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11th Hour Companies leaving US will face Oil keeps rising after OPEC deal consequences: Trump London in eight years. Prices were afternoon trade, while the DAX of uncertainty and volatility mark since February and close Indianapolis il prices rose yesterday, up nearly 3pc in yesterdays 30 in Frankfurt was off 0.7pc on crude markets as the key to 115 yen, before easing. S President-elect building on a surge trading. and the CAC 40 in Paris slid players bickered over who Gold suffered a sell-off, Donald Trump triggeredO by OPEC’s output Joshua Mahony, market 0.4pc. would shoulder the biggest falling to a near 10-month Uyesterday warned American decision, while European stock analyst at IG trading group, said The OPEC exporters’ group, burden of the cuts. It lit also a low at $1,162.11 an ounce, as firms wanting to relocate markets retreated as attention that “European markets also meeting in Vienna, said its fire under energy companies’ investors walked away from abroad that they will switched to US jobs data and have Italian clouds looming, 14 members had agreed on share prices. safe-haven assets that are face punishment, as he Italy’s weekend referendum. with the referendum providing specific targets that will reduce Asian stock markets, playing popular in times of uncertainty. announced a deal with air World crude prices the most significant risk event production by 1.2 million catch up with Wednesday’s New claims for jobless conditioning manufacturer soared almost 10 per cent ahead despite tomorrow’s US barrels a day from next month, reaction on European and benefits rose by more than Carrier to keep jobs in the on Wednesday after OPEC jobs data,” he added. while key non-member Russia US indices, closed higher expected to 268,000 last week. country. hammered out a deal to cut London’s benchmark FTSE also committed to a reduction. yesterday. In foreign exchange, Focus now turns to the release oil output for the first time 100 index was down 1.2pc in The agreement ended weeks the dollar rallied to its highest of US jobs data today.(AFP) Brazil stocks plunge on political tensions Sao Paulo razil’s stock market plunged by nearly four Bpercent yesterday due to political ructions threatening the government of President Michel Temer. The Sao Paulo stock exchange’s key Ibovespa index closed 3.88 percent lower at 59.506 Ministry points. Canada lifts visa rule for Mexicans Cananda anada yesterday rescinded travel restrictionsC on Mexicans, His Majesty King which were imposed in 2009 Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa revamped in an attempt to stem bogus refugee claims but became a major irritant in bilateral DT News Network stipulated in the relevant 8 Directorate of Digital The Undersecretary will and Outdoor Relay. relations. Manama laws, edicts and regulations Media be in charge of Directorate Decree 28/2013 which Princess Cruise Lines is Majesty King Hamad regarding information affairs. of Human and Financial restructured the Information bin Isa Al Khalifa The new decree specified Ministry of Information Resources and the Directorate Affairs Authority has been to pay $40 mn fine for Hyesterday ordered to establish the duties and powers of the Affairs restructured of Media. cancelled as well as any pollution and organise the National Centre. It also instructed the King Hamad bin Isa Al The Directorate of provisions contrary to Washington Communication Centre, following directorates to be Khalifa also issued Royal Television, Radio, Production the provisions of Decree rincess Cruise Lines will affiliated to the Minister of appointed under an executive Decree 83/2016 restructuring and News will be under the 83/2016. pay a $40 million fine Information Affairs, through president and vice president. the Ministry of Information charge of the Assistant Similarly Decree 31/2010 Pand for deliberately dumping Decree 84/2016 . 8 Directorate of Monitoring Affairs under the Minister Undersecretary for Radio and that amended the name of waste into the seas it sails The move comes after HM and Analysis of Information Affairs, Television. the Ministry of Culture and in and attempting to cover King cancelled the Information 8 Directorate of who will be in charge of the The Assistant Undersecretary Information and created the it up, authorities announced Affairs Authority under Communication and Media Director General of Bahrain of Technical Affairs will assume Information Affairs Authority yesterday. The fine imposed Royal Decree 82/2016. King Relations News Agency (with the rank of the responsibilities of the has also been cancelled as well is the largest ever penalty for Hamad also tasked the Ministry 8 Directorate Media Office assistant undersecretary) and Directorate of Technicalities as any provision contrary deliberate vessel pollution. of Information Affairs to 8 Directorate of Strategic Directorate of Communications and Transmission and the to the provisions of Decree assume all the jurisdictions Planning and Marketing. Directorate of Broadcasting 82/2016. P 04 P 05 P 06 Bahraini women Russian and on par with Bahraini students Get ready men in all fields: break down for a week HRH Princess language barriers ‘So French’ 2 Friday, December 2, 2016 United

Manama recently in Italy. the “This Is Bahrain” events in Bahrainhe National Day “Your Majesty I firmly Rome, where they highlighted HM the King is presented a memento by Betsey Mathieson Celebrations and the believe that in Bahrain we are Bahrain’s calls for peace, love to allow people to reaffirm their Khalifa at Italy’s La Sapienza by the Kingdom to help the celebrationsT on 14th February all united and I am very proud and tolerance, and projected support to Bahrain’s democratic University, Mathieson said the quake victims in Italy, the 2017, for the sixteenth to be able to say that under the civilisational image of march to an even greater era of chair would teach youth of Secretary-General pointed out anniversary of The National The Leadership ‘Bahrain Is the Kingdom as a land that peace and prosperity. various countries the values of that Royal gesture has allowed Action Charter, will embrace United’,” Mathieson said. has embraced pluralism and “In 2001, 98.4 per cent peaceful coexistence and inter- them to continue their studies ‘Bahrain is United’ as its new The participants greeted co-existence among various said a resounding YES and religious understanding. without interruption. slogan. HM the King and briefed him sects and religions throughout we want to give everyone the She also thanked She also pointed out that BFEA’s Secretary-General, on the impressive success of history. opportunity to renew that Domenica Bellato, The Italian the journey of ‘This is Bahrain’ Betsey Mathieson was speaking the events, and the outstanding Affirming that Bahrain will pledge,” Betsey Mathieson Ambassador to the Kingdom team was well received around at a reception by His Majesty results “This Is Bahrain” had continue to remain united said. of Bahrain for his outstanding the globe with people getting King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa achieved. under the wise leadership, Hailing the establishment and enthusiastic support for astonished knowing about the at the Al Sakhir Palace for the Addressing the audience, the Secretary-General also of the Professorship Chair ‘This Is Bahrain” in Rome. achievements Bahrain attained organisers and participants of King Hamad expressed delight announced that BFEA will open in the name of His Majesty Shedding light on the in various segments including “This Is Bahrain” events held in receiving the participants in a special Renewal of Vows Book King Hamad bin Isa Al financial assistance provided the public service sector. Friday, December 2, 2016 3 Smuggling Work begins drugs: Duo on entrance to to spend five Block 1034 years in jail DT News Network Assaulting [email protected] DT News Network Manama Manama wo defendants, including he Ministry of Works, a Thai woman and a Municipalities & Urban BahrainiT man, was sentenced PlanningT has commenced the to five years behind bars for cop: Man construction of an entrance attempting to smuggle drugs to Block 1034 in Malkiya and into Bahrain. the environs at the Northern The defendants are said to Governorate, according to have smuggled the drugs by Roads Projects & Maintenance hiding them inside the handles Director Sayyed Bader of their bags and shipping them Alawi. into the country. gets 3 According to Alawi, the Dirt Investigations, following Roads Programme is part of the a tip-off by the anti- Government’s programme to narcotic department at the improve infrastructure, giving Ministry of Information priority to the paving of dirt led to the discovery of the roads in urban areas and create drugs, following which the an integrated roads network in defendants were arrested years jail the Kingdom. Along with prison sentence, Alawi explained that works both were also fined BD3000 DT News Network The defendant was An undercover agent got in on the defendant as soon as comprise of paving a total each. The Thai woman has Manama involved in possessing, using touch with him and a deal was he handed the drugs to the of 1.2km long roads. The also received an additional n Arab man was sentenced and selling illegal drugs. After reached with the defendant. agent in plain clothes, but he BD203,593 project is hoped BD100 fine along with six to three years behind bars receiving a tip-off about his The pair agreed to meet in resisted the arrest and attacked to serve 90 housing units and months imprisonment after Afor physically assaulting a cop dealings, the police launched Arad. the officer. He was eventually was awarded to Al Wardi she failed a drug test. who tried to arrest him. a sting operation to nab him. Police officers pounced captured and referred for trial. Contracting.

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JO2216_BFC_BAH_IMPS_DT_HP_180x260mm.indd 1 9/25/16 2:45 PM 4 Friday, December 2, 2016 Bahraini women on par with men in all fields: HRH Princess DT News Network (RCO) Chairman HH Shaikh Manama Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa ahrain has gone way affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to beyond women’s provide all kinds of support Bempowerment stages, affirmed to Bahraini women to boost Wife of His Majesty the King their skills in various domains. and Supreme Council for He added that celebrating Women (SCW) Chairwoman the Bahraini Women’s HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Day highlights the Bahraini Ibrahim Al Khalifa. women’s capability to play She was addressing the an effective role in national Bahraini Women’s Day growth. celebrations held yesterday The pioneering role of under the theme ‘Women in Bahraini women in the fields Legal and Judicial Fields’. of law and justice was asserted “The accomplishments by Justice, Islamic Affairs over the past 15 years since and Endowments Minister the establishment of the Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al SCW are ascribable after the Khalifa. The Minister also endorsement of the SCW as appreciated Bahraini women’s one of the pillars of democratic contributions to sustainable reforms to provide fair and development in the legal and equal opportunity for Bahraini judicial fields, women,” said HRH Princess HRH Princess Sabeeka during the ceremony Chairman of the Shura Sabeeka. comprehensive development She also expressed gratitude the occasion, HRH Princess also political decision-making Council, Ali bin Saleh Al “Bahraini women today and national economic and appreciation to all congratulated affiliates of the echelons, stressing the Saleh, also voiced pride in the are reaping the fruits of this growth.” government, civil society legal and judicial institutions need to maintain countless Bahraini women’s rich process embodied in the Princess Sabeeka explained organisations and women’s for their achievement that achievements at the national distinguished status and countless accomplishments that the day was a national societies, whose efforts had required more serious and level. influential role in the Bahraini that qualify Bahrain to explicitly occasion and a source of the greatest effect in achieving hard work. society at all levels. announce it has surpassed the pride for the Bahraini people aspired goals. Princess Sabeeka concluded Leadership extends “Bahraini women have made stages of empowerment of considering the work output Princess Sabeeka said the by expressing pride in Bahrain’s support quantum leaps and attained Bahraini women . Women now throughout the year and their presence of Bahraini women daughters working in all Supreme Council for Youth milestone achievements thanks stand on equal footing with capacity to leave clear imprints in the judicial and justice fields who have meritoriously & Sport Chairman, Bahrain to the support and interest of men in all fields of work and in developing and boosting the institutions, and in the law and deservedly assumed Olympic Committee President the kingdom’s leadership,” he plays an integral part in the performance of establishments. profession induced pride. On leading administrative and & Royal Charity Organisation said.

The Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister (OFDPM) yesterday hosted a gathering to mark Women’s Day and pay tribute to the female employees of the office. The Director General of the OFDPM, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said that the celebration highlights the leadership’s recognition of the role women play in the country’s development

Gulf Air, in partnership with the National Labour Union of Gulf Air (NLUGF) cel- On the sidelines of celebrating the Bahraini Women’s Day, the Ministry of Industry, ebrated Bahraini Women’s Day with a special event at the airline’s Muharraq head- Commerce & Tourism organised a ceremony under the auspices of the Minister of quarters yesterday. A special honour was delivered to the airline’s longest serving Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani who honoured women Bahraini female employee Badriya Abdulla Ali Janahi. Other Bahraini women who employees specialised in the legal and judicial fields in recognition to their active represented a cross section of the airline’s female workforce were also honoured efforts and performance in various areas Friday, December 2, 2016 5 Russian and Bahraini students break down language barriers

The delegation with the Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi

DT News Network ‘Ambassadors of the about Russia and the Russian people were selected from over According to her the but also at the state level in the [email protected] Russian language in the language. We were also 1000 applicants to become Bahraini students were able Kingdom,” she said. world’, when asked about her inspired by them and learned the ambassadors of the to speak, read and write some The Russian delegation Manama experiences with Bahraini a lot about Bahrain” she said Russian language,” she stated, basic Russian following the comprising of 12 volunteers They are fast learners. students. with enthusiasm. adding that those selected sessions. including students, teachers, Now they can speak, read Speaking to DT News, While explaining about underwent a special training “The programme has a journalist and a Methodist and“ write a little in Russian Daria also the head of the the organisation, she said course developed by Pushkin received a great response not were earlier accorded a warm and the progress is fantastic. 15-member delegation, said “’Ambassadors of the Russian Institute. only from children and teachers, welcome in the Kingdom. They taught us some Arabic that they were extremely language in the world’ is an words too. Now they want impressed by the rich Bahraini international volunteer project to study Russian further. culture. initiated by the Pushkin State Apart from students, the “We had productive Russian Language Institute teachers were also interested discussions and sessions with under the supervision of in learning Russian.” the Bahraini officials (Ministry the Ministry of Education These where the words of of Education and the Ministry and Science of the Russian Daria Churenkova, who is of Youth and Sports) and Federation.” currently in Bahrain as part students.” “The main purpose of the of the Russian organisation “They were eager to learn organisation is to promote cross cultural communication, Russian language, culture and literature in Russia and abroad.” She added that programme participants are mainly students, new graduates and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30. “They interact with foreign students to promote Russian language, culture and literature. They also work within Russia to increase the literacy and to popularise the Russian literature among children and youth,” she told DT News. “The programme started in Daria Churenkova with Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs last year and became popular Hisham Al Jowder among young people. 74

Members of the Russian delegation interacting with Bahraini students 6 Friday, December 2, 2016

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Joel Indrupati The Power of a Picture ome pictures are worth much more than thousand words. Especially, when it comes to news. SThe picture of a man boldly standing in front of the Chinese armoured tank in Tiananmen Square, photographed in 1989. The picture of a sailor kissing a nurse on her mouth, in New York’s Times Square, during an end-of-war celebratory parade, from 1945. The picture of a naked little 9-year old girl, screaming with for a week great pain, running towards the photographer -- after South Vietnamese air force mistakenly dropped a load of napalm on her village, from 1972. The picture of a little boy, the 3 year old Alan Kurdi of Syria, found dead on the beach with his face on one side, amidst the refugee drownings of 2015. The picture of Barack Obama and his team in the Situation Room, overseeing the US Forces’ attack on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in 2011. DT News Network French Ambassador Bernard many parts of our everyday sponsors and will be held in Some pictures simply get seared into our memory; in fact, Manama Regnauld-Fabre. lives here in Bahrain,” said collaboration with Alliance into the conscience of the whole news-watching mankind. he fourth edition of the The week long celebration Regnauld-Fabre. Française, Atout France, The Browsing through TIME magazine’s online compilation of French Week will be held titled ‘So French’ is expected “‘So French’ will highlight French Chamber of Commerce 100 most influential images of all time, which they released a Tfrom January 18 to 23, 2017 to embrace various aspects of four main areas - technology, and Industry in Bahrain and the week ago, I was awed at the power of the camera! You would under the patronage of HM the French culture. lifestyle, tourism and Bahrain Authority for Culture be, too, when you see the images that made news in the recent King’s personal representative “We are able to see the infrastructure through a range and Antiquities, and specialists past. HH Shaikh Abdulla bin imprint of French innovation, of events and activities.” from the French business Thanks to the newspapers, magazines, televisions, computers Hamad Al Khalifa, announced culture and lifestyle in the The event has over 30 community in Bahrain. and smartphones, today, this camera’s work is getting shared with others at unthinkable speeds. From ancient Palaeolithic cave drawings to today’s 3D holographic images, we have come a long way. But we always ensured the preservation of stories in the form of figures, for memory and for posterity. So, while modern photography and newspapers had become a powerful combination in the 20th century, the 21st century ushered in YouTube and mobile phone camera which are already turning the world upside down. And the unique ability the camera has – still or video - to preserve some watershed moments of history in the collective memory of our planet, cannot be underestimated. Bernard Regnauld-Fabre with the sponsors While it can be argued that very little can be done by the viewers, we must remember that visual images are known to have created mass awakenings. People have been emotionally stirred, and charged, to turn Focus on Alsace whole governments down, and to bring about some political high-level delegation from the Alsace region revolutions. Ain France will be visiting Bahrain as part of By 2001, the availability of camcorders and small video Entertainment the ‘So French’ week, which includes senators, as cameras had ensured that we have multiple views of the 9/11 well as business and tourism delegates. attacks. galore “Alsace is known for their strong and And now, in 2016, we have the now ubiquitous mobile elebrated musician Yasmine Hamadan extremely effective support of SMEs, world- phone camera, which can go where no man, or lens, had gone will perform at the Cultural Hall on renowned craftsmen, gastronomy and historical before. Some have been clandestinely recording a range of JanuaryC 20 as part of the French Week. Yet and cultural sites, which we look forward to moments, from the intimacies of bedroom to the intricacies another attraction will be a photographic introducing to the public when they are here in of boardrooms. exhibition titled ‘Imagine France’ which January,” Regnauld-Fabre said. From inflammatory political rhetoric to scandalous sex will take place at the Bahrain Financial The presence of head chef from an Alsace- tapes, from cute and cuddly cat videos to gruesome murders Harbour. A full events calendar will based three Michelin Star restaurant will add caught on CC TV, the growth of video clips is a phenomenon be announced in the coming more taste to the celebration. Food, fashion that could soon cease to shock or surprise us. New moving weeks. and cosmetics retailers as well as the images. hospitality sector are encouraged to take part through the website Unlike in the past when you had to go to reference books, Bernard Regnauld-Fabre www.sofrench.me and physical archives in libraries and newspaper store rooms, the worldwide web has become the repository for the good, the Study in France bad and the ugly. A seminar on French education titled What the world must fear most, I think, is the images of ‘Study in France’ will be held on Tech, Smart Cities simple individuals now sitting snugly in the data servers of January 23 at the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq A seminar on development Social Media companies, but which can come back to haunt Thalassa Sea and Spa from 9am to 2pm. of digital innovation and them in future. The seminar will focus on four quality of life will be held In private life, to save or not to save an image should not be professional sectors: Communication; on January 22 at the Sofitel the question. To click or not to click, should be. Audiovisual and Cinema; Gastronomy; Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea But, when it comes to news of public consumption, without Tourism and Hospitality; and Sports and Spa. a camera and media to share it, ignorance would reign. and Health. Three groups of resource And, definitely, ignorance is not bliss, in this current day Delegates from French schools and people will participate in the and age. universities representing each sector seminar from Cap Digital will present their programmes and Paris; Bahraini French (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do interact with the public. Town Planning Initiative; not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) The seminar is open to all. During the conference Montpellier Tech delegates. Friday, December 2, 2016 7 Saudi king to visit Kuwait Kuwait City By Invitation audi King Salman is to Qatar blocked Svisit Kuwait next week as hopes rise in the emirate of a Ban Ki-moon resumption of production from a jointly run oilfield after a two- year shutdown. The International Day The king will travel to Kuwait news website on December 8 after a Gulf summit in Bahrain and stay for For The Abolition Of Doha three days, Al-Jarida newspaper atar’s internet service reported on Tuesday. providers have apparently His visit comes as the state- Slavery blockedQ access to the Gulf owned Kuwait Gulf Oil Co. he International Day for the Abolition of Slavery state’s most popular English- (KGOC) readies for a long calls upon us to remember victims around the world language news website . hoped-for resumption of andT to reflect on progress towards the elimination of all Doha News said it had been production from the offshore contemporary forms of slavery, such as forced labour, the inaccessible to most online Khafji field, jointly run with worst forms of child labour, forced and servile marriage, users for almost 24 hours. Saudi Aramco Gulf Operations. bonded labour and human trafficking. “We can only conclude In an internal memo, This year’s observance coincides with the 90th anniversary that our website has been KGOC asked staff to make the of the 1926 Slavery Convention, and the 60th anniversary deliberately targeted and necessary preparations. of the 1956 Supplementary Convention on the Abolition of blocked by Qatar authorities,” It ordered implementation Slavery, the Slave trade and Institutions and Practices similar the website’s management said of a Startup Readiness Plan to to slavery. in a statement. put “facilities in operational We can draw some encouragement from decreases in “We are incredibly ready state within least possible the number of children engaged in the worst forms of child disappointed with this decision, period in order to achieve the labour, the expansion of comprehensive legal and policy which appears to be an act of resumption of Khafji crude oil frameworks to tackle contemporary slavery and trafficking, censorship. A screenshot of the Doha News webpage (file) production.” and growing public awareness of the issue. “We believe strongly in the service providers, Ooredoo and readers, but that too stopped Output from the Khafji field However, according to estimates by the International importance of a free press, and Vodafone, on Wednesday. working. was halted in October 2014. Labour Organisation, almost 21 million people are victims of are saddened that Qatar, home Neither provider responded Two months ago, Doha The halt to the field’s forced labour, trapped in situations of extreme exploitation, of the Doha Center for Media to requests for comment. News carried an editorial production of 300,000 barrels abuse and violence, including sexual and gender-based Freedom and Al-Jazeera, has Access was blocked on which charged that Qatar’s per day -- shared equally violence. Those suffering multiple forms of discrimination, decided to take this step.” mobiles and computers, cybercrime law was being used between the two countries including women, children, indigenous peoples, minorities, The website, which says it although some people could to “silence” people. -- hit Kuwait far harder than people of African descent, and persons with disabilities, has an audience of around still visit the site using a virtual In the summer, it published Saudi Arabia. all too often face extreme vulnerability to exploitation and one million unique users per private network (VPN). an anonymous article by a gay The emirate lacks the spare abuse. month, was seemingly blocked The website then created Qatari man. Homosexuality is production capacity its giant Current increases in the criminalization of migration have by the country’s internet another domain name for its illegal in the emirate. (AFP) neighbour enjoys. (AFP) heightened the vulnerabilities of millions of people fleeing conflict, persecution, crisis situations and extreme poverty, who can easily fall prey to traffickers and others who profit Missing Pets from their desperation. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development calls on the global community to “take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms”. Achieving this goal is not only a matter of prohibiting slavery in law throughout the world but also fighting its root causes, expanding access to justice for victims and increasing provisions for rehabilitation. 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U.S. Secret Service thought to maintain fleet of 12 similar Teresa Carlson, Vice President Economic Development Board Andre Pienaar, Founder, C5 cars, with each vehicle costing around $1.5 million Worldwide Public Sector, (EDB) said, “The Bahrain said, “With Cloud 10 we are Amazon Web Services, is aimed EDB is committed to helping creating a platform, powered General Motors was paid total of $15m to develop vehicle at supporting organisations drive forward the development by AWS, for the businesses of Source: Autoweek © GRAPHIC NEWS of all sizes, from start-ups to of a strong and supportive tomorrow to flourish. We see government institutions, as environment for innovation huge amounts of innovation they make the transition to the and entrepreneurship in the coming from young, creative AWS Cloud. Kingdom. The AWS team will entrepreneurs in the MENA Internet Archive heads to Canada “The decision to open one provide invaluable support region and the cloud is key to Washington America, we woke up to a our cultural materials safe, of the first AWS offices in the to all Bahraini organizations fueling their growth.” he Internet Archive, which new administration promising private and perpetually Middle East, in Bahrain, speaks as they move to the Amazon will continue its keeps historical records radical change. It was a firm accessible. It means preparing to the creativity, innovation, cloud.” investment in, and expansion, ofT Web pages, is creating reminder that institutions like for a Web that may face greater and forward thinking we One of the goals of the across Europe, the Middle East a new backup center in ours, built for the long term, restrictions.” see across all of the Bahrain office is to expand AWS and Africa. In 2015, Amazon Canada, citing concerns about need to design for change,” Kahle said the centre would economy from start-ups Cloud Training and Global created over 10,000 new jobs surveillance following the US said a blog post from Brewster begin raising funds to establish through to government Certification programmes, in that region. To join the team presidential election of Donald Kahle, founder and digital a copy of the archive in Canada, institutions. We are excited and upskill citizens on the in Bahrain visit www.amazon. Trump. librarian at the organization. citing the principle that “lots of to bring our team to Bahrain opportunity that AWS jobs. “On November 9 in “For us, it means keeping copies keep stuff safe.” National Suggestions and Complaints System improving public services The National Suggestions and Complaints System, Tawasul, is breaking new grounds with its GPS-linked smartphone application. The service was developed based on the directives issued by Crown Prince Communication The system enables Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa two-way communication, as government Hot line Service Level entities are also able Launched in 2014, the Tawasul system gives the public to request clarifica- a direct line of communication to government bodies Agreements Service Level tion or additional to submit suggestions or complaints and improve the Agreements information from standards of public services. Tawasul has received (SLA) defines the users. Meanwhile, the almost 22,000 complaints and suggestions to date, period in which users tracking system allows with 91% of cases being successfully addressed by the The Information & eGo- should expect their issue to to monitor the status relevant body. vernment Authority’s be addressed. In 2014, 40% of complaints and sug- Chief Executive of suggestions and com- gestions, as well as Mohammed Ali AlQaed plaints were addressed in satisfaction levels in App with GPS regard to how the issue The Tawasul mobile app the targeted timeframe, in 2015 this increased to 72% was addressed. The number of entities using the uses GPS to locate where system increasing from 11 up to 27 today. a complaint is issued from, and in 2016 it increased to 84%. Ministers’ offices also enabling government bod- Tawasul App can be downloaded from the receive monthly reports ies to immediately locate the eGovernment Apps Store on Bahrain.bh/ that outline the entity’s faults in roads or building issues to within a apps through Android and Apple systems. few meters. performance. Friday, December 2, 2016 BUSINESS 9 Rolls-Royce to cut 800 jobs Big Mac inventor dies at age 98 Don’t limit yourself. Many ritish engine maker Rolls-Royce said yesterday it was he man who invented the quintessential American fast-food people limit themselves to what slashing 800 jobs worldwide in its marine business, where burger, the Big Mac, has died. Michael “Jim” Delligatti they think they can do. You can Bits order book is “very weak”. The marine sector employs 4,800 Tpassed away Monday surrounded by family at his home in a people in 34 countries, with Pittsburgh suburb, according to his family. He was 98 years go as far as your Norway the most significant old. Delligatti laid claim to one of mind lets you. with 1,900 workers. The the most indelible inventions in What you believe, division designs ships and American cuisine since sliced bread systems, largely for the oil -- a double hamburger with two beef remember, you and gas market.Rolls said the patties, lettuce, cheese, pickles and can achieve. job cuts would be made in onions, which is covered in a special Mary Kay Ash 2017. sauce. Founder Mary Kay Cosmetics ‘Shift to energy

