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HRH Crown Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York at the opening ceremony

Bahrain Crown committed Prince, to boost Duke logistics of York British naval sector: CP attend P 05 opening ceremony base opened Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin to . essential component of ’s ritain opened its first Naval Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in- The new British hub will help the development programme led by HM Support Facility (NSF) at the Chief of the BDF, Lieutenant General Royal Navy to conduct longer-term King Hamad. BahrainB Defence Force (BDF)’s Mina Dhiyab Bin Saqr Al Noaimi, the BDF deployments in the Gulf and will offer The opening of the NSF represents Salman base yesterday. Chief of Staff, senior BDF officers engineering and logistical support for an important milestone in Bahrain The official opening ceremony attended the ceremony. ships. and the ’s joint was attended by His Royal Highness The HMS Juffair naval facility The facility includes sleeping efforts to support regional security Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, can house up to around 500 Royal accommodations, sports facilities and and stability, and a clear indication the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Navy personnel, including sailors, recreational areas for troops. of the strength of relations between Commander and First Deputy Prime soldiers and airmen, in a region HRH Crown Prince said that the two countries, HRH the Crown Minister and Prince Andrew, the where maritime security ensures oil close cooperation with international Prince said. Duke of York. shipments and goods make it from partners and allies remains an (Continued on Page 3)

P 23 Bahrain Handicrafts Hamilton GP set for festival keeping spectacular ‘Hurafuna’ close eye on start begins F1’s meeting P 24 P 07 2 Friday, April 6, 2018

“Conference to promote Bahrain role Bahrain all set for to achieve sustainable development goals,” sports conference says Shaikh Nasser Manama hosting the conference ahrain is all set to reflects the country’s belief host the First Arab in achieving the goals of BConference on Sports next development by helping week. people all around the world The move, according to achieve development and to HH Shaikh Nasser bin sustainable change. Hamad Al Khalifa, will In another statement, help raise awareness on Minister of Youth and the effective role of sports Sports Affairs Hisham bin in supporting the United Mohammed Al Jowder Nations goals to achieve affirmed that Bahrain development in various hosting the Conference fields. is a great opportunity to The first-of-its-kind two- explore the best ways to day gathering, due to take integrate various sustainable place on April 10 and 11, will development goals into the focus on the theme ‘The Role world of sport. of Sport in Achieving the He pointed out that the Sustainable Development sustainable development Goals’. goals, set by the United The event is organised by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Hisham bin Mohammed Al Jowder Nations, require the youth the Ministry of Youth and and sports to play a key role Sports Affairs in cooperation International Council for (ICHPER.SD). Majesty the King for Charity and Sports Chairman, to provide creative ideas to with the United Nations Health, Physical Education, Shaikh Nasser, the Works and Youth Affairs, and Bahrain Olympic ensure the implementation Office in Bahrain and the Sports and Recreation representative of His Supreme Council for Youth Committee President, said of those goals successfully.

For the first time ever, animal advocates will come together on one stage to bring the plight of stray dogs to the island. It’s time to get something done! Join for this captivating talk in the first edition of Bahrain Pet Expo 2018. ALSO ENJOY A PLETHORA OF ACTIVITIES: GAMES AND PRIZES COMPLIMENTARY GROOMING & HEALTH CHECK-UPS FOR PETS SHOPPING BAZAAR FOOD CORNER KIDS ENTERTAINMENT AREA A PETTING ZOO CATS/DOGS ADOPTION CORNER PONY RIDES & MORE !!! Friday, April 6, 2018 3 Blockchain technology can transform healthcare: Expert Fawaz Shakrallah

Mohammed Zafran/DTNN many ways, helping both the we can definitely implement the data,” he added. blockchain will also eliminate entities and banks and the [email protected] healthcare institutions and the some cases here in Bahrain He said that the use of the costs of intermediaries. nations payment gateway patients, Blockchain expert and benefit the citizens and blockchain in healthcare A 2017 study IBM found takes several weeks but a Manama Fawaz Shakrallah told DT residents, “ he said. will add more security and that 16 per cent of surveyed blockchain solution could ealthcare is one of the News. “We can target the financial interoperability of health healthcare executives intended make reconciliation much sectors that could “It is very impressive what sector, even for existing data. One of the uses of the to use blockchain in 2017 and faster, he said. “Typically any Himmensely benefit from the Gulf region, especially the banks and existing financial technology in the industry 56pc expected to by 2020 transactions you do online, implementing block-chain UAE, is doing to implement institutions,” he said, adding would be that it would allow He said that Bahrain can there is a settlement back in technology, an expert said. blockchain within the “We can implement it in a patients’ entire history of also implement a blockchain operation that has to confirm Bahrain’s healthcare sector government. Bahrain is still the healthcare sector with medical records from various based payments platform to the numbers tally up with should look toward blockchain in the early stages when it the Ministry of Health to medical providers to be stored provide the government with the various different entities. as a source of improvement comes to learning from the consolidate and store patient’s in a common location. The quicker reconciliation and So this takes a lot of back- in how it stores and manages technology and how it can be record on the blockchain. This patient can then easily grant settlement. Currently, the end work. In the world of the patients data. The technology implemented. We can look would make it more accurate access to their entire medical reconciliation of transactions blockchain, the settlement part could improve the sectors in at what Dubai is doing and and more effective in storing history to a new doctor. The between various government can clear much faster,” he said. NSF will serve common interests: Duke of York Cars damaged From page 3 speech in which he highlighted Khalifa, Minister of Foreign unveiled a plaque to mark oting that the defence the role of HM the King and Affairs, noted that the launch of the occasion. cooperation between the HM Queen Elizabeth II in the NSF marks a new chapter in The new British hub makes in roof collapse twoN countries has played a pivotal strengthening bilateral relations, a defence relationship that has it easier for the Royal Navy role in ensuring stability and and noted that the NSF will serve cemented ties between the two to conduct longer-term peace in the Gulf region for over the common interests of both Kingdoms. deployments in the Gulf and 90 years, HRH Crown Prince countries. The Duke emphasised He affirmed that the strong will offer engineering and praised HM King Hamad’s both countries’ eagerness to partnership between the logistical support for ships. continued support towards the further develop the horizons Royal Navy and the Royal The facility includes sleeping bilateral relationship, which has of cooperation, and expressed Bahrain Naval Force forms accommodations, sport deepened the friendship and confidence in the growing an important component facilities and recreational areas cooperation across a range of partnership between Bahrain and of bilateral ties between the for troops. areas. the United Kingdom, wishing two nations. In this regard, The would also be The ceremony began with the every success to the maritime he praised the Royal Navy’s able to service mine sweepers playing of the national anthems arms in both the Kingdoms. support to Bahrain and its allies and aircraft carriers, though One of the damaged cars under the of both countries, followed by both within the Gulf region carriers like the HMS Queen debris an inspection of the guard of New chapter in defence and beyond. Elizabeth will not be able to honour. Speaking at the ceremony, The Duke of York toured dock there because the water is DT News Network school, which was getting The Duke of York delivered a Shaikh Khaled bin Ahmed Al the NSF facilities and too shallow. [email protected] demolished, wasn’t completely demolished at the construction Manama site. The roof fell into the metal DT News Network which a security man and a the control of both cells. A t least four cars were installation and onto the main Manama woman who was passing by group of suspects were Adamaged after the roof of road damaging the cars,” said Court uspects in a bomb explosion the blast site were injured. recruited and sent to receive a partly demolished building a resident. case have been referred The Public Prosecution militia training abroad in collapsed on to the main road “No casualties were reported, Sto High Criminal Court for a received a report on July order to carry out terrorist in Al Naim Area, opposite Al but the metal installation fell hearing on April 25 following 5, 2017, from the Criminal attacks in Bahrain. Nashamah cafeteria, in the into the road damaging the to hear thorough investigations, Chief Investigation Directorate A group of suspects were Capital yesterday. cars. The civil defence swiftly of Terror Crime Prosecution, informing that some terrorist tasked to establish warehouses The incident occurred at Road arrived at the site of the Advocate General Ahmed Al elements had set up two cells to conceal the weapons, 1418 block at around 10:00 am. accident and took necessary bomb Hammadi, said yesterday. affiliated with the blacklisted explosive materials used “The concrete roof of the action,” he added. Of the 15 suspects in the Saraya Al Ashtar (Al Ashtar in manufacturing them. A case, nine are in custody. The Brigades). large cache of weapons and blast suspects are facing charges Investigations indicated that explosives were seized. of organising and running the first suspect in cohort with Members of the group a terror group, training in the second, third, fourth and carried out terrorist attacks in case on weapons and explosives, fifth suspects who are fugitives 2017, including the detonation manufacturing, possessing, and wanted by Bahrain, set up of a homemade explosive transporting weapons and the two terrorist cells. device in Bu Saiba area on April 25 carrying out explosions in The first suspect assumed February 4, 2017. The construction site 4 Friday, April 6, 2018 Prime Minister names Traffic plan two new directors Manama appointing two directors Al Mannai was appointed as is Royal Highness in the Ministry of Works, Director of Urban Development Prince Khalifa bin Municipalities Affairs and Directorate and Hussain Jawad HSalman Al Khalifa the Prime Urban Planning. Al Laith as Director of Flora for Formula 1 Minister issued Edict 14/2018, Rawiya Khalifa Ahmed Resources Directorate. DT News Network [email protected] otorists attending the Bahrain Grand Prix at MBahrain International Circuit (BIC) are advised to arrive Speaker Al early at the venue and display sticker permitting the use of BIC parking lots appropriately on the windshield of their car. “The drivers should follow traffic rules. especially the Mulla lashes speed limit and avoid rushing Parking passes required to enter BIC parking lot out,” a statement released by 1,2,3,4,5, 12 and 13. “After that, are available to those with the Traffic Directorate of the they can head to the entrance special needs near the main Ministry of interior said. of the second set of parking gate. In the statement titled 6,7,8,9,10, 15 and 16.” “On the last day of the race ‘Traffic plan for Formula 1’, The Directorate announced after the conclusion of activities out at Iran for the Directorate said drivers it has set up an office at parking the traffic would be diverted should turn left at the second lot number 10 to deal with to the opposite direction to traffic signal on the Bahrain bay minor traffic incidences. ensure a smooth traffic flow,” road for parking lots numbers Separate parking lots it stated. interferences Cairo Speaker for condemning support to Egypt and all the epresentatives Council the attempts of the terrorist countries targeted by terrorism. Speaker Ahmed bin groups to shake the kingdom’s The Representatives Council IbrahimR Al-Mulla lashed out stability, affirming Bahrain’s Speaker pointed out the yesterday against Iran for its ability to deter terrorism. ongoing Israeli crimes and blatant interferences in the The speaker expressed violations in Palestine amid internal affairs of countries in strong condemnation of the silence of the international the region and its clear and Houthis’ ongoing launch of community while praising the explicit support to terrorism. ballistic missiles on cities in indefatigable resistance of the “The terrorist acts in Bahrain the Kingdom of , Palestinian people and the have resulted in the death of including Riyadh. Arab solidarity with them in 22 policemen and the injury He denounced all the their struggle to recover their of 3437 since 2011,” said Al terrorist acts committed by legitimate rights. Mulla while highlighting issues the Houthi militias against He extended congratulations including terrorism during the the Yemeni people and the to Egyptian President Abdel 27th conference of the Arab countries in the region which, Fattah El-Sisi on his re-election Inter-parliamentary Union he said, “affirms the need to to continue spearheading (AIPU) held in Cairo, Egypt. support the Arab Coalition to Egypt’s active and influential Speaking on the occasion, Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.” role as well as its development Al Mulla thanked the AIPU Al Mulla also expressed full march.

