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Imran Khan arrives in Saudi Riyadh
akistan’s Prime Minis- Pter Imran Khan arrived in Riyadh yesterday, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Khan was received at King Khalid International Airport by the governor of Riyadh region Prince Faisal bin Bandar, the Saudi am- bassador to Pakistan Nawaf Omar Al Bashir jailed for graft A decade of glory bin Said Al Malki, and Pa- Khartoum A ceremony was held yesterday kistan’s ambassador to the marking the tenth anniversary of Kingdom Raja Ali Ejaz. the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, On Saturday, Khan met udan’s former president International and Energy Studies with Crown Prince Mo - Omar Al Bashir was sen- (DERASAT). The event was attended hammed bin Salman in Ri- Stenced yesterday to two by Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid yadh at a meeting attended years’ detention in a correc- bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain Defence by Saudi and Pakistani of- tional centre for corruption Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief ficials. in the first of several cases Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin On his last trip to the against the ousted autocrat. Omar Al Bashir is charged with Ahmed Al Khalifa, senior officials and Kingdom in October this Bashir, who was deposed by illegally acquiring and using foreign invitees. DERASAT, a prominent think year, Khan also met with the army in April after months funds. tank in the Kingdom, was formed King Salman and the crown of mass protests against his Sadiq Abdelrahman said, with a vision to create a forum for prince. three-decade rule, appeared in charges which can carry a pris- intellectual thought, creative dialogue court in a metal cage wearing on sentence of up to 10 years. and high quality analyses. Shaikh a traditional white jalabiya and Instead the court, taking Khalid congratulated DERASAT Board Climate talks hit turban for the verdict. into account his age, ordered of Trustees’ Chairman Dr Shaikh He was convicted of “cor- the 75-year-old to serve two Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, board rough waters ruption” and “possession of years in a correctional centre members and senior officials on the tenth anniversary of the think tank. Madrid foreign currency”, judge Al for the elderly. See Page 2 N climate talks appear Uto be in trouble as they head into extra time. Fault lines have re-ap - peared between different negotiating blocs, with one delegate describing a new draft text as “totally unac- ceptable”. Team Alden Meyer from the Union of Concerned Sci- entists said the situation in Madrid was unprecedented since climate negotiations began in 1991. Negotiators are working Toyota towards a deal for countries to commit to new carbon emissions cuts by the end of 2020. Saturday saw the release of a new draft text from the meeting, designed to chart a way forward for the parties dazzle to the Paris agreement. Toyota earn their fourth WEC victory at BIC Impressive fireworks display was an added attraction. followed as second in their class, It was the third win while Jackie Chan DC Racing • were third in their no. 37 Oreca 07 of the WEC season driven by Ho-Pin Tung, Gabriel DON’T MISS IT for Toyota Gazoo Aubry and Will Stevens. Racing and second In the LMGTE Pro category, for the no. 7 trio. the win was claimed by the As- ton Martin Racing duo of Marco Sorensen and Nicki Thiim, who Bahrain National TDT | Manama were behind the wheel of their 02 Days marked Vantage AMR. They were just at UN oyota Gazoo Racing com- 13.798s ahead of chief rivals Da- pleted their triumphant vide Rigon and Miguel Molina of Farmers’ market Treturn to Bahrain Interna- Toyota Gazoo Racing team members (centre) at the podium. AF Corse, who were driving a Fer- tional Circuit (BIC) late Saturday rari 488 GTE EVO. Aston Martin’s, 04 opens night with a spectacular one-two for the no. 7 trio. lights. They were just a single lap sister squad in the no. 97 Vantage finish in the inaugural FIA WEC Pole-sitters Rebellion Racing ahead of their sister squad. AMR featuring Alexander Lynn Warning against Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain. completed the podium placers in We pushed as hard as Rebellion, featuring Bruno and Maxime Martin took third. The no. 7 TS050 Hybrid driv- third after doing well to recover Senna, Gustavo Menezes and In the LMGTE Am class, Team plastic surgeries we could all day and performed en by Jose Maria Lopez, Mike from a troubled start. Norman Nato in the no. 1 Gib- Project 1’s Ben Keating, Larry Ten 05 Conway and Kamui Kobayashi Following the race, Bapco GM got a result which we son-powered Rebellion R13, fin- Voorde and Jeroen Bleekemolen by unlicensed led teammates Kazuki Nakijima, Special Projects Khalid Al Sab- weren’t expecting at the ished three laps behind. steered their no. 57 Porsche 911 doctors Sebastien Buemi and Brendon bagh presented the overall top start of the week. Meanwhile, winning the LMP2 RSR to first place with 233 laps. Hartley in the no. 8 Hybrid to the three their trophies during the CONWAY class were United Autosports’ The no. 98 Aston Martin Vintage chequered flag. podium ceremony. Philip Hanson, Felipe Albuquer- AMR of Paul Dalla Lana, Darren 210 fils (includes VAT) The result earned Toyota their Also awarding the race’s other Abdulrahman Ghuloom. que and Paul Di Resta. They Turner and Ross Gunn followed fourth WEC victory at BIC, adding class winners were BIC Chair- The victorious Toyota car post- drove their no. 22 Gibson-pow- in second place and Gulf Rac- to their previous wins in 2013, man of the Board Arif Rahimi, BIC ed a total number of 257 laps in ered Oreca 07 to a total of 249 ing’s no. 86 Porsche 911 RSR were 2014 and 2017. It was also the Chief Executive Shaikh Salman the gruelling eight-hour event, laps. JOTA’s no. 38 Oreca 07 of third with Michael Wainwright, third win of the WEC season for bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Bahrain which began in daylight but fin- Roberto Gonzalez, Antonio Felix Andrew Watson and Benjamin Toyota Gazoo Racing and second Motor Federation Board Member ished under BIC’s bright flood- Da Costa and Anthony Davidson Barker sharing the duties. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 02 DERASAT marks tenth anniversary DERASAT achievements highlighted at the event
Dr Shaikh Abdulla hands over a commemorative gift to Shaikh Khalid. Many top government officials and dignitaries attended the event. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa Council of Representatives Manama was received on arrival by DERA- Speaker Fawziya Zainal stressed SAT Board of Trustees’ Chairman the role of DERASAT in the pros- ceremony was held yes- Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed perous era of His Majesty King terday marking the tenth Al Khalifa, board members and Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Aanniversary of the Bah- senior officials. She hailed the congratulations rain Centre for Strategic, In - Shaikh Khalid congratulat- of the think tank to supporting ternational and Energy Studies ed DERASAT Board of Trustees’ the democratic process, which (DERASAT). Chairman Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin was initiated by HM the King, The event was attended by Ahmed Al Khalifa, board mem- in addition to enriching the po- Royal Court Minister Shaikh bers and senior officials on the litical and strategic landscape. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, tenth anniversary of the think The Speaker congratulated Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) tanks. DERASAT Board of Trustees and Commander-in-Chief Field Mar- Addressing the ceremony, Dr board members on the tenth shal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Shaikh Abdulla paid tribute to anniversary of the national Al Khalifa, senior officials and His Majesty who founded the think tank, hailing its fruitful invitees. think tank. co-operation with the Council DERASAT, a prominent think He reiterated allegiance to of Representatives. A segment of the audience at the event. tank in the Kingdom, was formed HM the King, paying tribute to She made the statement on with a vision to create a forum His Royal Highness Prince Sal- the centre. ous Decades”, which showcases highlighting researches and the sidelines of the ceremony for intellectual thought, crea- man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the He also expressed deepest landmark achievements in the studies which were conducted which was held this evening tive dialogue and high quality Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme thanks to the patron of the cer- prosperous era of HM the Min- in cooperation with national and under the patronage of Deputy analyses. Commander and First Deputy emony, for his support to com- istry. international institutions. Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid Royal Court Minister Shaikh Prime Minister for supporting plete a book titled “Two Prosper- He announced that DERASAT Dr Shaikh Abdulla presented bin Abdulla Al Khalifa on the had completed the English to Shaikh Khalid a copy of the tenth anniversary of DERASAT version of the book, which first issue of an illustrated book inception. will also be translated into titled “A Decade of Studies”. She commended the ceremo- other languages, in co-oper- He also presented to Shaikh ny which was held under the ation with other renowned Khalid a commemorative gift. theme “From Vision to Reality”, think tanks. The minister then honoured DE- showcasing DERASAT achieve- A film documenting DERA- RASAT board members, sponsors ments over the past decade dur- SAT achievements over the and employees, who completed ing which Bahrain witnessed past ten years was also shown, ten years of services. landmark strides in all fields. Bahrain National Days marked at UN New York
n the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Onational celebrations on 16 and 17 December, in com- memoration of the establish- ment of the modern Bahraini state as an Arab and Muslim country founded by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783, the 48th anni- versary of its full membership in the United Nations, and the 20th anniversary of His Majes- ty the King’s Accession to the Throne, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations held a re- ception, on December 12, at the Mr Alrowaiei with a guest at the reception. United Nations Headquarters a theme to celebrate Bahraini Jewish temples in the region, here. The Permanent Representa- Women’s Day this year, which which were built since early tive of the Kingdom of Bahrain is celebrated annually on De- 1900 and making it available to the United Nations, Ambas- cember 1st. for everyone to practice their sador Jamal Faris Al Alrowaiei, The Permanent Representa- religious rites freely. alongside his wife and members tive added that since the early He a commended the Bahrain of the Permanent Mission, re- 1930s, Bahraini women partic- National Football Team after its ceived the attendees celebrating ipated on an equal basis with victory in the Gulf Cup, affirm- this special national occasion. men in municipal council elec- ing that the Kingdom of Bahrain During his remarks on this tions, and women today hold is already witnessing a year of occasion, the Permanent Rep- 55% of supervisory positions abundant achievements, led by resentative highlighted how in Bahrain, expressing Bah- His Majesty the King. our celebrations this year also rain’s pride in the outstanding The ceremony was attended coincide with many significant achievements of women. by senior officials of the United occasions, as the Kingdom cel- The Permanent Representa- Nations, ambassadors, delegates ebrated this year the 100th an- tive also noted that the Kingdom of permanent missions to the niversary of the start of formal of Bahrain, as an Arab Muslim United Nations, and a number education, noting in this regard country known for its religious of Bahraini citizens, in addition the selection of “Bahraini wom- and cultural heritage, was the to a number of invitees from en in the field of higher edu- first to embrace churches, ca- various organs of the interna- cation and future sciences” as thedrals, Hindu temples and tional organisation. 03 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 04
