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Medical JO3082_BFC_Flag_Globe_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm_Flag.indd 1 2/1/17 2:59 PM check-up of expatriate workers Visa to be imposed privatised DT News Network Manama plan to privatise the Aexpatriate workers’ on Qatari nationals medical check-ups has been approved by the Cabinet. Health Minister Faeqa bint Said Al-Saleh hailed the decision which, she said, would facilitate measures for employers to hire expatriate workers. The Ministry of Health discussed the plan with the Labour Regulatory Authority, the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) and the His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa chairing the weekly Cabinet meeting held at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday Information and Electronic Government as part of efforts DT News Network measures against jeopardising imposition of visas,” HM support development and that had targeted a police to streamline procedures. Manama the security and stability of said. Qatar is implementing nation-building efforts. bus on Shaikh Khalifa bin The medical check-ups is Majesty King Hamad the Kingdom by exploiting its policies that target the security HM King Hamad tackled Salman highway near Jidhafs, of expatriate workers will be bin Isa Al Khalifa openness. of GCC member states, the regional and global issues, resulting in the death of a transferred to the private sector Hyesterday directed authorities HM the King, however, King said. and the challenges facing policeman and the injury of under the supervision of the to impose visa on Qatari said that the tight security the region and its stability, several others. The cabinet NHRA which will issue licences nationals to ensure the procedures will not be applied Executive-Legislature including interference in its extended deepest condolences and ensure monitoring. Two Kingdom’s openness is not to visitors from other GCC Turning to the Executive- affairs. In this regard, HM to the relatives of the categories of private suppliers misused to harm its security countries who enter the Legislature relations, HM the King stressed keenness policeman, and wished the of health services will be and stability. country with ID cards. lauded cooperation between to ensure that the march of wounded speedy recovery. launched under the new plan. “Visas should be imposed “Defeating and eliminating the two branches, affirming the Gulf Cooperation Council The session stressed that Under the Normal Category, on visitors from Qatar as terrorism are a priority,” HM that their collaboration (GCC) remains strong and the government will track suppliers commit to the Bahrain is most affected by the the King said, adding that has yielded fruitful results cohesive, noting that time down the terrorists, confront capacity, services and fixed wrong policies of Qatar,” HM Bahrain will remain an oasis in terms of gains and has come to take more firm their cowardly acts firmly and prices which are stipulated in the King said while chairing of security and stability, and achievements that benefit the actions against those resorting forcefully and bring them to the NHRA licence. the regular weekly Cabinet will confront every cowardly interests of the nation and to foreign sides to threaten justice. The cabinet lauded Session at the Gudaibiya action aimed at destabilising serve the citizens. brotherly countries and put the huge sacrifices made by Palace yesterday. its security and stability with HM urged more their safety at risk. the brave security personnel, Praising the Kingdom’s firmness and force. cooperation between the and praised the efforts they P openness to tourists and “Security can be maintained Executive and Legislature Condemned are putting for the sake of visitors, HM the King through tightening entry and to optimise gains, boost The session strongly maintaining the Kingdom’s 03 called on authorities to take residence procedures and the democratic process and condemned the terrorist act security and stability. Wife beating: Won’t attend summit in hostile climate: HM Freeze membership of Qatar Court orders DT News Network the weekly Cabinet meeting, Qatar unless it rectifies its in GCC: Shaikh Khalid to detain man Manama HM the King said, “Qatar approach, comes to its senses Manama which is approaching Iran ahrain will not attend the has proved that it does not and responds to the demands oreign Affairs Minister day after day and bringing upcoming GCC summit respect the charters, treaties of the countries that suffered Shaikh Khalid bin foreign forces and these are Bin Kuwait if Qatar is attending and bonds on which the so much from its polices,” FAhmed Al Khalifa has hailed dangerous steps against GCC with a hostile attitude GCC was founded, and HM the King said. HM’s address, saying that “it countries’ security,” he said P towards its neighbours, His implemented policies that HM the King asserted dots the i’s and crosses the on Twitter. Majesty King Hamad bin targeted the security of GCC that “meetings and summits t’s”. The minister called for “If Qatar believes that its Isa Al Khalifa affirmed here member states.” cannot be held in the freezing the membership of delay and its current evasion 24 yesterday. “As long as Qatar presence of those seeking Qatar in the GCC “as long will buy it time until the HM’s words reflected the continues this approach, no good for the alliance and as it continues its hostile next summit of the GCC, Hami clinches Kingdom’s rejection of the the Kingdom of Bahrain trying to impede its blessed policies in the region.” it is wrong. If the situation hostile policies of Qatar. will not participate in any progress”. “Bahrain will not attend a remains as it is, it is a summit 4th world title Speaking while chairing GCC Summit attended by (Continued on Page 3) summit and sit with Qatar, that we will not attend.” 2 Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Harpreet‘WIEF Kaur/DTNN Held under the patronage 2017’the world. Economic Development, begins Arab (UNIDO) in cooperation with entrepreneurship and MSME [email protected] of HRH Prince Khalifa Bin Officials from the Islamic Fund Social and Economic the Invest in Bahrain 2017 development,” Shaikh Abdulla op entrepreneurs and Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Development Bank Group, Development and others will held by Ministry of Industry, added. experts from all over the Minister, the forum expects Arab Bank for Economic also be present at the forum Trade and Tourism, runs until Explaining about the globeT will converge on Bahrain the participation of experts Development in Africa, Global This was announced the 2nd of November. various activities at the for the World Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from Entrepreneurship Week, by Dr. Shaikh Abdulla “Through this forum, forum, Dr. Hashim Hussein, Investment Forum 2017 90 different countries and United Nations MCSR Cities bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Bahrain’s commitment Director of UNIDO’s Global (WIEF 2017) which begins around 1,000 entrepreneurs Alliance, World Business Khalifa, Undersecretary to achieving the 17 Goals Arab Office for Investment today at the Bahrain and representatives of MSME Angels Investment Forum, for International Affairs, outlined in the 2030 and Technology Promotion International Exhibition and and entrepreneurship support Saudi Fund for Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agenda for Sustainable said that forum will be Convention Centre. institutions from the around Kuwait Fund for Arab Dr. Hashim Hussein, Director Development is emphasised,” based on three main axes: of UNIDO’s Global Arab Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin “first Women in Industry, Office for Investment and Ahmed bin Abdulla Al second; Investment with Technology Promotion, Khalifa, Undersecretary for impact and lastly; Alliance Amin El Sharkawi, UN International Affairs, Ministry of entrepreneurs and United Resident Coordinator of Foreign Affairs told Nations system for the Silk and Samir Imtair Aldarbi, reporters at the conference. Road land and sea.” UN Information Center WEIF 2017, Dr Shaikh The first Bahrain (UNIC) for the Gulf Abdulla said, is the only Entrepreneur Exhibition Countries yesterday at a United Nations Global event sponsored by Tamkeen with press conference held at the covering entrepreneurship the participation of 200 job Ministry of Foreign Affairs. for development. “This leaders in various magazines WIEF 2017, hosted by clearly demonstrates the and bilateral meetings United Nations Industrial leading role of Bahrain as (B2B) also form part of the Development Organisation a major knowledge hub for forum.

Amin El Sharkawi Dr. Hashim Hussein Samir Imtair Aldarbi Dr. Shaikh Abdulla Martyred policeman laid to rest DT News Network Manama he body of Salman Anjum, the policeman who was killedT in Friday’s terrorist attack, was laid to rest at the Hunainiya graveyard in Riffa yesterday. Hundreds of people attended the funeral. Chief of Public Security Major-General Tariq Hassan Al Hassan, members of the martyr’s relatives and friends, security officials, citizens and residents offered condolences hidden on Khalifa Bin Salman sprayed the bus with machine to the family of the martyred Highway was remotely guns, resulting in the death policeman. detonated by a group of of Anjum and injuring eight Salman Anjum was killed terrorists targeting a police bus other policemen who were on after a homemade bomb near Jidhafs. The terrorists also board. 2 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 3 Time has come to take firmer steps: HM (Continued from Page 1) M the King stressed keenness to ensure that “the progress Wife beating: Court Hof the GCC remains strong and cohesive, noting that time has come to take firmer actions against those who approach foreigners to threaten brotherly countries and put their safety at risk”. orders to detainDT News Network man The summit is scheduled to take minutes as a result of the “vicious” place in Kuwait in December, amidst [email protected] attack and that she was shifted to predictions that it will be postponed King Hamad University Hospital by until next year due to the ongoing Manama ambulance. crisis between three GCC states he Public Prosecution on Sunday The woman’s lawyer told DT News that are members of the Anti-terror ordered to detain a Bahraini that the couple have an ongoing legal Quartet, including Bahrain, Saudi manT for seven days who assaulted dispute before the court and that Arabia and the UAE on one side, and his wife unconscious on Thursday, she was attacked while in a heated Qatar on the other. while further investigations are being discussion with her husband over the The three states had taken the continued, DT News has learnt. details of the unresolved case. Harpreet‘WIEF Kaur/DTNN Held under the patronage 2017’the world. Economic Development, begins Arab (UNIDO) in cooperation with entrepreneurship and MSME decision of boycotting Qatar on The man was arrested by Samaheej Apparently, this is not the first [email protected] of HRH Prince Khalifa Bin Officials from the Islamic Fund Social and Economic the Invest in Bahrain 2017 development,” Shaikh Abdulla all levels last June, as the latter was Police Station on Thursday and was time the wife complained about her op entrepreneurs and Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Development Bank Group, Development and others will held by Ministry of Industry, added. proven to violate the GCC treaties and interrogated by the prosecution on husband and father of her only child Texperts from all over the Minister, the forum expects Arab Bank for Economic also be present at the forum Trade and Tourism, runs until Explaining about the agreements. Sunday. physically assaulting her, as she globe will converge on Bahrain the participation of experts Development in Africa, Global This was announced the 2nd of November. various activities at the They offered to resume diplomatic His wife alleged that he punched told the police that such incidents for the World Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from Entrepreneurship Week, by Dr. Shaikh Abdulla “Through this forum, forum, Dr. Hashim Hussein, relations with Qatar under the her twice in the face while she was occurred before. However, she Investment Forum 2017 90 different countries and United Nations MCSR Cities bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Bahrain’s commitment Director of UNIDO’s Global condition that it fulfills a list of in her car in Diyar Al Muharraq. is yet to be interrogated by the (WIEF 2017) which begins around 1,000 entrepreneurs Alliance, World Business Khalifa, Undersecretary to achieving the 17 Goals Arab Office for Investment demands that included seizing its She told the cops that she lost prosecution and examined by the today at the Bahrain and representatives of MSME Angels Investment Forum, for International Affairs, outlined in the 2030 and Technology Promotion support to terrorism and meddling in The victim sustained eye consciousness for around 10 coroner. International Exhibition and and entrepreneurship support Saudi Fund for Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agenda for Sustainable said that forum will be regional countries affairs. injuries in the attack Convention Centre. institutions from the around Kuwait Fund for Arab Dr. Hashim Hussein, Director Development is emphasised,” based on three main axes: of UNIDO’s Global Arab Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin “first Women in Industry, The man’s wife alleged that her husband Office for Investment and Ahmed bin Abdulla Al second; Investment with assaulted her while she was in her car in Diyar Technology Promotion, Khalifa, Undersecretary for impact and lastly; Alliance Amin El Sharkawi, UN International Affairs, Ministry of entrepreneurs and United Al Muharraq injuring her badly Resident Coordinator of Foreign Affairs told Nations system for the Silk and Samir Imtair Aldarbi, reporters at the conference. Road land and sea.” UN Information Center WEIF 2017, Dr Shaikh The first Bahrain (UNIC) for the Gulf Abdulla said, is the only Entrepreneur Exhibition Countries yesterday at a United Nations Global event sponsored by Tamkeen with press conference held at the covering entrepreneurship the participation of 200 job Invitation Ministry of Foreign Affairs. for development. “This leaders in various magazines WIEF 2017, hosted by clearly demonstrates the and bilateral meetings United Nations Industrial leading role of Bahrain as (B2B) also form part of the Under the Patronage of Development Organisation a major knowledge hub for forum. His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Prime Minister

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Manama School and KTJ. He is also Chair he Board of Governors of of the Federation of British St Christopher’s School International Schools in Asia hasT appointed Dr Simon (FOBISIA), the Asian equivalent Watson as the next Principal of the British Schools in the effective August 1, 2018. Dr Middle East (BSME). Watson will succeed Ed Goodwin Tim Murray, Chair of the OBE, who will be stepping down Board of Governors said, “On after serving the school for 23 behalf of the Board of Governors, years. I am delighted to welcome Dr Watson was appointed Dr Simon Watson as the new following a global recruitment Principal of St Christopher’s process that attracted interest School. I would also like to from some of the best Principals thank Ed Goodwin for his many in the world. Throughout the years of exceptional service and rigorous process, the board was relentless push for excellence to supported by Perrett Laver, make St Christopher’s one of the Meera Sisodia, First Secretary at the Embassy of India, ICRF Chairman Bhagwan Asarpota, ICRF General Secretary Aruldas one of the leading international leading international schools in Thomas, Spectra Convener U K Menon and Spectra Joint Convener Rosaline Roy Charlie during a press conference yesterday to executive search firms. the world. announce Spectra 2017. Dr Simon Watson has been Dr Watson said, “My family Principal of Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar is very much looking forward to DT News Network participate, after completing Net proceeds from the For further information, (KTJ) since August 2011, one of moving to Bahrain, and I look [email protected] preliminary rounds in their competition will go towards contact U. K. Menon, Malaysia’s premier international forward to working with the St respective schools. a Family Welfare Fund to General Convener – ICRF schools. St Christopher’s will Christopher’s community and Manama Participants will be divided provide relief to support Spectra 2017 - on 36080404 be his third leadership role, meeting the parents, students, he Indian Community into four age groups - five to the families of deceased or Rosaline Charlie on after Copenhagen International and staff.” Relief Fund (ICRF) is eight years, eight to eleven Indian labourers drawing 39290346 or Aruldas Thomas, holdingT an art carnival titled years, eleven to fourteen years wages below BD100 per General Secretary – ICRF on ‘Spectra 2017’ this Friday at and fourteen to eighteen years. month. 39863008. The Indian School, Bahrain Winners will be honoured from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm. during The Finale function The Faber Castell ‘Spectra on 25th November 2017 2017’ carnival, the largest art evening at the Bahrain competition for students in Keraleeya Samajam Diamond Bahrain, is held under the Jubilee Hall, Segaiya. patronage of the Embassy of The winning entries and India. other outstanding creations This annual event, now will figure in the Wall in its ninth edition, aims at Calendars and Desk-Top unearthing artistic talent Calendars designed for the among the youth and creating year 2018. Calendars will a future generation who would be launched at the Finale be catalysts for social change. function by Alok Kumar A total of about 1500 Sinha, Ambassador of India children from various schools to Bahrain at the Bahrain in Bahrain are expected to Keraleeya Samajam.

