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Being able to celebrate our traditions and c ulture def with our frien initely can be comfortingds when in Bahrain one is i missing “home”.Weur are hearts; all extremely s fun and ex respectfully c grat eful citing. that the Kingdom of Bahra It elebrates its lo ve of many in di is so open and Manama fferent c ultures. SUCCUMBING TO THE SWEET TOOTH rime Minister HRH Nipped in bud page 11 Prince Khalifa bin Salman Twenty-four men accused of forming IS cell in Bahrain PAl Khalifa issued a circular regarding the official holiday DT News Network still at large. Saudi Arabia. They were held on Ashura anniversary for the Manama “Their charges include in possession of white arms, year 1437H. wenty-four men charged “forming a branch for a live bullets and books inciting According to the circular, with the formation of a cell terrorist group... joining extremist, according to the 11th Hour the Kingdom’s Ministries, ofT the terrorist organisation it, possessing weapons and statement. directorates, authorities and Islamic State (IS) have been explosives for terrorist aims, A court hearing has been set Low turnout in public institutions will take a sent for trial, informed the in addition to promoting the on December 22. It’s worth to Egypt elections two-day holiday on Ashura Terror Crimes Prosecution overthrow of the regime,” he note that several Bahrainis have anniversary, which falls on the yesterday in a statement. explained. been killed fighting alongside Cairo weekend (Friday and Saturday) “The move came after “One of the defendants the terrorist organisation that he first round of and therefore shall be offset investigations into the is accused of recruiting two has seized large swathes in Egyptian parliamentary with another two days (October formation of a “branch for a others into IS, and helping one Syria and Iraq. elections,T held over the 25 and 26). terrorist group... the so-called of them to travel to Syria where Ahmed Al Hammadi The last jihadist from weekend in half the country’s Prince Khalifa also directed Daesh,” said Ahmed Al he received military training by suicide attacks by members Bahrain was announced killed provinces, saw turnout the early defrayal of October Hammadi, the chief prosecutor jihadists,” the prosecutor said. in Bahrain on worship places, during fights against IS was a of only 26.6 per cent, an salaries and wages today. The of the Terror Crimes The pair were also tasked with like the attacks by the terrorist man nicknamed “Abu Talha electoral commission official relevant bodies have been Prosecution, using the Arabic recruiting others, who joined group in neighbouring Al Bahraini”. He was allegedly said yesterday. instructed to take the necessary acronym for IS. Among the IS abroad. countries,” Hammadi said in an killed during fights in the That was a sharp drop action in this regard. accused are 16 people who are The group also “plotted apparent reference to attacks in northern suburbs of Aleppo. from 62pc registered8P24 in the first stage of the last parliamentary poll, held in 2011 months after the ouster HOME, A PIPE DREAM of longtime president Hosni Ministry clarifies on Mubarak. ‘Big Pimpin’’ clashes in villages copyright case Los Angeles Muhannad Mansour/DTNN The Interior Ministry also US judge in California [email protected] reaffirmed the commitment dismissed a case against of the police to enforce the AJay Z in which the heir of an Manama law and protect security of Egyptian composer said the nterior Ministry yesterday the people in the Kingdom of rapper illegally used a flute clarified that the clashes in Bahrain. sample in his hip-hop classic severalI villages in the Northern Chief of Public Security “Big Pimpin’.” Governorate on Tuesday Major General Tariq Al After a week of were nothing to do with the Hassan said that “within the testimony in the copyright ongoing commemorations of framework of the law, Ashura infringement case, in which Muharram month. rituals are being marshalled to lawyers for the plaintiff said “Clashes erupted between ensure they are not exploited the late composer would security forces and a number or used for political purposes.” have been “horrified” to Five Syrian babies, three of them triplets (L to C), lie in blankets among their of lawbreakers, who attacked “Interior Ministry values all learn his song had been relatives as they arrive with other refugees and migrants aboard the passenger ferries police with Molotov cocktails religious occasions, including combined with “vulgar” Blue Star Patmos and Eleftherios Venizelos from the islands of Lesbos and Chios at the and locally made guns,” Ashura,” he added. rap lyrics, judge Christina port of Piraeus, near Athens, Greece yesterday the Ministry explained. See full report on Page 3 Snyder dismissed the case. 2 Thursday, October 22, 2015 HM King invited to Arab, American summit in Nov Saudi Ambassador handed over invitation from Saudi King

HM the King during his meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulmalik Al Sheikh yesterday DT News Network American-Arab Countries HM King Hamad HM the King lauded Manama (ASPA) to be held in Riyadh in appreciated King Salman for the leading role played by is Majesty King Hamad November. the invitation and expressed Saudi Arabia, under King bin Isa Al Khalifa has Saudi Ambassador to pride in the solid long- Salman’s leadership, in Hreceived a written message Bahrain Dr. Abdullah bin standing ties bonding the serving Arab and Islamic from King Salman bin Abdulmalik Al Sheikh handed two kingdoms and their issues, bringing countries Abdulaziz Al Saud, of Saudi over the letter to HM the people. He also praised the together and defending Arabia inviting him to attend King in a meeting at Al Sakhir steady progress of bilateral right and justice all over the HM the King with the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain the fourth Summit of South Palace yesterday. cooperation in various fields. world. Jail term cut in pic sacrilege case Sleeping boy in bus extricated by man

DT News Network Khawaja was sentenced in one. However, she will still Manama extricated the boy through the because he was sleeping,” said Manama December to three years in jail have to pay a fine of BD3,000 five-year-old boy’s life was window of the bus as the doors chief prosecutor of Muharraq he High Criminal Appeals for ripping the photograph of for her crime. yesterday saved after he were locked. Governorate. Court yesterday reduced HM the King during a court Last year, the Lower Awas forgotten inside a nursery “The mother of the child “The bus owner, a female, theT sentence of a defendant hearing. Criminal Court sentenced Al bus in the morning, announced was notified by the nursery was charged with putting the convicted of defaming His The court upheld her Khawaja to one year behind the Public Prosecution in a administration that her child life of a child in danger, the Majesty King Hamad bin conviction but reduced the bars for insulting an on-duty statement. The boy was spotted was rescued by someone after chief prosecutor informed in a Isa Al Khalifa. Zainab Al sentence from three years to policewoman. crying by a pedestrian. He he went unnoticed in the bus statement. PICTURE OF THE DAY

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Muhannad Mansour/DTNN they’re safeguarded in the (JWD) of Justice, Islamic [email protected] constitution.” As reported on Affairs and Endowments Wednesday, the clashes that Ministry. Manama occurred in several villages, The directorate claimed lose on the heels of the including Aali, Karzakkan that Ashura activities were clashes that erupted and Malikiya, were portrayed being carried out legally in all inC some of the villages on as the incitement of Public areas, including Manama. Tuesday, mainly in the Security personnel, who Al Hassan disagreed with Northern Governorate and removed black banners that the information mentioned Western Area, Chief of Public were put up in the villages. in the statement, saying Security Major General Tariq The flags were claimed to that “the main issue so far Al Hassan echoed a firm voice be banners related to the is the exploitation of Ashura HM the King during his meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulmalik Al Sheikh yesterday of zero tolerance on violation Muharram commemorations. events to damage public and of law. However, it was revealed Interior Ministry says policemen are deployed near worship Chief of Public Security Major private property and the lack DT News Network American-Arab Countries HM King Hamad HM the King lauded Stressing that there is that some of the banners places and religious centres to ensure security General Tariq Al Hassan (File) of compliance with multiple Manama (ASPA) to be held in Riyadh in appreciated King Salman for the leading role played by no compromise on public carried sectarian and political Abaya (traditional black that are not related to Ashura. the beginning of the Ashura notices to correct violations is Majesty King Hamad November. the invitation and expressed Saudi Arabia, under King security, he said: Interior phrases that were not related gown) tried to shoot two Police have taken the video of season, a number of meetings of the law.” Hbin Isa Al Khalifa has Saudi Ambassador to pride in the solid long- Salman’s leadership, in Ministry cannot ignore to the religious event. homemade bullets at police.” the removal of all such items.” were held by the authorities Meanwhile, religious received a written message Bahrain Dr. Abdullah bin standing ties bonding the serving Arab and Islamic blatant violations of the Al Hassan revealed that He said that “in accordance “Police presence during to ensure a safe milieu is leaders, parliamentarians from King Salman bin Abdulmalik Al Sheikh handed two kingdoms and their issues, bringing countries law, regardless of when outlaws escalated conflicts with the law, there are Ashura is deployed to protect maintained during all events,” and political parties in the Abdulaziz Al Saud, of Saudi over the letter to HM the people. He also praised the together and defending they may take place.” “It’s with security forces, taking it areas allocated for flags and participants, including Al Hassan elaborated. Kingdom have called for Arabia inviting him to attend King in a meeting at Al Sakhir steady progress of bilateral right and justice all over the important that the police to the extent of disguising as banners. Decorations in ensuring the traffic flow His statements came in maintaining the spirit of HM the King with the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain the fourth Summit of South Palace yesterday. cooperation in various fields. world. and the community work women to deceive the public other areas that hinder traffic and safety on roads. Anyone response to a press statement religious occasions by together to protect civil peace and policemen. “One man flow are removed along with who breaks the law will be on issued on Tuesday by the distancing them from political Jail term cut in pic sacrilege case Sleeping boy in bus extricated by man and religious freedom, as who was wearing a woman’s political signs and decorations dealt with legally. Before Jaffaria Waqf Directorate and sectarian purposes. DT News Network Khawaja was sentenced in one. However, she will still Manama extricated the boy through the because he was sleeping,” said ‘No Swine Flu deaths; GCC media Manama December to three years in jail have to pay a fine of BD3,000 five-year-old boy’s life was window of the bus as the doors chief prosecutor of Muharraq he High Criminal Appeals for ripping the photograph of for her crime. Ayesterday saved after he were locked. 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DT News Network Manama HM King is Majesty King Hamad congratulated Hbin Isa Al Khalifa praised the crucial role played by the Judge Isa Al Constitutional Court and its Ka’abi bodies in consolidating the principles of right, justice, rule of the law and respect for in front of HM King Hamad the constitution. HM King following the issuance of a emphasised Bahrain’s keenness Royal Order appointing him as on supporting all bodies and member of the Constitutional institutions with national Court. competencies that have proved HM King Hamad their efficiency in all fields. congratulated Judge Isa Al King Hamad was speaking Ka’abi on his appointment, and in a meeting with the President wished him every success in of the Constitutional Court, assuming his national duties. Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al He added that the national Khalifa, who introduced to him action march would continue Judge Isa Mubarak Al Ka’abi at so as to achieve all goals for the Al Sakhir Palace yesterday. HM the King in a meeting with the President of the Constitutional Court, Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al Khalifa yesterday best interests of the nation and Al Ka’abi took the legal oath the citizens. GCC approves proposal on HR systems Shaikh Khalid receives DT News Network recommendations from the bargaining between the Manama workshop of the Kingdom GCC countries and major inisters and presidents of of Bahrain on infrastructure international companies Indian delegation civil service in the Gulf development in the civil service, specialised in human MCooperation Council (GCC) which was held in Manama in resources. DT News Network the efforts aimed at reinforcing behind stability and people’s have approved the Kingdom of December 2014 and directed to He pointed out that these Manama the concept of peaceful ability to overcome challenges. Bahrain’s proposal, presented implement them. companies had several oreign Affairs Minister coexistence and cooperation, The Indian delegation by the Civil Service Bureau The President of CSB, programmes in human Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed which were the major factors members lauded the prevailing (CSB), on the consolidation of Ahmed bin Zayed Al Zayed resources systems such FAl Khalifa yesterday received peaceful coexistence in the HR systems licenses purchases explained that the aim of the as salaries and wages, a group of spiritual activists Kingdom, which has become on the GCC countries. purchase of civil service and performance management, from India, currently visiting The Minister said a catalyst for its development They have agreed to raise human resources systems training and recruitment etc. the Kingdom. the Kingdom of and sound reputation among the proposal for approval at the in the GCC was to reduce He added that the negotiation The Minister welcomed the the world nations. next meeting in the Kingdom purchasing costs and increase on the consolidation of HR delegation, saying Bahrain Bahrain presents They praised the efforts it of Saudi Arabia in 2016. benefit from the advantages systems licences purchases presents a unique and a unique and exerts in support of the earnest They adopted granted for a collective would bring many advantages. worth emulating models of peaceful coexistence efforts coexistence whereby all faiths, worth emulating on its soil, as manifested in affiliations and sects, live in models of the peaceful living of locals harmony. coexistence and residents, something that GCC Productivity Enhancement He said that Bahrain would further promotes this trend on Conference to be held in Bahrain always remain supportive of all the regional and global levels. DT News Network stimulation techniques, and and their correlation with Manama enhancement of productive human resources, efficiency he Kingdom of Bahrain, Tfor the fifth year consecutively, will host the The two-day conference to be held Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s Productivity on November 3 and 4 will discuss Enhancement Conference key productivity gauging tools, under the auspices of employee stimulation techniques, Supreme Council for Health’s Chairman, and enhancement of productive Lt-General Dr. Shaikh efficiencies Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The two-day conference to efficiencies. of training programmes be held on November 3 and 4 The conference will also and various factors used in will discuss key productivity discuss technological tools of public and private sector gauging tools, employee productivity enhancement establishments. Shaikh Khalid poses for a photograph with the Indian delegation 4 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 5 King lauds pivotal role Iranian cattle: MPs demand formation of probe panel of Constitutional Court Incident of diseased Iranian cattle that have entered Bahrain Judge Isa Mubarak Al Ka’abi sworn in member of Constitutional Court DT News Network Maarifi questioned the reasons livestock is quarantined inside country’s animal wealth. All [email protected] behind importing livestock the country, between farms and should comply by the laws and DT News Network Manama through Khasab Port, which residential areas.” regulations, be it importers, Manama HM King arliamentarians are “has no proper quarantine Al Maarifi demanded that exporters, traders or farmers. is Majesty King Hamad congratulated Pintending to form an facilities and examines animals the concerned authority send We must protect the country Hbin Isa Al Khalifa praised investigative panel to look into ostensibly.” a veterinary delegation to from any diseases. Parliament the crucial role played by the Judge Isa Al the recent reports of diseased He pointed out that “there Khasab port to stand on the will not spare any efforts in Constitutional Court and its Ka’abi Iranian cattle that have entered are no quarantines in the entry examination processes there, protecting the public’s health bodies in consolidating the Bahrain. points of Bahrain, and imported similar to the procedure that and food safety.” principles of right, justice, This was stated by newly- is currently followed with the As reported earlier, sources rule of the law and respect for in front of HM King Hamad formed “National Consensus” Australian exporters. stated that 5,000 heads of the constitution. HM King following the issuance of a parliamentary bloc, who Al Maarifi “Agriculture Affairs and diseased imported cattle from emphasised Bahrain’s keenness Royal Order appointing him as affirmed that “the persons demanded Marine Resources at the Iran was detected recently. on supporting all bodies and member of the Constitutional behind the seizure of a disused ministry should assure the They claimed that the shipment institutions with national Court. livestock shipment that that concerned public,” Al Maarifi stressed. is seized after it was diagnosed competencies that have proved HM King Hamad came to Bahrain from Iran authority send The lawmaker said that “most with Feet and Mouth Disease their efficiency in all fields. congratulated Judge Isa Al through Omani Khasab port a veterinary GCC countries discontinued (FMD), which is contagious King Hamad was speaking Ka’abi on his appointment, and will be interrogated by the importing livestock from and transmits through the air. in a meeting with the President wished him every success in committee.” delegation Iran, as majority of their Agriculture Affairs and of the Constitutional Court, assuming his national duties. Bloc member MP to Khasab to stocks are diseased. Bahrain Marine Resources of Works, Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al He added that the national Mohammed Al Maarifi is accepting cattle shipments Municipalities Affairs and Khalifa, who introduced to him action march would continue commended the authority’s stand on the that shipped through Iran and Mohammed Al Maarifi Urban Planning Ministry Judge Isa Mubarak Al Ka’abi at so as to achieve all goals for the decision to seize the shipment examination this is a dangerous matter. some clear answers are given.” and the fragile Bahraini-Iranian denied the news and reaffirmed Al Sakhir Palace yesterday. HM the King in a meeting with the President of the Constitutional Court, Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al Khalifa yesterday best interests of the nation and and not distributing it in local processes there The committee will not stop Al Maarifi added: “The case relations. But it concerns their concern about public Al Ka’abi took the legal oath the citizens. markets. At the same time, Al investigating this topic until is not at all related to politics the health matter and the health. GCC approves proposal on HR systems Shaikh Khalid receives Vehicle technical inspection DT News Network recommendations from the bargaining between the Manama workshop of the Kingdom GCC countries and major inisters and presidents of of Bahrain on infrastructure international companies Indian delegation office to open in Muharraq civil service in the Gulf development in the civil service, specialised in human MCooperation Council (GCC) which was held in Manama in resources. DT News Network the efforts aimed at reinforcing behind stability and people’s DT News Network have approved the Kingdom of December 2014 and directed to He pointed out that these Manama the concept of peaceful ability to overcome challenges. [email protected] The proposal Bahrain’s proposal, presented implement them. companies had several oreign Affairs Minister coexistence and cooperation, The Indian delegation Manama seeks reducing by the Civil Service Bureau The President of CSB, programmes in human FShaikh Khalid bin Ahmed which were the major factors members lauded the prevailing branch of the General (CSB), on the consolidation of Ahmed bin Zayed Al Zayed resources systems such Al Khalifa yesterday received peaceful coexistence in the Directorate of Traffic, pressure on HR systems licenses purchases explained that the aim of the as salaries and wages, a group of spiritual activists Kingdom, which has become Aconcerning Vehicles Technical the dept at the on the GCC countries. purchase of civil service and performance management, from India, currently visiting The Minister said a catalyst for its development Examination Department will directorate’s HQ They have agreed to raise human resources systems training and recruitment etc. the Kingdom. the Kingdom of and sound reputation among be opened in Muharraq. the proposal for approval at the in the GCC was to reduce He added that the negotiation The Minister welcomed the the world nations. The newly formed Foreign in Isa Town and next meeting in the Kingdom purchasing costs and increase on the consolidation of HR delegation, saying Bahrain Bahrain presents They praised the efforts it Affairs, Defence and National to improve and of Saudi Arabia in 2016. benefit from the advantages systems licences purchases presents a unique and a unique and exerts in support of the earnest Security parliamentary They adopted granted for a collective would bring many advantages. worth emulating models of peaceful coexistence efforts committee announced this facilitate traffic coexistence whereby all faiths, worth emulating on its soil, as manifested in during the committee’s first services affiliations and sects, live in models of the peaceful living of locals weekly meeting in the second harmony. coexistence and residents, something that session of the fourth legislative GCC Productivity Enhancement He said that Bahrain would further promotes this trend on term. Abdulla Binhuwail reducing pressure on the always remain supportive of all the regional and global levels. Committee Chairman department at the directorate’s Conference to be held in Bahrain Abdulla Binhuwail said of Traffic in Muharraq headquarters in Isa Town and “committee members agreed to Governorate.” to improve and facilitate traffic DT News Network stimulation techniques, and and their correlation with a proposal to establish vehicles’ The proposal which was services that are provided Manama enhancement of productive human resources, efficiency technical inspection office submitted by MP Abdulrahman to citizens and residents in he Kingdom of Bahrain, of the General Directorate Buali in February seeks Bahrain. Tfor the fifth year consecutively, will host the The two-day conference to be held Gulf Cooperation Council on November 3 and 4 will discuss (GCC)’s Productivity Gulf Radio and Television Fest Enhancement Conference key productivity gauging tools, SREEKARIYAM - TRIVANDRUM under the auspices of employee stimulation techniques, DT News Network ongoing cooperation between he patronised the third meeting Supreme Council for [email protected] the Information Affairs of the festival’s permanent Health’s Chairman, and enhancement of productive Manama Authority and the Gulf Radio committee. Lt-General Dr. Shaikh efficiencies nformation and Parliament and Television Corporation The minister stressed the Mohammed bin Abdullah Affairs Minister Isa bin (GRTC) in organising the Information Affairs Ministry’s Al Khalifa. AbdulrahmanI Al Hammadi biennial festival and providing support to the event, which The two-day conference to efficiencies. of training programmes underlined Bahrain’s support a platform for artists to meet will be organised from March be held on November 3 and 4 The conference will also and various factors used in to the Gulf Radio and in Bahrain and avail of the 14 to 17, 2016, and keenness will discuss key productivity discuss technological tools of public and private sector Television Festival to be held climate of media and cultural to provide all technical and gauging tools, employee productivity enhancement establishments. Shaikh Khalid poses for a photograph with the Indian delegation in Manama in March 2016 in openness. humanitarian resources for its its 14th edition. He praised the Al Hammadi was speaking as success. 6 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Expat labourers in a fix after project gets delayed Restless labourers blame company, MD denies allegations

