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Priority for BDF role lauded HH Shaikh Khalid meets President of Philippines Bahrainis in healthcare sector Manila Manama resident of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte yester- is Majesty King Ham- day received His High- Had bin Isa Al Khali - Pness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad fa has ratified and issued Al Khalifa, First Deputy Pres- Law 1/2019 amending ident of the Supreme Council Article 14 of Law Decree for Youth and Sports, President 21/2015 regarding private of Bahrain Athletics Associa- health establishments. tion (BAA) and Honorary Pres- According to new law, ident of Bahrain Mixed Martial priority must be given at Arts Federation on the occasion private health establish- of visit to Manila at the invita- ments to recruit Bahraini tion of the Philippine leader. physicians, technicians HH Shaikh Khalid conveyed and nursing staff who are the greetings of His Majesty in possession of the req - King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa uisite qualification and to President Duterte. “We are experience, with the ex- delighted to be in the friendly ception of positions that Republic of the Philippines, a require unavailable rare country that is extraordinary specialised expertise. and unique and has a strong re- The private health es - lationship with the Kingdom President Duterte receives HH Shaikh Khalid, who is on a visit to The tablishment must adjust of Bahrain in various fields. We Philippines. its conditions in compli- are here today to underscore ance with the provisions His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday patronised the closing the depth of this relationship kh Khalid pointed out, Shaikh Khalid his greetings to of this Law after expira - ceremony of HM the King’s Military Cross Country Championship, the and seek its growth in the form “We take this opportunity to HM the King and his wishes to tion of contracts signed annual Shooting Contest and the Tug-of-War Championship, in addition to that serves both countries and express our gratitude and appre- the Kingdom of Bahrain of fur- with non-Bahraini phy- Free Parachuting Contest, which is part of the 51st Bahrain Defence Force peoples, especially in the field of ciation to the President for the ther success and prosperity. sicians, technicians and celebrations. HM the King expressed admiration for the outstanding levels and sports,” said HH Shaikh Khalid. warm welcoming and hosting “We are very proud of our nursing staff, the new law remarkable skills that reflected the athlete’s competence, fitness and keenness “Sports have become an im- the 22nd BRAVE Championship. close links with the Kingdom of says. to achieve successes. His Majesty paid tribute to the BDF brave personnel to portant part of the promotion The Philippines is the ideal state Bahrain, which have developed take on their responsibilities in defending the homeland’s sovereignty, unity of bilateral relations between to embrace sports activities, es- through the years. Your High- and national gains and achievements. HM the King praised the BDF’s sport countries, and this is an opportu- pecially the MMA sport thanks to ness’ visit opens new horizons 100pc accomplishments made at regional and international levels and congratulated nity for us to open the horizons its widespread among youth in for co-operation between both the winners on the good results, wishing them more successes to come. HM the of fruitful cooperation between the country and the emergence countries. Hosting the 22nd Bahrainisation nod King was welcomed on arrival by the BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Bahrain and the Philippines in of many young MMA talents BRAVE is part of our cooperation for public jobs Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, HH National Guard Commander General this fertile field, which is driving such as Stephen Loman who is in supporting this championship Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief of Staff Dheyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, TDT | Manama the relationship towards further part of the BRAVE family.” which is making its way towards and senior BDF officers. More pics Page 2 growth and progress,” HH Shai- Mr Duterte conveyed to HH the global stage,” he said.
embers of the Parlia- Mment have approved an urgent proposal that could result in complete Bahrainisation of Govern- ment occupations within four years. The proposal was pre- sented during parliament’s Forging better ties weekly session yesterday during which the Parlia- Russia seeks to strengthen relations with Gulf countries ment and Shura Council Affairs Minister Ghanim Al Buainain stated that 85 per to fight terrorism in Syria,” Lav- on Tuesday and conveyed the cent of public sector jobs Lavrov added rov said during a joint press con- greetings of Russian President were already occupied by • ference with Kuwaiti FM Sabah Vladimir Putin to the king. Bahrainis. that Russia is eager Al Khalid Al Sabah, adding that, During the meeting, they re- to hear more details “Saudi Arabia sees need in cre- viewed bilateral relations and dis- The international cussed ways to enhance cooper- about the US plan for ating a constitutional committee community ties aid to peace in the region. in Syria.” ation between the two countries. “The international community Syria with a political At a joint press conference with ties aid to Syria with a political solution to the crisis. Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Dubai solution to the crisis,” he said. LAVROV Affairs Adel Al Jubeir in Riyadh, Kuwait FM Al-Sabah said the Lavrov said Moscow hoped to ussia aims to strengthen return of Syria to the Arab com- contribute to the Saudi civilian DON’T MISS IT relations with Gulf coun- munity “makes us happy and we nuclear energy programme. Rtries, the country’s For- seek a speedy political solution.” and is in communication with US currently on a tour of Gulf states. “We have pointed out that eign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Lavrov added that Russia is to ease any further escalation in Russian Foreign Minister there is a Saudi nuclear pro - in Kuwait on Wednesday. eager to hear more details about Syria. Sergey Lavrov called on King gramme for peaceful uses,” he Gulf Air “Russia and Saudi Arabia seek the US plan for peace in the region The Russian foreign minister is Salman at his palace in Riyadh said. welcomes second 02 Airbus A320neo TRAGIC END to its fleet Death crash Two killed in King Fahad Causeway accident 03 driver sentenced According to traffic police, the accident involved a car According to traffic police, the accident and a truck heading from Bahrain towards Saudi Arabia. Respite for • The relevant procedures have been taken after the acci- Ex-MP in dud involved a car and a truck heading dent, the Interior Ministry posted on its Twitter account. 04 from Bahrain towards Saudi Arabia. Police have begun a probe into the accident. More cheque case details are unknown. TDT | Manama In another accident, an Asian woman sustained injuries after losing control of her vehicle and ramming into a pole. The incident took place in the Diplomatic Area. wo people died yesterday and two others were Authorities arrived at the scene ensured the re - seriously injured in a traffic accident that oc- moval of the damaged vehicle. Tcurred on King Fahad Causeway. The mangled remains of the vehicle at the accident site. An official investigation is underway. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 02
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday patronised the closing ceremony of HM the King’s Military Cross Country Championship (4KM), the annual Shooting Contest and the Tug- of-War Championship, in addition to Free Parachuting Contest, which is part of the 51st Bahrain Defence Force celebrations. HM the King was welcomed on arrival by the BDF Commander- in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, HH National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief of Staff Dheyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, and senior BDF officers. HM the King was accompanied by Royal Guard Commander Major-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday held his weekly Majlis at Riffa Palace. Members of the royal family, senior government officials, members of the Shura Council and Council of Representatives, members of municipal councils, religious and community leaders, journalists, and diplomats attended the Majlis. His Royal Highness welcomed a broad range of visitors at the weekly Majlis, which demonstrates Bahrain’s commitment to rooted traditions and values, that are underpinned by His Majesty’s aspirations to maintain a strong bond amongst Bahrain’s society. BUILDING Gulf Air welcomes second ONE Airbus A320neo to its fleet
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ulf Air, Bahrain’s na - REGISTER NOW! tional carrier, yesterday WWW.GEC.CO #GEC2019 Gwelcomed the airline’s second Airbus A320neo to join the fleet. Gulf Air’s A320neo is the most advanced A320 version manufactured by Airbus. The plane, which landed in Bahrain International Airport, the new aircraft is equipped is the second aircraft of the 12 with LEAP-1A engines from CFM A320neo aircraft ordered dur- International and feature large ing the 2016 Bahrain Interna- wingtip devices known as Shar- tional Airshow. klets. Together they deliver 15 This delivery also makes Gulf 39 per cent fuel burn reduction Air the first national carrier to new aircraft will be per seat. fly the A320neo in the Middle inducted into its fleet The A320neo is also more East and Africa region. by Gulf Air by the end eco-friendly with 5,000 tonnes “We are delighted to wel - of 2023. less CO2 emissions per year per come the second A320neo to aircraft and nearly 50 per cent our fleet, and proud to be the reduction in noise footprint first national carrier in the re- of flying on A320neo.” compared to previous genera- gion to operate the A320neo,” Gulf Air’s A320neo (new tion aircraft. Gulf Air Chief Executive Of- engine option) is the most ad- Last year, Gulf Air received ficer Krešimir Kučko, said. vanced A320 version as Airbus five Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner “We have a strong network in continues to invest over 300 aircraft as it continues its ma- Host Partners the region with multiple daily million Euros a year in innova- jor fleet development project flights to 10 regional cities and tion and upgrades for the A320 which will see by end of 2023 a the addition of A320neo into family to maintain its position total of 39 new aircraft. our fleet will strengthen our po- as the most advanced and fu- They are 10 Boeing 787- sition in our market. We invite el-efficient single-aisle aircraft 900 Dreamliner, 12 Air - our loyal customers to come on- family. Featuring the widest bus A320neo and 17 Airbus board and enjoy the experience single aisle cabin in the market, A321neo aircraft. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 03 Death crash driver sentenced Four-year-old boy was killed when the Asian driver rammed truck into a family of three
