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Drug-trafficking gang arrested US-Taliban truce paves the way for peace in Afghanistan Manama Kabul will not launch attacks in cities, the peace deal will see the be- on highways or against US bases, ginning of US troop withdrawal. he Director-General S Secretary of State Mike as well as the Afghan National It will also trigger direct talks Tof Criminal Investiga- Pompeo said that a new Defence and Security Forces. between the Taliban and the tion and Forensic Science Utruce with the Taliban is This is an important The US will monitor develop- US-backed Afghan government yesterday announced the “an important step” as an agreed ments throughout the next sev- in an effort to secure lasting arrest of five members reduction in violence through- step on a long road to en days. peace. (Bahrainis and GCC na- out the country took effect at peace and I call on all Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg “Upon a successful imple - tionals) of a drug traffick- midnight on Friday. Afghans to seize this on Friday said a historic US-Tal- mentation of this understand- ing gang. Spokesman for the Afghan Na- opportunity. iban agreement had opened a ing, signing of the US-Taliban Narcotics worth tional Security Council, Jawed MR POMPEO route to sustainable peace in agreement is expected to move BD72,000 were confiscat- Faisal, announced the truce Afghanistan. “This could pave forward. We are preparing for ed, he said, noting that would begin as planned, and the way for negotiations among the signing to take place on Feb- follow up operations led said the council hoped the Tal- Afghans, sustainable peace, and ruary 29. Intra-Afghan negotia- to the gang that is special- iban would “reduce violence as war in history - and almost two ghanistan. This is an important ensuring the country is never tions will start soon thereafter, ised in drug trafficking and per the commitments”. decades of US forces in Afghan- step on a long road to peace and again a safe haven for terrorists,” and will build on this fundamen- dealing. The US and the Taliban have istan. I call on all Afghans to seize this Stoltenberg said in a statement. tal step to deliver a comprehen- The gangsters were agreed to a seven-day reduction “After decades of conflict, we opportunity,” Mr Pompeo said in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul sive and permanent ceasefire identified and arrested in violence ahead of signing a have come to an understanding a post on social media. remained quiet after today’s an- and the future political roadmap and Hashish and Shabu peace deal, which will pave the with the Taliban on a significant While a vague term, the agree- nouncement. for Afghanistan,” the US State were seized from them. way to end America’s longest reduction in violence across Af- ment means that the Taliban If successful, the signing of Department said. Legal proceedings are being taken to refer the case to the Public Prose- cution, he added.

Winning start for Bahrain TDT | Manama The ‘inhuman act’ esham Sarhan bur- Hied a go-ahead three-pointer with 1.2 UK envoy slams Russian ‘lack of humanity’ in Syria seconds remaining to lift Bahrain to a dramatic, come-from-behind 68- The envoy accused 67 victory over India last • night. Assad of using the The result gave the blocking of vital medical 900,000 Bahrainis a winning start supplies to those in need. people were in grave to their qualifying cam- danger as they escaped paign for the 2021 Fiba She called on from the attacks Asia Cup. •Vladimir Putin and Assad in freezing winter Sarhan fired in the win- conditions, the envoy says. ning basket from the left to “end indiscriminate corner off an assist from and inhumane attacks”. court general Mohammed Hussain. London members of the Security Coun- Bahrain’s next qualifi- cil want to act, but we’re stopped er is against Lebanon on from acting because of Russia, Monday in Beirut. Full ussia has been accused of supported by China,” Pierce report Page 12 a “lack of humanity” in added. Rthe Syrian conflict by the “That’s the main thing — to UK’s Ambassador to the UN Ka- get the Russians to restrain the ren Pierce after it was revealed Syrians and stop aiding them that more than half of displaced in the bombings that they’re Thousands of people have fled Idlib province fearing a fully-fledged war. people in Idlib province are chil- doing, including the bombing dren. people were in “grave danger” as help Syrian President Bashar think it shows the lack of hu- of hospitals, which is against Pierce said the UN had recent- they escaped from the attacks Assad, who she said was “attack- manity. They would’ve seen the the Geneva Convention. Russia DON’T MISS IT ly been given a “sobering and in freezing winter conditions. ing his own people.” same footage and the scenes and the Syria regime don’t really frightening” briefing about the Around 60 per cent of that num- She called on Russian Presi- you’ve just shown your viewers, care what price has to be paid by humanitarian crisis in Syria, ber are children. dent Vladimir Putin and Assad and yet they don’t want to do an- civilians.” where nearly one million peo- Pierce, the UK’s ambassa- to “end indiscriminate and inhu- ything to try to protect civilians.” She also accused Assad of us- ple have been forced to flee Idlib dor-designate to the US, has been mane attacks” in the northwest She said the UN was ready and ing the blocking of vital medi- Hanau since Dec 1 amid attacks by re- consistently critical of Russia’s of the country, which have led willing to back a cease-fire, but it cal supplies to those in need as 02 shooting gime forces supported by Russia. involvement in the conflict, and to innocent civilian casualties. could not happen until Moscow leverage in an attempt to regain condemned She added that the report had accused Moscow of abusing the Pierce told Sky News: “I think agreed to back it too. control of rebel-held areas of revealed that more than 900,000 UN veto system to protect and it’s cynical of the Russians. I “The UN wants to act and 13 the country. New details on Lyrica peddling PROBE ON 03 ring ‘come to the fore’ as trial progresses Qatar’s BeIN chairman, two others indicted in bribery case Geneva “to commit aggravated criminal BeIN Sports. Mr Valcke was charged with Another mismanagement.” Mr Al Khelaifi is the head of accepting bribes, “several ‘impressive’ aris Saint-Germain pres- The Qatari football and tele- Doha-based BeIN Sports and counts of aggravated criminal 04 drug seizure by ident Nasser Al Khelaifi vision executive, however, no also a member of the UEFA ex- mismanagement … and falsifi- Pwas charged yesterday longer faces an accusation of ecutive committee. cation of documents.” HMS Montrose by Swiss federal prosecutors bribery. Mr Al Khelaifi was indicted For the first time in the in connection with a wider Following a three-year inves- for his alleged part in providing five-year investigation of FIFA bribery investigation linked to tigation, FIFA reached an “ami- Mr Valcke — who had influence business, Swiss prosecutors 210 fils (includes VAT) World Cup television rights. cable agreement” with Al Khe- over the awarding of World Cup revealed that they believe The office of Switzerland’s laifi last month, prosecutors rights until being removed from Valcke received kickbacks to- attorney general filed an in - said, to drop its criminal com- office in 2015 — with use of a talling €1.25 million to steer dictment charging Al Khelaifi plaint relating to the awarding luxury villa in Sardinia without World Cup rights toward fa - with inciting former FIFA sec- of 2026 and 2030 World Cup Mr Al Khelaifi is the head of Doha- paying rent valued at up to €1.8 voured broadcasters in Italy retary general Jerome Valcke rights to Qatari broadcaster based BeIN Sports. million ($1.94 million). and Greece. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 02