Education Minister Dr Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi received the winners of Prince Sultan bin Salman Prize for Memorisation of the Holy Quran for disabled children in its 22nd edition held in Al-Madina Al-Munawarrah, Saudi Arabia. Students from various GCC countries took part in the contest. Student Ziyad Nasser Jamal Al Din from Alia Early Intervention Centre received first place in the category of “memorisation of a full juz.” Hala Yousef Abdulmalik from Amina bint Wahab Primary Girls’ School won the second place in the category of “memorisation 10 suc- cessive Surahs”. Abdullah Mohammed Yusuf from Al Khwarizmi Primary Boys’ School won the fourth place in the category of “memorisation 10 successive Surahs.” Friday, April 6, 2018 5 Govt committed to boost logistics sector: HRH CP

Prince Salman tours Gulf Air’s new 787 Dreamliner

DT News Network company’s performance in addition extended his congratulations to Manama to maximizing economic yields, and Gulf Air’s board of directors and is Royal Highness Prince Salman laying the foundations for prosperity highlighted the commitment of His bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday based on the principles of sustainability Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Hstressed government’s commitment to and competitiveness epitomized by Khalifa towards Bahrain’s long-term enhancing Bahrain’s competitiveness, Gulf Air,” stressed HRH the Crown strategic development and continued particularly in the logistics sector. Prince. competitiveness. The Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Deputy Prime Minister, His In due course, the airline will take Commander and First Deputy Prime Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah delivery of two kinds of aircraft, the Minister was speaking while taking a Al Khalifa, members of the royal Boeing787-9 Dreamliner and the tour of Gulf Air’s first Boeing 787 family, senior government officials, Airbus A320neo. Dreamliner, the latest addition to the and members of the airline’s board of On the occasion, HRH Prince national carrier’s expanded fleet, at directors also attended the event. Salman received a detailed summary of Sakhir Air Base. During the tour, HRH the the company’s corporate strategy and “Expanding Gulf Air’s fleet to Crown Prince identified the new the timeline for delivery of the brand include the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as a significant milestone new aircraft as well as upgrades to the and Airbus A320neo will increase in Gulf Air’s fleet expansion and existing fleet. Pitch@Palace Bahrain 1.0 drives opportunities: CP March 2018 hottest DT News Network The range of inventive pitches Palace in London, the UK in so by supporting businesses to on record: Met data Manama and ideas put forward by the 12 December 2018. become successful by making Manama erming Pitch@Palace Bahrain finalists, HRH Prince Salman Held in partnership with connections and asking the ast month was the hottest March ever 1.0 as a shining example of said, “reflects the level of talent, Tamkeen, the Pitch@Palace Audience to follow up with at experienced in Bahrain since 1902, according to a BahrainT and United Kingdom’s creativity and innovation that Bahrain 1.0 initiative aims to guide, least one Entrepreneur on their monthlyL weather summary released by the Ministry trade relationship, His Royal sits at the heart of Bahrain’s help, and connect entrepreneurs ASK,” he added. of Transportation and Telecommunications’ Highness Prince Salman bin growing community of and early-stage businesses from In remarks delivered during Meteorological Directorate. Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday entrepreneurs.” across the Kingdom with potential the event, Shaikh Mohammed The highest temperature recorded was 37.6°C expressed his pride at the range 12 local entrepreneurs were supporters, including CEOs, bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chairman which occurred on the 30th of March at Bahrain of inventive pitches and ideas put selected from 99 applicants to influencers, investors, mentors of Tamkeen, noted that Pitch@ International Airport and goes on record as the third forward by the finalists of the take part in the first instalment and business partners. Palace Bahrain 1.0 marked a highest maximum temperature for March since event. of Pitch@Palace Bahrain 1.0, The Duke of York founded fitting opportunity to celebrate 1946. Top two hottest days occurred on 29th March “It is a shining example of how which saw them each deliver a Pitch@Palace in 2014 to provide a innovation and entrepreneurship 1998 (38.1°C) and on 29th March 1998 (38.0°C). Bahrain and the United Kingdom’s three-minute pitch to an audience platform to amplify and accelerate and to share the brilliant ideas of The monthly analysis also shows that the mean continues to drive opportunities comprised of experts from the the work of Entrepreneurs. Since Bahrain’s entrepreneurs with the minimum temperature of the month was 20.7°C for businesses in both countries,” worlds of entrepreneurship, the initiative was set up, it has rest of the world. which is 2.9°C above the long-term normal and said the Crown Prince, Deputy technology, media and investment. supported over 490 businesses, His Excellency emphasised goes on record as the highest mean minimum Supreme Commander and First The winners, two of which creating 1,865 new jobs and the Kingdom’s commitment temperatures for the month of March since 1946. Deputy Prime Minister. were selected by audience vote generating over £541 million of to becoming a leading global This is same as March 1969. The lowest temperature The Crown Prince was speaking and one via the People’s Choice new economic destination for business start- recorded was 17.4°C set on the 20th of March at while attending the Pitch@Palace Award, included ONEGCC, “It is a huge privilege to bring ups, noting that Bahrain’s Bahrain International Airport but recorded 15.5°C Bahrain 1.0 event held at the GETBAQALA, and TAMARRAN. Pitch@Palace to Bahrain,” said the entrepreneurs represent the on the 3rd of March at Durrat Al Bahrain. Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al The winners are now invited Duke of York in his comments. backbone of the Kingdom’s The highest monthly rainfall ever recorded during Fateh Fort in Riffa along with to pitch at Pitch@Palace Global, “Pitch@Palace aims to help increasingly innovative and March was 139.2 mm which occurred on March Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. which takes place at St. James’s start-up businesses grow. We do diverse economy. 1995. 6 Friday, April 6, 2018 Wide Angle Major fire engulfs Joel Indrupati The Kohinoor Diamond: A Istanbul hospital Istanbul CNN-Turk, without giving her Troubled Tale huge fire yesterday name. s recently as in 2015, there were calls for the Kohinoor engulfed a hospital in diamond to be returned to India. AIstanbul forcing patients to ‘A lot of smoke’ ABut the British government remained silent. And the Indian evacuate as firefighters battled Sahin later told reporters said Prime Minister Narendra Modi too, did not raise the issue the smoke and flames. that the fire had been on the during his UK visit, in November 2015. The blaze, which started in outer part of the building -- This month, he will be making a second visit to UK, for the the roof, turned the side of rather than the inside -- but a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. And this time the building into a burned-out “lot of smoke” had penetrated too, we can be sure he will not raise the topic. shell, sending a massive black inside which emergency The story of this diamond called ‘Koh-i-Noor’ – which cloud into the sky. services were now seeking to means ‘Mountain of Light’, in Persian - is so complex that it Patients, some wearing expel. is unlikely that neither government would make any effort in oxygen masks, were wheeled He added that some 70 even starting to negotiate on it. out into the street in their patients had been evacuated In fact, at different times, not only India, but also Pakistan, sick beds while mothers were outside and those in intensive Afghanistan, and even Iran, had claimed the prized gemstone forced to leave clutching young care moved to a secure place as rightfully theirs, and asked for its return. babies. inside the hospital that was not But the Kohinoor is stubbornly sitting, on a display, in the Firefighters used elevation affected. Tower of London among UK’s crown jewels. And, it might lifts to try to extinguish the There was no immediate remain so, for years to come. fire at the top of the multi- information on the cause of the And why do I say so? storey hospital building in blaze but Sahin said that two It is because I had just completed the book, ‘Koh-i-Noor: the Gaziosmanpasa district of prosecutors had already been The History of the World’s Most Infamous Diamond’. And Istanbul. tasked to investigate. this 2017 book written, evidently with enormous research, by However local officials said He said emergency services historians William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, tells me that there were so far no reports Flames and black smoke engulf a hospital build- were now making a final check it is not an easy matter to solve. of casualties although some ing in the Gaziosmanpasa district of Istanbul of the upper floors. The authors have taken me on a ride, through history, which patients may have been affected Pictures showed scenes of I doubt I will ever forget. It was not an enjoyable ride. It was by the smoke. panic as staff and patients a disturbing one. The history of this diamond is replete with control. broadcast by television. flooded into the street to escape stories of loot, murder, torture, deceit and colonial greed. ‘So far no sad news’ Echoing comments by other Witnesses told Turkish the fumes. From India’s Kolar Mines to Golconda Fort, from Kakatiya Speaking at the scene, Istanbul officials, he said there were no television that the flames Health Minister Ahmet Dynasty to Mughal Dynasty, from India’s Muhammed Shah governor Vasip Sahin said the current reports of casualties. spread rapidly around the side Demircan, who was rushing to Rangeela to Persia’s Nader Shah, from Afghan King Shuja fire services had managed to “So far there is no sad news. of the building. the scene Istanbul, has informed Shah Durrani (Shah Shuja) to Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, bring the blaze partly under God willing, it will stay that “The fire was knocking President Recep Tayyip the diamond had kept changing places, and positions, which way,” he told the crowds against the windows. It was Erdogan of developments, are simply too many and too complex to explain. outside in comments terrifying,” one woman told Turkish television said. (AFP) In 1846, when the one-eyed Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Missing Pets successor, the 7-year old Maharaja Duleep Singh - who was ruling through his mother and regent Maharani Jind Kaur - US policy signed the ‘Treaty of Lahore’, the diamond passed onto British towards hands. Later, at the Buckingham Palace, however, Queen Victoria IS same: was not very excited with that which Lord Dalhousie had sent her from India. Yet, at “The Great Exhibition of 1851” Pentagon organised by Prince Albert, the Kohinoor diamond was on Washington public display at London’s Hyde Park. he U.S. military policy But, when the general public expressed that the Kohinoor toward fighting Islamic had lacked the special lustre that diamonds have, Prince Albert SADIE/PRINCESS - Female, 9 StateT militants in Syria remains JANGO - Male Pit Bull mix, 5 years, spayed, very shy and decided to have it re-cut. KHANFAROOSH - Male, 1 likely scared, not wearing the same following discussions In 1852, amidst a huge fanfare at the Tower of London, an yrs, back w white markings, with President Donald Trump neutered, microchipped, yr, escaped home and then collar or ID, may have been aging first Duke of Wellington – Arthur Wellesley, who had, super friendly, broke free STOLEN, not wearing collar stolen, New Zinj (behind this week and the military himself, served in India defeating Tippu Sultan – made the chasing a cat, slipped collar or ID tag, Hamad Town Ceram Dental - near Pizza Hut), has not been given a timeline inaugural cut on the Kohinoor. - so no ID tags, may have (roundabout 4), BD100 21/11/17, REWARD for safe for withdrawing troops, the It was soon re-cut, re-shaped, and re-fitted in such a way been stolen after escape, REWARD for safe return, return. 39656793/ 39670024/ Pentagon said on Thursday. 20/12/17. 39972224 that Queen Victoria could wear the diamond, in her crown, or Juffair, 27/2/18. 34491419 33744734/ 39893752 Trump agreed in a National in her brooch, as she pleased. Security Council meeting this In 1855, she was able to show off the Kohinoor, at the Palace week to keep U.S. troops in of Versailles where a huge banquet was thrown in her honour Syria a little longer to defeat by the then French monarch. Islamic State but wants them Interestingly, fearing bad luck on men, kings avoided the out relatively soon, a senior crown with Kohinoor. But it seemingly brought good luck to administration official said on women. So, queens wore it. Right up to the mother of Queen Wednesday. Elizabeth II. Trump had signaled his Over centuries, Kohinoor has been a tenant of many desire to get U.S. forces out of treasuries, of many rulers. And we know that ‘spoils of war’ or Syria in a speech last week. ‘payments for treaties of annexation’ are no longer acceptable “We’ve always thought that in democratic governance. as we reach finality against Furthermore, we must remember that India, Pakistan, ISIS in Syria we’re going to Afghanistan and Iran had not existed then, in their current adjust the level of our presence forms. there, so in that sense nothing PESTO - Male Terrier mix, 1-2 yrs, neutered, ZEUS - Male Bengal, 11 yrs, neutered, The claims may come and go. The places may remain or not wearing collar or ID tag, rescue dog microchipped, very picky eater, nervous actually has changed,” Marine change. But the diamond itself, we know, is forever. - does not like to be touched, ran away cat, not wearing collar or ID tag, indoor Lieutenant General Kenneth during thunderstorm, Sanabis (next to cat - slipped out, possibly STOLEN, Umm McKenzie told a Pentagon Sanabis checkpoint), BD300 REWARD for Al Hassam, BD500 REWARD for safe return, briefing. McKenzie said (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do 4/3/18. 39608777/ 35053060/ 39333377 not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) safe return, 27/2/18. 39600090 Trump has not given the U.S. military any timeline. (Reuters) Friday, April 6, 2018 7 A journey through cultures Handicrafts festival ‘Hurafuna’ begins Manama he third edition of The Festival will T‘Hurafuna’ Handicrafts Festival opened doors at Bab coincide with Al Bahrain showcasing unique the Kingdom products created by craftsmen from Egypt alongside local hosting the handicraft products. Gulf Air Bahrain The five-day festival, which continues until 8th April, Grand Prix will also see the launch of a permanent ‘Hurafuna’ market and mobile truck for Bahraini bin Humood Al Khalifa, the craftsmen at Bab Al Bahrain. Ambassador of Egypt to the The highlight of this year’s Kingdom of Bahrain, Suha edition is the presence of Ibrahim Mohammed Rifaat, a group of craftsmen from BTEA officials and media Egypt as guests of honour. representatives. More than 20 Bahraini and The Festival will coincide Egyptian craftsmen are with the Kingdom hosting the participating in the festival. Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Visitors will get the which attracts visitors from all opportunity to purchase over the world. traditional products such Further commenting as hand-woven baskets, on the event, the CEO of traditional musical BTEA, Shaikh Khaled bin instruments, wooden boxes, Humood Al Khalifa said: pottery, model ships and “The event is a platform to much more. showcase and promote high- Craftsmen will also be The five-day festival continues until 8th April quality handicrafts. We are displaying the manufacturing offers visitors a variety of part of the BTEA’s strategy during his inauguration Nass, Governor of the also pleased to launch the of swords and daggers, wool family entertainment activities to promote and ensure speech. Capital Governorate, Shaikh mobile truck allowing the making, jewellery making, including live performances the sustainability of the The opening ceremony Hisham bin Abdulrahman rich handicraft industry to embroidery on traditional by traditional Bahraini bands. handicrafts sector,” said was held in the presence of Al Khalifa, the Chief be accessible to all visitors dresses, knitting and many It is open to the public and the Minister of Industry, the Chairman of the Bahrain Executive Officer of Bahrain who are keen to learn more more. entry is free of charge. Commerce and Tourism, Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Exhibitions about authentic Bahraini Additionally, the festival “This initiative comes as Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani Industry, Sameer Abdulla Authority, Shaikh Khaled handicrafts.” Philippine embassy takes part in Bahrain for all festival Manama delicacies such as Halo-halo, he Philippine Embassy Pancit Palabok, Bihon Guisado, participated in the Bahrain Biko, Kikiam, Lumpiang ForT All, All For Bahrain, a Gulay, Fish balls, Squid balls major festival showcasing the and Roasted Peanuts. various cultures of expatriate The embassy also promoted communities in Bahrain, Philippine tourism by held at the Prince Khalifa Bin displaying posters and giving Salman Park in Hidd, on 30 out brochures provided by March 2018. the Department of Tourism The Filipino Community (DOT). attended in the festival with The event was participated the “Banyuhay Dance Group” by more than 55,000 of Philippine School Bahrain Bahrainis and expatriates. (PSB) performing Philippine Over 45 embassies, foreign traditional folk dance such as communities, social clubs and “Flores de Mayo, Tinikling, community associations, civil Bulaklak, and Muslim Dance.” society organizations, women’s Other Filipino community The booth (or Bahay Kubo) of the Embassy with the FilCom at the event associations, as well as 16 organisation such as the Guardians Delta Force FilCom, Kilusang Filipino Workers (KFWIPB-OFW) Mga Ilonggo Sa Bahrain (KIB), departments from the Ministry Alpha Kappa Rho (AKRHO) International Inc. (GDFII) Walang Iwanan sa Pagbabago Bahrain, Pinay Ikaw Na were also present to serve as of Interior of Bahrain took part International Council Bahrain, Alpha Phi Omega (APO), ng Bayan – Overseas Filipino (PIN), and Katilingban Sang Marshalls and sell Filipino in the festival’s activities. 8 Friday, April 6, 2018