Melvin Mendonca/DTNN the MD said that during their the employees did not work. [email protected] selection process in Chennai, he On the three employees who specifically told the employees were send back, the said the Manama not to pay more than INR5,000 employees resigned willingly, early 100 employees (about BD30) to the agents, with all of them writing the working for a power plant as service charge. “Why did final settlement letters in their maintenanceN company yesterday they pay more than that?” he own hands, he said. requested the authorities to questioned. However, the employees still interfere, alleging mistreatment The MD went on to elaborate seem to be in fear, given that from the employer. The the costs of maintaining the they are yet to receive their employer, however, denied the workforce with the delay in CPR cards. “Since we don’t accusations. the project. According to him, have any valid identity proof, The employees were drafted the company had spent BD236 we cannot even go out of the from interview conducted last for visa and INR14,000 (about labour accommodation,” one of month in the Indian city of Labourers stand near the Hidd accommodation PHOTO CREDIT: MUHAMED THASLEEM BD80) for flight ticket for each the employees said. “If they don’t Chennai for profiles ranging employee. have work, let them send us back from plumbers, general employees were sent back early “We had paid INR10,000 employees were not given work On top of these costs, safely,” he urged. fitters,helpers, forklift operators morning yesterday, the rest of to INR15,000 (about BD60 to because of the delay in the everyone was paid an advance To this, the company’s MD and instrument technicians, them started to get restless. One BD90) to the agent during our beginning of the project. amount ranging between BD10 replied that he had not received with salaries ranging from of the employees recounted selection,” alleged one of them. “Our clients - the power plant and BD20. their CPR cards yet from the BD110 to BD140. They reached that on Tuesday night, five “If the employer sends us home authorities - told that the plant The company is also paying authorities as the labourers Bahrain a few weeks ago. employees were taken by force abruptly, how can we show our will be shut from October 14 BD25 for accommodation and reached Bahrain just two weeks However, according to them, by the employer. Three out faces to our relatives,” he added. onwards and we were supposed BD35 for food per employee ago. The MD also alleged that in only a few were given work – of the five were sent back to Dismissing the allegations, to begin maintenance work every month. spite of him asking some of the that too only from October 11 India, after being forced to sign the Managing Director of on that day. But they delayed The MD also stressed that employees to go to another power to 17. on final settlement papers, the the power plant maintenance shutting the plant,” he said. the company has also agreed plant to carry out maintenance But when three of these employee said. company said that the Regarding payment to agents, to pay basic salary for the days work, they refused to go.

16 housing units distributed Manama Bahrain’s largest blood-donation drive opens today Sixteen beneficiaries, whose names feature in the Mohammed Zafran/DTNN Donation Campaign Vice President Ahmed Northern Governorate’s wait- [email protected] AlSakri stressed that campaign is receiving ing list, yesterday received donors from all nationalities and religions. Manama contracts of housing units “All nationalities and religions are welcome, he 17th edition of Imam Hussain Blood we are all of the same human nature and we allocated to them in the Donation Campaign will open this evening. are not targeting any specific group as such,” Salmabad Housing Project, TAround a thousand people are expected to he said, “This is a campaign for a humanitarian Assistant Undersecretary of take part, when Bahrainis as well as expatriates cause – It does not matter whether you are Policies and Housing Services will gather at Naim Health Centre here to Christian, Buddhist, Sunni or Shia.” at the Ministry of Housing Dr. donate blood today and tomorrow. The annual The online registration facility which was Khalid Al Haidan said, noting blood donation drive is regarded as the largest incorporated two years ago has been a great that the units are within a pro- of its kind in the Kingdom. The campaign will success, he added. gramme to distribute 6,1666 receive female donors today while male donors He also affirmed the campaign will continue units across the kingdom. can take part tomorrow. its partnership with Bahrain Society for Sickle Speaking to DT News, Imam Hussain Blood Cell and Anaemia care. File photo from last year’s blood donation drive ‘Mobile broadband to drive future connections’

DT News Network the region’s total connections is benefiting from the shift to subscriber penetration will Manama by 2020, up from just 34pc at mobile broadband networks fall behind the 59pc global obile broadband the end of 2014. and devices triggered by rising figure expected by 2020. networks will support The number of mobile operator investment,” The declining growth Mmore than two-thirds of all smartphones connections in said Alex Sinclair, Acting potential in already highly mobile connections across the the region is forecast to almost Director General and Chief penetrated markets; the Arab States of the Middle East triple between 2014 and 2020, Technology Officer at the challenge of growing and North Africa by 2020, reaching 327 million. GSMA. penetration in the lower according to a new GSMA “The mobile landscape The number of unique income and rural-based study. in the Arab States varies mobile subscribers in the Arab groups in less developed The report ‘The Mobile considerably in terms of States will reach 233 million by markets; and the unstable Economy – Arab States market maturity, ranging 2020, representing 57pc of the political and economic 2015’ states that there will from the fast-developing expected population by this conditions that currently exist be 350 million 3G/4G mobile North African markets to point, according to the report. in several regional markets broadband connections the highly advanced Gulf However, subscriber growth are pointed out as the reasons in the Arab States by 2020, Cooperation Council (GCC) will be slower than the global for the projected slower-than- Representational picture accounting for 69 per cent of states, but the entire region average over this period and global growth. Thursday, October 22, 2015 7 US Marine pilot returning from Bahrain dies in crash F/A-18 Hornet, part of the ‘Red Devils’ Squadron 232, crashes in the UK

DT News Network F-18 has died,” the US embassy to prevent others from being Manama in London said on its Twitter injured. he pilot of a US Marine feed. The crash happened four fighter jet was killed The other five were diverted miles north west of the RAF yesterdayT on his return from to RAF Lossiemouth in Mildenhall base in Suffolk. Bahrain, when it crashed on Scotland where they landed Patrick Turner, 72, who lives farmland after taking off from safely and the cause of the a few hundred yards from a US Air Force (USAF) base in crash was as yet unknown, the the scene, said: “There was a eastern England, officials said. statement added. hell of a bang when it hit the The jet was one of six Local media reports said ground. It shook all of the aircraft returning to Miramar the planes were returning to houses. It was so loud you from Bahrain when it crashed the United States after being could not hear yourself speak. after taking off from RAF involved in the bombing “I went outside and saw the Lakenheath, a statement from campaign against Islamic plane - it was a huge fireball.” the air base said. State militants in Syria, but a Lakenheath, home to The US Marine Corps F/A- Lakenheath spokesman said he Europe’s only F-15 fighter 18 Hornet, part of the Marine was unable to confirm this. wing, is the largest USAF- Attack Fighter Squadron 232 Witnesses report that they operated base in England with known as “Red Devils” based saw an explosion in the air 4,500 active-duty military at Miramar in California, came before the aircraft came down. personnel and 2,000 British down in Redmere near Ely, One eye witness has paid and US civilians, according An F/A-18 Hornet from VMFA-232 flying during Operation Iraqi Freedom (File) a rural area about 70 miles tribute to the pilot who died to its website. Last year, four (110km) north of London. in the crash. They told local crew on board a US Pave Hawk crashed during a training two single-seat F-15Cs from Scotland, killing both pilots. “Sadly, we can now confirm media that he steered the helicopter based at Lakenheath exercise in a rural area on the Lakenheath crashed while on a (With inputs from Reuters, that the pilot of the crashed aircraft away from 20 houses were killed when their aircraft north Norfolk coast. In 2001, low-flying training mission over RT.com, USA Today)

Traffic Diversion Announcement Road mishap Due to the planned closure of Isa al Kabeer Avenue injures four (American Mission Hospital PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE DT News Network road) from yesterday until vehicle rammed into an armoured The Bahrain Petroleum Company BSC (Closed) hereby invites tender for the following: Saturday, Bahrain Public [email protected] vehicle yesterday morning. In the INITIAL TENDER TENDER SUBMISSION Transport Company (BPTC), impact, the armoured van hit the TENDER # TENDER TITLE BOND FEES Manama metal divider on the road and No. the operators of Bahrain’s (BD) (BD) DAY DATE TIME public transport network, our people were injured in overturned. The driver of the an accident on Khalifa bin van, which belonged to a security PROVISION OF QUANTITY SURVEYING 11th November, 2015 would like to inform all 1 T150108 (39) 2,500/- 50/- FSalman Highway when a speeding company, and two passengers SERVICES FOR PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT 01:30 pm passengers of the tempo- suffered multiple injuries. The SITE INVESTIGATION AND MATERIALS 18th November, 2015 rary route diversions as per 2 T150107 (39) 1,000/- 25/- driver of the other vehicle, a Gulf TESTING SERVICES 01:30 pm below: national, sustained minor injuries. Services A1 and 46 will be The injured were admitted to Interested Contractors with proven capabilities and experience in providing the above services may Purchase the on diversion via Palace hospital. Both vehicles were Tender documents online using e-Tendering system from WWW.TENDERBOARD.GOV.BH from Wednesday Avenue. damaged in the accident and the October 21, 2015. Tender documents can be downloaded after paying the non-refundable tender fees as Due to the expected traffic was affected on the vital specified above. An Initial Bond should be enclosed for the amount specified above or 1% of the bid value, whichever is lesser (in any case Initial Bond shall not be less than BD 100/-), payable by a Manager’s Cheque, heavy traffic, no buses highway. General Directorate of Traffic personnel removed the Certified Cheque, Letter of Guarantee or Insurance policy issued by Local Agencies Cash. The bond shall will be passing through remain valid throughout the tender period specified in the relevant tender documents. For more information Government Avenue dur- overturned van using a winch please call the following numbers: 36027245/17752995 – 17755845 – 17757054 or 17757044 or 17755438. and restored the traffic on the ing the aforementioned highway. Video of the incident • Quotation should be deposited in the tender box provided at the Tender Submission Office, Tender Board dates and the Manama can be viewed on the DT News Office, 7th Floor, Al Moayyed Tower, Seef Area, before 01.30 pm on the tender closing date. Terminal will be accessed FB page at www.facebook.com/ • This tender is subject to the provisions of Legislative Decree No.36 of 2002 with respect to Regulating via the main highway. The overturned armoured van newsofbahrain Government Tenders- Auction and the Legislative Decree No.37 of 2002 with respect to the Tender Law’s Further diversions are Implementing Regulations. anticipated from Friday • The following conditions shall be complied with: 1. Enclose a copy of the Commercial Registration Certificate valid for the current year, and be in conformity – Tuesday. Detailed infor- Two lanes near Batelco – with the subject tender. mation will be posted on 2. Submit quotations on “Tender Submission Form” No. (TB 02). our website www.bah- Hamala closed for 3 days 3. Enclose a copy of Certificate of Compliance with the Employment Percentage for Bahraini Manpower rainbus.bh. For any assis- issued by the Ministry of Labour. DT News Network to surrounding roads. The tance please contact BPTC 4. Ensure to stamp with the official seal on all the original documents and copies thereof, which form part of Manama closure will be effective during the offer. Hotline 66311111 daily he Ministry of Works weekends only from Thursday from 7am to 9pm. announced that the at 11:00 pm to Monday at 05:00 Vendors who are not registered in Tender Board E-tendering System shall be required to register through the Any inconvenience resurfacingT works of Wali Al am starting from 22/10/2015 link below. caused is regretted and Ahad Highway in Hamala for three days. https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh/xcap/supplier/suplogin.aspx BPTC would like to thank necessitate closure of two lanes The Ministry requested For any inquiry please call help desk email [email protected] or telephone no. +973-17566617. the public for their under- near Batelco. The Ministry all road users to observe and standing. also announced that the traffic obey the traffic rules for safety • This announcement is considered as a part of the Tender Documents. movement would be diverted of all. 8 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 9 Training programme launched Detention of Information Minister underlines investment in human resources

Manama students of both genders, aims national cadres. and multimedia, which DT4 News Network renewed inister of Information MoU is a model of cooperation among to develop their capabilities in The MoU aims to develop 40 consequently contribute to from Dhaka, when customs a countryman, who requested MAffairs Isa bin the media field, it also targets employees of the Information uplifting the national media Manama officers inspected his bag and him to deliver them to a Abdulrahman Al Hammadi all sides to upgrade media personnel creating job opportunities for Ministry in the area of press field. he High Criminal Court found four slippers, in which man (the third defendant) in yesterday inaugurated Ton Tuesday renewed the the Vocational Training detention of four Bangladeshi He was arriving from Dhaka, when Programme at the ministry’s men involved in a drug Training Centre, during which uplifting its staff’s performance Authority with the support smuggling case by another 10 customs officers inspected his bag the Information Ministry level in line with the and financing of Tamkeen, days. and found four slippers, in which signed a memorandum of development of technological Bahrain Development Bank The four were arrested understanding (MoU) with and digital equipment. and in cooperation with two after their first co-defendant marijuana was hidden the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Labour Fund (Tamkeen)’s French training institutions was caught at the Bahrain Royal University for Women CEO Shaikh Mohammad in addition to other parties. International Airport marijuana was hidden. Bahrain. A woman was killed and another person was injured in a horrific traffic accident on Wali and Bahrain Development bin Isa Al Khalifa said the The agreement comes attempting to smuggle During interrogation, the The second, third and fourth Al Ahd Highway near Jasra yesterday afternoon. Interior Ministry confirmed that the Bank. vocational training programme in implementation of the marijuana stashed in four first defendant stated that he defendants were later captured incident involved two vehicles and that official procedures were taken by the authori- “We are delighted that this comes within Tamkeen’s directives of the Higher slippers. He was arriving had received the slippers from in a sting operation. ties concerned. vocational training programme programme (Be Professional) Education Council to get the has seen the light,” the which provides vocational university in close relation Minister said. He added that development opportunities for with the labour market. Robbery: Court ruling on November 3 the programme conforms to Bahraini citizens. He added the MoU the ministry’s development He added that the MoU is a stipulates that the university DT News Network They were arrested after among the trio drew out a ‘Explosion’ at mall denied strategy targets enhancing the model of cooperation among is to train 24 employees of Manama detectives learned that the iPad knife that was in his possession DT News Network confirmed in a press statement “no one was injured, and the national cadres’ skills. all sides to upgrade media the Information Ministry, ourt ruling will be issued was sold to a local shop by when the alleged victim tried [email protected] issued yesterday that “a ride- mall’s operations continue as He also stressed the personnel. Royal University in addition to another group Con November 3 in the trial one of them. “We were in a to resist. Manama on cleaning vehicle caught fire normal.” importance of investing in for Women President Dr. to be trained by two French of three Asian men suspected of restaurant drinking beer, and But they eventually fled with eports of a bomb explosion during routine maintenance “The safety of Bahrain City human resources to achieve the Mazin Juma explained that institutions. stealing an iPad after assaulting we later involved in a fight it. The defendants are being Rat a shopping mall in the at the mall’s parking area on Centre’s visitors and staff desired media development. the university has made its Bahrain Development Bank a man. The trio reportedly (with the alleged victim),” the tried before the High Criminal Capital on Tuesday were denied Tuesday, and Civil Defence remain our top priority and any He noted the ministry’s capabilities available for President said the training brutally attacked the owner of defendant who sold the device Court, where they earlier by the centre’s management swiftly contained and further queries on this are to be development strategy aimed at the Information Affairs programme, which includes 56 Minister of Information Affairs speaks at the event the gadget, who was with a girl, told prosecutors. pleaded not guilty to assault yesterday. extinguished the fire.” addressed to the authorities,” on January 5 this year. It was said that the one and robbery charges. Bahrain City Centre A spokesperson assured that the statement added. CIO finalises terms of new EA with Microsoft Manama – 5 PC/MACs, 5 Tablets & 5 Tawfik, General Country Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus he Central Informatics Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus will Phones) to office applications Manager for Microsoft Bahrain will provide all government Organisation (CIO) yesterday such as Word, PowerPoint, and Oman. “We are very employees access to the Tannounced that they have finalised provide all government employees Excel and Outlook while aligned with Bahrain’s vision of latest tools for productivity, the terms of the new Enterprise access to the latest tools for benefitting from a consistent putting technology at the heart collaboration, compliance and Agreement (EA) with Microsoft, productivity, collaboration, compliance experience across their of economic development. Business Intelligence (BI) with which falls in line with the favourite Windows, iOS and This renewed agreement smooth ongoing upgrades. new Government Mobility and Business Intelligence (BI) with Android desktops, laptops, will provide all government It also gives access to an array Strategy aiming to enable smooth ongoing upgrades phones and tablets. agencies and their employees of cloud-powered services that government employees with “We are pleased to continue the latest technology tools and allow them to access their technology tools and skills to our partnership journey with products to allow them the documents and complete be more productive, agile and devices and platforms, we of our strategy to improve the Government of the Bahrain freedom to be proactive and their work from anywhere in efficient in order to empower aim to increase productivity, the delivery of government by empowering its employees productive at any time of the day a secured and trusted virtual the national transformation simplify team collaboration information, products and with the right tools,” said Sherif and from anywhere.” environment. into a tech-savvy economy and enhance their work- services through technology, and achieving the aspirations life balance,” said Sheikh contained the operation costs of Bahrain Economic Vision Salman Bin Mohammed Al through technology-enabled 2030. Khalifa, Director General efficiencies and increase “By giving the Government of Information Technology our government workforce employees the freedom to at the Central Informatics productivity by empowering work from anywhere and at Organization. “This new EA them with 21st century tools and any time using their favourite with Microsoft comes as part skills.” He added, “We are confident that the new Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft will empower our employees with the needed technology tools and skills to help achieve the transformation in the work practices of the different government institutions in line with directives from our wise leadership on the migration of Bahrain to a tech-savvy economy and community.” The new Enterprise Agreement will consist of the deployment of Office 365 Shahid Afridi, one of the greatest big-hitting cricketers of all-time, arrived Bahrain Office ProPlus, which allows yesterday to attend a Charity Dinner at Gulf Hotel today. According to sources, Afridi the employees to use a mix of is visiting Bahrain to raise funds for his NGO “Shahid Afridi Foundation.” The picture business and personal devices shows Afridi with Pakistan Embassy officials The officials during a meeting (up to 15 devices per employee 8 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 9 Training programme launched Detention of Information Minister underlines investment in human resources

