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Self-sponsorship WAR ON TERROR Gun attack at details available college kills 19 on NPRA website Crimea TDT | Manama t least 19 people have Abeen killed and dozens ationality, Passport and more wounded in a shooting NResidence Affairs (NPRA) at a college in Russian-an- has announced that all docu- US ‘needs’ nexed Crimea. ments and details required for An 18-year-old student the self-sponsorship resident ran through the Kerch permit are mentioned in its technical college firing at website https://www.npra. fellow pupils before killing gov.bh. himself, Russian investiga- The permit is based on an tors say. order issued by the Interior Witnesses have also spo- Minister in accordance with Saudi Arabia ken of at least one blast the Bahrain Economic Vision caused by an unidentified 2030 that is based on sustain- explosive. The motive is ability, competitiveness and Trump criticises global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi’s disappearance unclear. justices in all fields. Russia seized Crimea The Vision also calls for from Ukraine in 2014 in a integrating efforts of all gov- Khashoggi, who lived move condemned by many ernment authorities to devel- • Western powers. op services and procedures in the US, disappeared The annexation marked in accordance with the best on Oct. 2 after visiting the start of a simmering international practices to pro- the Saudi Consulate in 110 conflict involving Rus - vide facilities to support the Istanbul to complete billion American dollars sian-backed rebels in east- best environment for develop- is the estimated value of ern Ukraine that goes on to ment, economic activities and paperwork related expected US arms sales to this day. investment in vital sectors. to his divorce. Saudi Arabia. The NPRA highlighted that it had been dedicated to pro- Saudi Arabia, which viding all facilities for the ben- denies• any involvement UN envoy to Syria eficiaries of the decision to Trump said he did not want to walk away from Saudi Arabia. ensure economic growth and in the kidnapping or Khashoggi, who lived in the to step down reinforcement of the position killing of Khashoggi, investigation, Pompeo said, the Saudi Arabia. US, disappeared on Oct 2 after New York of Bahrain as an international has set up a joint day after he met King Salman “They have a tremendous visiting the Saudi Consulate in economic destination. team to investigate and Crown Prince Mohammed order, $110 billion,” he said, in Istanbul to complete paperwork he UN special envoy to The statistics show that bin Salman in Riyadh. reference to US arms sales to the related to his divorce. TSyria, Staffan de Mis- since the issuing of the order, the disappearance “You know we need Saudi Ara- Kingdom. Saudi Arabia, which denies tura, has said he will step 69 per cent of the self-spon- with Turkey. bia in terms of our fight against Trump said later on Wednes- any involvement in the kidnap- down from his post at the sorship resident permits all of the terrorism, everything day the US had asked Turkey for ping or killing of Khashoggi, has end of November after more were granted for ten years, London that’s happening in Iran and oth- any audio or video evidence it set up a joint team to investigate than four years in the job. 23pc for five years and 8pc er places,” Trump told Fox Busi- may have related to the case but the disappearance with Turkey. The 71-year-old Ital - for two years. onald Trump said yes- ness in response to questions was not sure whether any such As he returned to the US from ian-Swedish diplomat told terday that the US needs about the Khashoggi case. evidence exists. Turkey, Pompeo said President the UN Security Council this DSaudi Arabia in the fight The US president said he did “We have asked for it, if it ex- Erdogan “made clear that the was for personal reasons. against terrorism and that he did not want to walk away from ists ... I’m not sure yet that it ex- Saudis had cooperated with the Mr de Mistura added that not want to walk away from the ists,” Trump said at the White investigation that the Turks are he would use his remaining Kingdom. House. “I’ll have a full report on engaged in and they are going to time to try to make progress His comments came after US that from Mike (Pompeo) when share information.” on a constitutional commit- DON’T MISS IT Secretary of Sate Mike Pompeo he comes back.” “There have been a couple of tee for Syria. met the Turkish president, Re- I’ll have a full report on On Tuesday, Trump criticised delays but they seemed pretty The UN sees this as a ma- cep Tayyip Erdogan for talks existing evidences from global condemnation of Saudi confident that the Saudis would jor step in trying to end the about the disappearance of Saudi Mike Pompeo when he Arabia over Khashoggi’s disap- permit them to do the things seven-year civil war. Davos report journalist Jamal Khashoggi. comes back. pearance, warning of a rush to they need to do to complete their Such a committee would puts focus Erdogan made clear that Sau- TRUMP judgment and echoing the King- thorough and complete investi- be tasked with drafting a 03 on Bahrain’s di Arabia is cooperating in the dom’s request for patience. gation,” he said. new constitution for Syria. competitive edge JUSTICE FOR ZAINAB NHRA online 04 service launched Three women Pakistan hangs rapist-killer of six-year-old girl sentenced for Lahore away from Lahore, was executed in Kot Her parents were away in Saudi Arabia 05 running vice Lakhpat jail, Lahore, at 5.30 am. to perform Umrah, leaving her under the network akistan’s government hanged a man Officials handed over Ali’s body to his supervision of her aunt. yesterday for raping and murdering family for the last rites to be performed Unable to trace her whereabouts, Zain- Pa six-year-old girl. in Kasur. ab’s uncle lodged a complaint with the Imran Ali, 24, who was arrested after The incident that shook the nation began police about his missing niece the next day. Zainab Ansari’s body was found in a gar- on January 4, when Zainab left her house Four days later, on Jan 9, Zainab’s body bage dump in Kasur, more than 50 km for Quran studies at a madrassa nearby. People light candles to condemn the murder. was recovered from a dumping ground. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 02 Sports infra boost lauded HRH the Premier visits Gravity Indoor Skydiving facility in Zallaq

HRH the Premier lauded the• efforts of the officials at Gravity Indoor Skydiving in promoting Bahrain’s presence in sport gatherings by holding regional and international championships.

Shaikh Mohammed expressed• heartfelt thanks and respect to HRH the Premier for the inspection HRH the Premier visit to get updated on the ongoing preparations for ganising committees and the officials in charge for their keenness to take the Third FAI World Cup into consideration all details guaran- of Indoor Skydiving 2018. teeing success of the championship. The Premier underlined the gov- Manama ernment’s keenness on supporting the sport sector and boosting investment is Royal Highness Prime Min- in it given its importance as a key eco- ister Prince Khalifa bin Sal- nomic tributary in invigorating the Hman Al Khalifa yesterday paid national economy and tourism. a visit to the Gravity Indoor Skydiving, HRH the Prime Minister praised in Zallaq, and listened to a briefing Bahraini competencies and their re- by the committee Head of the Third solve to uphold the kingdom’s image FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving in various gatherings. 2018 Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid HRH the Premier arrives at the Gravity Indoor Skydiving facility in Zallaq. Shaikh Mohammed expressed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa on the ongoing heartfelt thanks and respect to HRH preparations for the world champi- international championships and pro- fidence in the kingdom’s capabilities and international championships and the Premier for the inspection visit to onship which is set to be held from moted tourism by turning Bahrain into to host major international sporting becoming the first air tunnel in Asia and get updated on the ongoing prepara- October 25 to 28. a favourite destination for many region- events. the Middle East that hosts the World tions for the Third FAI World Cup of Touring the facility, HRH the Prime al and international sport federations. The Premier also lauded the efforts Cup of Indoor Skydiving. Indoor Skydiving 2018, which reflects Minister affirmed that expanding the HRH the Premier added that Bah- of the officials at Gravity Indoor Sky- HRH the Premier praised the great keenness on maintaining Bahrain’s kingdom’s sport infrastructure has rain’s hosting of the 3rd FAI World Cup diving in promoting Bahrain’s presence preparations to host the sporting event pioneering status mainly in the sport boosted Bahrain’s capability of hosting of Indoor Skydiving 2018 reflects con- in sport gatherings by holding regional and ensure its success, thanking the or- sector.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday held his weekly Majlis at Riffa Palace. Members of the royal family, senior government officials, members of the Shura Council and Council of Representatives, members of municipal councils, religious and community leaders, journalists, and diplomats attended the Majlis. His Royal Highness welcomed the broad range of visitors at the weekly Majlis, which demonstrates Bahrain’s commitment to rooted traditions and values, that are underpinned by His Majesty’s aspirations to maintain a strong bond amongst Bahrain’s society. ‘Mental health and well-being key SDG goals’ He said the Kingdom has established It also aims to continuously devel- The strategy aims, among with the Group of Friends the Mental op, deliver and evaluate mental health • Health and Well-Being alongside Cana- services and well-being at all work other things, to create a da and Belgium earlier this year to raise places as well as to ensure sustainable workplace that promotes awareness of the issue at the United financing of mental health and welfare mental and physical health Nations and to ensure further action to services. and well-being and to support address this global challenge. The strategy, in its broader sense, Ambassador Al Ruwaie pointed out includes several things, the most impor- the staff living with mental that the Bahrain’s participation in or- tant of which are the issues that affect health challenges, he noted. ganising the high-level event on the children and youth and their mental sidelines of the 73rd session of the health and how societies can manage New York United Nations General Assembly last issues such as bullying and addiction September reflects its aspiration along and reduce the psychological diseases he Permanent Representative of the Group of Friends to build on the stigma. the Kingdom to the United Na- momentum that has been mobilised It also seeks concerted international Ttions, Ambassador Jamal Fares for at the United Nations to achieve the efforts and cooperation of civil society Al Ruwaie, participated in the meeting desired objectives of the strategy. organisations to mobilise support for held by the UN Secretary-General Antó- The strategy aims, among other the establishment of health centers and nio Guterres. Mr Al Ruwaie at the UN meeting along with UN secretary-general Antonio Gueterres. things, to create a workplace that pro- provide them with the necessary med- During the meeting, held to launch motes mental and physical health and ical capabilities to be able to diagnose the United Nations Mental Health and the Permanent Representative stressed at the centre of the 2030 Agenda for well-being and to support the staff living and treat diseases, especially in needy Well-being Strategy in the workplace, that mental health and well-being are Sustainable Development. with mental health challenges, he noted. places. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 03 Davos report puts focus on Bahrain’s competitive edge Bahrain among the top 50 most competitive economies of the world, according to World Economic Forum report

The study analysed the financial and• economic factors as well as socioeconomic outcomes in the countries.

The UAE was ranked the best in the region• and 27th in the world. Regionally, the UAE was followed by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.

TDT | Manama Mohammed Zafran

ahrain is among the top 50 ‘most competitive’ econ- omies in the world, according to a World Economic BForum study published yesterday. The Global Competitiveness Report 2018 published by the World Economic Forum ranked Bahrain 50th among 140 countries included in the study. The study analysed the financial and economic factors as well as socioeconomic outcomes in the countries. Global Competitiveness Index 4.0, which was at crux of the study, measured the 140 economies against 98 indicators organised into 12 ‘pillars’. Bahrain ranked high in indices including Skills (28th), Product Market (28th), Infrastructure (30th), Financial System (33rd) and ICT Adoption (38th), but fared poorly in indices such as Macroeconomic Stability (ranked 119th), and Market Size (90th). Bahrain obtained an overall score of 60.3 in the index. The UAE was ranked the best in the region and 27th in the world. Regionally, the UAE was followed by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Only five out of 15 MENA countries appear in the top half of the rankings of the business dynamism sub-pillar: Israel (5th), With the fourth the United Arab Emirates (33rd), Qatar (40th), Oman Industrial (52nd) and Bahrain (54th). Revolution in In the MENA region only full swing, there four countries appear in is a need to the top half of the rankings rethink about of the labour market pil- the drivers of lar: Israel (15th), the Unit- competitiveness. ed Arab Emirates (42nd), Bahrain (46th) and Qatar MR GEIGER (54th). In its analysis of the Mid- dle East region, the report stated, “Today, the region remains quite diverse in terms of competitiveness per- formance across all components of the index. Israel and the United Arab Emirates are pulling ahead, and on many dimensions outperform most of the OECD countries. “The region can generally count on good transport in- frastructure, but improvements are necessary, especially in terms of intra-region connectivity. “With a few exceptions, macroeconomic conditions are stable in most countries, which facilitates good financing conditions for the private sector, although these are most- ly funneled to larger and well-established companies. “In spite of recent reforms, gaps remain also in terms of business dynamism and labour market efficiency. Weak insolvency frameworks are among the most urgent areas of reform for the region, as they inhibit businesses from entering the market, making appropriate investment decisions and thriving through business cycles.” Globally, the US topped the rankings, while Singapore, Germany, Switzerland and Japan, completed the top five. Haiti, Yemen and Chad were found to be the least com- petitive economies in the world according to the index. Thierry Geiger, Head, Research and Regional Impact, Future of Economic Progress at the World Economic Forum, said: “Productivity is the single most important driver of growth in 2018. With the Fourth Industrial Rev- olution in full swing, there is a need to rethink the drivers of competitiveness and therefore of long-term growth. “Those new drivers include adaptability and agility of all stakeholders, including the governments. To what extent are they able to embrace change and adapt to change and upgrade their economies is the bigger question,” he said. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 04

