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FAST, SAFE AND SECURE ONLINE MONEY TRANSFER NOW AVAILABLE ON THE BFC APP VOL XLI No. 54 (GGDN 024) SUNDAY, 13th MAY 2018 200 Fils/2 Riyals Tel: 1722 8888 www.bfc.com.bh New safety rule 13th May, 2018 for garages 3 for BD 11. 5 /month with no upfront Banquet in King’s honour MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad yesterday attended a lunch banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle in his honour, following his attendance of the international Royal Windsor Horse Show. His Majesty and the Queen MANAMA: A exchanged cordial talks on WAR ON friendly relations between the new initiative two Royal Families, as well as the to prevent mas- solid long-standing ties between both kingdoms. They also sive food waste highlighted the steady progress of in Bahrain and His Majesty and the Queen exchanged cordial talks bilateral relations. ensure bet- ter manage- Premier hails ment has been launched. ties with Manila The move was MANAMA: His Royal Highness unveiled by the SuW- ASTE Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday preme Council for the Mideast ‘world’s top food waster’ received Philippines Secretary Environment (SCE) MANAMA: Countries in the Mid- - of Foreign Affairs Alan Peter and the Hifzalnema dle East have been described as Cayetano, who is currently on Society during a fo- the “world’s top food wasters” – EcoMENA says tonnes of food, a visit to the kingdom. They especially during Ramadan. which could have been used to reviewed areas of co-operation rum at the Rotana between the two countries. Mr Downtown Hotel, According to a report published feed tens of millions of hungry by EcoMENA, a volunteer-driven people in impoverished countries Cayetano conveyed greetings Manama. from Philippines President SCE chief execu- initiative, almost one-fourth of the of Asia, Africa and elsewhere, are Rodrigo Duterte and his wishes tive Dr Mohammed food purchased or prepared during wasted. of further progress and prosperity Mubarak bin Daina to Bahrain and its people. The stressed the need to reduce food Prime Minister asserted that relations between Bahrain and the The Premier receives the Philippines minister waste and optimise resources. Philippines are based on mutual “Households dispose of 5,500 understanding on regional and Help for needy tonnes of waste on an average Chamber chief vows global issues. He stressed the every day – of which 65 per need to consolidate partnerships MANAMA: The Premier’s cent are organic objects, mainly between businessmen and the kindness to Bahrain’s needy private sector in both countries families was praised yesterday. food,” he said. The organising committee to take legal action to increase joint investments. Qatar warned of the Premier’s Ramadan to deal with this challenge and Philippines President’s Special Envoy to the GCC Dr Amabel WASHINGTON: Qatar has gift distributed basic food reduce waste instead of dump- MANAMA: - commodities to needy families regularities were reportedly committed under the Aguiluz was also present. been warned by the Trump ing food which may be detri- Full report – Page 2 and charity societies across previous Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and In- Bahrain. Committee head mental to public health and the dustry management. assistance to pro-Iranian militias in the Middle East after Doha’s Suhaila Al Nuaimi thanked environment. Paris knife attack Hifzalnema Society chairman dealings with these groups came the Premier, stressing that his back to the previous 28th board session,” said new- noble gesture fosters social Abdullatif Al Rajehi said that ly-elected BCCI chairman Sameer Abdulla Nass. PARIS: A knifeman was shot out in the open. According to a dead by police in central report in the UK’s Daily Telegraph, solidarity among members of programmes would be launched In an exclusive interview with Akhbar Al Bahraini society. She said the Khaleej, he vowed zero tolerance – pledging to Paris last night after he killed to enhance awareness and im- one person and injured four, about Doha’s connections with committee distributed basic prove waste management. hold violators accountable. food commodities to families Mr Nass prompting a terror probe. “a number of Iranian-sponsored “Dozens of restaurants and The attack took place near the militias,” whom Washington views in the Muharraq Governorate, was approved and submitted without being endorsed by the annual Riffa, Budaiya and other areas. hotels operating in Bahrain have city’s main opera house in an as terrorist organisations. already backed the initiative,” he area full of restaurants and The new concerns were voiced by and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said, stressing efforts to engage irregularities under the previous board,” he said, vowing to enforce theatres which were brimming the Americans after emails from more parties to contribute to the on a weekend night. French were unearthed. Full report – Page 2 collective action. “I don’t