When most people get excited about the idea of starting their own business, efficient devices’ they’re usually not thinking about budgeting. The more you can save without cutting corners, the better off your business will be—and the more you’ll enjoy it. Six-month transition period ends on 1 January 2017 Check out these tips and tricks to budgeting for your new small business. Electronic devices should carry Gulf Conformity Mark

Manama machines, water heaters, air Set aside cash for taxes tarting 1 January 2017, only conditions, refrigerators, juice This might seem obvious… In retrospect. But too energy efficient appliances mixers, microwave oven, fans many business owners, especially those new to Sthat meet the newly introduced and irons. the game, tend to forget or underestimate this Regulation for Low Voltage As per the Decree No. 71 of recurring expense. To be safe, open a separate will be on sale in Bahrain, 2015, issued by the Ministry bank account and put aside 20% of your gross announced the Ministry of Industry, Commerce & revenue or 35% of your net revenue each month. of Industry, Commerce & Tourism, the regulation has Tourism in a statement. a standardised methodology In this regard, the Ministry in application at the GCC has urged consumers to choose level. only devices that carry Gulf Assistant Undersecretary of Conformity Mark to ensure Domestic Trade Hamid Rahma safety. confirmed that the ministry had Separate personal and business This is as per the “Gulf provided a transition period finances Technical Regulation for Low of six months to implement Step 1 in starting a small business: Voltage Electrical Equipment the programme, starting July keep it separate from your personal & Appliances’ regulation” 1, 2016. life. First of all, this will help you that came into force on July 1, Hamid Rahma For inquiries contact the budget. Plus, by using separate 2016. The new law is effective used products including Directorate of Standardization budgets and credit cards, for thirteen most commonly hair dryers, oven, washing & Metrology on 17574871. you’ll save yourself from major headaches later Always shop around on. Starting early will Never settle for the first deal BFC reopens City Centre branch help you out. you find—because there might be another one waiting right Keep your receipts. around the corner. It’s often well worth your time to investi- All of them gate 3 or 4 options before pick- First-time entrepreneurs ing the right one. might only take their largest expenses into account when budgeting, but that’s a mistake. Small costs, over time and bundled together, can make a big impact.

Get insurance Plenty of new entrepreneurs might feel like this is an Ask for help! expense they can skip in the Even financial experts ask beginning, but you’re usu- each other for assistance ally better off safe than sorry. and advice. Whether you It’ll make sense to budget Bahrain Financing Company (BFC), specialists in worldwide money transfers and currency need to seek out a profes- exchange reopened its newly renovated City Centre branch yesterday. The branch located on for insurance costs now, so sional accountant or bookkeeper, or ask a that one huge, unexpected the first floor by Gate 17 of City Centre will continue to offer BFC’s full suite of money transfer relative or friend to take a peek at your busi- services and currency exchange at great rates for both individual and corporate customers. expense later on doesn’t sink ness’s budget, don’t be shy. The potential to your business. Above, Ebrahim Nonoo, BFC Group Managing Director and CEO opens the branch along with Forbes catch a problem ahead of time is worth it. BFC officials 10 BUSINESS Friday, December 2, 2016 Gulf firm as OPEC deal lifts revenue Saudi Arabia’s energy minister Khalid al-Falih arrives for a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, at the prospects OPEC headquarters in Vienna, Austria Dubai 10.06 million bpd, potentially etrochemicals companies hitting the kingdom’s gross led Gulf stock markets domestic product growth in Closing Bell Phigher yesterday in response coming quarters. to OPEC’s first agreement on The original 2016 budget SAUDI rose 1.3pc to 7,094 points output cuts to prop up oil plan assumed oil revenue of prices since 2008 -- a deal that 334 billion riyals ($89bn). So a EGYPT gained 0.8pc to 11,548 points could allow governments to 5pc output cut and a sustained COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL ease austerity policies slightly. 10pc price rise after the OPEC QATAR rose 1.2pc to 9,914 points Expectations for the deal deal could bring in an extra AUSTRALIA 0.2855 0.2830 had already boosted oil and 15bn riyals. KUWAIT gained 0.3pc to 5,569 points BANGLADESH 0.00487 0.00479 Gulf bourses on Wednesday, The Saudi stock index CANADA 0.2869 0.2838 OMAN surged 1.9pc to 5,590 points DENMARK 0.0569 but the agreement included gained 1.3pc to 7,094 bigger production cuts than points, its highest close this EGYPT 0.0361 0.0434 BAHRAIN rose 0.3pc to 1,178 points EURO 0.4071 0.4049 many analysts had expected, year, in heavy trade. The HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 lifting oil prices higher petrochemicals sector, its INDIA 0.00603 0.00564 yesterday. Brent crude hit profit margins most sensitive added 3.7pc and oil drilling rig In Egypt, the index climbed INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002847 a six-week high of $52.73 to oil, jumped 3.5pc and five provider Gulf International 0.8pc as exchange data showed IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 a barrel before retreating petrochemical producers were Services surged by 7.7pc. that foreigners remained net IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 slightly. among the 10 most heavily Stock markets in Kuwait, buyers by a margin of about JAPAN 0.003460 0.003390 Saudi Arabia is to take the traded stocks. Oman and Bahrain also rose. $9 million. They have been JORDAN 0.5365 0.5351 lion’s share of cuts, lowering The Qatar index climbed United Arab Emirates markets buyers every day since the KOREA 0.00037148 production by almost 0.5 1.2pc as petrochemicals were closed on Thursday for a Egyptian pound was floated KUWAIT 1.2580 1.249 million barrels per day (bpd) to company Industries Qatar public holiday. on Nov. 3. (Reuters) MALAYSIA 0.087500 0.0871 NEW ZEALAND 0.2711 0.2698 NORWAY 0.0466 NEPAL 0.00368 0.00345 OMAN 0.97962 0.98262 PAKISTAN 0.00365 0.00360 Tatweer Petroleum backs PHILIPPINES 0.00781 0.00759 QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.27350 SINGAPORE 0.2682 0.2662 SOUTH AFRICA 0.02930 0.02920 Safest Camp Award 2016 SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00255 SWEDISH 0.0440 Manama SWITZERLAND 0.3797 0.3772 atweer Petroleum is SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 backing the ‘Safest Camp TAIWAN 0.012300 AwardT for the 2016 Camping THAILAND 0.010790 0.010770 Season’ for the second TURKEY 0.1194 UNITED KINGDOM 0.4844 0.4814 consecutive year. Shaikh UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 Governor of the Southern YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 Governorate was presented with the sponsorship check by Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Tommy McKenzie, Tatweer Petroleum Chief Executive Officer. “The Southern Governorate and Tatweer Petroleum are pro safe camping, and we encourage all campers to abide by all the rules and guidelines COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN set for their own protection, BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4690 0.3721 0.3365 including remaining a safe KUWAIT 0.2855 31.9817 0.2818 0.2549 distance away from Oil and Gas facilities,” Shaikh OMAN 0.3849 0.3900 0.3798 0.3436 Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalif QATAR 3.6420 3.6904 3.5942 3.2512 said.” Ten winners will be selected UAE 3.6730 3.7219 3.6248 3.2789 on a weekly basis based on the SAUDI 3.7500 3.7999 3.7008 3.3476 safety measures taken by the Tommy McKenzie, Tatweer Petroleum Chief Executive Officer, presents the Safest Camp Award camp owners. sponsorship check to Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Governor of the Southern Governorate Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through [email protected] experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. – Helen Keller Friday, December 2, 2016 11