The oldest crocodile -- believed to be ancing and chanting in anywhere between 70 and 100 years Swahili at a crocodile old -- is feted at the festival’s climax Dshrine outside Karachi, hundreds of Pakistani Sheedis swayed barefoot to the rhythm of a language they no longer speak -- the celebration offering a rare chance to connect with their African roots. For many Sheedis, the swampy crocodile shrine to Sufi saint Haji Syed Shaikh Sultan -- more popularly known as Mangho Pir -- is the most potent symbol of their shared African past, as they struggle to uncover the trail that led their ancestors to Pakistan. Many, like 75-year-old Mohammad Akbar, have simply given up the search for their family’s origins. The descendants of Africans who have been arriving on the shores of the subcontinent for centuries, the Sheedis rose to lofty positions as generals and leaders during the Mughal Empire, which ruled swathes of South Asia. But, actively discriminated against during British rule, their traditions began to fade, and they found themselves wholly shunned when Pakistan was created in 1947, absent from the country’s elite political and military circles. Figures are scant but it is generally accepted that Pakistan holds the highest number of Sheedis on the Others say the subcontinent, upwards of community’s around 50,000 people. origins can be The Sheedi mela, or festival, at the But their history has been traced back to Mangho Pir shrine has been the epi- scantily written, making it the genesis of centre of the community in Sindh for difficult if not impossible Islam, claiming centuries for Sheedis -- including a shared lineage secrets of even those like Akbar whose with Bilal -- one of ancestors arrived in Pakistan Prophet Mohammad’s relatively recently -- to trace closest companions. their antecedents. As the knowledge of “I came to know in the 1960s their origins has faded, that my grandfather belonged so too have many Pakistan’s lost to Zanzibar, and we contacted of their traditions, the Tanzania embassy to find including the vestiges our extended family,” Akbar of Swahili once told AFP outside his home in spoken in parts of Karachi. Karachi. The shrine is also home “We were told that we can “Swahili has been an to over 100 lumbering African past never reach them until we can abandoned language for crocodiles who have transformed into the reptiles “The situation was not identify our tribe, which we some generations now,” lived there for genera- much delicacy,” says Atta who now live at the shrine. suitable for us as children don’t know,” he said. “I never says Ghulam Akbar Sheedi, tions Mohammad, who spoke with The oldest crocodile -- and women also participate tried again.” a 75-year-old community AFP at the festival. “Some known as More Sawab, and in the mela,” said Qanbarani, His plight is common, leader. it is held there, they are simply of us are captured by holy believed to be anywhere as heavily armed police with little in the way of “I remember that my following in the steps and spirits.” between 70 and 100 years commandos flanked the documentation or scholarship grandmother would repeating the words of their Mehrun Nissa, 65, prepares old -- is feted at the festival’s crowd. on the community. extensively use Swahili ancestors. a sacred drink during the mela climax with garlands and But with dramatic What is available suggests phrases in our daily “It attracts the Sheedi while translating from what decorative powder while improvements in security in many arrived as part of the conversation,” says 50-year- community from all over she says is a Swahili dialect. being fed chunks of raw meat. recent years the community African slave trade to the old Atta Mohammad, who Pakistan,” Qanbarani tells “Nagajio O Nagajio, hopes to continue the mela, east -- a notion rejected by now struggles to remember AFP. Yo aa Yo.... means now Honouring the crocodile celebrating traditions that have many Sheedis, most of whom even a few sayings. “We celebrate Mangho Pir we are leaving to have a Even this tenuous link to the survived slavery, colonisation, now reside in southern Sindh mela more than Eid,” he adds. drink from the bowl,” she community’s past is in danger and modernisation. province. ‘Captured by spirits’ The celebration features a explains. of being severed, however. “It is a Sheedi community “We don’t subscribe to the With so many traditions lost dancing procession known as Mangho Pir is also home to The celebrations this belief that by honouring the theories that someone brought to the past, the Sheedi mela, the Dhamal, with men and over 100 lumbering crocodiles March were the first time the crocodile our whole year will us as slaves to this region or festival, at the Mangho women in trance-like states that waddle between the festival has been held in nine pass in peace, tranquility because Sheedis as a nation Pir shrine has assumed rich -- a rare sight in conservative, devotees near a swampy green years, after rising extremism and prosperity,” explains have never been slaves,” significance and been the often gender-segregated pond where they have lived saw Sufi shrines come under Mohammad. argues Yaqoob Qanbarani, the epicentre of the community Pakistan. for generations. threat across Pakistan, with “We look forward to chairman of Pakistan Sheedi in Sindh for centuries. “The Dhamal dance... is Legend holds that lice repeated gun and suicide celebrating the mela next year Ittehad, a community group. They no longer know why done with great devotion and on the Sufi saint’s head bomb attacks. too, and forever.” (AFP) Friday, April 6, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Reserve bank of India holds rates US plans to sanction Russian oligarchs would accept the Mumbai Washington results of tests by international he Reserve Bank of India kept its policy rates on hold and he United States plans to sanction Russian oligarchs this chemical weapons inspectors on retained its “neutral” stance but lowered its inflation call, week under a law targeting Moscow for meddling in the a suspected nerve agent used reducingT the odds of a near-term 2016T U.S. election, sources familiar to poison a former rate rise and spurring a rally in with the matter said on Wednesday. Russian spy in stocks and bonds. Policy repo rate The action, which could affect England but only was unchanged at 6.00 percent for people close to President Vladimir if the process was the fourth straight meeting. That Putin, reflects Washington’s desire transparent,” level is the lowest since November to hold to account for -Alexander Yakovenko, 2010. It also kept the reverse repo allegedly interfering in the election rate unchanged at 5.75pc. - which Moscow denies. Russian Ambassador to Britain Saudi cinema to reopen with