Manama students of both genders, aims national cadres. and multimedia, which DT4 News Network renewed inister of Information MoU is a model of cooperation among to develop their capabilities in The MoU aims to develop 40 consequently contribute to from Dhaka, when customs a countryman, who requested MAffairs Isa bin the media field, it also targets employees of the Information uplifting the national media Manama officers inspected his bag and him to deliver them to a Abdulrahman Al Hammadi all sides to upgrade media personnel creating job opportunities for Ministry in the area of press field. he High Criminal Court found four slippers, in which man (the third defendant) in yesterday inaugurated Ton Tuesday renewed the the Vocational Training detention of four Bangladeshi He was arriving from Dhaka, when Programme at the ministry’s men involved in a drug Training Centre, during which uplifting its staff’s performance Authority with the support smuggling case by another 10 customs officers inspected his bag the Information Ministry level in line with the and financing of Tamkeen, days. and found four slippers, in which signed a memorandum of development of technological Bahrain Development Bank The four were arrested understanding (MoU) with and digital equipment. and in cooperation with two after their first co-defendant marijuana was hidden the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Labour Fund (Tamkeen)’s French training institutions was caught at the Bahrain Royal University for Women CEO Shaikh Mohammad in addition to other parties. International Airport marijuana was hidden. Bahrain. A woman was killed and another person was injured in a horrific traffic accident on Wali and Bahrain Development bin Isa Al Khalifa said the The agreement comes attempting to smuggle During interrogation, the The second, third and fourth Al Ahd Highway near Jasra yesterday afternoon. Interior Ministry confirmed that the Bank. vocational training programme in implementation of the marijuana stashed in four first defendant stated that he defendants were later captured incident involved two vehicles and that official procedures were taken by the authori- “We are delighted that this comes within Tamkeen’s directives of the Higher slippers. He was arriving had received the slippers from in a sting operation. ties concerned. vocational training programme programme (Be Professional) Education Council to get the has seen the light,” the which provides vocational university in close relation Minister said. He added that development opportunities for with the labour market. Robbery: Court ruling on November 3 the programme conforms to Bahraini citizens. He added the MoU the ministry’s development He added that the MoU is a stipulates that the university DT News Network They were arrested after among the trio drew out a ‘Explosion’ at mall denied strategy targets enhancing the model of cooperation among is to train 24 employees of Manama detectives learned that the iPad knife that was in his possession DT News Network confirmed in a press statement “no one was injured, and the national cadres’ skills. all sides to upgrade media the Information Ministry, ourt ruling will be issued was sold to a local shop by when the alleged victim tried [email protected] issued yesterday that “a ride- mall’s operations continue as He also stressed the personnel. Royal University in addition to another group Con November 3 in the trial one of them. “We were in a to resist. Manama on cleaning vehicle caught fire normal.” importance of investing in for Women President Dr. to be trained by two French of three Asian men suspected of restaurant drinking beer, and But they eventually fled with eports of a bomb explosion during routine maintenance “The safety of Bahrain City human resources to achieve the Mazin Juma explained that institutions. stealing an iPad after assaulting we later involved in a fight it. The defendants are being Rat a shopping mall in the at the mall’s parking area on Centre’s visitors and staff desired media development. the university has made its Bahrain Development Bank a man. The trio reportedly (with the alleged victim),” the tried before the High Criminal Capital on Tuesday were denied Tuesday, and Civil Defence remain our top priority and any He noted the ministry’s capabilities available for President said the training brutally attacked the owner of defendant who sold the device Court, where they earlier by the centre’s management swiftly contained and further queries on this are to be development strategy aimed at the Information Affairs programme, which includes 56 Minister of Information Affairs speaks at the event the gadget, who was with a girl, told prosecutors. pleaded not guilty to assault yesterday. extinguished the fire.” addressed to the authorities,” on January 5 this year. It was said that the one and robbery charges. Bahrain City Centre A spokesperson assured that the statement added. CIO finalises terms of new EA with Microsoft Manama – 5 PC/MACs, 5 Tablets & 5 Tawfik, General Country Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus he Central Informatics Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus will Phones) to office applications Manager for Microsoft Bahrain will provide all government Organisation (CIO) yesterday such as Word, PowerPoint, and Oman. “We are very employees access to the Tannounced that they have finalised provide all government employees Excel and Outlook while aligned with Bahrain’s vision of latest tools for productivity, the terms of the new Enterprise access to the latest tools for benefitting from a consistent putting technology at the heart collaboration, compliance and Agreement (EA) with Microsoft, productivity, collaboration, compliance experience across their of economic development. Business Intelligence (BI) with which falls in line with the favourite Windows, iOS and This renewed agreement smooth ongoing upgrades. new Government Mobility and Business Intelligence (BI) with Android desktops, laptops, will provide all government It also gives access to an array Strategy aiming to enable smooth ongoing upgrades phones and tablets. agencies and their employees of cloud-powered services that government employees with “We are pleased to continue the latest technology tools and allow them to access their technology tools and skills to our partnership journey with products to allow them the documents and complete be more productive, agile and devices and platforms, we of our strategy to improve the Government of the Bahrain freedom to be proactive and their work from anywhere in efficient in order to empower aim to increase productivity, the delivery of government by empowering its employees productive at any time of the day a secured and trusted virtual the national transformation simplify team collaboration information, products and with the right tools,” said Sherif and from anywhere.” environment. into a tech-savvy economy and enhance their work- services through technology, and achieving the aspirations life balance,” said Sheikh contained the operation costs of Bahrain Economic Vision Salman Bin Mohammed Al through technology-enabled 2030. Khalifa, Director General efficiencies and increase “By giving the Government of Information Technology our government workforce employees the freedom to at the Central Informatics productivity by empowering work from anywhere and at Organization. “This new EA them with 21st century tools and any time using their favourite with Microsoft comes as part skills.” He added, “We are confident that the new Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft will empower our employees with the needed technology tools and skills to help achieve the transformation in the work practices of the different government institutions in line with directives from our wise leadership on the migration of Bahrain to a tech-savvy economy and community.” The new Enterprise Agreement will consist of the deployment of Office 365 Shahid Afridi, one of the greatest big-hitting cricketers of all-time, arrived Bahrain Office ProPlus, which allows yesterday to attend a Charity Dinner at Gulf Hotel today. According to sources, Afridi the employees to use a mix of is visiting Bahrain to raise funds for his NGO “Shahid Afridi Foundation.” The picture business and personal devices shows Afridi with Pakistan Embassy officials The officials during a meeting (up to 15 devices per employee 10 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Nasser bin Hamad leadership programme invites aspirants Manama Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al personal authenticity. It will desire to learn and make a asser Bin Hamad Khalifa. be a challenging programme, Applications close on Oct 31. positive difference. Foundation (NBHF) The four-day programme requiring participants’ total Successful applicants will Nlaunched the second in series will start on January 4 next commitment, high levels of Shortlisted applicants will be have to attend the whole of HH Shaikh Nasser bin year. Twenty-four Bahraini openness and willingness notified by Nov 8, to attend programme, including staying Hamad Al Khalifa Leadership nationals will be given the to discover strengths and in the hotel accommodation Programmes for aspiring opportunity develop the acceptance of areas for interviews between Nov 17-19. each night. young leaders in Bahrain. key skills and knowledge to improvement. Successful participants will be Applications close on It will be held under the better lead themselves, their It will be engaging, notified by Nov 23 Saturday, October 31. patronage of Representative organisations and the Bahraini interactive and experiential Shortlisted applicants will of HM the King for Charity Society. and will be run in English. be notified by November 8, Works and Youth Affairs, There will be a particular “The programme has really to attend interviews between Chairman of the Supreme focus on building competence helped me in many ways by attended the first programme – A leading global provider of November 17-19. Following Council for Youth and Sports in self-awareness, giving me a much needed that concluded in March. inspiring learning experiences. the interviews, successful and President of Bahrain communication skills, problem push and motivation to move The programme is being It is open to Bahraini participants will be notified by Olympic Committee, HH solving, strategic thinking and forward,” said a student who held in partnership with Yela! nationals aged 22-30 with a November 23. QQA, NVTC discuss ties Manama Al Abdulla lauded the efforts of he National Authority of QQA to upgrade education and Qualifications and Quality training in Bahrain. AssuranceT for Education and Training He added NVTC will place the (QQA) Chief Executive Dr. Jawaher qualifications and certificates it Shaheen Al Mudhahki received here issues on the National Qualifications yesterday Assistant Director General Framework following QQA’s systems of Operation and Student Services at and policies. Nasser Vocational Training Centre NVTC delegation reviewed its (NVTC) Salah Al Abdulla to explore executive programmes and goals means of joint cooperation. within a professional integrated Dr. Al Mudhahki said the meeting educational system, as well as short was in line with the tasks assigned to courses for public and private QQA and strategic goals of promoting institutions, to supply the labour Bahrain’s education and training market with professional employees process. trained in various fields.

Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi headed Bahrain’s delegation in the 13th session of the Supreme Military Committee of the GCC Chiefs of Staff, being held in Qatar on Oct 21 and 22. The meeting addressed a number of topics to strengthen the future of GCC defence policy and to enhance coordination in the areas of military cooperation among Member States. Officials during the meeting NIHR, SIU discuss cooperation UNCT to celebrate United Nations Day Manama DT News Network and in honour of the milestone, hairman of the National Institution Manama the UN Country Team in Bahrain, UN Country Team in Bahrain will celebrate Cfor Human Rights (NIHR) Dr. he UN Country Team (UNCT) with the support of the Government United Nations Day with a reception at the Abdulaziz Hassan Abul received yesterday Tin Bahrain will mark the of Bahrain, will celebrate United Chief Prosecutor and Head of the Special United Nations Day on Monday to Nations Day with a reception at Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel to shed light Investigation Unit (SIU) Nawaf Abdulla commemorate the 70th anniversary the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel to on the historic partnership between the Hamza. of the United Nations. shed light on the historic partnership Hamza introduced to Dr Abul the On June 26 last year, UN between the Kingdom and the UN. Kingdom and the UN professional standards and legal services Secretary-General Ban Ki moon The highlight of this year’s expert and former Deputy Chief Constable announced the start of the global reception will be the launch of the of the Police Service of Northern Ireland celebration of the 70th anniversary trailer of a documentary focusing on official inauguration of a photo deliver a statement on behalf of the Judith Gillespie, and Northern Ireland of the United Nations, which aims the history of Bahrain’s engagement exhibition showcasing key moments Government of Bahrain. This will PPS Senior Assistant Director Stephen to honour the historic breadth of with the UN from independence to from Bahrain’s participation at the be followed by a statement from Burnside. The two sides discussed areas the organization’s development, its growing international role on the UN. UN Resident Coordinator & UNDP of joint NIHR-SIU cooperation and security and human rights work. world stage. Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Resident Representative Peter ways to avail services provided by the In line with this global campaign This will be followed by the Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa will Grohmann,. international expert. 10 Thursday, October 22, 2015 FLAUNTING THE LATEST TRENDS Nasser bin Hamad leadership 11 Thursday, October 22, 2015 P 12 programme invites aspirants The Beaut Look Manama Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al personal authenticity. It will desire to learn and make a asser Bin Hamad Khalifa. be a challenging programme, Applications close on Oct 31. positive difference. Foundation (NBHF) The four-day programme requiring participants’ total Successful applicants will Nlaunched the second in series will start on January 4 next commitment, high levels of Shortlisted applicants will be have to attend the whole of HH Shaikh Nasser bin year. Twenty-four Bahraini openness and willingness notified by Nov 8, to attend programme, including staying Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Hamad Al Khalifa Leadership nationals will be given the to discover strengths and in the hotel accommodation powerful, indulgent treatment Programmes for aspiring opportunity develop the acceptance of areas for interviews between Nov 17-19. each night. oil that contains a highly young leaders in Bahrain. key skills and knowledge to improvement. Successful participants will be Applications close on Aconcentrated dose of Omega-3 alabar Gold & from any of Malabar Gold It will be held under the better lead themselves, their It will be engaging, notified by Nov 23 Saturday, October 31. and C22 Fatty Acids, which deeply Diamonds, the & Diamonds outlets in GCC patronage of Representative organisations and the Bahraini interactive and experiential Shortlisted applicants will nourish to transform hair. Combats Mleading jewellery retailer, during this period. of HM the King for Charity Society. and will be run in English. be notified by November 8, dry and brittle hair and smooths unfurled the details of its To add more glitter to Works and Youth Affairs, There will be a particular “The programme has really to attend interviews between the hair shaft while adding intense much-awaited campaign to this season, they have also Chairman of the Supreme focus on building competence helped me in many ways by attended the first programme – A leading global provider of November 17-19. Following shine. Leaves hair lustrously shiny, celebrate this festive season. unveiled the latest collection Council for Youth and Sports in self-awareness, giving me a much needed that concluded in March. inspiring learning experiences. the interviews, successful smooth and silky soft. Clinically The campaign will run at all of jewellery specially and President of Bahrain communication skills, problem push and motivation to move The programme is being It is open to Bahraini participants will be notified by proven to increase shine by 250 Malabar Gold & Diamonds designed for the festive Olympic Committee, HH solving, strategic thinking and forward,” said a student who held in partnership with Yela! nationals aged 22-30 with a November 23. per cent and improve the overall outlets in Middle East & season in gold, diamonds condition of hair by 80pc. Far East from today. The and precious gems to suit the customers get opportunities tastes of their multicultural to win BD500,000 worth and multinational customers. QQA, NVTC discuss ties gold coins. A true shopper’s Moreover, the customers delight, Malabar Gold & can update any of their Manama Al Abdulla lauded the efforts of Diamonds will captivate old ornaments purchased he National Authority of QQA to upgrade education and the customers by exhibiting from GCC with the brand TQualifications and Quality training in Bahrain. eye catching designs in new enticing collection of Assurance for Education and Training He added NVTC will place the gold, platinum, diamonds Malabar Gold & Diamonds (QQA) Chief Executive Dr. Jawaher qualifications and certificates it and precious stones from without any loss. Any Shaheen Al Mudhahki received here issues on the National Qualifications different parts of the world to 22K old gold ornaments yesterday Assistant Director General Framework following QQA’s systems Fashion is about dressing flaunt any occasion or event purchased from GCC can of Operation and Student Services at and policies. according to what’s and are well priced too. be exchanged with Malabar Nasser Vocational Training Centre NVTC delegation reviewed its fashionable. Style is more For every purchase of gold Gold & Diamonds designs by (NVTC) Salah Al Abdulla to explore executive programmes and goals about being yourself jewellery above BD200, the paying only making charges means of joint cooperation. within a professional integrated -Oscar de la Renta customers get a ‘Scratch & ensuring they don’t lose any Dr. Al Mudhahki said the meeting educational system, as well as short Win’ coupon through which value on the rate of gold. was in line with the tasks assigned to courses for public and private they can win a guaranteed All these offers will be QQA and strategic goals of promoting institutions, to supply the labour gold coin or up to 250 valid at their outlets in GCC Bahrain’s education and training market with professional employees gold coins instantly. The until Nov 14, 2015. process. trained in various fields. customers can also avail The group offers the a free one-gram gold coin most admired brands in for every BD250 spent on the jewellery segment that diamond jewellery. includes Ethnix, Era, Mine, They also offer advanced Divine, Precia and Starlet. booking facility, where total cost. Furthermore, diamond jewellery and get ornaments. The customers The jewellery chain also the customers can book Malabar Gold & Diamonds free home delivery in Bahrain also get a fabulous chance offers lifetime free repair and their ornaments by paying gives their customers a on Dhanteras Day, the to buy 8gm gold coins with maintenance service for all its a certain percentage of the unique opportunity to buy most auspicious day to buy absolutely no making charges products.

Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi headed Bahrain’s delegation in the 13th session of the Supreme Military Committee of the GCC Chiefs of Staff, being held in Qatar on Oct 21 and 22. The meeting addressed a number of topics to strengthen the future of GCC defence policy and to enhance coordination in the areas of military cooperation among Member States. Officials during the meeting

rom split ends, to dark however, none quite amount and use the old “cucumber on heavy as ever. So, what’s a girl when it comes to your eye that just may work for you. NIHR, SIU discuss Fspots, we know there are to the annoyance that under- the eye” trick -- but for some to do? bags (most of us have), then Take a look at these UNCT to celebrate United Nations Day so many beauty issues to eye bags bring into our lives. reason, nothing works! The If you feel like you’ve listen closely. great home remedies cooperation be faced daily. The thing is We apply creams, get facials bags are still there, dark and reached the breaking point We’ve got 5 home remedies below. Manama DT News Network and in honour of the milestone, hairman of the National Institution Manama the UN Country Team in Bahrain, UN Country Team in Bahrain will celebrate Cfor Human Rights (NIHR) Dr. he UN Country Team (UNCT) with the support of the Government United Nations Day with a reception at the Abdulaziz Hassan Abul received yesterday Tin Bahrain will mark the of Bahrain, will celebrate United Chief Prosecutor and Head of the Special United Nations Day on Monday to Nations Day with a reception at Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel to shed light Investigation Unit (SIU) Nawaf Abdulla commemorate the 70th anniversary the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel to on the historic partnership between the Hamza. of the United Nations. shed light on the historic partnership Hamza introduced to Dr Abul the On June 26 last year, UN between the Kingdom and the UN. Kingdom and the UN professional standards and legal services Secretary-General Ban Ki moon The highlight of this year’s expert and former Deputy Chief Constable announced the start of the global reception will be the launch of the of the Police Service of Northern Ireland celebration of the 70th anniversary trailer of a documentary focusing on official inauguration of a photo deliver a statement on behalf of the Judith Gillespie, and Northern Ireland of the United Nations, which aims the history of Bahrain’s engagement exhibition showcasing key moments Government of Bahrain. This will PPS Senior Assistant Director Stephen to honour the historic breadth of with the UN from independence to from Bahrain’s participation at the be followed by a statement from Burnside. The two sides discussed areas the organization’s development, its growing international role on the UN. UN Resident Coordinator & UNDP of joint NIHR-SIU cooperation and security and human rights work. world stage. Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Resident Representative Peter ways to avail services provided by the In line with this global campaign This will be followed by the Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa will Grohmann,. international expert. 12 BODY LINE Thursday, October 22, 2015

Manama on the latest oda Mall recently fashion hosted lady members of trends. Mthe Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) to a spectacular fashion show highlighting the latest collections under the heading of ‘Discover Moda’. The members enjoyed the Moda Mall ambiance and were welcomed by Peter Gaynor, The General Manager of Cushman ‘Discover & Wakefield Bahrain, the Moda’ event Managing Agent of the Bahrain included A La World Trade Centre and Moda Mode, Al Hawaj, Mall. Guests enjoyed a fashion Bang and Olufsen, show highlighting exquisite Breitling, Chtaura, Class Bahrain. gowns, jewellery, watches and boutique, Collectible, De It houses accessories from major global Beers, Jolie Maison, Max Mara, the largest brand names at the stylish MJ Jewellers, 21st Century luxury brand event attended by over 100 Fashion, Ruzan and Tod’s. portfolio of international fashionistas. Models were Moda Mall is home to a designers, with over 80 fashion styled and dressed by Nathaly wide range of elite brand name labels on offer. The mall also Jung, a French fashion stylist boutiques, a number of which has the largest fine jewellery who also provided an overview were previously unattainable in portfolio in the Kingdom.

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ud has made its entry into has designed many herself, The composition of in its diversity. The blend its senses. Selected by the House’s catalogue, combining traditional perfume is governed by very of its components into an the perfumer Fabrice thanksO to little-known work and contemporary motifs, similar principles, and for inseparable cohesion. Pellegrin, its creator, by Christiane Gautrot, the including some that can be diptyque the correlation was Bulgarian rose illuminates the raw materials are co-founder of diptyque seen at the Hassan II mosque striking. This approach to Laotian oud and adds all sourced from alongside Desmond Knox- in Casablanca. Arab heritage by a European sensuality to its organic producers who Leet and Yves Coueslant. Zellige encourages artist has given birth to Oud character. It softens the sharp demonstrate the Christiane, an architect by meditation, soothes torment Palao. edges, contributing something utmost respect training, spent many years and offers universal harmony of the freshness of an English for the studying the Moroccan craft - works in which form, rhythm From east to west garden. of zellige, the ceramic mosaics and chemistry find their true Indian cypriol (earthy, that decorate fountains. She compatibility. The key to Oud Palao lies smoky, slightly bitter) and Somalian olibanum (cool and spicy, smoky, resinous) come together to push the composition towards muted depth and resonance. Madagascan vanilla adds its spicy personality, similar to certain rums with an overtone of tobacco. It fuses with Sri Lankan sandalwood, smooth but not too smooth, which environment helps diffuse the whole and their blend. staff. Spanish cistus ladanifer and The same Indonesian patchouli, one applies to the oud, amber and lightly floral, the whose source tree, other with sustained camphor Aquilaria, is threatened The notes, provide the opulence with extinction, due to wild same inspiration provides the and density that make Oud logging; sourced from Laotian source material for the visual Palao the great perfume it is plantations where the trunks world of Oud Palao; graphic, proving itself to be. are harvested by hand. abstract Oriental archetypes Each essence blends into The oud we use comes from combined with motifs from the pattern of its neighbours, a supply chain that respects paintings by Gustav Klimt forming motifs, repeating the environment and the and his contemporaries: forms and vibratos. The nose producers. It takes an average pentagrams, rosettes, scrolls, loses itself and is transported of six years before the resin stylised foliage, memories of away before returning to can be used. runes.

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ep, they sure are. silky-smooth, conditioned, flat Temporary tattoos for your hair when sticking them on– hairY now exist and here’s Kylie and wash out as soon as you hit Jenner wearing one because the shower. what is she, if not an early It’s clear that Kylie is adopter of all things coiffure? convinced that hair tats are the The tattoo appliqués newest trend. What better way apparently work as well on to amp up a holiday party than hair as they do skin–though with this season’s trendy hair presumably it helps to have tattoos? 14 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 15

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en Affleck once purchased a travelling toilet seat set with rubies, sapphires, pearlsB and diamonds so wife, Jennifer Lopez would never have to use an ordinary public toilet seat ever again. Where in the world do you find a $105,000 toilet seat?

New York wen Stefani has opened up about her divorce from fellow rocker Gavin Rossdale in the form Gof music, releasing an emotional song entitled “Used to Love You.” The No Doubt frontwoman on Tuesday put out a video for the song that consists solely of close-up footage of the singer looking forlorn and reflective. To a light electronic beat, Stefani sings, “I don’t know why I cry / But I think it’s because I remembered for the first time since I hated you / London That I used to love you.” ctor Vin Diesel pleased fans at the Stefani, a California native, met Rossdale when premiere of the The Last Witch Hunter the English singer and guitarist’s alternative rock Aby wielding a flaming sword at the red carpet band Bush was touring with No Doubt in the here on Monday. United States. When he was posing for photographs at The couple married in 2002 and have been the event, Diesel was approached by a man raising three children in Los Angeles. waving flaming swords to celebrate the They announced their divorce in a brief release of the film. He eventually took one statement in August, saying they would remain of the flaming swords from the man and “partners in marriage” to provide “a happy and wielded it himself. healthy environment” for their children. n 2011, Justin Bieber plopped down about The Fast and Furious actor was also seen $500,000 for two tickets to see the movie taking selfies and signing autographs with TitanicI with Selena Gomez ... by renting out the fans at the premiere. entire Staples Centre. He was joined by veteran actor Michael Just one month later, while visiting Caine on the red carpet and the two posed Winnipeg, the couple enjoyed another private together side-by-side. screening of the film Real Steel by renting out The 82-year-old actor wore a navy suit the SilverCity Polo Park Cinemas and enjoying over a light blue shirt, looking radiant and a few slices of pizza undisturbed. healthy. New Delhi ollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has launchedB her clothing line ‘All about you’, but she scratched out the idea of being a full-fledged designer at any point of time. When asked if the Deewani Mastani actress Washington foresee herself being a ate Winslet, who has always taken a stance fashion designer, she said, against retouching her photographs for “I think the term fashion Kmagazine spreads and ads, has made a point in her designer is a very serious L’Oreal contract that her Lancome ads should be free one and there are extremely of any additional edits. talented designers out Explaining why she is adamant on not getting there. So, I won’t call myself retouched, the 40-year-old actress said that she did a fashion designer. ” this because she thinks that she has a responsibility She said the collection towards the younger generation of women. was a gift for everyone who Winslet added that she thinks they do look up to admires her style statement. the magazines and to the women, who have been The collection embraces successful in their chosen careers. special fabrics such as The Titanic star further said, “We’re all hammered satin, viscose & responsible for raising strong young women, so jacquards, lurex knits and these are things that are important to me.” blended knits. 14 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 15

Hugh Jackman @RealHughJackman To cheat or not to cheat - that is the question!?

en Affleck once purchased a travelling toilet seat set with rubies, sapphires, pearlsB and diamonds so wife, Jennifer Lopez would never have to use an ordinary public toilet seat ever again. Where in the world do you find a $105,000 toilet seat?

New York wen Stefani has opened up about her divorce from fellow rocker Gavin Rossdale in the form Gof music, releasing an emotional song entitled “Used to Love You.” The No Doubt frontwoman on Tuesday put out a video for the song that consists solely of close-up footage of the singer looking forlorn and reflective. To a light electronic beat, Stefani sings, “I don’t know why I cry / But I think it’s because I remembered for the first time since I hated you / London That I used to love you.” ctor Vin Diesel pleased fans at the Stefani, a California native, met Rossdale when premiere of the The Last Witch Hunter the English singer and guitarist’s alternative rock Aby wielding a flaming sword at the red carpet band Bush was touring with No Doubt in the here on Monday. United States. When he was posing for photographs at The couple married in 2002 and have been the event, Diesel was approached by a man raising three children in Los Angeles. waving flaming swords to celebrate the They announced their divorce in a brief release of the film. He eventually took one statement in August, saying they would remain of the flaming swords from the man and “partners in marriage” to provide “a happy and wielded it himself. healthy environment” for their children. n 2011, Justin Bieber plopped down about The Fast and Furious actor was also seen $500,000 for two tickets to see the movie taking selfies and signing autographs with TitanicI with Selena Gomez ... by renting out the fans at the premiere. entire Staples Centre. He was joined by veteran actor Michael Just one month later, while visiting Caine on the red carpet and the two posed Winnipeg, the couple enjoyed another private together side-by-side. screening of the film Real Steel by renting out The 82-year-old actor wore a navy suit the SilverCity Polo Park Cinemas and enjoying over a light blue shirt, looking radiant and a few slices of pizza undisturbed. healthy. New Delhi ollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has launchedB her clothing line ‘All about you’, but she scratched out the idea of being a full-fledged designer at any point of time. When asked if the Deewani Mastani actress Washington foresee herself being a ate Winslet, who has always taken a stance fashion designer, she said, against retouching her photographs for “I think the term fashion Kmagazine spreads and ads, has made a point in her designer is a very serious L’Oreal contract that her Lancome ads should be free one and there are extremely of any additional edits. talented designers out Explaining why she is adamant on not getting there. So, I won’t call myself retouched, the 40-year-old actress said that she did a fashion designer. ” this because she thinks that she has a responsibility She said the collection towards the younger generation of women. was a gift for everyone who Winslet added that she thinks they do look up to admires her style statement. the magazines and to the women, who have been The collection embraces successful in their chosen careers. special fabrics such as The Titanic star further said, “We’re all hammered satin, viscose & responsible for raising strong young women, so jacquards, lurex knits and these are things that are important to me.” blended knits. 16 Thursday, October 22 , 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 17

BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received Kuwaiti Ambassador Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani received newly appointed German Ambassador Shaikh Azzam bin Mubarak Al Sabah and lauded the deep-rooted bilateral relations. They also discussed topics of BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received yesterday the Supreme Council for Health (SCH) Chairman Lieutenant Gen- Alfred Simms Protz. The minister expressed his sincere wishes to the ambassador wishing him success in his new duties common interest eral and Al Hekma Pensioners Society Chairman Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. They reviewed matters of mutual interest

Indian Ambassador Alok Ku- mar Sinha received at his of- fice yesterday Dubai-based Study World Education Hold- ing CEO and President Dr Vidhya Vinod. Study World is a partner in many education- al projects in UAE, including a branch of Heriot-Watts University, one of the oldest and largest universities in UK. Dr Vidhya was in Bahrain to explore the possibility of investing in the Kingdom’s educational sector. In pic, from left: Indian Embassy Counsellor Ram Singh, Dr Vidhya, Sinha, SPAC Group Chairman P Unnikrishnan, DT News Chief Editor Soman Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani received MP Jamal Baby and Study World Vice Bu Hassan, where they discussed issues of public affairs and reviewed aspects of cooperation As part of Discover America Week activities, Endura Sport Centre sponsored a bike ride on the evening of October 20 near the Bahrain International President-Special Projects and coordination between both sides Circuit. US Ambassador William Roebuck and Chairman of Bahrain Federation for Bicycles Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the bike ride Donald Nambudiri

His Majesty King’s Adviser for Eco- nomic Affairs, Dr. Hassan Fakhro yesterday received in his office Dr. Jas- sim Haji, a Bahraini technology and business expert and researcher, where Dr. Haji dis- cussed his articles and publications in the field of infor- mation technology The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) held yesterday the graduation ceremony of a number of specialised military sessions at the Royal Defence Force Training Centre, in the presence of Inspector-General Major-General Abdulla Hassan Al Nuaimi

Middle East Medical Centre (MEM) and Women’s Crisis Care International (WCCI) announced a new collaboration to help care for women victims of abuse, through training and certification of MEM staff, in Hidd. Founder and director, of WCCI, Mary-Jus- The Rotary Club of Manama has presented its traditional Annual Vocational Awards to Nurses from several hospitals and Carers from the Bahrain Saudi Blind Institute. The Nurses are: Khulood Hassan Fakhro, Fakrheya Mohammed Janahi and Waheeba Hasan Mohammed. The Carers tine Todd will tailor design a certification programme for MEM nursing and intake staff, along side MEM psychologist, Dr. Aysha for the blind are: Hana Ahmed Al Jamri, Nora Al Sebai and Shareefa Abdullah Al Mali. The presentations were made by Rotarian Christophe Balet. and MEM CEO, Dr. Ravi Preet Singh. Above, from left, Priya, Dr Aysha, Mary-Justine Todd, Dr. Ravi and Ameera 16 Thursday, October 22 , 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 17

BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received Kuwaiti Ambassador Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani received newly appointed German Ambassador Shaikh Azzam bin Mubarak Al Sabah and lauded the deep-rooted bilateral relations. They also discussed topics of BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received yesterday the Supreme Council for Health (SCH) Chairman Lieutenant Gen- Alfred Simms Protz. The minister expressed his sincere wishes to the ambassador wishing him success in his new duties common interest eral and Al Hekma Pensioners Society Chairman Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. They reviewed matters of mutual interest

Indian Ambassador Alok Ku- mar Sinha received at his of- fice yesterday Dubai-based Study World Education Hold- ing CEO and President Dr Vidhya Vinod. Study World is a partner in many education- al projects in UAE, including a branch of Heriot-Watts University, one of the oldest and largest universities in UK. Dr Vidhya was in Bahrain to explore the possibility of investing in the Kingdom’s educational sector. In pic, from left: Indian Embassy Counsellor Ram Singh, Dr Vidhya, Sinha, SPAC Group Chairman P Unnikrishnan, DT News Chief Editor Soman Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani received MP Jamal Baby and Study World Vice Bu Hassan, where they discussed issues of public affairs and reviewed aspects of cooperation As part of Discover America Week activities, Endura Sport Centre sponsored a bike ride on the evening of October 20 near the Bahrain International President-Special Projects and coordination between both sides Circuit. US Ambassador William Roebuck and Chairman of Bahrain Federation for Bicycles Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the bike ride Donald Nambudiri

His Majesty King’s Adviser for Eco- nomic Affairs, Dr. Hassan Fakhro yesterday received in his office Dr. Jas- sim Haji, a Bahraini technology and business expert and researcher, where Dr. Haji dis- cussed his articles and publications in the field of infor- mation technology The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) held yesterday the graduation ceremony of a number of specialised military sessions at the Royal Defence Force Training Centre, in the presence of Inspector-General Major-General Abdulla Hassan Al Nuaimi

Middle East Medical Centre (MEM) and Women’s Crisis Care International (WCCI) announced a new collaboration to help care for women victims of abuse, through training and certification of MEM staff, in Hidd. Founder and director, of WCCI, Mary-Jus- The Rotary Club of Manama has presented its traditional Annual Vocational Awards to Nurses from several hospitals and Carers from the Bahrain Saudi Blind Institute. The Nurses are: Khulood Hassan Fakhro, Fakrheya Mohammed Janahi and Waheeba Hasan Mohammed. The Carers tine Todd will tailor design a certification programme for MEM nursing and intake staff, along side MEM psychologist, Dr. Aysha for the blind are: Hana Ahmed Al Jamri, Nora Al Sebai and Shareefa Abdullah Al Mali. The presentations were made by Rotarian Christophe Balet. and MEM CEO, Dr. Ravi Preet Singh. Above, from left, Priya, Dr Aysha, Mary-Justine Todd, Dr. Ravi and Ameera 18 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Reel Veil CAP THE SNAP Head this challenge. Can you think of an apt caption for this? Something funny, intelli- gent and out-of-the-box! If you make a winning entry, your photo along with the caption will be featured in DT News. So grab a pen, think hard, write to us and see your- self in this space soon! Send entries to: facebook@ dt.bh with subject as ‘Caption Contest’ Some films stand out for directorial prowess. Some remain afresh in our memory for their punch dialogues. There’re also films which are a visual treat. Movies come in two genres; commercial and artistic. Let alone the genre, a movie should be evocative or entertaining. We’re certain you have a long list of such movies BEST FROM THE LOT. YOU COULD BE NEXT which you would want to see again and again. DT News reproduces a scene a day HA HA...HEE HEE...HO HO...! from a popular movie with a few questions. Relapse into flashback mode and answer! Today’s questions Why did Alvin take a You got it right! ladder to his school? Because he wanted to 2. Name the actors reach to high school 3.1. YearGuess of the release film What will be a Math teacher’s favourite dish? 1. Film- Hum Dil De Chuke Pi! Send your entries to [email protected] or on Sanam our Facebook page News of Bahrain with 2. Actors- Salman Khan, your profile picture. If you are the first Aishwarya Rai Why does the calendar to come up with the right answers, your 3. Female lead goes to Italy seem so happy on a Valen- picture will appear in these columns. to meet her lost love I can’t see the road! tine’s Day? Because he had a ‘date’! Rohini Rajan Fatima Begum YOUR STAR TODAY

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER 20th March - 20th April 20th April - 20th May 20th May - 20th June 20th June - 20th July Expect a small crisis in your Something has to change. You The only good thing about You might want to check your personal life. Questions knew it as soon as you woke up being on an emotional roller alarm clock to be sure it really abound. Are responsibilities this morning. Your mirror pro- coaster is that you never feel the woke you up this morning. Your shared equally with your partner? Are vides the springboard for some impor- same way for long. You can’t seem to fig- tendency today will be to stay in the co- you both making an equal effort to tant resolutions today. Anything you do ure out what it is you want today. Rather coon of your own little dream world, deep maintain harmony in your relationship? to improve your appearance will make than bringing your loved ones along on in your own thoughts. Obsessive thoughts, Know that asking the questions is you feel a lot better about yourself. Buy this wild ride, why not take some time in particular, will try and drown out some the first step to answering them. some new clothes, or go get a haircut! away from your usual environment. more pressing issues from the past.

