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2 SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 bahrainthisweek SPOTLIGHT LET THE MUSIC BEGIN Interv iew with Mohamed Murbati
beneficial for the album and it represents I think that the upcoming generations The Bahraini music composer Mohamed audience influence towards the pieces. do respect the musical work within the Murbati find his passion towards musical shadows of the society based visions. Tell us about “ Bayt Al- Thaqafa” an early stage of his childhood.Mohamed “ Bayt Al- Thaqafa” is a group of people What do you need to have the most to interested in art and culture established compose music ? composed music for short films, some Bahraini in 2016 and I am one of the founders . I don't have something specific, but We worked on many musical experiments sometimes I need really comfortable plays, for numerous poems some of them were such as "Creation", which is a dialog circumstances for music composing . between pottery , theatre and music. written by Bahraini and some by Arab poets. He How much do you attribute to the family Which genre of music you enjoy the influence on your music? has collaborated was the Bahraini singer Huda most?(theatre, film score, single My family always supports me and I think Abdulla and his debut album is "Winter Stories", etc.) Why? this is enough to lead me to the status of I love all music genres probably and satisfaction . released in 2017. Bahrain This Week talented specially film music . I love so many aspects and especially the way composer What’s next in musical journey for you? musician to explore his journey through music. deals with the cinematic scenes. I have a new album containing songs and music in collaboration with many Tell us about your initiation into music. everywhere and at every moment . How do you feel about the interest in poets such as "Qassim Haddad" and many My journey with music started during my music in the next generation? musicians. It’s coming soon! early stages of my childhood . My first Do you have any aim/ social cause passion to listen to music and songs. So, that you meant to spread through your whenever I go out with my family , I used compositions? to stop at any moment that I saw a piano Not always, but I do believe the musician or a musical instrument. I just wanted to shouldn't be separated from his society. play on it . I would tell my family to leave Sometimes I do get inspirations for me with the piano . meaningful musical compositions from Later on , the actual start for me as some social aspects. music composer was based on the hand of music composer Mohammed haddad, What was the inspiration behind award where I learned a lot about Music . winning “ Winter Stories”? The concept of the album (Winter Stories) Why do believe that music is an is derived from moments of my childhood essential part in everyone’s life? during winter season . So I tried to I believe that inside everyone, there are so translate these memories, which related to many pieces of music , and the music not winter in my music . I never expected to constrained to certain people , music is win an award for this album . I think it is bahrainthisweek SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 3 RETHINK BAHRAINRETHINK TRAFFIC: NEVER EVER TRY TO ESCAPE AFTER ACCIDENT
One wishes none of you ever gets involved in the other party to lay blame on him. And you an accident. But accidents do happen and if you certainly must desist from arguing with or picking are the cause of one, never ever try to run away a fight with the investigating policeman. from the site. It is unethical to try to escape If you assault either the other party or responsibility, immoral to evade the law which the policeman you are inviting legal trouble. is bound to catch up with you and bad manners Remember that accidents are not a rarity and to leave the victim of the accident in the lurch, all vehicles, including yours, are covered by perhaps even unable to claim insurance. insurance. So there is really no need to pick a If the victim is injured and instead of calling fight and one should accept once responsibility. the ambulance and traffic police you flee the If as a result of an accident – whether scene you may even face jail once you are caused due to your fault or the other party’s brought to book. If he dies things can get even – there is a victim who has been injured, you more complicated. For a minute put yourself should immediately phone and call for an in the victim’s position and you will realize the ambulance. Timely medical assistance for an gravity of your callousness. other party’s vehicle then you should cooperate injured person is crucial and might be a matter The thing to do if you do get involved in an with the traffic police and let them arrive at a of life and death for him. If, instead of calling accident is to stay at the accident site and contact conclusion and apportion blame on the basis of for medical help, you flee the scene, remember the traffic police. If it is a minor accident they their investigation. that your callous action may cause a death may ask you to go to one of the designated police Before the police arrive [and even while whereas the law will ultimately catch up with stations nearest to where you are. If it is a major they are listening to your and the other party’s you, especially since Bahrain is a small place for accident which has caused damage to the versions] do not quarrel or pick a fight with anyone to escape notice.
