Iran's Support Is Evident in Sunday's Jail Attack: Interior Ministry

BFC FLASH TRANSFER TO INDIA IN MINUTES, GUARANTEED

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Issue No. 7250 200 Fils Tel: 1722 8888 www.bfc.com.bh www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh

JO2216_BFC_BAH_IMPS_DT_Hamper2_67mmx85mm.indd 1 9/25/16 2:47 PM

WITH THIS PAPER

Exclusive TO DT SUBSCRIBERS IranIran’s support is evident in Sunday’shand jail attack: Interior Ministry DT News Network League Secretary-General of good neighbourhood and “No stability in the Middle Manama Ahmed Aboul Gheit slammed mutual respect,” Aboul Gheit East can be guaranteed without Chicago murder rate is ran’s support is evident certain regional powers, led said. a total change in behaviour by Iranian TV record setting - 4,331 behind the attack on “Jau by Iran while condemning the He voiced full solidarity with Iran, “Aboul Gheit said, adding shooting victims with 762 prison”I killing a policeman terrorist armed attack on the Bahrain’s leadership in waging that the Iranian approach to gloats over murders in 2016. If Mayor and wounding another on reformation and rehabilitation the war on terrorism and defend or protect the Shias can’t do it he must ask for Sunday, the Interior Ministry centre which enabled several rejecting external interference living in other countries is cop’s death Federal help! said in a Twitter message terror convicts to escape. in its internal affairs. basically creating problems. DT News Network yesterday. “Iran is adamant on During Manama Dialogue “The protection of the rights Manama @realDonaldTrump Reacting to an Iranian TV interfering in the internal affairs held last month the Arab- of the minorities is the basic ranian news channel, channel, the Interior Ministry of Arab countries and fuelling League chief had urged Iran duty of the respective states by Ahl Al Bayt mocked the said that it is an “evidence of unrest by exporting a heinous to respect the sovereignty of making sure minorities are not deathI of the policeman Today’s Weather the Iranian direct support to and sectarian-tainted mantra. the other countries to keep marginalized. This job cannot who was killed in the line Max Min the terror acts.” Such a subversive policy the stability and security be done by other countries of duty and portrayed Referring to the TV channel undermines the confidence mechanism of the entire region as this amounts to a direct the escaped inmates as 22°C 14°C Ahl Al Bayt, which gloated of the Arab countries in the intact. interference in the internal heroes, according to over the death of the fallen possibility of building normal affairs of others,” Aboul Gheit Police Media Directorate serviceman while performing his and constructive relations with said. (See page 2, 4) which is monitoring the duty, the Interior Ministry said Iran on the basis media response to the that it reflects attack on the Reformation US gunmen attack the Iranian and Rehabilitation Centre police station persistence (Jau) killing a policeman Baghdad, Iraq to interfere in and wounding another on ihadist gunmen wearing the internal Sunday. suicide vests stormed a affairs of the “This is the proof of Jpolice station in the Iraqi Kingdom of continued Iranian media city of Samarra Monday, Bahrain. incitement and Iran’s sparking clashes with the Meanwhile, determination to interfere security forces, officials said. the Arab in the internal affairs of “There was a terror attack Bahrain,” the Police Media on Mutawakil police station, Directorate stated. now the Iraqi forces are The channel gloated besieging them,” interior over the death of the ministry spokesman Saad fallen serviceman while Maan told reporters.The IS performing his duty, claimed responsibility for the describing the runaway attack in central Samarra, terrorist elements as a city 70 miles north of “champions seeking Baghdad. (AFP) freedom,” it said

P 02 P 05 P 20 When 60 inmates Probe disability killed, many underway is not an beheaded, impairment in Brazil riot 2 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Probe underway HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa during the weekly Cabinet meeting held yesterday.

Manama made during the weekly perpetrators of the crime and attention throughout Almighty, to bless the health, happiness and long rime Minister HRH Cabinet meeting attended would be brought to justice. the medical check-ups he Premier with abundant life to continue his dedicated Prince Khalifa bin by Crown Prince, Deputy Affirming Bahrain’s solidarity underwent recently, which, efforts in the service of the PSalman Al Khalifa yesterday Supreme Commander with Turkey, the Cabinet he said, had a good impact nation and its beloved said that investigation is and First Deputy Prime also condemned the terrorist on him. people, Cabinet Secretary underway into the armed Minister HRH Prince attack in Istanbul in which HRH Prince Salman General, Dr. Yasser Issa Al attack on the Reformation Salman bin Hamad Al several innocent civilians were congratulated the Prime Nasser said in a statement and Rehabilitation Centre Khalifa. killed. Minister, on behalf of the following the session, held at Jau on Sunday, in which Affirming the HRH the Prime Minister Council of Ministers, on at the Gudaibiya Palace a policeman was killed and government’s firm and extended deepest thanks leaving the hospital in good yesterday. The Premier another injured, allowing resolute determination and gratitude to His health after undergoing also extended heartfelt several inmates to escape. to confront such crimes, Majesty King Hamad bin successful medical check- thanks and appreciation to The announcement was the premier said that the Isa Al Khalifa for his care ups, praying to Allah, the Dr. Yasser bin Isa Al Nasser citizens.

8The Cabinet decided Education in Turkey on Cabinet decisions to place the work on the cooperation in the fields Sustainable Energy Unit of higher education and 8 On energy, the Cabinet among the priorities of gov- scientific research, and session endorsed the ernment action. another MoU signed National Plan to raise between the Supreme energy efficiency and the 8 The session also Council for Islamic Affairs National Plan for renew- approved recommendations and the Russian Council able energy submitted by submitted by the Supreme of Muftis. the Supreme Committee Committee and highlighted for Natural Resources in the memorandum pre- 8The Cabinet also and Economic Security, sented by the Electricity and approved to hand over chaired by HRH the Crown Water Affairs Minister. the ownership certificates Prince. to beneficiaries of hous- The plans included 8The session referred to ing units and flats in all enhancing the use of the Ministerial Committee housing projects as soon as renewable energy by 5 per for Legal Affairs a memo- they are endorsed by the cent of the total national randum of understanding government or during the energy consumption by (MoU) signed between construction process, as 2025, and by 10 per cent the Ministry of Education proposed by the Council of by 2035. and the Council of Higher Representatives. Draft media law Manama mentioned in the bill. It also the punishment will be he Cabinet meeting stipulates that no journalist equal to assaulting an chaired yesterday or media person shall be on-duty public servant. discussedT a draft Press and sacked from their work until The draft law tackles e-Media Law that would the Information Affairs the organisation of press, replace Law 47/2002 on the Ministry and the relevant printing and publishing and Organisation of the Press, professional body involving the issuance of newspapers Printing and Publishing in press and media personnel and e-papers. the Kingdom. are notified of the reasons The bill was referred The draft law is aimed for sacking at least one to the Ministerial at regulating the electronic month before. Committee for Social media of media outlets. It The bill also criminilises Services, Communication stipulates that no journalist assaults on journalists, and Media, under the or media personnel shall be media persons or a chairmanship of Deputy remanded in custody for correspondent for their Premier, HH Shaikh Ali being accused of the crimes work. In case of assaults, bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 3 IS involvement; Closing arguments on Jan 12 Representational image DT News Network belonging to IS. them to front-lines outside fight with IS members. prevent state institutions and with forming a cell of IS, Manama Aged between 16 and 42, the country. The suspects The fourteenth defendant public authorities from plotting suicide attacks and losing arguments will be the defendants were charged also include two of Albinali’s is said to have requested the exercising its business by recruiting fighters for the submitted on January with forming a cell that had brothers (the second and third fifth defendant to carry out a terror means. jihadist organisation. 12C on the appeals filed by links with the IS group, defendant). terrorist attack against Shias The other defendants Twenty four defendants defendants convicted in the plotting suicide attacks and The second defendant in Bahrain in order to amass were indicted with joining are implicated in this case, Islamic State case. recruiting fighters for the reportedly travelled to Syria money travel to Syria. They a terrorist organisation, but several ones are still at Islamic State’s (IS) jihadist organisation in where he received military reportedly targeted the A’ali receiving militia training, large and were held guilty in ideological lodestar Turki Al October 2015. training and took part in Grand Mosque in a bid to using arms, possessing absentia. Binali who is one among the The defendants are said hostilities before returning kill a high number of Shia weapons and explosives, Thirteen of the defendants fugitives was handed down to have plotted a suicide back to Bahrain. He along worshipers. participating in terrorist also had their Bahraini life imprisonment by the bombing in a local mosque. with the third defendant, Turki was charged with operations and planning to nationality stripped in High Criminal Court earlier, The mastermind of the cell were assigned by Turki establishing a branch for a carry out terrorist attacks in the process as the others’ while his co-defendants were was Turki who is believed to encourage more young terrorist organisation intended Bahrain. citizenship has been already given 15 years jail each. They to have recruited dozens Bahrainis to travel to Syria to disable the provisions Bahrain on October 21, revoked by a state-issued were all tried on grounds of of Bahraini youth and sent to receive militia training and of the Constitution and 2015 had charged 24 people decree. 4 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 King lauds Premier, contributions to nation’s progress Manama the hospital in good health to develop the government’s thanks, appreciation and continue work and dedication reviewed domestic issues, is Majesty King Hamad after undergoing successful performance and action to gratitude to His Majesty King for the sake of Bahrain and stressing that Bahrain will bin Isa Al Khalifa medical check-ups, praying bring about more national Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa its people to implement King continue its development Hyesterday received Prime to Allah the Almighty to achievements and gains in for his care and attention Hamad’s directives to achieve and modernisation march Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bless him with abundant various sectors. throughout his stay at the the best for the kingdom with the support and bin Salman Al Khalifa, in the good health and happiness to King Hamad valued highly hospital which, he said, in all fields, noting that the participation of its loyal presence of Crown Prince, continue his efforts in serving the Premier’s keenness had a good impact on him, government seeks to upgrade citizens. Deputy Supreme Commander the Kingdom and its beloved on preserving national praying to Allah the Almighty services to achieve ensure King Hamad voiced pride and First Deputy Prime people. achievements and gains, and to protect HM the King and decent living for the citizens, in the rapid development Minister HRH Prince Salman HM King Hamad lauded contributions to enhancing guide him on the right path for in line with the aspirations of and progress witnessed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at the the Prime Minister’s role, Bahrain’s renaissance and the best interests of Bahrain the His Majesty the King and by Bahrain in all fields, Al-Sakhir Palace. remarkable contributions distinguished position. and its people. the citizens of the country in wishing the Kingdom ever- HM the King congratulated to Bahrain’s progress and Prime Minister Prince The Prime Minister this regard. lasting security, stability and HRH the Premier on leaving prosperity and tireless efforts Khalifa extended deepest underlined keenness to HM the King then prosperity. GCC Condemns Prison attack DT News Network International Cooperation, Labour federation Manama condemned the terror attack. Bahrain’s Free Labour he Gulf Cooperation Shaikh Abdullah expressed Unions Federation (Al Hurr) Council (GCC) yesterday his full confidence that also strongly condemned the stronglyT condemned the such terror attacks will not attack. Al Hurr offered its armed attack carried out by discourage Bahrain and its condolences and sympathy to a group of gunmen against people from maintaining the government and to the a reform and rehabilitation the Kingdom’s stability and family of the fallen policeman center in Bahrain on Sunday tackling desperate terrorists’ who gave his life in defending killing security officer and attempts at causing sabotage national security and became wounding another. and violence. a symbol for everyone who GCC Secretary General “Kuwait stands side- defends citizens’ right to Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid by-side with Bahrain in enjoy a secure living. Al-Zayani said that the all measures it is taking to The Federation reiterated GCC member states have maintain its security and its unflinching supportive strongly condemned this stability,” Kuwait cabinet stance with State in the attack as a heinous terrorist said in a statement after its face of terrorists and their act, and expressed support customary weekly meeting financiers and backers in for Bahrain for actions taken yesterday. their attempts to destabilize to ensure security and safety Rejecting terrorism in all Bahrain’s security, stressing of its citizens. He expressed forms and manifestations, its full support for the efforts deep condolences and Oman’s Foreign Ministry said of the Ministry of the Interior sympathy to the relatives of that the Sultanate considered in the fight against terrorism the martyred security man this terrorist attack as sinful and extremism. and to the Minister of the and objectionable. The Federation demanded Interior and the people of The Foreign Ministry of the civil society to stand in Bahrain, wishing a speedy Qatar issued a statement solidarity with State to tackle recovery to the injured reiterating Qatar’s solidarity the scourge of terrorism that security man. with Bahrain and backing is infesting the Arab world, The UAE, Kuwait, Oman, all measures to confront calling on international Qatar and Saudi Arabia also such abominable acts and organizations to condemn the condemned the terror act. protect national security and heinous crime. Al Hurr urged Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received Crown Prince Deputy Expressing the UAE’s stability. In the statement, the citizens to cooperate Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al solidarity with Bahrain to which was posted on Qatar with security agencies Khalifa at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday. The two leaders reviewed a number of topics confront such cowardly acts, News Agency, the ministry to achieve security and pertaining to national affairs including the government’s plans to adopt more initiatives Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed sought to identify the stability, stressing the need that improve the services to citizens Al Nahyan, UAE Minister perpetrators and bring them to unite against terrorists and of Foreign Affairs and before justice. criminals by various means. 4 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 5 King lauds

