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TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 8 Last top Khmer Rouge leader appeals genocide conviction INSTAGRAM India win second test /newsofbahrain 17 against England, takes LINKEDIN TUESDAY newsofbahrain AUGUST, 2021 1-0 series lead 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8931 India skittled out Eng- 3844 4692 land for 120 in less than FACEBOOK two sessions on a highly /nobmedia charged Day five at Lord’s to win the second test by MAIL [email protected] 151 runs yesterday and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com series. | P11 Johnny Depp claims he is being boycotted by Hollywood 9 CELEBS BUSINESS 5 IHC boosts Abu Dhabi index; other markets little changed For your safety and the safety of those around you, get a booster dose Two Afghans fall from plane leaving Kabul Last update - 9:00 pm 16 August 2021 Individuals vaccinated (First dose) (Second dose) Aged 40 and above (Booster dose) and those with comorbidities At least two Afghans died after falling off a US Air Force plane in mid-air, while others packed into the capital city’s airport, rushing to the tarmac and trying to get on board a civilian flight in desperate attempts to leave (74.7%) Kabul. With the Taliban taking over Afghanistan after completing the capture of Kabul, shocking images are pouring in showing panic-stricken people desperate to flee the country. (Full report on World Pages) P6 Total of this Category 254,870 BAHRAIN ACTIVE CASES Security and stability call 1110 DEATHS Bahrain to initiate consultations with Gulf countries on Afghanistan 1384 DISCHARGED Cabinet praises HM 268531 King• and Abu Dhabi NEW CASES Crown Prince meeting 106 Shaikh Nasser youth-led• initiatives that support Net innovation lauded government revenues soar TDT | Manama in first half of ahrain has stressed the HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister chairs the weekly Cabinet meeting held at Gudaibiya Palace 2021 importance of achieving Bsecurity and stability as tween His Majesty King Ham- Kingdom’s comprehensive de- restructuring of government it keenly follows the develop- ad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His velopment, led by HM the King. agencies to increase efficiency ments unfolding in Afghanistan. Highness Shaikh Mohammed In this regard, the Cabinet and improve performance. The Cabinet, during its week- bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown highlighted the efforts of HH 2. A memorandum by the Min- ly session chaired by His Roy- Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al isterial Committee for Legal and al Highness Prince Salman bin Supreme Commander of the UAE Khalifa, Representative of His Legislative Affairs regarding an KNOW WHAT Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Armed Forces. Majesty the King for Charity MoU between the Ministry of Prince and Prime Minister, di- It said that HH Shaikh Mo- Works and Youth Affairs, in Health and the Saudi Food and rected Foreign Affairs Minis- hammed bin Zayed’s visit to the adopting youth-led initiatives Drug Authority, which aims to Bahrain will initiate ter Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Kingdom reflects the strength of that support innovation and enhance cooperation in improv- consultations with Zayani to coordinate and consult the joint strategic vision towards contribute to the Kingdom’s ing local and regional nutritional other Gulf Arab coun- P3 with other Gulf Arab countries furthering bilateral cooperation development. and health conditions. regarding the situation in Af- and coordination across various The Cabinet also highlighted 3. A memorandum by the Min- tries regarding the ghanistan. areas. the importance of following pre- isterial Committee for Financial situation in Afghan- 210 fils (includes VAT) Bahrain is making the move In recognition of Interna - cautionary measures to support and Economic Affairs and Fiscal istan in its capacity in its capacity as current chair tional Youth Day, the Cabinet national COVID-19 efforts and to Balance on the consolidated an- as current chair of of the Gulf Cooperation Council emphasised the importance of safeguard public health. nual accounts and the perfor- the Gulf Cooperation (GCC). providing quality job opportuni- It also approved the following: mance report on the implemen- Council (GCC). The Cabinet commended the ties to Bahrain’s youth, to ensure 1. A memorandum by the Civil tation of the state budget for the outcomes of the meeting be- their active participation in the Service Council regarding the fiscal year 2020. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 02 HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets Indian Navy Commanding Western Fleet Flag Officer His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, yesterday received the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet of the Indian Navy, Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, at Gudaibiya Palace. The meeting took place as part of the Indian destroyer, INS Kochi’s visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Royal Highness highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening long-standing bilateral ties with India. Several topics of common interest were also discussed. Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General, Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, were also in attendance. HH Shaikh Nasser praises Bahrain’s relations with Bangladesh FS Languedoc makes port call in Bahrain HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, yesterday received the Bangladeshi Ambassador to Bahrain, Dr Mohammed Nazrul Islam, in the presence of the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. HH Shaikh Nasser lauded the steadily-growing friendship relations between Bahrain and Bangladesh, stressing the importance of further strengthening bilateral ties for the best interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples. French Ambassador to Bahrain Jerome Cauchard visits FS Languedoc TDT | Manama S Languedoc docked in Manama on 15 August for Fthe first port visit in Bah- rain of her deployment in the Gulf. Since 29 May, the French frigate has been taking part in the European maritime sur- veillance operation EMASOH, which aims at guaranteeing freedom of navigation in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, while protecting European and international economic inter- ests. Led by commanding of - Her main role is anti-subma- Captain Pothier’s crew took ficer Captain Claire Pothier rine warfare but she can also over from their counterparts at and commissioned in 2017, FS conduct anti-air and anti-sur- the beginning of August during Languedoc is the third mul- face warfare missions, as well a port visit in Abu Dhabi naval ti-purpose destroyer of the as land attack. base, headquarter of the French French Navy, designed to con- Two crew members are rotat- Forces Stationned in the UAE duct operations alone or within ed every four months to operate (FFEAU). a task force. the ship. Independence Day celebration Pakistan Ambassador Muhammad Ayoub was guest of honour as Muhammad Khan Tanoli (CO Al Wasyamya Tent House) celebrated the Pakistan Independence Day in Manama. A cake-cutting ceremony was held to highlight the event. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 02 03 HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets Indian Navy Commanding Western Fleet Flag Officer Net government Support boost for local tourism revenues soar in BTEA launches new programme to give travel and tour operators incentives first half of 2021 • A move to attract inbound tourism The BTEA Inbound into Kingdom Travel Incentive Programme will surely • Will create jobs help the tourism and drive significant industry recover from economic activity the pandemic and is His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, yesterday received the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet of the Indian Navy, Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, at Gudaibiya part of a broader effort Palace. The meeting took place as part of the Indian destroyer, INS Kochi’s visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Royal Highness highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening long-standing bilateral ties with India. Several topics of common Importance to help reinvigorate interest were also discussed. Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General, Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, were also in attendance. of• private sector tourism in Bahrain collaboration stressed FATIMA AL SAIRAFI, BTEA DEPUTY CEO HH Shaikh Nasser praises Bahrain’s relations TDT | Manama The virtual meeting in progress with Bangladesh he Bahrain Tourism and BTEA Deputy CEO Fatima Al said Alsairafi. Alsairafi further the tourism industry after a halt FS Languedoc makes Exhibitions Authority Sairafi who highlighted the im- highlighted that the travel and of activity because of the pan- TDT | Manama over-year to BD1,639, while re- T(BTEA) has announced portance of collaborating with tourism sector plays a vital role demic. This will definitely help current expenditure decreased a new programme aimed at the private sector to boost the in creating jobs in Bahrain and in boosting inbound tourism in by 2% year-over-year. This re- supporting the local tourism in- tourism potential of Bahrain. driving significant economic Bahrain”. et government revenues duced the deficit by 35% to dustry by giving travel and tour The session included a pres- activity and that through this Ali Amralla, CEO of Visit Bah- Nhave increased by 23% BD520 million. operators incentives to attract entation by the BTEA detailing initiative local travel and tour rain added: “The new BTEA in- port call in Bahrain year-over-year to BD119 mil- Commenting on the occa- inbound tourism into the King- the programme’s support, crite- establishments can be activated centive programme will surely lion during the first half of sion, Finance and National dom.