Training course for school NHRA online service launched counsellors TDT | Manama The new electronic service will serve medical professionals he Minister of Educa- Ttion, Dr Majid Al Nu- TDT | Manama representative added. aimi, is patronising a train- Mohammed Zafran The National Health Regu- ing programme for social latory Authority (NHRA) Chief and psychological school new online service to The service being Executive Officer Dr Mariam counsellors and specialists, serve the healthcare sec- online will save a lot Adhbi Al Jalahma announced organised by Arabian Gulf A tor has been launched. of time for everyone the launch of the service on a University (AGU) in coop- The Information and eGov- involved. trial basis on Tuesday. eration with the Ministry of ernment Authority in collabo- Dr Al Jalahma extended Education. IGA REPRESENTATIVE ration with the National Health thanks to iGA Chief Executive The programme seeks Regulatory Authority (NHRA) Officer Dr Mohammed Ali Al to employ AGU’s expertise has launched a new electronic “The service being online will Qaed for his support to design to train counsellors in the service, which will serve med- save a lot of time for everyone the new system “without al - Ministry of Education in ical professionals. involved,” the representative locating additional resources counselling students and The main function of the sys- told Tribune. from the NHRA budget”. dealing with their various tem is the licensing of health- “This will also be useful for She paid tribute to His Maj- social and psychological care professionals. all the hospitals and pharma- esty King Hamad bin Isa Al needs. A trial version of the service cies. Registering agents can also Khalifa, His Royal Highness has been launched so far; how- A screengrab of the service make use of this. Prime Minister Prince Khalifa ever no date has been set for the “There would also be more bin Salman Al Khalifa and His full launch. “This will be extremely help- renewal of your licence you can features such as helping with Royal Highness Prince Salman The training According to an IGA rep- ful for medical professionals. also do that online with the use online documentation on med- bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown programme resentative, it is likely to be For example, if you are a new of this service. This will remove icines that would enter Bahrain Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- launched before the end of the doctor, you can apply for a the need to physically visit any as well as medical devices that mander and First Deputy Pre- aims to enable month. new licence or if you need a government branch. would enter the country,” the mier. specialists to prepare psychologically and socially BIPD concludes competent Free workshop for youth set students. DR AL SHERAWI TDT | Manama national elections Co-ordinator of the Spe- ohn Maxwell Team in programme activities cial Education Programme Bahrain will conduct a at AGU, Dr Maryam Al Sher- Jfree leadership workshop Lecturer Zakaria awi, said: “School counsel- for Youth in the age group of 11 • ling is one of the means to and 16 tomorrow between 5 pm Khinji told Bahrain help students acquire adap- and 7 pm at the second floor of News Agency that the tive skills which contribute Juffair Mall. 100 towards shaping a genera- lecture focused on volunteers belonging John C Maxwell is an inter- preparing electoral to civil society tion that is sound psycho- nationally respected leadership reports and developing organisations were logically and socially. The expert, speaker, trainer, coach targeted by the training programme aims to and author, whose philosophy observers’ skills. programme. enable specialists to prepare is: “Everything rises and falls psychologically and socially Mr Meenakshi Sundaram Ms Tosin Arowojolu on leadership.” Manama competent students.” John Maxwell Team is a Bahrain News Agency that the In addition, the pro - group of Maxwell certified well Team members from all alone. he Bahrain Institute for lecture focused on preparing gramme includes a series Coaches, Trainers, Speakers around the world, conducts As a part of this initiative Political Development electoral reports and develop- of training workshops. It and Professionals, offering events to EQUIP youth to over- John Maxwell Team certi- T(BIPD) yesterday con- ing observers’ skills. will present different cases workshops, seminars, keynote come the challenges faced by fied members in Bahrain To- cluded three-day lectures on The national elections pro- and train participants on speaking, and coaching to aid them. sin Arowojolu and Meenakshi the activities of the national gramme targeted more than ways to handle them. in personal and professional These events are conduct- Sundaram is conducting a free elections programme 2018. a hundred volunteers from The training workshop growth to individuals, organi- ed in April and October every workshop. The lectures were held in civil society organisations to series will continue through sations and companies world- year as part of Global Youth This is completely free cooperation with organisa- prepare them to maintain the October and November, wide. Initiative. of charge for youth in the tions and bodies concerned atmosphere of integrity and with the aid of school coun- John Maxwell Team Con- This year, John Maxwell age group of 11 to 16. Call with monitoring the electoral transparency that character- selling experts from the ducts Global Youth Initiative Team has a set a target to ‘EQUIP 36741038/36584499 for regis- process. ises the electoral process in Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi wherein Certified John Max- 1 Million Youth’ in this October tration. Lecturer Zakaria Khinji told Bahrain. Arabia, UAE and Egypt.

Restaurateurs warned over MoW completes Wali Al Ahd Avenue roundabout lane, Buri exit projects flouting gas cylinder rules TDT | Manama TDT | Manama Harpreet Kaur ased on the directives of His Royal Highness Prince he authorities in the Capital are putting BSalman bin Hamad Al in fresh efforts to ensure that the res - Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Ttaurants are not flouting rules and regu- Supreme Commander and First lations with regard to the use of gas cylinders. Deputy Prime Minister, to find The move follows a gas cylinder explosion and prompt solutions to alleviate traf- subsequent collapse of a three-storey building fic congestions and enhance traf- in the Salmaniya area, which left four dead and fic flow in various regions in the over 30 injured over a week ago. Kingdom, the Minister of Works, Speaking to Tribune, Capital Trustees Board Municipalities Affairs and Urban The project is expected to solve the issue of traffic congestion in the area. Chairman Mohammed Al Kozaee said, “A joint Planning, Essam Khalaf, said the population figures as well as the struction of rain water drainage meeting was held yesterday at the Capital Gov- ministry has completed the im- exponential increase in vehicle network, pavement asphalting ernate, which was chaired by Shaikh Hisham bin plementation of two projects, numbers, he explained. works, bricklaying, traffic warn- Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of Capital namely to provide a right turn Mr Khalaf pointed out that the ing signs, land line painting, all Governorate. at the Wali Al Ahd roundabout project will provide a right turn traffic safety requirements, pro- “The meeting highlighted the issues officials leading to the southern end of at the Wali Al Ahd roundabout tection and shifting of obstruc- need to closely work on especially with regard Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Av- leading to the southern part of tive services on the roadside as to the irregularities concerning gas cylinders. enue and construction of an exit Sh. Khalifa Bin Salman Avenue as well as street lighting works, said “Restaurants need to realise that the gas cylin- from Buri village leading to the well as the creation of right-turn the minister. ders shouldn’t be left on the roads and be kept in same avenue. lane to divert incoming traffic The project will also ease the a state, which is exposed to the public, as it can The Minister of Works added from the west direction on Wali traffic flow on Wali Al Ahed Av- be a cause of any future accident. that the two projects come as Ahd Avenue to Shaikh Khalifa enue opposite Block1204 and “Restaurants and houses should make sure Many restaurants continue to violate rules regarding the part of the comprehensive stra- Bin Salman Avenue south lead- reduces the vehicles delay and that safety requirements are met to avoid any use of gas cylinders. tegic plan of mega road network ing to Zallaq. The project aims waiting queues by up to 25 per legal action that could be taken against them, as projects. The road constructions to prevent the traffic congestion cent, he said. strict monitoring systems are in place. (National Oil & Gas Authority) to implement are made to further develop Bah- on Wali Al Ahmed roundabout. The road intake capacity is an “The Capital Municipal Council and the Cap- new policies to avoid violations in the Capital. rain’s road network commensu- The two projects included estimated 500 vehicles per hour ital Governorate will further closely work with “We will also monitor the sale of small gas rate in line with modern urban excavation, soil compaction, and expected to reach 900 vehi- its associated bodies like Civil Defence and NOGA cylinders to the people across the governorate.” expansion and the increase in ground canals for future use, con- cles per hour, he added. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 05

Terror cell trial begins

Three women sentenced Four members of •the terror cell were One of the fugitives allegedly moving who is residing in Iraq between Iran and Iraq communicated with for running vice network to recruit new members me and requested me in order to carry out to travel there with my titution network, including a that I would be paid BD30 for their terrorist plots. family. They were allegedly GCC national who was handed each client and I accepted the SEVENTH DEFENDANT charging• costumers down five years in prison. deal,” the third defendant told TDT | Manama The other two are Bahrainis; I knew the first prosecutors. Ali Tarif several members for the cell BD50 each, of which one of them was given three defendant four years During the trial, the Arab after he returned from Iraq. BD20 would go to years behind bars, while the ago through her woman accused that the third he High Criminal Court He allegedly set up a plot to the Arab woman. third one was ordered to be ad- daughter. And she defendant was not mentally sta- yesterday began hearing target Sitra Police Station by mitted to the Psychiatric Hos- encouraged me to ble and her statements should Tthe case of 12 men ac- planting a bomb near its prem- pital. not be taken into account. cused of forming a terrorist cell. ise. During the trial, According to court files, the become a prostitute However, further investiga- The cell is said to have aimed “One of the fugitives who is the• Arab woman network ran the illegal business so that I would be paid tions would confirm that the to destabilise Bahrain’s peace residing in Iraq communicated accused that the third for a period of two years (in 2013 BD30 for each client. Arab woman was guilty of drag- and spread fear among citizens. with me and requested me to defendant was not and 2014) and the GCC woman THIRD DEFENDANT ging other women into prostitu- The accused men, includ- travel there with my family. was the mastermind of the ring. tion. And the court confirmed ing seven fugitives and four in “I accepted and I went there, mentally stable and her It’s said that she transformed after the third defendant was the validity of the accusations the police custody, are said to where he requested me to join statements should not her personal apartment into a arrested in a different prostitu- against her. have received training on using the cell. I rejected, but he began be taken into account. prostitution den, encouraging tion case. She will be deported once weapons and assembling them putting pressure on me. the second and third defendants She revealed to prosecutors she completes her jail time. in Iran and other countries. “I met several fugitives and TDT | Manama to have sex with strangers in that it was the Arab woman who The third woman, meanwhile, Four members of the terror I was trained on using bombs Ali Tarif exchange of money. encouraged her to take up pros- was found to be suffering from cell were allegedly moving be- and weapons,” the seventh de- They were allegedly charg- titution as a profession. mental illness following a psy- tween Iran and Iraq to recruit fendant told prosecutors. ing costumers BD50 each, of “I knew the first defendant chological evaluation. new members in order to carry “After I returned, I recruited he Lower Criminal Court which BD20 would go to the four years ago through her Therefore, she was ordered to out their terrorist plots. several members for the cell has held three women Arab woman. daughter. And she encouraged be admitted to the Psychiatric It’s reported that the seventh and I trained them too,” he Tguilty of running a pros- Her activities were exposed me to become a prostitute so Hospital. defendant managed to recruit added. Drug-addict couple’s 23,000 truck violations reported plea hearing date set TDT | Manama tenced to one year behind bars Their arrest followed po - Ali Tarif each, although the wife re - lice officers receiving a tip-off vealed to judges earlier that it about a drugs network, which couple convicted of con- was her husband who encour- was carrying out their business suming drugs has ap - aged her to consume drugs. by placing drug packets under Apealed the ruling against The 26-year-old woman was parked cars and inside waste them, which will be reviewed arrested along with her hus- containers in Manama. by the High Appeals Court on band while they were searching The pair was in an inebriated November 12, 2018, it is learnt. for drugs under parked cars in state when arrested by police, Both defendants were sen- Manama. according to prosecutors. Drug smuggler to learn fate of appeal TDT | Manama appellant, were sentenced ear- Ali Tarif Many truck drivers were charged for violations. lier to 15 years behind bars each along with a fine of BD5,000 Manama n Asian man convicted each. and not fixing the loads in a way Meanwhile, the General Di- of attempting to smuggle The trio were arrested on May to prevent them from falling. rectorate of Traffic has held Amarijuana into the King- 5,000 27, 2015 at the Bahrain Interna- he Directorate of Licens- Field campaigns have been awareness lectures in different dom will learn the fate of appeal Bahraini dinars were tional Airport. The drug packets ing Affairs of the Gener- organised throughout the year languages for transportation on November 21, 2018. imposed on the convicts in were found hidden inside shoes. Tal Directorate of Traffic with the use of advanced devic- and construction companies The defendant was among fines in the case. A fourth defendant earlier has registered 23,000 safety and es to check the commitments of to enhance the safety knowl- three Asians held guilty in the stood trial with them. However, security-related violations by the drivers of safety conditions edge of drivers and motivate case. he was acquitted due to lack of trucks, including exceeding the and the vehicles are fit to be them to follow traffic and safe- All the three, including the evidence. limits of loads, damaged tyres driven on the road. ty rules.

