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DT News Network compared with 6943 citizens CASH DROP Manama Ringside view in March. abour Minister Jameel It’s a decline of 13pc LHumaidan said that Monthly unemployment between the months of March the labour market in the rate fell to 1pc for males 2015 and June 2015, and by Kingdom is still strong 18pc between December 2014 enough to provide more and rose to 8 pc for females and June 2015. It is a sign that job opportunities for the in June 2015 reflects the positive results of unemployed. the recruitment and training The Minister was citing the In April, the number of efforts undertaken by the statistics that show a dip in employed people reached Ministry in cooperation with the monthly unemployment 2,395 compared with 2,211 various institutions involved rate of June 2015, where the in the public and private With BFC you are always a winner! citizens in June Terms and Conditions apply. rate fell to 3.1 per cent after sectors. MOIC / PC 4716-2015 the 3.5pc last March. It’s the Number of vacancies in June The labour market’s rate achieved for the first time saw an increase of 11pc decline in unemployment saw since the Labour Ministry a number of 4735 vacant job prepared statistical reports in posts in April to 5269 posts January 2008. the first and second quarter in June 2015. The number The Cabinet had discussed of 2015 which remained at of vacancies in June saw an on Monday the quarterly 34pc, one of the highest rates increase of 11pc than in April Caitlyn Jenner statistical report for the achieved. 2015 and the percentage JO1388_BFC_Cash_Campaign_DT_hamper_80x40mm.indd6/8/15 11:20 1 AMsecond quarter of 2015 to He added that in the first increase of 13pc from the to help aspiring the unemployment data and half of this year, the results number at the end of the first training for job vacancies, indicated an increase in quarter of this year (March nurse which covers the months the number of both sexes 2015). 8P14 April, May and June. employed by 9pc between As for the available The positive outcome that Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan December 2014 and June vacancies at the end of had been achieved during 2015. this quarter (June 2015), the second quarter of the Humaidan explained that The month of April The Minister also stated that the vacancies for females, year showed a decline in the the total number of employed gave the best performance there was a gradual decline in declined from 23pc in April quarterly unemployment rate during the second quarter of during the second quarter the number of unemployed to 19pc in June (from 1068 of 3.7pc in the first quarter to the year had reached 6,706 of 2015, where the number during the second quarter to 1016 vacant posts). The 3.3pc in the second quarter people monthly with an of employed people reached of the said three months. total gender ratio was 45pc, of the year. The monthly average of 2,235 citizens, 2,395 compared with While the number was 6617 in which males accounted unemployment rate fell to 1pc compared with an average 2,211 citizens in June, this a citizen in April 2015, fell for 36pc, which means that for males and rose to 8pc for of 2,317 citizens in the first in addition to employed to 6561 citizens in May, and 64pc of the vacancies are for females in June 2015. quarter of 2015. females at the end of each of then to 6051 citizens in June, females. 2 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 MEDIA’S ROLE IN BOOSTING

Hackers made millions Washington An international hack- ing ring armed with tens SPORTS, YOUTH HAILED of thousands of corporate secrets pocketed more than Shaikh Khalid, Information Minister hold talks $100 million from illicit trades, targeting a core vul- DT News Network Team (KHK MMA Team) Arab, Asian and international nerability of the financial Manama in the International Mixed levels thanks to the directives system in one of the digital irst Deputy Chairman of Martial Arts Federation of the HM the King’s age’s most sprawling insid- Fthe Supreme Council for (IMMAF)’s 2015 IMMAF Representative for Charity er-trading schemes, federal Youth and Sport and President World Championships of Work and Youth Affairs, investigators said Tuesday. of the Bahrain Athletics Amateur MMA, held in Las Chairman of the Supreme Association HH Shaikh Khalid Vegas, Nevada (USA). Council for Youth and Sport Since 2010, more than 30 bin Hamad Al Khalifa has Shaikh Khalid highlighted and President of the Bahrain hackers and traders across affirmed the crucial role played the media role played by the Olympic Committee HH the U.S., the Ukraine, Russia by the media in boosting the Information Affairs Ministry Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al and other countries coor- youth and sport movement in and the Information Affairs Khalifa and Shaikh Khalid dinated to steal and profit the Kingdom. Authority (IAA) in efficiently bin Hamad Al Khalifa in this from more than 150,000 In a meeting with covering various sporting regard. press releases, which were Information Affairs Minister events. The Information Affairs scheduled to be delivered to Isa bin Abdulrahman Al He stressed that the Ministry’s Minister also praised Shaikh investors from corporate wire Hammadi, he reviewed areas development plans had brought Khalid’s support for the MMA services Business Wire, PR of cooperation in supporting about a giant leap in the media sport, as well media, cultural sports, especially the mixed field. The Information Minister and horse-racing activities. Newswire and Marketwired. martial art (MMA), the affirmed the key role played He hailed his key role in With advance details on interest of specialised clubs in by all national media outlets in strengthening the deep-rooted financial performance and it and the organisation of local supporting the youth and sport Bahraini-Saudi relations Shaikh Khalid and Al Hammadi during the meeting corporate mergers the team competitions. movement in the Kingdom. through the Khalid bin made lucrative trades from Shaikh Khalid stressed to promote it. He noted that global sporting map, citing He lauded the honourable Hamad Swimming Challenge, shared brokerage accounts. the need to provide media such a sport had enhanced the recent participation of sports achievements attained whose proceeds were allocated support for the game so as the Kingdom’s status in the the Khalid bin Hamad MMA by the Kingdom at the GCC, to cancer patients. BDF Chief of Staff visits

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DT News Network he was welcomed by senior administrative equipment. Manama BDF officers. The BDF Chief of Staff DF Chief of Staff The Chief of Staff listened was accompanied by Lieutenant General Dhiab to a briefing on administrative Military Training Director Bbin Saqr Al Nuaimi paid a and academic work at the Brigadier Salah Rashid Al visit yesterday to Shaikh Isa college, present and future Sa’ad during the inspection Royal Military College where training sessions and the visit.

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BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi speaks to officials at the college Wednesday, August 12, 2015 3 ISB CALLS UP FOR DEAD GIRL’S FEES, APOLOGISES School’s blooper pains Indian parents of expired child

DT News Network this year. who revealed the painful fact Manama Indian expat Jophy Cheriyan that her daughter was no more. he Indian School Bahrain received a call from the school Abiya, 8, died on January (ISB) has apologised to twice. The first call was some 25 due to complications of aT parent, who received an ten days ago to his landline chickenpox. erroneous call yesterday from number stating that his child The family was very much the school office reminding Abiya Sreya Jophy’s tuition fee upset at the first call from the him of paying the school should be paid at the earliest. School. fees of his child who died of The call was received by On Tuesday morning a call chickenpox earlier in January Abiya’s mother Shiny Philip, came again from the school this time to Jophy’s mobile Indian expat Jophy Cheriyan received phone reminding him of the pending fees of his child. a call from the school twice. The “This was more than I could first call was some ten days ago to bear. This should not happen to another parent, that’s why his landline number stating that his I’m telling this to the media,” child Abiya Sreya Jophy’s tuition fee Jophy told DT News. should be paid at the earliest. The call An Indian school spokesperson said that it was a was received by Abiya’s mother Shiny mistake due to a ‘system error’ Philip, who revealed the painful fact on the part of the school and that they were apologising to that her daughter was no more the family for the grievous mistake. Jophy Cheriyan and family. Late Abiya is extreme left. Gold merchant falls prey to robbers again!

Melvin Mendonca/DTNN months ago. A gang of four eye on them. Entire jewellery people looted his valuables trade, which involves almost [email protected] worth BD40,000 that time. He 500 jewellers, takes place Manama was then attacked with an iron between three to four blocks gold merchant got the rod and was seriously injured. in Manama. One of the gold shock of his life when he After that incident, his merchants had also requested Awas robbed for the second time wife used to accompany him the officials to increase security in the broad daylight. while leaving the shop. But, in the area. The robbery took place while according to the sources, this he was returning from his time his wife was not present The robbery took shop at gold souq in Manama at the spot when the robbers around 1.30pm. struck. place while he According to sources, there Police officials immediately was returning were two people in the gang. rushed to the spot and carried from his shop Robbers, who had been closely out necessary investigations, following the gold merchant, sources added. at gold souq in snatched the bag before fleeing The gold traders had recently Manama around the spot, the sources said. said they had been running The same gold merchant a risky business since a lot of 1.30pm fell prey to robbers about six criminals were keeping an

About 500 merchants have been engaged in the gold business at gold souq. 4 REGAL GLIMPZ Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday Philippines Ambassador, Alfonso A. Ver, who introduced to him a delegation from his country, currently on a visit to the Kingdom as part of a GCC tour to promote the Philippine heritage and folklore. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 5 CHINESE BIZMAN TAKES BAHRAIN ROUTE TO THE US Bahrain is a better place to invest than Dubai, says Liu Jiahui Muhammad Azam/DTNN propaganda the world over. area of Bahrain and understand Manama Meanwhile, Bahrain offers the Bahraini market, said that many big facilities to the Liu was a very big businessman hinese businessman Liu foreign investors,” he said, and in China and he knew him for Jiahui, who is on a five- added that he liked the way the last 15 years. dayC business tour to Bahrain, foreign investors are treated is enamoured with the business here. milieu in Bahrain. “Bahrain is Liu, who owns two big Liu wants to a better place to invest than factories of ceramics and make Bahrain Dubai,” he feels. garments in China, said: “I will the centre of his Liu had come to Bahrain to come back again in October explore business opportunities, with some proposal of a viable business in the with a special focus on export to the US.” Gulf region establishing an export business He said that he wanted from Bahrain to the US, owing to make Bahrain the centre to its Free Trade Agreement. of his business in the whole He has two factories there – He had gone to Dubai also Gulf region. Liu had planned in Foshan and Ghanzhon. “He and received many invitations to send his son, who had just has full support in Guangdong from there. But after comparing finished his high school, to the Chamber of Commerce. He is both the places, he was USA for learning English. But willing to do a joint venture convinced that Bahrain was a now he has changed his mind. because of the Free Trade better place to do business. “I will bring him here with Agreement with the US,” According to him, Dubai me where he can learn English Fulaij said, and added that Liu is far expensive than Bahrain. from the British Council.” wanted to bring aluminium “Dubai has made its name Abdul Karim Al Fulaij, who tiles here, quite famous for the only because of its business helped Liu visit the industrial Chinese businessman Liu Jiahui (right) and Abdul Karim Al Fulaij. decoration of houses. 6 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 THE FUN DAYS OF SUMMER! Over 1500 are participating in Bahrain’s largest summer camp

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Manama earning is not always boring. It can be fun too.L Over 1500 students are participating in Bahrain’s largest summer camp to learn new exciting arts and sciences. Youth City 2030, which is in its sixth edition, has attracted hundreds of students from age 9 to 25. Various arts and sciences are being taught at the camp by experienced teachers. The classes include painting, leadership, public relations, cooking, fashion designing, technology, writing, video production and photography. The camp, which will end on August 28, is organised under four sections; Art, Science, Leadership and Media. “The turnout has been great. The students are impressed that we have over 100 programmes and they pick according to what they like. Currently we are having elections for heads of each section. The heads will be activities including games. given various responsibilities of They are also asked to give functions of the meeting. This speeches in front of a group,” will teach them responsibility he said. of being leaders as well as give He said that many kids them the experience of earning joined because of the pressure the right to lead their team,” an from their parents. organiser said. “But now they are enjoying An instructor at the camp, themselves. We give individual Mahmoud Badour, said he attention to each student and was teaching the students work on their strengths and leadership. weaknesses,” he added. “This is a great opportunity Another unique aspect of to teach the students leadership Youth City 2030 is the large as they are away from their number of students who are academic responsibilities. volunteering to make the event We are teaching the students a success. More than a hundred the basics of leadership and students have volunteered to Mahmoud Badour teamwork. We have many help organize the event. Participants engaging in various activities What the volunteers have to say

“This has already been “It was a little bit hard “I work in the art section an enriching experience. at first to organise the where we teach the stu- I chose to come and vol- children and to direct dents colouring, paint- unteer here because I them and to get them ing and handicrafts. For wanted to be active dur- to follow instructions. older students we teach ing the summer vaca- But later, it got much courses such as Arabic tions. If I did not take easier. This is the fist calligraphy, oil paint- part here, I would prob- time I am working with ing, mosaic as well. We ably be at home playing children and I find this a have highly qualified video games or wasting time in other activities. wonderful experience. teachers who do the So I am glad I am here. Here I am helping in the The children are beautiful and sweet and I loved advanced teaching. I teach children in the lower overall event organisation. It has taught me working here.” levels. I also help in organising the whole event, many lessons and has given me good experi- which has been a great experience for me.” ence.”