Bahraini- British prop- erty advisor Nadia Shaheen and UK devel- opers, Taylor Wimpey BlackRiyadh Panther Central London, hosted an audi Arabia’s first cinema in exclusive event to intro- Smore than 35 years will open on duce investors in the 18 April, showing the action movie Kingdom to a highly Black Panther. prestigious project It is part of a deal done with in the UK. the world’s biggest cinema chain, AMC, to open up to 40 cinemas in some 15 Saudi cities over the next five years. “A secure property investment The past year has seen the start of generally pays for itself in the long a huge drive to bring entertainment term and is far less risky than buying to Saudi Arabia as part of Vision 2030. shares. Shares frequently fluctuate, That is the ambitious plan for whereas real estate in the right economic and social reform by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin area tends to grow steadily in value. Salman. An artist’s rendering of AMC’s first movie theater in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Residents at Ebury Place will enjoy The kingdom had cinemas in the jobs and give Saudis a reason to Arab Emirates, are interested in the best of both worlds: an expertly 1970s, but they were closed at the spend their money at home rather expanding across the border behest of hardline Islamic clerics. than abroad. into the new, potentially much designed, modern new home at the Both Saudi authorities and The first screen to open will be bigger, Saudi market. The UAE heart of desirable SW1 postcode. Upscale cinema operators believe there is in the King Abdullah Financial chains already cater to the region a huge untapped market that could District of the capital, and a source by subtitling movies in Arabic and Situated a short walk from the iconic development generate up to $1bn (£710m) in told Reuters news agency the removing scenes of a sexual nature. streets of Chelsea and Belgravia, which in London annual ticket sales through some first film shown would be Marvel Saudi movie fans already got 350 theatres by 2030. superhero blockbuster Black a taste of Tinseltown in January, makes it an ideal place to invest, ” The high-end event, Vision 2030 is intended to help Panther. when a film festival in Jeddah presented at The divert the Saudi economy from its Vox Cinemas and Novo screened “The Emoji Movie” and -Shaheen, Capital Club, Bahrain dependence on oil, provide new Cinemas, both based in the United “Captain Underpants.” (Agencies) Specialist estate agent Financial Harbour, showcased the latest Shaheen works closely with renowned property phase of Ebury Place, developers such as TaylorWimpy, The Berkeley Pimlico London, an Group, and Almacantar. She is also associated upscale development BCCI chairman hails the impact with developers from Manchester and Marbella. located in the heart of affluent London. of the Formula 1 on the economy hairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce andC Industry (BCCI) Sameer Nass commended the Kingdom of Bahrain on hosting major sports events such as the Formula 1, which puts Bahrain on the world map of sports and contributes to attracting foreign investments. Nass also underlined the impact of hosting such major event on invigorating business activities, most notably those in the Sameer Nass tourism and hospitality sector. 10 BUSINESS Friday, April 6, 2018 Abu Dhabi outperforms as TAQA leaps; Saudi The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange market strong (The National) Dubai continued returning to the COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL bu Dhabi outperformed market for a second straight among mixed regional day following a sell-off of 0.2964 0.2939 Astock markets yesterday, several days when investors Closing Bell BANGLADESH 0.00472 0.00452 with Saudi Arabia extending booked profits in the wake 0.3001 0.2969 SAUDI rose 1.0pc to 7,953 points. a rebound following several of FTSE Russell’s decision to DENMARK 0.0653 EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 days of profit-taking. upgrade Riyadh to emerging DUBAI dropped 0.3pc to 3,083 points. EURO 0.4702 0.4677 The Abu Dhabi index market status. HONGKONG 0.04967 0.04927 closed 1.7 per cent higher, The Saudi index closed ABU DHABI rose 1.7pc to 4,689 points. INDIA 0.00585 0.00584 supported by the financial 1.0pc higher, with blue chips 0.00002941 0.00002806 and energy sectors. Abu Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi Basic gained 1.0pc to 8,793 points. IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 Dhabi National Energy Co Industries rising 2.3 and 2.1pc IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 (TAQA) (TAQA) jumped respectively. EGYPT fell 0.6pc to 17,411 points. 0.00371 0.003640 5.9pc to a 40-month closing “Looking ahead, we expect JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 high and was the most heavily to see the level of inflows ... fell 0.1pc to 4,794 points. KOREA 0.00040679 traded stock. seen so far in 2018 continue, KUWAIT 1.263 1.264 After several years of especially as the likelihood BAHRAIN was flat at 1,283 points. MALAYSIA 0.0997 0.0997 struggling with low oil prices, of Saudi Arabia’s inclusion 0.2787 0.2788 the company’s earnings into the MSCI EM (emerging edged up 0.1pc to 4,799 points. 0.0502 have started to improve markets) index has been NEPAL 0.00395 0.00364 led gains with as worries continued about OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 and last month, the Abu greatly increased following PAKISTAN 0.00350 0.00328 Dhabi government folded the FTSE EM inclusion,” Commercial Bank finishing the outlook for the property 0.00748 0.00726 TAQA’s parent, utility Abu Fahad Alturki, head of 3.9pc up and Qatar National market. QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 Dhabi Water & Electricity research at Jadwa Investment, Bank rising 2.6pc. Egypt’s index fell 0.6pc. SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10067 Authority, into its newly said in a note. 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Banking stocks Properties slipped 0.5pc (Reuters) 0.013600 THAILAND 0.012290 0.012280 TURKEY 0.1002 UNITED KINGDOM 0.5373 0.5343 0.102850 0.102870 UN steps up inspection of aid ships to Yemen UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Geneva cargo destined for Yemen. he United Nations is “We met with the UNVIM 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 beefing up its inspections director and his team in Riyadh ofT ships bringing humanitarian and we agreed on improved aid to Yemen to ensure that and enhanced capability,” no military items are being Saudi Ambassador to Yemen smuggled and to speed delivery Mohammed S. Al-Jabir of desperately-needed relief told reporters in Geneva on supplies, U.N. and Saudi Wednesday. COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN officials say. He said UNVIM would The move comes as the increase its inspectors to 10 BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3940 0.3567 armed Houthi movement from four and its monitors to KUWAIT 0.2855 30.1716 0.2984 0.2702 controlling much of northern 16 from six and would also Yemen steps up attacks on the improve its technology to OMAN 0.3849 0.3683 0.4022 0.3642 kingdom. A Saudi-led coalition A ship unloads a cargo of wheat at the Red Sea port of inspect ships. QATAR 3.6420 3.4850 3.8060 3.4463 said overnight that Riyadh’s Hodeida, Yemen. The team supporting UAE 3.6730 3.5147 3.8384 3.4756 air defence had intercepted oil company. Under an arms and Inspection Mechanism the U.N. Humanitarian a missile which Houthis said embargo imposed by the U.N. (UNVIM) are based in Coordinator in Yemen Lise SAUDI 3.7500 3.5884 3.9189 3.5484 was aimed at storage tanks Security Council, monitors in Djibouti, Dubai, Jeddah and Grande confirmed those steps. belonging to Saudi Aramco from the U.N. Verification Salalah to observe screening of (Reuters) “You can never be overdressed or [email protected] overeducated.” -Oscar Wilde

Friday, April 6, 2018 11 Al-Mutairi wins top spot in AGU speaking contest

Manama fear to differ from others, student volunteers in the he English Language preferring to remain similar to entertainment segment. Unit at the Arabian Gulf those around them”. He called Two university students UniversityT (AGU) organised on others attempt to be bold, who had won a previous talent the 18th Annual Speaking in a manner that qualified him show participated during the Contest under the patronage to win the first place in the contest break, Abdulrahman of the Dean of Student Affairs, contest. Al-Anziand his colleague Dr Abdulrahman Yousif, The stories recounted by Mohammed Al-Hamad, entitled “Speak, Motivate, the students this year were presenting an East and West Inspire” in the Prince Sultan interesting and competitive, music fusion in a distinct bin Abdulaziz Hall. some stemming from personal novel way through the oud The beginner prize went to experiences while others were and guitar. Ruaa Tarazi for her speech philosophical. The prizes were The contest was judged “Journey to Success”. As for split among the best beginner by a three-member judging the main prizes –third place and the top three speakers. panel from outside the was won by Sarah Omar Preparing three weeks in university, namely Assistant for “The Happy Virus”, advance, seven students from Professor Reland Bloger from second place was won by the the College of Medicine and Ahlia University, holder of philosophical speech “Story Medical Sciences participated a Bachelor of International of a Cat” by student Taha in the competition, in which Relations and Political Sciences Samir, while first place went they spoke of any topic of from Gonzaga University in to preparatory year student their choice, provided its Washington, DC, Teaching Athbi Al-Mutairi, who relevance to their personal Center Manager at the participated as a beginner experiences, future visions, or British Council in Bahrain, with a speech entitled “Dare lessons they learnt in life, for 5 Neil Sandilands, and Ms to be Different”. to 8 minutes. Cora Douglas, International Al-Mutairi spoke about The competition was Manager of Coast To Coast “the beauty of individuality not limited to speeches but Education, who has taught and the fact that some people showcased the talents of some English for 9 years. ISB holds Scouts & Guides Patrol Leaders’ training camp

Manama the opening ceremony. Scout he Indian School Bahrain Master M. Mukunda Warrier (ISB) has organised for led the camp. theT first time a Patrol Leaders’ The following students Training camp of the Bharat were awarded in the camp: Scouts & Guides leaders at the Best Camper (Scout)- Dan Riffa Campus. Koshy; Best Camper (Guide) ISB Chairman Prince S – Suhani.N; Best Patrol of the Natarajan was the Chief Guest Camp: Jasmine. Punctuality for the opening ceremony. was maintained throughout the ISB Secretary Saji Antony, EC camp. Member & Director of Scouts The camp emphasised the & Guides Rajesh Nambiar, need of maintaining leadership EC Member Premalatha.N.S qualities, discipline, punctuality and vice principals attended and importance of health. 12 Friday, April 6, 2018

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received Duke of York Prince Andrew at Al-Sakhir Palace yesterday. Prince Andrew Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa visited the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)’s Mina Salman base to join with Duke of York Prince Andrew in officially opening the UK Naval Support Facility (NSF). conveyed to HM the King greetings and appreciation from Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Charles of Wales. Upon arrival, Crown Prince was received by Commander-in-Chief of BDF Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiyab Bin Saqr Al Noaimi as well as a number of senior BDF officers. HRH the Crown Prince stressed that close HM the King hosted a dinner banquet in honour of the Duke of York. cooperation with international partners and allies remains an essential component of Bahrain’s comprehensive development programme.

BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khal- ifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a delegation of MPs from British House of Commons in the pres- ence of Chief of Staff Lt- General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi and Bahrain’s Ambassador to UK Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. The Commander- in-Chief welcomed the House of Commons del- egation, and praised the historic relations between Bahrain and the UK, not- ing the cooperation in various fields.

Duke of York and Honorary President of Huddersfield University Prince Andrew visited the Interior Ministry. He was received by Minister of Interior Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. Chief of Public Security Major-General Tariq Al Hassan and British Ambassador Simon Martin were also present. The Interior Minister welcomed HRH Prince Andrew’s visit, noting the distinguished and historical Bahrain-UK ties which have exceeded 200 years.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received in Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussein Mirza received French Ambas- his office at the Ministry’s General Court, the Special and Media Adviser to HRH Prince Sultan sador Cecile Longe and officials of the French Embassy. The minister welcomed co- bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and operation between the two countries in the fields of electricity, water and renewable National Heritage (SCTH) in sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Mohammed Al- energy, and reviewed the most important projects implemented in these areas. He Sheikh. The minister welcomed the adviser, stressing the strong brotherly relations between gave the visitors a presentation on the Electricity and Water Authority projects, in- the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. cluding the National Energy Efficiency Plan and the National Renewable Energy Plan.

Inspector General Major General Abdullah Hassan Al Nuaimi re- ceived a US Congress delegation on the occasion of their visit to Bahrain. They discussed ways of boosting cooperation between the two friendly countries mainly in the military field. The meeting was attended by Assistant Chief of Staff for Supply and Catering Rear Admiral Yusef Ahmed Malal- Saar Mall conducted an event on Saturday in collaboration with the 3rd Bahrain Interna- lah and Maintenance and Techni- tional Volunteer Forum. Event was organised by the painter Abdul Adheem Al Dhamen cal Supply Director Rear Admiral from Saudi Arabia. This event was attended by some disabled children along with Saar Anwar Abdullah Al Jowder mall management for painting the board of love and peace of the world. Friday, April 6, 2018 13

Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa visited the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)’s Mina Salman base to join with Duke of York Prince Andrew in officially opening the UK Naval Support Facility (NSF). Upon arrival, Crown Prince was received by Commander-in-Chief of BDF Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiyab Bin Saqr Al Noaimi as well as a number of senior BDF officers. HRH the Crown Prince stressed that close cooperation with international partners and allies remains an essential component of Bahrain’s comprehensive development programme.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received Minis- ter of Transportation and Communications Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed. Foreign Minister hailed the transportation and commu- nications minister’s indefat- igable efforts and incessant endeavours to develop the transportation and commu- nications sector in Bahrain.

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa received a delegation from the Information Affairs Ministry led by Undersecretary Abdulrahman Mo- Duke of York and Honorary President of Huddersfield University Prince Andrew visited the Interior Ministry. He was received by Minister of Interior Lieutenant-General hammed Bahr to inspect the prepara- Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. Chief of Public Security Major-General Tariq Al Hassan and British Ambassador Simon Martin were also present. The Interior tions for media coverage of activities Minister welcomed HRH Prince Andrew’s visit, noting the distinguished and historical Bahrain-UK ties which have exceeded 200 years. associating with the 2018 Formula One (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The Undersecretary pointed out the directives of Information Affairs Min- Bahrain ambassa- ister Ali bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi dor Dr. Mohammed to provide all services and facilita- Ghassan Sheikho tions to ensure a successful media presented his cre- coverage of the event. dentials to the Pres- ident of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, at the State Palace in Jakarta as Ambas- sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Re- public of Indonesia

Saar Mall conducted an event on Saturday in collaboration with the 3rd Bahrain Interna- tional Volunteer Forum. Event was organised by the painter Abdul Adheem Al Dhamen from Saudi Arabia. This event was attended by some disabled children along with Saar The Philippine Embassy participated in the Bahrain For All, All For Bahrain, a major festival showcasing the various cultures of expatriate com- mall management for painting the board of love and peace of the world. munities in Bahrain, held at the Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Park in Hidd. 14 Friday, April 6, 2018

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Comedy actor who played prominent roles in the films Clueless, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, I Love You Man, Ant-Man, and Anchorman. Los Angeles ctor Ewan McGregor and actress Mary Elizabeth AWinstead are back together as they were pictured holding hands on a movie set. Winstead was rumoured to have dumped McGregor because she hated the whole “home wrecker” label. But it appears the two just can’t keep away from each other with McGregor spotted visiting Winstead on the set of her latest movie, “Gemini Man”, reports mirror.co.uk. The pair packed on the public display of affection on the Georgia film set, strolling hand-in-hand and silencing reports that they have split. McGregor met her on the set of “Fargo” and they first sparked rumours of a romance. (IANS) Los Angeles ctor Mark Hamill says ‘recasting’ the late Aactress Carrie Fisher for “Star Wars: Episode IX” would be tough. Fisher shot to fame as Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars” trilogy and reprised her role in the current set of movies. However, in 2016, she died after shooting her scenes for the eighth instalment “The Last Jedi”. Hamill told Collider magazine that the makers of the new film in the series have ruled out using computer generated imagery for Fisher, reports femalefirst.co.uk. (IANS)

carlett Johansson was the lone female superhero as compared to five alpha males in 2012’s ‘Avengers’ and six years later the actor is glad that studio bosses have brought Sin more inclusivity and diversity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 33-year-old actor portrayed the superhero character of Black Widow aka Natasha Romanoff in five MCU films till now. Her character first appeared in ‘Iron Man 2’ and will be next seen in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. The film will feature a gigantic cast of superheroes battle it out against super villain Thanos, who is on a quest to gather all the Infinity Stones. (PTI) 14 Friday, April 6, 2018 Friday, April 6, 2018 15

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April 6, 1969 In 2011, American singer-songwriter Beyoncé became the first ever solo-female to headline the Glastonbury Festival’s main stage (thefactsite) Comedy actor who played prominent roles in the films Clueless, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, I Love You Man, Ant-Man, and Anchorman. 3. Finesse 4. Psycho 5. Perfect 6. Look Alive Los Angeles Bruno Mars & Cardi B Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran BlocBoy JB Featuring ctor Ewan McGregor and Drake actress Mary Elizabeth AWinstead are back together as they were pictured holding hands on a movie set. Winstead was rumoured to have dumped McGregor because she hated the whole “home wrecker” label. But it appears the two just can’t keep away from each other with McGregor spotted visiting Winstead on the set of her latest movie, “Gemini Man”, reports mirror.co.uk. Los Angeles The pair packed on the public display of affection he Jennifer Lopez-led police drama “Shades of on the Georgia film set, strolling hand-in-hand and Blue” will end after its upcoming third season. silencing reports that they have split. TThe NBC network announced this on Wednesday, 7. The Middle 8. Freaky Friday 9. Sad! 10. Havana McGregor met her on the set of “Fargo” and they first reports variety.com. Zedd, Maren Morris & Lil Dicky Featuring Chris XXXTentacion Camila Cabello sparked rumours of a romance. (IANS) Lopez stars as NYPD detective Harlee Santos, Grey Brown Featuring Young Thug while Ray Liotta plays her boss, Lt. Matt Wozniak. (billboard) Los Angeles “I have enjoyed producing and starring in this ctor Mark Hamill says beautifully complicated world and playing such ‘recasting’ the late an empowering yet flawed character - a woman, Aactress Carrie Fisher for a detective, but, first and foremost, a mother,” “Star Wars: Episode IX” Lopez said. would be tough. “Now looking at it with a little distance, Fisher shot to fame playing Harlee strengthened me and helped as Princess Leia in the me grow into a more self- original “Star Wars” trilogy assured woman. It’s and reprised her role in crazy how some parts the current set of movies. permeate your However, in 2016, she died soul and change after shooting her scenes for you forever the eighth instalment “The and for that I Last Jedi”. am grateful. Hamill told Collider (IANS) magazine that the makers of the new film in the series Los Angeles have ruled out using computer ilmmaker Steven Spielberg says he knows generated imagery for Fisher, reports putting a woman in the lead role of an Indiana femalefirst.co.uk. (IANS) JonesF movie would upset fans, but believes it’s time the explorer “took a different form”. The role was made famous by actor Harrison Ford, 75. Spielberg nodded when asked if this new- look Jones could be female, and told thesun.co.uk: “We would have to change the name from Jones to Joan. And there carlett Johansson was the lone female superhero as compared to five alpha males in would be nothing wrong with that.” 2012’s ‘Avengers’ and six years later the actor is glad that studio bosses have brought The 71-year-old has been a vocal Sin more inclusivity and diversity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. champion of the Time’s-Up campaign The 33-year-old actor portrayed the superhero character of Black Widow aka Natasha for gender equality in the movie Romanoff in five MCU films till now. Her character first appeared in ‘Iron Man 2’ and industry, and is no stranger to will be next seen in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. The film will feature a gigantic cast of powerful women. (IANS) superheroes battle it out against super villain Thanos, who is on a quest to gather all the Infinity Stones. (PTI) 16 Friday, April 6, 2018 Classifieds