Mohammed Zafran/DTNN Premier, [email protected] Manama Video of flash hen Differently-abled mob by social Wactivist Mahmood AlHaiki and his friend activists contributions Mahmood Alarabi decided to perform a flash mob at smashes record City Center Bahrain to raise on awareness about issues faced Youtube by the disabled community, they never expected such an to nation’s overwhelming response from the people. The very moment A Screen grab of the flash the video of the flash mob mob was uploaded to YouTube, it soared we organised the event. me. They believed that I was progress quickly in becoming We were a bit nervous hurting myself by practicing Manama the hospital in good health to develop the government’s thanks, appreciation and continue work and dedication reviewed domestic issues, the next big thing on about the flash mob but art,” he said. The duo are part is Majesty King Hamad after undergoing successful performance and action to gratitude to His Majesty King for the sake of Bahrain and stressing that Bahrain will social media. the support from the of a Thaat production team Hbin Isa Al Khalifa medical check-ups, praying bring about more national Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa its people to implement King continue its development The activists onlookers were better which campaigns for various yesterday received Prime to Allah the Almighty to achievements and gains in for his care and attention Hamad’s directives to achieve and modernisation march have been receiving than anything we could social causes. AlHaiki(left) and AlArabi Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bless him with abundant various sectors. throughout his stay at the the best for the kingdom with the support and immense support in have hoped for,” he said. bin Salman Al Khalifa, in the good health and happiness to King Hamad valued highly hospital which, he said, in all fields, noting that the participation of its loyal the past three weeks Al Haiki said that presence of Crown Prince, continue his efforts in serving the Premier’s keenness had a good impact on him, government seeks to upgrade citizens. from the public following Onlookers cheering the the flash mob was to raise Deputy Supreme Commander the Kingdom and its beloved on preserving national praying to Allah the Almighty services to achieve ensure King Hamad voiced pride their flash mob event. flash mob awareness about how the and First Deputy Prime people. achievements and gains, and to protect HM the King and decent living for the citizens, in the rapid development “People were so moved by society has a different attitude Minister HRH Prince Salman HM King Hamad lauded contributions to enhancing guide him on the right path for in line with the aspirations of and progress witnessed our flash mob, everyone at the towards disabled people. bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at the the Prime Minister’s role, Bahrain’s renaissance and the best interests of Bahrain the His Majesty the King and by Bahrain in all fields, mall cheered and some even trending in YouTube in just “People tend to look at Al-Sakhir Palace. remarkable contributions distinguished position. and its people. the citizens of the country in wishing the Kingdom ever- cried. We are honoured by a day. Companies spend a disabled people differently, HM the King congratulated to Bahrain’s progress and Prime Minister Prince The Prime Minister this regard. lasting security, stability and their support and well wishes” huge amount of money to but we do not want that. We HRH the Premier on leaving prosperity and tireless efforts Khalifa extended deepest underlined keenness to HM the King then prosperity. AlHaiki told DT News. market a video, but our video want to be better integrated Alarabi said that the video became trending without any and better understood.” has remained as the top expense,” he commented. Speaking about his own trending videos from Bahrain Eventhough Alarabi does struggles with this issue he GCC Condemns Prison attack in YouTube for the past 6 days. not suffer from any disability said, “I have been discouraged “The support has been he is equally determined to many times by others who DT News Network International Cooperation, Labour federation incredible. It is evident from make a difference for the believed that I was not capable Manama condemned the terror attack. Bahrain’s Free Labour how popular we have become disabled community. of living a normal life. I used to he Gulf Cooperation Shaikh Abdullah expressed Unions Federation (Al Hurr) in social media. Our video “Our friends and family be passionate about drawing, Council (GCC) yesterday his full confidence that also strongly condemned the has become the number one supported us even before but people kept discouraging stronglyT condemned the such terror attacks will not attack. Al Hurr offered its armed attack carried out by discourage Bahrain and its condolences and sympathy to a group of gunmen against people from maintaining the government and to the a reform and rehabilitation the Kingdom’s stability and family of the fallen policeman Driver center in Bahrain on Sunday tackling desperate terrorists’ who gave his life in defending Drunken brawl killing security officer and attempts at causing sabotage national security and became arrested wounding another. and violence. a symbol for everyone who GCC Secretary General “Kuwait stands side- defends citizens’ right to for stunt Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid by-side with Bahrain in enjoy a secure living. outside hotel Al-Zayani said that the all measures it is taking to The Federation reiterated GCC member states have maintain its security and its unflinching supportive driving strongly condemned this stability,” Kuwait cabinet stance with State in the attack as a heinous terrorist said in a statement after its face of terrorists and their DT News Network act, and expressed support customary weekly meeting financiers and backers in Manama for Bahrain for actions taken yesterday. their attempts to destabilize he Search and Investigation to ensure security and safety Rejecting terrorism in all Bahrain’s security, stressing Team of the Directorate of TrafficT Operations and Control of its citizens. He expressed forms and manifestations, its full support for the efforts The place where the fight started deep condolences and Oman’s Foreign Ministry said of the Ministry of the Interior at the General Directorate of sympathy to the relatives of that the Sultanate considered in the fight against terrorism Mohammed Zafran/DTNN minutes before exchanging Traffic has arrested a driver the martyred security man this terrorist attack as sinful and extremism. [email protected] blows. The fight caused a huge for stunt driving on Khalifa and to the Minister of the and objectionable. The Federation demanded crowd to gather around to bin Salman highway yesterday Interior and the people of The Foreign Ministry of the civil society to stand in Manama watch. night. The driver was identified Bahrain, wishing a speedy Qatar issued a statement solidarity with State to tackle man and woman, “The girl who was drunk from a video which circulated recovery to the injured reiterating Qatar’s solidarity the scourge of terrorism that Areportedly from Saudi kicked the man and he slapped via social media. security man. with Bahrain and backing is infesting the Arab world, Arabia were engaged in a her in response. They took “The driver rented the The UAE, Kuwait, Oman, all measures to confront calling on international physical fight at Premiere Hotel their fight away from the hotel vehicle and drove it recklessly Qatar and Saudi Arabia also such abominable acts and organizations to condemn the premises in Juffair on Saturday. premises and closer to the road in a way that endangered condemned the terror act. protect national security and heinous crime. Al Hurr urged The duo, in their twenties side. The women was knocked lives and disturbed traffic,” Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received Crown Prince Deputy Expressing the UAE’s stability. In the statement, the citizens to cooperate were in a queue to enter a down and she lay on the ground Director of Traffic Operations Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al solidarity with Bahrain to which was posted on Qatar with security agencies New Years celebration event crying,” the eye witness said. and Control said yesterday. Khalifa at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday. The two leaders reviewed a number of topics confront such cowardly acts, News Agency, the ministry to achieve security and at Premiere Hotel before the “The fight ended after another He also urged the drivers to pertaining to national affairs including the government’s plans to adopt more initiatives Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed sought to identify the stability, stressing the need fight broke out. They argued friend of the woman arranged a stick to traffic rules, warning of that improve the services to citizens Al Nahyan, UAE Minister perpetrators and bring them to unite against terrorists and loudly, screaming and swearing ride to take her away. Onlookers legal steps against violators to of Foreign Affairs and before justice. criminals by various means. in Arabic at each other for ten helped her into the car.” promote traffic safety. 6 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Baghdad suicide Learning lessons from life ost people spend a lifetime agonizing over whether they have been Mconducting themselves the right way or the wrong way. All this angst is car bomb blast really so totally unnecessary, as life is just not about being right or wrong, but about lessons learned and not yet learned. When one talks about learning lessons from life, it doesn’t necessarily have to be about grand discoveries and great missions undertaken and accomplished. Often the simplest lessons of life take us the farthest and we ignore these to our own detriment. Things like learning to say sorry, not running after possessions and taking time off to enjoy life at an easy kills pace can be easily overlooked. But over the years this could cost us much in terms of spoiled relationships and damaged health. Then there is the whole thing about learning from failure. Failing can indeed be a great teacher and if someone once said that Failure is the stepping stone to success, he or she was spot on. Almost everybody fails at some point or the other. Some shut out that incident as a bad memory and move on, while the smarter ones try to find out what they did wrong and remember to not repeat that again. Iraqi men carry the coffin of a victim, who died the day before People can draw all kinds of positive lessons from failure. at an intersection in Sadr City after a suicide car bomb attack, The point that I am trying to make here is that rather than worry about during a funeral ceremony in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf imagined threats that prevent us from learning from our experiences, we should be opening and welcoming of them, as this could lead to something wonderful. Baghdad32 Baghdad in three days. According to bestselling Japanese author, Haruki Murakami, “And once the suicide car bomb attack in a At least 27 people were killed by twin storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed densely-populated neighbourhood explosions in a busy market area in History of to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing Aof Baghdad on Monday killed at least 32 central Baghdad on Saturday, in what is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who people and left dozens wounded, police was the deadliest such attack in the Iraqi deadly attacks walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” and hospital officials said. capital in two months. Truly life is not about the wrongness or rightness of things. It is about living to Many of the victims were daily There was no immediate claim for July 3, 2016: 323 people are have experiences that contribute to your evolution as a person right till your last labourers waiting for jobs at an Monday’s suicide blast but the Islamic killed when a suicide truck day. You are like a river that flows inexorably toward the sea. On the way it might intersection in Sadr City, a sprawling State jihadist group has claimed all such bomber attacks a shopping encounter a steep drop from a mountain, gush shallow over pebbles and boulders, majority Shiite neighbourhood in the attacks recently, including the double area in the Baghdad district flow deep and sluggish in the plains and finally rush into the sea as a huge and northeast of the capital that has been bombing on New Year’s Eve. of Karrada. swollen mass of water. All along it encounters and embraces its experiences, never repeatedly targeted. The caliphate IS proclaimed in 2014 questioning, always learning and going forward to meet its destiny. Pictures posted on social media is shrinking steadily and jihadist fighters October 25, 2009: 153 peo- In Herman Hesse’s classic book in German, Siddhratha, the main protagonist shortly after the explosion showed a are defending Mosul, their last major ple are killed and more than after whom the book is named, finds and raises his son borne to him by a huge plume of black smoke billowing urban stronghold in Iraq. 500 wounded when two car courtesan he had been separated from with tender care and great deal of affection. into the sky and seriously injured people Observers have voiced fears that bombs explode in Baghdad. The child grows up to be a very independently minded young man, who does being evacuated. the group, once it definitively loses its not care the slightest bit about his father’s immense love for him. In fact he wants According to a police colonel, at least status as a land-holding force, could August 14, 2007: More than nothing more passionately, but to go away from his father and live life the way 32 people were killed and 61 wounded increasingly revert to targeting civilians 400 people are slaughtered he wants to. in the blast, the second major attack in in Iraq’s cities. when four suicide truck This greatly pains Siddhratha who now begins to blame himself for possibly not bombs target members of raising the child the right way. He is afraid that if he goes away, he will come to the ancient Yazidi religious harm. Siddhratha remains worried sick and inconsolable till his old teacher and IS claims attack sect in two Kurdish villages mentor suggests to him to let go thinking about the boy and get on with life. He in northern Iraq. too advises him to be like a river and just deal with what life throws at him, but Baghdad never look back and analyse whether his actions were right or wrong. That was he Islamic State group claimed July 7, 2007: At least 140 the way to find peace. His son would likewise live his own life and make peace responsibility for a suicide car people are killed in a suicide with someone else. It was not for Siddhratha to micro manage someone else’s life, bombT attack that killed at least 32 truck bombing in Amerli vil- when he had to get on with his own. people in Baghdad. lage in northern Iraq. It is in fact a little pompous on the part of humans to imagine that they can The jihadist organisation took discern the right from the wrong. We can do no such thing. Like members of the responsibility for the blast in Sadr April 18, 2007: A wave of animal kingdom our lives have to do with living to the fullest and not brood in a City via its propaganda agency Amaq, car bomb attacks on Shiite corner and philosophize over whether we did right or wrong. The time we spend claiming the “martyrdom operation” districts of Baghdad leaves doing that takes us away from the business of living. had killed around 40 people. 190 dead. The business of living is all about gathering experience and leveraging those to Iraqi police sources said at least 32 help us advance in life. We are like that athlete who trains with all sincerity for people were killed and more than 60 March 27, 2007: An anti- the competitions he participates in. Along the way he wins a few times and loses a wounded when an explosives-laden Shiite attack in the northern few times, the experience enabling him to hone his skills to do better in the future. vehicle went off on a square where town of Tal Afar kills 152. The good athlete does not view any of the races that he ran as being a mistake daily labourers were waiting for jobs. or a success, but as an opportunity to enhance his running ability on the basis of IS also claimed an attack in central February 3, 2007: A sui- experience they gathered. Baghdad that killed at least 27 people Iraqis inspect a charred vehicle on the cide truck bomb attack in Neither basking in past glory or excessively mourning losses will serve him on Saturday. site of a bomb attack in Sadr City a Baghdad market kills at well. He would rather channelize his energies in winning the next race. The least 130. future is already upon us and the least we can do is prepare to face it rather than waste time in post-mortem. The entire universe is in a perpetual state of motion. November 23, 2006: At The planets move around their star, which move within their solar system which IS battle prevents attacks least 202 die in a string of moves within its galaxy, which moves within the universe! car bombings in Baghdad’s There never is any time for reflection. That is how the laws of nature find Sadr City. perfect balance. That is what human beings are programmed to achieve as well. at home: Hollande Going ahead, getting better at what one does and striving to achieve that perfect Arbil here in September 14, 2005: At balance and harmony. This calls for singular focus on finding the best path ahead estern support for military Iraq is also least 128 people are killed in and not wasting time in maudlin sentimentality. action against the Islamic State preventing a series of suicide bombings Life is a never ending journey which rewards those who know that the journey groupW is key to preventing attacks at acts of in Shiite districts of Baghdad. is the destination. There is nothing to be gained by worrying about missing a home, French President Francois terrorism destination for there isn’t any! All one need to do is to learn to make the ride as Hollande said Monday in Iraq, on our own March 2, 2004: Bomb comfortable and fun as possible. where yet another bombing killed soil,” Hollande said at a base where attacks on Shiites in the holy city of Karbala and in (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect dozens. French soldiers have been training elite the policy or position of this newspaper.) “Taking action against terrorism Iraqi forces. Baghdad kill more than 170. 6 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 MIDDLE EAST 7 Baghdad suicide Egypt Learning lessons from life Kuwait sentences ost people spend a lifetime agonizing over whether they have been parents to death Mconducting themselves the right way or the wrong way. All this angst is car bomb blast Illustration of the Dubai Harbour. Picture Courtesy: judge really so totally unnecessary, as life is just not about being right or wrong, but for killing toddler about lessons learned and not yet learned. When one talks about learning lessons channelnewsasia from life, it doesn’t necessarily have to be about grand discoveries and great Kuwait City missions undertaken and accomplished. Often the simplest lessons of life take us court in Kuwait yesterday the farthest and we ignore these to our own detriment. Things like learning to say Dubai to Asentenced a couple to sorry, not running after possessions and taking time off to enjoy life at an easy death after finding them guilty kills build MENA’s hangs of torturing their three-year- pace can be easily overlooked. But over the years this could cost us much in terms of spoiled relationships and damaged health. largest marina old daughter until she died, it Then there is the whole thing about learning from failure. Failing can indeed said in a statement. be a great teacher and if someone once said that Failure is the stepping stone to Dubai The parents, both Kuwaitis, success, he or she was spot on. Almost everybody fails at some point or the other. he Gulf emirate of Dubai were arrested in May and Some shut out that incident as a bad memory and move on, while the smarter Tyesterday announced plans accused of beating and Iraqi men carry the coffin of a victim, who died the day before to build the largest marina in himself torturing the girl until she died ones try to find out what they did wrong and remember to not repeat that again. People can draw all kinds of positive lessons from failure. at an intersection in Sadr City after a suicide car bomb attack, the Middle East and North and then keeping her body in a The point that I am trying to make here is that rather than worry about during a funeral ceremony in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf Africa with 1,400 berths. freezer for a week. imagined threats that prevent us from learning from our experiences, we should The “Dubai Harbour” will The court statement only be opening and welcoming of them, as this could lead to something wonderful. Baghdad32 Baghdad in three days. also feature a cruise ship gave the verdict but, according According to bestselling Japanese author, Haruki Murakami, “And once the suicide car bomb attack in a At least 27 people were killed by twin port and a terminal that can to media reports at the time accommodate 6,000 passengers amid of their arrest, they had been storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed densely-populated neighbourhood explosions in a busy market area in History of to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing Aof Baghdad on Monday killed at least 32 central Baghdad on Saturday, in what at a time, a government annoyed by their daughter’s is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who people and left dozens wounded, police was the deadliest such attack in the Iraqi deadly attacks statement said. constant crying. walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” and hospital officials said. capital in two months. Home to Burj Khalifa, the The father, 26-year-old Truly life is not about the wrongness or rightness of things. It is about living to Many of the victims were daily There was no immediate claim for July 3, 2016: 323 people are world’s tallest tower, Dubai Salem Buhan, and mother, have experiences that contribute to your evolution as a person right till your last labourers waiting for jobs at an Monday’s suicide blast but the Islamic killed when a suicide truck said the new project will 23-year-old Amira Hussein, include a 135-metre (443-foot) scandal were charged with murder after day. You are like a river that flows inexorably toward the sea. On the way it might intersection in Sadr City, a sprawling State jihadist group has claimed all such bomber attacks a shopping encounter a steep drop from a mountain, gush shallow over pebbles and boulders, majority Shiite neighbourhood in the attacks recently, including the double area in the Baghdad district lighthouse featuring a hotel and Cairo days pending further during interrogation on After Labban was arrested, police found burn marks on flow deep and sluggish in the plains and finally rush into the sea as a huge and northeast of the capital that has been bombing on New Year’s Eve. of Karrada. observation deck. senior Egyptian judge investigation, he said. Sunday when he “denied Shalabi submitted his the shoulders and legs of the swollen mass of water. All along it encounters and embraces its experiences, never repeatedly targeted. The caliphate IS proclaimed in 2014 The marina will expand Ahanged himself in Shalabi’s arrest accusations that were resignation to the council of toddler’s body, according to the questioning, always learning and going forward to meet its destiny. Pictures posted on social media is shrinking steadily and jihadist fighters October 25, 2009: 153 peo- Dubai’s yacht capacity by custody yesterday a day came days after the directed at him”, Beheiry state, and this was accepted interior ministry. In Herman Hesse’s classic book in German, Siddhratha, the main protagonist shortly after the explosion showed a are defending Mosul, their last major ple are killed and more than around 50 percent from its after his arrest in connection Administrative Control said. on Saturday. The ministry also said they after whom the book is named, finds and raises his son borne to him by a huge plume of black smoke billowing urban stronghold in Iraq. 500 wounded when two car current 3,000 berths, the with an investigation into a Authority responsible for “He went to the bathroom, Prosecutors had also were drug addicts. courtesan he had been separated from with tender care and great deal of affection. into the sky and seriously injured people Observers have voiced fears that bombs explode in Baghdad. statement said. corruption case, his lawyer tracking corruption in attached his scarf to the ordered Labban’s detention The verdict is not final as The child grows up to be a very independently minded young man, who does being evacuated. the group, once it definitively loses its The project will be located said. state institutions arrested water-heater and hung for four days pending an it must be reviewed by the not care the slightest bit about his father’s immense love for him. In fact he wants According to a police colonel, at least status as a land-holding force, could August 14, 2007: More than off the upmarket Dubai Marina Wael Shalabi, secretary the council of state’s chief himself. investigation. appeals and supreme courts. nothing more passionately, but to go away from his father and live life the way 32 people were killed and 61 wounded increasingly revert to targeting civilians 400 people are slaughtered neighbourhood and next to the general of the council of state, procurement officer, Gamal “This is negligence on their It is rare for Egypt to Executions in Kuwait are he wants to. in the blast, the second major attack in in Iraq’s cities. when four suicide truck man-made Palm Island. an administrative court, was el-Labban. part because he was subject investigate alleged corruption carried out by hanging. This greatly pains Siddhratha who now begins to blame himself for possibly not bombs target members of Dubai has evolved into a taken in for questioning on The public prosecutor’s to psychological pressure,” inside its judicial institutions. Barring the execution of five raising the child the right way. He is afraid that if he goes away, he will come to the ancient Yazidi religious regional business hub and an Sunday, his lawyer Sayed office issued a gag order the lawyer added. Watchdog Transparency men in mid-2013, the Gulf harm. Siddhratha remains worried sick and inconsolable till his old teacher and IS claims attack sect in two Kurdish villages attractive tourism destination, el-Beheiry said. on publishing details of the An autopsy showed that International ranks Egypt as emirate has stopped executing mentor suggests to him to let go thinking about the boy and get on with life. He in northern Iraq. thanks to huge investments. After questioning him, case shortly after news broke Shalabi had committed 88th out of 168 countries on people since 2007 although too advises him to be like a river and just deal with what life throws at him, but Baghdad Dubai attracted 14 million prosecutors ordered that about Shalabi’s death. suicide, and an investigation its corruption perceptions dozens of men and women are never look back and analyse whether his actions were right or wrong. That was he Islamic State group claimed July 7, 2007: At least 140 tourists in 2015. he be detained for four “He faced a lot of pressure” has begun, Beheiry said. index. (AFP) on death row. the way to find peace. His son would likewise live his own life and make peace responsibility for a suicide car people are killed in a suicide with someone else. It was not for Siddhratha to micro manage someone else’s life, bombT attack that killed at least 32 truck bombing in Amerli vil- when he had to get on with his own. people in Baghdad. lage in northern Iraq. It is in fact a little pompous on the part of humans to imagine that they can The jihadist organisation took discern the right from the wrong. We can do no such thing. Like members of the responsibility for the blast in Sadr April 18, 2007: A wave of Tehran hajj if “the Saudi side secures animal kingdom our lives have to do with living to the fullest and not brood in a City via its propaganda agency Amaq, car bomb attacks on Shiite ran has denied receiving the conditions of dignity corner and philosophize over whether we did right or wrong. The time we spend claiming the “martyrdom operation” districts of Baghdad leaves Iany invitation from Saudi and security” for them, said doing that takes us away from the business of living. had killed around 40 people. 190 dead. Arabia for talks on the hajj, Mohammadi. The business of living is all about gathering experience and leveraging those to Iraqi police sources said at least 32 after a row between the arch- The annual pilgrimage, help us advance in life. We are like that athlete who trains with all sincerity for people were killed and more than 60 March 27, 2007: An anti- foes saw its pilgrims stay at which starts and ends in the the competitions he participates in. Along the way he wins a few times and loses a wounded when an explosives-laden Shiite attack in the northern Iran home last year. holy city of Mecca in Saudi few times, the experience enabling him to hone his skills to do better in the future. vehicle went off on a square where town of Tal Afar kills 152. The Al-Hayat daily Arabia, is a must for all able- The good athlete does not view any of the races that he ran as being a mistake daily labourers were waiting for jobs. reported on Friday that bodied Muslims who can or a success, but as an opportunity to enhance his running ability on the basis of IS also claimed an attack in central February 3, 2007: A sui- Saudi pilgrims minister afford it. Mohammed Bentin had More than 1.8 million experience they gathered. Baghdad that killed at least 27 people Iraqis inspect a charred vehicle on the cide truck bomb attack in denies opened discussions with faithful took part in 2016, but Neither basking in past glory or excessively mourning losses will serve him on Saturday. site of a bomb attack in Sadr City a Baghdad market kills at well. He would rather channelize his energies in winning the next race. The least 130. more than 80 countries, Iranians stayed at home for future is already upon us and the least we can do is prepare to face it rather than including Iran, to work out the first time in three decades waste time in post-mortem. The entire universe is in a perpetual state of motion. November 23, 2006: At receiving the details of the 2017 hajj. after tensions between Riyadh The planets move around their star, which move within their solar system which IS battle prevents attacks least 202 die in a string of “No invitation from Saudi and Tehran boiled over moves within its galaxy, which moves within the universe! car bombings in Baghdad’s Arabia has been received by following a deadly stampede There never is any time for reflection. That is how the laws of nature find at home: Hollande Sadr City. Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage during the 2015 pilgrimage. perfect balance. That is what human beings are programmed to achieve as well. Saudi Organisation or the foreign Iran says it lost 464 people Going ahead, getting better at what one does and striving to achieve that perfect Arbil here in September 14, 2005: At ministry,” the head of the in the crush outside Mecca. balance and harmony. This calls for singular focus on finding the best path ahead estern support for military Iraq is also least 128 people are killed in Hajj Organisation, Hamid Saudi Arabia cut all ties and not wasting time in maudlin sentimentality. Waction against the Islamic State preventing a series of suicide bombings Mohammadi, was quoted with Tehran in January 2016 Life is a never ending journey which rewards those who know that the journey group is key to preventing attacks at acts of in Shiite districts of Baghdad. invite for as saying in Iranian media after Iranian demonstrators is the destination. There is nothing to be gained by worrying about missing a home, French President Francois terrorism reports yesterday. torched its embassy and a destination for there isn’t any! All one need to do is to learn to make the ride as Hollande said Monday in Iraq, on our own March 2, 2004: Bomb Once the invitation was consulate following its comfortable and fun as possible. where yet another bombing killed soil,” Hollande said at a base where attacks on Shiites in the received, Iranians would only execution of a prominent dozens. French soldiers have been training elite holy city of Karbala and in Hajj talks be able to take part in the Shiite cleric. (AFP) (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.) “Taking action against terrorism Iraqi forces. Baghdad kill more than 170. Representative picture, courtesy of TODAYonline 8 BUSINESS Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Volvo The show overtaken in Sweden Stockholm or the first time in more than half a century, FSweden’s best-selling car of the year was not a Volvo but the to new Volkswagen Golf, the Swedish automakers’ association said yesterday. The Golf represented 5.9 per cent of the new cars market in 2016 ahead of Volvo’s three most popular models -- the V70, S90 and V90 -- with 5.7 percent shares of the ‘realities’ market together. “It’s been 54 years since San Francisco “Virtual reality is changing of video. the Czech Republic, the Carlos Ghosn has promised another brand than Volvo he mega-extravaganza the game for a variety Cars will feature virtual Netherlands, New Zealand to discuss “a major topped this statistic,” of the tech world in Las of industries including reality displays to provide and Ukraine. technological breakthrough Volkswagen Sweden said in a VegasT is showcasing an array health care, agriculture, a better sense of the Auto-industry titans in the realization of a zero- statement. of new devices that get smarts manufacturing and business,” environment around them, including Ford and BMW emission, zero-fatality world “The last time this happened from computer chips, sensors said Gary Shapiro, president while similar technologies are increasingly using CES to for everyone,” according was in 1962 and Volkswagen and artificial intelligence, but of the Consumer Technology will be showcased for smart show off technology packed to a statement from CES was at the top even then,” go further by opening doors Association that organizes the glasses, medicine and beauty into vehicles for efficiency, organizers. it added, referring to the to augmented or virtual annual show, in a Reddit chat. makeovers. safety, entertainment and The show is also expected Volkswagen Beetle. realities. “Doctors are using VR to CES is among the world’s navigation. The show will to feature advances in But the market share for The Consumer Electronics enhance traditional therapies, biggest trade shows, and last feature demonstrations robotics, with more human- Volvo remained the highest Show, which begins with a architects use VR to design year drew 177,000 attendees of autonomous or semi- like robots and the public in the Swedish market with series of media events today stronger buildings and travel over exhibit space of 2.47 autonomous vehicles, debut of “Professor Einstein” 21.5pc. Volkswagen came will offer trade professionals agencies are using it to million square feet (230,000 including one from Japan’s from Hanson Robotics. in second place with 15.7pc a look at new robotics, simplify vacation planning.” square meters). This year, 150 Honda said to be equipped On the smartphone followed by Audi with 7.3 pc. connected cars and a dizzying CES will celebrate its 50th countries will be represented. with an artificial intelligence front, South Korea’s LG will Volvo, which produced its assortment of gizmos from anniversary at the gathering, It will include big industry “emotion engine” that aims show a range of new “mid- first car in 1927, is cherished connected sneakers to drones. and organizers promised names such as Sony, LG and to better understand its range” handsets and China’s by Swedes who take pride in This year’s show will it would have the largest Samsung in electronics, with occupants. Huawei has a smartphone the brand’s reputation for see results of a boost in showcase of VR technology the perennial battle to have Electric car startup Faraday event scheduled. TCL, the Scandinavian know-how and computing power from ever. the sleekest most gorgeous Future, one of several Chinese firm which owns quality. This past year marked a artificial intelligence, which One CES panel discussion television screen. manufacturers taking on the Alcatel brand, will unveil new record of Swedish car sales can help power things like will examine how virtual Meanwhile, in attendance Tesla, is expected to unveil new BlackBerry handsets with 372,300 new registrations autonomous cars, and deliver reality is transforming will be more than 600 startups its first production car a year following its deal for the an 8pc jump compared to 2015, new experiences such as television, movies and even from 33 countries, including after showing a prototype. troubled Canadian brand. the year when a previous record augmented or virtual reality. news with immersive forms first-time participants -- Renault-Nissan chief (AFP) of 1988 was beaten. YKA employees honoured by the Labour Ministry Manama Labour and Social Development Group IT Department, received received Diligent Employee Award on behalf of Ashrafs W.L.L. Labour and Social Development .K. Almoayyed & Sons during a ceremony held at the the Distinguished Manager Awards on behalf of YKA’s Mona Almoayyed, Managing amongst numerous applications, (YKA) group received three Shaikh Isa Cultural Centre. Award; Mariam Ali Hussain Finance and Credit Control Director at Y.K. Almoayyed and would like to take this DiligentY Employee Awards and The awardees are: Ahmed who has completed 27 years of Department and Adel Jaffar who & Sons, commented: “We are opportunity to thank them for one Distinguished Manager Safar Hussain, who has service; Yousef Abdulla who has has completed 28 years of service proud to have our employees their dedication and continuous Award from the Ministry of completed 23 years at YKA’s completed 20 years of service received the Diligent Employee being selected by the Ministry of efforts.”