Minister pays tribute to Bahrain Police Manama Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. and stability and supporting the the values of belonging to the Bahrain Police Day is an oppor- nformation Affairs Minister Mr Al Romaihi expressed sin- Kingdom’s progress. homeland, national unity and tunity to pay tribute to the loyal and Chairman of the Board cere congratulations to the In- The Information Minister honesty. “soldiers of the nation” and high- Iof Trustees of the Bahrain In- terior Minister, General Shaikh expressed thanks and appreci- He hailed the success of the se- light their honourable sacrifices stitute of Political Development Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, ation to the Interior Ministry’s curity authorities in reaching the for the sake of protecting the (BIPD), Ali Al Romaihi, has laud- and all the affiliates of the Min- affiliates for their loyalty to HM highest levels of preparedness, society’s security and safety, in ed the patriotic achievements of istry of Interior marking the Bah- the King and constant vigilance, competence, professionalism accordance with an advanced se- the Bahrain police and its efforts rain Police Day and the centenary being entrusted with safeguard- and distinction in carrying out curity strategy based on enforc- to maintain public security, pro- of policing in Bahrain. ing the nation’s security, as well their national duties according ing the law, countering crimes tect lives and property, ensure The minister valued highly as with protecting its hard-won to the best international human in all their forms, as well as on justice and tranquility and put in HM the King’s establishment of achievements and preserving rights and professional stand- an effective community partner- place perfect conditions for the the Royal Order of Police and rights and public liberties, with- ards, citing their ranking fourth ship in achieving the sustainable continuity of the democratic pro- the Order of Distinguished Se- in their commitment to reinforc- internationally in the security development goals in the “King- gress march and the sustainable curity Service in recognition of ing the rule of the law, activating index according to the Global dom of tolerance, security, peace development march, under the the police personnel’s dedicated community partnership and in- Competitiveness Report 2019. and prosperity” during the pros- leadership of His Majesty King efforts in maintaining security Mr Al Romaihi stilling the spirit of tolerance, The minister stressed that the perous era of HM King Hamad.
Centre providing aid to displaced Yemenis Riyadh
Farmers’ market opens he King Salman Centre for THumanitarian Aid and Re- lief (KSRelief ) yesterday dis- Initiative aims to develop the agricultural sector in the Kingdom tributed 2,300 winter bags in Marib, Yemen. Garden has become a catalyst The humanitarian initiative The ministry for competition among Bah- will benefit displaced peo- • raini farmers, who are keen ple from the Governorates of has launched many to display their agricultural Marib, Al Baidha, Al Joof and initiatives aimed products. Sana’a. at supporting He pointed out that the huge The King Salman Centre Bahraini farmers turnout and the diverse activi- for Humanitarian Aid and Re- ties held on the sidelines of the lief (KSRelief ) has embarked and encouraging market annually, have prompt- on a project benefiting eleven local products. ed farmers to take advantage governorates in Yemen. of modern technology in the Marib Governorate rep- Bahraini farmers field of agriculture, which is resentative Dr Abd Rabbo have• been taking consistent with the strategy of commended the initiatives the Agricultural and Marine undertaken by the King Sal- advantage of modern Resources Undersecretariat to man Centre for Humanitar- technologies to optimise the contribution of the ian Aid and Relief (KSRelief ), boost food security agricultural sector to achieving urging international organisa- in the Kingdom. sustainable food security in the tions to provide assistance to Kingdom. displaced people who are in NIAD Secretary-General, dire need and alleviate their Manama Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al suffering. Khalifa, said that the farmers’ The King Salman Human- orks, Municipalities market in Budaiya and has be- itarian Aid and Relief Centre Affairs and Urban Mr Khalaf interacting with a Bahraini farmer after inaugurating the farmers’ market. come a major national event, (KSRelief ) recently revealed WPlanning Minister, noting that farmers’ markets a plan to support the health Essam Khalaf, has unveiled a support the agricultural sector sector in Yemen, in co-ordina- number of initiatives aimed at velopment (NIAD) and the La- He also indicated that efforts in the kingdom. tion with Yemen’s High Relief preserving the green space and bour Fund (Tamkeen). are being made to allocate spe- She affirmed that the farmers’ Committee. developing the agricultural sec- Mr Khalaf said that the mar- cial outlets to sell Bahraini market enjoys the support of “Since the current human- tor in the Kingdom, noting that ket is in line with the Kingdom’s Bahraini Farmers’ farmers’ products at central NIAD, in line with the directives itarian crisis began in Yemen, the initiatives focus on support- plans to develop the agricultur- Market at the Budaiya markets. and aspirations of Her Royal KSRelief has been providing ing the agricultural community, al sector, the Works Ministry, Botanical Garden has He also stressed that the Bah- Highness Princess Sabeeka bint support throughout the coun- as well as on encouraging the represented by the Undersec- become a catalyst for raini Farmers’ Market at the Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM try, including extensive aid to local farmers to be more com- retariat of Agriculture and Ma- competition among Budaiya Botanical Garden is es- the King and President of the the Taiz governorate,” the KS- petitive. rine Resources, had launched sential in the Works Ministry’s NIAD Consultative Council, on Relief media center was quoted The minister was speaking as many training sessions in the Bahraini farmers, who plans to provide platforms for boosting the agricultural sector by Arab News. he officially opened the eighth fields of taking care of palm are keen to display Bahraini farmers to sell their to increase its contributions to “Our goal is to deliver health edition of the Bahraini Farmers’ trees and the production of veg- their agricultural products, noting that the mas- the Kingdom’s GDP, as well as to care services to all Yemenis. Market at the Budaiya Botani- etables. products. sive turnout of the citizens and provide new job opportunities We aim to reduce the spread cal Garden, in the presence of The ministry has also DR NABEEL residents has encouraged the for Bahraini youth. of epidemic diseases, supply the Ministry’s Undersecretary launched many initiatives market to continue for the past Open to visitors from 8 am to medical facilities with equip- for Agriculture and Marine Re- aimed at supporting Bahraini December and April, in addi- years. 2 pm every Saturday, the market ment, supplies, medicines and sources, Dr Nabeel Mohammed farmers and encouraging local tion to the permanent farmers’ Undersecretary Dr Nabeel includes local Bahraini vege- intravenous (IV) fluids.” Abu Al Fateh, in addition to products, citing the establish- market in Hoorat A’ali, thus Mohammed Abu Al Fateh said table products, in addition to According to KSRelief, it representatives of the National ment of the Budaiya weekly providing a platform to market that Bahraini Farmers’ Mar- restaurants and accompanying provides dialysis solutions and Initiative for Agricultural De- Farmers’ Market, held between local agricultural products. ket at the Budaiya Botanical events. other medications necessary for treating chronic diseases to Yemen. “An 80-ton convoy of five aid trucks from KSRelief carrying Saudi youth join world interfaith conference on peace, sustainable development 300 different kinds of medi- Vienna cines, IV fluids, dialysis solu- taking part in the conference. employees, included a number of tions and medical supplies has The meeting aims to raise Vienna landmarks. reached Taiz to strengthen the wenty young Saudis have awareness about the importance The programme aims to mon- capacity of the governorate’s traveled to Europe to of interfaith and intercultural itor the Kingdom’s image and health care services,” it said. Trepresent the Kingdom dialogue in achieving sustainable track reports published by in- KSRelief provides urgent at a world interfaith conference development goals, promoting ternational organisations and treatment for wounded and in- aimed at promoting peace and global peace, and emphasising research centres. jured Yemenis in their country, sustainable development. the importance of involving It also has integrated databases and those for whom treatment The group of male and female women in decision-making pro- on key international influencers is not possible in Yemen are graduates from the first two cesses. and organisations interested in transferred to Saudi Arabia and rounds of the country’s Salam A peace delegation participat- the Middle East and Saudi Ara- other countries in the region. for Cultural Communication ed in the graduation ceremony bia, and issues in-depth research The centre has implement- program joined hundreds of for the fifth batch of the Inter- and studies on issues related to ed numerous health projects high-profile delegates in the national Fellowship Program, the Kingdom. in Taiz, including support for Austrian capital Vienna for the which offers training applica- Another major function of the Al Thawra Hospital, which gathering organised by the King The programme aims to monitor the Kingdom’s image and track reports tions to enhance intercultural program is to provide a platform the centre has provided with published by international organisations and research centres. Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Inter- dialogue, coexistence and peace, for dialogue, open communica- equipment, supplies and med- national Centre for Interreligious and help build bridges of com- tion, and positive understanding icines. and Intercultural Dialogue. was inaugurated on Wednesday ing diplomats, religious leaders, munication between various so- between Saudis and other socie- The first phase of support The event, running under the in the city’s Platinum Hall and and representatives of civil so- cieties throughout the world. ties, in a bid to promote global to the hospital’s orthopaedic title “Dialogue for Achieving the will continue until next Sunday. ciety organisations from various In addition, a program of cul- understanding and awareness of department alone amounted Sustainable Development Goals,” More than 220 invitees, includ- countries around the globe, are tural visits prepared by KAICIID different cultures. to $3.15 million. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 05 Southern Governor opens family fair Manama ship in the United Nations, and ing the importance of national the 20th anniversary of His Maj- days that nurture patriotism and family festival was opened esty the King’s Accession to the showcase landmark achieve- at the Southern Gover- Throne. ments in the prosperous era of Anorate amidst festivities Southern Governor Shaikh HM the King. marking the Kingdom of Bah- Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al He paid tribute to HM the King, rain’s national celebrations on 16 Khalifa opened the family fair His Royal Highness Prime Minis- and 17 December, in commemo- near Bahrain National Stadium, ter Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al ration of the establishment of the in the presence of senior officials, Khalifa and His Royal Highness modern Bahraini state as an Arab the media and citizens. Prince Salman bin Hamad Al and Muslim country founded by The Governor reiterated al- Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Dep- Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783, the 48th legiance to His Majesty King uty Supreme Commander and anniversary of its full member- Shaikh Khalifa opens the family fair. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, stress- First Deputy Prime Minister.
