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n Fugitive jailed for ve years in Britain LONDON: A British court yesterday sentenced a Bahraini fugitive to five years in jail on terror charges. ULTIMATE Abdulraouf Al Shayeb, earlier handed 15 years’ imprisonment in absentia for setting up an outlawed terror group in Bahrain, was sentenced by London’s Snaresbrook Crown Court after a computer memory card loaded with military files on “bombs, missiles and destruction” were found at his home. Police who raided his home in Maida Vale, north-west London, last April reportedly found another memory card with pictures showing him in combat fatigues and holding a handgun with what appeared to be an MANAMA: automatic weapon at his side. Bahrain Full report – Pages 16-17 SACRIFICEpaid tribute yesterday to those who have sac- lBahrain honours its martyrs n Graduation joy rificed their lives for LONDON: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, their country. Deputy Supreme Commander and First His Majesty King Deputy Premier, yesterday attended the Hamad saluted the na- graduation ceremony of his son Shaikh Isa tion’s fallen heroes and bin Salman Al Khalifa from the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, said they embody the su- southwest England. Shaikh Isa also received preme values of valour, the Captain’s Award. His Majesty King courage and sacrifice. Hamad, His Royal Highness Prime Minister He was speaking – in Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the presence of His Royal Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Highness Prime Minister Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty and Supreme Council for Women president, Prince Khalifa bin Salman and the Crown Prince exchanged cables of Al Khalifa, at a special congratulations on the occasion. ‘Commem- Full report – Page 3 oration Day’ ceremony at n Driver killed in crash Sakhir Palace. MANAMA: A 22-year-old Indian driver died “The annu- after his car crashed into a lamppost on Al al December Fateh Highway yesterday. Sources identified 17 Commem- him as Dhairya Hitesh. A passenger, travelling oration Day with him, was seriously injured and was treated n His Majesty and HRH the Premier pray for the souls of the nation’s at Salmaniya Medical Complex. will remain a fallen heroes at yesterday’s ceremony as ve jets y past in tribute to shining mile- the ve martyrs who died in Ma’rib battle in Yemen. Royal tribute – 2 stone for a na- n Defence spending falls tion proud of Sharia Court of Cassation Judge rificed their lives in Ma’rib battle in DUBAI: Low oil prices are eating into defence its heroes who and Al Fateh Islamic Mosque Yemen. spending in the Gulf, with budgets trimmed for have sacrificed Imam Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla The King watered a palm tree, the first time in a decade this year and deeper their lives, in Al Qattan delivered the martyr’s symbol of permanent life, then went cuts expected in 2016. Overall spending fell to Bahrain and Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, sermon and supplication. past the commemorative plaque $81.6 billion in 2015 from $86.7bn last year, abroad, to achieve justice and defend London-based global intelligence firm IHS said National Guard chief Lieutenant-Gen- Five F-16 jets flew past in tribute which features names of historic bat- in a report yesterday. the homeland’s security and sover- eral Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al to the five Bahraini soldiers who sac- tles fought by Bahrain. eignty,” His Majesty said. Khalifa and Interior Min- “They symbolise sacrifice and ister Lieutenant-General dedication, and follow in the steps Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla of founding fathers in whose legacy Al Khalifa. we have built our national march,” The royal anthem was he added. played at the start of the “Every martyr who sacrificed his poignant ceremony which life for the homeland is a son for each included prayers, recita- Bahraini family in our closely-knit tion of verses from the nation.” Quran and a minute’s The King was received on arrival by silence in tribute to the BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal martyrs. FARM OF THE FUTURE – 4-5 2 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 HEADLINES This Was The Week
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ONMANAMA: MPs are call - EXPATS n Children yesterday dressed in Star Wars costumes to raise funds for a ing for a curb on mi- community service project that aims to ll fridges placed across the streets grants. of Bahrain. The Star Wars-themed fundraising event, at St Christopher’s Expats must not be more School’s Saar campus, was organised by year two students and raised more than BD800. More pictures – Page 16 than 50 per cent of the coun- try’s population, according to a key parliamentary committee report. n Landmark Saudi polls The report, by the committee in charge of replying to His Majes- the number of foreigners exceed to protect citizen-oriented develop- RIYADH: Thousands of voters head ty King Hamad’s keynote speech at URGED50pc of the population. ment programmes. to the polling stations to vote for their candidates in the third session of the the opening of the second term of The report also urges funds from It also urged an end to the annual municipal elections in Saudi Arabia today. the fourth legislative session, will be the GCC Development Fund to be bonuses paid to board members of Polling stations will open from 8am to debated by parliament at its session pumped to complete major infra- government-owned companies. 5pm. Women will take part for the first on Tuesday. structure and industrial projects, and The MPs demanded a reduction of time as candidates and voters, and voting bombings in northern Syria that killed It highlights the need to toughen divert revenue and investment to na- officials’ travel expenses and asked age has been lowered from 21 to 18. The 26 people and wounded more than laws to limit the number of migrants tional human resources, according to for a regulated overseas treatment elections will also see increased number of 90, underscoring its ability to launch constituencies. attacks in areas that it has lost to rival in Bahrain. a report in our sister paper Akhbar fund. groups. The extremist group said in a The report warns against potential Al Khaleej. The panel also wants a rethink of statement posted online that the attacks pitfalls on Bahrain’s society in case The committee stressed the need the housing strategy and called for a n Cholera cases alert in the predominantly Kurdish province review of school syllabi MANAMA: Four suspected cases of of Hassakeh targeted offices of the main so as to “purify” textbook cholera have been reported in Bahrain, Kurdish militia known as the YPG. The from anything which health authorities said yesterday. attacks targeted a medical centre and a may cultivate an extrem- “Bahrain is so far cholera-free but busy market, according to Syrian state Iran ‘sti ing dissent’ infections are expected among people media and an activist group. ist mindset. The commit- Suicide bombings horror – Page 17 MANAMA: Iran has launched President Hassan Rouhani filiated to the Guard, said on tee stressed the need to coming back from Iraq,” Health its biggest campaign to round and hardliners after the nu- October 16 that 170 people Ministry family medicine consultant Dr up journalists, businessmen clear deal the country signed were rounded up. monitor the extremist and Kawathar Al Eid said. A contingency and activists since 2009, ac- with major world powers last The report noted the grow- instigative religious and plan is being enforced to prevent an cording to a US-based think July in Vienna. ing role of the Guard’s intelli- political discourse in the outbreak, she said, adding that people tank. The campaign also comes gence unit, set up by Supreme country. will not be allowed to bring food from The Islamic Revolutionary ahead of the parliamentary Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame- Separately, this week’s Iraq as part of the preventive measures. Guard Corps is conducting polls and the elections for the nei. The president is now try- session will also discuss the campaign to stifle dissent, Assembly of Experts in Feb- ing to curb the Guard’s role n said a report by Washington ruary, our sister paper Akh- without trespassing on red a proposal to have tim- IS claims Syria blast Institute for Near East Policy. bar Al Khaleej said quoting lines set by Khamenei, who ers installed on Bahrain’s BEIRUT: The Islamic State group claimed It said ASTER the arrests WDD_4x6.pdf reflect 1the report.11/30/15 4:11 PM opposes any political over- traffic lights. responsibility last night for triple suicide ●brewing tensionsSATURDAY: between The Fars news agency, af- tures, the report added. Crunch voteExpats – Page 9 must not Royal tribute to be more than 50 per cent of the country’s population, according to a parliamentary committee report.
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n Bahrain yesterday experienced the ultimate rush during an exclusive preview of the country’s rst indoor skydiving simulator. Gravity Indoor Skydiving at Al Wasmiya, near Bahrain International Circuit, will of cially open on Wednesday as the kingdom celebrates National Day. Above, a thrill-seeker at the indoor facility. Full report – Pages 12-13 n Biased reports rapped ty on July 1 authorities estimated around ternative solutions. They were outlined in MANAMA: New proposals to MANAMA: A Bahraini MP has fallen heroes... ILLEGALS60,000 foreigners lived in Bahrain illegally. a joint study conducted with the Bahrain branded reports by some human tackle the problem of Bah- The amnesty ends on December 31 and Centre for Strategic, International and His Majesty King Hamad yes- rights organisations as biased rain’s illegal residents will latest figures show 5,074 illegal residents Energy Studies, which analysed labour and baseless. Mohammed Al left the country by last month, while 18,595 markets in Bahrain and the region. Jowder was speaking after a be presented to MPs today. had legalised their stay. Other proposals include stricter law en- meeting with US Embassy They include creating a regulated However, concerns that the issue forcement, the easing of restrictions on political affairs officer blasts come days after the pool of expat labourers who could Calvin Scott. “Some of these government extended its will persist once the amnesty ends have labour migration and better incentives for control of the western city be hired by the private sector on prompted the Small and Medium Enter- migrant workers to leave the country at the organisations are deliberately distorting facts and defaming with the implementation of short-term contracts. prises committee at the Bahrain Chamber end of their contracts. the democratic face of Bahrain, a truce deal in Waer, the last terday saluted the nation’s fallen Before the launch of a six-month amnes- of Commerce and Industry to consider al- Full report – Page 9 and trying to implement insurgent-held area of Homs. foreign agendas meant to incite Full report – Page 17 sedition,” Mr Al Jowder said. He said the doors of Bahrain n Siege toll six Saudi women vote are wide open to visitors to come and see for themselves KABUL: Four Afghan the reforms initiatives of His policemen and two Spaniards Majesty King Hamad. were killed in a 10-hour Taliban heroes who embody the values siege of a guest house near the for the rst time Spanish embassy in Kabul’s n Blasts kill 16 diplomatic quarter. Multiple RIYADH: Women across Saudi Arabia marked BEIRUT: Twin explosions in blasts and gunfire rocked a historic milestone yesterday, both voting and a government-controlled the high-security zone after running as candidates in government elections neighbour- militants for the first time. hood of launched Syria’s the raid, The landmark election for local council seats just hours of valour and sacrifice. Homs city is seen as a chance for Saudi women to make killed at after their voices heard as citizens. least 16 President More than 130,000 women were registered to people and Ashraf vote, compared to 1.35 million men. The Gen- wounded Ghani eral Election Commission estimated there are at scores voiced least five million eligible voters out of a popula- more optimism yesterday, that a He described them as a source of tion of 20m, but the figure could be much higher. in an attack claimed by the peace process with the Taliban Results are expected today. Islamic State group. The would resume within weeks. ‘We are making history’ – Page 2 n A Saudi woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Jeddah ● SUNDAY:Climate accordNew proposals to LE BOURGET: pride for all Bahrainis and a shining Envoys from 195 nations last night adopted to cheers and tears a historic accord to stop global warming. tackle the problem“I see the room, I see the reaction of Bahrain’s is positive, I hear no objection. The Paris climate accord is adopted,” said French Foreign Minister Lau- beacon which will inspire the com- rent Fabius, banging down a gavel to cap a decades-long diplomatic quest to combat climate change. illegal residentsBahrain vow – 2; Full report – 16-17 are set to be presented to MPs. ing generations and instil in them patriotism at its highest sense. He was speaking as he patronised VOL XXXVIII No. 269 (GGDN 024) MONDAY, 14th DECEMBER 2015 200 Fils/2 Riyals GDN aRTWORK- Dome Cafe..pdf 1 12/13/15 a10:38 AM Commemoration Day ceremony TI SCIENTIFIC every moment with VIVA is rewarding CALCULATORS collect points with VIVA Rewards at sakhir Palace, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prime Min-
www.gulfcomputerservices.com We must double our efforts says Premier ister Prince Khalifa bin salman Al MANAMA: The Premier yesterday ress and prosperity for the kingdom munication among them to safe- urged everyone to double their ef- and its people. guard hard-won national achieve- forts as a united force to overcome “Cohesion and unity are the best ments. n National Day holiday challenges facing Bahrain. ways to overcome challenges,” he “Bahrain is rich with its deep-root- MANAMA: Ministries, government departments Khalifa. His Royal Highness Prime Min- said. ed cultural and civilisational heri- and publicn enterprises Heady will close on Wednesday and ister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al “We have to be optimistic about tage,” he said, commending efforts Thursday marking National Day and His Majesty’s 16th Khalifa made his plea yesterday the future, be aware and vigilant to preserve national heritage and Accession Day. His Royal Highness Prime Minister when he received members of the and focus on protecting the nation invest in tourism to highlight the Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday issued Ruling Family and senior state of- and maintaining its security and kingdom’s historical contributions a circular announcing the two-day recess. ficials. stability.” to serving humanity. The Prime Minister reviewed lo- The Premier stressed the need to The Premier stressed government n $2bn allocated for project “The annual December 17 Com- cal issues, affirming that the current adhere to national unity and preserve support for investment projects that MANAMA: The financial allocation for Northern City phase and its challenges require dou- the one-family spirit that brings all encourage tourism in Bahrain. project during its first and second phases has exceeded bling efforts to achieve more prog- Bahrainis together and fosters com- Picture – Page 14 n HRH the Premier $2 billion. Deputy Prime Minister and ministerial committee for reconstruction and infrastructure chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa revealed this during a field visit yesterday to launch the Northern City’s sewage treatment plant. The memoration Day will remain a shin- Abu Dhabi Development Fund will supply funds for construction of 2,346 housing units, estimated to cost $937 million. The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development will fund the construction of 1,304 housing units worth $350m, Shaikh Khalid said. Picture – Page 14 n New bid to protect HIV patients ing milestone for a nation proud of MANAMA: Unwittingly passing on HIV could carry a maximum jail sentence of one year and a fine of up to BD20,000. That was among tougher punishments added to a new law, which is designed to protect the rights of PILLARS OF people n MANAMA: His Majesty reviews a guard of honour in the presence of HRH the Premier with HIV, its heroes who sacrificed their lives, Economic re- approved by the Shura forms and Council infrastruc- yesterday. It ture projects was referred worth $32 bil- back to parliament in Bahrain and abroad, to achieve lion will boost and investment includes a and maintain minimum jail sentence of 10 years and a fine of n up to BD10,000 for deliberately infecting another Bahrain’s HRH the person with HIV. The punishments would be doubled Crown Prince if those responsible caused the transmission by growth mo- failing in obligations to ensure hygiene. Those who vestment and maintain growth. Mr Al Rumaihi highlighted that that the contribution of financial ser- justice and defend the homeland’s mentum, the Crown discriminated against HIV patients would face up to TheGROWTH Crown Prince said the the EDB’s efforts to promote Bah- vices, manufacturing, and construc- Prince said yesterday. six months in jail and a fine of up to D500.B unprecedented infrastruc- rain in target markets, including Chi- tion sectors now exceed that of the Full report – Page 9 Bahrain is implementing a ture investment due to take na and Germany, this year had re- oil sector, which contributes only a fifth comprehensive programme place in Bahrain will make a sulted in a number of of the gross domestic n 19 women win in Saudi polls of structural economic and vital contribution to diversifica- significant business Picture – Page 14 product. RIYADH: At least 19 Saudi women have won seats on fiscal reforms to further tion efforts and non-oil sector agreements. It also at- Mr Al Rumaihi said local municipal councils a day after women voted security and sovereignty,” the King strengthen its long-term growth. tracted international investment that the Crown Prince’s directives are re- and ran in elections for the first time in the country’s development, His Royal Speaking about the king- will support substantial job creation. flected in the EDB’s 2016 operational history. General Election Commission spokesman dom’s comprehensive econom- Hamad Al Omar said that 19 women won seats in 10 Highness Prince Salman bin He said continued diversifica- plan, and that the EDB’s future efforts different regions, with results still to be announced Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown ic strategy, he stressed that a tion efforts have led to stable eco- will focus on manufacturing, transpor- in several more regions. Riyadh saw the most women Prince, Deputy Supreme key priority is to further im- nomic growth, which is forecast tation and logistics, tourism, financial candidates win, with four elected. prove citizens’ living standards to reach 3.6 per cent this year, and services and ICT sectors. Full report – Page 2 Commander, First Depu- and provide sustainable job op- said in a keynote speech. ●ty Premier MONDAY:and Economic portunities to all. Development Board (EDB) He also emphasised that im- Economic reforms chairman said, as he chaired proving and modernising busi- an EDB board meeting in ness and investment regulation Riffa. are crucial to facilitating and The programme is support- fostering entrepreneurial op- He paid homage to the valiant anded by three pillars: Streamlininfrastructure- portunities. projects worth ing government expenditure; EDB chief executive Kha- redirecting government sub- lid Al Rumaihi presented the sidies towards citizens; and a board’s operational plan for series of economic reforms and next year and target sectors that infrastructure projects worth the EDB will focus on over the $32more than $32bn to increasebillion in- next 12 months. will boost investment Bahrainis who sacrificed their lives and maintain Bahrain’s growth and died honourably in the battle- momentum, says the Crown Prince. field, performing their sacred duties. “They symbolise sacrifice and
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The ministerial committee for le- His Royal Highness Prince Sal- The session also discussed a string A Yemeni officer said been launched intoNEW four vi- PROBE they were killed when gal affairs has also been tasked to man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown of infrastructure projects aimed at Prince, Deputy Supreme Command- easing traffic congestion, including a rebels fired a rocket at a olations cited in the Nation- conduct internal inquiry into eight coastal road in the strategic province. al Audit Office report for other violations to see whether they er and First Deputy Premier, also at- plan to turn Shaikh Khalifa bin Sal- require disciplinary or administrative tended. man Highway into a five-lane artery. n Obama vows to destroy IS 2014-2015 to see if they car- measures. The number of violations cited in Under the strategy unveiled yester- WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama lives for Bahrain’s flag to fly high The Cabinet Affairs Ministry will the audit report dropped by 38 per day, Wali Al Ahd Highway will also ry criminal implications. voiced fresh determination to destroy the The general directorate of an- also follow up 276 remarks which cent to stand at 276, down from 404 be also turned into a three-lane hub. Islamic State (IS) yesterday, vowing to kill ti-corruption and economic and require administrative corrective ac- irregularities which were cited in the The Clock Tower will be replaced the group’s leaders and win back territory tions to ensure they will not be re- 2013 edition, said Cabinet secre- by traffic lights to ensure the smooth in the Middle East. The US and its allies electronic security was asked peated. tary-general Dr Yasser Al Nasser. flow of traffic in the junction from were taking the fight to Islamic State in Iraq to probe the irregularities and The measures were announced as The Premier directed all ministries Hamad Town roundabout to Clock and Syria, Obama said after meeting top see whether they should be re- His Royal Highness Prime Minister and government department to en- Tower through Wali Al Ahd Highway military advisers. “As we squeeze its heart, among nations. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa force mechanisms to avert the recur- in Riffa. we’ll make it harder for ISIL to pump its ferred to the Public Prosecution terror and propaganda to the rest of the A list specifying public world.” transport activities in Bah- rain was also given the go- Parade marks n Policemen at yesterday’s parade ahead. The document will feature levies on public The King paid tribute to martyrs Police Day transport activities for com- panies and individuals. It MANAMA: Interior Minister Lieu- will also outline the terms tenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Ab- and regulations which will dulla Al Khalifa yesterday attended a parade marking Bahrain Police Day. govern the issue of licences He congratulated His Majesty to operate public transport King Hamad, His Royal Highness vehicles. who made history with their bravery Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin The green light was also n The King watering a palm tree, a symbol of permanent life. Right, His Majesty at the National Charter Monument Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal given to sign a memorandum n Jet ‘terror’ link denied Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad of understanding with Khal- Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Su- ifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan CAIRO: Egypt yesterday said it still has no preme Commander and First Deputy Charity Foundation, paving evidence to back up Moscow’s analysis that Premier, on National Day, Accession a “terrorist” attack had downed a Russian Day and Police Day. the way for the establish- passenger plane at the end of October in the ment of an Education and which will keep their names as well Present was Nationality, Passport Sinai. The Islamic State group said it smuggled and Residence Affairs Under-Secre- Vocational Training Institute a bomb on board that blew up the Russian jet tary, CustomsASTER Affairs WDD_4x6.pdf President 1 and 11/30/15 4:11 PM in Bahrain. on October 31, killing all 224 people on board. ●senior officials. TUESDAY: An inquiryCabinet reports – Pagehas 9 been as the names of their families engraved in national annals. silence to be observed. A second shot signalled the end The historic Al Zubara battle was a defining moment launched into four violations cited in “Every martyr who sacrificed his life for the home- of the minute of silence. which remain engraved in national annals as Nasr bin the National Audit Of ce report for 2014-2015 to see if they carry land is a son for each Bahraini family in our close- sharia Court of Cassation Judge and Al Fateh islam- Mathkour forces were then defeated, paving the way criminal implications. ly-knit nation,” he said. ic Mosque imam shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al Qattan for Bahrain’s Arab identity to be confirmed in 1197 Hi- Earlier, the King was received on arrival by BDF then delivered the martyr’s sermon and supplication. jri, corresponding to 1783 AD.
