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10-year residency for investors Life sentences for terrorists upheld TDT|Manama bomb-making materials were Each defendant reported- planned to be used in terror ly played a role in one of the he High Criminal Ap - attacks and the suspects were groups. “We rented a house in peals Court has upheld linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Nuwaidrat and we converted it Tthe sentences of seven Guard Corps and Lebanese ter- into a weapon factory. We man- appellants convicted of making rorist organisation Hizbollah. ufactured firearms and explo- explosives and weapons in a Nu- The sophisticated bomb-man- sives,” the second defendant told waidrat warehouse. Eleven men ufacturing facility contained Public Prosecution. were tried in the case, but only in excess of 1.5 tonnes of high- “I assigned the tenth defend- seven of them challenged initial grade explosives, including ant to receive the weapons and Manama verdicts against them, although C4-RDX, TNT as well as other distribute them,” he added. the High Criminal Court held all powerful chemical explosives. The second group, mean - His Royal Highness of them guilty. According to official records, while, rented vehicles that were Prince Salman bin Hamad All convicts except the elev- the warehouse belonged to the used to deliver the weapons and Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, enth defendant were sentenced terrorist cell established by the were involved in delivering the Deputy Supreme Com - to life in prison. The latter was first defendant who divided items to terrorists in Bahrain. mander and First Dep - handed down ten years behind More than 1.5 tonnes of explosives were seized from Nuwaidrat warehouse. it into two groups, the first of Police records indicate that uty Prime Minister, has bars, while the nationality of all which was under the leadership many among the defendants instructed the Minister 11 convicts were revoked. The seized a large quantity of for- Nuwaidrat. of the second defendant, while travelled to Iran and Iraq, where of Interior to prepare a incident which led to the case eign “military grade” weapons The Interior Ministry said the third defendant presided co-terrorists trained them on draft edict to create a new occurred in 2015 when police and explosives from a house in that these explosives and over the second one. making weapons. self-sponsorship residency permit for foreign investors. Under the new system, which is designed to rein- force Bahrain’s position as an investment destination, foreign investors will be able to obtain a 10-year, re- newable residency permit Chairs speak for them on a self-sponsorship basis. Parliament session postponed as MPs come late; General-Secretary warns of action in future Macron’s comments on Hariri ‘incorrect’ not paid in the past four years, since The absence of MPs has the beginning of the current legislative term. Dubai • become a regular scene in The Council’s Committees and Ses- A source at Saudi Arabia’s recent months, as some of sions Affairs Director Yousif Al Rowaiee Foreign Ministry said French them attend late while others justified the decision in a statement President Emmanuel Ma- walk out a few minutes released after the postponement of the cron’s recent comments that session, confirming that the decision the Kingdom had detained after the session begins. came as per the internal regulations of Lebanese Prime Minister the council. Saad Al Hariri in November TDT|Manama Al Rowaiee affirmed that all MPs were were incorrect, Saudi state- Muhannad Mansour given copies of the session’s agenda and news agency SPA reported. were informed on the specific date and “What the French pres- awmakers did not show up on time time to hold the meeting, in accordance ident said in an interview for work yesterday, leading to the with Article 47 of the council’s internal with channel BFMTV that the Lpostponement of the session to Vacant chairs as only 20 MPs attended the session. regulations. kingdom had held Lebanese next week as well as delaying discussions He added, “These measures were Prime Minister Saad Hari- and voting on a number of important implemented in accordance with the ri is incorrect,” the source legislations. months, as some of them attend the ses- rules of procedure of the Council of said. “The kingdom of Saudi More than 30 minutes after the sched- sions late, while others walk out almost Representatives.” Arabia was and still supports uled time to begin the session, the Coun- three hours after the session begins, by DID With the postponement of the ses - the stability and security of cil’s Speaker Ahmed Al Mulla announced the time the session is temporary sus- sion, the discussion and voting on a Lebanon and Prime Minis- that the meeting has been postponed to pended for the midday prayers break. number of important proposals, legis- ter Hariri.” next Tuesday due to lack of quorum. The Council’s General Secretary Ab- KNOW lations and bills that were scheduled to At least 21 MPs must be present to be- dulla Al Dossary earlier told Tribune be reviewed yesterday were put on hold gin the session, as per the bylaws of the that “the secretariat is in the process of until next Tuesday. council. issuing a code of conduct that will regu- Each MP who is This includes allowing prisoners to Al Mulla told the attending lawmakers late MPs’ performance and ethics during absent without an attend funerals and burial ceremo - that his decision comes in accordance weekly sessions”. nies of their second degree relatives, with Article 49 of the council’s internal The General Secretary elaborated fur- acceptable excuse will scrapping the penalty of compulsory DON’T MISS IT regulations, which instructs to postpone ther, “Each MP who is absent without be deprived of BD113 deportation of convicted expats and the commencement of the session for half an acceptable excuse will be deprived allowance that’s paid compelling expats to bear the expens- an hour until the quorum is met, before of BD113 allowance that’s paid for their for attendance. es of their deportation, in addition postponing the session to the next week. attendance. This amount has been set in to granting daily paid breaks to em - Citizens need not The absence of MPs from the sessions accordance with certain standards and However, it is not known if any MP’s ployees taking care of relatives with apply for nursing has become a regular scene in recent criteria”. attendance allowance was deducted or disabilities. 03 jobs! FALL FROM GRACE Import ban on Egyptian guava 04 lifted ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet “Roseanne” has been a ratings hit. was in bad taste.” New York The comedian deleted Monday night’s Barr’s initial tweet came in response to Nikki Beach original post, but could not contain the another Twitter user, who accused Mrs to open Bahrain BC TV network has cancelled co- backlash. Jarrett of helping to conceal purported 05 resort median Roseanne Barr’s sitcom “I apologise to Valerie Jarrett and to all spying during the Obama administration. Aafter she posted a racist tweet Americans,” Barr wrote, after follow-up Mrs Jarrett was a senior adviser to likening an African-American former posts in which she defended her remarks former US President Barack Obama, and Obama aide to an ape. as a “joke”. worked with him during his early days ABC said: “Roseanne’s Twitter state- “I am truly sorry for making a bad joke in Chicago politics. ment is abhorrent, repugnant and in- decided to cancel her show.” about her politics and her looks. I should She was born in Iran to African-Amer- consistent with our values and we have The reboot of her hit ‘90s sitcom have known better. Forgive me-my joke ican parents. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 02

‘Major steps underway to boost growth’

Manama of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Al Muta- at the heart of the Kingdom’s compre- employment opportunities for Bahrainis, interconnected global economy wa, Ahmed Mansoor Al A’ali and the sons hensive development programme, led by adding that the Kingdom continues to pri- The Crown Prince noted that Bahrain’s of Haji Hasan Al A’lai and Al Jalahma HM the King, including efforts to advance oritise initiatives that improve efficiency. airport expansion project, which will is Royal Highness Prince Salman family. the tourism, logistics, manufacturing, ICT, Prince Salman stressed the importance of increase the Kingdom’s airport capacity bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown During the visits, HRH the Crown financial services, and oil and gas sectors simplifying procedures within the logistics by 300 per cent, is only the latest example HPrince, Deputy Supreme Com- Prince highlighted that Bahrain’s com- The Crown Prince also highlighted the sector as a catalyst for growth given the in- of the broad range of initiatives and regu- mander, and First Deputy Prime Minister mitment to supporting citizens’ aspira- important role these sectors play in attract- dustry’s ability to increase the competitive latory measures introduced to encourage yesterday visited the majlises of Minister tions and improving living standards sits ing international investment and providing power of national corporations in today’s further growth.

Zero tolerance towards stalling investors’ licences

Manama He hailed Bahrain’s development and in - vestment scenes as a result of the facilities and is Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince smooth procedures offered to business people Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa affirmed and investors and of the private sector activities Hthe government’s keenness to enhance and keenness to participate effectively in the the business environment, and its continuous ef- development process in light of the security and forts to offer more facilities to grant commercial stability enjoyed by the Kingdom. and investment licences. The Premier pointed out his keen interest in The Prime Minister warned that delaying knowing the aspirations and visions of business- investment projects by stalling the issuance of men especially in light of the current commercial licenses is not allowed in any way, stressing that and economic conditions and possible achieve- His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime it was detrimental to the civilised environment ments to stimulate commercial and economic Minister yesterday held an iftar banquet for senior officers and officials from the Ministry of Interior (MOI) at the Public in Bahrain and that the government will never activity through partnership with the private Security Officers’ Club. HRH the Crown Prince was welcomed by Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. tolerate it. sector. 03 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 big story

Citizens need not DID apply for nursing jobs! KNOW Going by the Health Ministry Many Bahraini nurses are moving out of the data, the Kingdom Kingdom in search of jobs, while hospitals here are has over 1,200 registered nurses hiring expatriate nurses out of which more than 500 are ex- patriates. PICTURE CREDIT SAJI ANTONY TDT|Manama all hospitals here, but none was ready to give a job. months. “Now NHRA says I should obtain a three- Thamer Tayfoor Some of my friends advised me to go to Jordan year experience certificate to get the licence. I am Now NHRA says I should obtain a for gaining initial experience in the profession.” now 30, a totally frustrated individual with no espite booming opportunities in the King- Mohammed travelled to Jordan with the hope hope of achieving anything in life.” dom’s healthcare sector, a new generation three-year experience certificate of beginning a new life. But things weren’t rosy Mohammed’s experience is not a unique one. Dof well-trained Bahraini nurses is finding to get the licence. I am now 30, a there too. “My salary was around BD200 but living Many Bahraini nurses are moving out of the King- it hard to get jobs. totally frustrated individual with no in Jordan is more expensive than here. I also had dom to get jobs, while hospitals here are hiring Their fate is not different from Bahraini medical hope of achieving anything in life. to support my father who is a pensioner.” expatriate nurses. graduates who have come out in open against the MOHAMMED Mohammed worked in Jordan for a year and lack of career opportunities. a half. He also gained specialised knowledge in Going by the Health Ministry data, the Kingdom the Ministry of Education here. Since then I have Chinese acupuncture, cupping and physiotherapy. Directive a big relief has over 1,200 registered nurses out of which been trying hard to get a job. “I came back and was full of hope that I will be more than 500 are expatriates. “My resume is everywhere – Health Ministry, able to finally settle in my country, with my fam- Chairing the Cabinet on Monday, His Royal Bahraini Mohammed Ibrahim completed his Labour Ministry, Civil Service Bureau, all gov- ily. But to my bad luck again the laws here have Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin nursing studies at a recognised university in ernment and private hospitals here, but nothing changed. They asked me to produce a two-year Salman Al Khalifa directed the Health Ministry Jordan three years ago. Though he has all the yielded any result.” experience certificate for obtaining the licence. to recruit Bahrainis graduates in medical as well requirements to enter the profession, his career Mohammed then approached the National They also suggested me to do some expensive as paramedical fields. This follows an appeal by hasn’t taken off. Health Regulatory Authority and the officials courses before I could practice the profession 310 doctors whose applications for jobs were not “Four years ago, I graduated from the Univer- there asked him to obtain a short-term experience here.” accepted by the Health Ministry. Only 70 were sity of Jerash in Jordan. I was 27 then. It took me before applying for a nursing licence. Left with no options, Mohammed again took given appointment orders following a written three months to get my certificates attested at “My ordeal had just begun. I approached almost a Jordan flight and worked there a few more exam and personal interviews.

ﺳﻨﻮات YEAR ﻛﻢ 160,000KM ﺿــــﻤـــــــــــﺎ ن HYBRID اﻟﺒــﻄـﺎرﻳـــــــﺔ BATTERY اﻟﻬــــﺎﻳـﺒــــــﺮد WARRANTY WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 04 Import ban on Egyptian guava lifted TDT|Manama of the reason why the Egyptian guava Muhannad Mansour exports ceased to reach the market or DID when it may resume. ome Egyptian fruits will soon re- He added, “We are depending on Vi- turn to Bahraini markets, a year etnamese guava in the absence of the Safter the authorities here banned KNOW Egyptian product. There’s a demand for their imports due to health concerns, Vietnamese guava. No customers spe- a senior Egyptian official confirmed cifically have asked for Egyptian guava recently. so far.” According to Egyptian Agriculture Guava is rich in Vitamin Another vendor, Tawfeeq, shared a and Land Reclamation Minister Ab- B3 and B6; they are both similar view, saying that “the resumption dulmoneim Al Banna, “The import ban vital to brain and nerve of the imports will not affect the market”. imposed on fresh Egyptian guava has functions and can increase “There is a high demand for Viet- been lifted by the Bahraini authorities.” namese guava now. Compared to the The minister told Egyptian press on blood flow to the brain, Egyptian, it’s bigger in size, tastes better thus increase your focus. and is more desirable by customers,” Guava helps reduce choles- Tawfeeq said. terol in the blood and pre- “Generally, there is a huge demand vents it from thickening. for other Egyptian fruits including or- anges, plums, strawberries, peaches and more. We know that their imports were Sunday, “We have been informed by the Agriculture and Marine Resources the standards approved by the con - stopped by the authorities here for a cou- Bahraini authorities today that it has Affairs in Works, Municipalities Affairs stitution of the Food and Agriculture ple of times because of some health con- been recommended to lift the ban on the and Urban Planning Ministry explained Organisation (FAO). Strict procedures cerns, with regard to use of pesticides. imports of Egyptian fresh Guava. The back then that the decision comes as are followed at the kingdom’s entry But, we have a variety of fruits here in exportation of the fruit to Bahrain will reports proved that agricultural pes- points to inspect all the imported food Bahrain and there’s always an alternate be resumed by the beginning of the 2018- ticides were excessively used in those commodities.” source of fruits.” We are depending 2019 export season, which begins by next countries. Minister Al Banna also announced last Similar decisions were made by on Vietnamese September and ends by August, 2019.” It mentioned in an official statement, October that the ban was partially lifted neighbouring GCC countries, including guava in the As reported earlier by Tribune, a ban “The Kingdom of Bahrain has taken on some Egyptian agricultural products, Saudi Arabia, which imposed a ban absence of the on importing vegetables and fruits from precautionary steps to ensure food without specifying any types. on several agricultural products from Egyptian ones. several countries in the region, includ- products’ safety. It was proven that Meanwhile, Abdjaleel, a fruits and Egypt and other regional countries ing Egypt, Yemen and Lebanon, was agricultural pesticides were used in vegetable vendor at Central Fruits and during the same period, and lifted the MR ABDJALEEL imposed on April 27, 2017. these countries with higher levels of Vegetables Market, said he’s not aware ban on guava last month.

Bullying- learning Reckless driver gets difficulty link confirmed TDT|Manama recent study con- ducted at Arabi - Aan Gulf University (AGU) showed a relation one month in jail between the bullying be- haviour and learning dis- against the initial verdict. The Asian man, in his forties, alleged- The car was totally damaged in the abilities among the mid- In addition to the jail ly didn’t pay heed to a red traffic light accident, the court documents added. dle school students in the in Naim village, and his bus crashed When asked why he ignored the traffic Kingdom of Bahrain. The • TDT|Manama term he received, the into a car. light, the man said that he was distracted study was prepared by re- defendant’s driving licence was The victim was aboard the bus at the and hence could not see the light. searcher Fatima Ibrahim suspended for six months. he Lower Criminal Court has time of collision and she got hurt, accord- In addition to the jail term he received, as part of the requirements sentenced a driver of a public bus ing to court details. the defendant’s driving licence was sus- for obtaining a Master of But was granted a Towned by a local transportation Police officers discovered that the rea- pended for six months. Learning Disabilities from • company to one month in prison for son behind the incident after viewing But was granted a BD500 bail, pending the College of Graduate BD500 bail, pending the causing injuries to one of the passengers CCTV footage, was the driver committing the outcome of his appeal against the Studies, AGU. outcome of his appeal after getting involved in a road accident. traffic violation. initial verdict. The results of the study were based on a sample of 432 male and female stu- dents in the lower second- ary level. The results in- Disabled individuals’ rights stressed dicated that 30pc of the students clas- Speaking on the sified in the occasion,• Captain Al learning disa- Mahmood stressed bilities group exhibited bul- the rights of people lying behav- suffering from iour. The rates disabilities and the of bullying need to provide among ordi- Fatima Ibrahim nary students them with equal was 19pc. opportunities. Many studies attribute school bullying to the lack TDT|Manama of disciplinary policies and clear penalties against nder the patronage of bullying behaviour, the Captain Mahmood Al lack of conflict resolution UMahmood, The Daily programs in school, and Tribune Editor-in-Chief and the weak role of student Chairman of Arab African Unity counselling. Many school Organisation for Human Rights factors foster bullying be- and Anti-Terrorism, Aisha Cen- Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood along with other dignitaries at the event. haviour among students, tre for Early Intervention or- said the researcher, in- ganised a special festival for cluding factors associated children suffering from intel- He hailed HM the King’s vi- and made financial allocations with some teachers, such lectual disabilities. sion to promote the rights of for individuals suffering from as violent or provocative Speaking on the occasion, persons with disabilities along disabilities,” he pointed out. practices against students, Captain Al Mahmood stressed with other measures adopted in Centre head Aisha Al Hamer or weakness of character, the rights of people suffering this regard. “Bahrain is among and other dignitaries attended. as well as tension within from disabilities and the need the countries, which ratified the Kuwaiti actor Nawaf Al Sham- the school and the result- to provide them with equal op- UN Convention on the Rights of mari was a special attraction ing frustration within stu- portunities. Persons with Disabilities in 2011, at the event. dents. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 05

KNOW WHAT

In 1998, entrepreneur Jack Penrod intro- duced the world to Nikki Beach, the first and original luxury beach club concept that combines the el- ements of music, din- ing, entertainment, fashion, film and art into one. Luxury major Nikki Beach to open Bahrain resort

22 , 2018. Launched in partnership with Sevens diversify the range of entertainment in the re- terials and statement pieces, making the resort Jumeirah Royal Saray sits Holding, the pop-up experience will feature gion and we look forward to partnering with a work of art in its own right. • one the world’s trendiest beach clubs arriving Sevens Holding and bring our vibrant concept to Several Nikki Beach resident DJs and enter- confidently on a private beach to Manama. Jumeirah Royal Saray this summer,” said Ruben tainers are on hand mixing cool tunes, creating on Manama’s new Seef district, Set on a private beach on the new Seef dis- Martinez, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage a seamless energy transition from day to night majestically surrounded trict, the breathtaking Jumeirah Royal Saray is at Nikki Beach Resort and Spa Dubai. during the event. Additionally, guests can ac- by the Arabian sea. surrounded by the Arabian Sea. Open from 11am Jumeirah Royal Saray sits confidently on a cess a refined menu and a laidback atmosphere until 9pm, the pop-up location will be set on the private beach on Manama’s new Seef district, offering the perfect sundowner setting for the existing pool and beach area of the property, majestically surrounded by the Arabian sea. This weekend. TDT|Manama with several seating and lounging options, ca- serene setting unveils a new wave of understated “We are very excited about this partnership banas and pool beds. Nikki Beach will transform luxury, positioning Bahrain as a highly desirable with Nikki Beach, which will offer our guests a lobal luxury and hospitality brand Nikki the venue for the pool party while bringing its leisure destination. The inspiration for Jumeirah brand new and incredible experience within our Beach is set to open a pop-up location at signature white décor and plush ambiance. Royal Saray was drawn from relentless world destination,” said Moustafa El Gayar, Director of GJumeirah Royal Saray Bahrain on June “There has been no better opportunity to travels, handpicking and curating the best ma- Food & Beverage, Jumeirah Royal Saray.

