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Hathaway never thought she’d be so successful 14 CELEBS WORLD 6 UN adds Masood Azhar to terror list Premier thanked by China president ‘Bahraini people will always remain immune against plots’ Manama velopment process, underlining HRH the Premier the importance of joining ranks is Royal Highness • and shouldering the national re- HPrime Minister Prince praised contributions of sponsibility of maintaining the Khalifa bin Salman Al Khali- religious scholars towards nation’s security, stability, unity fa received a cable of thanks promoting national and cohesion. from Chinese President Xi work and fostering He also lauded Al Gherifi’s ef- Jinping in reply to a cable forts in enhancing social unity, of condolences over the vic- tolerance, coexistence serving religious issues and back- tims of the deadly Chenjia- and national unity. ing the government’s initiatives gang Industrial Park explo- to promote social stability and sion in eastern China. Manama development. The Chinese President ex- Al Gherifi expressed thanks pressed his appreciation to is Royal Highness Prime and respect to HRH the Prime HRH the Premier for his sin- Minister Prince Khalifa Minister for the visit and his keen- cere feelings, wishing him Hbin Salman Al Khalifa ness on boosting communication good health and wellbeing. yesterday visited religious cleric with all citizens. Abdullah Al Gherifi in his house. He paid tribute to him, stress- He was welcomed by religious ing the importance of such meet- Turkey detains clerics and citizens. ings in achieving citizens’ aspi- HRH the Premier stressed the rations. dozens spirit of brotherhood, cohesion He also underscored HRH the Istanbul and unity characterising the Bah- Premier’s key role in serving raini people, describing it as the the nation and boosting people’s stanbul police detained bulwark of the community and HRH the Premier being received by religious cleric Al Gherifi. welfare, praying to Allah the Al- Idozens of people who the catalyst of growth and pros- mighty to protect HRH the Prime were trying to hold a May perity. firmed that Bahrain will remain He stressed the royal efforts tributions of the religious scholars Minister. Day rally at city centre He stressed that the Bahraini under the leadership of His Maj- to boost those values, asserting to promoting national work and Al Gherifi also expressed re- square yesterday in defiance society will always remain im- esty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khal- that the government will spare fostering tolerance, coexistence spect to HM the King, stressing of a protest ban. mune against all plots to incite ifa an all-inclusive country for all no efforts to serve the nation and and national unity. loyalty of the Bahraini people to Some 127 people were sedition and division. within the framework of equality, achieve citizens’ aspirations. He urged the Bahraini people him and keenness on the best detained attempting to HRH the Prime Minister af- citizenship and national unity. HRH the Premier praised con- to take part positively in the de- interest of Bahrain. make their way to an unau- thorised demonstration at Taksim Square, a tradition- al focal point of protest in the city, according to Istan- bul police, who barricaded nearby roads including the bustling Istiklal Avenue. Protesters were pinned roughly to police vehicles Anger boils in Sudan during the arrests, AFP cor- respondents said, while tourists in the area were Sudanese threaten general strike in standoff with military also subjected to baggage searches. The annual workers’ holi- Forces of the Declaration for day is often marked by con- The protesters have Freedom and Change, a coalition frontation between demon- • of groups led by the SPA, said they strators and police. proposed a joint military- have submitted their full proposal Several thousand people civilian sovereign 60 for the sovereign council, a cabinet were able to attend an of- council, comprised of days have been and a legislative body that would ficially approved event in eight civilian and seven given to the military rule the country during a four-year the Istanbul district of Ba- government to return transition. kirkoy, including members military members. to civilian rule in Sudan The organisers have called for of workers’ unions and op- by the African Union. mass rallies on Thursday, while position political parties, a Sudan’s main the military has warned against correspondent said. opposition• leader any further “chaos.” The generals Tensions are heightened has warned protest The two sides have been ne- have demanded the protesters in Istanbul after March 31 gotiating the formation of a new clear roadblocks around their sit- local elections. leaders against any transitional government but are di- in outside the military’s headquar- provocation of the vided over the role of the military, ters in the capital, Khartoum. country’s army rulers. which is dominated by Al Bashir The protesters began massing A Sudanese protester waves a national flag near a makeshift barricade during a appointees. outside the military complex on Khartoum sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum. The protesters have proposed April 6, demanding that the mil- a joint military-civilian sovereign itary back their struggle to oust calated with the military council organised the four months of council, comprised of eight civil- Al Bashir. DON’T MISS IT he organisers of Sudan’s that assumed power after the over- demonstrations that drove Al ian and seven military members. Five days later, the generals re- protests yesterday threat- throw of President Omar Al Bashir. Bashir from office on April 11, ac- The military council proposed a moved him from office, ending his Tened a general strike and The Sudanese Professionals cuse the generals of clinging to 10-member council with three three-decade rule and later jail- civil disobedience as tensions es- Association and its allies, which power. seats for civilians. ing him and other top officials. Premier lauds 02 media role FALL FROM GRACE Call to negotiate 03 easier visa rules UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson sacked over Huawei leak for Bahrainis London over a plan to allow Huawei lim- for the unauthorised disclosure. would have been to accept that I, CSB set to ited access to help build the UK’s In a letter confirming his dis- my civil servants, my military ad- avin Williamson has been new 5G network. missal, she said: “No other, cred- visers or my staff were responsi- regulate use of sacked as defence secre- Mr Williamson, who has been ible version of events to explain ble: this was not the case,” he said. 04 social media by tary following an inquiry defence secretary since 2017, this leak has been identified.” The inquiry into the Nation- govt staff Ginto a leak from a top-level Na- “strenuously” denies leaking the Responding in a letter to the al Security Council leak began tional Security Council meeting. information. PM, Mr Williamson said he was after the Daily Telegraph re - Downing Street said the PM In a meeting with Mr William- “confident” that a “thorough and ported on the Huawei decision had “lost confidence in his ability son on Wednesday evening, The- formal inquiry” would have “vin- and subsequent warnings within to serve” and Penny Mordaunt resa May told him she had infor- dicated” his position. cabinet about possible risks to will take on the role. mation that provided “compelling “I appreciate you offering me national security over a deal The inquiry followed reports evidence” that he was responsible Gavin Williamson the option to resign, but to resign with Huawei. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 02 Premier lauds media role Media playing significant role in Kingdom’s progress march, says Premier ing them towards progress. “The press has been and will His Royal Highness recalled The Prime Minister His Royal Highness stressed always be a solid fortress for Bahrain’s pioneering journal- • that the press, with its strong ensuring security and stability ists and media people and their said the Bahraini and effective role in shaping as long as it is based on respon- The press has been and efforts in establishing the foun- press, throughout and directing international pub- sibility and the elite values of will always be a solid dations on which the pillars of its long history, has lic opinion, is one of the foun- journalistic work, particularly fortress for ensuring the Bahraini press and its varied had an important dations for ensuring peace and since we are living in a world security and stability schools were established. stability, containing and settling in which many areas witness The Premier affirmed that the role in bolstering the conflicts, promoting the spirit a state of disorderliness in the as long as it is based national press is performing a process of progress. of co-operation among states circulation of information.” on responsibility and key role, being responsible for and societies, and pooling ener- He added that information the elite values of enlightening public opinion and His Royal Highness gies to focus on the common hu- HRH the Premier moves without restrictions in journalistic work. nurturing the values of loyalty paid• tribute to the manitarian objectives, mainly today’s world and might con- HRH THE PREMIER and affiliation in the service sustainable development, that role of the press and the media sequently contribute to stoking of the nation, in addition to its free and honourable the international community in enhancing the awareness of conflicts and fanning sedition efforts in supporting the devel- journalists, who have shares. peoples and societies should within nations. His Majesty King Hamad bin opment process and optimising always been principal “The noble mission entrust- be enhanced and strengthened He said this requires more Isa Al Khalifa has supported all national achievements. defenders of the nation’s ed to journalism should be di- to keep pace with the surge the alertness on the part of journal- journalism, and His Majesty’s His Royal Highness paid trib- rected to serving nations and world is witnessing in informa- ism to become more capable of belief in its patriotic role, were ute to the free and honourable achievements and gains. to the development of societies, tion and communications. He building a public opinion that the most important supporters journalists and media people and that journalism should be added this requires immunis- believes in the importance of of the progress attained by the who have always been and con- Manama characterised by the values of ing the journalistic profession the cohesion of the national Bahraini press on the basis of tinue to be principal support- objectivity and sobriety which against all impurities that might fabric as a shield that prevents constitutional and legal founda- ers and tenacious defenders of is Royal Highness represent the cornerstone in undermine its noble values. societies and states from sliding tions that bolstered freedom of the nation’s achievements and Prime Minister Prince the honour codes of journalistic The Premier stressed that as towards chaos and ruin. opinion and expression. gains. HKhalifa bin Salman Al endeavours,” His Royal High- much as World Press Freedom His Royal Highness noted The Prime Minister said the His Royal Highness extend- Khalifa underlined that the ness said. Day is an international celebra- that the Kingdom has long be- Bahraini press, throughout its ed deep congratulations to the fast-paced changes and chal- His Royal Highness empha- tion, it also provides an oppor- lieved in the value and contribu- long history, has had an im - Bahrain Journalists Association lenges in the region and across sised these points in a message tunity for instilling in the new tion of journalism as a locative portant role in bolstering the and the press and media family the world means journalists to the world on the occasion generations of journalists the for society’s progress. He said process of construction and in the Kingdom of Bahrain and and media people have a ma - of World Press Freedom Day noble principles of the journal- it always sought and still seeks progress, defending across the hailed the efforts pursued by jor responsibility in protecting which is observed May 3 and istic profession in such a way to ensure the prerequisites for consecutive generations, with the association for the sake of the integrity of their profession held this year under the motto as to enhance the value of jour- an environment that enables all devotion and sense of re - elevating the standard of jour- and entrenching the role of the of “Journalism and Elections in nalistic work and makes it more journalism to perform its vital sponsibility, the causes of the nalism in Bahrain and fulfilling press in marshalling the capa- Times of Disinformation.” trustworthy. role in this domain. homeland and the quest to en- the aspirations of all its mem- bilities of societies and prompt- He said that the important His Royal Highness said: The Premier said that the way sure its security and stability. bers.

HH Shaikh Khalid attends second Asian Amateur MMA Championship TDT | Manama fighters to compete in interna- tional and continental events H Shaikh Khalid bin to upgrade their capabilities Hamad Al Khalifa, and abilities.” HFirst Deputy President Moreover, HH Shaikh Khalid of the Supreme Council for underscored that the vision Youth and Sports and Presi- for the MMA sport has been dent of Bahrain Olympic Com- successful thanks to the sup- mittee arrived in Thailand port extended to it by HM King capital Bangkok to attend the Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Second Asian Amateur MMA King and the extraordinary Championship. efforts of HH Shaikh Nasser Organised by the IMMAF, bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Repre- the event will feature several sentative of His Majesty the HH Shaikh Khalid Bahraini MMA fighters. Wel- King for Charity Works and coming HH Shaikh Khalid Youth Affairs, President of the upon his arrival in Thailand He further explained: “We Supreme Council of Youth and was Bahrain’s Ambassador to have drawn up a strategy for Sports. Thailand Ahmed Abdullah Al our MMA sport to allow it to The Championship features Hajeri and several members of conquer international arenas. 79 fighters, among whom the Bahraini diplomatic mis- It has proved successful to this are 16 from the Kingdom, sion in Thailand. point by allowing our national namely Ibrahim Darweesh, On this occasion, HH Shai- Isa Al Dowi, Mohammed Al kh Khalid stressed that the Moamari, Mansoor Moham- Bahraini participation in the madov, Ali Yaqoob, Moham- event comes as part of the med Arsof, Abdulmanaf Mo- Kingdom’s efforts to bolster its hammedov, Isa Al Omairi, Sha- ties and collaboration with the 79 mil Jumpatov, Yousif Sayyar, fighters are taking IMMAF to develop the MMA part in the MMA Mohammed Abbas, Murad sport at the Asian level. championship to be Jusinov, Abdulrahman Al Has- He added that Bahrain has held in Thailand. san, Ramadan Jetanov, Mo- taken several steps to ensure hammed Haji, Shamil Ghaziev the spread of this sport around and Basha Kharasheef. the continent.