Supported by rethinkbh www.rethink.com.bh This Column is published in association with Ministry of Interior in public interest. Please send in your queries to [email protected] & MOI will respond in our next issue. 4 SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 bahrainthisweek INSIDE BAHRAIN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS' PROFESSIONALISM OPENED THE DOOR FOR MORE ACHIEVEMENTS Hotel in the presence of Minister of Youth thanks to its reliance on youth, who are and Sports HE Mr Hisham bin Mohammed the real wealth of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Al Jowder as well as other high-ranking Many countries have hired employees officials. from outside their countries in order to Delivering a speech on the occasion decorate the image of their youth and of the event, HH Shaikh Nasser said: "I sports movement, but we in the Kingdom urge the staff of the Ministry of Youth and of Bahrain and under the guidance of HM Sports Affairs to start to be consultants to the King, we counted on our youth in our HM the King on the youth and sports area progress in this area. Our dependence and to work from now on producing ideas on them is a great confirmation and aimed at elevating the youth and sports endorsement of our firm belief in them," HH movement in the Kingdom." Shaikh Nasser stressed. Furthermore, HH Shaikh Nasser Meanwhile, HH Shaikh Nasser hailed praised the Ministry of Youth and Sports the professional dealing of the Ministry of staff as responsible and they boast the Youth and Sports Affairs with the progress best capabilities in defining and detailing of the youth and sports movement in the suggestions to improve the administrative Kingdom, stating that it fully implemented and technical work at the ministry. "We the policies of the Supreme Council for look forward to having everyone at the Youth and Sports. ministry starting their role as advisers "This has contributed to achieving to HM the King and provide new ideas, many outstanding accomplishments in regardless of their size. We will work 2017," HH Shaikh Nasser pointed out. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the with HE the Minister of Youth and From his part, the Minister of Youth Representative of His Majesty the King King of the Kingdom of Bahrain owing to Sports to implement them," HH Shaikh and Sports Affairs underlined that the for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, their capabilities in detailing suggestions Nasser added, valuing the achievements achievements made by his ministry Chairman of the Supreme Council for and ideas aimed at developing the youth accomplished by the Ministry of Youth wouldn't have been possible without the Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain and sports movement in the Kingdom. and Sports in the blessed era of HM King support of HM the King, HRH the Prime Olympic Committee, announced that all This came during HH Shaikh Nasser's Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Minister and HRH the Crown Prince as the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs patronage to the annual staff ceremony "The Kingdom of Bahrain has been able well as the backing of HH Shaikh Nasser members have become consultants to of the ministry which was held at Sofitel to compete with the world in various fields bin Hamad Al Khalifa. BTEA PRESENTS KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF ITS REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES AND ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “VATEL” revealed that the Saudi office witnessed continues to witness a remarkable a significant increase in the number of progress and growth following BTEA’s tour operators that promotes Bahrain as inauguration of seven representative destination, from 48 to 150 agencies. The offices around the world. These offices office has alsk doubled the number of work to promote the Kingdom’s tourism travel packages promoting the Kingdom, sector by coordinating with several tour from 200 to 400. Similarly, the Russian operators to increase inbound tourism, office also witnessed an increase in the further positioning Bahrain as an ideal number of tour operators that promote tourist destination. BTEA’s strategy Bahrain, from 20 to 50 agencies, and the focuses on developing the Kingdom’s number of tourist packages increased tourism sector and shifting this vibrant significantly from 45 to 1,400 packages. sector to be one of the main contributors The representative office located to the national economy and the in the United Kingdom witnessed an Kingdom’s 2030 Economic Vision,” said increase in the number of travel agencies the CEO of BTEA, H.E. Shaikh Khaled bin that promoted Bahrain as a tourist Humood Al Khalifa. destination, from 7 to 49 agencies "The BTEA strives to promote the while the number of tourist packages tourism brand ‘Ours Yours’ aimed at significantly increased from 13 to 568 showcasing the Kingdom of Bahrain as the The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions college aims to train the national packages in one year. Additionally, the ideal tourism destination to the regional Authority (BTEA) announced the key workforce in the hospitality sector as office located in the United Kingdom has and international markets and further achievements of its representative offices well as provide them