ICICI Bank Limited - Bahrain Branch Licensed and regulated as a conventional Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain (All amounts in BHD 000's) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME As at March 31, 2018 (Audited) For the year ended March 31, 2018 (Audited) Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017

Interest income 71,605 101,295 Assets Interest expense (68,728) (74,575) Cash and bank balances 5,402 8,056 Net interest income 2,877 26,720 Placements with banks and other financial institutions 90,480 77,285 Fees and commission income 6,225 9,671 Due from other group entities 435,727 433,099 Net trading (loss) / income (1,498) 1,347 Loans and advances 1,006,779 1,418,453 Dividend income 1,891 551 Available-for-sale securities 133,333 155,505 Other income / (loss) 23 (267) Interest receivable 8,374 11,175 Total income 9,518 38,022 Impairment allowance on loans and advances (net) (33,227) (107,612) Other assets 8,396 6,540 Salaries and other staff cost (1,252) (1,211) TOTAL ASSETS 1,688,491 2,110,113 General and administrative expenses (1,167) (1,116) Total expenses (35,646) (109,939) Head Office funds LOSS FOR THE YEAR (26,128) (71,917) Head Office account 48,809 5,454 Other comprehensive income 34,777 60,905 Unremitted profits Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss: 37 46 Reserves Net change in defined benefit obligation 3 (13) Total Head Office funds 83,623 66,405 Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss: Net change in fair value of available-for-sale securities (12) (224) Liabilities Other comprehensive income for the year (9) (237) Bonds 47,008 82,882 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR (26,137) (72,154) Deposits from customers 32,565 30,096 Deposits from banks and other financial institutions 110,360 89,325 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN HEAD OFFICE FUNDS Loans from banks 363,660 269,223 For the year ended March 31, 2018 (Audited) Due to other group entities 1,037,272 1,548,552 Available Defined for sale benefit Total Interest payable 8,542 10,580 Head Office Unremitted securities fair obligation Head Office Other liabilities 5,461 13,050 2018 account profits value reserve reserve funds Total liabilities 1,604,868 2,043,708 At April 1, 2017 5,454 60,905 (3) 49 66,405

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND HEAD OFFICE FUNDS 1,688,491 2,110,113 Loss for the year - (26,128) - - (26,128) Other comprehensive income for the year - - (12) 3 (9) Total comprehensive income STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the year - (26,128) (12) 3 (26,137) For the year ended March 31, 2018 (Audited) Additional capital from Head Office during the year 43,355 - - - 43,355 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017 Total transactions with Head Office 43,355 - - - 43,355

Net cash from operating activities 193,390 20,372 At March 31, 2018 48,809 34,777 (15) 52 83,623 Net cash from investing activities 23,567 26,130 2017 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities 3,603 (165,880) At April 1, 2016 5,454 170,522 221 62 176,259

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 220,560 (119,378) Loss for the year - (71,917) - - (71,917) Other comprehensive income for the year 128,010 247,388 - - (224) (13) (237) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year Total comprehensive income Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 348,570 128,010 for the year - (71,917) (224) (13) (72,154) Remittance to Head Office during the year - (37,700) - - (37,700) Total transactions with Head Office - (37,700) - - (37,700)

At March 31, 2017 5,454 60,905 (3) 49 66,405

The above statements have been extracted from the financial statements of ICICI Bank Limited - Bahrain Branch, which were approved by the management and on which an unmodified audit opinion was issued by the auditors KPMG Fakhro, Bahrain on May 28, 2018. Branch address: ICICI Bank Limited, PO Box No 1494, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel : (+973) 17576161. Deposits held with ICICI Bank Limited - Bahrain Branch in the Kingdom are covered by the Regulation Protecting Deposits and Unrestricted Investment Accounts issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain in accordance with Resolution No.(34) of 2010. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 06 Schools excel in CBSE class X results he Central Board of Secondary Examina- tion (CBSE) announced the results of the TSecondary School Examination (Class X) yesterday. Four students scored 499 out of 500 to top the examination. They are Prakhar Mittal from DPS-Gurgaon, Rimzhim Agarwal from RP Public School- Bijnor, Nandini Garg from Scottish International School, Shamli, and Sreelakshmi G from Bhavan’s Vidyalaya, Kochi. The overall pass percentage stood at 86.70, with Thiruva - nanthapuram being the best performing region Sreelakshmi G Rimzhim Agarwal Prakahar Mittal Nandini garg Asian School’s Shree Arthi with 99.6% pass. Govindaraju emerged as the top scorer on the Island with 97.6%. THE INDIAN SCHOOL BAHRAIN

I was studying regularly from the beginning. My school teachers and management encouraged me to J o h a n n A g i t h Ashwina Nitin Jayadeep Gayathri Vipin Reelu Reji Keyur Ganesh Sabika Amjad Shivkrishnan V Nair Akhila Treesa Jose Nithya Rajkumar perform well all Ganesamurthy Chaudhari along. I am very much thankful to them.also I had a very good support from my parents. All this has helped me a lot to be a topper.

Anirudh Fida Mammoo Mubashshira Jordan Morera Abin Chandran Mahalakshmi Rithin Raj Manaswini Sneha Jagadheesh Vaishnav Unny SHREE ARTHI GOVINDARAJU Dayanandan Shaikh Manivannan Mahidhar

tudents of the Indian School Bahrain (ISB) dis- DID Splayed exemplary perfor- mance in the Grade X CBSE ex- amination held in March 2018. KNOW As against the total number of 779 students who appeared for the examination this year, the school achieved a pass percent- Lakshmi Remesh Sandra Devassy Anjali Aravind Anuj Venkat Mohammed Sadat Andrew Baby Arjun Sawsan Over 16 lakh age of 99.5 % including com- Kizhakkanoodan Ramesh Ul Iqram Alex Muraleedharan Almoosawi students took the partments. 11 students scored examination from A 1 in all subjects. Johann Agith 17,567 schools who scored 487 marks out of 500 is the ISB Chairman Prince S Natarajan, Daily Tribune: “I used to work hard Highlights of the Result: Five students school topper with 97.4% of marks. Ash- Secretary Saji Antony, Member Academ- during the last term. I expected good secured 100 in Social Science and six and the overall wina Ganesamurthy who scored 485 won ics Mohammed Khursheed Alam and all marks but never thought I would be - students secured 99; one student secured pass percentage the second position while Nitin Jayadeep the Members of the Executive Committee come the school topper. I thank God, my 100 in Mathematics and 11 students se- was 86.70. Girls who scored 484 was placed in the third congratulated the students, the teachers teachers, parents, my sister, my friends cured 99; two students secured 99 in Eng- performed better position. 104 students secured 90% and and the parents for the excellent results. who always stood by me and all my lish; four students secured 99 in Science; than boys by above marks. School topper Johann Agith told the well-wishers.” four students secured 99 in French. 3.35%. IBN AL HYTHAM THE NEW INDIAN SCHOOL ISLAMIC SCOOL he New Indian School (NIS) once again exhibited an outstanding performance at the CBSE Class X Examina- he Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School se- Ttion with an overall 99% pass percentage. Out of the 167 cured 100 % pass percentage for the students, who appeared in the AISSE, 118 students passed with TClass X batch consisting of 144 students. first class, out of which 71 passed with distinction. Fathima Jaffar has secured first position with School Toppers are Theertha Suresh (95.6%), Mumtaz Fa- Lakshmi Manoj Naima Khan 94% marks. Lakshmi Manoj Kanat, Nazva and Fathima Nazva Fathimathul Najah tima( 95.2%) And Apurva Ramakrishnan (94.8%). Subject Jaffar Kanat Fathimathul Najah Anwar have secured the Anwar Toppers: English ( 98%)- Angela Kevin Rodrigues; Mathematics second position with 93% and Naima Khan ( 100%)- Neha Sanil, Aaron Joseph Thomas;Science (99%)- has secured third position with 92.8%. Sub- Theertha Suresh; Social Science (99%)- Mumtaz Fatima; Hindi ject toppers are : English- Rathna Nagaraju; (94%)-Sarthak Dixit;Arabic (93%)- Manar Taher Abdulaziz Taher; Hindi- Fathimathul Najah Anwar; Arabic-Ay- Malayalam (96%)- Devapriya Das; French (98%)- sha Zuha Ashar; Malayalam-Fathima Jaffar, Apurva Ramakrishnan. Lakshmi Manoj Kanat, Hiba Sainulabudeen, Chairman Dr. T.T. Thomas, Director Dr. V. Nazva, Sumod Ramachandran; Urdu-Essa Gopalan and other members of the school man- Ameen Baig, Mariyam Ibrahim Afandi, Abdul agement extended their hearty congratulations Rahman Jahanzeb, Wajiha; Maths- Essa Ameen to all the students and wished them all success in Baig; Science-Ayasha Hafiz Muzibur Rahman; Rathna Aysha Zuha Ashar Hiba Sainulabudeen Sumod Essa Ameen Baig their future endeavours. Principal K. Gopinath Nagaraju Ramachandran Social Science-Fathima Jaffar. Chairman of Menon expressed happiness at the outstanding Administrative Committee Shakil Ahmed results and thanked teachers and parents for Theertha Suresh Azmi and Principal Dr. Mohammad Tayyab their combined efforts. congratulated the students and parents for the achievement and wished the students the best career ahead. They thanked and appreciated the staff who have been instrumental behind this achievement. Dr. Mohammad Tayyab also thanked the management for providing all the necessary assistance required to achieve this Mariyam Abdul Rahman Wajiha Ayasha Hafiz success. Ibrahim Jahanzeb Muzibur Rahman Afandi Mumtaz Fatima Apurva Angela Kevin Neha Sanil Ramakrishnan Rodrigues AL NOOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

tudents of Al Noor International subjects with 100 in Social Science, 99 and teachers for their sincere efforts School (CBSE Curriculum) have in Science, 98 in Hindi, 97 in Mathe- and wished them success in their fu- Sachieved 100 percent success matics and 92 in English. 23% stu- ture endeavors. School Director Dr. in their All India Secondary School dents of the school scored above 80% Muhammad Mashood and Principal Examination (AISSE). marks. Amin Mohamed Ahmed Hulaiwah Devapriya Das Shamila Salik is the top scorer with School Chairman Ali Hasan con- congratulated the students and teach- Aaron Joseph Sarthak Dixit Manar Taher Shamila Salik Thomas Abdulaziz Taher 97.2%. She is the top scorer in all the gratulated all the students, parents ers for the result. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 07

THE ASIAN SCHOOL he Asian School Class X results have been Toutstanding with the batch of 195 students per- Shree Arthi Junia Joyce Frank Lekshmi Sree Navya Edavan Puliya Adhithya Madhu Nikitha Kiran Parvathy Rekha Akshaya Prakash Brindha Tushar Sreejith forming exceedingly well as Govindaraju Chandra Cheriyath Shibu Arumugasamy compared to previous years. School’s first ranker Shree Arthi Govindaraju emerged as the top scorer on the Island with 97.6%. Junia Joyce Frank stands second with 97%. The third rank is shared by Lekshmi Sree Chandra and Navya Edavan Neha Shyam Elice Roy Shilpa Emil Manoj Adnan Abdul Salam Pooja Muralidas Tessa Biju Bismaroy Anto Anto Joel Johny Najla Nassar Ayath Arathi Rajesh Puliya Cheriyath at a score Kuruppancheriyil Mohamed Thottungal Reesamma Alakkadan of 96.6%. A total of 120 stu- dents obtained distinction with 75% and above. Out of these, 44 students scored above 90%. 49 students ob- tained first class. Chirag Satish Nair scored 100 marks in Mathematics. Shree Arthi Govindaraju Dashami Sanjeeva Bhavana Jain Madhav Manoj Nair Shaswitha Margaretta Moses Jomike Neha Firoz Vishnupriya Ashok Stephanie Melsha Roshni Reji and Lekshmi Sree Chandra Keerthi Sabu Chitrakshi Fernandez Michael Sebastian Kumar Rodrigues scored 100 marks each in Science. Adhithya Madhu and Bhavana Jain obtained 99 marks in Social Science. Bismaroy Anto Anto Rees- amma scored 98 marks in English. For Second Lan- guage Navya Edavan Puliya Cheriyath scored 98 marks Saanvari Ann Maria Saji Ashel Mercin Durga Vetriselvi Merlin Martin Nevlin Thekketath Ankitha Suresh Sona Unnikrishnan Alka Joshy Philip Eben Peter Binu in Malayalam, Shree Arthi Kushang Sheth Castelino Vivekanandam Noble Govindaraju scored 99 marks in French and Priyan- ka scored 97 marks in Hindi. Examination worldwide. The school officials said the following This year, positional number of students obtained a positional grade of A1 in different grades were given for each subjects: Mathematics: 54 ;Science: 53 ;Social Science: 42 ;English: subject. A positional grade 49 ;Malayalam: 1 ;French:7;Hindi:4. of A1 signifies students Chairman Joseph Thomas, congratulated the students, staff and who have scored more than parents on the superlative results of the efforts made jointly by the 91.625% of all students who students, staff and the parents. Principal Molly Mammen conveyed Joel Saji Varghese Arjun Anoop Niharika Ram Lenora Maria Priyanka Chirag Satish appeared for the CBSE Board her immense elation on the remarkable achievement of the students. Rodrigues Nair

NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL –DPS Dovelyn Maryangel Hamra Fathima Swastika Fatima Zahra Vishakha Ashok Mayank Deekshitha Pilli Pritha Balu Aishwarya Meghana Achar Figueredo Prashanth Mehta Panjiyara Sugavanam Nandagopal ew Millennium School – DPS stu- Ndents secured a 100 per cent success rate in All India Secondary School Examination conducted by CBSE in March 2018. The Khushi Bildani Anjana Tumuluri Jenette Anna Sarah Nasim Harish Jude Chakuria Sabbineni Bhavya Priyanka Bajaj Sai Sriya M Sanjana Priya school toppers are Dove- Nettikadan Saravanan Anuja Nettikadan Yadavalli lyn Maryangel Figueredo (97.2%), Hamra Fathima (96.6%), Swastika Prashanth (96.6%), Fatima Zahra (95.6%), Vishakha Ashok Mehta (95.6%), Mayank Panjiyara (95.6%), Deekshi- Tejal Pandey Varunika Akshara Sidharth Siddharth Deepika G Dhwani Dhiraj Harshvardhan Jishnu Das Joel Jishu tha Pilli (95.6%). Srija Roy Mohankumar Ramprasad Vadakepat Manakil Narayanan Bhatia Solanki scored 100 out of 100 in Mathematics and Deekshi- tha Pilli scored 100 out of 100 in Social Science. Out of 134 students who appeared for the examination 67 stu- dents scored 90% and above and 101 students scored 80% Srija Roy Merlyn Flora Simran Mutha Nandini Smitha Akshay Krishna Ayan Bharath Varma Parthviba Zainab Yasin Sai Sparsha and above. Pereira Nair Rachuri Chakraborty Chamarthi Krushnakumar Gohil Jayaram Subject-wise highest marks: English (97) - Rhea Ajit Pai, Dhwani Dhiraj Bhatia, Hamra Fathima, Naqiya Zuzar Mandar - wala, Arya Rahul Phadke; Shruti Mishra Rhea Ajit Pai Isha Sandeep Sania Omer Ananya French ( 98) - Dovelyn Mar- Harleen Kaur Angelina Marie Darsh Kiritkumar Hardik Gupta Anushka Gupta Upadhyayula yangel Figueredo, Swasti- Sethi Santhosh Prajapati Panigrahi ka Prashanth; Hindi (95) - Sarah Nasim, Mayank Panjiyara, Srija Roy; Math- ematics(100) - Sir Roy; Sci- ence (99) - Hamra Fathi - ma, Swastika Prashanth, Varun Ajith Abdullah Megha Rajesh Naqiya Zuzar Madiha Masood Theresa Nivedita Michelle Joseph Shashank Keerthana Nidhi Dinesh Sai Sriya Yadavalli; Social Farooque Mapari Kandangath Mandarwala Khan Rajan, Gopalan Venkatesh Science (100) - Deekshitha Pillai. Ninety-four students in English, 58 students in Second Language, 75 stu- Managing Director Geetha Ravi Pillai dents in Mathematics, 57 congratulated the students, staff mem - students in Science and 67 bers, Principal and parents for their sin - students in Social Science cere efforts and guidance and wished scored above 90%. School the students all the success throughout Nikhil Shalvika Arya Rahul Smrithi Arzoo Bariana Lalit Nair Joel Joseph Chairman Dr. Ravi Pillai, their life. BhargavaZacharia Srivastava Phadke Muraleedharan Zacharia 08 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 business Gulf Air, Tamkeen in pact to train nationals The joint cooperation agreement• was signed by Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Krešimir Kucko and Tamkeen Ebdaa Bank Hamad Town branch Chief Executive • Gulf Air is a Ebdaa to leading organisation providing attractive and promising employment avenues to Bahrainis Gulf Air CEO Krešimir Kucko signing the pact with Tamkeen CEO Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Janahi in the presence of Gulf reopen Hamd Air Deputy CEO Captain Waleed Abdulhameed Al Alawi, Gulf Air Chief Operations Officer Captain Suhail Abdulhameed Abdulaziz Ismaeel and Gulf Air Director Human Resources Nouf AlSowaidi TDT | Bahrain Town branch ulf Air, Bahrain’s nation- maeel and Gulf Air Director Hu- many training and employment al carrier, and Tamkeen man Resources Nouf AlSowaidi. programmes. Accordingly, we Ghave signed a joint coop- “The agreement is tailored to are pleased to collaborate with Bank to open two eration agreement for training Gulf Air’s requirements and Tamkeen yet again to support • and employment of Bahrainis bring a value-added, unmatched the strengthening of the King- more branches in in the aviation sector. training experience to the air- KNOW WHAT dom’s people development and Muharraq, Sitra The joint cooperation agree- line’s aviation professionals,” affirm our commitment to de- ment was signed by Gulf Gulf Air said. Gulf Air is one of veloping a national workforce Ebdaa Bank for Air Chief Executive Officer Bahrain’s leading organizations Gulf Air began of aviation professionals,” said Microfinance• opened Krešimir Kucko and Tamkeen providing attractive and prom- Krešimir Kucko, Gulf Air CEO. Chief Executive Officer Dr Ibra- ising employment opportunities operations in 1950, “One of Gulf Air’s goals is to its doors to customers Dr. Khalid Al Ghazawi him Mohammed Janahi. The to Bahrainis and actively sup- becoming one of increase nationalisation of our in 2009, currently signing ceremony took place porting the national workforce’s the first airlines staff, thereby building a skilled serving them through at the airline’s Muharraq head- development process. established in the aviation workforce. This lat- three main offices quarters in the presence of Gulf “As the national carrier of Middle East est agreement underscores the Decision to open Air Deputy Chief Executive Of- Bahrain, one of Gulf Air’s long- continuous role Tamkeen plays a branch location ficer Captain Waleed Abdul- term goals is to help enhance in supporting the success and TDT | Manama hameed Al Alawi, Gulf Air Chief the aviation skills and expe - important national develop- development of the Kingdom’s in Hamad Town Operations Officer Captain Su- rience of Bahrainis. Tamkeen ment projects and has a long national carrier,” said Gulf Air bdaa Bank for Microf - will improve hail Abdulhameed Abdulaziz Is- is a strategic partner in many history of supporting Gulf Air’s Deputy CEO Captain Al Alawi. Einance will reopen its convenience for branch in Hamad Town after a existing customers maintenance and development of the bank and process to improve conven- allow for serving ience for existing customers 2000 residents at BTEA holds cruise sector committee meeting and allow serving additional residents. Hamad Town and TDT | Manama and Maritime Affairs, Customs The development included the nearby villages Affairs and the Bahrain Eco - improvements to the building DR KHALID WALEED AL GHAZAWI n line with its efforts to devel- nomic Development Board. APM structure, re-furnishing, ad- EBDAA BANK CEO Iop the Kingdom’s cruise sec- Terminals, Inchcape Shipping vanced lighting system, inter- tor, the Cruise Sector Commit- Services and the General Direc- nal and external internet net- tee held its periodical meeting torate of Nationality Passports works, with a special attention residents at Hamad Town and at the Bahrain Tourism and Ex- and Residence Affairs also at- to the electronic system for the nearby villages” said Ebdaa hibitions Authority (BTEA) yes- tended the meeting. customers and waiting areas. Bank CEO Dr Khalid Waleed terday. The meeting discussed BTEA CEO, Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa, addressing the meeting “Developing the cruise sector “Decision to open a branch Al Ghazawi “We are excited methods to strengthen coop- will boost tourism and position location in Hamad Town will about becoming more involved eration among all concerned The meeting, headed by the holders in the cruise industry the Kingdom as a destination improve convenience for ex- in Hamad Town community parties with an aim to further Chief Executive Officer of BTEA, including the Ministry of Inte- for cruise ships,” said the CEO isting customers of the bank and surrounding villages,” he develop the sector and support Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al rior, Ministry of Transportation of BTEA, Shaikh Khaled bin Hu- and allow for serving 2000 said. the national economy. Khalifa, was attended by stake- and Telecommunications, Ports mood Al Khalifa. Contactless cards launched

