on the final date after receiving the responses of participating countries. [21:40.000 --> 21:49.000] And the invitation was directed to all national unions to ensure participation in the tournament before the final date on January 21. [21:49.000 --> 21:55.000] To Europe, where the English-Dutch international striker, Robin van Persie, [21:55.000 --> 22:00.000] was invited to remain in the Arsenal ranks until the end of his contract in June 2013, [22:00.000 --> 22:05.000] amid rumors that he could move to Barcelona or Manchester United. [22:05.000 --> 22:11.000] Van Persie has not yet reached an agreement with Arsenal to renew the contract for additional years, [22:11.000 --> 22:17.000] except that the Dutch striker, who scored 50 goals in various competitions last year, [22:17.000 --> 22:26.000] considered that his family got along well with life in London since he moved to the English capital in 2004. [22:26.000 --> 22:31.000] He said, we love life in London and I enjoy seeing my children grow up here. [22:31.000 --> 22:36.000] They enjoy good manners and behavior like the English youth. [22:39.000 --> 22:45.000] In England, the English football association considers that the testimonies [22:45.000 --> 22:50.000] of Liverpool striker, Luis Suarez, to defend himself against the accusations [22:50.000 --> 22:55.000] that were made against him by directing racist remarks against the Frenchman, Patrice Evra, [22:55.000 --> 22:58.000] were not trustworthy and contradictory. [22:58.000 --> 23:03.000] The English association published a detailed report, the 115th page on its official website, [23:03.000 --> 23:07.000] on the internet, in which it was confirmed that Suarez's confessions were completely contrary [23:07.000 --> 23:10.000] to what had spread towards Evra. [23:10.000 --> 23:15.000] According to the report, Suarez described Evra as Zinji seven times during their team's matches [23:15.000 --> 23:18.000] at Anfield in October last year. [23:18.000 --> 23:23.000] According to the judge in the English Association, [23:23.000 --> 23:27.000] Evra asked Suarez why he stepped on him, and he answered in Spanish, [23:27.000 --> 23:32.000] Burki tu eres negro, which means because you are Zinji. [23:32.000 --> 23:37.000] The Italian football club Milan is heading to its training camp in Dubai, [23:37.000 --> 23:42.000] ready to face its French competitor, Paris Saint-Germain, [23:42.000 --> 23:45.000] in the Dubai football cup. [23:45.000 --> 23:49.000] Milan's players enjoy the warm atmosphere of Dubai, [23:49.000 --> 23:53.000] and are ready for the upcoming winter season. [23:53.000 --> 23:57.000] The Italian club is taking a training camp in Dubai, [23:57.000 --> 24:02.000] with the Italian coach Massimo Alegri. [24:02.000 --> 24:07.000] Milan left the cold weather in Italy, and became a guest in the Emirates. [24:07.000 --> 24:11.000] Milan will take the second place in the Italian league, [24:11.000 --> 24:15.000] with only 16 games left to play against Juventus. [24:15.000 --> 24:32.000] It is expected that Milan will return to Italy next Saturday. [24:32.000 --> 24:38.000] This is the end of the broadcast, and here are some of the most important news. [24:38.000 --> 24:57.000] Thank you for watching. [25:08.000 --> 25:11.000] See you next time, God willing. [25:11.000 --> 25:16.000] Thank you for watching. [25:41.000 --> 25:46.000] Thank you for watching. [26:11.000 --> 26:16.000] Thank you for watching. [26:41.000 --> 26:46.000] Thank you for watching. [26:46.000 --> 27:11.000] Thank you for watching. [27:16.000 --> 27:21.000] Thank you for watching. [27:21.000 --> 27:46.000] Thank you for watching. [27:51.000 --> 28:01.000] Thank you for watching. [28:01.000 --> 28:13.000] Thank you for watching. [28:13.000 --> 28:38.000] Thank you for watching. 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