he Indian School ISBBahrain (ISB) has won WINS 7 AWARDS sevenT awards at the Eighth Faber-Castell Spectra 2016, the annual art carnival organized by the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF)which works under the patronage of the Indian Embassy. Out of the 12 individual awards, the ISB won 7 awards besides the Rolling Trophy of Spectra 2016. ISB Chairman Prince S Natarajan called it a historic sweep and congratulated all the participants, winners and the trainers from Spectra 2016 Group 1 Winners ‘In recent times ISB has been systematically trying to identify non- the ISB for this record achievement. School academic talents too. On the lines of the recently approved ‘ISB 1 Adeeb Kurukathodika The Indian School Secretary Dr. Shemily Sports Academy’, the Scouts and Guides activities and the “Junior 2 Vedika Sudheer Al Noor Int’l School P John, Members of the Band” at Riffa Campus, the school will also venture into specialized 3 Anuja Anoop Sankaran Kutty The Indian School Executive Committee , Isa training academy for arts, cultural and literary activities in the days Town campus Principal to come. The ISB houses such extraordinary talents which can Spectra 2016 Group 2 Winners V.R Palaniswamy and Riffa be brought to the forefront by systematic training and they need campus Principal Sudhir advanced infrastructure for world class training.’ 1 Madhav R Nair The Indian School Krishnan congratulated the -Prince S Natarajan 2 Hanan Fathima Al Noor Int’l School winners and the teachers. 3 Keerthana Mappila Parambil The Indian School ISB Art Education Department Head Lekha The students Sivkrishnan V Nair, Anuja Anoop raised their trophies Spectra 2016 Group 3 winners Sasi who coordinated the event for Shwetha Ajay and Fahima thanked high and expressed profound the school said that the department everyone who supported their creative happiness. Riffa campus Vice 1 Angellei O Padua The Philippine School is proud of its achievement. She talents. Madhav and Keerthana said Principal Pamela Xavier and activity 2 Srevin Saju New Indian School attributed the success not only to the they are motivated to achieve more coordinator Haseena P Abdullah 3 Atiriya Sarkar New Millennium School talented students but also to all the because of the award. The competition praised the efforts of the art teachers participants, their parents and the art was tough and emerging victorious Sheela Roshan and Zamzama for Spectra 2016 Group 4 winners teachers Satheesh Paul, Deepak and in their pool has boosted their their valuable contributions. She said Fahima. Satheesh Paul said the confidence. that these teachers took concrete 1 Sivkrishnan V Nair The Indian School recognition to the students is their Young prodigies of the ISB Riffa steps to promote artistic talents in 2 Shwetha Ajay The Indian School motivation to excel. Campus Adeeb Kurukathodika and the junior campus. 3 Fahima Abdul Gafoor The Indian School

Six students secure perfect score MS- DPS congratulated six studentsN of its Grade XII for registering outstanding result in SAT Subject Tests (Scholastic Aptitude Test). SAT Exams conducted by College Abhishek Ghadge Aryan Sakaria Hrushikesh Jeevan Board, New York are Shanware the most widely used admission test by Caretakers Day Out universities around the he annual fun day out for all the St Christopher’s enough to try ice-skating! The third stop was globe including USA. school cleaners and caretakers took place last Prince Khalifa bin Salman Park, where everyone SAT Scores are also TSaturday. enjoyed being outside in the fresh air. And finally, taken as a benchmark Kristina Bourner (Community Service Lasani restaurant provided a fantastic buffet lunch by various engineering Coordinator), teachers Louise Lonsdale and Janet for everyone to enjoy. colleges in India to Palmer, as well as Vanessa Pollard, HR & Facilities We really appreciate our cleaning and give direct admission Mohammed Foud Swaraj Renghe Taikhum Kothambawala Manager, also joined the fun. The first stop was the caretaking staff, and are thrilled to organise this to non-resident Indian National Museum, where everyone enjoyed taking fun day out for them. A big thank you to Kristina students. chosen subjects – Mathematics (level II), Physics in their surroundings and learning about Bahrain’s Bourner, Louise Lonsdale, Janet Palmer and Taikhum Murtuza Kothambawala, Hrushikesh and Chemistry. history. There was also an opportunity to take a Vanessa Pollard for attending and helping out Jeevan Shanware, Swaraj Prashant Renghe, Chairman Dr. Ravi Pillai, Managing Director boat across to Bu Maher Fort. on the day, and to Alyaa Bataineh, Community Abhishek Dattatraya Ghadge, Mohammad Fouad Geetha Pillai, Principal Arun Kuumar Sharma After the museum, everyone went on to the Service Coordinator, for planning the trip, a Mobasshir Khan and Aryan Sakaria of NMS-DPS congratulated the students, parents and the faculty Funland ice skating rink where many were brave statement said. registered a perfect score of 2400/2400 in their for the commendable result. 12 Friday, December 2, 2016

Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi announced the documentation of a book depicting women’s educational achievements as he attended a ceremony celebrating Bahraini Women’s Day held under the slogan “Day of Bahraini Women in the Legal and Judicial Field”

BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday visited a number of BDF units. The Com- mander-in-Chief was welcomed by the BDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Chairman , Bahrain Olympic Committee President and Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and other senior officers

Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi yesterday received students of governmental and private schools who won the ‘Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Child Creativity’. Member of Parliament Abdulrahman Bu Majeed, the Director of Student Services Jassim bin Herban, the Director of Organisations and Committees Affairs Kifaya Al Anzoor, Head of Cultural Activities Nadia Sayyadi, directors of schools, the award-winning students and their parents attended

Pakistani Ambassador Javed Malik took part in a special seminar on Iqbal’s message of peace organised by the Pakistani community at Engineering Society Hall Juffair. Above, the ambassador withDr. Mohammed Ahmed Qadri, Dr. Murad, Fakhar ul Islam and other guests

A crew from Bahrain T.V, consisting of staff serving in the main departments of the T.V toured the track housing of theIronman 70.3 Middle East Championship to study it in order to provide the best coverage to the event. The Organising Committee will host today a cycling race, starting from Four Seasons Hotel to Bahrain International Circuit. It is open to the public, and a practice run is scheduled for December 10, 2016 Friday, December 2, 2016 13

The US Embassy in Manama hosted a reception for Rinzi Ruiz, No- vember 29, 2016, an American photographer who is visiting Bahrain to en- gage with aspir- ing Bahraini pho- tographers and to participate in the annual Nest Arts Festival hosted by Al-Ri- Batelco management and staff celebrated Bahraini Women’s Day with a gathering at Batelco HQ. The company has seen huge successes achieved by its ladies with waq Gallery many of them rising through the ranks to attain supervisory, management and senior executive roles, according to officials

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oaquin Phoenix is set to star in ccording to a documentary, ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on actor Tom Cruise employed Foot,’J an adaptation of cartoonist John Aonly Scientologists in his house. Callahan’s memoir. The ‘Mission: Impossible’ actor is Gus Van Sant is directing the project to a member of the sci-fi cult and the be produced by Steve Golin. church’s leader, David Miscavige Callahan became an alcoholic at the and his wife Shelly wanted him age of 12, a drug abuser in his mid-teens to be ‘in Scientology’ around-the- and a quadriplegic at 21 after being clock, so all his staff were also involved in a car accident after a day of members of the faith. drinking. He managed to rebuild his In a new documentary series by life to become an envelope-pushing Leah Remini, who left the church in cartoonist, learning to use both hands 2013, said: “I had to hire an executive to draw and also reconciling with house keeper, a maid, a cook. members of his family. Callahan They all had to be Scientologists died in 2010. because they all wanted him to be The movie will mark Van Sant in Scientology 100 per cent.”(TOI) and Phoenix’s first re-teaming since the actor’s breakout in 1995’s ‘To Die For.’ (TOI)

ennifer Aniston has revealed atalie Portman says her Thanksgiving surprise her fatherAvner Jfrom her husband Justin NHershlag always wanted Theroux. her to become a lawyer She told Ellen or a professor as she DeGeneresduring the host’s comes from a serious show that she thought they’d academic family. be spending the holiday apart, The 35-year-old star but she turned out to be wrong. ndrew has said she wanted to “My husband who has been Garfield says he embark on a career in the away for almost a year, it feels, washeartbrokenA by his Spider- film industry when she surprised me on Thanksgiving Man character as his dream role was 11 years old, but her and came home from was not what he imagined it would be. father asked her to go to Germany,” she said. The 33-year-old actor played the law school as he thought Aniston told the host how superhero in 2012’s ‘The Amazing Spider- she would be more ‘fulfilled’ her husband made her believe Man’ followed by ‘The Amazing Spider-Man in that field, reported Variety. he was too busy to return for 2’ in 2014. “I don’t know where it Turkey Day, and that he’d miss “The story and the character were actually came from, because there’s no their tradition of throwing not the top of the priority list, ultimately. I one in my family who was ever a ‘Friendsgiving’ the night found that really, really tricky. I signed up to a performer. I came from such a before. (TOI) serve the story, and to serve this incredible serious, academic family, where the character that I’ve been dressing as only thing that was acceptable was to since I was three, and then it gets be very literate and educated. (TOI) compromised and it breaks your heart.(TOI) 14 Friday, December 2, 2016 Friday, December 2, 2016 15

London for the live-action film, which early July. That deal came two emile Hirsch @EmileHirsch ilmmaker Rob Letterman will be backed by production weeks after the Pokemon Go will direct the upcoming banner Legendary, reports app was released and became When weak cavemen don’t go out, they cave in F“Pokemon” movie, titled variety.com. The news comes a worldwide phenomenon, so “Detective Pikachu”. following the announcement much so that it led to a 25 per Nicole Perlman and Alex that the company got the rights cent jump in the stock of part- Hirsch have penned the script to the “Pokemon” franchise in owner Nintendo. (IANS)

