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DTJO3082_BFC_Flag_Globe_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm_Flag.indd News Network 1 2/1/17 2:59 PM Manama he hotel and restaurant sector in the Kingdom witnessed a Out of our very big robustT growth of 3 per cent in fiscal country, with many 2016, according to figures released choices, does every- in the latest Bahrain Economic one notice that both the Quarterly published by the “ban” case and now Bahrain Economic Development the “sanctuary” case is Board (EDB). brought in ... This was underpinned by plans to establish 15 new five-star and ‏ @realDonaldTrump four-star hotels and beachfront resorts, with an aggregate Today’s Weather investment value of more than $10 Max Min billion over the next five years. The list of world-renowned 35°C 24°C hotel brands planning to launch Khalid Al Rumaihi new projects are: The One & Only Rumaihi, Chief Executive at Resort, Wyndham Grand Hotel, the Bahrain EDB commented: Fairmont, Vida Hotel & Resort, “These future investments in the The Address Hotel & Resort, Ibis hospitality sector will bring several Hotel and Pullman Hotel. new international hotel chains to These hotels will add to the the Kingdom and raise the profile nation’s existing portfolio of of existing ones. It is expected to over 190 hotels and resorts. This increase hotel capacity by around includes 18 five star hotels, 48 4,000 hotel rooms in the country four-star hotels, 35 three star by 2020 and fill the gaps in the hotels, 81 serviced apartments and market, especially in the mid- 11 resorts. These hotels currently market and luxury sector – for offer a capacity of more than example, in the development of 16,500 rooms, with big names all-inclusive premium resorts. such as the recently opened Four “These new developments will Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, ART both help to meet Rotana Amwaj Islands Hotel & rising demand Resort, Downtown Rotana, the and attract Westin and Le Meridian Hotel new visitors to Bahrain City Centre. the Kingdom. In order to continue to Bahrain showed attract new visitors and support strong growth demand, Bahrain has unveiled in tourist new star its brand-new tourism identity: numbers ‘Ours. Yours. Bahrain’ as part of in 2016, 15 Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions witnessing Authority (BTEA)’s commitment a 6 per cent towards reinvigorating tourism. increase in P The campaign’s strategic the number 04 and infrastructure initiatives of tourist Implement ‘Zakat’ aim to increase this amount to arrivals, hotels to $1 billion by 2020, effectively receiving in private sector: doubling tourism’s contribution 12.2 million,” MP to Bahrain’s GDP from 3.6 per Al Rumaihi cent to 6.6 per cent. added. BTEA also established six international offices to help drive development and raise awareness of Bahrain’s tourism in key global come up markets such as: UK, France, India, Germany and Russia. Stressing the importance of the Kingdom’s developments in the tourism and hospitality sectors, Khalid Al P 19 in Bahrain US missile defence reaches S.Korea Sector expects $10 billion investment by 2020 2 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Thursday, April 27, 2017 3

HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa with Russell Mehta, father of the bride, and other Indian businesssmen on the occasion of the wedding big fat Indian wedding Harpreet Kaur/DTNN Carlton, each laying [email protected] on 450 sqm surface with stunning Manama interiors and state-of- he ‘sangeet’ function of the-art facilities, have the first big fat Indian been booked with weddingT in Bahrain is all views of the exquisite set to take place at the Ritz- Arabian Gulf waters. Carlton private island today. It will be home to The three-day wedding the hosts who have is of Diya Mehta, daughter also put up guests of business tycoon and at the Royal Suites, CEO of Rosy Blue, Russell Diplomatic Suites and Mehta, and Ayush Jatia, son other rooms. of business tycoon Amit Earlier in the day, Jatia, MD of Hardcastle the bride’s father, Restaurants (McDonald’s Russell Mehta met India Franchise). His Royal Highness The couple got engaged in Prime Minister Prince a low-key affair on December Khalifa bin Salman 19 last year. The extravaganza Al Khalifa along with The Ritz Carlton team welcoming the being held from April 26 a group of Indian guests to 28 will have over 1000 businessmen, on the occasion tweeted a couple of days ago guests from India, Belgium, of the wedding. that due to the buyout by one UK, USA and several other “I must applaud the of their clients, the hotel will countries. entire team for making sure be closed for others on April The event is a huge that everything is running 26, 27 and 28. Bookings will luxurious affair at the smoothly as we haven’t shut resume on April 29. private island. Around 250 down other commercial The Indian wedding managers and entertainers activities at the hotel,” a is expected to position the are providing support to source at the Ritz Carlton Kingdom as a ‘Prime wedding the event. The romantic told DT News. destination, with a new SEND OR EXCHANGE MONEY and serene villas of the Ritz- The Four Season Hotel ‘Island wedding’ identity. AT GREAT RATES, GUARANTEED!

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JO3082_BFC_DT_Ads_18cmX12.8cm_Generic_Services.indd 1 2/1/17 3:31 PM 4 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Implement ‘Zakat’ in private sector: MP MP Mohammed Al Ahmed has proposed a law to make it mandatory for corporates to pay 2.5 per cent Zakat to the state from their annual net profit

Muhannad Mansour/DTNN His proposal instructs to “This legislation comes in stipulates that Islam shall collected from the net profit of article shall be subjected to [email protected] make it mandatory for public line with the Islamic Sharia. be the religion of the State, the Bahraini public and closed imprisonment for a term not and closed shareholding These amounts should Islamic Sharia a main source shareholding companies. These exceeding three years and a Manama companies in Bahrain to pay be deposited in the state of legislation, and Arabic the companies shall determine fine not exceeding BD5000, or lawmaker yesterday 2.5 per cent of their annual net exchequer. The Supreme official language. Zakat is the amount of Zakat they’re either with the judgment to called for implementing profit to the state. Council for Islamic Affairs the third pillar of Islam. It is obliged to annually pay while pay the required amount,” The Athe ‘Zakat’ rule in the “The absence of Zakat shall determine the aspects necessary to formulate a law to presenting their annual budget MP added. Kingdom, demanding private system in Bahrain contributed of disbursement of these enforce the rule Islam,” the MP to the government”. The second article stipulates establishments to pay a significantly to the creation of amounts in accordance with said in a letter attached to his It also mentioned that they that the Finance Ministry percentage of their annual net a gap between rich and poor the Islamic Sharia, whether it’s proposal. are granted the choice to shall collect the percentage profits to the government. classes in the society. This law for the poor and the needy He called upon the Legislative dedicate a percentage of their prescribed in the first article in MP Mohammed Al Ahmed will consolidate the efforts or those entitled to benefits and Legal Affairs Committee in Zakat to be donated to a public favour of the General Treasury yesterday presented a bill to of many families of Bahraini such as the social and anti- the council to promptly look service or to the eligible needy of the State in the manner implement the Zakat system, merchants known for their inflation allowances, as well as into the proposal before the parties. regulated by this law and its which is the third pillar of charity work and those who pensioners,” the legislator said, end of the current legislative “Whoever submits false executive regulations. Islam that instructs the faithful established their private zakat adding that similar procedures term, which is scheduled to end information or fails to The proposal was submitted to dedicate a percentage offices,” said Al Ahmed, who’s are implemented in regional by next year. provide it with the purpose to the committee which is of one’s annual income to also the Deputy Chairman of countries including Kuwait. The first article of the bill of evading payment of the tasked to study and review it charitable causes, on private the Council’s Financial and “The second Article of stipulates that “a percentage of percentage referred to in the before issuing its report within establishments. Economic Affairs Committee. the Kingdom’s Constitution 2.5 per cent shall be annually first paragraph of this first eight weeks from now. Young inventor honoured DT News Network [email protected]

Manama primary school student who recently invented Aa device that purifies air inside classrooms to help her classmates with special needs was honoured yesterday by a senior state official. Supreme Council for Women (SCW) General Secretary Dr. Hala Al Ansari received Juwairiya Al Siddeeqi and a number of her fellow students of Al Orooba Primary Girls’ School. The student briefed Dr. Al Ansari about the innovative device and how it works. Al Siddeeqi also told that she was supported by her parents, school and classmates to bring out the device in its final form. The student said that the invention takes into account the circumstances of her classmates with special needs Dr. Hala Al Ansari with Juwairiya Al Siddeeqi and other students who admiration for this innovation benefiting their families, causes are affected by the slightest in the activities of the schools and the entire society. pollution in the atmosphere. of the Kingdom of Bahrain that The official also stressed on The first stage of the project are affiliated with the United the importance of stimulating was implemented in the school Nationa Educational, Scientific innovation in women and last week in the presence of and Cultural Organisation supporting inventions that Education Minister Dr. Majid (UNESCO), especially that are significant to their needs, Al Nuaimi. this year’s theme for the in addition to encouraging Dr. Al Ansari praised Al organisation is sustainable them to enter technical and Swddeeqi’s efforts to create development and climate engineering fields, especially as this device in an initiative that change. the SCW dedicated this year’s she said brought together the Dr. Al Ansari underlined Bahraini women to celebrate humanitarianism and scientific the achievements of Bahraini women in the engineering creativity. She expressed her women of different ages field. Thursday, April 27, 2017 5 Expat falls from Municipality building, dies scraps DT News Network [email protected]

Manama man died after he fell off rental fee A a building in Janabiya at around 11:30 am yesterday. The deceased is Bala Ram Saini, a 49-year-old expat from India, who worked as a mason for a contracting company. He fell off from the second for citizens floor of the building. Though he was rushed to Salmaniya Harpreet Kaur/DTNN Hall yesterday. DT News. injured is very crucial in saving steps to improve facilities and Medical Complex, he could not [email protected] “The council is aiming to The Municipal Council also the life of the individual, say fix problems in the market,” be saved. introduce a new mechanism made certification mandatory Municipal council members. said Engineer Al-Omran “The man had sustained Manama for Bahraini families who do for security guards of parks The Council also passed a The meeting was chaired serious injuries and died after a ahrainis living in rented not own a house and reside and walkways. They now have proposal to form a committee by Mohammed Ali Alkhozae, few hours at the ICU,” a source apartments need not pay in rented apartments/villas. to undergo first aid training to improve the central market. Chairman of the Capital at the Ministry of Interior said. Bthe 10 per cent municipal Through this proposal, we are courses to make them prepare “The central market has of Municipal Council and “We have informed his family rental fee any more. The trying to reduce living costs and for emergency situations. been in existence for 40 years attended by other members members. Arrangements are Capital Municipal Council improve the standard of living There needs to be certified and the council feels that the of the council. According to being made to get the necessary has passed a proposal to this of citizens,” Mazen Ahmad personnel in public spaces to market needs to be improved. Alkhozae, the council discussed clearance from ministries to effect at a meeting held at Al-Omran, Vice Chairman of handle emergency situations The committee will help three agendas and unanimously send his body back home,” the the Ministry of Municipalities Capital Municipal Council, told as the first minutes of the coordinate and take necessary approved all the three. source said. 6 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Mohammed Zafran/DTNN [email protected]