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rominent dermatologists in the Kingdom have is- Psued a warning against Warning against plastic surgeries plastic surgeries being per - formed by unlicensed doctors. This came as they attended Bahrain Second Conference of Dermatology, Laser and Aes- performed by unlicensed doctors thetics (BDLA), organised by BDA Medical Training and Events Centre, yesterday. Women constitute 80 per cent of patients, who underwent cosmetic procedures in the Kingdom The conference showcased three-days of high-quality sci- entific sessions and in-depth discussions on a number of is- sues and topics faced by skin care professionals and industry experts. The event brought together more than 700 leading skincare specialists, top plastic surgeons and physicians from across var- ious countries under one roof to explore the latest technolo- gy advancements and medical treatments for different types of skin diseases. Skincare specialists attend- ing the event highlighted that One of the sessions in progress at the conference. Prominent doctors attended the conference as delegates. women make up 80 per cent of patients, who underwent cos- and family history are crucial cialists and experts discussed severe cases of psoriasis associ- achieve the best results and in metic procedures including fa- before making a diagnosis for a number of topics related to ated with arthritis. complete safety. cial Botox and fillers and laser hair treatments and hair trans- DID skin health under various ses- Dr Jumaa also emphasised the He also highlighted that treatments. plant surgery for both men and sions such as ‘laser, fractional need to provide psychological holding specialised educational Meanwhile, experts stressed women. laser, Botox, skin ageing, hair and family support to Vitiligo workshops is crucial for devel- the importance of selecting ex- Dermatologists recommended KNOW disorders, Psoriasis, lupus ery- patients and raise awareness of oping plastic medicine and sur- perienced doctors and national using sunscreen, which blocks thematous, and Vitiligo as well this disease. gery in the region. or international accredited med- sun’s UVB rays to decrease risks as non-surgery treatments. Head of Organising Commit- Dr Shahda further stressed ical centres in conducting plastic of skin cancers and prevent pre- Vitiligo is a condition in In this regard, Dr Jumaa also tee, Dr Ahmed Shahda stressed the importance of conference surgeries, specially postpartum mature skin ageing caused by which the pigment is lost highlighted that conference that in order to stay relevant, recommendations, noting that or after weight loss, and sleeve the sun. from areas of the skin, discussed the importance of skin specialists and practitioners conference organisers will gastrostomy. Head of conference scientific using modern treatment for should Integrate and cooper- co-operate with all partners and Moreover, dermatologists committee Dr Hussain Jumaa causing whitish patches, skin diseases, in addition to the ate locally and regionally with stakeholders to put those recom- confirmed physical exams, tests, confirmed that skincare spe- often with no clear cause. uses of biological treatment in the GCC and Arab countries to mendations into practice.
Bahrain Embassy in London hosts Reversing car smashes into store in Galali event on UK general elections London The event was attended by Britain, where Lord Francis the Ambassador of the King- Maude who previously served dom of Saudi Arabia, His Roy- as a former Conservative he Embassy of the King- al Highness Prince Khalid bin Chairman, served for twen - dom of Bahrain to the Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, the ty-five years in the House of TUnited Kingdom held an Ambassador of the State of Pal- Commons, delivered a pres- event on the occasion of the UK estine, Hossam Zamrout, and entation and analysis of his Parliamentary general elections the Ambassador of the League expectations regarding the for- to follow up, discuss and analyse of Arab States in London, Ibra- mation of the next government the results. him Mohiuddin, in addition to a and the most central decisions The preliminary polls indicat- large number of Arab and Brit- that may be made during the ed at that time that the Conserv- ish diplomats and journalists, coming period, in addition ative party had won a majority and academics. to an explanation of British to form the British government, During the course of the dis- foreign relations, especially headed by British Prime Min- cussion, a number of interac- with Arab countries in terms of ister Boris Johnson, by a huge tive discussions were held with greater openness to the econo- The accident scene. difference that was the largest experts, journalists, ministers my and foreign trade with the since 1987. and former representatives in near implementation of exit TDT | Manama necessary procedures. the bike was totally damaged.” procedures from the European This comes a day after a Bah- The Kingdom has been ex- Union (Brexit). raini youngster had a great es- periencing light showers in the He also mentioned that this car smashed into a store, cape after his bike slammed past few days and the Gener- success achieved by the Con- breaking its entrance into a pavement, splitting into al Directorate of Traffic has servative Party through Prime Ayesterday in Galali. two parts. warned motorists to be careful Minister Boris Johnson will Sources said the driver of the According to sources, the bik- due to increased risk of acci- be a strong motivation for con- car was reversing when he lost er lost control of his bike, which dents. ducting talks with the Euro - control and smashed into the skid on the road, leading to the The General Directorate of pean Union in a more positive store. accident. Traffic has urged drivers to be way after eliminating the state “The driver escaped with mi- The incident occurred in cautious of the rain and fol - of the suspended parliament, nor injuries. The entrance of Zallaq. Sources said that the low the safety rules, including which was suffering from Brit- the store was totally destroyed,” accident victim suffered minor staying on proper lanes, not ish parliamentary life during sources added. injuries. exceeding the speed limits and the years, especially since the Traffic police arrived on the “The man was lucky to es - keeping the safety distance be- A session in progress at the event. 2017 elections. scene immediately and took the cape with minor injuries while tween vehicles. 06 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 world
Five held over man’s death North Korea conducts ‘crucial test’: KCNA in Hong Kong AFP | Seoul mit last year with South Korean protests President Moon Jae-in in Pyong- Hong Kong orth Korea has con - yang as part of trust-building ducted another “crucial measures. ive Hong Kong teenag- Ntest” at its Sohae satellite Kim has also held three meet- Fers have been arrested in launch site, state media reported ings with US President Donald connection with the death yesterday, as nuclear negotia- Trump since June 2018. of a man hit on the head by tions between Pyongyang and But his nuclear negotiations a brick during clashes be- Washington remain stalled with with Washington have been tween pro- and anti-govern- a deadline approaching. deadlocked since a summit in ment protesters last month, The announcement comes a Hanoi broke up in February, and police said yesterday. day before US Special Envoy on Pyongyang has issued a series of The three males and two North Korea Stephen Biegun is increasingly assertive comments females aged 15 to 18 were set to arrive in Seoul for a three- in recent weeks as its time lim- arrested on Friday on suspi- day visit, and after the United it approaches. The North this cion of murder, rioting and States tested a medium-range week criticised Washington as wounding and had been ballistic missile over the Pacific “foolish” for convening a UN detained pending further Ocean on Thursday. Security Council meeting over investigation, police said in “Another crucial test was suc- growing concern about short- a statement. cessfully conducted at the So- range rockets fired from the iso- The incident occurred hae Satellite Launching Ground lated state. in mid-November as the from 22:41 to 22:48 on December By arranging the meeting, pro-democracy movement 13,” a spokesman for the North’s North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had agreed to shutter the Sohae site during a summit last year with South Korean Washington “decisively helped was in its fifth month. National Academy of Defence President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang as part of trust-building measures us make a definite decision on Footage of the incident Science said in a statement car- what way to choose,” North Ko- showed rival groups of pro- ried by the official KCNA news The North is banned from fir- called a “very important test” at rea’s foreign ministry spokes- testers throwing bricks at agency. ing ballistic missiles under UN the same site in Sohae. man said. Last week, the North’s each other, during which a The “research successes” will Security Council resolutions, “It’s very likely that the North vice foreign minister warned of man was hit by a brick and be “applied to further bolstering Another crucial test and rocket engines can be easily is going to fire something on returning to a war of words with fell to the ground. up the reliable strategic nuclear was successfully repurposed for use in missiles. Christmas day, and they may the US, threatening to resume The 70-year-old was deterrent” of North Korea, the conducted at the Frustrated by the lack of sanc- call it a rocket system when it referring to Trump as a “dotard” rushed to hospital uncon- spokesman added. Sohae Satellite tions relief after three summits actually is an ICBM,” Ahn Chan- -- Pyongyang’s nickname for scious and certified dead The statement did not provide Launching Ground with President Donald Trump, il, a North Korean defector and the US leader at the height of the following day. further details on the test. North Korea has vowed an om- researcher in Seoul, said. tensions in 2017. He was the second person Sohae, on North Korea’s from 22:41 to 22:48 inous “Christmas gift” if the US “The tests at Sohae can be The comments came a day af- in less than a week to die in northwest coast, is ostensibly on December 13,” does not come up with conces- seen as a form of preparation ter it warned that if the US used protest-linked incidents. a facility designed for putting NORTH’S NATIONAL ACADEMY OF sions by the end of the year. for the launch -- whatever it will military force against the North Alex Chow, a 22-year-old satellites into orbit. DEFENCE SCIENCE Some analysts have suggested be -- on December 25.” it would take “prompt corre - university student, died on But Pyongyang has carried out the North may be referring to an sponding actions at any level”. November 8 from head in- several rocket launches there intercontinental ballistic missile End-of-year deadline Back in 2017 North Korea an- juries sustained during a fall that were condemned by the US (ICBM). North Korean leader Kim nounced it successfully tested in a multi-storey carpark and others as disguised long- Earlier this month the North Jong Un had agreed to shutter an ICBM capable of reaching while police and protesters range ballistic missile tests. announced it conducted what it the Sohae site during a sum - Alaska. were clashing.