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The King watered a palm tree, symbol of permanent ience and high spirit of patriotism, paying tribute to cit- n Leaders greeted MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad yesterday life, then went past the commemorative plaque which izens’ honourable stances and loyalty to their country received cables of congratulations from leaders The King headed to the podium and the royal an- of Arab, Islamic and friendly states, marking Bahrain’s National Day and the anniversary ANTI-TERROR of His Majesty’s accession to the throne. His Majesty, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme them was played. Verses of the Holy Quran were re- features names of historic battles that Bahrain fought in in all circumstances. Commander and First Deputy Premier, also exchanged greetings among themselves on the occasion. The leaders were greeted on the occasion by ministers, senior state officials, defence officers, dignitaries and citizens. n The Premier n His Majesty Tribute to martyrs – Page 15 Best wishes from the GDN cited and the artillery fired one shot for a minute of defence of its Arab identity and sovereignty. MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad against terror, which he said is a big threat to people’s that terrorism constitutes “a serious violation of hu- DIRECTORS and staff of the GDN yesterday hailed the establishmentCOALITION of aspirations for progress. man dignity and rights, especially the right to life and extend their best wishes to His Majesty “The alliance proves once more that the Islamic na- the right to security.” King Hamad, His Royal Highness Prime a Saudi-led Islamic military alliance tions are in the vanguard renouncing and combating Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defence Minister Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman terror,” he said. “Terrorism has no religion.” Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the coalition will Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince of 34 nations to combat terrorism. The Premier described the coalition as the best an- develop mechanisms for working with other countries Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown He backed the move in a phone call with swer to those who are adamant on stigmatising Mus- and international bodies to support counterterrorism Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King lims and linking Islam with terror. efforts. Their efforts won’t be limited to countering and First Deputy Premier, and the people Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al the Islamic State group, he said. of Bahrain on the occasion of National Bahrain, he said, is among the first countries to join Khalifa said Bahrain’s joining the alliance embodies The alliance will share information and train, equip Day and the anniversary of His Majesty’s the alliance out of a firm belief in the importance of His Majesty’s policy to safeguard security of nations. and provide forces if necessary for the fight against accession to the throne. The GDN is co-operation to eradicate terrorism. It is also consistent with the kingdom’s unwavering Islamic State, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir publishing throughout the holiday. He commended Saudi’s role in championing re- position rejecting terrorism as well as its solidarity said later at a briefing in Paris. gional and international issues. with any effort to defeat it. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are also discuss- n Royal pardon for 219 His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khali- Announcing the alliance, Saudi Arabia said Islam ing sending special forces to Syria as part of US-led fa bin Salman Al Khalifa urged such strong alliances forbids “corruption and destruction in the world” and efforts to fight Islamic State, he said. MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad last night Separately, Al Azhar, the pardoned 219 inmates, who have served part Cairo-based Sunni Islam’s of their jail terms. The royal amnesty, marking leading seat of learning, Bahrain’s National Day and the anniversary Prisoner exchange of the King’s accession to the throne, reflects National Day stamps urged all Muslim countries His Majesty’s keenness to provide pardoned to join the coalition . convicts an opportunity to integrate into society agreement signed MANAMA: Three The full roster of the new and contribute to the country’s progress. commemorative coalition, apart from Bahrain MOSCOW: A prisoner exchange agree- stamps have and Saudi Arabia is the UAE, n ment was signed between Bahrain and been issued by Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Premier urges unity Russia yesterday. the Transpor- Libya, Jordan, Tunisia, Ye- MANAMA: The Premier yesterday urged It was signed by Foreign Minister tation and Tele- men, the Palestinians, Egypt, national unity and said domestic affairs should be settled among Bahrainis, without Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and communications Morocco, Turkey, Pakistan, Ministry to Bangladesh, Malaysia, Be- foreign interference. “National unity and Russian Justice Minister Alexander Kon- mark Bahrain’s cohesion is what best marks Bahraini ovalov in the Russian capital. n The rst day cover. Left, the three nin, Chad, Togo, Djibouti, society,” His Royal Highness Prime Minister 44th Nation- commemorative stamps Senegal, Sudan, Sierra Le- The agreement aims at enhancing legal al Day and the Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa one, Somalia, Gabon, Guin- said, stressing his resolve to continue the co-operation and facilitating the transfer 16th anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad’s accession to ea, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, of convicted people to serve their sen- the throne. development march, led by His Majesty Available at all post offices in 200 fils, 300 fils and 400 fils Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, King Hamad. The primary concern, he tences in their homelands. Niger, and Nigeria. added, is how best to serve citizens and Shaikh Khalid said it was part of denominations, the stamps depict recent achievements such as l the construction of King Hamad University Hospital, Shaikh The French air force used secure their needs. He was speaking as he efforts to increase co-ordination between its first Cruise missiles, received at Gudaibiya Palace intellectuals, Remembering ultimate sacri ce for nation Khalifa bin Salman Technology Institute, Salman Industrial the● two countries to further enhance City and Bahrain International Circuit. A souvenir sheet is also launched from the UAE prominent media, cultural and religious WEDNESDAY: and Jordan, against Islamic personalities and senior state officials. steadily growingInovest_4x2.pdf ties. 1 10/6/15 4:42 PM available forBIC_4x2_Drag BD1.500, while & Drift a first GDN.pdf day cover 1 costs 12/15/15 BD1.The 8:53 AM KingCineco_4x2.pdf 1 12/15/15 hails2:54 PM Grand Mosque visit – Page 12 State in Iraq yesterday. Full report – Page 12 The Interior Minister yesterday paid mov- will be cherished throughout history as Information, parliament and Shura political societies for declaring December the VISIONestablishment of a Saudi-led Islamic military alliance of 34 ing homage to those who have made the they set the most wonderful examples of Council Affairs Minister Isa Al hammadi 17 as annual Commemoration Day. nationsREALITY to combat terrorism. ultimate sacrifice throughout Bahrain’s sacrifice and self-denial. saluted those who sacrificed their lives for National Unity Assembly chairman history by offering their lives for the sake he added that those brave people will the sake of Bahrain’s security and stability. Shaikh Dr Abdullatif Al Mahmoud said of the kingdom’s dignity, sovereignty and be cherished for ever as they inscribe their he described the King’s directives to the brave Bahraini servicemen lost their VOL XXXVIII No. 272 (GGDN 024) THURSDAY, 17th DECEMBER 2015 200 Fils/2 Riyals
TI SCIENTIFIC Arab identity. names with their blood in Bahrain’s histo- hold Commemoration Day as a humani- lives while defending not only Yemen, CALCULATORS book your seat on cinema.bh n Terror verdict Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin ry. “Their memory will remain a national tarian gesture that set the best example in but also the Arab and Islamic nations is welcomed MANAMA: Bahrain last night welcomed the conviction of fugitive Abdulraouf Al Shayeb on terror charges by a British court. Abdulla Al Khalifa lauded his Majesty beacon illuminating the paths of dignity,” honouring the dedication and patriotism of against those plotting against them. The Al Shayeb faces jail after being remanded in custody ahead of sentencing today by a judge at the Snaresbrook Crown Court, London, UK newspapers www.gulfcomputerservices.com reported. King hamad’s initiative in declaring he said. servicemen. Commemoration Day is a reminder for all He was convicted in 2012 in absentia in Bahrain of trying to overthrow the monarchy after hatching a plot to form a militia with links to Iran known as the Coalition of February 14. According to UK newspaper December 17 Commemoration Day. his Majesty’s personal representative for Parliament expressed pride in the mil- that those who fail to defend the nation lose reports, he was arrested on December 31, 2013 on arrival at Gatwick Airport after visiting Iraq. A memory card found in his belongings contained notes about the assembly, use and he underscored the great respect of the charity work and youth affairs, Supreme itary and security servicemen who sacri- their countries and themselves, he said. capabilities of a variety of weapons, as well as what has LOYALTY been described as a “jihadi examination paper”. Bahrain “notes with interest the conviction in the UK courts of leadership and citizens for those people, Council for Youth and Sport chairman ficed their lives while serving the nation, Al Menbar National Islamic Society sec- Al Shayeb on terrorism related charges,” said a statement released by Bahrain News Agency last night. “The Bahrain government has consistently stated that a number of individuals known to be reiterating a pledge to provide constant and Bahrain Olympic Committee president stressing that their patriotism, courage and retary-general Dr Ali Ahmed Abdullah involved in terrorist activities and violent political extremism, including Al Shayeb, do so MANAMA: His Majes- under the guise of human rights SALUTED activism. Indeed, Al Shayeb was ty King Hamad yes- previously convicted of terrorist offences by Bahrain’s courts,” care for their families. he also lauded the Shaikh Nasser bin hamad Al Khalifa said heroism will be recorded in the kingdom’s Al Amin said the national event aims to terday paid tribute to the statement added. Bahrain’s loyal peo- UAE pays its “Bahrain therefore urges ple who had sacrificed Western human rights groups and parliamentarians to everything for their special tribute practise caution and take greater care in validating the country. DUBAI: UAE Vice-President, homage paid to the “symbols of sacrifice” the King’s directives to remember those history with golden letters. commemorate those who served the nation claims and authenticity of His Majesty saluted them Deputy Premier and Dubai individuals such as Al Shayeb, as he patronised a ceremony Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin or risk unwittingly promoting to celebrate National Day. Rashid Al Maktoum yesterday and aiding violent political His Royal Highness Prime extended congratulations to the extremism and, indeed, the type Minister Prince Khalifa bin leadership and people of Bah- of terrorist activity which has been highlighted through the by Bahraini people as well as the media’s who sacrificed their lives for the sake of Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla said in Yemen or elsewhere, noting that Bahrain Salman Al Khalifa and His rain on National Day . verdict,” it said. Royal Highness Prince Salman He said on his Twitter ac- bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown count: “The joys of Bahrain are n Qataris abducted Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- our joys. Your successes are for BAGHDAD: Gunmen kidnapped mander and First Deputy Pre- us all. Your march is part of the at least 27 Qatari hunters in mier, were present at the cere- stable GCC march in the spirit southern Iraq, officials said response to it which underlines unity and their nation are a clear proof of the great Bahraini people will never forget those who has a long history in championing just mony at Sakhir Palace. of closely-knit family.” yesterday, the second high- His Majesty said the loyalty A big poster of His Majesty profile abduction of foreigners King Hamad adorns the iconic in the country in three months. of the people has enabled Bah- n rain to move forward steadily His Majesty, HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince at the ceremony. Top right, the King Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. Turkey, which like Qatar is at makes his speech marking National Day odds with various Iraqi groups towards reform and moderni- over regional issues, had 18 of sation. the first day of the foundation and a guiding light for fu- taken measures against nega- its citizens abducted in Iraq commitment to inherent Bahraini values. respect given to those people and their high lost their lives for the sake of the homeland Arab and Islamic causes. “This is an auspicious occa- of the country until today. We ture generations that inspires tive effects of the exceptional in early September. They were sion to recall the positive prog- pray that He grants them Heav- them and encourages them to economic and security situa- eventually released unharmed. ress and pioneering achieve- en,” the King said. continue the trail of nation tions in many countries. Dozens of gunmen “kidnapped ments of our honourable “We find solace in the high building and dedication,” His Earlier, 21 artillery shots 27 Qatari hunters... when forefathers,” he said. dignity of those who have ded- they were in a camp near Majesty said. were fired to salute His Majesty the Bassiyah area,” Faleh “We would like to empha- icated themselves, without the “As we are keen in keeping on his arrival, accompanied by Al Zayadi, the governor of BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal standing in the hearts of the leadership and while defending the security and stability of National Action Charter Society’s polit- sise, as slightest with our annual traditions, on a constellation of cavalry. Muthanna province where we cele- n Day of the nation – Page 2 hesita- honouring all those who are The King was welcomed they were seized, said. Two brate our n Celebrations – Page 12, 14-15 tion, in dedicated and devoted to serv- by BDF Commander-in-Chief Iraqi officers providing glorious response ing the nation, it gives us plea- Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin security for the party were national days, the need for co- to the call sure to pay tribute to them on Ahmed Al Khalifa, Nation- also taken but later released, ●hesion betweenTHURSDAY: all people in of duty and regardless of the the ‘Day of the Nation’ and to al Guard Commander Lieu- he said. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa the people. the GCC and the dignity and rights of the ical bureau head Ahmed Juma said the order to protect our gains and sacrifices. praise them as we are gratefulHis tenant-General ShaikhMajesty Mo- n pays achievement. “The valuable and succes- and proud, and thus present hammed bin Isa Al Khalifa CBB raises rates “We pray Allah the Almighty, sive contributions of Bahrain’s through them a model of Bah- and Interior Minister Lieu- MANAMA: The Central Bank of men and women prompt us to Bahrain last night raised its key on the first occasion of Com- raini experience and expertise tenant-General Shaikh Rashid policy interest rate by 25 basis memoration Day tomorrow, to proudly celebrate and highlight that has never failed since the bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. points. The rate on overnight bestow His mercy on those who them in a befitting manner. establishment of this blessed During the ceremony, 54 na- stressed everybody’s respect for those who Shaikh Nasser said Commemoration Arab Nation against foreign interference Bahraini people owe a lot to security per- deposit facility was raised to 0.50 tributehave had the honour to sacrifice to“Such contributions Bahrain’s rep- loyal peoplen The Burj lit up in Bahrain’s per centwho from 0.25pc, one-week entity.” tional work pioneers were hon- their lives for their nation since resent an invaluable wealth His Majesty said Bahrain has oured. colours yesterday deposit facility from 0.50pc to 0.75pc while repo and lending had FEASTsacri ced OF CULTURE AT SUQ – PAGES 4-5 l LETTERSeverything – PAGES 6-7 l FED RAISES RATES – PAGEfor 19 rates theirremained at 2.25pc. sacrificed their lives while performing their Day is also a tribute to the families of those and terrorist acts. sonnel thanks to whose sacrifices the king- country. sacred national duty. he said those people who died for the nation. his Majesty was thanked by heads of dom is living in security and stability. 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n The Crown Prince watching the Crown Prince’s parade from the VIP enclosure son graduates from UK college Gulfdailynews @GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline THE Crown Prince yesterday at- tended the graduation ceremony of his son Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa from the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC). BRNC Commanding Officer Captain Henry Duffy received His Royal Highness Prince Sal- man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, who then inspected the officer parade. The Crown Prince congratu- lated His Majesty King Hamad, the Supreme Commander, and Shaikh Isa who received the Cap- lishment of a permanent British Royal Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalifa bin Abdulla tain’s Award. Navy base in Mina Salman port area is a Al Khalifa and Faisal bin Majid Al Bin Ali His Majesty, His Royal Highness n The Crown Prince with the proud graduates and, top, Shaikh Isa at the passing out clear demonstration of the UK’s commit- also took part in the graduation ceremony. Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin parade ment to tackling regional threats. The Crown Prince’s son Shaikh Mo- Salman Al Khalifa and the Crown Shaikh Isa thanked the Crown Prince hammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bah- Prince exchanged congratulatory the Bahrain Royal Naval Force in main- tween Bahrain and the UK, especially in for his support and said he looks forward rain’s Ambassador to the UK Shaikh cables on the occasion. taining regional security and carrying military and defence. to continuing his service to Bahrain – Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, The Crown Prince expressed pride out counter-terrorism and piracy oper- First Sea Lord of the British Royal particularly in advancing the kingdom’s Crown Prince Court president Shaikh over all Bahrainis committed to mili- ations. Navy Admiral Sir George Zambellas maritime security and defence capabili- Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa and senior tary service and highlighted efforts of He highlighted long-standing ties be- addressed the parade and said the estab- ties through his service in the BDF. Ruling Family members attended. Crowd fury after concert no-show By SANDEEP SINGH GREWAL MORE than 20 people were injured when angry spectators went on a ram- page during a concert at the Indian Club. Chairs were thrown during the event and other property was damaged by the Bangla- deshi mob, who were upset after learning that a popular artist, Shakeeb Khan, was not performing. The Bangladeshi music night was held on Wednes- day featuring different art- ists as part of National Day activities. A witness said the crowd became angry when it was announced that Mr Khan would not perform. n Window panes damaged by spectators who went on a rampage and, right, screenshot from a video circulating online “They started to throw chairs and tables “Everything was going smoothly and everyone started to and the audience was having a good run outside,” said the time,” he said. witness, who is a club “When it was announced that Sha- member. keeb Khan would not perform, the “They dam- crowd became violent and started to aged the window throw chairs and tables.” panes, reception Mr Nannu claimed rogue mem- area and tore posters bers of the crowd took advantage of outside the club.” the situation and started to vandalise People were injured the club. and some were taken “I will receive a list from the by ambulance to Sal- club and will pay for the damage,” maniya Medical Com- he said. plex for treatment. “This is not our fault because “We treated around we received Mr Khan’s visa at the 24 people with minor n Damage caused by the furious crowd eleventh hour.” injuries,” said a hospi- to honour his commitments. “The crowd went wild after an art- Bangladeshi Mohammed Nannu, A video that went viral of the in- tal source. “We had rented the club’s ground ist failed to turn up. who works for the company that organ- cident showed damaged chairs, tables Club president Anand Lobo told to the organiser for a Bangladeshi “I called the police and we ised the event, said he was awaiting a and other items inside the club as a the GDN a complaint had been filed musical night as part of National Day have filed a complaint against the list of the damage from the club, which large group gathered outside. against the event organiser for failing activities,” said Mr Lobo. organiser.” he said could cost more than BD3,000. [email protected] ##
Gulf Daily News Gulfdailynews @GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline 4 Friday, 18th December 2015 Gulfdailynews @GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline FarmBy LAALA KASHEF ALGHATA of the future in Bahrain’s desert A FUTURE of sustainable, locally-grown crops flourish- ing above the arid sands of Bahrain’s deserted southern quarter. It almost sounds like fantasy, but it is a dream that the team be- hind Peninsula Farms – out in the nothingness south of the Tree of Life – wants to make a reality. Established three years ago on 300,000sqm of desert, the farm focuses on growing hy- droponically – in flowing, nu- trient rich water rather than soil. This method is remarkably effi- cient, using around 80 per cent less water than traditional farm- ing techniques. Temperature It also means that the crops can be kept at a constant temperature – beating the summer heat and winter cold snaps. Chief operating officer Gra- hame Dunling joined Peninsula Farms at the beginning of 2014, and in the two years since then output has increased by 490 per cent, he told the GDN. “We’ve gone from being al- most unknown to being in virtu- ally every supermarket,” he said. “We grow tomatoes, capsi- cums, chillies and seven types of lettuce – including the new Salanova lettuce, which has more leaves and tastes and looks The farm focuses on better.” growing hydroponically – Sustainable However, Mr Dunling is not in owing, nutrient rich content with merely embracing revolutionary new ways of farm- water rather than soil ing – he dreams of creating a lo- cal, sustainable food source that does not need to be flown in from half way around the world. One of the ways that the farm is doing this is with so-called “aeroponic” grow- But the potential benefits are huge, as aeroponic ing, which involves plants being grown suspend- growing can use up to 98pc less water than traditional ed in air and sprayed with a fine nutrient mist from farming. microscopic nozzles. Another pilot project being worked on at the farm As this is the first time such a method has been exper- are micro-herbs being grown in a specially constructed imented in the GCC, the concept had to be completely room to supply Bahrain’s gourmet chefs. redesigned, Mr Dunling said. “The LED indoor grow room is just a proof of con- cept at the moment,” said Mr Dunling. “It’s not a massive facility right now, but we can grow mi- cro-herbs in it that can gen- erate a de- cent profit margin. “At present, lots of the country’s chefs get their herbs from Hol- 5.30am Holy Communion (Tamil - Cathedral) land, but 10.00am Family Communion (Awali) we want to prove 10.30am Family Communion (Cathedral) that we 6.00pm Around the Christmas tree (Tamil - Cathedral) can do the same thing locally. n Around 45,000sqm of greenhouses make up the growing area of the farm “ W e should be doing this in Bahrain 30 minutes drive away is al- and more sustainable than pro- – something that is grown just ways going to be better, fresher duce flown in from Europe.” ##
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n One greenhouse features a eld of red lettuce at chest height
n The farm is located in the desert in Sakhir near the Tree of Life. Inset, Mr Dunling shows how the farm’s lettuce grows with its roots suspended in water n The LED growing room complete with pheromone strips n Peninsula Farms on a map of Bahrain
The farm is also committed to cutting out the use of pesti- cides by using male and female “pheromone strips” that catch bugs before they can attack the plants. An on-site colony of bum- blebees is kept to help pollinate the tomato plants and members of staff are each assigned their own greenhouse, to prevent the potential for disease to be spread between areas. Teach “In the future, I’d like to turn the farm into a semi-edu- cational centre to teach young people hydroponics,” said Mr Dunling. “I’ve already started work- ing with university students who showed me things at the Bahrain International Garden Show that they thought were cutting-edge, but were actually out-of-date. “So the university asked me to teach them and we’ve started to do that, so that they can develop this technology for the GCC.” n Bumblebees, above, are used to [email protected] pollinate the plants naturally 6 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015
Today’s Moon-Jupiter tie can show up as a feeling of restlessness, perhaps because you aren’t achieving as much as you think you should. If you have your heart set on a goal that isn’t material- A fat lot of good! ising, as yet, then consider that at this busy time of year you’d be better to lower your expectations HERE is a lot of discussion on the subject of and do what you can for now. Tobesity among the young in Bahrain. This is hardly surprising when you consider the lack of exercise among youngsters and the huge selection of food available. Today many children Published letters are not are driven to school, Venus’s tie with both Mercury and Pluto in your sign makes for a very powerful and focused blend have virtually no proper of energies that can align head and heart. If you and another are on the same wavelength then necessarily the views of the Editor. Readers wishing to supervised exercise it is going to show. You may realise that you share the same ideas and passions too, leading to a and enjoy an enormous potentially fruitful and productive relationship. make a complaint through choice of food that may the GDN should provide full be consumed at any details of the complaint time. together with their contact Years ago youngsters telephone numbers. either walked to school Your natural kindness and generosity are likely to be to the fore and might see you splashing out or rode their bicycles. more on last minute gifts than perhaps you had first intended. Nevertheless, such gestures are What’s more, most schools had regular after- noons scheduled for some form of sport while unlikely to go unnoticed and could contribute to greater goodwill developing between you and many schoolchildren made a regular visit to a your family or a supportive friend. local gym. The solution to the obesity problem does not require a Sherlock Holmes or the brain of an Albert Einstein. Quite simply, plan far more exercise and Today’s Quarter Moon might see mild tensions showing up, ones that can set you thinking about arrange for the young to have a far more a project or goal you’re involved with and whether it’s really for you. However, if this is a really sensible diet. big scheme, don’t make hasty or impulsive decisions, at least not without thinking through any Colin Bower unintended consequences. I, robot... AHRAIN’S interest in robotics is growing, Bso it will have been interested in recent If plans are not coming together as you have hoped, it may be down to the ongoing and ener- developments involving the elderly. When vating angle between Saturn and Neptune. This is seeing forces beyond your control undermine researchers at an American uni- your best efforts. However, today’s lunation could bring insights, and focusing on small doable versity coined the phrase ‘arti cial intelligence’ in 1956, the govern- actions, can help you to feel less stuck. ment hoped that it would yield an advantage in the Cold War. Nearly 60 years later, it has produced Al e, a robot whose ability to improve the quality of life Today’s tie between the Moon and upbeat Jupiter hints that you may be looking forward to some of elderly people, and to help their time out and a chance to engage in any Yule frivolity. Nevertheless, the deeper pulse of Venus and carers, is being tested in residential Pluto suggests there’s unlikely to be nothing superficial about one connection you make, which homes in Lincoln. household tasks. In Tokyo, robots which could prove very illuminating. Al e may prove a useful aid, particularly for sing and play word games are being used in those showing early signs of cognitive impair- schools to help children with autism. ment. He is not, however, a panacea. A robot called Paro, which looks like a seal, The role of robots in caring for the elderly has been found to reduce anxiety among and in rm must be treated with caution. hospital patients and the elderly. If you’ve been unhappy with a friend’s attitude or recent actions, or those of a group you’re part The advantages are obvious: Robots do In China, robots are proving popular not get bored or give up. They can be pro- presents for parents worried that their only of, how much longer can you let this dominate you? As Mercury, your ruler, ties with incendiary grammed to fetch Pluto and Uranus, the answer may not be long in coming. In fact, you may startle them with a medication, measure sharp-eyed and withering slice of honesty. temperature and Killers are terrorists heart rate and o er 24-hour supervision AY I humbly request that the expression “militant Islam” be and feedback to Mreplaced by “terrorists”. carers. I, a God-fearing Muslim and a British citizen, feel very dis- The Pisces Moon might make a keen desire seem less urgent or at least encourage you to put it off Furthermore, they turbed by such appalling acts of mindless terrorism that are for another day. Even so, as Venus connects with a passionate pairing between Mercury and Pluto, can provide speech done in the name of Islam. you might notice how powerfully a person or situation affects you and this may yet spark you into and therapeutic exer- Terrorists exist everywhere, not just in the Islamic community comment or action, Cancer. cises for those su er- which disowns them wholeheartedly in every way. ing from dementia. I have lived among you for 55 years, making friends in every The Japanese have religion. Events such as the ones we read with horror were un- developed robots known when I arrived here. which can lift, turn Suddenly violence and fear are all around us in the world. Today’s Quarter Moon can present you with a choice between rising above the frenetic pace as- and move people, in- May God who created us all eliminate the evil among us. sociated with this time of year or being overwhelmed by it. However, with the Sun strengthened teract companionably Hyder Ali Pirwany by its position in fiery Sagittarius, look to find ways to make the days ahead as simple as possible and perform simple – given your present circumstances.