- Mohammed Ahmed - Amna Abdulmalik - AbdulAzeez Jassim 6 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 7 THE FUN DAYS OF SUMMER! BAHRAINI’S TRIAL PUT OFF Over 1500 are participating in Bahrain’s largest summer camp

Mohammed Zafran/DTNN IN RAPE, ROBBERY CASES [email protected]

Manama 46-year-old Bahraini accused of raping mentally ill man earning is not always boring. It can be fun DT News Network a Bahraini, in the restroom a night out. The victim told requesting transportation. too.L Over 1500 students are Manama of King Faisal Corniche after prosecutors that he had met The victim had met the defendant He told them all what had participating in Bahrain’s he High Criminal Court the defendant in Manama after happened when they asked him largest summer camp to learn in Manama after collecting yesterday adjourned the collecting money from the how he had reached Manama. new exciting arts and sciences. trialT of a 46-year-old Bahraini The defendant Zaka Fund. money from the Zaka Fund. The Police allowed the victim Youth City 2030, which is in man accused of raping a “We went to the bar and we then to speak with his father, its sixth edition, has attracted is said to crime came to light after the mentally impaired man until drank beer there before heading who later informed prosecutors hundreds of students from age victim went to police requesting October 4 for review. have sexually to King Faisal Corniche. We that his son was suffering 9 to 25. The accused was also tried to sleep on the grass of transportation from a mental illness and his Various arts and sciences assaulted the ordered to remain in police the corniche, but a security intellectual performance is way are being taught at the camp 32-year-old custody. The defendant is said guard denied us. Therefore we drop my pant. He then took my The defendant’s alleged behind his chronological age. by experienced teachers. to have sexually assaulted the alleged victim headed to the restroom and money and a copy of my CPR crime came to light after the The defendant has been also The classes include painting, 32-year-old alleged victim, also he (the defendant) told me to and fled,” the victim said. 32-year-old went to police charged with robbery. leadership, public relations, cooking, fashion designing, technology, writing, video production and photography. The camp, which will end on August 28, is organised under Four Bangladeshis’ four sections; Art, Science, Leadership and Media. “The turnout has been great. detention renewed The students are impressed that DT News Network smuggling case as their trial was marijuana stashed in four we have over 100 programmes Manama adjourned until October 4. The slippers. and they pick according to he High Criminal Court four were arrested after their He was arriving from what they like. Currently we are yesterday renewed the first co-defendant was caught Dhaka, when customs officers having elections for heads of each section. The heads will be activities including games. detentionT of four Bangladeshi at the Bahrain International inspected his bag and found given various responsibilities of They are also asked to give men involved in a drug Airport attempting to smuggle four slippers, in which functions of the meeting. This speeches in front of a group,” marijuana was hidden in them. will teach them responsibility he said. During interrogations, the of being leaders as well as give He said that many kids first defendant stated that he them the experience of earning joined because of the pressure The four were arrested after their had received the slippers from the right to lead their team,” an from their parents. first co-defendant was caught at a countryman who requested organiser said. “But now they are enjoying the Bahrain International Airport him to deliver them to a An instructor at the camp, themselves. We give individual man (the third defendant) in Mahmoud Badour, said he attention to each student and attempting to smuggle marijuana Bahrain. The second, third and was teaching the students work on their strengths and stashed in four slippers fourth defendants were later leadership. weaknesses,” he added. captured in a sting operation. “This is a great opportunity Another unique aspect of to teach the students leadership Youth City 2030 is the large as they are away from their number of students who are academic responsibilities. volunteering to make the event We are teaching the students a success. More than a hundred the basics of leadership and students have volunteered to Asian national’s jail term Mahmoud Badour teamwork. We have many help organize the event. Participants engaging in various activities A Bahraini woman driver was injured when her car overturned in Isa Town. She lost control of the vehicle when another vehicle took a upheld in trespassing case wrong turn. She has been admitted to hospital. DT News Network been caught inside a building What the volunteers have to say Manama when he was intending to meet n Asian man convicted his girlfriend, who was serving The defendant Aof entering a property there as a domestic worker. is said to have without permission has had his He was initially spotted by been caught “This has already been “It was a little bit hard “I work in the art section jail term upheld. The defendant the brother of his girlfriend’s was earlier sentenced to two sponsor around 2 am. hiding a an enriching experience. at first to organise the where we teach the stu- weeks behind bars by the High “When I saw him, I held condom inside I chose to come and vol- children and to direct dents colouring, paint- Criminal Court. him and checked his phone. unteer here because I them and to get them ing and handicrafts. For The defendant is said to have The number of the maid was his pant pocket wanted to be active dur- to follow instructions. older students we teach ing the summer vaca- But later, it got much courses such as Arabic tions. If I did not take easier. This is the fist calligraphy, oil paint- The defendant is said to have stored among his contact list,” part here, I would prob- time I am working with ing, mosaic as well. We been caught inside a building the brother of the sponsor told ably be at home playing children and I find this a have highly qualified when he was intending to meet prosecutors. The defendant video games or wasting time in other activities. wonderful experience. teachers who do the is said to have been caught So I am glad I am here. Here I am helping in the The children are beautiful and sweet and I loved advanced teaching. I teach children in the lower his girlfriend, who was serving hiding a condom inside his overall event organisation. It has taught me working here.” pant pocket. levels. I also help in organising the whole event, there as a domestic worker. The initial ruling also many lessons and has given me good experi- which has been a great experience for me.” He was initially spotted by the included a three-year-long ence.” brother of his girlfriend’s sponsor re-entry ban to Bahrain A car went up in flames while it was on the King Faisal Highway against him, and this was However, the driver of the vehicle escaped unhurt. Sources suggested - Mohammed Ahmed - Amna Abdulmalik - AbdulAzeez Jassim around 2am also confirmed by the High short circuit as the reason of the fire. Criminal Appeals Court. 8 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 MUM WINS BD250,000 FOR DAUGHTER WITH MyHASSAD The prizes are designed to provide winners the financial means to fulfil their dreams

DT News Network Manama ahraini mother Maha Mrs Al Baharna is the latest in a Hasan Sadiq Al Baharna is Bthe latest winner of Ahli United long and growing list of happy Bank’s Grand MyHassad Salary MyHassad winners of the grand for Life Prize of BD250,000, along with the MyHassad ‘Salary for Life’ prizes of BD certificate. 250,000 (BD 1,000 paid out every Mrs Al Baharna, who won the highly rewarding grand month for 250 months) quarterly prize, had registered in the scheme for the benefit of her daughter. AUB Area Manager Fadhel bank for many years. I’m prizes of BD250,000 (BD1,000 Hammad presented the grateful for this unexpected paid out every month for 250 cheque to Mrs Al Baharna at win. I strongly recommend months). a special ceremony held at the MyHassad saving scheme to These grand prizes are Bank’s Seef headquarters. my family, friends and to the designed to provide winners Mrs Al Baharna, the mother public in general.” with the financial means to of three, said she was thrilled Mayar, Maha’s eldest fulfil their dreams, whether and overjoyed when she heard daughter, said, “This is to own a new home, ensure the wonderful news. wonderful news for our better education for their “It was a regular day for family. I want to use this kids or simply lead a more me. I received a call from prize to pursue my passion comfortable lifestyle over Ahli United Bank while I was for design. This continued the long run, thanks to the out. I did not realize that this support that we will be assurance that the rewards will call would be life-changing. receiving over the years is a continue to come month after I immediately thought of my blessing.” month for over 20 years. children, and how this will Mrs Al Baharna is the latest In addition to these mega Winner receives prize help them in achieving their in a long and growing list quarterly prizes, there are also dreams. My family has had of happy MyHassad winners the weekly draws on a top addition to 25 individual prizes ensuring loyal savers continue opportunities to win big and a solid relationship with the of the grand ‘Salary for Life’ weekly prize of BD25,000 in of BD1,000 each, thereby to enjoy exciting year-round often with MyHassad. Youth role in WHO lab tests measles and rubella development DT News Network specialists from the WHO’s and emerging infectious rapid screening and accurate process Manama Centre for Disease Control diseases, the delegation causes of measles and Health Minister orld Health Organization and Prevention in Atlanta ensured the readiness of rubella. After reviewing all acclaimed W(WHO) lab at the commenced the elimination the laboratory to follow up aspects of the test and the Sadiq Al Shehabi Public Health Department of measles procedures in the the cases of measles and results, the public health lab expressed his Manama tested for measles and rubella. Kingdom of Bahrain. methods of analysis to access was accredited as a national hura Council, marking During an inspection visit, At the Public Health’s the latest technologies. The laboratory for testing measles appreciation for Sthe 2015 International a group of consultants and laboratory of microbiology technologies are used for and rubella. the efforts of the Youth Day titled (Youth Health Minister Sadiq Civic Engagement), expressed Al Shehabi expressed his public health sincere appreciation of the appreciation for the efforts of management role played by the Bahraini the public health management and health youth in the national and health staff of the Public development process led by Health Laboratory in Bahrain. staff of the His Majesty King Hamad bin Assistant Undersecretary Public Health Isa Al Khalifa. for Primary Care and Public The Shura Council highly Health Dr. Mariam Al Jalahma Laboratory in appreciated the efforts made confirmed the level of efficiency Bahrain by the government led by and readiness excelled by the Prime Minister HRH Prince Public Health Laboratory. Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa The recognition of in supporting and empowering international experts shows measles and rubella is the the youth to carry out their role that the results from the local result of the tireless efforts of in the community. lab and international lab match the Ministry to combat the Shura Council also praised 100 per cent. disease.” the interest of Crown Prince, Dr. Jalahma stressed that the Director of the Department Deputy Supreme Commander public health laboratory was of Public Health Dr. Mariam Al and First Deputy Prime Minister qualified and trained to carry Hajri confirmed that the WHO HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad out all the tests with accuracy. delegation had expressed Al Khalifa, in promoting the “The adoption of the Public satisfaction in the disciplined youth in all areas, chiefly the WHO delegation visits public health laboratory Health Laboratory for testing workflow of the laboratory. educational one. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 9 ASTER DM LAUNCHES ITS

OPERATIONSLaunch marks a new era of quality and IN affordable BAHRAIN healthcare in Bahrain

DT News Network Manama ster DM Healthcare, one of the fastest-expanding Ahealthcare companies in the GCC, has launched its operations in Bahrain marking a new era of quality and affordable healthcare in the Kingdom. The group, with its 28 years of healthcare expertise and a network of 260 establishments across eight countries including, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, is expanding its GCC presence with the opening of its first multi-specialty Aster Medical Centre to offer exemplary primary healthcare to the Dr. Azad Moopen, Chairman, residents of Bahrain. Aster DM Healthcare The Aster Medical Centre opening in Gudaibiya will bring affordable and convenient medical care within reach of one of the densest population areas in Bahrain with over 500,000 Aster Medical Centre Bahrain inhabitants, of which 67 per cent are expatriates. advanced medical care of comprehensive, accessible This marks the first of the highest quality to the It will provide the local community and quality medical care a number of investments residents at affordable cost service that adds to the from Aster DM Healthcare delivered through qualified with a comprehensive, accessible country’s socio-economic into Bahrain and the GCC health practitioners. and quality medical care service that development. in general as the company Dr. Azad Moopen, “In the next two years we continues to increase its Chairman, Aster DM adds to the country’s socio-econom- will be focusing more on geographical footprint and Healthcare, said, “We pride ic development Bahrain and rolling out further cater to the growing demand ourselves on our unique four Aster establishments for healthcare requirements approach of providing including medical centres and quality service by adding quality, affordable and and pharmacies to support Alisha Moopen, Director- new hospitals, medical reliable healthcare that helping transform the local island was exactly the right the local healthcare market,” Corporate Strategies, Aster centres and pharmacies by exceeds patient expectations healthcare infrastructure.” place for us to expand our Ms. Moopen added. DM Healthcare 2017, with investment over and is delivered with the Aster Adding further on regional network. Our first The group’s first venture US$ 136 million. touch. The government’s launching its Bahrain family multi-specialty Aster in Bahrain will serve as the While the group’s focus on the healthcare sector operations, Alisha Moopen, Medical Centre in Bahrain, ‘friendly neighbourhood Surgery, Dentistry, General international expansion is in and Ministry of Health’s Director – Corporate which marks our 50th centre family clinic’. The multi- Medicine supported by line with its vision of quality commitment to ensure access Strategies, Aster DM across the GCC includes an specialty clinic will include paramedic services including healthcare, the company aims to quality healthcare for all its Healthcare, said, “With its investment of approximately Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, X-Ray, to transform the healthcare residents presents a wonderful large population of middle- US$ 2 million. Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ultrasound, Laboratory, system of the community opportunity to add to our income workers and a stable It will provide the ENT, Dermatology, General Audiology & Speech therapy it operates in, by bringing growing GCC network while economic environment, the local community with a Surgery, Orthopedic and Pharmacy. MP Buhassan lashes out at Iranian army chief Muhammad Azam/DTNN provoking statement, UK. “If not stopped, Iran can Manama In his view, the nuclear deal is Buhassan said, “Stop talking ignite the flames of Third oming down heavily on like this. You should better World War,” he opined. Cthe statement of the Chief good for the international politics, look into your own problems In his view, the nuclear of Staff of the Iranian Armed but not for the Gulf region. and do something in giving deal is good for the Forces, Vice Chairman the Iranian citizens their international politics, but Foreign Affairs, Defence He said that Iran did not honour basic rights.” “We are well not for the Gulf region. and National Security Jamal its agreements, so it could not be aware of our issues and we He said that Iran did not Buhassan retorted that it trusted at all know how to tackle them,” he honour its agreements, so was not the job of an Iranian commented. it could not be trusted at military man to give advice. Buhassan said that Iran all. He added that Iran was “Who has given the right was not moving in the right becoming stronger after the to the Iranian general to issue Jamal Buhassan Forces Major General Hassan to settle all the issues with the direction after the nuclear nuclear deal and its strength warnings to Bahrain?” he News yesterday. The Chief of Firuzabadi had remarked: “It Bahraini opposition.” deal with six world powers, needed to be checked by all queried while speaking to DT Staff of the Iranian Armed is the last chance for Bahrain Responding to his including the US and the means. 10 Wednesday, August 12, 2015

