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Sustainable cities, waterfront connectivity planning announced Manama n interactive session on ‘Sustainable Cities and Waterfront Connectivity’ was hosted by the AUrban Planning and Development Authority in coordination with the French embassy in Bahrain. In her speech, on the occasion, the French Bahraini citizens centre to ambassador, Cécile Longé, shared France’s enthusiasm to partner with the Kingdom to pave development march: King P the way for sustainable projects in the years to come. 02 Sébastien Mosneron-Dupin, head of Expertise France, elaborated on their commitment to work with UPDA to support the development in Bahrain and facilitate more waterfront connectivity and encourage developers to focus on more sustainable cities that promote an improved way of living. Shaikh Khalid opens office of ‘Initiatives’ Ferrari mechanic Francesco Cigarini ‘OK’ 8P 03 @ UoB His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Athletics Association, Honourary President of Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation, yesterday opened a permanent office of ‘#Initiatives of Highness’ at the University of Bahrain in Sakhir welcoming students all over the Kingdom to “think together” and “develop goals that contribute to the progress and development of our beloved Kingdom.” (Turn to page 5 for full story)

Finger bone McLaren points to early struggles humans in worse than Arabia “Hurafuna” attracts over 63,000 expected visitors 8P 06 P 19 P 24 2 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Bahraini citizens centre to development march: King Manama ahraini citizens will always occupy centre stage in Bthe efforts made to boost welfare within the Kingdom’s comprehensive development march, said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. This came as HM the King received at Sakhir Palace yesterday His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin HamadHere’s Al Khalifa, Crown why His Majesty you the King should with HRH the Premier be and HRH the Crown Prince Prince, Deputy Supreme all on the historical national through his presidency of the functions underline the the major sporting event. wishing it every success in Commander and First Deputy achievement which was brought Higher Committee of Natural Kingdom’s elevated standing HM the King, HRH the attaining forecast goals. Premier. at Adhariabout Park thanks to onthe Bahraini Resources and Economic in the sport, economic and Premier and HRH the Crown HM, the King commended This will help “Bahrain remain competencies, stressing that Security which yielded the tourism fields. Prince spotlighted the 29th Saudi Arabia’s tremendous high with Aprilits glorious history, 13, Bahrain2018 is heading into a new accomplishment. “Bahrain has become a Arab Summit which will be efforts, spearheaded by the prosperous present and phase of prosperity. King Hamad commended pioneering global destination hosted by the Kingdom of Custodian of the Two Holy brighter future,” HM the King HM, the King lauded the role Bahrain’s great success in attracting various sports Saudi Arabia next week. Mosques, in defending the stressed while reviewing with of HRH the Prime Minister hosting and organising F1 and the F1 fans,” said His HM, the King expressed supreme interests of the Arab the Premier and Crown Prince and his continuous follow-up Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Majesty lauding the efforts appreciation of the invitation and Islamic nations and their the recent discovery of the on the implementation of the stressing that the success of of the officials of Bahrain presented to him by Custodian just issues. He also praised the biggest ever oil and gas field in citizen-oriented government the race for the 14th year in a International Circuit and all of the Two Holy Mosques King kingdom’s keenness on the the history of Bahrain. projects and praised the efforts row and the massive turnout public institutions which Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud unity of the Arab and Islamic HM, the King congratulated of HRH the Crown Prince for it and its accompanying contributed to the success of to participate in the summit, countries.

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The High Committee for Haj and Umrah Affairs urged citizens and Mohammedwarning Zafran/DTNN over shipmentsurface of the fruit, with low residents planning to perform [email protected] levels of the bacteria persisting the pilgrimage to register with ahrain is among the after the washing process. an authorised contractor and nine countries that The grower continues to read contracts thoroughly before Breceived shipments of Melons work closely with the relevant undersigning it. contaminated with deadly authorities and has returned to In a statement yesterday, the listeriosis bacteria, according supply rockmelons after testing Ministry called upon pilgrims to World Health Organisation cleared the property,” WHO to verify their personal data (WHO). said. with the Central Informatics Australia exported The milder symptoms of and make sure that their rockmelons suspected to be Listeriosis are diarrhoea and passports are still valid for six contaminated to at least nine fever. High-risk people such months at least. The committee countries including Bahrain, as elderly people, pregnant cautioned pilgrims against according to WHO. The women, patients undergoing registering with unauthorised other countries the melons treatment for cancer, and or fake Haj contractors, which were exported to were Hong HIV are more likely to suffer would cost them financial Kong Special Administrative from the severe form of the losses and entangle them into Region (China), Japan, Kuwait, disease which can also cause judicial claims. Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, septicemia and meningitis. A The committee warned that it Singapore, and United Arab 20-30 percent mortality rate would not accept any complaints Emirates. Rockmelons representative was noted in the severe form of filed by pilgrims who register The move follows reports bacterium has a long incubation the rockmelons from this The melon producer had the disease. with unlicensed Haj contractors, in Australia claiming that period of up to 90 days. grower,” it stated, adding, recalled the produce on Feb 27. Earlier this year, South or those who do not sign several people became ill from Confirming that Bahrain “The Australian National Focal “Cases in the affected countries African food producer Tiger agreements with haj contractors. listeriosis. Hospitalization received a shipment, WHO Point advised the Bahrain may still be identified. It is Brands was on the receiving It called upon people planning to occurred in 19 confirmed cases said, “Further trace forward National Focal Point directly believed that the cause of the end of a class action lawsuit for perform the pilgrimage this year between Jan 17 and April 6. investigations on 7 March on 8 March 2018. As of 8 outbreak was a combination allegedly causing a listeriosis to inform the Haj contractors The number of cases could 2018 identified that Bahrain March, trace forward activities of environmental conditions outbreak in South Africa that about their diseases and specify rise as Listeria Monocytogenes also received an export of have been concluded.” and weather contaminating the killed around 180 people. the health treatment they need. Ferrari’s Cigarini ‘OK’ DT News Network [email protected] errari Mechanic Francesco Cigarini, who was hit with Fa mishap during the Bahrain Grand Prix, said he is ‘OK’ while recovering from a broken leg. Ferrari team Driver Kimi Raikkonen accidentally mowed down Cigarini, as he was leaving after a pitstop. The mishap occurred in Raikkonen’s second pitting of the race. It was not the driver’s mistake as he was given the green-light to rejoin the tracks. However, Cigarini was still in the process of fitting the car’s rear tyre. He suffered a shinbone and fibula fracture and was immediately taken for treatment, he then underwent surgery in Bahrain. Alongside a picture of him sitting upright and holding up a thumbs up gesture, the Ferrari mechanic posted a message thanking fans on his social media page. “Surgery ok. Francesco Cigarini I have to thank all the people “It’s always a bad thing when by the team. Unfortunately, worried for me. Nothing else, someone gets injured but I am something must have gone just a big thanks. Hugs!” he said sure he has the best people wrong and we’ll need to find in a post on his Instagram page. taking good care of him and out what,” he said. A video which captured in I wish him a speedy recovery. Ferrari was fined for the gruesome detail the moment As for the accident itself, all unsafe release, “The stewards his legs were caught by the I know is that I moved when determined that the car was driver’s car had gone viral. I saw the green light go on. I released unsafely in breach Soon, thousands of fans took couldn’t have possibly realised of Art. 28.13 (a). The team to social media to wish Cigarini that there was an issue with released the car in a manner a quick recovery. the rear left wheel. Then I saw endangering team personnel In his statement about the someone had got hurt and, and causing injury,” FIA said incident, Raikkonen said, immediately, I was told to stop in a statement. 4 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Police arrest 2 over Isa Town robbery DT News Network Manama he Public Prosecution yesterday Tordered to detain two men who ‘Mazaya” to benefit were arrested on Monday for beating and robbing a man in Isa Town. The suspects were accused by the prosecution of forced robbery as confirmed by Southern Governorate Chief Prosecutor Adnan Fahro in a press statement released yesterday. many, says Minister The men were arrested few hours after Manama success of the scheme launched in a video that clearly shows their faces was ousing Minister, Bassim Al-Hamar, 2013. widely circulated online while they beat asserted that the new edition of Due to be implemented in 2019, the and robbed a man. socialH housing scheme (Mazaya), which new-look Mazaya Programme will benefit Fakhro clarified in his statement that will take effect in early 2019, will benefit BD500-BD1500 income citizens whose the suspects stole money and a mobile more. applications are on the housing services phone from the victim. The minister said that the studies waiting lists. He added that the victim was examined conducted for the development of The Minister also revealed that the age by a coroner and the suspects were faced the programme were based on several eligibility criteria has been raised from 35 with the evidence of their conviction. factors, most notably the large demand to 50, in accordance with the standards set “Legal procedures are continued to refer and the waiting lists, especially new by the participating banks and the Central them to the concerned court,” the Chief applicants representing newly-formed Bank of Bahrain. Prosecutor said. families, noting that 2600 citizens have On the payment periods, the Minister so far benefited from “Mazaya” financing said that monthly deductions will not A screenshot services. exceed 25 per cent of the income of the of the video Launched in line with the directives beneficiary. showing the of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Under the new-look Mazaya two suspects Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Programme, eligible citizens also have the beating and new-look edition of the programme aims choice of using the finance they receive to robbing the to increase the number of beneficiaries purchase a housing unit or a land lot or to victim of social housing services after the build a housing unit. Heated debate in Parliament over corruption accusations Muhannad Mansour/DTNN after its municipality was mentioned by the MP are not [email protected] apparently stripped off most acceptable and must be verified heated discussion over of its jurisdictions a few years and probed so that legal bribery accusations back. procedures would be taken. Aagainst some government He said, “It’s extremely We have activated an auditing establishments broke out at difficult nowadays to receive department that reports the Council of Representatives services from Muharraq directly to the minister’s office during its weekly meeting Municipality because of the to monitor all the departments yesterday. widespread of bribery in in the ministry.” The debate between MP it. I am responsible for my Following Minister Khalaf’s Abdulrahman Buali and Shura statements and I have the speech, Buali insisted on the Council and Representative evidence to support them. authenticity of his claims and Council Affairs Minister There are administrative, rejected what Minister Al Ghanim Al Buainain began legal and ethical violations in Buainain said. after the former claimed Muharraq Municipality. I am “I haven’t made any false that corruption has spread in willing to personally lead the accusations against the government entities, specifically minister to the areas where government. Minister Khalaf the municipalities. such violations have occurred.” confirmed that there are “Why did we come to this Buali’s statements irked Al violations that were detected situation. Bribery has spread, not Buainain, who strongly rejected and stopped,” Buali added. only in the municipalities but in his accusations and defended The discussion went back many areas and establishments the credibility of government and forth between Buali and Al in Bahrain,” the lawmaker stated institutions. Buainain, until the Speaker of while demanding state officials “These statements are not the House Ahmed bin Ibrahim to look into this dangerous supported by any proof. MP Al Mulla asked the present matter”. Buali offended the government. 29 MPs at the session to vote His statements came while I hope that his entire statement on the minister’s request to discussing a reply of Works, would be deleted from the delete Buali’s statements Municipalities Affairs and records of the session. If the from the session’s records, Urban Planning Minister MP has any evidence, he but the majority of MPs Essam Khalaf to queries the MP should provide it to the Public voted against the minister’s had submitted earlier related Prosecution or the specialised request and supported their to the reasons behind limiting constitutional authorities in fellow MP. the services and authorities of the Kingdom,” the minister Hidd Municipality, the area commented. Session Continued Buali represents. Then, Minister Khalaf The session’s agenda also Buali, who also heads the disclosed that some violations included discussing and Financial and Economic Affairs were detected at the voting on several bills and Committee in the council, municipalities and affirmed proposals. The council voted claimed that he discovered that they were strictly dealt for increasing the allowances corruption cases at Muharraq with. of unemployed citizens from Municipality, which is in Khalaf said, “There are tens BD150 to BD200 for university charge of providing municipal of similar violations that were degree holders and BD150 services to the entire Muharraq detected and stopped in the to holders of lower academic Governorate, including Hidd municipalities. The violations qualifications. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5 Shaikh Khalid opens office of Initiatives @ UoB