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12:30 pm until 3:30 pm oldest pearl merchant families in the Kingdom scenic architecture in the world of theatre, sce- BEST OF WOLFGANG PRE F1 PARTY - Venue: re Asian Cuisine by of Bahrain, and Olivier Segura, Director of the nography and stage design. SATURDAY BBQ WITH CELEBRITY CHEF Wolfgang Puck Asian French Gemological Laboratory (LFG) and natu- WOLFGANG PUCK ral pearl expert, for an insightful discussion about THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Date: Saturday, April 7 from Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites you to this gem that has fascinated civilizations since Date: 12 April 2018, 4:30pm 8:00 pm – 2:00 am discover the perfect Saturday Brunch at re/Asian ancient times. Venue: Cultural Hall Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck. Soak in the immersive views from the 50th floor and feast on mouthwa- 26TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL - A great introduction to live theatre for the little Join us for an Asian fusion BBQ party with the tering Asian selections like Korean Fried Chicken MEMORY OF MUHARRAQ ones through this wonderful and very colorful celebrity chef himself. Savor an array of special Bao Buns, Wok Fried Shrimp Dumplings and Date: 25 April - 5 May 2018, 5:00 - 9:30 pm story which features 75 puppets, the show fea- Asian BBQ and street food, while you enjoy the Brisket Wontons for BD 19++. Venue: Events Tent By Arad Fort tures four of Eric Carle’s most beloved books; The twinkling lights of the Manama skyline and a live artist who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, DJ in the background. WHIRLING DERVISHES CEREMONY Under the Patronage of his Majesty King Hamad The Very Lonely Firefly and The Very Hungry Date: 6 April 2018, 8:00pm Bin Isa AlKhalifa, the 26th Annual Bahrain Caterpillar. FRIDAY SPRING FAIR BRUNCH Venue: Cultural Hall Heritage Festival brings the island’s unique cul- Date: Every Friday from April 6 until May ture to the forefront and showcases the variety DAR AL RIFFA AL-ODA 11 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm One of the most important elements of the rich and diversity of local heritage. The festival por- Date: 14 & 28 April 8:00pm Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Turkish culture, the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony is trays the theme of “Memory of Muharraq” which Venue: Dar Al Riffa Al-Oda an 800-year old tradition known for its whirling features exhibition spaces, craftsmen, workshops, Spring fairs bring forth many exciting memories dances and dervishes, complex musical reper- food vendors, and live traditional music. It also The Dar Al-Riffa Al-Oda will host a series of to mind. Expect fun, excitement, vivacious col- toire, and rhythmic chants that represent the offers a chance to see some of Bahrain’s finest musical concerts that highlight the rich tapestry of ours, floral fragrances and comfortable weather. mystical journey of man’s spiritual ascent through craftsmen at work. A balanced mixture of con- Bahraini folk music. The newly inaugurated Dar Every Friday, Bahrain Bay Kitchen’s garden will mind and love to perfection. Established in 1999, temporary and traditional products at the souq Al-Riffa Al-Oda comprises of the conservation be transformed into a welcoming hive of activity. The Whirling Dervishes Mekder Sufi Ensemble which is surrounded by Bahraini cafes and offers and rehabilitation of the existing original Dar in Lounge in the open air while indulging in new carries on this heritage that is among the most the visitor to experience flavours of the Kingdom. the old neighbourhood of East Riffa along with a seasonally influenced dishes. Children’s hearts enduring and exquisite ceremonies of spirituality contemporary extension that can accommodate will be filled with a sense of delight as they in the world. SCENAMADRE larger performances and residency spaces, with enjoy plentiful fair-style games and activities. Date: 29 March - 27 May 2018, 8:00am - the ultimate aim of enhancing Riffa’s intangible Discover pony rides, Ping-Pong, darts and train EVENING CONVERSATION: “THE MAGIC 8:00pm heritage and the folk singing specific to that area. rides. Throughout these Friday afternoons of OF NATURAL PEARLS” Venue: Bahrain National Theatre indulgence, sip on a refreshing iced tea, chilled Date: 30 April 2018, 7:00pm milkshake or your desired beverage. The Spring Venue: Bin Matar House In celebration of the World Theatre Day, the Fair Brunch is a nod to everything that inspires Bahrain National Theatre hosts SCENAMADRE , weekend bliss. In collaboration with the Pearling Path, the an exhibition curated by the Accademia Albertina Parisian-based L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels Di Belle Arte in Torino, . The display features RE/IMAGINE YOUR SATURDAYS brings together two pearl experts: Talal Mattar, a collection of models that illustrate the history Date: Every Saturday from a 6th generation pearl merchant from one of the of theatre set design and highlights the story of Tuesday, January 30, 2018 16 Friday, April 6, 2018 17 [email protected] www.newsofbahrain.com 17579914 38444692 ClassifiedsReaching the right audience

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CROSSWORD Your star today It isn’t always pleasant to have to question (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) oneself, but this is the main objective of YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION today’s planetary energies - to launch you into new adventures. So take advantage of the configuration to look inside and find the source of some of your setbacks. This isn’t an easy exercise, to be sure, but it will do you an enormous amount of good. Today isn’t a day for meditation. The planetary (Apr 21st - May 21st) energies are asking you to step outside of yourself and get back into the world again! You’ve been doing an awful lot of thinking about your image recently, and now you’re going to have to test out how the “new and improved” you operates in your daily life. You can expect some pleasant feedback and truly lasting changes! (May 22nd - Jun 21st) If you have grievances about your love life, today is the day to speak up. Indeed, today requires only total honesty and forthrightness. You can expect to confront “the other,” whether it’s your mate or co-worker, on the basis of truth. Rest assured you’ll command his or her attention! Be careful that the weight of your words doesn’t surpass that of your thoughts. (June 22nd - July 23rd) Are you thinking of switching careers or travelling to the other side of the world? Or perhaps you just want to pull a “Greta Garbo” and stay at home alone with the shades drawn tight. A series of small incidents at work is likely to inspire you with the most outlandish of ideas. It might just be that you Across Down sense your inner need for a change of scene. (July 24th - Aug 23rd) 1- Discharged; 6- Short skirt; 10- Discharged a debt; 14- Sarge’s 1- Deception; 2- Kansas city; 3- Outback hoppers; 4- Mozart’s “___ You’re likely to find people somewhat irritating superior; 15- Getting ___ years; 16- Inventor Rubik; 17- As a com- kleine Nachtmusik”; 5- Grades; 6- Pop’s partner; 7- What’s ___ today. It’s as though nothing is good enough, panion; 18- Flexible mineral; 19- Person, place, or thing; 20- Capital for me?; 8- More pleasant; 9- Sort of; 10- Writing instrument; 11- and nobody seems to know exactly what he of Lesotho; 22- Precedent setter; 24- Curvy letter; 26- Replace the Bellowing; 12- Busy; 13- Completed; 21- Born in the ___; 23- Tease; or she wants. You’ll reign supreme within this electrical conduits; 27- Level off; 31- Nothing; 32- Greek island; 33- 25- Kid leather; 27- H.S. junior’s exam; 28- Yuri’s love; 29- Latin lesson maze of overt conflict. You might even be asked Be; 36- Taxi; 39- Composer Khachaturian; 40- Designer Simpson; word; 30- Male turkey; 34- Crossed (out); 35- Troy story; 36- Castro’s to step in and restore order. If the conflict is 41- Unclothed; 42- Univ. aides; 43- ___ say more?; 44- Nun wear; country; 37- Take ___ view of; 38- ___ carotene; 40- Vigorous exer- domestic, go ahead. But tread carefully if you’re 45- Train unit; 46- Montgomery’s state; 48- Blackfish; 51- Patriotic cises; 41- Arrest; 43- ___ Dogg; 44- Cross-country runner; 45- Slice of (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) asked to be sheriff at office! org.; 52- Segment of the spinal column; 54- Concerning Comanches, meat; 47- Back muscle, briefly; 48- ___ Haute; 49- Met highlights; 50- When you woke up this morning, you may have e.g.; 59- Seed covering; 60- Actress Skye; 62- Senseless; 63- Dies ___; Brush a horse; 52- Colorado ski resort; 53- Part of A.D.; 55- ___ many felt an oppressive mood hanging in the air. 64- Hit on the head; 65- Convocation of witches; 66- For fear that; words; 56- Ali _____ & the 40 thieves; 57- Collections of anecdotes; Unfortunately, that haze of misunderstanding 67- Problem with L.A.; 68- Way to cook; 58- Riga resident; 61- Heart chart, for short; and conflict is likely to last all day. However, it makes this an ideal time to speak up about anything that’s bothering you! Don’t be shy about going on the warpath today.

R (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) The mood you’re in today is the stuff of which BEETLE BAILEY memorable encounters are made. You’ll be wary at first, perhaps even somewhat hostile, to anyone who dares intrude on your freedom. Then suddenly you’ll realize that this person is someone special, intriguing, and definitely out of the ordinary. Finally, you’ll realize that the qualities he or she offers just happen to be those you need the most right now. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) More than ever before, you’ll feel as though it’s time to take matters into your own hands and build your own career future. You’re fed up with living on hope and putting off your happiness until tomorrow. Your determination will be so strong that you could even surprise yourself. Tomorrow you’ll refine your approach and make it more concrete.

(Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) This is the ideal moment to address once and for all the questions that have been on your mind for the last three weeks. Pay attention YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION to questions that touch sentimental side. If you’re currently involved in unsatisfactory relationships, don’t be afraid to leave them. And if you’re fretting about a request you made that has yet to be answered, let it go. (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) Like your compatriots, something is coming to an end concerning the lack of confidence you have in yourself. You have been hesitant to stand in the spotlight for quite a while now, feeling you aren’t quite ready. Well, no more excuses! Ready or not, you’re going to have to push forward. The only thing you risk losing is your pride, and that, is your most resilient asset. (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) It’s possible that the last few weeks have allowed you to gain a little clarity on certain questions you may have about your vocation. You might even be a little clearer about your feelings concerning what your destiny might be. The planetary energy makes this a good time to stop thinking about such questions and let your life take over. These past three weeks were rather good for (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) your equilibrium. It was just a matter of getting a bit more involved in life than is usual for you, How to play: and showing what you’re capable of. It’s likely Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each you had a mixture of successes and setbacks, but on the whole, improvements have been row across, each column down and each 9-box square steady. You might have noticed something contains all of the numbers from one to nine. needed improvement, but isn’t that true for all? Friday, April 6, 2018 19 a #PollToday ‘Everyone’s health is fine,’ says Yulia Skripal after poison attack Moscow In the call, a woman Salman Khan ussian state television introducing herself as Yulia yesterday aired what it Skripal says she is expecting saidR was a phone conversation to be discharged from between a relative and Yulia hospital soon and that her Do you think Duterte can fulfil his Skripal, who was poisoned in father Sergei is “fine”. 2016 campaign promise to end Britain last month along with “It is Yulia Skripal,” the her father, a former double woman says in Russian at the sentenced to the 50-year Maoist rebellion? agent. start of the brief chat. Yes No Cant Say Presenters on Rossiya 1 “Everything is fine [with my television’s 60 Minutes talk father]. He is resting now, he show said they had obtained is sleeping. Everyone’s health the recording from Yulia’s is fine. There is nothing that 5 years in jail cousin Viktoria but added is irreversible. That’s it, I’ll be that they could not confirm discharged soon. Everything its authenticity. is OK,” she adds. (AFP)

“Opioid epidemic creeps into every nook and cranny of our country and can rob our Duterte lets justice minister country of the future. Nobody gets out of this for free” resign, picks new police chief

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Kenya marks rhinos Salman Khan, second left, arrives to appear before a court in Jodhpur, Rajasthan state in conservation drive