Superman’s cape and Bilbo’s pipe up for grabs Divers search for remaining bodies from New Zealand volcanic eruption
is working through a “robust” The number process to identify the bodies, • authorities said. killed rose to 17 with Most of the people on the is- another fatality land were tourists from Austral- confirmed yesterday ia, the United States, Britain, China, Germany, Malaysia and Doctors initially New Zealand who were on a day • trip to see the natural wonder. estimated they The survivors’ injuries are so would need to severe New Zealand doctors ini- import 1.2 million tially estimated they would need The cape from Christopher Reeve’s “Superman” (1978) is estimated to sell square centimetres to import 1.2 million square cen- for $100,000-$200,000 timetres (185,000 square inch- of skin for grafts es) of skin for grafts. Los Angeles to be in collectors’ hands. New Zealand police yester- Bilbo used the pipe to blow AFP | Wellington day officially identified the first uperman’s very first cape smoke rings from “the finest The remains of six people were retrieved Friday in a daring rescue by elite victim as 21-year-old Australian Sand Bilbo Baggins’ pipe weed in the Southfarthing” ivers searched seas around soldiers under threat of another eruption woman Krystal Browitt. are each forecast to raise -- before the hobbit’s efforts DNew Zealand’s volatile Browitt was on a family holi- $100,000-$200,000 at a block- are upstaged by Gandalf’s elab- White Island Saturday for two sorrow for those who have died other eruption over the week- day to celebrate her birthday in buster auction of rare Holly- orate, galleon-shaped smoke people still missing five days and been hurt, and our support end was decreasing but the risk New Zealand when she joined wood memorabilia next week. exhalations. after the volcano erupted, as the for their grieving families and remained. her older sister Stephanie and The props from Christopher They will go under the death toll rose to 17. friends,” Ardern said, with the “Their new calculation was father Paul on a visit to the is- Reeve’s “Superman” and the hammer alongside the “most Police deputy commissioner minute’s silence to start exact- that there is a 35-50 per percent land. “Lord of the Rings” trilogy important collection” of Star John Tims said the divers faced ly one week after the eruption chance of an eruption occur- Her mother Marie stayed will headline Monday’s sale of Trek memorabilia ever auc- “unique and challenging condi- began. ring,” Natalia Deligne, a volcanic behind on the boat, and has some 400 cinephile items at tioned, according to organiz- tions” as they searched waters Of the 47 people on the island hazard and risk modeller, said. since been by the bedside of Julien’s Auctions in Los An- ers, including a jacket worn “with between zero and two at the time of the eruption, the The remains of six people her daughter and husband who geles. by William Shatner’s Captain metres visibility”. number killed rose to 17 with were retrieved Friday in a dar- were both originally in a coma Spokesman Jason DeBord Kirk in “Star Trek II: The They were focusing on an area another fatality confirmed on ing operation by elite soldiers in a hospital burns unit follow- said it was “very rare to have Wrath of Khan” estimated at where a body was seen floating Saturday, police said, without with two military helicopters ing the eruption, according to a something that is identifiable” $80,000-$100,000. in the water earlier in the week. releasing details of name, age or under threat of another blast. GoFundMe page set up for the surviving from the first Super- Also for sale by the Beverly Prime Minister Jacinda Ard- nationality. The recovery had been on family. man film in 1978. Hills auctioneer will be items ern, meanwhile, has called for a Another 27 remain in hospi- hold for days as poisonous gas- “It has been quite difficult,” a The pipe was used by Ian from classics such as “The minute’s silence to be observed tals in New Zealand and Aus- es continued billowing from the friend of the Browitt daughters, Holm in “The Fellowship of Maltese Falcon” and “Gone at 2.11pm (0111 GMT) on Monday tralia with 20 listed as being in volcanic vent and the island re- Tahlia West said. the Ring,” and according to with the Wind” through to in honour of the victims of the a “critical” condition. mained blanketed in a thick lay- West remembered Krystal as the auction house is the only 1990s hits “Jurassic Park” and eruption. Scientists monitoring the is- er of acidic ash. “just a beautiful girl, very caring, example from the film known “Forrest Gump.” “Together we can express our land said the likelihood of an- The coroner in New Zealand very gentle.” 07 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019
Ministry of Interior
A JOURNEY OF SECURITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ERA OF THE FOUNDER OF THE MODERN STATE… TO THE ERA OF PROSPERITY AND GROWTH
His Majesty Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Ruler of Bahrain
1869 -1932
Formation of the Police: • The Bahrain Police was formed by an order by His Majesty Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, the ruler of Bahrain. • With the formation of Manama Municipality, it was assigned the supervision of the police, health, education, re ghting, roads and other sectors. • The most important accomplishments of the police in this era:
1919 1920 1926 1928 1929 1932 Formation of The police law Al Hajana Passport Police Band Tra c Police the police (Camelry) Directorate
His Majesty Shaikh Hamad bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Ruler of Bahrain
1932- 1942
Shaikh Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Khalifa appointed the Deputy Commander of the Police in 1937: • Played a major role in the police administration. • The most important accomplishments of this era:
1935 1939 Issuance of driving licences Weapons Section 1937 1939 Coast Guard Six Bahraini youth joined the service as o cers 1938 1939 Mounted Section Inauguration of police 1938 stations Motorcycles Section 1942 First formal tra c system
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Ministry of Interior
A JOURNEY OF SECURITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ERA OF THE FOUNDER OF THE MODERN STATE… TO THE ERA OF PROSPERITY AND GROWTH
His Majesty Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Ruler of Bahrain 1942 – 1961
Promotion of Shaikh Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Khalifa to the Chief of Police:
1943 1954 1956 1957 Deployment of rst First Coast Guard • Police Training School Integration of the marine patrol Centre • Criminal Investigation Passport Directorate and Forensic Science within the police work
His Majesty Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Amir of Bahrain 1961 – 1999 His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa appointed the Chief of Police and Public Security in 1961: • Worked to develop the administration system of the police and had many achievements, including:
1961 1965 Communication Section Aviation Wing
Appointment of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa as Minister of Interior in 1971: • He had many contributions to the journey of the Bahrain Police including:
1969 1977 Formation of the Public Prosecution Fire ghting joined the Ministry of Interior 1970 1979 Women Police Formation of the security districts 1973 1985 Juvenile Care Centre Health Centre of the Public Security 1976 1988 Najda “Rescue” Police Police Training Centre
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Ministry of Interior
A JOURNEY OF SECURITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ERA OF THE FOUNDER OF THE MODERN STATE… TO THE ERA OF PROSPERITY AND GROWTH
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of the Kingdom of Bahrain 1999
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ruled as of 1999, in which he has been leading the journey of development and reforms in various political, economic, social and security aspects. HM the King supports the Bahrain Police out of his faith in the cruciality of the police work in the protection of the security of the nation and its accomplishments, within a comprehensive national strategy that he founded with the backing of the community leading the Kingdom to an era of prosperity and growth.
2001 2002 2002 National Action The Constitution of the • The Governorates system Charter Kingdom of Bahrain • Parliamentary and municipal elections
Appointment of Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa as the Minister of Interior in 2004 • Developed the security system to include security work and services. • Important accomplishments include:
2004 2008 • Royal Academy of Police • Contributed to the formation of the Women Police in Kuwait • Formation of the First Police Media Centre in the region
2005 2009 • The Community Police • The Summer Camp of the Royal Academy of Police
2006 2010 • Set a date to celebrate • Pace-sticking Team won the rst position “Community Partnership Day” internationally
2007 2011 • Fighting human tra cking • Anti-corruption and Economic and Electronic Security • Ideal Security Road Project • Directorate of Complaints and Human Rights • Launching of Maan “Together” programme against violence and addiction 3 10 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019
Ministry of Interior
A JOURNEY OF SECURITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ERA OF THE FOUNDER OF THE MODERN STATE… TO THE ERA OF PROSPERITY AND GROWTH
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of the Kingdom of Bahrain
2012 2013 2014 • General Secretariat of Ombudsman Launch of Launch of “Watani” magazine as • The e-Security siege of the Coast Guard the e-Visa system the rst magazine for children
2015 2016 2017 • Launch of the National Anti-drug The “Arabian Gulf Security Bahrain chosen to be the regional centre and Psychotropic Substances Plan. Exercise 1“ Exercise for the Maan “together” programme • Endorsement of the new tra c law. against violence and addiction.