TODAY is Friday, December 18, the 352nd day of 2015. made in the US. There are 13 days left in the year. Highlights in history on 1961 – Indian forces invade Portuguese Goa; UN cease re If you’re wondering why everything seems so stressful, then it’s likely because Mercury is aligned this date: in Katanga, Congo begins. with both Pluto and Uranus, which could create a high degree of mental tension, especially if 1559 – Queen Elizabeth I sends aid to Scottish lords to 1965 – Nine African states break o diplomatic relations money or shared finance is involved. Taking practical steps can help, but so might talking things drive French from Scotland. with Britain over Rhodesia issue. over with someone experienced. 1792 – Thomas Paine is tried in England in his absence for 1969 – Britain s Parliament abolishes the death penalty for publishing The Rights Of Man. murder. 1865 – Slavery is abolished in the US. 1970 – Divorce law goes into e ect in Italy despite opposi- 1890 – Frederick Lugard occupies Uganda for British East tion by Roman Catholic Church. Africa Company. 1972 – The US begins the heaviest bombing of North Viet- 1903 – US-Panama treaty places Canal Zone in US hands in nam during the Vietnam War. The bombardment ends 12 If you and another are united in a joint purpose then a lot can be achieved today and over the perpetuity for annual rent. days later. weekend, as long as you’re willing to compromise on certain issues. Getting shopping in for the 1927 – Chiang Kai-shek overthrows Hankow government 1973 – Syria refuses to attend Middle East peace talks in in China. Geneva. holiday week and organising your home for guests or visitors can be swift work – if you’re willing 1940 – Adolf Hitler signs a secret directive ordering prepa- 1979 – Hundreds of Salvadoran troops storm two ranches to work together to make it come together. rations for a Nazi invasion on the Soviet Union. and a slaughterhouse in El Salvador, to demand wage in- 1941 – German troops retreat in North Africa in Second creases and kill 35 persons occupying the sites. World War. 1985 – Syria rejects plea by the US to remove newly de- 1948 – Dutch renew o ensive in Indonesia and capture ployed anti-aircraft missiles along its border with Lebanon. Sukarno government. 1987 – Ivan F Boesky is sentenced to three years in prison 1950 – Ignoring West German opposition and Soviet for plotting Wall Street’s biggest insider-trading scandal. Perhaps this isn’t the best time to attempt to multi-task, as with Mercury making an edgy tie to threats, Nato countries approve a plan to integrate their 1990 – Taj Mahal reopens after being closed to tourists Pluto – and over the next day or so to Uranus, you may be trying to do too much at once. To cut land, air and sea forces and use of German brigades. due to sectarian violence that took 11 lives in three days of down on stress and amp-up the more positive side of the festive season, don’t be too proud to 1956 – Japan is admitted to the UN. ghting in Indian city of Agra. 1957 – The Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsyl- 1991 – South African Inkatha leader Mangosuthu Buthele- reach out to others to do their bit. vania, the rst civilian nuclear facility to generate electricity zi withdraws from negotiations on ending apartheid. in the US, goes into operation. 1992 – Ruling party leader Kim Young-sam accepts victory 1958 – The rst communications satellite broadcast is as South Korea’s rst civilian president after 32 years of mil- Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 7 An Englishman abroad By MIKE GAUNT Ungrateful and ungracious... URELY one of the most desperate stories of the year, the wholesale Smovement of people from troubled countries to Europe is one of those items which is bound to cause discussion. I’ve heard, as I’m sure you all have, opinion from across the spectrum. It does tend to polarise views; there are those who would not open the door to any, and those who would welcome all, with every shade in between. Awful images of small bodies washed up on beaches, of hunted expressions on ravaged faces and of plodding masses heading north-west across Europe. Stories, in the wake of the Paris atroc- ities, of wicked people using the migra- tion as a sort of Trojan horse to cover their sinful and cynical outrages. There is a genuine motive of seeking safety from tyranny at home. I read in one of the newspapers here in n Japanese electronics giant Toshiba’s humanoid robot Chihira Junko, right, greets customers during a Press preview Portugal just the other day that Portu- at a shopping mall in Tokyo. Left, the robot Paro, believed to reduce anxiety among hospital patients and the elderly. gal has made available 4,754 places for refugees in the rst phase of the e orts to relocate more than 90,000 around the child is lonely. In Lincolnshire, Al e is being amuse themselves. Eventually I went down- Needless to say, every one was ruined. I’ll European Union. described by his elderly hosts as welcome stairs to discover my darling children had stick with downloads. “company”. removed every single vinyl record I owned Steve Rix I was impressed, I must say, that little Therein lies the rub. and used them as stepping stones to cross Portugal was willing to play its part and Robots can provide useful assistance, but the lounge oor. throw open its doors, hold open the they are no substitute for humans. Thought that counts warm embrace to troubled refugees. Human contact is vital in helping elderly T’S that time of year in Bahrain – the fes- O ering a safe haven is a wonderful people to remain active and inde- Itive, gift-giving season. gesture. pendent for as long as possible. FESTIVE SMILE! There is nothing I was a little nonplussed to read that Caring and supporting them wrong with being only some 50 or so are expected to take cannot be outsourced to robots courteous and polite up this o er, as most, and I quote “want who have no feelings of compas- when receiving a pres- asylum in Germany or Sweden, where sion. ent, no matter what many already have family and/or believe A hug from a robot is no hug time of the year. there are jobs and they can have a good at all. It is a recognition standard of living”. Carer of the thought that This has given me much food for the giver has put into thought. the gift or simply an In particular, I’m chewing over the rea- Retro mistake? acknowledgement that INYL records are making you know they care. sons these unfortunates are on the move. Va big comeback – even in Whether you subse- I had thought it was due to life being at Bahrain. But I, for one, am not quently take it back or risk. Homes destroyed, loved-ones killed, looking forward to their return. leave it gathering dust shocking tales of rape, torture and the I remember having a collec- is up to you. like. tion of vinyl that was my pride In my experience In these circumstances, we all agree, and joy. most people under- I’m certain, that they have reason to ee, Nothing could compare with stand if you explain to seek safety, security, a warm embrace slipping The Beatles’ Sergeant that something isn’t from a safe haven, a welcoming and sym- Pepper album from its inner your style or colour and pathetic country. sleeve, placing it on my turnta- that you are going to They trudge across wastelands, drift ble and sitting back to enjoy the exchange it. over a cruel sea and su er awful priva- sound. As my mother always tions and are then su ciently mercenary Then one morning my wife “If a Christmas jumper’s got your name on it, there’s nothing you can do.” used to say, ‘it’s the to reject a genuine o er of help? and I had a lie-in and left our thought that counts’. It is a little like a drowning man choos- children of ve and three to Laura Anderson ing the hand that reaches out to save him based on the amount of money the lifesaver has. Imagine the conversation between the Titanic’s captain and that of the Carpathia itary rule. convicted in the 1981 to the West and aggravate tensions with Russia. … “Ah, sorry, no; I’m afraid I can’t accept 1993 – UN o cials slip shooting of a Philadel- 2008 – A former Rwandan army colonel is convicted by a UN 11 children and six adults phia police o cer. tribunal in Tanzania of genocide and crimes against human- help from a Canadian vessel’. through a brief opening 2002 – An anti-terrorism ity for masterminding the killings of more than half a million I am left with a feeling of muddled in Bosnian battlefronts THE only thing we have to fear on this court in New Delhi, pro- people in 1994. motives at play here. for medical treatment in planet is man – Carl Jung, Swiss psy- nounces death sentence 2009 – US President Barack Obama says the US, China and I am at a loss to explain why those who the West. chologist (1875-1961). on three men convicted several other countries reached an “unprecedented break- are seeking help and safety feel that 1994 – Former commu- of planning a December through” to curb greenhouse gas emissions – including a nists win Bulgarian elec- 2001 terrorist attack on mechanism to verify compliance – after a frenzied day of they are in a position to select the most tions. the Indian Parliament complex. diplomacy at the UN climate talks in Copenhagen. appropriate place; surely a simple ‘thank 1995 – Risking the wrath of animal rights activists world- 2003 – A US appeals court rules in Padilla versus Rumsfeld 2010 – Iran’s president announces the start of a plan to slash you’ is in order? wide, Canada says it will increase its seal harvest quota by 34 that President George W Bush has no inherent constitution- energy and food subsidies, part of government e orts to What is going wrong when a genu- per cent, allowing 250,000 harp seals to be killed. al power to declare a US citizen captured on US soil an ene- boost the country’s ailing economy. ine o er of sympathy and support, of a 1996 – Tupac Amaru guerillas vow to start killing hostages my combatant and hold him inde nitely. 2011 – Pope Benedict XVI makes an emotional visit to in the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Lima, Peru, but 2004 – More than 500 right-wing paramilitary ghters ac- Rome’s main prison, meeting with detainees, denouncing loving embrace, is rejected in favour of a let their deadline for bloodshed pass. Four hostages, in- cused of massacres and numerous rights abuses in south- prison overcrowding and calling for greater dignity for in- more comfortable one? cluding the Canadian ambassador, are released to serve as west Colombia turn in their weapons, bringing to more than mates everywhere. It is ungrateful and ungracious and negotiators. 3,000 the number of militiamen who have demobilised un- 2012 – The Palestinians say that all UN Security Council does nothing for the plight of those who 1997 – 700 Japanese children require hospitalisation after der a peace process with the government. members except the US will condemn Israel’s announce- are in such di cult straits. seizures induced by ashing lights in an animated TV show. 2005 – A German aid worker and archaeologist kidnapped ment of new settlement construction. 1998 – Encountering little resistance, US and British missiles in Iraq with her driver is freed after three weeks in captivity. 2013 – The Syrian government pummels opposition-held I nd that I am viewing these troubled and bombs blast Iraq for the third time in as many days. 2006 – Chief prosecutor in ousted Iraqi President Saddam neighbourhoods in Aleppo, levelling apartment buildings, masses with a more cynical eye, and I 1999 – Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga is in- Hussein’s trial presents memos from Hussein’s o ce approv- ooding hospitals with casualties and killing 200 people. don’t like being put in that position. jured in one of two bomb blasts that kill 33 people and in- ing chemical attacks against Kurdish villages, the most seri- 2014 – Many Cubans hope restoration of diplomatic ties jure 137. Suspicion falls on the separatist Tamil Tiger rebels, ous evidence against him in his genocide trial. with the US will mean access to things taken for granted l Mike Gaunt is a former headmaster at who are ghting for a homeland. 2007 – Ukraine’s parliament elects the ery Yulia Tymoshen- elsewhere and lift a struggling socialist economy where sta- 2001 – A US District Judge vacates the death sentence of ko prime minister by the narrowest possible margin, in a ples like meat, cooking oil and toilet paper are often hard St Christopher’s School, Bahrain Mumia Abu Jamal, the former journalist and Black Panther striking political comeback likely to strengthen Ukraine’s ties to come by. - [email protected] 8 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 TAKE A BREAK ...
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closureBy SHAHLAA AHMED in cash crisis AN animal shelter could be forced to close down after a funding crisis resulted in four of its employees going on strike due to non-payment of wages. The Dogfather Rescue and Rehabilita- tion Centre, in Saar, is home to more than 450 animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, pigeons, parrots, a baboon, a donkey and a goat. Its British owner Tony Waters, known as the Dogfather, broke down in tears as he explained a lack of donations and mounting electricity bills had left him penniless. He said only one of his five employees continued to help after others gave up when they were not paid for a month and a half. “I have a lot of crippled animals and many who really need care,” said Mr Waters. “I need to do something, but I hate ask- ing for help. “Four helpers left me even though I treated them very well for around three to four years. “I just have one loyal worker now and he has been with me for 13 years, but me and him are not enough to do all the work. rotary club_15x3_BW.pdf 1 11/22/15 3:35 PM “People stopped donating and all I have n Mr Waters with some of his injured animals. Right, the is food donated from some schools now. shelter’s only remaining employee feeding the animals “I have an electricity debt of BD1,500 which is not paid and I need thousands of dinars to Mr Waters claimed people who had previous- run the place. ly supported the shelter had now turned their “I could have paid my workers if I had back on him, but declined to go into details. the money, but I really don’t have anything “I’m left alone now,” he said. right now.” “Those who always supported me have given Mr Waters has been sheltering injured and up on me in this crisis. abandoned animals in Bahrain for 18 years, but “I don’t wish to explain what happened be- now fears that he will be forced to close down cause I don’t want to be misunderstood.” the shelter. Mr Waters has been struggling with debts “I’m afraid that all these animals will be left for years and previously had his electricity cut homeless soon,” he said. off for eight months due to an alleged BD6,000 “Actually, even I won’t have a place to go unpaid bill. because I have dedicated my entire life to these The bill was eventually paid off with a do- animals and everything I had was for them. nation from Cebarco Bahrain, despite Mr Wa- “Anything could happen if I don’t get support ters claiming that his old landlord was liable for anytime soon.” two-thirds of the amount billed to the shelter’s A fundraising event was held last Friday at former location in Karranah, as well as com- Upstairs Downstairs Restaurant, in Adliya, plaining that a faulty meter was responsible for to collect much-needed donations, but only artificially high readings. BD100 was raised. [email protected]
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n A Christmas tree-lighting ceremony was held at the Elite Grande Hotel in Seef. The event, attended by a number of hotel guests, staff and management, also featured the hotel choir singing Christmas carols. Above, the choir performing at the event. 10 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015
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n Kindergarten pupils of Bahrain Indian School visited Jawad Supermarket in Budaiya during which they were briefed on its different sections. Above, students and teachers during the visit.
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n The Dilmun Club hosted a Christmas Carnival at its premises in Saar. Members and guests feasted on a traditional Christmas lunch. Face-paintings and a visit from Santa were the highlights of the event. Above, children with Santa at the carnival. Top, a family at the event.
n Bahrain headed the second meeting of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia’s executive committee in Amman. Assistant under-secretary for Arab and Afro-Asian Affairs and Organisations Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa gave a speech in which she underscored the importance of the meeting in light of current regional and international challenges. King greets Bhutan monarch HIS Majesty King Hamad yesterday sent a cable of Productive Families, micro and small enterprises as congratulations to the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar well as farmers from Bahrain’s governorates will Namgyel Wangchuck on his country’s National Day. take part in the activities of the market. Al Basta 4 will continue on a weekly basis on Friday and n National Day celebrations Saturday until February 6. It will open from 3pm until 9pm at BIC. MUHARRAQ Governorate will tomorrow hold a festival marking National Day at Prince Khalifa Park in Hidd. The event, featuring n ‘Development Village’ on way patriotic poems and honouring of families of MARKING National Day, the ‘Bahrain Interior Ministry and BDF personnel who Development Village’ will be built in Djibouti sacrificed their lives while defending the nation, at a cost BD650,000. Djiboutian Prime Minister will start at 3pm. There will also be artistic Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed laid the foundation and musical shows by the Police Band and a stone of the landmark project during a ceremony Call: +973 17 000000 Productive Families’ exhibition. attended by a number of village officials, as well as GDNonline GulfDailyNews GDNonline n Al Basta Market from today Bahraini charity and volunteer teams. THE fourth Al Basta Market will open today at n Motorist injured in attack Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), with characters A BAHrAINI motorist sustained minor burns from popular children’s programme Open Sesame after Molotov cocktails were thrown at his car in and Emirati and Bahraini bands. Vendors from Karzakan. The car was gutted. Call: +973 17 29 31 31 [email protected] www.gdnonline.com Gulf Daily News Email: [email protected] 14 Friday, 18th December 2015 British ties are praised BAHRAIN’S Ambassador to the UK Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa hosted National Day cele- brations in London. Among the guests were Shaikh Sultan bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Duke of West- minster, MPs Tobias Ell- wood and Sir Alan Duncan and the mayor and mayoress of Kensington and Chelsea. Shaikh Fawaz praised long-standing friendship be- tween Bahrain and the UK. He said these National Day celebrations were particu- larly special, not only as his first as ambassador in Lon- don but also because of the forthcoming celebrations of 200 years of friendship be- tween the UK and Bahrain. He said this relation- ship had developed across a whole range of fields and that during this time of re- gional challenges the two countries were truly fortu- nate to have found such reli- able alliesABC in NewAd each 21xmx2colother. car hire & taxis.pdf 2 11/26/15 4:22 PM
n A series of activities were held yesterday at the Marina Club in Manama as part of National Day celebrations. Several families attended the event organised by the Capital Governorate and Capital Trustees Board. Present were Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa along with senior government of cials. The event featured raf e draws, traditional music and dance along with different activities for children.
n More than 500 members of Pakistan Parents Society took part in National Day celebrations at the Al Eslah Society in Muharraq. Society chairman Muzamal Bajwa was chief guest of the event that featured different activities. Above, society members during the event.
n The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain campus in Busaiteen was lit up in red and white in celebration of National Day. Staff and students enjoyed Arabic coffee and sweets and wore scarves symbolising the Bahrain ag as part of the special event. Above, college staff and students during the celebrations. Email: [email protected] Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 15
Children plant 100 saplings in tribute to martyrs Children from the royal Charity Organisation (rCO) yesterday planted 100 jasmine seedlings in the Arts Centre garden in honour of martys of duty. Bahrain Authority for Cul- ture and Antiquities (BACA) held the event to mark Com- memoration day, which was set by his Majesty King ha- mad on december 17 to hon- our the sacrifices of Bahraini citizens and the BdF’s ef- forts to protect the kingdom’s achievements. BACA affirmed the im- portance of using national occasions to promote local cultural identity and highlight the kingdom’s humanitarian history. The participation of rCO’s children represents a remark- able gesture that affirms the n role of the coming genera- Children plant seedlings in the garden. Top, youngsters at the Arts Centre tions in forming Bahrain’s bright Our language Unites Our Culture, Musical Group for Arab-Andalusian Hidaya Al Khalifia School fundraiser tination Bahrain on Tuesday and future. draw of Cultural Tourism Passport Music, Morocco, today. on Sunday, Magnificent Maharajah Bahrain Police Band and Manama BACA highlighted its events mark- winners and concerts by Moham- The celebrations will also include Splendour of Indian Royal Costumes Post Office opening (history and ing national day, which will include med Bin Faris and layali Al nagham little india in Bahrain tomorrow, Al from Monday to April 15, Your des- documentation) on Wednesday.