Above, seventh from left: Mona Almoayyed, Managing Director - Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons; eight from left, Amal Almoayyed, Executive Director – Ashrafs W. L. L., along with the award winners, manag- ers and officials from Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons and Ashrafs W.L.L. 8 BUSINESS Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 BUSINESS 9 Ukraine cuts gas use as subsidies phased out Mexicans protest rise in gasoline prices When you’re surrounded by kraine reported a one-third drop in its use of natural undreds of irate Mexicans marched in Mexico City on people who share a passionate Ugas and general energy savings that will be cheered by HSunday to protest a steep rise in gasoline prices. They its financial backers from the International Monetary Fund. carried signs denouncing President Enrique Pena Nieto, whose commitment around a common The IMF has long identified government announced last week that the price of gasoline Ukraine as one of Europe’s would increase by as much as 20 per purpose, most inefficient countries cent to 0.88 dollars per liter on New anything is when it comes to fuel Year’s Day, while diesel would rise Volvo consumption. Data released by 16.5pc to 0.83 dollars. Pena Nieto possible” by Ukraine’s main energy has promised that fuel prices will The show overtaken transport company showed eventually fall thanks to a landmark Howard Schultz gas use falling by 32.7 percent. 2014 energy reform he instituted. in Sweden Starbucks Stockholm or the first time in more than half a century, FSweden’s best-selling car of the year was not a Volvo but the to new Volkswagen Golf, the Swedish automakers’ association said yesterday. The Golf ‘EBRIT’ begins represented 5.9 per cent of the new cars market in 2016 ahead of Volvo’s three most popular models -- the V70, S90 and V90 As a small business, you may think it’s impossible to get the -- with 5.7 percent shares of the word out about what you do. That’s no excuse. And you don’t ‘realities’ market together. trading on BHB “It’s been 54 years since need fads or gimmicks. Follow the proven, timeless tips and San Francisco “Virtual reality is changing of video. the Czech Republic, the Carlos Ghosn has promised another brand than Volvo he mega-extravaganza the game for a variety Cars will feature virtual Netherlands, New Zealand to discuss “a major topped this statistic,” techniques of these entrepreneurs to help get the word out of the tech world in Las of industries including reality displays to provide and Ukraine. technological breakthrough Volkswagen Sweden said in a about your business and watch it grow. VegasT is showcasing an array health care, agriculture, a better sense of the Auto-industry titans in the realization of a zero- statement. of new devices that get smarts manufacturing and business,” environment around them, including Ford and BMW emission, zero-fatality world “The last time this happened from computer chips, sensors said Gary Shapiro, president while similar technologies are increasingly using CES to for everyone,” according was in 1962 and Volkswagen and artificial intelligence, but of the Consumer Technology will be showcased for smart show off technology packed to a statement from CES was at the top even then,” Give Your Stuff Away Send a Weekly E-mail go further by opening doors Association that organizes the glasses, medicine and beauty into vehicles for efficiency, organizers. it added, referring to the Ari Fleischer and Aly Moler of Frozen Pints If you want to stay in relationship with your to augmented or virtual annual show, in a Reddit chat. makeovers. safety, entertainment and The show is also expected Volkswagen Beetle. have grown their craft beer ice cream customers, there is nothing simpler than creat- realities. “Doctors are using VR to CES is among the world’s navigation. The show will to feature advances in But the market share for business by leaps and bounds by ing a weekly e-mail that provides something The Consumer Electronics enhance traditional therapies, biggest trade shows, and last feature demonstrations robotics, with more human- Volvo remained the highest attending craft beer shows of value. Rick Houcek of Soar With Eagles Dr. Khalid Abdulla rings the trading session opening bell at Bahrain Bourse (BHB) Show, which begins with a architects use VR to design year drew 177,000 attendees of autonomous or semi- like robots and the public in the Swedish market with and farmers markets to do sends one out every Monday that he calls series of media events today stronger buildings and travel over exhibit space of 2.47 autonomous vehicles, debut of “Professor Einstein” 21.5pc. Volkswagen came one thing--give their prod- the 2-Minute Monday Motivator. I look Manama Al Shirawi, and other officials. Ebrahim Al Khalifa, said: “The will offer trade professionals agencies are using it to million square feet (230,000 including one from Japan’s from Hanson Robotics. in second place with 15.7pc uct away. Once customers forward to getting it every week and ahrain Bourse (BHB) The Eskan Bank Realty commencement of trading a look at new robotics, simplify vacation planning.” square meters). This year, 150 Honda said to be equipped On the smartphone followed by Audi with 7.3 pc. taste this unexpected com- often forward his advice to others. yesterday commenced the Income Trust has a target of Bahrain’s first Sharia- connected cars and a dizzying CES will celebrate its 50th countries will be represented. with an artificial intelligence front, South Korea’s LG will Volvo, which produced its bination (which happens to Btrading on the units of Eskan of 6.5 per cent in net compliant retail real estate assortment of gizmos from anniversary at the gathering, It will include big industry “emotion engine” that aims show a range of new “mid- first car in 1927, is cherished be delicious) for free, they Support a Cause Bank Realty Income Trust, distributable income payable investment trust underlines connected sneakers to drones. and organizers promised names such as Sony, LG and to better understand its range” handsets and China’s by Swedes who take pride in line up at their local store to Mary Hester of LAN Systems throws under the symbol ‘EBRIT’, semi-annually, and is the ongoing initiatives by the This year’s show will it would have the largest Samsung in electronics, with occupants. Huawei has a smartphone the brand’s reputation for buy it or even request that the an annual cookout with pur- Eskan bank said. expected to offer lower risk Central Bank of Bahrain and see results of a boost in showcase of VR technology the perennial battle to have Electric car startup Faraday event scheduled. TCL, the Scandinavian know-how and store carry it. pose every Earth Day. Party- The total number of units and volatility than stocks and Bahrain Bourse to bring new computing power from ever. the sleekest most gorgeous Future, one of several Chinese firm which owns quality. This past year marked a goers are encouraged to listed is 198,000,000 with a bonds due to long-term rents, products and services to the artificial intelligence, which One CES panel discussion television screen. manufacturers taking on the Alcatel brand, will unveil new record of Swedish car sales Attend Networking Events... bring their “e-waste”-- nominal value of BD0.100 per prime-asset backing, and no exchange.” can help power things like will examine how virtual Meanwhile, in attendance Tesla, is expected to unveil new BlackBerry handsets with 372,300 new registrations Desiree Scales of Bella Web Design old computer monitors unit. current leverage. Najla Al Shirawi, Chief autonomous cars, and deliver reality is transforming will be more than 600 startups its first production car a year following its deal for the an 8pc jump compared to 2015, is a master networker. She attends and CPUs. At their most Trading in the units The REIT comprises of Executive of SICO, which is new experiences such as television, movies and even from 33 countries, including after showing a prototype. troubled Canadian brand. the year when a previous record and presents at almost every recent event they col- (ISIN: BH0005158K14) two initial income-generating the mandated lead manager augmented or virtual reality. news with immersive forms first-time participants -- Renault-Nissan chief (AFP) of 1988 was beaten. event in town. Her contribution lected more than two is open to GCC individual and unleveraged properties: for the offering, as well as to the overall community makes tons of IT equipment, and institutional investors Segaya Plaza, a mixed retail the sub-investment manager her one of the first people that keeping it out of the land- who can by place ‘buy and and residential property and dedicated market maker come to mind when anyone looks for fills and creating goodwill sell’ orders through a BHB- located in Manama; and the said that this will add greater YKA employees honoured by the Labour Ministry an expert in her area of concentration: with their customers, current licensed broker, while commercial components of depth to the Kingdom’s real small business websites and drip marketing. and potential. clearing and settlement will Danaat Al Madina, a mixed- estate sector, while helping to Manama Labour and Social Development Group IT Department, received received Diligent Employee Award on behalf of Ashrafs W.L.L. Labour and Social Development be undertaken by Bahrain use property development improve liquidity in Bahrain .K. Almoayyed & Sons during a ceremony held at the the Distinguished Manager Awards on behalf of YKA’s Mona Almoayyed, Managing amongst numerous applications, ...Or, Create Your Own Event Sponsor an Organisation Bourse. situated in Isa Town. The Bourse. Y(YKA) group received three Shaikh Isa Cultural Centre. Award; Mariam Ali Hussain Finance and Credit Control Director at Y.K. Almoayyed and would like to take this If you don’t like the events you are Many local organisations are not Marking the occasion, properties currently have Eskan Bank General Diligent Employee Awards and The awardees are: Ahmed who has completed 27 years of Department and Adel Jaffar who & Sons, commented: “We are opportunity to thank them for attending, invent your own! Darrah that expensive to sponsor for a Eskan Bank General Manager a combined occupancy rate Manager Dr. Khalid Abdulla one Distinguished Manager Safar Hussain, who has service; Yousef Abdulla who has has completed 28 years of service proud to have our employees their dedication and continuous Brustein has created one of the most year if you consider the so-called Dr. Khalid Abdulla rang the of over 85 per cent, and the said: “This provides investors Award from the Ministry of completed 23 years at YKA’s completed 20 years of service received the Diligent Employee being selected by the Ministry of efforts.” successful networking events in per meeting cost. If your product trading session opening bell at Trust intends to increase its with the opportunity to share Atlanta: Atlanta Under 40. The event, or service is a good fit with their the Bourse in the presence of property portfolio as and in the Bank’s significant which Darrah created to connect with audience, you will get exposure every BHB Chief Executive Officer when suitable opportunities property development other young entrepreneurs in her city, is time the organisation sends out an e-mail Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim arise. activities, and benefit from now being franchised to other cities. and a mention every time they meet. Attendees Al Khalifa, Securities & Congratulating Eskan Bank commercial and residential always remember and appreciate companies Investment Company (SICO) on the listing, BHB Chief rental income across who sponsor their favourite organisations. (Inc) Chief Executive Officer Najla Executive Shaikh Khalifa bin diversified assets.” Jassim Haji featured on ‘Security Advisor’ Manama its cover page for his 2016 he leading and most achievements, contributions popular Information and innovation in the field of SecurityT magazine in the region Cyber Security. ‘Security Advisor Middle-East’ This is the 14th cover page has published Dr. Jassim Haji, of Dr. Haji in the past five Gulf Air’s Director Information years which makes him the Technology and a renowned most displayed and featured Above, seventh from left: Mona Almoayyed, Managing Director - Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons; eight from left, Amal Almoayyed, Executive Director – Ashrafs W. L. L., along with the award winners, manag- Bahraini Information Security individual on the pages of ers and officials from Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons and Ashrafs W.L.L. executive and expert on technology magazines. 10 BUSINESS Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Gulf mixed, Oman falls after budget