By Invitation MIDDLE EAST DEAL Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin Investing in the Power FLOW UNABATED of Young People MENA region witnessed a tremendous increase in PE activity oday, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, commemorates International Youth Day, under the theme, “YouthT Civic Engagement,” by celebrating the actions young Tahir Haneef/DTNN the GCC market. The region demand for oil increases, oil transparency and formulate people around the world take to improve their well-being and that [email protected] witnessed PE deals worth prices are still on track to trade regulations to promote of their communities. US$2.6 billion in the first six at around US$70 per barrel.” institutional participation,” the In 65 countries, more than half the population is younger than 24. Manama months of 2015, a big jump The deal flow and optimism Saudi based fund said in its Denying these young people the right to meaningful participation iddle East and North from corresponding figures are in sharp contrast to the report. in decision-making is a gross violation of their human rights and a Africa (MENA) region of US$128.7 million in H1, global commodity failure of the democratic process. It is also a waste of human capital Mwitnessed a tremendous 2014 according to Al Masah crash in recent that can propel nations towards development. increase in Private Equity Capital. Commenting on the months, reflected Young people are driving change towards a better future for (PE) activity in the first half ongoing developments in the in the latest all in every corner of the world. They are leading global action on of 2015, compared to the same world of private equity, Al Bloomberg climate change, campaigning to end discrimination, speaking out period last year, according to a Masah Capital founder and Commodity Index to uphold democracy and the freedom of speech, connecting our research report by Dubai based CEO Shailesh Dash said in drop of 10.6 per world with innovations in information technology, and building Al Masah Capital. The report the report, “Our experience cent in July, the peace in societies ravaged by war. also added that the second half in market research suggests a lowest level since In a world of increasing conflict, young people must be our of 2015 is expected to be better pickup in PE activity during 2011 and the worst strongest partners if peace and security are to win out over war. in deal flows, especially with the second half of 2015 with July since 2002. We need their fullest capability and broadest engagement for potential recovery of oil prices. stabilization in oil prices, the Bloomberg people, the planet and prosperity to flourish. UBS Wealth Management especially in consumption- report noted, The next 15 years offer a unique opportunity for a demographic had recently predicted led sectors such as healthcare, “Commodities are dividend that will accelerate conflict-recovery and sustainable stabilization of oil-prices education, retail and F&B. The falling out of favour economic growth and development in many countries if we empower, around US$70 in the coming UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon with investors as support, educate and create employment for young people today. quarters. Another report from and Egypt are expected to be demand in China, Young women and men need protection from violence, and they Saudi based Alkhabeer Capital front-runners in PE activity the biggest user of have a right to access essential education and health services, including shares the optimism, but during the second half of everything from for their reproductive health. They also have the right to be at the adds that structural changes 2015.” metals to energy, is tables where decisions and peace are made. are required to add depth to UBS predicts that Brent faltering.” Yet, for the most part, young people remain excluded from and West Texas Alkhabeer capital Mark Haefele, Global CIO of UBS decision-making processes. Although 16 per cent of the world’s intermediate will stand while highlighting population is 20-29 years old, this age group represents only 1.6 per between $67-72 per the attractive valuations offered cent of parliamentarians, most of whom are men. Young people rarely barrel by the end of by equities in this region, The region join political parties, and the majority do not vote in elections. 2015. cautioned that there is an urgent witnessed PE It is misleading, however, to conclude that young people are Mark Haefele, Global need to foster development uninterested or simply do not care. Today’s young people are Chief Investment of the Sukuk market. Despite deals worth better educated and volunteer more for causes than previous Officer of UBS Wealth the rising interest for sukuk US$2.6 billion generations. They are also a key driving force behind making Management, said in instruments, the absence in the first six companies, organizations and governments more socially and its report, “The outlook of a vibrant debt market has environmentally conscious. for oil prices during the hindered issuers from tapping months of 2015, To fully participate in the lives of their communities, young second half of the year funds from markets in the a big jump from people need to overcome multiple legal, social and cultural barriers is quite positive, even Middle East, it added. and discrimination. Adolescent girls, in particular, are often when we consider the “Officials in the Middle East corresponding burdened by child marriage, violence, unplanned pregnancies and downturn that Brent need to administer an array figures of HIV, preventing their full civic engagement. prices have taken these of steps in order to promote US$128.7 million In September, world leaders will formally adopt Transforming past few weeks. As non- debt markets. There is a need Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a Shailesh Dash, Al Masah Capital OPEC supply growths to promote a ratings culture, in H1, 2014 historic, transformative, inclusive, universal agenda for our people Founder and CEO decelerates and initiate steps to encourage and the planet. To have any chance of succeeding in building a better future for humanity, we must remove the obstacles confronted by young people and invest in their health, well- being, education and livelihoods to unleash and leverage their Hamala Sewage Treatment full potential as global citizens. We must ensure that all young people have access to reproductive health and rights, including comprehensive health education. Plant Project completed UNFPA is proud to work with networks of adolescents and youth to mobilize support for the United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health. DT News Network environment to citizens. serve irrigation purposes. Excavations and it was Our efforts to promote youth leadership and participation Manama The project comprised of The BD1,757,525 project supervised by the Ministry’s enable young people to develop the skills, knowledge and support anitary Engineering removing the old 250m3/day was implemented by Zohal Constructions Department. needed to make informed decisions about their bodies, lives, Planning & Projects plant and replacing it with the families, communities, countries and the world. SDirector at the Ministry of new plant that has the capacity Together, we can ensure that the post-2015 development Works, Municipalities & of 1100m3/day, in addition agenda promotes the human rights, health and well-being of the Urban Planning Asma Murad to constructing 1.2km long largest generation of young people in history. revealed that the Ministry conveyance line to transfer Together, working in partnership with young people, we can has completed the Hamala the treated waters to the tank enable them to survive, thrive and transform our world, and Sewage Treatment Plant located in Hamala. deliver a better future for all of us. Project. The project aims to provide The author is the UNFPA Executive Director for The project complements sanitary services to residents in International Youth Day the Government’s keenness to Hamala and also to the housing improve infrastructure services projects located in Block 1010. (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not in the Northern Governorate Also, the project will serve The project aims to provide sanitary services to residents in Hamala necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) and provide a healthy 644 residential units and will Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Benefits of eating breakfast:

d They can even improve literacy rates and school performance. d Conversations and discussions over a shared meal help to develop children’s confidence and communication skills for the future. d Boosts mental and physical performance in both adults and children. d Teachers commonly observe, hungry children cannot learn effectively. The pinnacle d Those who eat breakfast have been shown to select critical information more efficiently during problem-solving tasks. d Perform better in both mathematical and creative tasks. d Demonstrate improved accuracy on a range of cognitive function tests. AM meal! he word breakfast literally means ‘breaking the fast’. For Tsome people, especially younger While family mealtimes have children, the overnight fast can traditionally been a core part last up to 16 hours. The body of life across the Arab Gulf, needs a healthy breakfast a rapid shift towards a to help refuel energy more westernized eating levels in the morning, pattern means that they so it can power through are increasingly changing. the rest of the day with Shared mealtimes are ease. Today, the familiar far more than just a saying ‘breakfast is the time together socially; most important meal of researchers across Europe the day’ is overwhelmingly and the US have shown supported by research that family mealtimes have a findings. However, despite significant impact on family knowledge of its benefits, skipping communication and functioning and breakfast is becoming common practice the development of healthy eating patterns in the Arab Gulf. in children.

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The idea of travel is a great metaphor for enjoying the romance and adventure that comes with visiting exotic places. You never know what new kinds of things you’re going to discover and I think my family have Montreal always enjoyed the idea of taking exotic trips with me -Hugh Jackman ennifer Lawrence, who was in the city to film her upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse, made a surprise visit to a children’s hospital. JThe Hunger Games actress went to Shriners Hospitals for Children on Saturday, and even posed for photographs with the children and staff members there. A post on the Facebook page of the hospital read: “A very special visitor stopped by our Canada hospital today. Jennifer Lawrence is in Montreal filming a new movie and she made time to visit some of our #ShrinersCanada kids and staff. Everyone had a great time.” The actress wore a washed grey top paired with white skinny pants, black sandals and tied up her blonde hair in a messy bun.

Los Angeles eality TV star Caitlyn Jenner has Stunning fashion Rpromised to pay for a transgender model who can be woman to study nursing. seen as the face of The I Am Cait star reportedly Burberry, Chanel, decided to use her “privilege” to help Moschino, Oscar de Blossom Brown fulfil the nurse’s la Renta, and Stella dream career after meeting with her McCartney. She at a Human Rights Campaign office was ranked #25 on in San Francisco and hearing how she models.com list of was rejected from her studies because the top 50 female of discrimination. models. Caitlyn said: “I’ve lived a great life, and I realised in this transition I kind of have that privileged status. You August 12, 2015 were a white guy, I worked hard, I was able to put a few dollars away. So, I’m blessed. I’m in a wonderful position in life.” “Boy oh boy, what I’m learning. It’s Cara Delevingne shocking for me to see the struggles that are out there.”

Shah Rukh Khan Chak De India.Thx Shimit Adi SudeepDa Jaideep Salim Suleiman Amitabh & whole Los Angeles crew. & most special my beautiful Girls. inger Iggy Azalea is making a documentary, which will be released Los Angeles Salongside her second album. or her 18th The Fancy hitmaker has teased Mumbai Chris Evans Fbirthday, reality fans about a special film which will odel-actress Lisa Haydon I’m really in the mood for Disneyworld TV star Kylie Jenner follow her creating the collection. says her fashion statement had a huge bash Asked if there would be a Mdepends on her mood and that with rumoured deluxe version of the album in she likes garments that are boyfriend Tyga, a brief Twitter Q&A, she said, “sophisticated, slightly bohemian Kim Kardashian and her family. “I don’t plan on doing a and comfortable”. Help me & @KendallJenner plan the perfect She flaunted a deluxe, just a standard. Also Asked about her fashion birthday party for @KylieJenner this week- blonde wig and there is a documentary statement, Lisa said, “It depends end in the #KimKardashianGame! a silver dress. Her being made about it to on my mood. It could be jeans dress featured nude watch. (sic)” or it could be a dress it just panels throughout. Azalea, 25, who got engaged to depends on the style as long as Shahid Kapoor See you tomorrow at the trailer She reportedly appeared her long-term boyfriend, basketball I feel good in it, dressing is a launch! #ShaandaarPoster wearing a ring on her left Los Angeles player Nick Young earlier this year, said moody thing. I like stuff that are #ShaandaarTrailerTomorrow who wants to ring finger as she showed off e’s managed to bag some beauties fans can expect to begin hearing her more sophisticated but slightly come her green manicured nails. in the past but the rumour that Ed new music next year. gipsy and bohemian, I like to be She completed her look with SheeranH is dating Nicole Scherzinger has “I’m in the studio as I type this, comfortable.” Jeremy Renner high heels. raised quite a few eyebrows. things are going great & moving The Aisha and Queen actress in this HAZMAT suit a bit longer than antici- The birthday girl arrived The pair have reportedly grown close in along. 6 songs completed on the feels that “looking good is very pated! HELP! #behindthescenes #storyofyour- at the venue with Tyga, who recent months and the Thinking Out Loud album. important” and that “knowing life #ismellwhiskey #onset wore black trousers and a hitmaker reportedly considered himself to how to put your look together” matching jacket and baseball be in the “early stages of dating” with the plays an important role. cap, along with red trainers. Pussycat Doll, according to a close friend. Robert Downey Jr. Kardashian family’s The 24-year-old’s pal revealed: “As far Hopefully Pepper won’t get jealous of salt... youngest daughter, posted a as he’s concerned they were in the early photograph on Instagram, to stages of dating and he’s been open about her fans. it with close friends and colleagues.” Wednesday, August 12, 2015 15

Montreal ennifer Lawrence, who was in the city to film her upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse, made a surprise visit to a children’s hospital. JThe Hunger Games actress went to Shriners Hospitals for Children on Saturday, and even posed for photographs with the children and staff members there. A post on the Facebook page of the hospital read: “A very special visitor stopped by our Canada hospital today. Jennifer Lawrence is in Montreal filming a new movie and she made time to visit some of our #ShrinersCanada kids and staff. Everyone had a great time.” The actress wore a washed grey top paired with white skinny pants, black sandals and tied up her blonde hair in a messy bun.