The contactless credit• cards will offer travel insurance coverage amongst other benefits Al Salam Bank officials during the launch of Visa Signature and Platinum cards TDT | Manama ternationally and, easy access a Near Field Communication l Salam Bank-Bahrain to a diverse selection of travel, (NFC)-enabled card reader for A(ASBB), one of the pio - dining, shopping, access to air- quicker and easier payments in neering Shari’a-compliant port lounges around the world, places where cardholders need banks in the Kingdom, yes - the contactless credit card will to pay on the go, such as shop- terday launched the country’s offer travel insurance coverage ping outlets, fast food restau- first Signature and Platinum amongst other benefits, ASBB rants, grocery stores, and more. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) Executive Vice President, Innovation and Business Development, Uwaidh Al contactless credit cards with said. Online payments are secure, Harethi, planting a palm tree to commemorate his visit to the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC). Al Harethi Visa, the world’s leader in dig- Al Salam bank’s new Visa with each transaction accompa- was accompanied by GPIC board member Ahmed Mohammed Al Omar. GPIC President, Dr Abdulrahman Jawahery, ital payments. In addition to payWave contactless credit nied by a One-Time Password members of the Executive Management, Labour Union Deputy Chairman and officials welcomed Al Harethi to the GPIC earning free Gulf Air Miles on cards allow customers to pay (OTP) that protects cardholders’ complex. every BD spent locally or in- by simply waving the card over payment information. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 09

UAE, Saudi, Kuwait energy ministers likely Al Ahli Bank seeking to meet in Kuwait in Kuwait City, according to people with direct knowledge acquisitions in region Oil prices fell after • of the matter who asked not to Saudi and Russia be identified because the in- signalled they will formation isn’t public. Oman’s Lender is planning to boost international revenue to about 33pc restore some output Oil Minister Mohammed Al halted as part of a Rumhi may join, they said. in the process of merging, while pact with 22 nations Oil prices fell after Saudi Al Ahli Bank is three Qatari banks are consider- Arabia and Russia last week • ing a combination to create the BETTER signaled they’ll restore some seeking to increase nation’s biggest Islamic lender. Bloomberg | Dubai of the output they halted as income from non- Excess liquidity part of an accord with 22 other domestic operations KNOW nergy ministers from Saudi nations to help erode a global to about 33pc from Al Ahli Bank now operates 39 EArabia, the UAE and Ku- crude glut. Most producers branches in Egypt, as well as 31 wait plan to meet on Saturday weren’t consulted about the the current 20pc domestic branches and two in to discuss OPEC matters, about proposal to revive supplies. the United Arab Emirates. The bank has excess a week after the Saudis and The Organisation of Petro- Bloomberg | Kuwait The bank has excess capital capital and liquidity Russia announced a new pol- leum Exporting Countries and liquidity and was hoping to and was hoping to icy to revive oil production. and allied producers, includ- l Ahli Bank of Kuwait is participate in more of Kuwait’s participate in more Saudi Energy Minister ing Russia and Oman, are due on the lookout for acqui- development projects. It’s cur- of Kuwait’s develop- Khalid Al-Falih will meet with to meet at the end of June in Asitions in the Gulf region rently the joint lead manager ment projects. It’s Kuwait’s Bakheet Al-Rashi- Vienna to discuss the output as it seeks to boost revenue from for two local projects with a di and the UAE’s Suhail Al cuts agreement, which is cur- international operations. combined value of 790 million currently joint lead Mazrouei - also the holder of rently due to run for the rest “We want to manage and ab- dinars ($2.6 billion), Accad said. manager for two OPEC’s rotating presidency - of this year. The meeting in sorb the last merger, but we’re The projects are “trickling down local projects with Kuwait City will be held “likely always looking for acquisitions,” a bit too slowly,” he said. a combined value of to ensure that these countries Chief Executive Officer Michel Loan growth in Kuwait is ex- 790 million dinars are on the same page ahead of Accad said in an interview on Al Ahli Bank bought Piraeus in 2015 pected to remain flat this year in ($2.6 billion) The meeting in the OPEC meeting next month,” Monday in Kuwait City. “We said Ole Sloth Hansen, head of can consider anything at the Kuwait City will commodities research at Saxo right price, but not anywhere, that he hoped to achieve that the low single digits due mainly be held “likely” Bank in Copenhagen. we have a preference for the goal “faster.” to project delays and low con- to ensure these “Potential dissent will very Gulf Cooperation Council.” Banks in the six-nation GCC sumer spending, the CEO said. countries are on much depend on the price Al Ahli Bank, which bought are consolidating to better com- $480 Kuwaiti banks may grow a little the same page behaviour between now and Piraeus Bank Egypt in 2015, pete in a crowded market. Abu million loan was faster than last year in terms of ahead of the OPEC June 22. Having seen a five is seeking to increase income Dhabi’s largest banks combined arranged by Al Ahli profit due to lower provisions. meeting next dollar drop in a few days is ob- from non-domestic operations last year to create a $175 bil - Bank for Dubai Al Ahli Bank helped arrange viously upsetting to those who to about 33 per cent in three- lion powerhouse. Saudi lenders Aerospace Enterprise a $480 million loan for Dubai month were not privy to last week’s to-four years from about 20pc backed by HSBC Holdings Plc Ltd. this month. Aerospace Enterprise Ltd. this OLE SLOTH HANSEN announcement.” currently, Accad said. He added and Royal Bank of Scotland are month. Global Fintech Hackcelerator Programme from Nov 12-16

TDT | Singapore reg tech/sup tech. Up to 20 in the fintech eco-system. The emerge from Demo Day will start-ups will be shortlisted and shortlisted start-ups will also each receive a cash prize of SGD PMG Digital Village and matched with industry cham- each receive a cash stipend of 50,000. The Singapore Fintech KKPMG’s Matchi fintech pions and business sponsors up to SGD 20,000. Festival, organized by the Mon- matchmaking platform will for mentoring and guidance, The shortlisted start-ups will etary Authority of Singapore be organizing Global Fintech with 12 weeks to develop their pitch their solutions on the (MAS), is a platform for key Hackcelerator programme at ideas into market-ready solu- “Demo Day” of the Singapore stakeholders of the global and the Singapore Fintech Festival tions, in time for the Singapore Fintech Festival to a judging regional fintech community to from November 12–16. festival. These start-ups will panel representing a cross-sec- connect, learn from one another Start-ups from all over the have the opportunity to lever- tion of the financial industry. and co-create new solutions to Basim AlSaie - GARMCO world entering the Global Fin- age insights and guidance from Solutions will be judged on their real problems. It is the largest tech Hackcelerator will demon- professionals with KPMG in Sin- relevance to the problem state- fintech event and fintech plat- strate how they can innovate to gapore as well as other subject ment, innovativeness, business form in the world, attracting Basim AlSaie appointed address critical fintech chal- matter experts while building potential, and the team’s ability more than 30,000 participants, lenges in areas including finan- relationships with a community to execute. decision-makers and investors GARMCO Chairman cial inclusion, insurtech and of passionate game changers The top three start-ups that from 109 countries in 2017. TDT | Manama

ahrain Mumtalakat Hold- Bing Company (Mumta- lakat), the sovereign wealth I’m confident BCP halts all new business with Iran fund of the Kingdom of Bah- AlSaie’s wealth rain, has announced the ap- of experience tions with Iran in July. pointment of Basim AlSaie will support BCP, founded in Finance and trade sources say as Chairman of the board for GARMCO to • Iran faces increasing difficulties Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill 1963, has been among accessing capital. Transactions Company (GARMCO), the first continue to grow the players active in We have had already been constrained and one of the largest down- the downstream Iran-related trade suspended new as many large foreign banks stream aluminium facilities industry finance in commodities transaction to remained wary of trade even in the Middle East for rolling, MAHMOOD H. ALKOOHEJI The exodus of foreign banks from Iran Iran, and began under the nuclear deal.“The ex- cutting and fabricating alu- odus by the limited number of minium. aluminium industry, GARM- Reuters | London is a big blow on the trade finance side ‘wind down Pic. Reuters foreign banks willing to process “We’re delighted to wel - CO has an annual production period’ within transactions with Iran is a big come Basim AlSaie as the new capacity of 165,000 tonnes of wiss lender Banque de Com- the framework of blow, especially on the trade fi- Chairman of the board. I’m high-quality flat rolled alu- Smerce et de Placements national nuclear deal with Iran OFAC nance side,” one finance source confident that AlSaie’s compe- minium products, serving over (BCP) has suspended new trans- on May 8 and said he would BANQUE DE COMMERCE said. The 2015 nuclear agree- tence and wealth of experience 2,000 customers in more than actions with Iran and is winding reimpose sanctions within 180 ment, worked out by the United will support GARMCO to con- 45 countries. Employing 635 down Iran-related activities, the days, prompting several Euro- Treasury’s sanctions enforce- States, five other world powers tinue to grow and support the people of whom 85 per cent latest company to halt business pean companies to announce ment arm. and Iran, lifted sanctions on downstream aluminium indus- are Bahrainis, the company’s after the United States said it they would end business with Geneva-headquartered BCP Tehran in exchange for limits try in the Kingdom of Bahrain. most recent expansion with would re-impose sanctions on Tehran. said following the US decision to to its nuclear program. At the same time, I would like a $55 million state-of-the-art Tehran. “We have suspended any new withdraw from the nuclear deal Tehran is pressuring Europe to thank the former Chairman, recycling and cast house facil- BCP, founded in 1963, has transaction related to Iran af- that the bank complied with all to come up with a package of Mahmood Al Soufi, for his val- ity is set to increase GARMCO’s been among the players active ter May 8, 2018 and started the sanctions in force “and conducts economic measures by May 31 uable contribution to GARM- production capacity of alumin- in Iran-related trade finance ‘wind down period’ within the its business accordingly.” after major powers agreed on CO’s success,” said Mahmood ium slabs to reach 200,000 in commodities, finance sourc- framework of OFAC announce- Earlier this month, Germa- Friday to move quickly to offset H. Alkooheji, Chief Executive tonnes per annum. Mumta- es said. US President Donald ment,” BCP said in a statement ny’s No.2 lender DZ Bank said Washington’s withdrawal from Officer of Mumtalakat. lakat holds a 37.29 per cent Trump pulled out of an inter- to Reuters, referring to the US it would halt financial transac- the deal. A key player in Bahrain’s stake in GARMCO. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 10

Euro falls to 10-month low after Italy debt selloff US says to continue pursuing next budget Financial markets Investors fear a polariz - expect• the ECB to wind ing election campaign which trade actions against China could deliver a deeply euros- down its 2.55 trillion- ceptic government, threaten- euro stimulus program ing the bloc’s cohesion. by the end of this year The euro has fallen 4 per Washington will cent this month amid a resur- • BETTER gent dollar and rising concerns release a list of some Reuters | London over the euro zone’s political $50 billion worth of and economic situation. Chinese goods that KNOW he euro fell yesterday to The currency slipped on will be subject to a Ta 10-month low after a Tuesday below $1.16 for the selloff in Italy’s debt market first time since November 25 percent tariff drove investors to dump the 2017 to hit the 10-month low single currency. of $1.1510 EUR=EBS and weak- Reuters | Washington There was a skirmish A deepening political crisis ened significantly against the in the 1960s known in Italy, the euro zone’s third safe haven Swiss franc EURCH- he United States said as the “chicken war”. biggest economy, provoked F=EBS and Japanese yen. EUR- yesterday that it will Germany and France selling of Italian assets and JPY=EBS Tcontinue pursuing ac- imposed tariffs on the euro that was reminiscent The Danish crown, which is tion on trade with China, days of the euro zone debt crisis of pegged to the euro, strength- after Washington and Beijing chicken imports in 2010-2012. ened 0.1pc against the single announced a tentative solution response to cheap But the impact was not felt currency in a further sign of a to their dispute and suggested imports from the US. as keenly on currency markets fallout from Italy. EURDKK=D3 that tensions had cooled. The US fought back as in Italian government bonds Financial markets expect the By June 15, Washington will with tariffs on potato File picture of US President Donald Trump (Courtesy of Newsato) which suffered their worst day ECB to wind down its 2.55 tril- release a list of some $50 billion starch, dextrin, bran- in more than 25 years. lion-euro stimulus program by worth of Chinese goods that will dy and light trucks. for Chinese individuals and en- ZTE Corp back in business. Italy’s president has set the the end of this year and raise be subject to a 25 percent tariff, tities “related to the acquisition While the announcements country on a path to fresh elec- its policy interest rate towards the White House said in a state- Half a century on most of industrially significant tech- eased worries about the pos- tions by appointing a former the middle of next year. ment. The United States will of this is history. But nology,” it said. sibility of a trade war between International Monetary Fund Weaker-than-expected eco- also continue to pursue litiga- the 25 per cent tariff In mid-May, China agreed to world’s two largest economies, official as interim prime min- nomic data out of the euro tion against China at the World on light trucks into increase purchases of US agri- US President Donald Trump also ister, with the task of planning zone, however, has raised Trade Organization. the US remains culture and energy products, said last week that any deal be- for snap polls and passing the questions about that. In addition, by the end of and last week, the US Commerce tween Washington and Beijing June, the United States will an- Department told lawmakers it would need “a different struc- nounce investment restrictions had reached a deal to put Chi- ture,” fueling uncertainty over and “enhanced export controls” nese telecommunications firm the talks. India’s top bank resists lobbying to US CAATSA sanctions pose ease data rules dilemma for allies The RBI said • Graphic News Delhi to cancel India’s proposed storing data locally BETTER $4.5 billion deal with Russia for U.S. sanctions hit unlikely victims would help “ensure merica’s Countering Amer- five S-400 Triumf air defence America’s CAATSA* legislation applies sanctions on 39 entities in Russia’s defence and intelligence sectors, better monitoring” Aica’s Adversaries Through missile systems. NATO mem- and secondary sanctions on countries engaging in KNOW Sanctions Act (CAATSA) applies ber Turkey signed a $2.5bn business with them Reuters | New Delhi/Hong sanctions on 39 entities in Rus- agreement in December to also *Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Kong sia’s defence and intelligence purchase S-400 systems, while Russian S-400 Triumf sectors, and secondary sanc- Russia’s Rosatom is building a air defence missile system The move would not tions on countries engaging in $20bn nuclear power station at ndia’s central bank is stand- impact local players business with them. Akkuyu on Turkey’s Mediterra- Iing firm on a directive to such as Softbank After successfully threaten- nean coast. compel global payment firms ing secondary sanctions against Indonesia has defied pres- Group-backed Indian India: Washington is Turkey: NATO member to store customer data in India, some of Europe’s largest com- sure from Washington, sign- pressing New Delhi signed $2.5 billion resisting calls from US compa- digital payments firm panies -- France’s Total and ing a $1.1bn order for 11 Rus - to cancel $4.5 billion agreement in December Paytm, as well as deal with Russia for five S-400 to buy S-400 air defence systems. nies to dilute an order they say Airbus, Norway’s Saga Energy sian-made Su-35 warplanes, missile systems. Indian armed forces Russia’s Rosatom is building would cost them millions of homegrown card pay- and Denmark’s shipping group while Vietnam is resisting U.S. are 70 percent equipped with Soviet $20bn nuclear power station at dollars, people familiar with ment network RuPay, A.P. Moller-Maersk -- over their pressure to dump Russia and or Russian weapons Akkuyu in Mersin Province the matter said. trade with Iran, Washington is buy American weapons. China: Among biggest Vietnam: Nearly all its which competes with purchasers of Russian military equipment is The payment companies are the likes of Visa and now targeting Russia’s strategic After losing billions of euros arms, and partner in supplied by Russia. worried India’s data on shor- Mastercard, as they ties around the world. from sanction-threats after the major energy projects such as Washington wants to see Hanoi ing move could set a precedent Under Section 231 of CAAT- Trump administration quit the $9.7bn Gazprom-built Power of distance itself from Russia and Siberia gas pipeline buy U.S. weapons and nudge other major govern- already store their SA, any third-country business Iran nuclear deal, European data in India Indonesia: Has defied EU: France’s Engie, ments to implement similar or individual that engages in companies that are partners in pressure from Washington, Austria’s OMV, UK-Dutch rules at a time when there is a“significant transaction” with Russia’s planned Nord Stream signing $1.1bn order Royal Dutch Shell and for 11 Russian-made Su-35s Germany’s Uniper and Wintershall heightened scrutiny on how American Express Co, Mas- Russia’s defence or intelligence 2 gas pipeline to Germany now could all suffer penalties because of companies globally handle tercard Inc and Visa Inc to sectors will face secondary face penalties. Sukhoi Su-35 their part in Russian Nord Stream 2 their customers’ data. dilute or reverse the directive sanctions. These penalties will The US may slap sanctions on “Flanker-E” gas pipeline The Reserve Bank of India has failed to shift the central affect many of America’s allies, France’s Engie, the UK-Dutch (RBI) said storing data local- bank’s position, with the RBI driving them to reduce their Royal Dutch Shell, Austria’s ly would help “ensure better telling the firms in a meeting defence and energy dependence OMV Group and Germany’s Un- monitoring”. this month to comply, not com- with Russia. iper and Wintershall, all part- Sources: Bloomberg, Eurasia Review, Reuters, Stratfor, Times of India © GRAPHIC NEWS A joint lobbying effort by plain. Washington is pressing New ners in Nord Stream 2. Starbucks closes 8,000 stores for anti-bias training

two black American customers lion pounds) in lost business. customers as paying patrons— Tuesday as a first step in train- First step in training last month had been reprehen- Starbucks executive chairman versus anyone who enters a ing 175,000 employees on racial • sible as it closed 8,000 stores for Howard Schultz, the architect store—and bias led to the deci- tolerance. Some 6,000 licensed 175,000 employees anti-bias training. of its move into a cafe format in sion to call the police,” he said. Starbucks cafes will remain on racial tolerance The company has settled pri- the late 1980s, said in an open Analysts say Starbucks can open in locations such as grocery vately with the two men after letter that the decision to call ill afford the bad publicity at a stores and airports, and those Reuters | Washington the incident in a Philadelphia police and their subsequent ar- time of growing competition in employees will be trained at a store on April 12 and will try to rests “were reprehensible and a coffee industry which has seen later time. draw a line under the row with did not represent the company’s a number of rivals bought out or The arrests sparked protests tarbucks Corp appealed to a day of workshops in tradition- mission and enduring values”. merged. and accusations of racial profil- Scustomers for forgiveness in a ally slow afternoon hours which “We determined that insuf- Starbucks is closing 8,000 ing at the coffee chain known for row over racial profiling yester- Wall Street analysts say will only A starbucks employee reacts to media ficient support and training, a company-owned U.S. stores its liberal stances on social issues day, saying its behaviour towards cost it $5-$7 million (3.7-5.3 mil- coverage outside the store company policy that defined at around 2 pm local time on such as same-sex marriage. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 11

US sets public hearings on auto import tariff probe Stocks see limited gains, Reuters | Washington

ess than a week after the LTrump administration threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25 per cent on for- property weigh on Dubai eign-built automobiles, the US government yesterday said it would hold public Saudi Arabian index rose 0.5pc lifted by gains in banking and petrochemical shares hearings on whether the import of vehicles and auto parts represents national Gains were modest Closing Bell security risks. • SAUDI  0.5%» 8,000 The Commerce De - amid very thin trading partment announced in volumes during the holy DUBAI  0.2%» 2,925 the Federal Register that month of Ramadan ABU DHABI  0.6%» 4,575 it would hold two days of QATAR  » 9,126 public comments in July on Reuters | Dubai its probe of auto imports. KUWAIT  0.4%» 4,712 Already, the tariff proposal BAHRAIN  0.2%» 1,263 has drawn condemnation ubai shares were slug- OMAN  0.2%» 4,598 from Republican lawmak- gish yesterday, dragged ers and business groups. A Ddown by property stocks, EGYPT  1.3%» 17,006 group representing major while other Gulf markets closed automakers said last week in positive territory. 0.4pc and 1.4pc, respectively. that it was “confident that Gains were modest amid very Blue-chip Saudi Basic Industries vehicle imports do not thin trading volumes during the Corporation 2010.SE climbed pose a national security holy month of Ramadan, a risk- 1.7pc. risk.” off sentiment in foreign markets Traders on the floor of Dubai stock market (Courtesy of Arabian Business) The Qatari index closed flat, The administration as well as slightly lower oil pric- after surging earlier this week launched an investigation es over the past few days. because of rising blue-chip to determine whether vehi- In Dubai where the index positive first-quarter results. said a sustainable recovery for been sliding since it launched a stocks and government plans to cle and parts imports were slipped 0.2 per cent, property The company reported a net the stock was unlikely “since the rights issue in mid-May with an allow full foreign ownership of threatening the industry’s stocks such as Union Properties profit of 7.3 million dirhams contractor is still facing liquidity issue price of 3.11 dirhams per companies. health and ability to develop and blue-chip Emaar Proper- ($1.99 million) for the first quar- issues and needs to improve its new share. The rights trading In Abu Dhabi, banking advanced technologies. The ties lost 1.1pc and 0.6pc, respec- ter of this year, against an 838.8 business efficiency.” period ends on May 30. shares such as First Abu Dha- probe could lead to new US tively. million loss in the first quarter Heavyweight Dubai Islamic In Saudi Arabia, the index rose bi Bank and Abu Dhabi Com- tariffs similar to those im- Building contractor Drake & of 2017. Bank rose 1.2pc to 4.79 dirhams, 0.5pc, lifted by gains in banking mercial Bank gained 1.2pc and posed on imported steel and Scull International shed 1.7pc, However, in a note earlier this recovering after falling early on and petrochemical shares. Alin- 0.6pc, respectively. The index aluminum in March. after gains this month following week, research firm AlphaMena Tuesday. The bank’s shares have ma Bank and Bank Aljazira rose rose 0.6pc.