Manama ahrain has the power to take full advantage of its Bunique geographical position and size to become one of the leading logistics hubs in the world, experts, participating in the second GCC logistics Making Conference, said yesterday. They also stressed that the Kingdom has the right potential to emerge as the ‘test field’ for the Kamal Ahmed Ralf Jahncke latest technologies and developments in the industry. “Can Bahrain become a Bahrain test market? My answer is a clear yes,” said Dr Raimund Klinker, a German veteran in the field. “From my interactions with the Bahrain’s Transportation a logistic and Telecommunication Ministry, I get the impression that they are going in the right direction.” “It is also important to have the right infrastructure in place. Not just the roads Ambassador of Germany and rail, but also the IT Alfred Simms Protz Dr. Raimund Klinker infrastructure,” added Dr Klinker. as an attractive location for every possible way. The conference, advanced services in the Gulf. “We want to see a success organised by the Ministry Showcasing the conference story in Bahrain by sharing of Transportation and as an opportunity to establish our work together,” he Telecommunication in contacts with potential stressed. collaboration with TransCare partners and to evaluate Patron of the Conference, GmbH, was held in Seef. The cooperation options, he Minister of Transportation event focused on the latest also highlighted the major and Telecommunication, developments and trends role played by the German Kamal Ahmed, in his speech, in the logistics industry as logistics sector in its economy. highlighted the significant well as ways to boost the Ralf Jahncke, CEO of steps adopted by Bahrain in contribution of the Gulf TransCare GmbH hailed the advancing the Kingdom’s JUFFAIR MALL Cooperation Council nations conference as an enlightening logistics sector during the hub in the growth of the sector. opportunity with thoughtful period from 2015 to 2016. In this regard, Co-Patron of comments and discussions. While stressing the the conference, Ambassador “All the speaker here have importance of infrastructure ﻣﺠﻤﻊ اﻟﺠﻔﻴﺮ of Germany, Alfred Simms agreed that Bahrain has the development, the minister Protz stressed that logistics potential to become the test also said, “It is important to HAPPY is all about being at the right field for the new technologies raise awareness on what is place at the right moment. and developments of the possible.” DRIVE “It is thus not surprising industry,” said Jahncke. “For that reason, I readily that many logistics service In support, Ali Al Qahtani, accept the patronage of providers – a large number a Saudi expert, said, “Bahrain the second GCC logistics of them from Germany – are enjoys several advantages conference,” he said. currently expanding their over Saudi Arabia when it The minister also said the activities in Bahrain,” he comes to logistics.” conference, which coincides pointed out. “Bahrain is a small country, with the logistics day 2017, He further added that the unlike Saudi Arabia which is successfully showcased Kingdom, having achieved a massive. So logistically there Bahrain’s potential to business major leap forward in terms of are advantages,” he said professionals, politicians, efficiency and service quality stressing that the Saudi is media representatives, in recent years, is emerging keen to support Bahrain in students and the public.

For purchase worth BD 5/- from any outlet of Juffair Mall get one raffle coupon to win a “New Nissan Sunny” Communion service Promotion Period Manama th th 9 Feb 2017 to 8 May 2017 he Bahrain Malayalee CSI Parish will Draw Date : 11th May 2017 Thold the first communion service for its Venue: Juffair Mall young members at 2.30pm on Friday. Bishop * Conditon Apply Most Rev. Thomas K Oommen, Moderator of the Church of South India (CSI) will أزﻳﺎء Fashions conduct the service and celebrate Holy ﺗﺮﻓﻴﺔ Entertainment Communion. The parish will hold a ﻫﺎﻳﺒﺮ ﻣﺎرﻛﺖ Hypermarket reception in honour of the bishop at 7.30pm ﺑﻨﻮك Bank on Thursday at Segayas to congratulate him ﺳﻴﻨﻤﺎ Cinema on his first visit to Bahrain as Moderator ﺳﺒﺎ وﺻﺎﻟﻮن Spa & Saloon and Primate. Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mor ﺻﺎﻟﺔ اﻟﻤﻄﺎﻋﻢ Food Court Juffair, Kingdom of Bahrain, (Near Al-Fateh Petrol Station) Anthimos and priests from all Episcopal churches will attend the function. For more information contact 17234095/39476718 Most. Rev. Thomas K. Oommen Thursday, April 27, 2017 7 BCC announces first Bahraini- The Gulf Egyptian expo Manama ahrain Chamber of Commerce Band Industry (BCCI) yesterday Hotels announced holding Bahraini- Egyptian Exhibition from 16 to 18 May 2017 in Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, under the patronage of Prime Group Minister, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Talking to reporters at a press conference held at Bait Al Tijjar yesterday, head of the Bahraini side of unveils the Bahraini-Egyptian Joint Business Council and board member Afnan Al Zayani said, “This exhibition includes exhibitors from sectors expansion including medicine, real-estate, finance, banking, food, jewellery and more.” “The Expo will also designate a Officials during the Arabian Travel Market pavilion for crafts and another for plans painters, and an art concert will be Manama Revealing further, he said and is also a major shareholder in 50 years’ experience has changed held at the Cultural Hall,” he added. he Gulf Hotels Group yesterday the group, as part of its regional Bahrain Family Leisure Company. beyond recognition, continually On the sidelines of the expo, the announced its GCC expansion expansion strategy, has commenced Commenting on the participation expanding and upgrading to meet Bahraini-Egyptian Joint Business plansT and future strategies at the the development plans of a 223 room in the Arabian Travel Market, Garfield the modern day demands both in Council will hold its fourth meeting Arabian Travel Market 2017, in five-star Gulf Hotel Business Bay Jones said the group is showcasing the hospitality and beverage sector,” on 17 May 2017. The meeting will which the group is showcasing its in Dubai. This waterfront property, its flagship projects at its stand in the Jones added. review the outcomes of the exhibition flagship projects. located 1.5km from Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Saeed Arena. This includes the The CEO also said that the and discuss preparations for the next The group, according to Chief Dubai Mall will meet the needs of five-star property The Gulf Hotel group will be showcasing the Gulf expo to held in Egypt in 2018. Executive Officer, Garfield Jones, both the business and leisure market Bahrain Convention & Spa, four Convention Centre, which can Interested exhibitors may book is currently developing the “Gulf when it opens in late 2019. deluxe K Hotel in Juffair, the Ocean cater for up to 2000 delegates for their pavilions by contacting Fadhel@ Executive Residence” in Juffair due to The Gulf Hotels Group recently Paradise Resort in Zanzibar and the various conferences and events, the bcci.bh; [email protected] or calling open early 2018 and has also acquired acquired 100 per cent stake in new four star properties Asdal Gulf new build Gulf Spa and the Gulf 17380096-17380013. Participants are Block 338 in Adliya Tourism Zone to Bahrain Tourism Company, which Inn in Seef and The Gulf Suites Hotel Executive Residence. The exhibition, advised to confirm their participation develop a multi-unit restaurant and includes the Crowne Plaza Hotel Amwaj. which began on April 24 in Dubai, via. www.bcci.bh . leisure facility. and the Bahrain Conference Centre, “The Gulf Hotels Group with over will continue until April 27.

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ROADS PLANNING & DESIGN DIRECTORATE-WORKS AFFAIRS WORKS AFFAIRS - WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING TENDERS : Category Initial Tender Document Tender Box Closing The Bahrain Petroleum Company BSC (Closed) hereby invites tender for the following: Tender Title Tender No. (ROADS) Bond (BD) Fee (BD) Date / Time Tender Tender Submission Wednesday, Tender No. Initial Bond SUPPLY OF MANPOWER TO 50/- NON Tender Title Documents ROADS SECTOR – TERM RDS-16/0053 AA, A, B, C & D 2,500/- 17th May 2017, (BD) Fees (BD) Day Date Time REFUNDABLE CONTRACT ( 2017 – 2019 ) 1:30 PM NOTE: Now you have the choice to buy the tender documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board PROVISION OF THREE YEAR CONTRACT FOR EXHIBITION STANDS Wednesday e-Tendering System (https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh/) by using Credit cards or to the cashier at the Financial Resources Directorate at the Ministry (3rd Floor New Building), who will issue a receipt in duplicate. NOTE: Purchase Tender Documents T170054 (49) 2,500/- 50/- 31st May 2017 Deadline: 18-May-2017 15:30 01:30 pm • The Prequalified Contractors who are interested to participate in this Tender Must submit their Valid Prequalification License approval letter issued by the Ministry Of Works, Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning and registered for the category in the above mentioned classification. The tender documents shall be Interested Contractors with proven capabilities and experience in providing the above services may Purchase the downloaded online through the Bahrain Tender Board e-Tendering system mentioned above starting on Tender documents online using e-Tendering system from https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh from Thursday Thursday, 27th April 2017. For further information, please contact Tel. 17545184. April 27, 2017. Tender documents can be downloaded after paying the non-refundable tender fees as specified • The works comprise the Supply Of Manpower to Roads Sector – Term Contract ( 2017 – 2019 ), as above. An Initial Bond should be enclosed for the amount specified above or 1% of the bid value, whichever is detailed in the Tender Documents. lesser (in any case Initial Bond shall not be less than BD 100/-), payable by a Manager’s Cheque, Certified Cheque, • Interested Tenderers should comply with the Legislative Decree No. 36 and 37 of 2002 with respect to Letter of Guarantee or Insurance policy issued by Local Agencies or Cash. The bond shall remain valid throughout the tender period specified in the relevant tender documents. For more information please call the following Regulating Government Tenders and Purchases, and also to comply with the Prime Minister’s Resolution numbers: 36027245-17755845- 17752995 – 17757044-17757054. No. 40 for 2015 giving priority to National Products and products at GCC Countries. • The Tenders must be deposited in the tender box provided on the Tender Board’s Offices at 7th Floor, • Quotation should be deposited in the tender box provided at the Tender Submission Office, Tender Board Al-Moayyed Tower, Seef Area as per the above mentioned date. Office, 7th Floor, Al Moayyed Tower, Seef Area, before 01.30 pm on the tender closing date. • Tenders shall be submitted in one envelope. • This tender is subject to the provisions of Legislative Decree No.36 of 2002 with respect to Regulating Government Tenders- Auction and the Legislative Decree No.37 of 2002 with respect to the Tender Law’s • Tenderers shall comply with the following: Implementing Regulations. 1. Enclose Initial Bond, copy of Company Commercial Registration indicating the tender relevant field and • The following conditions shall be complied with: Copy of valid Certificate of Compliance with employment percentage for Bahraini Manpower issued by 1. Enclose a copy of the Commercial Registration Certificate valid for the current year, and be in conformity the Ministry of Labour with the subject tender. 2. The total tender sum as well as cost per unit (as the case maybe) should be written and submitted in form 2. Submit quotations on “Tender Submission Form” No. (TB 02). TB 02. 3. Enclose a copy of Certificate of Compliance with the Employment Percentage for Bahraini Manpower issued by the Ministry of Labour. 3. Any other items listed in the Instructions to Tenderers. 4. Ensure to stamp with the official seal on all the original documents and copies thereof, 4. All submitted documents (original or copy) should be stamped with company stamp. which form part of the offer. • Tenders shall remain valid for 180 days from the closing date and Initial Bond should be enclosed for the amount specified above or at a rate of 1% of the tender value whichever of the amount is lesser, provided Vendors who are not registered in Tender Board E-tendering System shall be required to register through the link that no initial bond’s shall be less than BD100/-. Ensure that the initial bond is in cash or in a form of below. https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh/xcap/supplier/suplogin.aspx certified cheque or bank/insurance company guarantee, valid for the duration specified in the tender For any inquiry please call help desk email [email protected] or telephone no. +973-17566617. documents and should be enclosed with each tender. . • This announcement is considered as a part of the Tender Documents. • Tenders not complying with the above conditions and requirements as well as terms and conditions mentioned in the tender documents will be rejected. • This advertisement should form part of the Tender Documents. 8 BUSINESS Thursday, April 27, 2017 iGA migrates 10 government Cloud is websites to the cloud the next

