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TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 6 Meghan accuses UK royals of racism INSTAGRAM Beckmann sets /newsofbahrain 9 overall pace as F2 LINKEDIN TUESDAY newsofbahrain MARCH, 2021 tests begin 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8771 Bahrain 3844 4692 International Circuit FACEBOOK hosts first of three- /nobmedia days of pre-season testing for Formula MAIL [email protected] 1’s leading feeder category | P 12 WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com Matthew McConaughey shares his dad’s advice on pursuit of acting 10 CELEBS BUSINESS 5 Bahrain’s economic growth on an upward trajectory: report Do not leave home unless necessary HRH Prince Salman receives Lulu Group Chairman Last update - 9:00 pm 8 March 2021 Individuals vaccinated (First dose) (Second dose) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday received the Lulu Group Chairman, Yusuffali M.A., at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, His Royal Highness affirmed the importance of building on existing national resources to create new growth opportunities, recognising the significant increase in contribution of the private sector, retailers and wholesalers to the Kingdom’s economy, alongside supporting ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts. His Royal Highness noted that ongoing economic initiatives have mobilised available resources to help support long-term development and build resilience. The Lulu Group Chairman appreciated His Royal Highness’s leadership in fostering economic growth. Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa was also in attendance. Lulu’s regional office in Dana Mall inaugurated P2 Al Jazeera tarnishes Bahrain’s reputation TDT | Manama l Jazeera channel re- Threat to global economy Apeatedly attempts to tarnish the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain and unity of its people by Bahrain strongly condemns Houthi militias’ attacks on Saudi oil port and Aramco facilities broadcasting false media reports that lack credibility and professionalism. HRH the Crown The Shura Council’s • Committee of Foreign Af- Prince and Prime fairs, Defence and National Minister chairs weekly Security, chaired by Yousef Cabinet meeting bin Ahmed Al Ghatam, condemned Al Jazeera for Ongoing cooperation the misleading information • included in those reports between executive which aim to undermine and legislative Bahrain’s achievements in authorities hailed the field of human rights and promotion of justice. • Bahraini women’s BAHRAIN progress in political, economic and social lives underlined ACTIVE CASES HRH Prince Salman during the remote session sition of the Kingdom in sup - The Cabinet recognised the ensured citizens’ needs are met in the political, economic and TDT | Manama 6293 porting Saudi Arabia against all importance of ongoing coop- in the state’s general budget for social lives of Bahraini wom- DEATHS attempts targeting its sovereign- eration between the executive the fiscal years 2021-2022. en as a direct result of ongoing ahrain has strongly con- ty, security and stability. and legislative authorities, not- On the occasion of Interna- work and initiatives by the Su- 473 demned Iran-backed The Cabinet said that such ing that effective cooperation tional Women’s Day, the Cabi- preme Council for Women, un- DISCHARGED BHouthi militias’ attacks reckless actions threaten the between the two branches has net underlined progress made der the leadership of Her Royal on oil tanks in Ras Tanura Port lives of innocent civilians as Highness Princess Sabeeka bint 120489 and Aramco facilities in the well as the security of global Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President NEW CASES Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with energy-supply chains, calling it of the Supreme Council for explosives-laden drones on Sun- a flagrant violation of interna- The Cabinet said that such reck- Women. 653 day. tional law. less actions threaten the lives of The Cabinet also welcomed 210 fils (includes VAT) During yesterday’s weekly on- It expressed support for all innocent civilians as well as the public authority monitoring and line meeting chaired by His Roy- measures taken by Saudi Arabia auditing of expatriate-workers’ al Highness Prince Salman bin to protect its national security KNOW WHAT security of global energy-supply accommodation to ensure com- Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown and the safety of its citizens and chains, calling it a flagrant viola- pliance with COVID-19 safety Prince and Prime Minister, the residents against the terrorist tion of international law. measures, and directed a review Cabinet stressed the firm po- acts. of related regulation. TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 02 HM King attends Royal Legislative and executive cooperation praised Tanks’ shooting exercise TDT | Manama ceived Council of Representa- Highness affirmed that greater policies that support private tives Speaker Fawzia bint Ab- collaboration between the ex- sector development and inno- is Royal Highness Prince dullah Zainal and Shura Council ecutive and legislative branches vation, in parallel with ongoing Military show is HSalman bin Hamad Al Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh ensures the success