5136-BBK-Closure of Seef District Branch Ad-ENG-DT-6cmH x 2 clmn-V3-FInal.indd 1 10/30/17 12:07 PM Tuesday, October 31, 2017 5 19 get jail for terror activities DT News Network under its umbrella. Investigations proved that criminal plans of the terrorist guilty of providing leaders in the cell and the expenditures Manama The “Al Basta”, terror cell the defendants had secretly cell inside the Kingdom of the Revolutionary Guard and of the funds provided by these he Fourth High Criminal was formed to support the met with members of the Bahrain and to finance their Hezbollah with intelligence two terrorist entities. It was Court yesterday sentenced movement by incitement of Iranian Revolutionary Guard activities,” Terror Crime and periodic confidential also proven that the funds eightT persons to life in prison, the Bahraini society against the and Hezbollah terrorist Prosecution Chief Advocate reports that provide them with were utilised to finance and 11 others to 10 and 15 years for regime and the dissemination Organisation Leader Hassan General Ahmed Al Hammadi information related to the support the cell and other terrorism related crimes. of biased statements and Nasrallah. said in statement issued in political, social and economic terrorist groups in Bahrain The judges also revoked the propaganda calling for a “The meetings were to Manama yesterday. conditions of the Kingdom. and encouraging them to carry citizenship of 15 members of change of government using receive financial and technical The official also unveiled He explained, “The reports out terrorist activities to harm the “Al Basta” group and fined violence and force. support in order to perform the defendants were proven also include the operations of the political and economic two of them BD100,000 each. interests of the country and The accused were charged with Some of the people sentenced harm its national security. The conspiring with a foreign state case was deliberated in court and a terrorist organisation; 1. Ali Ahmed Fakhrawi, 33 sessions in the presence of the working for their interests and 2 Mohammed Ahmed Fakhrawi, 33 attorneys of the accused, who receiving funds to carry out 3. Murtadha Majeed Ramadan Alawi (Al Sanadi), 33 (fugitive were provided with all their hostile acts to harm the national in Iran wanted in a number of terrorist cases) legal rights of defence.” interests and to establish a 4. Zuhair Jassim Mohammed Abas, 35 Earlier police investigations terrorist group contrary to the 5. Mohammed Ahmed Abdullah Sarhan, 41 showed that the cell was provisions of the law and to 6. Hussain Abdulwahab Hussain, 28 founded by twin brothers, Ali join it and finance terrorist 7. Ibrahim Jaffar Hassan, 29 Fakhrawi, 33, and Mohammed groups. 8. Hameed Ali Mansoor, 59 Fakhrawi, 33. The cell had Court files showed that the 9. Mohammed Abduljalil Ali, 46 direct links with individuals defendants were members 10. Mohammed Abdulredha Hassan (Al Jazeeri), 28 involved in the Sitra terrorist of “Al Wafaa Al Islami” 11. Qassim Majeed Ramadan, 28 (fugitive) blast that killed two policemen movement and had planned 12. Isa Jassim Al Qafas, 34 and injured six others in July, to create a secret cell working Twin brothers Ali Fakhrawi and Mohammed Ahmed Fakhrawi 2015.

Condensed interim statement of financial position as at 30 September 2017 Condensed interim statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the Condensed interim statement of cash flows for the quarter and nine months (Unaudited) (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) quarter and nine months period ended 30 September 2017 period ended 30 September 2017 (Unaudited) (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) (Unaudited) (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) 30 September 31 December Nine months Nine months Quarter Quarter Nine Months Nine Months period ended period ended 2017 2016 ended ended period ended period ended (Unaudited) (Audited) 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September ASSETS 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Non-current assets (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Property, plant and equipment 273,012 350,429 Operating income 331,543 313,687 943,321 906,367 Operating activities Capital work-in-progress 224,970 - Operating costs (287,941) (261,787) (822,572) (786,391) Intangible assets 875 4,017 Net profit/(loss) for the period 1,267,278 (90,810) Financial assets at fair Operating profit for the period 43,602 51,900 120,749 119,976 Adjustments for: value through profit or loss 6,984,903 5,909,241 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 82,187 91,156 Amortisation of intangible assets 3,142 5,787 7,483,760 6,263,687 Expenses Unrealised fair value gain on financial Current assets Staff costs (19,574) (19,123) (61,117) (56,036) assets at fair value through profit or loss (1,075,662) 274,777 Inventories 19,975 23,930 General and administrative Gain on disposal of property, Prepayments and other receivables 240,041 150,373 expenses (10,037) (14,067) (32,668) (41,542) plant and equipment (4,440) (3,050) Cash and cash equivalents 498,716 634,516 Selling and advertising expenses (13,806) (12,406) (41,920) (43,975) Dividend income (229,046) (229,046) 758,732 808,819 Depreciation of property, Interest income (3,134) (3,171) Total assets 8,242,492 7,072,506 plant and equipment (1,921) (3,583) (6,193) (11,025) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Amortisation of intangible assets (817) (1,163) (3,142) (5,787) Inventories 3,955 (6,186) EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Directors’ fees (5,300) (4,750) (21,100) (15,700) Prepayments and other receivables (89,668) (66,108) Capital and reserves Trade and other payables 164,604 6,838 Employees’ terminal benefits, net 8,104 5,444 Share capital 4,000,000 4,000,000 Total expenses (51,455) (55,092) (166,140) (174,065) Statutory reserve 693,139 693,139 Capital reserve 68,245 68,245 Net cash provided by/(used in) Retained earnings 3,283,700 2,286,422 Loss before investment and operating activities 127,320 (14,369) Treasury shares (400,000) (400,000) other income /(loss) (7,853) (3,192) (45,391) (54,089) Investing activities 7,645,084 6,647,806 Total equity Investments and other Purchase of property, plant and equipment (4,770) (1,360) Non-current liabilities income/(loss) 801,787 (270,115) 1,312,669 (36,721) Proceeds from disposal of property, Employees’ terminal benefits 71,426 63,322 plant and equipment 4,440 3,050 Net movement in capital work-in-progress (224,970) - Net profit and other Current liabilities Dividend received 229,046 229,046 Trade and other payables 525,982 361,378 comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period 793,934 (273,307) 1,267,278 (90,810) Interest received 3,134 3,171 Total liabilities 597,408 424,700 Basic and diluted earnings/ Net cash provided by Total equity and liabilities 8,242,492 7,072,506 (loss)per share Fils 22.05 (Fils 7.59) Fils 35.20 (Fils 2.52) investing activities 6,880 233,907

Financing activities Condensed interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity for the quarter and nine months period ended 30 September 2017 Dividends paid (270,000) - (Unaudited) (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) Net cash used in financing activities (270,000) - Net (decrease)/increase Share Statutory Capital Retained Treasury in cash and cash equivalents (135,800) 219,538 capital reserve reserve earnings shares Total Cash and cash equivalents, At 31 December 2015 (Audited) 4,000,000 677,576 68,245 2,146,354 (400,000) 6,492,175 beginning of the period 634,516 369,953 Net loss and other comprehensive loss for the period - - - (90,810) - (90,810) Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period 498,716 589,491 At 30 September 2016 (Unaudited) 4,000,000 677,576 68,245 2,055,544 (400,000) 6,401,365 The unaudited condensed interim financial information, set out on pages 4 to 15, At 31 December 2016 (Audited) 4,000,000 693,139 68,245 2,286,422 (400,000) 6,647,806 were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 30 October 2017 and signed Dividends paid for the year 2016 - - - (270,000) - (270,000) on their behalf by: Net profit and other comprehensive income for the period - - - 1,267,278 - 1,267,278 Abdul Latif Khalid Al Aujan Garfield Jones

At 30 September 2017 (Unaudited) 4,000,000 693,139 68,245 3,283,700 (400,000) 7,645,084 Chairman Vice Chairman and Managing Director 6 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Introduce eCommerce into curriculum: forum Manama establish a Bitcoin exchange Gulf Petrochemical Company ntroduction of eCommerce in Bahrain. “We are working as a silver sponsor. into school curriculums with Central Bank of Bahrain The form also suggested asI well as Bitcoin trading on this,” Rumaihi told enhancing the application of dominated the discussions Hindu. cloud computing in the small held as part of the recently The exhibition, in its enterprise sector and granting concluded eCommerce fourth edition, was held with Arabic language greater scope Forum and Exhibition for the slogan “eCommerce ... in the field of eCommerce. Trading Establishments a Bahraini Platform ... For As for the second-panel 2017. a Global Market” on 17th discussion on the subject More than 200 participants October 2017. of eBusiness accelerators attended the event held at the Participants during the forum The event was held under and virtual commercial Bahrain Exhibition Hall in the the allocation of lectures Bahrain, in an earlier statement, Rumaihi, said that Bahrain the patronage of His Excellency registration, participants Crown Plaza Hotel. related to the new currency mentioned the country has wants to implement a the Minister of Industry, indicated that there is a need The participants Bitcoins in coordination with been eyeing the blockchain regulatory sandbox for bitcoin Commerce and Tourism, to accelerate the work of recommended a variety of banks and competent bodies in sector for some time. He hopes to experiment with the Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, specialized eCommerce and suggestions and proposals, other countries. Bahrain can “issue bonds on blockchain technology. in a strategic partnership with examine the importance of including the introduction Khalid Al Rumaihi, the chief digital currency.” At that time, he also said Tamkeen and the Bahrain adding other activities to “Sijli” of eCommerce into school executive of the Economic A report published by a Bitcoin exchange company Technology Companies Society to open the field for investment curriculums extensively and Development Board of Hindu Businessline, quoting out of Saudi Arabia wants to (BTECH), and supported by in this area more widely.

Technological Innovations for By Invitation a sustainable future: The Case Prof. Odeh Al-Jayyousi of Bahrain

he key indicators for energy use in Bahrain reveal the imperative to make a transition to low carbon economy to cope with climate change risks. Specifically, Bahrain has a sound industrialT infrastructure in terms of oil and gas as reflected in its high capacity to refine oil and its gas production grows at about 4% per year in the last decade. The dependence of Bahrain on fossil oil is evident as 33% of its natural gas is used for electricity generation and 27% for aluminum production. As documented in the UN report on climate change, the annual greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from the energy sector are projected to increase to about 46 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030, an increase of over 37 million tonnes from levels in the year 2000, or a growth rate of about 5.6% per year. Average annual per capita electricity consumption amounts to about 12.8MWh/capita which is a high figure compared to global standards. The transport sector is the second largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs), accounting for about 18% of energy sector emissions throughout the period through 2030. Bahrain represents a good example of a transformative society since it was able to make a shift from natural resources-based economy (pearl and fishing) to oil-based economy in the early 1930s and to knowledge and innovation economy. In essence, renewable energy is likely to change the energy mix if an innovative business model is in place to harness the immense annual solar radiation available which amounts to about 2600 kWh/m2/year which can provide about 3 times current national electric generation levels. An innovation policy to invest in innovation labs for energy efficiency, green transport, green construction, smart cities, self-drive cars, and green energy can shape a new outlook in economy and ecology. Also, technological innovation in the nexus of water, energy, and food offer new solutions in resource management. Climate change risks and the fluctuations in oil prices justify the transition to renewable energy. Such a transition requires technology needs assessment and a new orientation in technology and innovation policy. Also, there is a needs for a thorough review of technology audit, foresight, and readiness level to acquire appropriate green technology. To cope with fluctuation in oil prices, it is imperative for Bahrain and GCC countries to embark on a strategy to diversify its economy and enhance the role of private sector and SMEs in development. However, ecological modernization is feasible with clear and fair subsidy policy and market- oriented policies. Innovation and technology policy should consider the adoption of green technologies and best practices such as solar thermal technologies, green building, advanced natural gas combined cycle technology, efficient air conditioning, compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), and solar hot water heaters. “Small is beautiful” characterizes the thinking of the environmental discourse which calls for appropriate local solutions for global challenges. Technological innovation in green technology to address climate change is not only beautiful but also appropriate and rational.