big thing During the signing agreement. Manama Web Services (AWS), on a technology investment firm Gas Authority; Survey & Land Governorate and the Northern enhance and increase its he Information & trial basis. C5 Capital. Registration Bureau; Ministry Area Municipality. productivity on the short and eGovernment Authority The trial phase is expected The websites selected for of Works, Municipalities In this regard, iGA long runs. (iGA)T yesterday announced to complete full migration in a migration are from: Ministry Affairs and Urban Planning; Chief Executive Mohamed Works will begin by plans to migrate ten official year, iGA said in a statement. of Justice & Islamic Affairs; Ministry of Transportations Ali AlQaed stated that assigning a team to carryout websites to a cloud computing The move follows the signing Ministry of Health; Central & Telecommunication; such migration will open the process under the direct system developed by Amazon of an agreement with the Bank of Bahrain; National Oil & Public Prosecution; Capital doors wide for Bahrain to supervision of the authority. Trump to cut corp rate to 15pc Washington largest tax reform in the as possible although he Trump history of our country,” he declined to set a Gulf Air, VFS in administration is US Treasury Secretary deadline. poisedT to unveil its long- Steven Mnuchin said at Earlier this year he awaited tax reform plan a discussion about the said the administration that will slash corporate proposal. hoped to have tax visa service deal taxes to 15 percent, in the Mnuchin will outline reform completed before “biggest tax cut” in US details of the tax plan Congress went into its history. at the White House August recess, but that However, the plan could later Wednesday, but ambition fell by the face hurdles in Congress, confirmed press reports wayside amid failed efforts including from some that “the business to repeal the Obama-era Republicans, as lawmakers tax is going to be 15 healthcare plan. are sharply divided over percent.” “We’re working hard the prospect of fueling He said the to get it done quickly,” already rising deficits. administration hopes to Mnuchin said. “This is “This is going to be the push the reform through part of his big impact for biggest tax cut and the Congress as quickly the first 100 days.” (AFP)

Scientists have designed an artificial womb to keep premature lambs alive in a breakthrough that could dramatically increase the survival chances of critically preterm human babies 1 Lamb contained Litres of in protective bag amniotic-like filled with mixture 1 fluid steadily of warm water and flushed through added salts similar bag each day to amniotic fluid. to ensure Foetus “breathes” continuous as it would in fresh supply normal womb Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer (left) and Vinay Malhotra, Chief Operating Officer - Middle East and South Asia, VFS Global are seen at the signing ceremony where VFS Global was appointed to facilitate visa issuance for Gulf Air passengers flying to Bahrain.

2 Foetal heart Dubai our website gulfair.com – allowing experience.” pumps blood 2 ulf Air has partnered with them to come to Bahrain and Vinay Malhotra, Chief through umbilical GVFS Global, the largest visa experience all that our Kingdom Operating Officer – Middle East cord linked to 3 service provider in the world, has to offer in terms of tourism, & South Asia, VFS Global, added: artificial placenta 4 Artificial womb to facilitate visa issuance for business opportunities and more.” “Quicker turnaround times, 24X7 passengers flying to Bahrain. The Zubin Karkaria, Chief accessibility, and online tracking, 3 Oxygen and nutrients allows organs to online visa facility will launch this Executive Officer, VFS Global amongst other advantages, supplied to blood in summer on gulfair.com. Group said: “We believe the will make applying for a visa to placenta and waste develop more Signing the agreement with online e-visa platform will make Bahrain easier than ever before.” products removed naturally than in incubator, sustaining premature lamb VFS Global, Gulf Air Chief visa application much more The announcement was made Oxygen and Waste for four weeks – equivalent Commercial Officer, Ahmed convenient for Gulf Air customers, at the Arabian Travel Market in 4 Blood returned nutrients in out in age to 23-week-old Janahi, said: “Gulf Air passengers providing them with greater speed Dubai where the airline was present to heart human infant will be able to easily obtain short and transparency in the process, alongside Bahrain Tourism and Source: Nature Communications Picture: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS term visit visas to Bahrain via thereby enhancing their overall Exhibitions Authority. Thursday, April 27, 2017 BUSINESS 9 Jet Airways suspends pilot over racism Standard Chartered reports $1.05 bn Q1 profit First the Ninth Circuit rules against the ban & now it hits again on sanctuary cities New Delhi, Hong Kong, - both ridiculous rulings. See you in the ndian carrier Jet Airways said it had suspended a foreign tandard Chartered said its first quarter pre-tax profit nearly Supreme Court!” pilot from flying duty over allegations that he assaulted a doubled compared to the same womanI and hurled racist abuse at Speriod last year, benefiting from another passenger. The Mumbai- the dampened effect of bad loans. based airline confirmed the Underlying pre-tax profit was at Donald Trump, incident took place on April 3 on a $1.05 billion for the first three US President Chandigarh-Mumbai flight.Footage months of the year, almost double on a court order blocking his of the April 9 incident captured that of the same period last year attempt to deny cities harbouring by fellow passengers went viral on and beating five analysts’ average undocumented immigrants billions in social media. estimate of $850 million. federal funding

Joyalukkas jewellery now in British Royal Al Ahsa, KSA The Joyalukkas showroom in Al Ahsa was inaugurated by Prince honour for Badr bin Muhammed bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Al Saudi, Governor of Al Ahsa in a star-studded inauguration yesterday complemented by stunning offers and free gifts for the thousands of supporters in attendance LondonLuLuestablished inGroup the year 1966 Far East and employs over “It is a pleasure to offer this International (UK) Ltd., to honour top companies for 300 UK nationals. World-class designs part of Abu Dhabi based, their exceptional contribution “We are in the process of Joyalukkas Al Ahsa offers over a million world-class beautiful oasis city a world of LuLuY Group International to the UK trade, industry and setting up another world- jewellery designs in gold, diamond, precious stones, choice in jewellery. Every new has won the Queen’s Award economy. class food processing plant in platinum and pearl. The collections feature a mix of tra- showroom opening brings us for Enterprise: International Commenting on the the 12.5 acres of land allotted ditional, ethno contemporary and international designs closer to our mission of orna- Trade 2017, the most award, an elated Yusuffali by Birmingham City Council, that have won the hearts and following of customers in menting the world, all made prestigious award for business MA, Chairman of LuLu to further boost our exports 13 countries across the globe. possible by the trust and sup- excellence in the UK. Group said, “This great and cover bigger variety port our loyal patrons have The annual award is given recognition will surely help of products. The planned Superbrand given us in 3 decades since to organisations for their us further strengthen our investment would be to Joyalukkas is one of few to be recognised for excep- we opened our first show- extraordinary contributions in plans to expand business the tune of GBP 36 million tional standards in jewellery retailing, including being room. Our plans to be where the field of economy, business interests in UK and continue (Rs. 300 crores)” added awarded ‘Superbrand’ status 8 years in a row since they are and expand to new and employment generation, with our innovations and Yusuffali. 2010. It is currently a 130-showroom network spread markets are underway and based on the recommendation contributions to the dynamic LuLu, ranked as the No.1 across the USA, UK, GCC and Asia. we look forward to giving our made by British Prime Minister economy of UK.” retailer in the MENA region best, be it products or services, Theresa May and approved Y International UK Ltd and one of the TOP 50 fastest to the residents of Al Ahsa and by Queen Elizabeth on her food processing plant was growing retailers in the birthday. established in Birmingham world by Deloitte, was in the About Joyalukkas the rest of the world,” One of the world’s largest jewellery retail chains, it is The winners name has in the year 2013 to source news for buying the iconic been published in the latest & process food products SCOTLAND YARD building part of the multi-billion dollar global conglomerate Joy Alukkas, Joyalukkas Group, which has varied business interests, edition of UK Govt. Gazette, from UK to support the in London and for investing Chairman & MD Joyalukkas and Queen Elizabeth will tremendous demand for high in the historic EAST INDIA including jewellery, money exchange, fashion & silks, Group luxury air charter, malls and realty. be hosting a reception for quality British products in the COMPANY. The group the winners at Buckingham LuLu hypermarkets across turnover for the year 2016 palace. This award was the Middle East, India and was $ 6.9 billion.