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO 20th July - 20th Aug 20th Aug - 20th Sept 20th Sep - 20th Oct 20th Oct - 20th Nov There is something in the air The good news is this: It can Today is the day to rethink all Today is an ideal day to shop pushing you toward change or only get better. For today, how- those social values that you take for a new wardrobe. You renewal. Is it time to change your ever, there may be some trying at face value. You learned them may find your usual style ei- wardrobe or redecorate your home? If so, times in store. If you’re a mum, the chil- from a young age and accepted them ther too conventional or uncomfort- today is the day. If you have monetary dren will ask “Can I please, Mummy?” unthinkingly. After hearing for years ably trendy. Often, when you’re out shop- restrictions, you’ll find it just as fulfill- every five minutes, and you may feel about all those things that “just aren’t ping, you’ll reject an outfit you really ing to simply rid your home of all the pressure from all sides. Just sit tight and done,” isn’t it refreshing to think that like for fear that it is too suggestive, too things that just aren’t “you” anymore. know that calmer days are coming. maybe they should be done after all? old-fashioned, or too something else.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES 20th Nov - 20th Dec 20th Dec - 20th Jan 20th Jan - 20th Feb 20th Feb - 20th Mar The topic of the day is knowl- The planetary alignment is You may feel somewhat hemmed The results of today’s plan- edge and learning. Did you favourable, and you are in the in by the female role models so- etary aspect are coming home study the field you dreamed of? process of reaping the profit ciety currently has to offer. As you to roost. Buddhist wise men and If these sorts of issues are uppermost from it. It was only a matter of becoming struggle to arrive at your own definition women say that the path to spiritual ful- on your mind, remember your creativ- aware of and settling certain matters re- of the truly modern woman, the people filment lies in knowing how to build a ity has little to do with the degrees you lated to your need for social recognition. around you sometimes criticize your own healthy ego while at the same time devel- hold and everything to do with how Don’t be so hungry for approval. Every rather liberated attitudes. There’s room oping a part of oneself completely foreign you use your skills to better the world. Capricorn contains a stern inner father. on this earth for both points of view. to the ego. Are you working hard at this? Thursday, October 22 , 2015 19 CROSSWORD Across 1- ___ acid (B vitamin); 6- December day, briefly; 10- Yesterday’s solution Compass reading; 13- Swahili for “freedom”; 14- Polly, to Tom Sawyer; 15- Birthday treat; 16- Summer camp transport; 17- Evening, informally; 18- ___ sow, so shall...; 19- OPEC member; 20- Person who rows; 22- About; 24- Begins; 28- Having a runny nose and eyes; 31- Confidence; 32- Prefix meaning “false”; 34- Not ‘neath; 36- Sturdy cart; 37- Emeritus: Abbr.; 38- Natural environment; 41- 100 square meters; 42- That’s ___ haven’t heard; 44- Absolutely!; 45- Clock faces; 47- In reserve; 49- Morals; 51- Lunatic; 53- Christian festival; 56- Panacea; 59- Actor Julia; 61- Sphere; 64- Et ____ (and other men); 65- Grimy; 66- Exhort; 67- Diner’s card; 68- “Waiting for Lefty” dramatist; 69- Overtime cause; 70- Worthless person; 71- Colour anew;

Down 1- Seaweed; 2- Butler’s love; 3- Pertaining to the moon; 4- Blast furnace input; 5- Pool tool; 6- Place of contentment; 7- The Ghost and Mrs. ___; 8- Aardvark’s prey; 9- Stalks; 10- KLM rival; 11- Heavens; 12- Itty-bitty; 15- Baseless derogatory story; 20- Eventually; 21- Court fig.; 23- No way; 25- Countrified; 26- Former Russian rulers; 27- Eye problem; 29- Damp; 30- Are we there ___?; 32- Contour feather; 33- Beer mug; 35- Like some tires; 37- Chamber; 39- Honey insect; 40- Personal quirks; 43- Winter hanger; 46- Straddling; 48- It’s bottled in Cannes; 50- Inert gaseous element; 52- Packs tightly; 54- Having auricular protuberances; 55- Like lousy roads; 57- Util. bill; 58- Hokkaido native; 60- Dissolve, as cells; 61- Except; 62- Jackie’s second; 63- Bigger than med.; 65- Type of mouse;

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Top Preserve tweets water, start campaigns ArtBahrain, a visual treat Sir, propos of a news report published on October 10 Aon the water usage in Bahrain, I agree with the officials, who said that in Bahrain water usages was 250 litre per person. It’s very high vis-à-vis countries in the region and developed Lov the energy countries. flow. Enjoying This number is 100 litres the vibes. Pretty higher than recorded in things awaits us Singapore. I am an expatriate from India, and I am amazed - all. @Paczie the way people use/ misuse water. Everyday roads are filled with puddles of water coming out of car garages of villas and apartments. The water that flows out after being washed the front yard could be harnessed for other purposes. The authorities should bring to the notice of the public about the needs to conserve water Shaikh Abdulla interacts with artists during the ArtBahrain exhibition. through campaigns, which can I don’t be started in schools. In offices, Sir, His Majesty King Hamad bin of artists from as many patronised the exhibition. understand why employees should be instructed he first ArtBahrain Isa Al Khalifa, had brought as 19 countries around This exhibition, coincided to minimize water usage. After exhibition inaugurated delight, pride and satisfaction the world. They not only with Hijri New Year, was a chairs without all, we need a collective effort byT HH Shaikh Abdulla to art lovers. showcased their talent but riveting experience and visual armrests even on this issue. bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the The talented artists imparted their experiences feat for connoisseurs of art. exist. Muneera Personal Representative of included the best streams and knowledge to those who May May Nu @HTAlhasan Moving A memorable music gala to other employer? ometimes you would like to change your company when Syou face difficulty in dealing with your colleagues and work stress. But the problem that you may feel is that even if you The location part move to other employer you of your bio is may face the same situation! I am sure you did hear or read supposed to say a lot about “Thinking Outside where you live.. The Box “ technique, believing that you know what it means, but not where you are you actually living outside of vacationed last it, dreaming that you are living summer. outside of it or choosing to live within it? This box is nothing @iamwaleed but your attachment to thoughts and beliefs, your dependencies to things in life, your identity which how you see yourself. So wherever you decide to work you will face the same situation, because you are thinking from the same box! You need to break that box. Free yourself from any boundary and bondages, live without The service of volunteers at the Dhoom 2015 music event was remarkable boxes. To do that, you must connect Nothing seems Sir, singer K.S. Chithra and other staff were excellent. Contrary for the moment. By conducting to yourself and retrieve the pure like a success! would like to congratulate accompanying artists in a to other similar events, the such a musical event, Modern power within, so you will have Ithe Modern Exchange professional way. artists on stage could build Exchange has earned the the courage to face whatever @sliceofmylyfe management and staff on From starting the programme a rapport with the audience affection and respect of many comes your way no matter organising Dhoom 2015 stage on time to courteous services from the outset. Introduction music aficionados like me. where you work. show led by Indian playback of volunteers and security of organisers were brief and apt Suresh Kumar Ali Al Aradi 20 Thursday, October 22, 2014 Intelligence is the [email protected] ability to adapt to Speak change - Stephen Top Preserve Hawking tweets water, start Thursday, October 22, 2015 21 campaigns ArtBahrain, a visual treat Sir, propos of a news report Apublished on October 10 on the water usage in Bahrain, UCBManama thematicThe paper presenters came from workshop I agree with the officials, who niversity College of Bahrain UK, Japan, Russia, Singapore, said that in Bahrain water U(UCB) in collaboration with Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, usages was 250 litre per person. Islamic Research and Training Institute Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the host It’s very high vis-à-vis countries (IRTI) of Islamic Development Bank country Bahrain. in the region and developed (IDB) conducted a thematic workshop On the occasion, some Lov the energy countries. on macroprudential regulation and representatives of the regulators of flow. Enjoying This number is 100 litres policy for Islamic financial industry: Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) the vibes. Pretty higher than recorded in theory and application (the MRPIF such as Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), things awaits us Singapore. I am an expatriate 2015). Bank Indonesia (BI), Bank Negara from India, and I am amazed - Under the patronage of Chairman Malaysia (BNM) and State Bank of all. @Paczie the way people use/ misuse of Board of Trustee of UCB, Dr. Khalid Pakistan (SBP) shared their thoughts M. Al Khalifa, the workshop was the and experience on the application of water. Everyday roads are filled Presenters were from UK, Japan, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Indonesia and Saudi with puddles of water coming first and foremost IRTI-IDB thematic macroprudential regulation and policy out of car garages of villas and workshop of its kind in the region at their respective countries at the standard setting body within Islamic Last year, Bahrain was ranked number the requirements of Higher Education apartments. and successfully attracted around 80 panel session of the workshop. financial industry and Prof. Dr Abdul two by Thomson Reuters as the world’s Council, Bahrain. The water that flows out research papers from all over the world. The panel session included Dr. Ghafar Ismail, Head of Research, IRTI- Islamic financial hub after Malaysia. Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafar Ismail after being washed the front All the papers had been reviewed by Sherif Elsayed Ayoud, Assistant IDB as the speakers. One of the aspects where Bahrain is of IRTI said he believes that the yard could be harnessed for professional reviewers, with 17 of them Secretary General of the Islamic Chairman of the organising still lagging behind Malaysia is in the gathering of scholars at the workshop other purposes. getting selected for presentation. financial services board (IFSB), a committee, Dr. Sutan Emir Hidayat area of academic research. Therefore, will be able to come out with several The authorities should bring mentioned in his welcoming UCB took the initiative to co-host this recommendations to enhance the to the notice of the public about remarks that the prime objective of academic workshop with IRTI-IDB in application of macroprudential the needs to conserve water Shaikh Abdulla interacts with artists during the ArtBahrain exhibition. this workshop was to bring together order to reduce the gap. regulation and policy for Islamic through campaigns, which can experts in Islamic banking, regulation, In his opening address, Dr. Turki financial industry. His belief has been I don’t be started in schools. In offices, Sir, His Majesty King Hamad bin of artists from as many patronised the exhibition. and financial economics to take Bani Khalid, Acting President of UCB proven to be true since at the end of understand why employees should be instructed he first ArtBahrain Isa Al Khalifa, had brought as 19 countries around This exhibition, coincided stock of current academic and policy thanked IRTI-IDB for their generosity the workshop 17 recommendations to minimize water usage. After exhibition inaugurated delight, pride and satisfaction the world. They not only with Hijri New Year, was a research on theory, methodology in sponsoring the distinguished have been made as a result of two-day chairs without all, we need a collective effort byT HH Shaikh Abdulla to art lovers. showcased their talent but riveting experience and visual and application of macroprudential presenters and stressed on UCB’s discussion. Prof. Abdul Ghafar also armrests even on this issue. bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the The talented artists imparted their experiences feat for connoisseurs of art. regulation and policy in Islamic commitment towards research mentioned that the 17 accepted papers exist. Muneera Personal Representative of included the best streams and knowledge to those who May May Nu financial industry. activities. As an evidence, UCB always will have a chance to be published by The workshop also intended to allocates more than 3 per cent of its Springer in an edited book subject @HTAlhasan strengthen Bahrain’s position as one of annual revenues for sponsoring to another review by the renowned Moving Received 80 research papers from all over the world the hubs for Islamic financial industry. research activities which is higher than publisher. A memorable music gala to other Bahrain Polytechnic employer? graduation on Nov 26 ometimes you would like to he second change your company when Tgraduation Syou face difficulty in dealing ceremony for bachelor with your colleagues and work programmes in stress. But the problem that business, logistics, you may feel is that even if you engineering and The location part move to other employer you ICT will be held of your bio is may face the same situation! on November 26, I am sure you did hear or read confirmed Bahrain supposed to say a lot about “Thinking Outside Polytechnic. where you live.. The Box “ technique, believing Registry Directorate Ahmed Malalla, that you know what it means, but will inform graduates Registry Director of not where you are you actually living outside of by email with all the Bahrain Polytechnic vacationed last it, dreaming that you are living details, including the summer. outside of it or choosing to live administrative matters to follow in order to join within it? This box is nothing the graduation ceremony. @iamwaleed but your attachment to thoughts Commenting on the ceremony, Registry and beliefs, your dependencies Director, Ahmed Malalla, stated that a to things in life, your identity committee consisting of staff members from which how you see yourself. So different backgrounds was formed to exchange wherever you decide to work ideas to prepare for this historic day. you will face the same situation, “The committee held frequent meetings, because you are thinking from under constant supervision and follow-up with the same box! the executive management as well as the Board You need to break that box. of Trustees, chaired by Shaikh Hisham bin Free yourself from any boundary Abdulaziz Al Khalifa,” he added. and bondages, live without “Undoubtedly, this is a big moment for The service of volunteers at the Dhoom 2015 music event was remarkable boxes. our students, staff, and management of the To do that, you must connect Polytechnic, and the committee are working Nothing seems Sir, singer K.S. Chithra and other staff were excellent. Contrary for the moment. By conducting to yourself and retrieve the pure very hard to constantly develop the plan for this like a success! would like to congratulate accompanying artists in a to other similar events, the such a musical event, Modern power within, so you will have ceremony,” said Malalla. Ithe Modern Exchange professional way. artists on stage could build Exchange has earned the the courage to face whatever He also urged the students to visit the @sliceofmylyfe management and staff on From starting the programme a rapport with the audience affection and respect of many comes your way no matter Polytechnic’s website and official social media organising Dhoom 2015 stage on time to courteous services from the outset. Introduction music aficionados like me. where you work. City International School organised Grade 1 A and E field trip to Star troopers in Amwaj Lagoon Park accounts to know more details and clarify any show led by Indian playback of volunteers and security of organisers were brief and apt Suresh Kumar Ali Al Aradi questions. Thursday, October 22, 2015 22

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Any new sanctions against Iran by the six other With most Gulf citizens nations in the deal would aged under 30, overweight be a fatal breach of the people and diabetes accord threaten the wealth of our society and that is the youth - Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Saudi Health Minister 23 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Khaled Al Falih Reports Q3 profit of BD13.69m BCCI’s SME majlis to boost partnerships DT News Network of the SME Committee, Manama chaired by Mohammed NBB net profit at ME Majlis (B2B - Meet Farouk Almoayyed, the SME The Big Boys) will be Committee have charted an Sheld at BCCI headquarters in event that will help stimulate the Sanabis on December 6, it was growth for the private sector, announced. showcase potential and create The event, which aims to business opportunities for small BD43.36 million bolster ties and offer SME’s entrepreneurs. DT News Network was 41.8 fils compared to 40.7 income for the nine months BD22.04m in the nine months all the support and encourage Each corporate will be Manama fils a year ago. was BD43.89m compared to of 2014 to BD22.34m in 2015 partnerships that are beneficial assigned its own ‘Majlis’- (an ational Bank of Bahrain For the third quarter of BD45.31m in the prior year mainly to meet ongoing to all involved, will be held from Arabic style seating area for recorded a net profit of 2015, net profit was BD13.69m period. The decrease mainly on business requirements besides 9.30am to 2.00pm, followed by social gatherings) in a semi- BD43.36N million (US$115.32m) (US$36.41m) compared to account of drop in the average increased contribution to lunch. formal arrangement, wherein for the nine months ended 30 BD13.42m (US$35.69m) in the yield rate on assets due to softer Deposit Protection Scheme. The Held under the patronage of the SME’s and the larger September 2015 compared to same quarter a year ago. market interest rates. Bank took a loan loss provision Khalid Almoayed, Chairman corporate can discuss various BD42.16m (US$112.13m) for The results were approved Other income showed a of BD7.26m based on an of the Bahrain Chamber of business possibilities. Each the corresponding period of the on October 21, 2015 by strong growth of 28.9pc to assessment of the loan portfolio Commerce and Industry appointment-based meeting previous year, an increase of 2.8 Chairman Farouk Yousuf Khalil BD29.07m. Operating expenses and to further strengthen the (BCCI), with the support will be 15 minutes long. per cent. The Earnings per share Almoayyed. The net interest increased marginally from overall financial position. “The Bank has achieved steady growth in business and profitability despite a chal- lenging and difficult market environment which is a result of the Bank’s resilient busi- ness model” - CEO, Director Abdul Razak Abdulla Hassan Al Qassim From left, Hamed Fakhro, Vice chairman SME Committee, Ahmed Aldailami, Member, SME Committee, Mohammed Farouk Almoayyed Almoayyed, Chairman SME Committee