2018 2019 • HE Minister of Interior won the Personality of the • HE Minister of Interior promoted to “General” rank. Year Award due to the successful Maan "Together" • The Bahrain Police ranked fourth internationally in the programme. Global Security Index. • HE Minister of Interior launched the National Plan to • Launch of the National Ambulance Project. Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Nationalism (Bahrainouna). • The Kingdom of Bahrain celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Bahrain Police.
The National Plan to Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Patriotism
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Solidarity Bahrain holds Realise full potential of 5G: TRA training modules TDT | Manama
olidarity Bahrain, one of official tells GCC, Arab nations Sthe largest insurance com- panies in Bahrain and a sub- TDT | Manama sidiary of Solidarity Group Holding, organised a series of top Telecommunications training modules this year. Regulatory Authority With such powerful Over 150 employees and A( TRA) executive called network capacity and Solidarity’s top-level manage- on regional and Arab nations to speed, we have a duty ment took part in the event explore use cases to realize the which also had personalized full potential of 5G. to explore use cases one-to-one coaching and “The applications are endless, that are relevant to us training sessions. Mohammed Awachi, AGM - Corporate and the world is exploring them here in the region The interactive training Support, Solidarity Bahrain as we speak, at a rapid pace, courses focused on relation- I might add,” Acting General SHAIKH NASSER BIN MOHAMED AL KHALIFA ship building skills, means of Director of TRA Bahrain, Shaikh effective communication, and ing in our people as they are ACTING GENERAL DIRECTOR OF TRA Nasser bin Mohamed Al Khalifa BAHRAIN team-building skills aiming at our most valuable asset.” told participants of key confer- enhancing the ability of Sol- He also added: “We will con- ence in the UAE on 5G. idarity employees to interact tinue carrying out a series of He added: “With such power- Acting General Director of TRA Bahrain, Shaikh Nasser bin Mohamed Al Khalifa with their coworkers and offer training courses annually to ful network capacity and speed, a positive experience to Soli- ensure the provision of quali- we have a duty to explore use Bahrain with the allocation darity’s customers. fied staff capable in delivering cases that are relevant to us here more about the many devices we all work together towards of 300MHz of spectrum in the Mohammed Awachi, AGM - the highest levels of perfor- in the region.” and applications that smart- that goal, the world we know C-band, divided equally among Corporate Support, Solidarity mance aiming to reflect posi- The event was organised by phones will be connected to. will change within a few short mobile network operators. Bahrain, stated: “We at Soli- tively on the services provided TRA UAE, in Dubai and attended “The internet is entering into years. Bahrain can plant the 5G commercial servic - darity Bahrain focus on invest- to our valuable customers.” by experts and business leaders. an age where we will see it come seeds now to reap the benefits es launched in July this year, The acting General Director to life in the real world. of that future.” which led to witnessing a surge told the conference that 5G is “If the opportunity is capital- TRA started its experience in peak download speeds more less about smartphones and ized on by all stakeholders, and with the 5G technology in than 15 times faster than 4G. US Supreme Court to hear Trump tax cases next year Johnson urges Britain to move past Brexit divide London
rime Minister Boris John- Pson called on Britons to put years of bitter divisions over the country’s EU membership behind them as he vowed to use his resounding election victory to finally deliver Brexit next month. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the cases during the March 2020 Johnson’s ruling Conserva- session with a ruling to be issued before June 30 tives won their best result for Johnson’s Conservatives won their best result for three decades on three decades on Thursday Washington the president’s three pending Thursday night after promising to get Brit- cases,” Jay Sekulow, Trump’s ain out of the European Union Johnson said his party had an he US Supreme Court personal attorney, said in a on January 31, a new deadline “overwhelming mandate from Tagreed Friday to hear statement. “These cases raise set by Brussels. this election to get Brexit done”. cases next year involving the significant constitutional is- The snap general election He promised to then focus release of President Donald sues. turned into a re-run of the on other public priorities, no- Trump’s tax returns and finan- “We look forward to pre - original 2016 EU membership tably by increasing investment cial records, setting the stage senting our written and oral referendum, whose outcome in healthcare, schools and in- for a potential blockbuster arguments.” paralysed Britain’s leaders and frastructure. ruling during the presidential The Supreme Court -- where created divisions across society. “The work is now stepped up election campaign. conservative judges are in the But in a victory speech in to make 2020 a year of prosper- Trump has been seeking majority -- said it will hear Downing Street on Friday, the ity and growth and hope,” he to block access to his tax re- arguments in March with a former London mayor struck power and calling a new Brexit emy Corbyn said he would step concluded, to cheers from aides turns and other records in decision to be issued before a magnanimous tone, vowing referendum that could undo the down after a period of “reflec- and activists outside Number 10. cases brought by New York the court session ends June 30. to listen to those who opposed results of the first. tion” within the century-old Anti-Brexit campaign groups prosecutors and Democrat- Two of the five conservative Brexit and lead an inclusive gov- The gambit payed off spectac- party. expressed dismay at the result, ic-controlled committees in justices on the nine-member ernment. ularly, with his Tories securing The anti-Brexit Liberal Dem- which spells the end of attempts the House of Representatives. court -- Neil Gorsuch and Brett “I urge everyone to find clo- 365 seats in the 650-seat House ocrats also had a dismal night, to keep Britain in the European Lower courts have ruled Kavanaugh -- were appointed sure and to let the healing be- of Commons -- their biggest ma- falling to just 11 seats and losing Union, although many voters that Trump must turn over by Trump, who made a fortune gin,” he said hours after visiting jority since the 1980s heyday of their leader, Jo Swinson. welcomed a decisive result. the documents, but lawyers for in real estate before running Queen Elizabeth II to be reap- Margaret Thatcher. Honour the mandate “At least it’s clear,” said lawyer the president appealed to the for president in 2016. pointed prime minister. It also devastated the main London stocks and the Brit- Gordon Hockey in London. “It’s nation’s highest court, arguing A Supreme Court ruling Johnson staked his political opposition Labour party, which ish pound jumped on hopes of not necessarily what I wanted that as chief executive, he has in the case would come less career on the election, which suffered its worst result since an end to years of uncertainty, but at least we know where we blanket immunity. than six months before Amer- created the possibility of the 1935. which has hurt investment and stand and Brexit will happen in “We are pleased that the Su- icans go to the polls in Nove pro-EU opposition coming to Labour’s socialist leader Jer- economic growth. some form or other.” preme Court granted review of mber. Malaysian PM again hints he could stay on beyond 2020 Doha tion-plagued coalition that he minister Najib Razak. is we will still try, but we have Anwar Ibrahim, seen as the alaysia’s 94-year-old Prime once led and which had been in “We had a vision to become a moved the accomplishment date likely successor to Mahathir, has MMinister Mahathir Mo- power for six decades. fully developed country by 2020. to between 2025 and 2030. previously said that he expects hamad again raised the prospect Mahathir led Malaysia for Unfortunately, after I stepped “I have promised that I would to take office by May 2020, but yesterday that he could stay in more than two decades before down, the leadership took a dif- step down once I have resolved Mahathir has publicly contra- office beyond 2020, declining to his retirement in 2003 which ferent course, different policies. some of the major problems that dicted him several times. give a definitive pledge to step paved the way for the leadership And that caused the target not to have been left by the previous And on Thursday, Anwar was down. of now disgraced former prime be achieved in 2020,” Mahathir government. I promised that I questioned by police over alle- Mahathir returned to power said at the Doha Forum event in will step down if a leadership gations he sexually assaulted a last year after dealing a historic Malaysia’s 94-year-old Prime Minister the Qatari capital. candidate has been named by male former aide, the latest such election defeat to the corrup- Mahathir Mohamad “What we have settled for the coalition.” scandal to hit his career. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 12 Rifts mar UN Climate talks Major economies resist bold action Reuters | Madrid
ajor economies resist- ed calls for bolder cli- Mmate commitments as a UN summit in Madrid limped toward a delayed conclusion on Saturday, dimming hopes that nations will act in time to stop rising temperatures devastating people and the natural world.
At a time when Carolina Schmidt, Chile’s Minister of Environment and president of the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) attends a meeting with delegates during COP25 in Madrid, Spain scientists are queuing up to warn about terrifying consequences if emissions keep rising, and school children are taking to the streets in their millions, what we have here in Madrid is a betrayal of people across the world
MOHAMED ADOW, DIRECTOR OF POWER SHIFT AFRICA, A CLIMATE AND ENERGY THINK-TANK IN NAIROBI.