with a wide array of partnered with Levison Wood, who will promote the Kingdom’s touristic offering launched back in 2017 in a meeting held exciting career opportunities. be featuring the Kingdom of Bahrain as as a main contributor to the overall yesterday with key stakeholders in the The meeting, headed by the Chief part of his documentary series "Arabian economic growth,” he added. industry. Executive Officer of BTEA, H.E. Shaikh Journey", which has received more than The meeting was attended by The representative offices aim to Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa, was held in 2.6 million views in addition to the “John a number of dignitaries including promote the Kingdom’s tourism sector the presence of the Director of Marketing Torode's Middle East” show hosted by representatives of the embassies of and further position it as an ideal and Tourism Promotion at BTEA, Mr. the Australian celebrity chef John Torode Germany, the United Kingdom, France, tourist destination. In addition, the Yousef Al Khan and Advisor at the BTEA, which will highlight Bahrain's culture India, Saudi Arabia and Russia, in addition BTEA announced that a new hospitality Mr. Jesus Florido-Banqueri, at Wyndham and history and is expected to attract 4.9 to hotel managers and representatives management college, "Vatel”, is set to Grand Manama Hotel in Bahrain Bay. million viewers in the UK. from destination management companies launch in October. The international During the session, the BTEA alsl “The tourism sector in the Kingdom and travel agencies. bahrainthisweek SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 5 INSIDE ARABIA WARNER BROS. WORLD ABU DHABI OPENED FOR PUBLIC immersive lands: DC's Metropolis, Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gluch and Warner Bros. Plaza. Visitors can enjoy the gleaming urban landscape of Metropolis, where they can revel in the heroic optimism of the Justice League - whose members include Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and The Flash. They can then make their way to the dark alleys of Gotham City where devious masterminds such as The Joker and Harley Quinn wreak havoc only to be thwarted by Batman. In contrast, bright blue skies and fluffy white clouds will surround the guests in Cartoon Junction, where childhood favourite characters come to life. Guests will then leave the colourful houses behind for the lofty dunes of Dynamite Gulch, packed full of animated antics and mad mishaps. And finally, guests can rewind all the way to the modern Stone Age in Bedrock with the lovable cave-families - The Flintstones and The Rubbles. "Warner Bros. has an almost-100-year legacy of producing and distributing high- quality entertainment to global audiences, Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi, the world's largest day of action and fun. alongside beloved animation characters and this world-class attraction continues that indoor theme park built at an estimated From the meticulously curated from Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera, tradition in grand style," said Kevin Tsujihara, $1 billion, opened its doors to the public. musical arrangements to the faithfully including Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. One day before the opening, Warner Bros. created landscapes, each land is uniquely and The Flintstones, using state-of-the- Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will welcomed the media on a special tour of the designed to truly immerse guests in the art technology. increase the number of tourists coming to larger-than-life theme park. places they've seen in movies, comic The excitement begins in Warner Bros. the Capital, not only from the region, but Once visitors walk through the books and on TV. Plaza, where guests can roam around the also from around the world, Mohamed theme park's gigantic doors, they are The theme park brings to life fan- streets of the art deco themed portal to Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the immediately immersed in a different world favourite DC Super Heroes, including the various lands of Warner Bros. World Department of Tourism Authority Abu Dhabi where ideas and imagination spiral into a Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, Abu Dhabi. The theme park consists of six and Miral, told. 6 SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 bahrainthisweek HEALTH TOOTHACHE: TOP 10 REASONS YOUR TOOTH IS PAINING A toothache or a pain in or around a is known as dentin. Any damage to the cause inflammation in the oral bone or cracked or chipped teeth. tooth can be caused by abscessed tooth, dentin can make the tooth very sensitive. gums. If gum diseases are left untreated, tooth decay, tooth fracture, damaged It can also lead to tooth cavity. If the pain it can lead to loss of teeth, gums and 9. Improper brushing: It is quite tooth filling, infected gums and repetitive is less of an ache and more of a sharp bones. Surgical methods may be required common that people don't pay attention motions such as chewing gum or grinding pain, there are chances that the decay may to get rid of mouth infection caused by to how they are brushing or flossing teeth. teeth. Common symptoms of toothache have reached the centre of the tooth. This gum diseases. Improper brushing and flossing can cause include a constant, sharp or throbbing causes really intense pain and you need to toothache. At times, they tend to press pain in the tooth. In some people, the visit a dentist immediately. 