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She thinks the told. but has done all she can to fight be produced by Steve Golin. church’s leader, David Miscavige wizarding franchise’s The ‘Doctor against what has been expected of Callahan became an alcoholic at the and his wife Shelly wanted him Hogwarts Academy Strange’ star, her. (TOI) age of 12, a drug abuser in his mid-teens to be ‘in Scientology’ around-the- of Witchcraft and who has twins and a quadriplegic at 21 after being clock, so all his staff were also involved in a car accident after a day of members of the faith. drinking. He managed to rebuild his In a new documentary series by life to become an envelope-pushing Leah Remini, who left the church in cartoonist, learning to use both hands 2013, said: “I had to hire an executive to draw and also reconciling with house keeper, a maid, a cook. members of his family. Callahan They all had to be Scientologists died in 2010. because they all wanted him to be The movie will mark Van Sant in Scientology 100 per cent.”(TOI) and Phoenix’s first re-teaming since the actor’s breakout in 1995’s ‘To Die For.’ (TOI) Los Angeles ctor Jamie Foxx is set to produce a series about singer Marvin Gaye. AThe 48-year-old and Gaye’s son Marvin Gaye III will jointly produce a project about the life of the “Ain’t no mountain high enough” hitmaker, who passed away in April 1984, reports hollywoodreporter.com. “I’ve been a huge fan my whole life. His brilliance in music is unparalleled. Marvin Gaye’s story has always fascinated me,” Foxx said in a statement. While Marvin Gaye III added: “This project will be a powerful and definitive telling of Marvin Gaye’s life story.” Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr., who signed Gaye to his label in 1961, also gave his blessing to the series. “Marvin was the truest artist I have ever known. 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August, says that the photo-sharing she would be more ‘fulfilled’ her husband made her believe Man’ followed by ‘The Amazing Spider-Man (TOI) app is the devil. in that field, reported Variety. he was too busy to return for 2’ in 2014. Bieber says he has no desire “I don’t know where it Turkey Day, and that he’d miss “The story and the character were actually to return to the social media site came from, because there’s no their tradition of throwing not the top of the priority list, ultimately. I because it is like being in “hell”, one in my family who was ever a ‘Friendsgiving’ the night found that really, really tricky. I signed up to reports femalefirst.co.uk. a performer. I came from such a before. (TOI) serve the story, and to serve this incredible Speaking on stage in London on serious, academic family, where the character that I’ve been dressing as Tuesday, he said: “Instagram is for the only thing that was acceptable was to since I was three, and then it gets devil. I think Hell is Instagram. I’m like be very literate and educated. (TOI) compromised and it breaks 90 percent sure”. (IANS) your heart.(TOI) 16 COOL ZONE Friday, December 2, 2016 CROSSWORD Your star today New information could come your way today, YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) that might spur you on to learn more about an intriguing subject. It could be the sciences, or it could be occult or metaphysical, or it could even be astrology that sparks your interest. This might come your way through some sort of group activity. A very positive change could come into (Apr 21st - May 21st) your life today, which could alter your career prospects and turn them in a direction that you might never have even dreamed of. It might involve modern technology in some way. Money from an outside source could make it possible for you to strike out on your own, or you might make some lucrative investments.

(May 22nd - Jun 21st) A new partnership of some kind could turn your life in a different direction. New life paths may open up for you, bringing choices you might never have even considered. A move, or at least a long trip, to a distant place could well be a possibility. Weigh your options carefully. Don’t be too quick either to go for an opportunity or to turn it down. (June 22nd - July 23rd) Today may bring sudden and unanticipated change. Your romantic partner might make an announcement that could knock your socks off. Or you could meet someone who makes you the offer of a lifetime. You may feel a bit apprehensive, but try not to worry. Remember that change, although stressful, always leads to growth. Across Down (July 24th - Aug 23rd) Sudden inspiration to improve your skills with 1- Gore and more; 4- Mennonite sect; 9- Building additions; 13- Like 1- Grads; 2- Pale purple; 3- Pizzeria order; 4- Of the absence of life; 5- modern technology could come your way Abner; 14- Ball girl; 15- Running wild; 16- Growing in swamps; 18- Adult males; 6- UN agency; 7- Swing around; 8- “Siddhartha” author; today. You could be inspired by a lover or Protuberance; 19- Port near Hong Kong; 20- Avoidance of reality; 22- 9- Outburst; 10- Taylor of “Mystic Pizza”; 11- Records; 12- Stalk; 15- close friend to seek advancement, or you could King’s staff; 25- Compass direction; 26- Down source; 28- Large beer Humbles; 17- Open wide; 21- ___ in Charlie; 23- First place?; 24- Color have a specific project of your own in mind. mug; 32- Cereal box abbr.; 35- Chest or closet material; 37- Conductor anew; 27- Inspire anew; 29- 554, in stone; 30- Blues singer James; This is a great day to learn anything, as your Georg; 38- Ethereal: Prefix; 40- Thermoplastic yarn; 42- TV’s “Nick at ___”; 31- Untruths, tells falsehoods; 32- Impetuous; 33- Art ___; 34- Asian mind is especially acute and your powers of 43- Examines closely; 45- Borden bovine; 47- ___ deferens; 48- Robbery inland sea; 36- Thorny flowers; 39- Beholden; 41- The world’s longest observation sharper than usual. (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) at gunpoint; 50- Shouts; 52- “Only Time” singer; 54- Make sure; 58- White river; 44- Lighted by the sun; 46- Voter; 49- Monetary unit of Burma; Expect a lot of activity on the home front today. wine; 62- Swearword; 63- Stradivari’s teacher; 64- Muchness; 67- Atlas 51- Flabbergast; 53- Emo anxiety; 55- Cream-filled cookies; 56- Magazine A lot of visitors may come to your door, or you feature; 68- ___ evil...; 69- Not in; 70- Mutual fund fee; 71- Male voice; copy; 57- Trials; 58- Colorado ski resort; 59- ___ expert, but...; 60- Cape might host a group activity of some sort. There 72- Paris possessive; Canaveral org.; 61- Algonquian language; 65- Dusk, to Donne; 66- Year could also be changes in your household, or in abroad; the home itself. Someone could move in or out, or you might decide to do a little fixing up, or perform some repairs. All in all, expect a busy day, surrounded by others. R (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) An unexpected but welcome letter or phone BEETLE BAILEY call from a lover or close friend could bring exciting news, possibly something you’ve been wanting to hear for a long time. This could lead to your making a number of short trips in your near neighbourhood, or perhaps doing a lot of writing or phoning yourself. Your mood is enthusiastic, your energy high, so much should be accomplished today. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) An unforeseen break financially could make it possible for you to make an investment in your home. It could involve new equipment of some kind, such as computers or satellite dishes, or it could be redecorating. Your energy level should be high, and so you might be tempted to try to put everything together at once. Don’t work to the point of exhaustion. You’ll need your reserves for tomorrow. (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Your energy, enthusiasm and sense of adventure are at an all-time high today. You along with a few friends might be planning to go together YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION on an unusual outing, or perhaps a trip to a S U D O K U distant land. Extraordinary information could come your way, sparking a new interest, while exhilarating news from friends, neighbours or relatives increases your optimism for the future. (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) Information that was previously unknown to you might bring knowledge your way regarding ways to increase your income. Some of them may seem promising, but do take the time to consider all the facts before jumping into any new investment, whether it be blue chip stocks or a dubious get-rich- quick scheme.

(Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Expect a change in your circle of friends. You could stumble upon a new group of people that shares some of your most cherished interests, or one new person could enter a group you’re already involved with and make a big difference in that group’s energy. This change will add a new dimension both to your social life and your intellectual life. Lately you may have been alternating between (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) enthusiasm and total boredom with regard to your career. Perhaps you aren’t all that sure if How to play: you want to continue doing what you’re doing. Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each However, today, unexpected information could come your way, which may indeed point the row across, each column down and each 9-box square way and open the door for new plans and contains all of the numbers from one to nine. positive opportunities. 17 Friday, December 2, 2016