DT News Network Highest Committee of the office. Manama The Initiatives Office will be is Highness Shaikh Khalid bin controlled totally by the students Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday of the University of Bahrain and Hopened a permanent office of supervised by HHSK Media Office ‘#Initiatives of Highness’ at the and the Deanship of Students University of Bahrain in Sakhir Affairs. welcoming students all over the The office, HH Shaikh Khalid Kingdom to “think together” and said, will adopt “seeds of ideas that “develop goals that contribute to need more attention until it grows the progress and development of to full projects” by acting as a our beloved Kingdom.” platform and gateway for students “All Universities’ students to the world outside. in the Kingdom are welcome to Following the inauguration, His submit their ideas, and the creative Highness Shaikh Khalid went on a innovative initiatives at the tour of the campus where he met a Initiatives Office,” Shaikh Khalid number of students. His Highness told the students. listened to the UOB President “Let us make initiatives together Prof Riyad Yousif Hamzah’s and think together, so we see a explanation about the University bright future full of achievements. services and programmes. This will be a place for Bahraini “We are delighted to play youth to share their ideas, which a part in this wonderful project would help contribute to the with his Highness,” Prof Riyad progress of the community,” Hamzah told Shaikh Khalid Shaikh Khalid said during his stressing that a key part of UoB’s inaugural speech. transformation plan is to “play The First Deputy President of an active role in promoting the Supreme Council for Youth creativity, leading innovation and and Sports, President of Bahrain making a positive contribution to Athletics Association, Honourary society.” President of Bahrain Disabled “Through the new office, we can Sports Federation was accompanied encourage students to think, create, by University President Pr. Rayadh collaborate and become innovators Yousif Hamza and a number of that make a positive difference to his deputies, the dean of Students’ the Kingdom. UoB with so many Affairs and the Chairman of forward-thinking students is the the Highest Committee of the natural home for such an ideas Initiatives Office of Khalid factory, we look forward to many bin Hamad at UOB Dr Osama projects being incubated through AlJawder, the dean of Arts College this new office,” the UoB President Dr Abdulaziz BuLaila, and the told HH Shaikh Khalid. 6 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 “Hurafuna” attracts over 63,000 visitors The festival was organised by BTEA

DT News Network Manama he third edition of the ‘Hurafuna’ Handicrafts Festival turned out to a hugeT hit by attracting more than 63,000 visitors including Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix visitors. The festival organised by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) took place from 4 to 8 April 2018 in Bab Al Bahrain. “It was a pleasure hosting the Egyptian craftsmen who showcased their products alongside the local craftsmen to the residents and visitors,” said the Chief Executive Officer of BTEA, Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa. The festival also witnessed the launch of a mobile truck and a permanent ‘Hurafuna’ market for Bahraini craftsmen which will be located at Bab Al Bahrain. Eleven Bahraini and 11 Egyptian craftsmen showcased and sold various unique handicrafts and traditional products such as hand-woven baskets, traditional musical instruments, wooden boxes, pottery, model ships and much more during the festival. In addition, craftsmen were able to create and assemble a number of handicrafts in front of the public including swords, daggers, wool, jewelry, embroidery on traditional dresses, knitting among other crafts. The festival also offered visitors a variety of family entertainment activities including live performances by traditional Bahraini bands. Hosting the festival is in line with BTEA’s long-term strategy to further develop the Kingdom’s tourism sector on a regional and international level under the slogan ‘Ours.Yours.’, which contributes towards the Kingdom’s economy and the Economic Vision 2030. Instagram voting opens to select annual quiz performers Manama Instagram competition cast in person on each Show he 6th Annual Bahrain and Jury selection will be night between the 22 and 25 Business Quiz Show, announced at the Show’s April. heldT in Strategic Partnership Grand Finale on 26 April. Commenting, Zahraa Taher, with Tamkeen, has opened an The Show boasts a diverse Managing Director at FinMark Instagram voting to select best group of performers ranging Communications, organisers performers of the live show in age from 10 to 45 years of the Show, said, “We which will be held at Seef Mall and performance categories encourage everyone to visit the New Extension between 22 and include poetry, music, film and Show’s Instagram page to see 26 April 2018. other forms of performance the unique entertainment the Already 10 acts have been art. Show will feature and vote for pre-selected to perform at To vote, visit the their favorites. The aim of the the Show over the course of show’s Instagram page @ Annual Quiz Show is not only The Quiz series, at which one another testing their having included: Thomson the week-with two winners annualquizshow and “like” to bring Bahrain’s business performers will take the stage, sector expertise and general Reuters, BBK, Benefit and Al to be ultimately chosen – favourite performances community together but also features nights for Banking knowledge of Bahrain’s Salam Bank. one through a most-votes which are featured online. to get the public involved in & Finance, Insurance, and economy. Winners from each For information on how Instagram competition and Votes will be accepted supporting and encouraging General Business. Each night industry night will advance to to take part, contact FinMark another by Show judges. until 21 April 2018 online all forms of local talent and will see teams from the same the Show’s Grand Finale with Communications on 17749759 Winners of both the after which time votes can be expertise.” industry compete against winners from previous years or [email protected]. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 BUSINESS 7 iGA & Benefit in deal to boost ePayment sector