pretend to be a superman but I am responsible, with a President Emmanuel Macron to Hizbollah in southern Lebanon clear mandate to investigate any said: “France once again pays prejudice done to the chamber or the price of blood.” Prosecutors members’ rights,” he said. cited witnesses as saying the Concerning confusion over man shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ as Old Manama Suq development, he went on the rampage, and Mr Nass said it isn’t the cham- added that a terror investigation ber’s task to restore Bab Al Bah- had been launched. The man rain or pave roads. knife, one of whom died, police is a violation and waste of trad- said. Two were in serious condition and all the victims ers’ money, considering that most are in hospital. A large area was buildings in the suq are owned by cordoned individuals. and rescue vehicles converged. “It isn’t logical for the BCCI Police said the attacker’s to pave roads or restore private motives were still unknown. property,” he pointed out. 2 Gulf Daily News Sunday, 13th May 2018 Growing co-operation Stop funding pro-Iran militias US tells Qatar MANAMA: Qatar has been told by the number of senior Qatari government with Philippines hailed Middle East after Doha’s dealings with MANAMA: His Royal Highness ly Telegraph Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received the whom Washington views as terrorist or Philippines Secretary for Foreign support for terror groups in the Middle Affairs, Alan Peter Cayetano, in East, we do not believe it is helpful that the presence of the Philippines President’s Special Envoy to the Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Foreign Minis GCC Dr Amabel Aguiluz. try yesterday dismissed as totally erro They reviewed areas of co-oper- neous a statement attributed to Foreign ation within the memoranda of un- The Telegraph report goes on to say derstanding signed between the two countries for their common interests. HRH the Premier welcomed the paper and points to the friendly ties that Minister’s statement was reported by Philippines minister’s visit, noting The Premier receives Mr Cayetano Sputnik Agency. The For the two countries to enhance them to- bilateral ties of friendship which are that it will contribute to strengthening ibility and professionalism to deal with bilateral relations at all levels. wards wider horizons of constructive based on a long history of mutual un- The Philippines Secretary for For- co-operation. derstanding and respect. The ministry stressed that the position eign Affairs conveyed Philippines The Premier requested the minister The Philippines minister expressed President Rodrigo Duterte’s greetings to convey his greetings to President thanks and appreciation to the Pre- ing terror groups in the region proves to the Prime Minister, and his wishes Duterte, recalling his recent success- mier for the warm welcome accorded of abundant health and happiness to ful visit to Bahrain, and its fruitful him, lauding his role in enhancing bi- him, and of further progress and pros- outcomes that contributed to strength- lateral relations. the release of hostages held by militias in ening the distinguished relations be- He hailed the Premier’s interest in perity to Bahrain and its people. The Prime Minister asserted that tween the two countries. expanding areas of co-operation be- stop it from interfering in their internal relations between Bahrain and the The Premier expressed satisfaction tween the GCC and Asian countries in Philippines are based on solid foun- with the progress witnessed by the bi- ing it up and telling Qatar to review its dations of mutual understanding of through the Association of South East regional and global issues, and entitle which, he said, embodies the depth of Asian Nations (Asean). Gulf Daily News Email: [email protected] Gulfdailynews @GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline Sunday, 13th May 2018 3 NewGulfdailynews safety@GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline rules for garages A !reman tackles the aftermath of last year’s gas explosion in the Manama Suq FEARS of potentially deadly explosions By RAZAN ALKHAIR know how to respond. dential neighbourhoods across the country, after in the heart of the capital have prompted “Lives of workers and others could be saved, - a requirement for new garages, industrial studying additional requirements for existing or there would be fewer injuries and minimal nicipal Council. workshops and gas canister refuelling sta- facilities. damage, should all safety precautions and It meant all shops where gas cylinders and planned responses be in place,” he said. tions to be certified as safe by emergency The GDN from residential areas. services. shops would be banned from operating in resi- [email protected] The rule has been imposed by the Capital Trustees Board due to concerns about gas leaks, - “They should be trained either ards. It has been referred for rati- - being able to handle an emer- ties Affairs and Urban Planning gency, should it happen.