n Jasmine saplings are planted in tribute to martyrs 16 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 WORLD IMF chief faces trial over payout to French tycoon Terror fugitive jailed PARIS: International Monetary over Lagarde’s failure to challenge Fund (IMF) chief Christine the award, which was hugely ben- Lagarde was ordered yesterday to eficial to Tapie but prejudicial to stand trial over her handling of a the state. massive state payout to French ty- Lagarde has denied wrongdoing coon Bernard Tapie when she was or that she acted on Sarkozy’s or- finance minister. ders. In a statement, she said she Lagarde was placed under for- would appeal the decision which mal investigation in 2014 for neg- she described as “difficult to un- ligence in a protracted legal drama derstand”. pitting Tapie against a bank which Lagarde said she had “always he accused of defrauding acted in the interests of him during his sale of the state and the law.” for ve years in UK sports clothing giant Adi- The IMF’s executive das in the 1990s. board, representing LONDON: A British court combat fatigues and holding a The 59-year-old 188-member nations, yesterday sentenced a handgun with what appeared to Frenchwoman was fi- “continues to express its wanted Bahraini fugitive to be an automatic weapon at his nance minister under confidence in the manag- five years in jail on terror side. former president Nicolas ing director’s ability to charges. Al Shayeb, who claimed to be Sarkozy in 2008 when effectively carry out her Abdulraouf Al Shayeb, who a human rights activist during the she decided to allow ar- duties,” spokesman Ger- was handed a 15 years’ impris- trial, was arrested on December bitration in the dispute n Lagarde ry Rice said. between Tapie and partly French Finance Min- onment in absentia for setting 31, 2013 on arrival at Gatwick state-owned Credit Lyonnais. ister Michel Sapin said Lagarde up an outlawed terror group in Airport after visiting Iraq. The arbitration resulted in should remain in her post because Bahrain, was sentenced by the Judge Martyn Zeidman, QC, Tapie, who had close ties to Sar- “she is presumed innocent”. London’s Snaresbrook Crown said Al Shayeb’s talk of human kozy, being awarded a payout of The scandal is not the first to Court after a computer mem- rights and peace was bogus, Brit- 403 million euros ($433m), which taint the top office of the financial ory card loaded with military ish newspapers reported. would have to be covered by a institution. files on “bombs, missiles and “The material on your mem- state-run body in charge of settling Its former French chief Domi- ory card was dynamite,” the the bank’s debts. nique Strauss-Kahn was forced to destruction” was found at his French prosecutors in Septem- step down in 2011 after being ac- home. Daily Express quoted the judge ber called for the case against cused of sexual assault by a New Police who raided his home as saying. “Misuse of that mate- Lagarde to be dropped. York hotel maid. in Maida Vale, north-west rial could have given rise to the But investigating judges decided Criminal charges against him London, last April reportedly deaths of many people.” to send her to trial. were dropped and the case was set- found another memory card He added: “You have talk- The negligence charge comes tled in a civil suit. with pictures showing him in ed the talk of peace but, in my judgement, it is a disguise. n Al Shayeb ... jailed. Right, Molotov cocktails seized by the police following a raid on one of the group’s hideouts “How shocked would be your many supporters if they had Major General Tariq Al Hassan judicial system in the highest care in validating the claims seen, as we have seen, the vile said in Manama that Al Shayeb regard, and the conviction of Al and authenticity of individuals material on your memory card. had been convicted of similar Shayeb has once again demon- such as Al Shayeb, or risk un- terrorist-related offences in the strated the rule of law prevail- wittingly promoting and aiding Shocking kingdom. ing over those who seek to un- violent political extremism and, “You pretend to hate violence He pointed to two cases dermine our values by acts of indeed, the type of terrorist ac- Comprehensive. but we have seen the photograph where Al Shayeb was found terrorism. tivity which has been highlight- of you dressed in military uni- guilty of serious terrorist of- “A long-standing friend and ed through this last verdict,” the form, holding two guns. fences within Bahrain, includ- ally of the UK, Bahrain is com- statement added. “It was taken in Iraq and ing a 2011 terrorism case in mitted to defeating terrorism, Al Shayeb was convicted in shows you in a shocking and which he received a life sen- whether it poses a threat to the 2012 in Bahrain of trying to worrying light. tence, and his involvement in security of the Gulf or on the overthrow the monarchy after Authoritative. “Death and destruction could a bombing in the Riffa area of streets of Britain,” he said in a hatching a plot to form a militia have been caused to vast num- Bahrain, for which he received statement by the embassy. with links to Iran known as the bers of innocent people. Such a 13-year sentence. Coalition of February 14. was the potency of this material. Bahraini court documents Commitment In the past four years, the “In terms of imprisonment show Al Shayeb’s movements “Bahrain is unwavering in its group has claimed responsibili- Informative. there is a need to impose, in a commitment to counter-terror- between Iran, Iraq and Lebanon ty for numerous terrorist acts in non-exaggerated manner, a de- to receive logistical support and ism co-operation and its robust Bahrain including ATM bomb- terrent sentence. finance for terrorist activities war against extremism whether ings, attacks on car showrooms “The message has to be clear within Bahrain, he said. religious or otherwise. and blasts that resulted in the Special report: real estate – possession of terrorist material Bahrain’s Ambassador to the “Bahrain therefore urges deaths of two Asian expatri- Saudi ratings downgrade Africa Global Business Forum will be punished severely.” UK Shaikh Fawaz bin Moham- Western human rights groups ates. 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A former optical engineer, Tsai now designs and literally millions of tickets avail- pan, Spain, Venezuela. fabricates his own versions of the iconic sci- weapon which he sells for up to $400 per model WORLD Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 17 Libya’s factions sign unity deal Terror fugitive jailed SKHIRAT: Delegates from Libya’s Libya’s oil economy and the common warring factions signed a UN-brokered threat of IS will help to build momen- agreement yesterday to form a national tum for the national government and unity government, a deal that Western bring opponents on board. powers hope will bring stability and Under the deal, a nine-member pres- help to combat a growing Islamic State idential council will form a government (IS) presence. with the current, eastern-based parlia- Four years after Muammar Gadaffi’s ment as the main legislative and a state fall, Libya is deeply fractured, with a council as a second consultative chamber. self-declared government in Tripoli and The presidential council will name a new an internationally recognised one in the government in a month and a UN Securi- east – each backed by coalitions of for- ty Council resolution will endorse it. mer rebels and militias. “There are some people who want for ve years in UK The UN deal calls for a presidential to hold on to little kingdoms, but very council to lead a unified government, small kingdoms, little tiny patches but hardliners in both factions reject it where they hold authority, but Libya’s and questions remain about how it will going to move on,” US envoy to Libya be implemented in a country where rival Jonathan Winer said. armed brigades hold the key to power. Still, the agreement faces questions Chants of “Libya! Libya!” erupted as from critics about how representative representatives from both parliaments the proposed government will be, how n The gold mask of King Tutankhamun is signed the accord along with local coun- it will set up in Tripoli and how various displayed in its glass case, in the Egyptian cils and political parties in the Moroccan armed factions on the ground will react Museum near Tahrir Square, in Cairo yesterday. coastal town of Skhirat, after more than a to a new government. Some brand it a Antiquities Minister Mamdouh El Damaty says year of hard-scrabble negotiations. UN-imposed deal. the famed golden burial mask has been xed, “The doors remain wide open to Some of Libya’s armed brigades over a year after the beard was accidentally those who are not here today,” UN en- have backed the deal, while others are knocked off and hastily glued back with epoxy. voy Martin Kobler said at the ceremony closely allied with political leaders who attended by regional foreign ministers. oppose it. “We have reached an agree- “The signing of the political agreement ment, but the biggest challenge now is n Iran missile test rapped is only the first step.” to implement it,” said Salah Huma, a Western officials believe war fatigue, member of parliament and negotiator WASHINGTON: The UK Mission to the UN expressed great concern over Iran’s non-compliance with the promises of foreign aid, the strain on for the eastern-based government. resolutions of the Security Council. Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, in his statement at the Security Council meeting on Iran, raised UK’s concern about the n Al Shayeb ... jailed. Right, Molotov cocktails seized by the police following a raid on one of the group’s hideouts medium-range ballistic missile Iran had launched on October 10. He said the panel of expert’s independent care in validating the claims leaders by Public Prosecution investigation into this incident has concluded that the and authenticity of individuals spokesman Osama Al Uffi in Tehran clerical polls set launch was a violation of Council sanctions and urged such as Al Shayeb, or risk un- November 2011, but had fled for immediate action to address the findings. wittingly promoting and aiding to the UK and up until recent- TEHRAN: Iran yesterday start- violent political extremism and, ly was working as a translator ed registering candidates for n UK rejects Brotherhood ban indeed, the type of terrorist ac- at the world famous Great Or- an influential clerical body that Grandson in the fray... LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron tivity which has been highlight- mond Street Hospital for Chil- monitors the country’s supreme DUBAI: A grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Kho- yesterday ruled out banning Egypt’s Muslim ed through this last verdict,” the dren in London. leader and picks a successor af- meini is expected to seek election early next year Brotherhood but said the group had a “highly statement added. The GDN reported two years ter his death. to the body that chooses Iran’s supreme leader ambiguous relationship with violent extremism” and Al Shayeb was convicted in ago on calls for a formal extra- The registration process is to and is said to have the cautious blessing of the was “deliberately opaque”. His written statement 2012 in Bahrain of trying to dition agreement between Bah- last a week while the elections incumbent, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. contained the main findings of a review into the Hassan Khomeini’s expected candidacy in Muslim Brotherhood’s activities whose publication overthrow the monarchy after rain and the UK to be entered for the 88-seat Experts Assem- has been delayed for months. hatching a plot to form a militia into, following accusations that bly will be held on February 26, February’s vote is already causing a heated row with links to Iran known as the Britain is harbouring terrorists. at the same time as Iran’s parlia- between hardliners and moderates, since mem- Coalition of February 14. It followed the sentencing mentary elections. bership of the assembly would place him at the n Adele shows sold out top of Iran’s political establishment. Some say NEW YORK: In the past four years, the of 50 Bahrainis convicted of The assembly does not in- he has his eyes eventually on the top job. Tickets for Adele’s first concert tour of group has claimed responsibili- being part of a terror organi- volve itself in daily affairs of North America in five years sold out within minutes ty for numerous terrorist acts in sation – including Al Shayeb, state but the fact that it picks for venues on the US East Coast yesterday, leaving a successor to the country’s supreme sembly but like all other candidates, thousands of fans empty-handed and venting their Bahrain including ATM bomb- who was further found guilty frustration on social media. The British singer’s 56-date ings, attacks on car showrooms of establishing ties with the leader – who has final say on all mat- including those running for parliament, tour, announced earlier this week, follows record- and blasts that resulted in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard ters in Iran – makes it potentially they have to be vetted by the Guardian breaking sales of 5.2 million units in the US alone of her deaths of two Asian expatri- and Supreme Leader Ayatollah one of the most powerful institutions Council, the country’s constitutional new album, 25. ates. Ali Khamenei and accepting in the country. watchdog. Al Shayeb was named as one funds from abroad to form a Only senior clerics holding the reli- The assembly’s real job kicks in after n of the terror cell’s two ring- terror cell. gious title of Ejtehad, or jurisprudence, the supreme leader is gone – a sort of US-Cuba ights to resume can be candidates for the Experts As- Iranian version of the Vatican’s College WASHINGTON: The US and Cuba announced yesterday plans to resume flights between the two of Cardinals when they gather to pick countries, erasing another vestige of what had a new Pope. The assembly has done been strained ties rooted in the Cold War. The US that only once since the 1979 Islamic State Department said Washington and Havana Revolution. had reached “a bilateral arrangement to establish In 1989, it picked Ayatollah Ali scheduled air services between the two countries”. ‘Star Wars’ makes $14.1m at overseas box of ce Khamenei to succeed the founder of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, the late n Photo Magic on Facebook Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook is trying to make it easier Former president Akbar Hashemi to send photos as the holiday season’s picture-taking Rafsanjani and President Hassan Rou- frenzy escalates with the arrival of Christmas and hani, both of them moderates and both New Year’s Eve. The world’s largest social networking current assembly members, are widely service is offering a feature call “Photo Magic” that expected to field their candidacies. will automatically address a message so it can be sent Currently, hardliners hold a majority quickly to Facebook friends identified in a picture. of the assembly seats but Rafsanjani and other moderates have expressed n Two more Galileo satellites hope they will populate the assembly PARIS: Europe yesterday launched another two more to gain a stronger say. satellites for its multi-billion-euro Galileo sat-nav Rafsanjani said this week that an as- system, a rival to America’s GPS, the European sembly committee has already begun Space Agency (ESA) said. The launch of satellites 11 compiling a list of potential candidates and 12 in the Earth-orbiting constellation brought to succeed Khamenei, breaking a ta- Europe a step closer to providing initial navigation boo on speaking openly about the top services next year. leader’s successor. The 76-year-old Khamenei under- n Yemen peace talks blow went prostate surgery in September DUBAI: UN-sponsored Yemen peace talks are 2014 and there were some initial re- struggling amid disputes over releasing prisoners, ports at the time that his condition sources said, as local officials reported intensifying was critical. A month after the sur- clashes and fresh air strikes despite a ceasefire. n Star Wars fans dressed in character at a fast food restaurant in the neighbourhood of 32-year-old Tsai Jung-chou, also known as “Makoto gery, Khamenei’s official website, President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi’s representatives Tsai”, who makes replica lightsabers at his home workshop in New Taipei City, Taiwan. A former optical engineer, Tsai now designs and khamenei.ir, said he went hiking near are demanding that their foes, the Iran-allied Houthi fabricates his own versions of the iconic sci- weapon which he sells for up to $400 per model Tehran. movement, release several senior officials. 18 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015
M&S set to open first Germany upbeat despite Beijing store LONDON: British clothing and food retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is to open its first store in Beijing today, part of its strate- gy in China to focus on flagship stores in the largest cities, while dip in business sentiment expanding online. M&S, a 131-year-old stalwart FRANKFURT: German business Ifo said in a statement, a fractionally institute said. the respective levels seen in December of Britain’s shopping streets, confidence dipped slightly in De- steeper drop than analysts had been “Sentiment in the German econo- 2014. The economic situation could said yesterday the new 1,500sqm cember, but still remains at high lev- expecting. my weakened slightly this month. hardly be better in the run-up to store, located at The Place els, reflecting the ongoing resilience Ifo calculates its headline index on Assessments of the current business Christmas,” Sinn said. shopping mall, would sell edit- of Europe’s biggest economy in the the basis of companies’ assessments of situation declined, but optimism about “The slight decline in the index ed collections of womenswear, face of numerous challenges, ana- the current business environment and future business developments remained is no warning signal for the German menswear, lingerie and kidswear lysts said yesterday. the outlook for the next six months. unchanged,” said Ifo president Hans- economy,” said Postbank economist as well as 1,200 food and drink The Ifo institute’s closely-watched The sub-index measuring current Werner Sinn. Heinrich Bayer. products. business climate index slipped to 108.7 business fell by 0.6 points to 112.8 Nevertheless, all three readings – the But Commerzbank economist Joerg The firm said the store would points in December from 109.0 points points, while the outlook sub-index headline index and the two sub-indi- Kraemer was more sceptical. build on the growing popular- in November, the economic institute was unchanged at 104.7 points, the ces – “are around three points above “The underlying trend has for months ity in Beijing for M&S prod- pointed sideways at high lev- ucts through its online sites on els. But at present, we would Chinese marketplaces Tmall.com place more trust in order intake, and JD.com. which has been declining since M&S re-jigged its strategy for summer, mainly due to slowing the world’s most populous nation demand from emerging mar- in March when it announced the kets. German economic growth closure of five stores in secondary looks set to decelerate to 1.3 cities in the greater Shanghai per cent in 2016,” he said. area, and signalled a further Capital Economics’ Jennifer slowdown in the pace of expan- McKeown agreed. sion in September, given China’s “The small fall in the head- faltering economy. line index in December left It has not announced any it still at a high level. But the further store openings beyond sharper decline in the current Beijing though Guangzhou and conditions component sup- Dalian remain on the firm’s ported evidence from recent radar. hard data that growth may have M&S has about 10 stores in reached a peak,” she said. the Shanghai region and about “On balance, the Ifo paints a 20 in Hong Kong, meaning China positive picture of the German represents a small percentage of economy for now. But its fall its overall international estate of offers some support to our fore- more than 500 mainly franchised cast that growth is likely to stores. slow before the economy has In the six months to September begun to generate any mean- 26, M&S’s international sales ingful inflationary pressure,” fell 5.1 per cent to £507 mil- she said. lion ($757m). It said revenue in Berenberg Bank economist Greater China was up, without Holger Schmieding was much giving details. more optimistic. “Steady as she goes as exter- nal risks recede a little. This Greece forced is the major message from German Ifo business climate,” to withdraw bill n The UBS bank in Zurich ... action against managers he said. “Business climate and its key ATHENS: Greece’s leftist govern- components remain above their ment was forced by international long-term averages. This fits lenders to withdraw a parallel our view that, after a modest economic programme bill from Former UBS forex staff banned dent in the second half of 2015, parliament yesterday after they German GDP growth will threatened to withhold the next ZURICH: Six former UBS “Traders shared confidential former heads of global foreign fidential client information reaccelerate to its trend rate of one billion euros in aid, EU and managers and traders have been client information, sometimes exchange trading and global and co-ordinate trades to boost roughly 1.8pc over the course Greek sources said. banned for up to five years for revealing the identity of cli- foreign exchange spot trading their own profits between 2008 of next year.” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras alleged manipulation of foreign ents to third parties, deliber- from holding senior manage- and 2013. “German businesses remain had submitted a package of exchange and precious metals ately triggered stop-loss orders ment positions at FINMA– UBS paid $545 million in a bunch of optimists,” said social justice measures intended markets in the first sanctions and engaged in front running,” supervised firms for four and May to settle regulatory inves- ING DiBa economist Carsten to cope with what he calls the handed out by authorities in a FINMA said in a statement. five years respectively. tigations into both currency and Brzeski. “humanitarian crisis” in Greece global investigation. The traders repeatedly It banned four traders in for- interest rate manipulation. “Despite another very turbu- to legislators to assuage criti- Swiss financial watchdog attempted to manipulate for- eign exchange and precious Regulatory investigations lent year with the Greek crisis, cism in his Syriza party of tough FINMA yesterday said the six, eign exchange benchmarks, it metals from the bank’s spot into individuals elsewhere con- the Chinese slowdown, the ref- reforms they had been forced to who were not named, were said, while managers failed to trading desk in Opfikon, a tinue. In Britain, criminal pro- ugee influx and increased geo- adopt under the country’s third directly responsible for serious adequately control and monitor municipality in the Swiss can- ceedings take precedence over political tensions, the German bailout programme. breaches of regulation and had chatroom conversations. ton of Zurich, for at least one civil action. economy continued its solid The bill had been removed been banned for between one “Those responsible for year each. To date, there has been one growth performance. Domestic from the agenda after the lend- and five years for failings relat- the management of foreign The watchdog, which in British arrest. Paul Nash, a for- demand, and in particular pri- ers and conservative opposition ed to currency and precious exchange trading tolerated, and August dropped proceedings mer Royal Bank of Scotland vate consumption, has become members questioned how the metals trading. at times encouraged, behav- against four other UBS for- foreign exchange trader, was an important growth driver,” measures would be funded, and FINMA has stolen a march iour which was improper and eign exchange traders, is still arrested at the end of last year the expert said. it would now be discussed in on worldwide criminal and against the interests of clients,” considering action against one shortly before he planned to “Looking ahead, the econo- committee in early January. regulatory peers, which are FINMA said. other individual. emigrate to Canada. my should continue its current Senior officials of the currency also investigating individu- FINMA, which has been UBS is one of the seven Meanwhile, UBS yesterday positive, though not breathtak- area were meeting to approve the als for alleged misconduct in investigating 11 UBS staff European and US banks to have said it had successfully com- ingly strong, momentum next release of the aid payment after the $5 trillion-a-day curren- since November 2014, did not been fined over currency mar- pleted a previously announced year. All in all, the German Athens backed down. The bailout cy market after seven banks name the six it has now banned, ket rigging after US and UK cash tender offer to buy back economy looks set for another agreed last August stipulates that were fined around $10 bil- which is common practice authorities described how trad- senior, subordinated debt and solid growth year. However, all economic legislation must be lion and four lenders plead- in Switzerland due to strict ers gathered in chatrooms with covered bonds worth about under the surface of solid submitted for prior consultation ed guilty to attempted market privacy rules. names such as “The Cartel” $16.08bn as it seeks to benefit growth, uncertainties and prob- to the institutions representing manipulation. It said only it had banned the and “The Mafia” to share con- from lower interest rates. lems are increasing.” euro zone and IMF creditors. Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 19