Call to promote balanced reading TDT | Manama P Unnikrishnan

he urgent need to pro - mote balanced reading Tamong literary enthusi- asts was emphasised by Dr M K Muneer, the Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Indian State of Kerala, yesterday. This came during a brief inter- action with The Daily Tribune. “Promoting balanced read- ing is one of the vital strate - gies to develop a harmonious society. Balanced reading and understanding can only lead to healthy debates and dialogues in any society,” Dr Muneer said. Warning against the eroding culture of healthy debates, Dr Muneer said majority of debates on all issues are leading to prov- The book festival logo ocations and violence, which is Dr Muneer inaugurates the book festival in the presence of Ms Meera, Mr Poithumkadavu and Mr Pillai. a dangerous tendency. “We should be able to pro - BKS events today mote opposing views. And this is only possible with balanced • Dignitaries: Dr M K Muneer, K R Meera, Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu reading.” • 7:30 pm: Book release by Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu Dr Muneer is on a visit to the • 7:30 pm: Poem writing competition for students Kingdom to inaugurate the fifth • 8:30 pm: ‘Cracking Cryptics’ crossword puzzles/ cultural programmes edition of Bahrain Keraleeya Sa- majam (BKS) Book Fest. condemned. The publishers ident of Bahrain Keralyeeya Sa- He praised the Indian expa- should take up the responsibil- majam presided over the func- triates in the Kingdom for their ity here. They should thwart tion and Varghese Karakkal, the contributions towards literature efforts to create unnecessary General-Secretary of BKS wel- and arts. controversies while upholding comed the gathering. Dr Muneer, who is also an the freedom of expression.” Literary Wing Secretary Firoz author and poet, slammed the On Friday, BKS Internation- Thiruvathra, Bookfest convenor efforts from the part of some al Book and Cultural Festival Harikrishnan and Literary wing writers to create unnecessary was officially inaugurated by convenor Shabni were also pres- controversies as a marketing Dr Muneer in the presence of ent on the dais. technique to boost their books’ renowned writers K R Meera Hundreds of people were saleability. and Shihabudin Poithumkadavu. present and visited the book “Such tendencies should be Scores of visitors flocked to the festival venue yesterday. P V Radhakrishna Pillai, Pres- stalls. Hanau shooting condemned Specialized in Brain Surgery u Brain Tumors Bahrain affirms solidarity with Germany; u Brain Hemorrhage (Bleeding) rejects violence and extremism u Head Trauma Frankfurt u Epilepsy Surgery “furious” that authorities were markt area of central Hanau, a u Brain Endoscopic Surgery not doing more to combat right- city some 20 kilometers east of ahrain has condemned wing extremism. Frankfurt. Spine Surgery the two terrorist shoot- Alarm has been growing The gunman allegedly rang ing incidents that oc- about an increasingly embold- the doorbell and shot at peo- u Lumbar & Cervical Microscopic B Disc Surgery & Fixation curred in Hanau in Germany, ened far-right movement in ple in the smoking section, kill- DR. SAMY GOUDA which resulted in the death and Germany, following a deadly ing five, including a woman, Surgery of Spinal Cord Tumors injury of several people. anti-Semitic attack in Halle and mass-market daily Bild said. MD, MS, PHD The Foreign Ministry ex- the murder of a pro-migrant He then fled the scene by Surgery of Peripheral Nerve Consultant of Neurosurgery pressed its sincere condolences politician last year. car before opening fire at the Injury & Entrapment to the families of the victims The suspected gunman “Arena Bar & Cafe,” killing three Syndromes & Spine Surgery and wished a speedy recovery in Hanau was identified as people outside the building, lo- to the injured. 43-year-old German Tobias R. cal media said, with witnesses It affirmed Bahrain’s soli- He left behind online a “man- reporting hearing a dozen shots. Management of Cases : darity with Germany, and re- ifesto” and video material that Police said one of those in- u Headache newed its unequivocal rejec- suggested a terror attack mo- jured had also died, bringing the tion of violence, extremism and u Low back pain & leg pain (Sciatica) Forensic experts work around a damaged car after a shooting in Hanau near terrorism, urging the interna- Frankfurt, Germany. u Facial pain & Trigeminal Neuralgia tional community to step up u Pain of arms & hands u Neck pain efforts to eliminate this scourge toll from the bar attacks to nine. u Dizziness & Vertigo u Epilepsy that threatens international “The victims are people we peace and security. have known for years,” the Are- u Weakness & difficulty in walking A shooter with suspected far- International na cafe manager’s son told Ger- u Bleeding in the brain (Stroke) right beliefs killed nine people community should man news agency DPA. “It is a u Memory, Cognitive & Behavioral Diseases at a shisha bar and a cafe in the step up efforts to shock for everyone.” u Head, Spine & Spinal Cord Injuries German city of Hanau, police eliminate this scourge The bloodshed sparked an said Thursday, before appar- hours-long manhunt, with ently killing himself and his that threatens armed officers fanning out FOR APPOINTMENTS 1736 2233 3612 9777 mother. international peace across the city and police hel- Federal counter-terror pros- and security. icopters roaming the night sky. ecutors announced they were FOREIGN MINISTRY Hesse interior minister Beuth investigating the case, which said witness reports helped showed “signs of a xenophobic tivated by “a hostile attitude to track the suspect’s vehicle back motive,” a spokesman told AFP. foreigners,” said Peter Beuth, to his home. Among the dead were “sev- the interior minister of the state Special forces then stormed eral victims of Kurdish origin,” of Hesse. the suspect’s apartment, where the Kon-Med association of The rampage started at they found him dead. They also Kurds in Germany said in a around 10:00 pm on Wednes- found the body of his 72-year- statement, adding that it was day at a shisha bar in the Heu- old mother. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 03

• Investigation revealed that some New details on Lyrica peddling ring of the prescriptions were issued in 2019 to individuals who had left the Kingdom in 2018. ‘come to the fore’ as trial progresses Tribune has reported• earlier that the Doctor, pharmacists and a military man suspected to be part of the ring Government have been ation with the Anti-Narcotics the arrestees’ possession. ed online claiming that Lyrica tightening its grip on Department in Interior Ministry Back then, Mr Al Ramadhan is being peddled and misused dispensing medicines, arrested a military staff and two stated that the prosecution among school students of both such as Lyrica, to civilians while illegally selling launched its investigation into genders in Bahrain. curb its misuse. the pills. the incident, interrogated the On August 1, 2019, the Nation- During the interrogation, one arrestees, heard witnesses’ tes- al Health Regulatory Authority of the suspects told interroga- timonies and reviewed a report (NHRA) announced that it had TDT | Manama tors that he has been familiar prepared by the technical com- closed a pharmacy and suspend- with consuming the medicine mittee, which inspected the ed its manager for a year, after it ew details have recent- claiming that it was prescribed computers in a number of public was proven that the pharmacy ly unfolded in the case to him after he was involved in and private hospitals, and ana- sold Lyrica without prescription Nof the drug ring that a traffic accident back in 2010. lysed the entered data in them. and for higher prices. was exposed last month in Mu- Explaining further, he stated The Chief Prosecutor ex - Additionally, a statement harraq Governorate involving that he had met some individ- plained further in the statement issued following the regular a “renowned” doctor, several uals who asked him to illegal- saying that it was proven that weekly Cabinet meeting last pharmacists and a military per- ly sell them the medicine pre- the accused doctor issued fake September mentioned that the sonnel. scribed to him for prices ranging Lyrica is not dispensed without a precise prescription by a specialised consultant prescriptions and reports that Cabinet had approved a draft The case is being deliberat- between BD10 to BD20. and an official stamp. stated that the individuals men- edict on the procedures for reg- ed by the First High Criminal The suspect confessed that tioned on the prescriptions had ulating the dispensing of med- Court, which decided to ad - he continued doing so; taking The suspect also informed the undergone the necessary medi- icines containing substances journ the trial of the suspects advantage of the prescriptions interrogators that he would av- cal examination and are worthy listed under the pharmaceutical to February 23, 2019, to hear issued in his name and illegally eragely collect 60 packets from of collecting the narcotics. group gabapentinoid to which the testimonies of prosecution selling it for years. Large quantities of the pharmacies advised by the Mr Al Ramadhan also con - drugs such as Lyrica belong. witnesses, while one suspect He also said that throughout narcotics and amounts doctor every two days, adding firmed that other suspects, who The statement mentioned was referred to the military ju- this process of selling Lyrica to of money collected that he would sell one packet were involved in the case, would that the move comes out of the diciary. addicts, he had met the prime sus- from selling drugs were for prices ranging between BD50 purchase the narcotics from Cabinet’s keenness to place The suspects are facing the pect, the doctor, few months ago. and BD100, and that sometimes certain pharmacies, where the more procedures to control the charges of dispensing large The suspect said the doctor found in the arrestees’ when the demand is high he pharmacists are also complicat- dispensing of medicines and quantities of addictive prescrip- would prescribe large quanti- possession. would collect more than 100 ed in their plot, and later sell the reduce their misuse. tion pills known as “Lyrica”, ties to him in one go, as he, the MR AL RAMADHAN packets at one go. pills to drug addicts for higher Tribune yesterday contacted using fake prescriptions issued doctor, worked in several hos- On January 20 this year, prices. He added that the pros- a number of the leading phar- by the prime suspect, the doctor, pitals and was cooperating with could be issued to sell larger Muharraq Governorate Chief ecution issued arrest warrants macies in Bahrain to ask about and illegally selling it to addicts several pharmacies around the quantities of Lyrica to addicts. Prosecutor Ahmed Abdullah against other suspects who’re the conditions of selling Lyr- for higher prices that are some- Kingdom to dispense the medi- The suspect confessed that he Al Ramadhan, was quoted in a abroad. ica to patients. The majority times more than four doubles of cines to the suspect. once sold a box of Lyrica pack- press statement released by the Tribune has reported earlier of the contacted pharmacies their original cost. In his statements, the suspect ets for BD3,000, using the same Public Prosecution confirming that the Government have been confirmed the unavailability of The ring was exposed when mentioned that the relation had method. the arrest of the suspects. tightening its grip on dispensing stocks of the medicine. the Public Prosecution an - developed with the doctor, as Investigation revealed that The Chief Prosecutor said medicines, such as Lyrica, to However, they all confirmed nounced last month that the the latter requested him to pro- some of the prescriptions were that large quantities of narcotics curb its misuse. that it is sold for prices ranging Military Police of Bahrain De- vide him with copies of identi- issued in 2019 to individuals and amounts of money collected This came after reports and from BD15 for a 75MG packet to fence Force (BDF) in co-oper- ty cards so more prescriptions who had left Bahrain in 2018. from selling them were found in footage were widely circulat- BD28 for a 150MG packet. Visitors from five countries face Bahrain entry ban TDT | Manama Iran, Thailand, the Republic of Kingdom of Thailand, the Re- where Coronavirus (COVID-19) ternational Airport.” Singapore, the Kingdom of Ma- public of Singapore, the King- has been detected,” the ministry The ministry urged the public isitors from five coun- laysia and the Republic of South dom of Malaysia and the Re - stated. to take precautionary measures tries have been banned Korea. public of South Korea within We are advising The Ministry of Health stated after travel. It said that it is com- Vfrom entering the King- “The Ministry of Foreign Af- 14 days of their date of arrival citizens and that it is taking various measures municating directly with the dom as the government takes fairs, in co-ordination with the in the Kingdom. residents to follow to prevent an outbreak of the World Health Organisation. up strict measures to prevent Ministry of Health and Ministry “Bahraini citizens, GCC cit- deadly coronavirus outbreak in Bahrainis were assisted by the coronavirus outbreak in the of Interior, has activated several izens and Bahraini residents WHO guidelines Bahrain. Bahrani Embassy in China to country. procedures related to arrivals to who have visited Iran, Thailand, and avoid all but A number of measures have return to the Kingdom to escape The authorities in Bahrain the Kingdom of Bahrain in light Singapore, Malaysia or South essential travel already been taken by the Min- the country amid the coronavi- have decided to put in place of the outbreak of the Coronavi- Korea within 14 days of arriv- to areas where istry, the ministry said in a state- rus scare. three stringent steps to ensure rus (COVID-19),” the Ministry of ing in Bahrain will be subject to Coronavirus has ment. In co-operation with the Min- that coronavirus is not spreading Foreign Affairs said in a state- quarantine and enhanced testing been detected. “The ministry is taking all istry of Health, the Bahrain In- in the Kingdom, in case anyone ment yesterday. procedures, recommended by precautionary measures for this ternational Airport is conduct- gets diagnosed. “The procedures include: the World Health Organisation HEALTH MINISTRY purpose. The situation is being ing thorough checks to make The steps include banning en- Banning entry to all foreign (WHO). monitored closely. Co-ordina- sure patients infected with coro- try to all foreigners who have visitors who have visited the “The ministry advises cit- WHO guidelines and avoid all tion is ongoing with relevant navirus does not enter Bahrain visited five countries including Islamic Republic of Iran, the izens and residents to follow but essential travel to areas authorities and the Bahrain In- outside the airport.