Induction ceremony

The members of the new executive committee of the Indian School Bahrain (ISB) were sworn in last night at an induction ceremony held at the ISB Jashanmal Auditorium. Guests of Honour were Labour Ministry Inspection and Occupation Safety Director Ahmed Al Haiki, Ministry of Education Specialists Sara Al Derazi and Noora Al Mushari. School chairman Prince S Natarajan gave the acceptance speech in which he reiterated the collective effort of students, teachers, parents and the entire community in making ISB a centre of excellence in education and leading the school to further heights. He thanked the wise Leadership, government and various ministries for their support to the ISB which has 12,500 students belonging to 14 nationalities. 06 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 world

US strike in Somalia killed 60 militants: Pentagon Washington, United States Clashes as Indian temple

he United States con- Tducted its largest air strike in nearly two years against militants in Somalia, prepares to accept women killing about 60 Al-Shabaab fighters, the US military said Tuesday. “This precision air strike Last month was the largest air strike • against Al-Shabaab since India’s Supreme Stern action will November 21, 2017,” when Court overturned a be taken against air-dropped US munitions ban on all females of anyone who prevents targeted one of the group’s menstruating age devotees from going training camps, killing to Sabarimala about 100 extremists, US Kerala’s state KERALA’S CHIEF MINISTER PINARAYI Africa Command said in a VIJAYAN statement. government• said The strike took place Fri- it would enforce day in the Harardhere area the court ruling along the central coast of the Horn of Africa country, where US forces train Somali Deployed 500 harashtra state. troops and also partner with extra• police to ensure Women were also permit - the United Nations-backed free access to the ted to enter Mumbai’s Haji Ali African Union Mission in remote complex Dargah mausoleum, a Muslim Somalia (AMISOM). place of worship, after the Su- Air assaults and mis - preme Court scrapped a ban i sile strikes have increased AFP | Nilackal, India n 2016. in recent months against The entry of women at Sa - Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda affil- lashes erupted in In - barimala was long taboo but iate fighting to overthrow dia yesterday as tra - was formalised by the Kerala the internationally backed Cditionalists tried to High Court in 1991, a ruling Somali government in Mog- stop women visiting one of overturned by India’s Supreme adishu. Hinduism’s most sacred tem- Police take an activist into custody as they stop a bus of protesters rallying against a Supreme Court verdict Court last month. ples, with police waving ba - The restriction reflected an tons charging stone-throwing old but still prevalent belief protestors. Party (BJP), with thousands pro- rimala,” Kerala’s Chief Minister and young son. among many that menstruat- 279 White Helmets Devotees opposed to allowing testing in the days before the Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tues- “No one should be able to ing women are impure, and women into the Lord Ayyap - scheduled opening on Wednes- day. change the way this temple has the fact that the deity Ayyap - leave Jordan pa temple at Sabarimala in the day afternoon. functioned for centuries,” he pa was reputed to have been southern state of Kerala earli- Kerala’s state government said Turned back said. “If any change is made they celibate. Amman, Jordan er surrounded and intimidated it would enforce the court ruling One 45-year old woman iden- will have to kill us and go over The Sabarimala chief priest, journalists, including one from and deployed 500 extra police to tified as Madhavi who wanted our bodies.” Kandararu Maheshwararu ordan said Wednesday AFP. ensure free access to the remote to enter the temple for the first “I am here to protest the Su- Tantri, 25, warned this week Ja group of 279 Syrian Two other female journalists complex, which is reached by time abandoned her attempt preme Court decision,” said that “anger could easily escalate rescue workers has left the were reportedly injured. Even an uphill trek that takes several after activists prevented her engineer Anisha S., 23, one of into violence if a few egotistical kingdom for resettlement before the police charge, sever- hours. climbing the hill, the Press Trust a group chanting religious slo- women try to enter”. in Western countries three al people had blood streaming At Nilackal, a base camp be- of India reported. gans. “We want to save our tra- “I say ego because no devotee months after they were down their faces, suggesting low the temple, police cleared Even though police gave the ditions. Ayyappa needs to be who has faith in Sabarimala will evacuated from Israel. further clashes had taken place. protestors early Wednesday woman and her family protec- respected.” try to break the 2,100-year-old The kingdom announced Last month India’s Supreme morning and arrested seven tion and allowed them to move rule... Moreover, there are other on July 22 it had received Court overturned a ban on all people who were stopping ve- further, they gave up as agitated ‘Impure’ Ayyappa temples women can 422 White Helmet rescu- females of menstruating age hicles. activists surrounded them, PTI Women are permitted to enter visit,” the Times of India quoted ers and their relatives after -- judged between 10 and 50 “Anyone who wants to go to reported. most Hindu temples but female him as saying. they were evacuated from -- entering and praying at the the temple will be able to do so Biju S. Pillai, a local man in his devotees are still barred from He claimed to have the sup- Syria’s south. The group had hilltop temple. without hindrance,” said police 30s, was one of those opposed entry by some. port of several “scientists” that been ferried to Israel from This enraged traditionalists, chief Manoj Abraham. to the court ruling, telling AFP Two years ago, activists suc- concurred with the view that its war-torn neighbour and including supporters of Prime “Stern action will be taken that he returned from working cessfully campaigned to end the “positive energy” in a temple foe Syria and then taken on Minister Narendra Modi’s Hin- against anyone who prevents in Dubai to “protect the sanctity a ban on women entering the can be polluted by the entry of to Jordan. They will now be du nationalist Bharatiya Janata devotees from going to Saba- of the temple” with his mother Shani Shingnapur temple in Ma- menstruating women. resettled in Britain, Canada and Germany. Founded in 2013, the Syr- ia Civil Defence, or White Helmets, is a network of first responders who rescue Egypt hails ‘new chapter’ in Russia relations wounded. AFP | Sochi, Russia The plane was carrying hol- idaymakers from a Red Sea re- gyptian President Abdel Fat- BETTER sort that killed all 224 on board, Biden admits age Etah al-Sisi on Wednesday a devastating blow to Egypt’s said he welcomes a “new chap- tourist industry. would be an issue in ter” in relations with Moscow KNOW In December the countries presidential bid after signing a strategic agree- signed an agreement for Russia ment with his Russian counter- to build Egypt’s first nuclear Washington, United States part Vladimir Putin. power station. The deal “opens up a new In April this year, a flight from emocratic former US chapter in our cooperation” Putin said the Moscow to Cairo marked the re- Dvice president Joe Bid- and “will take it towards new talks “were held launch of direct flights between en has conceded that his horizons,” Sisi said in translated in a businesslike Russia and Egypt. Flights had advanced years would be an comments. and constructive been suspended after the 2015 issue if he ran for president The two signed the agreement atmosphere”. plane bombing. in 2020. in the presence of ministers in Charter flights to Egyptian At 75, Biden is three years the Black Sea resort of Sochi. resorts once popular with Rus- older than Republican Pres- Putin said the talks “were held sians remain suspended, how- ident Donald Trump and in a businesslike and construc- Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) welcomes Egyptian President Abdel Fattah ever. el-Sisi during their talks in Sochi would be 77 by the time his tive atmosphere”. Putin called for a minute’s si- “We considered the question party’s primary contest got The leaders “discussed the lence for the victims. of full restoration of air links... underway. “I think age is a whole spectrum of bilateral rela- in Crimea in which at least 17 investigators reclassified it as a Relations between Russia and noted that our Egyptian totally legitimate thing to tions as well as key international were killed and more than 40 mass shooting. and Egypt have strengthened friends are doing all they can to raise,” said Biden, who was and regional problems,” he said. injured. Investigators said the shoot- in recent years despite the 2015 ensure security,” Putin said. vice president under Barack The talks were overshad- Moscow initially described ing was carried out by a teenage bombing of a Russian airliner by “We will strive to restart char- Obama. owed by an attack on a college as it a “terrorist attack” before student who killed himself. jihadists. ter flights in the near future.” 07 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 features Cashing in on crab menace

Tunisian fishermen saw the blue crab wreak such havoc on their catches when it first appeared that they nicknamed it after the terrifying jihadists of the Islamic State group. But now -- four years after these scourges of the sea invaded their waters -- the predators have turned into prey as fishermen in the North African country cash in on the crustaceans.

Tunisian fisherman catch blue crab off the Tunisian coastal city of Zarzis

AFP | Djerba, Tunisia

unisian fish- ermen saw the blue crab wreak One thousand, one such havoc on their hundred fishermen have catches when it first been hit by this plague KNOW WHAT Tappeared that they nicknamed it in Gabes. Nowadays we after the terrifying jihadists of change our nets three the Islamic State group. times a year, while The blue crab, once a But now -- four years after these scourges of the sea invad- before it was once native of the Red Sea, ed their waters -- the predators every two years? first showed up in the have turned into prey as fisher- Gulf of Gabes off Tuni- men in the North African coun- SASSI ALAYA, A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL sia’s coast in 2014 try cash in on the crustaceans. LABOUR UNION. Jamel Ben Joma Zayoud pulls his nets out of the water off the There are two explanations for Mediterranean island of Djerba how the blue crab, or Portunus to find them full of blue crabs Pelagicus, made it all the way with their fearsome-looking to the shores of Tunisia, says spikes. researcher Marouene Bedioui, at caught that morning from near- “Look, there are only Daesh, the National Institute for Marine by harbours. they’ve destroyed everything,” Sciences and Technologies. “When the crab appeared we he says, using the Arabic term Either their eggs were trans- didn’t know how to make money for IS that has become the crabs’ ported on boats to the region or Employees sort crabs at a storage facility from it,” said Karim Hammami, nickname. they arrived as part of a lengthy co-director of the firm Tucrab. The blue crab, once a native of migration that started when the this plague in Gabes,” said Sassi year launched a plan aimed at for their meat. “Tunisians didn’t consume it the Red Sea, first showed up in Suez Canal opened in 1869. Alaya, a member of the local la- helping fishermen to turn the so the fishermen avoided catch- the Gulf of Gabes off Tunisia’s However the crabs turned up, bour union. pest into profit. Crab lunch ing it -- but when investors coast in 2014 and immediately their impact has been damaging. “Nowadays we change our They were taught how to trap One of them is managed by came in and the authorities be- set about snapping up the rich The hard-up fishermen along nets three times a year, while the crabs and the government a Turkish company -- putting gan moving we started targeting pickings it found. the coast, already struggling to before it was once every two began subsidising the cost of to use the experience it gained foreign markets.” “It quickly became a curse,” make ends meet, felt the pinch years.” In 2015 and 2016, fish- purchasing what was caught. dealing with an influx of the In the first seven months of Zayoud, 47, tells AFP. “It eats all as the crabs attacked their nets ermen demonstrated over the Plants popped up to freeze the crabs back home. this year, Tunisia produced 1,450 the best fish.” and the local fish. issue -- and eventually the gov- crabs and ship them to markets Each afternoon a line of re- tonnes of blue crab worth around “One thousand, one hun - ernment took notice. in the Gulf and Asia where cus- frigerated vans forms outside three million euros ($3.5 mil- Feeling the pinch dred fishermen have been hit by The authorities last tomers are willing to shell out the facility delivering the crabs lion), the ministry of agriculture says. For those making their liveli- hoods from the sea, the transfor- mation has been stark. “The situation has completely changed,” said fisherman Zay- oud. He has now started going after fish with his nets, and crabs with cages. So succesful have the fisher- men been that they are now even planning to limit themselves in order not to deplete crab stocks too much. And even they have got a taste for their former foe. For their lunch, Zayoud and his crew select, cook and tuck into a healthy male crab. “Daesh eat all the best fish,” Tunisian fisherman catch blue crab Fisherman catch blue crab explains the fisherman. SMILE IN THE MIRROR. DO THAT EVERY MORNING AND TODAY 1867 1898 1912 1914 QUOTE DAY IN OF THE YOU’LL START TO SEE A BIG United States takes possession The United States takes First Balkan War: King Peter The Schoenstatt Movement is DAY DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE. HISTORY of Alaska after purchasing it from possession of Puerto Rico from I of Serbiaissues a declaration founded in Germany. YOKO ONO Russia for $7.2 million. Celebrated Spain. “To the Serbian People”, as his THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 annually in the state as Alaska Day. country joins the war.