New Delhi Khan, 52, has starred both use just one name. ollywood superstar in more than 90 Hindi- Khatri in his ruling called Salman Khan was language films, but also has Khan a “habitual offender,” Bconvicted yesterday of had brushes with the law. the Economic Times poaching rare deer in a He spent a total of 18 days newspaper said. wildlife preserve two decades in prison in 1998, 2006 and The blackbuck is Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ago and sentenced to five 2007 in the poaching cases, an endangered species Manila announcement during a years in prison, with the trial but was freed on bail, the protected under the Indian hilippine President speech, calling Aguirre “my judge describing him as a Press Trust of India news Wildlife Act. Kenya started marking rhi- Rodrigo Duterte said fraternity brother”, adding “habitual offender.” agency said. He had been The Bishnoi community, nos and aims to tag and Pyesterday he had accepted that he was looking for a The busy actor contended sentenced to prison terms of which protects the identify 22 of them in two the resignation of his replacement. he did not shoot the two between one and five years blackbuck deer, expressed weeks at a cost of $600,000 justice secretary, the eighth Duterte named Metro blackbuck deer in the in related cases before being disappointment at the as part of conserving their member of his Cabinet to Manila police chief Oscar western India preserve in acquitted by appeals courts acquittal of the four actors. dwindling numbers. leave since last year, and had Albayalde as the new head of 1998 and was acquitted in for lack of evidence. Chogaram Bishnoi, a picked Manila’s police chief the 175,000-member national related cases. Four other stars also member of the community, 6.2-quake strikes to head the national police police force, replacing the He was in court for the accused in the case — Saif told reporters that he had Philippines force. tough-talking Ronald dela ruling in the western city of Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, seen Khan stopping his Duterte gave no reason Rosa, whose extended tenure An earthquake of magnitude Jodhpur yesterday. After the Tabu and Neelam — were jeep and shooting the two for letting go staunch loyalist ends soon. 6.2 struck off the southern verdict, police took him to acquitted by Chief Judicial blackbuck deer in a village and former university Presidential spokesman, Philippine island of Mindanao a local prison. His attorneys Magistrate Dev Kumar near Jodhpur in October classmate, Vitaliano Aguirre, Harry Roque, had earlier said yesterday, the U.S. Geological are expected to appeal his Khatri. They were in the 1998. Khan and the other but it came at a time of there were no indications Survey said. conviction in the state High jeep that Salman Khan was actors were in the area rampant media speculation Duterte would fire Aguirre, Court and seek bail for him believed to be driving during filming a movie and decided he would be sacked over his who attended a monthly this week. the hunt. Tabu and Neelam to go hunting. (AP) US seizes 100 performance. Cabinet meeting late on ‘pot-growing’ houses The president made the Wednesday. (Reuters) Federal agents seized more than 100 homes in one of the Archaeologists find remains of largest residential drug busts in US history in a bid to com- Philippine Maoist rebels reject bat Chinese-run marijuana Greco-Roman temple in Egypt operations. preconditions for peace talks Cairo Manila complaining of repeated rchaeologists have unearthed the Duterte closes tourist hilippine Communist rebel attacks. Aremains of a temple in Egypt’s western island over sewage Pguerrillas are willing to On Wednesday, he desert dating back to the Greco-Roman Philippines President Rodrigo resume peace talks with the ordered his cabinet to work period, the Antiquities Ministry said Duterte has ordered a six- government after President on a truce to enable talks. Wednesday. month closure of Boracay Rodrigo Duterte revived It was not immediately clear It said the uncovered part includes stone island, one of the country’s the idea but reject any what prompted the change walls and the temple’s main entrance, main tourist destinations, and preconditions, their leader of heart. which leads to a courtyard and entrances described it as a “cesspool” of said yesterday. Jose Maria Sison, founder to other chambers. It says excavation is still water pollution. Duterte campaigned in and leader of the Communist underway at the site, near the Siwa oasis 2016 on a promise to end Party of the Philippines and the border with Libya. For more, catch us the nearly 50-year Maoist (CPP) who has been living Head archaeologist Abdel-Aziz online at: rebellion, which has killed in exile in the al-Demiri says statues depicting a man more than 40,000 people, since the late 1980s, said www.newsofbahrain.com and lions, as well as pottery fragments Archeologists working at the site of the remains by finding a political the two sides can resolve and coins, were also found at the site. The of a temple dating back to the Greco-Roman /nobonline solution but he abandoned any differences during remains date to between the second century period in Egypt’s western desert /newsofbahrain peace efforts in November negotiations. (Reuters) B.C. and the third century A.D. (AP) 20 Friday, April 6, 2018 SPORTS Joshua receives Klidson Golden Boy offer predicts to retain championship

Manama Klidson who trains at the Evolucao in . I am ready to fight and to defend ight Heavyweight champion Brave Thai became the champion at Brave 8 my title. This is not just my title but Brazil’s Combat Federation, Klidson when hosted title and this belongs to all my friends, deL Abreu has vowed to retain the the event in Brazil. family and supporters. It will be an honour championship in Brazil. Klidson was grateful for Baker to defend my title at home.” Anthony Joshua (file pic) Klidson will become the first champion stepping up for the championship fight “This fight card is awesome with so from Brazil to defend the championship in short notice. many amazing fights and a lot of well- London winning Olympic gold the when he faces Matt Baker from Canada However the champion have stated, known names. I am very curious to nthony Joshua has previous year. in the co-main event of Brave 11, on “I was disappointed after Nzechukwu watch Bruno Malfacine. I used to watch received an offer to leave A former world champion April 13th, in Belo Horizonte. dropped out of the event due to injury. him compete in jiu-jitsu and he is a AMatchroom and join Golden in six weight divisions, De La Matt Baker stepped in as a final phase I have been training for a long time to legend. I cannot wait for his Brave debut Boy with Oscar De La Hoya Hoya insists the “real money” replacement for Kennedy Nzechukwu defend my championship. I thank Matt and I know he will make his impact at promising to make him a star remains in the United States, from Fortis MMA who had to withdraw Baker for stepping in, but I have to warn the Brave Combat Federation”, added in the United States. despite AJ’s huge reported from the event due to an injury. him that this championship belt stays back Abreu. The unified heavyweight payday of £18m to fight Parker. world champion outpointed De La Hoya said: “If Joseph Parker last week in front Anthony Joshua and Deontay of 80,000 fans in Cardiff. Wilder want to become But AJ, whose deal with household names in the US Eddie Hearn and Matchroom of A and stop doing mediocre Dantas expires at the end of this year, is ratings on Showtime, call me yet to crack the highly lucrative and I’ll make you superstars in US market, with the PPV the beautiful USA.” sets model able to expand the Brit’s Some fans hit back at earnings. the Golden Boy, insisting Hearn and Joshua have Joshua’s stadium fights at camp hinted that a deal is close for the Principality Stadium or an extension to their current Wembley Stadium bring the deal, having worked together UK to a stand-still. (Mirror. to since his debut in 2013 after co.uk) train Rafael Nadal back at KHK after hip injury MMA London orld number one Rafael Nadal will make his returnW to action today by spearheading Spain’s bid to reach the Davis Cup semi- Manama Dantas holds a record of 20 wins and 5 to access world class training and finals. The 30-year-old has duardo “DuDu” Dantas reached losses. A professional MMA competitor facilities. been sidelined since a hip injury Rafael Nadal (file pic) Bahrain to train at the KHK MMA since 2007, Dantas was the winner of Lately Karl Amoussou is yet another forced him to withdraw from the clay surface and the 16-time Bahrain.E South American Featherweight fighter who had set his training camp Australian Open in January. grand slam winner will face Dantas has been fighting for Bellator Championship. in the Kingdom of Bahrain leading to Confirmation of Nadal’s Philipp Kohlschreiber in the since 2011, and he is the two-time Bellator Dantas trains at the KHK MMA gym his upcoming bout. Amoussou joined the return came yesterday afternoon second rubber, after David Ferrer Bantamweight Champion and winner alongside Bahrain’s top professional division of the Brave Combat at the draw for the Davis Cup takes on Alexander Zverev. ofOfficials Bellator during Season the event5 Bantamweight fighter, Hamza Kooheji. Federation and is currently preparing quarter-finals. Nadal will then face Zverev in Tournament. Kingdom of Bahrain has attracted towards his debut at the Bahrain based Spain host in the first match on Sunday. (PA Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil multiple fighters to travel to the nation promotion. Valencia on Nadal’s favoured Sport) SPORTS Friday, April 6, 2018 21 Renault is ‘behind Next two expectations’ months crucial: Nico Hulkenberg (file pic) Manama we wanted to have and where ico Hulkenberg says Renault’s we wanted to be. We are a bit Nnew Formula 1 car is ‘not good behind expectations there I would Alonso enough’ with its performance and say.” balance yet, despite an encouraging Pushed on whether those issues start to the season. could be solved with a better set-up, The French car manufacturer Hulkenberg replied: “I think we need appears to be near the front of the something more substantial to get chasing pack behind the top three that out and get better.” teams, with Hulkenberg and Carlos Hulkenberg’s views on the Sainz having taken a double points Renault are not shared by his team- finish in the Australian Grand Prix. mate Sainz, who thinks the car has But although the team felt it could delivered a solid platform that can Manama McLaren have switched to Renault and the qualifying was not smooth have got more from its package in be improved dramatically during the ernando Alonso says the next two engines, the same as Red Bull, this enough to show the potential. It was Australia, Hulkenberg says the car season. months will be “crucial” for his season after three years of poor a good race, help from the safety has not met expectations. “To be honest, in Australia I was FMcLaren team’s ambition to compete performance and reliability with car, but we take this fifth place and “The balance is not good feeling really, really comfortable in for podium positions this season. Honda, who now supply Toro Rosso. move on. enough really. No. Performance the car,” Sainz said. The two-time world champion Alonso said: “The next two months “It is up to the team to deliver the not,” Hulkenberg said, speaking to “Up until qualifying I was feeling finished fifth in the Australian Grand are crucial for us. If it is not a world performance in the next four, five, reporters ahead of the Bahrain GP. really, really comfortable - a lot Prix but McLaren are a long way championship fight, it will hopefully six races.” “Balance wise and car more comfortable than Barcelona.” from their ambition of matching Red be some podium positions. The Spaniard qualified 11th in characteristics, it is not what (Autosport) Bull for pace. “It is probably the first time in the Melbourne, where the McLaren Alonso said: “There is still a lot to last three years it is up to us - the car appeared to be about 0.8 seconds improve to catch the top three teams has the potential. a lap slower than the Red Bull, for [Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull]. “We had some ups and downs whom Max Verstappen and Daniel Ocon expects to miss “It’s quite a reasonable gap to close in [pre-season] testing and then Ricciardo qualified fourth and but it is up to us now.” in Australia it was the same thing fifth. (BBC) out on new front wing Haas shuffles crew after pitstop blunders

Esteban Ocon (file pic) Manama top of the championship [gets it],” steban Ocon expects to miss out on said Ocon. Force India’s new Formula 1 front “Even though we have no points it wingE if the team decides to use it in this should be Sergio.” weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Ocon said he was still optimistic Force India introduced a for the Bahrain race because the team significant upgrade for the season had a detailed Friday plan to work opening Australian Grand Prix out what went wrong in Australia. Manama Steiner blamed a lack of practice for “If you keep on doing the same but its updated front wing was not “It’s clear where we are and we’re aas has reshuffled its pit crew the errors. and the guys are not confident, expected until the second race. not where we want to be exactly,” and introduced an extra fail- Ahead of the second race of the the risk that you have a mistake The team has only brought one said Ocon. Hsafe system to try to prevent a repeat season in Bahrain, Haas has altered again is high, so we swapped upgraded version to Bahrain though “We’re bottom of the midfield of its Australian Grand Prix pitstop its procedures to try to ensure there positions. and Ocon said on Thursday that to be honest but that’s not what’s blunders. is no repeat of the mistakes. “You pair different people and Perez, ahead in the championship by important. Botched pitstops for both Kevin Steiner said: “We swapped a few give them different jobs, because you virtue of his higher finishing position “This will be a very important Magnussen and Romain Grosjean positions [between pit crew], and need so many people anyway, and in Melbourne, will be the driver to weekend to understand a lot of things, cost Haas a likely double top-six the main reason is not because they that is what we did for this race, use it. to understand why we couldn’t finish in the first race of the new did the mistake, but getting their and that is what we are doing since “We only have one, we’ll test it improve so much from testing to the F1 season, and team boss Gunther confidence back. yesterday practicing.” (Autosport) and normal policy is the driver on race.” (Autosport) 22 Friday, April 6, 2018