Egypt’s central bank to hold talks on inflation CAIRO: Egypt’s central bank mon- Egypt, which depends on imported The central bank “is keen on fulfill- be the first under the central bank’s foreign exchange sale since the etary policy committee made no de- food and energy, is facing a dollar ing its mandate of price stability for new governor, Tarek Amer, who has US Federal Reserve raised interest cision on interest rates yesterday and shortage and mounting pressure to the purpose of sustainable economic led a recent drive to indirectly support rates. said that it would reconvene on De- devalue the pound. growth and job creation,” it said in a the Egyptian pound and supply banks Meanwhile, the central bank sold cember 24 after meeting with the gov- The US increase is likely to put statement. with dollar liquidity despite dwindling $39.4 million at a cut off price of ernment to discuss efforts to control more pressure on the pound unless the “This mandate is only achievable foreign reserves. 7.7301 to the dollar at its regular sale. inflation. central bank follows suit. But the bank through full co-ordination and com- At its last meeting, on October 29, Though the central bank has sought The announcement came as a has held back so far for fear of chok- mitment on macroeconomic objec- the central bank kept its overnight to inject additional forex liquidity into shock to the markets, which had been ing off investment and growth and tives with the government, including deposit rate at 8.75pc and its lending the market over the past month, the watching to see if Egypt would fol- increasing the government’s already targets for fiscal consolidation, current rate at 9.75pc, for the sixth consecu- gap between the official and black low the lead of the Federal Reserve, substantial debt service. account out-turns and the implemen- tive time. market rates remains large. which raised its key interest rate on A meeting to decide on Egypt’s tation of urgent structural economic Egypt’s central bank kept the On the parallel market, the dollar Wednesday to a range of 0.25 to 0.5 benchmark lending and deposit rates reforms.” Egyptian pound steady at 7.7301 was little changed at 8.58 pounds, a per cent. had been scheduled for last night. The monetary policy meeting will to the dollar yesterday at its first black market trader said. Kuwait plans to launch new US jobless claims data free zone KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has said it will establish a free economic zone on five islands close to the shorelines of re- gional heavyweights Iraq and Iran with large investments re ects strong market open to the private sector. The decision was taken by WASHINGTON: The num- the supreme planning council ber of Americans filing for which met late Wednesday, unemployment benefits last the state-run KUNA week fell from a five-month reported. high, suggesting sustained Planning Minister Hind labour market healing that Al Sabeeh said the project could lead to further Feder- is based on inviting local, al Reserve interest rate in- regional and international creases next year. private sectors to finance, Initial claims for state unem- execute and operate the zone. ployment benefits dropped She said the zone will 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted be the economic gateway 271,000 for the week ended for the northern Gulf once December 12, the Labour completed. Department said yesterday. The new venture comes The prior week’s claims were amid a sharp fall in oil income unrevised. which contributes over 90 per It was the 41st straight week cent of Kuwait’s revenues. that claims remained below Bubiyan, the emirate’s 300,000, a threshold associated largest island where Kuwait with strong labour market con- is already building a mul- ditions. That is the longest such ti-billion-dollar contain- run since the early 1970s. er harbour, is part of the “The labour market contin- project. ues to stay tight with demand The first phase of Bubiyan’s for workers strong and pock- state-of-the-art port is due to ets of actual shortages in many come on line soon. industries. The Fed has achieved The islands spread over the employment part of its dual an area of several thousand mandate and this is what trig- square kilometres and are in gered the rates lift-off yester- close proximity to Kuwait’s day,” said Chris Rupkey, chief planned Silk City project financial economist at MUFG n Job-seekers at a career fair in New York ... labour market strong in Subbiya. Work is under- Union Bank in New York. way on a 25-km, $2.6 billion The Fed on Wednesday raised its around the holiday session, the trend gesting another strong month of job 16,250 to 2.20m. causeway linking the capital benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 has continued to point to strengthening gains. Payrolls increased by 211,000 in A separate report from the Commerce with Subbiya. basis points to between 0.25 per cent labour market conditions. The four-week November. Department showed a surge in the cur- Kuwait has awarded pro- and 0.50pc, the first increase in nearly moving average of claims, considered a As the labour market approaches full rent account deficit in the third quarter jects worth a record $30bn a decade. better measure of labour market trends employment, claims probably have little as the dollar’s strength weighed on so far this year despite fall- The US central bank said in its policy as it strips out week-to-week volatility, room for further declines. exports and the profits of multinational ing oil revenues, according statement that there had been “further slipped 250 to 270,500 last week. The claims report showed the number corporations. The current account defi- to Middle East Economic improvement” in the labour market and The claims data covered the survey of people still receiving benefits after cit, which measures the flow of goods, Digest. It said Kuwait, which that “underutilisation of labour resourc- period for December non-farm pay- an initial week of aid fell 7,000 to 2.24 services and investments into and out of gave contracts worth $24bn es” had diminished appreciably since rolls. The four-week average of claims million in the week ended December 5. the country, increased 11.7pc to $124.1 in 2014, has projects worth the beginning of the year. dipped 500 between the November The four-week moving average of the billion, the largest shortfall since the more than $251bn planned or While claims tend to be volatile and December survey periods, sug- so-called continuing claims increased fourth quarter of 2008. underway. In February, parliament approved a five-year devel- opment plan that envisages spending the equivalent of CIB selling investment bank to Orascom $112bn. Planned projects include a metro system worth CAIRO: Commercial International Bank as energy, transport and logistics, is party, which had a strong performance due diligence as well as obtaining the $18.5bn, a railway project (CIB), Egypt’s largest listed company, expanding into financial services. in recent parliamentary elections. necessary approvals.” as part of the GCC railway said yesterday it had accepted a one bil- It plans to merge CI Capital with CIB said its board met yesterday and CI Capital chief executive Mahmoud link at $6.6bn and a $8-bn lion Egyptian pound ($127.7 million) Beltone Financial, which it bought last gave preliminary approval for the deal. Attalla said the deal should be complet- power plant. offer from Orascom Telecom to buy its month for almost 650m Egyptian pounds. “It is important to note that consul- ed in the first quarter of 2016. Last month, Kuwait investment bank subsidiary CI Capital. OTMT is owned by Egyptian billion- tations remain in the preliminary stag- The acquisition of CI Capital would awarded contracts worth Orascom Telecom and Technology aire Naguib Sawiris, one of the coun- es,” CIB said. “Completion of the sale mark OTMT’s second major purchase $13bn to foreign firms to (OTMT), which has holdings in media, try’s most prominent businessmen and depends on the results of negotiations in as many months and cement its foray build a 615,000-barrel per technology and cable businesses as well founder of the Free Egyptians political between the two sides, the results of into the financial services sector. day refinery. 20 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015
VW’s chief appoints Asian policymakers hail new team FRANKFURT: Volkswagen’s (VW) chief executive Matthias Mueller named his new man- agement team yesterday, in- cluding the replacement for the group’s research and develop- Fed interest rate move ment chief who left earlier this JAKARTA: Asian policy- month as a result of the diesel makers yesterday applauded emissions scandal. a historic turn in US mon- Under the overhaul the num- etary policy, but analysts ber of top managers reporting warned the region’s econ- to the CEO almost halves. omies face vulnerabilities, “These structural changes with Taiwan cutting interest speed up the decision-making rates, although markets took process, reduce complexity and the Federal Reserve rate in- increase efficiency,” Mueller crease in their stride. said in a statement. The prospect of the first The new appointments are increase in US rates in almost mostly internal, although a decade had kept emerging Ulrich Eichhorn returns to markets on edge in the weeks become R&D chief after three before the decision, amid fears years at the German automo- investors would redirect capital tive industry association. to higher-yielding US debt in VW has made clear it wants to a fresh blow to their shaky free up Mueller to concentrate on economies. overall strategy, which involves However, an initial rally drawing up new business targets by the markets smoothed the for the group up to 2025, and brows of Asian central bankers, manage the shift towards electri- who were the first to respond cally-powered vehicles. to the increase as US policy- Mueller, the head of Porsche makers sought to end an era of before he was asked to take ultra-low rates that followed over as group CEO after Martin the global financial crisis. Winterkorn resigned follow- “The Fed’s action brings an ing the revelations that VW had end to the lift-off uncertain- cheated US emissions tests, will ty,” said Amando Tetangco, also have more time to deal with the governor of the Philippine the ensuing crisis for the compa- central bank, which left interest ny, which faces huge costs in the rates on hold at a monetary form of vehicle recalls, possible policy meeting yesterday. regulatory penalties and litigation. Taiwan’s central bank unex- VW last week announced pectedly cut its policy rate by procurement chief Francisco 12.5 basis points, suggesting n A local bank in Hong Kong ... markets rally Javier Garcia Sanz has been that worries about the region’s appointed to handle the crisis. sluggish growth, not capital flight, are at said the pace of tightening would be more room to lower them next year, the leverage cycle on which region- the front of policymakers’ minds. gradual – an important signal for many although it would monitor market reac- al demand has increasingly come to The relief among policymakers, and asset markets adjusting to less stimulus tion to the Fed increase. depend,” he said. Alitalia names investors, comes as the global econo- after years of flush Fed liquidity. “The effect is positive for us – the And despite the Fed increase, policy my navigates some rough terrain, with Indonesia was at the centre of the stock index rose, the rupiah strength- in much of Asia is set to loosen further Ball as CEO many export-reliant economies hit by “taper tantrum” in mid-2013, when the ened, the financial market reacted posi- in a reflection of the fitful growth in cooling growth in China and deflation- Fed talked about cutting its bond pur- tively,” Widodo said. the region. MILAN: Loss-making Italian ary pressures rising amid a collapse in chases, and this year its rupiah currency Others, however, cautioned that high- Barclays economist Wai Ho Leong airline Alitalia yesterday said it commodities. has been one of the region’s worst er interest rates would pose problems expects monetary easing in the first half had appointed aviation industry Add to that mix pedestrian growth performers. But the rupiah rallied yes- for economies that were too reliant on of next year to be led by India, China turnaround expert Cramer Ball in Japan and the euro zone, and it isn’t terday, and other regional currencies debt-fuelled growth. and also Indonesia and South Korea. as its new chief executive. hard to see why many investors were rose initially before pulling back, with “The Fed’s increase will stiffen the “Most central banks are dovish. This Ball, who joins from India’s nervous about the prospects of rising Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo headwinds for growth in Asia,” said is to counter the effects of the trade Jet Airways, is expected to take borrowing costs in the US. Indeed, the welcoming the Fed’s decision “because Fred Neumann, HSBC’s chief Asia recession, which hits Asia dispropor- up his new role in early March, more composed initial markets reaction there is certainty.” economist. tionately harder than any other region succeeding Silvano Cassano was aided by the fact the Fed had clearly Bank Indonesia kept interest rates “Rising funding costs, especially in in the world.” who resigned in September flagged the move in advance, and also unchanged, as expected, but said it saw highly indebted economies, will slow Hong Kong’s top central banker, who after less than a year in the was obliged to match the Fed’s job for what the company said increase under the Chinese-run were personal reasons. city’s peg to the US dollar, said Cassano was picked when he expected a modest outflow Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Key US action boost for ECB of capital as a result of the Fed’s Airways agreed to buy a 49 per move. China’s central bank also cent stake in Alitalia as part of FRANKFURT: Just weeks after – a move which if prolonged The ECB extended quanti- That was seen by some as added to the reassuring mood, a 1.76 billion-euro ($1.91bn) disappointing investors with would be a double-blessing for tative easing two weeks ago to a thumbs-up to the Fed and pencilling in economic growth rescue plan. smaller-than-expected stimu- the ECB as it boosted the cur- prop up growth. But its move fixing what some investors of 6.8 per cent for next year in a Ball, 48, has spent more than lus, the European Central Bank rency zone’s exporters while to shave 10 basis points off saw as a misstep by the ECB: working paper. 20 years in the industry and (ECB) has got a helping hand simultaneously helping to the deposit rate and extend Rising US rates could in theo- Data showing drops in exports is expected to pilot Alitalia’s from the Federal Reserve with a kickstart inflation. but not substantially expand ry have raised European bor- from Japan and Singapore, return to profitability by 2017, US rate increase that could lim- More importantly, the calm bond-buying was far less ambi- rowing costs so a counter-in- including big falls in shipments a target the airline confirmed it the need for further action of market reaction to hike sug- tious than expected, disappoint- tuitive yield fall suggests ECB to China, sounded some of the yesterday. its own. gests investors accept diver- ing markets and pushing the policy is increasingly detached few sour notes, but Tokyo too As CEO of Jet Airways, The Fed and the ECB are gence between the world’s top euro more than three per cent from the Fed. voiced relief that emerging mar- which he joined in 2014, and moving in opposite policy two central banks, allowing the higher on the day. If a weaker euro remains a kets were taking the US rate before that as CEO of Air directions as the US econo- ECB to hold a steady course. Some of that is already being key tool for it to boost infla- increase in their stride. Seychelles, he helped bring my strengthens while Europe “The ECB will to some reversed, with the euro weak- tion, that lever could also be Indian policymakers, includ- both airlines back on track to struggles with tepid growth, extent be able to decouple ening around 1pc since the Fed compromised as growth in the ing Reserve Bank of India gov- profitability, Alitalia said. high unemployment and anae- financing conditions in the decision. Government bond euro zone gradually starts to ernor Raghuram Rajan, have Both Jet Airways and Air mic inflation far from the euro area from the US,” Dirk yields of euro zone members improve. been touting the South Asian Seychelles are equity partners ECB’s target despite its best Schumacher, senior European like Germany, France, and The ECB has predicted more nation as being more insulated of Etihad, and prior to join- efforts so far to boost it. economist at Goldman Italy, which had risen after the solid growth over the next two to Fed-related volatility than ing Air Seychelles, Ball was The US increase, the first in Sachs, said. ECB decision, edged down 6-8 years suggesting security fears other emerging markets, due a regional general manag- almost a decade, immediate- “The divergence story will basis points for 10-year paper and a China slowdown have to its better economic funda- er for the Abu Dhabi-based ly started weakening the euro stay with us.” on the back of the Fed’s move. not dented recovery. mentals. carrier. Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 21
Court backs Euronext in Britain awards more capital row AMSTERDAM: A court has sided with Euronext in a dis- pute with the Dutch govern- ment over capital require- ments, a court spokesman said yesterday. “The court ruled in shale gas licences favour of the appeal filed by Euronext,” Pelle Biesmeijer LONDON: Britain awarded anoth- fracturing, or fracking, due to environ- ment to parliament. is obtaining planning permission from of the Rotterdam District er 132 new onshore oil and gas ex- mental concerns. The latest awards con- “That’s why we’re encouraging invest- local planning authorities, as the refus- Court said. ploration licences yesterday, giving clude Britain’s first onshore oil and gas ment in our shale gas exploration so we al of Cuadrilla’s applications in June “The government’s deci- developers access to more land for licensing round in seven years. Overall, can add new sources of home-grown demonstrated,” said Catherine Howard, sion was thrown out.” shale gas fracking for the first time it awarded 159 licences and 75 per cent supply to our real diversity of imports.” a planning partner at law firm Herbert Euronext was protesting in seven years. of the blocks covered were related to Britain also said it will cut subsidies Smith Freehills. requirements that it hold Britain is estimated to have substantial shale gas or oil, the government said. to renewable energy projects less than Cuadrilla was refused planning per- 250 million euros ($271.5m) amounts of gas trapped in underground Companies, which obtained new licenc- a week after a global climate change mission for two shale gas projects earli- in equity and maintain pos- shale rocks and Prime Minister David es, include established shale gas compa- agreement was struck to wipe out car- er this year but the government has since itive tangible equity through Cameron has pledged to go “all out” to nies IGas, Egdon Resources, Cuadrilla bon emissions this century. announced it would use new powers to 2017. extract these reserves, to help offset declin- Resources and INEOS. The latter won So far, shale gas fracking in its modern make its own decision on the matter. The Netherlands’ Finance ing North Sea oil and gas output, despite 21 new licences which it said now made form has only taken place at one site Legislators voted in favour of the use Ministry had imposed the opposition from environmental campaign- it Britain’s biggest shale gas by acreage. in northeastern England. Local planning of fracking to extract shale gas under requirements at the time of ers. “We currently import around half of approvals for new projects have been slow national parks, weakening a decision Euronext’s listing in 2014, Many other European countries, our gas needs, but by 2030 that could because of concerns by residents about against fracking in national parks made saying they were in accord- including France and Germany, have be as high as 75pc,” said British Energy environmental, noise and visual impact. earlier this year .and giving shale gas ance with Dutch law, as banned the use of shale gas hydraulic Minister Andrea Leadsome in a state- “The real challenge companies face explorers access to more resources. Euronext’s parent compa- ny is incorporated in the Netherlands. Euronext said the China retail sales to rise requirements prevent it from carrying out acquisi- tions and create an unequal playing field as they do not apply to other European 10.7 per cent this year exchanges. Trading in Euronext’s own BEIJING: China’s retail sales, a key gauge of Chinese companies said global demand this shares were halted in advance domestic consumption in the world’s second-big- year was worse than that during 2008/09 finan- of the ruling. gest economy, is likely to post slower growth cial crisis, according to a recent survey by the A spokeswoman for this year compared with 2014, the commerce commerce ministry of more than 6,000 firms in Euronext said the compa- ministry said. 70 key industries. ny would study the decision Retail sales may expand around 10.7 per Subdued external demand, rising costs, slow- before issuing a reaction. cent in 2015, Shen Danyang, spokesman at the ing investment growth and the yuan’s apprecia- Euronext shares resumed Ministry of Commerce, told a news conference tion have all weighed on China’s trade perfor- trading early afternoon yes- in Beijing yesterday, without giving a reason. mance this year, Shen said. terday after the court rul- Retail sales rose 12pc last year. “Feedback from firms showed foreign trade ing in its favour over capital In the first 11 months of 2015, retail sales was extremely difficult this year,” he said. requirements. grew 10.6pc from a year earlier. In November, China’s net exports are likely to contribute Euronext shares are list- retail sales increased by an annual 11.2pc – the around 12.3pc to the increase in the country’s ed on exchanges in Paris, strongest monthly expansion this year. GDP this year, he said, citing data from a Amsterdam Brussels and China’s external outlook remains gloomy. research unit under his ministry. Lisbon. Exports weak as Japan trade de cit narrows TOKYO: Japan’s trade bal- ory chips and other electronics spending and factory output ance narrowed last month but parts. Total exports fell 3.3pc, picked up. exports fell again, particularly while imports were down The data come after the US to major market China, official 10.2pc from the same month Federal Reserve on Wednesday data showed yesterday. last year. raised key interest rates for the The disappointing export The figures highlight the first time in nearly a decade, figures underscore concerns challenges facing Tokyo’s bid underscoring its confidence in about China’s growth, despite to kick-start the world’s num- the health of the world’s top signs of a modest pickup in the ber three economy in the face economy. Japanese economy. of slowing global growth. The move offers some good The finance ministry said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe news for Japanese firms doing Japan’s November trade deficit has been trying for nearly three business in the key US market, shrunk by nearly 58 per cent years to revitalise the nation’s analysts said. from a year ago to 379.7 billion economy through his signa- “The domestic situation in yen ($3.1bn), beating market ture “Abenomics” programme the US looks good, and if the expectations of a 480bn yen based on aggressive monetary US is strong, that’s positive deficit. easing by the Bank of Japan. for Japan,” Ayako Sera, market In October, Japan posted its Last month, official eco- strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui first on-year trade surplus in nomic growth figures showed Trust Bank, told Bloomberg n A container terminal in Tokyo ... China setback seven months as the value of another contraction in the July- News. energy imports slumped on September period, suggesting But Japan’s latest trade data worth $27bn to fund stimulus budget includes spending for public finances, the government falling oil prices. Japan’s economy had fallen point to “broadly stagnant spending for the current fiscal steps to support elderly pen- will fund the stimulus without In the latest figures, ship- into its second recession in as external demand”, said Marcel year ending in March to rev up sioners with cash benefits and resorting to fresh borrowing, ments by Japanese firms many years. Thieliant from research house the flagging economy, govern- farmers seen hit by the Trans- while tapping cash reserves left to China dropped 8.1pc, the But later revised figures Capital Economics. ment sources said. Pacific Partnership trade deal, from the previous year’s budget fourth straight on-year fall, due actually showed modest growth Japan’s cabinet is set to The 3.3213 trillion yen the sources said. and higher-than-expected tax to declines in exports of mem- in the third quarter, as capital approve today an extra budget ($27.14bn) extra stimulus In a show of efforts to fix dire revenue, they said. 22 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015