Poverty still a What to do when your coloniser apologises? TOP 4 big challenge France finally recognises its crimes. What does that mean for me, an Algerian in Algeria, today? TWEETS

eration for whom the memory reinforcing a convenient expla- But if colonisers need to The main Islamist party in 01 of the war in Algeria — and, ac- nation for our failures: Instead of emerge from the colonial Algeria did honour Audin as a cording to our schoolbooks, its 1.5 using it to start a discussion about hero — “even if his name was million martyrs — is shrouded in Algerian memory, the Algerian past with honour, the Maurice,” as its leader said. But ANTÓNIO GUTERRES suspicion. We grew up convinced government may, once again, try decolonised must get the Salafists and Islamists who that this story was no longer an to bolster its legitimacy by point- beyond the past, and take have no direct political mandate KAMEL DAOUD epic, but about profits. ing a finger at colonisation. responsibility for their have insisted instead on the fact was born eight years after the Today, the France of Emmanuel In fact, the reaction here was present, with sincerity. that Audin was a Communist nybody enter- 1962 Algerian declaration of Macron — a president who, like tepid. For the minister of veter- and an atheist. For them, the Aing the United Iindependence. I didn’t expe- me, has no experience of the war ans’ affairs, France’s “recogni- war of independence was above States illegally will rience the war, but it was present — has decided to recognise an tion of the murder of Maurice all a religious war, with Mus - be arrested and de- in my imagination, through my important event: the torture and Audin is a step forward.” Hardly lims on one side and Christian tained, prior to be- parents, their friends and their dis- execution of Maurice Audin, a an enthusiastic response. Shortly or non-believing colonists on ing sent back to their cussions, and through the state: in young French Communist, by the after saying this, the minister an- the other. country! school, on television, on national French Army during the Battle of nounced that a census would be Some say that Macron’s geisn’t @realDonaldTrump holidays and in official speech- Algiers in 1957. conducted to inventory all crimes enough and should only be a es. As for many people my age, Already, on an earlier visit to committed during colonisation, beginning. I think it represents everything I heard brought on Algeria during the presidential between 1830 and 1962. Yes, there more than that. Macron is the saturation and then rejection. campaign last year, Macron had was trauma, but the victim con- into the present. president of France, not Algeria, 02 When I was a child, one way referred to French colonisation as tinues to cultivate it. But for me, for us? What and if he hopes to settle disputes to get people to laugh was to a “crime against humanity.” The Macron wants to take responsi- should decolonised people do over this period it makes sense make fun of war veterans and declaration was both dramatic bility for the past, while the gov- when their former coloniser for him to start with a figure who their tendency to exaggerate or and unexpected. I was in France ernment in Algiers wants to keep apologises to them? garners consensus — including invent acts of bravery in the past at the time, and I was repeatedly living in it. So is recognising this For a segment of the Algeri - in Algeria (except among rad - in order to gain privileges in the asked about the comment, which, colonial past, this colonial liabili- an public, Macron’s gesture is icals). Yet some would use the present. As young as school-age, it was thought, might undermine ty, counterproductive? I hesitate a trick: Here is a French leader limits of his acknowledgment reetings on we could sense the lying. This Macron’s political miracle as a to take the point that far. recognising the torture and mur- to promote an identity-driven Gthe auspicious intuition was reinforced by our self-made man, at least among The move does seem neces - der of a French citizen by French and religious version of Algerian occasion of Durga parents, who told us about fake some conservative voters. sary, especially in France. The soldiers. In this whole affair, history. Ashtami. May Maa mujahedeens — supposed former I had a hard time finding some- war serves as an excuse for cer- some say, there are no Algerians. Audin has finally been recog- Durga fulfil every- combatants — more and more thing sincere to say. I wanted to tain members of French society The largest Islamist party here nised as a victim of torture, and one’s aspirations, of whom were claiming rights, salute the courage of Macron’s from the former colonies who even concluded that Macron’s his death as a crime. That’s a further the atmos- and also by the spectacle of the statement but didn’t want to trap struggle in metropolitan France declaration was an act of “scorn very good thing. But if colonisers phere of joy and injustices brought about by those myself playing the part of the de- to close themselves off. Radicals towards Algerians.” need to emerge from the colonial eliminate all evil rights: privileged access to hous- colonised subject who can only draw their isolationist stances But this criticism expresses past with honour, the decolo - from our society. ing and employment, tax exemp- ever rehash his colonial memory from it, justifying rejection and a simplistic understanding of nized must get beyond the past, Have a blessed tions, special social protections, and wail for an apology. I wanted their refusal to integrate. The history, which troubles me be- and take responsibility for their Durga Puja! among other things. to both honour the past and assert and then executed, or tortured to from his family and historians. lished by others. But I can’t help The murder of Audin goes back discomfort of the banlieues is cause it values nationality and present, with sincerity. @narendramodi I was made to feel guilty for not my freedom from it. death, by soldiers who arrested This official recognition by the asking: Of what use is it to me, an so far, to before the Algerian civil also discomfort about memory. religion above ideals. For me, having been born earlier and not And now here I am comment- him at his home.” Audin was a French state seems just as dra- Algerian born after the war? war of the 1990s, with its own Therefore, recognising the Maurice Audin is a hero because (Kamel Daoud is the author of wenty-five years ago, the world com- “Chroniques: Selected Columns, 2010- having participated in the war. ing on a recent communiqué from young mathematician who was matic and courageous, and it may My concerns and commitments use of torture, disappearances, crime of colonialism is also, for of his sacrifice, French or not. To memorated the first International Day 2016” and the novel “The Meursault 03 Indebted to those who fought the French president that “recog- killed for supporting Algerian clear the way for a re-examina- in Algeria today are about individ- massacres and its 150,000 deaths. the French government, a way to revisit Algerian history based on Investigation.” This essay was trans- Tfor the Eradication of Poverty. Since France, I was ordered to revere nises, in the name of the French independence and was forgotten tion of a period in history that has ual liberties, a regime incapable of Macron’s acknowledgment could check those who want to throw origins would lead to another lated by Elisabeth Zerofsky from the then, nearly 1 billion people have escaped my elders. So I’m part of the gen- Republic, that Audin was tortured over the decades despite pressure been denied by some and embel- change and the rise of Islamism. even undermine my struggle, by the past like a Molotov cocktail form of injustice. French). poverty, thanks to political leadership, inclu- sive economic development and international cooperation. However, many are still being left behind. Over 700 million people are unable to meet ome news: over their basic daily needs. Many live in situations CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE Sthe weekend, of conflict and crisis; others face barriers in Why Iran is jailing wildlife experts? Twitter suspend- accessing health care, education ed ~1,500 accounts and job opportunities, prevent- associated with We must listen ing them from benefitting from Check-in kiosks for [spins wheel] a to the millions broader economic development. others were arrested while trying The Guard Corps has gaming-derived of people And women are disproportion- to raise public awareness about arrested at least 50 Iranian meme campaign ately affected. Iran’s environment and endan- that was spreading experiencing Eradicating poverty in all gered species such as the Asiatic environmental activists in air passengers election disinfor- its forms and dimensions, as cheetah (now fewer than 50 left 2018 alone for questioning mation. poverty and embodied in Goal 1 of the 2030 in Iran) and the Persian leopard. the Corps’ policies to divert @kevinroose destitution Agenda for Sustainable Devel- MARY JANE MAXWELL “He was a lover of not just Iran water and other land use across the globe, opment, remains one of the but its wildlife, its people,” his son issues. greatest global challenges and ighting for the protection of Mehran Seyed Emami told the tackle the power a major priority for the United Iran’s endangered leopards Associated Press a month after 04 structures that Nations. Fand cheetahs cost Kavous his father’s death. This year, as we celebrate the Seyed Emami his life. Environmentalists are frequent prevent their 70th anniversary of the Uni - Environmentalists Iranian authorities arrested and targets of Iran’s Islamic Revo - inclusion in versal Declaration of Human interrogated the 64-year-old pro- lutionary Guard Corps because Rights, let us remember that are frequent fessor of sociology and director campaigns to protect land for society and ending poverty is not a matter targets of of the Persian Wildlife Heritage animals often run counter to the address the of charity but a question of jus- Foundation for “espionage” on Guard Corps’ money-making and indignities they tice. There is a fundamental Iran’s Islamic January 24, 2018. environmentally destructive op- istory is kind to connection between eradicating He died 17 days later under sus- erations, such as building dams divert water and other land use HKerala. At this face. extreme poverty and upholding Revolutionary picious circumstances in Tehran’s or planning missile sites on pro- issues. The activists’ ability to time of communal the equal rights of all people. infamous Evin prison. tected land. mobilize protesters — especial- polarisation, can’t We must listen to the millions Guard Corps Eight others affiliated with the As part of their research, the ly farmers — aroused the Guard think of anyone oth- of people experiencing poverty and destitution Persian Wildlife Heritage Foun- staff at Persian Wildlife Heritage Corps’ suspicions. er than Pinarayi to across the globe, tackle the power structures dation were likewise arrested and frequently had contact with for- “The authorities should be lead it. Idea of Ker- that prevent their inclusion in society and remain imprisoned in Evin. eign experts and set up cameras praising these activists for ad- elf check-in kiosk or check-in counter facility for all airlines ala is safe with him. address the indignities they face. “The Iranian authorities still to track the rare wild cats. Those dressing Iran’s dire environmen- Sshould be provided at malls, hotels and offices of leading @NSMlive We must build a fair globalization that cre- haven’t provided a shred of evi- two actions — normal for any tal problems, but the country’s private companies to provide a hassle free journey for passen- ates opportunities for all and ensure that rapid dence to justify locking up these other wildlife foundation around hard-line security institutions gers. This will help passengers to skip long check-in queues technological development boosts our poverty environmentalists,” said Sarah the world — were pretence for rarely miss an opportunity to while directing heading to the baggage counter. Self check-in eradication efforts. On this International Day Leah Whitson, Middle East and an Iranian prosecutor to charge foreign governments. security charges. It operates in a lawyer. punish independent civic initia- kiosks will reduce a significant amount of time for passengers Disclaimer: (Views expressed for the Eradication of Poverty let us commit to North Africa director at Human Seyed Emami and his colleagues They were tried and sentenced secret and frequently withholds The Guard Corps has arrest- tive,” Whitson said. from being wasted. by columnists are personal and uphold the core pledge of the 2030 Agenda to Rights Watch. with espionage for “gathering in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary information from family mem- ed at least 50 Iranian environ - Sunil Thomas Ranny need not necessarily reflect our leave no one behind. Seyed Emami, a dual citizen classified information” on the Court, an extrajudicial branch bers, forces “confessions” from mental activists in 2018 alone for (Mary Jane Maxwell is a writer for editorial stances) ShareAmerica.) (António Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the with a Canadian passport, and the cameras and passing it along to dedicated to alleged national defendants and even denies them questioning the Corps’ policies to (Letters to the editor can be mailed at [email protected]) United Nations.)

Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Deputy Editor-in-Chief Ahdeya Ahmed | Chairman & Managing Editor P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 38444692, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 38444680, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing TODAY 1867 1898 1912 1914 DAY IN United States takes possession The United States takes First Balkan War: King Peter The Schoenstatt Movement is HISTORY of Alaska after purchasing it from possession of Puerto Rico from I of Serbiaissues a declaration founded in Germany. Russia for $7.2 million. Celebrated Spain. “To the Serbian People”, as his annually in the state as Alaska Day. country joins the war.