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For any inquires please off between Rashad Janahi, model laws, regulations contact [email protected] Head of Janahi Investment and policies were initiated Holding Group and Khamis and developed, then later KABAYANZ ANNIVERSARY Mohamed Al Muqla Head of the the committee decided to CELEBRATION Bahrain Tennis Club to sponsor Khamis Al Muqla Rashad Janahi organize and host a festival Date : 2 Dec 9 pm - 03 Dec 2 pm the RJ Investment Holding Tennis Championship 2017, in which an estimated number of 100 junior tennis Venue : Kabayanz- Manama which is organized by Bahrain Tennis Club and scheduled players aged between ages 8-10 would be participating Kabayanz Bar Celebrates First to take place from January 17 to 31. The club’s board which is also part of the international tennis federation Year of Great Entertainment Service has approved at its eighth meeting which was held last Play+Stay. All the equipments and balls associated with and Epic Nightlife Experience. We Tuesday to organize the tournament this year through its the tournament were geared up for this festival. The invite all of you (our family!) to be fresh and updated look featuring a modified system based club invited all interested players willing to participate to part of this very important day…we on teams consisting on 4 players in each team, and which register their names by calling the club contact number say family because all of this will not also dictates that the participation in this tournament is 17729561 or by sending an email to bahrain.tennisclub@ BG HARMONY LIVE be possible without your undying open to Bahrain Tennis Club Members only. The club gmail.com Date : 2 Dec 9:30 pm support throughout this journey. Ion Venue : Polo Gastropub- Adliya behalf of Ramee Rose Management the Friday session can have a personal join in and learn a new dance style, all Kabayanz Team INSIGNIA BAND talk with the doctor upon special ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE skill levels are welcome - class starts BG Harmony is back again in and DJ Francis we’re inviting you appointment on Saturday. LIGHTING from 7.30pm. We will also be serving Polo Gastropub on 2nd of December to be part of this once in a lifetime For more information and Date : 3 Dec 5 pm - 8 pm complementary sparkling for the ladies bringing you the best of the 70s great celebration and we thank all of you! registration please contact Mohini Venue : ART Rotana- Muharraq between 8.30-9.30pm! music such as the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Thomas -39804013 and Biji Siva- Join us for an evening of fun and Coldplay and more from 9:30pm till FURNITURE RECYCLING 36608902. celebrations as we host our Annual MOHAMMED ABDU late. WORKSHOPS Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Date: 8 December 2016, 8:00pm Date: 2 December 2016 , 10:00am - KIDS MOSAIC CHRISTMAS TREE on Saturday from 5pm onwards. Venue: Bahrain National Theatre 12:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm WORKSHOP Start the festive season in style with This is a brilliant concert featuring Venue: Al Jasra Training Center Date: 3 Dec 10 am – 1 pm our traditional tree lighting at Choices the one and only Mohammed Abdu, In cooperation with Al Jasra Venue: The Art House- Budaiya Terrace featuring our Christmas carol a true living legend of Arabic music. Training Center, Bahrain Authority Let your children be part of this choir, festive snacks and authentic Gifted with a distinctly powerful yet for Culture & Antiquities is year’s Festive season. Come join us seasonal beverages plus a special visit sweet voice and incredible oud-playing organizing a Furniture Recycling in this workshop by making a Mosaic from Santa for the kids. ability, Abdu’s talents were clear from Workshops. Learn making home Christmas tree. Ready Christmas tree an early age and was soon discovered accessories from unused hangers and all material will be supplied. Age 8 EL CLÁSICO! while still a teenager in the early 1960’s that is available in the house. For any years and above. Date : 3 Dec 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm after singing on the local radio. Five BARBECUE NIGHT AT LA MED inquires please contact : workshops@ Venue : Cafe Amsterdam Sports decades on, “The Artist of the Arabs’” Date : 2 Dec to 30th Dec culture.gov.bh. Minimum age 16 BOOK LAUNCH: LITTLE Lounge- Manama as he is widely known is still going Venue : The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain years and above. ISLAND BIG FORT Join the Cafe Amsterdam Sports strong. The concert will feature some Date: 3 December 2016 , 4:00pm Lounge crowd to watch one of the best of the artist’s most beloved songs which Grill and chill with an exclusive EFFECTIVE PARENTING FOR Venue: Bahrain National Museum football games ever! We have added he released over his illustrious career, barbecue dining experience at La ADOLESCENTS Haya Bint Isa AlKhalifa is a writer more TVs to make sure everyone is from early classics to more modern Med. Enjoy an assortment of tender Date: 2nd and 3rd December and documentary photographer living covered hits spanning the golden era of Arabic meats, sauces, side dishes and Venue: Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam in Bahrain. Her debut children’s book music of the 20th century to today. desserts on the beautiful terrace while Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) is a pop-up adventure about a young SATURDAY SWING BOOGIE! savouring the cool weather and the Ladies wing is organizing a mind Bahraini boy and his red balloon flying Date : 3 Dec 7 pm - 04 Dec 2 pm ARTIE’S FESTIVAL beautiful surroundings. training and counseling program on high above Bahrain. The books will be Venue : Meisei Bahrain Adliya Date : 9 December 2016, 7:00pm ‘effective parenting for adolescents’ available for purchase, and visitors will It’s the hottest new dance craze on Venue : Bahrain National Theatre especially for the children above 11 also be able to meet the author and the island of Bahrain and it’s coming to This is an intimate music concert years on 2nd and 3rd December illustrator and have their books signed. Meisei this Saturday night! Join us as featuring celebrated international 2016. The classes will be conducted There will be activities for the children we step back in time to the 1930’s with musicians from the Artie’s Chamber by the renowned expert Dr.Krishna including a pop-up workshop where our dancing partners The Shakedown Orchestra. Established by cellist Sivasubramoney, Associate Professor children can re-create a pop-up scene Club for a night of jazz and swing Herrmann Gauthier in 2008, the (Department of Psychiatry ) & from the book. beats! Sit back and enjoy the music or bi-annual festival, in collaboration MO in Charge (Holistic and Stress with the National Centre for the Research Clinic), Medical College, Performing Arts in India, maintains Thiruvananthapuram. HIGHLIGHT a philosophy of performing special The program includes effective large-scale orchestra arrangements JAPANESE BONSAI TREE LECTURE interaction with parents and CHRISTMAS TREE by a small chamber orchestra in a Date : 6 Dec 6 pm – 8 pm children in separate sessions on LIGHTING CEREMONY relaxed and friendly way that promotes Venue : The Good Life Artoholic- Al how to support your children, Date : 3 Dec 6 pm – 9 pm intercultural dialogue. Markh empowering the teens for a healthy Venue : The Ritz-Carlton, To date, the Artie’s Chamber Orchestra With a focus on care and maintenance youth and healthy future and Bahrain- Manama has played more than 100 musical works learn all the basics of bonsai design by a individual counseling. The opening Feel the holiday spirit worldwide. A special selection of some of bonsai expert. The lecture will include ceremony will be held at 10:30am as we start the season with the greatest masterpieces by artists such how to prune, transplant, landscape followed by an interactive session the lighting of our grand as Wagner, Mendelssohn, and Mozart with rocks, and discover what the art for parents and mind empowering Christmas tree and floating garden butterfly tunnel, be surrounded by family will be played in Bahrain under the of bonsai is all about. The class includes games for children. There will also and friends and let the cool breeze of the season embrace you while listening patronage of the Bahrain Authority for snacks and herbal tea. be an interaction with children in the to the choir. Culture and Antiquities, and sponsored afternoon. The families who attend by BNP Paribas. Friday, December 2, 2016 18

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Medellín electrical failure, without fuel.” slammed into a mountainside survived, including three a journalist and two crew alternatives in Bogota in case he plane that crashed in He requested urgent next to the town of La Union of the Chapecoense soccer members. of a fuel deficiency. He had all Colombia killing 71 people permission to land before the outside Medellin. team en route to the Copa International flight the power to go to refuel. It’s a includingT most of a Brazilian audio went silent. The BAe Only six on board the Sudamericana final, the regulations require aircraft decision that the pilot takes,” soccer team had no fuel on 146, made by BAE Systems Plc, LAMIA Bolivia charter flight biggest game in their history, to carry enough reserve Vargas told reporters in Santa impact, according to initial fuel so they can fly for 30 Cruz, Bolivia. findings by aviation officials, minutes after reaching their Bonillo said weather prompting an investigation destination in case they need conditions in Medellin at into why the plane flew under to circle before landing or fly the time were optimum for a those conditions. to another airport. successful landing. The comments by the “In this case, sadly, the Some have also questioned civil aviation authority late aircraft did not have enough why Chapecoense used the Wednesday night confirmed fuel to meet the regulations for charter company instead of a Bolivian pilot Miguel contingency,” Bonilla said in commercial airline. Quiroga’s final words to the Medellin. “One of the theories Investigators from Brazil control tower at Medellin’s we are working on is that have joined Colombian airport on a crackly audio finding no fuel at the crash site counterparts to check two obtained by Colombian media. or in the alimentation tubes, black boxes from the crash site “When we arrived at the the aircraft suffered fell for on a muddy hillside in wooded accident site and were able lack of fuel.” highlands near La Union. to inspect the remains we LAMIA Chief Executive Bolivia, where LAMIA could confirm that the aircraft Officer Gustavo Vargas said is based, and the United had no fuel at the time of on Wednesday it is at the Kingdom also sent experts to impact,” said Freddy Bonilla, pilot’s discretion to refuel en help the probe. secretary of airline security at route. He said plane should The club’s vice president, Colombia’s aviation authority. have enough fuel for about Luiz Antonio Palaoro, said A recording of the pilot’s four and a half hours, more or LAMIA had a track record final words can be heard less depending on weather. of transporting soccer teams telling the control tower the “Weather conditions around South America and it plane was “in total failure, total The site of the crash influence a lot, but he had had used the airline before. Queen’s sixth great-grandchild on the way London England rugby captain who was the little one on its way. 2017 is ueen Elizabeth II’s sixth in the 2003 World Cup-winning already starting well!” great-grandchild is on squad. The couple married in The Tindalls live on Anne’s Qthe way, after Zara and Mike Edinburgh in 2011. Gatcombe Park country estate Tindall announced Wednesday Their first child, daughter in Gloucestershire, southwest they were expecting a second Mia, was born in January 2014. England. baby. A spokeswoman for the Queen Elizabeth’s five great- The 90-year-old monarch Tindalls said: “Mike and Zara grandchildren so far are Prince and her husband Prince Philip are expecting another baby” William’s children, Prince are “delighted”, Buckingham and the couple were “thrilled”. George and Princess Charlotte; Palace said. The new baby will be 18th in Savanna and Isla Phillips, the Zara Tindall, the sovereign’s line to the throne. daughters of Zara’s brother eldest grand-daughter, is an “The Queen and the Duke of Peter; and Mia Tindall. equestrian who won the 2006 Edinburgh and members of the The queen sat with with eventing world championships royal family are delighted with all five earlier this year in a and a silver medal for Britain at the news,” a palace spokesman photograph by Annie Leibovitz. the London 2012 Olympics. said. Mike Tindall once revealed The 35-year-old daughter of Tindall said on Twitter that George’s first meeting with Princess Anne has no title and afterwards: “Just a quick one to Mia was “carnage”, with most of In this May 6, 2016 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter Zara Tindall and does not carry out royal duties. say thank you for the messages. the prince’s food going on the her husband Mike Tindall ride in a buggy with their daughter Mia, at Badminton horse trials in Mike Tindall, 38, is a former We are very very happy about table rather than in his mouth. Badminton, England. Friday, December 2, 2016 21 #PollToday Putin says Do you know at least one HIV-infected person? Yes No Can’t Say ‘Russia