Los Angeles inger Iggy Azalea is making a documentary, which will be released Salongside her second album. The Fancy hitmaker has teased Mumbai fans about a special film which will odel-actress Lisa Haydon follow her creating the collection. says her fashion statement Asked if there would be a Mdepends on her mood and that deluxe version of the album in she likes garments that are a brief Twitter Q&A, she said, “sophisticated, slightly bohemian “I don’t plan on doing a and comfortable”. deluxe, just a standard. Also Asked about her fashion there is a documentary statement, Lisa said, “It depends being made about it to on my mood. It could be jeans watch. (sic)” or it could be a dress it just Azalea, 25, who got engaged to depends on the style as long as her long-term boyfriend, basketball I feel good in it, dressing is a player Nick Young earlier this year, said moody thing. I like stuff that are fans can expect to begin hearing her more sophisticated but slightly new music next year. gipsy and bohemian, I like to be “I’m in the studio as I type this, comfortable.” things are going great & moving The Aisha and Queen actress along. 6 songs completed on the feels that “looking good is very album. important” and that “knowing how to put your look together” plays an important role. 16 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 17

In line with BBK’s strategic initiatives for a brighter community, Reyadh Sater Deputy Chief Executive of Business group welcomed at the Bank’s Headquarters, Hanan Kamal Undersecretary of the Ministry of social development and Badryah Al Jeeb Assistant Undersecretary for social welfare and rehabilitation of the Ministry to receive a contribution of BD10,000 from the bank. The handover ceremony was attended from BBK Bahrain Bourse (BHB) received five groups of students from the Royal Academy of Police summer camp from August 3 to 11. The camp was conducted by the Ministry of Interior as part of their youth empowerment programme. The students visited BHB to take a side by Hassan Burshaid, Assistant General Manager of Human Resource and Administration and A. Rahman Danish- Corporate Communication closer look at the Bourse’s operations, activities, trading procedures, and mechanisms. Specialist.

UAE Exchange conducted the final and mega draw of its Khairat Ramadan promotion yesterday at UAE Exchange Manama Branch. Farman Ali Al Namal Group and Albilad real estate investment company WLL signed an agreement for the construction of the first phase of res- Abdul Shqoor was declared the mega draw winner eligible for Tour Package to Turkey. Another 20 winners were also selected through electronic taurants and villas located on the waterfront project water Garden City (Marina). Agreement was signed by Varghese Kurian, Chairman draw who were presented with TV, Micro wave oven, gold coins, Tablets and Mobile phones. The event was held under the supervision of of- of Al Namal Group and Zeyad Abdullatif Janahi, General Manager of Albilad real estate Investment Company WLL, in the presence of J. Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) yesterday held a workshop for university students to uphold the youth’s partici- ficials from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Senior officials & Staff of UAE Exchange and Vinod Patric, General Manager of House of travels. George, Senthil Kumar Al Namal Group and Geoffrey Hassett of Albilad real estate investment company WLL. pation in the electoral process and their contributions to promote the gains of the democratic process in Bahrain.

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ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER 20th March - 20th April 20th April - 20th May 20th May - 20th June 20th June - 20th July Listen to what other people You might find that your emo- You might find that you are Today is an excellent day for have to say to you today. There tions are more in tune with the second-guessing yourself to- you, in which you will find that are valuable experiences waiting world around you today. It could day. Voices in your head are things flow naturally in the exact for you around the corner. The important be that you are even feeling a bit psychic. Go louder than usual, and it could be that way you have visualized. You might even thing for you to do now is simply recognize with your hunches. You will find that rational you are the one who is putting the brakes find that things actually go much bet- the opportunities when they come. Roads thinking may not be the best way to handle on your own train. Intuitions are trying ter than you had envisioned them! Go to success aren’t always well marked. Take situations right now. Be the sensitive one who to break through. Do more feeling in- about your endeavours with confidence. a chance on one that has no signs at all. feels things out before taking action. stead of thinking. Give your mind a rest. The whole world is not out to get you.

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO 20th July - 20th Aug 20th Aug - 20th Sept 20th Sep - 20th Oct 20th Oct - 20th Nov Be careful of how your words Today could be the day that you Something is clicking in your You will find that your emotions come across to others. You have been waiting for. Realize brain today that is urging you are much more under control to- might not realize how much that you have the tender, gentle, to take action. You may feel a bit day. You are able to strike a happy bal- other people’s feelings are being af- and sincere nature necessary to sweet talk of restlessness in the air that makes you ance and avoid extraordinary extremes that fected until it is too late. You might con- your way through any situation. Indeed, want to get up and go. The problem is, the scare others away. In fact, quite the opposite sider just backing off for a while and if there is something that needs resolu- place you need to go may not be so ob- is true. People will be attracted to you as you taking a break from your normal stage per- tion in your life, now would be a good vious at first. Tender emotions may be provide a life raft on these turbulent waters. formance. Sit at home to practice your lines. time to work to smooth things over. getting in the way of decisive action.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES 20th Nov - 20th Dec 20th Dec - 20th Jan 20th Jan - 20th Feb 20th Feb - 20th Mar Things may seem a little cloudy Try not to see all the negative Try to curb your tongue today. Your thinking is clear today, from your vantage point today, but things in everything today. Re- There is no reason to lash out at and you will find that generally this is no reason to be blue. It could be verse this trend and concentrate on others. You will find that the more things are running smoothly. Your that adjustments need to be made before you the positive. You will be picking up on subtle sensitive the approach you take, the farther watery perspective on everything is very are able to smoothly relate to others. Take signals from others that can be very helpful as you will get in your pursuit of whatever it much in line with where you need to be at this opportunity to attend to things that you you gather data throughout your day. As you is you are aiming for. Today might find you this time. In other words, you are doing normally wouldn’t think of dealing with. proceed through it, keep in mind that every- feeling a bit moody, and it could be that everything exactly right. Be yourself and let thing need not be a race to the finish line. your emotions are running away with you. other people adapt to your way of thinking. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 19 CROSSWORD Across 1- Begley and Bradley; 4-Land measure; 8- Hunting cat; Yesterday’s solution 14- ___ Tin Tin; 15- Decked out; 16- Flammable gas; 17- Actress Gardner; 18- Part of an eye or camera; 19- Boot part; 20- Third Sunday before Lent; 23- Italy’s Villa d’___; 24- Thermoplastic yarn; 25- Diner order; 28- Summer ermines; 30- Swampfever; 33- Characterized by straight lines; 36- Device with 88 keys; 40- Feedbag morsel; 41- ___ nous; 42- The act of adjourning; 45- Fragmental; 46- Main arteries; 51- Thrice, in prescriptions; 52- External; 55- Writer Sarah ___ Jewett; 56- Impresario; 59- “Oedipe” composer Georges; 62- Genuine; 63- Jazz org.; 64- Capital of the Bahamas; 65- Nerve network; 66- Immerse; 67- Furry swimmers; 68- Sailing; 69- Opposite of NNW; Down 1- Rubs out; 2- Strip; 3- Shape up; 4- Rights org.; 5- Purify; 6- Slender; 7- Ford flop; 8- Related to the back of the eye; 9- Elemental unit; 10- Take ___ Train; 11- Tic ___ Dough; 12- Bambi’s aunt; 13- Agent, briefly; 21- Some like it hot; 22- Zoological segment; 25- Author Harte; 26- One telling tales; 27- Shipping deduction; 29- Freshwater fish; 31- Mislead; 32- Abby’s twin; 34- Agree; 35- Scot’s topper; 36- Deal; 37- Just lying around; 38- Cracked; 39- Refusals; 43- Very funny; 44- Give an account; 47- Director Howard; 48- General tendencies; 49- Jackal headed deity; 50- Shawl worn in Mexico; 53- ___ firma; 54- Fencing swords; 56- “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto); 57- Tenn. neighbor; 58- Zeno of ___; 59- Brian of Roxy Music; 60- Writer Hentoff; 61- Superlative suffix;

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falseabeel Rajab recently gave an To begin with,allegations’ he should correct his l The people behind the failed coup, international media and human rights Ninterview to a local Arabic reporting since 2011 by condemning: the occupation of the GCC roundabout organisations to correct the manipulated newspaper where he claims that l The gangs of “peaceful” protestors and the largest governmental medical information against Bahrain. Most of the times I “through his meetings with the officials who went into expatriate areas and hospital in Bahrain. l Tell the youth on the streets to go silently judge a person, of the Bahrain Ministry of Interior dragged innocent workers out of l Amber Lyon report for CNN when she back to school and not indulge in (MOI) in prison that the government their homes and took them to GCC deliberately failed to cover the deadly criminal sectarian terrorist acts. then speak to them is convinced of the necessity to find a roundabout where they were tied up violence and attacks against civilians l Tell Isa Qassim to withdraw his fatwa about their reasons solution for this crisis”. He claims that and abused. and security- personnel. to “crush the police”. for doing something, I his objective is to merely find “solutions l The group who fired an iron rod home He should acknowledge the statement l Expose Al Wefaq’s sectarian agenda realize how wrong I was for the human rights issue in Bahrain”. through a home made launcher that by Sameera Rajab as the truth when and policies. How does Nabeel expect the people in penetrated skull of a young lady. she said “This also explains why Nabeel l Condemn the attacks on security @RawanAtiyani Bahrain or the government to believe l The attack on Arfan, who is in a Rajab didn’t utter a word to defend the personnel. his empty words? How can he expect vegetative state after being beaten with rights of Bahraini Shi’ite women when l Condemn the armed militia and the country to forgot the damage that an iron rod and his tongue cut out. the followers of this radical ideology coalition groups that carry out terrorist he is responsible for? How can he be l The death of an elderly taxi driver at rejected the personal status and family acts and expose their identities. forgiven for making statements that do the wheel of his cab after being attacked law, which had been discussed by l Expose the link to Chalabi. not reflect the reality of his actions?. by a group of “protestors”. Bahrain’s parliament and objected to l Surrender your Iranian passport. Nabeel, together with his loud hailers l The murder of policemen and those by the Al Wefaq Shi’ite bloc in 2008. As a in the West, are responsible for injured after being attacked with petrol result, these Bahraini Shi’ite women live Then and only then, maybe the people ruining this country’s reputation. He bombs, home made bombs and other with the absence of a civil law, which and the government of Bahrain might and his followers have used Western deadly weapons. protects their family and legitimate be inclined to consider the possibility of powers and NGOs to wrongly attack l Dr. Ali AlEkri and Dr. Ghasan Dhaif. rights”. accepting Nabeel Rajab’s words. the government and the people. He AlEkri and other medics who celebrated Until then, Nabeel Rajab does not knows the people behind the violence, “victory” by dancing in the corridors of Rajab’s destructive sectarianism and represent the people of Bahrain who Some people call it a and he is aware of the facts but yet, he Salmaniya Medical Complex,. false allegations have created undue continue to strive for a peaceful future. has not taken the time to defend the l Teachers who took children out from fear and concern within Bahraini Bahrain was not built on sectarianism “lonely” imagine how honour of this country and its people. schools and encouraged sectarian society. So, the message to Nabeel but through freedom and equality, lonely you have to If Nabeel wants the people and the attacks. Rajab, on behalf of Bahrain is: which is enshrined in the constitution be and you can’t find government to accept he has turned l Medics who exposed patient l Retract your false allegations against for all, regardless of gender, colour, a new leaf - he will need to prove his identities to the media and refused to the government of Bahrain. creed or nationality. anyone to take your worth. treat non-Shi’a patients. l Make a public announcement to the Sally Saar photo @ahmed_alsharaf The Pet Project Your dog needs sunscreen too! ou may be surprised So when should your dog have bald spots. These areas legs and their snout (if it’s to learn that dogs use sunscreen? are vulnerable like human pinkish). needY protection, too. 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n a progressively competitive job market, continuous professional developmentI is necessary. Employees are continually being evaluated on their knowledge, performance and skills. So how can you stay on the game? With busy schedules, training is seldom to think about but it is important to consider your personal vision where you would like to be and want your professional growth to go. Proper training is fundamental part of keeping your competency, employability and keeping your development continuous. Here are ways to start your development.

1. KEEPING YOUR PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE UP-TO-DATE l When is the last time you read IESEC in Bahrain hosted Brazil, Mexico, India and more. between the international volunteers While the international volunteer trade magazine? How long has it Global Village part of its global Each county was showcased by a and the public. aimed at cultural “Pie” from China says that the event been since the last seminar you Acommunity summer projects and table containing its traditional food, and religious acceptance and creating gave her the opportunity to get to attended? We need to improve our events, which was held on last Friday traditional souvenirs and many other global mindset in the society. know the Bahraini culture through the skills and knowledge in order not the 7th of August, 2015 in lagoon, items representing their cultures. In “Amani” who was part of the public interaction with the public. to lose our credibility. To stay in Amwaj. addition, the volunteers were wearing that visited the event says: that the Notably, AIESEC runs community line for development consider the The village had 136 international their country’s traditional clothes. event made her realise that the world development programs through out following: volunteers representing 22 countries Besides that, small and live shows is really a small village. And then she the whole year and brings international d READING TRADE PUBLICATION from all over the world including were performed varying between adds, the event was really fun and volunteers from all over the world to d ATTENDING INDUSTRY EVENTS Spain, Pakistan, China, Morocco, traditional songs and dances. enjoyable due to the interaction with volunteer in order to activate the projects d USING SOCIAL MEDIA Algeria, Tunisia, USA, UK, Taiwan, The event had a lot of interaction the foreigners. to improve and develop the country.

