TWITTER CELEBS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 Brexit, act 4, scene 1 INSTAGRAM College admission /nobmedia 21 scandal is ‘sad’, says LINKEDIN THURSDAY newsofbahrain MARCH 2019 Julia Roberts 200 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8057 Emma Roberts and Evan 38444680 Peters have ended their FACEBOOK engagement, and now the /nobmedia actress is dating Garrett MAIL Hedlund, multiple sources [email protected] exclusively confirm to Us WEBSITE Weekly. newsofbahrain.com P14 Emma Roberts Ends Engagement With Evan Peters 14 CELEBS WORLD 6 Indonesia toll tops 100 Award renamed Manama New Zealand minister to visit Turkey to confront Erdogan Ankara mist-rooted AK Party in March you, why did you come all the is Majesty King Hamad 31 local elections - said Turkey way over here?” Erdogan said. Hbin Isa Al Khalifa yes- ew Zealand Prime Min- would make the suspected at- “The only reason: We’re Mus- terday issued Royal Order ister Jacinda Ardern said tacker pay if New Zealand did lim, and they’re Christian.” 17/2019, amending some Nyesterday that Foreign What business did you not. “Our deputy prime minister provisions of Royal Order Minister Winston Peters will have here? We had no Speaking at a campaign rally will be confronting those com- 5/2004. According to Arti- travel to Turkey to “confront” in the northern town of Eregli, ments in Turkey,” Ardern told cle 1 of the royal order, the comments made by Turkish issues with you, why Erdogan criticised New Zea- reporters in Christchurch. “He “Her Royal Highness Prin- President Tayyip Erdogan on did you come all the land and Australia for sending is going there to set the record cess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al the killing of at least 50 people way over here? troops to Turkey in the World straight, face-to-face.” Khalifa Award for Bahraini at mosques in Christchurch. ERDOGAN War I Gallipoli campaign, Peters had earlier condemned Women Empowerment” has Australian Brenton Tarrant, claiming their motive was an- the airing of footage of the been renamed as “Her Royal 28, a suspected white suprem- ti-Islam-oriented. shooting, which he said could Highness Princess Sabee- acist, was charged with murder attack at the two mosques dur- Erdogan - who is seeking to “What business did you have endanger New Zealander’s ka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa on Saturday following a terror ing Friday prayers. drum up support for his Isla - here? We had no issues with aboard. Award for Bahraini Women Advancement”. Article 2 stipulates that the award is granted to the best ministries and public and private institutions based on their distinction in sup- porting the advancement of working Bahraini women and integrating their needs in the national development process, as well as in help- Stand down call ing them achieve the highest levels in reaching leadership, executive and decision-mak- Governing party chief backs protesters in Algeria ing posts through ensuring equal opportunities for the two sexes, in accordance The Protestant with the award criteria. • Secretary-General of the Church of Algeria has Supreme Council for Wom- issued a statement 20 years of Bouteflika’s en (SCW), Hala Al Ansari, supporting the protests. presidency is being extended the SCW’s sincere blamed by Algerian thanks and gratitude to HM Bouchareb himself youth for the nation’s the King for his issuance of has• been criticised lack of progress in the royal order. various fields. as representing a leadership considered ‘Public tired’ corrupt. minister Ramtane Lamamra over Brexit said the Algerian government is London Algiers “ready for dialogue” with dem- onstrators. heresa May has told the he acting head of Algeria’s “As I see it, the demonstrations Tpublic she is “on their governing party says it is have only grown more numerous, side”, laying the blame for Tthrowing its support be- and there will be no solution ex- the delay to Brexit squarely hind protests against President cept through dialogue,” he said with MPs. Abdelaziz Bouteflika. in a press conference in Berlin. Speaking from Downing Critics viewed the move “The Algerian government is Street, the prime minister Wednesday as an effort to save Protesters stage a rally in Algiers against President Bouteflika. ready for dialogue, and beyond said people were “tired the reputation of the FLN par- that, they are prepared to wel- of infighting and political ty, or National Liberation Front, Bouchareb told a meeting of par- Bouteflika’s “roadmap” for po- corrupt and out of touch with come the representatives of the games” and it was “high amid increasing disillusionment ty leaders that the party “sup- litical reforms. Bouchareb him- Algeria’s struggling youth. The opposition and civil society in time” politicians made a with Algeria’s power structure. ports the popular movement.” self has been criticised as repre- FLN is Bouteflika’s party. the new government which is decision on the next steps. FLN interim leader