Al Hurr congratulates workers Manama Day in Bahrain, and to His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al he Bahrain Free Labour Unions Federa- Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman tion (Al Hurr) has congratulated work- bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Dep- Ters in Bahrain, including citizens and uty Supreme Commander and First Deputy residents, marking the International Workers’ Premier. Day. Al Hurr expressed pride in its achievements In a statement on the occasion, Al Hurr ex- over the past eight years, noting that it has tended deepest congratulations to His Majesty contributed to improving the conditions of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the patron of workers, ensuring their rights and maintaining the celebrations of the International Workers’ their gains. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 03

Currently, the vast majority• of countries across Europe require prior visa for Bahrainis. Bahrain is one of Call to negotiate easier the• eight countries to which Albania has informed that they are lifting the visa regime. TDT | Manama visa rules for Bahrainis Mohammed Zafran

proposal has been sub- Bahrain offers visa on arrival facility to European citizens mitted by the Parliament ASpeaker to the Foreign countries across Europe require orated that the change will only be titled “Tourism 2019: Be taken by Ministry to negotiate more con- prior visa for Bahrainis. applied for a few months. Albania” in efforts to boost the venient visa procedures for Bah- Only a handful of European The ministry stated that this is country’s tourism and economic rainis traveling to European coun- countries such as Ukraine, Serbia, a decision taken by the Albanian development. tries. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia Council of Ministers on February 60 Recently, the European parlia- Fawzia Zainal has urged the and Georgia offer visa on arrival to 27. nationalities including ment voted to confirm UK citi- Foreign Ministry to push for re- Bahrainis. This allows the citizens of Chi- Australian, Japanese and zens will continue to benefit from laxed visa rules including visa on Meanwhile, Albania has an- na, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, US visitors, are allowed visa-free travel to member states arrival for Bahrainis travelling to nounced that Bahrainis can travel Qatar, Oman, Thailand and Bah- to stay for up to 90 days after a no-deal Brexit. Europe. to Albania without having to ob- rain to enter Albania by using only in any 180-day period in From the moment of leaving the EU countries. The proposal aims to add to the tain a visa in advance this summer. their passport. the European Union, British trav- convenience to Bahraini travellers Bahrain is one of the eight “The decision allowing citizens ellers will become “third country by saving time. countries to which Albania has of Russia, Saudi Arabia, Bela- People’s Republic of China, it is nationals”. But in common with Ms Zainal pointed out that Bah- informed that they are lifting the rus, Qatar, Oman, Thailand and valid from March 1 to October 31 more than 60 other nationalities, rain has already provided Europe- visa regime. Bahrain to enter Albania with- of this year,” said the statement. including Australian, Japanese an citizens with relaxed visa rules The announcement was made out needing a visa will be in force In February, a campaign was and US visitors, they will be al- including as visa on arrival facility. by the Albanian Foreign Ministry. from April 1 to October 31 in 2019, launched by Albania’s Ministry lowed to stay for up to 90 days in Currently, the vast majority of In a statement, the ministry elab- Ms Zainal whereas for the citizens of the of Tourism and the Environment any 180-day period. ‘Lower commercial rents offer special advantage for Bahrain’ TDT | Manama Mohammed Zafran years and looks set to remain in the short to medium term,” the report ommercial rents are 60 pointed out. per cent and 61pc lower in “Vacancy rates across the mar- Cthe Kingdom compared to ket continue to hover around Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) the 40pc mark with best in class and Dubai International Finan- schemes commanding better oc- cial Centre (DIFC), according to cupancy levels. a report. “Conversely, older buildings Cost of running a business is with inefficient floorplates and favourable in Bahrain when com- poor parking arrangements look pared to certain popular locations set to suffer from lower occupancy in the UAE, thanks to the low com- levels and higher falls in rental rate. mercial rents in the country, the “As a result of these market report released by UK-based prop- conditions and the lower cost of erty consultancy Knight Frank, doing business in Bahrain when said. two heads of department, two di- “Bahrain’s commercial office favourable to tenants with headline backdrop, the rate of completions compared to other regional fi- The report also stated that it is rectors, five managers and 10 ana- market continues to be dominated rental rates falling by circa 45pc to has slowed dramatically since nancial centres, the Kingdom is 35 per cent cheaper than Abu Dha- lysts, Bahrain is 35pc cheaper than by weak occupier demand coupled 50pc from the peak in 2008. 2014 which has avoided any com- well placed to take advantage of bi Global Market (ADGM) and Du- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) with oversupply, a legacy of the “However, last year saw the pounding effect of the supply-de- new entrants to the market that bai International Financial Centre and Dubai International Financial 2001 to 2007 construction boom. market stabilise with rent falls mand imbalance.” are seeking access to the GCC,” it (DIFC). Centre (DIFC). “This supply-demand imbal- abating, a sign that the market has “Demand for commercial office stated. “Using KPMG’s cost of doing “Commercial rents for accom- ance has endured since 2010 when bottomed out, though it remains to space continues to be limited and The lack of free zone restric- business in Bahrain (Financial Ser- modating these 20 employees are the full effects of the global eco- be seen when rental growth will largely centred on small, fitted tions and the Kingdom’s favoura- vices) 2018 report, it can be seen 60pc and 61pc lower in Bahrain nomic downturn hit Bahrain. return to the market due to the out units as tenants look to avoid ble tax regime has also made Bah- that on a total costs basis, when compared to ADGM and DIFC re- “Starting in 2010, Manama’s of- elasticity of the supply pipeline. cap expenditure. This trend has rain favourable for businesses, the looking to accommodate one CXO, spectively,” the report stated. fice market become increasingly “As a result of the economic been prevalent for the past seven report added.

The University College of Bahrain (UCB) held its 14th Annual Graphic Design Exhibition under the patronage of Shaikh Dr Khalid M Al Khalifa, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University College of Bahrain. The exhibition served as a perfect platform aiming to provide an opportunity for the final year Graphic Design students to present their final projects to a discerning audience consisting of representatives from top graphic design companies, professional artists and UCB students and their families and friends.

The poster and teaser release of dance ballet ‘Bhaumi’ was held at the Bahrain Carlton Hotel in Adliya. Bhaumi, which will be held on November 15th, 2019, at the Bahrain Cultural Hall, is based on Indian epic tale ‘Ramayan’ and gives a rare insight into the life of Sita (a leading character) through a variety of contemporary dances and dialogue renderings. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 04

Kingdom calls for regional peace at UN meeting He affirmed that the inter- Coalition to Support Legitimacy On the Yemeni crisis, national community must play in Yemen, led by the Kingdom of • a stronger role through imple- Saudi Arabia. the Ambassador noted menting the resolutions that aim He stressed the need of reach- Bahrain’s commitment to establish peace and security ing a solution that establishes in the Middle East and reach po- peace and development in Yemen 2216 as a part of the Arab numbered resolution Coalition to Support litical include that include pro- in line with the Gulf Initiative of the United Nations Legitimacy in Yemen, tecting the affected countries and its Executive Mechanisms, Security Council in the and ending interference in the the outcomes of the National Di- year 2015 calls to end all led by the Kingdom internal affairs of states. alogue and the relative SC res- foreign interventions in of Saudi Arabia. The Permanent Representa- olutions, particularly Res. 2216 Yemen. tive stressed that achieving a just (2015), to end all foreign inter- New York and lasting peace in the region ventions in Yemen. requires finding a solution to the The Permanent Representa- and other terrorist organisations. Palestinian issue and granting the tive also addressed the spread In this context, he stressed the he Permanent Represent- Palestinian people their legiti- of terrorism in the Middle East, Kingdom of Bahrain’s rejection ative of the Kingdom to mate right of establishing their and noted the Kingdom’s hosting of all forms of terrorism and the United Nations in New independent state on the borders of the 11th Counter ISIS Finance extremism, affirming the King- T Mr Al Rowaie speaks at the UNSC open debate. York, Ambassador Jamal Faris of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its Group Meeting in this regard. dom’s commitment to work with Al Rowaie, participated in the capital, based on the Arab Peace The meeting addressed the the international community to Security Council open debate on Initiative 2002, the Two-State national legitimacy resolutions. bassador noted Bahrain’s com- challenges in the region posed achieve regional and interna- the situation in the Middle East. Solution and other relevant inter- On the Yemeni crisis, the Am- mitment as a part of the Arab by Daesh, Hizbollah, Al Qaeda tional peace and security.

Forum covers over 300 jobseekers Jeddah

CSB set to regulate use of ore than 700 young Mmen and women in Asir applied for jobs at 50 med- ical institutions during the first Saudi Health Speciali- sations Employment Forum launched in Abha on Monday. social media by govt staff The forum was organ - ised by the Saudisation and Health Committee Centre at A guide on use of social media networks will be issued to employees Abha Chamber of Commerce Manama and Industry, with the help facing moral upheaval through also present a guide on the use of of the Ministry of Labor and social networking platforms. social networks in government Social Development, and the resident of the Civil Ser- Mr Al Zayed clarified that the agencies issued by the Ministry Saudi Human Resources De- vice Bureau (CSB), Ahmed meeting, to be held on May 5, in of Information Affairs. velopment Fund. bin Zayed Al Zayed, stat- the presence of human resources All public employees “All public employees will The forum covered an in- P will have to follow the ed yesterday that the bureau, in assistant undersecretaries, hu- have to follow the code of con- itial admission of 300 job- co-operation with the Ministry man resources and communica- code of conduct and duct and ethics of civil service seekers. of Information Affairs, will or- tion directors in all government ethics of civil service issued by the CSB.” Hasan Al Huwaizi, chair- ganise a meeting to set up con- entities, aims at clarifying the issued by the CSB. Mr Al Zayed pointed that the man of the Abha Chamber trol for the public sector em - necessary controls regulating the MR AL ZAYED code of conduct and the guide of Industry and Commerce, ployees to deal with the media way government employees deal emphasise the importance of said the forum highlighted and social networking platforms. with the media and social media professional standards while the organisation’s belief in The meeting will focus on pro- channels. dealing with media as well as the importance of prepar- moting national values, develop- The President of the Civil the meeting, those concerned co-operation with the Ministry communicating on social media ing, training and employing ing governmental systems, and Service Bureau said that during in the Civil Service Bureau, in of Information Affairs would platforms. qualified Saudis.

Record foreign American University of investment in first Bahrain admissions open quarter for Saudi Arabia Kingdom depends on sparking There was also innovation, attracting foreign strong• growth from investors and empowering the AUBH will host an private sector. The positive • long-standing and growth numbers that we have Open Day at the Four strategically important seen in the first quarter of 2019 Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Saudi partners such as represents a significant mile- Bay on May 4, 2019 the US and the UK. stone on the road to 2030.” from 10am to 2pm The leading growth sectors include education and health- and from 4 to 8pm, for Riyadh care, following the recent lifting students and parents of foreign ownership restric- wishing to know more our new investors have tions in these industries. During about the University set up companies in Sau- Q1 2019, nine new education-re- and its offerings. Fdi Arabia per day in the lated companies were estab- first quarter of 2019, the Saudi lished, compared to just one in Arabian General Investment Q1 2018. TDT | Manama Authority (SAGIA) has revealed. A joint venture with UAE- In a special report released, based NMC Healthcare was es- he American University the authority also said that 267 tablished to acquire and develop of Bahrain (AUBH), the new foreign investors were is- a pan-Saudi network of health Tfirst purpose-built Amer- An aerial view of the university. sued licenses in Q1 of this year, care facilities with a capacity ican-style University in the King- to 2pm and from 4 to 8pm, for ulty—wishing to join AUBH in AUBH offers a unique higher permitting them to operate in of up to 3,000 beds and total dom, has now opened its admis- students and parents wishing to September 2019. We are excited education journey which pro- the country in a bid to “promote investments up to SAR6 billion sion process for the September know more about the University to show the progress of our beau- motes intellectual inquiry, ethi- a competitive business environ- ($1.6 billion) over the next five 2019 term, the university said in and its offerings. tiful campus and tell applicants cal behaviour and social and civic ment in the Kingdom.” years. a statement issued. Attendees will also be given about the incredible instructors responsibility. The university’s The figures mark a 70 per Other sectors that saw strong The University’s website is live the opportunity to apply for the who are coming to make AUBH use of advanced teaching tech- cent increase when compared growth in Q1 of this year in- and all interested candidates can degrees of Bachelors of Business their home. niques and focus on outcomes to Q1 2018, Arab News reported. clude the construction industry, learn more about the programs Administration, Engineering, “When we recruited our facul- echo the teaching and learning Commenting on the reforms which saw 39 new foreign inves- offered and also apply via the and Architecture and Design. ty, in addition to the highest qual- methodologies prevalent in the Ibrahim Al-Omar, Governor of tors receive business licenses, website at www.aubh.edu.bh, it Dr Susan E Saxton, Found- ity credentials in their fields, we best global universities, and will SAGIA, said: “Guided by Saudi compared to only 22 in Q1 2018. added. ing President of AUBH stated, looked for the passion to mentor result in technically superior grad- Arabia’s Vision 2030, our coun- There was also strong growth AUBH will host an Open Day at “We are extremely happy with and guide our students and the uates who also excel in the softer try is undergoing a remarkable from long-standing and strategi- the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain the interest we have received desire to make a difference in skills—the combination of which economic transformation. The cally important Saudi partners Bay on May 4, 2019 from 10am so far from students—and fac- the lives of these young people.” are very attractive to employers. continued prosperity of the such as the US and the UK. 05 THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 world

