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P16 Lady Gaga ‘crazy about’ her new beau 14 CELEBS WORLD 6 Philippines reports first virus death outside China: WHO A unique Children's Plan TALEEM PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PLAN OF LIC INTERNATIONAL IN BAHRAIN FOR 30 YEARS ‘Only income in HRH Crown Prince arrives in Italy India will be taxed’ Huge demand for face New Delhi ndian Finance Minister INirmala Sitharaman yes- masks across Bahrain terday said that there is no in- tention to tax global income TDT | Manama demand in that country. of NRIs and only income gen- “If you see, the Chinese au- erated in India will be taxed. ace masks were out of stock We have a huge thorities have asked everyone Following the Budget an- at many pharma stores at risk to wear face masks. The nouncement on Saturday, across the Kingdom as peo- shortage of face masks demand is vast as China is the F as we sold out our there was confusion about ple began buying them in large largest populated country in the the tax liability of Non-Resi- numbers over coronavirus fear. stocks in the last two world,” he added. dent Indians (NRIs) on their The shortage is attributed to days. However, on the contrary, there global income. declining supply and increasing PHARMA STORE MANAGER were also many reports on media, “What we are doing now demand in the Kingdom. which states there are not enough is that the in- Speaking to Tribune, a pharma evidences to suggest that wearing come of an store manager, who doesn’t want a face mask has any benefit for the NRI generated to be named, said: “We have a general public. in India will huge shortage of face masks as The Wuhan coronavirus out- be taxed here. we sold out our stocks in the last break continues its deadly spread. If he’s earning two days. The novel illness, provisionally something in “Though no cases are reported known as 2019-nCov, has infected a jurisdiction Nirmala in the Kingdom, people here are almost 14,500 people according His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, where there Sitharaman taking special caution and a good to the latest data. There have Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday is no tax, why number of them are wearing face been over 300 deaths, with cas- arrived in the Italian Republic on an official visit. During the visit, HRH will I include that into mine masks, which is one of the ways to es springing up in 27 countries. the Crown Prince will meet with senior Italian government officials that has been generated prevent being infected.” Chinese authorities have im- to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two there,” Ms Sitharaman said. He said masks were being im- plemented wide-ranging travel countries. A number of Italian officials and HRH the Crown Prince’s “Whereas if you have a ported from China and the sup- There is a huge demand for face restrictions to control the out- official delegation welcomed HRH upon arrival to Rome Ciampino Giovan property here and you have a plies have declined owing to huge masks across the Kingdom. break. See Pages 3, 6 Battista Pastine Airport. rent out of it, but because you are living there, you carry this rent into your income there and pay no tax there, pay no tax here ... since the prop- erty is in India, I have got a sovereign right to tax,” she further said in a post Budget interaction with media. ‘End protests’ call Leading cleric Moqtada Al Sadr calls for action against Iraq protests DON’T MISS IT Hundreds of men in the blue Hundreds of men caps worn to show allegiance • to Mr Al Sadr entered Tahrir in the blue caps worn Square and the abandoned BIAS 2020 to show allegiance to building on its edge known as ground Mr Al Sadr entered the Turkish Restaurant. handling service Tahrir Square. The building had become a 02 symbol of the popular uprising sponsorship deal against Iraq’s political class since signed Protesters said it began in early October. Mr• Al Sadr’s latest The protesters accuse the Lawmaker seeks statement had created leaders of corruption and fail- temporary ban a tense atmosphere ing to deliver basic services, and in the square. are demanding elections un- 03 on Chinese der a new electoral law and an citizens entering end to foreign influence in Iraqi Kingdom Baghdad politics, which is dominated by Iran-backed groups. opulist Iraqi cleric Mo- Protesters said the Sadrists’ GCC national qtada Al Sadr yesterday seizure of the building was to who attempted Pordered his followers to prevent them from expressing 04 to kill son-in-law help security troops clear roads Supporters of Iraqi cleric Muqtada Al Sadr take part in a protest at the Al Tahrir Square in Central Baghdad. their rejection of Mr Allawi, a blocked by protesters. former communications min- ‘mentally unfit’ Mr Al Sadr withdrew support could operate normally again. Twitter. ister and two-time member of for months-long anti-govern- “I advise the security forc- His supporters swarmed Parliament. 210 fils (includes VAT) ment demonstrations after the es to stop anyone from cutting into the main protest site in “The fact is that Mohammed appointment of a new prime off roads and the ministry of How can you trust Baghdad soon after President Allawi is supported by Al Sadr minister. education should punish those someone who changes Barham Salih nominated the and the rest of the parties,” said He also urged his support- who obstruct regular working his mind all the time? politician Mohammed Allawi Ali Al Mikdam, 21, who has been ers to work with authorities to hours, be they students, teachers as Prime Minister on Saturday taking part in the protests since ensure schools and businesses or others,” Mr Al Sadr said on MR AL MIKDAM evening. they began. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 02 His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday arrived in the region of Al Dhafra on a private visit to the United Arab Emirates. HM the King was received on arrival by the Ruler’s Representative in the region of Al Dhafra His Highness Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. HM the King was also received by UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Khalfan Al Romaithi, court undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative in the region of Al Dhafra, UAE Red Crescent President’s Advisor Isa Hamad Boushehab, Ahmed Matar Al Dhaheri, office director of the Ruler’s Representative in the region of Al Dhafra, Bahrain’s Ambassador to the UAE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla bin Ali bin Hamad Al Khalifa and other senior officials. HM the King is accompanied by HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and other members of the accompanying delegation. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received here yesterday the outgoing Secretary-General of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani. HM the King expressed thanks and appreciation to Dr Al Zayani for the tremendous efforts he has exerted throughout his tenure as GCC Secretary-General, lauding his enduring and commendable endeavours to develop the GCC system and achieve its goals, as well as to push joint GCC action further to meet the aspirations of brotherly GCC peoples and strengthen the pillars of security, peace and stability at the regional and global levels. HM King Hamad lauded the pivotal achievements that the GCC has attained since its establishment at all levels, wishing Dr Al Zayani every success in his future assignments. BIAS 2020 ground handling service sponsorship deal signed Manama ransportation and Tele- communication Minis- Tter Kamal Ahmed said that Bahrain International Air- show 2020 (BIAS 2020) marks a decade of success. This is an evidence of the success of Bahrain’s econom- The science educational trip organised by Science India Forum (SIF) Bahrain for the benefit of the toppers of Sastra ic vision in making Bahrain a Pratibha Contest popularly known as ‘SASTRAYAAN - 2020’ led by Mr Anilal has returned to Bahrain after a three day trip centre of investment in various to Bengaluru, India. The 30-member team included 17 Sastra Pratibhas, their parents, SIF Bahrain volunteers, and SIF economic sectors, the minister Middle East co-ordinator. The team visited Defence Research and Development Organisation, Aeronautical Development who is also the deputy chair- Establishment, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, National Aerospace Laboratories as well as Hindustan man of the Supreme Organising Aeronautics Limited Aerospace Museum. The students got a rare opportunity to interact with senior scientists. Committee for the organisation of the biennial event, the min- Mr Ahmed, Mr Al Mahmeed sign the agreement. ister said as he and Salman Al Mahmeed, the Chief Executive sponsor of the ground handling the aviation sector.” officer of Bahrain Airport Ser- services for BIAS 2020.