Club receives dignitary

Sadiq Sanjrani, Chairman, Senate of Pakistan along with his delegation of Senators visited Pakistan Club Bahrain, where Rehan Ahmed, Chairman Pakistan Club, board members and members of the Pakistani community accorded a warm welcome. The Senate delegation included Senator Abida Azeem, Senator Manzoor Ahmed, Senator Fida Muhammad, Senator Keshoo Bai, Senator Mirza Afridi, Senator Hafiz Abdul Karim, Senator Sajjad Hussain Tori, Senator Mohammed Balushi and Syed Abid Hassan, Advisor to the Chairman Senate. Afzaal Mahmood, Ambassador of Pakistan and Pakistan Club Board members welcomed the Pakistan Senate Delegation at the Club. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 04

Bahrain’s housing Another ‘impressive’ drug success praised Manama

US Congress delegation, The government is seizure by HMS Montrose currently on a visit to keen to strengthen A the Kingdom, has paid its relations with a visit to the East Hidd Town international and HMS MONTROSE’s total seizure of hashish stood at 1045kg housing project. The Ministry of Housing in- regional organisations TDT | Manama formed the delegation about to benefit from their its experience in building new expertise in various tarting on Valentine’s towns in Bahrain to implement fields. Day, ships working in di- His Majesty King Hamad bin HOUSING MINISTRY Srect support of Combined Isa Al Khalifa’s order to build Task Force 150 (CTF 150) had 40,000 housing units, as well a busy weekend, the result of as the government’s social (SDGs), especially SDG 11 aimed which was a major drug bust housing plans stemming from at making cities and human by Her Majesty’s Ship ( HMS) the royal order. settlements inclusive, safe, re- MONTROSE, a United Kingdom The US delegation was also silient and sustainable. Royal Navy (RN) frigate. informed about the facilities The ministry said that its In the late afternoon of 15 Feb- of the East Hidd Town, which efforts are currently focused ruary, MONTROSE’s ‘WILDCAT’ is an example of the modern on building five new towns at shipborne helicopter spotted a towns being constructed by the same time, chosen accord- suspicious dhow in an area of the the Ministry of Housing. ing to the density of housing Gulf of Oman known to be popular During the visit, the dele- demands, in addition to imple- with drug smugglers. gation was updated about menting other residential pro- As the sun rose over the Arabi- the Kingdom’s experience in jects to ensure that the housing an Sea on the morning of 16 Feb- providing housing services to services cover the Kingdom’s ruary, several packages could be low-income citizens, includ- governorates and regions. seen floating in the water near CTF 150 team members with seized drugs. ing the establishment of three The visit featured a pres - the dhow. The packages were towns, namely Isa Town, Ham- entation about the Housing recovered and determined to be MONTROSE while working in di- imate trade.” ad Town and Zayed Town, in Ministry’s new towns projects, hashish. rect support of the Australian lead Denying the use of the mari- 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, in as well as its strategy to pro- Royal Marine Commandos then CTF 150. time domain to illegitimate traffic addition to the establishment vide housing units for the citi- boarded the dhow, securing it for The Royal Australian Navy, in the region is CTF 150’s mission. of the Housing Ministry, the zens through partnership ini- search by a Royal Navy boarding with support staff from the Royal The co-operation and support Eskan Bank, the new towns tiatives with the private sector. 33 CMF team. The master of the dhow Canadian, and Royal New Zea- nations comprise of participating nations like and the partnership initiatives It also featured a documen- admitted that the packages in the land navies assumed command of Combined Task Force-150, France and the United Kingdom with the private sector. tary on the government’s ef- water came from his vessel, and af- CTF 150 in early December 2019. which is working to are the key mission enablers that The Ministry of Housing forts to provide housing ser- ter a thorough search of the dhow, “Fantastic work by the crew of improve maritime CTF 150 relies on to carry out the stressed the government’s vices to the citizens. the team found another cache of HMS MONTROSE in tracking this security in the region. mission. keenness to strengthen its Members of the delegation hashish. smuggler, stopping them from The 33 nations of CMF, working relations with international expressed their admiration for Add that to the drugs recovered ditching their cargo, and keeping together, improves maritime se- and regional organisations to the kingdom’s experience in from the water, and MONTROSE’s these drugs from reaching their curity, helps strengthen regional benefit from their expertise in delivering affordable social total seizure of hashish was destination,” said Commodore 150 continues to apply pressure nations’ maritime capabilities, various fields. housing services to the citi- 1045kg worth an estimated re- Ray Leggatt, Royal Australian and disrupt the operations of ter- and upholds international norms It also highlighted the efforts zens, as well as for the Hous- gional wholesale value of $538,860 Navy, Commander of CTF 150. rorist and criminal organisations and today’s bust is just the latest of the government, through its ing Ministry’s plans to provide US dollars. “With the support of ships like in the region that seek to use the example of that co-operation in action plan, to achieve Sus- social housing for low-income This is the first seizure for HMS COURBET and MONTROSE, CTF maritime domain for their illegit- action. tainable Development Goals citizens.

Kingdom’s efforts to promote Committee set up to study unaccredited medical degrees Manama ommendations of the Executive ifications in updating the list child rights hailed Committee, chaired by His Roy- of recommended degrees from Manama he Supreme Council for al Highness Prince Salman bin various universities in China, Education and Training Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown The graduates would and approved a recommenda- he Assistant Minister T(SCET) has set up a com- Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- sit for a unified exam to tion submitted by the Council of of Foreign Affairs, Ab- Bahrain attaches mittee to study the situation of 77 mander and First Deputy Prime assess the level of their Representatives in this regard. Tdulla Al Doseri, met the great importance to degrees whose holders had grad- Minister, to find solutions for degrees and determine He pointed out that the Cab- Assistant Undersecretary of uated from unaccredited Chinese students who have received the requirements inet had directed the Ministry Community Development at human rights and universities. un-attested degrees from various of Health and the Ministry of the Ministry of Labour and made its principles Deputy Prime Minister and un-approved universities. for accrediting their Finance and National Economy Social Development and Dep- a key element in SCET President His Highness The Cabinet decided to ac- academic qualifications. to provide the necessary budget uty Chairman of the National development plans and Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak credit 10 medical degrees issued HH SHAIKH MOHAMMED needed to complete the require- Commission for Childhood, strategies. Al Khalifa said that the graduates from Chinese universities which ments to attest medical degrees Khalid Abdulrahman Eshaq, MR AL DOSERI would sit for a unified exam to were approved before 2015, been instructed to coordinate from universities in China. and a number of the commis- assess the level of their degrees stressing the need for clinical with relevant authorities within The council has provided a sion’s members to discuss pre- and determine the requirements training for the students in ques- China to ensure a visa mecha- thorough study to address the paring reports of the Kingdom neva, in which the Kingdom for accrediting their academic tion to complete their internship nism is put in place to issue study situation of Bahraini students to the United Nations to ac- discussed its combined fourth qualifications. requirements and sit their licen- visas for Bahraini students who in Chinese universities, and de- cede the two Optional Proto- to sixth periodic reports, and The Deputy Premier said sure exams. wish to continue their studies in termine their causes, as the total cols to the Convention on the reviewed its efforts in the ar- that the Arabian Gulf Universi- The Ministry of Education China with recommended and number of students currently Rights of the Child. eas of implementation of this ty (AGU) would set a placement has been tasked to communicate approved universities only. studying in Chinese universities The Assistant Foreign Min- convention, including its im- test as well as a programme to with medical students enrolled at The Deputy Premier said that is at least 153 students, which ster hailed efforts of the La- plementation of the National ensure the graduates would com- unaccredited Chinese university Minister of Finance and National requires finding urgent solutions bour and Social Development Childhood Strategy 2013-2017, plete the requirements from their and urged them to enrol at other Economy to co-ordinate with for them to ensure the accredita- Minister and Chairman of which was extended for anoth- original degrees to be accredited. accredited academic institutions. the National Committee for the tion of their qualifications after the Commission, Jameel Hu- er five years. The move is based on the rec- The Foreign Ministry has also Evaluation of Academic Qual- graduation. maidan, and the members of Mr Al Doseri discussed with the commission, in monitoring the members of the National all aspects of child affairs, in- Commission the draft reports cluding holding and encourag- on children’s rights, the first ing all activities and programs regarding the implementation Support vow to Sickle Cell Society related to raising awareness of the provisions of the Op - Labour and Social Development and childhood development. tional Protocol to the Conven- Minister Jameel Humaidan He cited the celebration of tion on the Rights of the Child received Bahrain Sickle Cell the 30th anniversary of Bah- on the involvement of children Society Chairman Zakariya rain’s adoption of the Conven- in armed conflict, and the sec- Al Kadhem and other board tion on the Rights of the Child, ond regarding the implemen- members. The discussed the role within its celebrations of the tation of the provisions of the of he association in supporting International Day of the Child. Optional Protocol on the Sale and caring for this social segment He praised the National of Children, Child Prostitution and reviewed the programmes it Commission for Childhood and Child Pornography. implements in cooperation with was praised for its great efforts Bahrain attaches great im- relevant authorities. The minister by the United Nations Com- portance to human rights and commended the achievements mittee on the Rights of the made its principles a key el- and contributions of the Child, during the successful ement in development plans association as well as its positive participation of the Kingdom and strategies, and strength- participation in partnership with in the meetings of the (80th) ened its progress and success government’s establishments session of the Committee on by approving multiple human to enhance services provided to the Rights of the Child in Ge- rights laws. sickle cell patients. 05 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 business