New round of US- Taliban talks starts Thousands hit Paris for May 1 rallies Kabul, Afghanistan Paris, France chaos with a violent minority new round of peace smashing up and torching shops, Atalks between the Tal- aris riot police fired tear- restaurants and newspaper iban and the US got under- gas as they squared off stands. way in Qatar on Wednesday, Pagainst hardline demon- Across the city on Wednes- as the foes continue to seek strators among tens of thou - day, streets were barricaded and a way out of America’s long- sands of May Day protesters, shops had boarded up their win- est war. who flooded the city yesterday dows, with police ordering the The latest negotiations in a test for France’s zero-toler- closure of all businesses along come as pressure builds for ance policy on street violence. the route of the main march. some sort of breakthrough Tensions were palpable as a “We are not afraid of the un- in the gruelling Afghan con- heady mix of labour unionists, ion marches but of the black flict, with Washington jos- “yellow vest” demonstrators and blocs,” local restaurant owner tling for a resolution. anti-capitalists gathered in the Serge Tafanel told AFP. According to a Taliban French capital, putting security spokesman, the group’s forces on high alert. ‘Capital of rioting’ top political leader Mullah Ahead of the main march, the Interior Minister Christophe Abdul Ghani Baradar met city was on lockdown with more Castaner said several groups on with US peace envoy Zal- than 7,400 police and gendarmes social media had urged protest- may Khalilzad and the men deployed with orders from Pres- ers to transform Paris into “the discussed “key aspects for ident Emmanuel Macron to take capital of rioting”, with police a peaceful resolution of the an “extremely firm stance” if A man wearing a yellow vest (Gilet Jaune) and on a wheel chair passes in front of French anti-riot policemen standing gearing up for the arrival of up Afghan issue”. faced with violence. guard during clashes with demonstrators on the sidelines of the annual May Day rally in Paris to 2,000 activists bristling for Khalilzad, who has Clashes briefly erupted on a fight. stressed “there is no final Montparnasse Boulevard, where pellets that cause an intense And with some agitators vow- and clashing with police. Many are anti-capitalist agreement until everything hundreds of anti-capitalist stinging to the legs. ing on social media to turn Paris By early afternoon, thousands youths, often known as black is agreed”, has previously “black bloc” activists pushed to Authorities had warned this into “the capital of rioting”, the had flocked to the Montparnasse blocs, who dress in black and outlined the basic frame- the front of the gathering crowd, year’s marches would likely government moved to deploy se- area, many wearing the hi-visi- wear face masks. work for a deal. The pact hurling bottles and other projec- spell trouble, coming barely a curity on an “exceptional scale” bility jackets that gave the name Nearly 200 motorcycle units would see the US agree to tiles at police, who fired tear gas week after leaders of the yellow throughout the capital. to the yellow vest protesters. have been deployed across the pull its forces from Afghan- and stingball grenades, an AFP vest anti-government movement Last year, officials were Since November, the city has capital to respond quickly to istan in return for the Tal- correspondent said. angrily dismissed a package of caught off guard by some 1,200 struggled to cope with the week- flare-ups of violence, and drones iban vowing to stop terror Used at ground level, the gre- tax cuts by President Emmanuel troublemakers who ran amok ly yellow vest protests, which are being used to track protest- groups ever again using the nades release scores of rubber Macron. in Paris, vandalising businesses have often descended into ers’ movements. country as a safe haven. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 06 UN adds Masood Azhar to terror list

China had not opposed• the move to blacklist Azhar

India applauded the• move

Azhar, considered the founder• of JeM, will be subjected to an assets India stands freeze, global travel ban vindicated. and arms embargo Masood Azhar is now a global United Nations, United States terrorist. India he United Nations yes- is in safe hands. terday added Masood This marks a TAzhar, the leader of a Pa- high point for the kistan-based Islamist group, to Prime Minister’s its list of global terrorists after foreign policy China lifted its objections to the move. The UN sanctions committee FINANCE MINISTER ARUN JAITLEY on the Islamic State and Al-Qa- eda announced in a press release the designation of Azhar, leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), over its ties to Al-Qaeda. JeM has claimed responsibil- ity for the February 14 attack in During a protest rally against Masood Azhar (Courtesy of The Leaders Online) Kashmir that killed 40 Indian for many years for the JeM lead- troops and stoked tensions be- fourth request from Britain, ing, planning, facilitating, pre- posted on Twitter: “India stands Islamabad has denied any in- er to be put on the list. tween India and Pakistan. France and the United States paring, or perpetrating of acts vindicated. Masood Azhar is volvement in the attack. The United States in late Under the decision, Azhar, in March. or activities” carried out by JeM, now a global terrorist. India is The decision to blacklist March put forward a draft Se- considered the founder of JeM, UN diplomats said the request according to the sanctions com- in safe hands. This marks a high Azhar came after Chinese Pres- curity Council resolution to will be subjected to an assets was again submitted to the com- mittee. point for the Prime Minister’s ident Xi Jinping held talks with blacklist Azhar, ratcheting up freeze, global travel ban and mittee last week and that China India applauded the move foreign policy.” Pakistani Prime Minister Imran pressure on China to remove its arms embargo. JeM itself has had not opposed the move to which came after its air force in Tensions between India and Khan last week on the sidelines opposition to the sanctions. been on the UN terror list since blacklist Azhar. Any decision to February carried out air strikes Pakistan have soared since the of a summit of the Belt and Road Azhar founded JeM after he 2001. add individuals or groups to the on a JeM militant camp inside February attack in Kashmir that Initiative in Beijing. was released from prison in China had blocked three pre- UN terror list is taken by consen- Pakistan -- the first time since prompted tit-for-tat air raids, France, which slapped uni- India in 1999 in exchange for vious attempts at the sanctions sus in the committee. 1971 that it had hit territory be- fueling fears of an all-out con- lateral sanctions on Azhar in 155 hostages held on an Indian committee to blacklist Azhar Azhar is linked to terrorism yond divided Kashmir. flict between the two nucle - March, also welcomed the deci- Airlines flight that had been hi- and put a technical hold on a for “participating in the financ- Finance Minister Arun Jaitley ar-armed countries. sion and stressed it had pushed jacked to Kandahar.

Thai King announces consort to Three tonnes of be Queen ahead of coronation rubbish collected Sri Lanka names Easter from Everest suicide bombers Kathmandu, Nepal dedicated clean-up Ateam sent to Mount Everest has collected three tonnes of garbage in its first two weeks, officials said yesterday, in an am - bitious plan to clean the world’s highest rubbish dump. Decades of commercial mountaineering have left the pristine mountain pol- luted as an increasing num- This screengrab from Thai TV Pool video taken shows a ceremony in ber of big-spending climb- which Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn “legally married” Suthida ers pay little attention to Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhya in Bangkok the ugly footprint they leave behind. Bangkok, Thailand cording to a broadcast of the Fluorescent tents, dis- announcement, which showed Sri Lankan Christian devotees light candles as they pray at a barricade near St. Anthony’s Shrine in Colombo carded climbing equip - Queen Suthida in a traditional ment, empty gas canisters hailand announced yester- Thai silk dress. leader of the local jihadist His brother has been arrested. and even human excrement Tday that King Maha Vaji- The unpredictable king is Colombo, Sri Lanka group responsible for the auda- The St. Sebastian bomber was litter the well-trodden ralongkorn’s long-time consort due to be crowned the 10th cious attacks that were claimed Mohamed Hasthun, a resident route to the summit of the had become his fourth wife, monarch of the Chakri dynasty ri Lanka’s police yesterday by the Islamic State group. from the island’s east where 8,848-metre (29,029-foot) bestowed with the title Queen in an elaborate three-day cere- Snamed nine people who Hashim headed the Nation- Hashim was based. peak. Suthida -- a surprise move just mony starting Saturday. staged Easter Sunday suicide al Thowheeth Jama’ath (NTJ) The Christian Zion church in As this year’s spring days before his coronation. Long seen trailing the king in bombings that killed 253 peo- which has since been banned. the eastern district of Batticaloa climbing season kicked off The Royal Gazette published public events as part of his per- ple, and said the attackers’ as- He attacked the Shangri-La in was hit by a local resident, Mo- last month, the Nepal gov- an announcement saying Suth- sonal security retinue, Suthida, sets will be confiscated in line the company of fellow Islamist hamed Nasser Mohamed Asad. ernment sent a 14-member ida Vajiralongkorn na Ayud- a former Thai Airways flight with anti-terror laws. Ilham Ahmed Mohamed Ibra- Another man who failed to team with a target to bring hya, a former flight attendant, attendant, was given the rank Police spokesman Ruwan Gu- him. set a bomb off at a de luxe hotel, back 10,000 kilograms (10 had “legally married” the king of “general” in 2016. nasekera confirmed that two of Ilham’s elder brother In - but blasted his explosives at a tonnes) of trash from Ev- in accordance with royal tra- Vajiralongkorn, who has the luxury hotels were bombed shaf Ahmed was the man who guest house near the capital. He erest within a month and ditions. been married three times, is by two brothers from a wealthy bombed the nearby Cinnamon was identified as Abdul Latheef a half. “Therefore, he bestows (the frequently abroad in Germany. Colombo family involved in Grand hotel. who had studied both in Britain The team has collect - title) on General Suthida Vaji- Harsh lese-majeste laws spice exports. The third hotel to be targeted, and Australia. ed and bundled the three ralongkorn na Ayudhya from have shielded public scrutiny The group of Islamists had the Kingsbury, was bombed by Shortly after the hotel bomb tonnes of rubbish, including Queen Consort to Queen Suth- of his colourful private life, used one bomber at each of the a man identified as Mohamed attacks, Fathima Ilham, the empty cans, bottles, plastic ida as of now,” the announce- and all media in Thailand must locations hit on Easter Sun - Azzam Mubarak Mohamed. His wife of the younger of the two and discarded climbing gear ment said. self-censor. day, except at Shangri-La hotel wife was now in police custody, brothers, blasted explosives from the base camp and The ceremony was overseen This weekend’s coronation where there were two suicide Gunasekera said. strapped to herself, killing her surrounding areas bustling by Vajiralongkorn wearing a will be the first since Vaji - explosions. The St. Anthony’s Church two children and three police with climbers preparing white uniform in Bangkok’s ralongkorn’s late father’s near- One of the Shangri-La bomb- was targeted by a local resi - officers who rushed to the fam- and acclimatising to sum- Dusit Palace Wednesday, ac- ly 70 years ago. ers was Zahran Hashim, the dent named Ahmed Muaz. ily home in Colombo. mit Everest. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 07