ing” in one of the villages in the the defendant’s driving licence The victim was identified as Mr Al Asfoor also Northern Governorate last week. for a year in addition to the an- Ali Al Musalli and was buried on • The 36-year-old, a truck driver nounced imprisonment sentence. the same day in Diraz graveyard, explained that the man for a private cleaning company, Mr Al Asfoor also explained where a funeral ceremony was was referred to the court was using his phone and driving that the man was referred to held. The driver was immediately after the Prosecution when he rammed into a Bah - the court after the Prosecution arrested as confirmed by the se- probed the details of raini family of three, mother and probed the details of the tragic curity authorities. two children, in Malkiya Village, incident and interrogated him. As the incident was reported, the tragic incident and sources said. As reported last week on calls for imposing more controls interrogated him. As a result of the tragic ac - Tribune, the mishap occurred on heavy vehicles’ movement in- cident, the four-year-old boy on Monday morning while the side villages and residential areas TDT | Manama instantly lost his life while the mother and her two children The court also resurfaced. mother and the other child, a were walking on one of the alleys ordered to suspend This came simultaneously he Seventh Minor Crim- six-year-old boy, survived with of Malkiya, near Hamad Town. with the repetition of similar in- inal Court yesterday multiple injuries. The unheeding driver, who the defendant’s cidents in the past few years in Tsentenced an Asian gar- In a statement issued by the was busy using his phone, driving licence for such areas, including several fatal bage truck driver to two years Public Prosecution yesterday, rammed into the family and a year in addition accidents involving trucks and of imprisonment after finding Traffic Prosecution Chief Pros- mowed down the younger son, to the announced minors reported in Bani Jamrah, him guilty of causing the death ecutor Abdulhadi Al Asfoor said who was announced dead on the imprisonment sentence. Sanad, Riffa and other residential of a child while “recklessly driv- the court also ordered to suspend The deceased Ali Al Musalli spot, according to sources. MR AL ASFOOR areas. Plastic bag cost rise ‘not to affect consumers’ TDT | Manama schools, and individuals,” said Supriya Reginald Dr Mohamed. “The SCE urges the citizens 15 per cent increase in the The SCE urges the and residents of Bahrain to be- cost of plastic bags is set citizens and residents come fully aware of the adverse Ato commence in approx- of Bahrain to become impacts of plastic waste to our imately six months as a result of fully aware of the shared environment, in order the transition from non-degra- adverse impacts of to embrace the importance and dable to biodegradable plastic. necessity of this new legislation,” Speaking to Tribune, Chief plastic waste to our he added. Executive of Supreme Council shared environment. The SCE has called upon the for Environment (SCE) Dr Mo- DR MOHAMED residents’ support of the Govern- hamed Mubarak Bin Daina re- ments initiative in contributing vealed that the cost is applicable isation process that Bahrain is couraging voluntary initiatives to the protection of the environ- solely at the manufacturing stage committed to. In the meantime, to reduce plastic waste by pio- ment by integrating certain sim- and will not be borne by the final the SCE remains active in en- neer companies, communities, ple choices into their lifestyle. consumer. “Switching from non-de- gradable to biodegradable plastic increases the man- ufacturing cost by 15pc, which will be covered in full by manufacturers and store owners around Bahrain,” re- vealed Dr Mohamed. “The consumer can now be rest assured that the plastic bags they use on an almost daily basis has a min- imal impact on the environ- ment, and at no additional cost to them,” he added. The objective behind the implementation of this pro- ject is in order to regulate the import and manufacture of plastic products by iden- tifying Environment, Health and Safety standards. The use of plastic bags and other plastic products must thereby be optimised to ensure degradability once disposed of as Bahrain pro- gresses to minimise such waste by limiting the con- sumption of plastics. According to a study conducted by the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), 171,000 tonnes of plastic waste is generated in Bahrain on an annual basis. “The majority of that figure is disposed at Askar Landfill site, while less than 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste is exported and ap- proximately 3,000 tonnes is currently being recycled lo- cally,” stated Dr Mohamed. The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) has urged the citizens and resi- dents of Bahrain to become fully aware of the adverse impacts of plastic waste to our shared environment, in order to embrace the impor- tance and necessity of this new legislation. “The project implementa- tion will begin approximate- ly six months from now due to the World Trade Organ- THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 04 Fourth edition of ArtBAB opens TDT | Manama Khalifa, Director of the Office contemporary art across bor- Harpreet Kaur of HRH Wife of HM the King, ders and to the world. According stressed the importance of to the agreement, the Biennale he fourth edition of Art- hosting such events in Bahrain, shall feature a central Pavilion BAB opened yesterday which support national efforts that will showcase over 100 Tat the Bahrain Interna- to promote Bahrain as an attrac- works of Bahraini artists. This tional Exhibitions and Conven- tive cultural and artistic hub in Pavilion shall be conceived and tion Centre (BIECC). Her Royal the region. curated by me and Art Select Highness Princess Sabeeka bint She commended the Labour Programme Manager Tasneem Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Fund (Tamkeen) for support- Al Shuroughi, in collaboration Majesty the King and Supreme ing the ArtBAB, annually held in with a curatorial team from Par- Council for Women (SCW) Pres- March in Kingdom of Bahrain, is. We shall also exhibit artefacts ident deputised Bahrain Author- in addition to holding other in- and collectables from our new- ity for Culture and Antiquities ternational artistic events and ly-launched crafts showcase, (BACA) President Shaikha Mai participating in renowned art The Bahrain Room.” bint Mohammed Al Khalifa to exhibitions in the world. “Moreover, our Virtual Cor- inaugurate the 2019 edition, Fairs and Programme Direc- ner at ArtBAB 2019 truly takes scheduled to run until March 10. tor, Kaneka Subberwal said, “We the art experience beyond bor- BACA President extended are excited about the return of ders; the public will be able to deepest thanks to HRH Princess our showcase of Bahraini artists have three different VR experi- Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, BAAB which has attracted over ences using Vive Pro Headsets hailing her keen support to Bah- 100 artists this year. Moreover, and literally ‘touch’ celebrated raini artists, stressing the im- we are delighted to announce contemporary Chinese art col- portance of ArtBAB in opening that ArtBAB has signed an MoU lections, 17th century Dutch horizons for them to showcase with the organisers of the pres- and Flemish masterpieces as their artworks in famed galleries tigious La Paris Biennale which well as millennial VR artwork all over the world. will see Bahrain taking centre where ArtBAB will take visi - “These exhibitions represent stage as the only invited coun- tors beyond the canvases of the an opportunity to highlight try at the French art fair. The gifted artists of Bahrain and the the work of the Bahraini artist, Paris Biennale runs from Friday gallerists who bring some of the which is characterised by mo- September 13 to Tuesday 17 Sep- famous contemporary artworks dernity and creativity. It is an Shaikha Mai along with other dignitaries tours the expo. tember 2019.” to showcase at the fair and take annual gathering where artists “We are proud to announce them not just across borders but meet with their counterparts about new experiences and dif- to the distinguished Bahraini she said. the next step in our exhilarat- across time-frames too,” Kaneka from different countries to learn ferent trends that can add much experience in the field of art,” Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al ing journey in taking Bahraini added.
Mazaya reassessment directives lauded Respite for Ex-MP TDT | Manama awmaker Zainab Abdu- lameer has expressed Lher utmost gratitude and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme in dud cheque case Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, for instructing the reassessment of the newly The High Criminal Court of Appeals reduces ex-MP’s sentence from two years to three months introduced Mazaya housing programme. Ms Abdulameer tence upheld yesterday in a case fendant was found guilty of com- Ms Abdulameer said: “The Sources informed of issuing a dud cheque for over mitting the same offence against directives of His Royal High- segment of citizens aspiring to • BD24,000 to a financial institu- another financial institution, ness the Crown Prince reflect benefit from it, in times when that the woman faces 10 tion, while her right to appeal The total imprisonment which complained to the author- the constant concern of the the prices of lands and housing similar cases that were against another eight-month im- sentences the ex-MP ities after receiving a dud cheque wise leadership, in the royal units are steadily rising. yet to be settled in the prisonment sentence in a differ- have to serve now is one (amount not announced) from prosperous era under the rule Ms Abdulameer, along with courts, in addition to a ent case was dropped. year and 11 months. the defendant, who was previous- of His Majesty King Hamad four fellow MPs; Hamad Al According to court files, the ly slapped with an eight-month bin Isa Al Khalifa, on meeting Kooheji, Isa Al Qadhi, Hisham PROSECUTORS traffic violation case. total imprisonment sentences the imprisonment sentence for it. the aspirations of the people Al Asheery and Ammar Qam- ex-MP has to serve now, including Quite similar to the other two of Bahrain and sparing no ef- bar, had earlier submitted an TDT | Manama the reduced sentence that was The second case involved the cases, she appealed against the fort to guarantee providing urgent proposal to the Council announced yesterday, is one year same crime committed against verdict, but her right to appeal them with decent living and of Representatives to halt the former female parlia- and 11 months. the same victim, who received a was dropped by the court this welfare.” new edition of Mazaya hous- mentarian got her two- In the trial, it was revealed that BD24,602 dud cheque from the time, as she didn’t show up on the The parliamentarian said ing programme, which came Ayear imprisonment sen- a local financial institution lodged defendant. date of the trial. that the new edition of the into effect on March 1 this year. tence reduced to three months in a complaint against the defendant She appealed against the one- Sources informed that the programme was disappoint- She confirmed that the move a dud cheque case involving over for issuing a BD37,529 cheque, year imprisonment sentence is- woman faces 10 similar cases ing to citizens who are seeking came in line with Article 68 of BD60,000. which would later bounce as sued against her, but the court that were yet to be settled in the to purchase a housing unit, the Constitution and Article However, the woman got her there was no enough balance in rejected her plea. courts, in addition to a traffic vi- considering the low financial 128 of the bylaws of the Coun- one-year imprisonment sen- her account. As for the third case, the de- olation case. support it provides to the large cil of Representatives.