Ghosn postpones suit seeking Hopes dim for EU budget deal retirement pay from Renault Paris AFP | Brussels tries were not prepared to move, “then we have nothing to dis- euding EU leaders kicked cuss”. awyers for Carlos Ghosn off a second day of hag- Lon Friday delayed a lawsuit Fgling over the bloc’s tril- Farm fight seeking a hefty retirement pay- lion-euro budget on Friday, with The inconclusive late-night out from his former employer hopes of a deal fading as “fru- tussle on Thursday revealed Renault, saying the French gals” and big-spenders refused leaders’ red lines and poten - carmaker had not given them to give ground. tial grounds for compromise enough time to prepare argu- After a night of tough talks, to Michel, who is tasked with ments. leaders and diplomats poured finding consensus for a deal. The court in Boulogne-Bil- doubt on the chances of reach- Macron, who visits the na- lancourt, near Renault’s head- ing an agreement at this sum- tional farm show in Paris in two quarters outside Paris, grant- mit for the EU’s seven-year days, said he would “battle” to ed the request for more time, post-Brexit budget. protect the Common Agricul- setting a new hearing date for The tussle over money is a tural Policy (CAP). April 17. Carlos Ghosn has launched a legal Brussels ritual, made more in- “The overall budget total was “We received Renault’s battle to force Renault to pay tense this time by the depar- After a night of tough talks, leaders and diplomats poured doubt on the chances brutally attacked by the coun- arguments only on Monday, millions of euros in retirement ture of Britain from the bloc, of reaching an agreement at this summit for the EU’s seven-year post-Brexit tries of the north, in particular and having just four days to payouts budget which has left a 75-billion-euro the CAP,” a French diplomatic respond to 20 pages of argu- ($81-billion) “Brexit gap” over source said. ments is clearly not enough,” es a French inquiry over two the 2021-27 period. In a sign of French sensitivity Ghosn’s lawyer Laetitia parties he threw at the Palace “Are you asking if we’re go- on the subject, Macron’s agri- Ternisien told reporters after of Versailles, including his op- ing to resolve the whole budget culture minister suggested in the hearing. ulent 2016 wedding, allegedly discussion this weekend? No, I a TV interview that he had se- Ghosn is seeking a 250,000 financed in part by Renault don’t think so,” Danish Prime cured a victory in protecting ($270,000) retirement pay- funds. Minister Mette Frederiksen said the CAP, which was worth 383 out, which Renault refuses to He is also being investigat- as she arrived. billion euros in the current long- pay because it says the former ed by France’s tax fraud of - Denmark is one of the self- term budget. CEO was forced to quit after his fice over suspicious financial styled frugal four nations -- The claim was swiftly shot shock November 2018 arrest in transactions between Renault along with the Netherlands, down by French diplomats who Japan on charges of financial and its distributor in the Gulf Sweden and Austria -- who have pointed out that nothing had yet misconduct. state of Oman, and over con- set themselves against a pro- been agreed. The former industry titan tracts signed by Renault and posal by summit host Charles Macron has sought to push claims he retired in due form Nissan’s Dutch subsidiary Michel, the EU Council pres- the EU to be more united and on his own accord. RNBV. ident. more ambitious and insisted He also seeks a much bigger In Japan, he still faces mul- They insist Michel’s 1.09-tril- Thursday that Britain’s depar- prize -- a supplementary pen- tiple charges claiming he lion-euro budget plan is exces- ture should not clip the bloc’s sion of 774,774 euros per year under-reported millions of sive and must be trimmed, while wings. for the rest of his life, as well dollars in salary as chairman also calling for the budget to be But his calls for post-Brexit as 380,000 shares granted for of Renault’s alliance partner modernised. largesse were met with scepti- reaching performance targets. Nissan. cism by the “frugals” and even At current prices, that stock He has denied all the charg- Budget ‘made in 1980s’ Finland, whose prime minister grant would be worth over 12 es, but fled to his native Leb- Leaders are at odds over how said it was time for the EU to be million euros. anon late last year before he much to increase the long-term “realistic” with its spending. Meanwhile, Ghosn also fac- could face trial. budget -- called the multi-annu- Finland, like Germany, is sym- al financial framework (MFF). pathetic to some of the calls for They also disagree over how moderation made by the “fru- spending should be shifted be- gals”, but is not fully aligned tween priorities and how much with them. Renfe inks $6 bn deal to build each member should pay as a Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron and Charles Michel arrive for second day of Adding yet more discord is the percentage of its gross domestic budget summit European Parliament, which high-speed train in US product (GDP). wants the MFF hiked to 1.32 tril- Madrid The last MFF came in at 1.08 the so-called friends of cohe- time, but given the differences lion euros to pay for costly goals trillion euros (in 2018 prices). sion -- a group of eastern and between the 27, it is not certain such as turning the European panish train operator Ren- “My prime minister has been southern countries wanting to Michel will present a revised Union into a carbon-neutral Sfe on Thursday said it had very clear from the start -- we ringfence the money they get budget proposal on Friday, a economy within three decades. signed a $6-billion deal with will not pick up the tab,” said a from the budget. diplomat told AFP. Parliament President Da- US rail developer Texas Cen- diplomatic source from one of Michel met the leaders of the Instead, the summit could vid Sassoli slammed Michel’s tral to design, build and run the “frugal” countries. “frugals” along with President break up without agreement, proposal as “a series of a high-speed rail line in the “We are fighting 21st-century Emmanuel Macron of France forcing leaders to reconvene cuts”. United States. between Houston and Dallas challenges with a budget made and German Chancellor Angela for another meeting, most likely The European Commission, In a statement, Spain’s that is to become operational in the 1980s.” Merkel on Friday morning in in April. the EU’s executive arm, which transport ministry said the in 2026. Against the frugals are France, a bid to find a way out of the A frustrated Czech Prime is aiming for greater geopolit- 5.5-billion-euro ($5.9 billion) The two firms have signed a which wants farm payments deadlock. Minister Anrej Babis questioned ical heft under new President agreement would see Renfe preliminary agreement but it is protected and more money for Leaders from friends of co- the value of a second day at the Ursula von der Leyen, is trying work alongside its US partner still in draft phase, said Renfe, European defence projects, and hesion huddled in the mean- summit, saying if the rich coun- for a target of 1.13 trillion euros. to develop and operate a line Spain’s national rail operator. BAC holds employee excellence awards ceremony TDT | Manama they need to succeed, as evi - ahrain Airport Company denced by the increasing num- B(BAC), the operator and ber of team members receiv- managing body of Bahrain In- ing these Employee Excellence ternational Airport (BIA), hon- Awards on a regular basis.” oured 10 team members with the The winners are Salem Ali Employee Excellence Award in AlMutawa and Noora Wael Sa- recognition of their important yar from Terminal Operations; contributions to the company’s Abdulla Isa Asheer from Airside overall success. In attendance Operations; Mohamed Saleh at the award ceremony were Shehab from Finance; Sant - BAC senior management, in- rupta Padhi from Commercial cluding BAC Chief Executive & Marketing; Khalil Ebrahim Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Mahmood from Human Re - Binfalah, who presented the sources; Ahmed Mokhtar Soli- awards. The winners are Salem Ali AlMutawa and Noora Wael Sayar from Terminal Operations; Abdulla Isa Asheer from Airside Operations; Mohamed Saleh Shehab from man and Salem Ali Sulaibeekh Commenting on the award, Al Finance; Santrupta Padhi from Commercial & Marketing; Khalil Ebrahim Mahmood from Human Resources; Ahmed Mokhtar Soliman and Salem Ali Sulaibeekh from from Development; Ali Husain Binfalah said: “It is their efforts Development; Ali Husain Yusuf from Airside and Landside Maintenance and Sameer Khalifa Buallay from Infrastructure and Building Maintenance. Yusuf from Airside and Landside which have helped us succeed Maintenance and Sameer Khal- as a company, particularly as project to date, the Airport Mod- He added: “One of our objec- national workforce, particularly ing and development programs ifa Buallay from Infrastructure we take on our most ambitious ernisation Program.” tives is the development of the in the aviation sector. Our train- equip our team with the skills and Building Maintenance. 06 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 society

The Talented and Gifted Students Programme of the College of Medicine and Medical Studies (CMMS) in the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) has recently concluded a three- day workshop on genetics and human genome. The workshop was held under the supervision of Assistant Professor in the Molecular Medicine and Genetic Disorders Department in AGU and Princess Al Jawhara Al Ibrahim Centre for Molecular Medicine, Genetics and Inherited Disorders (ACMID) Dr Ghada Al Khafaji, and Assistant Professor in the same Department Dr Christina The Innovation and Technology Management Programme in the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) recently hosted a lecture titled “The Role of Inspiring Leaders in Stimulating Scribnek. a Creative Team”. The event saw Information and eGovernment Authority (IGA) Vice-CEO Dr Zakareya Ahmed Al Khaja speaking to the attendees on innovative leadership.