The author is Head of Innovation and Technology Management, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain. (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) 6 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 7 Introduce eCommerce Dadabhai wins top into curriculum: forum Manama establish a Bitcoin exchange Gulf Petrochemical Company ntroduction of eCommerce in Bahrain. “We are working as a silver sponsor. into school curriculums with Central Bank of Bahrain The form also suggested ManamaWorld ultimate hallmark of quality, withTravel two month period. Award I as well as Bitcoin trading on this,” Rumaihi told enhancing the application of adabhai Travel was winners setting the benchmark The event was part of a series dominated the discussions Hindu. cloud computing in the small announced the winner of to which all others aspire. of regional gala ceremonies held as part of the recently The exhibition, in its enterprise sector and granting Dthe prestigious title of ‘Bahrain’s Aziz Gilitwala, Dadabhai staged to recognise and celebrate concluded eCommerce fourth edition, was held with Arabic language greater scope Leading Travel Agency 2017’ Travel’s Managing Director individual and collective success Forum and Exhibition for the slogan “eCommerce ... in the field of eCommerce. in The World Travel Awards™ accepted the World Travel within each key geographical Trading Establishments a Bahraini Platform ... For As for the second-panel 2017. Award at The Armani Hotel, region and was being held at The 2017. a Global Market” on 17th discussion on the subject The award was presented at Dubai in front of a packed Armani Hotel for the second More than 200 participants October 2017. of eBusiness accelerators the 24th Annual World Travel audience of influential figures successive year. Participants during the forum attended the event held at the The event was held under and virtual commercial Awards Middle East Gala in and around the hospitality “To be recognised in such a Bahrain Exhibition Hall in the the allocation of lectures Bahrain, in an earlier statement, Rumaihi, said that Bahrain the patronage of His Excellency registration, participants Ceremony 2017 staged last sector. way by fellow travel industry Crown Plaza Hotel. related to the new currency mentioned the country has wants to implement a the Minister of Industry, indicated that there is a need night in Dubai. Dadabhai Travel was voted clients is a wonderful tribute to The participants Bitcoins in coordination with been eyeing the blockchain regulatory sandbox for bitcoin Commerce and Tourism, to accelerate the work of The World Travel Awards, Bahrain’s Leading Travel the commitment, dedication and recommended a variety of banks and competent bodies in sector for some time. He hopes to experiment with the Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, specialized eCommerce and established in 1993 to Agency 2017 by a poll of travel professionalism of all the staff suggestions and proposals, other countries. Bahrain can “issue bonds on blockchain technology. in a strategic partnership with examine the importance of acknowledge, reward and professionals and consumers, at Dadabhai who work so hard including the introduction Khalid Al Rumaihi, the chief digital currency.” At that time, he also said Tamkeen and the Bahrain adding other activities to “Sijli” celebrate excellence across all who cast their votes between to provide all our customers of eCommerce into school executive of the Economic A report published by a Bitcoin exchange company Technology Companies Society to open the field for investment sectors of the tourism industry, Dadabhai and four other short- with the best possible travel Aziz Gilitwala, Dadabhai Travel’s Managing Director accepts the World Travel Award at curriculums extensively and Development Board of Hindu Businessline, quoting out of Saudi Arabia wants to (BTECH), and supported by in this area more widely. are recognised globally as the listed local travel agencies over a experience,” said Aziz Gilitwala. The Armani Hotel, Dubai

Technological Innovations for By Invitation a sustainable future: The Case CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Prof. Odeh Al-Jayyousi For the Nine months ended 30 September 2017 As at 30 September 2017 For the Nine months ended 30 September 2017 of Bahrain Nine months ended Three months ended 30-Sep-17 31-Dec-16 Nine months ended 30-Sep-17 30-Sep-16 30-Sep-17 30-Sep-16 BD’000 BD’000 30-Sep-17 30-Sep-16 he key indicators for energy use in Bahrain reveal the imperative to make a transition to BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 (reviewed) (audited) BD’000 BD’000 ASSETS low carbon economy to cope with climate change risks. Specifically, Bahrain has a sound (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) T INCOME Cash and balances with banks and Central Bank 62,337 63,208 OPERATING ACTIVITIES industrial infrastructure in terms of oil and gas as reflected in its high capacity to refine oil and Placements with financial institutions 104,292 63,805 Profit for the period 5,445 4,280 Income from financing 29,793 26,014 10,525 9,082 Adjustments for non-cash items: its gas production grows at about 4% per year in the last decade. The dependence of Bahrain Income from investment in Sukuk 4,620 2,831 1,818 940 Financing assets 580,532 526,637 Depreciation 1,160 1,138 on fossil oil is evident as 33% of its natural gas is used for electricity generation and 27% Total income from jointly financed assets 34,413 28,845 12,343 10,022 Investment securities 215,001 145,731 Impairment provisions on financing, net 4,204 1,947 Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek 165,895 151,752 Impairment provisions on investments, net 3,340 4,008 for aluminum production. As documented in the UN report on climate change, the annual Return on equity of investment accountholders (25,651) (19,038) (8,146) (6,615) Loss on sale of investment in associates 83 - Ijarah rental receivables 7,758 8,618 greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from the energy sector are projected to increase to about Group’s share as Mudarib 18,783 13,968 5,303 4,687 Loss on sale of investment in real estate - 925 Investment in associates 23,989 26,487 Gain on sale of investment securities (3) - 46 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030, an increase of over 37 million tonnes from levels in the year Net return on equity of investment accountholders (6,868) (5,070) (2,843) (1,928) Investment in real estate 28,304 28,276 Amortization of gain on sale of investment in real estate (14) - 2000, or a growth rate of about 5.6% per year. Average annual per capita electricity consumption Group’s share of income from jointly financed Property and equipment 15,399 15,881 Share of results of associates, net 1,183 292 Operating profit before changes in operating assets and liabilities 15,398 12,590 amounts to about 12.8MWh/capita which is a high figure compared to global standards. The assets (both as mudarib and investor) 27,545 23,775 9,500 8,094 Other assets 14,427 11,793 Working capital adjustments: transport sector is the second largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs), accounting for about Expense on placements from financial institutions (2,743) (856) (1,258) (262) TOTAL ASSETS 1,217,934 1,042,188 Fee and commission income 5,809 4,831 1,929 1,747 Mandatory reserve with Central Bank of Bahrain (1,730) (1,450) 18% of energy sector emissions throughout the period through 2030. Income from investment securities 513 717 21 9 LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT Financing assets (56,501) (54,785) Bahrain represents a good example of a transformative society since it was able to make a Income from investment in real estate 293 (653) 80 288 ACCOUNTHOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek (14,882) (19,717) shift from natural resources-based economy (pearl and fishing) to oil-based economy in the Share of results of associates, net (1,183) (292) 99 74 Other assets (2,506) 1,639 Other income 2,380 1,048 1,608 (109) Liabilities Customers’ current accounts 15 2,638 early 1930s and to knowledge and innovation economy. In essence, renewable energy is likely to Placements from financial institutions 151,731 103,874 Total income 32,614 28,570 11,979 9,841 Other liabilities (1,776) 7,268 change the energy mix if an innovative business model is in place to harness the immense annual Syndicated financing 38,077 - Placements from financial institutions 47,857 1,826 EXPENSES Equity of investment accountholders 91,026 36,415 Customers’ current accounts 152,662 152,647 solar radiation available which amounts to about 2600 kWh/m2/year which can provide about Staff costs 10,013 8,932 3,188 2,953 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities 76,901 (13,576) Depreciation 1,160 1,138 395 382 Other liabilities 13,332 14,879 3 times current national electric generation levels. An innovation policy to invest in innovation INVESTING ACTIVITIES Other expenses 8,452 8,265 3,300 2,968 Total Liabilities 355,802 271,400 labs for energy efficiency, green transport, green construction, smart cities, self-drive cars, and Capitalized expenditure of investment in real estate (28) - Total expenses 19,625 18,335 6,883 6,303 green energy can shape a new outlook in economy and ecology. Also, technological innovation Equity of Investment Accountholders 745,342 654,316 Disposal of investment in real estate - 12,473 in the nexus of water, energy, and food offer new solutions in resource management. Profit before impairment allowances 12,989 10,235 5,096 3,538 Disposal of investment in associates 1,348 - Impairment provisions on financing assest, net (4,204) (1,947) (2,404) 136 Owners’ Equity Purchase of property and equipment (678) (553) Purchase of investment securities (76,463) (27,259) Climate change risks and the fluctuations in oil prices justify the transition to renewable Impairment provisions on investments, net (3,340) (4,008) (525) (2,474) Share capital 101,339 101,339 Proceeds from disposal of investment securities 3,851 30,009 energy. Such a transition requires technology needs assessment and a new orientation in Treasury shares (864) (563) PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 5,445 4,280 2,167 1,200 Net cash (used in) / from investing activities (71,970) 14,670 Shares under employee share incentive scheme (498) (604) technology and innovation policy. Also, there is a needs for a thorough review of technology BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (fils) 5.44 4.28 2.17 1.20 Share premium 98 56 FINANCING ACTIVITIES audit, foresight, and readiness level to acquire appropriate green technology. To cope with Purchase of treasury shares (301) - Reserves 16,715 16,244 fluctuation in oil prices, it is imperative for Bahrain and GCC countries to embark on a strategy Syndicated financing 38,077 - 116,472 to diversify its economy and enhance the role of private sector and SMEs in development. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES Total Owners’ Equity 116,790 Dividends paid (4,822) (26) IN OWNERS’ EQUITY Net cash from / (used in) financing activities 32,954 (26) However, ecological modernization is feasible with clear and fair subsidy policy and market- TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT For the Nine months ended 30 September 2017 oriented policies. Innovation and technology policy should consider the adoption of green ACCOUNTHOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY 1,217,934 1,042,188 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS technologies and best practices such as solar thermal technologies, green building, advanced 2017 2016 DURING THE PERIOD 37,885 1,068 natural gas combined cycle technology, efficient air conditioning, compact fluorescent lighting BD’000 BD’000 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 90,736 100,199 (reviewed) (reviewed) This condensed consolidated interim financial information has been CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 128,621 101,267 (CFL), and solar hot water heaters. Balance at 1 January 116,472 109,512 approved by the Board of Directors on 30 October 2017 and has been Cash and cash equivalents comprise of: “Small is beautiful” characterizes the thinking of the environmental discourse which calls for Profit for the period 5,445 4,280 reviewed by KPMG. appropriate local solutions for global challenges. Technological innovation in green technology Dividends declared for 2016 (5,051) - Cash on hand 15,166 14,213 Zakah approved (137) - Balances with CBB, excluding mandatory reserve deposits 1,096 3,960 Balances with banks and other financial institutions to address climate change is not only beautiful but also appropriate and rational. Purchase of Treasury Shares (301) - excluding restricted balances 8,067 11,177 Shares allocated during the period 148 354 Placements with financial institutions with original The author is Head of Innovation and Technology Management, Arabian Gulf University, Net movement in investments securities fair value reserve 214 7 Dr. Esam Abdulla Fakhro Brig. Ebrahim Abdulla Al Mahmood Hassan Amin Jarrar maturities less than 90 days 104,292 71,917 Bahrain. Net movement in real estate fair value reserve - (291) Chairman Vice Chairman Chief Executive Officer 128,621 101,267 Balance at 30 September 116,790 113,862 (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) Licensed as an Islamic Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain 8 BUSINESS Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Zain Bahrain to launch iPhone X at midnight event

Manama the morning of Friday. Early pre-order across all Zain secure new way for customers bringing to market the latest in ain Bahrain is set to buyers who purchase the new Experience shops, has been to unlock, authenticate and cutting edge technologies,” said roll out the highly device between midnight and dubbed “the future of the pay using Face ID, which is Zain Bahrain Marketing Acting anticipatedZ iPhone X at an 2 am will receive special gifts, smartphone”. It has a modern enabled by the new TrueDepth Director, Mohammed Alalawi. exclusive midnight launch at its as well as a chance to win one all-glass design with a beautiful camera. The iPhone X is offered CityCentre Bahrain Experience of many Apple AirPods and 5.8-inch Super Retina display, “As an operator focused on through easy instalments with Shop. Watches. A wide selection of an A11 Bionic chip, wireless offering innovation and best- no upfront payments as part Shoppers will gather at the refreshments will also be served charging and an improved rear in-class customer experience, of any Zain postpaid or home venue after 11pm on night at the special event. camera with dual optical image and as a proud official partner broadband plan. For complete of Thursday for the launch which The iPhone X, which is stabilisation. The iPhone X of Apple Middle East, Zain details on pricing, visit: www. will occur at exactly 12am on also currently available for delivers an innovative and Bahrain is committed to bh.zain.com. Bin Faqeeh,