Applications open Innovation festival Unbound 2019 begins in style for top scholarship TDT | Manama attending Unbound this year we The festival can see the quality of ecosystem • that is growing in the Kingdom. he Crown Prince’s In- celebrates the Kingdom’s “This year, we have 35 startups Tternational Scholarship commitment to creating from India, we have a big group Programme (CPISP) has be- a digital economy coming in from Kuwait, the UK gun accepting applications and fuelling a digital and many other countries as it is a for its 2020 scholarships from future for the wider delight to see how the diversity of qualifying students who have A session in progress at ‘Unbound 2019’. all these startups coming together Bahraini citizenship, enrolled MENA region. will unravel.” in the 11th grade or equivalent 3,000 delegates from across the digital disruption with technology the world, which will enable into “The reason we like start-ups is and set to graduate from sec- TDT | Manama region and around the world. at the heart of economic diversi- ecosystem building for FinTech, that these are massive job creators ondary school in 2020, and Harpreet Kaur The festival celebrates the King- fication. artificial intelligence, sustainabil- as they start small but eventually have a Grade Point average of dom’s commitment to creating “As governments look to in- ity, investing and venture capital, they grow to become successful 97 per cent or above for Grade iddle East’s biggest in- a digital economy and fuelling a creasingly partner with the pri- and blockchain. and major job creators. 10 (two semesters) and Grade novation festival ‘Un- digital future for the wider MENA vate sector to help drive growth “The EDB is further delighted to “Moreover, Unbound is a seam- 11 (first semester). Mbound 2019’ kickstarted region. and efficiencies, Unbound Bah- be a part of the second edition of less networking opportunity with CPISP Director Dr Cyn- yesterday at the Bahrain National Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Ex- rain has served a great platform Unbound where we have signifi- local and international business thia Gessling affirmed the Theatre. ecutive of the Bahrain Economic to showcase the latest innovative cantly seen the numbers grow as leaders and innovation stake- submission period for 2020 The event, which ends today, Development Board (EDB) said: products and services being de- well as witness the momentum holders, highlighting the Gulf’s scholarships is open until 21 would host over 75 speakers and “The Middle East is embracing veloped by start-ups from around growing. With the participants rise as a leading digital hub.” March 2019. 05 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 world
Toyota, Japan School attended space agency ‘Significant damage’ plan lunar by Trump says it mission India Air Force submits radar, satellite Tokyo, Japan imagery of airstrikes in Balakot concealed grades oyota is teaming up JeM camp: Report Twith Japan’s space Evan Jones, the headmas- agency on a planned mis- Trump has ter of the military academy at sion to the Moon, with the and showed that India’s S-2000 consistently• boasted he the time, told the Post that the Japanese auto giant expect- India used S-2000 laser-guided munition struck superintendent of the private ed to develop a lunar rover, • the intended targets “causing was a superb student school “came to me in a panic officials and local media laser-guided munition significant internal damage”, throughout his youth because he had been accosted said yesterday. in the attack sources have said. by prominent, wealthy alumni It will be the car manufac- To recall, the S-2000 smart Washington, United States of the school who were Mr. turer’s first full-fledged en- S-2000 smart bombs bombs pierces the targets and Trump’s friends” and wanted try into space exploration, pierces• the targets and cause a blast from the inside, to keep his academic records after the company jointly sources say. The report also military academy that secret. cause a blast from the developed a small robot sent said that the IAF had gathered buildings were vir- ADonald Trump attended Trump has consist - to the International Space inside, sources say the satellite images of the JeM tually unchanged. as a teenager concealed his ac- ently boasted he was a su - Station. camp from independent sourc- Briefing reporters in the pre- ademic records in 2011 in re- perb student throughout “We are planning to co- Financial Express es post the strikes to evaluate vious week, Foreign Secretary sponse to pressure from Trump his youth. operate with Toyota in an the impact of the pre-dawn op- Vijay Gokhale had said that “a allies, The Washington Post re- The school’s superinten- exploration mission to the eration; those radar and satel- very large number of JeM ter- ported Tuesday. dent, or director, at the time, Moon,” said a spokesman ndian Air Force (IAF) has lite images have also been given rorists, senior commanders, The New York Military Acad- Jeffrey Coverdale, told the with the Japan Aerospace provided the government to the government. trainers and groups of jihad- emy came under such pressure paper that he rejected a re - Exploration Agency (JAXA). Iwith radar and satellite The report by the foreign is who were being trained for after Trump challenged then quest from members of the Details will be announced images of air strikes on “in - news agency had compared an fidayeen action were elimi- president Barack Obama to school’s board of trustees to by JAXA and Toyota Tuesday tended targets” at the JeM ter- April 2018 image of the JeM nated”, while the government release his own academic re- hand over Trump’s records next week when the space rorist training camp in Paki- facility and the image taken on sources estimate the number cords, with Trump saying he to them. agency hosts a symposium stan’s Balakot showing that the March 4, 2019 to show that the at 350 terrorists. was surprised such a “terrible “I moved them elsewhere on in Tokyo, the spokesman bombings caused “significant student” got into Ivy League campus where they could not told AFP. damage” to it, sources in the Schools. be released. It’s the only time Toyota also confirmed security establishment told PTI Pakistan names pilots I ever moved an alumnus’s re- plans to announce a joint yesterday. AFP | Islamabad, Pakistan cords,” Coverdale told the Post. project with JAXA “on mo- This “evidence” comes after a Leader Hassan Siddiqui and Trump spent five years at the bility and a space probe” report by a foreign news agency akistan yesterday for Wing Commander Nauman military academy starting in but declined to comment claimed that satellite images of the first time named the Ali Khan, saying he wanted the fall of 1959. He has said his further. the Jaish-e-Mohammad Ma- Ppilots it says shot down to “pay tribute” to them parents concluded he needed Jiji Press news agency drasa located in Balakot showed two Indian warplanes last both. more discipline. said the car giant is expect- that the camp was still without week. Pakistan has said that one Last week Trump’s former ed to jointly develop a “mo- any damage and structure was “Two Indian planes were plane crashed on its side of the personal attorney, Michael bility method” to be used still standing. shot down by Pakistan air force Line of Control, while the sec- Cohen, testified to a congres- on the lunar surface for the The central government on on February 27,” Pakistani for- ond landed on the Indian side. sional committee last week mission. The mission is part Sunday was provided with all eign minister Shah Mehmood India, for its part, agrees that that one of his jobs was to of renewed global interest in the “evidence” about the Febru- Qureshi told parliament yes- a second plane was shot down threaten lawsuits against the Moon, sometimes called ary 26 IAF strike on the JeM ter- terday. -- but says it was a Pakistani the schools that Trump at- the “eighth continent” of ror camp; the evidence includ- He named them as Squadron plane, which Pakistan denies. tended so they would never the Earth. ed radar and satellite imagery release his grades. Jones said he did not know if the original re - quest to obtain Trump’s records at the military academy came from Cohen. Couple builds world’s largest snow maze Jones said he found the St. Adolphe, Canada records in a filing cabi - net in the basement of a -maze-ing: a snow labyrinth building on the campus, Ain the frigid, windswept which is about an hour’s prairies of Western Canada drive north of New has broken the record for the York City. world’s biggest. “I don’t know if According to Guinness World we should be doing this,” Records, the whopping 2,789.11 Jones recalled telling his square meters (30,0021.73 boss. “He told me that several square feet) of terrain dwarfs wealthy alumni, including a the previous Canadian record close friend of Mr. Trump, were holder at the Fort William His- putting a lot of pressure on the torical Park in Thunder Bay, administration to put the re- Ontario. cord in their custody for For years, farmers Clint and safekeeping.” Angie Masse would ring in the fall harvest by building a corn maze on their property just outside of the small town of St Adolphe, a short drive from Winnipeg, Manitoba. People play in a maze built by farmers Clint and Angie Masse in St. Adolphe, Canada The Indian School With a long, cold winter in the Kingdom of Bahrain Canadian forecast, they decided “Making snow is really ex- The couple used commercial ers, which first-timers Jillian P O Box 558 late last year to try to extend the pensive,” he said, pointing to computer-aided design and Crooks and Cassidy Wegner experience of finding one’s way the cost of renting generators, drafting software. said were indispensable for through the network of paths tractors and other equipment, Inside the labyrinth, visitors finding their way. PRE-QUALIFICATION NOTICE - TRANSPORT and hedges by several months. fuel and weeks of labor. walk between walls of snow that “It was fun,” Crooks said. “We SERVICE FOR INDIAN SCHOOL BAHRAIN And despite temperatures There were design challenges are 1.8 meters (six feet) high, just kept turning every which plunging to a low of -40 de - too. and atop a layer of snow packed way. It took us a while. We Applications are invited for the Pre-qualification of the grees Celsius (-40 Fahrenheit) “You’re not designing a path, tightly to prevent it from melt- didn’t time it, we should have. upcoming Transport Service Tender for both campus. in January, people kept coming what you are is designing walls ing too soon into slush under the Maybe like half an hour? Yep!” The document is available in The Indian School website in droves. and every wall has a double pedestrian traffic. That bested the post - But it was no easy feat, Clint duty: it’s got a path on this side They are greeted by ice sculp- ed average of 30-45 www.indianschool.bh Masse told AFP. He said build- and a path on that side,” Masse tures around several corners, minutes. Sealed pre-qualification documents addressed to Hon. ing the maze required weeks said. and benches have been set up If cold temperatures hold, the Secretary should be deposited in the tender box kept in of planning, tens of thousands “I wanna say it took me a around campfires burning in labyrinth could stay open for of dollars and 370 truckloads better part of a week. The corn five nooks to allow visitors to a few more weeks, by which EC room, Admin block, Isa Town Campus on or before of snow to supplement the rel- maze I think I could do in a day warm up before continuing on time Clint Masse said he hopes 20th march 2019, 10 am atively thin powder on their and a half so it’s a lot of more and trying to solve the puzzle. to have had more than 10,000 fields. work to design.” The fire pits also act as mark- visitors and turn a small profit. For further details please contact 17684166 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 06
Three ‘explosive devices’ found in London Hundreds limp out London, United Kingdom ritish counter terrorism Bofficers are investigating three “small improvised explo- sive devices” believed capable of starting small fires that were found in separate locations in London on Tuesday. of jihadist enclave The suspicious packages containing padded envelopes were found at an office block next to Heathrow Airport, the post room at Waterloo station, and at offices near London City Airport in the east of the capital, according to Scotland Yard. “The packages -- all A4- sized white postal bags con- taining yellow Jiffy bags -- have been assessed by spe- cialist officers to be small im- provised explosive devices,” London’s Metropolitan Police The improvised explosive devices said in a statement. Irish police later said they two hours later the alarm was were “assisting the Metropol- raised at Waterloo Station in itan police with their enquir- central London. ies”, as Sky News reported that “The package was not the packages had Irish stamps opened. Specialist officers at- on them. tended and made the device The item sent to the Com- safe,” police said of the parcel pass Centre, close to Heath- found at the rail hub. row’s north runway, was It was not evacuated and opened by staff resulting in train services were not im - “part of the package burning”, pacted. Civilians evacuated from the Islamic State (IS) group’s embattled holdout of Baghouz wait at a A woman and a child walks towards a screening point although there were no inju- At 12:10 pm, another sus - screening area held by the US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ries and flights were not affect- picious package was re - ed, according to police. ported at the offices of City gaggles of suspected jihadists in Human Rights have said. countries turned themselves in “These devices, at this ear- Aviation House, at the Roy- 400 jihadists long brown robes limped away A senior SDF officer said 400 to Kurdish troops. ly stage of the investigation, al Docks in the east of the • from the hellscape of Baghouz jihadists were captured on “There’s still lots of people