Dubai ended 0.1pc higher but ulf stock markets were 0.7pc off its intra-day peak, Closing Bell Gmixed yesterday as most with petrochemicals lagging reopened after the New Year, slightly. Travel agency Al SAUDI edged up 0.1pc to 7,247 points with Oman falling after the Tayyar, which had climbed COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL release of an austere state 7.4pc on Sunday in unusually DUBAI rose 0.2pc to 3,539 points budget for 2017. Egypt edged heavy trade, fell back AUSTRALIA 0.2776 0.2751 down although foreign 1.3pc. BANGLADESH 0.00510 0.00479 ABU DHABI fell 0.3pc to 4,534 points CANADA 0.2868 0.2837 investors remained net buyers Oman dropped 0.8pc after DENMARK 0.0564 of stocks. the government released a QATAR edged down 0.1pc to 10,429 points EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 Dubai’s index rose 0.2 2017 budget plan on Sunday EURO 0.4016 0.3995 per cent as much activity that projected a smaller EGYPT fell 0.4pc to 12,291 points HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 focused on speculative stocks deficit but included fresh INDIA 0.00620 0.00565 with prices below 1 dirham. austerity steps and tight curbs KUWAIT added 0.5pc to 5,775 points INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002870 Islamic Arab Insurance, the on spending because of low IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 most heavily traded stock, oil prices. OMAN dropped 0.8pc to 5,700 points IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 rocketed 15pc in its largest Oman Telecommuni- BAHRAIN edged down 0.1pc to 1,220 points JAPAN 0.003380 0.003310 volume since April. cations lost 2.1pc after JORDAN 0.5365 0.5351 Abu Dhabi fell 0.3pc, partly tumbling 4.3pc on Sunday in KOREA 0.00036295 due to a 7.6pc slide in Abu response to an increase in the back 0.4pc but exchange data listed in late 2009. KUWAIT 1.2580 1.249 Dhabi National Energy. royalty that it must pay the showed non-Arab foreign The stock has been in a MALAYSIA 0.086600 0.0864 Qatar edged down 0.1pc. government. Rival Ooredoo investors remained net buyers downtrend for several years NEW ZEALAND 0.2654 0.2641 Islamic bank Masraf Al Rayan Oman fell 2.0pc after plunging of stocks by a small margin, from a peak of 5.45 pounds NORWAY 0.0458 NEPAL 0.00380 0.00348 dropped that much after 7.9pc on Sunday. continuing a streak that in 2014, but it may now be OMAN 0.97962 0.98262 saying it would suspend its Bahrain listed its first began with the floating of the reversing that trend. Its surge PAKISTAN 0.00358 0.00361 brokerage business, Al Rayan sharia-compliant retail real Egyptian pound on Nov. 3. in the past two days triggered PHILIPPINES 0.00782 0.00761 Financial Brokerage Co. It estate investment trust, Eskan Investment firm Qalaa a reverse head & shoulders QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 said the brokerage’s paid-up Bank Realty Income Trust. Holdings was the most pattern formed by the highs SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.10066 capital represented just 0.06pc The REIT rose 7pc in very heavily traded stock, shooting and lows since June and SINGAPORE 0.0265 0.2627 of the bank’s total assets. thin trade. up 9.7pc to 1.13 pounds in its pointing up to around 1.40 SOUTH AFRICA 0.02930 0.02920 Saudi Arabia’s index In Egypt, the index pulled largest daily volume since it pounds. (Reuters) SRI LANKA 0.00276 0.00253 SWEDISH 0.0445 SWITZERLAND 0.3759 0.3734 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 TAIWAN 0.012300 THAILAND 0.010740 0.010740 GFH RE names Ahmed CCO TURKEY 0.1154 Manama UNITED KINGDOM 0.4718 0.4688 and non-aeronautical streams. estate assets. Importantly, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 FH Real Estate (GFH His previous experience Mohammed will be focused UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 GRE), the real estate includes eight years at Al on the development of new YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 arm of the GFH Financial Khaleeji Development commercial opportunities Group, yesterday appointed Company (Tameer), where and the maximization and 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 Mohammed Khalil Ahmed he was an Executive Director diversification of revenue as its new Chief Commercial in the Property Development streams. He will also be Officer (CCO). In this capacity, and Services department. heading up efforts to both Ahmed will focus on all areas Other related roles include optimize and commercialise related to commercialization key positions at First Gulf our existing investments and and management of GFH RE Real Estate Company in Saudi projects including recently development and managed Arabia and Bahrain, Technal launched developments such assets. Middle East and Architectural as Harbour Row and Harbour COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Mohammed joins GFH RE World. North projects in Bahrain and BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4667 0.3712 0.3249 with 15 years of experience Mohammed Khalil Ahmed Commenting, Majed Al California Village in Dubai.” KUWAIT 0.2855 33.1237 0.2811 0.2461 in commercial management, contract management. Khan, CEO of GFH RE, said, Mohammed holds a business development, Most recently, he was the “We are pleased to welcome Bachelor of Science in OMAN 0.3849 0.3909 0.3790 0.3318 strategic planning, revenue Chief Commercial Officer at Mohammed to GFH RE and are Architectural Engineering QATAR 3.6420 3.6985 3.5864 3.1391 optimisation, management and the Bahrain Airport Company, confident that his experience from the University of Bahrain diversification as well as deep where he began in 2012 and will further strengthen our and is a Certified International UAE 3.6730 3.7299 3.6169 3.1658 real estate sector experience was responsible for managing management team and Property Specialist (CIPS) SAUDI 3.7500 3.8081 3.6928 3.2322 spanning development, design all airport revenues including support efforts to effectively from the National Association and project, construction and those related to aeronautical manage and grow our real of Realtors in the US. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 11 Disney Wins Chinese Copyright Jeep Wrangler to roll out in Nov isney and Pixar Animation have been awarded damages roduction of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler will allegedly after a Shanghai court ruled a Chinese film dubbed The kick off in November, about seven months after the DAutobots was an illegal copy of Cars. The producer of The Pbrand ends production of the Jeep Cherokee at its Toledo Autobots, Bluemtv and distributor G-Point have been fined Assembly Complex. the equivalent of $194,000. According to the court, While Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has yet to announce a the producers of The Autobots illegally used launch date for the next-generation Wrangler, the president characters and posters owned by Disney of the United Auto Workers Local 12, Bruce Baumhower, and used in Cars, ruling that the confirmed that the plant will start building it in November. Chinese film constituted In March, Jeep is expected to cease production of the current unfair competition. Wrangler and, in early April, will move production of (Carscoops) the Cherokee from the plant to its facility in Belvidere, Illinois.(Carscoops)

Cars to look out at Detroit Motor Show

ne of the most anticipated debuts at this year’s Detroit uyers usually deem he Honda Odyssey is among the more popular Motor Show is the new E-Class Coupe from Mercedes. Kia as a maker of models in the buzzing minivan segment in America O Thanks to Mercedes’ new design approach, the new E-Class Baffordable and practical andT soon there will has ended up becoming a cross between the S-Class and the cars. The Korean be a new one. C-Class. The same can be said for the Coupe which shares automaker though has The Detroit- plenty of design DNA with other Mercedes two-door models. plans to venture into bound Odyssey is That said, the Detroit-bound model won’t be just a glorified C the performance side of the fifth-gen model Coupe. The former, in fact, is based on the MRA rear-wheel- things and it intends to and it will be more drive modular architecture, meaning more interior room and do it with an all-new or years, Mercedes and BMW have of an evolution of a boot that can be labelled practical. high power model that been experimenting with the full-size the current car. will appear in Detroit. FCoupe SUV style and now it’s Audi’s turn Going by the teaser The vehicle is likely to be to join the bandwagon. Preview images of images, it appears lower and longer than the outgoing based on the GT sedan Q8 E-Tron reveal a sleeker and sportier model. There’s only so much info out relating to this and will be labelled version of the Q7. The leaner appearance minivan though full details will be available by January as a fast yet practical is courtesy of a lowered rear roof line and 9 – that’s when the new Odyssey will break covers. four-door. Kia has lengthy overhangs both in the front and already revealed its rear. The letters E-Tron indicate that this 0-100kmph time will be offered as a hybrid and full electric of 5.1 seconds model with a plethora of technologies which is mighty related to autonomous driving and safety. fast.

he Toyota Camry is among the best-sellingT sedans in America and is due for his year, Motor City will play host to a range of entirely new models from a comprehensive update. mong lesser known debuts at this year’s BMW. Now in its seventh generation, the 5 Series range will include the Naturally, there is a lot Detroit Motor Show is that of Infiniti’s 530eT iPerformance – a plug-in hybrid variant to go on sale from March 2017. of buzz around the all- AQX50 concept. The concept is an evolution of The sporty model can run purely on electric power for a certain driving range. new Camry. Toyota has the QX Sport Inspiration which was shown at The US premiere of the new 5 will also feature the M550i xDrive variant. released a teaser for the new Camry, showing the car’s smart- the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Powered by a twin-turbo V8 motor, the rear-biased xDrive all-wheel-drive looking LED taillight. Going by the reports, the next Camry will be The QX50 evolves this concept further and system allows the vehicle to sprint from 0-100kmph in just 4 seconds. That’s a surprisingly stylish sedan with plenty of new-age cuts and creases shows how Infiniti could develop its future quicker than the current gen M5 which does the same sprint in 4.4 seconds. seen in recent Toyota models. presence in the mid-size SUV space which is currently the fastest-growing segment globally. Infiniti has announced that its show car will also preview a few autonomous or the AllSpace, VW has extended the drive support technologies. The standard Tiguan’s wheelbase by a fair tech will act as a co-pilot for Fbit. As a result, the rear door is longer and the driver and delegate more the rear quarter glass is bigger in size as arduous driving tasks such as well. This long wheelbase version will have navigating stop-start traffic on a seven-seat configuration. the highway or keeping track of surrounding vehicles.(carwale) 12 Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Adel Jaffer Ahmed of ASHRAFS W.L.L has won the prestigious Diligent Employee award for Batelco Senior Manager Security, Safety and Strategic Operations Phillip Marais and Batelco Health & Safety Manager Sayed Ebrahim Al Hashimi 2016 from the Ministry of Labour. The award held under the patronage of His Majesty King conducted a fire safety training for management and staff of the Children’s House Montessori Nursery School to familiarise them with the various Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa recognises top performers in Bahrain. Minister of Labour, Jameel Hu- types of portable fire extinguishers maidan presented the award to Adel Jaffar Ahmed at a ceremony held on December 29, 2016 at the Isa Cultural Hall. Ahmed who started his career with ASHRAFS in 1989 is currently working as a storekeeper in Ashrafs Warehouse. Above, from Left: Faisal Asfoor (Manager, Training and Development, YKA), Aqeel Rassol (Warehouse Manager, Ashrafs), Amal (Executive Director Ashrafs), Adel Jaffer and Sonu Duggal ( YK Group Manager, HR & TQM)