The American Chamber of Commerce – Bahrain (AmCham Bahrain) hosted a business-net- Prince Badr bin Muhammed bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Al Saudi, Governor of Al Ahsa inaugurates working luncheon titled ‘Cyber Security in the Middle East – Knowing & Managing the Risks’ the showroom in the presence of Adil Mohamed Al Mulhim, Mayor of Al Ahsa Municipality, on Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:30pm at The Capital Club Bahrain. Abdulla Mutawi, a Baker Botts Yusuffali M.A, CMD, LuLu Group International, Joy Alukkas, Chairman & MD, Joyalukkas Partner who leads the Middle East technology and cyber security practice spoke on how com- Group, John Paul Alukkas, Executive Director, Joyalukkas Group, Sattam Al Omairy, Director, panies can better protect themselves from the financial and legal repercussions of cyber-crime Joyalukkas KSA and other dignitaries and cyber-attacks 10 BUSINESS Thursday, April 27, 2017 Saudi’s Alawwal, SABB surge on merger talks Dubai Closing Bell dropped 2.2pc. COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL wo Saudi banks soared Shares of energy company yesterday after saying Abu Dhabi National Energy , SAUDI added 0.02pc to 6,917 points AUSTRALIA 0.2889 0.2865 theyT were in initial stages which had dropped as much BANGLADESH 0.00494 0.00461 of a merger, helping lift the DUBAI added 0.2pc to 3,439 points as 6.7pc earlier in the day on CANADA 0.2832 0.2801 mood in other lenders while news that rating agency S&P DENMARK 0.0585 EGYPT 0.0241 0.0219 first quarter financial results ABU DHABI fell 0.5pc to 4,541 points had downgraded TAQA’s EURO 0.4172 0.4150 buoyed the shares of two blue credit rating to ‘A-’ from ‘A’ HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 chips in other Gulf countries. QATAR rose 0.5pc to 10,206 points and gave it a ‘negative’ outlook INDIA 0.00602 0.00601 Saudi’s Alawwal Bank agreed from ‘stable’, closed flat. INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002905 to start talks with Saudi British KUWAIT added 0.3pc to 6,854 points S&P said the downgrade IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 Bank (SABB) about a tie-up came as a result of “recent IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 that could create the kingdom’s BAHRAIN lost 0.2pc at 1,334 points related-party transactions at JAPAN 0.003550 0.003480 third biggest bank with assets TAQA” which raises “potential JORDAN 0.5346 0.5350 of nearly $80 billion. OMAN climbed 0.8pc to 5,510 points. risks to our view of the level of KOREA 0.00038401 Shares in Alawwal soared by government support”. KUWAIT 1.2580 1.242 8.6 per cent in their heaviest Earlier this month state MALAYSIA 0.088700 0.0887 daily traded volume since May the average forecast of three Elsewhere, shares of the owned utility company, NEW ZEALAND 0.2640 0.2599 2012 while SABB jumped 6.8pc analysts of 635.82 million largest listed company, Adewa, increased its stake in NORWAY 0.0461 in the largest single day volume riyals, and up 44.2pc from the telecommunications operator loss-making TAQA, days after NEPAL 0.00391 0.00369 since November last year. prior year period. Etisalat, added 1.1pc after it it granted the energy company OMAN 0.97962 0.98262 PAKISTAN 0.00369 0.00360 The positive mood spilled Most other petrochemical reported a 4.5pc rise in first- land valued at 18.7 billion PHILIPPINES 0.00780 0.00760 into other baking shares, with producers have not yet quarter net income from the dirhams ($5.1 billion). QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 mid-sized Saudi Investment reported earnings as prior year period to 2.09 billion In Dubai, 26 shares rose, SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.26810 Bank gaining 2.0pc. authorities have granted dirhams, broadly in line with nine declined and the index SINGAPORE 0.2750 0.2730 Yanbu National companies an additional 15 analysts’ forecast. added 0.2pc. Financially SOUTH AFRICA 0.03020 0.03010 Petrochemical (Yansab), days to report earnings since The Abu Dhabi index, troubled builders Arbatec and SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00249 however, dropped 4.3pc to they are converting to IFRS however, lost 0.5pc with main Drake & Scull were some of SWEDISH 0.0461 . 55.75 riyals after reporting accounting standards from the drag from profit taking on the top gainers with the former SWITZERLAND 0.3865 0.3839 a net income of 608 million local standard. shares of the largest lender adding 4.2pc and the latter SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 riyals ($162.1 million), below The Saudi index closed flat. First Abu Dhabi Bank which jumping 2.1pc. (Reuters) TAIWAN 0.012700 THAILAND 0.011150 0.011160 TURKEY 0.1111 UNITED KINGDOM 0.4917 0.4887 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102810 0.102810 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh

COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4833 0.3787 0.3433 KUWAIT 0.2855 31.3565 0.2868 0.2599 OMAN 0.3849 0.3831 0.3867 0.3505 QATAR 3.6420 3.6252 3.6588 3.3160 UAE 3.6730 3.6561 3.6900 3.3443 Malabar Gold & Diamonds announces its first Raffle draw winner of ‘Win up to 30 kilos gold in 18 days’ campaign in Bahrain. Jemima Elizabeth Daniel , who had done her shopping from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, near Goldcity outlet SAUDI 3.7500 3.7328 3.7673 3.4144 has won ¼ kilo of gold Thursday, April 27, 2017 11

If you already follow a healthful meal plan filled with whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, and lean protein, congratulations! You’re on your way to a long, healthy life and are taking a major step in controlling your weight and blood sugar levels. Plus, you’re probably already eating a bunch of the foods on this list. For those who are taking the baby-steps approach to eating better, this list is even more helpful. Not only are these power foods high in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals, they’re also familiar and easy to find. That means you don’t have to hunt down any exotic ingredients or shop at specialty grocery stores to find foods that will help you get on track with a healthful meal plan. Fish The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating fish twice a week. Unlike many meats, seafood is low in unhealthy saturated fat and cholesterol, plus it’s a good source of omega- 3 fatty acids -- Blueberries particularly fatty fish Blueberries are part of the family of fruits such as salmon, containing flavonoids, known for their many mackerel, herring, health benefits, including heart health. In lake trout, sardines, addition, blueberries’ high fiber content may Apples halibut, and albacore reduce the risk of diabetes and cognitive tuna. (Diabetic decline, and help keep blood sugar more level, An apple a day keeps the doctor away -- specifically the cardiologist. living) says Joanne M. Gallivan, MS, RD, director of the A 2012 study at Ohio State University published in the Journal of National Diabetes Education Program at the Functional Foods found that eating just one apple a day for four National Institutes of Health. weeks lowered LDL (bad) cholesterol by 40 percent. This crunchy fruit also appears to offer protection against diabetes. The Harvard School of Public Health examined the diets of 200,000 Avocados Avocados are known for their heart-healthy monounsaturated fat content. When substituting people and found that those who reported eating five or more these fats for saturated fat, they can improve cholesterol levels, decreasing your risk of heart apples a week had a 23 percent lower risk of developing type disease. There is even a positive connection to diabetes: A study in 2008 found that women 2 diabetes compared with subjects who did not eat any apples. who reported eating the highest amount of good fats -- unsaturated vegetable fats, such as those found in avocados -- were 25pc less likely to develop type 2 diabetes Strawberry, Ginger and Mint Sekanjabin his syrup is 8 1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger strawberries, mint, ginger, lemon Tbased on an Preparation time : 25 min 8 1 lemons, peeled and juiced peels, and lemon juice. Return to a ancient Persian recipe, and it cooking time: 30m 8 1 cup white balsamic vinegar boil, then reduce heat to medium keeps virtually indefinitely without (not distilled vinegar) and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove any special care. Excellent for camp- Ingredients from heat, and stir in the white ing, and truly refreshing on a hot, 8 4 cups white sugar Directions balsamic vinegar. hot day! And there’s no waste, you 8 2 cups water Step 2 container. Allow the syrup to stand overnight use every part of every ingredient in 8 12 ounces fresh or frozen Step 1 Step 3 at room temperature, then strain this stuff. After straining, remove the strawberries chopped Bring the sugar and water to a To use, stir 1 part syrup into 4 to 6 lemon peels and ginger and toss in a out the fruits with a fine sieve. Store 8 1 cup chopped fresh mint boil over high heat. Boil until the parts water; serve cold with ice if bag of sugar for a candied treat sugar has dissolved, then stir in the at room temperature in a sterile desired. (all recipes.com) 12 Thursday, April 27, 2017

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received former Spanish King Juan Carlos at Al-Sakhir Pal- ace yesterday. HM the King reviewed with the Spanish monarch strong historic friend- ship and coop- eration, hailing steadily-grow- ing relations and shared keenness on strengthen- ing joint ties in all fields

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdul- latif Al Zayani at Al-Sakhir Palace yesterday. Dr. Alzayani updated HM the King, incum- bent chairman of the current GCC session, on the march of joint Gulf work, outlining Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a number of senior Royal Family members and senior state officials at the -Gu preparations ahead of the upcoming GCC Consultative Summit daibiya Palace yesterday. The Premier exchanged cordial talks with the audience on national issues

Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla received Sudan Ambassa- Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received the member of dor Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed yesterday. Parliament Chairman the House of Representatives in the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Isa Al BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a delega- stressed the need to activate the successful outcomes of Bahrain’s Khashashna yesterday. After welcoming the guest, the Minister took pride in the depth tion from the National Defence University, Pakistan, led by Commodore Mohammed Saleem, parliamentary delegation’s visit to Sudan to promote the solid bi- of the relations linking the Kingdom of Bahrain and the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom and discussed joint interests yesterday. BDF Commander-in-Chief lauded the distinguished lateral relations and cooperation in development and economic of Jordan, in light of the great care accorded to bilateral ties by the leaders of both friendship relations between the two countries fields and to coordinate stances in global parliamentary forums countries

The Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce The Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Chamber of Com- and Industry (BCCI) Dr. Khalid Al Ruwaihi received the board mem- merce and Industry (BCCI) Dr. Khalid Al Ruwaihi received Bah- bers of the newly formed Workers’ Union of the Chamber headed by raini business owner Mohammed Al Matrook on Tuesday at his Yasir Mirza Radhi, at his office in Bait Al Tijjar on Tuesday. It is worth office in Bait Al Tijjar. The meeting discussed challenges curbing mentioning that BCCI Worker’s Union is chaired by Yasir Mirza Radhi, Reyadh Yousif Sater, BBK Chief Executive presenting awards to the growth of small businesses and means of overcoming them with deputy chai Zainab Al Qassab, secretary Farooq Albi, treasurer the employees at the BBK service award Ceremony at Gulf Hotel in cooperation with the various government bodies Ameena Ghareeb 12 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Thursday, April 27, 2017 13