Poverty still a What to do when your coloniser apologises? TOP 4 big challenge France finally recognises its crimes. What does that mean for me, an Algerian in Algeria, today? TWEETS reinforcing a convenient expla- But if colonisers need to The main Islamist party in 01 nation for our failures: Instead of emerge from the colonial Algeria did honour Audin as a using it to start a discussion about hero — “even if his name was Algerian memory, the Algerian past with honour, the Maurice,” as its leader said. But ANTÓNIO GUTERRES government may, once again, try decolonised must get the Salafists and Islamists who to bolster its legitimacy by point- beyond the past, and take have no direct political mandate ing a finger at colonisation. responsibility for their have insisted instead on the fact In fact, the reaction here was present, with sincerity. that Audin was a Communist nybody enter- tepid. For the minister of veter- and an atheist. For them, the Aing the United ans’ affairs, France’s “recogni- war of independence was above States illegally will tion of the murder of Maurice all a religious war, with Mus - be arrested and de- Audin is a step forward.” Hardly lims on one side and Christian tained, prior to be- an enthusiastic response. Shortly or non-believing colonists on ing sent back to their after saying this, the minister an- the other. country! nounced that a census would be Some say that Macron’s geisn’t @realDonaldTrump conducted to inventory all crimes enough and should only be a committed during colonisation, beginning. I think it represents between 1830 and 1962. Yes, there more than that. Macron is the was trauma, but the victim con- into the present. president of France, not Algeria, 02 tinues to cultivate it. But for me, for us? What and if he hopes to settle disputes Macron wants to take responsi- should decolonised people do over this period it makes sense bility for the past, while the gov- when their former coloniser for him to start with a figure who ernment in Algiers wants to keep apologises to them? garners consensus — including living in it. So is recognising this For a segment of the Algeri - in Algeria (except among rad - colonial past, this colonial liabili- an public, Macron’s gesture is icals). Yet some would use the ty, counterproductive? I hesitate a trick: Here is a French leader limits of his acknowledgment reetings on to take the point that far. recognising the torture and mur- to promote an identity-driven Gthe auspicious The move does seem neces - der of a French citizen by French and religious version of Algerian occasion of Durga sary, especially in France. The soldiers. In this whole affair, history. Ashtami. May Maa war serves as an excuse for cer- some say, there are no Algerians. Audin has finally been recog- Durga fulfil every- tain members of French society The largest Islamist party here nised as a victim of torture, and one’s aspirations, from the former colonies who even concluded that Macron’s his death as a crime. That’s a further the atmos- struggle in metropolitan France declaration was an act of “scorn very good thing. But if colonisers phere of joy and to close themselves off. Radicals towards Algerians.” need to emerge from the colonial eliminate all evil draw their isolationist stances But this criticism expresses past with honour, the decolo - from our society. from it, justifying rejection and a simplistic understanding of nized must get beyond the past, Have a blessed their refusal to integrate. The history, which troubles me be- and take responsibility for their Durga Puja! discomfort of the banlieues is cause it values nationality and present, with sincerity. @narendramodi also discomfort about memory. religion above ideals. For me, Therefore, recognising the Maurice Audin is a hero because (Kamel Daoud is the author of wenty-five years ago, the world com- “Chroniques: Selected Columns, 2010- crime of colonialism is also, for of his sacrifice, French or not. To memorated the first International Day 2016” and the novel “The Meursault 03 the French government, a way to revisit Algerian history based on Investigation.” This essay was trans- Tfor the Eradication of Poverty. Since check those who want to throw origins would lead to another lated by Elisabeth Zerofsky from the then, nearly 1 billion people have escaped the past like a Molotov cocktail form of injustice. French). poverty, thanks to political leadership, inclu- sive economic development and international cooperation. However, many are still being left behind. Over 700 million people are unable to meet ome news: over their basic daily needs. Many live in situations CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE Sthe weekend, of conflict and crisis; others face barriers in Why Iran is jailing wildlife experts? Twitter suspend- accessing health care, education ed ~1,500 accounts and job opportunities, prevent- associated with We must listen ing them from benefitting from Check-in kiosks for [spins wheel] a to the millions broader economic development. The Guard Corps has gaming-derived of people And women are disproportion- arrested at least 50 Iranian meme campaign ately affected. that was spreading experiencing Eradicating poverty in all environmental activists in air passengers election disinfor- its forms and dimensions, as 2018 alone for questioning mation. poverty and embodied in Goal 1 of the 2030 the Corps’ policies to divert @kevinroose destitution Agenda for Sustainable Devel- water and other land use across the globe, opment, remains one of the issues. greatest global challenges and tackle the power a major priority for the United 04 structures that Nations. This year, as we celebrate the prevent their 70th anniversary of the Uni - inclusion in versal Declaration of Human Rights, let us remember that society and ending poverty is not a matter address the of charity but a question of jus- tice. There is a fundamental istory is kind to indignities they connection between eradicating divert water and other land use HKerala. At this face. extreme poverty and upholding issues. The activists’ ability to time of communal the equal rights of all people. mobilize protesters — especial- polarisation, can’t We must listen to the millions ly farmers — aroused the Guard think of anyone oth- of people experiencing poverty and destitution Corps’ suspicions. er than Pinarayi to across the globe, tackle the power structures “The authorities should be lead it. Idea of Ker- that prevent their inclusion in society and praising these activists for ad- elf check-in kiosk or check-in counter facility for all airlines ala is safe with him. address the indignities they face. dressing Iran’s dire environmen- Sshould be provided at malls, hotels and offices of leading @NSMlive We must build a fair globalization that cre- tal problems, but the country’s private companies to provide a hassle free journey for passen- ates opportunities for all and ensure that rapid hard-line security institutions gers. This will help passengers to skip long check-in queues technological development boosts our poverty rarely miss an opportunity to while directing heading to the baggage counter. Self check-in eradication efforts. On this International Day punish independent civic initia- kiosks will reduce a significant amount of time for passengers Disclaimer: (Views expressed for the Eradication of Poverty let us commit to tive,” Whitson said. from being wasted. by columnists are personal and uphold the core pledge of the 2030 Agenda to Sunil Thomas Ranny need not necessarily reflect our leave no one behind. (Mary Jane Maxwell is a writer for editorial stances) ShareAmerica.) (António Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the (Letters to the editor can be mailed at [email protected]) United Nations.)

Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Deputy Editor-in-Chief Ahdeya Ahmed | Chairman & Managing Editor P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 38444692, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 38444680, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing 10 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 business W Bank ranking proves Bahrain’s progress: EDB Bahrain dominates World Bank Index for Human Capital in MENA region

Bahrain a high performer• in education and health

Bahrain’s Human Capital• score has increased by 10pc

6pc increase in• Bahrain’s score since 2012

Top in the region Khalid Al Rumaihi KNOW WHAT in• education averaging 13.3 years/child Economic Development Board The World Bank set (EDB). up the Human Capital Top of the region in In a global measure of how • well a country is developing its project to draw more health survival rate next generation of workers, Bah- and education, the Index meas- tors, where today the UNDP’s attention to the fact rain’s performance was most Bahrain is ranked ures how productive a child born Human Development Index that the improvement TDT | Manama notably in education, where it 47th globally and today will be by the time they ranks Bahrain in the very high of human capital is ranked first in the GCC. first in MENA with turn 18. human development category, crucial to sustainable ahrain’s top ranking on The country was also in the 0.67 score on the Compared to its regional with our ranking improving economic growth and the World Bank’s Hu - top quartile globally for the peers, Bahrain’s Human Capital 13.4pc between 1990 and 2017,” poverty reduction. Bman Capital Index in the number of years a child spends index, in compar- Index is marginally higher for added Al Rumaihi. GCC region is a testament to the at school, averaging 13.3 years ison to a global girls than it is for boys, specif- Kingdom’s economic and social per child. Bahrain, Al Rumaihi average of 0.57. ically because of higher educa- Adult survival rates sustainability, said a top EDB of- said, recognises that improving tion attainment, while health Kingdom was also in the top of children living until they are ficial. the skills, health and knowledge outcomes for girls and boys are quartile for key health measures five). “It is particularly pleasing to of the country’s population is virtually identical. such as adult survival rates (the Kingdom’s score, according see our efforts reflected in this crucial to the future develop- meetings of the International “In the past few years, Bahrain percentage of 15-year olds liv- to the report, increased by 6 per index,” said Khalid Al Rumaihi, ment of our Kingdom. Monetary Fund and The World witnessed major developments ing until they are 60), and child cent since the research project Chief Executive of the Bahrain Launched in Bali at the annual Bank Group, focusing on health in the health and education sec- survival rates (the percentage started five years ago, in 2012.

50 govt officials brush-up their skills in finance

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ore than 50 government Memployees have success- fully completed a ‘Public Fi- nance Programme organised by the Finance Ministry. The course, meant to im - prove participants’ public fi- nance management skills, was Ebrahim M. Abul, MOF Asst. Undersec. Taha M Faqihi, MOF Asst. In support to the #TEAMBAHRAIN initiative set by HRH Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy organised by the Ministry of for Resources and Information Undersecretary for Financial Affairs Supreme Commander, and First Deputy Prime Minister, Al Hawaj Group brightened up a beautiful morning with a Finance (MOF) and Bahrain In- portrait of smiling faces and thumbs up. Above, Al Hawaj’s Board of Directors together with their staff in support of the stitute of Public Administration initiative that aims to emphasise the spirit of patriotism and loyalty among the people towards the Kingdom of Bahrain. (BIPA) for employees in finan- Resources & Information. The part in a ‘Professional Certifi- cial affairs and accounting. course focused on state budget cate in Public Finance’, which is Sixteen participants received preparation, internal and exter- focused on optimal exploitation the ‘Basic Certificate in Public nal auditing, and the legislative of financial recourses, and the Finance, said Ebrahim M. Abul, framework of the financial sec- aspects of accomplishing gov- Al Baraka Banking Group, Units get top awards MOF Asst. Undersecretary for tor. Thirty-eight others took ernment projects.

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ahrain-based leading Islamic banking group BAl Baraka Banking Group BSC (ABG) and four of its subsidiary banking units announced winning the “Best Islamic Financial Institution” Award of 2018 by Global Finance Magazine. Meliksah Utku, Board Member and General Manager of Al Baraka Turk Participation Bank and Nurul Bariah Djaafar, Chief Representative of Indonesian Representative Office received the awards at the annual awards ceremony held During the award ceremony during the IMF World Bank annual meetings in Bali, Indonesia on Saturday. Bank received the “Best Islamic Financial Insti- Mohamed Isa, an award-winning Bahraini speaker and a bestselling author, delivered a keynote address at Bahrain ABG received the “Best Islamic Financial Insti- tution in Jordan” Award, ABG Algeria received British Business Forum (BBBF) meeting yesterday. BBBF Chairman Khalid Al Zayani welcomed Isa and the BBBF tution in Africa Award. Al Baraka Islamic Bank the “Best Islamic Financial Institution in Alge- members to the gathering. More than 100 participants joined the meeting at the Gulf Hotel. Isa reviewed how enhancing Bahrain received the “Best Islamic Financial ria, and ABG Tunisia received the “Best Islamic the level of customer service across the private and public sectors is fundamental in creating a better business Institution in Bahrain” Award, Jordan Islamic Financial Institution in Tunis” Award. environment to attract more investors to Bahrain. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 11

Farmlands are shrinking! NBB profits rise 11.3pc Experts at the Arab Fertilizers Association draw attention towards • Net income rose food security needs 11.3 per cent to Once again, the Bank has BD55.0 million achieved solid double-digit TDT | Manama growth in profitability Loans and advances whilst simultaneously aising concerns on the increased• 2.2pc Rwidening gap in supply increasing investments and demand for foodstuffs, a in human capital top official at the Arab Fertiliz- Net interest income and technology, the ers Association (AFA) confer- increased• 18.9pc cornerstones of the ence warned that “agricultural Bank’s transformation area in the region is shrinking Q3 profit strategy aimed at delivering sustainable and diminishing” rapidly. • Jamal Al Sarayrah, Chair- increased 2.8pc growth for the Bank, our shareholders and We are pleased man of the Board of Directors Bahrain’s economy in which we are a key with the continued of Arab Potash Company, said TDT | Manama development partner strengthening of that there is a “deterioration FAROUK YOUSUF KHALIL ALMOAYYED, our results and of fertility and productivity of he National Bank of agricultural land” in the ab- CHAIRMAN OF NBB profitability quarter Bahrain (NBB) yesterday sence of integrated manage- Tannounced recording a after quarter as a ment of inputs for agricultural solid double-digit growth in its result of the Bank’s production. profitability for the first nine period. Operating costs were up strategy of expansion Countries of West Asia and months of 2018, supported to BD31.0m (US$82.4m) com- BETTER and diversification North Africa, he pointed out, mainly by its “more prudent pared to BD24.1m (US$64.1m), JEAN-CHRISTOPHE DURAND, are witnessing an increase asset liabilities management” an increase of 28.6pc which in population and economic AFA’s Food Management Conference CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF NBB skills. is in line with the ongoing in- KNOW growth as well as a rise in the During the period, net profit vestments in human capital standard of living and accel- represented with a high-level rose 11.3 per cent to BD55.0 mil- and technology to support the erating civil and urban devel- delegation as well. lion (US$146.3m) from BD49.4m Bank’s transformation strategy. Publicly listed on the opment. In his comments, Company (US$131.4m) in the correspond- That resulted in an increase of Stressing on the need to President Dr. Abdulrahman ing period of 2017. Earnings per cost-to- income ratio to 35.0pc. Bahrain Bourse, the Loans and advances in - have urgent attention in the Jawahery said GPIC’s partic- share increased to 39.8 fils (US$ Other income increased Bank is owned 44.94pc creased 2.2pc to BD1,172.8m area, Al Sarayrah reminded ipation was due to the Com- 11 cents) from 35.8 fils (US$ 10 by 8pc y-o-y to BD24.3m by private and institu- (US$3,119.1m). Customer de- the conference participants pany’s keenness to be present cents) in 2017. (US$64.6m) from the same pe- tional shareholders, posits stood at BD2,082.5m that agricultural sector as a during various activities, gath- Operating profit rose by 9.7pc riod a year ago. mainly Bahrainis, (US$5,538.6m) compared to sector is a major component erings and events organized by y-o-y to BD57.5m (US$152.9m) For the third quarter of 2018, 44.18pc by Bahrain BD2,074.5m (US$5,517.3m). of the economy and a basic the AFA. from the prior-year period. This the bank recorded a net profit of Mumtalakat Holding Looking ahead Jean-Chris- step towards the needs for The conference was held on excludes certain one-off income BD18.2m (US$48.4m) a growth of tophe Durand, Chief Executive food. October 8 and 9, in coordina- of BD3.3m (US$8.8m) in the pre- 2.8pc compared to BD17.7m (US$ Company, which is 100pc Officer of NBB said, “We enter This came as he was speak- tion and cooperation with the vious year. 47.1m) in the prior-year period. owned by the Govern- the fourth quarter with strong ing during an AFA organized International Fertilizer Asso- Net interest income in - Operating profit rose by 9.6pc ment of the Kingdom of momentum and look forward conference on Integrated Food ciation (IFA). creased 18.9pc y-o-y to BD64.2m to BD19.5m (US$51.9m) while Bahrain, and 10.88pc by to recording even further op- Management in the West Asia The conference saw for the (US$ 170.7m) as other income net interest income increased Social Insurance Organi- erational progress and financial and North Africa Region. first time the global participa- rose by 8pc y-o-y to BD24.3m 20.9pc to BD23.1m (US$61.4m) zation. gains during the remainder of The Gulf Petrochemical In- tion of experts and scientists in (US$64.6m) from the prior-year from the third quarter of 2017. 2018.” dustries Company (GPIC) was the field of fertilizers. Citi Bahrain wins top global awards Bank wins 41 awards in country and regional subcategories for the ME region TDT | Manama