MoU signing ceremony

DT News Network Bank of Bahrain (CBB) in collaboration with CBB. It The MoU will enable the bh) in cooperation with the way to certain regulations [email protected] Executive Director of will also enable the sharing capability to pay via the Central Bank of Bahrain,” said to facilitate and regulate all he Information & Banking Supervision Khalid of reports to determine the BenefitPay service to renew Al Janahi. of these activities for the use eGovernment Authority Hamad. value of ePayments across all ID cards, as well as link Central Bank of Bahrain of advanced technologies (iGA)T signed a Memorandum The agreement aims to public entities by including ePayments to government (CBB) Executive Director and financial services. of Understanding (MoU) with develop an ePay service the total completed online entities via Benefit and of Banking Supervision “Furthermore, the database the Benefit Company (Benefit) mechanism for government payments through all available include them in iGA’s Khalid Hamad further told that has been maintained to develop ePayment services services across the various ePayment channels. National Payment Aggregator DT News, “The central bank by these two entities are and banking processes to online channels provided Speaking at the press (NPA). several years ago recognised already secure, so if they improve performance and by iGA and identify the conference AlQaed stressed “Through this agreement, that market is going through are communicating with reduce cost. possibility of conducting the importance of adopting we aim to launch significant significant changes and each other there won’t be The deal was signed, more financial transactions innovative solutions delivered joint projects to cater to both there is a lot of pressure on any security problems as during a Press Conference and bill payments. by national companies to raise public and private sectors; the bank to provide better both entities have a massive held yesterday, by iGA Chief The move also aims to the quality and efficiency of starting with the Electronically services at a lower cost at the number of stakeholders Executive Mohamed Ali improve the quality of periodic government eServices as well Know Your Customer (eKYC) relevant speed and at good and we haven’t heard any AlQaed accompanied with financial reports by launching as reduce expenses, efforts initiative, in addition to quality.” cybersecurity problems faced Benefit CEO Abdulwahed Credit Reports Service via the and time while ensuring the providing credit reports via CBB, Khalid Hamad by these two entities,” he Al Janahi and Central national portal and eKiosks delivery of high-quality. the national portal (Bahrain. said, reacted in a proactive added. Bahrain Airport Company hails F1 success Manama (MoI), Gulf Air; Bahrain growth in the India market ahrain Airport Company Airport Services (BAS), and and explore potential (BAC), the operator and Bahrain Limo. cooperation between BIA and Bmanaging body of Bahrain BAC Chief Airport Air India. It also met with International Airport (BIA), Operations Officer Michael senior officials from Jolly announced the successful Hohenberger said: “This Chic, a prominent China- completion of all its travel marks another successful based e-commerce player, and hospitality operations chapter in our Kingdom’s in the hopes of establishing for the Formula One 2018 history of hosting the Formula an even larger setup for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand One, and yet another triumph company in Bahrain, and Prix, which was held from for BIC, which has succeeded providing travel routes to 6th to 8th April at Bahrain every year in organising support their operations in International Circuit this important international and out of the Kingdom. (BIC). event that has placed the Hohenberger also met with The airport had Kingdom of Bahrain on the Deloitte MCS Limited Vice earlier undergone special map of worldwide sports Chairman, Mike Dobby and preparations to welcome the organisers. visited the McLaren pit at BIC. large influx of international BAC also held high-level The potential collaborations visitors, and to accommodate meetings on the sidelines of are expected to further the the requirements of the BAC F1 Success the F1, including one with airport’s contributions teams, visitors, and cargo profile event in the Kingdom. committee meetings attended Passport Control, Customs Air India, the state-owned towards the economy, in line arriving for the race, which Preparations were finalised by senior representatives Affairs, Airport Police from national carrier of India, to with Bahrain’s Economic is considered the most high- through coordination of BIC, Immigration and the Ministry of Interior discuss and explore potential Vision 2030. 8 BUSINESS Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Focus policies on enhancing productivity, says Sameer Nass DT News Network Manama GPIC achieves new olicies that focus on enhancing productivity Pis a need of the hour, said a top BCCI official yesterday while warning about the consequences of high production record unemployment rates in the Arab world. Speaking during the first plenary session of the 45th Arab Labour Conference being held in Cairo-Egypt, Sameer Nass, the Chairman of the Bahrain Organization, stressing the Chamber of Commerce and challenging time the Arab Industry (BCCI) said that the world is currently undergoing unemployment rates in the and the need for hard work, Arab world have reached 29 diligence, and unity. per cent in 2017. The Chairman expressed Highlighting the challenges the support of the Bahrain curbing development in Chamber to Palestinian the Arab nations, Nass also employees and employers underlined the importance and their right to run their of scientific research and its businesses in the Palestinian pivotal role in the progress of land and its capital Jerusalem. nations. Nass congratulated Egypt’s The BCCI Chairman also President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hailed the content of the report on his re-election and wished presented by the Director- Egypt and its people progress, General of the Arab Labour peace, and stability. Central Bank of Bahrain to host DT News Network implementing maintenance The company exported Mideast Asset Management Forum Manama procedures. 334,785 metric tonnes of its Manama industry’s future. he Gulf Petrochemical Record He stressed such results products in the last three he Central Bank of Commenting on the event, TIndustries Company production of have been achieved as a months, with Thailand TBahrain will host the third Abdulrahman Al Baker, (GPIC) has reported a record 391,343 metric result of the flexible strategy amounting to 27 per cent and edition of the Middle East Executive Director of Financial production of 391,343 metric of the Board of Directors, China importing 21 per cent. Asset Management Forum Institutions Supervision at the tonnes of Ammonia, Urea tonnes of which takes into account These were exported on board (MEAMF) on 14th May 2018. CBB, said “This Forum is a and Methanol in the first Ammonia, Urea circumstances and rapid 19 vessels. 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Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received a delegation from leading Indian water treatment company Ion Exchange, led by its Chairman and Managing Director Rajesh Sharma, who was accompanied by company officials. The minister praised the company’s projects in various fields at the local, regional and global levels. Ion Exchange is a pioneer in water treatment projects with more than five decades of experience and is recognized internationally as an efficient company in water and environment management. In 2016, the company implemented a $5 million project in the Hidd region to mix petrochemical materials and provide them use in production companies. The visitors expressed their desire to take part in renewable energy projects in addition to water projects according to the available opportunities. The meeting was attended by the minister’s Advisor Dr. Ahmed Hashem and Electricity and Water Authority Executive Vice President of Distribution and Customer Services Adnan Mohammed Fakhro. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Arab Financial meetings discuss public-private partnerships

Manama Mohammed Al Khalifa. The policies in Arab countries, he latest financial and meeting held in Jordan was which was prepared by the economic developments inaugurated by the Jordanian Arab Monetary Fund. asT well as a working paper Deputy Prime Minister and The Arab Financial on fostering public–private Minister of State for Economic Institutions consist of five partnerships in Arab countries Affairs, Dr Jafar Hassan. entities, namely Arab Monetary by World Bank were discussed The annual reports of the Fund, Arab Fund for Economic during the Joint Annual Arab Financial Institutions and Social Development, Arab Meetings of Arab Financial were reviewed during the Investment & Export Credit Institutions and the 9th Annual meetings, along with a follow- Guarantee Corporation, Meeting of Arab Ministers of up of their plans and schemes Arab Bank for Economic Finance. and the nomination of their Development in Africa Bahrain’s delegation to the auditors for the fiscal year and Arab Authority for meeting was led by Minister 2018. Ministers also reviewed Agricultural Investment and of Finance, Shaikh Ahmed bin a working paper on subsidy Development.