Kadi Development Group names Al Taitoon in Landmark Bahrain to market its 24 Million Dinars Burj Kadi Project on main Sh. Khalifa highway in Juffair, a 41-Storey state of the art design. deal for Layan Manama “We are honoured by the trust shown by ahrain’s leading Kadi group in our company. And, given developer, Bin Faqeeh BReal Estate Investment our rich experience in the real estate mar- Company signed an ket we will not disappoint them” agreement with Al Taitoon Contracting WLL to Mohammad Younis, construct luxury residential project, Layan. Director of Landmark Bahrain. The deal was signed by Faisal Faqeeh, Chairman of Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company and N. Large infinity pool for men Raja Durai, Director of Al Burj Kadi Taitoon Contracting WLL. Burj kadi comprises 315 apartments which Children’s pool Layan is a BD30 million The Agreement was signed by Faisal Faqeeh, Chairman of Bin include studios, 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3BHK residential project with an Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company and N. Raja Durai, apartments and sky villas. All the apart- Separate air conditioned pool for woman unparalleled water park, Director of Al Taitoon Contracting WLL. ments are very spacious with American designed by the world’s kitchens, built in wardrobes, central air Gyms, saunas, massage rooms renowned water park facility “Layan is expected to be have worked on many large conditioning and huge sit out balconies Spas and salons for men and woman separately specialist. A holistic and completed within 30 months. real estate projects in Bahrain to enjoy the sea view. The built up area is therapeutic approach to When ready, the project will and are committed to meet around 55000 m2. The project is designed Mini golf course entertainment and relaxation, be a prominent landmark and the requirements and needs by one of the best consultants to keeping Layan promises the perfect top tourist destination on a of our clients,” he added. in mind comfort and top quality interior. Jogging track balance of family enjoyment regional scale. It will support Layan offers a variety and personal fulfilment. Bahrain’s position as the of residential options Three multipurpose halls Al Taitoon Contracting is preferred choice for family including; studios, 1 bedroom Pre-launch sale one of the leading business leisure”. apartments and duplexes, 2 The pre-launch sale will start as soon Mailbox area partners of Bin Faqeeh. They Bin Faqeeh, a Bahrain- bedroom apartments, 3 as all the required formalities from the Business centre have partnered previously to based, privately owned real bedroom apartments as well authorities are completed. Flexible pay- construct several real estate estate investor and developer, as penthouses and apartments ment options as well as finance assis- In-house cinema projects including Dar Al has delivered more than with private water slides. A tance to buyers are available. Salam, The Breaker, The One, $1.2bn-worth of projects haven of over 60,000 square Super market Plus, Dar Tower, Business since its inception in 2008. meters provides the perfect For more information visit www. Bay, The Grand, The Homes, N. Raja Durai commented, opportunity to reconnect Landmarkbahrain.com or contact sales Coffee house and Restaurant Dragon City Apartments and “We are very pleased to with nature and to enjoy a team. 360. sign this agreement, which relaxing stroll amidst the Mohammad Younis, Director of Commenting on this strengthens our close lush greenery and exquisite Landmark Bahrain with other offi- occasion, Faisal Faqeeh said, business partnership.” “We grounds. cials during the signing ceremony KPMG holds session on VAT compliance Manama Compliance through throughout the entire supply ore than 80 senior Technology, the event reviewed chain. The event also featured Information Technology the expected compliance insight on technology options Mprofessionals from the local reporting requirements and available in the market for business community attended options which businesses can VAT compliance. yesterday a session organised use to prepare their digital Kenan Nouwailati, Head by KPMG in Bahrain to discuss infrastructure to administer of Management Consulting the implications of value-added VAT. Philippe Norré, Head at KPMG, expressed his tax (VAT) in the technology of Indirect Taxes at KPMG in views on building a robust IT space at the Gulf Hotel. Bahrain, explained how the framework to support VAT Held under the theme complexity of managing VAT requirement. 8 BUSINESS Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 BUSINESS 9 Zain Bahrain to launch iPhone X at midnight event Net profit up by 106% Manama the morning of Friday. Early pre-order across all Zain secure new way for customers bringing to market the latest in ain Bahrain is set to buyers who purchase the new Experience shops, has been to unlock, authenticate and cutting edge technologies,” said Inovest reports net roll out the highly device between midnight and dubbed “the future of the pay using Face ID, which is Zain Bahrain Marketing Acting Operating Net Profit up by 59% anticipatedZ iPhone X at an 2 am will receive special gifts, smartphone”. It has a modern enabled by the new TrueDepth Director, Mohammed Alalawi. exclusive midnight launch at its as well as a chance to win one all-glass design with a beautiful camera. The iPhone X is offered CityCentre Bahrain Experience of many Apple AirPods and 5.8-inch Super Retina display, “As an operator focused on through easy instalments with Shop. Watches. A wide selection of an A11 Bionic chip, wireless offering innovation and best- no upfront payments as part 14% Return on Equity Shoppers will gather at the refreshments will also be served charging and an improved rear in-class customer experience, of any Zain postpaid or home profit of US$18.9m venue after 11pm on night at the special event. camera with dual optical image and as a proud official partner broadband plan. For complete of Thursday for the launch which The iPhone X, which is stabilisation. The iPhone X of Apple Middle East, Zain details on pricing, visit: www. Manama the Group realised a net minimum of 110pc, Return on positively performing current will occur at exactly 12am on also currently available for delivers an innovative and Bahrain is committed to bh.zain.com. novest Group yesterday consolidated profit of US$1.9m Consolidated Assets at 7pc, and investments, investment and announced financial results in comparison to US$3.8m for Return on Equity attributable property exits, and sustained forI the first nine months of the same period in 2016. to the equity of the parent delivery and performance 2017, reporting a 109 per cent Consolidated operating company at 14pc. within our subsidiaries and increase in its consolidated net income increased by 43pc, “We look forward to associates,” Al Ramadan added. profit attributable to equity reaching US$17.6m compared building upon this year’s Inovest’s recently elected shareholders to US$19.1m to US$12.3m in the first nine deliverables in the forthcoming Chairman of the Board as compared to US$9.2m in months of 2016. Likewise, periods, and to delivering even of Directors, Dr. Abdulla Bin Faqeeh, the first nine months of 2016. within the same timeframe stronger performance and Alhumaidi said: , “The Board Inovest also said its expects “to this year, consolidated net strategic growth,” CEO, Murad and Executive Management close this year with a strong operating profit rose by 59 per Al Ramadan said. of Inovest were in the process fourth quarter”. cent to US$10.4m as compared “Our performance this of planning for the Group’s Earnings Per Share to US$6.5m for the first nine quarter, and to that end next stage of growth and Kadi Development Group names Al Taitoon in attributable to the equity of the months of 2016. for the past few years, development which would parent company in the nine Meanwhile, on the asset side, Dr. Abdulla Al Humaidi, demonstrates that we are on see an expansion in market Landmark Bahrain to market its 24 months of 2017 was US cents the Group saw a continued Murad Al Ramadan, CEO Chairman the right strategic track and activities, enhanced investment Million Dinars Burj Kadi Project on 6.64 compared to an Earnings growth of 9pc increase in the banks was reduced by 16pc to indicators for the period that we have the capability exposure on a geographic main Sh. Khalifa highway in Juffair, Per Share of US cent 3.23 for consolidated total assets to reach US$13.8m, and it further reflected its solid results with to deliver and sustain solid level, and diversification of the the same period in 2016. reach US$285m as compared saw an overall reduction in its the capital adequacy ratio growth and profitability. This Group’s portfolio towards an a 41-Storey state of the art design. deal for Layan For the three months to US$263m at the end of 2016. total liabilities of 2pc. The standing at 146pc as compared quarter’s results are the result end goal of delivering greater ending September 30th, 2017, The Group’s financing from Group’s key performance to the Central Bank of Bahrain of continued proceeds from value to shareholders.” Manama “We are honoured by the trust shown by ahrain’s leading Kadi group in our company. And, given Bdeveloper, Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS our rich experience in the real estate mar- Company signed an For the nine month period ended 30 September 2017 (Reviewed) ket we will not disappoint them” agreement with Al Taitoon )Amounts are expressed in thousands of US dollars( Contracting WLL to Three months Nine months Reviewed Audited Nine months ended Mohammad Younis, construct luxury residential INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT ended ended INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF 30 31 INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 30 September 30 September 30 September September December 2017 2016 project, Layan. OF INCOME FINANCIAL POSITION Director of Landmark Bahrain. 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 OPERATING ACTIVITIES The deal was signed by Profit for the period 19,171 9,180 OPERATING INCOME ASSETS Faisal Faqeeh, Chairman Adjustments for: Net income from construction contracts 2,308 2,032 8,085 5,607 Cash and bank balances 28,564 40,066 of Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Depreciation 1,391 1,274 Income from investment in real estate 1,460 791 3,259 2,531 Accounts receivable 53,811 38,237 Net share of )income( / loss from investment in a joint venture and associates )356( 276 Investment Company and N. Income from investments 44 44 4.251 1.484 Investment in real estate lease right receivables 9,332 9,246 Realised )gain( / loss on sale of investments )500( 3 Raja Durai, Director of Al Investments 18,487 18,983 Large infinity pool for men Fee for management and other services 226 54 676 1.669 Realised gain on sale of investment in a joint venture and Investment in a joint venture and associates 83,027 91,629 - )871( Burj Kadi Taitoon Contracting WLL. Net share of )loss( / income from investment associates )213( )52( 356 )276( Burj kadi comprises 315 apartments which Children’s pool Layan is a BD30 million The Agreement was signed by Faisal Faqeeh, Chairman of Bin in a joint venture and associates Investment in real estate 71,615 41,564 Gain on sale of investment in real estate )1,078( )1,366( include studios, 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3BHK residential project with an Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company and N. Raja Durai, Other income 149 294 1.008 1.333 Property, plant and equipment 15,599 16,090 Gain on bargain purchase - associate )3,135( - Gain on bargain purchase - subsidiary )44( - Separate air conditioned pool for woman Director of Al Taitoon Contracting WLL. TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 3,974 3,163 17,635 12,348 Other assets 5,029 7,040 apartments and sky villas. All the apart- unparalleled water park, Fair value gain on transfer of investment to investment ments are very spacious with American designed by the world’s OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL ASSETS 285,464 262,855 in a joint venture and associates )252( - kitchens, built in wardrobes, central air Gyms, saunas, massage rooms renowned water park facility “Layan is expected to be have worked on many large Staff costs 994 1,096 3,404 3,175 LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY Recoveries from impaired recievables )8,784( )2,653( General and administrative expenses 665 616 2,291 1,826 Liabilities 6,413 5,843 conditioning and huge sit out balconies specialist. A holistic and completed within 30 months. real estate projects in Bahrain Net changes in operating assets and liabilities: Financing costs 280 231 699 492 Spas and salons for men and woman separately Other liabilities and accounts payable 107,896 108,323 Short-term deposits )with an original maturity of more than to enjoy the sea view. The built up area is therapeutic approach to When ready, the project will and are committed to meet Property related expenses 416 42 514 127 )298( )11,804( Financing from a bank 13,822 16,408 90 days( around 55000 m2. The project is designed entertainment and relaxation, be a prominent landmark and the requirements and needs Accounts receivable )11,502( 6,566 Mini golf course Depreciation 118 41 340 201 121,718 124,731 by one of the best consultants to keeping Layan promises the perfect top tourist destination on a of our clients,” he added. TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2,473 2,026 7,248 5,821 Receivable from real estate lease right )86( )67( in mind comfort and top quality interior. Jogging track balance of family enjoyment regional scale. It will support Layan offers a variety NET OPERATING PROFIT 1,501 1,137 10,387 6,527 Equity 114,604 114,604 Other assets 2,011 4,622 Accounts payable )1,436( )8,511( and personal fulfilment. Bahrain’s position as the of residential options Recoveries from impaired recievables 412 2.653 8.784 2.653 Share capital )783( )651( Net cash used in operating activities )4,898( )3,351( Three multipurpose halls Al Taitoon Contracting is preferred choice for family including; studios, 1 bedroom PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 1,913 3,790 19,171 9,180 Less: Treasury shares 113,821 113,953 Reserves 1,413 1,413 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Pre-launch sale one of the leading business leisure”. apartments and duplexes, 2 Attributable to : Mailbox area Retained earnings 20,671 9,118 Proceeds from sale of investment in real estate 5,005 8,393 The pre-launch sale will start as soon partners of Bin Faqeeh. They Bin Faqeeh, a Bahrain- bedroom apartments, 3 Equity shareholders of the parent 1,637 3,795 18,904 9,193 Equity attributable to parent`s shareholders 135,905 124,484 Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash acquired 4,217 as all the required formalities from the have partnered previously to based, privately owned real bedroom apartments as well Non-controlling interest 276 )5( 267 )13( Acquisition of further shares of subsidiary - )3,884( Business centre Non-controlling interest 27,841 13,640 authorities are completed. Flexible pay- construct several real estate estate investor and developer, as penthouses and apartments PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 1,913 3,790 19,171 9,180 Purchase of property, plant and equipment )974( )4,337( ment options as well as finance assis- Total equity 163,746 138,124 Purchase of investment in real estate - )3,154( In-house cinema projects including Dar Al has delivered more than with private water slides. A BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS 0.58 1.34 6.64 3.23 tance to buyers are available. Salam, The Breaker, The One, $1.2bn-worth of projects haven of over 60,000 square PER SHARE )US cents( TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 285,464 262,855 Purchase of investment in a joint venture and associates )5,029( )220( Super market Plus, Dar Tower, Business since its inception in 2008. meters provides the perfect Sale of investment in a joint venture and associates - 7,693 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OWNERS’ EQUITY Proceeds from sale of investments 500 263 Bay, The Grand, The Homes, N. Raja Durai commented, opportunity to reconnect For the nine month period ended 30 September 2017 For more information visit www. Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 74 - Coffee house and Restaurant Equity attributable to parent's shareholders Landmarkbahrain.com or contact sales Dragon City Apartments and “We are very pleased to with nature and to enjoy a Net cash from investing activities 3,793 4,754 Share Treasury Share Statutory Share Retained Total parent›s Non- Total team. 360. sign this agreement, which relaxing stroll amidst the option shareholders' controling owners' FINANCING ACTIVITIES capital shares premium reserve reserve earnings equity interest equity Commenting on this strengthens our close lush greenery and exquisite Net movement in financing from a bank )2,586( )6,604( Mohammad Younis, Director of At 1 January 2017 114,604 )651( - 1,371 42 9,118 124,484 13,640 138,124 Dividend paid )7,977( - occasion, Faisal Faqeeh said, business partnership.” “We grounds. Reversal of appropriation to charity funds - - - - - 626 626 - 626 Landmark Bahrain with other offi- Purchase of treasury shares )132( - Dividend paid (note 18) - - - - - )7,977( )7,977( - )7,977( cials during the signing ceremony Net cash used in financing activities )10,695( )6,604( Purchase of treasury shares - )132( - - - - )132( - )132( NET MOVEMENT IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS )11,800( )5,201( Acquisition of a subsidiary (note 4) KPMG holds session on VAT compliance ------13,934 13,934 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 32,617 40,430 Manama Compliance through throughout the entire supply Profit for the period - - - - - 18,904 18,904 267 19,171 20,817 35,229 ore than 80 senior Technology, the event reviewed chain. The event also featured At 30 September 2017 114,604 )783( - 1,371 42 20,671 135,905 27,841 163,746 Non cash transactions: At 1 January 2016 114,604 )651( 30,760 21,473 42 )51,873( 114,355 17,568 131,923 Investment in real estate acquired against accounts receivable 5,199 - Information Technology the expected compliance insight on technology options M Acquisition of non - controlling interest ------)3,884( )3,884( Transfer from investment to investment in a joint venture and 748 - professionals from the local reporting requirements and available in the market for Gain on acquisition of non-controlling associates interest - - - - - 24 24 )24( - Transfer from investment in a joint venture and associates to a subsidiary 17,870 - business community attended options which businesses can VAT compliance. Transfer to reserves * - - )30,760( )21,113( - 51,873 - - - yesterday a session organised use to prepare their digital Kenan Nouwailati, Head Profit for the period - - - - - 9,193 9,193 )13( 9,180 Transfer from investment in real estate to accounts receivable - 9,153 Non cash settlement of accounts receivable to property, plant by KPMG in Bahrain to discuss infrastructure to administer of Management Consulting At 30 September 2016 114,604 )651( - 360 42 9,217 123,572 13,647 137,219 and equipment - 1,365 the implications of value-added VAT. Philippe Norré, Head at KPMG, expressed his tax (VAT) in the technology of Indirect Taxes at KPMG in views on building a robust IT Reviewed by Dr. Abdulla Al Humaidi Murad Al Ramadan www.inovest.bh space at the Gulf Hotel. Bahrain, explained how the framework to support VAT Ernst & Young Chairman Chief Executive Officer Held under the theme complexity of managing VAT requirement. 10 BUSINESS Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Batelco posts Q3 profit of BD25.2m Manama atelco Group yesterday announced results for the Bnine-month period ended 30 September 2017, reporting stable revenues with increases over the previous quarter and over Q3 2016. For the nine-month period, Gross Revenues are up by 2 per cent year-on-year to BD277.6 million (US$736.3M) supported by improved revenues in the Bahrain operation, Umniah in Jordan and Dhiraagu in the Maldives. Shaikh Mohammed bin Mohd Bubshait - Batelco Ihab Hinnawi, Batelco Gross Revenues also showed an Khalifa Al Khalifa - Batelco Bahrain CEO Group CE improvement of 6pc over the Chairman COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL previous quarter in 2017 and numbers are up 7pc year- up by 8pc versus the 7pc over Q3 2016. of the interim dividend (10 over-year and 1pc since same period of 2016 and AUSTRALIA 0.2960 0.2936 EBITDA for the period fils per share) announced Q2 2017. At the end of the Broadband subscribers up by BANGLADESH 0.00483 0.00462 was BD91.2M (US$241.9M), and paid during the quarter. nine-month period, 59pc an impressive 46pc over the CANADA 0.3000 0.2968 a 13pc decline year over year, Earnings per share for the of Revenues and 56pc of same timeframe. Sure Group DENMARK 0.0620 EGYPT 0.0234 0.0220 14pc quarter-on-quarter period stood at 15.2 fils. EBITDA were attributable to has made pleasing gains, with EURO 0.4457 0.4432 decline over Q2 2017 and Commenting on the operations outside of Bahrain. their Fixed Line customer HONGKONG 0.04970 0.04930 20pc quarter-on-quarter results, Batelco Chairman This is compared with 59pc base up by 11pc YoY and INDIA 0.00595 0.00583 decline over Q3 2016. The Shaikh Mohamed bin of Revenues and 55pc of Broadband subscribers up INDONESIA 0.00003017 0.00002841 drop in EBITDA is mainly Khalifa Al Khalifa said that EBITDA in the first nine by 4pc. Umniah’s Broadband IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 attributed to restructuring Batelco’s operations are months of 2016,” said Batelco subscriber base is up by 33pc IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 costs incurred in Q3 2017. evolving and transforming Group Chief Executive Ihab thanks to their advanced fixed JAPAN 0.00347 0.003400 However, the Group to meet the challenges of the Hinnawi. 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SOUTH AFRICA 0.02810 0.02800 and the share of loss from Looking Ahead, the Batelco SRI LANKA 0.00274 0.00246 the Group’s investment in Subscriber base has grown to over 9.6 million, an Chairman said: “For the SWEDISH 0.0483 Sabafon, Yemen due to the increase of 7pc YoY last quarter of the year, we SWITZERLAND 0.3859 0.3829 ongoing political unrest. will be focused on pushing SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 Net assets were valued at Substantial cash and bank balances of BD151.1M forward with a new era of TAIWAN 0.013100 BD522.6M (US$1,386.2M) (US$400.8M) transformation, ensuring THAILAND 0.011550 0.011570 with cash balances of the right teams are in place TURKEY 0.1066 BD151.1M (US$400.8M). Earnings per share of 15.2 fils to drive our multi-pronged UNITED KINGDOM 0.5051 0.5022 This includes the impact strategy forward.” UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Saudi plans to extract uranium domestically Abu Dhabi for Atomic and Renewable only in order to diversify its efficient.” audi Arabia plans to extract Energy (KACARE). energy supply and will award Industry sources have uranium domestically In a speech at an a construction contract for its told Saudi is reaching out to Sas part of its nuclear power international nuclear power first two nuclear reactors by the potential vendors from South programme and sees this as a conference in Abu Dhabi, he end of 2018. Korea, China, France, Russia, COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN step towards “self-sufficiency” did not specify whether Saudi “Regarding the production Japan and the United States for in producing atomic Arabia seeks to also enrich of uranium in the kingdom, its first two reactors. BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3787 0.3318 fuel, a senior official said and reprocess uranium – this is a programme which Saudi Arabia is considering KUWAIT 0.2855 32.4414 0.2868 0.2513 yesterday. steps in the fuel cycle which is our first step towards self- building some 17.6 gigawatts Extracting its own uranium are especially sensitive as they sufficiency in producing of nuclear capacity by 2032, OMAN 0.3849 0.3832 0.3866 0.3387 also makes sense from an can open up the possibility nuclear fuel,” Yamani told a the equivalent of about 17 QATAR 3.6420 3.6256 3.6585 3.2051 economic point of view, said of military uses of the conference organized by the reactors, making it one of the UAE 3.6730 3.6565 3.6896 3.2324 Hashim bin Abdullah Yamani, material. International Atomic Energy strongest prospects for an head of the Saudi government The world’s top oil exporter Agency (IAEA). “We utilize industry struggling after the SAUDI 3.7500 3.7331 3.7670 3.3002 agency tasked with the nuclear says it wants to tap atomic the uranium ore that has been 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan. plans, the King Abdullah City power for peaceful purposes proven to be economically (Reuters) Tuesday, October 31, 2017 11 Rezvani adds V6 to its Wrangler-Based tank Lin to direct Fast And Furious 9 and 10 ezvani’s V8-powered Tank is getting ready to welcome aiwanese American film director Justin Lin will return a less powerful V6 model to the lineup, featuring all the to direct the ninth and tenth instalments in the Fast and sameR rugged options. Powering this new “everyday Tank”, FuriousT franchise. It was none other than Vin Diesel who which we’ll remind you is based off a Jeep Wrangler confirmed the news on a Facebook Live stream, while also Unlimited, is a 3.6-liter V6 unit (in all likelihood, revealing that Jordana Brewster will return to the series after FCA’s Pentastar), putting down 285 horsepower last starring in Furious 7 as Mia Toretto. Lin has previously and 260 lb-ft (352 Nm) of torque with the directed The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & help of an on-demand 4x4 system, Furious, Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6, but was replaced while returning 25 miles per by James Wan for Furious 7 and F. Gary Gray for The Fate Mohammed gallon (9.4l/100km). of the Furious. In early October, it emerged that the Zafran/DTNN (Carscoops) release of Fast & Furious 9 had been delayed by The day [email protected] a year. (Carscoops) ars could be bought without paying any cash in future, asC companies will start selling vehicles in exchange for buyers will come ‘data’, Nicolas Olivier, an autonomous car expert, told DT The best cars the News. “The companies have already started working on the concept USA never got called ‘The Zero Dollar Car’,” when you he said. hile the USA has built some remarkable cars, and The concept, Oliver said, Wcontinues to do so, there are many outstanding or works by selling autonomous simply wacky vehicles that have been in enjoyed in Europe, cars in exchange for the buyers Latin America and Japan that were never an option for drivers data instead of money. “The Stateside. buyer does not have to spend any money to obtain the car. Nicolas Olivier Toyota Century (1967) But it is also not free, instead of money, he must share location traditional cars. “There are 1.2 can information.” billion cars on the road today buy “The data would consist and the world is capable of mainly of where the drive goes producing 100 million cars a shopping, eat or spend time, year. So if we want to remove which the car would collect and all the cars on the roads today it send to the car company,” he will take at least twelve years,” he Volkswagen SP2 (1972) added. explained. He explained that the data may There are other challenges for be “sold to advertisers” who can as well, he said adding: “The then use it to target and influence mix between human-driven car buyers. cars and autonomous cars will “Many companies have produce a very challenging already started working on environment.” the concept,” he said adding: He, however, said that the “‘Zero Dollar Car’ will debut scarcity of lithium batteries will as the autonomous cars hit the be solved soon. “I have lived in market.” Hong Kong and China for twelve When asked about a possible years and I can tell you that Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460 (1979) timeframe, he told us that “it big cities are currently building would take twelve years” for massive battery factories,” he free the autonomous cars to replace said.