6. Orthodontic alignment: Retainers, too hard while brushing or flossing. This pain is felt only when pressure is applied braces and other teeth alignment tools results in irritated, bleeding and inflamed to the tooth. Toothache can also cause 3. Tooth abscess: This is a condition or orthodontic treatment can be a cause gums. Check with your dentist to know the swelling around the tooth, fever, headache which occurs when tooth decay becomes of toothache. The pain arising due to proper technique of brushing and flossing. or foul-tasting drainage from infected severe enough to reach the root beneath orthodontic treatment usually fades away tooth. You should visit your dentist in the visible tooth. This may result in an in a few days. Contact your dentist in case 10. Damaged fillings: Dental fillings are case your toothache lasts longer than infection in the root and the surrounding the pain is unbearable and is interfering meant to cover deep pits, fractures or 1 or 2 days, your toothache is severe or tissue. It causes pulsating pain and with your daily life. grooves in order to protect vulnerable you have a fever and earache. You may makes it difficult to determine on which parts of the tooth. On the damage of these also experience pain while opening your tooth the pain is. Tooth abscess is a really 7. Misaligned or impacted wisdom parts, the sensitive parts of teeth are mouth wide. serious condition and can result in bone or teeth: Teeth that are misaligned or exposed to extreme temperatures, food tissue loss. pressing against each other can cause particles and bacteria. This results in pain Following are the top causes of toothache. An impacted wisdom tooth, which ranges from an ache to a sharp and toothaches you must know: 4. Tooth fractures: Tooth fractures can which has failed to erupt completely, piercing sensation. Damaged filling must be caused by falling, playing sports or can impinge on the adjacent teeth be checked by dentists to prevent any 1. Tooth sensitivity: This is a condition in biting something which is hard. A pain causes’ severe toothache. These tooth further damage to the tooth. which you feel pain or extreme sensitivity in the fractured tooth means that the conditions should be dealt with the help of on eating drinking hot or cold foods. This fracture has reached the middle of the orthodontic treatment such as braces and means that your tooth enamel has worn tooth. These tooth fractures can cause surgery in case of wisdom tooth problem. down and dentin has been exposed. Teeth excruciating pain. The pain may not exist whitening can result in tooth sensitivity. in case of chipped or damaged tooth. But 8. Teeth grinding: Teeth grinding is Temperature sensitivity can also cause the damage tends to worsen over time. All a common reason of tooth ache. It can tooth ache. You should make a visit to tooth damage, fractures and chips should causes pain in tooth, jaw, neck and dental office for professional management. be dealt with the help of dentist. related muscle pain. 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12 SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 bahrainthisweek WHEELS & GEARS TRANSCEND ORDINARY TO UNIQUENESS WITH THE ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS Put an end to your search for a unique transformative journey through the years, drawing the eye to its sleek dynamicity. The electric parking brake and full colour head- SUV with the arrival of the all-new 2018 starting out as a sports sedan and passing SUV features an agile shield face, Hi-Tech up display. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which merges through several generations, resulting lighting design, a distinctive rear shape, in The Eclipse Cross is smooth on the innovation of design and exemplar in the striking SUV that is Eclipse Cross addition to 18” alloy wheels. Every element road, supple to handle, and comfortable functionality. today. places emphasis on its brilliant detail- to ride. Cutting-edge features such as its Available at Zayani Motors, the Its newly developed, premium Red oriented Japanese craftsmanship. highly-efficient powertrains and new down- exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi in the Diamond 4 paint radiates vibrant colour, The interior is roomy, prioritising sizing turbo technology (which gives rich Kingdom of Bahrain, the Eclipse Cross achieved through the Takumi painting convenience, with lush leather upholstery torque and a better acceleration response) comes with a wide selection of features, technique, which employs a 3-bake and refined finishes. Both front and contribute to providing a premium, intuitive seamlessly crafted for optimal presentation process using a multi-layered base and rear seats are adjustable. The cockpit is driving experience. Safety is guaranteed and driving. clear coat. designed to maximise the driver’s positive with cruise control, tire pressure Since its release in the 80’s, the The exterior is sharp, with sculpted experience; all its functions within clear monitoring system and rear and front Mitsubishi Eclipse has undergone a lines that give the car a strong stance, vision and reach, including display audio, parking sensors, and more.