Brazil’s Environment Minister Ricardo Members of the US delegation Climate Change activists of Extinction Rebellion unload a truck filled with horse excrements in Salles front of UN Climate Change Conference With the two-week gathering spilling into the weekend, cam- gy think-tank in Nairobi. nations had been calling for the temperature rises will all but ble pledges to cut emissions next Campaigners had said a draft paigners and many delegates The annual climate marathon Madrid decision to signal that vanish. year. text circulating earlier was slammed Chile, presiding over had been due to conclude on the more than 190 countries par- Ministers broke into groups among the worst they had seen the talks, for drafting a summit Friday, but dragged on with min- ticipating in the Paris process ‘Strong message’ on Saturday for eleventh-hour at climate negotiations. text that they said risked throw- isters mired in multiple disputes will submit bolder pledges to cut Although no advanced econ- negotiations on a tangle of is- “The approach Chile has tak- ing the 2015 Paris Agreement over implementing the Paris emissions next year. omy is yet on track for the kind sues, including finance for en on this text shows how it has to tackle global warming into deal, which has so far failed to The agreement enters a cru- of action scientists say is needed climate-vulnerable countries, listened to the polluters and not reverse. stem the upward march of global cial implementation phase in to steer the climate onto a safer carbon markets and the all-im- to the people,” said Jennifer “At a time when scientists are carbon emissions. 2020, when countries are sup- path, all the EU’s 28 member portant issue of the strength of Morgan, executive director of queuing up to warn about terri- Long-time participants in the posed to ratchet up their am - states, bar Poland, agreed in the summit’s final text. Greenpeace International. fying consequences if emissions talks expressed outrage at the bitions ahead of the next major Brussels on Thursday to target With the clock ticking, Andrés The Paris process has been keep rising, and school children unwillingness of major polluters round of talks in Glasgow. net zero emissions by 2050. Landerretche, Chile’s summit weakened by a move by US Pres- are taking to the streets in their to show ambition commensurate If big economies such as Chi- Krista Mikkonen, Finland’s coordinator, said the goal was ident Donald Trump to begin millions, what we have here in with the gravity of the climate na, India, Japan, Brazil, Australia environment minister, speaking to conclude on Saturday. “The withdrawing the world’s larg- Madrid is a betrayal of people crisis, after a year of wildfires, and others fail to agree on more on behalf of the EU, told the talks vast majority of delegations are est historical emitter from the across the world,” said Mo - cyclones, droughts and floods. meaningful climate action soon, it would be “impossible to leave” asking for a more ambitious text, agreement last month, making hamed Adow, director of Power The European Union, small then scientists say already slim without agreeing on a “strong and that’s what we’re aiming at,” it easier for other big countries Shift Africa, a climate and ener- island states and many other hopes of averting catastrophic message” on the need to redou- he told reporters. to backslide. Christmas mayhem feared as French transport strike continues
days, they have all of next week the “dangerous” nature of their Strikers have warned to take the wise decision and job. • scrap the point-based pension Both Paris operas, the Gar- of similar disruptions on plan,” Laurent Blum, the gen- nier and the Bastille, cancelled Sunday and Monday. eral secretary of the hard-line Friday performances, and more CGT-Cheminots, the main SNCF through the weekend. Paris union, told AFP. President Emmanuel Ma - Historic reform’ cron’s government insists the The reform would do away changes will make for a fairer rance reeled under a crip- with 42 separate regimes, some system and help erase pension Fpling public transport strike of which offer early retirement system deficits forecast to reach for a 10th day yesterday aimed and other benefits to public sec- as much as 17 billion euros ($19 at forcing the government to tor workers such as train drivers, billion) by 2025. scrap a pension revamp, as fears dockers and even Paris Opera The average French person grew of travel mayhem during employees. retires at just over 60, years ear- Christmas. The strike organisers have lier than most in Europe or other Train traffic was severely dis- announced a massive protest rich OECD countries. rupted with only one out four for Tuesday when tens of thou- Prime Minister Philippe has high speed long-distance trains sands are expected to take to the held talks with union lead - and three of 10 regional trains streets again. ers and more negotiations are running across the country. Meanwhile teachers, who scheduled over the coming But Paris and its environs re- have been mobilised since the week. mained the worst hit. Nine met- Train stations remain paralysed start of the protest, on Friday Philippe on Friday struck a ro lines in the capital remained gained guarantees from the gov- combative note, saying he “has closed and there were skeletal director of the national rail op- down on pension reform after On Friday, Prime Minis - ernment of salary reviews which absolutely no fear of implement- transport services between the erator SNCF Rachel Picard, told three weeks of metro and rail ter Edouard Philippe asked would cost the state 10 billion ing this reform”. city and its suburbs. Le Parisien daily that “half of the strikes just before Christmas. SNCF chief Jean-Pierre Faran- euros. The details were not re- Macron, who has maintained Only 60 percent of the city’s passengers” would have trains to The prospect of a protracted dou to draw up a list of ex - vealed. a studied silence since the pro- bus services were running. visit family for Christmas” but standoff has businesses fear- actly which trains would be Policemen meanwhile end- tests began, told reporters in Strikers have warned of sim- did not elaborate. ing big losses during the crucial running during the festive ed their protest on Friday after Brussels on Friday that it was ilar disruptions on Sunday and Unions are hoping for a re - year-end festivities, and travel- season. managing to get assurances that a “historic reform”, while ex- Monday. peat of 1995, when they forced lers worried that their holiday “If the government wants the their early retirement scheme pressing solidarity with those On Saturday, the managing a rightwing government to back plans will fall through. conflict to end before the holi- would be maintained, owing to affected by the fallout. 13 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (PG-13)(ADVENTURE KNIVES OUT (PG-15)(CRIME/COMEDY/THRILLER) SEEF (II):10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM SHIA LABEOUF, DAKOTA JOHNSON , ZACK GOTTSAGEN DANIEL CRAIG, CHRIS EVANS, ANA DE ARMAS JUDY (PG-13)(DRAMA/MUSICAL/BIOGRAPHY) CODE 8 (PG-15)(ACTION/THRILLER/DRAMA/SCI-FICTION) CITY CENTRE:2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II):10.45 AM + 4.00 + 9.15 PM SEEF (II):12.00 + 2.30 + 5.00 + 7.30 + 10.00 PM STEPHEN AMELL, ROBBIE AMELL, KARI MATCHETT WADI AL SAIL:11.15 AM + 4.00 + 8.45 PM RENÉE ZELLWEGER, JESSIE BUCKLEY, RUFUS SEWELL MIRACLE IN CELL NO . 7 (PG-15)(TURKISH/DRAMA) CITY CENTRE:10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.45 PM THE BODY (PG-15)(HINDI/THRILLER) ARAS BULUT İYNEMLİ, NİSA SOFİYA AKSONGUR, İLKER AKSUM OASIS JUFFAIR : 2.30 + 7.00 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I): 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN JOKER (15+)(THRILLER/CRIME/DRAMA) EMRAAN HASHMI, RISHI KAPOOR, SOBHITA DHULIPALA CITY CENTRE: 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45+ 8.30 + 11.15 PM BERNIE THE DOLPHIN 2 (G)(ADVENTURE/FAMILY/COMEDY) JOAQUIN PHOENIX, ZAZIE BEETZ, ROBERT DE NIRO CITY CENTRE: 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 9.15 PM SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 PM PATRICK MULDOON, KEVIN SORBO, TOMMI ROSE FROZEN 2 (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA): 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM SEEF (I):11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM WADI AL SAIL: 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM KRISTEN BELL, IDINA MENZEL, JOSH GAD A SCORE TO SETTLE (15+)(ACTION/DRAMA) JUMANJI THE NEXT LEVEL (PG-15)(ADVENTURE/ACTION 21 BRIDGES (PG-15)(CRIME/ACTION/THRILLER) SEEF (II): 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN + OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) NICOLAS CAGE, NOAH LE GROS, KAROLINA WYDRA OASIS JUFFAIR :(3D) 11.30 AM + 2.15 + 5.00 + 7.45 + 10.30 PM SEEF (II):12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 2.00 + 4.45 + 7.30 + 10.15 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/ UNBREAKABLE (PG-15)(FILIPINO/DRAMA) FRI) CHADWICK BOSEMAN, SIENNA MILLER, STEPHAN JAMES SEEF (II) : 10.30 AM + 3.30 +8.45 PM CITY CENTRE (ATMOS):10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D) :12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM LE MANS ‘66 (PG-13)(DRAMA/SPORT/BIOGRAPHY) ANGELICA PANGANIBAN, BEA ALONZO, RICHARD GUTIERREZ CITY CENTRE (3D) :12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE:3.00 + 8.30 PM KETYOLANU ENTE MALAKHA (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) CITY CENTRE (VIP I) :11.45 AM + 2.30 + 5.15 + 8.00 + 10.45 PM SEEF (II):1.00 + 6.15 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.15 AM + 4.00 + 8.45 PM CITY CENTRE (VIP II) : 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM MATT DAMON, CHRISTIAN BALE, JON BERNTHAL SEEF (I) :10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN SEEF (II) : 12.45 + 6.00 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II)12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) MALEFICENT 2: MISTRESS OF EVIL (PG)(ADVENTURE ASIF ALI, VEENA NANDAKUMAR SEEF (II): (3D) :12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE:12.30 + 3.00 + 5.30 + 8.00 + 10.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 11.