2. UPGRADING YOUR PERFORMANCE l You need to know areas of your ‘Bahraini CSR Society’ graduated 173 students job and review your performance to improve developing the areas that may direct you for a course from the ‘Young Leaders Program’ since February or workshop, or even online study ore than 173 students have February 2015, the society graduated The program focused on the use of body language in delivering in order to stay aware with new benefited from Bahrain CSR 4 batches with a total of 173 students leadership skills and training the a message and influence others in a technologies, regulation and SocietyM Youth Leadership Program, the aged between 12 and 18 years. The participants on the theoretical and positive manner. procedures. fifth edition respectively in cooperation society chairman Khalid AlQoud and practical stages of leadership, and Mr. AlQoud thanked the leaders with Bahrain leaders Toastmasters Club team members from the Toastmasters also including the arts of public behind the success of this program, 3. BENCHMARK THE JOB MARKET and supported by The Domain Hotel Club conducted the program, which speaking, the ability to conduct an speci ally Bahrain Leaders Toastmasters l According to Corinne Mills & Spa. was introduced in the Kingdom of interview, organizing your thoughts, Club members and The domain Hotel we should be aware of the changing Since the start of the program in Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. agility to respond in a positive way, & Spa. needs of the job market. We need to check posts to find out what skills qualifications are asked similar to your position to assess your fair market value. Professional development should be continuous part of our career and should not be underestimated. “If you don’t focus on professional development, you won’t be marketable in your field in five years” says Alexandra Levit. We always have to be looking ahead to what is going to be required in your promising next role. You need to protect employability, you need to take charge of your Personal Development. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 22

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(ASRY) said Other initiatives in a similar CHINESE YUAN 16.8634 15.9744 it continues to maintain its vein included a $1 million HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.5332 20.0642 leadership position in terms of investment in the ASRY INDONESIAN RUPIAH 37864.4453 32351.9896 market share amid challenging health centre to upgrade it to JAPANESE YEN 338.9831 314.4654 marine market conditions a nationally certified Medical KOREAN WON 3542.8328 2686.2945 and strengthening regional Centre. The new ASRY Medical SRI LANKAN RUPEE 364.8876 315.4007 competition, the company Center now boasts state-of- MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 10.7296 9.98 said in its 2014 annual review the-art medical equipment, NEPALESE RUPEE 306.3012 252.2221 released yesterday. new facilities, and an expanded PHILIPPINE PESO 124.0695 116.8224 This, according to the paramedic staff of 22. PAKISTAN RUPEE 277.0582 259.111 company, is also a reaffirmation ASRY Chief Executive, Nils Kristian Berge At a regional level, ASRY SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.712 3.5842 of its reputation with an leading to the creation of a Department under the Ship boosted the educational THAI BAHT 91.9963 90.2527 average customer satisfaction portfolio of 33 Specialist Repair Division and a new element of its vision with a AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.7037 3.5261 series of training partnerships NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 4.1425 3.9777 level of ‘highly satisfied’, and Contractors. This was widely Representative Office in Al EURO 2.451 2.3563 also continued forward motion acclaimed by the regional Khobar in Saudi Arabia was with regional firms to prioritise SWISS FRANC 2.6918 2.5549 towards safety and operational maritime industry, as an created as per the strategy. vocational training through CZECH KORUNE 90.9091 45.4545 excellence. Looking ahead, innovative new approach to All these initiatives, according ASRY’s decades of industrial BRITISH POUND 1.7286 1.6686 ASRY said it expects the satisfying customer needs, the to the company, resulted in expertise. TURKISH LIRA 7.4267 6.9051 market conditions to remain statement said. the generation of revenues of 2014 also saw ASRY SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9404 challenging in 2015. The ‘One Yard’ philosophy $161 million from 193 vessels contributing to the welfare UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7276 As per its ‘one-stop’ on the other hand streamlined repaired, an increase, with just of the maritime industry on QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6348 philosophy, the company ASRY’s organisational under 2,000 direct employees, a global level with a $50,000 KUWAITI DINAR 0.8097 0.8 launched a new initiative structure to make operations and approximately 5,000 donation to the International OMANI RIYAL 1.0272 1.0204 ‘Project Jupiter’ creating more customer-focused. workers onsite. Maritime Organisation (IMO) EGYPTIAN POUND 20.1207 18.9753 partnerships with several Navy, Defence and The start of the year also International Search and JORDANIAN DINAR 1.8868 1.8636 reputed global contractors Industrial Projects (NDIP) saw the Board of Directors Rescue Trust Fund. LEBANESE POUND 4227.7935 3816.3569 MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.8817 24.2718 SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 YEMENI RIYAL 913.3254 542.0348 Garmco names Khushroo Gulf markets end mixed Patel new CFO Dubai Emirates NBD, up 1.5pc, and ulf stock markets were Mashreq, which added 1.7pc. Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please DT News Network call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh mixed yesterday, with Abu Dhabi’s bourse edged Manama Gsome lifted by bank stocks down 0.2pc, while Qatar armco, a Bahrain-based and others weighed down by outperformed the region and international aluminum stocks losing early gains due to climbed 0.9pc. Grolling mill and one of the a renewed decline in oil prices, Oman’s market edged largest downstream aluminum dashing hopes of a sustained down 0.3pc and Renaissance facilities in the Middle East, rally. Services tumbled 4.4pc after COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN yesterday announced the Saudi Arabia’s main index announcing on Monday that it appointment of Khushroo fell 0.9 per cent and the had swung to a net loss of 1.9 BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5842 0.3825 0.3037 Patel as CFO of the company. heavyweight petrochemical million rials ($5m) in the first KUWAIT 0.2855 35.4363 0.2897 0.2300 He is responsible for leading Khushroo Patel sector index lost just as much. half of this year. It made 10.9m and managing the areas of Dubai’s index, inched up rials in the same period of OMAN 0.3849 0.3793 0.3906 0.3101 Finance, Purchasing and ICT. gained working in regional and 0.1pc to 4,073 points but closed 2015. Egypt’s index climbed QATAR 3.6420 3.5892 3.6956 2.9343 Patel brings more than 30 international markets. This well below its intraday high of 0.7pc, while Kuwait index UAE 3.6730 3.6197 3.7270 2.9592 years of finance, administration includes senior finance roles 4,099 points. slipped 0.07pc to 6,294 points. and systems accounting across large multinational It was buoyed by a trio of Oman edged down 0.3pc to SAUDI 3.7500 3.6956 3.8052 3.0213 experience to GARMCO corporations engaged in large lenders: Dubai Islamic 6,401 points, while Bahrain as well as a deep knowledge diverse business activities. Bank, which rose 1.1pc, added 0.02pc to 1,334 points.

Wednesday, August 12 , 2015 BUSINESS 25 Total assets increased by 2pc ‘Too early to judge’ devaluation AL BARAKA REPORTS Washington he United States said it would be premature to Tassess China’s surprise yuan devaluation yesterday, warning than any reversal in Chinese FIRST HALF RESULTS reforms would be “troubling”. In the first reaction from the Obama DT News Network administration to the People’s Manama Net profit of US$150 million for the Bank of China’s nearly 2.0 per he Bahrain based cent cut in the yuan’s reference Tleading Islamic first half of 2015, reporting an increase rate to the dollar, the Treasury banking group, Al Baraka of 5pc over the net profit of the same said it had pressed China for Banking Group (ABG) has a more flexible exchange rate announced a net profit of period of last year, while the net that reflects the market. “While US$150 million for the first income of the second quarter of 2015 it is too early to judge the full half of 2015, reporting an reached US$82m, increasing by 19pc implications of the change in increase of 5pc over the net the PBOC reference rate, the profit of the same period over the net income of the first quarter changes announced today of last year, while the net of 2015 are another step in its move income of the second to a more market-determined quarter of 2015 reached Shaikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel CE Adnan Ahmed Yousif exchange rate,” the Treasury said US$82m, increasing by 19pc over the net income the first half of 2015, which of the first quarter of is markedly higher by 13pc 2015. compared to the first half The balance sheet items of 2014 of US$445m. After achieved moderate increases, deducting all operating as total assets increased by 2pc, expenses which increased total financing and investments by 9pc, the net operating by 2pc and customer accounts income for the first half of by 1pc at the end of June 2015 amounted to US$228m, 2015 compared to the end increasing remarkably by December 2014. These results 18pc compared to the first reflect the Group continues to half of 2014. This reflects achieve the excellent profit and the noticeable increases in operational results, benefiting income from core businesses from the large diversification and the success of the Group in income sources from to diversify its income different core businesses, from fees, commissions where the income from these and banking services and sources witnessed remarkable despite the negative effects growth during the first half of currency fluctuations. of 2015, despite the effects of After deducting taxes and currencies devaluation and provisions, the net income of fluctuation in financial and the Group reached US$150m economic situations regionally for the first half of 2015, up and internationally. by 5pc compared to the first Commenting on these half of 2014 of US$143m. results, Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Net income attributable to Kamel, Chairman of Al equity shareholders of the Baraka Banking Group, said, parent amounted to US$ “The unstable political and 85m compared to US$80m economic situations continued for the same period last during the first half of 2015 year. regionally and internationally With regard to the results offset by noticeable and of the second quarter of perseverance international this year compared with efforts to enhance recovery and the results of the first growth prospects in developed quarter of the same year, and emerging countries and the total operating income amid restricted regulatory and increased by 11pc to reach supervisory environment. All US$264m. After deducting these created challenges for all expenses and provisions, the banking environment in the net income for the the markets where we operate. second quarter of the year But we nevertheless note 2015 amounted to US$82m, with satisfaction that ABG compared with US$69m continued to achieve good during the first quarter of results, which reflects the the same year, a significant Group success in following the increase of 19pc. In the other sound Islamic banking model hand, if we compared the and precautionary business second quarter income to strategies that enabled it to deal the same period last year, it wisely with these developments shows an increase of 7pc. Net and to continue expanding its income attributable to equity business.” shareholders of the parent for According to the financial the second quarter amounted statements of the Group, to US$45m compared to total operating profit US$44m for the same period amounted to US$502m in last year. 26 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Internet giant names Sundar Pichai new CEO GOOGLE TURNS THE PAGE