CEO Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) yesterday received MP Mohammad Al-Emmadi. Discussions focused on the tourism plans that aim at promoting Bahrain’s identity, development of tourism services and facilities, attracting Leasing Manager Mohammed Wasim on behalf of Dana Mall Management received an award from investment, as well as facilitating investment procedures. MP Al-Emmadi lauded the BTEA ef- Royal Charity Organization( RCO) for providing excellent support. The award was handed over at forts to upgrade the tourism sector in the interest of the nation. an event in Sofitel hotel under the patronage of RCO Acting Secretary General Yousef Al Yacoub Tuesday, January 3, 2017 13

Labour and So- cial Development Minister Jameel Humaidan yesterday met member of the Parliament (MP) Moham- med Al Emadi and several parents of differently abled children. The meeting reviewed ways to meet the needs of the children to keep abreast of developments in the Bahraini society in line with the ministry’s The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has launched a Contact Centre The industrial sector committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) strategic plans. to handle enquires and provide professional assistance to all its members. A contract was recently convened in Bait Al Tijjar. The meeting presided over by second vice-chairman and signed by Treasurer of the Chamber Isa Al Refaei and the Chief Executive of Invita Bahrain, committee head Abdulhameed Al Kooheji centered on the committee’s action plan for 2017, Rahul Bhalla, to set up and manage the Contact Center’s operations which aims to enhance the vigor of the sector and its contribution to the national economy

Batelco Senior Manager Security, Safety and Strategic Operations Phillip Marais and Batelco Health & Safety Manager Sayed Ebrahim Al Hashimi conducted a fire safety training for management and staff of the Children’s House Montessori Nursery School to familiarise them with the various Saudi Basic Industries Company Executive Vice President of Agricultural Nutrients Anas bin Yusuf Quintab honoured maintenance department employee Hassan types of portable fire extinguishers Abdul Ameer with Employee of the Month Award for November. Above, the award ceremony

Ahmad Husain Ahmad, Ashraf, Hakeem and Zeeshan Dilshad were crowned the winners of the Grand Car Raffle Draw conducted by Ansar Gallery on Dec. 29, 2016 under the supervision of Ministry of Commerce

The Bahrain team which participated in the 24th National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) in India was received at the Bahrain In- ternational Airport by the Science In- dia Forum officials. Team leader Gopi- ka Babu received a special appreciation from the judges for her presentation skills at the event Pars International Hotel celebrated New Years Eve recently at their premises. Above, participants during the celebration 14 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 15

aron Chalmers ‏@AaronCGShore Last day of being lazy as tomorrow is the dreaded return to the gym the sick bucket will be getting well used in the month of January

ick Clark Productions isn’t taking claims that it sabotaged Mariah Carey’s disastrous New Year’s EveD performance lightly. TMZ reported Sunday that representatives for Carey complained that the diva’s troubled performance on the New Year’s Eve special was set up by the show’s producers “so they could get Mariah drama.” Carey’s team claimed in a written complaint that her sound and microphone systems were deliberately sabotaged. The report also said that Carey and her team repeatedly complained that ark Rylance, Victoria her earpieces were not working. ctress Deepika Padukone says she is nervous and excited about her MBeckham and Naomie Producers responded in a statement calling AHollywood debut ‘xXx - Return of Xander Cage’ that stars Vin Diesel. Harris are among those the claims “absurd.”It said an initial investigation “I am really excited. This is my Hollywood debut. I am very nervous, from the world of showbiz indicated it had no involvement in the challenges but I am also very excited. And today is the beginning to that journey. to be recognised in Queen associated with Carey’s performance.(Foxnews) Hopefully, we will be coming to India soon.” Deepika said on January 1 Elizabeth’s New Year’s before leaving to kick-start the film’s promotion. Honors list, which celebrates “In terms of promotion, first we will head to Mexico. As far as the release those who have made a is concerned, we will first release the movie in India. While shooting the significant contribution to film, I discussed this with my unit... that it would be great to first British society, business or release it in India and I am happy culture. that it is finally happening.” she Beckham is best known as the added. former Spice Girls singer, but it After her Hollywood debut is her work as a fashion designer later this month, Deepika will that has elevated her to the rank be known for being more of Officer of the Order of the yrus Wong, the artist whose than a Bollywood actress. British Empire (OBE). works inspired the Disney Talking about it, she said, Harris, who was nominated for Tfilm Bambi, has died aged 106. “I think I’d like to be a Golden Globe for “Moonlight” A Chinese immigrant, Wong’s known as a good person and whose credits include Eve vibrant paintings captured Walt and a good actor. But I also Moneypenny in Bond movies Disney’s eye and became the basis feel very proud that I get to represent “Skyfall” and “Spectre,” of the film’s distinct style. my country, especially in this kind of receives an OBE for services to “His influence on the artistic action franchise of the film.”(TOI) drama. composition of the animated he famed Hollywood sign high in the hills Rylance won the supporting feature Bambi cannot be Tover Los Angeles got a little higher on Sunday, actor Oscar in 2016 for Steven overstated,” the Walt Disney when someone altered two of its letters to make it Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies,” Family Museum said. After read “Hollyweed.” but receives his knighthood for studying as an artist, he began Police said unidentified thrill-seekers had services to theatre. working with Disney in 1938 climbed up and arranged tarps over the two letter as an “inbetweener”, drawing “O’s” to make them look like “E’s,” CBS affiliate hundreds of pictures between KCAL reported. poses to create the illusion of Each letter is 45 feet (13.7 meters) high, so the motion. (BBC) feat would have required not just bravado but considerable athleticism. The daring act may have been taken in celebration of a measure approved in November, ean Girls’ musical, the stage when California voters passed an amendment adaptation of the 2004 teen legalising recreational use of marijuana. ‘Mcomedy movie starring Lindsay Lohan, A police spokesman said surveillance cameras Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert might help them identify the culprit or culprits; and Rachel McAdams has got a the act was being treated as a case of misdemeanor va Amurri Martino is opening up premiere date. The musical is trespassing.(AFP) about the terrifying experience scheduled to debut on October sheE went through when her night 3 at the National Theatre in nurse dropped her three-month-old Washington DC. son Major James and caused his skull The original film, directed ink’s latest Instagram picture should come to crack. by Mark Waters and written Pwith a warning, because it’s just too adorable The 31-year-old actress and daughter of by Tina Fey, revolves to handle. Susan Sarandon explained what happened in around a teenage girl who The singer welcomed her second child with a post on her blog Happily Eva After. struggles to navigate high hubby, Carey Hart, over the holidays, and it “A couple of days after Thanksgiving, our school in the States after looks like their oldest daughter, Willow , five, is Night Nurse fell asleep while holding Major 15 years with her family thrilled to be a big sister. and dropped him, and he cracked his head in Africa. Pink posted a snapshot on New Years’s Day on the hardwood floor,” Eva wrote. “Kyle The musical is adapted of the little girl sitting in a chair, beaming with [Martino] and I were sleeping at the time by Fey with her composer pride, with her brother snuggled up asleep on and were awoken by the sound of his head husband Jeff Richmond and her lap. hitting the floor, and then hysterical piercing lyricist Nell Benjamin. Tony “Happy New Year #newlove #newlife screams.” winner Casey Nicholaw is #newenergy #newhope #newday the harts thank “He suffered a fractured skull and bleeding attached to direct the project. The you for your love and we send it back to you in on his brain, and was transported to Yale original producer Lorne Michaels spades,” she captioned. Willoweven had pink Medical Center where I spent two harrowing will be involved in the musical streaks in her hair, just like her famous mom days with him to receive emergency care and The Backstreet Boys – Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ as well. No cast members are often has.(usmagazine) further testing. To say these were the most McLean, and Kevin Richardson – gave a special sneak peek of their announced. (TOI) traumatic and anxious two days of my life is an upcoming Vegas residency show, which will begin on March 1 by understatement,” she said.(justjared) showing off their synchronized dance moves at a New Year concert in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas 14 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 15

aron Chalmers ‏@AaronCGShore Last day of being lazy as tomorrow is the dreaded return to the gym the sick bucket will be getting well used in the month of January

ick Clark Productions isn’t taking claims that it sabotaged Mariah Carey’s disastrous New Year’s EveD performance lightly. TMZ reported Sunday that representatives for Carey complained that the diva’s troubled performance on the New Year’s Eve special was set up by the show’s producers “so they could get Mariah drama.” Carey’s team claimed in a written complaint that her sound and microphone systems were deliberately sabotaged. The report also said that Carey and her team repeatedly complained that ark Rylance, Victoria her earpieces were not working. ctress Deepika Padukone says she is nervous and excited about her MBeckham and Naomie Producers responded in a statement calling AHollywood debut ‘xXx - Return of Xander Cage’ that stars Vin Diesel. Harris are among those the claims “absurd.”It said an initial investigation “I am really excited. This is my Hollywood debut. I am very nervous, from the world of showbiz indicated it had no involvement in the challenges but I am also very excited. And today is the beginning to that journey. to be recognised in Queen associated with Carey’s performance.(Foxnews) Hopefully, we will be coming to India soon.” Deepika said on January 1 Elizabeth’s New Year’s before leaving to kick-start the film’s promotion. Honors list, which celebrates “In terms of promotion, first we will head to Mexico. As far as the release those who have made a is concerned, we will first release the movie in India. While shooting the significant contribution to film, I discussed this with my unit... that it would be great to first British society, business or release it in India and I am happy culture. that it is finally happening.” she Beckham is best known as the added. former Spice Girls singer, but it After her Hollywood debut is her work as a fashion designer later this month, Deepika will that has elevated her to the rank be known for being more of Officer of the Order of the yrus Wong, the artist whose than a Bollywood actress. British Empire (OBE). works inspired the Disney Talking about it, she said, Harris, who was nominated for Tfilm Bambi, has died aged 106. “I think I’d like to be a Golden Globe for “Moonlight” A Chinese immigrant, Wong’s known as a good person and whose credits include Eve vibrant paintings captured Walt and a good actor. But I also Moneypenny in Bond movies Disney’s eye and became the basis feel very proud that I get to represent “Skyfall” and “Spectre,” of the film’s distinct style. my country, especially in this kind of receives an OBE for services to “His influence on the artistic action franchise of the film.”(TOI) drama. composition of the animated he famed Hollywood sign high in the hills Rylance won the supporting feature Bambi cannot be Tover Los Angeles got a little higher on Sunday, actor Oscar in 2016 for Steven overstated,” the Walt Disney when someone altered two of its letters to make it Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies,” Family Museum said. After read “Hollyweed.” but receives his knighthood for studying as an artist, he began Police said unidentified thrill-seekers had services to theatre. working with Disney in 1938 climbed up and arranged tarps over the two letter as an “inbetweener”, drawing “O’s” to make them look like “E’s,” CBS affiliate hundreds of pictures between KCAL reported. poses to create the illusion of Each letter is 45 feet (13.7 meters) high, so the motion. (BBC) feat would have required not just bravado but considerable athleticism. The daring act may have been taken in celebration of a measure approved in November, ean Girls’ musical, the stage when California voters passed an amendment adaptation of the 2004 teen legalising recreational use of marijuana. ‘Mcomedy movie starring Lindsay Lohan, A police spokesman said surveillance cameras Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert might help them identify the culprit or culprits; and Rachel McAdams has got a the act was being treated as a case of misdemeanor va Amurri Martino is opening up premiere date. The musical is trespassing.(AFP) about the terrifying experience scheduled to debut on October sheE went through when her night 3 at the National Theatre in nurse dropped her three-month-old Washington DC. son Major James and caused his skull The original film, directed ink’s latest Instagram picture should come to crack. by Mark Waters and written Pwith a warning, because it’s just too adorable The 31-year-old actress and daughter of by Tina Fey, revolves to handle. Susan Sarandon explained what happened in around a teenage girl who The singer welcomed her second child with a post on her blog Happily Eva After. struggles to navigate high hubby, Carey Hart, over the holidays, and it “A couple of days after Thanksgiving, our school in the States after looks like their oldest daughter, Willow , five, is Night Nurse fell asleep while holding Major 15 years with her family thrilled to be a big sister. and dropped him, and he cracked his head in Africa. Pink posted a snapshot on New Years’s Day on the hardwood floor,” Eva wrote. “Kyle The musical is adapted of the little girl sitting in a chair, beaming with [Martino] and I were sleeping at the time by Fey with her composer pride, with her brother snuggled up asleep on and were awoken by the sound of his head husband Jeff Richmond and her lap. hitting the floor, and then hysterical piercing lyricist Nell Benjamin. Tony “Happy New Year #newlove #newlife screams.” winner Casey Nicholaw is #newenergy #newhope #newday the harts thank “He suffered a fractured skull and bleeding attached to direct the project. The you for your love and we send it back to you in on his brain, and was transported to Yale original producer Lorne Michaels spades,” she captioned. Willoweven had pink Medical Center where I spent two harrowing will be involved in the musical streaks in her hair, just like her famous mom days with him to receive emergency care and The Backstreet Boys – Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ as well. No cast members are often has.(usmagazine) further testing. To say these were the most McLean, and Kevin Richardson – gave a special sneak peek of their announced. (TOI) traumatic and anxious two days of my life is an upcoming Vegas residency show, which will begin on March 1 by understatement,” she said.(justjared) showing off their synchronized dance moves at a New Year concert in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas 16 COOL ZONE Tuesday, January 3, 2017 CROSSWORD Your star today Expand your way of thinking and make sure YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) you incorporate every single part of your being into what you do. You have the power to make some very wise decisions today. You might feel more generous than usual and that you are apt to do things for others before thinking of yourself. Don’t forget about your own needs as well. (Apr 21st - May 21st) This day follows along the path of a great many days in the beginning of this month. Your words will have a profound impact on others. You will find that you are able to communicate well with others. You are in a holding pattern on success so make deals, sign contracts, and firm up your investments.