Three selfie-crazy teens crushed by train India braces for cyclone New Delhi, India

hree teenagers were killed Tropical Cyclone Twhile taking selfies on a • railway track in India. Fani packs wind speeds A fourth youth managed to KNOW WHAT of up to 205 kilometres jump to safety before the ac- (127 miles) per hour cident in Panipat city in the northern state of Haryana, a A study last year by Authorities have also police officer said yesterday. researchers from the • “The victims were busy tak- All Indian Institute of ordered the evacuation ing selfies and when they saw a of thousands of people Medical Sciences said train approaching they jumped 259 people across the to a second track without real- world had died while Bhubaneswar, India ising another train was coming on that,” M. S. Dabas said. taking selfies between “One of them saved his life as 2011 and 2017. ndia deployed emergency he jumped on the other side of personnel yesterday and or- the track.” Idered the navy on standby The group had come to Pa- of those killed were 19 years as it braced for an extremely nipat to attend a wedding. Two old and the third was 18 severe cyclonic storm barrelling towards the eastern coast. Tropical Cyclone Fani, lo - cated in the Bay of Bengal and packing wind speeds up Representative picture Assange jailed for 50 to 205 kilometres (127 miles) and sanitation,” it said in a state- nath, one of Hinduism’s holiest ers of the incumbent govern- per hour, is expected to ment. temples, which receives mil- ment to announce new schemes weeks for UK bail breach make landfall at Odisha state Local media reports say there lions of pilgrims each year. or take fresh administrative de- tomorrow. are over 850 shelters in the state The government also ad - cisions. London, United Kingdom Authorities have also ordered that can accommodate around vised the pilgrims to leave the Odisha, which has a popula- the evacuation of thousands of one million people. holy town, if possible, and to tion of around 46 million, has ikiLeaks founder Julian people from coastal districts H.R Biswas, director of the reschedule any non-essential already voted in India’s ongo- WAssange was sentenced likely to bear the brunt of the meteorological centre in state travel in the region. ing election, which started on yesterday to 50 weeks in jail storm. capital Bhubaneshwar, said at India’s weather department, April 11. for breaching a British court The neighbouring coastal least 11 districts would be affect- in an advisory, asked all fish- The seventh and final phase order seven years ago, when states of Andhra Pradesh and ed by severe rainfall. ermen in the state to return to of voting will be held on May he took refuge in Ecuador’s Tamil Nadu have also been put “We have suggested people to shore by late Wednesday. 19, with counting and results London embassy to avoid ex- on a high alert. stay indoors,” he told reporters. The department warned of due May 23. tradition to Sweden. India’s National Disaster Coastal Puri town, some 62 “potential threat of flying ob- Odisha had to evacuate some The Australian whistleblow- Management Authority (NDMA) kms (40 miles) from Bhubane- jects ... Extensive uprooting 300,000 people last October er, who was arrested on April said sea conditions were “phe- shwar, has also been put a high of communication and power when its coastal districts were 11 after Ecuador gave him up, nomenal” over the west-central alert. poles ...Disruption of rail, road”. battered by cyclone Titli, with will serve the nearly one-year WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gestures from the window of a prison Bay of Bengal area. Puri is home to Shree Jagan- One local agency said that it winds up to 150 kms (95 miles) sentence while fighting a sep- van “Fishermen are advised not to had kept around 300 boats and per hour and heavy rains. arate attempt to transfer him venture into these areas,” NDMA crew on standby for rescue or At least two people were to the United States. embassy in 2012 after a British warned on Twitter. relief work in the next 48 to 72 killed in the cyclone. The 47-year-old, his shaggy judge ordered his extradition The office of the state’s spe- 205 hours. Storms regularly hit eastern beard neatly trimmed, raised to face Swedish allegations of cial relief commissioner said lo- India’s election commission and southeastern India between his fist to supporters in the sexual assault and rape, which cal authorities had been told to has eased its restrictions in Od- April and December. In 2017, public gallery at London’s he strongly denied. identify “all vulnerable people... isha’s coastal districts to allow Cyclone Ockhi left nearly 250 Southwark Crown Court as He claimed the allegations and shift them to multipurpose km/hr the state authorities to carry out people dead in Tamil Nadu and he was taken down to the cells. were a pretext to transfer him cyclone/flood shelters”. swift relief and rehabilitation Kerala states. They responded by raising to the United States, where he “Arrangements have already is the expected speed work. Odisha’s worst-ever cy - theirs and shouting “Shame on feared prosecution over the re- been made for free kitchen, safe of Fani, when it makes The rules, which apply during clone, in 1999, killed over 8,000 you!” towards the court. lease by WikiLeaks of millions drinking water, lighting, health landfall at Odisha elections, suspend certain pow- people. Assange fled to Ecuador’s of classified documents. Jumbo commotion as wild elephant lumbers into Indian city Guwahati, India

wild bull elephant caused a Amajor stir in an Indian city, wandering along the busy streets and crowds of photo-snapping onlookers before being tran- We finally quilised, officials said. tranquilised the Potentially dangerous inci- elephant around dents of wild animals including 10:30 pm last night elephants and leopards entering and we moved it to towns and cities are on the rise the Assam State Zoo in India as urban expansion en- croaches into the countryside. in Guwahati. This In the latest incident, the male morning, we have elephant from a nearby wildlife taken the elephant reserve lolloped down the main to the Amsang road into the city of Guwahati in Wildlife sanctuary the northeastern state of Assam near Guwahati and on Tuesday. released it It reached the downtown Ga- neshguri and Bhangagarh areas, A tranquilized wild Indian elephant is lifted up with a crane as it is transported to the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary after it wandered into a residential area in Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati, in Kamrup district in India’s northeastern state of Assam pushing some vehicles but caus- TEJAS MARISWAMY ing no major damage as forest ZOO OFFICIAL and police officials followed at a safe distance. Major traffic congestion en- sued as onlookers stopped their cars to take photos of the tusk- er, weighing several tonnes and thought to be around 11 years old, on their phones. “I thought it was someone’s as the city streets were filled pet elephant,” local resident with traffic and there was lots of Avantika Bora said. commotion with the onlookers,” “However, later someone told Assam’s chief forest official A. me that it is a wild elephant. M. Singh said. What is shocking is the fact that “However, we took utmost the elephant did not harm any- care not to make the elephant one,” Bora told AFP. panic and that is the reason “It was difficult to tranquilise there is no damage,” he said. Indian civilians along with forest and police personnel try to chase away a wild male elephant on the GS road in Guwahati FORGIVENESS IS A FUNNY QUOTE THING. IT WARMS THE HEART OF THE AND COOLS THE STING. DAY WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

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his conservative base, leaving Liberalism has struggled ed by Nazism, while the main- prevail, liberalism must learn to Democrats torn between con- to respond because of its stream media and political par- defend itself. frontation and pragmatism. ties tended to conspire to ignore, In recent days, Facebook Western politics has long oscil- laudable commitment to ridicule and marginalise these banned a number of British far- Is Europe’s freedom of speech and TOP lated between a centre-left and elements. Extremist factions of- right entities. Such action is a centre-right “liberal consensus,” open democracy. So how to ten ended up in legal jeopardy necessary but insufficient step. BARIA ALAMUDDIN jointly committed to primacy of respond to those who abuse for hate speech, incitement, an- Those immersed in the inter- the rule of law and democratic these values to seize power ti-Semitism (particularly Holo- net’s melting pot of extremist TWEETS4 liberal ungarian Prime Minister values. 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This is partly why I keep the infamous founder of these nations’ benevolent world- After being goaded into a ru- function within EU institutions, and undermine democracy itself? returning to this theme: None of notorious Jaish-e-Mu- view and “socialist” social model, inous Brexit referendum by the particularly if they are able to Anti-democratic elements incit- this is normal or tolerable. hammad Masood Azhar The European extreme right defined by progressive, tolerant populist right, the UK finds itself claim chairmanship roles in ma- ing racism and religious hatred Rather than busying itself un- has been declared a glob- values and high living standards paralysed and polarised between jor committees. Having made should, by definition, be excluded successfully trying to put out fires al terrorist by the UN Se- can no longer simply be ignored, for all. However, in last year’s entrenched “hard Brexit” and careers out of anti-EU rhetoric, from the democratic process. As in its own backyard, Europe’s curity Council. Swedish elections the far right “Remainer” camps, with venge- these figures now see the EU as a prerequisites for political par- liberal mainstream must regain @HardeepSPuri so it is a question of whether it scored its best-ever result. Last ful Brexiteers agitating that Brit- Trojan horse for attaining conti- ticipation, parties should prove its identity, self-confidence and can be contained week in Finland, the far-right ain should crash out of the EU nent-wide superiority. France’s their active commitment to the globalised worldview in order Finns Party gained additional without a deal, irrespective of Le Pen called for a “European rule of law, political pluralism to holistically confront this ex- seats with a rabidly anti-immi- the catastrophic consequences. alliance of nations” to “save Eu- and respect for the rights of all. tremism; before the extremists 02 grant agenda. These results rep- With Britain now almost cer - rope from the European Union Failure to police these values themselves become the main- resent a hollowing-out of the po- tainly compelled to participate that is destroying it.” Austria’s allows authoritarian elements stream and banish liberalism to litical centre ground, as citizens in the EU elections, a collapse of left, prompting some centrist line is that you hate foreigners, national supergroup,” engaging and Greece’s Golden Dawn are interior minister has called into to surge to power on dishonest the political margins. have begun to favour far-right confidence in mainstream poli- MPs to break away and establish it’s a bit difficult to work with closely with like-minded lead- among the factions that could question the European Conven- populist platforms. After they and far-left parties. ticians may fuel a surge of pro- a pro-Remain party. foreigners.” Nevertheless, Or- erships in Poland and Austria. capitalise on an expected in - tion on Human Rights over its hijack the governing system, (Baria Alamuddin is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster in the US This polarisation is in evi - test votes for the newly formed The far right’s Europe-wide ban, alt-right ideologue Ste- Poland’s Law and Justice Party, crease in public support in May’s migrant protections. these fascists inevitably disman- Middle East and the UK. She is editor of dence in most Western nations, Brexit Party. Meanwhile, Jeremy impact has habitually been di- ve Bannon, and Italian Interior Hungary’s Fidesz, the Italian EU elections to unite as a trans- For 70 years, the far right was tle democratic institutions, seek- the Media Services Syndicate and has not least the US, where Donald Corbyn’s leadership has tugged luted by mutual hostilities. As Minister Matteo Salvini have League, Alternative for Germany, national bloc. an impotent force in European ing to retain power permanently. interviewed numerous heads of state.) ndia stands vindicated. Trump continually panders to the Labour Party toward the far one MEP noted: “If your main laboured to establish a “trans- Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, Although these elements are politics, having been discredit- If Europe’s liberal values are to IMasood Azhar is now a global terrorist. India is in safe hands. This marks a high point for the Prime Minister’s foreign policy. American universities take pride in welcoming international students Eat clean this Ramadan @arunjaitley Almost 500 Bahrainis study in the United States every year 03