Khaleefa Butti Bin Omair Almuhairi, ASBB Chairman

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Manama Meeza, Khalid Salem Al Commenting on the l Salam Bank-Bahrain Halyan, Salman Saleh Al occasion, Almuhairi, said: There will also be the (ASBB) named its Mahmeed, Salim Abdullah “Going forward, our focus Great British Brunch Anew Board of Directors, Al Awadi, Zayed Ali Al will continue to further grow with free flowing bev- following the Annual Amin, Alhur Mohammed our business by delivering erages on 13th of April General Ordinary Meeting Al Suwaidi and Khalid a sustainable and profitable 2018, with the tribute held on 22 March 2018 at Shehab Eddin Madi for the performance, along with band. “I am honored to Concert: BD the Four Seasons Hotel, upcoming Term from March building stronger client welcome back The Bahrain. 2018 – March 2021. portfolios by providing 5 in advance New board members are Following the AGM, our clients with a range of Secret Police tribute Khaleefa Butti Bin Omair Khaleefa Butti Bin Omair competitive, well-diversified / BD 7 on the band to perform at Almuhairi, Shaikh Khalid Almuhairi has been elected as and innovative Shari’a- bin Mustahail Al Mashani, Chairman and Shaikh Khalid compliant financial solutions night Sherlock Holmes Matar Mohamed Al Blooshi, bin Mustahail Al Mashani as through quality products and pub and give the Hussein Mohammed Al Vice-Chairman. services.” Pub Brunch: fans another fantas- BD 20 in tic show,” Sukuk Al-Ijara fully subscribed advance / Manama million were received for the on 15th March 2018. he Central Bank of Bahrain BD 26 million issue, which The Sukuk Al-Ijara are BD 25 on the -Kevin Rowe, (CBB) said that the carries a maturity of 182 days. issued by the CBB on behalf monthlyT issue of the short-term The expected return on the of the Government of the day Manager of Islamic leasing bonds, Sukuk issue, which begins on 12th Kingdom of Bahrain. 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Study PET VET shows sub-types Dr. Rajani Rajesh distinct genetic IMPORTANCE OF CALCIUM IN differences DOG’S DIET of diabetes proper diet is essential to ensure your dog gets all the vitamins, minerals, fats and proteins that it needs to stay affecting Ahealthy and vital, prevent diseases and improve its quality of life. Calcium is a major essential dietary mineral as it plays a treatment key role in developing and maintaining the skeleton, teeth, and heart and hormonal functions, as well as regulating the nervous system. Just as a deficiency in calcium can cause cientists unveiled a treatments,not the study excessivelytwo high blood isolating measurements of problems in dogs so can excess calcium. Calcium requirements revised classification for suggests. glucose, or blood sugar. insulin resistance, insulin for dogs are dependent on factors such as breed, age, genetics Sdiabetes, one they say could Similarly, scientists have Some 420 million people secretion, blood-sugar and condition. lead to better treatments and also identified distinct around the world today levels, age, and the onset of Hypocalcemia is the medical term for when the total help doctors more accurately kinds of microbiome – the suffer from diabetes, with illness, they distinguished serum calcium level in the blood is low. Poor diet can be one 5predict life-threatening bacterial ecosystem in our the number expected to five distinct clusters of the cause of hypocalcemia. The most common cause is a low complications from the digestive tract – that can rise to 629 million by 2045, disease – three serious and level of albumin, kidney failure, thyroid problems, accidental disease. react differently to the same according to the International two milder forms. poisoning, rickets and pancreatitis. There are five distinct medication, rendering it Diabetes Federation. Among the severe types, a Calcium deficiency in dogs is characterized by soft and types of diabetes that can more or less effective. Currently, the disease is group of patients with insulin brittle bones, bone deformities, hip dysplasia, stunted growth occur in adulthood, rather “This is the first step divided into two sub-types. resistance – in which cells in puppies, tooth deformities, teeth loss, loose teeth,weakened than the two currently towards personalised With type 1 – generally are unable to use insulin muscles, low blood pressure and heart rate recognised, they report treatment of diabetes,” says diagnosed in childhood effectively – was at far higher The exact course of treatment will be determined by the in The Lancet Diabetes & senior author Leif Groop, and accounting for about risk of kidney disease. veterinarian depending on the underlying cause. Calcium Endocrinology. an endocrinologist at Lund 10 per cent of cases – the “This group has the and vitamin D supplements are often part of the prescribed The findings are University in Sweden, adding body doesn’t make insulin, a most to gain from the new treatment, along with treatment for the underlying cause. consistent with the growing that the new classification is hormone that helps regulate diagnostics as they are the If you’re feeding your dog a well-balanced commercial diet, trend toward “precision a “paradigm shift” in how blood sugar levels. ones who are currently most it is usually unnecessary to give him any additional calcium medicine,” which takes into the disease is For type 2, the body makes incorrectly treated,” says supplementation, and in some cases, overloading a dog with account differences between viewed. some insulin but not enough, Groop. calcium can even be harmful. There are also many whole foods individuals in managing People which means glucose stays in Another group facing that are naturally rich in calcium such as yogurt and cheese; disease. with the blood. serious complications was make sure that your dog is not lactose-intolerant as dairy In the same way that diabetes This form of the disease composed of relatively can cause sensitivities in some dogs. Other natural sources a patient requiring have correlates highly with obesity young, insulin-deficient for calcium include vegetables and legumes such as broccoli, a transfusion must and can, over time, lead to patients. spinach, and beans, eggs as well as fish (tuna and salmon are receive the right blindness, kidney damage, The third “severe” especially calcium rich). blood type, and heart disease or stroke. group were people with (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do diabetes sub-types Acute cases may also require auto-immune diabetes not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) need different limb amputations. corresponding to the original It has long been known “type-1” diagnosis. that type-2 diabetes is highly The two other groups Fiery pepper causes variable, but classification have milder types of the has remained unchanged for disease including one, which decades. includes about 40 per cent of ‘thunderclap’ headache For the study, researchers the patients, with a form of ating super-hot chili man, the pain came from monitored diabetes related to advanced peppers can have painful so-called reversible cerebral 13,270 newly age. effectsE that extend beyond a vasoconstriction syndrome diagnosed “This will enable earlier blazing mouth, doctors warn. (RCVS), a temporary diabetes treatment to prevent After downing a “Carolina narrowing of the vessels that patients complications in patients Reaper,” billed as the world’s supply the brain with blood. ranging who are most at risk of being hottest chili pepper at the time, RCVS usually does not have in age affected,” says lead author a 34-year-old man developed long-term ill effects but can from 18 Emma Ahlqvist, an associate intense head and neck pain sometimes lead to stroke. to 97. professor at Lund University. and had several brief but Certain substances - B y The results were checked excruciating headaches over including capsaicin, the active against three other studies the next few days. Known as ingredient in chili peppers from Sweden and Finland. “thunderclap headaches,” - can trigger blood vessel “The outcome exceeded these episodes are a medical constriction, Dr. Kulothungan our expectations,” says emergency, because they can Gunasekaran, a physician at Groop. signal bleeding in the brain, a Henry Ford Health System in The researchers plan to clot shutting down brain blood Detroit and one of the doctors launch similar studies in flow, or other life-threatening who took care of this patient, China and India. (AFP) conditions. told Reuters Health in a Fortunately for the telephone interview. (Reuters) 12 Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Advisor of HM the King for Media Affairs Nabeel Alhamer received poet Rana Essa Al Ghattam who presented to him a copy of her debut book “Samt Al Jurooh.” (Silence of the Wounds). The Advisor praised the author’s efforts in her book, wishing her more Education Minister Majid Al Nuaimi participated in opening the International Education Forum in the Saudi capital Riyadh, themed “Teaching/Learning in early childhood.” The Minister success. He affirmed that such publications depict the love of the homeland and as- expressed pride at the invitation from his Saudi counterpart to participate in this key forum and exhibition. pects of Bahrain’s authentic heritage.

The Aesthetic Village Contest Prize was awarded to Bani Jamra village for its mural paintings and calligraphy rendered by more than 140 artists as well as its rejuvenated inroads and environmental cleanliness. Bani Jamra competed with AlMarrakh, Shahrakan and AlMalkiya villages. The BD 1,000-worth prize was delivered by Municipalities Affairs Undersecretary Dr. Nabeel Abulfateh to Bani Jamra Charity Society in Bani Jamra Club . The other villages were also honoured as well as the artists and participating teams for active participation in the programme.

The Arab Conference on Sport opened at Art Rotana Amwaj Hotel in Muharraq. Highlighting the slogan “The Role of Sport in Achieving Sustain- able Development Goals”, the opening session of the two-day conference was attended by around 200 participants, headed by Youth and Sports Ministry’s assistant undersecretary Eng. Khalid Al Haj. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 13

Advisor of HM the King for Media Affairs Nabeel Alhamer received poet Rana Essa Al Ghattam who presented to him a copy of her debut book “Samt Al Jurooh.” (Silence of Ombudsman Nawaf Mohammed Al Ma’awda received the US Ambassador Justin Siberell. Ombudsman presented the US ambassador the Wounds). The Advisor praised the author’s efforts in her book, wishing her more with an account on the role and activities of the office of the Ombudsman in boosting human rights. He also highlighted the role of the success. He affirmed that such publications depict the love of the homeland and as- Prisoners and Detainees’ Rights Commission, being the first of its kind in the region. The meeting was attended by Deputy Ombudsman pects of Bahrain’s authentic heritage. Osama Ahmed Al Asfoor and Development and International Cooperation Director Ghada Hamid Habib.

An interactive session on ‘Sustainable Cities and Waterfront Connectivity’ was hosted by the Urban Planning and Development Authority in coordination with the French The Aesthetic Village Contest Prize was awarded to Bani Jamra village for its mural paintings and calligraphy rendered by more than 140 artists as well as its rejuvenated inroads and environmental cleanliness. Bani Jamra competed with embassy in Bahrain. The session included discussions moderated by CEO of the Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA) Shaikh Nayef bin Khaled Al Khalifa and AlMarrakh, Shahrakan and AlMalkiya villages. The BD 1,000-worth prize was delivered by Municipalities Affairs Undersecretary Dr. Nabeel Abulfateh to Bani Jamra Charity Society in Bani Jamra Club . The other villages were also honoured was attended by undersecretaries, real estate development representatives, officials from Expertise France, French ambassador Cécile Longé, the French embassy officials and as well as the artists and participating teams for active participation in the programme. UPDA and the media.

The National Committee on the Prohibition of Development, Production, Stockpiling or Use of Chemical Weapon and the de- struction of such weapons held its second meeting at the Min- istry of Foreign Affairs, chaired by the Ministry’s Undersecretary Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al Khal- ifa with the participation of rep- resentatives from the relevant ministries and authorities. The Undersecretary noted the im- portance of using the relevant international and regional or- ganisations to hold workshops and awareness sessions in the The Arab Conference on Sport opened at Art Rotana Amwaj Hotel in Muharraq. Highlighting the slogan “The Role of Sport in Achieving Sustain- field of conventions and treaties able Development Goals”, the opening session of the two-day conference was attended by around 200 participants, headed by Youth and Sports related to the non-proliferation Ministry’s assistant undersecretary Eng. Khalid Al Haj. of weapons of mass destruction.