(May 22nd - Jun 21st) Your brain is likely to be busy with activity today so be prepared for a great deal of mental action. You may find that your thinking is locked into a great dream that grows more and more confident by the minute. Feel free to expand your thinking into new realms. Your sense of charity is quite heightened so do your part to help the less fortunate. (June 22nd - July 23rd) Put a few coins in front of the homeless person down the street today. A small action of generosity today will bring good fortune back you in tenfold the amount that you gave. The thoughts and words you project today will be magnified, so be conscious of what you send out there into the world. Across Down (July 24th - Aug 23rd) Other people’s unusual thinking may rub you 1- Mogul capital until 1658; 5- Twitch; 8- _____ point: where it 1- In any case; 2- Grapnel; 3- Earthquake scale; 4- ___ sow, so shall...; 5- the wrong way today. Someone who may have all becomes clear; 13- Speaker of note; 14- Catch a view of; 15- Former Russian rulers; 6- Res ___ loquitur; 7- Gigantic; 8- Remains of started stroking your fur in the right direction Convex molding; 16- Fine and delicate; 17- Not fem.; 18- Hawks; 19- any organism preserved in rock; 9- Not concealed; 10- Inflammation may have now started petting you the other way. Transitory; 21- ___ Lanka; 22- Appropriate; 23- Surgery sites, briefly; of the colon; 11- Nothing but; 12- ___ Angeles; 14- Abrasive min- Realise that you are under no obligation to agree 24- Left out; 28- Drowsy; 30- Milky gem; 31- Land in la mer; 32- Curt; eral; 20- Acts down; 25- Actress Helgenberger; 26- “Slippery” tree; with anything that is being said, but remember 33- Boxer Max; 34- Doctrines; 35- Vegetable; 38- Prefix with dextrous; 27- Paris’s Pont ___ Arts; 29- Morales of “NYPD Blue”; 30- Paddled; that it is critical for you to respect others opinion. 41- British gun; 42- ___-foot oil; 46- Sprechen ___ Deutsch?; 47- 33- Military unit; 34- Got it!; 36- Attention getter; 37- Single things; (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) Cornerstone abbr.; 48- Sacred place; 49- Cornmeal mush; 51- Open 38- Viper; 39- O Sole ___; 40- Inhabitant of Belgium; 43- Floor cover- You will find that your grounded, well-planned mesh fabric; 52- Before, in poetry; 53- Long-jawed fish; 54- Make laws; ing; 44- Coiled; 45- Exhales violently; 47- Add vitamins to flour, e.g.; approach is working quite nicely for you. Finally 57- Port-au-Prince is its capital; 59- Some nest eggs; 60- Nev. neigh- 48- Robbery; 50- Really bother; 51- Marsh of mystery; 55- Fish-eating all of that prep work is paying off. Let your bor; 61- Sir ___ Newton was an English mathematician; 62- Put a lid eagle; 56- Tibetan monk; 57- Strike; 58- Peer Gynt’s mother; mind expand like a balloon and see how far ___!; 63- Lounging slipper; 64- DuBois’ “talented” group; 65- Prefix you can go before it pops. You will be lifted off with classical; 66- Matures; the ground, gaining a better vantage point and clearer air to breathe. Be careful about getting too close to the sun. It will burn you today. (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) R Your sense of balance is being challenged by BEETLE BAILEY strong forces that want to have their way. You will find that people are bold and stubborn and they are not likely to back down from their throne in the sky. You may be feeling some of this stubborn attitude as well, but be cautious of taking on too much of a pompous air. You may find yourself quite alienated. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) Everyone else seems to be getting the lucky breaks except you. Realise that it is a sign that you need to incorporate a greater sense of balance in your life. Slow down, calm your thoughts, and ground your emotions. The more you swing to one side and the other, the less likely that you will stumble upon the true solution which is lying right in front of you. Keep your mind focused on travel today. You (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) have the opportunity today to set a dream in motion toward taking off to a distant land. Consider packing up everything you own and D U YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION just following your heart. Don’t be afraid of S U O K change. You only live once, so make the best of what you’ve got. Think big. No one else is going to do your dreaming for you.

(Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) Solidify your thoughts and manifest the ideas that you have been conjuring up in your head. Your mind is active and razor sharp today, and you may find that it wants to expand outwards into several new realms at once. Don’ deny this tendency to grow. Today is a day to remove the barbed wire and push things way beyond their normal limits. (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Be realistic today. Expand your mind but make sure you are doing it in a rational manner. Other people may be pushing your buttons to see what sort of a rise they can get out of you today, but don’t be held back by these actions. Your brain is likely to be mostly activated by some sort of outside force that wants to test the extent of your range of motion.

(Feb 20th - Mar 20th) You may find yourself in a giant mud puddle today, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be extremely productive from that vantage point. How to play: Combine your incredible sensitivity with your Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each ability of perception; add a little bit of practical row across, each column down and each 9-box square thinking. Push your mind to its limits today and contains all of the numbers from one to nine. have no reservations about how far out into the stratosphere you go - the further the better. 17 Tuesday, January 3, 2017

HOW TO REACH US “Out & About’, a ready reckoner for the events taking place on the EAST ASIAN COOKING CLASSES island, is published from Friday this tournament is open to Bahrain Date : 4 Jan 11 am – 2 pm to Tuesday. To be included, HIGHLIGHT Tennis Club Members only. The Venue : ART Rotana- Muharraq please use one of the following: club has also dedicated 4000 US [email protected], or Join us for a series of intimate in monetary awards towards this call 38444680. cooking demonstrations with Chef MUSICIAN’S NIGHT event. Shortly after the approval and Mac and learn the secrets of cooking Date: Today 8pm authorization from the tournament the 5 East Asian cuisines featured Venue: Upstairs Downstairs organizing committee, participatory at WU. Demonstrations are Adliya tournament model laws, regulations limited to 10 guests only and shall Enjoy Musician’s Night, and policies were initiated and take place on the first Wednesday every Tuesday at Upstairs developed, then later the committee of every month, inclusive of lunch Downstairs Restaurant from decided to organize and host and complimentary beverages 8pm to 12am. Bahrain a festival in which an estimated served at WU. musicians will have number of 100 junior tennis players opportunity to demonstrate aged between ages 8-10 would be THE FACES OF ESKANDER - AN their talent and enjoy jamming with Fox and Alchemy, our resident band. And participating in which is also part of ART EXHIBITION for those who love live music, book your table and enjoy talented performers. the international tennis federation Date : 4 Jan 7 pm – 9 pm Play+Stay. All the equipments and Venue : Words BookstoreCafé- balls associated with the tournament Jannusan universities, etc. were geared up for this festival. The As a British-Bahraini artist, THE AGILE ORGANIZATION club invited all interested players Eskander Dawani’s journey Date: January 18,6pm THE AGILE ORGANIZATION willing to participate to register their has been one of discovery and Venue: The Domain Hotel and Spa Date: January 18,6pm names by calling the club contact definition as he paints with the An evening business workshop Venue: The Domain Hotel and Spa number 17729561 or by sending an clashing colors of both worlds. ‘The Agile Organization’ will be held An evening business workshop email to Bahrain.tennisclub@gmail. BAHRAIN SWS SPRINT While navigating through the at The Domain Hotel and Spa on ‘The Agile Organization’ will be com CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 / many facets and forms of art January 18. This is the 20th in our held at The Domain Hotel and BRMMC ROUND 3 that have both emboldened and series of evening workshops, bringing Spa on January 18, 2017. This is THALI BUSINESS LUNCH Date : 6 Jan 1 pm – 8 pm enriched his searching of self, together themes of leadership, the 20th in our series of evening Date: Till Jan 31 Venue : Bahrain International Karting Eskander has drawn from diverse management, empowerment, workshops, bringing together Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Circuit- Sakhir sources that not only come from strategy execution and breaking themes of leadership, management, Welcome to the Land of Sensory the realms of painting, but from down barriers between people, empowerment, strategy execution delights - Dine like a Maharajah in The management and staff of the resonating influences of music, teams, departments, divisions and and breaking down barriers between Nirvana, where a world of sensory Bahrain International Karting Circuit writing, poetry and fashion, all companies. Mike Orlov and Jean people, teams, departments, delights and authentic Indian (BIKC) would like to wish everyone a of which come to life upon the Nicolai will be the coaches. divisions and companies. Mike cuisine will transport your palate to very joyful and prosperous New Year! canvas. He has also been greatly Orlov and Jean Nicolai will be the new heavens. Timings: Sundays to The racing never stops at BIKC, so influenced by a number of SEMINAR: STUDY IN FRANCE coaches. Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. what better way to start the New Year celebrated artists, such as poet Date: January 23 than to get suited up and race alongside and musician Leonard Cohen, to Venue: Sofitel Hotel Bahrain RJ INVESTMENT HOLDING EXPLORATIONS, ENCOUNTERS some of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, On Monday, 23rd of January, a TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 AND REMEMBERED STORIES: most talented karters. and Italian-born artist Francesco seminar dedicated to the French Date: 17-31 January 2017 200 YEARS OF BRITISH- Coming up this Friday is the next Clemente. Eskander’s collection education, entitled “Study in France” Venue: Bahrain Tennis Club BAHRAINI RELATIONS edition of the Bahrain Karting Sprint of contemporary portraits are will be held on Monday, 23rd of An agreement has been signed off Date : Ongoing till April 30 Championship, featuring round five of painted mirrors that reflect January at the Sofitel Hotel Bahrain, between Rashad Janahi, Head of Venue : Bahrain National Museum the Bahrain SWS Sprint Championship back the illusion of self and his from 9:00am to 2:00pm.This seminar Janahi Investment Holding Group The rise of piracy in the Arabian and round three of the Bahrain Rotax combined passions, observations aims at promoting and explaining and Khamis Mohamed Al Muqla Sea in the 18th and 19th centuries Mojo Max Challenge. and interpretations of how people the exceptional opportunities and Head of the Bahrain Tennis Club to resulted in a time of unrest that All those hungry for a taste of dress and adorn themselves in benefits France offers in terms of sponsor the RJ Investment Holding challenged prosperity and regional some heated competition are invited makeup and the masks they wear. both free and high quality education, Tennis Championship 2017, which trade enterprise. In 1816, a friendly to compete in the SWS sprints. This We invite you to the mysterious whilst informing the public about is organized by Bahrain Tennis Club agreement between the British arrive-and-drive championship is world of Eskander Dawani, a place the variety of curriculum including and scheduled to take place from representatives in the Gulf and open to all those aged 15 and above, of stillness that comes alive before studies in English. The seminar is January 17 to 30. The club’s board the Sh aikhs of Bahrain secured both men and women of whatever you, as he breathes life into a world open to all: friends and colleagues has approved at its eighth meeting the protection of shared interests. nationality or skill level. Simply of portraits through the inertia of from the Ministry of Education to organize the tournament this The agreement was formalised in come to BIKC at the scheduled time, examination. and the High Education Council, year through its fresh and updated 1820 with the signing of a General register and pay the fees, and take students from high schools and look featuring a modified system Treaty of Peace, that ushered a new part in some of the most thrilling EVENT TO HONOUR WINNERS universities, educational staff based on teams consisting on 4 episode in the political and cultural karting races in the entire Middle Date: January 5 especially teachers and directors, players in each team, and which history of both nations. Over the East. Venue: UN House Hoora from private and public schools and also dictates that the participation in past 200 years, the nature of the For those Rotax racing enthusiasts, Further to the International Day British-Bahraini relationship has you are invited to battle it out in Bahrain of Peace commemoration that took evolved and the ties between the two Rotax Mojo Max Challenge. This is place recently at the UN House, the HIGHLIGHT nations were strengthened. Above one of the most highly competitive United Nations Information Centre all, this relationship was shaped by series in the national scene, and things (UNIC), Al-Areen Lions Club and PAINT WITH A varied explorations, encounters and are about to get even more exciting the International Social Media PROFESSIONAL personal stories. This exhibition with an expanded field of new drivers Club-Middle East are organizing Date: 7 Jan 10 am – 1 pm draws on the first explorations set to join this coming meeting in an event to honor the winners Venue: The Art House- Budaiya of Bahrain and its archaeological both the Junior Max, Senior Max, and of a Speech Writing Competition landscape. It celebrates a few of those the newly introduced Max Masters for youth on the subject of peace Paint with a professional who have played a major role in classes. Opportunities are available for and sustainable development. artist. Have a relaxing morning, bringing global attention to Bahrain. non-kart owners to participate in the The event will be held under learn new skills and go back By shifting the focus from artefacts rounds through our Arrive-and-Race the patronage of Dr. Shaikh home with a masterpiece at the to people and their documented programs. Please contact any of our Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Art House on Saturday. Paint encounters with local Bahrainis, we customer service representatives for Undersecretary for International your favorite pre- outlined attempt to shed light on different more information and pricing options. Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs canvas. You may choose to perspectives of the bicentenary long Entrance to the venue is free of on Thursday, 05 January at 17:00 paint your own selfie in black British-Bahraini relationship.The charge. hrs at the UN House Conference &white or any other selection. exhibition is organised in collaboration Room in Hoora. with the British Council in Bahrain. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 18

www.newsofbahrain.com : Bahrain best classifieds

SALES SUPERVISOR FOR A LEADING FMCG COMPANY Looking for a dynamic Supervisor for the FMCG division of a well-established Company. The candidate should have hands-on experience regarding distribution & marketing of FMCG products, close rapport with the customers & a team-worker. The candidate should be preferably an MBA/BBA – Marketing, presentable, holder of valid Bahraini/GCC driving licence, good knowledge of computer, analytical skills and fluent in English.. Age should be around 35 years. Interested may apply with CV and photograph to: Kingdom of Bahrain FLAT FOR RENT [email protected]

Stunning & Luxurious Fully Furnished 1 & 2 Bedroom The Bahrain Petroleum Company BSC (Closed) hereby invites tender for the following: flats in Amwaj Islands, from BD475/BD675 exclusive. F O R S A L E Tender Tender Submission Initial Bond Brand New, fantastic views. Tender Title Tender No. Documents (ON “AS IS WHERE IS” BASIS) (BD) Fees (BD) Day Date Time Call now on +973 1600 1800 for viewing. Open 7 days a PROVISION OF Wednesday week. Please go ahead. A leading Supermarket in Galali, INDUSTRIAL SECURITY T160200(49) 5000/- 50/- 01st Feb, 2017 PERSONNEL FOR 01:30 pm as a part of their other plans, is offering SECURITY DEPARTMENT RENT A CAR the take-over/outright purchase – with / PROVISION OF PEST Wednesday CONTROL SERVICES without stocks, except C R. T160196(49) 1000/- 25/- 01st Feb, 2017 COMPANY`S OPERATING 01:30 pm AREAS AND AWALI Interested parties may contact Interested Contractors with proven capabilities and experience in providing the above services may Latest model starting at Purchase the Tender documents online using e-Tendering system from WWW.TENDERBOARD.GOV.BH from Tuesday January 03, 2017. Tender documents can be downloaded after paying the non-refundable BD 7/- day 39540691 tender fees as specified above. An Initial Bond should be enclosed for the amount specified above or 1% of the bid value, whichever is lesser (in any case Initial Bond shall not be less than BD 100/-), payable by Manama : 17211682 a Manager’s Cheque, Certified Cheque, Letter of Guarantee or Insurance policy issued by Local Agencies ADL : 17742742 Cash. The bond shall remain valid throughout the tender period specified in the relevant tender documents. For more information please call the following numbers: 36027245-17755845- 17752995 – 17757044. HRA: 17295495 MARVEL MANAGEMENT AIRPORT: 17321313 (24 Hrs) • Quotation should be deposited in the tender box provided at the Tender Submission Office, TRAINING INSTITUTE Tender Board Office, 7th Floor, Al Moayyed Tower, Seef Area, before 01.30 pm on the tender closing date. • This tender is subject to the provisions of Legislative Decree No.36 of 2002 with respect PROGRAM to Regulating Government Tenders Auction and the Legislative Decree No.37 of 2002 with respect to the Tender Law’s Implementing Regulations. YOURSELF TO • The following conditions shall be complied with: Enterprises Rent a Car SUCCESS 1. Enclose a copy of the Commercial Registration Certificate valid for the current year, and Comprehensive Solution be in conformity with the subject tender. for car rental requirements Programming C++, JAVA, VB, ASP.NET, C#.NET 2. Submit quotations on “Tender Submission Form” No. (TB 02). Wide range of brand new 3. Enclose a copy of Certificate of Compliance with the Employment Percentage for Quality of trainings from luxury cars, medium and Database Bahraini Manpower issued by the Ministry of Labour. Certified Trainers 4. Ensure to stamp with the official seal on all the original documents and copies thereof, small category cars, at One to One training ORACLE SQL, PL/SQL, MS SQL, DBA competitive rates which form part of the offer. Corporate Trainings IT Service Management Vendors who are not registered in Tender Board E-tendering System shall be required to register ITIL V3 Foundation through the link below. Airport Branch: Tel: 17329 3333, Ofﬁce Application https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh/xcap/supplier/suplogin.aspx Head Office: 1729 1111, 33301230/ 17530775 MS Ofﬁce 2013, Excel Adv, VBA For any inquiry please call help desk email [email protected] or telephone no. +973-17566617. Fax: 1729 2121, Wind Tower, 4th Floor, Diplomatic Area • This announcement is considered as a part of the Tender Documents. E-mail: enterprises_ Kingdom of Bahrain, Email : [email protected] [email protected] www.mmt_institute.com Tuesday, January 3, 2017 19