of ongoing work to bridge the fiscal gap. • Khalifa, the Crown Prince and at Riffa Palace. development initiatives and en- The Council of Representa- the last phase of the Prime Minister, yesterday re- During the meeting, His Royal sures the state budget for the tives Speaker and Shura Chair- final test to train fiscal year 2021-2022 supports man expressed their gratitude all the brigades such development goals, par- to His Royal Highness for sup- ticularly during COVID-19. porting cooperation between TDT | Manama HRH the Crown Prince and the Executive and Legislative Prime Minister noted that the branches. pandemic challenged Team Present were Deputy Prime is Majesty King Hamad Bahrain to demonstrate its abil- Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ab- Hbin Isa Al Khalifa, the Su- ity to triumph in adversity and dulla Al Khalifa, Finance and preme Commander, yesterday shape its own success story. National Economy Minister patronised the shooting exer- HM the King Acknowledging that the chal- Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al cise conducted by the Royal welcomed HM the King. lenges ahead require further de- Khalifa and the Minister for Tanks at the Bahrain Defence He said that yesterday’s mil- termination and commitment, Shura Council and Parliament Force with live ammunition. itary show is the last phase of His Royal Highness underlined Affairs, Ghanim bin Fadhl Al Upon arrival at the site of the final test to train all the HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister with Al Saleh and Zainal the importance of progressing Buainin. the drill, HM the King was wel- Royal Tanks’ brigades. comed by the BDF Command- He added that the Royal er-in-Chief, Field Marshal Tanks implements the in - Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al structions of the BDF General Khalifa. Command and the directives HM the King was accompa- of the Commander-in-Chief nied by the National Security to enhance the performance HRH Prince Salman in Riyadh Advisor and Royal Guard Com- of the personnel through in- mander, Major-General His tensifying the training, adding Highness Shaikh Nasser bin that the specialised crews are Visit aims to strengthen ever-growing Bahrain and Saudi Arabia bilateral relations Hamad Al Khalifa, and Roy- trained and then examined al Guard Special Force Com- centrally by the Royal Tanks TDT | Manama “Today represents further mander, Lieutenant-Colonel College, under the supervision commitment to a trusted stra- His Highness Shaikh Khalid of the battalions’ commanders. is Royal Highness tegic partnership valued by both bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He pointed out that the spir- Prince Salman bin countries, and a valued oppor- HM the King was also wel- it of competitivity and creativi- HHamad Al Khalifa, the tunity to meet with HRH Prince comed by Defence Affairs ty are fostered through compe- Crown Prince and Prime Minis- Mohammed bin Salman bin Minister, Lieutenant-General titions aimed at enhancing the ter, yesterday arrived in Riyadh Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, performance of the affiliates of and was received by the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-Gen- the Royal Tanks. Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, in or- eral Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuai- The Royal Tanks Command- and Minister of Defense of Sau- der to reinforce coordination mi, as well as the Royal Tanks’ er renewed loyalty to HM the di Arabia, His Royal Highness and cooperation aligned to the Commander and officers. King, the Supreme Command- Prince Mohammed bin Salman joint visions and aspirations that After Holy Quran verses er, pledging that the Royal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. unite our two countries in fur- were recited, the Royal Tanks’ Tanks’ affiliates will make HRH the Crown Prince and therance of shared progress and Commander, Major-General every sacrifice to protect the Prime Minister was accompa- achievement. Rashid bin Abdulla Al Nuaimi, kingdom, under HM the King’s nied by Finance and National “My visit provides another delivered a speech in which he leadership. Economy Minister Shaikh Sal- opportunity to reaffirm the man bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and Kingdom of Bahrain’s com - several senior officials. plete support for the Kingdom Following his arrival, HRH of Saudi Arabia, and to warmly Prince Salman made the fol - commend Saudi Arabia’s role HRH Prince Salman is welcomed by HRH Prince Mohammed Consensus on state lowing statement: and commitment to serving “It is our pleasure to be here across a wide range of shared rain, which continues to receive the causes of Arab and Islamic in the Kingdom of Saudi Ara- interests, benefitting both our the absolute support of HM King nations. The Kingdom of Sau- budget ‘joint national bia, on a visit that once again countries. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and di Arabia is the cornerstone of reflects the strength and depth “We are proud of the ev - the Custodian of the Two Holy Arab and regional security, and of historic relations and im - er-growing strength of relations Mosques, King Salman bin Ab- at the heart of regional and glob- achievement’ portant ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Bah- dulaziz Al Saud.