The First vice-Chairman of the The Ministry of Foreign Bahrain Chamber of Commerce Affairs of the Kingdom of and Industry (BCCI) Khalid Na- Bahrain is taking part in the jibi alongside other BCCI board Dubai International Gov- members, CEO, Consultative ernment Achievements committee members, and M.P Exhibition, which opened Ahmed Qarata received at Bait Al yesterday in Dubai. The Tijjar yesterday a parliamentary event is organised by the delegation from Indonesia spear- Dubai Government Excel- headed by Fakhri Hamza, Deputy lence Programme under Chairman of the Indonesian the General Secretariat of Council of Representatives. The the Executive Council of meeting stressed on the business Dubai under the theme ‘Lo- Michelin-starred restauranteur Wolfgang Puck potentials between the Kingdom cal Government and Global mesmerized Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s of Bahrain and the Republic of Achievements’, with the guests over Friday Brunch at his very own CUT by Indonesia and deliberated about participation of a host of Wolfgang Puck restaurant. Culinary aficionados means of stimulating partner- government organisations had the chance to meet the legendary chef in ships and stepping up trade. from various countries. person and enjoyed his favourite brunch items. 14 Wednesday, April 11, 2018

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Los Angeles ctress Rose Byrne says working on “Peter Rabbit” was magical as it took Aher back to her early childhood days. Byrne, associated with films like “The Internship”, “Neighbors”, “X-Men: Apocalypse” and “Insidious: Chapter 2”, was happy to be given a chance to bring the stories of “Peter Rabbit” alive on the Los Angeles her divorce settlement to CHLA. big screen with film adaptation. ctress Amber Heard, the charity after promising CHLA have published a “I have magical memories about who won $7 million that she would following report for 2017 which listed ‘Peter Rabbit’ stories being read to Ain her divorce settlement her split from Depp in “Ms. Amber Heard” on its me (as a child). It was so delightful. from actor Johnny Depp, 2016, reports people.com. “Honor Roll of Donors”, I belong to a family of four kids so I has donated a part of it Heard, 31, had promised which indicated she had related to all that what was going on in to charity. The Children’s that she would split the donated an undisclosed the story,” Byrne said. (IANS) Hospital Los Angeles amount between two amount within the bracket (CHLA) confirmed that charities, American Civil of $1 million to $5 million. Heard did donate part of Liberties Union, and (IANS)

inger and actor Diego Boneta has been added to the cast of the new ‘Terminator’ movie. SThe 27-year-old star has secured a key role in the return of the money-spinning franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Diego is set to appear alongside Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who are returning to the movie series, while ‘Blade Runner 2049’ actress Mackenzie Davis is also already attached to the project. As yet, it’s not entirely clear what role Diego will play in the new movie, although it is known that he’ll be playing a human. (femalefirst.co.uk)

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FRIDAY SPRING FAIR BRUNCH Di Belle Arte in Torino, Italy. The display features cover the different interests and tastes of the cul- Date: Every Friday from April 6 until May In collaboration with the Pearling Path, the a collection of models that illustrate the history ture and art audience. Hosted by the Kingdom of 11 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Parisian-based L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels of theatre set design and highlights the story of Bahrain’s numerous cultural institutions, histori- Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay brings together two pearl experts: Talal Mattar, scenic architecture in the world of theatre, sce- cal sites and landmarks, the festival’s wide variety a 6th generation pearl merchant from one of the nography and stage design. of events, programs and activities continue to Spring fairs bring forth many exciting memories oldest pearl merchant families in the Kingdom build bridges of cultural communication between to mind. Expect fun, excitement, vivacious col- of Bahrain, and Olivier Segura, Director of the THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Bahrain and the rest of the whole world. ours, floral fragrances and comfortable weather. French Gemological Laboratory (LFG) and natu- Date: 12 April 2018, 4:30pm Every Friday, Bahrain Bay Kitchen’s garden will ral pearl expert, for an insightful discussion about Venue: Cultural Hall This year’s edition of the festival is part of the be transformed into a welcoming hive of activity. this gem that has fascinated civilizations since Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities’ Lounge in the open air while indulging in new ancient times. A great introduction to live theatre for the little celebration of Muharraq, the Capital of Islamic seasonally influenced dishes. Children’s hearts ones through this wonderful and very colorful Culture in 2018, in which it highlights the will be filled with a sense of delight as they 26TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL - story which features 75 puppets, the show fea- deep-rooted heritage and traditions of this enjoy plentiful fair-style games and activities. MEMORY OF MUHARRAQ tures four of Eric Carle’s most beloved books; The ancient city, particularly the history of pearl div- Discover pony rides, Ping-Pong, darts and train Date: 25 April - 5 May 2018, 5:00 - 9:30 pm artist who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, ing, a glorious history whose details are revealed rides. Throughout these Friday afternoons of Venue: Events Tent By Arad Fort The Very Lonely Firefly and The Very Hungry by the Pearling Trail, Bahrain’s second site to be indulgence, sip on a refreshing iced tea, chilled Caterpillar. inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage site. milkshake or your desired beverage. The Spring Under the Patronage of his Majesty King Hamad Fair Brunch is a nod to everything that inspires Bin Isa AlKhalifa, the 26th Annual Bahrain DAR AL RIFFA AL-ODA The festival kicks off in conjunction with Arab weekend bliss. Heritage Festival brings the island’s unique cul- Date: 14 & 28 April 8:00pm Tourism Day, an initiative which was adopted ture to the forefront and showcases the variety Venue: Dar Al Riffa Al-Oda when Manama was the 2013 Capital of Arab RE/IMAGINE YOUR SATURDAYS and diversity of local heritage. The festival por- Tourism to mark the anniversary of the birth of Date: Every Saturday from trays the theme of “Memory of Muharraq” which The Dar Al-Riffa Al-Oda will host a series of the Arab traveler Ibn Battuta. features exhibition spaces, craftsmen, workshops, 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm musical concerts that highlight the rich tapestry of ART EXHIBITION Venue: re Asian Cuisine by food vendors, and live traditional music. It also Bahraini folk music. The newly inaugurated Dar Date: 8th April to 22nd April Wolfgang Puck Asian offers a chance to see some of Bahrain’s finest Al-Riffa Al-Oda comprises of the conservation craftsmen at work. A balanced mixture of con- and rehabilitation of the existing original Dar in Venue: Albareh Art Gallery Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites you to temporary and traditional products at the souq the old neighbourhood of East Riffa along with a Enchained Dyads showcases the works of Annie discover the perfect Saturday Brunch at re/Asian which is surrounded by Bahraini cafes and offers contemporary extension that can accommodate Kurkdjian, a Lebanese artist who has exhibited Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck. Soak in the immersive the visitor to experience flavours of the Kingdom. larger performances and residency spaces, with extensively in her home country and in France, views from the 50th floor and feast on mouthwa- the ultimate aim of enhancing Riffa’s intangible Jordan, and Bahrain. Her art questions the grand tering Asian selections like Korean Fried Chicken SCENAMADRE heritage and the folk singing specific to that area. themes of life and death through the topics of reli- Bao Buns, Wok Fried Shrimp Dumplings and Date: 29 March - 27 May 2018, 8:00am - gion and eroticism and reflects on their current Brisket Wontons for BD 19++. 8:00pm THE 13TH SPRING OF CULTURE FESTIVAL Venue: Bahrain National Theatre Date: February – April 2018 state far removed from their early beginnings as EVENING CONVERSATION: “THE MAGIC Venue: Different Locations central to humanity. The exhibition will run from OF NATURAL PEARLS” In celebration of the World Theatre Day, the Sunday 8th April to 22nd April at Albareh Art Bahrain National Theatre hosts SCENAMADRE , The 13th edition of the Spring of Culture Festival Gallery. 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CROSSWORD Your star today You’ve been juggling career, romance, and (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) creative interests for the past year. This is apt YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION to continue. However, you could find yourself building a new career involving writing or speaking, perhaps in addition to your current career. You’re also apt to develop a vigorous interest in improving your health. You could make a powerful effort to change your diet. Ingenuity blossoms when you make the effort to (Apr 21st - May 21st) do a little writing, perhaps technical manuals or other professionally oriented projects. This could represent a new stage in your professional life. You’re apt to do well and attract considerable attention from higher-ups. Don’t get too caught up in the need to revise, edit, then revise and edit again. (May 22nd - Jun 21st) Are you considering moving to a new residence, redecorating, or making some home improvements? If so, this is a good time to do it. These types of projects promise to go well, so don’t let doubt get in your way. Explore every possibility, consider all the pros and cons, and then if it looks like it’s going to work, go for it!

(June 22nd - July 23rd) You might need to make a lot of phone calls and get through some lingering paperwork today. A business partner or friend could be instrumental in helping clear up some loose ends that have been left hanging. Be sure you get any leftover work out of the way, because soon you’ll probably be even busier. If you Across Down get bored, remember that success lies ahead. (July 24th - Aug 23rd) 1- Deride; 6- Travel on water; 10- Plays are divided up into these; 1- ___ precedent; 2- Pinchy crustacean; 3- Globes; 4- Carpet; 5- If you’ve been worrying about having spent too 14- Swashbuckler Flynn; 15- Lotion additive; 16- Shipping deduc- Ruddy; 6- Fresh; 7- Sheltered; 8- Electrically charged particle; 9- much recently, the astral configuration indicates tion; 17- No-no; 18- Dispatch; 19- It transforms carbon dioxide Account books; 10- Rose essence; 11- Chili con ___; 12- Head lock; you should be able to put those worries behind into oxygen; 20- Recondite; 22- Polish seaport; 24- Metropolis; 13- Looks for; 21- Western Indians; 23- Shoulder muscles, briefly; you. There are plenty of opportunities that could 25- Noblewoman; 26- Tristan’s love; 29- Countess’s husband; 30- 25- Senate attendants; 26- This ___ outrage!; 27- Arias, usually; 28- bring increased income, possibly a new job, even Alone; 31- Woman who sings; 37- Prince Valiant’s wife; 39- Downed; Designer Cassini; 29- Door sign; 32- Paddled; 33- Critical revision of a a new career. A lot of phone calls or emails could 40- Caravansary; 41- Nightgown; 44- Price paid; 45- Watchful one; text; 34- Greek god of love; 35- Manuscript enc.; 36- Poses; 38- Shed bring news of these possibilities your way. 46- Dissertations; 48- Erin; 52- Capital of Shaanxi province, China; 53- ___; 42- Family of rulers; 43- Agitate; 47- Coiffure; 48- Let me repeat...; (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) Communication takes a prominent place in Lady of Spain; 54- Baptize; 58- Helps; 59- Manhattan neighborhood; 49- Queen of Spain; 50- Finished, terminated; 51- Misplaces; 52- your life today. Your practical, direct, and down- 61- ___ Janeiro; 62- Arrow poison; 63- Michael Moore’s “Downsize Language with click consonants; 54- Trendy; 55- Duds; 56- “What I to-Earth manner can be very impressive. You’re ___!”; 64- Motherless calf; 65- Pops; 66- Village People hit; 67- Get-go; Am” singer Brickell; 57- Nair rival; 60- Resistance unit; known for succeeding where others have failed. This isn’t lost on those above you on the hierarchical ladder. And they know that you aren’t easily fooled. Expect steady personal and professional progress.