PUBLIC UTILITY NUMBERS Used Car SHONEEZ MOTORS EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police , Fire, Ambulance - 999 Drainage - 80001810 Coast Guard - 17700000 Why from Budget?? Traffic and Accidents - 199 Electricity, Water 17515555 All Budget vehicles are brand new & have only SELLING Meteorological Centre - 17235235 Consumer Protection - 17574700 been owned by Budget. Contact Person Municipal Emergencies - 39609331 BUYING All Budget used vehicles are fully prepared & Jaafar Al A ‘ali Complaints Line at TRA - 81188 EXCHANGING CAR PUBLIC SERVICE NUMBERS serviced ready to go. 36669388 / 39668636 Local Call Assistance - 100 Finance available from all major banks & financial Local Directory Enquiries - 181 5500 5800 19000 International Call Enquiries institutions. 4800 5800 6300 19500 4800 (Country & Area Codes) - 191 5000 5200 HYUNDAI ACCENT 1.6 NISSAN TIIDA 1.8 SV INFINITI QX70 7700 Weatherline - 17 236 236 Hassle free documentation at one place. SUZUKI SWIFT 2017 2014 2016 CHEVROLET SPARK Flight Information - 17 339 339 11500 2016 7900 2016 4500 All budget vehicles are accident free & low mileage. 11900 HONDA CIVIC HOSPITALS 2017 4800 TOYOTA AVALON XLE 2016 CHEVROLET AVEO LS Salmaniya Medical - 17288888 Showroom B0831, near Marmara Trading, 2016 KIMS Medical Centre - 17822123 Royal Bahrain Hospital - 17246811 Road 31, Sitra, Mob:39400347 BDF Hospital - 17766666 Email: [email protected], 000, KM Awali Hospital - 17753333 Al Kindi Hospital - 17240444 Web: budgetbahrainusedcars.com STOCK CLEARANCE Al Hilal Hospital - 17344199 Timings: Sat –Thu (8am – 7pm), Fri (Closed) Al Amal Hospital - 17602602 OFFER !! Al Jazira Hospital - 17288000 Psychiatric Hospital - 17279300 Bahrain Inter’l Hospital - 17598222 Ibn Al Nafees - 17828282 Al Burhama, Rakan Center, Kingdom of Bahrain International Medical City - 17490006 Al Noor Specialist Hospital - 17260026 Tel: 17556862 Flat/shop 18, Bldg. 1947, Road 5447, Block 354 American Mission Hospital - 17253447 Email:[email protected] Bahrain Specialist Hospital - 17812222 Fax: 17556863 Gulf Dental Speciality Hospital - 17741444 HEALTH CENTRES A’ali - 17648888 Sitra - 17459888 Riffa - 17768888 Hoora - 17318888 Naim - 17243188 Al Razi - 17265888 Jidhafs - 17558777 Kuwait - 17608888 Budaiya - 17698888 Isa Town - 17480888 Muharraq - 17460888 Ibn Sena’a - 17535155 Hamad Town - 17418888 Sabah Al Salem - 17821888 Bilad Al Qadeem - 17408888 PHARMACIES Ruyan - 17784491 Ruyan - 17594902 Zallaq - 17632263 Al Hila - 17341700 Al Rahma - 17687117 Al Hekma - 17550188 Awal Pharmacy - 17772023 Jaffer Pharmacy - 17291039 Nasser Pharmacy - 17740900 National Pharmacy - 17620208 Al Bader Pharmacy - 17242100 Al Rahma Pharmacy - 17687117 Al Maraya Pharmacy - 17784029 Al Muwasaa Pharmacy - 17335666 Vet Services 24-hours - 39481208 Hamad Town Pharmacy - 17410114 Majeed Jaffer SERVICEPharmacy 17331168 TAXIS Airport Taxis - 17 260 208 CERTIFICATEBahrain Limos - 17 266 266 London Taxis - 17 461 746 ATTESTATIONSpeedy Motors - 17 682 999 & UNIVERSITY VERIFICATION from India, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, UK, USA, Australia. Contact UROGULF : 34211 944, 3733 4647, 38 271 275, urogulfbahrain@gmail. com, [email protected], www.urogulf.com, www. muble.com ...... EXPERT PEST CONTROL we use genuine products / satisfaction guaranteed call Joseph 38054713 20 Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Military police officers track for fugitives of the Anisio Jobim Penitentiary Complex inmates

Woman bitten killed, by snake at Australian zoo Sydney young woman was bitten Aby a wild green snake at many beheaded, an Australian zoo, paramedics said Monday, a year after a keeper was attacked by a tiger at the same popular tourist attraction. The woman, in her mid- in Brazil riot 20s, was treated by paramedics at Australia Zoo, which was Rio de Janeiro Fontes said 16 tunnels were hostage, Fontes said. of Brazil’s largest gangs, whose Authorities have counted founded by the family of the ioting inmates in Brazil discovered in all. He told They found a horrific scene base is in Sao Paulo, some 2,700 60 bodies so far, all of them late “Crocodile Hunter” star decapitated and brutally journalists that authorities inside. kilometers (1,650 miles) to the inmates, the head of the Steve Irwin, and taken to Rassaulted their rivals, killing at were still trying to determine “Many (victims) were southeast. state’s prisons administration, hospital where she was in a least 60, when fighting erupted whether any inmates had decapitated, and they all “During the negotiations Pedro Florencio, told stable condition, a spokesman between two gangs at a prison escaped. suffered a lot of violence,” (to end the riot), the prisoners journalists. for Queensland Ambulance in the Amazon region, officials Brazilian news site G1 Fontes told a press conference. had almost no demands,” It was the latest eruption of Service said. said yesterday. reported that more than 130 He said the gruesome scene Fontes told local radio network horrific violence to hit Brazil’s “This afternoon a guest The 17-hour riot broke out had escaped. appeared aimed at sending a Tiradentes. underfunded and overcrowded accidentally stood on a wild Sunday afternoon and lasted Police were only able to message from the Family of the “We think they had already prisons. snake in our Wetlands area,” through the night at a prison restore order at the prison on North (FDN), a powerful local done what they wanted: In October, deadly riots Australia Zoo, on Queensland on the outskirts of Manaus, the Monday morning, freeing 12 gang, to rivals from the First kill members of the rival broke out at three separate state’s Sunshine Coast, said in a capital of Amazonas state, said guards who had been taken Capital Command (PCC), one organization.” prisons blamed on fighting Facebook post. state public security secretary between members of the “The snake was identified as Sergio Fontes. country’s two largest gangs, the a green tree snake, which are He called it “the biggest PCC and the Red Command a common occurrence in the massacre” ever committed at a (CV). Wetlands, as it is the perfect prison in the state. During that episode, rioting environment for their favourite Bloodied and burned bodies inmates took visitors hostage, food, frogs.” were stacked in a concrete beheaded rivals and burned The zoo added that the prison yard and piled in carts. others alive, killing 33 people in reptile was not venomous and Outside, heavily armed all, authorities said. it was the first time a guest had police hunted for inmates Brazil’s prisons are often been bitten by a snake there. feared to have escaped through under the de facto control of “Happy to report guest a series of tunnels discovered at drug gangs, whose turf wars on and snake are both just fine,” the Anisio Jobim penitentiary Relatives of inmates ask for information at the main gate of the Anisio Jobim Penitentiary the outside are also fought out Irwin’s wife Terri added on complex. Complex among inmates. (AFP) Twitter. (AFP) Snap! Selfie-seeking tourist bitten by Thai croc

Bangkok The official said two and is expected to French tourist was crocodiles had made their recover. bitten by a crocodile home on that particular Siamese crocodiles Ainside a Thai national section of the park for were once ubiquitous park as she tried to get years with warning signs across South East Asia close to the fearsome laid out. but their populations animal to take a selfie, an “I guess that she have been decimated official said yesterday. wanted to see it for real,” in the last century by The incident took place he added. hunting and habitat loss. on Sunday afternoon Local media posted They are currently in Khao Yai, a popular pictures of park rangers listed as critically national park filled with dressed in camouflage endangered on the dense jungle hiking trails carrying the 47-year- IUCN’s red list. and waterfalls three old victim strapped to a In Thailand there hours north of Bangkok. stretcher, a thick bandage are just a handful of “She wanted to take wrapped around her wild populations left selfie with the crocodile knee. in central and western who was lying down near Another shot showed a national parks. a stream,” a park official ranger pointing to a pool Most tourists will only said, asking not to be of blood close to a sign see them in crocodile named because he did saying in Thai and English parks, many of which not have the authority to “Danger Crocodile No have been criticised by speak to the media. Swimming”. animal rights groups for Benetulier was bitten by a crocodile inside the Thai national park as she tried to get close to the fearsome animal “It was startled and bit The victim was taken controversial feeding to take a selfie. Picture courtesy: The Sun her on her on the leg.” to hospital for treatment practices. (AFP) Tuesday, January 3, 2017 21 #PollToday Captain Have you ever reported about illegal promotions and advertisements at Bahrain’s public places? held Yes No Can’t Say A journalist entering the courthouse in Aalborg, Jutland, Denmark, where the daughter of Choi Soon-Sil is being held. Inset, Chung Yoo-Ra after Daughter of S.Korea’s ‘Rasputin’ arrested We will have to deal with the Seoul to “donate” nearly $70 million issue of the return of foreign he daughter of Choi Soon- to non-profit foundations fighters... who committed deadly Sil, the woman at the which Choi then used as her crimes, who brought their centreT of a corruption scandal personal ATMs. families with them, including that led to the impeachment She is also accused of using in some cases very young of South Korea’s President, her influence to secure her children has been arrested in Denmark daughter’s admission to an Francois Hollande after months in hiding, Seoul elite Seoul university, with a French President fire A woman survi- prosecutors said Monday. state probe revealing the school Rescuers remove the bodies of victims vor calling her Chung Yoo-Ra, the 20-year- had admitted Chung at the family after she old daughter of the woman expense of other candidates Rest in sight Jakarta fire, which was rescued dubbed South Korea’s with better qualifications. ndonesian police said reduced the from the burn- “Rasputin”, is one of the figures The revelation touched Myanmar detains police Iyesterday they have boat to a ing passenger in the influence-peddling a raw nerve in education- over Rohingya abuse detained the captain of a blackened boat scandal that sparked massive obsessed South Korea and tourist boat that burst into wreck. street protests demanding the prosecutors sought to question Myanmar said yesterday it flames en route to a holiday Several removal of President Park Chung over her admission to has detained several police island and left 23 people local media Geun-Hye. Ewha Women’s University in officers over a video shot dead, amid reports he was outlets reported Danish police arrested 2014. by a fellow policeman the first to jump ship. the captain had was Chung Sunday night for Park stands accused of that shows them beating The Zahro Express became jumped ship first, only overstaying her visa, Korean colluding with Choi to extract Rohingya civilians. engulfed by fire on Sunday abandoning the tourists carrying prosecutors said, adding they money from the firms and also shortly after it set off from as the fire erupted, and was about 100 were in talks with authorities of letting her meddle in state Suicide bombers target Jakarta carrying about 250 local found floating in the sea before passengers, less than half the there to have her deported to affairs including nominating Mogadishu checkpoint holidaymakers to celebrate the being rescued. true number, although the Seoul. top officials. The president New Year on nearby Tidung Tonny Budiono, a senior transport ministry has said it Chung was arrested in the denies all charges against her. island. official at the transport does not believe the vessel was northern town of Aalborg Parliament voted on Panicked passengers fought ministry, vowed to punish overloaded. after a tip-off from a Korean December 9 to impeach Park over life jackets and jumped the captain if the allegations The ministry has said a journalist, Danish police said over the scandal and her into the sea as the huge blaze turned out to be true. short-circuit in the engine in a statement on Monday. executive powers have been tore through the ferry after “If the captain jumped first room may have caused the fire. At a court hearing at 1300 handed to an acting president, starting in the engine room, then he is not a real captain Budiono said the boat was built GMT Monday, police would Prime Minister Hwang Kyo- Twin suicide car bombs with authorities blaming an -- the captain should be the in 2013 and was seaworthy and ask that Chung be detained Ahn.The impeachment case claimed by the Al-Qaeda electrical fault for the accident. last,” he was quoted as saying the weather was good. “until the issue of extradition is being considered by the aligned Shabaab insurgent Most were rescued but 23 in local media. Vessels from several is decided upon”. Constitutional Court -- which group wounded nine peo- were killed and 50 suffered “If it is true we will revoke government agencies and Danish police said Chung has up to six months to reach ple at Mogadishu’s airport injuries, with 19 still in hospital his licence, he will not be divers continued to scour was aware that South Korean a ruling -- but hundreds of and a nearby hotel. on Monday, according to the allowed to sail any more.” the waters Monday as a authorities wanted to talk to thousands of South Koreans disaster agency. Jakarta police spokesman precaution. her. She was in the country have joined weekly protests Tourists burned by Thai Police said the captain, Argo Yuwono confirmed Officials said they believed “in connection with equestrian calling for Park’s immediate named in local reports as that “we are still investigating that all passengers were now sports”. departure from office. party pyrotechnics Muhammad Nali, had been the case and questioning the accounted for but they were Choi, a secret confidante of If the impeachment is Tourists attending a full detained Sunday and was being captain”, but did not give having difficulties identifying Park, is accused of using her confirmed, a presidential moon party on New Year’s questioned over suspected further details. some of the bodies because ties with the president to force election will have to be held Eve said they were left with negligence in relation to the The boat’s manifest said it they were badly burned. (AFP) top firms including Samsung within 60 days. (AFP) burns when a pyrotechnic display showered revellers with red-hot embers. Horrific Thai road smash Trump’s biz partner ‘eyeing presidency’ kills 25 A minivan and a pickup Jakarta presidential elections for the be successful, it could mean In Indonesia, truck collided in eastern onald Trump’s sake of the country. there are two world leaders Tanoesoedibjo is working Thailand, killing 25 people DIndonesian business “If there is no one I can who have been business on a Trump project outside in a harrowing reminder of partner has revealed he may believe who can fix the partners, raising fresh Jakarta and one on the resort the country’s notoriously follow the example of the problems of the country, I concerns about potential island of Bali, with both in the dangerous roads. brash US billionaire and run may try to run for president,” conflicts of interest related early stages. The project close for president, a report said said the media mogul and to Trump’s business empire. to Jakarta is a 700-hectare For more, catch us yesterday. property developer, who has Trump, who will be (1,700-acre) development Hary Tanoesoedibjo, his own political party. inaugurated on January 20, that includes a luxury hotel, online at: who is building two Trump “We need a leader with has sought to allay worries a golf course, a country club www.newsofbahrain.com Organization projects, told integrity who can bring a by insisting that “no new and villas, according to the the Australian Broadcasting solution for the country,” deals” will be struck during Trump Hotels website. The /nobonline Corporation he was the 51-year-old billionaire his presidency and that his Bali resort will be built on a /newsofbahrain Hary Tanoesoedibjo considering becoming a added. two sons will manage his clifftop overlooking a famous candidate in Indonesia’s 2019 If Tanoesoedibjo were to companies. Hindu temple. (AFP) 22 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 SPORTS Racing thrills on offer at BIC Manama 5.412-kilometres Grand Prix of one of the world’s most otorsport fans are in track. popular sports cars and the for a treat at Bahrain Open Track Day allows Radical SR3 passenger ride Minternational Circuit (BIC) participants to drive their very will be conducted alongside this Saturday with a full day’s own road cars or motorbikes one of BIC’s expert driving programme of racing thrills on and can choose a full day drive, instructors, which can go from the cards. half a day or a 30 minute drive zero to 100kmh in 3.4 seconds. On offer to the public are and those booking in advance Saturday’s activities are run the Open Track for Cars and will get a discount, also friends to the highest of international Bikes, the Ultimate Track and family can also accompany safety standards, although Experience passenger rides in participants at BIC and be participants will still be able to a Clip Cup race car and SR3 a part of all the action as a push their cars or motorbikes Snapshot from a previous race prototype, and some 4x4 thrills passenger in a car. to their very limit. All Experience offers the public a instructors drives the course along with closed-toe footwear. in the Land Rover Experience In the Clio Cup and SR3 vehicles must first go through 4X4 off-road adventure. Fans and last for 90 minutes. For more information about passenger ride. passenger rides, the Clio scrutineering before being will be able to get into a Land All those taking part in any Open Track Day or other BIC These activities will be held Cup ride gives fans a look allowed to take to the track. Rover vehicle as a passenger of Saturday’s activities must activities, visit www.bahraingp. Serena Williams Alexis Ohanian from 9am to 4pm along BIC’s into the racing capabilities Meanwhile, the Land Rover while one of Land Rover’s lead wear the appropriate clothing com or call the BIC Hotline.