Tanzania wins case to impose online regulations Brent crude pares losses Dar Es Salaam But the government over- The new rules require blog- and whether it will go beyond turned that injection at an gers to pay a registration and Brent crude now just balancing the output drop anzania’s government won a appeal hearing on Tuesday in license fee of up to $900 and • from Venezuela.” Tcourt case yesterday against a case that activists have con- disclose details of sharehold- commands its largest Concerns that Saudi Arabia bloggers and activists who demned as an attack on free ers, share capital, citizenship of premium over US and Russia could boost out- sought to block the enforcement speech. owners, staff qualification and futures in more put have exerted downward of tough, new online content “Following this ruling ... own- training programmes, as well than three years pressures on oil prices, along regulations that require them to ers of social media platforms as a tax clearance certificate to with rising production in the be registered and declare their that are used to disseminate obtain an operating license from United States. financial backers. news such as blogs, online TV the regulator. Reuters | London The Brent price has fallen Earlier this month, six human and radio are required to contin- Bloggers convicted of defying by nearly 7 percent since hit- rights watchdogs, media organi- ue with the registration process the new rules could be fined at rent crude oil rose yester- ting a 2014 high above $80 on zations and bloggers successful- and observe ethics outlined,” least 5 million shillings ($2,200) Bday, paring losses triggered May 22. ly applied for a temporary court Tanzanian President John Magufuli government spokesman Hassan or face imprisonment for a min- by expectations that Saudi Saudi Arabia and Russia injunction against the rules. during a visit to Nairobi, Kenya Abbasi said in a statement. imum 12 months, or both. Arabia and Russia could pump have discussed raising OPEC more crude to compensate for and non-OPEC oil production a potential supply shortfall. by 1 million barrels per day Brent crude futures LCOc1 (bpd) to counter potential sup- Manufacturers slam were up 57 cents on the day at ply shortfalls from Venezuela $75.87 a barrel by 1200 GMT, and Iran. Britain’s Brexit US consumer confidence while US futures CLc1 fell 89 “High uncertainty clouds customs idea cents to $66.99. the short-term outlook and Brent crude now commands we maintain a neutral view. In London rebounds, house prices rise its largest premium over US fu- the medium to longer term, tures in more than three years, we still see oil prices falling ritish manufacturers Reuters | Washington meaning that US exports are as indicated by the down - Bturned up the pressure rapidly becoming far more ward-sloping futures curve. on the government to aban- onsumer confidence re- competitive globally than Our ‘low for longer’ view is don one of its post-Brexit Cbounded in May, but house- those from northern Europe, deferred, not refuted,” Julius customs proposals, slam- holds were a bit pessimistic Russia or parts of the Middle Baer’s Norbert Ruecker said ming the idea of a technol- about their short-term income East. in a note. ogy-based plan for border prospects even as they expected “Rising anticipation of a The Organization of the Pe- checks as naive and a waste strong job growth to persist, gradual exit from the OPEC-led troleum Exporting Countries of money. which could restrain consumer output-cut agreement has con- (OPEC) is due to meet in Vien- Prime Minister Theresa spending. tinued to weigh on oil prices in na on June 22. May has ruled out Britain The Conference Board said today’s trading session,” said Volatility, a way of measur- staying in a customs union on Tuesday its consumer con- Abhishek Kumar, senior ener- ing demand for a derivative, with the EU bloc - to the fidence index rose 2.4 points to gy analyst at Interfax Energy on highly bearish Brent crude dismay of many employ- a reading of 128.0 this month Global Gas Analytics, adding sell options that expire just af- ers groups - and says her from a downwardly revised that the devil will be in the ter the meeting has shot to its government is working on A shopper makes a purchase at the J.C. Penney department store in North detail when the cartel meets highest since February. LCO- two possible solutions to Riverside, Illinois, US in June. 10P1M=R minimize delays at Britain’s BETTER “Market participants will The spread between Brent ports and airports. closely watch how quickly any and WTI CL-LCO1=R stands But the EEF manufactur- 125.6 in April. The index was Treasury yields fell. Stocks on such measure is implemented at nearly $9 a barrel, its wid- ers’ body said it was unre- KNOW previously reported at 128.7 in Wall Street dropped, with the est since March 2015 be - alistic and naive to think a April. “If consumers don’t step S&P 500 and Dow Jones In - cause of the depressed price technological border solu- up their spending ... then the dustrial Average touching near of US crude compared with tion, known as “max fac,” or growth outlook this year may three-week lows. Brent. maximum facilitation. Consumers showed disappoint on the weak side,” The Conference Board’s so- US oil production C-OUT-T- “It may have some long- a reluctance to pur- said Chris Rupkey chief econo- called labour market differen- EIA has surged by more than 27 term benefits, but suggest- chases of big-ticket mist at MUFG in New York. tial, derived from data on re- $75.87 percent in the past two years ing max fac is a solution to items, with inten- US financial markets were spondents’ views on whether a barrel was the price to 10.73 million bpd. That puts our immediate problems is a tions to buy auto- little moved by the data amid a jobs are plentiful or hard to get, of Brent crude futures the United States ahead of Sau- non-starter,” EEF Chief Ex- deepening political crisis in Ita- increased to 26.6 in May, the LCOc1 by 1200 GMT di Arabia and within reach of ecutive Stephen Phipson mobiles, houses and ly. The dollar rose to a 10-month best reading since May 2001, top producer Russia, which said in a statement. appliances declining. high against the euro, while US from 22.7 in April. pumps about 11 million bpd. GREAT WORKS ARE PER- TODAY 1876 1913 1942 1998 QUOTE FORMED NOT BY STRENGTH DAY IN OF THE BUT BY PERSEVERANCE. Ottoman sultan Ab- The Treaty of London is signed, World War II: One thousand Nuclear Testing: Pakistan con- DAY HISTORY dülaziz is deposed ending the First Balkan War; British bombers launch a ducts an underground test in the SAMUEL JOHNSON and succeeded by his Albania becomes an independ- 90-minute attack on Cologne, Kharan Desertwith plutonium. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 nephew Murad V. ent nation. Germany.

‘Punish Putin, not Russians’ TOP TWEETS4 The plain truth is that Russia’s the Kremlin to push back harder against ruling regime is in a political Washington. and economic war with the And Russians envision ourselves being Atlantic community, one that caught in between, in our darkest imaginings 01 the West takes a serious threat if not yet in reality. Certainly, many here feel to its values and policies. I that we soon may find ourselves estranged DMITRY VOLKOV entirely from the West. personally believe that the The scariest thing about that premonition war was started by Putin’s is our ambivalence. Why? Because we hear regime in a quest for political applause, not weeping, from the Putin elite ithin the last two months, a pair immortality and in fear of the whom the sanctions were supposed to target. of dancers from Russia’s Bolshoi effects of its own incompetence For them, denying all of us contact with the Ballet were denied American at building a sound economy West would be their best revenge. e have put a great Wvisas because there was a small mistake The plain truth is that Russia’s ruling re- Wteam together for in their application, and a team of Rus - gime is in a political and economic war with our talks with North sian wrestlers missed a competition in the the Atlantic community, one that the West Korea. Meetings are United States because they had filed their takes as a serious threat to its values and currently taking place papers late. policies. I personally believe that the war concerning Summit, and These cases, widely publicised in Rus- was started by Putin’s regime in a quest more. Kim Young Chol, The Kremlin would be sia, can be explained by a cut in the United for political immortality, and in fear of the the Vice Chairman of States Embassy’s staff, which the Russian bring. To them, even such small incidents effects of its own incompetence at building North Korea, heading delighted by barriers to government demanded last month after hint at an ominous trend — an escalating tug a sound economy, keeping Russians safe now to New York. Sol- Washington expelled Russian diplomats in of war between the two countries’ diplomatic from disasters, and emerging cost-free from id response to my letter, all things Western response to the poisoning in London of a communities that one day could strip Rus- intrusions abroad. gusted at the street language and indecent gigantic state propaganda campaigns have lot of borders in the coming years myself, dia, humanities and science, and all of the thank you! former Russian spy. It was the second such sia’s people of contact with the West. I must admit that pulling a curtain across gestures with which hoodlums in the Rus-- re-emerged to nurture these moral sins. And because old age in Russia mostly discourages “bleeding hearts and artists” outside “The @realDonaldTrump reduction in less than a year; the first came Nikolai Svanidze, a liberal Russian author the West’s border with Russia at this time, sian Ministry of Foreign Affairs express again there will be a price to pay. travel. But I and others who have experi- Wall,” as Pink Floyd might describe them, last summer with a tit-for-tat expulsion of and a relative of Stalin’s wife, fed those fears which increasingly resembles the Cold War, themselves,themselves, wewe areare dismayeddismayed toto seesee thethe WestWest-- Three decades ago, Russians had reason to enced isolation before are frightened for our will hear this cry of concern: “Please don’t try American diplomats in Moscow, after the recently in an interview in which he said, may be a natural security measure for the ern elite giving those hoodlums tit-for-tat re-- hope that they were becoming family mem- children and grandchildren. (Simple people to punish Putin by punishing ordinary peo- United States ratcheted up sanctions tar- “What we’re seeing for the first time is the West to take. But Americans and Europeans sponses that can be used to unite Russians in bers in a world of pro-Western values. Today, always tend to hope that their children will ple here — even if you don’t care very much 02 geting prominent supporters of President Iron Curtain being rolled down over Russia should consider this: Among the things Pu- new grievances against the West. How much air-raid drills and videos of new missiles get a chance for a better life and a wider un- about them. Because you’d be playing right Vladimir V. Putin over what Americans insist not by us, but against us.” In other words, the tin’s regime most wants is a Russia in which better it would be for us all if both sides could teach a new generation to live as if a hot war, derstanding of the world, you know.) into his hands. Any indiscriminate travel was Russian meddling in their elections. West is doing its best to isolate us. its people are cut off from Western culture, findfind aa wayway toto keepkeep thethe diplomaticdiplomatic brawlingbrawling begun by an antagonistic West, is just around I cannot hope that any recommendation restrictions that the West might put in place The difficulties of a few prominent travel- Is that true? I disagree, but only because as well as from freedom to travel widely. So at arm’s length from the Russian people, the corner. However unlikely that prospect I could make would impress the diplomats, would most likely be met with an exuberant lers may seem inconsequential, even petty. this grim tango requires a pair of dancers. if the West responds in ways like slowing who suffered enough through the recurrent is, what the younger generation may not yet security strategists and political scientists tsiganochka dance by Maria Zaharova, the After all, most Russians have not yet faced The rhythm goes this way: What Americans down on visas or making ordinary Russians tragediestragedies ofof thethe lastlast century.century. realise is how real the threat of a new Iron on either side who relish going toe-to-toe Foreign Ministry’s celebrity spokeswoman.” such barriers. But these are uneasy times see as affronts to their sovereignty lead them feel unwelcome, the polarising effect will To be sure, Russians have long experience Curtain is, nor how much it would constrict as they tamper with the zero-sum intrigue here, when many already fear what rising to tighten restrictions on Russia’s interplay only please Putin and his acolytes. of being infected by jingoism, a superiority Russia’s future. that they call geopolitics. But I can hope (Dmitry Volkov is a Russian journalist based in Mos- pray for the safety and tensions between the two great powers may with the global economy, which then leads While others of us in Russia may be dis- complex and outright aggressiveness. Now Personally, I do not count on crossing a that people in the academic world, the me- cow - In collaboration with The New York Times) Iwellbeing of all those affected by heavy rains in various parts of Kar- nataka. Have spoken to officials and asked them to ensure all possible as- sistance in the affected areas. @narendramodi Influence machine - China’s best invention ever 03 For decades, China has tapped Chinese people overseas to spread its influence and harvest intelligence on its behalf CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE are but a few dots in this picture — when the whole lot are Yang’s remarriage, but there is ample circumstantial difficult to discern, and its plants are difficult to dislodge, — like movie stars, religious leaders, business tycoons and properly connected they outline a vast, smooth-running evidence, including statements by the father of Yang’s especially when they take root in unsuspecting open so- university presidents. (At least that goes for the CPPCC machine that taps Chinese people throughout the world young wife, who said that his daughter’s “sacrifice” had cieties, like the United States, New Zealand or Australia. at the national level; lesser patriots start by joining pro- to spread its influence and harvest intelligence in the Technology taking UAE forward been “a virtue and a glory.” The Chinese influence machine has nebulous outer vincial or lower-level offshoots and work their way up.) ongrats to all those service of the Chinese state. News of Yang’s reversion to Chinese citizenship rever- layers, partly because connections between its members, CPPCC members nominally are political consultants to that did well in CBSE he UAE is always at the forefront of technology, positioning itself Take the story of Chen Ning Yang, a Nobel laureate berated across the Chinese-American community, espe- be they individuals or organizations, are often imper- the CCP; in fact, they must toe the party line. And their C YI-ZHENG LIAN class 10 exams. Success as a global leader in technology and innovation. On Tuesday Du- in physics. Yang left China in the mid-1940s and then CCP ceptible. But at its core is a well-defined, battle-tested T cially among scientists and engineers. The gained real job begins when the shoptalk ends: It mainly consists should be stepping stone bai Land Department (DLD) announced plans to launch (DLD) Real studied under Edward Teller, the father of the hydrogen structure first deployed by Mao in the 1930s. Mao fa- much-needed respectability, having just poached a major of influencing other important people in their respective to more successes in life. Estate Self Transaction (REST), a platform for conducting real estate bomb. After he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1957, mously identified it as one of his Three Magic Weapons human-capital asset of the United States, and one who walks of life and eventually drawing them into Beijing’s Don’t rest on your laurels trading and transactions with parties anywhere and anytime. This will the Chinese authorities sent emissaries, including his against the Republican government of Chiang Kai-shek, had received most of his training there. orbit — with money, women, the promise of fame or & continue to work hard. take real estate deals completely online by the first quarter of 2020. mid all the hoopla about Russia’s covert attempts father, to secretly meet him in Geneva and entreat him alongside a Leninist party and the Red Army, and he gave In fact, ever since the California Institute of Technol- simply by tapping their patriotism. Any recruits are giv- Those that couldn’t do This is only one of the several technological initiatives undertaken by to manipulate the 2016 American presidential to return home. Yang repeatedly refused, and became an it a respectable name: the United Front. The organization ogy aerodynamics and missile expert Tsien Hsue-shen en good opportunities in China: to perform, proselytize, well should introspect & Dubai in the past few years to keep itself abreast of the times. election, one state has been conspicuously quiet: American citizen in 1964. But when China began opening assumed its current form in 1946. Three years later, Mao’s A returned to China in 1955 — and became instrumental invest or make a lot of money. improve but not blame The emirate chalked out a permanent policy entitled the Fourth China. Yet its leaders may well be sneering at the Rus- up in the 1970s, he returned to help modernize Chinese FBI Communists won the civil war, and credited the United CPPCC in building China’s missile industry — the has been In some ways, the operates like a mafia: It is others. This isn’t end of Industrial Revolution in 2016 built on a number of technology initi- sians’ heavy hand. Since the project masterminded from physics research. Beijing, well aware of the importance of Front in part for their victory. well-aware of the danger this peculiar kind of reverse secretive, relies on close personal ties and stands ready the road ative programmes such as Smart Dubai. Global Blockchain Council Moscow largely relied on social media in the United physics for China’s development — as well as the possible brain drain poses for the United States. “I’d rather see The United Front comprises two organs, which are to break the law. It is also something of a political Ponzi @swarup58 was another step in the right direction. What more. The Dubai gov- States, American techies were bound to find out about it demonstration effect of Yang’s newfound patriotism on him shot than let him go,” Dan A. Kimball, the secretary often poorly understood outside China because there scheme: Its members are rewarded when they entice oth- ernment would become the first government in the world to move soon enough. Likewise with the baldfaced poisoning of other Chinese scientists overseas — practically made him of the Navy in 1951-53, reportedly once said of Tsien. “He’s are no equivalents for them in the West. One is the en- ers to become initiates — only then to come under more all its transaction onto blockchain by 2030, a highly ambitious target. an ex-Russian spy and his daughter in Britain, which has a national hero. And more. worth three to five divisions anyplace.” Hundreds of Chi- igmatic United Front Work Department; the other is pressure to do even more. Patrick Ho Chi-ping, a former 04 This is projected to result in annual savings of 25m work hours and also been pegged to Moscow. Too crude, too traceable, In late 2004, just over a year after his wife had died, nese scientists overseas went back to China in the 1950s. the high-profile Chinese People’s Political Consultative home affairs secretary of Hong Kong and the head of an significant environmental benefits due to the reduction in paperwork. these operations could only generate a backlash. Yang married the young Chinese graduate student whom Yang’s renunciation of his American citizenship may Conference, or CPPCC. energy nonprofit, now finds himself embroiled in a crim- A Dubai-based telecoms operator, du, piloted a project to store China, too, can be a bully, especially with Asian govern- the authorities had assigned to be his personal assistant have had an even greater effect, if only because there The United Front Work Department is a nimble and inal case in the United States, accused of bribing African health records via blockchain. At a time when disruptions are taking ments in its immediate sphere of influence — imposing at a major conference; in February 2017, when he was 94, are many more Chinese-Americans in the United States tightly led party organ, headed by the chief of the secre- heads of states to secure oil contracts for Chinese energy place in the world of business and finance, these tech initiatives are economic sanctions on South Korea for deploying de- it was announced that he — as well as another returnee, today than there were some six decades ago. Certainly, his tariat of the CCP’s central committee. It oversees a dozen interests controlled by the state. A veteran of the CPPCC, very important to maintain the technological hegemony. Several initi- fensive missiles or orchestrating the kidnapping of book the Turing Award-winner Andrew Chi-Chih Yao — had return to China in the 1970s was a great source of patriotic organizations that do political networking, through both he appears to have been done in by those connections. atives are also prevalent in other sectors that the UAE authorities have publishers from Hong Kong and Thailand. But it doesn’t renounced his American citizenship. Prudish media inspiration among my generation of Chinese studying and persuasion and infiltration. One of those is the European Yet China’s influence machine purrs on. Earlier this sought to get a foothold in, such as renewable energy. This focus on usually set out to openly hurt or antagonise stronger op- scorned the marriage because of the couple’s vast age working in high-tech in the United States then. Again and American Alumni Association, which keeps close year the Chinese authorities in Beijing allocated to Hong tudents who don’t re- the future highlights the desire of the UAE, and in particular, Dubai, ponents like the United States; instead, it tries to quietly difference, but serious critics pointed out that pairing a and again, such homecoming stories have helped repair tabs over the ever-larger number of Chinese students and Kong a record 200-plus seats in the current CPPCC, about spect teachers are a to be at the forefront of the technology. Indeed, focusing on future gain an edge for the long haul. high-value target with a young wife was an established the CCP’s tarnished image after it lost the support of in- academics training or residing in the West, and enjoins 10% of the entire membership — even though the city’s S disgrace. Teacher who technology equally fulfils the government’s wish to move away from Rather than coercing, China manipulates, preferring to practice of the CCP; there is even a stock phrase for re- tellectuals — with its disastrous Anti-Rightist Campaign them to conduct “people diplomacy” — in effect turning population is the equivalent of only about 0.5% of China’s don’t respect students being a regional service provider and to become a leader in innovation, act in moral and legal gray areas. It masks its political mo- ceiving such attentions from the state: coming under “the of 1957, the Cultural Revolution of 1966-76 or again after all those scholars into foot soldiers for the United Front. total. are even worse. and in the medium to long term it will deliver greater efficiencies and tives behind laudable human-interest or cultural projects, warm concern of the Party” (or the premier). A young the brutal Tiananmen crackdown in 1989. The CPPCC, on the other hand, is a sort of vast invita- Seven decades ago, Mao’s United Front was instru- @ATEEKSTER cost savings in public services, diversifying the economy away from blurring the battle line with its adversaries. When the job spouse was also the reward for Li Zongren, a former top Longtime China observers readily recognize in Yang’s tion-only club — led by a member of the standing com- mental in catapulting the Chinese Communists to power. the traditional oil sector. is done, the other side may not realise it was gamed, or general and acting president of the Republican govern- trajectory the handiwork of the CCP, specifically the mittee of the party’s Politburo, working primarily through Since then, China’s influence machine has become in- that a strategic game was even going on. ment that the Communists overthrew in 1949, after he painstaking orchestrations of its well-masked machine personal networks. During its annual meeting, it is one finitely more resourceful — and far more global. Disclaimer: (Views expressed If this sounds like the stuff of conspiracy theories, it’s returned to China in the mid-1960s. of influence. Foreign academic and intelligence circles, harmonious gabfest of 2,150-odd participants. About 40% by columnists are personal and Savan Mohammed because there is a conspiracy afoot, and it isn’t theoretical. Zhou Enlai, then China’s premier, is said to have per- however, are only just beginning to appreciate China’s of them are CCP members; the rest are people of renown (Yi-Zheng Lian, a commentator on Hong Kong and Asian affairs, is need not necessarily reflect our a professor of economics at Yamanashi Gakuin University, in Kofu, Please write your views and opinions to [email protected] The Confucius Institutes and Chinese Communist Party, sonally overseen Li’s case. I know of no official record method — and how it differs from, say, Russia’s — and to from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau carefully se- Japan) editorial stances) or CCP, cells being established on campuses outside China showing that the Chinese leadership masterminded take the full measure of its effectiveness. China’s ploys are lected for their wealth, popularity and political pliability