COUNTRY SELL CASH SELL DRAFT AUSTRALIA (Dollar) 0.2800 0.2772 BANGLADESH (Taka) 0.00500 0.00480 CANADA (Dollar) 0.2802 0.2768 Shell-BG deal on track CHINA (Yuan) 0.061100 0.0611 LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell’s takeover of decades by snapping up a smaller company takeover goes through. DENMARK 0.0589 - BG Group may look less attractive after the with some key assets, investors and analysts Shell’s acquisition of BG is largely based EGYPT (Pound) 0.0512 0.0489 slide in oil prices but the fact the same in- say. on the assumption that oil prices will rise vestors own nearly half of both firms means “I think the vote will be positive for the over time to cover the relatively high costs EUROPEAN UNION (Euro) 0.4211 0.4191 the deal is still likely to go through. deal,” said Niels Lammerts van Bueren, of production in areas such as Australia and HONG KONG (Dollar) 0.04986 0.04946 Investors holding about 43 per cent of portfolio manager at Dutch arbitrage fund Brazil. INDIA (Rupee) 0.00582 0.00575 Shell’s shares also hold 53pc of BG, ac- TRZ Funds that trades shares in both com- The deal, which offered a 50pc premium cording to Reuters data. panies. “Indeed, with the cross-holdings to BG’s April 7 share price and was worth INDONESIA (Rupiah) 0.00002942 0.00002753 For example, Blackrock, Franklin Mutu- very few holders will be voting against as $70bn then, includes a cash payment which IRAN (Tuman) 0.00010963 - al Advisers and Norges together hold more that will cost them money.” Shell plans to cover by increasing its debt. IRAQ (Dinar) 0.000316 - than 12pc of Shell and nearly 7.5pc of BG. Few investors and analysts have chal- Like its rivals, Shell slashed its 2015 Investors will be voting separately on the lenged the strategic sense of a merger that spending by about 20pc, cut thousands of JAPAN (Yen) 0.003280 0.003210 deal at meetings expected next month after will make Shell the world’s top liquefied jobs, delayed or scrapped huge projects and JORDAN (Dinar) 0.5371 0.5355 the takeover received its final regulatory natural gas (LNG) trader and a key player increased borrowing in the face of the oil KOREA (Won) 0.00037189 seal from China this week and a rejection of in Brazil’s rapidly developing offshore oil price slump, but maintained its dividend the takeover could entail losses all round, production. payouts. KUWAIT (Dinar) 1.2570 1.256 making it more painful for those with shares But the 30pc slump in oil prices to be- The Anglo-Dutch company has an- MALAYSIA (Ringgit) 0.090100 0.0897 in both companies. low $40 a barrel since the takeover was nounced further cost savings and job cuts BG shares would likely collapse, while announced in April has left investors wor- for when the deal is completed, which it NEW ZEALAND (Dollar) 0.2601 0.2594 Shell would lose a rare opportunity to in- rying about whether Shell will be able to said would allow it to cope with a low oil NORWAY (Krone) 0.0458 - crease its production base over the next few maintain its dividend if the $54 billion price environment. N.Yemen - - NEPAL (Rupee) 0.00376 0.00358 OMAN (Riyal) 0.98092 0.10380 Sensex-Nifty rise 1.2 per cent PAKISTAN (Rupee) 0.00371 0.00361 PHILIPPINES (Peso) 0.00834 0.00799 MUMBAI: India’s stock mar- eral Open Market Committee easing by the Reserve Bank of logjam eroded investors’ con- kets gained over one per cent (FOMC) raised key interest India (RBI). fidence. QATAR (Riyal) 0.10389 0.10384 yesterday, marking their big- rates by only 25 basis points. Apart from the rate increase, Nevertheless, value buying SAUDI ARABIA (Riyal) 0.10075 0.10070 gest single-day gain in about The interest rate rise was the FOMC projected an im- brought back investors and a month after the US Federal widely expected and fac- proved US economic outlook, again lifted the markets. SINGAPORE 0.2731 0. 2711 Reserve raised interest rates tored-in by investors. A higher lower unemployment and sta- The barometer 30-scrip SOUTH AFRICA (Rand) 0.02720 0.02710 for the first time in nearly a de- rate increase would ble inflation. Sensex of the Bombay Stock SRI LANKA (Rupee) 0.00290 0.00246 cade and signalled its tighten- have led to a massive This was a major Exchange (BSE) ended the ing cycle would be “gradual.” pull-back of foreign positive trigger for the day’s trade higher by 309 SWEDEN (Krona) 0.0479 - The broader Nifty and the funds from emerging Indian markets, as the points. Similarly, the wider SWITZERLAND (Franc) 0.3906 0.3882 benchmark Sensex gained economies like India. US is India’s key ex- 50-scrip Nifty closed higher SYRIA (Pound) 0.001740 0.2006 1.21pc each, recording their In addition, a dov- port market. during the day’s trade. It end- biggest single-day percentage ish outlook by the US However, both ed 93.45 points up at 7,844.35 TAIWAN (Dollar) 0.012000 - gain since November 19. Fed, which said that it the key indices ced- points. THAILAND (Baht) 0.010700 0.010700 Initially, both the bellweth- will maintain an ac- ed their initial gains The Sensex, which opened TURKEY (Lira) 0.1343 - er indices of the Indian equity commodative stand and that during the mid-afternoon ses- at 25,596.63 points, closed at markets opened on a positive the future rate rises are likely sion, as profit bookings sub- 25,803.78 points – up from UK (Sterling) 0.5806 0.5765 note in sync with their Asian to be gradual, soothed inves- dued markets. the previous day’s close at UAE (Dirham) 0.102800 0.102950 peers, as suspense cleared tors’ nerves. Furthermore, Finance Min- 25,494.37 points. on the US Federal Reserve’s Moreover, US Fed’s com- ister Arun Jaitley’s comments The Sensex touched a high USA (Dollar) 0.37800 0.37800 move on a rate hike. ments led some investors to that the GST (Goods and of 25,831.31 points and a low For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Investors breathed a sigh even factor-in an increase in Services Tax) bill might get of 25,448.32 points during the Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888. of relief as the US Fed’s Fed- chances of more monetary delayed due to parliament’s intra-day trade. On Wednesday, the Sen- sex gained by 174 points or 0.69pc, while the Nifty rose by 50 points or 0.65pc. 1 US$ 1 UK Stg 1 SFR 100 Yen D “Initially the markets rose Bahrain 0.3770 0.5704 0.3839 0.3124 I on the back of positive bias Kuwait 0.2855 34.4570 0.2907 0.2366 after the US rate move came Oman 0.3849 0.3780 0.3919 0.3189 L along expected lines. How- Qatar 3.6420 3.5768 3.7084 3.0176 B ever, profit bookings and the UAE 3.6730 3.6073 3.7399 3.0433 finance minister’s comments E subdued sentiments,” Anand Saudi 3.7500 3.6829 3.8183 3.1071 James, co-head, technical re- R search desk with Geojit BNP T Paribas Financial Services, said. Currency December 17 Previous Euro 1.0806 1.0927 Yen 122.72 121.88 Swiss francs 0.9979 0.9851 Canadian dollars 1.3972 1.3806 Pound 1.4868 1.5007
Almoayed Wilhelmsen Dilmun Shipping Agency NYK Aquarius OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 22 UASC Yas CSCL due from Far East tomorrow Gold bars Selling NYK Teera OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 22 Emirates Sana Emirates due from Far East December 21 Northern Defenders OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 22 Morning Lena Eukor due from Europe December 25 Rates are in Bahrain Dinars NYK Artemis OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 29 CMA CGM Nerval CSCL due from Far East December 26 8gm coin 22k 103.000 Northern Defenders OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 29 Northern Magnum Emirates due from Far East December 28 8gm coin 21k 96.000 LONDON MARKETS NYK Theseus OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East January 5 Glovis Chorus Hyundai Glovis due from Far East December 30 1gm (24 carat) 15.500 Hanjin Chongqing OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East January 12 Gulf Agency Company Gold (per ounce) $1,049.40 Hanjin Xiamen OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East January 19 NYK Aquarius NYK due from Far East December 22 2.5gm 36.500 Silver (per ounce) $14.08 5gm 69.000 NYK Apollo OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East January 26 NYK Teera NYK due from Far East December 22 Palladium $552.00 Hanjin Yantian OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 2 Northern Defenders X-Press Feeders due from Upper Gulf December 22 10gm 134.500 Platinum $842.00 Northern Defenders OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 2 NYK Artemis NYK due from Far East December 29 20gm 266.000 (Three-month delivery) Hanjin Mumbai OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 9 Northern Defenders X-Press Feeders due from Upper Gulf December 29 50gm 659.500 Aluminium ($ per tonne) 1,477.00 Northern Defenders OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 12 NYK Theseus NYK due from Far East January 5 100gm 1,309.500 Copper ($ per tonne) 4,586.00 Anton Schulte OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 16 Hanjin Chongqing NYK due from Far East January 12 Lead (per tonne) $1,680.00 1 ounce 410.500 NYK Argus OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 23 Hanjin Xiamen NYK due from Far East January 19 Nickel (per tonne) $8,720.00 NYK Themis OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East March 1 NYK Apollo NYK due from Far East January 26 1 tola 156.000 Tin (per tonne) $14,625.00 5 tola 763.000 NYK Atlas OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East March 8 Hanjin Yantian NYK due from Far East February 2 Zinc (per tonne) $1,496.00 NYK Terra OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East June 15 Northern Defenders X-Press Feeders due from Upper Gulf February 2 10 tola 1,515.500 BOMBAY Exports from Bahrain Hanjin Mumbai NYK due from Far East February 9 1kg 12,892.000 NYK Aquarius OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf Dec 22 Northern Defenders X-Press Feeders due from Upper Gulf February 12 1kg silver 189.500 Gold 24K (per gram) Rs2,242.87 Gold (10g) 25,300.00 NYK Artemis OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf Dec 29 Anton Schulte NYK due from Far East February 16 1/2kg silver 107.500 Gold 22K (10g) 23,175.00 NYK Theseus OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf Jan 5 NYK Argus NYK due from Far East February 23 Courtesy Bahrain Express Silver (1kg) 34,170.00 Hanjin Chongqing OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf Jan 12 NYK Themis NYK due from Far East March 1 Exchange Tel: 17-275-275 Alsharif Group National Shipping Emirates Sana TS Lines due from Far East December 21 MSC Melatilde MSC due from Europe, Mediterranean tomorrow Hercules Highway K Line due from Japan, Far East December 22 MSC Katrina MSC due from Europe, Mediterranean tomorrow Al Bahia Hanjin due from Europe December 23 MSC Maeva MSC due from Far East tomorrow Ain Snan Hanjin due from Far East December 23 Washington MSC due from Far East tomorrow CMA CGM Jules Verne Hanjin due from Far East December 23 MSC Rachele MSC due from Far tomorrow Oil delivery prices (in dollars per barrel) Tayma Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean December 23 MSC Lana MSC due from Inter Gulf tomorrow December 17 Hanjin Veracruz Hanjin due from Inter Gulf December 23 YM Mobility YML due from Far East December 23 (close) Northern Magnum TS Lines due from Far East December 28 Abyan HDSL due from Far East December 23 IPE Brent $37.19 Mayssan Hanjin due from Europe December 30 Artenos HDSL due from Far East December 23 Nymex crude $35.52 CSCL Neptune Hanjin due from Far East December 30 CMA CGM Pegasus Cosco due from Far East December 24 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 23
European shares stage rally US equities LONDON: European shares surged yesterday as inves- will start to anticipate the next rate hike.” tors took the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate rise and European indexes came off previous highs as a rally on Wall Street plunge over the prospect of further tightening as a sign of confidence lost momentum the day after the Fed decision. in the world’s biggest economy. But cyclical sectors such as automotives, banking and insurance The Fed made clear late on Wednesday that the 25-ba- continued to perform well with gains of 1.5 to 2.8pc, featuring among sis point rate increase was a tentative beginning to a “gradual” tight- the top sectoral gainers in Europe. ening cycle. Casino fell as much as 20pc after the research firm Muddy Waters, growth woes “With the confirmation of the Fed rate rise due to a strong US econ- founded by short-seller Carson Block, said the French retailer was one NEW YORK: US stocks omy, investors took cheer as the decision formalises of the “most overvalued and misunderstood” compa- dropped yesterday on opinion that the US economy is broadly expanding,” nies it had ever come across. persistent concern over said Lorne Baring, managing director of B Capital Casino said the report contained “grossly errone- faltering global econom- Wealth Management. ous allegations”, while JP Morgan reiterated its “over- ic growth, led by declines The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index closed up 1.3 per cent weight” rating on the stock, saying it disagreed with Muddy Waters. in energy and materials after climbing to a one-week high, while Germany’s DAX , France’s AstraZeneca rose 0.3pc after the drugmaker said it had agreed to buy shares, a day after shares CAC and Britain’s FTSE 100 rose between 2.6 and 0.7pc. a 55pc stake in the privately held biotech firm Acerta Pharma for $4.0 had rallied on the Federal “With the Fed out of the way and only a couple of trading sessions billion to give it access to a new kind of drug for fighting blood cancers. Reserve’s decision to raise left before Christmas, we could now see a traditional end-year rally,” “Acerta Pharma ... grants (AstraZeneca) access to Acerta’s potential- interest rates. said Philippe Gijsels, head of research at BNP Paribas Fortis Global ly best-in-class BTK inhibitor, acalabrutinib, in Phase III for the treat- Oil prices extended re- Markets in Brussels. ment of blood cancers and Phase I/II for solid tumors,” Shore Capital cent declines on persistent “The new year will once again prove to be quite volatile as markets analyst Tara Raveendran said. oversupply worries and as the dollar hit a two-week Oracle was down 5.1pc at BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange high. Dow components $36.93 after its third-quar- of Thailand main index closed up Index Exxon and Chevron were ter pro t forecast disap- 11.22 points, or 0.86pc, to close LONDON FTSE - 100 pointed. at 1,310.34 at the end of trading 6,102.54 down, by 1.5 and 3.1 per session. cent, respectively. Pandora Media soared CAIRO: The EGX 30 Index closed 3i Group ...... 469.70 Centrica ...... 213.50 Old Mutual ...... 171.80 Newmont Mining, which 13.54pc to $15.26 after the up 181.29 points, or 2.79pc at Aberdeen Asset Management ...... 289.00 Coca-Cola HBC AG (CDI) ...... 1,506.00 Pearson ...... 751.50 media-streaming compa- Admiral Group ...... 1,675.00 Compass Group ...... 1,153.00 Persimmon ...... 1,954.00 fell 7.7pc to $17.61, led 6,669.80. Anglo American ...... 263.55 CRH ...... 1,921.00 Prudential ...... 1,503.50 declines on the materials ny said new music royalty FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed Antofagasta ...... 415.00 Diageo ...... 1,833.50 Randgold Resources Ltd...... 3,977.00 rates were “balanced.” up 268.86 points, or 2.57pc to ARM Holdings...... 1,040.00 Direct Line Insurance Group...... 407.90 Reckitt Benckiser Group ...... 6,175.00 index, which fell 1.9pc. 10,738.12. Ashtead Group ...... 1,127.00 Dixons Carphone ...... 488.00 Relx plc ...... 1,174.00 The S&P energy index fell FedEx was up 2.0pc at Associated British Foods ...... 3,404.00 easyJet ...... 1,715.00 Rio Tinto ...... 1,859.00 $151.84 after it reported HONG KONG: Stocks clocked AstraZeneca ...... 4,434.00 Experian ...... 1,168.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings ...... 573.50 2.5pc. up another healthy gain as the Aviva ...... 506.00 Fresnillo ...... 654.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Group ...... 294.70 The day’s fall followed a better-than-expected Federal Reserve’s first interest rate Babcock International Group ...... 994.00 G4S ...... 215.60 Royal Dutch Shell ‘A’ ...... 1,450.00 three sessions of gains. quarterly pro t. hike in almost 10 years spurred BAE Systems...... 496.30 GKN ...... 299.60 Royal Dutch Shell ‘B’ ...... 1,460.00 Declining issues out- confidence in the US economy. Barclays ...... 218.75 GlaxoSmithKline ...... 1,341.50 Royal Mail ...... 444.00 On Wednesday, the market Barratt Developments ...... 615.00 Glencore ...... 80.86 RSA Insurance Group...... 424.20 rallied after the Fed raised numbered advancing ones The benchmark Hang Seng Index Berkeley Group Holdings (The) ...3,585.00 Hammerson ...... 603.50 SABMiller ...... 4,050.00 rose 0.79pc, or 170.85 points, to BG Group ...... 945.80 Hargreaves Lansdown...... 1,474.00 Sage Group ...... 589.00 its benchmark rate by 25 on the NYSE by 2,016 to close at 21,872.06. BHP Billiton ...... 700.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals ...... 2,217.00 Sainsbury (J) ...... 255.80 basis points to between 1,048, for a 1.92-to-1 ratio JAKARTA: Indonesian main BP ...... 340.35 HSBC Holdings...... 531.70 Schroders ...... 2,933.00 British American Tobacco ...... 3,732.50 0.25 and 0.50pc, signalling on the downside; on the Composite Index (JCI) closed up Imperial Tobacco Group ...... 3,517.00 Severn Trent ...... 2,162.00 British Land Company ...... 794.50 Inmarsat...... 1,130.00 Shire Plc ...... 4,450.00 con dence in the world’s Nasdaq, 1,884 issues fell 72.51 points, or 1.62pc, to 4,555.96. BT Group ...... 470.70 InterContinental Hotels Group .....2,574.00 Sky...... 1,102.00 and 962 advanced for a KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Bunzl...... 1,853.00 International Consolidated Airli...... 598.50 Smith & Nephew ...... 1,120.00 largest economy. shares rose for a second session. Burberry Group ...... 1,201.00 Intertek Group...... 2,738.00 Smiths Group...... 927.00 Investors’ focus re- 1.96-to-1 ratio favouring Capita ...... 1,210.00 Intu Properties ...... 317.70 Sports Direct International ...... 576.50 The main stock index closed Carnival ...... 3,554.00 turned yesterday, however, decliners. up 22.39 points, or 1.37pc, to ITV ...... 267.50 SSE ...... 1,483.00 Johnson Matthey ...... 2,616.00 St James’s Place ...... 988.50 to concerns about weak The S&P 500 posted 13 1,656.52. AT A GLANCE Kingfisher...... 329.40 Standard Chartered ...... 549.90 new 52-week highs and 24 LONDON: Britain’s top share Land Securities Group ...... 1,186.00 Standard Life ...... 377.30 global economic condi- index climbed, tracking gains Exchange Close Change Legal & General Group...... 263.40 Taylor Wimpey ...... 197.90 tions as the slide in com- new lows; the Nasdaq re- on other equity markets Bangkok 1,310.34 +11.22 Lloyds Banking Group ...... 71.33 Tesco ...... 144.85 modity markets continued corded 46 new highs and after investors took the Bombay 25,803. +309.41 London Stock Exchange Group...2,709.00 Travis Perkins ...... 1,935.00 Cairo Marks & Spencer Group ...... 458.00 TUI AG Reg Shs (DI) ...... 1,222.00 unabated. 104 new lows. first US interest rate rise in Frankfurt 10,738.126,669.80 +268.86 +181.29 Meggitt ...... 362.80 Unilever ...... 2,858.00 China’s slowdown has About eight billion nearly a decade as a sign of Hong Kong 21,872.06 +170.85 Merlin Entertainments...... 444.20 United Utilities Group...... 925.50 been transmitted to the shares changed hands on policymakers’ confidence in Jakarta 4,555.96 +72.51 Mondi ...... 1,345.00 Vodafone Group ...... 214.75 the world’s biggest economy. Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets ...... 148.30 Whitbread ...... 4,464.00 rest of the world through US exchanges, compared Kuala Lumpur 1,656.52 +22.39 National Grid...... 925.90 Wolseley ...... 3,700.00 with the 7.2bn daily aver- The blue-chip FTSE 100 index London 6,102.54 +41.35 Next ...... 7,405.00 WPP ...... 1,530.00 a fall in oil and commod- rose 41.35 points, or 0.68pc to Manila 6,905.70 +97.98 ities prices, said Hugh age for the past 20 trading 6,102.54 points, but is down Paris Johnson, chief investment days, according to Thom- by around 7pc since the start Seoul 4,677.54 +52.87 composite index hiked 1.81pc or TOKYO: Stocks jumped after son Reuters data. of 2015, having fallen back Shanghai 3,580.00 +63.811,977.96 +8.56 63.81 points, to 3,580.00, while the the US Federal Reserve hiked of cer of Hugh Johnson from a record high of 7,122 Singapore 2,861.18 +20.26 Shenzhen Composite Index, which interest rates for the first time in Advisors, which he said “is Prices on longer-dated points set in April. Sydney 5,102.01 +73.56 tracks stocks on China’s second nearly a decade, underscoring raising serious questions US Treasuries extended MANILA: The main Taipei exchange, jumped 2.72pc, or 62.06 its confidence in the health of 8,319.67 +135.01 about global demand and their rebound, with sig- Philippine Stock Exchange Tokyo 19,353.56 +303.65 points to 2,342.18. the world’s top economy. The Wellington 6,088.33 +17.39 the global economy.” ni cant bull- attening, as Index closed up 97.98 points, SINGAPORE: The Straits Times landmark decision ended months investors digested a rate or 1.44pc, to 6,905.70. Index gained 20.26 points at of speculation over whether the The Dow Jones industrial MUMBAI: Bargain hunting, 2,861.18 in response to the news Fed would go ahead with a small average fell 253.25 points, increase by the Federal coupled with a dovish US Fed’s in tandem with rises elsewhere in increase in borrowing costs and or 1.43pc, to 17,495.84, the Reserve and became more monetary outlook and broad-based 52.87 points, or 1.14pc to 4,677.54. the region. reflected its optimism over the US S&P 500 lost 31.18 points, skeptical of the central buying propelled Indian equity SEOUL: South Korean stocks SYDNEY: Australia’s S&P/ASX economy. The benchmark Nikkei or 1.5pc, to 2,041.89 and bank’s ability to raise rates markets, leading to a barometer gained 0.43pc, rising for a third 200 index closed up 73.56 points, 225 index at the Tokyo Stock as much as it would like in index gaining 309 points. The consecutive day as the US Federal or 1.46pc to 5,102.01. Exchange gained 1.59pc, or 303.65 the Nasdaq Composite barometer 30-scrip sensitive index Reserve hinted at a gradual pace for TAIPEI: Shares jumped to close points, to finish at 19,353.56. The dropped 68.58 points, or 2016. Sensex closed up 309.41 points its monetary tightening after hiking above the 8,300-point mark after broader Topix index rose 1.56pc, 1.35pc, to 5,002.55. Yields on longer-dated or 1.21pc at 25,803.78. The wider its policy rate for the first time in the latest decision by the US or 23.99 points, to 1,564.71. Apple was down 2.1pc issues fell during morning 50-scrip Nifty ended 93.45 points almost a decade. The benchmark Federal Reserve. The weighted WELLINGTON: The benchmark at $108.98 after concerns trading after data showed or 1.21pc up at 7,844.35 points. KOSPI rose 8.56 points to 1,977.96. index closed up 135.01 points, or NZX 50 Index closed up 17.39 that the number of Amer- PARIS: The CAC 40 closed up SHANGHAI: The benchmark 1.65pc, at 8,319.67. points, or 0.29pc, to 6,088.33. deepened on Wall Street about potential weakness icans ling for unemploy- in iPhone shipments. It ment bene ts last week was the biggest drag on fell from a ve-month high, the S&P and the Nasdaq. suggesting labour market Banks probing China risks Though energy and ma- healing that could lead to terials led the day’s de- further interest rate hikes SAN FRANCISCO: The world’s central If anything, China’s influence is growing. while the Group of Seven top industrial na- cline, nine of the 10 S&P next year. banks are scrambling to assess the risk a If Beijing allows the yuan to weaken fur- tions share a common policy language and 500 sectors ended in neg- These yields contin- slowing China poses to their economies and ther and re-pegs it to a basket of currencies well established communications channels, ative territory. Utilities end- ued to fall faster than on appear to be no closer than most other ob- instead of just the dollar, it could end up ex- they are less developed at the Group of 20. ed up 0.1pc. short-dated issues. The servers to working out what is going on in porting deflation that might delay or reverse Neither does the People’s Bank of China While the Fed’s decision yield on the 30-year bond the world’s second largest economy. rate increases globally. send policymakers to international econom- took some uncertainty out was last down 0.072 ba- While the Reserve Bank of Australia “We try to get the best information we ic meetings where they could mingle with of the market, volatility sis points while the yield and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) have offices have... and we talk to everybody. But I don’t top officials from the Fed, ECB, BOJ and tends to rise after a Fed on the two-year note was in Beijing, the US Federal Reserve and the think we have any better information than other central banks. rate hike, said Karen Hiatt, down 0.012 of a point. European Central Bank (ECB) appear to anybody else,” James Bullard, President of Former and current Fed officials say senior portfolio manager Shorter-dated yields rely on the same data – that may be flawed the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis said. there is no official hotline with China, al- at Allianz Global Investors rose sharply after Fed – as everyone else. Economists have questioned China’s eco- though there is formal interaction. in San Francisco. chair Janet Yellen made By raising interest rates on Wednesday nomic statistics for years and turned to mea- “Almost uniformly, from central banks Today’s “quadru- clear that the move was the Fed removed one major source of uncer- sures such as concrete, steel or electricity pro- and international organizations, what I hear ple-witching,” when op- a tentative beginning to a tainty, leaving developments in China at the duction to get a handle on an economy that is that the Chinese side is reluctant to en- tions on stocks and index- “gradual” tightening cycle, top of investors’ and policymakers’ watch has grown almost 10pc a year for 30 years. gage,” said Michael Spencer, Deutsche es and futures on indexes and that in deciding its next lists, alongside the Fed’s next steps. Now such gauges are less useful as China Bank’s Asia-focused economist. and single stocks all expire increase the Fed would put on the same day, could ex- a premium on monitoring China accounts for more than 10 per shifts to a harder-to-measure services econ- An examination shows the Fed relies on acerbate volatility. in ation, which remains cent of global trade and remains the single omy from an export-driven manufacturing the same publicly available China data that Among other decliners, mired below target. biggest contributor to global growth. A fi- giant. other economists do, and US central bank- nancial market selloff in China sent ripples “I don’t think the Chinese government ers acknowledge both publicly and private- around the world and caused the Fed to stay has that good information,” said Bullard. ly that they cannot say they have any firmer l The Dow Jones industrial average fell 253.25 points, or its hand when it considered a rate increase The issue, according to Fed insiders, for- handle on how shifts in the Chinese econo- 1.43pc, to 17,495.84. l The Nasdaq Composite dropped in September. mer Fed employees and economists is that my affect the US than anyone else. 68.58 points, or 1.35pc, to 5,002.55. 24 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015
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n Wambach shows a smile to the crowd at Legend Wambach bows out the end of the match