His Majesty King His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Hamad bin Isa Khalifa received Al Khalifa re- former Spanish ceived Prime King Juan Carlos Minister HRH at Al-Sakhir Pal- Prince Khalifa ace yesterday. bin Salman Al HM the King Khalifa and his reviewed with granddaughter the Spanish Shaikha Aisha monarch strong bint Rashid Al historic friend- Khalifa on the ship and coop- occasion of her eration, hailing graduation from steadily-grow- the Royal Mili- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Su- ing relations and tary Academy preme Council for Youth & Sport Chairman, Bahrain shared keenness Sandhurst, in Olympic Committee President & Royal Charity Organ- on strengthen- the United King- isation (RCO) Chairman HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad ing joint ties in dom, at Sakhir Al Khalifa, who introduced to him the GCC Ministers of all fields Palace yesterday Youth and Sport on the occasion of their 31st meeting in Bahrain at Sakhir Palace yesterday

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a number of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdul- Indian businessmen, led by the owner of Rosy Blue Diamond, Russell Mehta Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received US Ambassador latif Al Zayani at Al-Sakhir Palace yesterday. Dr. Alzayani updated HM the King, incum- yesterday. The Premier stressed that the Kingdom is ready and boasts all need- to Bahrain, William Roebuck, at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday. They reviewed the progress bent chairman of the current GCC session, on the march of joint Gulf work, outlining Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a number of senior Royal Family members and senior state officials at the -Gu- ed potentials that encourage those who seek to make a commercial hub and a of the friendly Bahrain-US relations, and ways to bolster them in various fields, as well as preparations ahead of the upcoming GCC Consultative Summit daibiya Palace yesterday. The Premier exchanged cordial talks with the audience on national issues host of their trade, economic and social events issues of mutual concern

Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla received Sudan Ambassa- Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received the member of dor Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed yesterday. Parliament Chairman thethe HouseHouse ofof RepresentativesRepresentatives inin thethe brotherlybrotherly HashemiteHashemite KingdomKingdom ofof Jordan,Jordan, Dr.Dr. IsaIsa AlAl BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a delega- stressed the need to activate the successful outcomes of Bahrain’s Khashashna yesterday. After welcoming the guest, the Minister took pride in the depth tion from the National Defence University, Pakistan, led by Commodore Mohammed Saleem, parliamentary delegation’s visit to Sudan to promote the solid bi- of the relations linking the Kingdom of Bahrain and the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom Minister of Labour & Social Development Jameel Humaidan received Bahrain Sociologists Society (BSS) chairman Hameed Mohsen, and “Bahraini Employee and discussed joint interests yesterday. BDF Commander-in-Chief lauded the distinguished lateral relations and cooperation in development and economic of Jordan, in light of the great care accorded to bilateral ties by the leaders of both is First Choice” president Mohammed Al Aradi accompanied with the society members, community members and initiative proponents. The meeting ex- friendship relations between the two countries fields and to coordinate stances in global parliamentary forums countriescountries plored various issues related to organizing the first dialogue forum slated to be held by “Bahraini Employee is First Choice” Initiative

The Organisational Lycee Francais MLF Culture & Activities De Bahrein pre- Committee of the sented a commem- Ministry of Works, orative plaque to Municipalities Affairs Y.K. Almoayyed & Urban Planning, & Sons (YKA) headed by the Works in recognition for Affairs Undersecre- the company’s tary Ahmed Abdul support to the Aziz Al Khayyat or- school activities at ganised an annual Manama head of- The Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce blood donation cam- fice. Cristian Chale- The Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Chamber of Com- and Industry (BCCI) Dr. Khalid Al Ruwaihi received the board mem- paign, in cooperation Principal and merce and Industry (BCCI) Dr. Khalid Al Ruwaihi received Bah- bers of the newly formed Workers’ Union of the Chamber headed by with the Ministry of Redha Ghuloom raini business owner Mohammed Al Matrook on Tuesday at his Yasir Mirza Radhi, at his office in Bait Al Tijjar on Tuesday. It is worth Health’s Central Blood – Athletic Director/ office in Bait Al Tijjar. The meeting discussed challenges curbing mentioning that BCCI Worker’s Union is chaired by Yasir Mirza Radhi, Bank and in the pres- Manager of Pub- Reyadh Yousif Sater, BBK Chief Executive presenting awards to the growth of small businesses and means of overcoming them with deputy chai Zainab Al Qassab, secretary Farooq Albi, treasurer ence of a large num- lic Relations were the employees at the BBK service award Ceremony at Gulf Hotel in cooperation with the various government bodies Ameena Ghareeb ber of Ministry staff present 14 Thursday, April 27, 2017

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Los Angeles ctress Emma Watson says she is passionate about her “private Aidentity” because she gets overwhelmed with attention. Los Angeles Speaking to Interview Magazine, ctor Will Smith is in negotiations to Watson asserted that growing up in the star in “Gemini Man”. spotlight taught her the importance of AAlong with Smith, Ang Lee is also in separating her public persona from her negotiations to direct the action thriller private life, reports people.com. with Jerry Bruckheimer producing the Watson got famous thanks to her film, reports hollywoodreporter.com. role as Hermione Granger in “Harry “Gemini Man” centres on an aging Potter” film series. assassin who has to fight against his Watson said: “Daniel (Radcliffe), clone, who is 25 years younger and in Rupert (Grint), and I were kids his prime. when we got cast in this fairy-tale Back in 1997, the project was first series, and what happened to us set up at Disney as a pitch by Darren was kind of a fantasy story in Lemke, while Don Murphy was set to itself. produce the movie and Tony Scott was “So the story of my life attached to direct. The original concept has been of public interest, was to have an actor such as Harrison which is why I’ve been so Ford to play the older assassin and passionate about having someone like Chris O’Donnell to play a private identity. When the younger one. I step into a character, The concept was later revised, with people have to be able to the idea of one actor playing both parts. suspend their disbelief; However, the project was considered they have to be able to impossible to be filmed due to the lack divorce me from that of technology. (IANS) girl.” (IANS)

Los Angeles ctor Jeff Goldblum is returning to the “Jurassic Park” franchise for the next instalment. AThe sequel to “Jurassic World” --the fourth instalment-- is being directed by J.A. Bayona, reports April 27, 1987 variety.com. Actors Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are returning for the sequel which will also star Justice Smith, James Cromwell, and Toby Jones. He became known as Peter Pevensie in the The Goldblum co-starred in 1993’s “Jurassic Park” and in 1997’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” Chronicles of Narnia film series. He also played a but was absent from “Jurassic World.” He played the quick-witted mathematician Ian Malcolm, small role in the 2002 film, Goodbye, Mr. Chips. who managed to survive in both films. (IANS) Thursday, April 27, 2017 15

Los Angeles restler-turned-actor Dave Bautista is eager to see actor Daniel Craig reprise the role of James Bond. WThe 48-year-old starred opposite Craig in the most- recent 007 movie “Spectre”, in which he played the villainous henchman Mr Hinx. Bautista says he would love to see the British actor return as Bond, reports metro.co.uk. Asked if he’d like to reprise the part of Mr Hinx, the star said: “Yeah! Believe me we’re talking about it a lot. We’re waiting at home with our fingers crossed.” “We’re waiting for the news to see if Daniel will Memories...Do Not PTX Vol. IV: sign up for ‘Bond 25’, because then there’s a chance Open Classics (EP) that Hinx will come back,” he said. (IANS) The Chainsmokers Pentatonix

Los Angeles inger Madonna is unhappy with the news of the biopic “Blonde Ambition” which is being made on her. Just after the news of the Sbiopic was announced, Madonna took to her Instagram account to express her opinion about the project, reports aceshowbiz.com. On Tuesday, the singer criticised the unauthorised biopic and said that only she could tell her story. (IANS) Pure Comedy All-Amerikkkan Father John Misty Bada$$ Joey Bada$$

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FAST AND FURIOUS 8 (Action/Crime/Thriller) Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Scott Eastwood DANA : Timings: 11:00,13:30,16: 00,18:30,21:00,23:30