appear capable of igniting capital close to London City were captured on across fields of yellow flow - Tuesday night as they attempt- inside,” said Safia, a 24-year-old an initially small fire when Airport. Tuesday night ers to reach an SDF screening ed to slip out of Baghouz in an Belgian woman who was among opened,” it added, noting they “The Met Police has is- centre. escape he said was organised by those trucked out by the SDF on were treating the incidents as sued advice to transport hubs More than 50,000 The tiny village on the banks a network that had planned to Tuesday, adding that her French “a linked series”. across London to be vigilant evacuees• have of the Euphrates River where smuggle them to remote hide- husband was still inside. Officers were called to the for and report suspicious diehard IS fighters have made outs. The operation to smash Western forces from the US- Compass Centre at 9:55 am packages to police,” the force been squeezed into a bloody last stand has regurgi- the last remnant of the “cali - led coalition -- which also in- local time (0955 GMT), and added. the Kurdish-run tated unexplained numbers of phate” that IS leader Abu Bakr cludes France, one of the main camp of Al-Hol people. Kurdish officers in the al-Baghdadi proclaimed in 2014 purveyors of foreign fighters to SDF and aid groups have voiced resumed Friday after a long hu- IS -- could be seen looking for AFP | Baghouz, Syria their surprise that the flow of manitarian pause. wanted individuals among the evacuees never seemed to dry The assumption was that new arrivals. Death toll from Indonesia mine up after weeks of evacuations. almost no families remained On Tuesday, the wife of eiled women carrying On Tuesday alone, “3,500 holed up in Baghouz and that French jihadist Jean-Michel collapse rises to 16 babies and wounded people were evacuated from those who did were refusing Clain confirmed her husband Jakarta, Indonesia cident happened last Tuesday. Vmen on crutches hob- Daesh-held territory,” said SDF to surrender and choosing to had been killed in Baghouz, days Painstaking rescue efforts bled out of the last jihadist vil- spokesman Mustefa Bali, using die there. after his brother Fabien. he death toll from last have been hampered by steep lage in eastern Syria yesterday an Arabic acronym for IS. The brothers were featured in Tweek’s collapsed gold terrain, unstable soil and after US-backed forces pum- Hundreds more filed out of ‘People inside’ a video claiming responsibility mine in northern Indonesia dangerously narrow mining melled the besieged enclave. Baghouz on Wednesday, AFP The deluge of fire unleashed for a 2015 shooting rampage in has risen to 16, as hopes to find shafts. The Syrian Democratic Forc- correspondents reported. by SDF artillery and coalition air the streets of Paris that remains survivors fade, an official said National disaster agency es leading the assault expect- Around 10 per cent of the strikes at the weekend appears France’s deadliest ever terrorist yesterday. spokesman Sutopo Purwo ed more fighters to surrender 57,000 people who have fled to have broken the determina- attack. Clain’s widow Dorothee Eighteen people have been Nugroho said “the evacuation with their families in tow before IS’s last bastion since December tion of some families. Maquere fled the enclave with pulled alive but injured from team has been working 24 moving deeper in the Islamic were jihadists trying to slip back Syrians, Iraqis and jihadists her five children and told AFP the illegal mine on Sulawesi hours nonstop since Monday”, State group’s last redoubt. into civilian life, SDF officers who travelled to the “caliphate” she did not want to return to island, but it is unclear how when the site was deemed safe Bandaged and bedraggled, and the Syrian Observatory for from France, Finland and other France. many were inside when the ac- for search teams. Einstein ‘puzzle’ solved as missing page emerges in new trove AFP | Jerusalem, Undefined stein, born in Germany in 1879, Gutfreund said. “And to our sur- n Albert Einstein “puzzle” wrote to collaborators that deal prise, to our delight, that page is Ahas been solved thanks to a with a range of scientific and now here. It came with the new missing manuscript page emerg- personal issues, including one material,” he said. ing in a trove of his writings to his son, Hans Albert. Hebrew University said: “This newly acquired by Jerusalem’s The 1935 letter to his son ex- article was one of many in Ein- Hebrew University, officials an- presses concern about the rise of stein’s attempts to unify the nounced yesterday. the Nazi party in Germany. forces of nature into one, single The handwritten page, part of Nearly all the documents had theory and he devoted the last an appendix to a 1930 paper on been known to researchers and 30 years of his life to this effort.” the Nobel winner’s efforts to- available in the form of copies wards a unified field theory, was -- “sometimes better copies, ‘A colourful person’ discovered among the 110-page sometimes very poor copies”, The collection, acquired trove the university’s Albert Ein- said Hanoch Gutfreund, scien- through a donation from the stein archives received some two tific advisor to the university’s Crown-Goodman foundation in weeks ago. Einstein archives. Chicago, was bought from Gary Hebrew University unveiled Gutfreund, a physics profes- Berger, a North Carolina doctor the collection to coincide what sor and former president of the who had a private collection of A man checks one of Albert Einstein’s manuscripts on display in the Givat Ram Hebrew University of Jerusalem would have been Einstein’s university, said the eight-page Einstein writings. 140th birthday on March 14. appendix of the 1930 unified Gutfreund refused to divulge died in 1955, he bequeathed the can be seen in the personal let- Europe is now starting to finally Most of the documents consti- theory paper had never been the sum paid for the 110 papers. university his archives, with ters. take the thing seriously, espe- tute handwritten mathematical published, though researchers Einstein was one of the found- curator Roni Grosz saying its In the letter to his son, he cially the British,” he wrote. calculations behind Einstein’s had copies of it. ing fathers of the Hebrew Uni- 82,000 items make it the world’s writes that “in Germany things “If they would have come scientific writings in the late “But in the copies we had, one versity and served as a non-res- most extensive collection of Ein- are slowly starting to change”. down hard a year and a half ago, 1940s. page was missing, and that was ident governor of the Jerusalem stein documents. “Let’s just hope we won’t have it would have been better and There are also letters that Ein- a problem. That was a puzzle,” institution. When the physicist Einstein’s more human side a Europe war first ... the rest of easier.” THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 07
Illegal US border Drone-flying crossings swell Frenchman to 76,000 in London vows knife crime released from February Myanmar jail Washington, United States action after tragic weekend he number of undoc- Tumented immigrants London, United Kingdom stopped at the US border with Mexico soared to more than 76,000 in February, the ritain’s knife-crime epi- highest monthly level in demic should be treated years, US Customs and Bor- B“like a disease”, interior der Protection said Tuesday. minister Sajid Javid said Tues- The number of families day, as the government an - and unaccompanied chil- nounced a summit following Arthur Desclaux dren also rose to nearly another weekend of stabbings. two-thirds of the total, often The issue was top of the news Naypyidaw, Myanmar crossing in large groups and agenda again after 17-year-old turning themselves in to au- Jodie Chesney was killed in French tourist arrested thorities to request asylum, an east London park as she sat Ain Myanmar for flying a blunting the Trump admin- with friends, and Yousef Ghaleb drone near parliament has istration’s tactics aimed at Makki, also 17, died near Man- Yousef Makki (L), 17, who was fatally stabbed in Altrincham, near Manchester, avoided a lengthy prison curbing the flow. chester -- the ninth and 10th northwest England and Jodie Chesney (R), 17, who was fatally stabbed in a park sentence and will be deport- At 76,103, the number of teenagers to be knifed to death in Romford, east London A growing number of ed after being released from people stopped at the bor- this year. young people have jail yesterday. der or detained after cross- Prime Minister Theresa May worse. May caused controversy ear- lost their lives in a Arthur Desclaux, 27, was ing was up sharply from the announced she would hold a “If there are sufficient police lier this week by saying there detained on February 7 in roughly 61,000 average for “summit... in the coming days... numbers, can the prime minis- was there was no direct link be- cycle of mindless the capital Naypyidaw and the previous three months, to explore what more we can ter please explain why yester- tween certain crimes and police violence that has was sentenced to a month in a surprising surge for what do as a whole society to tackle day the defence secretary was resources, contradicting Lon- shocked us all. We prison under an import-ex- is usually a downturn in the to this problem. offering to send in the military don’s police chief Cressida Dick, will only defeat the port law forbidding the use coldest month of the year. “A growing number of young to assist,” he asked. who said there was “obviously” scourge of violence if of banned goods brought It was also more than people have lost their lives in a “The police clearly do not a correlation. we understand and in from abroad without a double the number of Feb- cycle of mindless violence that have the resources to deal with Javid also promoted the use address the complex licence. ruary 2018 and 3.2 times the has shocked us all,” she told it.” of stop-and-search powers in root causes The Frenchman denied number for February 2017, MPs. Home Secretary Javid earlier preventing knife crime. any knowledge of Myan- the first full month after “We will only defeat the held emergency talks with po- “I think that stop-and-search PRIME MINISTER THERESA MAY mar’s strict regulations for President Donald Trump scourge of violence if we under- lice chiefs, saying that “police is a very valuable tool and some the use of drones around took office promising to stand and address the complex resources are very important to police forces have started in re- religious and government take aim at illegal immigra- root causes,” she added, under deal with this”. cent years making even more to use the powers in a more tar- sites. tion. pressure from main opposition “I want serious violence to use of that, and they have my geted way following accusations On his release on Wednes- Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. be treated by all parts of gov- full support,” he said. that black and ethnic minority day, Desclaux was charged He blames cuts to police ernment, all parts of the public May introduced reforms individuals were being dispro- again under the immigra- forces for making the problem sector, like a disease,” he added. when she was interior minister portionately affected. tion and aircraft laws -- the China says ‘pests’ former holding a possible sentence of up to three found in blocked years. Canadian canola But the judge chose to North Korea food production Dingo is not a dog! hand out two fines totalling shipments 150,000 kyat ($100) instead Sydney, Australia Beijing, China ‘lowest for a decade’: UN differing consequences for of sending Desclaux back Seoul, South Korea its conservation in Austral- to prison. hina’s removal of the esearchers in Australia ia, where it is considered by “He is a foreigner, not Cexport permit of a ma- orth Korea recorded its Rhave determined that the many to be a threat to domes- familiar with the laws in jor Canadian canola compa- Nworst harvest for more dingo is not a dog but a native tic animals and livestock, but Myanmar and he has also ny followed the discovery of than a decade last year, the species of its own -- a classi- some also argue it is helpful in already been sentenced un- “hazardous pests” in ship- United Nations said yesterday, fication they say requires a controlling pests like feral cats der the import-export law,” ments, the foreign ministry as natural disasters combined conservation rethink of the and foxes. Judge Sulab Yadanar Oo said Wednesday in a move with its lack of arable land and animal. Plans to control dingos, told the court. that has stoked diplomatic inefficient agriculture to hit Twenty researchers from often lumped with wild dog “That’s why he will only tensions. production. a number of Australian Uni- management programs, vary receive a light sentence un- Canada’s largest agri- The isolated North, which is Tapan Mishra versities found the dingo has from state to state, but they der these charges.” cultural handler, Winni- under several sets of sanctions many characteristics that dif- can be trapped and killed in peg-based Richardson In- over its nuclear weapon and the UN’s Resident Coordinator ferentiate it from domestic some areas. ternational, had its licence ballistic missile programmes, in the North Tapan Mishra and feral dogs, and other wild Researchers arguing the an- to ship canola to China re- has long struggled to feed it- said in a statement. canids -- a family that includes imal is not a dog, say govern- Stolen mummified voked on March 1, which self and suffers chronic food “This has resulted in a sig- wolves and foxes. ment policies should maintain risks leaving Canadian shortages. nificant food gap.” In a paper published in the the species as native fauna, head recovered in farmers with a glut on their But last year’s harvest was As a result 10.9 million peer-reviewed scientific jour- affording it greater protection. Dublin hands. “Chinese customs just 4.95 million tonnes, the people in the North needed nal Zootaxa Tuesday, they ar- “In fact, dingoes play a vital