iti Bahrain announced Cwinning top awards on the corporate banking side at 2018 Digital Bank Awards held in Dubai for the sixth year in a row. Awards were for Best Overall Corporate/Institutional Digital From left, Muneera Zubari, Aysha Abdulmalek, Noor Sharafi and Noora Bank, Best in Mobile Banking, Mubarak Best Mobile Banking App and Most Innovative Digital Bank in the Middle East regional Winners with awards during the ceremony held in Dubai Mumtalakat legal team in sub-category. The awards by Global Finance Award for the fifth time after Most Innovative Digital Bank. rate/Institutional Digital Bank. Middle East top 100 Magazine were presented dur- winning the same in 2011, 2013, Country winners for Citi in- “We have set the bar high and ing the Digital Banks and In- 2014 and 2015. The Consumer clude franchises in Egypt, Jor- invested heavily in our solutions TDT | Manama novators Awards Dinner held Banking business also won the dan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar and products to ensure the best recently in Dubai awards for Best Online Deposit, and the UAE. Citi also won in the digital experience for our insti- he legal team at Bahrain In country and subcategories Credit and Investment Product regional subcategories for Best tutional and consumer banking TMumtalakat Holding It is important to for the Middle East, Citi Bahrain Offerings, Best in Mobile Bank- in Mobile Banking, Best Mobile clients”, commented Usman Company (Mumtalakat), the also highlight that was named the winner of the ing, Best Information Security Banking App, Most Innovative Ahmed, CEO of Citi Bahrain, sovereign wealth fund of Bah- this all-female team “Best Consumer Digital Bank” and Fraud Management and Digital Bank and Best Corpo- Kuwait and Qatar. rain, has been recognised by sets an example The Legal 500 GC Powerlist of the calibre of Middle East: Teams. The ranking of the region’s professionals legal in-house providers, as we maintain at one of the top 100 in-house Mumtalakat legal teams, is also the second MAHMOOD H. ALKOOHEJI, consecutive edition in which CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE the Mumtalakat team’s exper- tise is acknowledged. The legal team’s selection was based on independent an example of the calibre of peer nominations from law professionals we maintain at firms and attorneys across the Mumtalakat and I am certain world and their experience that this is one of many fu - with their respective legal ture accomplishments that the counterparts. team will continue to mark.” Commenting on the recog- Mumtalakat’s legal team is nition, Mahmood H. Alkoo- led by Aysha Abdulmalek and heji, Chief Executive Officer consists of four other Bahraini of Mumtalakat said, “It is members: Muneera Zubari, important to also highlight Noor Sharafi Noora Mubarak CrediMax employees expressing their support to the #TEAMBAHRAIN initiative set by HRH Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme that this all-female team sets and Zahra Ghuloom. Commander, and First Deputy Prime Minister THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 12 Sun, Seas and sand Four Seasons taking guest experience to new heights with the launch of ‘The Beach’ TDT | Manama

esmerizing blue seas and pristine white Msands are taking the guest experience to new heights KNOW WHAT at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, following the launch of The Beach. Curving along the private is- Curving along the land’s sun-drenched southern private island’s sun- shore, the Hotel’s 160-metre drenched southern (525-foot) expanse of white sand shore, the Hotel’s is now open. The Beach offers 160-metre (525-foot) a full spectrum of world-class expanse of white amenities and seaside activities, sand is now open. making it the perfect summer retreat for all the family. Guests can look forward to legendary Four Seasons hospi- the same: a beach. So we are de- tality while lounging in an idyllic lighted to now open the beach, seafront destination, set amid which completes the Hotel’s lush landscaping and the glit- transition to a fully-fledged is- tering backdrop of the Manama land resort.” skyline. The much-anticipated Having previously worked addition to the Hotel completes at Four Seasons resorts from its transition from an urban Hawaii to the Caribbean, Raab resort to a fully-fledged island understands the attraction of resort in the heart of the King- gentle waves lapping against a dom’s capital city. Guests can look forward to legendary Four Seasons hospitality while lounging in an idyllic seafront destination beautiful stretch of white sand. To celebrate, the Hotel has “For many, a dream getaway prepared an array of outstanding begins and ends at the beach, packages to help guests make the and even business travellers of- most of their beach resort es- ten pack a swimsuit just in case cape. These include the Bahrain they can steal away for a few Getaway package, which offers hours in the sun. I’m very excit- a 20 per cent savings on stays of ed to bring this idyllic vision to two or more nights. life – in luxurious Four Seasons Richard Raab, General Manag- style – at our new beach this er of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain summer,” he added. Bay, said, “During our first three Beach lovers can look for - years, guests have been generous ward to the attentive service of in their praise of Four Seasons, Four Seasons staff on hand to revelling in the many diversions offer everything from fresh fruit we offer right here on our own skewers and refreshing beverag- private island in the city. When es, to an array of high-end sun we asked what would make their care products and a chair-side experience more memorable, sunglasses cleaning and repair The Hotel has prepared an array of outstanding packages the answer was almost always Beach lovers can look forward to the attentive service of Four Season service. Gulf stock IMTA opens new markets firm

• Support operation Closing Bell showroom for Mazda SAUDI  0.1% » 7,658 by local funds eased TDT | Manama Saudi fears DUBAI  0.5% » 2,742 ABU DHABI  0.5% » 4,957 nternational Motor Trading Agency (IMTA), the preferred Edita, Egyptian QATAR  1.3% » 10,157 I Resorts• surge in Cairo distributor for Mazda passenger KUWAIT  0.2% » 5,181 vehicles in Bahrain, has official- BAHRAIN  0.1% » 1,313 ly opened a brand-new Mazda Reuters showroom. OMAN  0.03% » 4,453 The new state-of-the-art fa- audi Arabia’s stock market EGYPT  0.9% » 13,816 cility is spread over 3,753.00 Sstabilised yesterday after Sq. Mt. and offers custom - swinging widely in recent days price declines in the domestic ers the opportunity to expe - on concern related to foreign market. But Al Jouf Cement rience the famous brand first investment inflows. rose 0.9pc after agreeing to sell hand in a refreshing new The index traded in a very cement and clinker to Sanad setting. narrow range and ended 0.1 Trading and Marketing. The new showroom offers From left, Masato Osugi, ITOCHU Corporation, Mohamed Salahuddin, MSCEB, Adel Salman Kanoo – MD, IMTA, Hiroshi per cent lower as trading vol- Middle East Paper climbed new car sales, servicing, fi - Inoue, Mazda Motor Corporation, Suzan Salman Kanoo, President, IMTA and Hiroshi Yoshida, Mazda Motor Corporation ume almost halved, suggesting 1.6pc after signing a credit fa- nance packages and leasing that a scramble by jittery local cility worth 100 million riyals deals. a reflection of our commitment the region. The brand’s USP is nection between car and driver, retail investors to exit the mar- ($26.7 million) with Bank Al- The year 2018 marks IMTA’s to placing customers at the fore- offering an insightful solution creating human-centred cars ket had ended. bilad. 50 years of association with front of innovative solutions and not only to the modern family’s that operate in harmony with Shares in National Commer- Qatar’s index rose 1.3pc to Mazda, which began in 1968. ensuring premium quality. complex needs but also to the human sensibilities.” cial Bank, which had jumped 10,157 points. The Egyptian It is a subsidiary of Khalil Bin “We owe our success to our enthusiast driver’s desires Singh added that IMTA staff on buying by funds on Tues- blue-chip index rose 0.9pc. Ebrahim Kanoo (K. E. Kanoo) valued customers and our fo- Commenting, Internation- is fully geared to receive the 7th day, retreated 3.5pc on Tues- Dubai’s index added 0.5pc, Group, one of the leading au- cus on maintaining excellent al Motor Trading Agency Vice Generation automobile from day. But top petrochemical helped by real estate firms, tomobile trading companies in after-sales relationships with President K N Singh said, “The Mazda. producer Saudi Basic Indus- with Emaar Development up Bahrain. them,” she added. Mazda dream is to create an IMTA is also building a mas- tries rose 1.5pc. Yamama Ce- 2.4pc. Dubai Islamic Insurance Commenting on the new The Mazda brand has been emotional connection with cus- sive car service centre in Isa ment fell 0.5pc after posting advanced 3.2pc after saying it showroom, International Mo- experiencing positive growth tomers and become an essential Town; spread over 16,000 a loss for the third quarter as was raising its foreign owner- tor Trading Agency President in the GCC and views Bahrain part of their lives. It has worked square metres, details of which sales dropped because of steep ship ceiling to 49pc from 25pc. Suzan Salman Kanoo said, “It is as a very important market in to strengthen the feeling of con- will be revealed later. 13 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018