GEAR-HEAD GUIDE EBRAHIM K. KANOO PRAISES AWARD WINNERS Ebrahim K. Kanoo, the diversified Award for Engineering Excellence and a cash business conglomerate, welcomed the prize during the ceremony. winners of the Ebrahim K. Kanoo Award for The students met with Mr. Talal Kanoo, Engineering Excellence at its main office Managing Director at Ebrahim K. Kanoo, who in Manama. commended them for their significant efforts Created in partnership with the University in the field of mechanical engineering in of Bahrain’s College of Engineering, the Bahrain. Mr. Kanoo stated, “The Ebrahim K. award was won by mechanical engineering Kanoo Award for Engineering Excellence was students for the best final year project at a created to highlight the important role young ceremony and exhibition in the campus. Bahrainis play in the field of mechanical The winning project was the brainchild engineering. We take pride in the efforts and of Majed Fadhel Abbas, Mohammed Nour commitment shown by the students and the AlMasri and Ahmed Ahsanullah Butt, who college to foster this talent. I look forward presented a Recycling Process project. The to seeing great things from the winners and team was awarded the Ebrahim K. Kanoo wish them continued success.” bahrainthisweek SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 13 TECH UPDATE WAFIAPPS.COM… THE TRANSCEND ORDINARY TO UNIQUENESS WITH NO.1 ONLINE SHOPPING PLATFORM IN BAHRAIN THE ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS LAUNCHES ITS MOBILE APP Wafiapps.com, Bahrain’s largest online be added to the cart and the payment options shopping platform recently launched its to settle the bill either through credit/debit mobile app, compatible for both Android card, bwallet, or cash on delivery, make it and iOs users. The app has caught the extremely convenient for the shopper. interest of shoppers and according to Google With the launch of this app, wafiapps. analytics, the app is trending among the top com has made life simpler for the shopper 3 downloads in Bahrain. who can now order while on the go from The app is very easy to use as the Home their mobile phone, without even logging screen provides an extremely simple and in to the website through desktop/laptop or user-friendly interface for shoppers looking tablet. This app takes away the stress of for items to purchase. The tabs that highlight physically visiting a store, find a parking, the various categories ranging from Deals, waiting in a queue to settle the bill etc. The Electronics, Home & Living, Perfumes & professionally trained logistics team delivers Beauty, Baby Store, Supermarket, Lifestyle, the order right at your doorstep, within 24 Laundry etc. are clearly displayed and the hours of order confirmation. The app has shoppers can directly access the wide range already seen more than 5000 downloads in of products available under each category by just a few days of its launch and the number just a click of a button. The items chosen can is exponentially increasing each day. SPECIAL CHILDREN ON WONDROUS WORLD EXPLORATION IN VIRTUAL REALITY “Google Expeditions for Special Education Head of Activities and Projects Committee Needs” to the event, the program will be held at the Bahrain Association of Parents and in association with the Bahrain Association Friends of the Disabled, is certainly positive for Parents and Friends of the Disabled, about the impact of VR in a special needs which is known in the region for its brilliant classroom, “The impact of VR on special contribution towards the well-being and needs is fascinating. Watching students welfare of special needs students and their with various disabilities being able to travel families through a number of interactive the world in minutes, is very uplifting. VR is events, lectures, learning activities as well as definitely going to enable them to do a lot.” cultural celebrations. On the part of teachers, VR helps them Just last year, the Association awarded engage their students more comprehensively Dr. Sana Farid, the AR/VR/Ai and Simulation and provide them with a highly tempting expert at VRXOne and Co-founder & CEO learning environment, further assisting of Munfarid Consulting, for her efforts and with communication skills especially when training workshops in Technology Aided it comes to inclusive classrooms where Learning & Development for the Disabled, teachers face one of the most challenging and Assistive Technology. Her ongoing test of their jobs. Also facilitating an efforts for the cause are manifest through improved and much more organized form VRXOne’s One Million VR Expeditions of interaction, VR enables the teachers to program in the Middle East with a special view live feed of what each student is looking focus on Special Education Needs. at and discuss or ask questions about their Since the use of virtual environments experience and their personal