Bahrain Indian School (BHAVANS) students won first prize in the ‘The Constitution Quiz’ held at the Indian Embassy. BIS The New Millennium School, DPS Bahrain, team comprising Ansh Katyayan, Thanvi Jeyashankar (IX D) and Hetvi Shah Team consisting of Manoj Subramaniam Sathyanarayanan, Steve Chalil Biju and Vaibhav Rajesh bagged the first prize. Directors (VIIID) bagged the runner’s up title in the ‘The Constitution Quiz’ held at the Indian Embassy. The team was felicitated Himanshu Verma, Ritu Verma and Principal Saji Jacob congratulated the winners for their excellent performance. In the photo with trophies for their achievement. Chairman, Dr Ravi Pillai, Managing Director Geetha Pillai and Principal Arun students with Renu Yadav -Second Secretary (Political, Info, Culture and Education), Norbu Negi – Second Secretary (Charge d’ Kuumar Sharma congratulated the winners. affaires) and Ginitha Satish ( BIS Teacher).

Palakkad Arts and Cultural Theater (PAACT) organised Tennisball 7A side Cricket Tournament at the Indian club. This event was held with an intent to develop team spirit in all activities of PAACT. It became a runaway success due to the high level participation of more than 10 teams and a huge number of audience including ladies and kids. In the final Chittur kongans won over Alathur Chenghotta team and PAACT Queens Team won over PAACT Angels Team. The winners and runner up were awarded Trophies.

The New Millennium School- DPS held its Annual Sports Week with the aim to inculcate the spirit of sportsmanship. The sports meet was declared open by Principal Arun Kuumar Sharma who in his inaugural speech, highlighted the vital role of sports in life. Dr Ravi Pillai and Managing Director Geetha Pillai praised the endeavours of teachers and parents in encouraging the students. 06 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 07 society

The Talented and Gifted Students Programme of the College of Medicine and Medical Studies (CMMS) in the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) has recently concluded a three- day workshop on genetics and human genome. The workshop was held under the supervision of Assistant Professor in the Molecular Medicine and Genetic Disorders Department in AGU and Princess Al Jawhara Al Ibrahim Centre for Molecular Medicine, Genetics and Inherited Disorders (ACMID) Dr Ghada Al Khafaji, and Assistant Professor in the same Department Dr Christina The Innovation and Technology Management Programme in the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) recently hosted a lecture titled “The Role of Inspiring Leaders in Stimulating Scribnek. a Creative Team”. The event saw Information and eGovernment Authority (IGA) Vice-CEO Dr Zakareya Ahmed Al Khaja speaking to the attendees on innovative leadership.

The three Rotary Clubs of Bahrain (Rotary Club of Manama, Rotary Club of Salmaniya and Rotary Club of Adliya) and the Rotaract Club of Bahrain organised a joint social evening to celebrate the 115th year anniversary of Rotary International. The event was organised as a seated dinner with a four course meal at the Merchant House Hotel in Manama Bahrain. Bahrain Indian School (BHAVANS) students won first prize in the ‘The Constitution Quiz’ held at the Indian Embassy. BIS The New Millennium School, DPS Bahrain, team comprising Ansh Katyayan, Thanvi Jeyashankar (IX D) and Hetvi Shah The night concluded The Indian School students Bala Srivatsav Yerramilli( XV) , Nanditha Dileep( XS) and Karthika Suresh (X G) has won Team consisting of Manoj Subramaniam Sathyanarayanan, Steve Chalil Biju and Vaibhav Rajesh bagged the first prize. Directors with a cake cutting (VIIID) bagged the runner’s up title in the ‘The Constitution Quiz’ held at the Indian Embassy. The team was felicitated Himanshu Verma, Ritu Verma and Principal Saji Jacob congratulated the winners for their excellent performance. In the photo laurels in the Bahrain round of the World Scholar’s Cup, held at St Christopher’s school recently. The team secured 9th with trophies for their achievement. Chairman, Dr Ravi Pillai, Managing Director Geetha Pillai and Principal Arun ceremony by all place overall in the senior division, with 3 trophies, 24 gold and 7 silver medals. They have thus, qualified for the global students with Renu Yadav -Second Secretary (Political, Info, Culture and Education), Norbu Negi – Second Secretary (Charge d’ members. Kuumar Sharma congratulated the winners. affaires) and Ginitha Satish ( BIS Teacher). round of the World Scholar’s Cup to be held in summer.

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S President Donald Trump will be accorded Uthe biggest public recep- tion given to any foreign leader in years during his visit to India beginning on Monday, officials say, one that could help paper over the two countries’ growing friction over trade. Close political and security partners, India and the United States have hit each other with retaliatory tariffs. Over the past month they have engaged in in- tense negotiations to produce a mini trade deal, but officials say it remains elusive. The two sides have been ar- guing over US demands for ac- cess to India’s huge poultry and dairy markets, Indian price con- trols on medical devices such as stents and stringent local data storage rules that US companies say will raise the costs of doing People ride their motorbikes past a hoarding with the images of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President A member of a bomb disposal squad from Gujarat Police uses a sniffer dog to business. Donald Trump installed next to decorated trees alongside a road ahead of Trump’s visit, in Ahmedabad, India scan the stands at Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has sought hurt the government’s domestic restoration of trade concessions base so dramatically.” that Trump withdrew in 2019 These could include a further and greater access to US markets reduction in import tariffs on for its pharmaceutical and farm Harley-Davidson motorcycles products. Above all, it says that that Trump has often spoken Trump should not treat India on about, he said. par with China, whose economy The two countries are also is five times larger. expected to announce India’s At an event in Las Vegas over- purchase of 24 SeaHawk na- night Trump gave mixed mes- val helicopters from Lockheed sages about prospects for a trade Martin in a deal estimated to be deal with Modi. $2.6 billion as well as a follow-on “We’re going to India and we order for six Apache attack hel- may make a tremendous deal icopters. there. Maybe we’ll slow it down, The United States has become we’ll do it after the election,” one of India’s top arms suppliers, he said. with $18 billion worth of sales Hundreds of thousands of over the last 15 years, edging out people are expected to gather We’re going to traditional supplier Russia. in Modi’s political hometown of India and we may Trump and Modi are expected Ahmedabad to greet Trump for to discuss a wide range of issues Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel stand guard outside Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, where US President Donald Trump is make a tremendous a road show leading to a rally in including trade, 5G telecoms, scheduled to address a “Namaste Trump” event with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit in Ahmedabad, deal there. Maybe a cricket stadium with a capacity India counter-terrorism, energy secu- of over 100,000. we’ll slow it down, rity, religious freedom, the rule On stage, both leaders will fore noon on 24th February, the the India Road Show. expressed admiration privately we’ll do it after the of law and the importance of address a bigger version of the delegates will be treated to a dis- Trump, who will be accom- at the size of the crowd awaiting election the Indo-Pacific region, a senior “Howdy Modi” rally that they play of famed Indian hospitality panied by his wife, Melania, on him in India, they said. DONALD TRUMP Trump administration official jointly appeared at in Houston and India’s Unity in Diversity,” the two-day trip, has been fasci- said. to a jubilant crowd of 50,000 In- said Foreign Secretary Harsh nated with the idea of going to Modest Trade Deal US energy firm Westinghouse dian Americans last year, where Shringla. India since his visit to Houston, It was possible the two sides is also expected to sign a new Trump likened Modi to Elvis He said there will be tens of aides said. could still announce some spe- agreement with state-run Nucle- Presley for his crowd-pulling thousands of ordinary citizens as Trump prides himself in hav- cific trade measures absent a national Studies, told reporters. ar Power Corporation of India power. well as artistes showcasing the ing large crowds at his campaign broader deal, Richard M. Ros- “There’s a modest package of for the supply of six nuclear re- “From the moment of their performing arts from different rallies, ranging generally from sow, an India expert at the things that India could put on actors, kickstarting a long-run- arrival at the airport a little be- states of the country as part of 10,000 to 20,000 people, and has Center for Strategic and Inter- the table that I don’t think would ning project. Viral video prompts outpouring for bullied Australian boy