As the US Ambassador questions about studying in the United States. For those still to Bahrain, I personally considering study in the United congratulate and States, EducationUSA advisers NAGHAM NOUREDDINE encourage those of you can provide valuable resources he month of Ramadan is who have received offers to help inform your decision. In- a time to introspect not JP strategists feel that JUSTIN SIBERELL of admission to accept this formation on how to contact the Tjust for spiritual cleans- BIndia’s big diplomat- life-changing opportunity EducationUSA adviser at the US ing, but also physical cleansing ic win on Masood Azhar want to congratulate all stu- and join your peers in Embassy in Manama is availa- and healing. 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There are study options Moreover, with Ramadan Narendra Modi’s global innovators in many fields around at many price points, including falling during summer, which is leadership. the world, and you should be community colleges and “2 plus quite severe in this part of the The month of Ramadan is At Suhoor you’re storing en- @akhileshsharma1 proud of the invitation to join coming environments for all their 2” models that combine study world, we need to choose our also a golden opportunity ergy to work through the day, this special and select group of students, and I want to stress at a community college and a diet wisely in order to avoid dis- to lose weight, detox which is why it’s important to young people whose lives will how welcome you are in the Unit- four-year institution to earn a comfort while fasting, or worse, and cleanse ourselves. keep the meal both wholesome 04 be changed forever by the dy - ed States. Many US universities bachelor’s degree. falling sick. 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We recognise to help you meet your life and a cornerstone of the long-stand- the first rule is to avoid such food also a golden opportunity to lose General role – Jeff Ses- the energy and creativity you career goals. ing relationship between the and replace those by more soups, weight, detox and cleanse our- sions, Matt Whitaker, poured into essays about your Consular officials at the US Em- United States and Bahrain. fruits and salads. selves. By following a few smart and William Barr – have dreams and ideas, the hard work bassy in Manama and at Amer- As the US Ambassador to Bah- Drink at least eight glasses of measures we will not only shed now been caught com- it took to prepare for English ican embassies and consulates rain, I personally congratulate water to maintain the hydration relax for 30 min before eating a few kilos, but fall into a habit mitting perjury on his language and other examina - around the world continue to and encourage those of you who level in our bodies. The general the main course. Divide the main of eating healthy, and adopting a behalf. tions, and the commitments you Over one million foreign students study across universities and colleges in the US. work diligently to process stu- have received offers of admission rule of the thumb is to drink two course into two meals which better lifestyle in general. The test @PalmerReport fulfilled to community service dent visa requests, and infor- to accept this life-changing op- glasses water at fatoor; between should ideally include a salad. It is is to ensure that we don’t break and extra-curricular interests. nation for international students. International students necessary to solve global chal- international students for the of international students, which mation about the visa process is portunity and join your peers in fatoor to suhoor consume anoth- also important to chew your food the good habits we pick up during Over one million international This is a testament to the un- strengthen ties between the lenges. We value inclusion, and unique and diverse perspectives helps prepare all of us for shared, available at https://travel.state. experiencing the unique value of er four glasses of water and then slowly and thoroughly to help the month. Disclaimer: (Views expressed students are now in US higher ed- matched quality of American United States and countries actively support students from you provide both in and out of successful futures in an intercon- gov/content/visas/en.html or at an American higher education. at suhoor drink two more glasses. with digestion. Sweets should be (Nagham Noureddine is the Head of by columnists are personal and ucation institutions, maintaining higher education in the eyes of around the world, developing diverse backgrounds on our cam- the classroom. American univer- nected world. https://bh.usembassy.gov/visas/. Start your fatoor with dates consumed as less as possible. Try need not necessarily reflect our (Justin Siberell is the US Ambassador to the Dietetic Department at Bahrain the United States’ long-standing international students and their the relationships between peo- puses. Colleges and universities sities and communities benefit US colleges and universities EducationUSA advisers world- the Kingdom of Bahrain.) and low fat yoghurt and follow to include a 30-minute walk as Specialist Hospital.) editorial stances) position as the world’s top host families. ple and communities that are across the United States value from the knowledge and talents take pride in providing safe, wel- wide stand ready to answer up with a non-creamy soup. Then part of the routine as well.

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Bahrain has potential to be a global centre for microfinance: Bahrain and Turkey join Ebdaa Bank hands to foster start-ups New agreement seeks to enable start-ups to scale and succeed in both markets TDT | Manama

he Bahrain Econom - ic Development Board T(EDB) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understand- ing (MoU) with the Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) for the development of start-up Ebdaa Bank for Microfinance Board of Directors during the meeting ecosystems. The MoU was signed by Pa- sive study on this subject and kiza Abdulrahman, Manager of Reports net profit submit it to the concerned au- Business Development - Startup • thorities in the Kingdom of at the EDB and Fatih Piskin, Sec- of BD 306,000 Bahrain. retary General of IDA. The Board also expressed The new agreement offers a Successfully its satisfaction with the fi - platform for entrepreneurs to progresses• nearly 800 nancial results that the Bank customers’ projects has achieved for nearly five years, until last year. The from micro to small Bank achieved a net profit of BD306,000 for the fiscal year TDT | Manama ended 31 December 2018, an KNOW WHAT increase of 227 per cent over bdaa Bank for Microfi - 2017. The Board approved the Enance, one of the Arabian Bank’s move to increase the Pakiza Abdulrahman, Manager of Business Development - Startup at the EDB and Fatih Piskin, Secretary General of IDA Gulf Development Program volume of deployment and In 2018, the Foreign signing the deal for the development of start-up ecosystems. (AGFUND) banks, has discussed operations, and expand the Direct Investment the prospect of making Bah- number and value of disbursed (FDI) inflows from rain a centre for micro-finance loans. Turkey stood at network, collaborate and scale looks at other business set-up preneurs, we stand to benefit financial transfers around the During the meeting, the $297m making Turkey their businesses on a regional services to ensure a smooth from more trade and investment world. Board of Directors discussed level. transition for start-ups between that is mutually beneficial for Ebdaa Bank for Microfi - the issue of the application of the third source of Areas of cooperation between both markets. our economies.” nance, an Arabian Gulf De - Value Added Tax (VAT). They FDI for the Kingdom the two entities include the pro- Pakiza Abdulrahman, Man- Fatih Piskin, Secretary Gen- velopment Programme (AG- stressed the need for a solution vision of co-working spaces, ager of Business Development eral of Istanbul Development FUND) bank, yesterday said it which prevents paying the tax logistics support, access to the - Startup at the EDB said: “By Agency said: “From now on, in- has discussed the prospect of twice: when utilizing the loan wider startup ecosystem line paving the way for the exchange vestment promotion agencies making Bahrain as a global hub to purchase the project’s needs mentorship, talent, funding, and of ideas, resources and growth become partners rather than for microfinance. and when paying loan fees. potential partners. The MoU opportunities between entre- rivals.” This came during a meeting In 2018, the bank graduat- held by the Board of Directors ed 793 customers who moved of Ebdaa Bank, headed by Eb- their projects from micro daa Bank Bahrain Chairwom- to small and obtained com - an, Mona Yousif Almoayyed. mercial records. The board Bahrain’s highly developed directors called for a focus Britain cancels ill-fated Brexit ferries financial and banking sector, on graduating 10 clients and London, United Kingdom regulatory legislation, infra- helping them to move from mired in farce, after one of the ister Theresa May has delayed The government struck deals structure as well as geograph- small to medium enterprises ritain said yesterday it has companies hired last Decem- the decision until October 31. worth nearly £108 million with ical location will contribute to this year. Bcancelled ferry contracts ber to run extra cross-Channel The National Audit Office (NAO) Brittany Ferries, Denmark’s boosting its position as a global The board expressed their intended to ensure the supply services turned out to have no spending watchdog estimated in DFDS and a new British entity centre for the microfinance satisfaction with the Bahrai- of critical products if it leaves ferries. February that the cost of com- called Seaborne Freight. industry, the directors viewed. nisation rate in the bank, con- the EU with no Brexit deal, at a Britain was due to leave the pensating ferry operators if the The Seaborne contract was Executive Director of AG- sidering that 50 per cent of the cost of £50 million. European Union on March 29 contracts ended early would later cancelled when it emerged FUND, Nasser Bakr Al Qahtani, bank’s branch managers and The price tag drew sharp but, with parliament unable to be £56.6 million (65.9 million the firm was a startup that had stated that the programme all their representatives are criticism for a process already agree on the terms, Prime Min- euros, $74 million). no ships will conduct a comprehen- Bahrainis. Tender Board, Gulf Air hold seminar on tendering procedures TDT | Manama suppliers, and vendors. Accord- ahrain Tender Board held ingly, we need to understand Ba seminar for Gulf Air, the their needs and make sure they Kingdom’s national carrier, for are fully aware of their rights, improving the company’s un- which will help them to utilize derstanding of tendering pro- the tendering process more ef- cedures. ficiently.” The event highlighted the The seminar communicated legal framework behind the the benefits of the centralization tendering process, and the of the process through a master tendering options available for list under the board’s control Gulf Air. that will ensure consistency, The event took place at the fairness, and transparency. Tender Board headquarters at Commenting, Gulf Air Deputy Bahrain Bay and was attend - Chief Executive Officer, Captain ed by 40 senior Gulf Air team Waleed Abdulhameed Al Alawi, members. said: “This event was incredibly Commenting, Tender Board useful as well as shed new light Secretary-General, Dr Mohamed on the types of tendering pro- Bahzad said: “The Tender Board cedures, which will enable us to A section of the audience, including, front row, from left, Gulf Air A-Chief Financial Officer Ammar Alsaad, CTO remains committed to better make better-informed procure- Jamal Hashim, COO Captain Suhail Ismaeel, deputy CEO Captain Waleed Al Awali, and Tender board Secretary- Tender board tender specialist Khalid Ameen serving purchasing authorities, ment decisions.” General Mohamed Bahzad addressing the participants THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 11

Pompeo asks US business to think twice in China’s Xinjiang Kuwait inaugurates massive causeway to free trade zone

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Washington, United States

ecretary of State Mike Pompeo asked corporate America Son Tuesday to think twice when doing business in China’s Xinjiang region, where he appeared to liken the scale of mass incarceration of Muslims to Nazi abuses. Speaking to a business group, Pompeo stopped short of ask- ing firms not to work with China but said he hoped to spark further discussion on the “enormous risk” of doing business in the country. “We watch the massive human rights violations in Xinjiang where over a million people are being held in a humanitarian crisis that is the scale of what took place in the 1930s,” Pompeo said. “And we see American businesses and their technology being used to help facilitate that activity from the Chinese govern- ment. It’s something worthy of thinking about,” the diplomatic chief said as he received an award from Business Executives for National Security. Pompeo added that “I don’t know the answer,” recalling that as a business owner and a conservative Republican he opposes government interference in commerce. A view of the Sheikh Jaber causeway in Kuwait City Pompeo’s remarks come as US software titan Microsoft faces scrutiny over its joint research with Chinese government-linked scholars on artificial intelligence, with Beijing said to be using Kuwait City, Kuwait create the “Silk City” project Investment in the Silk City Kuwait’s Combined Group Con- facial recognition technology in its crackdown in Xinjiang. linking the Gulf to central Asia project is expected to top $100 tracting Co. In February, US biotechnology manufacturer Thermo Fisher uwait yesterday inaugu- and Europe. billion, and a 5,000-megawatt The opening ceremony was announced it would stop selling equipment used to create a DNA rated one of the world’s The “Jaber” bridge, named power plant has already been attended by Kuwait’s emir, database of the Uighur minority. Klongest causeways, link- after late ruler Sheikh Jaber built in Subbiya. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sa- A United Nations panel has cited estimates that China has ing the oil-rich Gulf state’s cap- Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, spans The $3.6 billion causeway, de- bah along with South Korean rounded up some one million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim ital to an uninhabited border 36 kilometres (22 miles), signed by Paris-based engineer- Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon Turkic-speaking minorities, with activists accusing Beijing of region set to become a major three-quarters of it over water. ing and consulting group Systra, and the leader of the French curbing the practice of Islam. free trade hub. It cuts the driving time be- took five years to build. senate, Gerard Larcher. China says the camps are “vocational training centers” to The 36-kilometre (22-mile) tween Kuwait City and Subbiya, The work was carried out by Lee Nak-yeon said Wednes- steer people away from extremism and reintegrate them, in bridge connects Kuwait City close to both Iraq and Iran, from a consortium led by South Ko- day the causeway would estab- a region plagued by violence blamed on Uighur separatists or to the northern desert area of 90 minutes to less than half an rea’s Hyundai Engineering and lish Kuwait as an international Islamists. Subbiya, where Kuwait aims to hour. Construction Co. along with trade centre.