R (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) You could be surrounded by secrets. A BEETLE BAILEY number of colleagues might be leaving to pursue new opportunities, and you could wonder if there’s a reason for it that escapes you. It might even have you reevaluating whether or not you should stay put! However, don’t panic because others leave. If there are things about your job that bother you, by all means consider your options. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) A phone call or email from a friend could open up new career possibilities for you, perhaps involving the communications industry. Tales of people who have hit it big in this field could be circulating widely, but you should carefully consider all the aspects of any new option before jumping in. You don’t want to have any regrets about your decision later.

(Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Communication of all sorts could be vital to you today. You might spend much of the day on the phone organizing an important event or YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION perhaps clearing up a misunderstanding. This could make it a rather stressful day. It might be one of those days you just need to get through. Give yourself a bit of solitary downtime tonight to counterbalance the busy energy of the day. (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) Your outlook is apt to be optimistic, enthusiastic, and practical! You have both creative and workable ideas. They’re likely to lead to success, although it could take considerable time and effort to make it happen. Communication with colleagues is likely to be open, honest, and very dynamic as projects and enterprises take on a life of their own. Work hard, make it happen, and enjoy the journey! (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Tending to paperwork could take up much of your time today. A lot could be riding on your careful planning and projections, so you’re probably taking it very seriously. Nonetheless, don’t be intimidated. Trust your instincts. You know what you’re doing. Be very thorough, check everything over carefully, then put your plan into action and wait for it to bear fruit! Communication between you and either a (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) business or romantic partner should get a fresh start today. You’ve gotten to know each other How to play: better and feel more comfortable being honest Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each and open with each other than before. All signs are that any partnerships begun, renewed, or row across, each column down and each 9-box square confirmed today are likely to be successful and contains all of the numbers from one to nine. profitable. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 19 a #PollToday Ex-spy’s daughter released from British hospital London reasons of patient privacy. Finger ulia Skripal, who was The 33-year-old daughter targeted along with of ex-spy Sergei Skripal, 66, herY father in a nerve agent has been taken to a secure attack in England, has been location. Do you think the Nefud Desert of discharged from the hospital, Blanshard said Sergei Saudi Arabia where lone finger a British health official said Skripal, the apparent target of bone was unearthed could hold yesterday. the attack, is recovering more bone more secrets into history of “This is not the end of slowly than his daughter but humans? her treatment but marks a continues to improve. Yes No Cant Say significant milestone,” said “Both patients have Dr. Christine Blanshard, responded exceptionally medical director of Salisbury well to the treatment we’ve points District Hospital. been providing. But, equally, She said she would both patients are at different not provide details about stages in their recovery,” she Skripal’s condition for said. (AP)

“We intuitively share the feeling to early that the bond between the Church and the state has been damaged, The survey and and that both you and I need to Indonesia seizes alleged mapping of the repair it,” Al Wusta site in slave ship wanted by Interpol Saudi Arabia, Emmanuel Macron humans where researchers French President unearthed evidence redating the first human migration from Africa in Arabia Bone on UK beach is of early reptile Paris lone finger bone unearthed in the desert Asuggests modern humans had penetrated deep into Interpol tipped off Indonesian authorities the stateless STS- Arabia already 85,000 years 50, a vessel with a notorious maritime rap sheet, would be ago, said a study Monday A 205-million-year-old entering its waters with authorities concerned the crew that claimed to advance our jaw bone belonging to an were being forced to work African exodus by millennia. ancient porpoise-like reptile The research, published in known as an ichthyosaur Jakarta waters with authorities the journal Nature Ecology & was likely one of the largest ndonesia seized an alleged concerned the crew were Evolution, challenged a long- ever known on Earth. The “slave ship” following being forced to work. held consensus that humans bone fragments of the long- aI dramatic high seas chase The boat, captured on started to move en masse extinct fish predator were sparked by an Interpol alert Friday some 60 miles (95 from our birthplace in Africa Fossil finger bones of spotted on the beach at after the vessel escaped kilometres) from Weh Island only about 60,000 years ago, Homo sapiens from Al Lilstock, Somerset. capture in China and in Aceh province, had 20 with a few small, unsuccessful Wusta, Saudi Arabia Mozambique, authorities Indonesians, two Ukrainians migrations before. SL corporals arrested said yesterday. and eight Russians aboard, Recent archaeological authenticity and dating, said thought,” said study Interpol tipped off including the captain, finds have started to question the authors of Monday’s co-author Huw Groucutt on riot charges Indonesian authorities that a senior navy official that idea, with some claiming study. Their new fossil finger from the University of Sri Lankan police have arrest- the stateless STS-50, a vessel said. evidence of homo sapiens bone, on the other hand, Oxford. ed two army corporals for with a notorious maritime The crew have been spreading beyond Africa and unquestionably belonged to The bone, just 3.2 their suspected involvement rap sheet, would be entering detained and are now being the adjacent Levant region a human and could be dated centimetres (1.6 inches) long, in anti-Muslim riots in the the Southeast Asian nation’s questioned. (AFP) already 120,000 years ago or directly using radiometric is thought to be the middle central highlands district of more. technology, said the team. bone of a middle finger, likely Kandy last month. However, many of those Its age served as rare of an adult. It was discovered discoveries -- including from evidence that “our species in the Nefud Desert of Saudi Ancient Buddhist China and Australia -- have was spreading beyond Africa Arabia in 2016, and analysed Poland demands Russia doubts hovering over their much earlier than previously over two years. (AFP) carvings found in Tibet Newly discovered cliff carv- return presidential jet wreck ings in Tibet may offer a Warsaw evidence in this case -- it’s glimpse into Buddhist art and oland’s President still in Russia and the Russian Japanese man, 112, is local history from 1,200 years Andrzej Duda yesterday authorities don’t want to ago. Pdemanded that Russia hand hand it over,” Duda told world’s oldest male over the wreckage of a 2010 Polish media. Magnitude 6.2 presidential plane crash “One can only ask why the Ashoro, Japan quake strikes Chile that has stoked friction with Russians don’t want to return 112-year-old Japanese man born months before Albert A strong 6.2 earthquake Moscow and divisions at the wreck,” he added, after AEinstein published his theory of special relativity was struck Chile’s central region, home as Warsaw marked laying floral tributes on the recognized yesterday as the world’s oldest man. but there were no imme- eight years since the graves of Kaczynski and his Masazo Nonaka, born on July 25, 1905, took the title after diate reports of injuries or disaster. wife in the southern Polish Francisco Nunez Olivera of Spain died this year at the aged damage. President Lech Kaczynski city of Krakow. 113, Guinness World Records said. and his wife Maria were Warsaw has repeatedly A farmer and lumberjack in his youth, Nonaka later ran For more, catch us among the 96 people who asked Moscow to hand over a hot spring inn in his hometown of Ashoro, on Hokkaido online at: died in the crash in Smolensk, the wreckage and black island, 900 km (560 miles) north of Tokyo, and raised two western Russia, on April 10, boxes, but each time Russia sons and three daughters. www.newsofbahrain.com 2010. has said it will only do so Nonaka enjoys dipping in a spa and is fond of sweets, /nobonline “The plane wreckage is when its own inquiry is especially a strawberry sponge cake. He was joined at an Masazo Nonaka /newsofbahrain probably the most important finished. (AFP) award ceremony yesterday by relatives and officials. (Reuters) 20 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Aramco to build giant oil complex with Total he French oil group has and design work is due to While on a visit to Paris the signed a preliminary deal begin in the third quarter of withT Saudi Aramco to build 2018. Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia what the companies described Signed during a visit to inked a $5bn deal to build a giant in a statement as a “giant” Paris by Saudi Crown Prince petrochemical complex in the Mohammed bin Salman, the petrochemical complex. kingdom. deal will boost Aramco as it The project will require prepare for its initial public biggest and most efficient kingdom. investment of about $5 offering and help the kingdom refinery in the world,” Total Bin Salman is on a global billion and will be integrated as it diversifies away from oil. CEO Patrick Pouyanné said tour to attract foreign French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi with an oil refinery that is “This project will enable us in the statement. investment as he spearheads Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he already operated as a joint to strengthen our ties with He added that it would the Vision 2030 project to arrives at the Elysee Palace in Paris venture between Aramco Saudi Aramco, with whom create 8,000 new jobs and overhaul the Saudi economy. and Total (TOT). Engineering we successfully operate our bring new technology to the (CNN) Saudi calls for chemical attack perpetrators to face justice Paris Organizations. audi Arabia yesterday “Our position is that UAE denounces called for those behind those responsible have to Sthe chemical attack in Syria be held accountable and over the weekend to be brought to justice,” Saudi brought to justice. Foreign Minister Adel The attack late on al-Jubeir told reporters in Saturday killed at least Paris. seizure of 60 people and hurt more When asked whether than 1,000 at several sites Saudi Arabia would take in Douma, a town near part in any eventual military the capital, Damascus, response, the minister said according to the discussions on how to react Union of Medical Care were ongoing. (Reuters) cash and plane More than 80 dead from