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Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & En- durance Federation President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa received Dr Jassim Haji, Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa technology and management expert and researcher, who presented with his techno-man- received yesterday Editor-in-Chief of Bahraini Al-Watan newspaper Yussef Al-Binkhalil who presented him a copy of his book “The Red Ambition.” Shaikh Khalid agement book hailed the distinguished efforts of the writer in backing the media and cultural momentum in Bahrain

Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Chairman Khalid Almoayed alongside the Chief Executive Officer Dr. Khalid Al Ruwaihi received at Bait Al Tijjar yesterday a delegation from the Bahraini-Sudanese Parliamentary Society spearheaded by MP Mohammed Ahmed accompanied by members of the Sudanese National Council, the Sudanese Embassy Chargé d’affaires Mohamed Al Mutaz Jaffar Al Taieb, and Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received the Commander of King Hamad University Hospital, Major General Dr. Shaikh Salman bin Bahraini MP Jamal Dawood. The meeting hailed the bilateral relation between the Bahrain and Sudan and stressed the importance of stepping- Atiyatallah Al Khalifa and praised his and the hospital staff’s efforts in achieving the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa up business cooperation

Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa received Omani Ambassador Abdulla Rashid Medailwi and lauded strong historic fraternal relations between both countries and peoples. Shaikh Kalaalaya, a group of music and art lovers based in the Kingdom, organised a Mega Musical Khalifa also praised the ambassador’s efforts to further bolster bilateral cooperation and cement ties Nite on Friday at the Indian Club as part of their crystal jubilee year. SPAC Group Chairman P between the two brotherly countries Unnikrishnan inaugurated the programme Tuesday, October 31, 2017 13

Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received yesterday Editor-in-Chief of Bahraini Al-Watan newspa- received yesterday Editor-in-Chief of Bahraini Al-Watan newspaper Yussef Al-Binkhalil who presented him a copy of his book “The Red Ambition.” Shaikh Khalid per Yussef Al-Binkhalil, who presented him a copy of his book “The Read Ambition”. The BDF Chief welcomed him, lauding his efforts in compil- hailed the distinguished efforts of the writer in backing the media and cultural momentum in Bahrain ing the book and praising development of Bahrain’s press

Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa received Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhen- Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Chairman Khalid Almoayed alongside the Chief Executive Officer Dr. Khalid Al Ruwaihi hong and hailed steadily-growing trade, economic and cultural cooperation between the received at Bait Al Tijjar yesterday a delegation from the Bahraini-Sudanese Parliamentary Society spearheaded by MP Mohammed Ahmed two countries. Shaikh Khalifa and the Chinese envoy reviewed good bilateral relations and accompanied by members of the Sudanese National Council, the Sudanese Embassy Chargé d’affaires Mohamed Al Mutaz Jaffar Al Taieb, and ways of expanding cooperation, hailing the honourable Chinese stances in support of Bah- Bahraini MP Jamal Dawood. The meeting hailed the bilateral relation between the Bahrain and Sudan and stressed the importance of stepping- rain’s security and stability. The two sides discussed ways of expanding cultural exchanges up business cooperation through events and activities which reflect the deep-rooted heritage of Bahrain and China 14 Tuesday, October 31, 2017

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Rob Schneider ctor Jeff Goldblum, who played Dr Ian Malcolm in the first two ‘Jurassic Park’ films, said that he will have a small role in ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’. The 65-year-oldA actor said that his character will not be too involved in October 31, 1963 what the upcoming film has to offer. “It’s small... Who knows, they may cut me out entirely! But if I Comedian and actor best known for his supporting stay in I’ll be a sprig of parsley or a little garnish, hopefully with some impact!” Goldblum teased. Featuring new series regulars roles in Adam Sandler films such as The Waterboy, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, the film is slated to release Big Daddy, Mr. Deeds and Grown Ups. on June 22 next year. (TOI) 14 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 15

P!nk‏ @Pink Moore learned sign Oh my gawd candy corns someone pleaseme make stop language to prepare for Los Angeles ctor Jamie Bell says he and actress Kate her role Mara are enjoying Atheir married life. cademy-award winning artist Bell, who has a four- Julianne Moore has revealed that year-old son with former she spent two months learning wife Evan Rachel Wood, AAmerican Sign Language for her married Mara in July after portrayal of a deaf woman in upcoming two years of dating. While movie ‘Wonderstruck’. The actress they are having a “great time” played two characters, a silent movie star together, he says nothing in 1927 and a deaf woman in 1977. has changed in their For her scenes as Rose in 1977, Moore relationship, reports spent two months learning American eonline.com. Sign Language, and then got pointers “We’re having a from deaf actress Simmonds. She said, Los Angeles great time. For me, “She was so nice about my signing, which ctress Rebecca Ferguson says she had to aying homage to the wild nothing feels any is bad. It’s like talking to a baby. I’m pay rent to her mother from the age of 15. twist at the end of the different, and I not kidding! But Millicent was very Ferguson, 34, whose parents divorced movie ‘Se7en,’ Gwyneth think that’s the way encouraging. She’d always go, ‘You got whenA she was three, lived between their houses PPaltrow reprised her role from it should be. You it, keep going, keep practicing.” in Sweden, but when she landed her first job, on the 1995 thriller for Halloween. make a dedication The ‘Still Alice’ star also revealed that a soap opera, as a teenager, she was told to In the flick, the 45-year-old to each other, and getting to play two roles was just ‘too “give back” to the family and actress plays the wife of Brad that’s it,” Bell said. hard to resist’ for her. (TOI) feels grateful for doing that, Pitt’s detective character, who’s “But I can’t believe reports femalefirst.co.uk. investigating a serial killer. it’s still so early (into In an interview with Later, she gets murdered and our marriage). It Vogue magazine, Ferguson beheaded by ‘John Doe,’ played by feels like we’ve been recalled her mother’s words: Kevin Spacey. married forever,” he “You’re going to pay rent Taking to her Instagram page, the added. (IANS) now, because you’re a working ‘Iron-Man’ star posted a photo of woman who is earning more herself with her head in a box, sitting than me so you give back to the in a decorated bathtub with beau Brad family.” Falchuk dressed as Spacey’s character Of that experience, Ferguson from the movie. said: “I learnt then the The cardboard box on her head is in value of making reference to the film’s ending, where money for myself.” Pitt’s character finds her decapitated (IANS) head. She captioned it with a festive pumpkin emoji. (TOI) MOVIES... COMING SOON... next week

Rob Schneider ctor Jeff Goldblum, who played Dr Ian Malcolm in the first two ‘Jurassic Park’ films, said that he will have a small role in ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’. The 65-year-oldA actor said that his character will not be too involved in October 31, 1963 what the upcoming film has to offer. Blade of the My Friend Dahmer LBJ Murder on the Orient Daddy’s Home 2 “It’s small... Who knows, they may cut me out entirely! But if I stay in I’ll be a sprig of parsley or a little garnish, hopefully with Comedian and actor best known for his supporting Immortal Director: Marc Meyers Director: Rob Reiner Express Director: Sean Anders roles in Adam Sandler films such as The Waterboy, some impact!” Goldblum teased. Featuring new series regulars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, the film is slated to release Director: Takashi Miike Stars: Anne Heche, Ross Lynch, Stars: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Woody Director: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Linda Cardellini, Mark Big Daddy, Mr. Deeds and Grown Ups. on June 22 next year. (TOI) Stars: Takuya Kimura, Hana Vincent Kartheiser, Dallas Roberts Harrelson, Bill Pullman, C. Thomas Stars: Daisy Ridley, Johnny Depp, Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Will Ferrell Sugisaki, Sôta Fukushi, Hayato Howell Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz Ichihara Johnson (www.imdb.com) 16 Tuesday, October 31, 2017

HOW TO REACH US “Out & About’, a ready reckoner for the events taking place on the island, is published from Friday to Tuesday. To be included, please NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION send the matter to the Date : 16 December 2017, 8:00pm following email ID Venue : Bahrain National Theatre : [email protected] Coinciding with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities presents a variety of events and cultural activities with the partici- ART AT THE HARBOUR EXHIBITION “FROM BAHRAIN” FUEGO: ANTONIO GADES pation of a number of musical bands Date: Ongoing COMPANY and Bahraini musicians. Venue: Harbour Towers-West Date : 1 December 2017, 8:00pm Tickets will be available soon at Virgin Venue : Bahrain National Theatre Megastore. Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company had more than 30 people attending the opening of the 20th Art at The Antonio Gades Company, a major the Harbour exhibition “From Bahrain” in the Harbour Towers-West, within Bahrain Financial Harbour. pillar of Spanish flamenco dance, Twenty-six pieces by the Bahraini artist Ameena Alaidi went on display at the expo showcasing the artist’s own will be presenting “Fuego”, which is NASHAZ EXHIBITION representation of Bahrain, introduced by the CEO of Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company, Mr. Angus inspired by the work of the late Spanish Date: Till October 31, Campbell. legendary composer, Manuel de Falla. 8:00am - 8:00pm Ameena is a very talented young artist who has always been very interested in art since she was a young girl, spend- The plot, choreography and lighting Venue: Art Centre ing most of her time playing with pencils and colours. She studied Educational Arts in University of Bahrain for made by the late Antonio Gades and two years and a half and she participated in Nasser Bin Hamad International Youth Creativity Award in 2013 and the Spanish film director, photographer NASHAZ is an Arabic term that by won the 3rd place. In addition, she participated in many exhibitions in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman. and writer Carlos Saura. Coinciding definition means; a combination of “From Bahrain” is a very unique reflection of Bahrain, not only reviving some elements from the old Bahraini with the tenth anniversary of the death sounds that strikes the ear harshly. An culture, heritage and lifestyle, but also featuring other sides of the current modern life and beautiful nature. of Antonio Gades, the foundation that off-tune. A Dissonance. “I felt like I owe it to my country to dedicated time and effort to reflect its beauty on canvas. Bahrain Financial carries his name decided to under- In Music, Dissonance is a categori- Harbour Holding Company gave me the opportu- take a very significant challenge setting zation of simultaneous sounds; it is nity by giving me the space to showcase my artwork up another version of the Manuel de associated with harshness, unpleasant- in the Harbour Towers and I decided to allocate my Falla’s ballet “Enchanted Love”. Titled ness, or unacceptability. Even though entire exhibition for the love of Bahrain.” “Fuego”, this production was the sec- dissonant sounds objectively identi- This is yet another step that Bahrain Financial ond scenic interpretation which the fied, it more often is a subjective, con- Harbour Holding Company takes towards sup- choreographer had of Manuel de Falla’s ventional, cultural, and style- and/or porting art in Bahrain and providing artists a space work. Being an exponent of Gades’ period-dependent factor that decides to display their artwork. The exhibition will con- core idea “return to tradition if you what is acceptable and what is not. tinue in the Harbour Towers-West lobby for a total want to evolve”, this ballet is a transi- Dissonance can then be defined as a of four weeks, after which it will be moved to the tional piece between the almost mythi- combination of sounds that does not Harbour Towers-East for another four weeks and it cal setups in the classic plays, Carmen belong to the style under considera- is open for visitors at any time. and Fuenteovejuna. It was also the last tion. Although dissonance in music of the joint mythical flamenco works may make some listeners feel uneasy, by Gades and Saura, with the same it ultimately helps to create tension overlaying structure they followed in and a sense of motion in compositions. Carmen, first as a film and secondly You can compare musical dissonance as a ballet. Workshop. Shahrazad Hall (Behind Zait Alzaytoon to the conflict between characters in a Learn making ceiling hanging lights –Budaiya Road) on the 25 November What you can expect: story. The tension builds and rises to a from simple materials. 2017 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.!! →Prizes shall ensue for “The Best ROMEO & JULIET peak, and then is resolved by the story’s Participate in this great charity event to Halloween Costume of the Night”. calm conclusion. Dissonance in music BRUSHLESS PAINTING support Bahrain Breast Cancer Society →A live DJ -DJ SCARY Date : 12th November 2017, is often, but not always, followed by 7:00pm WORKSHOP (Think Pink) & Other charitable causes. →Live BAND-Feat-SPL Halloween harmonic resolution in musical pieces. Ways YOU Can Help! Performance Venue : Bahrain National Theatre Date : 2 November 2017, 6:00pm In Society, Dissonance is defying the Venue : Al Jasra Training Centre Donate items for the charity sale event →Huge dance party norm. It is swimming against current, from 1 to 24 November 2017 from 9 →Happy Hour The groundbreaking world famous colouring outside the lines and as F. In cooperation with Al Jasra Training to 12 a.m. & from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in →Drink Specials ballet, Romeo and Juliet, will be grac- Scott Fitzgerald puts it, “it is the ability Shahrazad Hall: “Clothes, books, furni- → Complete Halloween themed atmos- ing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Center, Bahrain Authority for Culture to hold two opposing ideas in mind at & Antiquities organize Brushless ture, toys, household items, electronics, phere Theatre stage coinciding its 5th the same time and still retain the ability plants, antiques, etc” →Livest Party of Your Life Anniversary- with the first full-length Painting Workshop. to function.” Learn creating an abstract painting ballet choreographed by Sir Kenneth In this exhibition, NASHAZ, a group MacMillan. 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R (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) The solar system is liable to trigger a BEETLE BAILEY transformation that will last several months. The change will centre on the means you use to fulfil yourself in terms of your career and love life. If you feel hemmed in by your training or upbringing, you can expect to seek liberation from these inhibitions in the months to come.

(Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) It’s an excellent day for you! Although no major events occur today, there’s the promise of freedom in the coming months. A fundamental shift is about to occur in your occupation and love life. As the months unfold, you can expect to be more visionary, more creative, and perhaps more rebellious. You’ll be much more effective than in the past two or three years. To understand the shift occurring today, you (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) must look at events from a lofty perspective. A slow liberation process is gathering momentum. Over the next few months you YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION won’t refuse an opportunity to rid yourself of an oppressive part of your past. You’ll shed your old complexes and emerge renewed.

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(Jan 21st - Feb 19th) In your case, the phrase “turning point” has some meaning. This turning point could take the form of a new person or a key event that changes things forever. Sometimes amazing things we hear about really do happen. One of these things may be happening to you in the coming months.