Bahraini rider shines in Chak De Stars ease to Kuwait win over Meenumix Endurance Chak de Stars won by three wickets in Group F against Meenumix as The Indian Club Seven-a- Side Open Softball Cricket Tournament 2016 moved into the New Year at its premises in Gudaibiya. Meenumix bat- ting first were restricted to 34 for four in its six overs, then Chak de Stars reached the target scoring 35 for three in four overs. Tonight four matches are scheduled starting from 8pm when Smashers CC take on The Indian Club in Group C, followed by further matches Registration closes at 6pm tonight for entry to the Fifth E.K.Kanoo Junior Open Tennis Championship held from at 8.45pm, 9.30pm and January 7 to 19 at the Bahrain Tennis Club (BTC) premises in Juffair. It is being held under the patronage of E.K.Kanoo 10.15pm. Other results: Board Member and Director of Corporate Services, Talal Fuad Kanoo. The event features Boys singles in 12 years and Rashid Al Ruwaie Group H: Playmakers 53-5 under, 14 and 16 categories and Doubles in 14 and 16 years, while their is also a Girls singles 16 years and under. Also Manama a Unisex mini tennis festival will take place on January 13 and 14, in two categories for 6 to 8 and 9 to 10 years old. in 6 overs bt Warriors 43-5 ahraini rider Rashid Al Matches will start on a daily basis from 4pm and the draws are set to take place tonight from 6.30pm after registration (Arun 21) in 6 overs by 10 Ruwaie came in third closes, with all players welcome to be present. More information is available from the club via telephone, fax or email. runs. Group G: Gulf Hotel Bplace at the Al Mawrooth Above, BTC club members with the championship sponsors 50-1 in 6 overs bt The Black Al Shabi Youth Endurance 41-3 (Usman 22no) in 6 Championship in Kuwait, overs by 9 runs featuring 72 riders from the Indian court orders GCC. removal of BCCI chief The race over 100kms New Delhi Industrial Bowling league underway was divided into four stages In a shock ruling, a panel of as Al Ruwaie from Al Wofra Supreme Court judges said Manama Stable riding Fireling, crossed Board of Control for Cricket he 31st Bahrain Industrial the finish line at a speed of in India (BCCI) president TBowling League is set to kick 22.44km/ph. Behind the Anurag Thakur and its num- off this evening from 7pm at the winner Mohammed Al Mutairi ber two Ajay Shirke must Fun Land Centre in Manama. (24.8km/ph) of Kuwait and stand down immediately. Nine teams will participate this runner-up Saud Al Maymoni year, with the following matches (22.9km/ph) of Saudi Arabia Nadal hopes schedule scheduled: Gulf Petrochemical who finished first and second change brings success Industries Company (GPIC) vs respectively. Brisbane Bahrain Petroleum Company The event also featured a Spanish superstar Rafael (BAPCO), Gulf Air vs Ministry competition for female riders, Nadal hopes a dramatic of Interior, Tatweer vs Pioneers, with Kuwaiti Heba Al Yaesh change to his longstand- Bahrain Telecommunication (24.1km/ph) topping the ing schedule will lead to (BATELCO) vs Bahrain National podium, followed by runner-up success in the Australian Gas Company (BANAGAS). from Qatar, Khulood Al Khouri Open later this month. Bye: Electricity and Water with French rider Mary Betitent Authority. Organisers and Players during a photocall third. SPORTS Tuesday, January 3, 2017 23

Bolivian racers of the Puch Team, Fortunato Colman and his co-pilot Victor Alarona, Al Attiyah wave during the official launch ceremony “I don’t know how many years I have left, but I am enjoying the football. draws Every year they (Premier League clubs) have been calling me and it was not feeling good, so I wanted to come when everyone thought I was over” kicks off first blood -Zlatan Ibrahimovic Asuncion Pons was 24sec adrift in his Paraguayan capital. atari two-time winner Ford Ranger while fellow Participants swiftly resumed Nasser Al Attiyah Spaniard Nani Roma came last-minute technical checks Qovercame a fire in his Toyota in a further 5sec back in his after seeing in the New Year to win a dramatic opening Toyota. ahead of the traditional pre- stage of the 2017 Dakar Rally Nine-time world rally race briefing Sunday evening. STAGE DISTANCES (km) Ferrer beats Tomic to champion Sebastien Loeb Riders and drivers must Special section Total yesterday. Bikes, Cars, dash local hopes at Al Attiyah completed the was 55sec off the pace as negotiate some 4,000km of Quads UTV* Trucks PERU Brisbane 38.5km special stage in 25min he came in sixth while special stages before reaching 1 39 La Paz 41sec, the first on a high- defending champion Stephane Buenos Aires on January 14. Jan 2 454 6 Former world number three 2 275 275 284 octane, high-altitude 8,800km Peterhansel was 1min 34sec Altitude concerns Oruro David Ferrer dashed local Jan 3 803 803 812 BOLIVIA (5,500 mile) continent- behind Al Attiyah in 12th. 5 hopes when he downed Five stages will be held at 3 364 364 199 7 BRAZIL crossing trek from Asuncion Peugeot’s Peterhansel Jan 4 780 780 757 Australia’s Bernard Tomic above 3,500 metres altitude -- Uyuni Tupiza in Paraguay to Buenos Aires. is seeking to add to an and participants will get a day 4 416 in straight sets in the first Jan 5 521 8 4 “About a dozen kilometres extraordinary record in the PARAGUAY round of the Brisbane off on Sunday to see a little 5 447 447 438 CHILE Jujuy out from the finish we race which comprises six wins 1 International yesterday. of the Bolivian capital La Paz, Jan 6 692 692 683 Salta 2 3 smelt smoke by (co-driver) apiece in both moto and auto 6 527 527 513 the world’s highest capital at OCEAN PACIFIC 9 Matthieu’s (Baumel) seat and categories 3,600m. Jan 7 786 786 772 Ex-Liverpool striker Babel there was a bit of a fire. We Earlier, Australian KTM The motorbikes section is Jan 8: Rest day Resistencia signs for Besiktas slowed down to finish the rider and defending champion 7 322 Tucumán Asunción also looking open coming out Jan 9 622 10 Start Jan 2 Former Liverpool striker stage and were able to put it Toby Price set out at the start of a decade of domination by 8 492 Chilecito Ryan Babel on Tuesday of the two-week rally, which Jan 10 892 out at the finish,” the Toyota Frenchman Cyril Despres and 12 signed a three year deal 9 406 URUGUAY driver said after arriving in the will take participants via Spaniard Marc Coma, five- San with top Istanbul side Argentinian city of Resistencia. Bolivia through unforgiving time winner with KTM and Jan 11 977 Juan 11 Besiktas, the club said in a 10 449 Río Cuarto The Qatari’s teammate mountainous terrain. now on board with organisers Jan 12 751 statement. Giniel de Villiers had to come Competitors were Buenos Aires ASO. 11 288 292 288 Finish Jan 14 to the rescue and tow him watching the skies before The 2017 race will be the Jan 13 754 759 754 ARGENTINA Terminally ill Sunderland away. Former World Rally the start following days of 12 64 250km ATLANTIC ninth time the Dakar has been OCEAN fan, 5, wins goal of the Championship driver Xevi violent tropical storms in the Jan 14 786 150 miles held in South America. (AFP) Source: ASO Picture: Associated Press *Utility Task Vehicle © GRAPHIC NEWS month A five-year-old Sunderland fan who has terminal cancer was adjudged joint winner of the BBC’s December goal of the month award.

Djokovic survives scare in Doha season opener Novak Djokovic battled back from 5-1 down against world num- French pilot Stephane Peterhansel and co- ber 63 Jan-Lennard Struff to pilot Jean Paul Cottret, of Peugeot Total team, claim his first victory of the arrive for the technical check-up season at the Qatar Open on Monday. Lakmal takes first Test wicket of 2017 Battler Elgar warns Sri Lankans Sri Lanka seamer Suranga Lakmal had the honour Cape Town definitely the most grass I’ve success. Port Elizabeth was also of claiming the first Test pening batsman Dean seen. Against a sub-continent a good cricket wicket.” wicket of 2017 when he dis- Elgar battled his way to team we definitely don’t want He said the pitch offered missed South Africa opener aO career-best century on the to make it comfortable for plenty of help to the bowlers Stephen Cook in the first first day of the second Test them,” he said. Elgar said he early on. “It’s definitely a new over of the second Test yes- against Sri Lanka at Newlands saw no problem in South Africa ball wicket and it’s going to terday. on Monday, then predicted preparing pitches to negate be that nature throughout the that South Africa’s fast bowlers the opposition’s spin bowling game. When they took the For more, catch us could thrive on a grassy pitch. strength, as happened in Port second new ball there was a online at: Elgar made 129, his sixth Elizabeth when South Africa lot of seam movement.” Elgar www.newsofbahrain.com Test century, before falling won the first Test by 206 runs. said he looked forward to South African bats- to the second new ball. South “In saying that, it’s a good seeing South Africa’s new ball man Dean Elgar cel- /nobonline Africa were 297 for six at the cricket wicket,” he added. “If bowlers, Vernon Philander and ebrates after scoring close after being sent in to bat. you apply yourself with the bat Kyle Abbott, against the Sri a century (100 runs) /newsofbahrain “It’s my fourth Test here and or the ball you are going to get Lankan batsmen. Al Attiyah draws P23 first blood SPORTS 2424 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Defoe punishes

Southampton’s Japanese defender Maya Liverpool Yoshida (L) vies in the air with Everton’s English-born Welsh defender Ashley Williams Man Utd sink Hammers London Eve, but they bounced back Sturridge replacing the given an early advantage at of kick-off in the second half place Everton overcame ermain Defoe scored two by winning 2-1 at home to injured Jordan Henderson, West Ham when Sofiane City were 2-0 up. Southampton 3-0 at Goodison penalties as third-bottom Burnley despite the first-half and the England striker gave Feghouli was harshly sent off Left-back Gael Clichy Park. JSunderland prevented dismissal of Fernandinho. his side a 19th-minute lead at in the 15th minute after a broke the deadlock in the 58th West Bromwich Albion Liverpool from significantly Liverpool, who were denied the Stadium of Light. 50-50 with Phil Jones. minute and four minutes later remain a point below Everton trimming Chelsea’s lead at the a fifth successive league win, Defoe equalised six minutes Mata and Marcus Rashford Aguero slammed home from in eighth after coming from Premier League summit in a were left five points adrift later, netting his 10th league then combined for the visitors’ a tight angle. behind to win 3-1 at home 2-2 draw yesterday. of Chelsea in second place, goal of the season. 63rd-minute opener. A blunder by Claudio to second-bottom Hull City Liverpool twice went ahead, with City two points back in Mane restored Liverpool’s Ibrahimovic smashed in his Bravo allowed Ben Mee to through goals from Chris through Daniel Sturridge and third. lead in the 72nd minute, 18th United goal to seal a reduce the arrears following Brunt, Gareth McAuley and Sadio Mane, but Defoe’s two Manchester United rose to tapping in from a corner, but sixth straight league victory. a goalmouth scramble, but James Morrison. spot-kicks mean Chelsea will within a point of the top four then conceded a penalty for After losing Fernandinho City held on to climb back Champions Leicester City move eight points clear if they after goals by Juan Mata and a needless handball, allowing to a straight red card in the into the Champions League have now gone 12 league win at Tottenham Hotspur Zlatan Ibrahimovic secured Defoe to equalise for the 32nd minute, City manager places. games without an away win tomorrow. a contentious 2-0 win at second time with six minutes Pep Guardiola turned to his Substitute Enner Valencia, following a drab 0-0 draw at Manchester City lost 10-man West Ham United. to play. bench at half-time, sending Leighton Baines and Romelu Middlesbrough that left them ground after losing 1-0 at Klopp made just one Guardiola tetchy on Sergio Aguero and David Lukaku scored in the last six points above the relegation Liverpool on New Year’s change to his starting XI, Manchester United were Silva, and within 17 minutes 17 minutes as seventh- zone in 14th place.(AFP) Brighton back on top after Newcastle crash London two goals in two minutes as after they came from behind to Villa 1-0 and Tom Clarke’s righton stormed back to the Tomer Hemed levelled from win 3-2 at Bristol City. goal in first-half stoppage time top of the Championship the penalty spot before Lewis Tammy Abraham’s brace, was enough for Preston to beat Bwith a 2-1 win at Fulham, Dunk headed the 75th-minute the second coming from Burton 1-0. overhauling a Newcastle side winner. the penalty spot, put City in Birmingham’s poor form who crashed to a surprise 1-0 The Seagulls are two control but Liam Kelly gave under new boss Gianfranco defeat at Blackburn yesterday. points clear of Newcastle Reading a lifeline before Zola continued as they Chris Hughton’s side were after Charlie Mulgrew fired Yann Kermorgant struck slumped to a 3-1 defeat at in danger of losing their struggling Blackburn to a 1-0 twice late on to complete the home to Brentford. 17-match unbeaten run when win at Ewood Park. comeback. Barnsley won 1-0 at Lucas Piazon gave Fulham Mulgrew’s 74th-minute Fourth-placed Huddersfield Nottingham Forest and the lead 10 minutes into the free-kick was his second goal won 1-0 at Wigan and fifth- Sheffield Wednesday had to second half at Craven Cottage. of the season, with his first placed Leeds beat Rotherham settle for a goalless draw at Brighton goalkeeper David coming in the 1-0 win at 3-0. home to Wolves. Stockdale had earlier denied Newcastle. Nelson Oliveira’s hat- Pawel Wszolek scored Lewis Dunk, left, celebrates with his former club by saving a Reading remain third -- trick guided Norwich to an a late QPR winner for the Anthony Knockaert in front of first-half penalty from Stefan only the top two automatically emphatic 3-0 win over Derby. second game running as the away support after scoring Johansen. go into the Premier League Joe Ralls scored the only they beat Ipswich 2-1 at the winner for Brighton But Brighton hit back with -- six points behind Newcastle, goal as Cardiff edged out Aston Loftus Road.(AFP)

Hon.Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Responsible Editor Mahmood AI Mahmood | Managing Editor Soman Baby | Managing Director P. Unnikrishnan | Adviser Med Jones Advt : Strategic Publicity & Advertising Co.W.L.L | Tel: 17270710, Fax17256470, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 17579911, Fax17250150, Email: [email protected] Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing | Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877/Fax17250150, Email:[email protected] | Website: www.dt.bh