NEW ORLEANS: Abby Wambach, the Wambach bowed out with 184 goals, the most most prolific goalscorer of all time in by either man or woman in internationals, from international soccer, bowed out of the 255 matches. Iranian Ali Daei holds the men’s game in defeat on Wednesday when the record with 109 goals in 149 games. US women’s team lost 1-0 to China to end an “It is time to go. I think it’s a little fitting that unbeaten run of 104 matches on home soil. this is the result,” Wambach said in a pitch-side Despite the best efforts of her American team interview. mates to get the ball to her in the friendly played “I know everybody wanted to get me a goal. in front of 32,950 fans in New Orleans, Wam- That’s probably why we didn’t score, because bach had only a couple of half-chances to add to they were so focused on trying to get me a goal. her tally of 184 international goals. “I think it’s kind of appropriate I lost my last China struggled to get the ball out of their own game. Today wasn’t about winning. Today was half for long periods, but scored on a rare attack- about celebrating a long career and almost the ing foray when Wang Shuang connected with a end of an era.” cross in the 58th minute, her shot deflecting past Wambach, 35, will be remembered for her un- a wrong-footed American goalkeeper Hope Solo. flinching determination to advance the cause of The result, the first home loss for the US since American, and women’s, soccer on and off the 2004, was not exactly the perfect Wambach send- pitch. off but it did not detract too much from an eve- She was part of an unsuccessful player law- ning that was largely a celebration of her career. suit that sued Fifa over its decision to play this She was substituted after 71 minutes, trotting year’s Women’s World Cup in Canada on artifi- off the pitch to a standing ovation after removing cial pitches. her boots and hugging several team mates. And just two weeks ago she was a member of the American team that refused to play a match on what it said was sub-standard artificial turf in Hawaii, a stance that forced the US Soccer Federation to cancel the contest. Outspoken to the last, she made her swansong on artifi- cial turf at the Superdome just hours after saying US men’s coach Juergen Klinsmann should be fired for playing too Warriors back many overseas-born players. Wambach retires just months after finally adding a World Cup winner’s medal to her col- lection, even if she only came on as a substitute late in the fi- nal against Japan. The World Cup capped a ca- reer that includes two Olympic gold medals and the 2012 Fifa on victory path World Player of the Year title. “She’s been vocal about ev- OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: of their six-game homestand. erything, whether it’s turf-re- Klay Thompson scored 27 of The Los Angeles Clippers overcame lated issues, whether it’s just his season-high 43 points in centre DeAndre Jordan’s ejection to down making this team atmosphere the third quarter as the Golden the Milwaukee Bucks 103-90 after Chris better, whether it’s fighting State Warriors responded to their first Paul had 21 points and eight assists. for women’s rights, equal pay, loss after a 24-0 start by beating the Jordan had nine points and eight re- she’s done it all,” team mate Phoenix Suns 128-103 on Wednesday bounds in 18 minutes. He left with 6:49 Carli Lloyd said. night. remaining in the third after getting a pair “I don’t think anyone will Stephen Curry added 25 points on 10- technical fouls from referee Marc Davis ever bring what she brings, her of-14 shooting and seven assists as Golden with the Clippers leading 66-52. The calls leadership on and off the field State returned home from its two-week trip stemmed from a battle over a loose ball ... She’s basically carried the that ended with its lone defeat, 108-95 on with Bucks guard Michael Carter-Wil- team on her shoulders over the Saturday night at Milwaukee. That also liams. years.” ended a 28-game overall winning streak Coach Jill Ellis summed up by the Warriors, second-longest in NBA Assists the feelings of many in US history. Carmelo Anthony had 20 points, 15 women’s soccer. Draymond Green had 16 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists for the Knicks “She will be irreplaceable.” rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth tri- and Arron Afflalo scored 29 points as New ple-double this season. York beat the Minnesota Timberwolves Mirza Teletovic scored 24 points off the 107-102. Anti-doping bench to lead the Suns, whose poor show- Kristaps Porzingis had 11 points, six ing sent the sellout crowd to the exits mid- rebounds, six blocks and three assists for way through the fourth. the Knicks in his first matchup against fel- bosses quit San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard scored low rookie and No 1 pick Karl-Anthony 27 points as the Spurs set a club record Towns. with their 23rd straight home victory, roll- n Warriors’ Thompson shoots over Suns’ players Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant scored in Russia ing past the Washington Wizards 114-95. points each for the Wizards. Goran Dragic added 16 points, Gerald 24 points to lead the Thunder past the Port- MOSCOW: The leadership of LaMarcus Aldridge added 14 points and In New York, Dwyane Wade scored 10 Green had 13 and Justise Winslow 11 for land Trail Blazers 106-90 for their sixth Russian anti-doping agency RU- Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills each had of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, and Miami in the Heat’s third straight victory. straight victory, while Jimmy Butler scored SADA has resigned following 11 for San Antonio. The Spurs are 14-0 at Hassan Whiteside had 20 points and 13 Brook Lopez scored 25 points, and Jarrett 24 points and Derrick Rose added 19 as the allegations of state-sponsored home and 22-5 overall. rebounds to help the Miami Heat beat the Jack had 22 points and 10 assists for the Chicago Bulls beat the Memphis Grizzlies doping in Russian athletics, an John Wall and Marcin Gortat had 20 Brooklyn Nets 104-98. Nets. They dropped the final three games 98-85. agency spokeswoman said yes- terday. “All four leaders of RUSADA, including (acting director) Nikita Kamayev, have resigned,” a RU- SADA spokeswoman told AFP. Hackett looks up to Phelps in Olympic bid “Anna Antseliovich has been named interim general director.” SYDNEY: Swimming leg- 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olym- know it’s not my first Olympics but this termined to be at the top of his game for RUSADA came under fire in ends Michael Phelps and Grant Hackett pics, and claiming four world titles in campaign is also like a rebirth for me. I the Olympic trials in April. a report published in November have been training together and swap- the event, said he found his time with have come back to it with a totally dif- “When you see the intensity that Mi- by a World Anti-Doping Agen- ping tips about their “ups and downs” Phelps particularly beneficial. ferent perspective,” he said. chael Phelps approaches his training cy (WADA) independent com- as they target next year’s Rio Olympics. “I really, really enjoyed that. It was with, the expectation he places on him- mission that alleged evidence of Dual Olympic champion Hackett, 35, nice to go somewhere and have a single History self, you want to make sure you go back widespread doping and mass cor- has come out of six years of troubled re- focus and sit in there and see how they “The last three times I went to the and do everything right,” he said. ruption in Russian athletics. tirement to try to make Australia’s team approach training,” he told the broad- Olympic trials I was already thinking “That’s given me more clarity about WADA’s report accused RU- for Rio next year, and has just spent sheet. about winning the Olympics, not about what I need to do to be competitive.” SADA of “routinely” violating three weeks training with Phelps under “I stayed with Michael for some time. making the team.” Both Hackett and Phelps, widely seen international testing standards coach Bob Bowman in Arizona. He’s been through his ups and downs He added that spending time with as two of the greatest swimmers ever, have and allowing athletes banned for He also trained with American stars as I have and we talked very candidly America’s Phelps, the most decorated endured troubled times in recent years. doping to compete despite having Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin, who about those things. He’s a very insight- athlete in Olympic history, had left him Hackett’s life after swimming quickly been suspended from competi- gave him a crash course in cutting-edge ful character.” “confident that I can get back to where I ran into problems with a messy divorce tion, among other damning accu- techniques in the sport, The Australian The toned and fit-looking Hackett want to be”. and allegations he smashed up his Mel- sations. newspaper reported. said his level of focus felt like he was Hackett will now return to his regu- bourne apartment, while 18-time Olym- RUSADA’s general director, Hackett, who retired in 2008 after approaching his first Olympics again. lar training group on Australia’s Gold pic gold medallist Phelps has battled Ramil Khabriev, had resigned winning the 1,500m freestyle at both the “When I look at my birth certificate I Coast under coach Denis Cotterell, de- alcohol issues. earlier this month. 28 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 SPORT Email: [email protected] Smith ‘impatient’ ahead of French debut
PAU, France: New Zealand’s his official unveiling yesterday what pair’s influence will help turn their double world champion Conrad he thought about the state of French struggling fortunes around. Smith says he’s impatient to rugby. With the financial backing of make his debut with French side Pau petroleum giant Total, Pau have also this weekend but concedes he’s strug- Wonderful boosted their international brigade gling to pick up the local language. “I’ve always been a fan of French with lock forward Julien Pierre, Irish The veteran 94-times capped centre, rugby, I respect the national team a lot, back-rowers Sean Dougall and Paddy who has agreed a two-year deal, only they’ve given us a lot of trouble and Butler as well as Scottish prop Euan arrived in the Pyrenean city on Mon- are gifted with wonderful players,” he Murray. day, but starts against Newport-Gwent said. Expectations are high but Smith, in the European Challenge Cup “I appreciate it might be difficult who was also part of the All Blacks’ tomorrow. after the last result but there is a won- 2011 World Cup-winning team, says His debut comes two months after derful culture of rugby here.” he’s taking that in his stride. he helped eventual winners New Zea- Smith is joined at the Top 14 side “I’ve dealt with expectations a lot land crush France 62-13 in the World -- back in the top flight for the first being with the All Blacks, you realise Cup quarter-finals in Cardiff. time in nine years - by compatriot and you can only do your job. I’ll just be And he displayed the skill of a fellow World Cup-winner Colin Slade concentrating on what I can do to help seasoned diplomat when asked at with their new employers hoping the the team. n New Zealand’s Smith signs a rugby ball after being signed by Pau Brumbies hit out as Moore moves to Reds SYDNEY: The ACT Brumbies have con- firmed that Australia National Day Cup captain Stephen Moore will be returning to Super Rugby rivals the Queensland Reds after next season, making clear they felt they had been misled during contract negotiations. The 32-year-old hooker came through the junior ranks at the Reds before moving to the Brumbies in 2009 and has played 102 times for the Can- race set for off berra-based side, matching ex- actly his tally of test caps. A statement released by the l William Blake favourite to win feature event Brumbies yesterday said the 2016 season would be Moore’s THE National Day med bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, last with the team “follow- Cup is the highlight trained by James Naylor and to ing his decision to re-join the of today’s horse n Action from a be ridden by Hasan Al Saffar, is Queensland Reds”. racing at Sakhir. previous race tipped to win the Al Hawaj Cup It is also the richest race of for locally bred horses which Disappointed the day carrying a prize mon- carries a cash prize of BD1,500 “We are exceedingly dis- ey of BD5,000 and to be run and to be run over 1,000 metres appointed about today’s an- over 2,400 metres, starting at straight, starting at 3.15pm. nouncement that Stephen 4.30pm. Zalazel and Magsood are the Moore will leave the Brumbies Of the 12 imported horses in second and third favourites re- at the end of 2016,” Brumbies the fray, William Blake, owned spectively. chief executive Michael Jones by Al Nasseriyeh, trained by Namuthej, owned by Al- said. Alan Smith and to be ridden Afoo Racing Stable, trained by “The discussions with my- by Brett Doyle, looks in best Bader Al Abed and to be ridden self and coaching staff left us in shape to win this race ahead by Ian Brennan, is the favourite no doubt and with a clear im- of its nearest challengers Star to win the Al Hawaj Cup for lo- pression that his long-term fu- Surprise and Mantoba. cally bred horses which carries ture would be with the Brumb- The remaining six races are a cash prize of BD1,500 and to ies if we met the demands we also cup events. be run over 1,800 metres, start- were given. We met every one Lazzaz, owned by Bayan ing at 3.40pm. of those demands. Husain Ahmed, trained by Sun Dancer and Socialite are “So we were surprised and Osama Hashim and to be rid- the second and third favourites disappointed to find out he has den by Ali Hasan, is tipped to win be ridden by Brett Doyle, is the best Perfect Glance, owned by Fawzi respectively. agreed to join the Reds late last the Arabian Horse Equestrian Ser- bet to win the Arabian Horse Eques- Abdulla Nass, trained by Fawzi Nass Android, owned by Al Mallah Syn- night.” vices Cup for locally bred horses trian Services Cup for Arabian horses and to be ridden by Stephane Ladjadj, dicate, trained by Jalil Al Mallah and The Queensland Reds were which carries a cash prize of BD2, which carries a cash prize of BD2,000 looks in best shape to win the Arabi- to be ridden by Andrew Elliott, is unable to confirm that Moore 500 and to be run over 1,200 metres and to be run over 1,600 metres, start- an Horse Equestrian Services Cup for likely to win the Al Hawaj Cup which had signed for 2017. straight, starting at 2pm. ing at 2.25pm. imported horses which carries a cash carries a cash prize of BD2,000 and Moore, who led the Walla- Caped Crusader and Tishreen are prize of BD2,500 and to be run over to be run over 1,000 metres straight, bies to final at the recent Rugby the second and third favourites re- Best 1,600 metres, starting at 2.50pm. starting at 4.05pm. World Cup, had also spoken to spectively. Al Saqlawy 1578 and Musannan Shilla and Al Fahidi are expected to Goodwood Storm and Municipal clubs in Europe about a possi- Kuheilan Al Adiyat 1587, owned by 1552 are the second and third favour- give the favourite a run for its money. are the second and third favourites re- ble move to the northern hemi- Safra, trained by Alan Smith and to ites respectively. Wassel, owned by Shaikh Moham- spectively. sphere. Jones said.
BASKETBALL Brooklyn 7 18 .280 8 1/2 Portland 11 16 .407 7 Standings Western Conference NBA matches on Wednesday: Philadelphia 1 26 .037 15 1/2 Minnesota 9 16 .360 8 Eastern Conference Pacific Division Atlanta 127 Philadelphia 106 Central Division Pacific Division Atlantic Division P W L OT GF GA Pts Golden State 128 Phoenix 103 W L Pct Gb W L Pct Gb P W L OT GF GA Pts Dallas 31 23 6 2 107 80 48 LA Clippers 103 Milwaukee 90 Cleveland 16 7 .696 - Golden State 25 1 .962 - Montréal 32 20 9 3 101 73 43 St Louis 32 18 10 4 82 78 40 San Antonio 114 Washington 95 Chicago 15 8 .652 1 LA Clippers 16 10 .615 9 Boston 30 17 9 4 96 80 38 Minnesota 29 16 7 6 79 68 38 Brooklyn 98 Miami 104 Indiana 15 9 .625 1 1/2 Phoenix 11 16 .407 14 1/2 Detroit 31 16 9 6 79 79 38 Chicago 32 17 11 4 85 78 38 Sacramento 10 15 .400 14 1/2 Detroit 119 Boston 116 Detroit 15 12 .556 3 Ottawa 32 16 11 5 98 95 37 Nashville 31 15 10 6 81 81 36 LA Lakers 4 21 .160 20 1/2 New York 107 Minnesota 102 Milwaukee 10 17 .370 8 Tampa Bay 32 16 13 3 78 73 35 Colorado 32 15 16 1 88 88 31 Southeast Division Southwest Division Florida 31 15 12 4 81 75 34 Utah 94 New Orleans 104 Winnipeg 31 14 15 2 85 95 30 W L Pct Gb W L Pct Gb Buffalo 32 13 16 3 74 86 29 Chicago 98 Memphis 85 Central Division Oklahoma City 106 Portland 90 Miami 15 9 .625 - San Antonio 22 5 .815 - Toronto 29 10 13 6 68 81 26 P W L OT GF GA Pts Indiana 107 Dallas 81 Charlotte 14 10 .583 1 Dallas 14 12 .538 7 1/2 Metropolitan Division Los Angeles 30 19 9 2 78 66 40 Orlando 113 Charlotte 98 Orlando 14 11 .560 1 1/2 Memphis 14 13 .519 8 P W L OT GF GA Pts Atlanta 15 12 .556 1 1/2 Houston 12 14 .462 9 1/2 Washington 30 22 6 2 91 64 46 San Jose 30 15 14 1 78 79 31 Standings Washington 10 14 .417 5 New Orleans 7 18 .280 14 NY Rangers 32 19 9 4 94 74 42 Arizona 30 14 14 2 81 95 30 Eastern Conference Western Conference ICE HOCKEY NY Islanders 32 18 9 5 90 77 41 Calgary 30 14 14 2 80 104 30 Atlantic Division Northwest Division National Hockey League matches on New Jersey 31 16 11 4 76 75 36 Edmonton 32 14 16 2 87 96 30 W L Pct Gb W L Pct Gb Wednesday: Pittsburgh 30 15 12 3 68 74 33 Vancouver 32 11 13 8 81 92 30 Toronto 16 10 .615 - Oklahoma City 17 8 .680 - Boston 3 Pittsburgh 0 Philadelphia 31 13 12 6 66 86 32 Anaheim 29 11 13 5 56 73 27 Boston 14 12 .538 2 Denver 11 14 .440 6 Washington 2 Ottawa 1 Carolina 31 12 14 5 77 96 29 Note: Overtime losses (OT) worth 1 pt and New York 12 14 .462 4 Utah 10 14 .417 6 1/2 Columbus 33 11 19 3 76 100 25 not included in loss column (L) Email: [email protected] WORLD SPORT Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 29 England batsmen stumble POTCHEFSTROOM, South Af- were dismissed for 188 in their opening rica: England’s hopes of winning innings when Stuart Broad impressed their warm-up match against with the ball for England with figures of a South African Invitational XI were three for 18. washed out by a storm yesterday with the England made 470-5 declared in their home side on 5-0 in their second innings. first innings with centuries for James England had earlier been bowled out Taylor and Ben Stokes. for 190 in their second innings, 472 However, the match was a disappoint- ahead, having resumed on 99 for three. ing one for Alex Hales, who is likely None of their batsmen was able to notch to open alongside Alastair Cook in the a half-century. Joe Root was the top scor- first test against South Africa starting in er with 39. Durban on Dec. 26. Junior Dala, a regular member of the Hales made eight in each innings and Titans franchise team for limited overs will now hope for some time at the crease matches but not selected for their first- against South Africa A starting on Sun- class team, took five for 34, while fellow day. seamer, 19-year-old Andile Phehluk- The first Test will be followed by wayo, took three for 36. matches in Cape Town, Johannesburg n Junior Dala claimed ve wickets in England’s second innings The inexperienced Invitational XI side and Pretoria.
n Bavuma delivered a notable performance as he hit an unbeaten 52 for the Highveld Lions against the Dolphins South African Kiwis to stick batsmen off key in tune up for England series CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s Test cricket- ers delivered mediocre returns yesterday after being sent to play in domestic com- petition in a bid to find form withHAMILTON: seamers New Zealand gers and when it doesn’t get hit it settles before the first Test against is expected to name an n Willimason a little bit and gets a bit less sensitive.” England. unchanged lineup for the is looking to Sri Lanka also named four seamers in Captain Hashim Amla, second cricket Test against Sri maintain his its lineup for the Dunedin test and could playing with a broken finger, Lanka starting at Seddon Park phenomenal do so again, along with spinner Rangana scored only 10 while opener today, encouraged by a green pitch form in the Herath. Dean Elgar faced five balls to retain four seam bowlers. second Test Coach Jerome Jayaratne said the pitch before getting out on the open- Spinner Mark Craig is again expected appeared to have been prepared to favor ing day of domestic four-day to omitted, as he was for the first Test New Zealand’s seamers. matches. in Dunedin which New Zealand won by “My intelligence tells that Hamilton is Last week South Africa’s 122 runs. New Zealand will likely retain supposed to take spin as the game goes team management decided seamers Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Neil on,” Jayaratne said. “But I’m assuming seven players in the 13-man Wagner and Doug Bracewell while left- that the wicket has been doctored to suit Test squad would need to arm spinner Mitchell Santner will play the New Zealanders, which is under- spend time at the crease, or as the allrounder. standable. put in decent bowling spells, The pitch at Dunedin’s University “As the game goes on, if the behav- after the disappointment of a Oval was also green ahead of the first ior of the square stays the same, it might 3-0 Test series defeat in India Test but produced none of the fireworks slow down but there is a lot of grass on and with the four-test series Sri Lanka expected when it won the toss the track.” against England starting on and bowled. Conditions in Hamilton Frontline Sri Lankan seamers Suran- Dec. 26. may be more humid, producing more ga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep and Dush- Yesterday, only middle or- swing which will suit the New Zealand mantha Chameera struggled in the con- der batsman Temba Bavuma bowlers. ditions at Dunedin, conceding more than delivered a notable perfor- Leading New Zealand batsman Kane four runs an over while captain Angelo mance as he hit an unbeaten Williamson said the greenish appear- bowlers.” Williamson described his injury as Mathews took a containing role. 52 for the Highveld Lions ance of the pitch may be deceptive and Williamson said he had no concerns “part and parcel” of cricket and said he After being sent in, New Zealand against the Dolphins in Johan- overhead conditions were likely to be about playing with a suspected broken would not seek treatment during the se- made 431 in its first innings, setting up nesburg. more influential. finger as he looks to maintain his phe- ries. its win and Jayaratne said his pace bowl- “It’s green,” he said. “Dunedin was nomenal form in the second Test. “It’s irrelevant if it is or not, nothing ers need to maintain tighter lines. Slumped green and we feel it might be more suit- Williamson, averaging 88.58 in Tests will change,” said the world’s num- “We did not maximize that first ses- Amla, who spent 500 min- ed to seam bowling. in 2015, took a nasty blow to the hand in ber three-ranked batsman, when asked sion in Dunedin,” he said. “Our lines utes at the crease in two in- “Every surface that we play on here the first innings of New Zealand’s first- whether he thought the finger was bro- were not strong enough to keep them nings of the last Test against starts out green. I think that it will be Test victory, where he scored 88 and 71 ken. under tight control. We have to try to India in an ultimately futile a good cricket surface but if it swings, and became only the fifth player to pass “It’s part and parcel of cricket I sup- bowl a bit straighter make them play bid to stave off defeat, last- that’s when I think it offers more to the 1,000 Test runs this year. pose. You get a few knocks on the fin- more often.” ed only 50 minutes this time as the Cape Cobras slumped to 146 all out against the Knights at Newlands in Cape Pakistan poised for World T20 triumph says Afridi Town. Opener Stiaan van Zyl, KARACHI: Pakistan’s will pump up my team to win the title UAE, slipping to six in the rankings. dropped for the last Test in Twenty20 captain Shahid and on the way beat India.” “We made schoolboy errors and India, did not advance his Afridi yesterday said he hoped Pakistan lost to India in both the despite putting up good fights in all case for a recall as he made a tough World Twenty20 draw would group round and final of the inaugu- three matches we lost by narrow mar- 15 and JP Duminy scored 35 motivate his team to win the title for ral World Twenty20 in 2007 and then gins so we have to be on our toes and before being trapped leg be- the first time in seven years and beat in two subsequent tournaments. should not repeat those mistakes,” fore wicket. arch-rivals India along the way. They have also lost to India ev- said Afridi, who is set to draw the Elgar was out in the sec- The 2009 champions are placed in ery time they have faced them in six curtain on his two-decade long career ond over of the day without Group 2 of the Super Ten round in World Cups. after the event. scoring but the Titans ral- the sixth edition of the World Twen- Pakistan have three Twenty20 lied to 251 for four against ty20 to be held from March 8 – April Change matches on their tour of New Zea- the visiting Warriors in Pre- 3 2016, along with hosts India, Aus- But Afridi said it was time for a land next month before featuring in toria. tralia, New Zealand, and a yet to be change. “I don’t want to live in his- the six-nation Asia Cup Twenty20 in All South Africa’s quick decided qualifier. tory,” he said. Bangladesh in February. bowlers were given time off to Their second match will be against “Whatever mistakes we usually “We have enough matches before rest after returning from India India, a team they have never beaten make in the matches against India we the World Twenty20 so we have with Dale Steyn to undergo a in either a traditional one-day World have to overcome them.” to find a settled combination and I fitness test to ascertain his re- Cup or the newer World Twenty20. Pakistan’s recent form does not au- hope we do well in these matches covery from a groin problem Afridi said: “We have a tough draw gur well. Last month they lost to En- and carry that form into the World that limited his appearances but I am hopeful that this challenge gland 3-0 in a Twenty20 series in the Twenty20.” n Afridi is set to end his career after the World T20 in India. 30 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 WORLD SPORT Email: [email protected] Contenders to replace Mourinho at Chelsea Here is a look at potential candi- Chelsea dates to replace Mourinho at Stam- ford Bridge: INTERIM CANDIDATES Guus Hiddink With Chelsea owner Roman Abramov- ich likely to seek an interim manager until the end of the season while he searches for a permanent successor, he could turn back the clock and hire Hiddink for a second time. The Dutchman spent three months in charge of Chelsea from Febru- ary 2009 after the departure of Luis Felipe Scolari and showed a steady sack hand as he guided the club to FA Cup glory, nished third in the Pre- mier League and also reached the Champions League semi- nals.