Entrepreneurship AUB completes Roundtable of Saudi stocks decline LGG acquisition China takes stake BCCI on Nov 2 DT News Network DT News Network on reform concerns Manama in UK nuke project Manama Dubai The Saudi stock index he Legal and General ahrain Chamber of audi Arabia’s share index dropped 2.7pc, its biggest Group Plc has decided London a third-generation nuclear Commerce and Industry made its largest decline in decline since Aug. 24 and toT sell its 50 per cent stake hina vowed yesterday to reactor design considered B(BCCI) has announced Stwo months yesterday after an lowest close since Oct. 6. in Legal & General Gulf BSC take a one-third stake in the most advanced and safest holding the fourth edition International Monetary Fund In Egypt, Cairo’s main index (LGG), its Bahrain based joint Britain’sC first nuclear power in the world, at the Hinkley of the Innovation and (IMF) official said the kingdom rose 0.1pc after central bank venture with Ahli United Bank plant in decades in a project Point C plant in Somerset, Entrepreneurship Roundtable was considering a wide range governor Hisham Ramez’s BSC (AUB) specialising in the led by French energy giant southwestern England. on November 2, 2015 at the of fiscal reforms in response to surprise decision not to renew extension of conventional and EDF, on the second day State-run China General a record budget deficit. his term when it expires in Sharia compliant life insurance of President Xi Jinping’s Nuclear Corporation (CGN) Other Gulf markets also fell, November. services. business-themed state visit. will finance £6.0bn of the with renewed weakness in oil In other markets, Kuwait Following completion of the EDF announced the construction costs, with EDF prices and mixed company index fell 0.2pc to 5,793 sale, Ahli United Bank BSC blockbuster deal, signed in the providing the remainder. results sapping investor points, Oman index slipped (AUB) now holds 100pc of presence of Xi and British Prime EDF is the lead contractor confidence. Saudi Basic 0.03pc to 5,918 points, while LGG’s shares. Minister David Cameron, in a with an initial stake of 66.5 Industries Corp (SABIC), the Bahrain remained flat at 1,249 Sanjeev Baijal, AUB Deputy statement as London rolled out per cent, while CGN has Gulf’s largest listed company, points. Group CEO - Finance & the red carpet to woo Chinese the remaining 33.5pc. The fell 3.7 per cent as 19 of Saudi’s Strategic Development said investors. The agreement for Hinkley facility will not be CEO Nabeel Al Mahmood 20 biggest stocks declined. “Securing full ownership of the gigantic project, whose operational until 2025. The Chamber’s premises (Bait Al The IMF estimated yesterday The IMF estimated LGG demonstrates AUB’s construction costs total £18 pair also reached agreement Tijjar). that the kingdom would post a continued commitment towards billion ($28bn, 24.5bn euros), on a partnership to develop The event, aims to mull record budget deficit of well yesterday that the providing life insurance and is expected to be finalised in nuclear power stations at and encourage innovation over $100 billion this year, kingdom would bancassurance services, which the next few weeks. Sizewell and at Bradwell in and entrepreneurship culture, amounting to 21.6pc of gross post a record represent an integral part of the “We’re signing an historic Essex, southeastern England. is organised by the Enterprise domestic product, as low oil AUB Group’s product offering. deal to build the Hinkley The Hinkley project Initiative Centre of the Bahrain prices shrink state revenues. budget deficit of He further added that “the nuclear power station,” would create over 25,000 Chamber in collaboration Saudi Telecom Co plunged well over $100 company will seek to expand Cameron said. jobs and power six million with the Federation of GCC 7pc after it reported a 31pc its bancassurance distribution The French utility will homes, according to Britain’s Chambers, the Confederation of drop in third-quarter profit billion this year network and to further improve construct two European Department of Energy and Danish Industries, and Business that was bigger than analysts its product menu particularly Pressurised Reactors (EPRs), Climate Change. Europe. had forecast. on the Takaful side”. 24 BUSINESS Thursday, October 22, 2015 Alba names Manager for regional sales office in US DT News Network oversee the growth and development “Alba Americas represents our citizen, joined Alba in May 2014 as Manama of Alba’s product portfolio within commitment to expand our presence the Head of Marketing for Pricing, luminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) the US markets. He will be based in in the US market. I congratulate Billing, and Documentation and has announced the appointment Atlanta, Georgia, and report directly Patrick on his new appointment, later promoted to Manager Finance Aof Patrick Hudson as the new to Alba’s Chief Marketing Officer, and I am confident that he will in June 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Sales Manager for its regional sales Khalid Abdul Latif. demonstrate same level of dedication Business Administration from the office in United States - Alba Commenting on the appointment and excellence he has shown in his University of Georgia and an MBA Americas. of Patrick Alba’s Chief Marketing previous responsibilities.” from College of William and Mary’s Patrick will be responsible to Officer, Khalid Abdul Latif said: Patrick Hudson, an American Mason School of Business. Patrick Hudson Fulfils all targets GPIC achieves Q3

Dubaiproduction record COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL factory’s refrigeration units. he Gulf Petrochemical Dr. Jawahery attributed Industries Company the success to the Board SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 37.7358 33.0033 (GPIC)T has been able to fulfil of Directors, led by its US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6462 all of its targets projected for Chairman, Shaikh Isa bin CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.5423 3.3772 the third quarter of 2015 it has Ali Al Khalifa and the high PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923 been announced. degree of professionalism of INDIAN RUPEE 176.9912 168.9189 Company President Dr. the Management as well as all BANGLADESH TAKA 209.0738 197.5114 Abdulrahman Jawahery said employees and workers. CHINESE YUAN 17.1233 16.2075 HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.51 20.0441 the success comes as part of Dr. Jawahery also listed INDONESIAN RUPIAH 39215.6863 33333.3333 GPIC’s commitment work achievements in the field of JAPANESE YEN 325.7329 303.0303 at the optimum professional safety, noting that the Company KOREAN WON 3400.5509 2603.692 standards of health and achieved 4,910 working days SRI LANKAN RUPEE 384.7308 330.118 safety and within its quest to without any lost time accident. MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 11.8343 10.929 achieve higher efficiency and Imports to the United States NEPALESE RUPEE 322.6327 263.1925 productivity. increased 40 per cent while PHILIPPINE PESO 126.2626 118.7648 He said GPIC achieved Imports to the US increased 40pc, Brazil rose by 11pc those to Brazil rose by 11pc PAKISTAN RUPEE 273.8503 256.3031 its highest-ever monthly metric tons of Ammonia, Urea the record high temperatures during the period. A total of SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.7327 3.6036 manufacturing during this and Methanol being produced witnessed during the month, 40 shiploads were exported THAI BAHT 94.9668 91.7431 period, with a total of 136,592 in August. This was in spite of which had an impact on the during the period. AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.7327 3.5524 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 4.0096 3.8551 EURO 2.3776 2.2883 SWISS FRANC 2.6001 2.4722 Ferrari shares CZECH KORUNE 87.7193 44.6429 First Bahrain distributes BRITISH POUND 1.7416 1.6807 soar as trading TURKISH LIRA 8.0186 7.3394 SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9285 begins in NYSE UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7163 10 per cent dividend QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6228 New York KUWAITI DINAR 0.8052 0.7955 DT News Network hares of supercar maker OMANI RIYAL 1.0299 1.0197 Manama Ferrari rocketed as high as EGYPTIAN POUND 20.7469 19.5313 irst Bahrain, a Kuwaiti S$60 as they first traded on the JORDANIAN DINAR 1.8847 1.8615 real estate development New York Stock Exchange on LEBANESE POUND 4222.438 3811.9925 Fcompany, yesterday Wednesday, 15 per cent above MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.2467 23.753 announced a 10 per cent the IPO price of $52. SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 share dividend, distributing The legendary mark of the YEMENI RIYAL 911.577 541.4185 KD2,120,996 of its retained prancing horse made a strong earnings proportionally debut after owner Fiat Chrysler amongst its shareholders. Automobiles floated off nine 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 The distribution is the final percent of the company in step in the implementation of a share sale that valued the corporate restructuring effort Waleed Alkhaja, Chairman Amin Al Arrayed, CEO racing giant at $10 billion. which reset the paid up capital neighbourhood retail centre platform, offering over 48,000 The shares, with the brash to KD23,330,960. in Bahrain. The retail centre, square feet of retail space. We “RACE” ticker symbol, eased Commenting on the move, for which construction is 50pc are excited to bring this project off to closer to $57 as trade First Bahrain’s Chairman, complete, is proceeding on to the public next year and developed, but that was a solid COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Waleed Alkhaja stated, “I plan for an opening in Spring we look forward to further success given the weakness of am very pleased to confirm 2016.” announcements regarding a recent initial public offerings BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5836 0.3963 0.3158 that decisions taken at the Amin Al Arrayed, Chief related development on the on US markets. KUWAIT 0.2855 34.0830 0.3001 0.2392 extraordinary general meeting Executive Officer of First adjacent 150,000 square foot The New York exchange of the shareholders on June Bahrain, added “Building plot.” was decked out in Ferrari’s OMAN 0.3849 0.3662 0.4046 0.3224 11, 2015 have now been fully on our success in industrial Completing its portfolio, hallmark red racing colors QATAR 3.6420 3.4650 3.8280 3.0508 implemented.” property, we have expanded First Bahrain also holds nearly as the company promised UAE 3.6730 3.4945 3.8606 3.0767 Alkhaja added, “Beyond into commercial development 165,000 square feet of land a strong future despite these structural issues, we with El Mercado Janabiya, positioned immediately across rising competition from an SAUDI 3.7500 3.5678 3.9416 3.1412 have initiated a new project, a neighbourhood market the street from City Centre expanding choice of $200,000 El Mercado Janabiya, a built on an open-air elevated Bahrain. to $2 million supercars. Thursday, October 22, 2015 BUSINESS 25 Top recognition for real estate agency DT News Network syndicate UK. Manama The judging committee egasus real-estate chaired by two members of NAIBahrain a Bahrain the House of Lords scrutinised Pbased real estate agency hundreds of entries and Pegasus and member of NAIGlobal Real Estate NAIBahrain - the wins key nominations for its exclusive sales and marketing agency services and exclusively agent for both projects - was a represented projects in top scoring entrant. Bahrain. Also, Dadabhai Development Pegasus NAIBahrain and Property Management has been successful with its Company (DDPM), the nominations for “Property developer of Juffair Heights, Aziz Mithaiwala Shabeer Dadabhai consultancy marketing” and has been nominated for the Galleria “Real estate agency marketing” best ‘Residential High-rise the presence of Lord Best, joint been awarded such prestigious along with its exclusively Development’ and MD dinner in Dubai at the JW secured. Representatives from chairman of the judging panel, accolade’s for both our represented projects Juffair Holding Company, the Marriot marquis hotel on up to three highest scoring the region’s overall winners projects.” Pegasus NAIBahrain Heights and Galleria for developer of Galleria, for the November 12, 2015. nominees per category from each will be announced. Expressing Managing Director Aziz best “High-Rise residential best ‘Retail Development’. The official announcements region will gather at the London happiness at the achievement, Mithaiwala said the award development” and best Successful entrants have will be made there and the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Dadabhai group Managing winners’ logo is recognised “Retail development” with the been invited to attend a high- winning companies will learn Square Hotel in Mayfair on director Shabeer Dadabhai as a symbol of excellence International property awards profile gala and presentation which honours they have Monday, December 7. There, in said, “We are delighted to have throughout the global industry. Excellence in Air Navigation services Kuwait, France agree IATA hails Bahrain helicopter deal: Paris DT News Network Mohammed, Director of Air Manama Navigation, thanked IATA for he Ministry of their appreciation letter, and Transportation and acknowledged the efforts of Telecommunications’T Air the employees working in this Navigation Department at field. He further added that the Civil Aviation Affairs has Directorate of Air Navigation, been recognised by the biggest in coordination with all its trade association of the world’s partners in the civil aviation Paris consortium. Wednesday’s airlines in air transport. industry, contributes in uwait signed 2.5 billion accords were signed by a slew The International Air enhancing the leading position euros ($2.8bn) worth of of ministers including French Transport Association (IATA) of Bahrain at international Kmilitary fixed and provisional Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has lent its praise to the and regional levels, striving deals led by the purchase and Finance Minister Emmanuel excellent services provided to provide excellent service of 24 Airbus-built Caracal Macron in the presence of by MTT in Bahrain’s Flight Representative picture levels in accordance with the helicopters, the French French Prime Minister Manuel Information Region, in a Rhodes stated: “The Bahrain of Transportation and international standards and government said yesterday. Valls and Kuwaiti counterpart recent letter sent from George ANS department and its Telecommunications Kamal recommended practices of the Paris said Kuwait would Sheikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Rhodes, Assistant Director of dedicated staff have continually Ahmed, expressed his International Civil Aviation purchase 24 helicopters for a Hamad Al Sabah. Infrastructure, IATA Middle worked with all stakeholders appreciation of the confidence Organization (ICAO). billion euros with an option for Kuwait also indicated East and North Africa. addressing both internal and IATA has placed in Bahrain’s It is worth mentioning a further six. readiness to create a 450 IATA, along with its 250 regional challenges to assure civil Aviation industry and that the Kingdom of Bahrain The Caracal, which is million euro fund to invest in international airline members, an efficient and safe aviation the recognition of Bahrain has provided air navigation deployed on combat rescue French small and medium- thanked Bahrain for its system that meets the needs as a pioneering country in services to all users of Bahrain’s missions and long-distance sized technology and health ongoing efforts in developing of an ever growing aviation the sector. He also stressed airspace since the late 1950s, troop transport, is fitted out firms, a French government its civil aviation industry and industry.” the importance of diligence and has gained the trust of the with radar missile protection, source said, in cooperation for its continued cooperation He also praised the Air required to enhance air traffic international community. The while its weaponry includes with BPIFrance, a public sector with IATA to ensure the Navigation Directorate’s safety and movement in number of aircrafts overflying air-to-ground and air-to-sea body dedicated to investment. provision of safe and efficient work with IATA in achieving coordination with all partners Bahrain’s Flight Information missiles. Earlier Kuwait agreed France said it will meanwhile Air Navigation Services to the common goals. in the civil aviation industry. Region is approximately to buy 28 Typhoon combat build a 100 million euro airspace users. On this occasion, Minister From his side, Ali Ahmed 500,000 annually. warplanes from the Eurofighter oncology centre in Kuwait. Coca-Cola hit Gulf should adjust to oil ‘reality’: IMF by strong dollar Dubai published yesterday. and the United Arab Emirates in 2016 from 3.5pc in 2014. New York ulf economies need to IMF Middle East and are facing an average deficit “Most people today believe oca-Cola reported lower adjust to the “new reality” Central Asia chief Masood this year of 13 per cent of that oil prices may come up third-quarter earnings Gof oil prices expected to Ahmed, who was in Dubai gross domestic product a little bit from where they yesterdaysC in results dented by remain low for some time, the for the outlook’s release, (GDP), Ahmed said. Their are today... By 2020, we are the strong dollar and lower soda International Monetary Fund said: “Not only this year, but combined budget deficit over expecting to see oil prices in volumes in the critical North says, recommending spending for the years to come, these the next five years will exceed the low and mid 60s rather American market. Net income cuts and income diversification. countries will need to make an $1 trillion, he said, as oil prices than the numbers they were Masood Ahmed for the quarter ending October But the oil-rich monarchies adjustment to better balance have plunged to about $50 a used to,” said Ahmed. include finding ways to cut 2 was $1.4 billion, down 31.5 per remain in a strong position to their spending to the new barrel from about $115 in June “That means that most of public spending and diversify cent from the year-ago period make the necessary adjustments reality of the oil prices.” 2014, pressured by oversupply these countries will need to income away from oil, said that ended September 26. Sales thanks to the large financial The budgets of Gulf and weak demand. undertake a process of sizeable Ahmed, pointing mainly at were $11.4bn, down 4.6pc from reserves they have built up Cooperation Council The IMF expects economic and sustained adjustment on the need to cut subsidies and the 2014 quarter. The soda giant during years of firmer prices, members Bahrain, Kuwait, growth in the GCC to slow to the fiscal side.” reduce the public sector wage said it expects foreign currency said the IMF regional outlook Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia 3.25pc this year and to 2.75pc Those adjustments should bill. to shave six percentage points from fourth-quarter revenues. Thursday, October 22, 2015 26

An all-time favourite street snack, Momos made with a chicken filling, first steamed and then deep fried Cooking Time: 35 min Ingredients Servings: 2 • 2 cups (250 gm) refined flour • 1/2 Tbsp salt • 1/4 Tbsp baking powder For the filling: • 1 cup chicken mince • Oil to deep fry • 1/2 cup onions-finely chopped • 1 Tbsp garlic chopped • 1/2 Tbsp soya sauce • 1/2 Tbsp salt or to taste • 1/4 Tbsp vinegar • 1/4 Tbsp black pepper Directions 1. Mix the refined flour, salt and baking powder and knead to a stiff dough, with water 2. Heat 1 tbsp oil and add the onion and garlic 3. Saute till a little soft and add the chicken 4. Turn around over high heat till chicken is almost cooked 5. Take it off the heat and mix in the soya sauce, salt, vin- egar and black pepper 6. Roll the dough thin (translucent) and cut into 4”-5” rounds 7. Take a round, wet edges and place some filling in the centre, bring edges together to cover the filling, twist to seal and fill the rest in the same way 8. Steam for about 10 minutes, and leave to cool 9. When ready to serve, deep fry in hot oil till brown and crisp and serve with soya sauce and chilli sauce Thursday, October 22, 2015 27 Chinese diplomats shot dead #PollToday Manila said. Officers retrieved a semi- neck, but his injuries were not hina’s consul general in the automatic .45 Colt pistol and believed to be life threatening Philippines’ second biggest three bullet shells from the scene, and he was in a stable condition cityC was wounded and two of he added. in hospital, regional police chief his staff members were killed Police said the attack occurred Tom Banas said. yesterday during a lunchtime at 1:30pm (0530 GMT) at “The bullet went clear through The IMF has gun attack at a restaurant, police Lighthouse, a popular restaurant (his neck),” Banas said. Police suggested Bahrain to said. that serves Filipino food in Cebu. identified his dead staff members cut subsidies to adjust Two other Chinese at the Staff at the upmarket Picture for representational purpose only as Sun Shan, the deputy consul lunch, a consular officer and restaurant said a group of nine general, and Hui Li, a finance falling oil prices. Is her husband, were arrested on people had gathered in a private Remedios Rivalde, 27, said she dived under the counter and officer. suspicion of involvement in room to celebrate the birthday was at work at the cash register covered my ears. Then there Banas said the husband and this the solution to the shootings, national police of the consul general, Song outside of the function room were other shots that followed,” wife were arrested without any the problem? spokesman Wilben Mayor Ronghua. Restaurant cashier when she heard gunshots. “I Rivalde. Song was shot in the resistance. Yes No Can’t Say Surprise Russia trip Rest in sight Netanyahu denies exonerating Hitler of Holocaust blame Israeli Prime Minister Assad in Moscow Benjamin Netanyahu yester- day backtracked on his claim that a Palestinian leader gave Hitler the idea to exter- minate Jews. for talks with Putin US ‘clock boy’ to move yesterday. Assad’s talks with to Qatar Russian President Vladimir Putin one of his few remaining and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip allies came the same day the United Nations said tens Erdogan have discussed the of thousands of people had surprise visit to Moscow of Syria’s fled new regime offensives embattled President Bashar Al in Syria. Assad told Putin the Assad by telephone, the Kremlin Russian air bombardments said launched on September 30 -- which have prompted an The Muslim teenager arrest- outcry in the West -- had ed when a Texas teacher to support Damascus all groups to try to end helped stop the spread of mistook his homemade militarily, while calling for the war, the Kremlin said “terrorism” in his country, the clock for a bomb is moving a political solution involving as it announced the visit Kremlin said. to Qatar. Canada withdrawing fighter jets from Iran leader endorses nuclear deal Iraq, Syria, Trudeau tells Obama Iran’s supreme leader Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Syrian counterpart Bashar Al Assad (L) during their meeting Ottawa with President Obama,” to the region until March anada’s prime minister- Trudeau said. While Canada 2016, as well as about 70 explicitly endorsed a nuclear Moscow Russia in 2008, used the elect Justin Trudeau said remains “a strong member special forces troops to deal with world powers for yria’s embattled President surprise visit on Tuesday heC told US President Barack of the coalition against train Kurds in northern the first time yesterday. Bashar Al Assad travelled evening to thank Putin for Obama that Canadian ISIL,” Trudeau said he made Iraq. During the campaign, Sto Moscow for his first known launching a campaign of air fighter jets would withdraw clear to the US leader “the Trudeau pledged to bring foreign trip since the conflict strikes in Syria last month, from fighting the Islamic commitments I have made home the fighter jets and UN chief meets Abbas, broke out in his country in with the two leaders agreeing State group in Iraq and Syria. around ending the combat end its combat mission. But urges end to violence 2011, holding key talks on the that military operations must But he gave no timeline. mission.” Canada last year he vowed to keep military UN chief Ban Ki moon urged crisis with President Vladimir be followed by political steps. “About an hour ago I spoke deployed CF-18 fighter jets trainers in place. an end to spiralling vio- Putin. Assad, who last visited Putin pledged to continue lence as he met Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas Biden says not running for yesterday. White House in 2016 UNESCO approves Arab resolution Pilot killed as US Navy Washington Paris Al Aqsa mosque compound. the compound, including jet crashes near UK base US Vice President Joe Biden he UN’s cultural body Israel had denounced the restricting access to Muslim A US F-18 fighter jet crashed announced yesterday he will Tapproved a resolution clause as “a clear endeavour to worshippers during Eid near a British air base yester- not run for the White House from a group of Arab states distort history” and yesterday celebrations last month day, killing the pilot, accord- in 2016. yesterday criticising Israel for criticised the new resolution. on security grounds. It ing to police and the US “I believe we’re out of time, the failing to protect heritage sites The flashpoint compound was supported by 26 of the Embassy in London. and rebuild regions destroyed is located in the southeastern 58 member countries on time necessary to mount a win- by war. corner of the Old City in Israeli- UNESCO’s executive board, ning campaign for the nomi- The final version of the occupied east Jerusalem. while 25 members abstained. For more, catch us nation,” Biden said. “While I draft resolution was changed The resolution approved It was opposed by six am not going to be a candidate, online at: at the last minute to remove a yesterday- which was drafted countries: the United www.newsofbahrain.com I will speak out clearly and controversial clause saying the by Algeria, Egypt, Kuwait, States, Britain, Germany, forcefully as to where we stand Western Wall in Jerusalem, the The Al Aqsa mosque com- Morocco, Tunisia and the the Netherlands, the Czech /DailyTribunenews as a party and where we need to holiest site at which Jews can pound in Jerusalem’s Old City United Arab Emirates - Republic and Estonia, and one /DT_TopTweets go as a nation.” pray, is an “integral part” of the is the third holiest site in Islam condemns Israeli actions at member was absent.