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e have put a great Wteam together for our talks with North Korea. Meetings are currently taking place concerning Summit, and more. Kim Young Chol, the Vice Chairman of North Korea, heading now to New York. Sol- id response to my letter, gusted at the street language and indecent gigantic state propaganda campaigns have lot of borders in the coming years myself, dia, humanities and science, and all of the thank you! gestures with which hoodlums in the Rus- re-emerged to nurture these moral sins. And because old age in Russia mostly discourages “bleeding hearts and artists” outside “The @realDonaldTrump sian Ministry of Foreign Affairs express again there will be a price to pay. travel. But I and others who have experi- Wall,” as Pink Floyd might describe them, themselves, we are dismayed to see the West- Three decades ago, Russians had reason to enced isolation before are frightened for our will hear this cry of concern: “Please don’t try ern elite giving those hoodlums tit-for-tat re- hope that they were becoming family mem- children and grandchildren. (Simple people to punish Putin by punishing ordinary peo- sponses that can be used to unite Russians in bers in a world of pro-Western values. Today, always tend to hope that their children will ple here — even if you don’t care very much 02 new grievances against the West. How much air-raid drills and videos of new missiles get a chance for a better life and a wider un- about them. Because you’d be playing right better it would be for us all if both sides could teach a new generation to live as if a hot war, derstanding of the world, you know.) into his hands. Any indiscriminate travel find a way to keep the diplomatic brawling begun by an antagonistic West, is just around I cannot hope that any recommendation restrictions that the West might put in place at arm’s length from the Russian people, the corner. However unlikely that prospect I could make would impress the diplomats, would most likely be met with an exuberant who suffered enough through the recurrent is, what the younger generation may not yet security strategists and political scientists tsiganochka dance by Maria Zaharova, the tragedies of the last century. realise is how real the threat of a new Iron on either side who relish going toe-to-toe Foreign Ministry’s celebrity spokeswoman.” To be sure, Russians have long experience Curtain is, nor how much it would constrict as they tamper with the zero-sum intrigue of being infected by jingoism, a superiority Russia’s future. that they call geopolitics. But I can hope (Dmitry Volkov is a Russian journalist based in Mos- pray for the safety and complex and outright aggressiveness. Now Personally, I do not count on crossing a that people in the academic world, the me- cow - In collaboration with The New York Times) Iwellbeing of all those affected by heavy rains in various parts of Kar- nataka. Have spoken to officials and asked them to ensure all possible as- sistance in the affected areas. @narendramodi Influence machine - China’s best invention ever 03 For decades, China has tapped Chinese people overseas to spread its influence and harvest intelligence on its behalf

Yang’s remarriage, but there is ample circumstantial difficult to discern, and its plants are difficult to dislodge, — like movie stars, religious leaders, business tycoons and evidence, including statements by the father of Yang’s especially when they take root in unsuspecting open so- university presidents. (At least that goes for the CPPCC young wife, who said that his daughter’s “sacrifice” had cieties, like the United States, New Zealand or Australia. at the national level; lesser patriots start by joining pro- been “a virtue and a glory.” The Chinese influence machine has nebulous outer vincial or lower-level offshoots and work their way up.) ongrats to all those News of Yang’s reversion to Chinese citizenship rever- layers, partly because connections between its members, CPPCC members nominally are political consultants to Cthat did well in CBSE berated across the Chinese-American community, espe- be they individuals or organizations, are often imper- the CCP; in fact, they must toe the party line. And their class 10 exams. Success cially among scientists and engineers. The CCP gained ceptible. But at its core is a well-defined, battle-tested real job begins when the shoptalk ends: It mainly consists should be stepping stone much-needed respectability, having just poached a major structure first deployed by Mao in the 1930s. Mao fa- of influencing other important people in their respective to more successes in life. human-capital asset of the United States, and one who mously identified it as one of his Three Magic Weapons walks of life and eventually drawing them into Beijing’s Don’t rest on your laurels had received most of his training there. against the Republican government of Chiang Kai-shek, orbit — with money, women, the promise of fame or & continue to work hard. In fact, ever since the California Institute of Technol- alongside a Leninist party and the Red Army, and he gave simply by tapping their patriotism. Any recruits are giv- Those that couldn’t do ogy aerodynamics and missile expert Tsien Hsue-shen it a respectable name: the United Front. The organization en good opportunities in China: to perform, proselytize, well should introspect & returned to China in 1955 — and became instrumental assumed its current form in 1946. Three years later, Mao’s invest or make a lot of money. improve but not blame in building China’s missile industry — the FBI has been Communists won the civil war, and credited the United In some ways, the CPPCC operates like a mafia: It is others. This isn’t end of well-aware of the danger this peculiar kind of reverse Front in part for their victory. secretive, relies on close personal ties and stands ready the road brain drain poses for the United States. “I’d rather see The United Front comprises two organs, which are to break the law. It is also something of a political Ponzi @swarup58 him shot than let him go,” Dan A. Kimball, the secretary often poorly understood outside China because there scheme: Its members are rewarded when they entice oth- of the Navy in 1951-53, reportedly once said of Tsien. “He’s are no equivalents for them in the West. One is the en- ers to become initiates — only then to come under more worth three to five divisions anyplace.” Hundreds of Chi- igmatic United Front Work Department; the other is pressure to do even more. Patrick Ho Chi-ping, a former 04 nese scientists overseas went back to China in the 1950s. the high-profile Chinese People’s Political Consultative home affairs secretary of Hong Kong and the head of an Yang’s renunciation of his American citizenship may Conference, or CPPCC. energy nonprofit, now finds himself embroiled in a crim- have had an even greater effect, if only because there The United Front Work Department is a nimble and inal case in the United States, accused of bribing African are many more Chinese-Americans in the United States tightly led party organ, headed by the chief of the secre- heads of states to secure oil contracts for Chinese energy today than there were some six decades ago. Certainly, his tariat of the CCP’s central committee. It oversees a dozen interests controlled by the state. A veteran of the CPPCC, return to China in the 1970s was a great source of patriotic organizations that do political networking, through both he appears to have been done in by those connections. inspiration among my generation of Chinese studying and persuasion and infiltration. One of those is the European Yet China’s influence machine purrs on. Earlier this working in high-tech in the United States then. Again and American Alumni Association, which keeps close year the Chinese authorities in Beijing allocated to Hong tudents who don’t re- and again, such homecoming stories have helped repair tabs over the ever-larger number of Chinese students and Kong a record 200-plus seats in the current CPPCC, about spect teachers are a the CCP’s tarnished image after it lost the support of in- academics training or residing in the West, and enjoins 10% of the entire membership — even though the city’s S disgrace. Teacher who tellectuals — with its disastrous Anti-Rightist Campaign them to conduct “people diplomacy” — in effect turning population is the equivalent of only about 0.5% of China’s don’t respect students of 1957, the Cultural Revolution of 1966-76 or again after all those scholars into foot soldiers for the United Front. total. are even worse. the brutal Tiananmen crackdown in 1989. The CPPCC, on the other hand, is a sort of vast invita- Seven decades ago, Mao’s United Front was instru- @ATEEKSTER Longtime China observers readily recognize in Yang’s tion-only club — led by a member of the standing com- mental in catapulting the Chinese Communists to power. trajectory the handiwork of the CCP, specifically the mittee of the party’s Politburo, working primarily through Since then, China’s influence machine has become in- painstaking orchestrations of its well-masked machine personal networks. During its annual meeting, it is one finitely more resourceful — and far more global. Disclaimer: (Views expressed of influence. Foreign academic and intelligence circles, harmonious gabfest of 2,150-odd participants. About 40% by columnists are personal and however, are only just beginning to appreciate China’s of them are CCP members; the rest are people of renown (Yi-Zheng Lian, a commentator on Hong Kong and Asian affairs, is need not necessarily reflect our a professor of economics at Yamanashi Gakuin University, in Kofu, method — and how it differs from, say, Russia’s — and to from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau carefully se- Japan) editorial stances) take the full measure of its effectiveness. China’s ploys are lected for their wealth, popularity and political pliability

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UAE places ban on fruits Duterte warns China of war from Indian state after An international tribunal ruled in 2016 that most of Beijing’s stated claims in rare Nipah virus outbreak the South China Sea were illegal Last week, the UAE consulate in Kerala advised travellers to take precautions and follow safety instructions

Gruit bats are Key facts suspected• as the Nipah virus is an RNA virus that source of the virus is part of the Paramyxovidae family that was first identified Kerala has sent 116 as a zoonotic pathogen after suspected• cases for an outbreak involving severe respiratory illness in pigs and testing in recent weeks encephalitic disease in humans in Malaysia and Singapore in File picture of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte (Courtesy of No confirmed cases 1998 and 1999. Taiwannews) found• outside the state The virus can cause a range of mild to severe disease in Manila is pursuing Reuters | Dubai/Mumbai domestic animals such as pigs. BETTER a• joint exploration he United Arab Emirates Infection in humans causes a agreement with Beijing (UAE) has banned im - range of clinical presentations, for oil and natural KNOW ports of fresh vegetables People wearing masks are seen at a hospital in Kozhikode in the southern from asymptomatic infection T state of Kerala, India (subclinical) to acute gas reserves in their and fruits from the southern Indian state of Kerala where respiratory infection and fatal claimed territory in Beijing claims a huge encephalitis. 13 people have died due to an swathe of territory IANS | Manila outbreak of the rare brain-dam- Indian health officials have virus, which is spread through Virus can be transmitted across the South Chi- aging Nipah virus, the Gulf state not been able to trace the origin body fluids and can cause en- to humans from animals na Sea, known as the said yesterday. of the Nipah outbreak and have cephalitis, or inflammation of (bats, pigs), and can also be he Philippines has warned “nine-dash line”, from The UAE’s Ministry of Climate begun a fresh round of tests on the brain, the World Health transmitted directly from TChina that it will go to war its southern Hainan Change and Environment also fruit bats from Perambra, the Organization (WHO) says. human-to-human. if Beijing crosses a red line by notified other local authorities, suspected epicentre of the in- Last week, the UAE consulate unilaterally mining the natural province all the way including the Abu Dhabi Food fection. in Kerala advised travellers to Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae resources of the South Chi- down to the waters Control Authority and the mu- Kerala has sent 116 suspect- take precautions and follow family are the natural host of na Sea, the country’s Foreign north of Malaysia. nicipalities of its emirates, to ed cases for testing in recent safety instructions issued by Nipah virus. (WHO) Minister said. prevent the entry of any fresh weeks, 15 have been confirmed the Indian authorities. In a speech on Monday, For- produce from Kerala, it said in with the deadly disease and 13 The Gulf state has also There is no treatment or vaccine eign Minister Alan Peter Caye- If anyone gets the natural re- a statement. of these people have died, with banned imports of live animals available for either people or tano defended the Philippines sources in the Western Philip- The ministry suspects that two patients still undergoing from South Africa, based on a animals. The primary treatment government from allegations pines Sea, South China Sea, he fruit bats are the source of the treatment. notification from the World for humans is supportive care. that they were taking a soft will go to war,” Cayetano said. virus. It said it was banning No confirmed cases of the Organization for Animal policy on Chinese militariza- Tensions in the region have fresh produce, including man- virus have been found outside Health (OIE) of the registration Nipah virus is on the WHO list of tion of the South China Sea. risen amid reports of the Chi- goes, dates and bananas - the the state. of Rift Valley Fever disease, the Blueprint priority diseases “President (Rodrigo nese military landing bombers bats’ preferred fruits. There is no vaccine for the ministry said. Duterte) has already said that. on their artificial islands.

Saudi to criminalise Monsoon arrives in India Rare bear born in Polish zoo sexual harassment Reuters | New Delhi state-run India Meteorologi- cal Department (IMD) said in AP | Warsaw, Poland BBC | Riyadh onsoon rains, which de- a statement. Mlivers about 70 percent The weather office said zoo in southwestern Po- he Shura Council of of India’s annual rainfall, have last month that India, where Aland is celebrating the birth TSaudi Arabia, the coun- arrived in southern Kerala half of the farmland lacks of a bear cuscus, saying it’s the try’s formal consultative coast yesterday, in line with irrigation, would likely re - first time the rare marsupial body, has approved a law to forecast, the weather office ceive average monsoon rains mammal has been born in cap- criminalise sexual harass- said, brightening the outlook this year. tivity. ment in the kingdom. for higher farm output and It declares the arrival of Joanna Kij of the Wroclaw The aims of the measure robust economic growth. monsoon rains only after pa- zoo said Tuesday that keepers are “fighting the crime of “The southwest monsoon rameters measuring consisten- noticed “movement and a little harassment, preventing has set in over the southern cy of rainfall over a defined ge- one” in the female marsupial’s it, punishing perpetrators state of Kerala, three days ography, intensity, cloudiness pouch in March. The baby bear and protecting victims in ahead of its normal date,” and wind speed are satisfied. cuscus mostly remains in the order to preserve the pri- pouch but sometimes leaves to vacy, dignity and individ- inspect the surroundings. ual freedoms as guaran - teed by Islamic jurispru- A tiny bear cuscus with its mother, very rare marsupial mammals that live on dence and regulations in the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. India’s Modi in Indonesia place”. ANI | Jakarta, Indonesia It was drafted by the Inte- Kij said the mother is tak- They have not been counted rior Ministry after instruc- ing very good care of her off- and little is known about them, tions from King Salman, rime Minister Narendra SMILE spring, which she said is most but experts believe the bear according to local media PModi will yesterday visit likely male. The family, includ- cuscus population is shrinking reports. Arjuna Wijaya Monument, In- ing dad, is being kept in a se- rapidly as they lose habitats to The law provides for donesia on the first leg of his To preserve the cluded place so as to minimise farmland and human settle- penalties of up to two years three-nation tour. species, 13 animals stress. ments. in prison and fines which Modi embarked on his five- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Bear cuscuses live on the In- Kij said experts at Wroclaw could amount to $26,600 day, a three-nation visit to In- are held in four zoos donesian island of Sulawesi in zoo were taking detailed notes (£19,641). In some cases, donesia, Singapore and Malay- uments in Jakarta. It is just around the world, the upper canopies of the rain- of their observations to share such as repeat offenders, the sia to boost the Act East Policy. next to Monas, which is the but they have not forest. They use their claws to with other zoos in the hope it sentence could be increased The Arjuna Wijaya Monu- National Monument of Indo- reproduced there climb trees and their tails to may help them breed the ani- to five years in prison and ment is one of the iconic mon- nesia. previously. swing from branch to branch. mals, too. fines of up to $80,000. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 15 Attacker kills three, dies after gunbattle The man, a 36-yr-old petty criminal, was let out on day-release from a local prison

handguns and shot both wom- The man took a en dead before walking down A news reporter takes pictures of the Kilauea lava flow that crossed Pohoiki • the street and shooting dead a Road near Highway 132, near Pahoa, Hawaii, US woman employee 22-year-old man who was sit- hostage ting in the passenger seat of a parked car. Vertical plume of Ash Attacked the The man then made his way policewomen• from into a high school where he took explodes from Hawaii a woman employee hostage, behind with a knife triggering a major intervention Reuters | Honolulu have blocked roads and dam- by armed police. Pupils were aged dozens of buildings on Police says gunman moved to safety as a gunbattle small explosion of ash Hawaii’s Big Island. shouted• “Allahu Akbar” broke out that sent people in the Aerupted from the summit One fountain of lava rose street racing for cover. Several of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano more than 200 feet (60 me - police were wounded before the early yesterday morning in a ters) at times on Monday, the Reuters | Liege, Belgium attacker was finally killed. vertical plume some 15,000 Geological Survey said. “The event is classed as a ter- feet (4,600 meters) high, the Officials are on high alert man killed two police- rorist incident,” Dulieu said. US Geological Survey said, the for occasional earthquakes, women and a bystand- The national crisis centre, latest outburst in a month of though none have been big Aer in the Belgian city of A man is taken away by police officers after crossing the security zone on the on high alert since past attacks volcanic activity. enough so far to trigger a tsu- Liege yesterday before being scene of a shooting in Liege by Islamic State in Paris and The agency warned that ash nami. shot dead in a gunbattle at a Brussels in the past three years, was drifting northwest and lia- Lava has engulfed the heads school in what prosecutors are said it was monitoring events ble to dust anyone in the sum- of two wells that tap into steam treating as a terrorist attack. whether he had been radical- around 10:30 a.m. (0830 GMT) but had not raised its alert mit area. Hundreds of people and gas deep in the Earth’s The man was named by public ised in jail. on a boulevard in the centre of level. have been ordered to leave the core at the 38-megawatt Puna broadcaster RTBF as a 36-year- A public prosecutor told a Belgium’s third city, near the La Libre Belgique newspaper vicinity of the biggest eruption Geothermal Venture. Its op- old petty criminal who had been news conference that the man German border. quoted a police source as saying cycle in a century of one of the erator, Israeli-controlled Or- let out on day-release from a attacked the policewomen After stabbing the officers, the gunman shouted “Allahu world’s most active volcanoes. mat Technologies Inc, said it local prison on Monday. It said from behind with a knife, de- prosecutor Philippe Dulieu Akbar” -- God is greatest in Ar- Multiple fissures continue to had not been able to assess the investigators were looking into scribed as a box-cutter by RTBF, said, the man seized one of their abic. spew up hot lava flows, which damage.