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.30 + 3.30 + 5.15 + 6.15 + 8.00 + 9.00 + MAMANGAM (PG-13)(MALAYALAM) 10.45 PM + 11.45 PM SEEF (II):2.15 + 6.45 + 11.15 PM From Thursday at 7.30 pm onwards DWAYNE JOHNSON, JACK BLACK, KEVIN HART ANGELINA JOLIE, TERESA MAHONEY, MICHELLE PFEIFFER PLAYING WITH FIRE (PG)(ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY) OASIS JUFFAIR :11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.15 PM PATI PATNI AUR WOH (PG-15)(HINDI/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) CITY CENTRE:11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM BLACK CHRISTMAS (15+)(HORROR/THRILLER) SEEF (I): 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR :2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR :12.00 + 4.30 + 9.00 PM JOHN CENA, KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, JOHN LEGUIZAMO SEEF (II): (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) CITY CENTRE:12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN + (1.00 KARTIK AARYAN, BHUMI PEDNEKAR, ANANYA PANDAY WADI AL SAIL: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM AM THURS/FRI) CHARLIE’S ANGELS (PG-15)(ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) AL HAMRA:12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 + (12.00 MN THURS./FRI) SEEF (II):11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE:1.00 + 6.15 + 11.30 PMN WADI AL SAIL:12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN MAMMOOTTY, UNNI MUKUNDAN, NEERAJ MADHAV, PRACHI TEHIAN KRISTEN STEWART, NAOMI SCOTT, ELLA BALINSKA MOGEN POOTS, ALEYSE SHANNON, LILY DONOGHUE AMMA RAJYMLO KADAPA BIDDALU (PG-15)(TELUGU) GEMINI MAN (PG-15)(ACTION/THRILLER/DRAMA) MARDAANI 2 (PG-15)(HINDI/CRIME/THRILLER DRAMA) From Thursday at 7.30 pm onwards CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 6.00 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I): 10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 + 12.00 MN From Thursday at 7.00 pm onwards OASIS JUFFAIR :11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM WILL SMITH, MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD, CLIVE OWEN RAJSEKHAR ANINGI, AASHIKKA MEKA, DHEERAJ KV CITY CENTRE:12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 ARCTIC DOGS (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) SEEF (I):12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM JIMMY EE VEEDINTE AISWARYAM (PG-13)(MALAYALAM) WADI AL SAIL:1.45 + 6.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 12.15 + 4.45 + 9.15 PM SEEF (I): 12.45 + 5.15 + 9.45 PM RANI MUKERJI, SHRUTI BAPNA, RAJESH SHARMA JEREMY RENNER, HEIDI KLUM, JAMES FRANCO MITHUN RAMESH, DIVYA PILLAI, SURAJ VENJARAMOODU
MOVIE REVIEW ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’: Dwayne Johnson ups his comedy game The Rock, Kevin Hart and friends prepare for round two
the always-welcome Awkwafi- Sequel to the 2017 na showing up as a cat burglar • named Ming. She’s a pleasure. reboot brings back the You’ll have to stay on your toes A-list cast for more in- to follow the plot, which is really game avatar shenanigans not worth the effort — some - DON’T MISS IT thing about the teens rescuing Dwayne Johnson’s the depressive Spencer who • wanted another shot at being engaging film takes the Kevin Hart and Jack Bravestone, or something. What game up a few notches Black steal the movie matters are the laughs and the from under a handi- FX, including a herd of pissed- o sense putting the knock capped Dwayne John- off ostriches trying to chase the on this sequel to 2017’s gang off a cliff and the film’s NJumanji: Welcome to son’s nose journey into the desert and up the Jungle, which blew the into snowy mountain peaks. It’s cobwebs off the 1995 version all in service of a theme that starring Robin Williams. The bears repeating, especially for reboot cast, again headed by ego. Plus, the game zaps in two young audiences, about the need Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, senior citizens: Danny De Vito to see the core of who people are Karen Gillan and the devilish as Spencer’s grouchy grandpop through the masks they may be Jack Black, are still fun compa- Eddie and Danny Glover as Ed- wearing. The finale pivots on the ny — you could do way worse if die’s estranged business partner presence of Game of Thrones‘ you’re looking for a comic blast Milo. Jumanji: The Next Level Rory McCann, bellowing like for the holidays. The attitude of Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black in ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ often feels like it needs a instruc- thunder as a bearded villain The Next Level, spearheaded by tion manual. But there are major named Jurgen the Brutal, who returning director Jake Kasdan ison (Morgan Turner), football adult avatars, such as muscled hoot seeing nerdy Spencer in comedy benefits, such as hearing has a jewel that might get our and screenwriters Jeff Pinkner hero Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain) explorer Dr. Smolder Bravestone the body of Johnson, and Black Johnson imitating the voice of heroes out of Jumanji, at least and Scott Rosenberg, is that if it and digital princess Bethany (Johnson), zoologist Franklin purring like a teenage girl. De Vito and fast-talking Hart until the next sequel, which is ain’t broke, don’t fix it. (Madison Iseman) — nearly got “Moose” Finbar (Hart), Profes- For Round Two, the filmmak- slowing it down to a crawl to not such a bad idea as long as Remember last time when themselves killed? They’d en- sor Shelly Oberon (Black) and ers play mix-and-match with the mimic one-word-at-a-time Glov- this rowdy, ramshackle enter- four teens — Spencer (Alex tered the Jumanji video game bare-midriff commando Ruby avatars, giving nearly everyone a er. No one stays in one avatar for prise keeps its tongue firmly in Wolff ), his shy girlfriend Mad- and wound up in the bodies of Roundhouse (Gillan). It was a chance to try on a different alter long, and no complaints about cheek. 14 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 Miss World 2019 Miss Jamaica Toni- Ann Singh reacts during the Miss World Final 2019 at the Excel arena in east London.
Deepika Padukone back with Jamaican wins 2019 Vin Diesel? Miss World; Indian Mumbai
t looks like Bol- second runner-up lywood superstar London IDeepika Padukone peared as the head judge at the will be back in the fourth film event and asked the finalists to of Vin Diesel’s “xXx” franchise, ony-Ann Singh of Ja- answer the questions. after all. maica was announced Miss World 2019 was the In a recent post on social Tas the winner of the 69th edition of the contest and media, Diesel hashtagged the Miss World 2019 beauty pag- contestants from 120 countries names of some of his co-stars eant held at the ExCeL Lon- competed for the title. from the third film of the se- don on December 14. She was The opening ceremony of ries, “xXx: Return Of Xander crowned by her predecessor Miss World 2019 was held in Cage”, and Deepika’s was one - Miss World 2018 Vanessa London on November 20. After of the names. Ponce from Mexico - in an epic competing in several fast-track With an Instagram pic- moment on the stage. Ophely events, 10 were selected for the ture that shows him wearing Mezino of France and Suman finals. Xander Cage’s trademark Rao of India were the first and Some of the contestants who enormous fur coat, Diesel second runners up of the beauty Miss India Suman Ratansingh Rao (R) waves during the the Miss World Final competed for the title are Dan- wrote: “Appreciate the crea- pageant respectively. 2019 at the Excel arena in east London 19. iella Lundqvist from Sweden, tivity. How ironic that I had Rajasthan’s Suman Rao, 20, Lucy Brock from New Zealand, a Xander Cage meeting. won the Miss India 2019 con- studies. While speaking to news community, as well as globally. Milena Sadowska from Poland, Each Franchise has its re- test in June. She aspires to be agency after her Miss India win, The top five contestants Bhasha Mukherjee from Eng- spective beautiful Family. an actor and has been busy over Suman had said that she aims to participated in the final ques- land, Naomi Colford from Cana- Blessed.” the past few months with sev- strike an important conversa- tion-and-answer round. British da, Malika Sera from Japan and He ran the caption with eral modelling assignments and tion on gender equality in her broadcaster Piers Morgan ap- Emmy Cuvelier from the US. the hash tags: “#Ruby- Rose #ninadobrev #deep- ikapadukone #Liveforthis Colin Firth, Livia head for splitsville Margot Robbie’s secret #XanderCage4.” London “xXx 4” will mark the Twitter outing revival of the high-oc- tane action thriller fran- ridget Jones” Los Angeles Margot chise two years after star Colin Robbie the third film, which “BFirth and ctress Margot Robbie says she creat- launched Deepika in his wife Liv- ed an anonymous Twitter account Hollywood. If she re- ia have Aand followed as many young right- turns in the fourth called wing American women as she could find instalment of the i t on the digital medium. series, it will be her The 29-year-old actress created the second film in Hollywood. quits after 22 years of marriage. account to understand her character in The pair announced the the fictional Fox News reporter Kayla Colin Firth and Livia news in a joint statement on Pospisil in Jay Roach’s upcoming drama Sally Field arrested at Jane Fonda’s climate protest Friday, reports etonline.com. “Bombshell”. Los Angeles “Colin and Livia Firth have Luca, 18, and Matteo, 16. Firth “I didn’t grow up watching Fox News, US Capitol Police say 26 separated. They maintain a is also father to 29-year-old and I didn’t grow up in the same place adults were arrested. close friendship and remain son Will from a previous re- as (Kayla) I was struggling to under- ally Field was In what she said was united in their love for their lationship. stand that point of view for a while, the latest star to an unrehearsed speech, children. They kindly ask for The split news comes almost and Twitter ended up being the most Sjoin Jane Fonda’s Sally Field Field urged attendees of privacy. There will be no fur- two years after Livia admitted useful tool,” Robbie told ew.com. weekly climate protests. Fire Drill Fridays, Fon- ther comment,” read the state- to having an affair with the “Because people are extremely She left Friday’s rainy demon- da’s name for the Washington ment. couple’s alleged stalker. vocal on Twitter,” she added. stration in front of the Capitol in protests, to get out of their com- The spouses’’ last public At that time, Livia claimed “Bombshell” chronicles the plastic cable tie handcuffs. fort zones and embrace drastic appearance was at the Green that Marco Brancaccia, an Ital- downfall of news titan Roger Ailes Publicist Heidi Schaeffer con- change to protect the environ- Carpet Fashion Awards in ian journalist, had been har- (essayed by John Lithgow), whom multiple Fox firmed the actress was arrested. ment. Milan, Italy, back in Septem- assing her with “frightening” employees accused of sexual harassment. Ailes ber. Firth and Livia share sons messages. denied all the claims until his death in 2017. CLASSIFIEDS Elnaaz Norouzi donates Ryan Reynolds talks NOTICE clothes to underprivileged kids about his resemblance This is to notify that Mr. Johnson Villigith Jathanna, Indian Mumbai National holder of Passport No. K8085624 and Bahraini CPR Elnaaz to Kate Beckinsale No. 800727169 is no longer employed with M/s Awal Plastics W.L.L., CR No. 1055. Mr. Jathanna is not authorised to ctress Elnaaz Norouzi, who is known for her Norouzi Los Angeles represent Awal Plastics W.L.L., and / or any of its subsidiaries role in “Sacred Games”, has recently donated and / or group companies and / or a liates (hereinafter clothes to underprivileged children here. ctor Ryan Reynolds says collectively referred to