Dublin, Ireland recently detected danger- United Nations said in its humanitarian assistance -- gue that due to its geographic ecological role in Australia by ous pests in canola seeds Needs and Priorities as - 600,000 more than last year -- isolation and lack of domesti- outcompeting and displacing imported from Canada,” sessment for 2019, down by with a potential for increased cation in Australia for over a noxious introduced predators rish police have recovered Chinese foreign ministry 500,000 tonnes. malnutrition and illness. millennia “little evidence ex- like feral cats and foxes,” said Ithe head of an 800-year- spokesman Lu Kang told a It was “the lowest produc- It is equivalent to 43 per cent ists” to show the wild animal the paper’s co-author, Corey old mummified body known regular briefing. tion in more than a decade”, of the population. is a dog. Bradshaw of Flinders as the ‘Crusader’ after it was “There is no his - University. stolen from a Dublin crypt torical evidence of last weekend. domestication once “Gardai (police) have re- the dingo arrived Representative covered the head of ‘The Putin says Russia cracking down on foreign spies in Australia, and picture Crusader’ and another skull Moscow, Russia the degree of do- taken from a crypt in St. mestication prior Michan’s church,” a state- resident Vladimir Putin on to arrival is un - ment issued late on Tuesday Pyesterday said the Russian certain and likely said. special services had ended the to be low, certainly The Archbishop of Dub- work of hundreds of spies and compared to modern lin, Michael Jackson, said informers in the country last domestic dogs,” Brad- he was “delighted” at the re- year. In a speech to the officers ley Smith, from Central turn of the artefacts, which of the FSB security service, Queensland University, he said were left for the po- which he led before becoming said in a statement. lice to find. president, Putin said foreign The classification of the Police said the investiga- intelligence agencies were step- dingo has provided conten- tion into the theft continues. ping up activity in Russia. tious debate among the sci- “The Crusader” was giv- “Thanks to successfully ex- entific community. en the title because he is ecuted special operations, the Putin (file) The Australian Museum, believed to have perished activity of 129 spies and 465 the oldest of its kind in the during or shortly after par- informers was stopped” in 2018, scientific, technological infor- gence agencies have rarely been country, considers the din- ticipating in a campaign to he said. mation,” he added. out of global headlines in recent go a “wild dog” that like- capture the holy city of Je- “Foreign intelligence agen- The FSB’s work “must be ef- years. Moscow is accused of ly came to Australia rusalem. cies are striving to increase ficient, especially regarding the interfering in foreign elections, with humans The church -- founded their activity in the Russian production of Russian weapons and ordering the poisoning of from Asia about in 1095 -- is a popular tour- space, looking for access by any systems,” Putin said. ex-spy Sergei Skripal in the 4,000 years ago. ist attraction in the Irish means to political, economic, Russia’s security and intelli- English town of Salisbury. Its status has capital. THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PRIDE, BOTH GOOD AND BAD. ‘GOOD PRIDE’ REPRESENTS OUR DIGNITY AND SELF- QUOTE OF THE RESPECT. ‘BAD PRIDE’ IS THE DEADLY DAY SIN OF SUPERIORITY THAT REEKS OF CONCEIT AND ARROGANCE. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 JOHN C. MAXWELL Backup plan is needed to prevent Venezuelan famine Sanctions on the country’s oil export will further damage a collapsed economy, increasing the risk of starvation
last month in the form of the op- medicine and oil-sector infra- position politician Juan Guaidó. structure. On Jan 23, Guaidó took the oath As in the case of Iran, the Unit- of office as interim president of ed States could exempt from Venezuela, promising to call for sanctions third countries that elections; the United States im- trade with Venezuela (such as DOROTHY KRONICK mediately recognised his pres- India and China), again on the idency. condition that proceeds would icolás Maduro has a knack Since then, the Venezuelan go toward essentials. for defying prophecies of people have protested en masse. And while aid alone will not Nhis demise. Along with the Lima Group, the fill the hole left by sanctions, the When he was elected president Organisation of American States United States could participate of Venezuela in 2013, people said and the European Union, Ven- in multilateral efforts designed he would not last 12 months in of- ezuelans have pressured their to disarm rather than encour- fice. Thirteen months later, when military to force Maduro out. age Maduro’s abhorrent effort to protests racked the nation, peo- President Donald Trump threat- block humanitarian assistance. ple said his days were numbered. ened to invade. Last weekend, In Iraq an oil-for-food program The year after that, when opposi- Richard Branson sponsored a did alleviate suffering despite tion parties won a congressional star-studded aid concert on the corruption and mismanagement. majority, and again when they Colombia side of the border with But it arrived seven years after fought for a recall referendum Venezuela. More than 50 coun- the imposing of sanctions. Vene- in 2016, and yet again with the tries have recognized Guaidó, zuelan children cannot wait sev- return of mass protests in 2017, adding to the chorus of voices en years. people said, this will be the end calling for Maduro’s exit. Without a Plan B, Washing - of Maduro. Most of all, Maduro Sanctions are seen as a key ton has made a bet that’s safe for was not meant to survive this tool to foment regime change. Trump and dangerous for the year’s campaign to oust him — an Last month, the United States Venezuelan people. If sanctions international effort that began in imposed sanctions against PDVSA, contribute to a quick Maduro January and reached a peak last Venezuela’s state-owned oil com- exit, Trump will look like a hero. weekend. pany; required American compa- And if they don’t, the United And yet, Maduro remains the nies to pull out of the Venezuelan States president will wash his de facto president of Venezuela. oil sector; and threatened to pun- hands of the whole mess. He can’t This reality creates a problem ish non-United States businesses consider what happened in Iraq. The Trump administration But that option faces mounting be blamed if Venezuelans starve, for the United States. Last month, that continue to buy Venezuelan There, the international commu- estimates that sanctions political hurdles. On Feb 25, nine can he? Weren’t Venezuelans the United States imposed eco- oil. An earlier round of sanctions nity imposed sanctions as part of Latin American countries along starving before the sanctions? nomic sanctions designed to banned debt trades for govern- an effort to weaken the regime of will cost the Venezuelan with Canada and the European You say sanctions made things hasten Maduro’s exit. If he goes, ment-issued bonds and bonds Saddam Hussein. But it did not economy $11 billion, while Union unequivocally rejected worse. Trump says fake news. the world will rejoice. If not — if issued by PDVSA, effectively bar- fall, and the sanctions remained analysts estimate the cost military intervention. Twen- Some have argued that depriv- Maduro hangs on to power — the ring Venezuela from financial in place. Iraqi children suffered. to be closer to $4 billion. ty-one members of the House of ing the Venezuelan government sanctions will deepen Venezue- markets. Before the embargo, Iraq had one Representatives have sponsored of cash is a moral imperative, lans’ suffering. To prevent this, The Trump administration es- of the highest per capita food a bill that would forbid military because not doing so amounts the United States needs a backup timates that sanctions will cost availability ratings in the Middle action in Venezuela without con- to paying a hostage-taker. We plan. the Venezuelan economy $11 bil- East. Even so, one-quarter of Ira- gressional authorisation. And ac- should not reward hostage-takers No one questions that Madu- lion, while analysts estimate the qi children were malnourished cording to opinion polls, a ma- like Nicolás Maduro, the thinking ro has wrought destruction: the cost to be closer to $4 billion. after six years of sanctions, and jority of Venezuelans oppose an goes. But of course, in practice, worst economic collapse in re- Either way, that’s a significant tens of thousands died. Vene- invasion. the international community has corded Latin American history, fraction of last year’s total goods zuelan children are facing sanc- A better backup plan would al- done it, in Iraq and elsewhere. relentless trampling of political imports of $11.7 billion. And last tions on already empty stomachs. low Venezuela to exchange oil for We pay hostage-takers not be- rights and merciless police vio- year’s imports were not enough Missing more meals could con- essentials. For example, the Unit- cause it feels good or right. We do lence. Poverty has risen to 94 per to feed Venezuelan children. Al- demn them to starvation. ed States could buy Venezuelan it when the alternative is worse. cent from 27pc. ready, 80 per cent of Venezuelan Trump has said that he has a D, and E, and F.” oil so long as proceeds accrued (Dorothy Kronick is an assistant profes- For millions in Venezuela and families lack food security, and backup plan for Venezuela. “I Perhaps Plan B was to invade, to escrow accounts — subject to sor of political science at the University around the world who want this undernourishment has tripled. always have a Plan B,” he said. “I despite well-founded pessimism international monitoring — are of Pennsylvania.) regime to end, hope appeared sTo understand the danger, always have a Plan B, and C, and about where invasion would lead. used only for purchases of food, Let’s treat the cause, not symptoms
Ranjith Thomas tween air pollution in developed India, why is that no place in theUS In developing countries, dust is These are categorised into coarse, Studies have found a close link n majority of the Asian and as opposed to developing countries. falls under the RED zone? (> 100 in not cleaned up on a regular basis fine and ultra fine. Coarse particles between exposure to fine particles Latin American countries, If we take a look at the global air pollution index) and sources of dust are not con- have a diameter of 2.5 micrometers and premature death from heart Iwhen we discuss air pollution pollution map, we can find the de- In fact, most of the US cities fall trolled whereas it is controlled in to 10 micrometers, are relatively and lung disease. Fine particles are we think the only possible solution veloped world, i.e, US, Canada, EU, in green category which is less than the developed world. heavier and thus tend to settle. also known to trigger or worsen is to switch to electric vehicles, Australia are in green and yellow 50 in pollution index. If you observe the pollution num- Dust, spores and pollen are some chronic disease such as asthma, solar energy, and windmills. Even zone (< 100 in pollution index), Now let us discover the true vil- bers during the year, then you’ll examples. PM2.5 refers to particles heart attack, bronchitis and other if we replace all cars, buses, trucks, whereas one will not find a single lain! The real difference between find the number vary according to that have diameter less than 2.5 mi- respiratory problems. and two-wheelers with electric green zone in the developing world, the developing world and devel- different seasons. Vehicular emis- crometers and remain suspended To sum it up, most of the Asian vehicles overnight, the air pollution especially India and China. What oped world’s pollution is dust. sions are not seasonal. It is mostly for longer. and Latin American cities looks would only come down by 20 per makes the difference? There are developed countries the same, except for holidays. Since they are so small and light, dusty and dirty. We can find soil/ cent, at best. If we take a look at the pollution with more gas guzzling cars than As humidity drops in winter pol- fine particles tend to stay longer in mud all over the streets. Vehicles All these solutions are from map of North America, we are not a small Indian city like Gwalior or lution increases proportionately. the air than heavier particles. This keep sweeping the dust settled the West, which is perhaps right going to find any place which has Raipur but has very less air pollu- But the pollution index values are increases the chances of humans on the roads. Even if we replace for their problems and unfortu- more than 100, in pollution index, tion. We always consider air pollu- seasonal. It shows that humidi- and animals inhaling them into it by an electric vehicle, the dust nately not suitable for developing except a few. tion as something entirely caused ty and pollution are connected. their bodies. Owing to their min- sweeping will go on. So, let’s countries in Asia, Africa and Latin For your information, the US con- by vehicular and industrial emis- Dust settles faster when humidity ute size, particles smaller than 2.5 treat the cause, not the symptom. America. Our problems are differ- sumes 20 per cent of world’s oil sions, which is wrong. While these is high. micrometers are able to bypass the (Ranjith Thomas, a technology pro- ent, which the developed countries whereas India uses only 4.7pc. are also contributing factors, the Particulate Matter (PM) is a nose and throat and penetrate deep fessional based in Bengaluru, is an solved decades ago. Even though the US alone con- majority contributor is suspended mixture of solid and liquid parti- into the lungs and some may even enthusiastic writer on sustainable There is a lot of difference be- sumes more than four times that of dust. cles that are suspended in the air. enter the circulatory system. development and social issues.)
Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Deputy Editor-in-Chief Ahdeya Ahmed | Chairman & Managing Director P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 38444692, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 38444680, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PRIDE, BOTH GOOD AND BAD. ‘GOOD PRIDE’ REPRESENTS OUR DIGNITY AND SELF- TODAY 161 238 321 1277 QUOTE DAY IN OF THE RESPECT. ‘BAD PRIDE’ IS THE DEADLY Emperor Antoninus Pius dies Roman subjects in the province Emperor Constantine I decrees Stephen Tempier, bishop of Paris, DAY SIN OF SUPERIORITY THAT REEKS OF HISTORY and is succeeded by his adop- of Africa revolt against that the dies Solis Invicti (sun- condemns 219 philosophical and CONCEIT AND ARROGANCE. tive sons Marcus Aurelius and Maximinus Thrax and elect day) is the day of rest in the theological theses. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 JOHN C. MAXWELL Lucius Verus. Gordian I as emperor. Empire.
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I invite each of office as interim president of ed States could exempt from between of you to live this time Venezuela, promising to call for sanctions third countries that in an authentic spirit of elections; the United States im- trade with Venezuela (such as Moscow penance and conversion, DOROTHY KRONICK mediately recognised his pres- India and China), again on the like a return to the Fa- idency. condition that proceeds would and Beijing ther, who awaits us all icolás Maduro has a knack Since then, the Venezuelan go toward essentials. with open arms. for defying prophecies of people have protested en masse. And while aid alone will not pushed the @Pontifex Nhis demise. Along with the Lima Group, the fill the hole left by sanctions, the When he was elected president Organisation of American States United States could participate two apart, of Venezuela in 2013, people said and the European Union, Ven- in multilateral efforts designed 02 he would not last 12 months in of- ezuelans have pressured their to disarm rather than encour- and opened fice. Thirteen months later, when military to force Maduro out. age Maduro’s abhorrent effort to protests racked the nation, peo- President Donald Trump threat- block humanitarian assistance. the door for ple said his days were numbered. ened to invade. Last weekend, In Iraq an oil-for-food program The year after that, when opposi- Richard Branson sponsored a did alleviate suffering despite Nixon to go tion parties won a congressional star-studded aid concert on the corruption and mismanagement. majority, and again when they Colombia side of the border with But it arrived seven years after to China Mao Zedong, left, with President Richard Nixon in China in 1972. he truck driver has fought for a recall referendum Venezuela. More than 50 coun- the imposing of sanctions. Vene- Tbeen sentenced to in 2016, and yet again with the tries have recognized Guaidó, zuelan children cannot wait sev- two years in prison. It’s return of mass protests in 2017, adding to the chorus of voices en years. ed them equally well. What mattered to Mao was sionists. They are unable to use 1969, which showed just how reported that he was people said, this will be the end calling for Maduro’s exit. Without a Plan B, Washing - At least until 1969, the Soviets that Nixon recognised that us. Rather, we can use them.” much Beijing and Moscow using his mobile phone of Maduro. Most of all, Maduro Sanctions are seen as a key ton has made a bet that’s safe for and the Chinese had avoided The Soviet leaders were feared each other. while driving. Please was not meant to survive this tool to foment regime change. Trump and dangerous for the shooting at each other. Now, China was indispensable shocked to learn of Nixon’s vis- That game only worked well don’t use your phone year’s campaign to oust him — an Last month, the United States Venezuelan people. If sanctions Moscow was weighing harsh- in the Cold War against the it to Beijing. They had long sus- for as long as the fear remained. while driving. You could international effort that began in imposed sanctions against PDVSA, contribute to a quick Maduro er retaliatory measures, even Soviets. pected the Chinese of duplicity, After a decade of tensions, Chi- hurt yourself or others. January and reached a peak last Venezuela’s state-owned oil com- exit, Trump will look like a hero. SERGEY RADCHENKO contemplating a pre-emptive but they had not expected Mao na and the Soviet Union began Then you’ll live a life of weekend. pany; required American compa- And if they don’t, the United nuclear strike on the former to pull such a trick. In response, to rethink their relationship. regret just because you And yet, Maduro remains the nies to pull out of the Venezuelan States president will wash his here was once an unin- ally — and, through their dip- the Soviet General Secretary Relations were normalised answered a notification. de facto president of Venezuela. oil sector; and threatened to pun- hands of the whole mess. He can’t habited islet lying close lomats in Washington, probing Leonid Brezhnev tried to de- with Mikhail Gorbachev’s vis- @ATEEKSTER This reality creates a problem ish non-United States businesses consider what happened in Iraq. The Trump administration But that option faces mounting be blamed if Venezuelans starve, Tto the Chinese side of the American reaction to the frost the Soviet-American re- it to Beijing in May 1989, and for the United States. Last month, that continue to buy Venezuelan There, the international commu- estimates that sanctions political hurdles. On Feb 25, nine can he? Weren’t Venezuelans the Ussuri River, which marks idea. lationship, plagued by tensions became much closer in recent the United States imposed eco- oil. An earlier round of sanctions nity imposed sanctions as part of Latin American countries along starving before the sanctions? the border between Russia and With tensions spiralling out over the American war in Vi - years, under Xi Jinping and 03 nomic sanctions designed to banned debt trades for govern- an effort to weaken the regime of will cost the Venezuelan with Canada and the European You say sanctions made things China in the Far East. “Was,” of control, Mao called together etnam. He invited Nixon to Vladimir Putin. The remaining hasten Maduro’s exit. If he goes, ment-issued bonds and bonds Saddam Hussein. But it did not economy $11 billion, while Union unequivocally rejected worse. Trump says fake news. because it has since attached a group of senior military offi- Moscow in May 1972, and then border issues were settled in the world will rejoice. If not — if issued by PDVSA, effectively bar- fall, and the sanctions remained analysts estimate the cost military intervention. Twen- Some have argued that depriv- itself to the Chinese bank in a cials to work out what China traveled to the United States in 2004. On the 50th anniversa- Maduro hangs on to power — the ring Venezuela from financial in place. Iraqi children suffered. to be closer to $4 billion. ty-one members of the House of ing the Venezuelan government defiant act of geographic iro- should do in response to the June 1973 to foster a new spirit ry of the Zhenbao/Damanskii sanctions will deepen Venezue- markets. Before the embargo, Iraq had one Representatives have sponsored of cash is a moral imperative, ny. But during the turbulent crisis. The head of the group, of rapprochement between the clash, only faint memories re- lans’ suffering. To prevent this, The Trump administration es- of the highest per capita food a bill that would forbid military because not doing so amounts spring of 1969 this little islet Marshall Chen Yi, came up chairman’s global strategy, nor two Cold War rivals. main of the confrontation that the United States needs a backup timates that sanctions will cost availability ratings in the Middle action in Venezuela without con- to paying a hostage-taker. We — called Damanskii in Russian with an unorthodox conclu - his abiding fear of the Soviet Brezhnev tried his best to brought China and Russia to ore than 76,000 plan. the Venezuelan economy $11 bil- East. Even so, one-quarter of Ira- gressional authorisation. And ac- should not reward hostage-takers and Zhenbao Dao in Chinese — sion: Facing an implacable en- Union. He repeatedly compared convince Nixon that the Chi- the brink of a nuclear war. “Mmigrants crossed No one questions that Madu- lion, while analysts estimate the qi children were malnourished cording to opinion polls, a ma- like Nicolás Maduro, the thinking was a stage for a game-changing emy in the North, China had the Soviets to Nazi Germany, nese were the wrong crowd to Russia may no longer be a the southern border il- ro has wrought destruction: the cost to be closer to $4 billion. after six years of sanctions, and jority of Venezuelans oppose an goes. But of course, in practice, encounter. little recourse but to consider and felt that both the Ameri - mingle with. The Chinese, he communist country, the Cold legally last month, the worst economic collapse in re- Either way, that’s a significant tens of thousands died. Vene- invasion. the international community has It was here that on March 2 mending fences with the Unit- cans and the West Europeans told Nixon in San Clemente, War may be over and Chi - highest number in 12 corded Latin American history, fraction of last year’s total goods zuelan children are facing sanc- A better backup plan would al- done it, in Iraq and elsewhere. the Chinese set up an ambush, ed States, after two decades had been weak in the face of Calif., were characterised by na may now be an economic years. So much for all relentless trampling of political imports of $11.7 billion. And last tions on already empty stomachs. low Venezuela to exchange oil for We pay hostage-takers not be- killing 31 Soviet border guards. of mutual nonrecognition and Moscow’s expansionism. “brutality, perfidy, and hypoc- powerhouse, but the old Bei- those media ‘fact checks’ rights and merciless police vio- year’s imports were not enough Missing more meals could con- essentials. For example, the Unit- cause it feels good or right. We do The daring provocation was an deep hostility. Mao now proposed to build a risy.” They were “treacherous jing-Moscow-Washington tri- arguing that there’s no lence. Poverty has risen to 94 per to feed Venezuelan children. Al- demn them to starvation. ed States could buy Venezuelan it when the alternative is worse. effort to deter the Soviets from It took two years of secret united front — a horizontal line, and spiteful,” “not honourable,” angle is still in place. China and emergency to justify @re- cent from 27pc. ready, 80 per cent of Venezuelan Trump has said that he has a D, and E, and F.” oil so long as proceeds accrued (Dorothy Kronick is an assistant profes- invading China, something that contacts to get there — a short he called it — against the Soviet “exceptionally sly and perfid- Russia have not become allies, alDonaldTrump’s wall.” For millions in Venezuela and families lack food security, and backup plan for Venezuela. “I Perhaps Plan B was to invade, to escrow accounts — subject to sor of political science at the University seemed only too possible after time, considering that Mao Union. The line would join the ious.” Instead of courting the and there is lingering mistrust @GOPChairwoman around the world who want this undernourishment has tripled. always have a Plan B,” he said. “I despite well-founded pessimism international monitoring — are of Pennsylvania.) the Soviet invasion of Czecho- was about to do something un- United States, Japan, China, Chinese, the Americans needed in the relationship, punctuated regime to end, hope appeared sTo understand the danger, always have a Plan B, and C, and about where invasion would lead. used only for purchases of food, slovakia in August 1968. thinkable: embrace the vilified Pakistan, Iran, Turkey and Eu- to team up with the Soviets. “I by Moscow’s worries over Bei- The fighting renewed two leader of the imperialist world. rope in a quasi-alliance aimed want to talk to you privately jing’s growing economic clout. 