Trump N.Korean 10 injured after claims of official to meet in New discovery tells more about Pompeii bomb on Indonesian jet New York AP | Milan AP | Jakarta Seoul fficials at the Pompeii ar- Ochaeological site have an- t least 10 passengers on a senior North Korean nounced a dramatic new dis- Aflight preparing to take off official is headed to covery, the skeleton of a man from Borneo island were in- ANew York to discuss crushed by an enormous stone jured, most of them with bro- an upcoming summit, US while trying to flee the explo- ken bones and head wounds, President Donald Trump after panicked ensued when a said yesterday, the latest in- man claimed there was a bomb dication that an on-again- on board, Indonesian police A Boeing Co. 737-900ER aircraft off-again meeting between BETTER said yesterday. operated by PT Lion Mentari Airlines Trump and North Korea’s Passengers overheard the (Lion Air) takes off from Soekarno– leader may go ahead next 26-year-old man, Frantinus Hatta International Airport in month. KNOW Nirigi, telling a flight attendant Cengkareng, near Jakarta, Indonesia “We have put a great team there was a bomb on the Lion together for our talks with Air Boeing 737, which was to arrested. North Korea,” Trump said The skeleton found protruding from beneath a large block of stone carry 189 passengers to Jakarta Video posted online showed in a Twitter post. “Meet- When Mount Vesuvi- on Monday night, said West dozens of people standing on ings are currently taking us erupted in AD 79, sion of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. victim’s head. Officials said the Kalimantan police spokesman the plane’s right wing. Some place concerning Summit, the nearby Roman Pompeii officials on Tuesday man suffered an infection of the Nanang Purnomo. An eventual slid down the right engine and and more. Kim Yong Chol, town of Pompeii was released a photograph showing tibia, which may have caused inspection of the plane found landed on the tarmac. vice chairman of the ruling buried under ash the skeleton protruding from walking difficulties, impeding no explosives. Purnomo said eight pas - Workers’ Party’s Central and rock. The city beneath a large block of stone his escape. After Nirigi made the bomb sengers were hospitalized Committee, was scheduled remained frozen that may have been a door jamb The archaeological site’s gen- claim, another passenger broke with broken bones and head to fly to the United States that had been “violently thrown eral director, Massimo Osanna, open the emergency exits, en- wounds, while two others had today after speaking to in time until it was by the volcanic cloud.” called it “an exceptional find,” abling panicked passengers minor injuries. Police did not Chinese officials in Beijing, discovered by an The victim, who was over that contributes to a better “pic- to flee the aircraft, Purnomo provide details on how the South Korea’s Yonhap news engineer in 1748 30, had his thorax crushed. Ar- ture of the history and civiliza- said. He and Nirigi were both passengers were injured. agency said. chaeologists have not found the tion of the age.” Britain’s biggest family is about to get even bigger! Daily Mail | London Noel, 47, who live in Morecam- Mr Radford adds: ‘We’re just be, Lancashire, wrote: ‘We can’t in shock.’ ritain’s biggest family is set wait to welcome you into the After she gave birth to her 11th Bto grow again after mother family precious little one..#s- son Archie in September after an Sue Radford announced she is oblessed.’ hour’s labour she said she was pregnant with her 21st child. The video shows the family SMILE happy to stop on a ‘nice even Mrs Radford uploaded a vid- revealing the sex of their next number.’ eo message on YouTube to an- baby as they arrive home from Speaking at the time Mr Rad- nounce they will be welcoming the hospital. ford, said: ‘It was going to end at yet another baby girl into their Surrounded by their children, The Radfords are de- some point. huge brood. they fire confetti cannons into lighted to announce ‘We both think this is it. I feel The 43-year-old last gave birth the air, with pink paper stream- their 21st baby - a sad in a way but now we can get in September last year, and she ers falling from the sky. girl - is on the way on and enjoy the kids.’ promised at the time that it After showing off her baby (and they’re still The couple also announced would be her last. bump to the camera Mrs Raford their last baby news by posting But they have revealed she has said: ‘I honestly can’t believe it. raising their chil- the ultrasound picture on social dren without ANY fallen pregnant yet again, and ‘Normally I have an inkling of Radford uploaded a video message on YouTube to announce they will be media. uploaded an image of the baby what the gender is going to be. welcoming yet another baby girl into their huge brood benefits cash) The couple, from Morecambe, scan on Instagram. I honestly thought it was going Lancashire, first met when Sue Mrs Radford and her husband to be boy. was just seven years old. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 16 “We never gave up,” says

Representative picture (Courtesy mersociety) Humpback whale tearful crowd to Josh Holt trapped in net Utah man returns home with his wife after two-years of sufferings in Venezuelan prison The Guardian | Sydney left,” said Laurie Holt. “He just 10-metre humpback Josh Holt and his doesn’t quite have that sparkle Awhale trapped off in • back yet in his eyes. He’ll come netting off Bondi beach in Venezuelan wife were Josh Holt arrived back, I know he will. We just Sydney may have to wait locked in a Caracas at the Salt Lake have to give him time.” until today morning to be jail alongside some of City airport to a His Salt Lake City welcoming freed after darkness ham- the country’s most- committee included Caleno’s pered rescue efforts. tearful, cheering daughter from a previous re - Whale watchers were hardened criminals crowd holding lationship, 7-year-old Nathalia able to free the mammal of signs in his favorite Carrasco, who has been living some of the netting but a AP | Salt Lake City color, green, with at Laurie Holt’s home since Feb- rescue team from National messages such as: ruary. Caleno’s other daughter, Parks New South Wales was early two years after a “We never gave up.” Marian, traveled with the couple unable to fully release the trip to meet the woman from Caracas. whale before night fell. Nhe loved turned into an Laurie Holt said she thinks Passengers on a imprisonment in a Venezuelan Maduro — fearing retaliation whale-watching cruise jail, an exhausted but grateful from the US —decided to finally spotted the mammal about Utah man arrived home with his can’t wait to sit down with her act after her son appeared in a 2pm and spent several hours wife Monday. son. While there was a long clandestinely-shot video from trying to help. A crew mem- Josh Holt arrived at the Salt Josh Holt, left, is draped in an American flag by his grandmother Linda Holt upon hug Saturday evening she said jail on the eve of this month’s ber, Jonas Liebschner, told Lake City airport to a tearful, returning to Salt Lake City they’ve had very little time to presidential election railing the Sydney Morning Her- cheering crowd holding signs speak to her son. The whole against the Venezuelan govern- ald that the whale “was able in his favorite color, green, with Their son, Josh Holt, now 26, three occasions. So they braced family was whisked away to the ment, saying his life had been to move more freely than messages such as: “We nev - traveled to Caracas in June 2016 for another disappointment af- White House for a meeting with threatened in a prison riot. before” after some of the er gave up.” His grandmother to marry a fellow Mormon he ter an Associated Press reporter President Donald Trump before After communications be- netting was cut. draped an American flag around had met online while looking to informed the couple Friday that Josh Holt and his wife checked tween the US senators’ offices The rescue team took his shoulders as he exchanged improve his Spanish. The two Sen. Bob Corker, the powerful into a government hospital for a and the Venezuelan govern - over but a spokeswoman long hugs with person after per- were waiting for Caleno’s US chairman of the Senate For - battery of medical tests. ment, “I think his heart was told Guardian Australia that son while the crowd sang “The visa when they were arrested eign Relations Committee, had Laurie Holt said her son is softened,” Laurie Holt said of it had quickly become un- Star-Spangled Banner.” at her family’s apartment in a popped up unexpectedly in Ca- in good health but lost weight, Maduro. safe to fully disentangle the Holt spoke briefly to thank government housing complex. racas to push for Holt’s freedom. suffered a number of bronchial Maduro never publicly men- whale in darkness. everyone who helped him and Josh Holt and his Venezuelan But then they got the fateful problems in prison and has a tioned Holt’s imprisonment “The team, before it got his wife, Thamara Caleno, get wife were locked in a Caracas call from Republican Sen. Orrin rotten tooth that needed check- even as it became a major irri- dark, was undertaking a released from jail but said they jail alongside some of the coun- Hatch’s office. ing out. Caleno has more serious tant in relations between the visual assessment of the an- were exhausted, feeling like try’s most-hardened criminals — pain issues on one side of her already-hostile governments. imal by helicopter,” she said. they’d gotten “maybe four hours and President Nicolas Maduro’s Josh is coming home body. Trump on Friday night called “It is not safe to perform the of sleep in four days.” top opponents — for what the US “They called us at 4:30 a.m. Corker in Caracas and spoke disentanglement operation Standing nearby were his par- government argued were bogus and said, ‘You need to be on the “He’s not the same Josh” to Lacava briefly to express his by nighttime. It was already ents, celebrating a homecoming charges of stockpiling weapons. plane. Josh is coming home,’” Experts in treating people appreciation for Holt’s release, too late in the day.” they’d worked tirelessly to bring The Salt Lake City parents said Laurie Holt, recalling how who have been held in captiv- according to two US officials She said the parks service about. had been through the emotional they had to pack and get to the ity have debriefed the couple with knowledge of the call. They was mobilising a specialist Laurie and Jason Holt woke rollercoaster of believing their airport in 90 minutes. “This was so that they can begin dealing spoke on the condition of an- crew to attempt a disentan- at 4:30 a.m. last Saturday to a son would be released only to the first time they actually said: with the emotions from their onymity because they weren’t glement in the morning if phone call they had been anx- watch mediation efforts unrav- ‘Get to DC, he’s being freed.’” long ordeal. authorized to discuss the private they could locate the whale. iously anticipating for two years. el at the last minute on at least Now, Laurie Holt said she “He’s not the same Josh that conversation. MOMA to find life on Mars The lab is called the Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer or MOMA

Scheduled to launch BETTER to• Mars in July, 2020 from the Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan KNOW Representative picture (Courtesy of House of Bots) MOMA is built around• a single, very NASA has sent rov- small mass spectrometer ers to Mars - such AI outsmarts doctors in as the Opportunity IANS | Washington and Curiosity - detecting skin cancer that have found IANS | London additional signs the CNN missed fewer melano- n international team of sci- of past habitable mas and misdiagnosed benign Aentists has created a toaster environments. n Artificial Intelligence moles less often as malignant oven-sized chemistry laboratory A(AI) system has been than the group of dermatolo- for a rover that will drill beneath found to detect skin cancer gists, showed the findings pub- the Martian surface looking for ygen, nitrogen, and other ele- more accurately than a group lished in the journal Annals of signs of past or present life. ments. To find these molecules of experienced dermatologists Oncology. The lab, called the Mars Or- on Mars, the MOMA team had from 17 countries around the “The CNN works like the ganic Molecule Analyzer or to take instruments that would world, a study said on Tuesday. brain of a child. To train it, we MOMA, is a key instrument on MOMA, with its miniature mass spectrometer shown in this artist’s rendering, normally occupy a couple of In the experiment, the team showed the CNN more than the ExoMars Rover which is will be an integral part of the ExoMars Rover, scheduled to launch in 2020 workbenches in a chemistry lab of researchers from Germany, 100,000 images of malignant scheduled to launch to Mars in (Courtesy NASA) and shrink them down to rough- France and the US trained a and benign skin cancers and July, 2020 from the Baikonur ly the size of a toaster oven so form of AI or Machine Learn- moles and indicated the di- spaceport in Kazakhstan, NASA ples that may contain complex of taking samples from as deep they would be practical to install ing known as a deep learning agnosis for each image,” said said in a statement. organic compounds preserved as two metres (over six feet). on a rover. convolutional neural network first author of the study Pro- ExoMars Rover is a joint from an ancient era, when The MOMA instrument will The basic process for finding (CNN) to identify skin can- fessor Holger Haenssle from mission between the European life might have gotten started be capable of detecting a wide Martian organic compounds cer by showing it more than the University of Heidelberg Space Agency and the Russian on Mars,” said MOMA Project variety of organic molecules. can be boiled down to two steps 100,000 images of malignant in Germany. space agency Roscosmos, with Scientist Will Brinckerhoff of Organic compounds are -- separate organic molecules melanomas -- the most lethal A CNN is an artificial neural a significant contribution to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight commonly associated with life, from the Martian rocks and sed- form of skin cancer -- as well network inspired by the bio- MOMA from NASA. Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. although they can be created iments and give them an electric as harmless moles. logical processes at work when “The ExoMars Rover’s The ExoMars rover will be by non-biological processes as charge so they can be detected When its performance was nerve cells in the brain are two-meter deep drill will pro- the first to explore deep beneath well. They contain carbon and and identified by the mass spec- compared with that of 58 in- connected to each other and vide MOMA with unique sam- the surface, with a drill capable hydrogen, and can include ox- trometer, NASA said. ternational dermatologists, respond to what the eye sees. 17 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 features

European private collections and mu- European conservationists seums,” Macron said in Burkina Faso in • November. have raised practical concerns, He charged two experts with working worrying artefacts could be out how to give African artefacts back stolen or handled improperly within five years, prompting speculation Bringing home if given to inexperienced that museums across Europe could be pressured to follow suit. museums in politically “Suffice to say that he’ll have made unstable countries. European curators quake in their boots,” said Pascal Blanchard, a historian of French colonialism. AFP | Paris plundered past alf-man, half-beast, the Tangle of problems tall African statues domi- French art historian Benedicte Savoy, nate a busy gallery in Par- one of the experts appointed by Macron is’ Quai Branly museum. along with Senegalese writer Felwine But few of the visitors are Sarr, described her new job as “a hell of Haware they are looking at what might be a challenge”. considered stolen goods. Museums have long wrestled with a The three imposing wooden carvings tangle of legal and ethical problems con- were plundered by French troops in 1892 cerning who really “owns” such objects. from the kingdom of Dahomey -- mod- Even in well-documented cases of pil- ern-day Benin. laging, the law often prevents countries “I came here to learn about how these from giving them back. objects were intended to be used, more Last year France flatly refused Be - than how they were brought here,” said nin’s bid to reclaim its treasures, saying Michael Fanning, a student from New they were exempt from seizure as state Orleans, peering up at the statues. property. “But it does make me think we should European conservationists have also give them back to whoever made them.” raised practical concerns, worrying arte- From London to Berlin, Europe’s mu- facts could be stolen or handled improp- seums are packed with hundreds of erly if given to inexperienced museums thousands of colonial-era items. In - in politically unstable countries. creasingly, they are facing the awkward Blanchard said countries like Nigeria, question of whether they should be with well-established museums, had there at all. “all the ingredients for solid restitution The “Scramble for Africa”, as Eu - claims”. rope’s 19th-century land grab came to But others as poor as Chad “do not be known, brought with it a clamour currently have the museums and cultur- for trinkets from conquered territories, al heritage services capable of restoring African statues, plundered by French troops in 1892 from the kingdom of Dahomey -- modern-day Benin -- are displayed in Paris’ Quai Branly so exotic to the eyes of the colonisers. and displaying these objects”, he said. museum Bought, bartered and in some cases simply stolen by soldiers, missionaries and anthropologists, they ended up in ‘These objects belong to us’ The massive Koh- museums and private collections all Yet many African officials say these over Europe. treasures should be at home, attracting i-Noor diamond, The controversy is hardly new, nor tourists and boosting national pride. does it concern Africa alone. Few cases inspire more outrage than part of Britain’s Star lawyer Amal Clooney, wife of the Benin bronzes, hundreds of exquisite crown jewels and Hollywood actor George, has advised metal plaques seized in 1897 by British Athens on its bid to reclaim the Parthe- troops from the Kingdom of Benin, in claimed by India, non marbles, vast sculptures which have modern-day Nigeria. been in Britain since the 1800s. Most are now in the British Museum Pakistan, Iran The massive Koh-i-Noor diamond, and the Ethnological Museum of Berlin. part of Britain’s crown jewels and For Crusoe Osagie, spokesman for the and Afghanistan, claimed by India, Pakistan, Iran and governor of Nigeria’s Edo State, it is sim- Afghanistan, is another spectacular ex- ply wrong that his children must go to is another ample. Britain or Germany to see their heritage But in Africa, a speech by French Pres- in a glass-fronted cabinet. spectacular ident Emmanuel Macron has spurred “These objects belong to us and were Macron said on a trip to Burkina Faso in November that Europe needed to right historical hope that things may be about to change. forcefully denied to our possession,” example wrongs by giving African artefacts back “Africa’s heritage cannot just be in he said. Archaeologists discover new geoglyphs near Nazca an archaeologist who heads the The geoglyphs culture ministry’s conservation • efforts in the region. BETTER created by the Nazca An additional 25 geoglyphs and Paracas cultures that had previously been spotted are striking reminders by local residents have also been KNOW of Peru’s rich pre- mapped with drones, Isla said. Drones “have allowed us to Columbian history broaden our documentation and discover new groups of figures,” Declared a UNESCO Reuters | Palpa, Peru Isla said on a tour of the geo - world heritage glyphs in the province of Palpa. site in 1994, the rchaeologists using But unlike the Nazca lines, Nazca Lines have drones have discov- most of which can only be seen faced damage by ered more than 25 by flying above them, many of squatters looking geoglyphs etched the so-called Palpa Lines were into a swath of carved into hillsides and can be for land to settle coastalA desert in southern Peru seen from below, Peru’s culture on and motorists near the Nazca Lines, a culture ministry said in a statement. veering off a near- ministry official said Monday. The geoglyphs created by the by highway. Most of the newly found ge- Nazca and Paracas cultures are Archaeologists using drones have discovered more than 25 geoglyphs etched into a swathe of coastal desert in southern Peru near the Nazca Lines oglyphs, which include figures striking reminders of Peru’s rich of a killer whale and a woman pre-Columbian history and are protect archaeological sites in dancing, appear to have been considered archaeological enig- were produced” in the region, motorists veering off a nearby of a hummingbird, which govern- the region, helping lead to the made by the Paracas culture mas, as no one knows for sure said Isla. highway. ment officials said was damaged new discoveries. more than 2,000 years ago, hun- why they were drawn, or so large Declared a UNESCO world her- In 2014, environmental group as a result. “We still haven’t walked among dreds of years before the Naz- and for so long. itage site in 1994, the Nazca Lines Greenpeace apologised to Peru Isla said the Greenpeace in- them, we’ve only taken pictures. ca people created similar giant “In total we’re talking about have faced damage by squatters for staging a picture to protest cident prompted the culture This is the first stage of research,” drawings nearby, said Johny Isla, 1,200 years in which geoglyphs looking for land to settle on and dirty fuels at the Nazca geoglyph ministry to ramp up efforts to Isla said. 18 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018