Your country is amazing with is not tremendous opportunities. Pakistanis are one of the most intelligent people. I am ready and willing to play any role that you want me to play to address and find solutions to the outstanding problems. Donald Trump looking US President-elect Rest in sight Moonwalker medically for enemies’ evacuated from S. Pole Moscow Russia would nevertheless “not allow stability.” He added that attempts Bolsheviks seize power -- to learn resident Vladimir Putin its interests to be infringed upon.” to disrupt this “strategic parity” are lessons from the past that could help adopted a conciliatory tone to Russia finds itself locked in its “extremely dangerous and can lead to prevent a similar scenario in modern internationalP rivals in a key speech worst standoff with the West since the a global catastrophe.” Russia. “We need the lessons of history yesterday, saying Russia needed has Cold War over its 2014 annexation of Putin also called on Russia to remain first of all for the reconciliation, the “never looked for enemies” in the Crimea, the conflict in Ukraine and united to thwart any internal political strengthening of the social, political international community. lingering disagreements about the conflicts that could destabilise the state. and civil harmony we have reached “We do not want confrontation conflict in Syria. “Recently we have seen many today,” he said. Buzz Aldrin, the 86-year-old with anyone. It is not needed -- not Putin on Thursday reiterated countries in which this situation has “It is unacceptable to hold on to retired US astronaut who by us, our partners, the international Moscow’s readiness to work with paved the way to opportunists, coups the rifts and rancour, resentment and was among the first men community,” Putin said during an Donald Trump’s administration and ultimately anarchy,” Putin said. bitterness of the past in today’s life.” to walk on the Moon, has address on the state of the nation. once the president-elect takes “The result everywhere is the same: The Kremlin has repeatedly warned been evacuated from the “As opposed to some of our office in January. “It is important human tragedies and victims, decay against so-called colour revolutions, South Pole. foreign colleagues who view Russia to normalise and start to develop and ruin, disappointment.” the name given to pro-Western as an adversary, we are not looking, bilateral relations on an equal and Putin also called on Russians movements seen in some former Soviet Trump vows to put aside and have never looked, for enemies. mutually-beneficial basis,” Putin said. to ponder their turbulent history republics over the last several years, doubts over business empire We need friends.” In a pointed aside, “We have a collective responsibility -- including the 1917 February and which Moscow believes were fomented Donald Trump on Kremlin strongman added that to ensure international security and October revolutions that saw the by the United States. 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It was in a hotel room of his best-known collections, lover and fellow poet Arthur there at two in the afternoon “Sagesse”, “Jadis et naguere” Fidel Castro’s ashes nearly killed Rimbaud, sold for 434,500 where, after the lovers had and “Invectives”. reunited with ‘Che’ euros ($460,000) at auction in rowed, cried and got drunk -- Rimbaud moved back in with Paris on Wednesday. according to Rimbaud -- that his domineering mother and Fidel Castro’s ashes were Rimbaud The staggering price for the suicidal Verlaine raised the finished “A Season in Hell”. taken to a symbolic reunion the 7mm six-shooter -- which pistol. His hometown Charleville- with his fallen comrade-in- almost changed the course of “Here’s how I will teach Mezieres in eastern France had arms Ernesto “Che” Guevara fetches world literature -- was more you how to leave!” he shouted set up a fund to buy the gun in Santa Clara. than seven times the estimate, before firing twice at Rimbaud. but was outbid by an unnamed auctioneers Christie’s said. One bullet hit him in the telephone bidder. Chinese pilot suspended 435,000 Verlaine bought the weapon wrist while the other struck the The Belgian bailiff and for urging to protest delay in Brussels on the morning of wall and then ricocheted into firearms enthusiast Jacques A Chinese pilot has been July 10, 1873, determined to the chimney. But Rimbaud still Ruth who put the gun up for euros put an end to his torrid two- wouldn’t take no for an answer. sale had kept it in a cupboard suspended, his airline said, after social media footage year affair with his teenage Having been bandaged up in for 20 years, unaware of its showed he told passengers lover. hospital he again begged the value. to deplane and protest The 29-year-old poet had author of “Poemes saturniens” He only thought to have against a flight delay. abandoned his young wife not to leave him. it checked out when he saw and child to be with Rimbaud, Verlaine -- who was to be a identical model in “Total who would later become the dogged by drink and drug Eclipse”, the 1995 Hollywood For more, catch us symbol of rebellious youth, addiction all his life -- pulled film about the poets’ intense idolised by 1960s singers like out the revolver again and relationship starring Leonardo online at: Jim Morrison. threatened him with it in the DiCaprio. www.newsofbahrain.com The revolver with which French poet But after an opium- and street. He contacted historian Paul Verlaine tried to kill his lover Arthur absinthe-soaked stay in He was arrested by a passing Bernard Bousmanne, who /nobonline Rimbaud is displayed at Christie’s auc- London, which would inspire policeman and sentenced to curated an exhibition about the /newsofbahrain tion house Rimbaud’s “A Season in Hell”, two years in jail with hard two men in the Belgian capital Verlaine wanted to go back to labour where -- much to in 2004. (AFP) 22 Friday, December 2, 2016 SPORTS SPORTS Friday, December 2, 2016 23 Drivers ready for new challenge DT News Network Manama ahraini rookie drivers are “The idea is to teach preparing for the Dubai them how to believe in BAutodrome Round 2 of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Cavani themselves and how to Middle East. fox out the batsmen” Across seven previous -Legendary Pakistani editions, Dubai has been paceman Wasim Akram one of the most exciting and about team Sri Lanka important rounds. Now in Season eight, the spotlight is firmly on the Autodrome with keeps the series’ new rookie drivers. Team Bahrain’s duo of Action from the race Bahraini duo on podium after round one Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla Al Qatar and Saudi Arabia will an opportunity as they look attraction. Dubai and challenge for the Championship, Shaikh Isa bin Khalifa and Shaikh Isa bin get their first taste of what has to build their credentials and Having secured their prestigious GCC Porsche Abdulla secured top spot of the Salman Al Khalifa are expected traditionally been one of the experience on the regional first taste of professional, Rookie Championship title. podium, where he was joined to take centre stage in the most thrilling rounds where stage. The championship is competitive motorsport at the For the Bahraini duo the by Shaikh Isa bin Salman who region’s most professional some unexpected results and unique in its ability to blood highest levels through Round future is bright and the pair finished third. Bayern wary of another racing series. wins against all odds have been and develop new racing talent 1 in Bahrain, all eyes will be are looking to Dubai to cement The next round is the second PSG in Racing takes on December recorded. from across the region with the on the future hopes of Middle a solid start to the season. In round of the championship Mainz slip-up 9 and 10 on the 5.39km track For the new drivers, this current season perhaps one of Eastern Motorsport as the the GCC debutants category, featuring the third and fourth Berlin where racers from Bahrain, presents both a challenge and the best examples of the series’ rookies prepare do battle in the GCC Porsche Rookie races of the twelve race season. Bayern Munich travel to Mainz yesterday looking to avoid another costly slip- up which could thwart the Cycling race champions’ bid to reclaim PSG’s Edinson Cavani (R) vies with Angers’ Romain Thomas and goalkeeper Mathieu Michel (L) hunt top spot in the Bundesliga. Bahrain SWS practice run for Afghan female volleyball Ironman today Paris Guingamp a first home defeat. in Colombia. home and it was important to The southerners badly Juma attends aris Saint-Germain hotshot Uruguayan Cavani’s big Cavani joined PSG from be strong for the fans,” said PSG missed Balotelli in their players call for change Endurance DT News Network Edinson Cavani bagged his moment came after Hatem Ben Napoli in 2013 for a French coach Unai Emery. “Against a weekend draw with Bastia but Kabul continental forum Manama P100th goal for the club in a 2-0 Arfa strode forward on a mazy record fee of 64 million euros very defensively compact team, on loan Dynamo Kiev star Afghan female volleyball Manama he Organising Committee win over Angers on Wednesday run only to be brought down ($67.8m) and now is the club’s we put in a solid performance.” Belhanda’s effort was enough players called for a change BOC International Affairs spe- of Ironman 70.3 Middle to keep the reigning Ligue 1 by Romain Thomas. fourth top goalscorer -- now Moroccan Younes Belhanda to drag them over the line, in mindset yesterday at a cialist Hassan Juma attended set for T East Championship will host champions on the heels of The goal machine, having just one adrift of Dominique bagged the only goal for Nice, to the relief of coach Lucien Kabul tournament marking the recent Second conti- today a cycling race, starting leaders Nice. made it 19 goals in 18 matches Rocheteau. Out in front with this season’s surprise package, Favre. a rare chance for women nental Forum on Olympic from the Four Seasons Hotel to Cavani scored from the so far this season, promptly 156 is Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who in the fifth minute with a Nice will meet PSG just athletes to compete in the Values and Education held second round Bahrain International Circuit. spot, adding to Thiago Silva’s earned a booking for taking left for Manchester United last sumptuous strike from the edge before the Christmas break national spotlight in the in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the Action from the previous race It is open to the public and opener to round off a win for off his shirt to reveal a T-shirt summer. of the box. and Favre said that encounter deeply conservative, war- presence of International, a practice run scheduled for the Parisians, who trail Nice by slogan paying homage to “It was a very important Nice won in the absence of would be crucial -- albeit they torn Muslim country. Asian and Arab officials. DT News Network will then lead up to the final Juniors are in the fray, along Karting (CIK) track. Teams Saturday next week. a solitary point after the Cote Brazilian side Chapecoense, the match, for the three points, for the injured Mario Balotelli, are not looking that far ahead. Southgate confirms It was inaugurated by Manama qualifying session from 5pm. with Zain Dangerous, Racing will be going head to head in The practice run is to allow d’Azur table-toppers handed club decimated by an aircrash the table because we were at who has a calf problem. (AFP) Prince Khalid bin Bandar highly competitive The race flags off at 6pm and on Fire LTD, 3S Racing, identical 390cc RT9 Sodikarts. participants to get a first-hand Rooney as England bin Musaed, the Executive field of no less than 20 ends a gruelling three hours Trouvay and Cauvin Group, Al Heading into the event, feel of the track designed for the captain Director for International Ateams will be battling it out later at 9pm and is followed by Najma Karting Team, Ithmaar Batelco Drag 965 Racing are championship as well as to test London Relations at the Saudi tomorrow in the second round the prize giving at the podium. BRM and FX 6 Speeds KSA. the favourites to take the their readiness. England manager Gareth Olympic Committee (SAOC). of the Bahrain SWS Endurance Competing squads will be The Corporate class features overall win, having clinched The organising committee Kane signs new deal until 2022 Southgate confirmed Tereno Bozzone set Championship in a three- divided into three categories, BBK Racing, BBK Online, first place in the first round is continuing to hold meetings Wayne Rooney will remain for Ironman hour spectacle at the Bahrain including Pro, Nations and Omantel Ozone, Omantel held last October. with events management London captain £80,000 ($101,000) a feeling. We’ve got a great, and he now has 70 for Spurs in captain yesterday as he International Karting Circuit Corporate. Ozone 2, Texel Air Racing, Fun Aside from the overall win, companies and senior officials ngland striker Harry Kane week. “It’s amazing. Everyone young squad and the club is 137 appearances. faced the media for the first Manama (BIKC) in Sakhir. Currently entered in the Xtreme, Bahrain Dyno, Kemen they also clinched the Pro from organisations involved in has become the latest knows how much I love this moving in the right direction.” Kane has only recently time since his permanent Terenzo Bozzone is set E Action is scheduled to get Pro class are Batelco Drag Racing and Team Pakistan. class victory, earning them a the event, including the Four star to commit his future to team and what I feel for this After coming through returned from a seven-week appointment. to take on two weekends underway with practice at 965 Racing, Zain Racing and Racing will be held along memorable double. Winning Seasons Hotel and discussed Tottenham Hotspur, signing a club,” Kane, who finished top Tottenham’s academy, Kane absence with an ankle injury of racing, beginning with 4pm. Qualifying practice will Ice Racing, In the Nations BIKC’s 1.414-kilometre the Nations class were the the track which will be used new contract at the Premier scorer in the Premier League made his debut in 2011 but but has scored four goals in Wenger defends Ironman Western Australia then follow at 4.15pm, which category, Batelco Drag 965 Commission Internationale de Batelco Drag 965 Mechanics. during the championship. League club until 2022. last season with 25 goals and it was towards the end of the his last four matches. Kyle strategy as Arsenal crash this weekend followed The deal replaces the five- has hit the net five times already 2013-14 campaign that he first Walker, Christian Eriksen, Eric London by Ironman 70.3 Bahrain year contract he signed this term, told Tottenham’s made an impact. Dier, Danny Rose and Dele Alli Arsene Wenger defended next week. Bozzone has in February 2015 and will website yesterday. “To sign The following season he have all extended their deals at his strategy and blamed his won over 25 half-ironman reportedly earn the 23-year-old another contract is a special scored 21 goals in the league Spurs. (AFP) players lack of urgency for titles, but knows he can still Brave 2: Dynasty to be aired internationally Arsenal’s League Cup quar- squeeze more out of his DT News Network ABS-CBN Sports and Action bouts featuring fighters from ter-final exit. performances over the full Manama Network aka S+A, a network around the globe, and the ironman. Spanish police arrest 34 in rave 2: Dynasty will be targeted to male audiences main event pits Dagestan, Hundreds report UK child abuse match-fixing probe Tiger begins comeback Binternationally televised which has coverage of major Russia against Nottingham, after back surgery live in nine territories international sporting events England as two big hitting London Simon Bailey, the NPCC’s lead for Madrid including Europe and the like the NBA, UFC and the Welterweights, Gadzhimusa round 350 people have come child protection. Spanish police have arrest- Nassau US as President Mohammed FIFA World Cup. Gaziev and Carl Booth go Aforward to say they were sexually The NPCC said a “significant” ed 34 people, including Tiger Woods teed off in the Shahid continues his global Now “Brave” joins this toe-to-toe. abused as children by youth football amount of calls had been made to low-ranking players, from a opening round of the Hero promotional surge. illustrious list of sports to be The co-main event coaches in Britain, the National Police police after the former players came nefarious network that fixed World Challenge yesterday Taking Bahrain to the aired on this highly regarded features undefeated German Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said yesterday. forward to speak out about the abuse tennis matches in Spain and to launch his long-awaited world and bringing the world network. fighter Ottman Azaitar The scale of the abuse began to emerge they suffered as children. Portugal, authorities said competitive comeback, the to Bahrain was Mohammed S+A can be found against Argentinian Kevin last week after a string of ex-footballers, The BBC said the NPCC’s figures yesterday. 14-time major champion Shahid’s mandate when he throughout Asia, Europe, Koldobsky, who trains in including England internationals, told were based on existing investigations having missed 16 months started the organisation. North America and the Dublin, Ireland. of the ordeals inflicted upon them by as well as a new helpline set up by For more, catch us following back surgery. Tiger, Tonight’s event from 6pm Middle East. In the U.S. Also featuring are two coaches. British charity NSPCC. online at: now at 898th in the rankings, Representational picture at Khalifa Sports City in Isa, Brave 2 will air on MYX renowned fighters from “We are working closely with the The NSPCC said the helpline had www.newsofbahrain.com sent his first shot into the Bahrain, sees fighters from 16 TV, found on Comcast and the US, Walel Watson and Football Association to ensure that received 860 calls in its first week, number of referrals made in the first rough left of the first fairway different countries battling it DirecTV. Daniel Swain, which may the response to this significant and enabling it to refer 60 cases to police three days of the helpline set up /nobonline at the 7,302-yard Albany Golf out in the second installment In Bahrain, the fights start persuade the US audience to growing number of victims, at all or social services within three days of for victims of Jimmy Savile, a serial Club layout. of Brave Combat Federation. at 6pm. The card is stacked wake-up early to catch the Harry Kane levels of football, is co-ordinated the hotline launching. paedophile and late BBC television /newsofbahrain Action will be shown on with highly competitive action live. Bahrain’s Hamza Kooheji during the practice effectively,” said Chief Constable That was more than triple the presenter. (AFP) SPORTS Friday, December 2, 2016 23