The clip had been the impact bullying was having on the fundraiser page. Support for the on her child. Williams said extra funds • watched more than 16 “I’ve got a son that is su- would be given to anti-bullying boy built as the video million times by Friday icidal almost every sin- charities. spread online and the boy’s mother, gle day,” she says in the Australian actor Hugh Jack- Yarraka Bayles, said footage. man and NBA player Enes Kanter Sydney she was sharing it to Support for the boy built as were among the hundreds of raise awareness of the the video spread online, and a thousands posting support for impact bullying was GoFundMe page started by US Bayles. n Australian boy with comedian Brad Williams had “Quaden you are strong - Adwarfism who was bul- having on her child. raised over $150,000 to give er than you know, mate. And lied to the point he wanted to Bayles a trip to Disneyland in no matter what, you have a “die right now” has received California by Friday. friend in me,” Jackman said in a deluge of celebrity messag- ing he wanted to die after being “This isn’t just for Quaden, a video posted to his Twitter es and donations for a trip to bullied at school. this is for anyone who has been account. Disneyland. The clip had been watched bullied in their lives and told Bayles will also lead the Indig- A video of nine-year-old more than 16 million times by they weren’t good enough,” Wil- enous All-Stars out onto the field Quaden Bayles uploaded to Friday and the boy’s mother, liams, who was also born with in their rugby league clash with Facebook by his mother showed Australian actor Hugh Jackman was among the hundreds of thousands posting Yarraka Bayles, said she was achondroplasia -- the most com- the Maori All Stars in Queens- him crying and repeatedly say- support for a bullied Australian boy sharing it to raise awareness of mon type of dwarfism -- wrote land on Saturday. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 09

“Here, falcons are not considered birds, they are considered children of the Bedouins because, historically, falcons were used to hunt meat, allowing the Bedouin’s family to survive in this very harsh desert life”

AFP | Abu Dhabi falcons the hospital treats an- region. UAE, where it is only permitted checked baggage, and Dubai’s most beautiful. nually, a number that has more As well as check-ups and in designated reserves. Emirates allows birds to travel “The female is usually one id al-Qobeissy’s two birds than doubled in the past 10 routine trimming of talons, That means that for many alongside their owner to certain third bigger than the male, and perch majestically in the years. it also conducts complicat - birds, the hospital is an essen- destinations in Pakistan. more powerful,” she said, adding Ewaiting room of Abu Dha- “Falcons have a very special ed surgery and offers a train - tial stop-off before heading to “The most popular destina- that captive-bred female falcons bi’s falcon hospital, awaiting a place in the heart of the Emira- ing programme for veterinary popular overseas hunting des- tion for falconers travelling with can cost upwards of 100,000 routine check-up ahead of their tis,” said the hospital’s director students from more than 40 tinations including Morocco, their falcons in the passenger euros ($108,000). hunting trip to Azerbaijan. Margit Muller. countries to learn about avian Kazakhstan and Pakistan. cabin is Pakistan,” an Emirates For falconer Salem al-Man- Like other well-travelled res- “Here, falcons are not consid- medicine. Emirati falconers are only spokeswoman said. souri from Abu Dhabi, the tra- idents of the United Arab Emir- ered birds, they are considered “The very complicated proce- legally allowed to own cap - dition is much more than an ex- ates, the falcons will make the children of the Bedouins be - dures are either broken legs or tive-bred birds, which must have Girl power pensive pastime -- it is a symbol journey with their devoted own- cause, historically, falcons were broken wings, or when a falcon their own passports that comply While the hospital has its of Emirati culture. er on a well-worn route from used to hunt meat, allowing the has a really messy accident that with the Convention on Inter- own programme and facilities “Falcons were used to hunt, a country where the creature Bedouin’s family to survive in results in big injuries,” Muller national Trade in Endangered to breed falcons that can be pur- and you can say that it was the is both a national symbol and this very harsh desert life.” said. Species of Wild Fauna and Flora chased, most of the birds are im- only method for hunting for treasured tradition. In 2010, UNESCO added fal- “Very long surgeries... can take (CITES) for transport. ported to the UAE from breeders survival, especially when trav- “This has been a hobby of mine conry to its list of Intangible up to three or four hours. That Animals other than guide dogs in the Americas and Europe. elling long distances hundreds since 2007,” said the 26-year-old, Cultural Heritage of Humanity. is the longest we can keep are not usually allowed in the “They stay with the falconer of years ago,” the 30-year-old gently stroking one of the prized a falcon under anaes- cabins of the UAE’s main for as long as they live,” Muller said. birds of prey, which wear leather Talons and training thesia.” carriers, but for falcons said. “They will not be released “We inherited it from our hoods to keep them calm and The Abu Dhabi facility is the Opportunities to exceptions are made. because they are cap - grandfathers and fathers, who quiet. world’s largest take a falcon hunt- Abu Dhabi’s Etihad tive-bred falcons.” taught us, and now we teach the After waiting in the pristine falcon hospital, ing are lim- permits fal- cons Muller added that the next generation.” white-marbled reception area frequented ited in the in the cab- most sought-after and of the animal hospital, the fal- by falcon- in or a s expensive falcons are cons will undergo blood tests in ers from females, which can car- order to complete paperwork across ry up to five times their for the trip. t h e own body weight. They They are among about 11,000 Gulf are also considered the UAE falcon hospital a window into

Falconry is a treasured Emirati tradition in the United tradition Arab Emirates Washroom-on-wheels: India firm turns buses into women’s toilets Pune | India television sets, temperature monitors with an too are mostly used by men, with women -- fear- ike many Indian women, college student Su- attendant in tow.” ing for their safety -- going long hours without Lvarna Dongare dreads getting caught short Manisha Adhav, 40, who operates one of the using such facilities. when she is out and about, with hygienic public toilets, said she felt “proud working here as we Modi in October declared India free of open toilets in short supply across the country. are doing something for women”. defecation and said 600 million people had been So she was pleasantly surprised to find a pink “Women bless me ... as they come here from far provided with access to toilets. women-only “washroom-on-wheels” in a public away areas as well because there aren’t enough But experts questioned the claims and said san- park in western India -- one of several facilities public washrooms around.” itation and safety remain intertwined for millions dotting the city of Pune, where a pair of entre- Even as India went on a building spree con- of Indian women. preneurs have transformed run-down buses into structing millions of toilets as part of Prime Finding “clean and safe washrooms in public hop-on toilets. Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship “Clean India” spaces is not easy during emergencies. We are “I came to the park and wanted to visit the bath- programme, experts said the lack of water or trying to change that,” Adhav said. room urgently. These toilets are very comfortable electricity meant many remain unused. and felt safe,” 18-year-old Dongare said. State governments have struggled to maintain Pink buses provide a safe and clean toilet for some Indian Finding a clean and safe toilet in parts of India is a For a relatively affordable five-rupee-fee (seven public toilets, which are often poorly lit, un- women challenge US cents), any woman can board the toilet to use manned, and reek of urine and faeces. the facilities, breastfeed babies or purchase sani- These tary napkins and diapers. Launched in 2016 by entrepreneurs Ulka Sadalkar and Rajeev Kher, the “Ti Toilet” project -- “ti” means “her” in the local Marathi language -- has 12 mobile washrooms, on average used by more 200 women daily. The buses are powered by solar panels mounted on top of the vehicle. Sadalkar said the pair, who run a portable sanitation business, came up with the idea as part of a series of projects focused on improving hygiene in the city. “We believe women deserve access to clean and safe washrooms and it is their basic right,” she said, adding that the duo wanted to open 1,000 toilets across India in the next five years. “We focused a lot on aesthetics in refur- Attendants sell sanitary napkins and diapers bishing these buses and provided clean toilets, 10 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Katy Ben Perry Affleck and Jennifer Garner