US private-sector surges in April Gold holds steady as markets brace for Fed decision Washington, United States US private hiring surged by Reuters 275,000 new positions -- beat- end of a two-day meeting by that are fairly well supported, merican firms hired at a ing the consensus forecast by the U.S. Federal Open Market equity markets are strong, gold Ablistering pace in April, more than 100,000 -- driven old prices were little Committee (FOMC), after the doesn’t tend to perform particu- the fastest in nine months, by a huge increase in the dom- Gchanged yesterday ahead central bank ended its three- larly well in these situations as kicking off the second quarter inant services sector which of Federal Reserve’s latest pol- year policy tightening drive opportunity cost is associated of the year with a bang, accord- posted the biggest gain since icy announcement later in the last month, ditching projec- with holding the zero-yielding ing to a payroll data released. mid-2016, payroll services firm day, while rejuvenating global tions for any interest rate hikes asset.” The private sector data ADP reported. equities made safety assets less this year. Among other metals, silver comes on the day the Federal However, economists may lucrative to investors. “We have the US economy still fell to more than four month low Reserve is due to make its lat- take the increase with a grain Spot gold was down 0.1 per- producing robust data which at $14.68 in the session, while est pronouncement on interest of salt. The data show the cent to $1,282.56 per ounce as of could turn off or relax some platinum prices dropped 1 per- rates, and adds to the conflict- “economic soft patch at the 10:40 a.m. EDT (1440 GMT), hav- of the views that Fed is going cent to $876.75, its lowest in ing dynamic facing central start of the year has not ma- ing hit a session low of $1,277.38 to loosen the policy anytime nearly a month. bankers with data showing the terially impacted hiring,” said earlier in the session. soon,” said Bart Melek, head Palladium slipped more economy continues to grow Mark Zandi, chief economist US gold futures fell 0.1 per Gold bars at the Austrian Gold and of commodity strategies at TD than 5 per cent to $1,310.03 an but with few signs of acceler- at Moody’s Analytics, which cent to $1,284.40 an ounce. Silver Separating Plant ‘Oegussa’ in Securities in Toronto. ounce, the level last seen on ating wages or inflation. jointly produces the report. Investors are awaiting the Vienna “We have economic numbers Jan. 25.

Batelco employees during a special breakfast held to celebrate the Labour Day at the Company’s Headquarters, in Hamala. Around 800 employees took part in the celebration which concluded with the final match in Batelco’s internal football tournament, which has been running over several weeks. The picture on left, Batelco General Manager Human Resources Faisal Al Jalahma, left, and Batelco Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing Sh. Bader Al Khalifa with HR staff at the event. Centre picture, Staff enjoying the breakfast event. The picture on right, the special tent installed for the event THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 12

India’s OYO to buy @Leisure for $415 Cement makers stir Saudi rally million: source Reuters | Bengaluru

Emaar Properties Closing Bell ndian hotel startup OYO • will buy European vaca- SAUDI  0.6pc » 9,362 pts I hits 1-month low tion rental group @Leisure as trades ex-div ABU DHABI  » 5,258 pts for about $415.29 million DUBAI  0.6pc » 2,752 pts from German media compa- ny Axel Springer and other All Saudi cement QATAR  0.2pc » 10,400 pts producers• gain shareholders, said a source OMAN 0.5pc » 3,966 pts familiar with the matter. in 2-day rally KUWAIT  0.1pc » 6,044 pts Springer, publisher of the Bild tabloid, said it would ADCB falls on first sell its majority stake in day• of trading as new co @Leisure for 180 million euros, including the repay- Egypt, Bahrain closed ADCB touched a 13 year ment of a shareholder loan • high as of Tuesday’s close, of around 60 million euros, for public holiday ahead of its effective merger to focus more on StepStone date. Group and AVIV Group in Reuters “The combined bank will face the classifieds media busi- operational challenges in the ness. Saudi Arabia’s stock market beginning, so we prefer to stay The transaction is expect- gained yesterday, lifted for a sec- on the side until we see a fully ed to close in June, Springer ond session by a results-driven operational entity,” Tariq Qa- said in a statement. rally in cement producers, while qish, MD, Asset Management The acquisition will help Dubai’s slipped after Emaar Division, Mena Corp Financial SoftBank Group Corp- Properties traded ex-dividend Services said. backed OYO expand its and its shares hit a one-month “As medium to long term in- Homes business, which will low. Traders on the floor of Saudi Stock market (file) vestors, we would wait and see now have more than 100 Saudi Arabia’s index rose 0.6 the outcome of the synergy kick- million vacation rentals and per cent, with Umm Al Qura Ce- Southern Province Cement add- to a one-month low as the stock National Oil Company (ADNOC), ing in,” he added. urban homes. ment the top gainer with a 9.9pc ing 9.8pc and Northern Region traded ex-dividend. gained 1.2pc after reporting a Qatar’s blue-chip index edged @Leisure manages hol- leap after reporting a significant Cement gaining 8.1pc. Air Arabia slid 2pc after the 6.6pc rise in its first-quarter up 0.2pc, helped by Doha Bank iday homes, holiday parks rise in first-quarter net profit. There is a positive view on budget airline said it is likely profit. and Gulf International Servic- and holiday apartments Most Saudi cement producers the cement sector due to expec- to order 100 or more Airbus or Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank es gaining 2.7pc and 2.4pc, re- across Europe and has a to- gained for the second straight tations of a rise in demand as Boeing jets within the next three (ADCB) closed 1.8pc lower on its spectively. The latter, a drill- tal inventory of more than day after strong first-quarter construction picks up, especially to four months. first trading day as a new entity ing rig provider, posted higher 300,000 rooms. results, driven by higher selling in mega projects, Riyad Capital’s The Abu Dhabi index traded following its three-way merger first-quarter net profit. Europe will be OYO’s larg- prices and volume. Muhammad Faisal Potrik said. flat, reversing some early losses. with Union National Bank and Egypt and Bahrain’s stock est market accounting for All 14 cement producers were Dubai’s index slid 0.6pc, with ADNOC Distribution, the fuel Al Hilal Bank to create the third market was closed due to a pub- up to 40 percent of total trading in positive territory, with Emaar Properties falling 3.3pc distribution arm of Abu Dhabi biggest bank in the UAE. lic holiday. supply.

Iraq rakes in $7 bn in oil revenues US, China hold ‘productive’ trade talks in April, highest in 2019 Baghdad, Iraq

raq made more than $7 bil- Ilion in April from its crude exports, the highest monthly revenues yet this year, accord- ing to figures released by the oil ministry on Wednesday. Federal authorities export- ed just under 104 million bar- rels last month, averaging at Thamer al-Ghadban 3.47m bpd. It had exported over 104m barrels in March. $72.28 per barrel on Wednes- But a spike in its oil price day. to $67 per barrel meant Iraq The United States is set to raked in just over $7 billion end sanctions relief this month in April, around $300m more for eight countries importing than the previous month. Iranian crude, sparking con- Iraq is currently the cerns of a possible shortfall in fifth-largest oil producer and world supply. exporter worldwide, and the Iraq has said it could boost second-largest producer from its production to meet a poten- among the Organization of the tial gap but would do so only in Petroleum Exporting Coun- coordination with fellow OPEC tries (OPEC). members. It has the capacity to pro- Oil Minister Thamer duce 4.6m bpd, but has al-Ghadban said OPEC coun- trimmed back in recent tries would meet in Saudi Ara- A Chinese staff member arranges the positions for a group photo with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He (3rd L), US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (2nd L) and US months in agreement with bia on May 19. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (L) after concluding their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing other producers in order to According to a report re - boost prices. leased last week by the Inter- Beijing, China I just concluded productive May 8 for the next round of nies and curbing the alleged Brent crude has indeed en- national Energy Agency, Iraq meetings with China’s Vice talks. Mnuchin said earlier this theft of American technology. joyed a strong recovery, jump- is on track to be the world’s op US and Chinese trade Premier Liu He. We will con- week that the negotiations were Beijing has made public dis- ing to a nearly six-month high third-largest crude producer Tnegotiators held produc- tinue our talks in Washington, in a decisive phase, telling the plays of concessions, with Xi last week before settling at by 2030. tive talks in Beijing yesterday, DC next week,” Mnuchin wrote Fox Business channel “there’s last week saying China would the American side said, as the on Twitter. a strong desire from both sides abolish “unjustified regulations, economic superpowers head The US and Chinese officials to see if we can wrap this up or subsidies and practices that im- towards an endgame in a dis- posed for pictures but made no move on”. pede fair competition and dis- Cocaine, ketamine found in UK shrimp pute that has hit businesses with statements to journalists about “We hope within the next two tort the market”. bruising tariffs. the outcome of the talks after rounds -- in China and in DC -- China has also passed a London, United Kingdom “Whether the presence of Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, they emerged from their hours- to be at the point where we can foreign investment law that cocaine in aquatic animals is a close aide to President Xi Jin- long meeting at the Diaoyutai either recommend to the pres- promises to protect the intel- esearchers found cocaine an issue for Suffolk, or more ping on economic matters, met state guest house.Liu and the ident we have a deal or make a lectual property of overseas Rin all samples of shrimp widespread an occurrence with US Trade Representative Americans exchanged pleas- recommendation that we don’t,” companies. tested in a rural area of east- in the UK and abroad, awaits Robert Lighthizer and Treas- antries before and after the be- he said. The Financial Times reported ern England, they revealed further research,” said Nic ury Secretary Steven Mnuchin hind-closed-door talks, joking Mnuchin said negotiators on Wednesday that Trump was Wednesday, with ketamine Bury from the University of ahead of possibly decisive talks about wearing the same colour were close to agreement on dropping a key demand in the also widespread. Suffolk. in the US next week. red ties. The Chinese vice pre- tough enforcement provisions negotiations, with the US likely Scientists from King’s Col- “Cocaine was found in all The world’s two leading econ- mier gave US Ambassador Terry in any trade pact. to accept a watered-down com- lege London, in collaboration samples tested, and other illicit omies have exchanged tariffs Branstad a blue album with the The US side is pressing China mitment from China on com- with the University of Suffolk, drugs such as ketamine, pes- on $360 billion worth of goods Chinese state crest on it. to overhaul its industrial policy mercial cyber theft. made the “surprise” discovery ticides and pharmaceuticals since President Donald Trump by further opening its market to Such a concession could re- after taking samples from 15 were also widespread in the launched a trade war last year. Deal or no deal foreign firms, stopping massive move a major obstacle for a final locations across the farming shrimp that were collected,” “Ambassador Lighthizer and Liu is due in Washington on subsidies to domestic compa- deal in the fraught talks. county of Suffolk. said the study. 13 THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

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MOVIE REVIEW

Get Out: a breathlessly suspenseful expose of the horror of liberal racism

Rotten Tomatoes, the film has The final thrill of Get Out—be- A young black an approval rating of 98% based yond the slow-building sense • on 347 reviews, and an average of danger, the unsettling atmos- man meets his white rating of 8.28/10. The website’s phere, and the twisty revelation girlfriend’s parents critical consensus reads, “Funny, of what’s really going on—is that in Jordan Peele’s scary, and thought-provoking, Peele’s just getting started.” chilling satire Get Out seamlessly weaves its Mike Rougeau of IGN gave trenchant social critiques into the film 9/10, and wrote, “Get a brilliantly effective horror/ Out’s whole journey, through et Out is an American comedy thrill ride.” every tense conversation, A-plus horror film written and The film held a 100% approval punchline and shocking act of Gdirected by Jordan Peele rating after the first 139 reviews violence, feels totally earned. in his directorial debut. It stars on the site were registered. It And the conclusion is worth Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Wil- was also the highest rated wide each uncomfortable chuckle and liams, Bradley Whitford, Caleb release of 2017 on the site.On moment of doubt.” Landry Jones, Stephen Root, and Metacritic, the film has an aver- Peter Travers of Rolling Stone Catherine Keener. age weighted score of 84 out of gave Get Out 3.5/4, and called Get Out follows Chris Wash- 100, based on 48 critics, indicat- it a “jolt-a-minute horrorshow ington (Kaluuya), a young black ing “universal acclaim”. laced with racial tension and man who uncovers a disturbing Keith Phipps of Uproxx stinging satirical wit.” Scott secret when he meets the fam- praised the cast and Peele’s di- Mendelson of Forbes said the ily of his white girlfriend, Rose rection, saying, “That he brings film captured the zeitgeist and Armitage (Williams). technical skill of a practiced hor- called it a “modern American Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Allison Williams, Betty Gabriel and Daniel Kaluuya in ‘Get Out’ On review aggregator website ror master is more of a surprise. horror classic.” 14 THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