Moab But he also appeared to support senting a leadership considered On Wednesday, foreign affairs currently being formed.” SURPRISE REWARD DON’T MISS IT Mom’s sweetest gift to her meritorious daughter TDT | Manama Several Bahraini woman has re- social clubs warded her ten-year-old I wanted to appreciate ‘discriminating Adaughter, who topped my daughter for 03 her class, with an extraordinary her hard work while against Bahrainis, surprise. encouraging her to abusing powers’ The woman rented an ice further dedicate more cream truck and made a surprise efforts towards studies. BACA launches trip to the campus to offer a spe- cial sweet treat to her daughter MOM 04 ‘Studio 244’ and other kids. As the lunch recess bell rang, daughter in a special way. Pompeo on the fourth-grader was surprised She said that she wanted to 05 MidEast tour to to see the ice cream truck car- appreciate her daughter for her counter Iran rying her picture and congratu- hard work while encouraging her latory message from her mom, to further dedicate more efforts The fourth-grader being honoured Schoolchildren near the ice cream van. parked right in the middle of the at a special event. towards studies. schoolyard. The mother expressed thanks Nearly 400 ice cream cones over to the fourth grader at a spe- permission. immediate approval when she and gratitude to the Education were given away to students cial ceremony held after obtain- The mother, who wished not approached the Education Min- Ministry and the school admin- while special gifts were handed ing the school administration’s to be named, said she got an istry with her wish to reward her istration for their co-operation. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 02 His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister yesterday received the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic, Guglielmo Picchi, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and the Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs discussed a number of strategic issues and areas of shared interests, and highlighted the important role such bilateral visits play in enhancing cooperation between the two countries. HRH the Crown Prince welcomed the visit of the Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and praised joint efforts aiming to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation between Bahrain and Italy. Art expo Shaikh Hussam bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Award for Sustainable Development, and former President of Austria, Co-chair of Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC), Dr Heinz Fischer, yesterday, signed a memorandum of understanding to promote co-operation for achieving goals of sustainable development. The two sides expressed delight in signing the MoU aimed at boosting co- operation to benefit the individual and collective efforts to achieve sustainable development. Shaikh Hussam bin Isa praised the BKMC, co- founded and co-chaired by former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, yesterday inaugurated the Art Expo “Ebda’at” at Al Ayam Printing and former President of Austria Dr Heinz Fischer, as an international initiative Publishing House Hall. The event is organised by the “Kun Fannan” Group, with the participation of many plastic artists from the Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation aimed at establishing principles of co-operation among parties concerned Council countries. The minister toured the exhibition and expressed his admiration of the outstanding artistic artworks that reflect the creativity of the participating with the implementation of the sustainable development goals. artists and their obvious craftsmanship in expressing the messages they want to convey through exquisite paintings and drawings. With stunning views of the sun, sea, sand and gardens, Swarovski Bahrain, a subsidiary of the Al Hawaj Group of Companies, launched its Mother’s Day Collection at Reef Resort. The new collection was presented by Swarovski Middle East PR Manager Sara Barakat. Also present were prominent influencers, dignitaries and members of the press. Al Hawaj Managing Director Jawad BUILDING Al Hawaj, and General Manager Abdul Wahab Al Hawaj welcomed and thanked all the management team of Swarovski Middle East and all the guests who were delighted to see the glittering designs of ONE this year’s Mother’s Day collection. GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM Team Vibrant led by Stalin Joseph emerged victorious at the Indian Club elections with 11 of its 12 contestants winning 15-18 APRIL 2019 BAHRAIN polls. In a closely contested battle for the presidential post, Mr Joseph defeated the incumbent President Cassius Pereira of the Members Panel by 35 votes. Job M J from the Vibrant Panel was elected the General Secretary by defeating Jose Kaitharam from the Members Panel by 63 votes. Marshal Dasan was elected the Vice President, Hari Unnithan as the Treasurer, Vinod Thampi as the Asst.