as the "Company"). A “Since I grew up in very humble conditions and didn’t his resemblance to ac- This to inform everyone that the Company shall not be A responsible or liable for any claims, costs, losses, expenses and / or damages of always have the privilege to buy everything I wanted or tress Kate Beckinsale is some- whatsoever nature to any one arising out of the acts or omissions of the said Mr. wear fancy clothes, I made it a habit to donate my clothes thing that he has heard about Johnson Jathanna with immediate e ect. when I started making more money. “for a long time”. “I’ve been donating my clothes since many years now The 43-year-old Reynolds and especially since I grew up in Germany, Christ- revealed that he was aware mas is big for me and many people don’t have of the talk about his resem- a family to spend it together and give each blance to Beckinsale during other gifts... so maybe I can make a few an appearance on a show, re- of those happy,” she said. ports people.com. Elnaaz also urged others to do “It is like looking in a mir- the same. ror,” Reynolds joked, adding of the gown Beckinsale was wearing in a clip the show displayed of the actress. “I Live-In Cook mean, I was gonna wear that today!” he quipped. REPUTED BAHRAINI The star continued: “This family needs a Live-In has been something I’ve Cook. Must speak English, heard for a long time; other understand Arabic and people have said it to me, as cook Arabic / Bahraini well. We met one time, but dishes. Must have good yeah, I (have heard it).” references. Salary Range: In October, Beckinsale also BD 125 - BD 150 + accom- talked about the uncanny re- modation + food. Email – semblance to Reynolds while [email protected] on a show. 15 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 sports Shaikh Khalid crowns winners of HH Cup TDT | Manama
H Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa First HDeputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bah - rain Olympic Committee and his children HH Shaikh Faisal and HH Shaikh Abdullah crowned the winners of Khalid bin Ham- ad, Faisal bin Khalid and Abdul- lah bin Khalid Cups, organised by Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club in Sakhir. Suhail, the horse owned by HH Shaikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Khalifa won the first round which covered a distance of 1000 meters. Meanwhile, Antar, owned by Haitham Salah won the second round and Kuhailan Asif 1708, owned by Victorious HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and sons with officials and winners HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa awards a winner Stud secured first place in the third round. Besides, Dark Pow- Commander Lieutenant-Gener- ident Deputy of the High Com- hammed Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh maihi, Minister of Information. bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the erd, owned by Al Adiyat Racing al HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa mittee of Rashid Equestrian and Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, HH On this occasion, HH Shaikh Kingdom of Bahrain.” Stud, was victorious in the fourth bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH Shai- Horse Racing Club, HH Shaikh Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa “Khalid bin Hamad Region- round, while Retourt, owned by kh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice Al Khalifa, President of Bah - said: “The equestrian sport is al Paralympic Equestrian Race Victorious Stud raced to victo- Representative of His Majesty President of Supreme Council rain Combat Sports Council, a historic one as it represents which is being held annually is ry in the fifth round. Pressure the King for Charity Works and for Environment. HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al our authentic heritage which part of our initiatives to support Point and Port Lioneer were the Youth Affairs, National Secu- It was also attended by HH Khalifa, President of BREEF, HH we inherited from our grand- disabled people in all fields, es- winners of the sixth and seventh rity Advisor and Chairman of Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Shaikh Nader bin Mohammed Al parents. We are keen to seed its pecially in sports in line with our rounds respectively. the Supreme Council of Youth Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Hamad Khalifa, HH Shaikh Mohammed importance among our children great belief in the importance The event was held in the affirmed, HH Shaikh Isa bin Sal- bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, HH bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and HE to preserve it in line with the of integrating them in various presence of National Guard man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Pres- Shaikh Sultan Al-Deen bin Mo- Mr Ali bin Mohammed Al Ru- instructions of HM King Hamad sports.” Viscaal, Young and Besler claim victory to wrap up support races E N T
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Expertise: Allergic rhinitis Pediatric problems Nasal polyposis Tonsillitis Septal deviation Adenoid hypertrophy Nasal bleeding Glue ear A car in action during Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East Hearing level Video laryngoscopy TDT | Manama uered flag by a narrow mar - in February. Hearing defects Hoarseness (voice change) gin of only 0.765 seconds over In the Porsche Sprint Chal- Hearing loss Vocal cord nodules ent Viscaal, Dylan Young Schumacher. Viscaal completed lenge, Besler of Turkey capped Tinnitus and polyps Band Berkay Besler all the 10-lap sprint in 20 minutes an exciting season-opening climbed to the top of the po - 16.541 seconds. weekend by winning the third Vertigo Snoring and sleep apnea dium yesterday following their Indian-American Yuven Sun- and final race. respective races held in support daramoorthy finished third Besler claimed his first win of the FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours 6.702s from first place. of the new campaign with a of Bahrain at Bahrain Interna- In race four, Young pow - comfortable 8.858-second gap tional Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. ered to a fine victory to cap the ahead of German runner-up Viscaal and Young took a win weekend’s single-seater action. Leon Koehler, who enjoyed an apiece in the weekend’s final The Australian had a good start, impressive opening meeting at two sprints of the MRF Chal- taking the lead on the first lap “The Home of Motorsport in lenge, while Besler won the last after starting on the front row the Middle East”. race of the Porsche Sprint Chal- alongside pole man Michelan- Koehler’s finish earned him DR. HAKEEM AL - ORAIBI DR. SAPNA SHIVDAS DR. KAREEM A. AL SAATI lenge Middle East. gelo Amendola. his third successive podium. CABHS - ORL MBBS, D.L.O, M.S(ENT), MBBS, He went on to lead the rest of ENT FELLOWSHIP (SWITZERLAND) DOHNS, MRCS(ENT), London DOHNS(UK), MRCS(UK) Both series were held as part Saul Hack from South Africa Consultant ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon Specialist ENT Specialist ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon of the support programme of the way and secure the victory came third 9.171s behind the this weekend’s World Endur- in 20:27.236. victor. ance Championship (WEC). Manaf Hijjawi of Jordan All three top-placers were Viscaal scored his second was the runner-up 0.835 sec- competing in the Pro class. victory of the round after tak- onds behind while Schumach- The ProAm category was ing race three in the MRF. He er came third 2.574s back to clinched by Christoffer Berg- was on the winning end of a cap a solid round in Bahrain stroem of Sweden while the Am tough battle with pole-sitter where he stepped onto the po- class was won by Shaikh Jaber David Schumacher, from whom dium in each of the MRF’s four Al Khalifa of Bahrain. he snatched the lead on lap races. The Porsche Sprint Chal - one. The MRF Challenge now lenge Middle East now heads The Dutch youngster did heads to its final meeting of to the second of five rounds in well to hold on to the advantage the season at Madras Motor its 2019/2020 season, to be held from there, capturing the cheq- Race Track in Chennai, India in January in Dubai. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 1612 Shaikh Isa to drive JOTA prototype HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa is set to test JOTA’s Oreca LMP2 car in WEC rookie test
ful drivers in their race line-up.” a standout driver in the Pure JOTA Sport Team Partner Da- McLaren GT Series event at vid Clark commented: “We are Bahrain, winning one race and delighted to welcome Shaikh finishing runner-up in another, Isa to JOTA for the rookie test on while setting the fastest overall Sunday at BIC which is of course race lap of the weekend. his home circuit. In addition to his successes in “He will receive a warm wel- GT cars, Shaikh Isa has also test- come from the team and will get ed Formula 2 and Formula 3 cars tremendous technical and sport- in the past two years, but will ing advice from each member.” make his debut in prototypes HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa with his car The WEC rookie test takes with JOTA on Sunday. place the day right after the The WEC rookie test gives TDT | Manama “I’m thrilled to get the chance FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours of Bah- teams the opportunity to run to test JOTA’s Oreca LMP2 car in rain, the fourth round of the up-and-coming promising driv- the WEC rookie test and to do so 2019/2020 WEC season. ers in the same cars that battled ahrain’s up-and-coming at my home track makes the op- Shaikh Isa has already built up for victory over eight hours of race car driver His High- portunity even better,” said His a packed and impressive resume racing on the previous day, while Bness Shaikh Isa bin Ab- Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla with experience in a number of drivers get the experience of dulla Al Khalifa is set to take part Al Khalifa. different forms of motorsport, working in theai157374481119_SEASON WEC paddock. HH SALE Shaikh 60 Isa % binOFF- Abdulla gulf Al madyamam-with Khalifa in his car logos.pdf 1 11/14/19 6:20 PM in the official rookie test of the “While the car is new to me, I including the Porsche GT3 Cup FIA World Endurance Champi- know the circuit very well and Challenge Middle East. He com- onship (WEC) today at Bahrain hope to use my knowledge to peted in the one-make series for International Circuit (BIC) in put on a good performance on the past three seasons, taking Sakhir. Sunday. part in races at BIC, which he Shaikh Isa will be testing for “It’s also an honour to work lists as his favourite racetrack, leading British endurance racing with JOTA, a team with so much Dubai Autodrome and Yas Ma- team JOTA in the Jackie Chan DC experience in endurance racing rina Circuit. Racing no. 37 Oreca 07 Gibson. and a number of highly success- Last month, Shaikh Isa was
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