04 weeks later. The Soviets de - In December 1970 Mao asked at frustrating Moscow’s global — nobody else, no notes,” he But Putin and Xi recognise that ployed tanks and bombarded Edgar Snow, his biographer and ambitions. Nixon’s historic visit told Nixon’s national security a bad Sino-Russian relationship Let’s treat the cause, not symptoms the Chinese positions with BM- a left-leaning journalist, to pass to Beijing in February 1972 fit adviser, Henry Kissinger, in would only benefit the United 21 rockets, killing (in their esti- Richard Nixon an invitation in with that vision. May 1973. “Look, you will be States, and are trying hard to mate) up to a thousand Chinese to visit Beijing. Snow — by no Some (though not all) of Chi- our partners, you and we are avoid putting themselves at a Ranjith Thomas troops. After several months of means a Nixon fan — was taken na’s allies appreciated Mao’s going to run the world.” strategic disadvantage. In this tween air pollution in developed India, why is that no place in theUS In developing countries, dust is These are categorised into coarse, Studies have found a close link uneasy quiet, another skirmish aback. “A good fellow! Nixon is stratagem. The North Korean Nixon and Kissinger wer - sense, both have learned the he @Prayagraj - n majority of the Asian and as opposed to developing countries. falls under the RED zone? (> 100 in not cleaned up on a regular basis fine and ultra fine. Coarse particles between exposure to fine particles broke out on Aug. 13, this time a good fellow!” Mao reiterated. leader Kim Il Sung thought that en’t buying it. They were in a lessons of 1969. TKumbh set notable Latin American countries, If we take a look at the global air pollution index) and sources of dust are not con- have a diameter of 2.5 micrometers and premature death from heart along the Western section of “The No. 1 good fellow in the having Nixon in Beijing was position to play the Russians But what, if anything, did the records. Emphasis on Iwhen we discuss air pollution pollution map, we can find the de- In fact, most of the US cities fall trolled whereas it is controlled in to 10 micrometers, are relatively and lung disease. Fine particles are the border, in present-day Xin- world!” a brilliant move. “China did and the Chinese against one American policymakers learn? cleanliness & sanitation we think the only possible solution veloped world, i.e, US, Canada, EU, in green category which is less than the developed world. heavier and thus tend to settle. also known to trigger or worsen jiang. Twenty one Chinese and The Chinese leader then not go looking for them,” he another. Washington now had In 1969, Nixon and Kissinger was visible. A record is to switch to electric vehicles, Australia are in green and yellow 50 in pollution index. If you observe the pollution num- Dust, spores and pollen are some chronic disease such as asthma, two Soviets lost their lives. had the transcript of his talk told Mao. “This is an enormous a much better relationship with were acting in line with the was set for most number solar energy, and windmills. Even zone (< 100 in pollution index), Now let us discover the true vil- bers during the year, then you’ll examples. PM2.5 refers to particles heart attack, bronchitis and other The conflict was not entirely with Snow circulated to lower victory. Your victory is our the Soviets and the Chinese ancient Chinese adage: “sitting of people sweeping the if we replace all cars, buses, trucks, whereas one will not find a single lain! The real difference between find the number vary according to that have diameter less than 2.5 mi- respiratory problems. a surprise. Relations between party organisations for discus- common victory. We should than they had with each other. on a mountaintop, watching floors. Records were also and two-wheelers with electric green zone in the developing world, the developing world and devel- different seasons. Vehicular emis- crometers and remain suspended To sum it up, most of the Asian the two communist giants had sion and debate. The record of celebrate.” The Soviets and the Chinese two tigers fight.” Fifty years set in the fields of trans- vehicles overnight, the air pollution especially India and China. What oped world’s pollution is dust. sions are not seasonal. It is mostly for longer. and Latin American cities looks been tense for a decade, with these discussions showed that What mattered to Mao was in turn looked to the United later, the American strategists portation and art. Use of would only come down by 20 per makes the difference? There are developed countries the same, except for holidays. Since they are so small and light, dusty and dirty. We can find soil/ each accusing the other of be- even the Chinese party faith- that Nixon recognised that Chi- States for help against one an- are getting off the mountaintop, technology for adminis- cent, at best. If we take a look at the pollution with more gas guzzling cars than As humidity drops in winter pol- fine particles tend to stay longer in mud all over the streets. Vehicles traying Marxism. The ideolog- ful were dumbfounded by the na was indispensable in the other, giving Nixon considera- fighting each tiger on his own tering the Kumbh was All these solutions are from map of North America, we are not a small Indian city like Gwalior or lution increases proportionately. the air than heavier particles. This keep sweeping the dust settled ical quarrel obscured a more chairman’s stand, with many Cold War against the Soviets. ble leverage over both. turf. There is no Chinese adage commendable. the West, which is perhaps right going to find any place which has Raipur but has very less air pollu- But the pollution index values are increases the chances of humans on the roads. Even if we replace fundamental divergence: Mao wondering why Mao would call The Americans, he thought, This leverage showed when for this, maybe because it’s not @narendramodi for their problems and unfortu- more than 100, in pollution index, tion. We always consider air pollu- seasonal. It shows that humidi- and animals inhaling them into it by an electric vehicle, the dust Zedong was unwilling to sub- “reactionary” Nixon “the No 1 needed China more than the in the spring of 1972 Nixon a viable strategy. nately not suitable for developing except a few. tion as something entirely caused ty and pollution are connected. their bodies. Owing to their min- sweeping will go on. So, let’s ordinate himself to the Soviets good fellow in the world,” and other way around. Or, as a sen- briefly escalated the war in Vi- If triangular diplomacy is a countries in Asia, Africa and Latin For your information, the US con- by vehicular and industrial emis- Dust settles faster when humidity ute size, particles smaller than 2.5 treat the cause, not the symptom. in the rigid hierarchy of the why, if the Americans were so ior Chinese leader, Geng Biao, etnam, triggering only lame game, America has forgotten Disclaimer: (Views expressed America. Our problems are differ- sumes 20 per cent of world’s oil sions, which is wrong. While these is high. micrometers are able to bypass the (Ranjith Thomas, a technology pro- communist world. The Soviet good, China could not improve put it at one internal meeting in responses from Hanoi’s two how to play it. by columnists are personal and need not necessarily reflect our ent, which the developed countries whereas India uses only 4.7pc. are also contributing factors, the Particulate Matter (PM) is a nose and throat and penetrate deep fessional based in Bengaluru, is an leaders accused Mao of “great relations with the USSR. 1975, “The American imperial- most important allies. It was a (Sergey Radchenko is a professor solved decades ago. Even though the US alone con- majority contributor is suspended mixture of solid and liquid parti- into the lungs and some may even enthusiastic writer on sustainable power chauvinism” without The rank-and-file party mem- ists want to take advantage of profitable game to be in, espe- of international relations at Cardiff editorial stances) There is a lot of difference be- sumes more than four times that of dust. cles that are suspended in the air. enter the circulatory system. development and social issues.) recognising that the label suit- bers did not understand the us to deal with the Soviet revi- cially after the border war of University.)
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Lowered forecast to • The Minister of Labour and Social Development Jameel Humaidan during a 3.3 per cent from 3.5pc visit to the headquarters of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry The global economy is (BCCI). The meeting with chairman Sameer Nass discussed details of the Eurozone facing increasingly serious National Employment Programme and mulled consolidating efforts between forecast• dropped headwinds. A sharper the Ministry and the Chamber. Both sides also encouraged public and to 1pc from1.8pc slowdown in any of the major private companies and entities to embrace local cadre and contribute to the regions could derail activity success of this ambitious program. Germany sank worldwide, especially if it to• 0.7pc from 1.4 spills over to financial markets CBB warns against dealing with France slipped from• 1.5pc to 1.3 LAURENCE BOONE unlicensed financial institutions OECD CHIEF ECONOMIST TDT | Manama culated by companies in the Britain’s growth Kingdom of Bahrain through was• chopped from o not invest, deal or trade SMS, websites and social me- 1.4 to 0.8pc Dany amounts in securities dia offering investment op- or foreign exchanges through portunities and fast financial over Brexit. A disorderly exit are “a drag on growth, invest- unlicensed operators, a Cen- gains, which may expose con- Paris, France would raise the costs for Euro- ment and living standards, par- tral Bank of Bahrain statement sumers to significant material pean economies substantially,” ticularly for low-income house- said yesterday warning that losses. rade tensions and politi- the OECD said. holds,” the OECD said. this “may expose consumers The activity of promoting cal uncertainty including The world’s two biggest econ- to significant material losses”. financial services to residents, No-deal Brexit recession High policy TBrexit are weighing on omies are pursuing trade nego- Asking to exercise extreme CBB said, fall within the scope the world’s economy, the OECD warning uncertainty, ongoing tiations, but the OECD warned care and caution, the state - of regulated financial services warned yesterday as it again Britain’s growth forecast trade tensions, and that other risks remain even if ment said it is illegal to en - in accordance with the Central cut its 2019 forecast for global was chopped from 1.4 to 0.8pc, a further erosion of they do reach a deal, including gage in such activities with a Bank of Bahrain and Financial economic growth. which would mark the first time business and consumer potential US tariffs on European person, persons, institutions Institutions Law of 2006. The Organisation for Eco - it had fallen below one percent confidence are all car imports. and companies or websites, Names of licensed financial nomic Co-operation and Devel- since 2009 following the global “This would hit Europe par- including social media. institutions are available on opment lowered its forecast to economic crisis. contributing to the ticularly, where motor vehicle This warning comes as a CBB’s website (www.cbb.gov. 3.3 per cent for this year, down However the OECD empha- slowdown exports represent around one- result of advertisements cir- bh). from the 3.5pc it predicted in sised that even this projection tenth of total EU merchandise November, which was itself was based on the assumption of exports to the United States,” a downgrade from a previous a smooth Brexit. it said. OECD SAID IN AN INTERIM VERSION OF ITS 3.7pc. If Britain crashes out of the ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Growth in China, which faces The OECD, which groups the European Union without a deal an economic slowdown, was world’s top developed econo- on future economic relations, revised down slightly to 6.2 mies, revised growth estimates the OECD said its outlook would percent from 6.3 percent for lower in almost all of the coun- be “significantly weaker”. this year and was steady at six tries in the G20 group of indus- With just 23 days remaining percent for 2020. trialised and emerging nations. before the scheduled Brexit date But the OECD warned that The 19-nation eurozone was March 29, the latest round of of WTO rules coming into effect “a sharper slowdown in Chi- particularly hard hit, with pre- talks between Britain and the would reduce GDP by around na would hit growth and trade dicted growth dropping from EU aimed at getting their deal two percent (relative to base- prospects around the world”. 1.8pc to one percent. through the British parliament line) in the United Kingdom in OECD chief economist Lau- The growth forecast for Eu- ended on Tuesday. the next two years.” rence Boone said the “global ropean powerhouse Germany On Wednesday, chief EU ne- “Although contingency meas- economy is facing increasingly sank to 0.7pc from 1.4, while gotiator Michel Barnier said ures to soften the impact of a serious headwinds. Italy’s fell from 0.9pc growth “no solution” had been found to no-deal outcome are being tak- “A sharper slowdown in any into a recession at -0.2pc. break the deadlock. en by both sides, UK-EU sepa- of the major regions could derail The OECD said the sharp The OECD warned that a dis- ration without an agreement activity worldwide, especially downturn in the two countries orderly no-deal Brexit would would still be a major adverse if it spills over to financial mar- Students from Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Institute of Technology & reflected “their relatively high likely pitch Britain into a reces- shock for Europe and possibly kets,” Boone added in a state- Philippine School Bahrain at Bahrain Airport Services Company (BAS) exposures to the global trade sion and the knock-on effects elsewhere in the world”. ment. during a familiarizing visit to learn about the company, BAETC - BAS slowdown compared with that could spill over into Europe and “Governments should intensi- Aircraft Engineering Training Centre as well as potential and future career opportunities. The students were given a tour of the facility and general of France”, which slipped from beyond. US-China trade tensions fy multilateral dialogue to limit information on aircraft maintenance and engineering. BAETC is the second 1.5pc to 1.3. “OECD analysis suggests that Meanwhile, trade restrictions risks and coordinate policy ac- largest centre in the world with a license to prepare engineers for the “Substantial policy uncertain- the increase in tariffs between imposed last year -- notably by tions to avoid a further down- European Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License (EASA Part 66). ty remains in Europe, including the two economies as a result the United States and China -- turn.”