“The idea is to teach them how to believe in Cavani themselves and how to fox out the batsmen” -Legendary Pakistani paceman Wasim Akram keeps about team Sri Lanka

PSG in Bayern wary of another Mainz slip-up Berlin Bayern Munich travel to Mainz yesterday looking to avoid another costly slip- up which could thwart the champions’ bid to reclaim PSG’s Edinson Cavani (R) vies with Angers’ Romain Thomas and goalkeeper Mathieu Michel (L) hunt top spot in the Bundesliga. Paris Guingamp a first home defeat. in Colombia. home and it was important to The southerners badly Afghan female volleyball aris Saint-Germain hotshot Uruguayan Cavani’s big Cavani joined PSG from be strong for the fans,” said PSG missed Balotelli in their players call for change Edinson Cavani bagged his moment came after Hatem Ben Napoli in 2013 for a French coach Unai Emery. “Against a weekend draw with Bastia but Kabul P100th goal for the club in a 2-0 Arfa strode forward on a mazy record fee of 64 million euros very defensively compact team, on loan Dynamo Kiev star Afghan female volleyball win over Angers on Wednesday run only to be brought down ($67.8m) and now is the club’s we put in a solid performance.” Belhanda’s effort was enough players called for a change to keep the reigning Ligue 1 by Romain Thomas. fourth top goalscorer -- now Moroccan Younes Belhanda to drag them over the line, in mindset yesterday at a champions on the heels of The goal machine, having just one adrift of Dominique bagged the only goal for Nice, to the relief of coach Lucien Kabul tournament marking leaders Nice. made it 19 goals in 18 matches Rocheteau. Out in front with this season’s surprise package, Favre. a rare chance for women Cavani scored from the so far this season, promptly 156 is Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who in the fifth minute with a Nice will meet PSG just athletes to compete in the spot, adding to Thiago Silva’s earned a booking for taking left for Manchester United last sumptuous strike from the edge before the Christmas break national spotlight in the opener to round off a win for off his shirt to reveal a T-shirt summer. of the box. and Favre said that encounter deeply conservative, war- the Parisians, who trail Nice by slogan paying homage to “It was a very important Nice won in the absence of would be crucial -- albeit they torn Muslim country. a solitary point after the Cote Brazilian side Chapecoense, the match, for the three points, for the injured Mario Balotelli, are not looking that far ahead. d’Azur table-toppers handed club decimated by an aircrash the table because we were at who has a calf problem. (AFP) Southgate confirms Rooney as England captain London England manager Gareth Kane signs new deal until 2022 Southgate confirmed Wayne Rooney will remain London captain £80,000 ($101,000) a feeling. We’ve got a great, and he now has 70 for Spurs in captain yesterday as he ngland striker Harry Kane week. “It’s amazing. Everyone young squad and the club is 137 appearances. faced the media for the first has become the latest knows how much I love this moving in the right direction.” Kane has only recently time since his permanent Estar to commit his future to team and what I feel for this After coming through returned from a seven-week appointment. Tottenham Hotspur, signing a club,” Kane, who finished top Tottenham’s academy, Kane absence with an ankle injury new contract at the Premier scorer in the Premier League made his debut in 2011 but but has scored four goals in Wenger defends League club until 2022. last season with 25 goals and it was towards the end of the his last four matches. Kyle strategy as Arsenal crash The deal replaces the five- has hit the net five times already 2013-14 campaign that he first Walker, Christian Eriksen, Eric London year contract he signed this term, told Tottenham’s made an impact. Dier, Danny Rose and Dele Alli Arsene Wenger defended in February 2015 and will website yesterday. “To sign The following season he have all extended their deals at his strategy and blamed his reportedly earn the 23-year-old another contract is a special scored 21 goals in the league Spurs. (AFP) players lack of urgency for Arsenal’s League Cup quarter-final exit. Spanish police arrest 34 in Hundreds report UK child abuse match-fixing probe London Simon Bailey, the NPCC’s lead for Madrid round 350 people have come child protection. Spanish police have arrest- forward to say they were sexually The NPCC said a “significant” ed 34 people, including Aabused as children by youth football amount of calls had been made to low-ranking players, from a coaches in Britain, the National Police police after the former players came nefarious network that fixed Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said yesterday. forward to speak out about the abuse tennis matches in Spain and The scale of the abuse began to emerge they suffered as children. Portugal, authorities said last week after a string of ex-footballers, The BBC said the NPCC’s figures yesterday. including England internationals, told were based on existing investigations of the ordeals inflicted upon them by as well as a new helpline set up by For more, catch us coaches. British charity NSPCC. online at: Representational picture “We are working closely with the The NSPCC said the helpline had www.newsofbahrain.com Football Association to ensure that received 860 calls in its first week, number of referrals made in the first the response to this significant and enabling it to refer 60 cases to police three days of the helpline set up /nobonline growing number of victims, at all or social services within three days of for victims of Jimmy Savile, a serial Harry Kane levels of football, is co-ordinated the hotline launching. paedophile and late BBC television /newsofbahrain effectively,” said Chief Constable That was more than triple the presenter. (AFP) Cavani keeps P23 PSG in hunt SPORTS 2424 Friday, December 2, 2016 Abdulrahman Asian player Abu Dhabi Al Ain lost 3-2 on aggregate to for Russia. mar Abdulrahman, arguably South Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Despite his age, Abdulrahman Asia’s biggest star, was Motors last month. has already been capped more than crownedO AFC player of the year in Abdulrahman, who once had 50 times for the UAE. a glittering ceremony in his home a two week trial for English side He beat Wu Lei of China and country of United Arab Emirates Manchester City, also admitted he Iraq’s Hammadi Ahmed to claim yesterday. would like to play in Europe. the night’s most coveted prize. The left-sided midfielder and “Every player dreams of playing Ahmed was aiming to be the first winger is the second Emirati to win in Europe but that is God’s will,” winner from Iraq. the trophy in consecutive years and he said. The women’s award was won by his award was greeted with a huge “If I get a good offer, I wouldn’t Caitlin Ford, a former AFC young cheer in the Emirates Palace Hotel mind with a good and big club.” player of the year. She is the first in Abu Dhabi. The award caps a stellar 2016 for woman to win both awards. The victory was even sweeter as the 25-year-old. Ford, who represented the he was nominated last year but lost Even though his club side lost Australian women’s team, the out to compatriot, Ahmed Khalil. the AFC Champions League final Matildas, at the Rio Olympics, said But the 25-year-old said the he was named the tournament’s she was honoured to win - but was trophy would not make up for his best player. He also carries the surprised. Emirati league side Al Ain losing international hopes of the UAE, “I wasn’t really expecting this to in the recent Asian Champions which has a real chance of qualifying be honest,” she said. League final. for the 2018 World Cup finals. “My winning this trophy reflects “My main ambition was to win They currently stand in fourth on an amazing year for us Matildas the Champions League trophy,” he place in AFC Group B in the third and I have taken this for all of said. round of qualifying, just one point them.” “The trophy is not only for me behind leaders Saudi Arabia. Australia reached the quarter- but it’s for all my colleagues at Al The eventual top two teams from finals stage, going out to hosts Ain and the national team.” the group will automatically qualify Brazil on penalties. (AFP) Omar Abdulrahman carrying the trophy MMA: Conor McGregor granted California state boxing license Los Angeles man to simultaneously hold Ultimate were “on the verge” of agreeing to ixed martial arts superstar Fighting Championship titles in two fight. Mayweather didn’t shoot Conor McGregor has been weight divisions when he beat Eddie down the prospect at the time, but Missued a boxing license in the state Alvarez in New York on November Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of of California, US media reported 12. Mayweather Promotions, told ESPN Wednesday in a development sure A powerful puncher, McGregor on Wednesday that he didn’t see the to revive talk of a McGregor-Floyd has previously toyed with the idea of match-up happening. Mayweather meeting in the ring. moving from the UFC octagon to the “It’s all a game,” Ellerbe told ESPN. ESPN and MMAjunkie.com traditional boxing ring -- even floating “It’s all a calculated effort to gain reported that the California State the idea of taking on undefeated and more fans. “Conor McGregor can say Athletic Commission had confirmed a now-retired Mayweather. anything he wants to, but he has a boss license was issued to McGregor. British tabloid the Sun reported in and his name is (UFC president) Dana Ireland’s McGregor became the first May that McGregor and Mayweather White.” (AFP) McGregor (file pic)

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