Juande Ramos Hiring former Tottenham and Real Madrid boss Ramos, even on a short- term basis, would be a surprise move after the Spaniard’s brief spell at White Hart Lane ended with the team bottom of the league, but numerous reports claim he is on Abramovich’s list of interim contenders. Mourinho PERMANENT OPTIONS Pep Guardiola n Mourinho A long-time object of Abramovich’s affections, Guardiola is undoubtedly top of the Russian’s wanted list, but securing the former Barcelona man- ager’s signature may prove tricky. LONDON: Jose Mourinho’s Abramovich is said to have been tumultuous second spell snubbed by Guardiola when he tried as Chelsea manager was to hire him during the Spaniard’s ended “by mutual consent” TIMELINE OF CHELSEA’S SEASON OF WOE sabbatical before he opted for Bay- yesterday, with the club’s technical Chelsea’s season has been a tale of woe from the opening game, On the same day Mourinho is charged by the FA for comments made ern Munich. director revealing that squad leading to Jose Mourinho’s sacking yesterday. about match of cials in the defeat by Southampton. His contract with the Bavarians ex- disharmony was a significant factor. Here is the timeline of the season: Oct 14: Mourinho gets a suspended two-match ban and is ned pires at the end of this season, but Chelsea’s disastrous start to the sea- Aug 2: After failing to win any of their pre-season games, Premier 50,000 pounds ($74,405.00) for his Southampton comments a possible move to Manchester City, son prompted owner Roman Abramov- League champions Chelsea lost 1-0 to FA Cup winners Arsenal in the Oct 24: Another loss, this time 2-1 at West Ham United and Mourinho who include several more Barcelona ich to press the ejector button, with the Community Shield, the season’s curtain-raiser. is again in trouble after being sent to the stands for his behaviour executives in their hierarchy, may be club saying it was “in the best interests Aug 8: In the opening game of the Premier League season Chelsea towards match of cials at halftime. more appealing. of both parties to go our separate ways”. look sluggish and are fortunate to escape with a 2-2 home draw with Oct 27: League Cup holders Chelsea are knocked out of the com- Nine defeats in 16 games have seen Swansea City petition with a 5-4 defeat in a penalty shootout at Stoke City in the Diego Simeone the reigning Premier League champions Aug 14: Mourinho announces that rst team doctor Eva Carneiro and fourth round The former Argentina mid elder has slither to within a point of the relega- physio Jon Fearn will not be on the bench after describing them as Oct 31: Liverpool, under new manager Juergen Klopp, come from made his reputation as one of Eu- tion zone and technical director Michael naive after an incident against Swansea. behind to win 3-1 at Chelsea. rope’s top coaches during an impres- Emenalo said that Chelsea had had no Aug 16: Man City fans sing “You’re getting sacked in the morning” as Nov 2: Mourinho is named a respondent in a legal action brought by sive reign as Atletico Madrid boss. choice but to act. their team thrash visitors Chelsea 3-0 former club doctor Carneiro. Mourinho is also handed a one-match Ended Barcelona and Real Madrid’s “Whilst there is huge sentiment for Aug 23: Chelsea get their rst league win of the season, 3-2 at West stadium ban for his behaviour at West Ham. dominance of the La Liga title, while the individual who has done so much for Bromwich Albion. Nov 3: Mourinho denies there is a “player revolt” at the club. also catching Abramovich’s attention the club, the facts of the matter remain Aug 29: Chelsea are beaten 2-1 at home by Crystal Palace Nov 7: Stoke City beat visiting Chelsea 1-0. with a Champions League semi- nal that Chelsea Football Club is in trou- Sept 12: Chelsea slump to a 3-1 loss at Everton Dec 5: Promoted Bournemouth stun Chelsea 1-0 with a late winner win over Mourinho’s men in 2014. ble,” he told Chelsea TV. Sept 19: Mourinho’s side seem to be back on course with a 2-0 home at Stamford Bridge. Would bene t from having already “The results are not good. There ob- win against Arsenal Dec 14: Chelsea are outplayed by surprise league leaders Leicester managed Chelsea duo Thibaut Cour- viously seems to be a palpable discord Oct 3: Southampton fans taunt Mourinho with “You’re Not Special City, losing 2-1 for their ninth defeat in 16 games of the league season tois and Diego Costa at Atletico. between manager and players. We feel it Any More” as the south-coast side outplay the champions in a 3-1 win – the club’s worst start to a top- ight campaign since 1978-79. was time to act.” at Stamford Bridge. He says his team “collapsed”. Mourinho accuses some of his players of betraying him. Antonio Conte Chelsea said that Mourinho, 52, had Oct 5: With Chelsea fth from bottom, they issue a statement saying Dec 17: Mourinho is sacked with Chelsea one point above the rele- The Italy boss may not move ahead left “on good terms”, two years after Mourinho “has the full support of the club” gation zone. of Euro 2016, but reportedly has returning to the club following spells at admirers among the Chelsea hier- Inter Milan and Real Madrid. be possible long-term successors, along archy. He had a glowing career at He was pictured on Sky Sports News with longstanding target Pep Guardiola, Juventus, rst as a tough-tackling being driven out of Chelsea’s training the Bayern Munich coach, and ex-Chel- but intelligent mid elder, then as a ground in a black car, with his hood ‘We will all miss you’ sea manager Carlo Ancelotti. manager, guiding the Turin giants to pulled down over his face. “The club is working vigorously and three successive Serie A titles. The outspoken Portuguese is reported LONDON: Chelsea midfielder Cesc Mourinho throughout the team’s strug- actively to make sure that the situation to have been informed of his fate in a Fabregas told Jose Mourinho “we will gles, but former Liverpool manager with regards to a managerial appoint- Fabio Capello meeting with club officials on Thursday all miss you” after he was dismissed Graeme Souness believes that some of ment is taken care of as soon as possi- His reputation as a disciplinarian ca- afternoon, following two days of talks at as manager of the struggling Premier them had effectively downed tools. ble,” Emenalo said. pable of ruling a rebellious dressing boardroom level. League champions yesterday. “I think he’s lost his dressing room Chelsea have cancelled today’s sched- room with an iron st could make “His three league titles, FA Cup, “Thank you for all you have done and some of the major players in the uled press conference, when Mourinho had him attractive to Abramovich given Community Shield and three League for me,” Fabregas wrote on Twitter, dressing room have given up on him,” been due to address the media ahead of to- Mourinho’s claim that he was “be- Cup wins over two spells make him alongside a picture of the pair cele- Souness told Sky Sports News. morrow’s home game with Sunderland. trayed” by his players. the most successful manager in our brating Chelsea’s league title success Former Arsenal and France striker In his final interview as Chelsea man- The Italian’s stock isn’t high in the 110-year history,” Chelsea said in a last May. Thierry Henry said: “It’s kind of a ager, filmed for BT Sport before his de- Premier League after his miserable statement. “I owe you a lot and we will all miss mixed reaction because I was kind of parture was announced, Mourinho said 2010 World Cup campaign with the “But both Jose and the board agreed you. Good luck in the future.” expecting it because Chelsea needed the team’s travails had been a useful English national team, but his club results have not been good enough this Fabregas is one of several players to change something and spark a re- experience. pedigree with AC Milan and Real Ma- season and believe it is in the best interests whose performance level has plum- action from the players. “As a process, this is an amazing drid is unquestionable and he is out of both parties to go our separate ways.” meted this season as Chelsea have lost “But also on the contrary, they’re learning process,” he said. “This period of work after leaving the Russia job. Chelsea said that Mourinho “will al- nine of their 16 league games, leaving sacking the best manager in their his- was important for me. I’m better than I ways remain a much-loved, respected them a point above the relegation zone. tory and also one of the best ever in thought.” Brendan Rodgers and significant figure at Chelsea” and Chelsea’s players publicly backed the game.” In what proved to be his last game, Rodgers has already spent time at “will always be warmly welcomed back Chelsea were beaten 2-1 at Leicester Chelsea under Mourinho as an as- to Stamford Bridge”. he led Chelsea to a league and League over on a short-term basis, having previ- City on Monday – a club managed by sistant coach from 2004 to 2008 He was previously sacked by Cup double. ously fulfilled the role in 2009. Claudio Ranieri, who he replaced at before leaving to launch his own Abramovich in 2007 and his departure Dutch coach Guus Hiddink, 69, has Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone and Stamford Bridge when he first arrived managerial career. yesterday came just seven months after been cited as the front-runner to take Italy coach Antonio Conte are reported to from Porto in 2004. Email: [email protected] WORLD SPORT Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 31 Blatter pleads Brazil and Argentina top Copa groups innocence MIAMI: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico announcement from North American Chicago and Santa Clara, California, June 6 at Santa Clara with other group and the United States were named sanctioners CONCACAF, “in celebra- were each named to host four matches matches on June 10 at Chicago and June group top seeds yesterday for the tion of the rich soccer tradition in the while eight other venues will host three, 14 at Seattle. before Fifa 2016 Copa America and learned hemisphere and as the most decorated including MetLife Stadium in suburban Mexico will open June 5 at suburban their match venue path to next June’s nations in the last 100 years in interna- New York hosting the June 26 final. Phoenix, Arizona, with other Group championship showdown. tional competitions from their respec- C matches at Pasadena on June 9 and ethics judges Organizers of the 16-team, US-based tive confederations.” Top-rated Houston on June 13. event and the governing bodies from The remaining 12 teams will be sorted Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will “It’s a tournament with great tradition ZURICH: Suspended North and South American football also into four groups in early 2016 in a public host the opening match on June 3 pit- and relevance across the entire Ameri- Fifa president Sepp revealed the match dates for the unique draw, seedings for which will be based ting the United States against their high- can continent, where the teams fight Blatter pleaded his 100th anniversary celebration event, the upon this month’s Fifa world rankings. est-rated group rival. The Americans each play as if it were the last,” Mexico innocence before first Copa America ever staged outside “Copa America Centenario 2016 in will also play June 7 in Chicago and coach Juan Carlos Osorio said. “We will world football ethics judges of South America. the United States is huge,” US coach June 11 at Philadelphia. look to be a protagonist.” yesterday as Switzerland said The Americans were named atop Jurgen Klinsmann said. “It’s almost like Brazil will open against its top-rated Centenario quarter-final matches will it has frozen tens of millions Group A as the hosts with Argenti- a World Cup. The Copa America is sim- Group B rival on June 4 at the Rose Bowl be played June 16 at Seattle, June 17 at of dollars in suspect accounts na seeded atop Group D as the high- ilar to the European Championship, so in Pasadena, California, with a June 8 East Rutherford, New Jersey, and June linked to football corruption. est-ranked nation in the Americas. it’s kind of just one step below the World match at Orlando, Florida, and a June 12 18 at Santa Clara and Foxborough with Blatter, who with vice-presi- Brazil was put atop Group B and Cup and having that hosted in the United match at Foxborough, Massachusetts. the semi-finals set for June 21 at Hous- dent Michel Platini faces a long Mexico atop Group C, according to the States... is an unbelievable opportunity.” Argentina will open Group D play on ton and June 22 at Chicago. suspension, arrived and exited Fifa’s Zurich headquarters in a black Mercedes, accompanied by his lawyer, and made no comment to dozens of reporters assembled outside. But, after the hearing which lasted more than eight hours, Blatter’s Virginia-based lawyer, Richard Cullen, issued a state- ment calling for an acquittal. “President Blatter looks for- Lazio set up Juve ward to a decision in his favor, because the evidence requires it,” Cullen said in an email sent to AFP. “President Blatter behaved properly and certainly did not violate Fifa’s Code of Ethics. This investigation should be closed and the suspension lift- ed,” Cullen added. Before the hearing, Blatter, 79, wrote a letter to Fifa’s 209 clash in quarters members calling the Fifa eth- ics commission’s investigators MILAN: Serie A “the inquisition”. strugglers Lazio As the hearing went ahead, overcame a stunning Russia’s President Vladimir Pu- opener by Panagiotis tin, whose country will host the Kone to claim a 2-1 win 2018 World Cup, said Blatter over Udinese yesterday and should be a Nobel Peace laureate. book an Italian Cup quarter- “That is someone who final with holders Juventus. should be given the Nobel Lazio coach Stefano Pioli is Peace Prize,” Putin said. “His said to be barely hanging on contribution to the global hu- to his job after seeing his side manitarian sphere is colossal.” slip to 12th in Italy’s top flight, 16 points behind leaders Inter Boycott Milan. Blatter is under criminal in- And the Italian looked a wor- vestigation in Switzerland over ried man in the 67th minute a two million Swiss francs when Kone showed great con- ($2m) payment made to Plati- trol to collect a cross from deep ni in 2011 for work carried out on the left wing before turning about a decade earlier. and beating Etrit Berisha with a Platini’s case will be heard superb volley at the ‘keeper’s today, but he has said he will far post. boycott the tribunal. His law- Alessandro Matri rescued yers will go however. Lazio with an equaliser that Platini has claimed the ver- looked slightly offside three dict has been decided in ad- minutes later, with Danilo vance and his lawyers say Cataldi heading a 79th-minute Fifa’s ethics committee has winner when Udinese ‘keeper recommended a life ban for the Alex Meret spilled a shot in French football legend. front of goal. Blatter and Platini deny any Juventus booked their last- misconduct. eight spot with a resounding 4-0 The ethics committee cham- win over city rivals Torino on ber is expected to announce its Wednesday when Simone Zaza verdict next Monday. Appeals hit a brace and Paulo Dybala and to a Fifa appeal committee and Paul Pogba were also on target the Court of Arbitration for for last season’s double winners. n Lazio’s Alessanro Matri, left, and Udinese’s Emmanuel Agyemang Badu go for the ball Sport are then possible. Napoli set up an exciting Fifa has been plunged into last-eight tie with Inter after a sides, however, as Roma and side after extra time at the Sta- whom Antonio Di Gaudio progress on Tuesday with a 2-1 several corruption scandals this 3-0 win over Serie A basement Fiorentina fell to unheralded dio Olimpico. scored a 76th-minute winner. extra-time win. year which played a key role in side Verona at the San Paolo on opposition. Fiorentina, who sit four Spezia will now meet Carpi will now meet the Blatter’s announcement in June Wednesday. Roma fell 4-2 on penalties points behind Inter in Serie third-division Alessandria, who winner of the remaining tie that he would stand down when a The quarter-finals will be to Spezia after failing to find A, suffered a 1-0 upset to sec- beat top-flight Palermo a fort- between Sampdoria and AC new election is held in February. without two leading Serie A a way past the second division ond-from-bottom Carpi, for night ago and stopped Genoa’s Milan. After a year of unprece- dented scandal, Fifa’s acting president Issa Hayatou and the body’s acting secretary general Guangzhou will learn from Barca lesson says Scolari Markus Kattner warned that the storm engulfing world football YOKOHAMA, Japan: Guang- the same score against Bayern Munich Barca and we learned a little bit more “I want to thank the players for a may not be over. zhou will “learn by getting hit” in 2013. today. fantastic year, for all they did, for their “There may be further chal- after their 3-0 defeat against “Our strategy was good up to a cer- “You learn by getting hit,” he added. dedication and goodwill they have lenges ahead,” the two said in European champions Barcelo- tain point, but Barcelona are different, Yesterday’s defeat was Scolari’s first shown throughout,” said the 67-year- an open letter which reviewed a na in the Club World Cup yesterday, a fantastic team,” Scolari told reporters. since he took over at Guangzhou in old. reform package introduced last manager Luiz Felipe Scolari said. “Barcelona’s school of football is un- June. “When you play these games, you month aimed at restoring Fifa’s The former Brazil coach had no ar- questionable. We tried to do what was His mix of Chinese and Brazilian learn how to play good football, how to credibility. “It will take time for guments with the scoreline after the possible. Whether you play against players have since gone on to win the work the ball well, how to behave tac- these reforms to take effect, but Asian and Chinese champions lost at Barcelona or watch them, it’s always Chinese Super League for the fifth tically,” he added. “Chinese football our resolve to rebuild Fifa for the semi-final stage for the second time enjoyable. year in a row and the Asian Champi- has evolved but it needs more time to the better remains steadfast,” in three years, having been beaten by “A lot of teams have learned from ons League. catch up.” the letter added. 32 Gulf Daily News Friday, 18th December 2015 Chelsea sack manager Mourinho LONDON: Jose Mourinho’s he was the right man to oversee the results have not been good enough legacy at Stamford Bridge and in En- second spell as Chelsea man- team even as it collapsed on the field this season and believe it is in the best gland has long been guaranteed and ager ended yesterday, only with a succession of humiliations. interests of both parties to go our sep- he will always be warmly welcomed seven months after he won his third A 2-1 loss at Leicester on Monday arate ways,” Chelsea said. back to Stamford Bridge.” Premier League title with the club. was Chelsea’s ninth in 16 games, the “The club wishes to make clear Jose There was no immediate an- Although Chelsea is only one point worst-ever start for a defending cham- leaves us on good terms and will al- nouncement about a replacement for above the relegation zone, the 52-year- pion team in the Premier League. ways remain a much-loved, respected Mourinho. n Mourinho old coach had been defiantly insisting “Both Jose and the board agreed and significant figure at Chelsea. 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n South Africa hockey teams out of Olympics CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have lost an appeal to the IOC against the decision by their own Olympic SUAREZ FIRES committee to exclude them from the 2016 Games, the country’s hockey association said yesterday. The teams met the qualifying criteria for Rio by winning the African Championships but the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) wanted them to prove their worth by qualifying via the Hockey World League, which they failed to do. BARCA INTO The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reviewed an appeal lodged by the International Hockey Federation on behalf of the South African Hockey Association but found in favour of SASCOC. South Africa’s Olympic selection policy is not to take teams who qualify through continental competition but rather those who come through world qualifiers and have a real chance of medal success, CLUB FINAL like the men’s rugby sevens. n Atletico reach last 16 MADRID: Atletico Madrid defeated third-tier team Reus 1-0 last night, comfortably advancing to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey 3-1 on aggregate. Ghanaian midfielder Thomas n Barca’s Partey scored the winner in the Suarez cele- 53rd minute, firing home a low brates after shot from outside the area after scoring the a cross was partially cleared by second goal the defence. The win was Atletico’s ninth in a row and kept the club unbeaten in 15 matches. Coach Diego Simeone rested YOKOHAMA, from the edge of the box. several regular starters ahead of JAPAN: Sunday’s match at Malaga in the Luis The Uruguayan grabbed his Spanish league. Suarez fired a hat- second five minutes after the Atletico are level on 35 points trick as Barcelona break when he latched onto at the top of the standings with overcame the loss of Lionel a superb Andres Iniesta pass, Barcelona, who are currently Messi to kidney problems by bringing the ball down on his playing the Club World Cup in beating China’s Guangzhou chest before volleying past Li to Japan. Evergrande 3-0 to reach the delight of most in the crowd n the Club World Cup final of 63,000. Gustard named defence coach yesterday. Suarez completed his treble LONDON: Paul Gustard has agreed The Spanish giants will face from the penalty spot in the 67th to become England’s defence coach as new boss Eddie Jones overhauls Argentine side River Plate in minute to record his 21st goal of his backroom staff ahead of next Yokohama on Sunday as they the season for Barca, who previ- year’s Six Nations rugby campaign. look to become the first team to ously won the Club World Cup Former Leicester Tigers flanker win the tournament three times. in 2009 and 2011. Gustard will remain with Saracens “Luis Suarez is deadly inside “We knew we were without as forwards and defence coach for the box, he will always score for the two most important players the next six weeks before assuming you,” Barca coach Luis Enrique for the team, but all we could his new role with the Rugby told reporters. “He’s a spectacu- do was stay focused and try to Football Union (RFU). lar player.” reach the final,” said Suarez. “I The RFU confirmed Gustard’s appointment yesterday after The European champions hope (Messi) recovers as quick- a smooth negotiation in stark were rocked before the semi-fi- ly as possible. contrast to the continued wrangling nal when Messi was sidelined over Steve Borthwick’s move to with renal colic - commonly Combination the England set-up from Bristol. caused by kidney stones - which “We knew there was a big Jones’ revamped England coaching could also rule him out of the chance we would be playing set-up continues to take shape, with final. against River,” added the former the former Japan boss keen to have Initially Barca missed Mes- Liverpool forward. “They won his support staff in place ahead of February’s Six Nations kick-off. si’s wizardry and the guile of his the Copa Libertadores, they Bristol refused to accept assistant Brazilian strike partner Neymar, are one of the best teams in the coach Borthwick’s resignation earlier who was rested as he recovers Americas and we will have to this week and continue to seek hefty from a groin strain. play well to lift the cup.” compensation before sanctioning his “We don’t know if we’ll have Suarez, Messi and Neymar switch to the England camp. Messi and Neymar for the fi- have now plundered an aston- nal,” Enrique said when quizzed ishing 130 goals for Barca in about his two superstars. 2015. But Enrique sought out The Catalans toiled to break his captain Iniesta for praise. down Evergrande’s massed “Andres dominated our com- ranks of defenders, until Suarez bination play and he knows how pounced six minutes before to dribble and turn like no one half-time, poking in a loose ball else,” he said. “We were very after goalkeeper Li Shuai par- disciplined. It was a complete ried Ivan Rakitic’s fierce drive display.” Published and printed by Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej Press and Publishing House (WLL). Editorial: P.O. Box 5300, Manama. Tel: 17620222. Fax: 17622141. GDN Online: http://www.gdnonline.com. Email: [email protected]. Advertising: P.O. Box 1100, Manama. Tel: 17299110/17293131. Fax: 17293400. Email: [email protected]. Circulation Tel: 17290000. Founder: M AL MARDI. Chairman and Responsible Editor: ANWAR M ABDUL RAHMAN. 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