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(June 22nd - July 23rd) This is a moment to start being creative in your life and stop being afraid of not having any talent. Who’s to say what talent is? And in the romance department, the love of your life might be right in front of you. Try lifting your eyes from the romance novels and look around. The perfect mate could be any Across Down number of people in your daily life. 1- Egg ___ yung;; 2- East ender?;; 3- Sprechen ___ Deutsch?;; 4- Get (July 24th - Aug 23rd) 1- Roman holiday;; 6- Indian state;; 11- Alias;; 14- Constellation contain- You may be a bit unclear about your thee ___ nunnery;; 5- National songs;; 6- Orgs.;; 7- Beach blanket?;; professional direction today. Your motivation ing Rigel;; 15- Capital of Yemen;; 16- Rainy;; 17- ___ a time (singly);; 18- 8- ___-Cone;; 9- Swiss river;; 10- Conductors;; 11- Dreadful;; 12- “The has disappeared without warning. 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Thursday, April 27, 2017 19 #PollToday Celebrity’s giant rabbit dies on United flight US missileUS troops began delivering the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) sys- According to Reporters tem for installation on a for- Without Borders, “Press mer golf course freedom has never been so threatened as it is today,with journalists harassed, jailed or defence disappeared in a lengthening list of countries.” Do you consider this as true? reaches Yes No Cant Say London rabbits all around the world nited Airlines was under and nothing like this has Ufire again yesterday after happened before.” These are actions by the a huge rabbit named Simon Edwards also revealed S.Korea Turkish military against died while hopping over from that “the client who bought Kurdish forces that truly London to Chicago, where he Simon is very famous. He’s Seoul days and able to better regret” at the delivery, oppose terrorist groups on the was due to be picked up by a upset”. ground, first and foremost ISIL S troops began delivering defend South Korea against saying it ignored “required or the Islamic State group. We celebrity buyer. Ten-month-old Simon a missile defence the growing North Korean procedures”. consider such actions unac- The valuable 90-centimetre was expected to grow to Usystem that has infuriated threat,” Admiral Harry “This move has shut ceptable and going against (three-foot) long continental become the world’s biggest China to a deployment site Harris, who heads Pacific off any room for policy the founding principles of giant rabbit had previously rabbit, after his father Darius international relations,” in South Korea yesterday, Command, told lawmakers considerations by the next been described as “fit as a grew to 1.32 metres, Edwards amid heightened tensions in Washington. government and it is very Russian Foreign Ministry fiddle”, and his death in the said. over the North’s nuclear Hundreds of residents improper,” he said. cargo section of a Boeing 767 According to the breeder ambitions. -- who are concerned over Beijing condemned the comes as a mystery. such rabbits cost £5,000 Washington is urging the potential environmental move, with foreign ministry “Something very strange ($6,400, 5,900 euros) a year Beijing -- Pyongyang’s sole impact -- protested angrily, spokesman Geng Shuang has happened and I want to keep. major ally -- to do more to some clashing with police. telling reporters the THAAD Turkey detains 1,000 in to know what,” breeder The incident comes less rein it in, but the Asian giant More than 10 were injured deployment “severely Annette Edwards, from than three weeks after United has reacted with fury to the including three who were undermines China’s strategic new anti-Gulen crackdown Worcestershire in central Airlines drew global outrage planned installation of the hospitalised, activists said. security interests”. England, told British for forcefully dragging a Terminal High Altitude Area Seoul’s defence ministry “It helps in no way to newspaper The Sun. passenger off an overbooked Defense (THAAD) system. said Wednesday’s move achieve the denuclearisation “Simon had a vet’s check- flight. The US and ally South was aimed at “securing of the peninsula and regional up three hours before the United Airlines said it was Korea say its deployment, operational capability of the peace and stability,” he flight and was fit as a fiddle,” “saddened” to hear the news agreed last year, is intended THAAD as soon as possible”, said, adding China would she said, adding: “I’ve sent of Simon’s death. to guard against missile with a goal of fully installing “take necessary measures to Turkey detained more than threats from the nuclear- the batteries by the end of safeguard its own interests”. 1,000 people in a huge new armed North. this year. Beijing has imposed a host crackdown against alleged But China fears it will The South is holding a of measures seen as economic supporters of a cleric weaken its own ballistic presidential election next retaliation against the South, accused of orchestrating Baby whales ‘whisper’ to capabilities and says it upsets month to choose a successor including a ban on tour the coup bid against Recep the regional security balance. to ousted leader Park groups. Tayyip Erdogan. mothers to avoid predators TV footage showed large Geun-Hye, and Seoul and Retail conglomerate Lotte, trailers in camouflage paint Washington are pressing which previously owned the Bangladesh to build carrying what appeared to ahead with the deployment golf course, has also been hundreds of mosques be missile-related equipment with some candidates targeted, with 85 of its 99 Bangladesh has approved entering a former golf course ambivalent over the system -- stores in China shut down, a project to build hundreds in the southern county of including front-runner Moon while South Korea’s biggest of mosques with almost $1 Seongju on Wednesday Jae-In, of the left-leaning automaker Hyundai Motor billion from Saudi Arabia, morning. Democratic Party. said Wednesday its Chinese an official said yesterday. THAAD “will be His spokesman Park sales fell 44 percent last operational in the coming Kwang-On expressed “strong month. (AFP) Spain holds Egyptian, Representative picture Spaniard with Paris Male humpback whales also suspected IS links ewborn humpback emit reverberating sounds Juice floods Russian town Spanish authorities said whales and their to attract females during the Moscow yesterday that they had Nmothers whisper to each mating season. ussian authorities yesterday arrested an Egyptian sus- other to escape potential But this is the first time were probing an accident pected of facilitating the predators, scientists reported scientists have observed atR a beverage factory that saw return of jihadists from Iraq Wednesday, revealing the a unique, intimate form of fruit juice flood the streets of a and Syria. existence of a previously communication between town south of Moscow. unknown survival technique. humpback mothers and The roof of a warehouse at UAE hands Iranian “They don’t want any calves. a PepsiCo plant in the town of unwanted listeners,” Researchers from Lebedyan, some 320 kilometres 10-year sentence researcher Simone Videsen, Denmark and Australia (199 miles) south of Moscow, A UAE court sentenced an lead author of a study tracked each of eight calves collapsed on Tuesday, injuring Iranian to 10 years in prison published in Functional and two mothers for 24 hours two people and causing juice to followed by deportation for Ecology, said. in Exmouth Gulf, Western flood the town. attempting to ship a gen- “Potential predators such Australia, a breeding ground Video footage broadcast erator to his home country. as killer whales could listen for Antarctic humpback on state television Tuesday Screen grab from a CCTV footage showing a street flooded with juice For more, catch us to their conversations and whales seeking warmer showed torrents of reddish- spilled and flowed through the built “like a house of cards”. online at: use that as a cue to locate the waters to mate and give birth. coloured juice flowing through streets into the Don River,” The massive warehouse was calf and predate on it.” Using tags attached to the streets as stunned drivers prosecutors said. holding some 28 million litres www.newsofbahrain.com Whales are known for the animals, the team of passed by in their cars. Local investigators said (seven million gallons) of juice /nobonline their loud calls, congregating scientists recorded their faint “As a result of the collapsed Tuesday said that the nine-storey at the time of the incident, /newsofbahrain fellow members of the pod. squeaks and grunts. warehouse, several tons of juice building that came down was officials said. 20 Thursday, April 27, 2017 US warship fires warning flare at Iran vessel in Gulf Dubai Chernitzer said. US warship has fired Chernitzer said the a warning flare at Iranian vessel came within Aan Iranian Revolutionary 1,100 yards (1,005 metres) Guards vessel that refused of the destroyer, prompting Iraq had ‘full to maintain distance in Gulf the US Navy to issue waters, a US spokesman said warning messages, twice yesterday. blast the internationally Guided-missile destroyer recognised five-whistle the USS Mahan had an danger signal and deploy “a “unprofessional interaction” flare to determine the Iranian with an Iranian Revolutionary vessel’s intentions”. Guard Corps Navy vessel on “Eventually, the Iranian knowledge’ Monday in the international vessel opened the distance, waters of the Gulf, US Navy steering a course away from of hostage deal: Qatar spokesman Lieutenant Rick Mahan,” Chernitzer said. Iraqi forces seize Hatra