It may be that you’ve come back deeply (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) changed from a long voyage. Of course, travel changes everyone to some extent, but in your How to play: case, the change is more profound. You’re going to have a problem getting back into your Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each old life. It may feel too limiting for you. So what row across, each column down and each 9-box square are you waiting for? Change it! contains all of the numbers from one to nine. Tuesday, October 31, 2017 19 #PollToday Kuwait cabinet resigns Saudi to Saudi is intensifying its reform push. The latest is a decision to allow women into sports stadiums. Do let women you support the move? Yes No Cant Say A handout photo provided by Kuwait’s KUNA agency shows Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Sabah (L) hand- ing over the government’s resignation letter to Emir Sheikh enter sports Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah Kuwait City against Sheikh Mohammad uwait’s Emir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah, a senior Maybe it would be better for the U.S. to let Sabah al-Ahmad cabinet member and part the regional countries ... find a way a way KAl-Sabah yesterday accepted of the ruling family, on of managing the situation. I don’t think any attempts to form exclusive clubs in his government’s resignation, allegations of financial and stadiums a week after a fresh dispute administrative irregularities. the region ... would help anybody. When people are saying these things about broke out in the oil-rich Gulf Sheikh Mohammad, China, they might just look into the mir- state’s parliament. who is minister of state for ror...it might be describing themselves.” Ministers including cabinet affairs and acting -Cui Tiankai premier Sheikh Jaber information minister, denied China’s ambassador to Washington Mubarak Al-Sabah, who the accusations. in 2018 has headed the government Kuwait’s cabinet was since 2011, will serve in a formed less than a year ago, caretaker government until after snap polls in which the a new cabinet is appointed, opposition won almost half India, Italy leaders hold the state news agency KUNA of the 50-seat house. Representative picture talks marking thaw in reported. Kuwait has faced political relations Last week, 10 opposition instability for over a decade, lawmakers filed a with parliament dissolved Dubai drive cars, ending the world’s receive permission from no-confidence motion several times. audi Arabia will for the only ban on female driving. a male guardian to obtain first time allow women An economic and social passports or leave the Sto attend sports events, reform programme led by country. preparing special sections in Crown Prince Mohammed Saudi authorities are also three selected stadiums from bin Salman seeks to diversify starting to reform areas once early next year in another the economy away from the exclusive domain of the Separated twin ‘opens eyes’ step toward opening public oil as part of his proposed clergy, such as education, spaces to women. reforms. The crown prince courts and the law, and The stadiums in Jeddah, will be the first Saudi leader have promoted elements of The leaders of India and Dammam and Riyadh will since 1953 to hail from a new national identity that have Italy held talks Monday and be set up to accommodate generation when he inherits no religious component or signed a slew of agreements families from early 2018, the throne; his father Salman pre-date Islam. that mark a thaw in their rela- said the statement from the is the sixth brother in a row Prince Mohammed told tions following the fatal 2012 General Sports Authority, to serve as king. businessmen and reporters shootings of two fishermen. carried by the state-run Saudi The kingdom adheres to at a major investment forum Press Agency late on Sunday. the Wahhabi brand of Islam, last week that the country Trump responds to Last month Saudi Arabia which bans gender mixing, would cleave to a more open announced that, from June, concerts and cinemas. and tolerant interpretation of arrests of top aides Trump asserted there was Doctors say they are women would be allowed to Women are required to Islam. (Reuters) The twins before the “NO COLLUSION!” between happy with the twins’ surgery to separate his campaign and the Russian progress them government. ne of twin Indian boys capital, Delhi. Ship grounded after storm Man in Armenia takes Owho were conjoined Both boys are stable child hostage at pre- at the head has opened his and doctors are satisfied Berlin school eyes four days after historic with their progress so far, erman rescue experts were surgery to separate them, a Professor Deepak Gupta, working to free a cargo An unidentified assailant doctor says. who was involved in the Gship that ran aground on a armed with a knife has taken Two-year-old Jaga has operation, said. North Sea sandbank during a 3-year-old boy hostage at also responded to simple The twins, who are from a weekend storm, while the a pre-school. commands, including a village in eastern Orissa country’s railway pressed moving his limbs. He is state, were joined at the Monday to reopen several train U.S. captures on a ventilator and needs head - a condition known as lines. suspected Benghazi daily dialysis due to kidney craniopagus. High winds lashed Central attack militant problems. Even before the operation Europe on Sunday as Storm U.S. forces have captured a His brother, Kalia, is they had defeated the odds - Herwart passed through, militant who is believed to not yet conscious and has craniopagus occurs in one in knocking down trees, causing have played a role in a 2012 suffered seizures. three million births, and 50% travel chaos and killing at least attack on a U.S. diplomatic The boys were born with of those affected die within five people. compound in Benghazi. shared blood vessels and 24 hours, doctors say. German rescuers were The aerial view photo shows the Panama-flagged bulk carrier brain tissues and it took 16 The first surgery was unable to prevent a 225- Glory Amsterdam For more, catch us hours of surgery to separate performed on 28 August meter (738-foot) bulk carrier, evening, but the country’s adapted.” It didn’t elaborate. online at: them. when the doctors created a the Glory Amsterdam, from central command for maritime The ship is undamaged and A team of 30 doctors bypass to separate the shared drifting onto a sandbank off the emergencies said the water its 22-member crew is unhurt, www.newsofbahrain.com carried out the operation - veins that return blood to North Sea island of Langeoog. around the ship was too but it has 1,900 tons of fuel /nobonline the first of its kind in India the heart from the brain. They had hoped to tow shallow for big tug boats oil and 140 tons of diesel on /newsofbahrain - at a state-run hospital in the (BBC) it free at high tide Monday and the rescue plan “is being board. (AP) 20 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 SPORTS Brazilian apparel firm to focus on Bahrain through Brave

Action from the previous fight Manama Grand Prix Tournament razilian combat Champion, Wanderlei Silva apparel and equipment will be travelling to Bahrain Bmanufacturing firm Venum to support the initiative Brasil signs to partner with of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Brave Combat Federation in Hamad Al Khalifa. Bahrain. So far Brazil have hosted Venum Brasil is one of the two editions of Brave Combat pioneers in combat sports Federation. After the second apparel and equipment edition of Brave, there was Manama runner for the welterweight is training in Nottingham for certain that I have the manufacturers in Brazil. a rising demand for the arl Booth aims for championship of the MMA Gym. Booth holds a skills to defeat any opponent Products designed by Venum promotion in Brazil. Venum the welterweight promotion. Carl Booth, made career record of 7 wins and and secure the welterweight Brasil had been used in every Brasil will be providing sport championshipC after Brave 9: his welterweight debut at the 2 loses. He made debut for championship of Brave major mixed martial arts apparel and equipment for The Kingdom of Champions. Cage Warriors, facing Jarrah the promotion with a vicious COmbat Federation.”, stated promotion in the world. athletes involved in Brave 9: A victory in Bahrain is Al-Selawi from Jordan. Carl knockout of Gadzhimusa Carl Booth. The Bahrain based sports The Kingdom of Champions. critical for the fighter from Booth knocked out Jarrah in Gadzhiev from Russia, The fight night is taking media property and Mixed “The Kingdom of Bahrain the United Kingdom to a mere 31 seconds thereby which created an impact in place at Bahrain on November Martial Arts promotion is definitely benefitting retain his status as one of shocking the crowd. Jarrah is the Middle Eastern MMA. 17 at Khalifa Sports City. The made a major milestone and creating new global the top welterweights in the currently on a 4 fight winning Jarrah is a fan favourite and event will be the focus of the through attracting foreign opportunities by focusing promotion. streak and has fought twice at is one of the top names in 2017 Brave International investments to Bahrain. The on sports media property Jarrah and Carl Booth will Brave Combat Federation. Jordan. “The sport is growing Combat Week which also partnership with Venum under the leadership of His face in a rematch that will Carl Booth fighting out in Middle East so is the level features 2017 IMMAF Word Brasil for the ninth edition of Highness Shaikh Khalid bin leave the winner as a front of Nottingham, England of competition. Nut I know Championship. Brave to be hosted by Hamad Al Khalifa. Apart Bahrain on November 17 will from global attention, the unfold multiple business Kingdom of Bahrain is opportunities between evolving as a frontier for Haussler’s dedication nets new Bahrain-Merida contract Bahrain and Brazil. The event investments and economic in Bahrain is by far the largest activity in the sector of Manama rider’s contract for a further hosted in the Middle East. sports. This will definitely ahrain-Merida’s Heinrich twelve months. Haussler will Venum Brasil create more opportunities Haussler has been now concentrate on another brand ambassador and for the youth of Bahrain,” Brewarded with a one-year spring Classics campaign. former PRIDE Middleweight said Mohammed Shahid, contract extension after “Haussler is staying on Champion and the 2003 President of Brave Combat proving his health and fitness board. We’re keeping him for PRIDE Middleweight Federation. in the final months of the another year,” Copeland said. season. “We saw how much he The Australian suffered was working with gym work throughout most of 2017 and swimming. He was with a serious knee injury. doing everything possible to He raced only six days in the keep his body in good shape first six months of the year when he was off the bike. but came back strongly in the We saw that dedication and second half of the year with a that’s why we decided to give run of one-day performances. him another year. We need Haussler’s career was at someone for the Classics but one point hanging by a thread we saw all the hard work he but Bahrain-Merida team was willing to put in. His knee manager Brent Copeland is much better, and we could was so impressed with the see that at the Worlds. We Heinrich Haussler of Bahrain-Merida (file pic) Australian’s determination definitely need him for next Lucas Martins that he has extended the year.” (cyclingnews) SPORTS Tuesday, October 31, 2017 21 Six Day London Cavendish, BIC to host National Kennaugh finish second Race Day on Friday

Cavendish celebrates London ark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh finished runner- up to Callum Scotson and Cameron Meyer at Six MDays London. The Manx pair could not overhaul the Australian duo despite an audacious attack in the event’s final one hour Madison at the Lee Valley VeloPark. Belgium’s two-time defending champions Kenny de Ketele and Moreno de Pauw finished third. Cavendish and Kennaugh ended the event a lap down on the Aussies but with 94 more points to their name. Cavendish, a 30-time Tour de France stage winner, Action from the previous race said: “I said to Pete as soon as the lap board came down, DT News Network illuminated by its state-of-the- then hold Qualifying at 4.10pm, is at 2.55pm. That sets up the let’s put all our chips in the centre after 20 laps and go for Manama art lighting system. to determine the start grid for grid for first and only race at broke. he action never stops at The 2,000cc Challenge will Race One at 6.55pm. Race Two 5.10pm. “We just weren’t good enough, simple as, but I’m Bahrain International be holding the second round of will wrap up all of the night’s In the BMR 600, the incredibly proud because I used to babysit for this lad. CircuitT (BIC) and this Friday its 2017/2018 season. Former action starting at 8.45pm. weekend will be staging the “Now we’re riding at the London Olympic velodrome BIC hosts the second round of champion Shaikh Hamad bin The BSBK will be holding championship’s second and he won here in 2012, we’re riding against the best National Race Day. Isa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa the first round of its new round. There will be plenty track riders in the world and it’s just been amazing.” Set to heat things up are dominated the championship- campaign in the meeting. Their of competition amongst Kennaugh, who was making his debut at the event, three of the kingdom’s most opener held earlier this month, first session at 1.40pm will be the talented crop of racers added: “If I look back to the first day, I was so nervous sat tightly contested circuit racing winning both races in his a Practice, to be followed at who come from all over the in the cabin and hardly even saying a word. championships, namely the Honda Civic. 3.45pm by Qualifying. Race Middle East, including Ahmed “I was shaking with nerves and they were a really tough BIC 2,000cc Challenge, Bahrain Shaikh Hamad will be looking One flags off at 6.20pm, to Almuyini and Mohammad Al two days but I’ve finally got my track legs back these last Superbike Championship to continue his winning ways be followed by Race Two at Zaidan who each won a race in two days. (BSBK), and the Bahrain but will have a tough challenge 8.10pm. round one. “I really started to enjoy it, but that last chase was Motorcycle Racing (BMR) 600. ahead of him with a full grid of There is a new class in the Practice at 1.05pm gets the something else. I was on the limit, just holding the wheel, Action gets underway at talented racers aiming to beat BSBK, the BSSB 125, and they BMR riders on the tarmac, and and I looked up and there were 50 minutes to go. 12.30pm under daylight and him to the chequered flag. will be making their long- then once again for Qualifying “What a great event, what a great race and what great continues until past 9pm The 2,000cc Challenge will awaited track debut at BIC. at 3.20pm. Race One will be competition.” when BIC’s 2.55-kilometre first get out on track on Friday Practice kicks things off at held at 5.45pm, to be followed On the final day the Isle of Man riders also finished Inner Track will be brilliantly at 2.15pmfor Practice. It will 12.30pm and then Qualifying by Race Two at 7.35pm. second in the Team Elimination to gain 25 points. (BBC) Askar to attend ANOC meet DT News Network Organising Committees – Zimbabwe get to 326 Manama are due to attend. Bulawayo The onus was on Raza 300-run mark in the 102nd upreme Council for Askar, who arrived in the imbabwe folded for to take the team past the over. With the partnership Youth and Sports Czech Republic capital, will 326 after Hamilton 100-run mark on the day growing dangerous, Jason Sdeputy general secretary be joined at this meeting Masakadza’sZ 147 and a handy and maybe closer to 350, Holder took the new ball. and Bahrain Olympic by BOC projects director 80 from Sikandar Raza in the but the Windies spinners The move worked Committee (BOC) general Lounes Madene. second session of the second - Devendra Bishoo and immediately as Raza was secretary Abdulrahman The ANOC Awards Test at the Queens Sports Brathwaite - tightened the caught at second slip off Askar will be attending the 2017 will also take place Club yesterday. Windies noose. However, with the Shannon Gabriel after a General Assembly of the on November 2 and there openers - Kraigg Brathwaite pitch offering significant 147-ball stay. Cremer was Association of National will be a number of other and Kieran Powell - then saw turn and bounce, the run out for 11 with the Olympic Committees meetings including the off 16 overs to polish off 25 Zimbabwe lower-order scorecard reading 319 (ANOC) in Prague, the ANOC Executive Council from their first target. failed to grind it out and for 9. The innings also Czech Republic. and ANOC Commissions Zimbabwe suffered played frivolous shots to saw Bishoo picking up The General Assembly and Working Group another collapse but a lose their wickets. his 100th Test wicket as is scheduled to take place meetings. first innings score of 326 Graeme Cremer and he became only the fifth on November 2 and 3 at Under the provisions gives them a chance to Raza arrested the slide Windies spinner to reach the the Hilton Prague Hotel, of the Constitution of fight and put the visitors with a 43-run stand and landmark. (cricbuzz) where more than 1,000 ANOC, the General under pressure on a dry frustrated the delegates – including Assembly is the supreme surface. After Masakadza Windies bowlers. representatives from all governing body of the and Raza scored 90 for Raza attacked a BRIEF SCORE 206 National Olympic Association of National the fifth wicket in the first touch more in Stumps West Indies 78 for 1 (Powell Committees (NOC) as well Olympic Committees. session, Zimbabwe failed to the second half 43*, Bishoo 0*) trail Zimbabwe 326 as representatives from The member of NOCs capitalise on the situation to collect quick (Masakadza 147, Raza 80, Roach 3-44) the IOC, International are entitled to participate in Hamilton Masakadza and lost three quick wickets runs and took by 248 runs Federations and upcoming the General Assembly. to slip to 267 for 7. the team past the 22 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 SPORTS Romelu Lukaku should be ‘untouchable’ says Federer Jose Mourinho withdraws from Paris Masters London oger Federer withdrew from the Paris Masters which leaves RRafael Nadal set to end the year as the world No. 1. Federer claimed a 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 victory over Juan Martin Mourinho (file pic) del Potro at the Swiss Indoors final in Basel on Sunday and afterwards withdrew from the tournament in Paris as he looks London Mourinho while he was Chelsea to get back to full fitness after an injury-hit season. anchester United striker manager, drew his fifth blank Nadal, currently tops the rankings and both will now likely Romelu Lukaku should be in a row against Tottenham battle it out at the ATP finals at the end of the season M“untouchable” from fans’ criticism, on Saturday - but did set up event. says manager Jose Mourinho. Anthony Martial’s winner. “I’m very disappointed to announce that I won’t The £75m summer signing from After that game Mourinho was be playing Paris,” Federer told ATP World Tour. Everton, 24, scored 11 goals in his not happy with a perceived lack “I feel bad for all my friends and fans in Paris. first 10 games - but none in his of support for Lukaku from the I love playing there. It is one of my favourite last five. Old Trafford crowd. places to play to be honest. Bercy or Rolland “What he does for the team is “For me, he is untouchable in Garros. Now it is the fourth time in a row that fantastic and to play football for my team and I think he should be am missing either one of those tournaments. a striker is not just about scoring untouchable in the support and “My body needs healing. I need to be goals,” said the Manchester United the respect he deserves from the careful I don’t make the same mistake like last boss. fans,” Lukaku’s manager added. year, just over playing it at the end. Nobody wins. I get “I think Romelu is one United host Benfica on Tuesday hurt or I don’t play at all anymore next season. I really would of the players who should be in the Champions League knowing like to stay healthy from here going forward.” He added: “I need untouchable in terms of respect a win could take them into the to play a reduced schedule if I am going to be successful because from everyone.” knockout stages if CSKA Moscow I do feel that the miles are on my body after all these hundreds and The Belgium forward, sold by fail to beat Basel. (BBC) Roger Federer (file pic) thousands of matches that I have played.” (espn)