WITH THEhealthcare, GoogleNEW TV, mobile Nest (for home automation),ALPHABET payments, home automation Fiber (for high-speed Internet) Google is reorganising under a new name, Alphabet, a holding company Meet the new Indian CEO that gives its web operations independence from “moonshot”* and its Google+ social network, and others. ventures such as driverless cars or a pill that can detect cancer among others. The new operating structure of Google – Sundar Pichai Many of these “moonshots” “will be introduced in phases are likely to fail, according to over the coming months,” Chiagouris, but any failure according to Google’s Larry Page New umbrella company Sergey Brin would not end up hurting the regulatory filing, and will mean Alphabet CEO Alphabet President, Google X CEO Google brand. separate financial statements “They don’t want to see the from the Google unit and its Google brand associated with parent. failure,” Chiagouris said. Jan Dawson at Jackdaw Ads, Android, Apps, Gmail, “Moonshots” like self-driving Research said that with the Maps, Search, YouTube car, internet balloon, and transformation, “it will finally smart contact lens ‘Science projects’ become clear quite how large Roger Kay, analyst at and unprofitable all the non- Endpoint Technologies core initiatives at Google are, “Internet of Things” device Associates, said the which might well increase manufacturer Fights age-related disease restructuring gives Wall Street pressure from shareholders to the transparency it wants on exit some of those businesses.” the core Google operations. Dawson said the move is “It’s important from a Wall also “personal” for Page and San Francisco the filing said. Pichai was part Develops technology Super-fast internet service Street perspective not to have his Google cofounder Sergey is name may not ring a of the team that launched the to solve urban problems currently in nine U.S. cities the performance of the main Brin, who becomes president bell, but Google’s new Chrome browser in 2008 and company obscured by these of Alphabet. CEOH Sundar Pichai has worked also worked on various search other entities,” Kay said. “Larry and Sergey have on some of the company’s products, including Google “Google really only has one quite clearly been increasingly best-known products – from Toolbar, Desktop Search, Investment arms business, which is search and uninspired by merely running the Chrome browser to the Gadgets and Google Gears. advertising. The rest is what I a search engine and advertising Android mobile software. Before joining Google, *Term Google gives to experimental products that make little or no money – worrying to investors call science projects.” business, and this finally aligns Larry Page showered praise Pichai worked as an engineer Sources: Google, wire agencies Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS The new structure means their job titles with what they upon Pichai, who is also the at manufacturer Applied that “if they are not making actually want to spend their senior vice president of Materials, followed by a stint Washington created for projects in health, money in drones, they can time doing,” Dawson said in a products. in management consulting at he surprise reorganization Internet delivery, investment merge that with something else blog post. “I feel very fortunate to have McKinsey & Company. US of Google under newly and research or spin it off,” Kay said. Ben Thompson, a technology someone as talented as he is to media described him as soft- formedT parent Alphabet gives “This is a long overdue Chief executive Larry Page analyst and consultant, said on run the slightly slimmed down spoken, little-known, and a the tech giant the ability to move by Google,” said Larry unveiled the plan to create his Stratechery blog that Page Google and this frees up time long-time right-hand man to focus on its core business, while Chiagouris, professor of Alphabet in a blog post, “is not a strategy and business for me to continue to scale our mentor Page. offering startup-like flexibility marketing at Pace University. saying he would hold the same nerd” but “for lack of a better aspirations,” according to Page Originally from Tamil to its other projects. “It allows them to incubate position at the new parent description, a change-the- in a blog post. Nadu state in southeast India, The announcement Monday these other businesses in a way group, with executive chairman world nerd, and it seems clear In his role as SVP of products, Pichai received a Bachelor of the new corporate structure that doesn’t detract from its Eric Schmidt doing the same. that he found the day-to-day Pichai oversees management, of Technology from Indian was generally welcomed in core revenue.” The Google unit, to be business of managing a very engineering and research Institute of Technology Silicon Valley and on Wall While Google is known as headed by current company profitable utility to be not only for Google’s products and Kharagpur. Street, where Google shares the dominant player in Internet vice president Sundar Pichai, uninteresting but a distraction platforms, according to Google’s He also has a Master of shot up some 3.6 per cent in search, it has launched a variety will include search, ads, maps, from what he truly wanted to filing at the US Securities and Science from Stanford early trade on the news. of projects in recent years that YouTube, Android and related do.” Exchange Commission. Before University and a Master of The plan calls for Alphabet to are marginally related at best to technology infrastructure. The reorganization comes that, he was SVP of Google Business Administration be the corporate parent, with an its core operation. The new units will include amid concerns that Google’s Android, Chrome and Apps, from the Wharton School operating unit for Google and its The projects include self- Google X (for self-driving cars dominance of the tech sector working on consumer products of the University of related search operations, and a driving cars, Google Glass, and other new technologies), may have peaked as the “used by millions of people,” Pennsylvania. handful of other operating firms Internet balloons, drones, Calico (for research on aging), landscape evolves. Starting trouble BMW to check trademark case over ‘Alphabet’ Berlin corporate car fleet services. procedure”. BMW said it ermany’s BMW said Google It has the Internet domain had not been contacted by Gyesterday it was name www.alphabet.com Google before the surprise checking the “trademark ‘surprised’ while Google’s new parent announcement of the new implications” of Google company has the address parent company under the naming its new parent automaker www.abc.xyz. same name. company Alphabet, which BMW, which has “It’ll be necessary BMW along with is the registered name of to examine the legal Germany’s Audi and one of the auto maker’s for years run a trademark implications,” a Daimler announced subsidiaries. BMW spokeswoman told Monday they had teamed The move surprised subsidiary under German business magazine up to buy digital mapping Munich-based BMW, the same name WirtschaftsWoche. She service HERE, a competitor which has for years run repeated the comment to of Google Maps, for 2.8 a subsidiary with the ‘Alphabet‘ world media, stressing that billion euros ($3.1 billion) same name that provides this would be a “routine from Nokia. A BMW X5 police vehicle (File) Wednesday, August 12, 2015 27 AMERICAN F-16 CRASHES IN GERMANY Berlin delivered him into the hands of rescue US F-16 fighter jet crashed ‘The pilot managed services.” yesterday in southern Germany to eject with his A local police spokesman earlier told Abut the pilot parachuted to safety with media that “the pilot managed to eject only minor injuries, local police and the parachute. He with his parachute. He suffered minor US military said. suffered minor injuries and required medical attention.” The jet came down at 0738 GMT in injuries and “The crash site is in an area that is a wooded area near the city of Bayreuth difficult to reach. Emergency services in Bavaria, sparking a forest fire. The required medical and the fire brigade are trying to get to cause of the crash was not immediately attention’ it to put out the fire,” added the police clear. spokesman. “The pilot safely ejected” when the - Local police “US military first responders are F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed during working with German authorities a training flight, said a spokesman for currently under investigation,” the to secure the crash site,” said the US the US Spangdahlem Air Base near the statement added. statement. western city of Trier, where the jet was Bavarian police said that a passerby “A 350-metre cordon was established stationed. found the slightly injured pilot “in a to protect the crash site and begin File photo of US Air Force F-16, part of ‘Fighting Falcons‘ “The cause of the accident is wooded area near the crash site and investigations.”

At least 47 dead in market blast NIGERIA BURNS AGAIN Kano t least 47 people were killed Gunmen suspected to be from Dutch teenager dies and dozens wounded in a Boko Haram also killed eight bungee jumping in Spain Abomb blast yesterday in a part of northeast Nigeria frequently people at the end of July in a raid Madrid targeted by Boko Haram on a village near Biu, the biggest A 17-year-old Dutch tourist Islamists, a medical source and town in southern Borno, the died in a bungee jump from a witnesses said. bridge in northern Spain, offi- The explosion ripped state which has borne the brunt cials said yesterday. The girl through the weekly market of the insurgency. Boko Haram plummeted 40 metres (131 in the village of Sabon Gari, feet), landing on a dry river around 135 kilometres (85 has killed more than 15,000 miles) south of Borno state people since 2009 bed, in the town of Cabezon de capital Maiduguri, during la Sal in Cantabria. “Apparently, peak trading around 1:15 pm she was not fully secured when (1230 GMT), the sources said. herbicides. It was smuggled everybody fled the market she jumped,” Mayor Esther “We have received at least into the market and because of fear of more Merino said about the accident 47 dead bodies and at least 50 apparently abandoned.” explosions. However, Monday evening. The teen- with injuries from the Sabon A car burns after a Boko Haram attack (File photo) Witnesses said the blast vigilantes and volunteers ager had gone camping with Gari market, where there bore the hallmarks of Boko went to the scene and were a group of young people in was a blast this afternoon,” a meaning the death toll could market,” said Yuram Bura, a Haram, which has previously able to evacuate the victims,” the town, which lies about 50 nurse at Biu General Hospital, continue to rise. member of a local vigilante targeted crowded bus Samaila Biu, a local trader, kilometres west of Santander. around 50 kilometres away, “The explosion happened group fighting Boko Haram stations, markets, mosques said. said. inside the market at the alongside the army. and churches during its “Soldiers were also Their bungee jumps were He said the injuries from mobile phone section, near “It was concealed in a bloody six-year insurgency. deployed... The market has organised by a company spe- the blast are mostly “severe”, the livestock section of the knapsack used for spraying “Following the explosion been closed,” Biu added. cialising in adventure sports.

Japan’s nuclear plants Tokyo ends nuclear shutdown All reactors except Sendai are oﬀline

Tokyo four years after a quake-sparked CHINA RUSSIA apan yesterday restarted its nuclear tsunami swamped cooling systems ‘Abe is not power programme after a shutdown and triggered reactor meltdowns listening to the Tomari 100 km Jtriggered by the 2011 Fukushima crisis, at the Fukushima plant, prompting as the government pushes to return the shutdown of Japan’s stable of 50 voice of the to a cheaper energy source despite reactors and starting a pitched battle people – he is Sea Higashidori widespread public opposition. over the future use of atomic power. of Japan (East Sea) Utility Kyushu Electric Power The accident sent radiation over a acting as if he NORTH Kashiwazaki NORTH KOREA Kariwa PACIFIC turned on a reactor at Sendai, about wide area and forced tens of thousands OCEAN has been given a Shika 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) southwest from their homes – many of whom Onagawa of Tokyo, at 10:30 am (0130 GMT). will likely never return – in the worst blank cheque’ Tsuruga The 31-year-old reactor – operating nuclear accident since Chernobyl in SOUTH Mihama Fukushima 1 under tougher post-Fukushima safety 1986. KOREA Takahama TOKYO 2011: world’s worst nuclear disaster since rules – was expected to reach full Decommissioning of the crippled front of the plant, which is on the Shimane Chernobyl in 1986 capacity around 11:00 pm yesterday Fukushima reactors is expected to take southernmost main island of Kyushu. and would start generating power by decades and compensation expenses – Among the 200 protesters was Oi Genkai Hamaoka Fukushima 2 Friday. excluding the cost of the site’s cleanup Naoto Kan, prime minister at the time Tokai Commercial operations would – now top $57 billion. of Fukushima and now a high-profile Ikata begin early next month, a company Anti-nuclear sentiment still runs anti-nuclear activist. He said the failure Sendai spokesman said. high in Japan and television showed of pro-atomic premier Shinzo Abe to Restart of reactor no. 1 The restart comes more than protesters scuffling with police in cancel the restart “cannot be forgiven”. Source: Japan ANRE/Japan energy white paper 2011/JAIF/OECD/Kyushu Electric Power 28 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 ISRAEL POLICE QUIZ EXTREMIST CHIEF

Jerusalem Attorney General Yehuda srael police questioned Gopstein was Weinstein was later filed by yesterday a Jewish extremist the body in charge of Catholic leaderI who condoned torching called in for properties in the Holy Land. churches amid an uproar over questioning In a letter seen by a French recent hate crimes, including media organisation Monday, the deadly firebombing of a ‘about his the Custodian of the Holy Palestinian home. comments Land called for Gopstein to be Benzi Gopstein, who heads far- regarding the prosecuted and for Lehava to be right group Lehava, has not been outlawed. linked to any recent attacks, but burning of Gopstein lawyer Itamar his comments regarding churches churches’ Ben Gvir, speaking on public came at a time of heightened radio, said “our client has been sensitivity over Jewish extremism summoned to interrogation in and drew outrage from Roman the wake of pressure from the Catholic officials. with religious students last week, Vatican.” Police spokeswoman Luba Gopstein defended the idea of “I ask myself what the next Samri said Gopstein had been burning churches, invoking a step will be. Will the pope decide called in for questioning “about mediaeval Jewish commandment to file charges?” his comments regarding the to destroy places of idol-worship, Gopstein, who lives in the Benzi Gopstein brought to the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in December 2014 (File) burning of churches.” according to a widely broadcast flashpoint West Bank city of of 10 Lehava members detained His summons yesterday and Christian sites in Israel He was later allowed to go recording of the event. Hebron, has previously faced last year over an arson attack on a followed attacks, attributed to and the occupied Palestinian free, she added. During a debate A formal complaint to Israeli police questioning. He was one Jewish-Arab school in Jerusalem. Jewish extremists, on Palestinians territories.

No team-up with Assad against IS

SAUDIMoscow REJECTS RUSSIA CALL into Russian. “Our position audi Arabia’s foreign has not changed... there is no ‘We think that minister yesterday poured place for Assad in the future of Assad is part of Scold water on Russian calls Syria,” Jubeir said. to join forces with the Syrian “We think that Bashar Al the problem, authorities against Islamic State Assad is part of the problem, not part of the jihadists, insisting it would not part of the solution,” he never work with President added. solution’ Bashar Al Assad. Saudi Arabia is part of a - Saudi FM Jubeir Moscow – one of Assad’s few US-led coalition that began an remaining allies – has called air campaign against IS in Syria for coordination between last September. is part of these differences,” the Syrian government and Russia supports Assad while Lavrov said. members of an international Saudi Arabia insists he must Russia is trying to bolster its coalition fighting the extremist step down to help end a four- claims to act as a mediator in group, which controls swathes year conflict that has cost over the Syrian crisis and is set to of territory in Syria and Iraq. 240,000 lives. host a raft of opposition leaders But Saudi Foreign Minister The two ministers last and negotiators on the crisis. Adel Al Jubeir insisted there met in Qatar on August 3 Both Jabeir and Lavrov would be no cooperation with when Lavrov, Jubeir and US called for a fresh push to unite the Syrian regime after meeting Secretary of State John Kerry Syria’s fragmented opposition Russian counterpart Sergei held a three-way meeting, with in a bid to reinvigorate efforts Lavrov in Moscow. Syria topping the agenda. to find a political settlement to “As for a coalition in which Lavrov said Moscow was not the crisis. Saudi Arabia would participate looking to establish a formal Bashar Al Assad speaks during an interview in Damascus (File) Syria’s opposition National with the government of Syria, alliance against the radical Russia wanted “all those who to fight the threat of terrorism,” differences” between Riyadh Coalition is set to visit the then we need to exclude that. It group but warned a failure to are already fighting terrorists Lavrov said. and Moscow over how to tackle Russian capital this week along is not part of our plans,” Jubeir cooperate could open the door to somehow coordinate so that He admitted that there the Syrian conflict. with a second opposition said in comments translated to extremists. they focus on their main task – remained “persistent “The exit of President Assad group.