FIRST MAN CITYCENTRE DAILY AT (ATMOS): 11.30 AM + 2.00 + THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN IT’S WALLS (PG-13) (DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY) NEW 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN (PG-13) (COMEDY/FANTASY/THRILLER) RYAN GOSLING, CLAIRE FOY, JASON CLARKE CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) CATE BLANCHETT, JACK BLACK CITYCENTRE DAILY AT VIP (I): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + Change is hard for Leigh CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM PM + (1.00 AMTHURS/FRI) SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + CITYCENTRE DAILY AT (IMAX 3D): 3.00 + 8.30 PM 9.15 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT IANS | Los Angeles SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + SAAR DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) 11.30 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) 9.00 PM + (11.30 PM THURS/FRI) TOM CRUISE, HENRY CAVILL, VING RHAMES upergirl” star Chy- SAAR DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 5.15 + (11.00 PM WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM ler Leigh says ac- On a personal level, THURS/FRI) 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM cepting change is change is a hard thing WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + PEPPERMINT “S 8.15 + 11.15 PM JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN not easy for her. (PG-15) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) for me. We have a (PG) (COMEDY/ACTION/ADVENTURE) “On a personal level, GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN JENNIFER GARNER, RICHARD CABRAL, JOHN phenomenal cast and ROWAN ATKINSON, OLGA KURYLENKO, EMMA GALLAGHER change is a hard thing for you build wonderful (PG-13) (ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FANTASY) NEW me,” Leigh said in a statement CHRIS PARNELL, KEN JEONG, WENDI MCLEN- CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 12.00 + 1.00 CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 5.15 + + 2.00 + 3.00 + 4.00 + 5.00 + 6.00 + 7.00 + 8.00 to IANS. relationships with DON-CONVEY 9.45 PM these people, so I + 9.00 + 10.00 + 11.00 PM + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM The actress, who plays Alex CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + THURS/FRI) HOTELTRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER Danvers in the show, feels don’t want anyone to 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM CITYCENTRE DAILY AT (VIP II): 11.00 AM + 1.00 + (PG) (ANIMATION/COMEDY/DRAMA) 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM there are “phenomenal” stars leave SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + ADAM SANDLER, ANDY SAMBERG 8.00 + 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + attached to the project. CHYLER LEIGH “We have a phenomenal SAAR DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 3.30 + 7.30 + (11.30 PM 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 PM cast and you build wonderful THURS/FRI) WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM ACCIDENT relationships with these peo- about who we have coming 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + 11.15 PM (18+) (THRILLER) NEW ple, so I don’t want anyone in.” NIGHT SCHOOL STEPHANIE SCHILDKNECHT, ROXANE to leave. In the scene where “Supergirl” is an epic dra- MASRYCANY (KIDBA BYDA) (PG-15) (COMEDY) (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) NEW SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + Alex says goodbye to Winn, ma based on the story of Kara KEVIN HART, TIFFANY HADDISH, ROB RIGGLE 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 PM that was me saying goodbye Chyler Leigh Zor-El (aka Supergirl). When SAMMY SHEIK, NAHED ELSEBAI, MOHAMED CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + to Jeremy (Jeremy Jordan Kara (played by Melissa Be- CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM HELLO GURU PREMA KOSAME who plays Winn) and I was a great relationship. It still noist_ was 12 years old, she 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 9.15 PM (PG-15) (TELGU) NEW sobbing. In between takes, I makes me cry. I miss him. escaped the doomed planet of SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 6.00 *- RAM POTHINENI, ANUPAMA PARA + 11.30 PM had to walk away because it “But we have wonderful Krypton -- at the same time as + 11.15 PM SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.15 + 4.00 PM was so hard to look at him people coming into the show her infant cousin Kal-El (aka SAAR DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 6.00 + (11.15 PM AL HAMRA DAILY AT: 6.00 PM + (12.00 MN and we had developed such this season. I’m really excited Superman). THURS/FRI) THURS/FRI) BADHAAI HO WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + (PG-15) (HINDI/COMEDY/DRAMA/ROMANTIC) 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM SMALL FOOT SANYA MALHOTRA, AYUSHMANN KHURRANA, (PG) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) NAMASTE ENGLAND CHANNING TATUM, JAMES CORDEN, ZENDAYA SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM (PG-15) (HINDI/ROMANTIC/DRAMA) NEW Rita Ora makes music chart history SHREYA MEHTA, ARJUN KAPOOR, PARINEETI CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + SANDAKOZHI 2 4.45 + 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 PM (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + VISHAL, KEERTHY SURESH, VARALAXMI IANS | London “I’m so grateful and hon- 8.30 + 11.30 PM 4.30 PM oured - this is insane. 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I wouldn’t be Rita Ora CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) + 11.45 PM + 7.15 + 9.15 + 11.15 PM eight on the latest Top 40. here without you, and I TAMER HOSNY, AKRAM HOSNI, MAJED EL KAYAKULAM KOCHUNNI SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 PM MASRY, AMINA It means Ora has set a new promise to keep giving (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) SAAR DAILY AT: 1.30 + 5.30 + 9.30 PM UK chart record for the most you all my best,” Ora CITYCENTRE DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + NIVIN PAULY, MOHANLAL, PRIYA ANAND, 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM Top 10 singles by a British said. AL KOUWAYESEEN She has had a strong SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 female artiste. The star has (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY) NEW AL DIESEL + 11.30 PM overtaken singers Shirley run of success on the AHMAD FAHMY, HUSSEIN FAHMY, SHEREIN (PG-15) (ARABIC/ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) AL HAMRA DAILY AT: 12.00 NOON Bassey and Petula Clark, who Official Chart of late. 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Knightley bans daughter from watching some Disney movies Kim Kardashian slams IANS | Los Angeles “Cinderella”, which released ‘mom shamers’ in 1950, is “banned”, Knight- ctress Keira Knightley says ley said, “because she waits IANS | Los Angeles Aher daughter is banned around for a rich guy to res - from watching some of the Dis- cue her. Don’t! Rescue yourself. eality TV star Kim Kar- ney movies, including “Cinder- Obviously! And this is the one Rdashian has slammed ella”. that I’m quite annoyed about “mom shamers” for criticising Knightley is currently making because I really like the film, but her for a photograph in which the rounds to promote Walt Dis- ‘The Little Mermaid’ (is banned her two-year-old son Saint ap- ney Pictures’ upcoming movie too). peared to be using a pacifier. “The Nutcracker and the Four “I mean, the songs are great, Defending herself, Kim si- Realms”. but do not give your voice up lenced her haters as she con- Kim Kardashian But the 33-year-old actress for a man. Hello! But the prob- firmed that what appeared to confessed on “The Ellen DeGe- lem with ‘The Little Mermaid’ be a pacifier was in fact a well- 37-year-old wrote on Insta- Keira Knightley neres Show” that she is not a fan is I love ‘The Little Mermaid’. known lollipop shaped in the gram along with the picture of every movie the studio has That one’s a little tricky - but style of a dummy. of herself holding her nine- produced, particularly when values, reports eonline.com. daughter, Edie Knightley Right- I’m keeping to it”. “Missing my babies! P.S. month-old daughter Chica- it involves Disney Princesses As a result, the actress has on, from watching certain mov- Not all Disney movies are mom shammers it’s not a pac- go while holding hands with who don’t uphold her feminist forbidden her three-year-old ies. off-limits. ifier, he’s eating candy,” the Saint. 14 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 sports Pliskova and Svitolina clinch WTA Finals spots

AFP | Moscow

ormer world number one Karolina Pliskova earned Fa place in the year-end- ing WTA Finals despite a sec- ond-round defeat to Russian veteran Vera Zvonareva at Mos- cow’s Kremlin Cup yesterday. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy President of the Pliskova’s 6-1, 6-2 loss to Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Athletics Zvonareva, the 2010 Wimble- Association (BAA) received a certificate of honourary presidency of the don and US Open runner-up, Bahrain Cricket Association from its President, Saleem Elias, at HH Shaikh also secured Elina Svitolina’s Khalid’s office. During the meeting, Shaikh Khalid reviewed Bahrain spot in the eight-woman field Cricket Association’s effort to form a national team and also received a in Singapore next week. commemorative gift Czech star Pliskova’s partic- ipation was confirmed after fourth seed Kiki Bertens lost 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 to Aliaksandra Sas- novich of Belarus. Pique confident of luring “I’m delighted to be appear- ing at the WTA Finals for the Nadal and Djokovic to third time,” Pliskova said. “I have such great memories Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic hits a return against Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland in their women’s singles semi- from playing in Singapore in final match of the Tianjin Open tennis tournament revamped Davis Cup 2016 and 2017, and I can’t wait AFP | Madrid to close out the year competing Kerber, Japan’s Naomi Osaka, purse in Singapore. on Tuesday, is battling a back against the other elite players Czech Petra Kvitova, Caroline Bertens, who sits ninth in injury. erard Pique believes Ra- of 2018.” Wozniacki of Denmark and the race to Singapore rankings, She was diagnosed with a Gfael Nadal and Novak Pliskova and Svitolina joined Sloane Stephens of the USA. could yet still feature at the sea- herniated disk following her Djokovic will both play in the top-ranked Simona Halep of They will battle for a $7 mil- son-ending event as Halep, who withdrawal from Beijing two reformed Davis Cup next year Romania, Germany’s Angelique lion (6.1 million euros) prize pulled out of the Kremlin Cup weeks ago. and has said the “door remains open” to Roger Federer. Pique was speaking yester- day in Madrid, where the tour- Big Muscle supports nament finals will be contested Felipe Efrain vows a finish at Brave 18 over a week in November 2019, KHK MMA athletes as part of a host of controver- TDT | Manama sial changes to the format of TDT | Manama the 118-year-old competition. elipe Efrain, 2017 Knock- The new Davis Cup carries a Fout of the Year winner will ig Muscle Bahrain and number of complications, not be competing for the bantam- BAmCan International least because it is set to lock weight championship title at group, extended their sup- horns with the ATP’s World Brave 18. port towards KHK MMA Team Cup, another inaugural The winner of three perfor- Fight Team representing team event expected to take mance awards at Brave Combat the Kingdom of Bahrain. place just a few weeks later in Spain’s Gerard Pique attends the Federation will take on Stephen Big Muscle has sponsored presentation of the city of Madrid as Australia. Loman from Team Lakay, Phil- the nutritional require- hosts of the new Davis Cup November is also tradition- ippines. Felipe has three wins ments for the athletes from ally the month when top play- in his four appearances at Brave Bahrain who are prepar- ers begin their time off at the he does not have an injury he Combat Federation. He is cur- ing for the IMMAF-WMMAA end of a congested 10-month will be there. rently undergoing training at Unified World Champion- season. For the tournament to “On Novak, if he has to the Chute Boxe Diego Lima in ships 2018 which will be be a success, and convince sup- choose between the two he Brazil preparing for the title Felipe Efrain celebtares after a match win taking place in the Kingdom porters to travel, it will likely says he will play the ATP tour- fight. of Bahrain during the Brave need the grandees of the men’s nament. I took the opportu- Efrain has all his three wins The bantamweight has stated to remember. I will be fighting International Combat Week game -- Nadal, Djokovic and nity to talk to him because he at Brave Combat Federation that he aims to make his ninth to bring the much awaited ban- 2018. Kingdom of Bahrain is Federer -- to participate. represents the players and the coming by way of knockouts, knockout win at Brave Combat tamweight title to Brazil”, said currently ranked second in Barcelona defender Pique meeting was very positive. I all of them which won him per- Federation. Felipe Efrain. the world rankings released is the president and found - am confident we can reach an formance bonus for the fight of “I am overwhelmed to be a The fight will take place on by the IMMAF. er of Kosmos, the company agreement.” the night. Efrain had stated that part of the largest mixed mar- 16th November at the Khalifa Through the supplement, promoting the new Davis Cup Federer is the least likely of he will be looking forward for a tial arts festival in Asia. It was Sports City in Bahrain during the athletes will have access competition. the trio to play given the now finish to win the championship in Bahrain that I had won the Brave 18. Brave 18 will feature to quality nutrition which “I have spoken with all those 37-year-old has long been very from Stephen Loman. 2017 Knockout of the Year. I three championship titles con- will prove an important part players,” Pique said yesterday. selective in the tournaments Efrain has 8 of his 13 wins would love to gift Bahrain yet tested in the largest fight night to maintain their fitness “With Rafa it is very positive, if he enters. coming by way of knockouts. another knockout performance ever hosted in Bahrain. schedule. Rashid, Curran help check S. Lanka to 150-9

AFP | Kandy, Sri Lanka Fast bowler Curran got Dickwella caught at mid-off to check Sri Lanka’s ngland bowlers Adil Rashid and surge. Curran returned figures of 3-17 ETom Curran shared seven wickets from his four overs. between them to help restrict Sri Lan- Rashid hit Sri Lanka hard with the ka to 150 for nine in a rain-shortened 57 wickets of Samarawickrama and This- at Seef District too third one-day international yesterday. ara Perera for nought in consecutive Put in to bat after nearly six hours Sri Lanka’s Niroshan deliveries to be on a hat-trick. of play was lost due to rain, the hosts Dickwella put on 57 runs Skipper Dinesh Chandimal played were off to a breezy start courtesy of off 33 deliveries out the hat-trick ball and stayed on to a 20-ball 36 from Niroshan Dickwella make 34 crucial runs before falling to in the 21-over-a-side contest in Kandy. Curran in the final over. But Rashid helped England bounce The left-handed Dickwella put on Eoin Morgan’s England lead the back with wickets at crucial junctures 57 runs off 33 deliveries with opener five-match series 1-0 after the opener Um al Hassan +973 17728699 Seef District +973 17364999 as he claimed four from his five overs partner Sadeera Samarawickrama, was washed out, and the tourists won of leg-spin. who also made a brisk 35. the second rain-shortened game. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 15

Last-minute goal gives Chile win over Lloris hails France’s mental Mexico Reuters | Queretaro, Mexico