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, second left in front row, receives the released Qatari hostages at Doha airport on April 21, 2017. Courtesy: Qatar News Agency Doha two Saudis held hostage since were freed. responsibility for the atar said yesterday that December 2015. “The Qatari government kidnapping. Members of the Iraqi forces distribute food to displaced the deal to secure the “We are thankful that the sent its envoy to Iraq and asked The terms of the release have families Qrecent release of a hunting Qatari nationals are home safe,” to bring a private plane,” Abadi not been revealed. party kidnapped in southern said the statement from Qatar’s said. Sources close to the Hatra dawn on Tuesday and swiftly Iraq went ahead with the “full government communications “We were surprised that negotiations have told AFP raqi pro-government retook villages in nearby knowledge” of Baghdad. office. there were big bags, so we however that their release forces said yesterday they desert areas and the Hatra Responding to a complaint “The negotiations to seized them and they contained was part of a broad regional hadI seized the UNESCO- archaeological site. They had by Prime Minister Haider free them proceeded with hundreds of millions of deal between Iran and Qatar listed ancient site of Hatra advanced to the edge of the al-Abadi that ransom money the full knowledge of the dollars,” he said. involving the evacuation of from the Islamic State group, adjacent town of Hatra itself. was brought into Iraq without Iraqi government, whose “This money was brought residents from besieged towns the latest archaeological An AFP reporter with its approval, the emirate said representatives were regularly in without the approval of in northern Syria. jewel to be wrested from the the forces said the advance it had regularly consulted with briefed and updated by Qatari the Iraqi government,” he Qatar has long been thought jihadists’ grip. was quick, supported by officials in Baghdad during the officials.” said. to have influence with some Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular army helicopters and met by tense negotiations. Abadi told a news Abadi also questioned where Sunni rebel groups in Syria, Mobilisation) paramilitary limited resistance from the It was the first official conference on Tuesday that the money was heading. including the former Al-Qaeda forces fighting IS around jihadists. statement made by the Qatari negotiators had landed “Hundreds of millions affiliate now known as Fateh Iraq’s second city Mosul Lying 120 kilometres (80 normally secretive government in Baghdad with “hundreds of to armed groups? Is this al-Sham Front that besieged said they had “liberated the miles) southwest of Mosul, in Doha since the release last millions of dollars” in ransom acceptable?” government-controlled ancient city of Hatra... the jihadists’ last urban Iraqi week of the 24 Qataris and money before the hostages No group has accepted villages. (AFP) after fierce clashes with the stronghold, Hatra is one of a enemy”. string of archaeological sites The Hashed forces recaptured from IS in recent Arab League urges ICRC to intervene launched their offensive at months. Cairo medical care to greater rab League chief Ahmed access to telephone calls. The Abul Gheit yesterday detainees, led by popular leader Saudi stops ‘rebel boat Aurged the International Marwan Barghouti, launched Committee of the Red Cross the hunger strike on April 17. bomb’ from Yemen to intervene with Israeli Abul Gheit’s letter is part Riyadh state news agency. authorities to halt their “abuse” of contacts “with international he Saudi coast guard “The boat was spotted of Palestinian prisoners. actors to stop violations against fired on an unmanned when it departed from a Abul Gheit sent a letter to Palestinian prisoners of war in boatT rigged with explosives, small island in Yemeni ICRC president Peter Maurer Israeli prisons”, the League said thwarting an attack on one of waters and gained speed after requesting “the committee in a statement. the kingdom’s oil terminals. entering Saudi waters,” the (ICRC) urgently intervene He called for the ICRC to The boat, sent from a small ministry said. with Israeli authorities to demand Israel “ensure treating island off the Yemeni coast, After determining that stop the various abuses being Palestinian prisoners on hunger was targeting a petroleum the boat was unmanned, a committed against those strike according to norms and products distribution coast guard unit opened fire prisoners of war”, the Arab standards set in international terminal run by Saudi oil on its engine and stopped League said. The move came humanitarian law”. giant Aramco when it was it 1.5 miles (2.8 kilometres) as 1,500 Palestinian prisoners The Arab League chief sent A Palestinian girl looks up at a woman wearing a t-shirt bearing intercepted on Tuesday, the from the terminal in the entered the 10th day of a a similar letter on Tuesday portraits of late palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (bottom) and interior ministry said in a southern region of Jazan, the hunger strike over demands to United Nations secretary Palestinian leader and prominent prisoner Marwan Barghouti statement carried by the SPA statement said. ranging from improved general Antonio Guterres. during a demonstration in the West Bank city of Ramallah SPORTS Thursday, April 27, 2017 21 Batelco BCL Golden League: Racing ready for Dubai Hala CC Crush BMMI Manama Al-Dhaen ollowing on the success at the Dubai Kartdrome FEndurance Autodrome 2017 (12 Hours) Round One, Batelco Racing is ready for Round Two which takes place this weekend, qualifies 28th and 29th April. Batelco Racing will be represented by Mohammed Matar, Ramez Azzam and Saeed Al Muhairi who successfully completed the Round One race for Boston Anoop - Ahmed Zayani Haris _ Hala Sharafu - Hala Thanzeer - SNCS at 555 laps, and 42 seconds Manama with Vinod (two for 21) the Faizan 3/20) bt Panthers ahead of its nearest competitor. ala CC crushed BMMI best of the bowlers. 102/10 (Talha 20, Arslan 3/18) Hby 111 runs in the latest Other scores: by 106 runs. matches of the BCL 25 Overs 1) Kordal CC 253/9 7) Rising Star 161/9 BTA to host Golden League at the Busaiteen (Faizan 90, Fahad 41, Qadir (Jenson 32, Sheriyar 3/19 bt Grounds in Muharraq. 3/28) bt Shaheen 180/7 in 25 Young Blaster 128/6 (Rishabh sport experts Batting first, Hala scored (Bilal 65, Samad 4/34) by 73 22) by 33 runs. Manama 222 for seven in its 25 overs runs. 8) Thunder Bolt 146/7 ahrain Triathlon thanks to fine knocks by Haris 2) Riffa Arabian Oryxes in 20.2 (Sarfaraz 30, Daval Association (BTA) (55) and Sharafuddeen (52) 129/5 (Riaz 34, Salman 33) 28, Wasif 2/18) bt SNB 144/6 Bannounced the hosting of several with Akheel (two for 28) the bt Alpha Fire Bahrain 126/10 (Sayed 38, Rana 29) by 3 international sports experts best of the bowlers. In reply, (Rvin 31, Irfan 6/33) by 5 wickets. in the areas of swimming, BMMI were restricted to 111 wickets. 9) Typhoon 171/ 9 cycling and running, who for nine with Waseem (31) top 3) Bulls 146/3 in 19.4 (Rateesh 43, Rajeesh 35, Jeethu would be conducting technical scoring and Siya (four for 26) (Yaisr Imran 53, Imthiyas 37, 2/20) bt Lions 135/10 (Juzer 39, lectures and workshops today and Nishad (three for 25) being Waqas 2/16) bt Muharraq Jayakrishnan 3/13, Sriraj 3/10) in cooperation with “Tactris” the pick of the bowlers. Eagles 145/9 (Waqas 42, by 36 runs. Sports Company. SNCS Royal Rider 3Q were Sumesh 4/21) by 7 wickets. BCL Golden League T-20 Shaikh Saqer bin Salman six-wicket winners against 4) RUCT 124/9 in 25 (Semi Finals): Al Khalifa, President of BTA, Royal Blaster who finished on (Faisal 37, Vijay 31, Anto 5/19, 1) Elite Cargo Unique said that holding such activities 142 for nine with Diju (33) Dileep 4/15) bt Tornado Riders 138/7 in 20 (Askar 46, Jijo. comes as part of the annual top scoring and Aneesh (three 122/7 (Manu 24, Sharan 3/16) K 37, Taha 2/28) bt Arabian programmes organised by the for 20) and Vipin (three for by 1 wicket. Oryxes 137/9 (Faiz 55, Asghar Association in collaboration 20) sharing the majority of the 5) Karnataka Strikers 3/24) by 1 run. with several sports agencies, wickets to fall. 186/6 (Bhadusha 43, Mathew 2) Ahmed Zayani RICC and in line with the strategy of SNCS then reached the 3/26) bt Byju’s Learning App 200/5 in 20 overs (Anoop 71, Bahrain Olympic Committee target in scoring 148 for five 68/10 (Shafeeq 23, Shailu 4/19) Suresh 64, Sachin 37, Qadeer under the guidance of HH in 20.1 overs thanks to a fine by 118 runs. 2/32) bt Liaison 160/10 (Yaser Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al knock by Thanzeer (53) and 6) Fateh Curtain 208/8 35, Saeed 32, Sachin 3/29) by Khalifa. good support from Riyad (22), in 25 (Noman 65, Zahid 67, 40 runs. Explaining the workshop on the running sport will be open to the public as it will shed Bahrain to compete at Baku Games light on how to practice sports and to avoid injuries. He urged Manama Abdulrahman Askar said the basketball, football, boxing, people interested in attending ahrain will send an Bahrain participation at this swimming, handball, judo, it to be present in Riffa Golf official delegation to the event is a great opportunity karate, ping-pong, volleyball, Club at 5:45 pm wearing sports BFourth edition of the Islamic for the nation to compete wrestling, wushu, badminton, attire. Solidarity Games in Baku, with the region’s best athletes and taekwondo. Azerbaijan. and achieve progress in their Turkey is one of the 57 They will compete in respective sports. countries that will participate West Ham, three sports – athletics, “Our participation at Baku and one of the strongest shooting and wrestling at comes as per approval from the candidates to become the Newcastle the games, which will take Bahrain Olympic Committee host county for the next place between May 12 and board and in line with its games. raided 22, with 4,000 athletes from 2017 calendar international The games kicked off in London 57 countries expected to competition programme, 2005 in Saudi Arabia and aim ax investigators swooped take part. and the Solidarity Games is to emphasize Islamic unity on West Ham United and Supreme Council for an important stop in pursuit and solidarity through sports. TNewcastle United yesterday as Youth and Sports deputy to win as many medals as The fourth edition of the British and French authorities general secretary and possible,” said Askar. games will be launched with launched a major investigation Nawaf Al-Dhaen Bahrain Olympic Committee Sports at the games the motto ‘Journey from the into a suspected £5 million (BOC) general secretary include gymnastics, athletics, Caspian’. football tax fraud. Close to 200 tax officials Manama Works and Youth Affairs, from the two countries swept ahrain National Chairman of the Supreme premises on both sides of the Triathlon team member Council for Youth and Mixed fortunes for Jai Karnataka Channel in morning raids, BNawaf Al-Dhaen finished Sports, President of Bahrain Manama Maharashtra Mandal by four trick by Javed and Harprit’s arresting several men and seizing the 42.2 km Barcelona Olympic Committee, ai Karnataka enjoyed a wickets after the latter managed knock of 27 not out leaving on financial records. “HMRC has International Marathon praised the positive results victory and then suffered a 36 for four in six overs, then in 50 for two in its six overs as arrested several men working race in two hours and 55 achieved by the Al-Dhaen. Jnarrow loss in the latest Group reply reached the target in 5.2 Harprit only managied to score within the professional football minutes, qualifying him to Al-Dhaen expressed his B of The Indian Club Indian overs after scoring 37 for two a boundary four off the last industry for a suspected £5 participate in the London thanks to Shaikh Nasser Expatriates Seven-a-Side thanks to an unbeaten knock ball rather than the required million ($6.4 million, 5.9 million and Boston Marathon. and confirmed this result Softball Cricket Tournament by Richard (24 not out). ‘maximum’. euros) income tax and National HH Shaikh Nasser will motivate him to 2017 at its premises in In the second match, BMMI Action takes a break and Insurance fraud,” British tax bin Hamad Al Khalifa, continue his preparations Gudaibiya. edged out Jai Maharashtra by will resume on May 2 after the authority HMRC (Her Majesty’s Representative of His for the London and Boston In their first match, one run after scoring 51 for hosting of a number of Labour Revenue and Customs) said. Majesty the King for Charity Marathon. Jai Karnataka defeated five in six overs despite a hat- Day celebrations at the club. 22 Thursday, April 27, 2017 SPORTS Albasini

Switzerland’s Michael Albasini of Team Orica- Scott (R) sprints to win wins the first stage of Tour de Romandie Champery Romandie witzerland’s Michael Albasini won the first stage of the Tour Sde Romandie yesterday as prologue winner Fabio Felline of Italy maintained his overall lead. Results Twice former winner and favourite Results from 173.3km first stage: Chris Froome finished fifth on the stage 1. Michael Albasini (SUI, Orica) 4hr 33min and climbed 39 places, but remains 29 seconds off the pace after finishing 78th in 10sec, Tuesday’s opening 4.8km prologue. 2. Diego Ulissi (ITA, UAE) same time, stage 3. Jesus Herrada (ESP, Movistar) s.t., On a sopping wet day, Albasini won a sprint finish at the end of the 173.3km 4. Natnael Berhane (ERI, Dimension) s.t., mountainous stage from Aigle to Champery 5. Chris Froome (GBR, Sky) s.t., in Switzerland, with Italian Diego Ulissi 6. Pello Bilbao Lopez (ESP, Astana) s.t., Nadal second and Jesus Herrada of Spain third. 7. Wilco Kelderman (NED, Sunweb) s.t., It was 36-year-old Albasini’s seventh stage 8. David De La Cruz (ESP, Quick-Step) s.t., win at the tour. 9. Richard Carapaz (ECU, Movistar) s.t., Felline finished safely in the leading bunch cruises, 10. Pierre Latour (FRA, AG2R) s.t. in 12th in the same time as the winner. German Maximilian Schachmann jumped two Overall standings Murray places to second overall at 8sec with Herrada 1. Fabio Felline (ITA, Trek) 4hr 39min 07sec, now third on the same time. 2. Maximilian Schachmann (GER, Quick- Victory continued a solid spring for Step) at 8sec, gets Albasini of the Australian Orica team after 3. Jesus Herrada (ESP, Movistar) s.t., he finished third at the Amstel Gold Race 4. Primoz Roglic (SLO, Lotto-NL) 9, 10 days ago. 5. Ion Izagirre (ESP, Bahrain) 12, walkover Thursday’s second stage is a hilly 6. Bob Jungels (LUX, Quick-Step) s.t., 160.7km run from Champery to Bulle. 7. Jose Goncalves (POR, Katusha) 13, The key stage will likely be Saturday’s 8. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Movistar) s.t., mountainous 162.3km run including four categorised climbs. The race finishes on 9. Michael Albasini (SUI, Orica) 14, Sunday with an 18.3km individual time-trial. 10. Jonathan Castroviejo (ESP, Movistar) s.t.