The crowd-puller India Premier Modi to visit UAE this month New Delhi ministry statement said. His labourers who have been behind commerce totalling $71 billion ndian Prime Minister visit comes more than 34 years the region’s construction boom. (62 billion euros) in 2014. But Narendra Modi will head to after then prime minister Indira Earlier in May this year, India’s trade deficit with China theI United Arab Emirates this Gandhi visited the UAE in May the Indian PM announced has soared from just $1 billion weekend, New Delhi’s foreign 1981. that his country was open for in 2001-02 to more than $38 ministry said yesterday, in the Modi is expected to kick off investment as firms signed deals billion last year, Indian figures first visit by an Indian premier his two-day visit on Sunday worth more than $22 billion on show. in more than three decades. in Abu Dhabi and will deliver his visit to China. Modi then welcomed Modi will visit from August an address to the large Indian Despite his hardline potential Chinese investment 16 to 17 and plans to meet diaspora at Dubai Cricket reputation, Modi moved to in sectors including housing, his UAE counterpart Sheikh Stadium Grounds the following engage with Beijing, seeking to renewable energy, high-speed Mohammed bin Rashid Al day. deliver on election promises for rail, metro, ports and airports, Maktoum as well as Abu Dhabi’s UAE is home to an Indian foreign investment. adding that India was eager to Crown Prince Mohamed bin expatriate community of more China is India’s biggest draw on China’s expertise in Zayed Al Nahyan, a foreign than 2.6 million, many of them trading partner with two-way mass manufacturing. 28 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 SPORTS Wednesday, August 12, 2015 29 Badminton BIC tarmac to ISRAEL POLICE QUIZ EXTREMIST CHIEF see an action Jerusalem Attorney General Yehuda srael police questioned Gopstein was Weinstein was later filed by yesterday a Jewish extremist the body in charge of Catholic packed season leaderI who condoned torching called in for properties in the Holy Land. churches amid an uproar over questioning In a letter seen by a French STAGE IS SET FOR recent hate crimes, including media organisation Monday, the deadly firebombing of a ‘about his the Custodian of the Holy Palestinian home. comments Land called for Gopstein to be Benzi Gopstein, who heads far- regarding the prosecuted and for Lehava to be right group Lehava, has not been outlawed. linked to any recent attacks, but burning of Gopstein lawyer Itamar LEE, LIN RIVALRY Jakarta the competition “increasingly his comments regarding churches Ben Gvir, speaking on public churches’ he old rivalry between fierce” and invited the came at a time of heightened radio, said “our client has been superstars Lee Chong Wei opportunity for a rematch. sensitivity over Jewish extremism summoned to interrogation in andT Lin Dan roared back into “Especially if you consider and drew outrage from Roman the wake of pressure from the life at the world championships our age, we’ve had few Catholic officials. with religious students last week, Vatican.” yesterday, with both players opportunities to play,” Lin, 31, Police spokeswoman Luba Gopstein defended the idea of “I ask myself what the next inviting the prospect of a semi- told reporters. Samri said Gopstein had been burning churches, invoking a step will be. Will the pope decide final showdown in Jakarta. “I would love if we could called in for questioning “about mediaeval Jewish commandment to file charges?” Lee, a former world play again.” his comments regarding the to destroy places of idol-worship, Gopstein, who lives in the Benzi Gopstein brought to the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in December 2014 (File) number who only returned Lin is expected to cruise DT News Network local series returning for more burning of churches.” according to a widely broadcast flashpoint West Bank city of of 10 Lehava members detained His summons yesterday and Christian sites in Israel to badminton in May after through his next match but Lee Manama exciting battles. Kicking things He was later allowed to go recording of the event. Hebron, has previously faced last year over an arson attack on a followed attacks, attributed to and the occupied Palestinian being slapped with an eight- -- who is unseeded at the world he Home of Motorsport off on October 2 will be the first free, she added. During a debate A formal complaint to Israeli police questioning. He was one Jewish-Arab school in Jerusalem. Jewish extremists, on Palestinians territories. month ban for doping, looked championships for the first in the Middle East”, has round of circuit racing. dangerous as he swept aside time in years -- must navigate confirmed“T the national racing It will feature both the BIC Lithuania’s Kestutis Navickas his way past 12th seed German calendar for the 2015/2016 2,000cc Challenge for cars and No team-up with Assad against IS 21-9, 21-13 in his opening shuttler Marc Zwiebler. season. One of the highlights the BMR 600 for motorbikes, match. that is soon coming up is both of which will hold eight His archrival Lin, a two-time Early nerves the vastly popular Six Hours meetings in the new year. Olympic champion, began his Top seed in the women’s of Bahrain of the FIA World Round two takes place on campaign for a sixth world competition Carolina Marin, Endurance Championship November 6 while round three crown in similar fashion, who nearly pulled out of the (WEC). will be held on December 4. demolishing American tournament due to injury, had The Six Hours of Bahrain The first day of competition SAUDIMoscow REJECTS RUSSIA CALL Sattawat Pongnairat 21-8, a scare as she embarked on her will bring the very best of Le in 2016 will then be held on into Russian. “Our position 21-11. defence of her world title. Mans-style endurance racing January 8 with the fourth audi Arabia’s foreign has not changed... there is no ‘We think that The pair are long-running The world number one to Sakhir for the only event round of circuit racing. Round minister yesterday poured place for Assad in the future of Assad is part of foes, with China’s Lin denying lost her first set against of its kind in the Middle East. five follows on February 12 and Scold water on Russian calls Syria,” Jubeir said. Malaysia’s Lee gold in two Malaysia’s Tee Jing Yi, before Aside from the WEC, BIC round six takes place March 4. to join forces with the Syrian “We think that Bashar Al the problem, world championships and back finding her feet and delivering will also be hosting other top The season’s final two events authorities against Islamic State Assad is part of the problem, not part of the to back Olympics in 2008 and some blistering smashes to international championships will then be held over back-to- jihadists, insisting it would not part of the solution,” he 2012, and badminton fans are convincingly claim the match such as the FIA Formula One back weekends in May, with never work with President added. solution’ savouring the possibility the 19-21, 21-14, 21-13. World Championship, the GP2 round seven taking place on Bashar Al Assad. Saudi Arabia is part of a - Saudi FM Jubeir veterans could clash in a semi- Others couldn’t control the Series, GP3, the India-based May 6 and the eighth and final Moscow – one of Assad’s few US-led coalition that began an final sizzler in Jakarta. jitters, with ninth women’s MRF Championship and the meeting a week later on May remaining allies – has called air campaign against IS in Syria “I am aware a great many seed Nozomi Okuhara going regionally popular Porsche 13. for coordination between last September. is part of these differences,” people are waiting for us to down a third-straight time to GT3 Cup Challenge Middle Also bringing back plenty of the Syrian government and Russia supports Assad while Lavrov said. duel on the court. Certainly I unseeded Thai shuttler Porntip East. fun and excitement this new members of an international Saudi Arabia insists he must Russia is trying to bolster its will give my best performance Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia hits a shot Buranaprasertsuk, while Meanwhile, national racing season will be the Bahrain Drag coalition fighting the extremist step down to help end a four- claims to act as a mediator in if this occurs,” Lee, 32, told next year we will retire.” Lin Malaysian has won back to Taiwan’s Pai Yu Po knocked begins in October and ends Racing Championship, which group, which controls swathes year conflict that has cost over the Syrian crisis and is set to reporters. “This could be our said Lee’s strong return to back US and Canada Open out Indonesia’s Maria Febe in May of next year, with all will be holding five rounds of territory in Syria and Iraq. 240,000 lives. host a raft of opposition leaders last game, because maybe the badminton circuit -- the titles this season -- would make Kusumastuti. of the kingdom’s favourite from November to March. But Saudi Foreign Minister The two ministers last and negotiators on the crisis. Adel Al Jubeir insisted there met in Qatar on August 3 Both Jabeir and Lavrov would be no cooperation with when Lavrov, Jubeir and US called for a fresh push to unite the Syrian regime after meeting Secretary of State John Kerry Syria’s fragmented opposition Lanes win Monday Madness Golf round two Bahraini referee judges Nissan Patrol Russian counterpart Sergei held a three-way meeting, with in a bid to reinvigorate efforts The VIVA Monday Lavrov in Moscow. Syria topping the agenda. to find a political settlement to Asian Open in Kazakhstan is the official Madness Night Golf Series “As for a coalition in which Lavrov said Moscow was not the crisis. takes place at the Royal Golf for Persons with Special Needs Saudi Arabia would participate looking to establish a formal Bashar Al Assad speaks during an interview in Damascus (File) Syria’s opposition National UEFA vehicle Club every Monday evening. in Kazakhstan Republic in the with the government of Syria, alliance against the radical Russia wanted “all those who to fight the threat of terrorism,” differences” between Riyadh Coalition is set to visit the The 9 hole competitions are period July 24-31. then we need to exclude that. It group but warned a failure to are already fighting terrorists Lavrov said. and Moscow over how to tackle Russian capital this week along open to non-members at International referee Nader is not part of our plans,” Jubeir cooperate could open the door to somehow coordinate so that He admitted that there the Syrian conflict. with a second opposition the special summer rate of Al Sheikh also participated said in comments translated to extremists. they focus on their main task – remained “persistent “The exit of President Assad group. just BD 18 per night and tee in refereeing at Asian and off with a 6:30pm shotgun international weight-lifting start. To register for the next championship in the United competition taking place on Arab Emirates and Iran in DT News Network The crowd-puller India Premier Modi to visit UAE this month Monday 17th August, contact 2015. Manama Week Two winners Rob & Debbie Lane. the Royal Golf Club’s Golf Bahrain Disabled Sports s the official automotive New Delhi ministry statement said. His labourers who have been behind commerce totalling $71 billion DT News Network Rob Lane received an Events Department on email Federation (BDSF) chaired sponsor, Nissan will be ndian Prime Minister visit comes more than 34 years the region’s construction boom. (62 billion euros) in 2014. But Manama additional prize for winning golfevents@theroyalgolfclub. by its board of directors providingA a fleet of cars that will Narendra Modi will head to after then prime minister Indira Earlier in May this year, India’s trade deficit with China he second round of the the Nearest the Pin side contest com. chairman Shaikh Mohammed be used to support activities and theI United Arab Emirates this Gandhi visited the UAE in May the Indian PM announced has soared from just $1 billion VIVA Monday Madness on the 12th hole while Ebrahim Results: bin Duaij Al Khalifa pays programs around the UEFA Super weekend, New Delhi’s foreign 1981. that his country was open for in 2001-02 to more than $38 NightT Golf Series was clinched Al Hashel was nearest the pin 1)Rob & Debbie Lane (30 a great deal of attention to Cup match taking place on August ministry said yesterday, in the Modi is expected to kick off investment as firms signed deals billion last year, Indian figures by the husband-and-wife duo on the 16th hole. points), 2) Navid & Taimur the federation’s national 11, 2015. The Nissan Patrol, first visit by an Indian premier his two-day visit on Sunday worth more than $22 billion on show. of Rob and Debbie Lane with A strong field of 40 golfers Malik (32 Points), 3) Ahmed staff members, allocating dubbed “Hero of all Terrains in in more than three decades. in Abu Dhabi and will deliver his visit to China. Modi then welcomed a nett score of 30 points in the turned out for the competition. Daij & Dave Fernie (32.5 Nader Ahmed Al-Sheikh all resources to develop and Life”, will be the iconic model Modi will visit from August an address to the large Indian Despite his hardline potential Chinese investment 2 player Scramble. The father- The evening was rounded Points), 4) Rob Mills & Adrian DT News Network boost standards up to highest and the official vehicle during the 16 to 17 and plans to meet diaspora at Dubai Cricket reputation, Modi moved to in sectors including housing, and-son pairing of Navid and off with a prize presentation Morgan (32.875 Points), 5) Manama levels. The federation’s match. Through its sponsorship his UAE counterpart Sheikh Stadium Grounds the following engage with Beijing, seeking to renewable energy, high-speed Taimur Malik came second ceremony in the Club’s Sharif Ahmed & Adman Al ahrain’s world-class chairman has always been and engagement at the event, Mohammed bin Rashid Al day. deliver on election promises for rail, metro, ports and airports, with a nett score of 32 points, Members Lounge where Sohail Sowaidi (33.750 Points). weight-lifting referee Nader a strong supporter of such Nissan aims to enrich the fans’ Maktoum as well as Abu Dhabi’s UAE is home to an Indian foreign investment. adding that India was eager to closely followed by Ahmed Singh, the Royal Golf Club’s Nearest the Pins: Rob Lane BAhmed Al Sheikh participated participations in all arenas experience of the tournament Crown Prince Mohamed bin expatriate community of more China is India’s biggest draw on China’s expertise in Daij and Dave Fernie on 32.5 Tournament Coordinator, was (hole 12) & Ebrahim Al Hashel in refereeing at the Asian Open especially weight-lifting for and leave a lasting legacy for the Zayed Al Nahyan, a foreign than 2.6 million, many of them trading partner with two-way mass manufacturing. points. on hand to present the prizes. (hole 16). weight-Lifting Championship persons with special needs. people of Georgia. 30 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 SPORTS CARRARD NAMED AS REFORM CHIEF Paris FIFA is currently reeling from “Once again we have FIFA’s credibility”. “I’ve got wider society. “To that end, I IFA yesterday appointed its own corruption turmoil accusations of corruption, this experience of already will establish an independent Swiss lawyer Francois after seven football officials structural reforms to put in having sporting crises to advisory board, made up of FCarrard, who helped restore were arrested in a raid on a place, interference from the manage,” he added. representatives from outside the Olympic movement’s Zurich hotel on the eve of a political world and sponsors. Carrard was appointed football, to support the credibility after the Salt Lake FIFA congress in May. “There are similarities (with following consultation with work of the committee and City scandal, to lead the world “It is vital for the future of the Olympics), even if the the six football confederations provide an additional layer of football governing body’s global football to restore the situations are different and that and he will be assisted by independent expertise.” Reform Committee. integrity and reputation of its the world has changed in the representatives from two of The Reform Committee Carrard, 77, previously governing body,” said Carrard. past 15 years.” each. “As the independent will provide a preliminary guided the International “It’s a very significant crisis, He said he had accepted chairman, I am committed update to the FIFA Executive Olympic Committee through on a par with what I came FIFA’s call to help as he to delivering the necessary Committee at its regular its own governance reforms in across at the IOC between considered it “important package of credible reforms, quarterly meeting on the wake of the bribery scandal- 1998 to 2000,” he told a tele- to find reforms which are working with representatives September 24-25, FIFA said in hit Winter Olympics of 2002. Francois Carrard conference call. acceptable to all to restore from within football and a statement. Andre Greipel Sangakkara happy to call it a day wins Eneco international career after Sangakkara, who is fifth in making 221 against Pakistan stage two playing in the first two Tests of the all-time scorers list headed and 319 against Bangladesh the three-match series against by India’s Sachin Tendulkar, last year. He became the first Paris India which opens in Galle on is head and shoulders above batsman to hammer four erman sprinter Andre Wednesday. other current Test batsmen. consecutive one-day centuries Greipel won stage two of The left-hander, who is Test His 12,305 runs and 38 in the World Cup in Australia Gthe Tour of Benelux yesterday, cricket’s leading run-getter centuries far exceed second- in February-March where a 180.7 km loop around the among those still playing, said placed Alastair Cook of Sri Lanka entered into the Dutch city of Breda. looking at the young teams England, who has 9,223 runs quarter-finals. The Lotto-Soudal rider in Sri Lanka and his English and 27 hundreds. Sangakkara, however, - who finished fourth in county Surrey made him realise looked below-par in the recent Monday’s opening stage - it was time to go. Sangakkara One short of Don’s record home series against Pakistan edged out Italian Jacopo said 37-year-old Rangana Sangakkara won’t catch up in June, with scores of 50 and Guarnieri (Katusha) and Etixx- Herath in the Sri Lankan team with Tendulkar’s tally of 15, 18 in the first Test, and 34 and Quick-Step’s Belgian rider and Surrey team-mate Gareth 921 Test runs and 51 hundreds, a first-ball duck in the second. Tom Boonen. Batty, also 37, were the only but his 11 scores of 200-plus He begins the final leg of Greipel, who excelled in the Kumar Sangakkara speaks during a press conference ones who matched him in age. are just one short of Australian a remarkable career at one of Tour de France, winning four Galle yesterday that he felt like a “The rest are mostly 26,” he legend Don Bradman’s record his favourite venues in Galle, stages, including the finale on ri Lanka’s batting great “dinosaur” in the dressing said. “I feel like a dinosaur in of 12. Defying age, Sangakkara where he made his Test debut the Champs-Elysees, came out Kumar Sangakkara has no room. their company. It convinced has been at his best over the past in 2000 and also scored the on top in a bunch sprint finish Sregrets about his impending Sangakkara, who turns me this was the right time to year. He hammered 203 against first of his 38 Test centuries -- to go second in the overall retirement, telling reporters 38 in October, will end his go.” New Zealand in January, after against India in August, 2001. standings.