icolas Castillo followed Nup his own stinging strength after Germany win drive to score in the 89th minute and hand Chile a 1-0 AFP | Paris a win in the competition so win over Mexico in a thrill- far following their draw with ing friendly in Queretaro on ottenham ‘keeper Hugo France and a humbling 3-0 de- Tuesday. Lloris hailed the mental feat to the Netherlands at the Both sides had come close Tstrength that saw World weekend. to scoring before that in an Cup winners France overcome Despite an average age of 25, end-to-end game but just as a patchy opening period to beat France are showing maturity it looked like it would finish Germany 2-1 on Tuesday. beyond their years -- a tendency 0-0 substitute Castillo ham- Germany travelled to the Sta- vice-captain Raphael Varane be- mered in a shot from just de de France looking for the lieves was crucial to their World outside box then muscled win that would salvage their Cup success. his way past the Mexican Nations League campaign, and “We managed to win the defence to prod home when some pride, following their dis- World Cup thanks to our men- goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez astrous World Cup. tal qualities, despite some diffi- spilled the ball. Joachim Loew’s side got the cult moments,” said Varane. Al- Chile also had a goal start they wanted when Toni though he is only 25, the central chalked off for offside 15 Kroos fired a 14th minute pen- defender has already won four minutes from time, while alty past Lloris. Champions League titles with at the other end Jurgen But after a much-needed half- Real Madrid. Damm missed Mexico’s time pep talk from coach Didier He added: “We have to keep best chance when he shot Deschamps, the hosts emerged these values, and not allow panic wide after running on to a after the interval to see Antoine to set in. We have confidence in defence-splitting pass from Griezmann level just after the ourselves, and we know what Erick Gutierrez. hour, and he clinched the win we’re capable of.” Chile host Costa Rica by converting an 80th minute France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (C) comes to the rescue in a 2-1 Nations League win over Germany Yet without Griezmann mak- and Honduras next month, penalty. ing the difference on Tuesday, while Mexico will go to Ar- Les Bleus captain Lloris was promise. minutes. against Germany in Munich, a and the telling contribution of gentina to take on the home one of several players who ad- “When we lift our level, the “We had to stay alert at the 2-1 win over the Netherlands second-half substitute Kylian side twice in four days. mitted the hosts had desperate- players’ talents really come to back... stay calm and composed and a tense 2-2 draw with Ice- Mbappe against Iceland, France ly needed to raise their game the fore,” said Lloris. so as not to concede the second land, France sit top of Group 1. would have perhaps been faced against a rejuvenated Germa- He also hailed France’s de- goal.” Germany are bottom on one with their first defeat since ny side that showed plenty of fensive efforts in the closing Following a scoreless draw point after failing to register March. Perotti, Karsdorp injury blow for Roma Henry hopeful playing Real outlines opposition to La AFP | Milan success rubs off on Monaco S Roma will be without Liga’s Miami game in letter to Fed Ainjured pair Diego Per- otti and Rick Karsdorp for Reuters | Barcelona Saturday’s game at home to SPAL as well as next week’s eal Madrid has written to visit by CSKA Moscow in the RSpain’s football federation Champions League. outlining its opposition to La Argentine winger Perot- Liga’s plans to stage a match ti, 30, injured his left calf between Girona and Barcelona in training on Tuesday and in Miami, delivering another will be out for at least three blow to league hopes of playing weeks, according to Italian one game a season in the United press reports, while Dutch States. full-back Karsdorp, 23, will A spokeswoman for the fed- be sidelined for ten days eration confirmed to Reuters with a thigh injury. Thierry Henry during a training session for Belgium that it had received the letter, Eusebio Di Francesco’s which was widely quoted by Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos (L) reacts kicking the field after Alaves’ goal side are sixth in Serie A af- AFP | Monaco there are some great managers local media yesterday. beside Nacho Fernandez (C) and Toni Kroos during the match between ter winning three consecu- who haven’t played football, The Miami match, pencilled Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid tive games before the inter- hierry Henry hopes his and vice versa.” in for Jan. 26, would be the first national break. Tillustrious playing days The former striker will be game to take place as part of a asked our opinion on it,” Real iterated yesterday that no club will help underpin a success- joined at Monaco by Joao Car- 15-year deal struck between La said in the letter, signed by the would be forced to play in the ful career in management as he los Valado Tralhao, under-23 Liga and entertainment compa- club’s Director General Jose United States and that it was embarks on his first top job in coach at Benfica, and Patrick ny Relevent. Angel Sanchez. entirely voluntary. Liverpool’s Mane club football at Monaco. Kwame Ampadu, coach at Ar- “First of all we would like to “Nor, obviously, did La Liga The 41-year-old French senal’s academy and father of declare that Real Madrid were obtain Real Madrid’s agree- has surgery on hand World Cup winner, who had Chelsea player Ethan Ampadu. never informed that La Liga ment, despite the fact that this injury been working as an assistant to Henry graduated from Mo- had requested to play the game game affects a competition in Belgium coach Roberto Mar- naco’s youth system and made nor of the intention to make which we participate.” AFP | London tinez since 2016, returned to his debut for the club in 1994. the request, and we were never A spokesman for La Liga re- the club where he began his “To have the chance to come iverpool said yester- professional career after re- back is incredible,” he said. Lday that forward Sadio placing Leonardo Jardim. “When the offer came it Mane had undergone suc- Henry scored a record 51 seemed logical to me, it was cessful surgery on a hand goals in 123 appearances for the choice of my heart. You Fellaini should be fit for injury he sustained while France, win- know my fond- on international duty with ning not only ness for Lon- Chelsea clash - Martinez Senegal. the 1998 World don, but here is Jurgen Klopp has a num- Cup but also where I start- Reuters | Brussels game at the weekend and ber of concerns ahead Euro 2000, When the offer ed.” this wasn’t the game to of his team’s return to while starring came it seemed Henry’s first arouane Fellaini should use players who weren’t Premier League action for almost a game in charge Mbe fit for Manchester 100 percent.” against Huddersfield on decade at Ar- logical to me, it will be against United’s Premier League trip United, eighth in Saturday, with doubts senal before was the choice Strasbourg in to Chelsea on Saturday despite the standings on 13 over forward Mohamed claiming the of my heart. You the league on sitting out Belgium’s friendly points after eight Salah and midfielder treble with Bar- know my fondness Saturday with against Netherlands, the mid- matches, will be Naby Keita. Defend- celona in 2009. for London, but a must-win fielder’s national team manag- hoping to carry the er Virgil van Dijk has “I hope it will here is where I Champions er Roberto Martinez has said. momentum from been playing despite a be an advan - League tie The 30-year-old was not in- their come - rib problem. tage,” Henry started against Club volved in the 1-1 draw against back win over “Mane’s recovery said yesterday, THIERRY HENRY Brugge four Ronald Koeman’s Dutch side Newcastle in will be monitored when asked days later. in Brussels on Tuesday, with their last fix- over the next couple how his success However, he Martinez confirming Fellaini ture to Stam- of days ahead of the as a player would serve him as was reluctant to look too far was not “100 percent fit”. ford Bridge Reds’ return to ac - a manager. ahead with Monaco languish- “He should be fine, it’s just as they bid tion at Huddersfield “But that doesn’t mean it’s ing 18th in the league after just he wasn’t 100 percent,” Mar- to make up Marouane Town on Saturday,” going to be easy because of one win in 12 matches in all tinez told reporters. ground on top Fellaini said a statement on that. I think it will help. But competitions this season. “He’s got an important four. Liverpool’s website. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 16

Texas offers Hamilton first shot at fifth title Abbas’ five put Pakistan on top AFP | Abu Dhabi

edium pacer Mo - hammad Abbas reg- Mistered a five-wicket haul to steer Pakistan into a dominating position in the sec- ond Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Abbas finished with five for 33 to bowl out Australia for a Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton leaves his car in the pit after his paltry 145 to give Pakistan a victory in the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka 137-run lead in the first innings on the second day at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Reuters | Austin, Texas in a row before, in 2014 when Pakistan stretched that lead the sequence involved the to 281 as they were 144 for two t will be high fives for Lew- same five as this time, and is at close, with Azhar Ali not out Iis Hamilton in Austin on in the form of his life with nine on 54 for his first half century Sunday if a fifth win in a row wins so far this season. in the series and Haris Sohail brings the Briton a fifth For- He has been busy with me- was 17 not out. mula One world title. dia activities in New York this With eight wickets in hand The Mercedes driver is on week but his focus on the main Pakistan were in a great posi- the brink of joining the late task ahead remains laser sharp. tion to force a 1-0 lead in the Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio two-match series after the first as a quintuple champion, with Class act Test ended in a fighting draw in only seven times titleholder “With six race victories in Dubai last week. Michael Schumacher ahead of the last seven races, Lewis Azhar, who fell for disap - them in the all-time lists. has shown what a class act he pointing scores of 18, four and Hamilton is 67 points clear is,” Mercedes team boss Toto 15 in the last three innings, bat- of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel Wolff said this week. ted with resolve, having so far Pakistani cricketer Fakhar Zaman plays a shot during day two of the second Test cricket match in the series between with three races — and a max- “Both on and off the track hit three boundaries. Australia and Pakistan imum 75 points — remaining he is more complete than ever But it was once again debu- after Texas. before, showing commanding tant Fakhar Zaman who lift- Pakistan 1st innings 282 (Fakhar Zaman 94, Sarfraz Ahmed 94; N. Lyon 4-78, scored a hundred in the drawn That means the title will be performance in the car and ed Pakistan with a brilliant 66 M. Labuschagne 3-45) first Test, fell to a lazy shot off Hamilton’s if he scores eight challenging the entire team to following up his 94 in the first Australia 1st innings pacer Mitchell Starc, caught at points more than the German, perform to higher levels at the innings, before giving a return Usman Khawaja c Sarfraz b Abbas 3 short mid-off for six. something the Briton has done same time. catch to Nathan Lyon who took A. Finch c Zaman b Asif 39 Earlier, Abbas and spinner Bi- for the past four races and a “The battle is far from over, an evasive action but still man- P. Siddle lbw b Abbas 4 lal Asif (3-23) wrecked Australia total of eight times in the 17 so we approach Austin the aged to hold onto the ball. S. Marsh c Sohail b Abbas 3 for 145 in their innings. grands prix so far. same way as every other race: Zaman hit seven boundaries T. Head c Shafiq b Abbas 14 Abbas had Shaun Marsh, in On paper, with Hamilton take it one step at a time, focus in an enterprising knock. M. Marsh c Shafiq b Yasir 13 the fourth over of the day, for and Finnish team mate Valt- on our job and make sure we Zaman said Pakistan were in M. Labuschagne run out (Yasir) 25 three and Travis Head for 14 be- teri Bottas one-two in the last bring performance and relia- the driving seat. T. Paine lbw b Asif 3 fore wrapping up the innings by two races and the champion bility to the track,” added the “Yes, our position is good,” M. Starc lbw b Abbas 34 trapping Starc leg-before for 34. triumphant in five of the past Austrian. said Zaman. “If we score 100- N. Lyon b Asif 2 This becomes Abbas’s third six races at the Circuit of the The only other driver to 150 runs more on Thursday then J. Holland not out 2 five-wicket haul in a burgeoning Americas — including the last have won in Austin to date is with a turning wicket we have Extras: (lb 3) 3 career of ten Tests. four — the title is there for the Vettel — with Red Bull in 2013 a very good chance of winning Total: (all out; 50.4 overs) 145 Asif had removed Aaron taking. — and he arrives with plenty of this Test.” Bowling: Abbas 12.4-4-33-5, Hamza 9-2-27-0, Yasir 19-3-59-1, Asif 10-3-23-3 Finch (39) and in the last over Hamilton has criticism of his performance in Zaman said he was lucky to Pakistan 2nd innings before lunch trapped Tim Paine won five races Japan after he started eighth, have played this Test. Fakhar Zaman c and b Lyon 66 leg-before for three. dropped to 19th and finished “I was with the squad from Mohammad Hafeez c Head b Starc 6 Marnus Labuschagne offered sixth. the start but during the first Test Azhar Ali not out 54 some resistance during his 25 Like Hamilton a four times I was about to return to Pakistan Haris Sohail not out 17 before falling to a freakish run champion, Vettel has failed to before, unfortunately, Imam- Extras: (nb 1) 1 out, backing up too far as a finish in the top two for four ul-Haq got injured and I got Total: (for two wkts; 44 overs) 144 drive from Starc was deflect- races and has slumped this chance of playing my first Bowling: Starc 4-0-22-1 (1nb), Siddle 6-0-28-0, Lyon 20-3-59-1, Holland 10-3-17-0, ed to the stumps by Yasir Shah from title frontrun- Test.” Labuschagne 4-0-18-0 with Labuschagne out of his ner to also-ran. Mohammad Hafeez, who crease.

Fulham owner Khan Messi would struggle in current Man withdraws offer to buy Wembley

United team, says Paul Scholes AFP | London

AFP | London once more, alongside Liver- recruitment while costly sign- ulham owner Shahid pool and manager Jose Mour- ings including Alexis Sanchez FKhan has withdrawn aul Scholes says inho’s former club Chelsea. and Paul Pogba have failed to his offer to buy London’s Peven Lionel Messi “That shouldn’t make any It feels like every flourish under his manage- Wembley Stadium, Eng- would struggle to shine difference but it does,” Scholes player who comes ment. land’s governing Football in the current Manches- told ESPN. “United now feels into the team “I don’t think there’s a lack Association announced. ter United team and that the like Liverpool from years ago, struggles. I feel of quality there,” said Scholes. The FA, Wembley’s cur- struggling club are being like we’re making all the same “I do think they miss a cou- rent owners, had come un- laughed at by their rivals. mistakes as they did. like we could sign ple of real class players that der fire from many within The former United and “We were watching Liver- Lionel Messi at other top teams seem to have English football for their England midfielder has pool and City from afar and the moment and -- a link player between the plans to sell Wembley de- been a frequent and vocal smirking as they changed he’d struggle in midfield and the forwards spite Khan offering to buy critic of his old club, who managers and players every this team. I think and also a controlling midfield the stadium for £600 mil- are languishing in eighth year, never getting anything (Mourinho) still is player. lion ($800 million). place in the Premier League right. It feels like we have (a great manager), “It feels like every play - And while senior FA fig- -- five points adrift of any turned into a Liverpool or a er who comes into the team ures were happy for the other member of the “Big Man City. but you wonder struggles. I feel like we could sale to go through that lack Six”. “I feel like people at Liver- why his side keep sign Lionel Messi at the mo- of support from the wider They had to watch pool and Man City are looking getting outplayed ment and he’d struggle in this game appeared crucial to Manchester City win at us and laughing like we did PAUL SCHOLES team. the decision of Khan, who last season’s title in re - at them many years ago.” “I think (Mourinho) still had planned to base the cord-breaking fashion Mourinho has spent more at Old Trafford in 2016. is (a great manager), but you Jacksonville Jaguars, his Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola’s men than £350 million ($460 mil- Despite that, he has clashed wonder why his side keep get- NFL franchise at Wembley, are flying high at the top lion) on players since arriving with the club’s hierarchy over ting outplayed.” to pull out.