Barcelona African Kevin Anderson on Bahrain back to winning ways afael Nadal began Thursday. Rhis quest for a 10th Murray had an even easier Aidan Payne/DTNN Other scores: Standings (after four Today’s schedule: Rest Day: Barcelona Open title in route into the next round as [email protected] rounds): (played-won- commanding fashion, whilst Bernard Tomic pulled out 1) Saudi Arabia 131/4 in 26.3 overs (Shahbaz Tomorrow: Rasheed 27, Abdul Waheed 23; Haroon Shahid lost-points): Andy Murray moved into the of their second-round clash Manama 1) Saudi Arabia vs Bhutan, 2/25, Imran Ali 2/30) bt Kuwait 130 all out in 1) Saudi Arabia (3-3-0-6), last 16 without hitting a ball with a back injury. ahrain got back to 2) Qatar vs China, yesterday. The world number one winning ways after they 43.2 overs (Imran Ali 31, Ali Zaheer 30; Moham- 2) Qatar (4-3-1-6), B 3) Bahrain vs Kuwait. Fresh from winning a was a late entry into the draw defeated Qatar by 52 runs med Afzal 4/22, Imran Arif 3/21 by 4 wickets. 3) Bahrain (3-2-1-4), record 50th clay court title at after suffering a shock defeat in its third match and the Man of the Match: M Afzal. 4) Thailand (4-2-2-4), the Monte Carlo Masters on in Monte Carlo to Albert fourth round of round-robin 2) Thailand 58/3 in 13.5 overs (Daniel Jacob 22no, 5) Kuwait (3-1-2-2), Sunday, Nadal swept aside Ramos-Vinolas last week as matches yesterday in the Weerachai Maneerat 12; Ge Yong Sheng 1/7, 6) Bhutan (4-1-3-2), Defeat Brazilian Rogerio Dutra he seeks time on court after International Cricket Council Zhang Yufei 1/9, Wang Qui 1/17) bt China 55 7) China (4-0-4-0). recently returning from an Silva 6-1, 6-2 in his first (ICC) 2017 World Cricket all out in 20.1 overs (Zhong Yu Fei 11, Zhang appearance on the newly- elbow injury. League (WCL) Asia Region Qatar in Peng 10; Nopphon Senamontree 4/13, Kamron baptised Rafael Nadal court. However, the Scot will Division One in Chiang Mai, Nadeem (three for 34) “An honour to see this,” have to wait until Thursday Thailand. Kamron Senamontree 2/14) by 7 wickets. Man in 10 and Nouman Nadal tweeted before the to begin his campaign against Batting first, the national of the Match: N Senamontree. Sarwar (one for 17). Asian match on a rain-interrupted Feliciano Lopez, who eased team managed 233 for seven In reply, Qatar day in the Catalan capital past fellow Spaniard Albert in its 50 overs, which saw the of the match Tahir Dar (79 off were dismissed for alongside a picture of the Montanes 6-2, 6-2. team slump at the start to 62 88, 9x4, 2x6) and put on 127 for 181 in 38.4 overs with the cricket court’s new title. Fifth seed David Goffin, for five in 21.1 over following the sixth wicket. main scorers being opener with Azeem Ul Haq (one for “The first match in any who fell to Nadal in the semi- the cheap dismissals of openers Late in the innings Jabbar Mohammed Tanveer (53 off 13) in 2, Jabbar Amjad (one for tournament is difficult, but it finals in Monte Carlo last Imran Ali Butt (14) and Janaka Amjad (11 off 10, 2x4) and 52, 7x4, 1x6) and mid-order 21) in 3.4 and Babar Ali (one all went well,” added Nadal. week, remained on course Chaturanga (6), followed Mohammed Rafeh (28 off 11, batsmen Tamoor Sajjad (36 off for 33) in 10. “The court was very slow for another last-four meeting by Mohammed Sameer (17), 1x4, 3x6) added a valuable 42 47, 2x4) and Zaheer Ibrahim Bahrain prepared for this and the conditions weren’t with the 14-time Grand Slam Junaid Aziz (0) and the skipper unbeaten runs for the eighth (20 off 32, 2x4). championship with five how I like, but it was a solid champion after a 7-5, 6-0 Azeem Ul Haq (9). wicket. Bahrain’s bowlers picking up friendly matches in Sri Lanka, match.” win over Georgia’s Nikoloz Bahrain’s fortune changed Qatar’s best bowlers were wickets were Tahir Dar (three winning three and losing Nadal will face South Basilashvili. when Gamini Arachchige (47 Abbas Malak (three for 34) for 29) in nine overs, Junaid two, getting acclimatised and off 85 deliveries, 5x4) and man in nine overs, Mohammed Aziz (three for 57) in 10, along getting used to turf wickets. SPORTS Thursday, April 27, 2017 23 Football Scores as of closing Barca hit English Premier League: Osasuna Arsenal 1 Leicester 0 Middlesbrough 1 Sunderland 0 Crystal Palace 0 Tottenham 1 for seven Spanish La Liga: Messi scores twice

Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates Barcelona 7 Osasuna 1 Leganes 3 Las Palmas 0 Barcelona race as he netted his 500th arguably his best night in a the area. Valencia 2 Real Sociedad 3 ionel Messi rewarded a Barca goal with the last kick of Barca shirt as he drilled home And the Argentine instantly Deportivo 2 Real Madrid 6 Lhomage by Barcelona the game to hand the Catalans Ivan Rakitic’s cross to make it made way for 19-year-old fans with two more goals as a 3-2 win. 2-0 on the half hour. Carles Alena to keep him fresh German Cup semi-final: they thrashed Osasuna 7-1 to A huge “Thanks Leo” Marc-Andre ter Stegen for Saturday’s Catalan derby at move three points clear of Real banner was raised before kick- was Barca’s other hero from Espanyol. Madrid at the top of La Liga. off at the Camp Nou, whilst the weekend with a string of Alcacer then finished on the The much-criticised Andre many fans imitated Messi’s stunning saves. stretch for Barca’s fifth. Gomes and Paco Alcacer also goal celebration by raising However, the German And when Denis Suarez was bagged doubles, whilst Javier Barca shirts with Messi’s name international was caught out felled in the area seconds later Mascherano scored his first on the back in the 10th minute. by Roberto Torres’s free-kick the cry went round the Camp Barca goal in seven years with The five-time World which brought Osasuna back Nou for Mascherano to take the club from the penalty spot. Player of the Year responded into the game three minutes the spot-kick. Madrid have two games by opening the scoring two into the second half. Rakitic obliged by stepping in hand and can move back minutes later as he pounced Barca, though, simply went aside to let the Argentine level on points with victory at on an error in the Osasuna through the gears with a four- take it and he smashed the Deportivo la Coruna later on defence to stroll through on goal burst in 10 devastating ball into the roof of the net Wednesday. goal and lift the ball over minutes. for his first goal in 319 Barca Osasuna remain rock- the advancing Salvatore Firstly, Gomes slotted home appearances. bottom and will be relegated Sirigu. his second of the night after Alcacer rounded off the Bayern Munich 2 Borussia 3 if Leganes beat Las Palmas on Gomes has been the Gerard Pique’s initial effort scoring four minutes from Wednesday. scapegoat for many of Barca’s came back off the post. time when he latched onto Messi’s brilliance against most disappointing defeats Messi then curled in his Suarez’s fine through ball to French Cup semi-final: Madrid at the weekend El this season. 49th goal in 47 appearances round Sirigu and slot into an Clasico kept Barca in the title But the Portuguese had this season from the edge of empty net. (AFP) CSKA thrash Lokomotiv Moscow Zenit St Petersburg defeated Mario Fernandes found the down in the area. eigning champions CSKA Orenburg 1-0 away and are unmarked Natcho in the area After the interval the home Moscow thrashed city rivals third, one point further back. and he kept his cool to fire into side surged forward seeking an LokomotivR 4-0 yesterday to CSKA started in lively fashion the corner. equaliser but were thwarted by cut the gap to Russian Premier and in the 11th minute Dzagoev “It’s a rare occasion when I’m Zenit ‘keeper Andrei Lunev on League leaders Spartak Moscow received a pinpoint pass by happy with the result and our several occasions. to seven points. Vitinho in the area and sent the performance both in defence “We won deservedly,” St PSG 5 Monaco 0 Russian internationals ball home with a low angled shot. and in attack,” CSKA head coach Petersburg manager Mircea Alan Dzagoev and Alexander Vitinho and Golovin then Viktor Gancharenko said. Lucescu said. “But I’m pleased Golovin, Brazilian Vitinho and added one apiece in the space Orenburg squandered a with the result much more than Russian Premier League: Israeli Bibars Natcho scored to of six minutes to give CSKA a couple of clear-cut chances in with our play today. Orenburg 0 Zenit 1 set CSKA on their way to a well- commanding 3-0 lead at half the first half before Giuliano put “We’ve got three points that Rubin Kazan 0 Terek Grozny 1 deserved win. time. Zenit into the lead with a precise are very important for us as we’re Arsenal Tula 2 Samara 0 CSKA play Spartak on Sunday Seven minutes after the spotkick in the 17th minute still in the race for a place in next CSKA Moscow 4 Lokomotiv 0 in what looks like a title-decider. interval CSKA right winger after Yury Zhirkov was chopped season’s Champions League.” Barca hit P23 Osasuna for seven SPORTS 2424 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Sharapova shines Stuttgart very special,” said Sharapova one fan who held up a Russian second set point in exactly an aria Sharapova marked her who celebrated her win with a flag bearing the words ‘Welcome hour. return from a 15-month succession of double fist pumps back Maria’, Sharapova, dressed Vinci had lost to Sharapova in Mdoping ban yesterday with a and a broad smile before blowing in an orange top and lilac- both their previous meetings and rusty 7-5, 6-3 win over Roberta kisses to all corners of the Porsche coloured dress, initially struggled. the Italian trailed from 2-0 down Vinci in Stuttgart, describing Arena. She quickly found herself 2-0 in the second set on Wednesday. victory as the “best feeling in the “I have been waiting for this a down before she broke back to Sharapova quickly moved to world”. long time.” level at 2-2. 5-3 ahead up with an ace and Sharapova, the former world Sharapova was given a wildcard As was to be expected after her extended her domination in the number one and five-time to play in Stuttgart, where she long break, Sharapova laboured to following game, racing into a Grand Slam champion, brushed has been champion three times, find her shots and Vinci profited 40-0 lead and converted her first off a nervous start to eventually a move which drew a barrage of from several mistakes. match point for victory in one claim a convincing win on her criticism from rivals who believed But the 30-year-old Russian hour, 45 minutes. (AFP) controversial comeback having she was receiving preferential started to move her Italian tested positive for meldonium at treatment. opponent around the court and the 2016 Australian Open. She fired 39 winners and 11 found her range with a pair of “It’s the best feeling in the aces past 34-year-old Vinci, one aces. world to walk out (on court), of the Russian’s many critics. Sharapova finally broke the Russia’s Maria Sharapova it’s been a stage of mine since After receiving warm applause Italian in the 11th game and then I was a young girl and it was from the crowd, which included held her service, converting her

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