Mathieu Valbuena signs for Lyon KEY DATES Lyon with the southern giants Sep 18 Opening match rance international in 2010, the same year he England v Fiji Fplaymaker Mathieu made his France debut -- Oct 24 Semi-final 1 Valbuena has signed for he has since scored seven England host the Oct 25 Semi-final 2 Lyon just a year after goals in 48 appearances for Rugby World Cup Oct 31 World Cup final moving to Russia, the the national team. with 48 matches French Ligue 1 club said Valbuena’s salary was played at 13 venues yesterday. not revealed but it will not Newcastle over six weeks, with St James’ Park, 52,400 The 30-year-old left be close to the six million the final at Twickenham Marseille 12 months ago euros a year he earned in Stadium, the world’s Leeds to join Dynamo Moscow Moscow. largest rugby union ground Elland Road, 38,000 for 7 million euros ($7.75 The 1.67m player - Leicester million) on a three-year nicknamed “Petit vélo” Manchester deal, but now he is back in (little bicycle) due to his Leicester City City of Manchester Stadium his homeland as he bids to small stature - is Lyon’s Stadium, 47,800 win a place in the France fourth recruit after 32,300 squad for Euro 2016. Mathieu Valbuena defenders Jeremy Morel Birmingham Milton Keynes Valbuena has signed a last of their consecutive a medical in Lyon on (Marseille), Rafael Villa Park Stadium MK three-year deal worth five seven-time French league Tuesday morning and was (Manchester United) and 42,800 30,700 million euros ($5.5 million) titles in 2008. later officially unveiled. striker Claudio Beauvue Gloucester with Lyon, who won the The player passed He won the French title (Guingamp). Kingsholm Stadium 16,500 Bayern Munich eye historic fourth title Cardiff Berlin final season of his contract extend Pep’s stay. Bayern’s under Guardiola, Bayern Millennium ayern Munich and will reveal his future senior figures regularly bosses hope it will be a Stadium kick-off the new plans over the course of the claim the Bundesliga title case of third-time lucky 74,000 London BBundesliga season at campaign. remains the priority each this term. Whatever Twickenham home to Hamburg on Global broadcaster season, but Guardiola Guardiola decides, Bayern Brighton 81,600 Friday with the Bavarians BeIN Sport insists he has was brought in to bring will have to adjust to life Exeter Community Olympic bidding for an historic already signed a four-year Champions League glory without midfield general Sandy Park Stadium Stadium fourth league title and deal to join Manchester to the Bavarians. Having Bastian Schweinsteiger, 12,300 30,750 54,000 Pep Guardiola tight- City for the 2016/17 exited the semi-finals who has quit Bayern after Wembley lipped over his future. season, while Bayern at the hands of Real 13 seasons for another Stadium Chris Robshaw England captain Bayern’s head coach is chairman Karl-Heinz Madrid, then Barcelona famous red shirt at 90,000 about to start the third and Rummenigge is eager to in their two seasons Manchester United. Source: IRB Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS SPORTSWednesday, August 5, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 31

The newcomers look solid Claudio Ranieri might still have it Sometimes, it’s hard to gauge how good the three Leicester City’s first season back in the top newly promoted teams are in the first few weeks, as the flight last year was a weird one. The Foxes lost just excitement and adrenaline of playing in the Premier one of their first five games and then dropped 11 of 13 League course through them. But if their first games – while tying the other two. They then went unbeaten are anything to go by, this year’s batch stands a decent in three games and followed that up by going winless chance of living to fight another season. in eight, losing six of those. And then they finished the Bournemouth looked good in their home game season by winning seven of nine. They had been dead against Aston Villa. And it took two big Brad Guzan last for 19 consecutive weeks but wound up placing saves to conserve the stalemate in the first half. 14th. Nigel Pearson was fired all the same. Ultimately, a 72nd-minute Rudy Gestede goal gave Enter Ranieri, the “Tinker Man” who hadn’t Villa the points. But the wonderfully nicknamed worked in England since he was succeeded Cherries held their own. by Jose Mourinho at Chelsea in 2004. He “It was a really good performance from us,” was seen as the last man to manage Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe told the press after Chelsea before the club got big and the game. “I can’t be too critical. We created chances sometimes mocked a tad for his and got into good areas. When you get those chances studious ways. But upon his return, you have to be clinical.” his side smashed four goals past Watford played to a 2-2 tie at Everton, which needed Sunderland in a 4-2 win. Many two equalizers in the final 15 minutes just to salvage the had tipped Ranieri as the first draw. “I’m very happy with the players and the result,” manager to be fired this new Norwich manager Quique Flores told the media. season. “We have only been working together for six weeks and we have lots of different nationalities.” The big clubs were Norwich, meanwhile, was controversially disallowed underwhelming an equalizer that would have brought the game back to 2-2 after an early 2-0 deficit, before Yohan Cabaye In the first game of the made it 3-1 to Crystal Palace. Which is to say that the season, United eked by Canaries might well have gotten at least a point, had it Spurs on an own goal not been for that call. And perhaps they deserved more. in a most forgettable “We dominated the game at the start and we had game. Neither club to take our chances,” manager Alex Neil said. “But we gave a strong account didn’t do that.” of itself, nor did they convince anybody We got some lovely goals that some sort of title challenge might lurk Everton’s first equalizer came on a Ross Barkley laser. inside them. Odion Ighalo then made coveted Toffees defender In the late game, John Stones look stupid on Watford’s second go-ahead Chelsea gave up two goal. Cabaye’s aforementioned goal was nice, too. leads to Swansea City And, finally, Willian’s cross, which deflected off and played much of the Federico Fernandez and looped into the top corner second half with 10 men behind Lukasz Fabianski wasn’t so much pretty as it after Thibaut Courtois was weird. So maybe take a look at that as well. got himself sent off. The defending champions had to Everton could be in for a long ride settle for a 2-2 tie. Jose Mourinho’s men weren’t Two seasons ago, during Roberto Martinez’s first very impressive, either. They got campaign after succeeding David Moyes, Everton their goals on a low Oscar free kick finished fifth, a well-deserved reward for a year of that snuck through traffic and bounced strong performances. Last year, however, the Toffees in at the far post and on that strange languished at mid-table all year and never really put deflected own goal. Swansea, meanwhile, it together. created chances aplenty, outshooting Chelsea Everton should be better than that, especially 10-3 in shots on goal. Andre Ayew was allowed considering the wealth of talent in its squad. But to take two shots from up close for the first goal against Watford, Martinez’s men hardly gave the and Bafetimbi Gomis converted his own penalty after impression that they’ve shaken their sluggishness from Courtois clumsily hacked him down at the edge of the last season. The draw, frankly, flattered them. And box. (Yahoo) while the back line is loaded with three England players, it looked shaky again. BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS P31 FROM OPENING DAY SPORTS 2432 Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Barcelona-5, Sevilla-4 BARCA LIFT SUPER CUP

Argentinian Lionel Messi (centre) vies with Sevilla’s Ever Banega (left) and Adil Rami (right)

Tbilisi Messi quickly reversed the responded five minutes later edro shrugged off rampant scoreline in Tbilisi, Georgia. by redirecting a Vitolo cross, speculation over his future Luis Suarez drew a foul at and Kevin Gameiro closed the Pto score the winner in extra the edge of the box and Messi deficit to one with a penalty in time and help Barcelona lift placed his free kick over the the 72nd minute after Jeremy the UEFA Super Cup yesterday wall to equalise in the seventh Mathieu hauled down Vitolo. with a 5-4 win over Sevilla. minute. Sevilla kept pushing and Amid reports that Pedro Messi’s second goal was found the equaliser nine requested to leave Barcelona impressive as he curled the ball minutes from time when Ciro with a transfer to Manchester in from 30 yards to beat Sevilla Immobile slipped a low cross United nearly complete, the goalkeeper Beto into the top through Barcelona’s defence forward came off the bench corner in the 15th minute. for Yevhen Konoplyanka to to slam home the winner on Barcelona added a third score. Pedro’s winner came as a rebound following a Lionel goal just before half-time when Messi was lining up another Messi free kick in the 115th Suarez broke away free on goal free kick, which initially minute. but had his shot saved by Beto. rebounded off the wall and The dramatic late winner Suarez then collected the ball came back to Messi, whose came after Messi had already and crossed to Rafinha, who second shot was saved by Beto, scored on two free kicks for started in place of Neymar, to only for Pedro to put the ball in the first time in his career, and tap home. the roof of the net. Sevilla had rallied back from Suarez found the net himself Coke had an opportunity to three goals down in the second after being played through by equalise for Sevilla late on but half. Sergio Busquets in the 52nd his free header drifted wide, Ever Banega had given Sevilla minute to make it 4-1 but and Adil Rami saw another a surprise lead with a free kick Sevilla were not finished. chance narrowly miss the net of his in the third minute, but Jose Antonio Reyes at the death. (ESPN)

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