May Ramadan Day Imsak Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha 30 14 Wed 03:04 am 03:14 am 4:46 am 11:35 am 03:02 pm 06:25 pm 07:55 pm

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bahrain, FCCIB, hosted a ghabga for its members on Monday at the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa. The ghabga, which included a dinner and an Annual Members meeting, was attended by Cecile Longé, The Bhatia Mitra Mandal donated 100 Boxes of Food Supplies to the Bahrain Red Crescent Society to be distributed among Ambassador of France to Bahrain, the needy for the Holy month of Ramadan. Above the Bhatia Mitra Mandal (BMM) Executive Committee (Left to Right): Jean-Christophe Durand, President Harish Bhatia, Kapil Chandrasen, Mubarak Khalifa Al Hadi Director General, RCS), Kishore Kewalram (President, BMM), of the FCCIB, Rim Jalali, Executive Mohammed Ebrahim (Supervisor, RCS), Hemant Ashar (Secretary, BMM), Sunil Thaker at the Bahrain Red Crescent Director of FCCIB and the Board Society. The Bhatia community is one of the oldest serving communities in the Kingdom of Bahrain and recently hosted Members of the Chamber. The event its 69th Annual gathering for the members. gathered around 70 members. AlMabarrah AlKhalifia BTECH Held Its Annual Ramadan Meeting Foundation launches Ramadan Initiative s part of its efforts to instill cultural values, AAlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation launched its annu- al Ramadan initiative for the fourth consecutive year, which includes a series of awareness and charitable programs fo - cused on enhancing mutual cooperation and supporting charitable work throughout the holy month. This year’s program includes the distribution of the Ramadan the spirit of cooperation be- witness a faith-filled seminar in basket to families in need, in tween the students and the Ramadan that will inspire hon- cooperation with VIVA Bahrain society. In addition to organ- est, sincere and virtuous work - the leading telecommunica- izing the ‘Joy of Eid’ initiative which will be presented by Ms. tions service provider, organ- in cooperation with Al Sanabel Fatima Al Ali to the students. I izing the Quran Memorization Orphan Care Society to buy Eid would also like to extend my competition for the students clothes for the orphans. thanks and appreciation to all of the foundation, as well as “I would like to congratu - the companies and institutions launching the ‘Ramadan Al late the wise leadership, the that contributed to this year’s nder the patronage of His Excellen - Ubaydli Ubaydli, BTECH adviser Mr Ahmed Khair’ initiative through a sim- Arab and Islamic nations on program, especially VIVA Bah- cy the Minister of Transportation Al Hujairy, and its board members, and num - ple charity card which goes in the occasion of the holy month rain, for their continued sup- U and telecommunications Engineer ber of ICT companies representatives in line with the holy month. The of Ramadan and also announce port during the holy month” Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Technolo - Bahrain and KSA. card will be passed along to the launch of the fourth Ram- said AlMabarrah AlKhalifia gy Companies Society ( BTECH) organized During the meeting, a workshop was held to the participants to accomplish adan initiative, which follows Foundation Board of Trustees’ Ramadan ghabga. Held at Wyndham grand discuss the importance of strengthening the three tasks until completing all the success of its previous edi- Chairperson Shaikha Zain bint Hotel, present at the meeting Tamkeen CEO capabilities of Bahraini companies and their of the tasks in order to spread tions. This year’s initiative will Khalid Al-Khalifa. Dr. Ibrahem Janahi, BTECH Chairman Mr. integration to enter the Saudi market.

CrediMax donates to Saudi-Bahraini Institute for the Blind number of CrediMax man - agement members visited The ASaudi-Bahraini Institute for the Blind. The Institute’s President A.Wa- hid AlKhayat received the Chief Exec- utive of CrediMax Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza along with senior management staff, Essa Hassan Ebrahim and Ali Al Abbasi and Fatima Gerashi from Marketing & PR. The visit included a tour of the facilities such as the Braille Lab, com- puter labs and classrooms. CrediMax also provided students with state of the art devices, to help them perform their daily chores in a more effective way. The donation comes as part of Cred- iMax’s long-term Corporate Social Re- sponsibility (CSR) strategy that aims to at large. The Saudi-Bahraini Institute for aims to help children with visual impair- daily routine in order for them to lead an stitute also supports the children’s’ parents support the wellbeing of the community the Blind is run by A.Wahid AlKhayat and ment to gain the skills they need in their independent social and personal life. The In- in adjusting to their children’s situation. 19 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018

PICTURE CREDIT BIJU HARIDAS Al Hawaj hosted its annual Ramadan Ghabga yesterday at the Al Hawaj Garden in Budaiya. It was attended by official dignitaries, media personnel, television personalities and other guests.

London’s Muslims take a green bite out of Ramadan

meat dishes. which grow in the wild, and the home- man beings that can do what we want John Parry, a Christian Here though, the emphasis is on eth- grown vegetables. with creation when in fact, we’re given • ically-sourced, seasonal food - no meat There were readings from the god-given responsibilities to look after minister who attended and no dairy - while plastic forks and Quran that focused on the impor - creation and not to abuse it,” he said. the iftar event, said it straws and disposable plates are no- I’d love to see us as tance of caring for the environment, “It’s a message that is absolutely vital offered a vital message where to be seen. individuals, families while the seeds from the dates that in this day and age.” Piles of left-over for people of all faiths. “This ethical iftar is about looking are traditionally used to break the food and plastic plates often spill out particularly at key issues around meat and organisations fast were collected for replanting or of bins at the end of iftar meals, said consumption during Ramadan, food doing a kind of ‘green composting. Moon who organised the event with London waste during Ramadan and plastic audit’ in our personal Participant Sohaib Elnahla said the The Rabbani Project, a creative collec- waste ... We wanted to do an iftar plan lives as well as our green iftar underscored the importance tive, who hoped the event would also itting in straight rows on the that had none of those things,” said public lives. in Islam of eating food that was sustain- raise awareness about limiting food floor, supping on bowls of soup organiser Jumana Moon. able and wholesome. waste. Smade from foraged nettles and “It’s about trying to reconnect our A PARTICIPANT “If mosques all did a green iftar it Traditional practices such as eating home-grown vegetable stew, a group responsibility to nature as part of our would have a massive impact on the from shared plates or with hands to of London Muslims are breaking with worship not a separate hobby or inter- practices,” said Elnahla, a prayer leader using clay cups and wooden spoons Ramadan tradition. est,” she said. their own cutlery and crockery, as well and teacher. could all be revived, she said. The evening meal or Iftar in London Participants in the event at Ru - as containers for leftovers. John Parry, a Christian minister who “I’d love to see us as individuals, fam- is often associated with environmen- mi’s Cave, a London venue that Wherever possible, the food was lo- attended the iftar event, said it offered ilies and organisations doing a kind of tally-unfriendly excess, with tables hosts courses for millennial Muslims cally sourced - including the nettles a vital message for people of all faiths. ‘green audit’ in our personal lives as groaning under the weight of heavy and open-mic nights, had to bring used to make the classic British soup, “We have thought of ourselves as hu- well as our public lives.” 20 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 entertainment

CROSSWORD YOUR STAR TODAY

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries There is power in your words today, and a great deal of emotional self-confidence, Aries. Things may be moving quite rapidly, but you certainly have the strength and swiftness of mind to keep up. There are great opportunities waiting if you do, especially when you team up with others. Taurus This is a good day for you to get out of the dirt and into the air in order to gain a fresh, new perspective on a situation, Taurus. Don’t dwell on things beneath or behind you. Keep looking up. Pick up the phone and call a close friend you haven’t spoken with in a while. Gemini Don’t twiddle your thumbs today waiting for someone else to make the first move, Gemini. There is apt to be a burning restlessness inside you that’s anxious to get things done. Don’t wait any longer to cure this thirst teller’s card; 57- Russian pancakes; 62- Having four sharps; for adventure. 63- Maine college town; 64- Divulge; 65- ___ Vegas; 66- More pleasant; 67- Prepares for publication or release; Cancer Down Keep yourself open to all the possibilities that the day brings, Cancer. You’ll be surprised at the incredible Across 1- Josh; 2- Sgt., e.g.; 3- Comparative suffix; 4- Calendar abbr.; 5- opportunities that come your way when you stop Fugitive; 6- Caesar’s tongue; 7- Singer Redding; 8- Leary’s drug; judging people and their actions. This is a time to be 1- Cutting instrument; 6- Takes it easy; 11- Implore; 14- Cham- 9- Open field; 10- Italian seaport; 11- Existence; 12- Jazzman Blake; social and humorous. Keep things light, and remember pagne buckets; 15- Lost; 16- Where It.’s at; 17- Column style; 13- Fresh; 21- Scratch the surface of; 23- Highway; 24- Boat spines; to always have a healthy perspective on any situation. 18- Wave-related; 19- May ___ of service?; 20- French friends; 25- Umbilicus; 26- Blot out; 27- Terminus; 28- Raw hides; 29- Let 22- Bert’s buddy; 24- Patella; 28- Dumplings with a filling; 30- ___; 31- As ___ resort; 33- ___ Kick Out of You; 34- Teheran native; Leo 35- Out; 36- Farm bird; 38- Sheltered; 41- Slips; 42- Light four- Breadwinner; 31- MetLife competitor; 32- Elude; 33- Unlucky; Make sure there is an equal amount of give and take 37- ___ Miserables; 38- Glass marble; 39- Aussie hopper; 40- ___ wheeled carriage; 43- Flexible; 44- PC linkup; 46- Simile center; in your day, Leo. Sometimes when you love someone, in Seattle; 43- Aristotle’s teacher; 45- Role for Clark; 46- Singer 47- The cruelest month?; 48- Sweatbox; 49- Melodies; 50- Role you just want to keep giving and giving in order to Morissette; 47- Greek goddess of justice; 50- Unintelligent; player; 52- Zero; 55- Greek nickname; 56- Mythical bird; 58- Blazed demonstrate your incredible love. Be sure that you 51- Temporary stop; 52- Final Four org.; 53- Flee; 54- Fortune- a trail; 59- Lord, is ___?; 60- “As if!”; 61- Officeholders; aren’t draining yourself of valuable energy that you need for yourself. BEETLE BAILEY Virgo You may be at a point in which you just want to stop and rest, Virgo. This is the time to do so. You deserve a break, so take this day and have fun. Be social with large groups of people and share your ideas. There is more fun to be had in numbers, so make your plans for the day accordingly. Libra Don’t let things bother you, Libra. Have confidence that you’re on the right track. Your strong will and erratic habits will prove quite effective on a day like today, when things seem to be floundering and indeci- sion abounds. Take this opportunity to grab the reins where other people have dropped them. You might be on centre stage. This is fine, because you know exactly what to say. Scorpio WORD OF THE DAY Find a wide-open field to frolic in today, Scorpio. Pick (or buy) some wildflowers and put them in a vase on your kitchen table. Small things can bring a great deal of sunshine and hope to a stagnant situation. Try your Flummox flummox comes from, but we do know that etymologists is that it was influenced by best to clear your mind of unnecessary clutter and early use can be found in Charles Dickens’ flummock, a word of English dialectical Definition open it to new possibilities. 1837 novel The Pickwick Papers and that it origin used to refer to a clumsy person. 1 - confuse had become quite common in both British This flummock may also be the source of Sagittarius Did You Know? and American English by the end of the the word lummox, which also means “a Tap into the electrifying energy of the day that en- No one is completely sure where the word 19th century. One theory expressed by some clumsy person.” courages social interactions and activities, Sagittarius. You’ll find that there’s a great deal of oxygen to keep your internal fire raging. Take the lead and others SUDOKU will follow willingly. Chords may be struck within you today that will resonate with larger plans you’ve been secretly brewing in the back of your mind for YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION some time now. How to play Capricorn Place a number in the Picking up a hitchhiker on the side of the road may at empty boxes in such first seem quite risky, Capricorn, but could actually a way that each row prove to be a rewarding and enriching experience. across, each column Dispel the myth of the “dangerous stranger,” in which down and each 9-box there is always fear of something or someone un - square contains all of known. the numbers from one to nine. Aquarius Take off to the stars today, Aquarius, and keep your mind and heart open to all the possibilities that can come when you have faith in yourself and the work you do. Mastery of a skill comes when you have the guts to always take it to the next level. Pisces The masculine and feminine sides of your personality should be working together well today, Pisces. The key is to keep the energy moving. Try not to stagnate on any one issue. Use your words and nurturing abilities to soothe others’ worries. 21 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018

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(ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY) “Being a black man, I didn’t want to Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke DANA CINEMA 10:30,13:15,16:00,18:45,21:30,00:15 Masha & The Bear play somebody who’s an oppressor. “I DANA CINEMA 11:00,13:30,16:00,18:30,21:00,23:30 Seef (I) 3.00, 9.00 Pm (G) (Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Family) Al Hamra 12.00 Noon, 9.00 Pm Angelica Keamy, Boris Kutnevich just didn’t want that in my head,” Jor- DEADPOOL 2: Cineco (20) 1.15, 5.30, 9.45 Pm don told. “After sitting down with the 2D (ACTION/ADVENTURE /COMEDY) The Cured Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Zazie Beetz director Ramin Bahrani and knowing (18+) (Drama/Horror/Thriller) New Overboard Michael Shannon was going to be a DANA CINEMA 10:45,13:00,15:15,17:30,19:45,22:00, Ellen Page, Sam Keeley, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor (Pg-15) (Comedy/Romantic) 00:15 part of it, he’s an incredible actor, and Cineco (20) 10.30 Am, 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30, 8.30, 10.30 Anna Faris, Eva Longoria, Eugenio Derbez Cineco (20) 11.00 Am, 11.30 Am, 1.30, 2.00, 4.00, 4.30, Pm, 12.30 Mn Cineco (20) 11.00 Am, 3.15, 7.30, 11.45 Pm understanding the vision and mes- 6.30, 7.00, 9.00, 9.30, 11.30 Pm, 12.00 Mn Daily At (Vip Ii): Seef (Ii) 12.15, 2.15, 4.15, 6.15, 8.15, 10.15 Pm, 12.15 Mn sages he wanted to send through the 10.30 Am, 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30, 11.00 Pm The Commuter Saar 11.00 Pm movie, I was like, ‘Okay’,” he added. Seef (I) 10.30 Am, 11.30 Am, 1.00, 2.00, 3.30, 4.30, 6.00, (Pg-15) (Thriller/Crime) Jordon said the role enticed him 7.00, 8.30, 9.30, 11.00 Pm, 12.00 Mn Wadi Al Sail 7.45, 9.45, 11.45 Pm Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson because he got to “survive through 2.15, 6.45, 11.15 Pm Saar 9.00, 11.30 Pm Avengers: Infinty War Cineco (20) the third act.” Michael B. Jordan Wadi Al Sail 8.30, 11.00 Pm (Pg-15) (Action/Adventure) Black Panther Karen Gillan, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland SOLO: STAR WARS STORY: 2D (Pg-15) (Action/Adventure/Thriller) Cineco (20) 12.00, 3.00, 6.00, 9.00 Pm, 12.00 Mn Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o (ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY) Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke Seef (Ii) 11.30 Am, 2.30, 5.30, 8.30, 11.30 Pm Cineco (20) 2.45, 7.15, 11.45 Pm DANA CINEMA 10:45,13:15,15:45,18:15,20:45,23:15 Raazi 102 Not Out Mathew Lewis is now Cineco (20) Daily At (Imax 3D): 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45, (Pg-15) (Hindi/Thriller/Drama) (Pg) (Hindi/Comedy/Drama) 11.30 Pm Daily At (Atmos): 10.30 Am, 1.00, 3.45, 6.30, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Jimit Trivedi 9.15 Pm, 12.00 Mn Daily At (Vip I): 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, 8.15, 11.00 Pm Cineco (20) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45, 11.30 Pm Seef (Ii) 11.15 Am, 1.15, 3.15, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15, 11.15 Seef (Ii) 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, 8.15, 11.00 Pm a married man Seef (Ii) 10.30 Am, 12.30, 1.00, 3.15, 3.45, 6.00, 6.30, 8.45, Uncle 9.15, 11.30 Pm, 12.00 Mn Daily At (3D): 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, ANI | Los Angeles 8.15, 11.00 Pm Rampage (Malayalam) New Mammootty, Karthika, Jot Mathew, Muthumani Saar 8.45, 11.30 Pm (Pg-15) (Action/Thriller/Sci-Fiction) Dwayne Johnson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Will Yun Lee Seef (I) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45, 11.30 nown as Neville KLongbottom from the Harry Potter film franchise, Mathew Lewis tied the knot Captain America, Black Widow have with lifestyle blogger Angela Jones. Taking to his Twitter handle, the ‘bigger role’ in Infinity War sequel 28-year-old actor shared the big news, along with a picture from the D-Day. “Not only did I miss @ ArticMonkeys in LA but they were performing in Italy at the same time KNOW WHAT we were there and my wife made me get mar- ried instead. Fuming,” he The 4th movie of tweeted The couple got en - the Avengers is still gaged in November unnamed! Their 2016 in Paris. The two was a thought of reportedly met in Janu- A scene from Avengers : Infinity War naming the movies ary 2016 during a Wiz- Avengers: Infinity arding World of Harry PTI | Los Angeles the duo revealed that the Feely added. War Part I and Part Potter event at Universal two characters - played by The comments on the fu- II but it’s not going Studios, Orlando, where ans will get to see more Chris Evans and Scarlett Jo- ture of the series come after to happen Mathew Lewis and Angela Jones Jones worked. Fof Captain America and hansson - will ‘’have a much it was suggested that Marvel Black Widow in the upcom- bigger role to play in that Studios could launch a new ing ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ second film’’, after mainly Avengers franchise. semble cast of superhero sequel, said scriptwriters being seen defending earth ‘Avengers 4’, which is favourites, but Disney CEO Christopher Markus and in the first one. scheduled to be released Bob Iger has teased that it Stephen McFeely. ‘’We gave ourselves li - next year, is touted to be might not be the end of an According to a report, cense to pay off later,” Mc- the final chapter for the en- era. Alan Rickman was ‘frustrated’ with Severus Your Family Restaurant PTI | Los Angeles The revelation was made director David Heyman in the letters that were re- wrote to him, “Thank you is also opening in Seef District he personal letters of leased for an auction re - for making HP2 (‘Harry Call TAlan Rickman have re- cently. Potter and the Chamber of +973 17364999 | +973 17728699 vealed that the late actor The archive was a person- Secrets’) a success. I know, was ‘frustrated’ by one of al collection of papers and at times, you are frustrated his most iconic roles, Sever- letters that span Rickman’s but please know that you us Snape, the sneering 40-year-long career as an are an integral part of the teacher in the ‘Harry Potter’ actor. Harry Potter films. And you movies. In one particular letter, Alan Rickman are brilliant.” 22 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 sports Wheeler promises to Injury hampers national team run over Fakhreddine player’s career TDT | Manama TDT| Manama