tainted liquor in Indonesia African Union forces pictured in Somalia Jakarta 54, based on information in Somalia ndonesian authorities from police and health Dubai Somali police and government the Somali government. and I think it will be clear in say at least two dozen officials. he United Arab Emirates sources had said. He noted that the UAE the coming few days.” Ipeople have died in the past In Cicalengka, near denounced yesterday the The UAE foreign ministry backs counter-terrorism The speaker of Somalia’s day from drinking toxic the West Java provincial seizureT by Somali security staff issued a statement on the state efforts in Somalia, where Al parliament Mohamed Osman bootleg liquor, raising the capital of Bandung, more of several million dollars from news agency WAM to protest Shabaab militants stage regular Jawarire quit on Monday toll to 82 this month and than 90 people were one of its civilian aircraft at Sunday’s incident. attacks, and that it had been after a dispute with President highlighting how attempts hospitalized in the past few Mogadishu airport this week. “Money allocated to sending money there as part of Mohamed Abdullahi to curb legal alcohol have days. Elsewhere in West The UAE said it was support the Somali army and its commitment to Somalia’s Mohamed, in a sign that tragically backfired. Java, deaths were reported sending the money to the trainees was seized at gunpoint “stability and prosperity in the a crisis in the Gulf may be National police in Bandung, Sukabumi Somali army to support its by Somali security personnel, fight against terrorism”. spilling over into the country’s spokesman Setyo Wasisto and Cileunyi. operations against militants, who disrespected some “The money came in politics. said Tuesday that the latest “All the patients come and a government minister members of the UAE forces,” for our usual payments to Analysts say the resignation information shows 51 died with shortness of breath, said internal Somali politics it said, adding that the plane various security and other may be linked to the perception in West Java in the past diminished consciousness appeared to lie behind the was allowed to depart several commitments that we have that the two rivals back several days on top of the and many whose vision is incident in which the aircraft hours later. in Somalia,” he told Reuters opposing sides in a diplomatic 31 who died in the capital, blurred,” Amelia, a doctor was also temporarily seized. UAE Minister of State on Tuesday. “Unfortunately, dispute that erupted last year Jakarta, and satellite cities at the state-run hospital About $9.6 million in cash for Foreign Affairs Anwar we are seeing some internal involving Qatar and Turkey earlier in the month. On in Cicalengka, told was taken from the plane that Gargash said the UAE was Somali dynamics that are against Saudi Arabia and its Monday, the death toll was Indonesian TV. (AP) had landed from the UAE, trying to resolve the issue with trying to present it otherwise ally, the UAE. (Reuters) Facebook to offer ‘bounty’ for reporting data abuse

Washington be sold, stolen or used for scams cases of abuse affecting 10,000 people acebook said Tuesday it would or political influence,” product or more. begin offering rewards to people security chief Collin Greene said in “While there is no maximum, high Fwho report misuse of private a statement. impact bug reports have garnered as information from the social network, Greene said the new offer was much as $40,000 for people who bring as part of an effort to step up data inspired by the “bug bounty” offered them to our attention,” he added. protection in the wake of a firestorm. by Facebook and other online services The announcement comes with The new program “will reward to reward people who find security Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg set people with first-hand knowledge flaws. to begin testimony at congressional and proof of cases where a Facebook The reward will be “based on the hearings Tuesday and Wednesday on platform app collects and transfers impact of each report,” Greene said, abuse of private data collected by the people’s data to another party to with a minimum of $500 for verified social network. (AFP) SPORTS Wednesday, April 11, 2018 21 DT’s thoughts: On Bahrain and beyond A celebrated Formula 1 journalist with more than 500 (consecutive) Grands Prix’ experience, David Tremayne (DT) is one of those familiar paddock fig- ures who has seen it all, met them all, and written about it all, over almost five decades of F1 racing. Here, he shares his thoughts after round two of

David Tremayne the season in Bahrain…

We’re seeing a different Ferrari this year early races, Grosjean did the business. But in I always think you can tell a lot more about Kevin Magnussen he’s come upon a tough people from the way they behave in adversity team mate who gets the job done with fewer than from victory. Last year Ferrari started histrionics. The way that Grosjean got in strongly, before Mercedes got their act his way at one stage in Bahrain, much to together after a bit of a wobbly start. And Magnussen’s evident frustration, reminded in the end, of course, things started to go me of the intransigent way drivers such as wrong for the Scuderia from the Singapore Rene Arnoux behaved in the twilight of their GP onwards. careers. Far from falling apart, as they might have in the grand old pre-Schumacher era, they Jim Clark – gone but never forgotten got their head down over the winter and they Fifty years ago on Saturday Jim Clark died look an even more seriously strong threat to in the Deutschland Trophy F2 race at Mercedes. Hockenheim, and the motorsport world was After the fortuitous victory in Australia, shattered. Sebastian Vettel spoke of the way in which Jackie Stewart was in Bahrain, and it the front of the SF71H refused to go where reminded me of a comment he once made to he wanted it to. It seemed like something me about the man who was a great friend. “Jim inherent that might take a while to hone, but Clark,” he said, “was everything I aspired to be Jim Clark in Bahrain a better set-up cured the problem as a racing driver and as a man.” and Ferrari looked awesome. Toro Rosso made me eat my words throughout practice, before qualifying an The paddock is one of the best: big enough Grosjean must do better I love an underdog. But I confess that when extraordinary sixth and then driving a superb to accommodate everyone, small enough to Am I alone in thinking that Romain Grosjean the Toro Rossos qualified only 16th and 20th race to fourth after battling successfully with make hiding difficult for the people you want made a bit of a pig’s ear of it in Bahrain? I like in Australia I was among those who suspected Kevin Magnussen in the early stages. to find. In daylight it’s attractive, in the evening the Frenchman and a few years ago we were all that the Faenza team had been grandstanding romantic. And the organisers appreciate that talking about what he would do if he ever got during pre-season testing in Barcelona. We Swede success for Sauber making everyone feel welcome and a key part into one of the top three teams. had to eat our words after this weekend’s As a former employee of Peter Sauber, I felt of the event can be a significantly beneficial When Gene Haas picked him for his new performance in Bahrain, when Pierre Gasly a little thrill when Marcus Ericsson took factor in the global promotion that ensures venture, it was a good choice and in their sprung the first surprise with good speed his Alfa Romeo-branded Sauber to a wholly the race is a success. (formula1) unexpected ninth place. The Swede doesn’t always get an easy ride in some sectors of the media, but he barely put a wheel wrong as he mixed it with some big names and I was delighted both for my old team and for him. It’s that underdog thing again… A word on Bahrain Is Bahrain the best event on the F1 calendar? One could make a good argument to that effect. The drivers love the Sakhir circuit. 22 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 SPORTS Climax Zalmi excel in league DT News Network Manama Hosting Brave limax Zalmi defeated Public Security Blue by 11 runsC in the Asghar Ali Premier league organized by Cricket Bahrain Association. Batting first Climax Zalmi posted 152 runs. Amir Gondal top scored with 56 runs. In reply, to boost local Public Security Blue could only manage 141 runs. Hamza top scored with 47 runs. Ashraf Baig claimed 2 wickets for Climax Zalmi. Ali Dawood Public Security Red beat Hajweri by 8 wickets in another economy fixture. Batting first, Hajweri were all out for 73 runs. Yar mohd and Aurangzeb claimed 3 wickets each for Public Security. In reply, Public Security reached their target for loss of 2 wickets. Umar Iqbal top scored with 30 runs. BCC win over BCC A by 6 wickets in another fixture. Batting first, BCC A posted Amir Gondal 175 runs, Fiaz top scored with Aerial view of Belo Horizonte, Brazil 71 runs. Ali Dawood claimed 3 wickets for BCC. In reply, BCC reached target for loss of Manama 2018. as a platform to reach out economy of the Kingdom 4 wickets. Ammaduddin top elo Horizonte is set Apart from providing an to the global market. We of Bahrain to benefit from scored for BCC. to welcome Bahrain’s opportunity for the local talent are glad to associate with the emerging opportunities”, BOC defeated Pakistan BBrave Combat Federation from Brazil to showcase their the regional business which said Mohammed Shahid, Club Young Boys by 18 runs to Brazil for the third time. skills on a global platform, also create a strong future President of Brave Combat in another fixture. Batting first The eleventh edition of Brave Brave Combat Federation prospect for the growing Federation. BOC posted 111 runs. Saqib Combat Federation will be also supports talent from top scored with 38 runs. In hosted by the sixth largest the Middle East to compete reply, Young Boys were all out city in Brazil, which is also overseas. Athletes set in for official weigh-ins for 93 runs. the first planned modern city Apart from the ticket in Brazil. sales, multiple local business Manama Belo Horizonte serves as have aligned to render their rave Combat Federation Ammaduddin the capital of the state of services for the Bahrain based has announced that the Minas Gerais and is one of sports media property. Bpublic weigh-ins will tae place the economic axis which also The ongoing fight week has on April 12, 2018 at the Ouro attracts tourists from around also attracted visitors from Minas Palace Hotel, Belo the world. the near by states to visit Belo Horizonte. Belo Horizonte was one of Horizonte, thereby increasing The public weigh-ins will the host cities of the 1950 and demand for the hospitality be live streamed online and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. industry and services. across the official social media The event marks the return “Brave Combat Federation pages. The fight card features of the Bahrain based Mixed always fosters strong relations two championship title fights Martial Arts promotion to with local business and in the lightweight and light- Brazil for the first time in entrepreneurs, thereby acting heavyweight division. Fiaz Yar Mohd Commonwealth Games Ben Proud claims gold