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Isa S. Al Khalifa poised to make his move DT News Network the region’s most professional Speaking ahead of Round 6, determined to put in a strong Silver Category title in his debut Manama motor-racing series will be Isa S. Al Khalifa said: “I can’t performance in the last round year and ultimately claiming his his weekend drivers in decided in the last two races, believe that we are already at of the season, and finish as high seat in the Porsche Mobil 1 the Porsche GT3 Cup witnessed by mass crowds this stage of the season, it’s gone as I can in both the overall Supercup. ChallengeT will under a global spotlight. so quickly. For me, this is the championship standings and in Al Zubair returns to the experience the highest level Bahrain’s Isa S. Al Khalifa round that I look forward to the Silver Category. Hopefully iconic Formula 1 setting as an of global motorsport, as the will be hoping to make the most, as it’s an opportunity to I will be able to take home established, more experienced final race of Season 9 features most of the final two races race on the same stage as some some silverware in front of my driver, with two overall wins and as an official support race to in the championship, and of the best drivers in the world, friends and family.” eight podium finishes in Season the 2018 Formula 1 Gulf Air close the gap as much as he and also on my home circuit. At the top of the 9. The 19-year-old needs a fifth- Bahrain Grand Prix. can on Silver Category leader “It’s great that the championship standings, place finish or above in the next Each driver will be hoping Magnus Oehman. Currently championship is still so close Oman’s Al Faisal Al Zubair race to clinch the overall title. to rise to the occasion, giving only 11 points away from a top as that point, and most of the will be heading into the final With championship rival Tom everything left in the tank, three finish in the category, drivers still have at least a top weekend of the season with Oliphant not racing in Round as each category title and the Al Khalifa knows exactly what three finish in their sights. fond memories of Season 8; 6 due to commitments in the overall championship is still needs to be done to finish his Although last round was quite winning his first race in the UK, the Omani driver’s fate is undecided. The final results of season on a high. disappointing for me, I am championship, securing the firmly in his own hands. Isa S. Al Khalifa Al Saud to participate in Round 6 DT News Network Radcliffe, who currently leads amazing achievement for me are in for an exciting season Manama by just 10 points. to win the Bronze Category finale. audi Arabia’s Mohammed Speaking ahead of Round in my second season, and be With expectations high Al Saud will be 6, Mohammed Al Saud able to raise my country’s flag and time running out, final Sparticipating in Round 6 of said: “I’m really looking in front of the Formula 1 moves need to be made across the championship for the first forward to the final round crowd.” the full grid of 17 drivers time, after not being able to in the championship and 23 points separates the representing 10 nationalities. drive the whole of Season 8 experiencing what it’s like to top 3 drivers in the overall From Round 1 in Bahrain, due to prior commitments. drive as part of an Formula championship standings, Rounds 2 and 3 in Dubai and Al Saud will be hoping that 1 weekend. I must remember with a minimal 16 points Round 4 in Abu Dhabi, the the added atmosphere and that there to do a job, and not separating the top 3 drivers Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge excitement that the Formula let the occasion distract from in the Silver Category and 24 Middle East Season returned 1 brings will inspire him what I am trying to achieve. points between the top 3 in to Bahrain International further to close the gap on “It would be an the Bronze Category, fans of Circuit for Round 5 and now Bronze Category leader Mark the series ends here with Round 6.

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Hamilton keeping close eye on F1’s meeting Manama past four drivers’ and constructors’ orld champion Lewis Hamilton championships while Red Bull did so will keep a close eye on Formula with Sebastian Vettel driving from OneW owner Liberty Media’s proposed 2010-13. F1 hopes to level the playing talks with the teams yesterday because field and provide more excitement. his next contract could be shaped by ‘’If you watch a race of IndyCars what happens. or whatever, that unpredictable U.S.-owned Liberty took over result until the last 10 laps makes after Bernie Ecclestone’s 40-year you excited,’’ two-time champion reign ended last year. F1’s managing Fernando Alonso said. director of motorsports Ross Brawn ‘’We can put (down) the (F1) has the task Friday of presenting qualifying order for this race right the ownership’s plans beyond 2020 now and that’s a little bit sad.’’ when the current rules - known as the Liberty also plans to reduce costs. Concorde Agreement - expire. ‘’The biggest problem is there are Hamilton’s Mercedes contract runs so many people making the decisions. out this year, and he is keen to know I’ve talked to people high up who have more about Liberty’s vision before he absolutely no idea what it means to be signs a new one. a racing driver, or a team, or a designer, ‘’Potentially there’s some sort of and others that do understand it, like announcement, or discussions, with Ross,’’ Hamilton said. what’s happening with Formula One ‘’At least they’ve got some people moving forward,’’ the four-time there who do understand it and champion said at the Bahrain Grand hopefully we’ll move in the right Continued from page 24 Prix yesterday. direction.’’ he concert everybody’s been Today’s Timetable of Events ‘’It’s always good to wait to hear Mercedes head of motorsport Toto talking about takes place today some of those. (They) could or could Wolff said teams have a responsibility eveningT at the Formula 1 2018 Gulf Time Series Session not have an impact on decisions to try to overcome their Air Bahrain Grand Prix. 11.30am Formula 2 Practice Session you make in terms of length (of differences in the face of Legendary musician Carlos 12.30pm Paddock Club Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk contract).’’ a threat by Ferrari to Santana will be taking to the Although F1 has not quit. stage for the first of three live 12.40pm Porsche GT3 Cup Practice commented specifically on the Ferrari performances this weekend by 2pm Formula 1 First Practice Session blueprint, it revolves around chairman Sergio major international artists. more equal prize money, Marchionne is The show will be held right 3.50pm Formula 1 Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps slashing budgets of big teams, unhappy with after the completion of all of the 3.50pm Paddock Club Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk introducing cheaper engines to the proposals to simplify engines and evening’s racing events. It is set to 4pm Formula 1 FIA Press Conference minimize the performance gaps be a fantastic occasion as Santana and standardizing technical rules to redistribute prize brings his Divination Tour for his 4.15pm BIC Activity Parachute Display increase competition. money. (AP) debut gig in Bahrain. 4.40pm Porsche GT3 Cup Qualifying ‘’The next contract is probably Santana is a 10-time Grammy the most important one of Award winner. He is an icon in 6pm Formula 1 Second Practice Session my career. Ultimately you world music and his ground- 8pm Formula 2 Qualifying want to have all the breaking Afro-Latin-blues-rock 8.40pm Paddock Club Paddock Club Truck Tour information so that fusion transcends musical genres you can make the and generational, cultural and 9pm Formula 1 Drivers’ Meeting most knowledgeable geographical boundaries. 9.15pm BIC Activity Marshal Pit Lane Walk decision,’’ the All those with tickets to the 33-year-old Hamilton Grand Prix will be able to attend 10.15pm Formula 2 Press Conference said. the concert. ‘’Maybe it affects Tickets still available at BIC Ticket prices: Main Grandstand a single Friday ticket for the Batelco the driver market, Sales Tent seats cost BD150 each for the three Grandstand at BD60, or they can maybe it doesn’t. It’s days, while Batelco Grandstand buy a two-day ticket for Saturday actually come at a Fans looking to buy their tickets tickets are BD120 and Turn One and Sunday, also for the Batelco pretty good time as I at the last minute may do so at the tickets BD100. University and Grandstand for BD100. haven’t actually put BIC Sales Tent located right next to Victory Grandstand tickets cost For further information, visit pen to paper.’’ Lewis Hamilton the Sakhir Petrol Station on the way BD60. bahraingp.com or call the BIC Mercedes has won the to the circuit. Fans will also be able to purchase Hotline on +973-17-450000. Toro Rosso get updated Honda parts for Bahrain Manama laps in Melbourne. Honda ideal, given that the number track for the PU, we hope to this season. They are limited fter a bright start in pre- traced the issue back to the of power units and ancillary move on from this difficult to just three ICEs, MGU-Hs season testing, things took MGU-H and turbocharger components is now limited moment, as we focus on this and turbos and will incur a Aa turn for the worse for Honda engine components and found to just three per season,” said race and those that follow.” grid penalty for exceeding that when engine gremlins struck a fix in time for this weekend’s Honda F1 Technical Director, The pain is worse for Gasly allocation. Toro Rosso’s Pierre Gasly in race. The modified parts will be Toyoharu Tanabe. as his internal combustion Gasly and Hartley will Australia. Honda found the fitted to Gasly’s car as well as “However we believe this is engine (ICE) was also avoid penalty in Bahrain, problem and have introduced team mate Brendon Hartley’s the right way forward and we damaged, meaning he will run but with 20 races (including modified parts for Bahrain – as a precautionary measure. will continue our development a fresh unit in Bahrain. this weekend’s) still to go, it’s but that will have consequences “Replacing components for in order to ensure the same Each driver is subject almost certain they will face later in the season. the second race is obviously issue does not reoccur. to stricter measures with at least one grid drop at some Gasly retired after just 13 a difficult decision and not “Although Sakhir is a tough regards engine components point later in the year. Pierre Gasly Isa S. Al Khalifa poised P22 to make his move SPORTS 2424 Friday, April 6, 2018 Bahrain GP

DT News Network practice will take place under BIC’s out the Formula 1 teams’ garages, the Manama state-of-the-art floodlights and they Formula 1 pit lane and possibly spot he wait is over. The biggest and will begin at 6pm. some star drivers hard at work with most highly anticipated event of There will also be practices and their teams. theT year is here. qualifying for the weekend’s two There will be more to look forward The Formula 1 2018 Gulf Air supporting series: the FIA Formula 2 to all weekend long at BIC. Don’t miss Bahrain Grand Prix kicks into action Championship and the Porsche GT3 out on a truly wonderful experience today at Bahrain International Circuit Cup Challenge Middle East. Formula from Friday to Sunday at “The Home in Sakhir, and race fans are set to be 2 is holding its season-opening round of Motorsport in the Middle East.” treated to the ultimate experience in as part of the Bahrain Grand Prix Fans to win valuable prizes in ’10 motorsport and entertainment. weekend, while the Porsche GT3 Cup Every 10’ raffle Lucky fans seated at BIC will be opening its gates at 11am will be staging its championship finale. the Main Grandstand will be able to today morning to begin welcoming Meanwhile, BIC and Formula 1 win spectacular prizes on Race Day. fans. enjoyed a successful global launch of BIC’s ‘10 Every 10’ raffle will see Two hour-and-a-half Formula 1 the Pirelli Hot Laps on Thursday. An 10 fantastic prizes given out every 10 practice sessions will be the highlight of exclusive group of participants were minutes during the 57-lap night race the day’s on-track action in the second on hand to enjoy the all-new activity, on April 8. round of the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World which is a part of the very popular F1 Fans must be seated in their allotted Championship. The first practice Experiences that aims to bring race Main Grandstand seats to be able to is to be held from fans closer to Formula 1 action as ever. win prizes. Winners will be announced 2pm onwards. Also taking place as a part of F1 by BIC staff, so fans are advised to The second Experiences were a Formula 1 Pit Lane hurry and get to their seats well before Walk and Truck Tour. the 6.10pm start time of this year’s Hundreds turned out for the pit Bahrain Grand Prix. (Continued on walk, where they were able to check page 23)

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