Hathaway never thought Kelly she’d be so successful Kelly Los Angeles “I had a mistaken idea that Brook’s Brook there would be a point where ctress you’d made it enough that you board Anne would be able to stop hustling. AHatha- Like, I thought there was gon- way never na be a moment where you game fun thought her were just like, ‘Oh great, now acting career I get to sit back. would go this “’I’ve won this, and my mov- with Brad Pitt well. She says ies have done that and now Emma she feels real- people come to me.’ That’s Roberts Los Angeles ly lucky to be never really happened. When where she is people say you really have to elly Brook now. love acting because it’s hard, played “I never like that’s an aspect of it that Ka ‘Who thought I don’t think people think Wants To Be A that (about). Millionaire?’ things “Because people board game with think, ‘Oh, I’m Surround Brad Pitt when she would go gonna get famous myself with family, hung out with the Holly- this well, and it’s just gon- Brad Pitt wood superstar. and I never thought na be this real- friends whenever I feel The model-and-actress got to meet that I’d still be like ly glamorous Brad when he filmed 2000 crime comedy film ‘Snatch’ hitting the pavement lifestyle,’ but insecure: Emma Roberts with her ex-boyfriend Jason Statham and the trio as hard as I am now. you really Los Angeles bonded over the quiz game - which is based on the But I do love it. I real- will have television game show of the same name - during ly feel lucky to do it,” to work ctor Emma Roberts says she spends time with her breaks on set. Hathaway told eton- just as hard family and friends whenever she is feeling “insecure”. Speaking about the Guy Ritchie film with her line.com. in a differ- A The “American Horror Story” star said her loved Heart radio show co-host JK, Kelly was asked “please Despite her success, ent way than ones make her to feel “more confident”. tell me, I would have gone crazy, please tell me you the “Ocean’s 8” star says she you do in the “For me, it’s surrounding myself with good friends and my did get to meet Brad Pitt?” hasn’t been able to “stop beginning family. Like whenever I’m feeling not grounded or insecure Which prompted her to reply: “Yeah we played ‘Who hustling”. when no- or whatever, I think staying away from the mirror is always Wants To Be A Millionaire? I’m not even joking, he’s She says acting body knows a good idea. really good at it. Me not so much. Board games are never gets easier who you are. “And just, like, spending good times with friends. great. Broke the ice.” even when stars If you get And just doing stuff that makes you happy. For me ‘Snatch’ also starred Stephen Graham, who has just have achieved successful it that’s, like, reading and taking a bath and kind earned rave reviews for his performance in British TV police high levels of just becomes of just being in a little cocoon and then I drama ‘Line of Duty’. fame as they still a whole other reemerge feeling more confident,” Kelly has spilled that filmmaker Guy didn’t realise that Ste- have to “work just thing.” Roberts, 28, told Entertain- phen was from Liverpool and had a thick Scouse accent because as hard in a differ- ment Tonight. he hid it so well in his audition and throughout the shoot as his ent way”. character. Taylor Swift went to ‘cat Lily Collins worked with GoT stars help school’ for film role grant 88-year- Los Angeles dialect coach for ‘Tolkien’ old’s last wish Los Angeles afforded the opportunity to seek inger Taylor Swift says she went higher. But she encouraged him to Los Angeles to ‘cat school’ for her role in the ctress Lily Collins continue on his path. It’s very self- S“Cats” movie, and it taught her worked with a “dia- less, and, at times, heartbreaking. I he “Game of Thrones” how to act like a feline. Alect coach” to prepare did worry that people were going to Tstars are coming to - Swift spoke about it to TIME’s “Three for her role in “Tolkien” be like, ‘Well, she is actually British, gether to fulfil an 88-year- Things That Have Influenced Me” because she wanted to her accent should really be better. old’s last wish. series, reported femalefirst.co.uk. get her British accent “There’s an extra level of pres- Over the weekend, Claire “I have cats, I’m obsessed with in the film absolutely sure. I worked with a dialect coach Walton expressed to her them. They’re just a real joy to spot on. as I needed it to be absolutely spot- caretakers that she wished live with. And I love my cats so “She (my charac- on,” she added. to see the third episode of much that when a role came ter) was very creative Collins accepts that many people the final season of “Game up in a movie called ‘Cats’, I just and very passionate and think she has only made it as an ac- of Thrones” and meet one thought like I’ve gotta do this. driven, and he was in - tress because of her star father Phil of the stars. Like this is my calling in life, to tellectually stimulated Collins, she says her success has So, in an act of kindness, do this for the ladies. by her,” Collins said in come from her own hard work be- the providers at Hope - “And so I went to cat school an interview with The cause she wanted to carve her own Health in Providence, which they have on set, readi- Lily Observer newspaper, path because it would make the end Rhode Island went to great ly available for us and learned Collins reported femalefirst. result “so much more worth it”. lengths to make her dream how to be as much like a cat co.uk. She also stars in the film along- come true. as I possibly could and “At that time women side Nicholas Hoult, who plays “HopeHealth, her hos- yeah cats are just really of her status and in her Tolkien, Colm Meaney, Derek Jac- pice facility, dove deep cool,” she said. position weren’t really obi and Anthony Boyle. into their network to cre- ate a video compilation of 10 cast members wishing Claire well,” a spokesper- ‘Avengers: Endgame’ actors’ salaries revealed son for HopeHealth told Los Angeles eonline.com. that landed him massive pay- Hemsworth, who originally “It was truly remarka - cheques for the next few films. signed on for five films back in ble!” t may have been the end of the Sources told the outlet that 2010, renegotiated his contract to Among the 10 stars who road for Robert Downey Jr’s Downey Jr is estimated to have play Thor in “Infinity War” and sent warm wishes were IIron Man but the actor won’t made at least USD 75 million in “Endgame”. He also managed to Miltos Yerolemou a.k.a. feel the pinch financially, courte- salary from last year’s blockbust- earn between USD 15 million and Syrio Forel, who played the sy the contract he negotiated few er “Infinity War”, which raked in USD 20 million per film. He is said master sword-fighter and years ago. over USD 2 billion at the global box to be ready for the next phase of instructor hired by Eddard According to The Hollywood office. for “Endgame”, which has till now Evans, who portrays Captain MCU films. Stark to train Arya Stark Reporter, the 54-year-old actor, It was also revealed that for mak- earned USD 1.2 billion and is still America in the MCU, initially had Johansson’s salary for “End- in season 1. Ser Davos Sea- who has been the face of Marvel ing an appearance in the 2017 film going strong. a five-picture deal, which did not game” is still unknown. It is, how- worth, whose real name Studios’ money-minting Marvel “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, the His fellow “Avengers” stars -- include cameos. However, he re- ever, reported that the actor is set is Liam Cunningham, also Cinematic Universe, had man- actor received USD 5 million per Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth negotiated the deal in the range of to earn USD 20 million for both got in on the action. “I aged to broker a “unique financial day for just three days of shooting. and Scarlett Johannson -- also ne- USD 15 million to USD 20 million, starring in and producing the new hope you’re well enough arrangement” with studio chief All these figures is expected to be gotiated their respective salaries before his appearance in “End- stand-alone “Black Widow” film, to watch the battle,” Cun- Kevin Feige couple of years ago topped by Downey Jr’s paycheque for future films. game”. which is set for a 2020 release. ningham wished. “Take care.” 15 THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 sports