focus. This is for special needs is as diverse as the field just the beginning for far more personalized of Special Education itself, VR offers many learning opportunities for special needs benefits for students with disabilities including students. the ability to be adaptable and controllable as Evidently, engaging students with Working with Special Children can be intellectual and motor skills within the safe per the needs of an individual student, making intellectual or other disabilities is not an very heartening, though its not difficult to powerful simulated virtual environments. it all the more ideal for special education easy task. The increasingly accessible imagine the multiple challenges faced by Given that the students with special needs purposes. What’s even more exciting is and affordable virtual reality-based their instructor. Students with cognitive, are limited in their ability to explore their that beyond merely providing the chance methods provide an ideal framework as an intellectual, mental, or other disabilities surrounding and extended environments, to explore and learn about places, things, educational and training medium for them often deficit communication skills, apart VR affords them the opportunity to discover processes and subjects, VR even helps equip and developing their hidden talents into from difficulty in concentration, focus, and the world in fascinating virtual environments students with life skills by simulating training useful, practical strengths. No words can expression. where they are able to swim with the sharks environments that assist in highlighting and describe the happiness felt by the special For our quest to contribute to enhance or fly in the clouds, go on space excursion focusing on individual strengths, abilities children - and the satisfaction gained by the learning practices, we have experienced how and even travel to planet Mars, sounds like and learning preferences outside of their real enablers - when their dreams come true Virtual Reality is one revolutionary method in an exciting classroom. world disabilities. through a simulated environment whether special education in many aspects. This is what VRXOne is going to be What this does for a special needs it is a dream to visit the pyramids, go for a Increasingly being recognized as an showcasing at the most awaited annual students is essentially huge in terms of a hike on top of the highest mountains or just effective tool for its rehabilitation abilities for Bahrain Summer Festival where Nakhool Tent remarkable change in their self-confidence, watch dinosaurs come alive from billions of cognitive processes and functional aspects, is opened to the families for participation in self-esteem and ultimately serving to years ago. Virtual Reality (VR) provides special needs many cultural events, educational activities transform them into contributing citizens in students with opportunities to improve their and entertainment programs. Bringing the society. Ms. Abla Ahmed Mohamed, the By: Hiba Khan 14 SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 bahrainthisweek ENTERTAINMENT DIGEST BOOK REVIEW M O V I E T R A I L E R S “Stories for Boys who Dare to be Different” by Ben Brooks, indeed stands out with a collection STORIES FOR of inspirational stories of boys and men who pursue their passions/interests/rights, against all odds. BOYS WHO DARE The stories range from historical heroes such as Mahatma Gandhi, Galileo Galilei, and Nelson TO BE DIFFERENT Mandela, to contemporary figures such as Ai Weiwei, Jamie Oliver, or Steve Irwin. The stories BY BEN BROOKS aim to inspire the young boys for a world in which everyone is equal and free.
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UPDATES BAHRAIN TOURISM AND EXHIBITIONS AUTHORITY TO HOST LEGO SHOWS DURING EID AL ADHA world of LEGO under one roof and will be international, award-winning creative team to featuring millions of LEGO bricks, huge LEGO ensure a quality family entertainment stage sculptures and models. Much loved LEGO show for audiences of all ages featuring brands such as, Ninjago, City, Duplo, Friends Cartoon Network’s most popular heroes from and Star Wars to name a few, will be present, Ben 10, The Amazing World of Gumball, and not forgetting the build challenges and Adventure Time and The Powerpuff Girls. obstacle courses. Hosting this event comes in line with the Simultaneously, the Kingdom of Bahrain BTEA’s long term strategy to further develop is also set to host the Cartoon Network the Kingdom’s tourism sector and strengthen Live! Heroes Unite show which will run for a its position on a regional and international period four days from the 23rd and until the level under the slogan of ‘Ours.Yours.’, which 26th August 2018 at the BIECC. contributes towards the Kingdom’s economy The production brings together an and the 2030 Economic Vision.