INFINITY POLAR BEAR ( Comedy / Drama ) Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky DANA CINEMA: Timings: 10:45, 14:30, 18:15, 22:00

BEFORE WE GO ( Comedy/ Drama / Romance ) Starring: Chris Evans, Alice Eve, Emma Fitzpatrick DANA CINEMA: Timings: 12:30, 16:15, 20:00, 23:45 28 Thursday, October 22, 2015 SEEF (I):Daily At: 1.30 + 5.30 + THETHE WALK:WALK: ANAN ODEODE 9.30 Pm SHAANDAR ( Hindi / Comedy / THE LAST WITCH HUNTER Drama / Romance ) ( Action / Adventure / Fantasy) PARNOMAL ACTIVITY - THE GHOST DIMENSION – 3D TOTO THETHE TWINTWIN TOWERSTOWERS Starring: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Starring: Vin Diesel, Rose Kapoor, Kumud Pant Leslie, Elijah Wood ( Horror ) he tale was famously told Who Framed Roger Rabbit) is merely set up to his DANA CINEMA: Timings: 10:30, DANA CINEMA: Timings: Starring: Chris J. Murray, Brit Tonscreen once before in might appear to be an odd fit celebrated act. The planning 13:30, 16:30, 19:30, 22:30 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, Shaw, Ivy George James Marsh’s Man on Wire, an for this fairly introspective little and organisation of the caper CINECO (20):Daily At: 12.30 + 19:00, 21:00, 23:00, 01:00 DANA CINEMA: Timings: 11:15, Oscar winner in 2009 for Best dramatic piece. But upon closer is presented with all the 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm CINECO (20): Daily At: 10.30 13:00, 14:45, 16:30, 18:15, 20:00, Documentary Feature. On the inspection, the concept doesn’t anticipation of a heist. Robert SEEF (I):Daily At: 10.30 Am + 1.00 Am + 11.30 Am + 12.30 + 2.00 21:45, 23:30, 01:15 early morning of August 7, 1974, seem like such a random Zemeckis frames the movie + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 Pm + 12.00 + 3.00 + 4.30 + 5.30 + 7.00 + CINECO (20):Daily At: 12.00 + French high-wire artist Philippe subject for the director. This with charismatic actor Joseph Mn 8.00 + 9.30 + 10.30 Pm + 12.00 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 Petit walked a tightrope is the saga of a dreamer, and Gordon-Levitt as the similarly Mn + (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri) Pm + 12.00 Mn + (1.00 Am Thurs/ between the Twin Towers of as such, it feels like a labor of charming Petit speaking right JAZBAA ( Hindi / Thriller / Daily At (Vip I): 11.00 Am + 1.30 Fri)Daily At (Vip Ii): 11.00 Am + the World Trade Centre. He love for the wildly successful into the camera while atop Action / Drama ) + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 Pm 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 completed the death-defying auteur who helmed Forrest of the torch in the Statue Starring: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, SEEF (II):Daily At: (12.45 Mn + 11.00 Pm stunt 1,350-feet above the Gump. The cinematic valentine of Liberty. Petit narrates his Irrfan Khan, Shabana Azmi Thurs/Fri) SEEF (II):Daily At: 11.00 Am + 1.00 ground, making 8 passes on the comes across as both an ode to chronicle. That’s a whimsical DANA CINEMA: Timings: 10:30, SEEF (I):Daily At: 11.00 Am + + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 wire for 45 minutes. The story the idealistic spirit of Philippe touch. I suppose Zemeckis 15:30, 20:30 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 Pm + Pm + (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri) behind this unauthorised feat Petit as well as a tribute to the makes all of the prelude as SEEF (II):Daily At: 12.30 + 5.00 + (11.30 Pm Thurs/Fri) was a carefully planned exploit memory of those impressive interesting as possible, but it’s 9.30 Pm SAAR: Daily At: 10.45 Am + BREAKING THOUGH ( Drama / that he referred to as “le coup”. buildings that once towered not unlike someone clearing 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + Music ) At first glance, Director Robert above New York City. their throat before giving an RUDRAMA DEVI ( Telugu / (11.15 Pm Thurs/Fri) Starring: Sophia Aguiar, Jordan Zemeckis (Back to the Future, A large part of the picture oratory address. Action / History ) AL JAZIRA: Daily At: 2.00 + Rodrigues, Jay Ellis Starring: Anushka Shetty, Allu 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 Pm + (12.00 DANA CINEMA: Timings: 11:00, Arjun, Rana Daggubati Mn Thurs/Fri) 14:45, 18:30, 22:15 Timings: 13:00, 18:00, 23:00 SEEF (II):Daily At: 10.30 Am + MOMENTUM THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED MINIONS PYAAR KA PUNCHNAMA 2 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 ( Action / Thriller ) (Pg-15) (Action/Crime/Thriller) (G)(Animation/Comedy/ ENNU NINTE MOIDEEN ( Hindi / Comedy / Drama / + 10.30 Pm Starring: Olga Kurylenko, James *- Ed Skrein, Ray Steveson, Adventure) ( Malayalam / Romance / Thriller ) Romance ) Purefoy, Morgan Freeman Gabriella Wright *- Pierre Coffin, Sandra Bullock, Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Starring: Sunny Singh Nijjar, SOLDIERS OF THE DAMNED DANA CINEMA: Timings: 10:45, CINECO (20):Daily At: 11.15 Am + Jon Hamm Parvathi Menon, Saikumar Sonalli Sehgal, Ishita Sharma ( Action / Horror / Thriller ) 15:00, 19:15, 23:30 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + CINECO (20):Daily At (3D): 10.45 DANA CINEMA: Timings: 11:00, DANA CINEMA: Timings: Starring: Gil Darnell, Miriam CINECO (20):Daily At: 11.45 Am + 11.15 Pm Am + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 Pm 14:00,17:00, 20:00, 23:00 10:30, 15:30, 20:30 Cooke, Lucas Hansen 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 SEEF (II):Daily At: (12.30 Mn DANA CINEMA: Timings: 12:45, + 11.45 Pm + (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri) THE INTERN (Pg-13) (Comedy) HITMAN: AGENT 47 Thurs/Fri) TALVAR 16:30, 20:15, 00:00 SEEF (I):Daily At: 11.30 Am + 3.30 *- Anne Hathaway, Robert De (15+) (Action/Adventure) SEEF (I):Daily At: 10.45 Am + 2.00 ( Hindi / Crime / Mystery / SEEF (II):Daily At: 11.15 Am + 3.30 + 7.30 + 11.30 Pm Niro, Nat Wolff *- Rupert Friend, Zachary Quinto, + 5.15 + 8.30 + 11.45 Pm Thriller ) + 7.45 Pm + 12.00 Mn CINECO (20):Daily At: 12.45 + Hannah Ware AWAL: Daily At: 2.00 + 5.15 + 8.30 Starring: Irrfan Khan, THE INTERN ( Action / Comedy ) 3.15 + 5.45 + 8.15 + 10.45 Pm CINECO (20):Daily At: 2.45 + 7.15 + (11.45 Pm Thurs/Fri) Konkona Sen Sharma, Neeraj PAN– 2D Starring: Robert De Niro, Anne SAAR: Daily At: 6.00 + 8.30 + + 11.45 Pm Daily At: Only On Fri. 23Rd: 2.00 Kabi ( Adventure / Family / Fantasy ) Hathaway, Rene Russo (11.00 Pm Thurs/Fri) + 5.15 Pm DANA CINEMA: Timings: Starring: Levi Miller, Hugh DANA CINEMA: Timings: 12:45, EVEREST 13:00, 18:00, 23:00 Jackman, Garrett Hedlund 17:00, 21:15 BLACK MASS (Pg-13) (Adventure/Drama/ PARNOMAL ACTIVITY - THE DANA CINEMA: Timings: 12:15, (15+) (Crime/Drama) Thriller) GHOST DIMENSION – 3D JAMNA PYARI 16:15, 20:15, 00:15 MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH *- Johnny Depp, Benedict *- Jake Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth ( Horror ) ( Malayalam / Comedy ) CINECO (20):Daily At: 11.30 Am + TRIALS Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson Debicki, Keira Knightley Starring: Chris J. Murray, Brit Starring: Kunchacko Boban, 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 (Pg-15) (Action/Thriller/ CINECO (20):Daily At: 11.15 Am + CINECO (20):Daily At: 12.15 + Shaw, Ivy George Joy Mathew, Gayathri Suresh Pm Adventure) 4.15 + 9.15 Pm 4.45 + 9.15 Pm DANA CINEMA: Timings: 10:45, DANA CINEMA: Timings: *- Dylan O’brien, Kaya Scodelario, 12:30, 14:15, 16:00, 17:45, 19:30, 10:30, 16:00, 21:30 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 – 3D Thomas Brodie-Sangster MISSION IMPOSSIBLE HAYATY MEBAHDELA 21:15, 23:00, 00:45 (Animation/Comedy/Family ) CINECO (20):Daily At: 12.45 + (Action/Adventure/Thriller) (Pg-15) (Arabic/Comedy) SAAR: Daily At: 11.15 Am + 1.15 + SINGH IS BLIING ( Hindi / Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 Pm *- Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, *- Mohammed Saad, Hassan 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + (11.15 Action / Comedy ) Samberg, Selena Gomez Simon Pegg+ 11.15 Pm Hosni, Nicole Saba Pm Thurs/Fri) Starring: Akshay Kumar, Amy DANA CINEMA: Timings: 10:30, AHWAK CINECO (20):Daily At: 1.45 + 6.45 CINECO (20):Daily At: 10.45 Am AL JAZIRA: Daily At: 2.00 + 4.00 Jackson, Kay Kay Menon 14:30, 18:30, 22:30 (Arabic/Comedy/Romantic) + 11.45 Pm + 3.00 + 7.15 + 11.30 Pm + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 Pm + (12.00 DANA CINEMA: Timings: CINECO (20):Daily At (3D): 11.00 *- Ghada Adel, Tamer Hosni Mn Thurs/Fri) 13:00, 18:30, 00:00 Am + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + CINECO (20):Daily At: 10.45 Am + INSIDE OUT (G) (Animation/ NO ESCAPE SEEF (II):Daily At: 12.45 + 9.00 + 11.00 Pm 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 Adventure/Comedy) (15+) (Action/Thriller) THE MARTIAN – 3D ( Action / 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 Pm SEEF (II):Daily At: 10.45 Am + Pm + (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri) *- Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis *- Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Adventure / Sci-Fi ) 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 + 8.45 SEEF (II):Daily At: 11.15 Am + 1.45 Black Owen Wilson Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica LIFE OF JOSUTTY + 10.45 Pm + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 Pm + CINECO (20):Daily At (3D): 10.30 CINECO (20):Daily At: 1.00 + 5.15 Chastain, Kristen Wiig ( Malayalam / Comedy ) SAAR: Daily At: 12.00 + 2.00 + (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri) Am + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 Pm + 9.30 Pm DANA CINEMA: Timings: 10:30, Starring: Dileep, Suraaj 4.00 Pm 16:00, 21:30 Venjarammoodu, Rachana THE NIGHT CREW 2D Narayanankutty CRIMSON PEAK (15+) (Action/Thriller) New DANA CINEMA: Timings: 13:15, DANA CINEMA: Timings: ( Drama / Fantasy / Horror ) *- Chasty Ballesteros, Danny 18:45, 00:15 13:15, 19:00, 00:45 Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Trejo, Luke Goss CINECO (20):Daily At: 11.45 Am + Chastain, Tom Hiddleston SEEF (II):Daily At: 10.30 Am + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 Pm + 10 ENRAKUTHULLA Timings: 13:15, 18:00, 22:45 3.00 + 7.30 Pm + 12.00 Mn (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri) ( Tamil / Action ) CINECO (20):Daily At: 11.00 Am + Daily At (3D): 6.45 + 9.45 Pm + Starring: Vikram, Samantha, 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 THE STRANGER (12.45 Mn Thurs/Fri) Pasupathy Pm (15+) (Thriller/Drama) New SEEF (II):Daily At: 11.30 Am + 2.30 DANA CINEMA: Timings: SEEF (II):Daily At: 10.45 Am + 1.15 *- Cristobal Tapia Montt, Lorenza + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 Pm 10:30, 16:15, 22:00 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 Pm Izzo, Luis Gnecco SAAR: Daily At: 11.00 Am + 2.00 + SEEF (II):Daily At: (12.45 Mn SEEF (II):Daily At: 1.30 + 5.45 + 5.00 + 8.00 + (11.00 Pm Thurs/Fri) Thurs/Fri) THE WALK – 2D 10.00 Pm SEEF (I):Daily At: 12.00 + 3.00 (Adventure / Biography /Drama ) BRUCE LEE– THE FIGHTER + 6.00 + 9.00 Pm + 12.00 Mn Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, JAWANI PHIR NAHI ANI ( Telugu / Action / Comedy ) AL HAMRA: Daily At: 12.00 + Charlotte Le Bon, Ben Kingsley (Pg-15) (Pakistani/Comedy) Starring: Ram Charan, Rakul 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 Pm + (12.00 DANA CINEMA: Timings: 10:45, *- Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahmed Ali Preet Singh, Kriti Kharbanda Mn Thurs/Fri) 15:30, 20:15, 01:00 Butt, Vasay Chaudhry DANA CINEMA: Timings: Daily At: Only On Fri. 23Rd: CINECO (20):Daily At (3D): 6.30 + SEEF (II):Daily At: 1.00 + 4.00 + 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00, 23:00 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 Pm 9.00 + 11.30 Pm 7.00 + 10.00 Pm SPORTS Thursday, October 22, 2015 29