Gold Coast win silver in the men’s 4x100m Semenya storms to 1500m gold en Proud successfully medley relay. Gold Coast With Kenyan world her move on the back straight Games debut. defended his 50m freestyle Proud’s team-mates Holly outh Africa’s Caster champion Faith Kipyegon and Courtney was able to For 24-year-old Btitle at the Commonwealth Hibbott and Ellie Faulkner Semenya strode to 1500m and Scotland’s Laura battle ahead of Australian Courtney, who only took Games before helping England won silver and bronze in the Sgold at the Commonwealth Muir absent, Semenya was pair Linden Hall and up running as training women’s 400m freestyle. Games as Welsh athlete favourite to take gold. Georgia Griffith for bronze for her competitive Scot Duncan Scott won 200m Melissa Courtney claimed a Third at the bell, she made on her Commonwealth swimming career, it is a individual medley silver and superb bronze medal. major landmark. Her most Wales’ Daniel Jervis finished Semenya, a double significant previous medal second in the 1500m freestyle. Olympic champion at 800m, came as part of the mixed Georgia Davies took 50m claimed her first 1500m title relay team at the 2017 backstroke bronze before of any kind and the first part European Cross-Country helping Wales come third in of an attempted double on Championships. the women’s 4x100m medley the Gold Coast. Normally based in relay. The 27-year-old powered Loughborough, she spent the Proud, 23, had set a new home in a new Games record winter training at altitude Games record of 21.30 seconds of four minutes 0.71 seconds. in France and Kenya in in Monday’s semi-finals before Scotland’s Eilish preparation for the Games. clocking 21.35 in the final. McColgan finished sixth. (BBC) (BBC) South Africa’s Caster Semenya (Pic courtesy: Reuters) Ben Proud SPORTS Wednesday, April 11, 2018 23

SportDT News Network role emphasized Manama he role of sport in achieving the sustainable developmentT goals were emphasized at the First Arab Conference on Sport, which got underway yesterday at Art Rotana Amwaj Hotel in Muharraq. The Youth and Sports Affairs Ministry is bringing this event for the first time in the Arab region in cooperation with the United Nations Office in Bahrain and Khalid Al Haj Marcello Lippi Amin Al Sharqawi Dr Adel Al Nashar Dan Powell the International Council for this first-of- its-kind gathering “We are extremely pleased Marcello Lippi – Italy’s Ranya Al Alwani. be the role of sport in executing Health, Physical Education, in the Middle East, which is as the Kingdom of Bahrain is 2006 World Cup-winning Late on, Bahrain’s Dr the environmental goals for Sports and Recreation one of the leading initiatives for the starting point to discuss coach and the conference Hashim Hussain and Dr sustainable development. (ICHPER.SD). the Kingdom of Bahrain in the the role of sport as a key tool main speaker – delivered his Omar Al Obaidly, in addition This theme will be presented Highlighting the slogan youth and sports sector, which in promoting tolerance, peace, speech, in which he stressed to Dr Ashraf Sobhi of Egypt by Dr Bander Al Saad of “The Role of Sport in Achieving was unanimously endorsed by social integration, economic on creating a culture for spoke in the second session, Saudi Arabia and Regional Sustainable Development the Arab Ministers of Youth development and many sustainable development and which was about the role of Development Coordinator for Goals,”the opening session and Sports Council. noble values that we aspire learn from mistakes, a strategy sport in applying economic UNEP’s Regional Office for of the two-day conference “Having this conference in to achieve through sustainable himself is implementing when goals to achieve sustainable the West Asia region Melanie was attended by around 200 Bahrain is a clear evidence of development”. coaching. development. Hutchinson participants, headed by Youth the country’s commitment Early on, an introductory Yesterday’s inaugural The remaining sessions Today’s other theme and Sports Ministry’s assistant to use sport to serve the film kicked off the opening session of the first theme are scheduled for tomorrow, will be the Activation of undersecretary Eng.Khalid Al community, and discuss the ceremony, which was followed covered the role of sport in the concluding day of the Sport partnership to achieve Haj. best practices to integrate by an operetta, in which implementing social goals for conference, from 9.30am sustainable development In his opening remarks, Al various goals for a sustainable the importance of sport on a sustainable development, onwards. Two more themes goals, and will be presented by Haj said he was proud as the development in the world of communities all over the which was presented by UK’s will be discussed in today’s first Dr Moayyed Al Wahsha and Kingdom of Bahrain embraces sport,” said Al Haj. world was highlighted. Dan Powell and Egypt’s Dr sessions, the first of which will Ahmed Janahi.

The speakers in a photo session

Winning the league makes me Stop talking, start fighting: Joshua more excited, says Zidane London home for Tyson Fury’s return. London “I don’t have an explanation. nthony Joshua’s war of I have a career and goals I want eal Madrid coach We always want to win words with his British rival to achieve so I am focusing on Zinedine Zidane was everything but sometimes, ATyson Fury continues to rage. what I am doing. atR a loss to explain why his like this year, we are not The world champion has told “When he gets himself side’s disappointing La Liga consistent,” Zidane told a news Fury to stop “commentating” together… boxing fans are campaign contrasts with conference yesterday ahead of and “get motivated” for a awaiting his return. He has to their dominant displays in the second leg at the Santiago return to the boxing ring. get himself back in action… the Champions League ahead Bernabeu. Last month Joshua beat New rather than sitting at home of their quarter-final second “We had some difficult Zealand’s Joseph Parker on commentating on my fights. leg against Juventus on moments, especially with points to add the WBO belt to “He should be getting a bit Wednesday. scoring goals. We are much his IBF and WBA titles. After of motivation and hunger back Real slipped down to better in every aspect now, the title fight in Cardiff, Fury in the belly to get training and fourth in the Liga standings although I can’t explain why.” – the former WBA, IBF, WBO get back in the ring because and 15 points behind leaders “Winning the league makes and IBO champion – mocked realistically people don’t want Barcelona following Sunday’s me more excited, it’s the most Joshua by saying he was the to see a commentator. They draw with Atletico Madrid. difficult competition and I “true king” of heavyweight Anthony Joshua (L) and Tyson Fury want to see a fighter fight.” However, they are on course also think it’s what the players boxing. champion of the world. News, Joshua said: “There is no Meanwhile, Joshua says his to reach the semi-finals of want. But if you look at the After beating Parker, Joshua But Fury has not been in the denying Tyson knows how to team are preparing a “very the Champions League for an club’s record in the Champions said he would like to face Fury ring since 2015. Until he makes box. He is a good boxer. good” offer that he hopes will eighth successive season as League you’ll see no-one has or set up a title fight with a comeback, Joshua believes his “But until he makes his stop WBC champion Wilder they enjoy a 3-0 lead in their achieved what we have,” the Deontay Wilder to decide who rival should keep quiet. return to the ring, I cannot from “whining.” (theweek. tie with Juve. Frenchman added. (Reuters) is the undisputed heavyweight Speaking to Sky Sports sit down and wait patiently at co.uk) Sport role P23 emphasized SPORTS 2424 Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Manama qualifying had gone a bit wrong fter pre-season testing, sitting for us, so to score points with both third in the constructors’ cars is a great result. But we need to Bahrain GP Achampionship with two races down understand what’s the gap to those would have been seen as a major in front and improve, because for success for McLaren. But Fernando sure we had a difficult weekend, Alonso won’t let that position mask more than expected. the team’s qualifying weaknesses. “We saw in testing, in Australia In both Australia and Bahrain, and here that we’re lacking a bit in the two McLaren cars have dropped qualifying pace but then the race out in Q2 and had to move forward pace is a bit better. It’s on Sundays in the race to score points. On we get the points, so this trend is Saturday in Sakhir, Alonso qualified good as we keep scoring some good 13th on the grid, one position ahead points. But for sure we need to start McLaren of team mate Stoffel Vandoorne, further up the grid.” and behind both Toro Rosso, While keen to praise McLaren’s Renault and Force India drivers. impressive performances in races From such lowly starting so far this year, Alonso admits positions, finishing seventh and the qualifying issues are holding eighth for the team - their second the team back – even if they have consecutive double-points result - recovered well on a Sunday. was a good response in the race, “The team did a good job with but Alonso has been left surprised the strategy, the pit stops and by McLaren’s pace deficit to their reliability, we got the points, good struggles rivals over one lap. points. Looking at how the weekend “For sure it was a great Sunday started and the pace we had it’s for us,” Alonso said. “We clear we have to improve, to make weren’t too a step forward. We need to raise sure about our game, because what we have the race is not enough, but on Sundays pace, we’re delivering the results. Fifth in Australia, seventh here, that’s 16 points, so it’s good. worse than “What counts most is not your grid position, it’s your race pace, your start, the whole first lap, your tyre management, your fuel efficiency, there are a lot of factors and we’re handling better than just qualifying speed. We were too slow in qualifying and need to improve that because when we start behind we compromise our race result.” expected (formula1)

“We were too slow in qualifying and need to improve that because when we start behind we compromise our race Fernando Alonso (file pic) result”

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