Trump slams Al Pacino: 1970s S.Korean film Katy Perry a dark period “Parasite’’, Brad collapses of my life Pitt at rally after gas leak Los Angeles ollywood veteran Al Paci- on ‘American Hno doesnt like to remem- Affleck publicly praises ex-wife ber the 1970s because it was “a Idol’ set dark period” of his life. Garner for being considerate Pacino forayed into the dig- ital space with “Hunters”, a Los Angeles Los Angeles out a note Affleck had written series about vigilantes seeking for Garner. to bring justice to Nazis hiding merican singer Katy Perry fell on ollywood star Ben It stated: “What I want to in 1970s in the US. Los Angeles the ground after a gas leak on the Affleck has issued a say publicly and privately is Asked if doing the show took Asets of ‘American Idol’ show af- Hpublic note of thanks — ‘Thank you. Thank you for him back to the era, Pacino resident Donald Trump ter which the auditions were put on hold. to his former wife and actress being thoughtful, considerate, said: “Nothing takes me back Pon Thursday scorned the According to People magazine, in an Jennifer Garner for supporting responsible, and a great mum to the ‘70s, no. best picture Oscar for South exclusive clip of Sunday’s episode, judges him through his struggle with and person’.” I just can’t go Korean film “Parasite,” ask- Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sobriety. The tribute came after the back there. No. ing how a foreign movie was forced to pause the auditions due to Affleck has been detailing his 47-year-old actor told the I’m, I’m in the could get the honour. a propane leak that could potentially be efforts to kick his booze addic- newswoman he never expect- ‘70s right now “How bad were the Acade- dangerous. tion and how his heavy drinking ed his alcohol issues to lead to as I speak to you, Al Pacino my Awards this year?” Trump In the clip, the singer mentioned a strong contributed to the breakdown the then couple’s separation and there’s no asked the crowd at a packed propane smell as she said, “Do you guys smell of his marriage to Garner, in in 2015 and eventual divorce, ‘70s costumes going on. It’s a reelection campaign rally in gas? It’s pretty intense.” recent press interviews while which he recently branded his dark period of my life. It was Colorado Springs, Colorado. “I have a slight headache from it. Oh it’s promoting his new movie “The “biggest regret.” very fruitful for – you know, “We got enough problems bad, it’s really bad,” Katy said as she stood up Way Back”. After a candid chat “I didn’t want to get di - I was in very good movies at with South Korea, with trade. to leave the studio. with ‘Good Morning America’s’ vorced, I didn’t want to be a the time, and lots happened to On top of it, they give them As chaos flared up amongst the crew and Diane Sawyer, he wanted to give divorced person, I really didn’t me. But there’s something dark the best movie of the year?” the contestants, sirens were heard in the back- a special shout-out to the moth- want to be a split family with about where I was at, at that Trump asked in disbelief. ground and a handful of firefighters showed up er of his three children, reports my children. It upset me be- time. I was a little bit more, I ‘Parasite’, a dark comedy to check on the situation. aceshowbiz.com. cause it meant I wasn’t who I think getting, you know, tak- exploring class divides, made The ‘Firework’ singer complained about not After the first part of the thought I was and that was so ing drugs and drinking and all history by becoming the first feeling good as she fell to the ground. pre-recorded sit-down aired painful and so disappointing in that in the 1970s. It was a bit, a non-English-language film in the US, a newswoman read myself,” he said. little over the top,” he added. to win Hollywood’s biggest annual prize. Saying “was it good? I don’t Jacqueline Bhumi Pednekar: Growing Bhumi know,” Trump seemed to in- Fernandez creates responsibility as actor Pednekar dicate he had not watched ‘magic’ with hula hoop the film. Mumbai a happy problem Neon, the U.S. distributor Mumbai for the subtitled film, shot Jacqueline back with a tweet saying. ctress Jacqueline Fernandez just needed a hula Fernandez “Understandable. He can’t hoop and a filter to create “magic” on TikTok. ctress Bhumi Pednekar is read.`` A Actresses like Shilpa Shetty and Nora Fatehi busier than ever, and she Trump, whose presidency have been changing looks and remembering old songs with Asays that an increase in has been built on a nation- TikTok’s latest filter #vfxindia. professional responsibility and alist “America first” slogan, Jacqueline’s unique looks and style became a quick fan frenzy is a happy problem said it was time to bring back trend on the platform and received close to a billion for any actor. classics from Hollywood’s views in less than 24 hours. In the video, the “Kick” “When you want to become golden age. actress is seen dancing with a hula hoop and changing an actor, you dream that your her bottom from a mermaid to a robot to an alien and responsibility increases, that even a beauty queen. your fan-following and Elli AvRam channels “Hulahoop magic!! #vfxindia,” she captioned the video. their love for you increases. Jolie’s Tomb Raider look Celebrities such as Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan, You want to keep them hap- Mumbai Anupam Kher, Kajol, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Riteish py and satisfied with your Deshmukh and Sidharth Malhotra are also on TikTok films, so it’s a happy prob- and to engage and connect with their fans. TikTok is lem to have,” said Bhumi. ctress Elli AvrRams pic- a destination for creating and sharing Last year was fabulous look from “Malang” has tures short-form mobile videos. for the actress. 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Rain washes out final session after Jamieson shines Pereira, Raffii, Almuyini triumph with ball on first day of Speed Weekend TDT | Manama onds before securing pole for Race One with a 2:02.088 lap in peed Weekend got off to a Qualifying. roaring start yesterday at Pereira then made the most SBahrain International Cir- of his place in the front of the cuit (BIC) in Sakhir, with three grid, leading in each of the 12 different winners in the five laps en route to powering to an races held. impressive victory in 28:13.180. Dylan Pereira was in scintil- He was 3.844s ahead of JB Sim- lating form as he took the meet- menauer, while Leon Koehler ing’s first race in the Porsche came third 7.684s behind. Each Sprint Challenge Middle East, of the overall top three were Kyle Jamieson in action while Raed Raffii and Ahmed also the best finishers in the Pro Almuyini both had doubles, with class. Reuters | Wellington Raffii winning both sprints in The ProAm category was the BIC 2,000cc Challenge and claimed by Christoffer Bergstro- BIC 2,000cc Challenge winners on the podium with officials he final session of the Almuyini enjoying two wins in em ahead of Lucas Groeneveld Tfirst day’s play in the the Bahrain Motorcycle Racing and Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed opening test between New (BMR) 600. Al Khalifa. Michael Knutzon Zealand and India at the All three series were holding won the Am class ahead of Jean- Basin Reserve was washed the penultimate rounds of their Marc Cordier and Shaikh Jaber out by heavy rain yesterday, 2019/2020 seasons as part of bin Ali Al Khalifa. giving the tourists time to Speed Weekend’s events. Both In the BIC 2,000cc Challenge, regroup after they were re- Porsche and 2,000cc raced along Tareq Al Tajer in a Ford Focus duced to 122-5 at tea. BIC’s 5.412-kilometre Grand Prix was nearly two seconds ahead The rain swept in seconds track while BMR competed on of the pack in Practice, where after the players had left the the 2.55km Inner circuit. he had a best lap of 2:27.651. He field for the tea break and, Porsche action continues to- maintained his strong pace and despite the skies clearing, day with another two races on won pole with a 2:27.754 fastest umpires Aleem Dar and schedule. All the action will be Qualifying lap. Richard Kettlebrough end- held from 11am to 6pm and all In the opening eight-lap ed play at about 5.30 p.m. are welcome to attend. Tickets sprint, Raffii driving a Honda (0430 GMT) after a pitch are available at the gate. S2000 managed to claim the Winners from the first Porsche race celebrate on the podium with officials inspection. In yesterday’s Porsche pro- victory in 19:48.153. Al Tajer New Zealand pace bowl- gramme, Pereira topped the had to settle for the runner-up Khalifa in a Honda Civic was podium. He absolutely dominated the er Kyle Jamieson enjoyed a Practice timesheet with a best spot 3.446s back, while Shaikh third 9.877s behind Raffii. All In Race Two, Raffii had an- first 11-lap race, winning in a dream test debut, torment- lap of two minutes 02.273 sec- Hamad bin Isa bin Ebrahim Al three were also on the Pro class other superb win, coming from total time of 12:59.736. He was ing India’s batsmen and the middle of the pack at the classified 12.595s ahead of Ali taking three wickets and a start. He won over eight laps in Adiby, while completing the catch in the deep, stealing 19:29.142. In second place was podium winners was Ibrahem the headlines from Ross Ahmed Bin Khanen in a Honda Al Sharida 30.830s behind Al- Taylor, who was playing his Civic EG4 3.006s behind, while muyini. 100th test. Al Tajer claimed his second po- The ace rider completed his Ajinkya Rahane will re- dium 5.878s back. double with a Race Two win in sume on Saturday on 38 Also in the 2,000cc, Wiebke 13:10.441. The same two compet- while the recalled Rishabh Buelow was the Novice class itors joined him on the podium, Pant will be with him on 10. winner in both races. with Adiby finishing with a nar- “From a team perspective In the BMR 600, Almuyini was row 0.992s gap and Al Sharida we are in a pretty strong po- the man to beat from the start. 6.131s adrift. sition,” Jamieson told re- He first set the Practice pace The winners of the round porters. “The game is quite with a 1:09.545 lap and then were presented their respective advanced and we are pretty secured pole with a quicker trophies in a podium ceremony happy with where it is. Participants in action at the start of the Porsche race 1:09.467 time in Qualifying. at the end of the day.

Liverpool’s Henderson out for three weeks RCM to organise 6-a-side football tournament Reuters | London The injury rules the influen- TDT | Manama reflects the constant concern tial midfielder out of Monday’s of RCM on serving several no- iverpool captain Jordan Premier League home game ne of Bahrain’s most antici- ble goals and making positive LHenderson will be out for against relegation-threatened Opated annual charity sports impact on some of the critical three weeks with a hamstring West Ham United, a match events is coming back on March issues faced by the society today injury sustained in their 1-0 in which the runaway league 20 2020, at Bahrain Rugby Club- and in the future. Throughout midweek Champions League leaders will be desperate “to Saar, as Rotary Club of Manama the past two decades, we were defeat by Atletico Madrid, put things right”, the German (RCM) recently announced the able to raise funds for machines manager Juergen Klopp said. added. details of its 22nd Fund Raising purchased to assist in causes Annual 6-a-Side Football Tour- such as care for cancer patients nament. and preventive measures to CLASSIFIEDS Annually organised by RCM combat diabetes. Also, funds with the aim of raising funds raised were used in strengthen- to support several humanitar- ing community partnership to ian causes and charities in the support orphans, widows and WHAT TO DO AFTER EXAMS ??? Kingdom, such as orphanages, the less fortunate, and protect- KEY to success is Keep Educating Yourself cancer societies, disability asso- ing the environment amongst FIITJEE Offers BRIDGE COURSE for ciations and more, the Tourna- other causes.” From left- RCM’s Board member Renuka Ravindran, RCM President Khalid Students Moving to Class X Students Moving to Class XII ment will include more than 15 Mukhtar and Chairperson of the Event Committee Marjan Modara Founded in 1965, RCM con- teams and is expected to attract sists of 58 members who have Refresh Class IX Concepts Refresh Class XI Concepts families and raise more than BD Chairperson of the Event Com- on several crucial matters, as been actively participating and Intro to Class X Boards Intro to Class XII Boards 15000/-. mittee Marjan Modara, mem- well as highlighting the woes of organising key community pro- Orientation for Competitive Exams SAT Subjects The announcement came dur- bers of the press, and a number the less fortunate segments of jects for the past five decades, Last Date For Registration Explore IIT - JEE ing a press conference organised of sponsors and stakeholders. the Bahraini society, including with the aim of contributing FEBRUARY th by RCM on Tuesday at Marjan In the conference, they reaf- locals and expats. towards societal needs. The 18 Classes Begin From Space in AlAndalus Garden in firmed the Club’s keenness on Commenting further, the Club forms part of Rotary In- 19 FEBRUARY 2020 the Capital Manama. Attending annually organising the event, Chairperson of the Event Com- ternational which is the world’s Please Call / WhatsApp: +973 33784481, 33911860 the conference were the Pres- through which funds to sup - mittee stated: “Organising the first service club organisation E-mail: [email protected] | Log on: www.fiitjeebahrain.com FIITJEE Bahrain Centre: Office 11, Bldg 667, Road 3626, Adliya, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel: 77153535 ident of RCM Khalid Mukhtar, port local projects are raised, 6-a-Side Football Tournament and includes over 1.2 million Scan the QR for our Location the Incoming President and in addition to shedding light for the 22nd consecutive year members. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 12 De Vries lifts HH Shaikh Nasser Cup