Bahrain’sDT News Network rally teamcontinues includes Omar Sobhi (under- championship. In bowling, the Manama/Damman 60kg), Sami Eid (under-67) and Bahraini pair of Ahmed Al Awadi ahrain yesterday added two silver Maher Saleh (under- and 55). and Osama Abdulrahman teamed up and two bronze medals to their Saudi Arabia took the gold medal to finish sixth in the doubles event Btally at the Second GCC Games in totalling eight medals (5 gold, 3 scoring 2,256 pin falls and averaging Dammam, Saudi Arabia. silver), followed by runners-up the 188, while the other Bahraini pairing The kingdom’s athletes continued UAE with seven medals (3 gold, 2 of Ahmed Al Khaja and Ali Al Qaseer to impress as they took four more silver, 2 bronze). were eighth with 2,153 pin falls and a medals with four days remaining. There was even more joy for Bahrain 179.42 average. Bahrain’s which included a 50m as the table tennis team registered Saudi Arabia’s Bader Al Shaikh and backstroke bronze by Faraj Saleh, their second successive victory in Prince Mohammed bin Sultan (2,383) a 200m butterfly silver by Khalid the second day of the competition at clinched the gold medal, followed by Baba, while the quartet of Farhan Al Ittifaq Club gym after defeating Mohammed Al Muraikhi and Khalid Saleh, Faraj Saleh, Khalid Baba and Qatar 3-2 on the first day, extended Al Dossary (2,359), while Qatari Adel Abdulaziz Darraj captured the team their unbeaten run with an easy 3-0 Al Barji and Abdulla Al Dolawan relay bronze. win over the UAE to boost their title (2,342) settled for the bronze. Bahrain rounded off its medal- hopes. The team event is scheduled for Bahrain’s Elyas Elyasi in the match against Abdulla Al Mohsini of the UAE winning haul after coming joint third Skipper Anwar Makki put Bahrain today, and is scheduled to conclude on the concluding day of the karate Yaqoub Al Saadi (26.62), while In the team relay event, the Bahraini ahead after defeating UAE’s Abdulla tomorrow. event. compatriot Mohamed Al Qafri (27.37) quartet put on a solid performance Al Blooshi 3-0, then Mohammed Meanwhile, the basketball The results lifted Bahrain’s medal won the silver. to ensure themselves a place on the Abbas doubled the kingdom’s championship is set to commence tally to 28 medals in total, including Khalid Baba, who represented podium to win the bronze in 3:43.10. advantage with a 3-0 win over today when Bahrain face favourites two gold, 16 silver and eight bronze. Bahrain at the 2012 London Olympics, The UAE (3:35.19) crossed the Mohammed Al Bahar and Elyas Elyasi Qatar in the opening match at 3pm Faraj Saleh opened his country’s was also in good condition to complete finish line first for gold, followed by sealed the victory beating Abdulla Al at the Youth Care Hall. It will be account of the day after winning his the 200m butterfly in second place in Saudi Arabia for silver (2:40.28). Mohsini 3-1. followed by Saudi Arabia vs the UAE second medal at the games, this time 2 minutes:17.72 seconds, with Abdulla Bahrain’s fourth medal of the day Bahrain now have four points game at 5pm. in the 50m backstroke where he raced Al Falasi (2:16.48) and Saudi Arabia’s was won by the karate team who after two ties, with one encounter The four nations will compete in to finish third in 29.49 seconds. Khalid Khalifa (2:21.48) taking the emerged overall joint third with two remaining against hosts Saudi Arabia, a single round robin tournament to The gold medal went to UAE’s gold and silver medals, respectively. silver and two bronze medals. The which will decide this four-country decide the gold medal winner. BIC ‘Drag and Drift Night’ begins BTA to hold tennis DT News Network Sakhir on Monday evening invites race fans of all skill- the drag racing or the drifting. camp for children Manama for the latest edition of the levels to take their very own Registration is on site from otorsport enthusiasts Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and cars or motorbikes and push 5pm, and the action will be DT News Network the club, and no previous from Bahrain and Drift Night. them to their limit in a safe and held from 6pm to 11pm. Manama experience is necessary. The Macross the Gulf are expected Sponsored by Ebrahim K controlled environment. Those who would like to ahrain Tennis Academy programme will includes to once again flock to Bahrain Kanoo and powered by Motor Monday’s events follow a experience the drag or drift (BTA) will run a five- structured training in all strokes International Circuit (BIC) in City, the Drag and Drift Night record season-opener, where as a passenger can get into a Bday camp for children at and footwork appropriate for BIC enjoyed a turn-out of friend’s car for an additional the Dilmun Club in Saar for each child’s age and level. 120 participants on IC’s fee for each event. children 4-8 years-of-age from Fun games and drills will be world-class quarter-mile drag BIC also offers the 9 -11am and for 8-12 years used to practice and reinforce strip, which is a member of immensely popular Dragster from 4-6pm each day. the skills taught and small the prestigious National Hot Xperience and gives Participants in the prizes will be awarded along the Rod Association (NHRA) participants a taste of pure afternoon session will be way with certificates presented Worldwide Network. speed as they are taken from split into “Development” to all those that complete the Meanwhile, the drifting will zero to 100kph in just one and “Performance” squads course. be held along a special pre- second while seated in a Top according to their level. The Registration closes determined course at BIC’s car Dragster. morning session will be held tomorrow and can be done at parks five and six and both the Safety standards of the indoors if weather conditions the Dilmun Club or emailing drag racing and the drifting highest level are followed at are unfavourable. Sessions the director Dan Barrie at can be enjoyed for a combined all times during the evening’s are open to all boys and girls, dan@bahraintennisacademy. Action from the previous event fee or just participate in either events. including non-members of com for more information. Dilmun Club A win BIC opens new ticket outlet for WEC BTF launches DT News Network Main Grandstand and also enjoy new league DT News Network 39-7 win over British Club Manama an Open Paddock experience Manama B, players of the match ahrain International Circuit The new stand throughout the entire weekend. season MMI Dilmun Club were goal attack Amani Al B(BIC) is opening a new sales gives race fans an Watching the event from the BA had a comfortable Asfoor for Rugby A and outlet on Sunday at Bahrain City Main Grandstand overlooks the DT News Network 42-6 victory over BMMI British Club centre Chantel Centre, one of the kingdom’s additional venue start and finish line, the main pit Manama Dilmun Club B to maintain Cull. biggest shopping centres. from where they lane and the main straight, while ahrain Tennis Federation joint first position and a The league takes a break The new stand gives race at the Open Paddock the fans get (BTF) launches its new perfect record after the and resumes on 3 November fans an additional venue from can purchase a chance to experience what goes Bleague season tomorrow with fourth round of matches with four matches at the where they can purchase tickets tickets to the on behind-the scenes in the WEC the participation of eight in the DHL Bahrain British Club from 7.30pm. to the upcoming FIA WEC Six paddock, where they will likely get teams – Ministry of Interior A Netball League played at Other scores: Hours of Bahrain taking place on upcoming FIA a chance to meet one or more of and B, Bahrain Tennis Club, the Dilmun Sports Club in (Player of the match, November 20 and 21 at the BIC WEC Six hours of the championship’s star drivers. Gulf Petrochemical Industries Saar. Position): British Club A in Sakhir. Bahrain Aside from the FIA WEC, there Company (GPIC) A and B, Players of the match were (Suki Raju, goal attack) Leading up to the Six Hours will be support races from the GP2 Aluminum Bahrain (ALBA), Dilmun A goalkeeper Sarah bt GNT Sri Lanka Club of Bahrain, the stand will feature Series, GP3 Series, the Porsche Janahi Design and the Mottitt and her opposite (Jennifer Bhaskaran, plenty of interactive games and GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East Filipino Club, in the Batelco number for Dilmun B centre) 39-6. DHL Rugby activities for the whole family staff will be on hand at all times and the MRF Challenge. sponsored championship Hannah Mottram. Club B (Molly Cramp, goal and located on the ground floor to assist any customers with their For more information go to the which promises to be one of Defending champions shooter) bt BMMI Dilmun of BCC’s West Court, near needs. BIC website www.bahraingp.com the most exciting and popular DHL Rugby A also made it Club C (Sarah Welch, gate number three. It is open Race goers will be free to watch or by calling the BIC Hotline on local tennis events in the four wins from four with a centre) 34-4. throughout mall hours and BIC all the high-octane action from the +973-17-450000. kingdom. 30 Thursday, October 22, 2015 SPORTS Beckenbauer under FIFA Martial rescues the investigation

RedMoscow Devils from loss champions and Wayne Rooney rench international had slim pickings in the way of Anthony Martial guided scoring chances. Fhome a second-half header as United’s record of winning Manchester United snatched only one of their last seven an important 1-1 draw at matches against Russian CSKA Moscow in their opposition prompted Van Champions League Group B Gaal to bring on Belgian clash yesterday. midfielder Marouane Fellaini Bundesliga side Wolfsburg at half-time for the ineffective Franz Beckenbauer top the pool on six points, Bastian Schweinsteiger and the Zurich after defeating PSV Old Trafford giants upped the IFA lifted a new corner of its Eindhoven 2-0, with United tempo. veil of secrecy yesterday by and CSKA on four and the However, the three-time Frevealing that German football Dutch champions bringing European champions ran into great Franz Beckenbauer and up the rear on three. stiff resistance from their hosts the current most senior UEFA It was former Monaco and a close-range header from official Angel Maria Villar striker Martial’s first Rooney on the hour was only Llona have been investigated. Champions League goal for their second attempt on target It said inquiries for alleged his new club and fifth this and comfortably saved by misconduct by the two were now season since a high-profile ‘keeper Igor Akinfeev. in the hands of the FIFA ethics transfer from the Ligue 1 club More chances followed for committee’s main court for a on the brink of the transfer United as urgency crept into decision. The ethics committee window closing at the end of their play but Eremenko tested did not say why the two had been August. de Gea from inside the box to investigated. But Beckenbauer CSKA took the lead on send out another warning. and Villar Llona were on the 15 minutes when Martial But United made sure of a FIFA executive committee when was called for a deliberate Manchester United’s Daley Blind (left) vies for the ball with CSKA Moscow’s Alan Dzagoev point in the 65th minute. Russia and Qatar were awarded handball that led to a penalty. However, Ivory Coast the on-loan marksman from opening 45 minutes and it took Antonio Valencia broke the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Roman Eremenko international Seydou Doumbia AS Roma again delivered the an inspired de Gea to keep the down the right before Beckenbauer was briefly attempted to beat United charged in to plant the rebound goods on the continental stage. deficit down to one goal at the delivering the cross that suspended by FIFA last year goalkeeper David de Gea to into the goal for a 1-0 lead. United’s Dutch manager break. 19-year-old Martial met with for refusing to cooperate with a his right with the spot-kick, It was the 27-year-old Louis van Gaal would have United found life difficult devastating effect to glance his corruption inquiry into World but the Spaniard parried the striker’s 25th goal in 33 been disappointed with the trying to break down the solid header in off the post for a Cup votes by former US federal shot. Champions League matches as defending of his side in the resistance from the Russian crucial point. prosecutor Michael Garcia. Windies look to Sobers Tsonga keeps London hopes alive ahead of Colombo Test Vienna o-Wilfried Tsonga shook off jet lag to defeat 37-year-old JTommy Haas 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 yesterday to reach the Austria Open second round and keep his World Tour Finals hopes alive. French star Tsonga only arrived in Vienna on Tuesday night after losing the Shanghai Masters final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday. He overcame 32 unforced errors, counter-balanced by West Indian cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers (2nd right) speaks 41 winners and five breaks of with captain Jason Holder (right) and teammates serve, to deny Haas, playing on Colombo allrounder ever to have played a 466th ranking after coming he West Indies will look the game, is in Colombo to back from a third shoulder to the legendary Garfield watch the second and final Test surgery. SobersT for inspiration as they at the P Sara Oval alongside Sri Tsonga, seeded fourth, bid for an unlikely series- Lanka’s Michael Tissera. is in the mix for one of two saving victory when they take The two men were rival remaining places in the on fellow strugglers Sri Lanka captains when the then Ceylon eight-man field at the World Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the second Test in Colombo played the West Indies in an Tour Finals in London from injury comeback. But his defeat Isner 23 to 16 in a 6-4, 4-6, ranking roller-coaster in his beginning today. unofficial one-off Test at the November 15. by Tsonga still stung. 6-4 knockout of the American patchy career, currently stands The tourists have yet to win same venue in 1967. Sobers was He stands provisional ninth “How can you be happy third seed to reach the quarter- at a humble 117th in the world. a Test in Sri Lanka after 10 the star of the show, hitting a with Vienna top seed David when you lose? It’s never a finals. The Latvian son of a attempts and they suffered an century in a rain-affected match. Ferrer holding eighth behind good feeling. But I’m pleased The defeat meant that millionaire businessman innings defeat last weekend in Back then, the West Indies were Japan’s Kei Nishikori. that I’m still playing good Isner’s already slim chances of improved to 3-2 over Isner, the first Test in Galle where on the cusp of a lengthy period Haas said that he is already tennis. I have a lot of work to qualifying for the eight-man who had won their last two veteran spinner Rangana of domination in international looking ahead to 2016 when do though,” said the former field in London took a major hit meetings. Herath took 10 wickets in the cricket while their hosts were he will be playing for at least world number two. as the provisional 12th-placed Gulbis went up an early match. The 79-year-old Sobers, still some years away from the first half of the season with Unpredictable Latvian candidate was beaten. break in the final set and held widely regarded as the greatest attaining Test status. a protected ranking due to his Ernests Gulbis out-aced John Gulbis, who has ridden a the edge until the end. Thursday, October 22, 2015 31

TeddingtonAustralia fear Puma bite new lease of Wallaby life after that long!” he said. “They’re burn you. That shows how far dying seconds of extra-time in the headlines -- said he hoped ustralia, lucky to have the ARU relaxed the rules on as always very passionate and they’ve come.” the final on home turf, has a Pocock would be back after Abeaten Scotland last selecting foreign-based players, skillful but since that time particular regard for Argentina recovering from a calf injury. weekend, are not taking World said the Pumas are a very they’ve added a lot to their Hernandez challenge great Juan Martin Hernandez, Cup semi-final opponents different proposition to the game. who he played with at Toulon Argentina lightly, Wallaby side he had played against in “Their explosiveness at the Giteau, the one remaining and who will oppose him in the Pumas’ legend Matt Giteau said the 2003 World Cup. back is different and if you player from the 2003 team centres on Sunday. yesterday. “12 years gee ... its been allow them to go wide they will beaten by England in the “He’s a beautiful man. I confidence had “You can’t underestimate always told him that when he been bolstered them, you do so at your was at Toulon,” said Giteau. peril and we won’t,” said the “He’s very skilful, he’s tough, by their crushing 33-year-old centre who was defensively strong and adds a of European named man of the match on lot of stability to that team. “I champions his 100th Test appearance in know what it’s like to play with last Sunday’s controversial him, especially in big games. Ireland last 35-34 quarter-final win over He is a very, very good player, Sunday and Scotland. very confident in what he does He said Pumas’ confidence and the things he can do a lot that makes had been bolstered by of other players can’t. I really them especially their crushing of European respect him. dangerous champions Ireland last Sunday “I think four to five years ago and that makes them especially he was the best player in world dangerous. and could do anything. “Every World Cup, they’re “Obviously time has moved “They have a great back very good,” Giteau told a team on so physically he is not the row as they showed in beating press conference. same but he presents a huge the Springboks in the Rugby “Argentina are playing with challenge for me. Championship this year, a lot of confidence. They are “That won’t just be at the and they are going to be a throwing the ball around, their beginning of the game but real handful for us,” said the back three are explosive and during the whole match.” 31-year-old, who has been overall when this side is playing Wallaby flanker Scott a latecomer to Test matches with confidence they are very Fardy -- the workhorse of the having only four years ago dangerous.” Australia’s hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau (left) and lock Scott Fardy take part in a team training session backrow while Michael Hooper plied his trade in the second Giteau, who is enjoying a and David Pocock have stolen tier of Japanese rugby. Honours even as PSG, Real play out goalless draw

Paris and never seriously tested starts to Jese and Lucas in the first half, with Paris Disappointing Di Maria whom he won the Champions aris Saint-Germain and Keylor Navas in the visitors’ Vazquez on the flanks in a unable to trouble Navas other The French champions were League in 2014, looked like he Real Madrid played out an goal. 4-4-2 formation but his main than from a low Blaise Matuidi too slow and predictable on the would rather not be playing Panti-climactic 0-0 draw in the But while the game failed objective appeared to be to shot from the edge of the box ball and Angel Di Maria, who at all. It was Real who were Champions League yesterday to live up to expectations as stifle a PSG side obsessed with in the 11th minute that was had said ahead of the game the more likely side, and Toni despite both teams being able a spectacle, the result is not dominating possession. It was a stopped comfortably enough that he would not celebrate if Kroos slipped a pass through to to call upon their all-time a bad one for either team, tactic that proved very effective by the Costa Rican. he scored against the club with Jese, who was denied by Kevin leading scorers. particularly the visitors. Trapp racing from his line. Cristiano Ronaldo, who Both sides remain unbeaten A brief spell of applied overtook Raul as Madrid’s top this season and are yet to Madrid pressure followed after scorer in history last weekend, concede after three games in Di Maria lost the ball cheaply in came as close as anyone to Group A as they sit locked the opposition half and Trapp breaking the deadlock in the together on seven points at the tipped over a Ronaldo header French capital with a second- top of the section. following a Kroos corner. half volley that whistled wide. Malmo won 1-0 at home Ronaldo tried his luck from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and PSG, to Shakhtar Donetsk in the two long-range free-kicks meanwhile, were stifled by night’s other game but Paris either side of half-time but they Real’s defensive organisation and Madrid are each four only served to show why, for points clear of the Swedes and all his immense talent, he has will have an opportunity to scored from just two of his last Cristiano Ronaldo clinch qualification for the last 89 direct free-kicks. came as close 16 when they meet again in But it was Ronaldo who Spain in a fortnight. might have won the game in as anyone to Perhaps that will be a more the 72nd minute. When a Paris breaking the open contest, but under the corner came to nothing, Real Parisian drizzle it was Rafael broke quickly and Marcelo teed deadlock in the Benitez’s tactical nous that up the Portuguese superstar for French capital frustrated the hosts and a volley from a tight angle to with a second- enabled Real to secure a result the left of the box that fizzed that is not to be sniffed at given just past the far post. He was half volley that their current injury problems. also the target of the affection whistled wide Deprived of Gareth Bale, of a pitch invader who ran on Karim Benzema and James Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani (left) and Paris Saint-Germain’s Italian to the field for a hug with the Rodriguez, Benitez handed midfielder Marco Verratti (right) fight for the ball Ballon d’Or winner. PSG, REAL PLAY OUT P31 A GOALLESS DRAW SPORTS 2432 Thursday, October 22, 2015 City edge out Sevilla Manchester at times against the Europa Sevilla over a 10-year spell, on the right and Joe Hart had evin De Bruyne’s injury- League champions, but De and he almost opened the to turn Grzegorz Krychowiak’s time strike illuminated Bruyne’s goal enabled them scoring with a 25-yard shot follow-up effort behind. KManchester City’s path to to move three points clear of that faded away from the left- Suddenly City looked edgy, the Champions League last their Spanish rivals in Group hand post. Timothee Kolodziejczak 16 as they beat Sevilla 2-1 in D and close to within a point The Spaniard’s early sighter flicking a corner across the dramatic fashion at the Etihad of leaders Juventus. was in keeping with a positive face of goal and Krychowiak Stadium yesterday. Manuel Pellegrini’s side start by the hosts, who also saw heading wide from another An open, occasionally now face their two most Wilfried Bony -- deputising dead-ball situation, and on breathless game was heading difficult games of the group for the injured Sergio Aguero the half hour Sevilla’s pressure for a draw after Adil Rami’s phase, away to Sevilla and -- prod a shot straight at told. own goal had cancelled out then Juventus, who won 2-1 Sergio Rico before De Bruyne Bacary Sagna, filling in again Yevhen Konoplyanka’s at the Etihad last month, but dragged a shot wide. at left-back with Aleksandar 30th-minute opener for they will travel with hope fully But City’s fans have learnt Kolarov only fit enough for Sevilla, only for De Bruyne intact after securing only a to be wary of Champions the bench, had been caught to gather a pass from Yaya fourth win in 13 Champions League home games and their upfield once already and on Toure and slam home with his League home games. anxieties resurfaced in the 17th the second occasion it proved left foot seconds into stoppage It was a special night for minute when Konoplyanka fatal, with Vitolo stealing in time. City winger Jesus Navas, who wobbled the post with a behind him and teeing up City had been second-best made 393 appearances for cunning free-kick from wide Konoplyanka to sweep home. City’s De Bruyne (left) vies with Sevilla’s Krychowiak

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