idney Wheeler had an - Harpreet Kaur nounced that he is ready to At 22 years face Mohammad Fakhred- of age I have he bitter truth about play- S fought nearly 132 dine. The 22 year old from Dal- Ters is that one instant in- matches were played by ton, USA will make his second as many fights jury can end the career of the Hussain for the Bahrain appearance at the Brave Combat as Fakhreddine player. Moreover, every nation National team during Federation. who is 33 years has a fair share of injured play- his professional career Wheeler had previously old. He stands no ers whose career and dreams between 2002 and 2017 fought at Brave 10: The King- were ended due to an injury. dom Rises hosted in Amman, chance against Similarly, Hussain Baba, a Jordan. He faced Pawel Kielek me. I promise to former soccer player for the at Amman in a bout which went run over him. In Bahrain National team who out the years to pursue the the distance and ended up in every aspect of played around 132 games had dream to play for the country. split decision victory. the game I have to end his professional football It was really difficult to get Meanwhile Fakhreddine had an advantage career. selected for the national team stated in an interview that he Hussain told tribune, “I’m itself. At that time the nation- will be looking forward for a SIDNEY WHEELER a professional soccer player al team was super strong and rematch once he is done with and have played around 132 moreover the position I played defeating Wheeler. matches for Bahrain national was along with some of the The response was not taken chance against me. I promise to team. I started my career play- best players who were much lightly by Wheeler. “At 22 years run over him. In every aspect of ing for second division club older than me and definitely of age I have fought nearly as the game I have an advantage. I called Al Qadesia, from there more experienced.” many fights as Fakhreddine who am a bad option for Fakhreddine I got selected for the under 17 “I took it as a challenge to Sidney Wheeler is 33 years old. He stands no and his career”, said Wheeler. national team in 1998.” myself to prove myself to my In 2002, national team coach coach, and show him that I Cidca selected Hussain to play deserved to be in the National his first match for the nation- Team. Besides, things were Karl Amoussou dismisses title al team. But unfortunately in very challenging back in the IMMAF President wishes 2017 he broke his leg and had days because as kids we fell dreams of Cavalheiro to stop playing for the team. in love with the game at the Mlambo ahead of title “Nobody really talks about streets of our villages where TDT | Manama the struggle or how much ef- we grew up playing them.” fight at Brave CF fort a player puts in through- “There were no football arl Amoussou dismissed academies or specialized TDT | Manama Kthe statement made by coaches or no social media vid- Rodrigo Cavalheiro regarding eos of how world-class players errith Brown, President of his ambition to claim the wel- train, but now everything is Kthe International Mixed terweight title from Carlston easier and convenient. There Martial Arts Federation (IM- Harris. Harris has recently are many great soccer acad- MAF) wished Frans Mlambo stated that he is ready to de- emies in Bahrain now that luck ahead of his upcoming fend his belt soon. give the kid the right kind of title fight at Brave 13: Europe Harris admits that Jarrah Karl Amoussou resource or for that matter, Evolution. Al-Selawe is next for a title an amateur can just tune into Mlambo is the gold medallist shot, at the same time he made Karl Amoussou and Rodrigo their favourite players’ social at the 2015 IMMAF Amateur a comment that he has his eyes Cavalheiro at Brave 13: Europe media and learn how to train, World Championships in Las on the upcoming bout between Evolution, on June 9th. what to eat, the lifestyle to fol- Vegas, USA. Mlambo is also the Kerrith Brown, IMMAF President Cavalheiro had commented low and so on. “ first gold medallist from SBG that he has his sights at the “My entire career was in- Ireland trained by head coach championship and his target stantly taken away from me,” John Kavanagh. level and it is great for me as is Harris because he is the one he added. He will face the bantam - the President of IMMAF to see with the championship. Hussain says that he has weight champion of Brave the journey of the athlete and KNOW WHAT Amoussou dismissed the helped the country’s rank- Combat Federation, Stephen the support that has been giv- statement and responded, ing position to be 44th in the Loman on 9th June at the SSE en by the national federations “He’s got bigger problems he world in the year 2004. Arena at Belfast. right through the coaches and should be focusing on right Hussain’s first game for the “There is a great story in staff. It is great to see Brave Before becoming a full- now. Bigger problems coming national team was in 2002 and terms of where he comes Combat Federation putting time fighter, Amoussou up, I meant.” last game was in 2017. from, in terms of the fact that their support to the develop- worked full-time as an un- Amoussou will face Caval- “I still try and focus to play he have gone through the sys- mental for athletes who are dercover agent in France, heiro in the welterweight divi- soccer, and maybe once I have tem of amateur development. making their transition from mostly tracking down sion. The bout marks the first recovered from my injury I He has come from an amateur amateur to the professional drug dealers and thieves for Amoussou at Brave Combat will work on being a coach,” background to the professional level,” said Brown. Federation. Husain Baba Hussain added. Brazil’s Fabinho signed by Liverpool Bahrain gears up AFP | Paris finals in Russia. No financial de- Liverpool, looking to bolster tract at Melwood. Fabinho told tails were given by either club, their squad following a great Liverpoolfc.com: “I am really for Asian games onaco midfielder Fabinho although some reports claim the season in which the Anfield gi- excited about this move. Mwill join Liverpool fol - deal is worth USD 58m. ants reached the Champions “This is something that I al- lowing the World Cup finals in “AS Monaco has reached League final, only to suffer a ways wanted - this is a giant of a TDT | Manama team officials. Russia, the French Ligue 1 club agreement with Liverpool for 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, con- team. The infrastructures of the Bahrain’s administrative and the Premier League giants the transfer of Fabinho to the firmed the deal on their official club look exceptional. A football he Kingdom of Bahrain team to the games had a meet- announced Monday. English club on July 1,” said a website. club of this size coming after my Thas stepped up its prepara- ing to follow up on the delega- Brazilian international statement on www.asmonaco. “Liverpool Football Club can services, I didn’t have to think tions for the 18th Asian Games tion progress made ahead of Fabinho, 24, had agreed at the com. confirm a deal has been agreed that much about coming over. “I in Jakarta and Palemgang. their trip to the far east. end of last year’s title-winning Usually deployed as a defen- for the transfer of Fabinho from will try to create my own history The games, which is organ- Bahrain Olympic Committee campaign to remain one more sive midfielder, Fabinho has AS Monaco,” said a statement. at this football club. Hopefully, ized in Jakarta for the second board member and delegation season in the Principality. scored 31 goals in 233 appear- “The Brazil midfielder will on a personal level, I’m able to time, will run from August 18 manager Bader Nasser and his But agreement has now ances for Monaco since arriving formally seal a switch to the win titles with this club. I will to September2 with 45 Na - deputy Ali Yasine attended a been reached with the Pre - at the club in 2013 from Real Reds on July 1 after successfully try to grow and learn and im- tional Olympic Committees meeting with representatives mier League club that will see Madrid, winning the French completing a medical and final- prove myself, and to be part of are expected attend sending of the sports federations tak- Fabinho join the Reds after the league title in 2017. ising terms on a long-term con- the club’s history.” around 15,000 athletes and ing part. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 23

French Open Serena set for Nadal blasts French Open Grand Slam return • Serena Williams court after Bolelli Scare battles past Kristyna Pliskova to ensure winning French Nadal stretched Open return his• head-to-head lead over Bolelli to six AFP | Paris unanswered wins hree-time champion Ser- AP | Paris Tena Williams will make her eagerly-awaited return en-time champion Rafael to Grand Slam tennis yester- Nadal fought off a strong day with a French Open first- Tchallenge by Italian round match against Kristyna lucky loser Simone Bolelli in the Pliskova on Court Philippe first round of the French Open Chatrier. yesterday, yet still advanced in The 36-year-old last played straight sets. a major tournament in a vic- Nadal improved his Paris re- torious 2017 Australian Open cord to 80-2 with a 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 campaign while two months Serena Williams briefly returned for (9) rain-interrupted win com- pregnant, before taking time the American hardcourt season, but pleted over two days on Court out of the game to give birth suffered early losses to sister Venus and Naomi Osaka in Indian Wells and Philippe Chatrier after saving to her daughter. Miami respectively four set points in the tiebreaker. Serena has since crashed to Nadal, once again the over- 453 in the world as a result, whelming favourite on his fa- although she was able to use year. vourite surface after claiming her protected ranking to enter There has been controversy clay titles in Monte Carlo, Bar- Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns a shot against Italy’s Simone Bolelli during their first round match of the French Open tennis the French Open. surrounding the decision by celona and Rome, trailed 6-3 in tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris The former world number French Open organisers not to the tiebreaker but fended off one briefly returned for the give her a seeding, with Wim- Bolelli’s chances in fashion: the American hardcourt season, bledon likely to do just that for top-ranked Spaniard hit an ace, games on the day but the 129th- were No. 6 seed Kevin Anderson but suffered early losses to their tournament in July based a backhand volley and a cross- ranked Bolelli raised his level and No. 9 John Isner. sister Venus and Naomi Osa- on her grass-court pedigree. court winner in succession. BETTER and managed a series of good In women’s play, two-time ka in Indian Wells and Miami But fellow former Grand Mixing well deep ground- returns. Nadal saved four break Grand Slam winner Garbine respectively. Slam champions Petra Kvito- strokes with subtle shots, Bolelli points in the eighth game of the Muguruza got back to winning A run to the title at Roland va and Victoria Azarenka have obtained another set point with KNOW final set, including one with a ways in Paris by beating Russia’s Garros so soon into her come- both backed Roland Garros, a backhand drop shot when to ferocious trademark cross-court Svetlana Kuznetsova, another back may be unlikely, but Ser- saying that Serena shouldn’t lead 7-6, but Nadal hit a service forehand winner. former Roland Garros cham- ena can never be ruled out and get special treatment. winner on the next point. “It was a very difficult match, pion. Muguruza, who claimed victory would draw her level Azarenka herself wasn’t giv- “I went through tough mo- Nadal has only lost Simone played very aggressive- the title in Paris two years ago, with Margaret Court’s all-time en a seeding at Wimbledon ments, it’s important for the fu- twice at Roland ly, he had many chances in the advanced with a 7-6 (0), 6-2 win. record of 24 Grand Slam sin- last year after returning to the ture,” Nadal said. Garros: to the now third set,” Nadal said. After beating Serena Williams gles titles. game following the birth of This match was one of the retired Swede Robin Third-seeded Marin Cilic also in the 2016 final, Muguruza’s Should she get through the her son. six encounters halted on Mon- Soderling in 2009 started his Paris campaign with title defence was ended in the first couple of rounds, Serena “This conversation was not day night because of rain. After a straight-set win over James fourth round last year. appears to have been hand- on the table last year when I some more raindrops interrupt- and to Novak Djok- Duckworth while up-and-com- Now ranked 43rd, the 32-year- ed a good draw, although may was coming back and I was ed play again yesterday morn- ovic in the quarter- ing Canadian teenager Denis old Kuznetsova was making her have a potential last-16 clash not seeded in Wimbledon,” ing, Nadal came back on court finals in 2015 Shapovalov got past John Mill- 16th consecutive appearance in with Kristyna Pliskova’s sister the Belarusian said after her in full swing. man 7-5, 6-4, 6-2. the main draw in Paris, where and sixth seed Karolina, who first-round loss to Katerina Nadal won the first three Among others advancing she won the title in 2009. reached the semi-finals last Siniakova on Monday. Sharapova marks Paris comeback with see-saw victory Reuters | Paris was that she was into round two. welcome by the Roland Gar- “I really dug deep but some- ros crowd when she arrived on here was the usual pre-toss times you need to go through court, the Russian raced to a Tskipping routine, an abun- these types of matches where 3-0 lead in the opening set. She dance of shrieks and the oft- things don’t go the way you I really dug deep wrapped it up in just 24 min - seen mid-match wobble as Ma- want,” Sharapova said courtside. but sometimes you utes as she mixed her powerful ria Sharapova returned to the “Happy the way I came back in need to go through game with a couple of delicate French Open following a two- the third set. these types of dropshots. year hiatus with a 6-1 4-6 6-3 “I’m so fortunate to be back in matches where The five-times Grand Slam win against Richel Hogenkamp this position, I formed so many things don’t go the champion broke early in the sec- on Tuesday. great memories here.” ond set too, only for Hogenkamp The former world number one Sharapova, seeded 28th, way you want. I’m to level for 3-3. ended up spending more time missed the 2016 tournament so fortunate to be Another trade of breaks en- than she would have wanted while serving a doping ban and back in this position sued and Hogenkamp broke on court Suzanne Lenglen in Maria Sharapova of Russia serves during the women’s singles first round failed in her bid to secure a wild- MARIA SHARAPOVA again in the 10th game to level defeating the Dutch qualifier match against Richel Hogenkamp of the Netherlands at the French Open Tennis card entry into last year’s event. the match when Sharapova net- but the only thing that mattered Tournament 2018 in Paris After being given a warm ted a backhand.

England batting failures frustrate Bayliss SA must prepare for tricky transition, says Smith AFP | London attack require an initially more The Australian, rarely given cautious approach. to venting his frustration in Reuters | Mumbai revor Bayliss is becoming England were skittled out for public, added: “In a way, you Tever more annoyed by the just 184 in their first innings at almost throw your hands up he retirement of AB de Vil- kind of England batting col - Lord’s by disciplined bowling sometimes. Tliers is a big loss for South lapses which led to their “em- from Pakistan, whose resolute “But what else can you do? Africa and the team must barrassing” nine-wicket defeat batsmen then made 363 in reply. We continually deliver that type prepare for the challenging by Pakistan in the first Test at Bayliss’s side have lost six of of message and are continually transition they face in the next Lord’s. England’s Head Coach Trevor Bayliss is their last eight Tests, ahead of working on it in the nets.” couple of years, former captain Bayliss, who became England losing patience with team’s batting the finale of a two-match series Pakistan’s batsmen displayed Graeme Smith said. coach before the start of the against Pakistan at Headingley great care at Lord’s and Bay- The South African batting South Africa’s captain Graeme Smith team’s home 2015 Ashes suc- starting on Friday. liss insisted England’s had been talisman announced his retire- cess, has been known to encour- But he insisted the Test Asked if his words were get- advised to play in similarly re- ment from all forms of interna- it a lot,” Smith, who himself age attacking batting as he has top-order must be prepared to ting through to the players, Bay- sponsible fashion before home tional cricket last week after a made a shocking retirement at improved the team’s fortunes in graft for their runs if conditions liss replied: “Well, obviously not captain Joe Root won the toss career spanning 14 years. the age of 33 four years back, the limited-overs game. and the quality of the opposition enough.” and batted first. “I think AB’s thought about said. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 24

International return Salah travels to for Manuel Neuer in Austria friendly

Spain for treatment Neuer will make his• comeback from Salah’s shoulder injury hampered the Reds’ chances of success in Kiev a nine-month injury break in Saturday’s match against Austria AFP | London

iverpool and Egypt star AFP | Berlin Mohamed Salah has ar- rived in Spain for treat- ermany’s captain and L KNOW WHAT ment on the injured shoulder Ggoalkeeper Manuel Neu- Manuel Neuer hasn’t played that wrecked his Champions er will return to internation- competitively for club or country League final bid and threatens al action in Saturday’s World since September due to injury his World Cup participation. Salah had hit Cup warm-up match against Egypt’s football federation Austria after more than eight (EFA) said Salah’s entourage had the headlines in months on the sidelines be- chosen Spain for a rehabilita- July 2014, when cause of a fractured foot. tion programme that Egyptians he risked having “Manuel will play, there’s hope helps Salah return in time to temporarily nothing against that,” said for next month’s World Cup in interrupt his goalkeeping coach Andreas Russia. playing career Koepke from Germany’s train- According to an EFA state- in order to carry ing base in Eppan, Italy. ment Salah will be accompanied Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah (R) injured his left shoulder when he out compulsory “These are matches he by Liverpool’s medical staff “for was wrestled to the ground by Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos during the needs, it’s a real test. After- the duration of the treatment Champions League final in Kiev military service wards, it will be up to us to period”, having “started his re- in his country decide if it’s all OK.” 15 days to go…… habilitation on Sunday”. Germany coach Joachim Salah, who hit a stunning 44 July 15 World Cup, but on Sun- Egyptian media reported Sa- Loew has already said that goals for Liverpool last season day the Reds’ striker said he was lah wouldn’t kick a ball in anger Neuer would only travel to squad is delivered to FIFA on in all competitions, was forced “confident” he would be back for three weeks. Russia for the June 14-July 15 Monday. out the Champions League final in time. Egyptian federation officials Group A, open their World Cup World Cup as the number one Neuer, 32, took to the field in tears on Saturday clutching “It was a very tough night, meanwhile are set to pay Sa - campaign against Uruguay on goalkeeper. for the first time since his inju- his left shoulder after being but I’m a fighter. Despite the lah -- described by the EFA as June 15, before facing hosts Rus- Loew has taken 27 players ry on Monday, playing 30 min- wrestled to the ground by Real odds, I’m confident that I’ll be “the symbol of Egypt” -- a mo- sia and Saudi Arabia. with him for their training utes in a friendly against the Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. in Russia to make you all proud,” rale-boosting visit on Wednes- The Pharaohs play a first camp, including four ‘keep- German under-20 side. He was It was feared the injury had Salah wrote on his official Twit- day. warm-up match, against Colom- ers, with four to be cut before to repeat that against the same ruled Salah out of the June 14- ter account on Sunday. Egypt, who were drawn in bia, in Bergamo, Italy on June 1. the list of the official 23-man opposition on Wednesday. Portugal stumble, France impress in warm-ups to exploit. wards and Didier Deschamps’ Ronaldo-less Portugal Andre Silva and Joao Mario team selection highlighted their • fired Portugal ahead in Braga squad depth. held by Tunisia but Tunisia’s speed on the coun- Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pog- ter-attack was a problem for the ba and N’Golo Kante did not Balotelli scores as KNOW WHAT hosts. start but Giroud, Fekir and Cor- Mancini• starts Italy Anice Badri and Fakhreddine entin Tolisso impressed in their reign with a win Ben Youssef pulled the African absence. Tunisia has side level, proving they will be Coach Roberto Mancini began no pushovers for Group G fa- his Italy reign with a 2-1 win Reuters | Barcelona created history vourites Belgium and England, over Saudi Arabia and his former in 1978 World as well as Panama. Manchester City striker Mario uropean champions Portu- Cup in Argentina France put in a strong perfor- Balotelli opened the scoring on Egal spurned a two-goal lead by becoming the mance in Paris, with goals from his return to the national team against Tunisia, stumbling to a first African side Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir for the first time since 2014. 2-2 draw, as France, one of the to win a World not telling the complete story of Italy failed to reach the World World Cup favourites, flexed Cup match, their dominance against Ireland. Cup but began a new era with their muscles with a comfortable Portugal’s Joao Moutinho in action with Tunisia’s Ghailan Chaalali Impressive surges from full Andrea Belotti adding a second 2-0 win over Ireland in warm-up beating Mexico backs Benjamin Mendy and Dji- goal, but Saudi Arabia hit back friendlies on Monday. 3–1 won the Champions League frailties in Fernando Santos’ bril Sidibe showed Les Bleus thanks to Yahya Al Sheri and Portugal were without cap- with Real Madrid on Saturday side which Group B opponents have attacking power outside could have grabbed a late equal- tain Cristiano Ronaldo after he and Tunisia exposed defensive Spain, Morocco and Iran will try their collection of talented for- iser.

PLAYER OF THE DAY Improved France among favourites: Ireland boss Ekaterinburg Arena AFP | Paris Opened 1957 Renovated 2017 reland manager Martin Home team FC Ural IO’Neill believes France are quite capable of winning UEFA capacity RUSSIA the World Cup after seeing 35,000 them get the better of his team in Monday’s friendly. Decorative features of exterior – typical of France won 2-0, with Ol- Soviet neo-Classicism – are protected ivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir under Russian law. Construction of scoring the goals in the first temporary stands at both ends of half, and Ireland struggled stadium boosts capacity while to get near the ball at the retaining historic Stade de France. “They are very strong, facade individually they have got a lot talent. I think they’re one of the favourites for the Jun World Cup,” said O’Neill. It was the first meeting 15 Egypt - Uruguay of the sides since Antoine 21 France - Peru Griezmann’s goals gave Wahbi Khazri hosts France a 2-1 win in The attacking midfielder has enjoyed the best season of his ca- 24 Japan - Senegal Lyon in the round of 16 of reer during 2017/18 with French Ligue 1 side Rennes. His most 27 Mexico - Sweden Source: FIFA © GRAPHIC NEWS the last European Cham- notable contributions during FIFA World Cup qualifying saw pionship. Khazri score an important goal against Mauritania in Round 2.