Adrie De Vries completes• hat- trick at REHC

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utch jockey Adrie De Vries stole the show yes- Dterday at Rashid Eques- trian and Horseracing Club (REHC), winning three of the HH Shaikh Nasser presents one of the winners their trophy seven races including the main event for the HH Shaikh Nasser HH Shaikh Nasser with one of the competing horses for Hasan Mefareh Alajmi, bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Yousif Taher and Abdulla Faisal, Cup. Finishing half-a-length be- the BD5,500 prize, finishing two while Sunsprite was fourth for His Majesty the King’s Rep- hind in second place was Ma- lengths ahead of Al Tariq, who Al Afoo Racing Stable, Moham- resentative for Charity Work caque while third was Vale de was also owned by Abdulla Faw- med Saeed and Lee Newman. and Youth Affairs and Supreme Sol, both also owned by Victo- zi Nass and trained by Hesham Earlier in the day, Magsood Council for Youth and Sports rious and trained by Hesham Al Al Haddad, but ridden by Paddy won race three, which was also Chairman His Highness Shaikh Haddad. Al Haddad was another Mathers. for a HH Shaikh Nasser bin Ham- Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to have a superb day at the track, News Breaker was third for ad bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup. It was along with REHC High Commit- with many of his horses taking Victorious, Alan Smith and Lee over a straight of five furlongs tee Deputy Chairman His High- top places. Newman while Good News for locally bred three-year-olds ness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Macaque was ridden by Ab- came fourth for M and E Racing, and up, with a BD3,000 prize. Hamad Al Khalifa, were on hand dulla Faisal while Vale de Sol Alan Smith and Rosie Jessop. Magsood won in 1:03.229 for to enjoy the day’s action along was steered by Husain Makki. De Vries won race five to kick Zahra Ebrahim Abdulla, Samir HH Shaikh Nasser presents one of the winners their trophy with many other high-ranking Coolagh Forest completed the off his eventually successful bid Dawood and Hussain Makki. VIPs. top four for Mohammed Khalid for a hat-trick. The race was Wilayah was second for HH 1:01.417 for Al Mohamediya Rac- BD2,000 race for three-year-old De Vries won the seventh and Abdulrahim, Paul D’Arcy and over seven furlongs for import- Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla bin ing, Alan Smith and Abdulrahim local breeds in 1:54.864. Al Saida final race on the card riding New John Egan. ed three-year-olds and up, and Isa Al Khalifa, James Naylor and Jasim. A length-and-a-quarter was competing for owners Al Show, who was one of the pre- De Vries also triumphed in the it had a BD5,500 prize with the Andrew Elliott. behind as the runner-up was Mohamediya Racing, trainer Ab- race favourites. The event was 11 sixth race of the day, which was winner taking the HH Shaikh Shomukh came third for HH Pont Vert for Jassim Moham- bas Al Mawali and jockey Paddy furlongs in distance for import- also for a HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla bin med Asad, Ramzi Al Baqlawa Mathers; while Murjani came ed horses aged three years and Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup. Al Khalifa Cup. Isa Al Khalifa, James Naylor and and Jacob Clark; while third second a neck’s length behind up, and it carried a whopping Riding Pulsar, De Vries com - De Vries was riding Goma - Abdulla Faisal, white fourth was was Boragh Steps for HH Shai- for HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla total prize of BD10,000. pleted the 11-furlong event for ti, owned by Abdulla Fawzi Katie Elder for Al Adiyat Racing, kh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin bin Isa Al Khalifa, James Naylor Owned by Victorious and local breeds aged three and up Nass and trained by Hesham Alan Smith and Rosie Jessop. Isa Al Khalifa, James Naylor and and Andrew Elliott. Jedlaan was trained by Hesham Al Haddad, in 2:20.735. The Abdulla Faw- Al Haddad. They secured first The fourth race of the day was Andrew Elliott and fourth came third for Mohamed Salah Mah- New Show claimed the impres- zi Nass-owned and Hesham Al place in 1:24.237, winning with for the HH Shaikha Sheemah Al Barg for Hasan Mefareh Ala- di, Salah Mahdi and Marcialis sive victory in two minutes 17.317 Haddad-trained winner came a length-and-a-half’s gap in bint Nasser bin Hamad Al Khal- jmi, Yousif Taher and Abdulla Juares and Snake Eagle came seconds. away with the lion’s share of front of Prince Elzaam, who was ifa Cup. It was over a straight Faisal. fourth for Mansoori Syndicate, competing for Al Mohamediya of five furlongs for imported In the day’s second race for Yousif Alboainain and Abdulla Racing, Jaber Ramadhan and three-year-olds and older, with the HH Shaikh Hamdan bin Nas- Faisal. Andrew Elliott. a BD3,000 prize. ser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup, The day’s opening sprint was Chatham House came third Langavat was triumphant in Al Saida won the nine-furlong, for the HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup. The WAHO event was over eight furlongs with a BD3,000 total prize. Victorious owned the top two horses, with both also trained by Yousif Taher. Kuheilan Afas 1708 was the winner, ridden by Abdulla Faisal to the win in 1:53.425. Al Jellaby 1544 was second with jockey Marcialis Jaures, finishing four lengths behind. Al Saqlawy 1564 was third for Al Wasmiya, Abdulla Kuwaiti and Adnan Jaffar, while Al Jellaby 1683 was fourth for Al Riffa, Yousif Alboainain and HH Shaikh Isa at the races with other VIPs Action at the start of one of the races Hasan Al Saffar. Sarhan triple gives Bahrain win over India in a thriller TDT | Manama in their next assignment on Monday Amritpal Singh was India’s top scor- when they face regional powerhouses er with 17 points and seven rebounds, esham Sarhan buried a go-ahead Lebanon in Beirut. while Muin Bek Hafeez added 13 points Hthree-pointer with 1.2 seconds to “India played a tough game; they and eight boards. Prasanna Venkatesh go to lift Bahrain to a dramatic, come- have some big guys especially on the Sivakumar had 12 and Vishesh Bhrigu- from-behind 68-67 victory over India inside, and they were physical and fast,” vanshi added 11 to round out those in last night in their opening game of the said Bahrain head coach Sam Vincent in double-figures for the visitors. 2021 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. his post-game Press conference. Bahrain had a good start to the game Sarhan fired in the winning basket “Our team does not have a whole lot and took a 19-14 lead at the end of first from the left corner off an assist from of international experience, but they quarter, but a sub-par second saw them court general Mohammed Hussain, showed tonight a lot of fight, a lot of fall to a 28-38 hole at the half. The sending the home crowd that packed courage, and a lot of determination to Bahrainis did well to battle back to the Khalifa Sports City arena into a come back; and they made a big play at within a point in the third, but two frenzy. the end of the game. baskets in the last minute helped India India had a chance to win the game “I am proud of our guys; they are go ahead 52-47 heading into the final after calling a timeout and advancing young, but they will only but get better canto. the ball into their own half, but a des- and better.” Bahrain were able to tie it at 58-all peration triple by Jagdeep Singh as the Sarhan finished with nine points Hussain leads a fast-break for Bahrain in their win against India with just over six minutes left in the buzzer sounded was well off the mark. coming off the bench for Bahrain. in one possession and set the stage for well to man the paint with hard-work- contest, but turnovers and unlucky Sarhan’s heroics helped the Bahrainis Hussain led all scorers with 18 points, Sarhan’s end-game basket. ing Ameer brothers Muzamil and Mo- misses let India go up 65-60 with just a open their campaign in Group D of Fiba including six assists. He also had two Naturalised big man CJ Giles had a hammed, who finished with 12 and 11 minute-and-a-half remaining. That set Asia Cup qualification in style. They key free-throws with 11.9 seconds re- monster effort for the hosts with 15 points, respectively. They both also had the stage for the thrilling ending and now hope to build on their fine start maining to bring the Bahrainis to with- points and 15 rebounds. He teamed up six rebounds. Sarhan’s game-winner.

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