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions attract tourists and visitors from Bahrain and Authority (BTEA) is set to host the LEGO the neighboring GCC countries,” commented SHOWS which will be held at the Bahrain the Director of Marketing and Tourism International Exhibition and Convention Promotion at BTEA, Mr. Yousef Mohamed Center (BIECC) from the 22nd and until the Al Khan 31st of August 2018. The announcement “By hosting such events, the BTEA came during a press conference that took continues its efforts in achieving its long place on Monday 23rd July 2018 at the term strategy that aims to develop the BIECC. tourism sector and position the Kingdom “We are pleased to announce hosting as the center for family tourism by hosting LEGO Shows at the BIECC, a fun-filled family various events and festivals to visitors of all event that comes in line with the series of ages,” Mr. Al Khan added. activities and events hosted by BTEA to The LEGO SHOWS brings to life the bahrainthisweek SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 15 I GOVERNMENT A QUICKER ACCESS THROUGH KING FAHAD CAUSEWAY VIA BAHRAIN.BH Between the holiday season, weekends and the near service, then you can proceed with the payment of the Hajj season, King Fahad Causeway could get hectic! insurance fee online, preview on current insurance and A great deal of individuals, businessmen, families and the previously purchased ones as well as adding more hajj agents are going through the causeway on both dir- vehicles or drivers. One of the application’s features is ections, which means longer waiting period and long that it allows the user to change, add or remove the in- queues at the insurance cabins. We are here to help you formation of the vehicles he will be using. in reducing the waiting time and making sure you use All you need to do is to choose ‘King Fahad Cause- your time on what is more important; the trip itself! way Insurance‘ service, for individuals all you need Through the service of ‘King Fahad Causeway In- to do is to enter your CPR number while commercial surance’ you can issue your insurance document then companies need to enter their CR numbers and the you are bound to have a head start in the procedure of vehicles’ information is required for both individuals entering or exiting through King Fahad Causeway. The and commercial companies. The service completion service is provided by Information & eGovernment Au- will be verified through receiving a text message that thority in cooperation with the United Insurance com- indicates the success of the registration and payment pany available both on the National Portal (Bahrain. and through receiving the incurrence policy and number bh) and eGovernment App Store (Bahrain.bh/apps) via email. in the eTraffic app. By downloading the app on your smart phone you will have a direct access to a bundle For any suggestions or enquiries, please contact of traffic’s services. To further highlight the ‘King Fahad us via the National Suggestions & Complaints System Causeway Insurance Service‘; it allows you to get over ‘Tawasul’ on Bahrain.bh or the mobile app via the with the insurance process simply by clicking on the eGovernment Apps Store at Bahrain.bh/apps.
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SPORTS THIS WEEK KHALID AL KHATRI WINS 4TH PLACE IN FRENCH FONTAINEBLEAU CHAMPIONSHIP
Bahraini and BDF athlete Khalid Hilal Al to be held in the American State of South Bahrain Olympic Committee, and HH Shaikh achieve the 4th place on the final day of Khatri won 4th place in the International Carolina in September, 2018. Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of the the Championship in Fontainebleau, after Fontainebleau Show-jumping Championship Al-Khatri expressed his great joy on Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation his continuous training amid the ideal held in France in the category 1* after this occasion: “This result is a gain for the (BREEF), which contributed to this new atmosphere prepared by officials, which passing the first round with no obstacle Kingdom of Bahrain in show-jumping at triumph. This asserts the great status contributed to these great achievements. He errors, and one minor error, posting a time the international level, especially in light occupied by Bahrain in the show-jumping noted, “The competition in Fontainebleau of 85.71 seconds. of the direct support of HH Shaikh Nasser sport.” He indicated that the championship was very tough, especially with most of Al-Khatri’s participation is part of bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of was challenging both technically and in the world's athletes currently seeking preparations to participate in the upcoming His Majesty the King for Charity Works and competition among the aspired who aspired to participate in the largest number of 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta in August, in Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme to achieve top positions. tournaments in preparation for the next addition to the World Equestrian Games, Council for Youth and Sports, President of Al-Khatri added that he is proud to World Games in September.”
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