MATCHDAY 4: OCT 31 Head-to-head W D L Neymar enjoys reunion with ‘brothers’ GROUP A Standings GD Pts Man Utd ENG 7 2 1 Man Utd 7 9 London Benfica POR Basel 4 6 arcelona’s once formidable attacking Basel SUI 1 0 0 CSKA -4 3 Btrio of Neymar, Luis Suarez and CSKA Moscow RUS Benfica -7 0 Lionel Messi were reunited as PSG’s GROUP B £198million striker caught up with his Celtic SCO 0 1 2 PSG 12 9 old team-mates. Bayern GER Bayern 3 6 The La Liga club and Neymar himself PSG FRA 2 3 0 Celtic -5 3 shared pictures of the homecoming on Anderlecht BEL Anderlecht -10 0 Instagram. GROUP C He added the caption: ‘Those were Roma ITA 1 2 2 Chelsea 7 7 the days, I was sharing the news with Chelsea ENG Roma 1 5 Suarez and Messi. Good to see you Atletico ESP 0 1 0 Atletico -1 2 brothers.’ Qarabag AZE Qarabag -7 1 The 25-year-old is now the main GROUP D man in Ligue 1, helping Unai Emery’s Olympiacos GRE 0 0 1 Barcelona 6 9 side to an early lead in the title race. Barcelona ESP Juventus 0 6 But Neymar is currently serving a Sporting POR 0 0 1 Sporting -1 3 suspension for a sending off which has Juventus ITA Olympiacos -5 0 given him some time to visit Catalonia. No doubt Ernesto Valverde’s squad Romelu Lukaku had plenty to catch up on with the Manchester United forward recently faced criticism for struggling against most expensive player of all time given teams with organised defences his acrimonious departure from the Spanish club and change of scenery in Neymar with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez EUROPEAN HEAVYWEIGHTS HOME COMFORTS the French capital. United hoping to top group for first time since Man Utd undefeated The Barcelona hierarchy were known He has adapted rapidly to life in Paris behind from Lucas Ocampos in the 87th 2013, in bid to avoid toughest Last 16 ties in 19 home ties in Champions League group winners Europe since to have a fractious relationship with with seven goals and five assists in the minute and sent the Argentine winger 2013 loss Barcelona Appearances: 22* 18 Neymar and his representatives, so it league, also helping the table-toppers to tumbling to the ground in retribution, to Real L10 comes as a surprise to see him welcomed a three point advantage in Group B of picking up his second yellow of the Real 22 15 Madrid back with open arms. the Champions League. game. Man Utd 21 14 Home W69 D23 Plenty of fans also took to social media A dismissal against Marseille is the The talented Sao Paulo born forward Bayern 21 14 record in to criticise the player as well as the club, only black mark on Neymar’s start to life subsequently missed PSG’s win over *Inc. 2017 Champions with many feeling a sense of betrayal with his new team. Nice but is in line to return against Chelsea 15 11 group stage League from the former Santos poacher. He reacted angrily to a challenge from Angers. (dailymail.co.uk) Sources: UEFA, Gracenote Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS SPORTS Tuesday, October 31, 2017 23

Lewis Hamilton’s ninth-place finish in Mexico secured his fourth Formula 1 world title, making him Britain’s most successful F1 driver HAMILTON: CAREER IN NUMBERS I want number Debut for McLaren, aged 22, finishing third in Australia Grands Prix victories this season Most wins in single season (2014) five:Mexico City Hamilton different things.” just try and grab it with both Age he become youngest ewis Hamilton isn’t “But just doing it your own hands. The opportunity that World Champion in 2008 – thinking of stopping after way and finding your own way they’ve provided me and know eclipsed by Vettel in 2010 clinchingL his fourth world I think, it’s a day like today, also that there’s a lot of kids, championship in the Mexican when you win a championship, a lot of people around the Total race victories – second Grand Prix yesterday. in front of so many people, world, that are watching me, only to Schumacher “Four is a great number,” it just solidifies your belief whether it’s for inspiration or All-time record number he told journalists after in yourself and your families for guidance, and so I’m trying of pole positions yesterday’s race. “I want belief in you, and what they to be the brightest light I can to number five now.” stand for.” shine that in their direction.” MOST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES In a lengthy post-race “I’m proud of all my family Hamilton said he hopes his discussion with the assembled and it’s crazy to think that achievement inspires other media Hamilton described I’m continuing to stamp the young people to pursue their the changes he’d made in his Hamilton name in the history dreams. approach to racing this year, books. Beyond my time there “I hope my winning the such as working without a will be kids that will know the fourth time, world champion Michael Juan Manuel Alain Sebastian Lewis personal trainer. name and that’s probably what from Stevenage, I hope that’s Schumacher Fangio Prost Vettel Hamilton “The way I’ve prepared this I’m most proud of.” a testimony to show that 1994, 1995, 1951, 1954, 1985, 1986, 2010, 2011, 2008, 2014, year, contrary to what people “I can’t even tell you what you really can do something 2000-04 1955-57 1989, 1993 2012, 2013 2015, 2017 may think, training on your my dad did to help me get from nowhere,” he added. own, ‘no-one can train on where I am today. No matter “I hope one day I’m able to their own’ that’s what people how many wins I get, no help find the next me because would say. Travelling around matter how successful I am, I he’s somewhere out there.” the world the way I do, all these can never pay that back, but I (f1fanatic.co.uk)

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Race starts 51 306 199 196 206 Sources: FIA, Reuters Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS Raikkonen says “too many Alonso: ‘Too easy for Hamilton DNFs” cost him this year - McLaren will change that!’ Mexico city later discovered it was the same fault imi Raikkonen said too many which had sidelined Sebastian Vettel Mexico City retirements compromised his and 24 hours earlier. ernando Alonso says that KFerrari’s championship bid this year. The 2007 world champion scored 2017 world champion Lewis “This year we have made a good his sixth podium finish of the season FHamilton had an easy job this step forward from last season,” he with third place in yesterday’s race. year securing the title, with “ no said, “but obviously we still have a few “After [the] difficulties in opponents”. small things to improve.” qualifying, third place is not too bad, Hamilton capitalized perfectly “I think that in this season we’ve but obviously it is not what we were on a disastrous reversal of fortune had a good and solid car. Lately we’ve looking for,” he said. which hit Ferrari and Sebastian had some issues, but the “The start was not too bad, but then Vettel during F1’s Asian leg which speed has been there.” I moved to the left and lost the tow. I started in Singapore. “Obviously too many found myself blocked and lost many The German driver had been a DNFs [did not finish] places in the first two corners. Then I worthy challenger for the Mercedes cost us a lot in the had to wait for the cars in front to stop, man up to then, but Ferrari’s blow- championship. For to be able to push and gain positions.” up enabled Hamilton and his team Fernando Alonso (file pic) next year we have (f1fanatic.co.uk) to march on to their respective titles. to minimise those After last year’s ruthless battle intends on giving this year’s “Hopefully McLaren-Renault will issues, improve things with Nico Rosberg which went champion on run for his money change this easy time for them.” and learn from this down to the wire, Alonso believes with a Renault-powered McLaren Alonso added another point to season.” this year’s campaign was a walk in he hopes will be the class of the field his 2017 tally after crossing the line Raikkonen failed the park for Hamilton. after labelling his MCL32 “the best P10 in Mexico, having started 18th to finish in Spain and “It was very easy this year, no chassis” in F1. due to a grid drop penalty linked to Singapore, where he was opponents,” Alonso said. “Last year “This year was too easy,” Alonso an engine change. involved in first-lap crashes, he had Nico until the last race, repeated. “Mercedes four races to “I think it was good - overall we and was pushed off the grid fighting every single race.” the end constructors’ champion, start last, we finish in the points, before the start in Malaysia with For the Spaniard, next season Hamilton three races before the end which is a good target for us,” he a power unit problem. The team can’t come soon enough as he drivers’ champion. said. (f1i) Kimi Raikkonen (file pic) I want number P23 five: Hamilton SPORTS 2424 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Hamilton 4th clinches world

Mexico City titleasked over the team radio whether ewis Hamilton wrapped up his it was indeed an act of desperation fourth Formula One driver’s from his title rival. championshipL after a dramatic race “Did he hit me deliberately?” that included a first-lap collision at Hamilton asked. Mexico. The stewards looked at the The Brit was forced to pit dramatic incident, but took just without completing the Autodromo seven minutes to make up their Hermanos Rodrigue once after mind by taking the course of clashing with Sebastian Vettel, pursuing no further action. the only driver who could Vettel, who had led this year’s mathematically catch him with two championship battle by 25 points races remaining in the season. in May but had been cast 66 points And after Vettel fought back to adrift of Hamilton prior to Sunday’s fourth - having needed second at dramatic race in Mexico City, least to keep the championship alive emerged from the pits 35 seconds - Hamilton’s celebrations were able adrift of leader Verstappen with to begin with a doughnut in front of Hamilton one minute behind the 134,000 fans. Red Bull man. Brazil and Abu Dhabi will be Vettel was soon on a charge and laps of honour for the Brit after his almost came unstuck for a third time ninth-place finish was more than when he was forced off the road enough to complete his campaign. by Felipe Massa, but the four-time Max Verstappen, who also banged champion emerged unscathed, and by wheels with Vettel in a frenetic start half-distance he was into the points, to Sunday’s race, took advantage of albeit the best part of 60 seconds adrift the first-lap mayhem to win from of second-placed Bottas. Valtteri Bottas with Ferrari’s Kimi Hamilton’s progress through the Raikkonen completing the podium pack was not as swift, and he was places. soon a lap down. He fought past The German - whose hero Fernando Alonso in the closing Michael Schumacher famously stages, but it was inconsequential. took Jacques Villeneuve out of the Despite Vettel reducing the concluding race in Jerez 20 years points deficit to 56, with just two ago in a do-or-die attempt to win races remaining Hamilton heads the championship - appeared at to Brazil for the year’s penultimate fault. grand prix with an unassailable lead. Hamilton led the inquisition as he (mirror.co.uk) Lewis Hamilton celebrates

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