BOC reviews football plans Ajax defeat depleted Spurs TDT | Manama Spurs miss Kane and Son ahrain Olympic Com- Donny van de Beek Bmittee (BOC) secretary • On top of Kane and Son, Spurs general Mohammed Al Nu- scored the winner as were shorn of the injured Erik suf has extended the com- Ajax beat Tottenham Lamela and Harry Winks and mittee’s support to Bahrain 1-0 in the first leg lost another key player when Football Association (BFA) of their Champions Vertonghen came off worst as he in an attempt to fulfil its ob- contested a high ball with Ajax jectives and aspirations. League semi-final goalkeeper Andre Onana. This statement was an- The Belgian was patched nounced during his visit to Spurs were outplayed up and briefly returned to the the premises of BFA in Rif- as• Ajax took a big step field before having to be helped fa, where the BOC secretary towards the final down the tunnel with questions general held talks with asso- sure to be asked why the Spurs ciation president Shaikh Ali medical staff allowed him to bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Tottenham’s injury continue. other BFA representatives woes• continued as Jan Despite that latest blow, the on their future plans and Vertonghen was forced hosts reacted well to end the programmes. off with a head knock half on top with Vertonghen’s Al Nusuf commended the replacement Moussa Sissoko efforts of the BFA to boost driving a long-range effort wide. football in Bahrain and AFP | London Pochettino’s half-time pep vowed to offer all its capa- Ajax’s Donny van de Beek scores the only goal 15 minutes into their Champions League semi-final at Tottenham talk had the desired effect as bilities in order to help the jax closed in on a first their two top scorers. bottom corner. Spurs dug deep into their energy association implement its Champions League final And Ajax could easily have Lloris kept his side in the reserves to raise the tempo and activities in upcoming stage. Afor 23 years as Donny van had an even greater lead to take game 10 minutes later from an- intensity of their display after On his part, Shaikh Ali de Beek’s early goal beat an in- back to the Johan Cruyff Arena other Van de Beek effort as Ajax the break. congratulated Al Nusuf on jury-hit Tottenham 1-0 in the for the second leg next week Watching now of threatened to run riot. Yet, the quality needed in the becoming the new BOC sec- first leg of their semi-final on when David Neres hit the post course I can accept Fernando Llorente was the final third to get back on level retary general and affirmed Tuesday. 10 minutes from time. it was a mistake the hero with the decisive goal as terms was missing without Kane the association’s keenness Van de Beek’s opener on 15 Ajax had shown they are not shape we used. But Mauricio Pochettino’s men up- and Son. to fully cooperation with minutes was just reward for fazed on the road despite the there were not too set the odds to end Manchester A sweetly struck shot Chris- the committee for the best the Dutch side’s first-half dom- tender age of many of their many options. I am City’s quest for a quadruple of tian Eriksen shot that was too of sports in the country. inance as Tottenham badly squad by shocking Real Madrid not happy, but our trophies in the quarter-finals. close to Onana was the best ef- Shaikh Ali also expressed missed the presence of the in- and Juventus away to reach the However, the cumbersome fort they could muster as too gratitude to BOC, headed jured Harry Kane and suspend- last four and started confidently. lack of energy from Spaniard struggled to provide often hopeful crosses into the by Shaikh Khalid bin Ham- ed Son Heung-min. Spurs were happy to sit deep the beginning made the out ball his side needed to box failed to find a teammate. ad Al Khalifa, for its major Tottenham improved after and wait for their chances to our game difficult. relieve the Ajax pressure. Ajax did not make the most of contributions in supporting the break despite another inju- counter-attack, but that game- We were a little Set-pieces provided Totten- their chances on the break to kill national sports federations, ry blow as Jan Vertonghen had plan was undone when Hakim sloppy ham’s best chance of scoring the tie off, but were unfortunate and noted that such visits to be helped down the tunnel Ziyech’s through ball picked before the break as Llorente when Neres’s effort back across reflect the strong ties that MAURICIO POCHETTINO after a sickening head knock, but out midfielder Van de Beek who headed wide and Toby Alder- Lloris left the French captain link the sports family in the lacked the inspiration needed to took his time to leave Hugo Llo- weireld over from Kieran Trip- helpless only for the ball to re- kingdom to achieve the mu- get back on level terms without ris prone before slotting into the pier free-kicks. bound kindly off the post. tual desired goals. Al Ahli wins Crown Troubled PSG throw away lead again Prince Volleyball Cup because everyone is injured,” TDT | Manama which has boosted Bahrain’s Paris Saint-Germain moaned Tuchel. competitiveness on the region- • “This has been the situation l Ahli Club has defeated Al al and global stages. suffer third defeat in since January, February, and it’s AMuharraq Club by 3 sets HH Shaikh Isa also highlight- last four league games too long.” to 1 in the final of the 2019 ed the wide-ranging efforts of as Montpellier strike When Cameroon defender Crown Prince Volleyball Cup HM the King’s Representative late to stun champions Oyongo turned in Juan Bernat’s held at Isa Sports City. for Charity Works and Youth low cross early on, it looked like On behalf of HRH Prince Affairs and Chairman of the PSG might get back to winning Salman bin Hamad Al Khali- Supreme Council for Youth • Montpellier came ways. fa, Crown Prince, Deputy Su- and Sports, HH Sh. Nasser bin from behind twice However, Montpellier equal- preme Commander and First Hamad Al Khalifa; and the to beat PSG 3-2 ised midway through the first Deputy Prime Minister, HH First Deputy of the Supreme half as Damien Le Tallec’s head- er from a Florent Mollet free- Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Council for Youth and Sports AFP | Paris Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman and Chairman of the Bahrain kick was turned into his own of the Board of Trustees of the Olympic Committee, HH Sh. net by Kimpembe, who had also Isa bin Salman Educational Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, aris Saint-Germain’s end-of- scored an own goal in Cup final. Charitable Trust, yesterday in advancing Bahrain’s sports Pseason meltdown continued Montpellier’s French Forward Andy Delort (C) reacts after scoring a goal The home side tested Gianlui- attended the event held at Isa sector. on Tuesday as the Ligue 1 cham- gi Buffon in the PSG goal on sev- Sports City and awarded the HH Shaikh Isa went on to pions twice threw away the lead too many of them, and big mis- eral other occasions but it was trophy to Al Ahli Club. commend the President of the in a 3-2 defeat at Montpellier, takes,” lamented coach Thomas the visitors who scored again During the awarding cer- Bahrain Volleyball Federation three days after dramatically Tuchel. just after the hour mark. emony, HH Shaikh Isa high- (BVF), Shaikh Ali bin Moham- losing the French Cup final. “In these conditions it is diffi- A clearance by Montpellier’s lighted HM the King and HRH med Al Khalifa, and the efforts Souleymane Camara netted cult to win a match at Montpel- 41-year-old captain Vitorino the Crown Prince’s support to of the BVF staff for organizing Montpellier’s winner five min- lier, who are a very strong and KNOW WHAT Hilton came back off Marquin- the Kingdom’s sports sector, such a successful tournament. utes from time after Leandro aggressive team defensively.” hos and the ball fell to Di Maria, Paredes was caught in posses- This latest defeat will in - who cleverly dragged the ball sion on the edge of his own area. crease the pressure on Tuchel, away from the diving Benjamin Before that, Presnel Kimpem- whose future has been called Despite this victory, Lecomte and finished into an be’s own goal had cancelled out into question with his team’s Montpellier’s chances empty net. Spanish goalkeeper Casillas an Ambroise Oyongo own goal domestic slump following their of qualifying for the Nevertheless, Montpellier stable after heart attack that had given PSG the lead. An- humiliating Champions League Europa League remain drew level again 10 minutes gel Di Maria put the visitors exit against Manchester United. slim as they sit five from the end as Mollet helped Reuters | Madrid drid, suffered what the Portu- back in front, but Andy Delo- PSG threw away a two-goal points adrift of fourth- on a long throw-out by Lecomte, guese club called an “acute my- rt made it 2-2 before Camara lead in Saturday’s French Cup releasing Delort to run through eteran goalkeeper Iker ocardial infarction” in training. sealed the points. final before losing on penal - placed Saint-Etienne and beat Buffon. with four games left VCasillas was stable in hos- The club’s statement on PSG wrapped up their sixth ties to Rennes. Kylian Mbappe Worse was to come for PSG, pital after suffering a heart at- Wednesday afternoon said that league title in seven seasons a was sent off in that game, while though. Buffon rolled the ball tack in training, his club Porto “the session was interrupted week ago, but this result means Neymar later apologised after ier, but Mbappe was absent due out to Paredes on the edge of said on Wednesday. to provide assistance. It went they have won one and lost hitting a fan who taunted the to suspension, with several oth- his own area, but the Argen - The 37-year-old, who has 167 on that Casillas was in a Porto three of their last five league Brazilian as he went up to col- er players also absent. tine dithered and was robbed, Spain caps and played more hospital “well, stable and his games. lect his runners-up medal. “The situation is always the allowing substitute Camara to than 500 games for Real Ma- heart problem solved.” “We made individual errors, Neymar started in Montpell- same. 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Call for ‘adaptable’ laws as rain Alonso set to quit dumps Kohli out of IPL TDT | Manama day both those teams needed those two points. Somehow a ricket pundits yesterday common sense rule should be called for fresh ideas to implemented at times.” endurance racing Cprevent key games be- Bangalore, who have never ing abandoned without a re- won the IPL, have nine points sult after Virat Kohli’s team from 13 games and are out of Former F1 champion Fernando Alonso set to quit endurance crashed out of the Indian Pre- the race for the play-offs with mier League following a rain- one match to go. racing after Le Mans, says Toyota hit match. Delhi Capitals and Chennai Kohli-led Royal Challeng- Super Kings have already made ers Bangalore were locked in a the play-offs while the remain- must-win game against Rajast- ing five teams are still fighting han Royals but the match was to grab the last two slots. abandoned late Tuesday due to “Sometimes the players have heavy downpours. to give a little bit and sometimes After the start had been de- Royal Challengers Bangalore captain the officials have to give a little layed by more than three hours Virat Kohli looks on during the 2019 bit,” former India batsman Ajay due to rains that left one end Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 Jadeja said on the Cricbuzz of the pitch sodden, organisers cricket match between Royal chat show. reduced the match to the mini- Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan “Covers need to get better. mum five-overs-a-side. Royals We still can’t be living in an era But further showers meant “When they looked at the of uncovered pitches. And there Rajasthan could not complete pitch and saw there was a wa- are people who are providing even that. ter problem could they not you better covers, you just don’t Indian leg-spinner Shreyas have reduced it to a five-over want to spend on it.” Gopal took a hat-trick to re - game (earlier) and played from Before the start of the match strict Bangalore to 62 for sev- one side?” he told the online Kohli, the world’s number one en in five overs and Rajasthan Cricbuzz chat show. Test and ODI batsman, had rued were 41-1 off 3.2 overs when “If you know rain is coming losing 10 out of 13 tosses in the rain stopped play. on the PGA (golf ) tour they current IPL season. Former South African captain don’t tee off at one o’clock, they “I was trying to practise the Shaun Pollock suggested the bring it forward then they make coin toss, nothing seems to be match could have started ear- it two-tee start and begin at working,” Kohli joked. lier if more “adaptable” rules nine o’clock.” The world’s most popular had allowed bowlers to all use “We need to be a little more T20 tournament ends with the the same, drier end of the pitch. adaptable. At the end of the final in Hyderabad on May 12.

Former F1 driver and Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso leans on the car in McLaren’s garage during private tests in Bahrain (file photo) AFP | Paris raced F1 until last season is States with the McLaren team, Spurs followed protocol after widely viewed as one of the top for whom he has also done tests ernando Alonso will quit talents of his generation, and in F1 cars this year. endurance racing af - enjoys global star status after “I will always remember the Vertonghen head injury: Pochettino Fter June’s ‘24 Hours of racing 312 Grand Prix, winning victory we achieved together as Le Mans’, which he won last 32 of them. a team last year,” said the one AFP | London spur Stadium after his side lost on the pitch, saying: “I literally year, the Toyota team said “I have enjoyed being part time Ferrari ace. the first leg 1-0 on Tuesday. cannot believe what I’ve just yesterday. of Toyota Gazoo Racing, but “Now is a good time to take auricio Pochettino insists But questions remain over seen.” The Japanese team said this chapter is ending,” Alon- on new challenges and there MTottenham’s medical staff the first-half incident against Brain injury charity Headway Alonso, who twice won the F1 so said in a press release are many interesting opportu- followed concussion protocols Vertonghen’s former club Ajax, called for football’s authori- world championships with Re- yesterday. nities,” he said. after Jan Vertonghen was con- when a clash of heads with ties to introduce “temporary nault in 2005 and 2006, had “Winning the Le Mans 24 Toyota wished Alonso well. troversially allowed to return teammate Toby Alderweireld concussion substitutions” to set himself fresh motor sports t Hours is one of the highlights I am sad to say goodbye to to the pitch despite suffering a left him bloodied and in need allow medical staff to make argets. of my career as part of my triple Fernando... he has written his serious-looking head injury in of treatment. proper assessments of injured The 2020 Dakar Rally in Sau- crown challenge,” said Alonso, name in Toyota’s motorsport the Champions League semi-fi- Dawn Astle, daughter of for- players. di Arabia is thought to be high who races the Indy 500 later history,” the team president nal loss to Ajax. mer West Brom and England Referee Antonio Mateu La- on his agenda after he tested the this month in his triple crown Hisatake Murata said. The defender has since been forward Jeff, who died in 2002 hoz spoke to Spurs’ medical Toyota Hilux in South Africa (Monaco GP, Le Mans and the New Zealand’s Brendon given the all-clear by Spurs, of a degenerative brain disease, staff before allowing the de- alongside 2009 Dakar champi- Indy) bid. Hartley will take up the vacant who say he has not suffered a expressed her shock on Twitter fender to return to the field, on Giniel de Villiers. Alonso will contest the Indi- slot which Alonso’s departure concussion, and walked unaid- accompanied with images of only for the 32-year-old to The 37-year-old Alonso who anapolis 500 race in the United leaves open. ed out of the Tottenham Hot- a bloodied Vertonghen laying quickly go off again.

Semenya loses Emery confirms Ramsey has played last Arsenal game landmark AFP | London ers yesterday: “At the moment transmit his from Lorient in 2010 and, in a we are only in the semi-final, energy and he jibe at previous Arsenal players challenge against nai Emery confirmed yes- and secondly the prognosis is showed me who have left the club during IAAF testosterone Uterday that injured Wales not okay for this date. his heart is that time, the Gunners defender midfielder Aaron Ramsey has “He is important for us. We red with Ar- hailed his team-mate’s attitude rules made his last appearance for cannot use him and the danger senal. KNOW WHAT since his move to Juventus was Arsenal ahead of his move to is always there for a forward “I wanted announced. AFP | Lausanne, Switzerland Juventus player like that. to enjoy with “Of course he played so may Ramsey has already agreed to “We have play - him. I said to Ramsey, who won years here, so important for the outh African runner make a lucrative switch to Ital- ers who can play him one month club and the players because SCaster Semenya yester- ian champion Juventus when in that position, ago that I three FA Cups with every season we start the sea- day lost her court challenge his Arsenal contract expires at but he was in a wanted to do Arsenal, is expected son and we have new players, against IAAF rules forcing the end of the season. good moment something to be fit in time to and I think he gives a lot for the some female athletes to The 28-year-old suffered a when he important in start pre-season with adaptation of the new players,” regulate their testosterone hamstring injury during the had his last match- Juventus he said. levels, but judges voiced second leg of Arsenal’s Europa this es with us at the “What I like about Aaron is concern with the “discrim- League quarter-final victory injury. moment - maybe that, we know he signs for Ju- inatory” regulations. over Napoli and has now been he can come back ventus, but he is still a profes- The decision by the Court ruled out for the rest of the sea- “For in the future.” sional and always fights for the of Arbitration for Sport son. me it was a good ‘So important’ club and for the team. means that women with Emery’s side host Valencia in experience to Ramsey, who “Sometimes you have play- elevated testosterone will the Europa League semi-final work with won three FA Cups ning the Europa League or fin- ers who have stopped fighting have to take suppressive first leg on Thursday, having lost every player with Arsenal, is ishing in the Premier League’s for this team, but I think he has treatment if they wish to all three games without Ram- and with expected to be fit top four. loved this club and that is why compete as females in cer- sey since he was forced off in him es- in time to start Arsenal are planning to hold he stayed at 100 per cent for us. tain events. Naples. pecially, pre-season with a guard of honour for both the It shows a great mentality and The verdict triggered But, even if Arsenal reach the because Juventus, but his midfielder and team-mate re- character.” emotional reactions fol- final on May 29, Emery con - he can absence is a blow tiring goalkeeper Petr Cech after Mesut Ozil is in the squad for lowing a charged legal bat- ceded the game would come to the Gunners’ Sunday’s match against Bright- Thursday’s clash with Valen- tle over increasingly com- too quickly for Ramsey to be bid to qualify for on at the Emirates Stadium -- cia after missing the 3-0 week- plex questions of gender, involved. next season’s their final Premier League home end defeat at Leicester with which are likely to have Asked if there was any chance Champions game of the season. a bruised foot, while Nacho far-reaching consequences of Ramsey playing one last game Aaron League ei- Laurent Koscielny has played Monreal also trained following for the future of women’s for Arsenal, Emery told report- Ramsey ther by win- alongside Ramsey since joining a groin injury. sport.