The first vice-chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Khalid Najibi with the head of the Bahrain-based United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Dr Hashim Hussain at Bait Al Tijjar. The meeting shed light on the potentials for Small and Medium Enterprises and discussed consolidating efforts in fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. Also present at the meeting Ebrahim K. Kanoo officials during a handover ceremony of equipment to National Institute for Industrial Training (NIIT) in Bahrain to help were board members Sonya Janahi and Dr Waheeb Al Khaja alongside BCCI’s Chief Executive Officer build the skill sets of Bahraini students. Voicing his support, Ebrahim K. Kanoo Managing Director Talal F. Kanoo said the move is aimed at Shaker Al Shater. helping NIIT students find better career opportunities THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 11
Stars of Autoshow look at the new launches during a press day ahead of NBB AGM approves dividend the Geneva International Motor Show which kicks off Aon March 7 and continues until March 17. The show has long been synonymous with new lines of powerful and prestig- ious racing cars and shiny petrol-guzzling SUVs.
A Jaguar I-Pace model car, awarded European Car of the year 2019, is pictured ahead of the start of the Geneva International Motor Show 2019 in Geneva. The Car of the Year award was named on the eve of Geneva International Motor Show’s first press day by a jury panel of 58 automobile NBB officials during the AGM journalists from 22 European countries. TDT | Manama Jean-Christophe Durand, NBB’s Chief Executive Officer, added, “Ongoing expansion he National Bank of We have entered This is a very exciting of our business and revenue Bahrain (NBB) yester- 2019 with strong time for the Bank streams, strengthening of our Tday approved a dividend momentum and will as we continue regional presence and opera- distribution of 35 per cent, continue to focus on our journey of tional enhancements through comprising a 25pc cash and a value creation for transformation, digital innovation have support- 10pc stock in the form of bonus ed NBB’s strong performance, shares during its Annual Ordi- our shareholders, which has already profitability and dividends for nary and Extraordinary General customers and seen us become more 2018.” Meeting. community as well consumer centric, “This is a very exciting time The dividend will be dis - as on enhancing our digitally focused and for the Bank as we continue tributed from 17 March modern our journey of transformation, The new Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder model car performance and 2019. position as a driver which has already seen us be- Moving ahead, shareholders come more consumer-centric, approved the bank’s financial and contributor to digitally focused and modern. statements for 2018 in which economic growth in To mark this important shift, NBB increased its net profit by Bahrain and other we also recently launched a new 14.8 per cent to BD70.0 million GCC markets where identity, which gives us a look (US$186.1m). we are active and feel mirroring our efforts The meeting also approved JEAN-CHRISTOPHE DURAND and ambitions to see NBB lead a transfer of approximately in today’s digital banking age. FAROUK YOUSUF KHALIL ALMOAYYED NBB’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BD3.5m (US$9.3m), equivalent CHAIRMAN OF NBB We remain dedicated to contin- to 5pc of the bank’s profits to uing this progress and to further NBB’s Donations and Contribu- improvements in 2019 to our tions Programme. to BD250m, subject to Central as well as an increase in the is- financial performance and the An increase in the bank’s au- Bank of Bahrain approval, was sued and paid-up capital from way we serve and connect with thorised capital from BD150m also approved by shareholders, BD140.3m to BD154.3m. our customers.” The Aston Martin Vanquish Vision Concept car Batelco, Cogent Communications in deal TDT | Manama
atelco, a leading provider of Bdigital solutions in Bahrain has announced the signing of an agreement with Cogent Com- munications, one of the largest providers of Internet services in the world. The agreement will sup - port the Supply of Internet Traffic for Batelco and ac - The new Ferrari F8 Tributo is displayed at the booth of Italian carmaker commodate the Company’s requirements as internet usage continues to grow in Bahrain and the region. The agreement was signed at Capacity Middle East 2019 which concludes today at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai. Commenting on the signing, Batelco Chief Global Business Batelco Chief Global Business Officer Adel Al-Daylami and Cogent Sales Director Robert Dalton signing the agreement at Officer Adel Al-Daylami said, Capacity Middle East “Batelco is focused on providing the latest services and products valued customers.” ternet services to Batelco and its Sales Director, Cogent Commu- as part of its commitment to its “We are excited to supply in- customers,” said Robert Dalton, nications.
The Piech Mark Zero car is displayed
Winners of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) ‘Employee Excellence Award’ with BAC senior management, including BAC Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al The Pininfarina Battista car Binfalah, who presented the awards, during a group photo session. Thirty staff members were honoured on the occasion THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 12
France unveils new tax Lender FAB hurts Abu Dhabi for global internet giants Paris, France
Abu Dhabi registers rance is set to unveil legis- • Flation yesterday to increase biggest one-day fall taxes on global internet giants in eight months such as Google and Facebook, putting it among a vanguard of Saudi Pharmaceutical countries seeking to force the Industries• drops on companies to pay more in the markets where they operate. full-year results Under a proposal set to be discussed by cabinet ministers Reuters and submitted to parliament, bu Dhabi’s stock index fell large companies operating Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire Asharply for its worst day in in France would face a tax of eight months yesterday while three percent on their digital subsidiaries in low-tax EU Qatar touched its lowest in sales in the country. members. nearly five months, pressured “The amount obtained from Under the draft legislation respectively by First Abu Dhabi this three percent tax on digi- set to be presented by Le Maire Bank (FAB) and Industries Qatar tal gross sales in France from on Wednesday, only digital going ex-dividend. January 1, 2019 should soon companies with global annual The Abu Dhabi index fell reach 500 million euros ($566 sales of more than 750 million 2.2 per cent, its biggest intra- million),” Economy Minis- euros and sales in France of at day loss since June 2018, with ter Bruno Le Maire told the least 25 million euros would largest lender First Abu Dhabi French daily Le Parisien at the be taxed. Bank dropping 5.2pc after go- weekend. “If these two criteria are not ing ex-dividend. The bank had Traders on the floor of Saudi Stock exchange The new levy is known as met, the taxes will not be im- declared a cash dividend of 0.74 the “GAFA tax” in France -- an posed,” Le Maire said. dirhams last month. and Saudi Basic Industries compared with other major acronym for US giants Google, About 30 companies from Union National Bank, mean- Closing Bell down 0.5pc. markets last year. Apple, Facebook and Amazon the US, China, Germany, Spain while, gained 1.1pc after calling Saudi Pharmaceutical Indus- Though Dubai stocks have -- who have until now routed and Britain as well as France SAUDI 0.3 pc to 8,534 pts for a shareholder meeting to tries and Medical Appliances rallied this year, led by strong their sales in France through would be affected, he said. approve the proposed merger DUBAI 0.4 pc at 2,626 pts fell 0.7pc after its full-year net fourth-quarter results at real between with Abu Dhabi Com- QATAR 1.3 pc to 9,884 pts profit dropped to 100.8 million estate companies, an expected mercial Bank, which firmed by riyals ($26.9 million) from 148.5 further fall in property prices is ABU DHABI 2.2 pc to 4,977 pts 0.2pc. million riyals a year earlier. capping gains. The Qatar index lost 1.3pc to EGYPT 0.6 pc at 14,643 pts The Dubai index eased by Egypt’s blue-chip index fell China’s Hainan province to end its lowest since October 2018, KUWAIT 0.4 pc to 5,596 pts 0.4pc as largest lender Emir- 0.6pc, with investment company with 14 of its 20 stocks declin- ates NBD lost 1.1pc and DAMAC Egypt Kuwait Holding sliding fossil fuel car sales in 2030 OMAN 0.3 pc to 4,153 pts ing. Properties fell by 2.1pc. by 4.3pc. Last week the com- Beijing, China Market heavyweight Indus- BAHRAIN 0.3 pc to 1,411 pts Dubai property prices have pany reported fourth-quarter tries Qatar slumped 5.7pc to its been slipping from their mid- profit more than halved. hina’s southern Hainan is- lowest in six months after the 2014 peak and were partly be- The country’s biggest lender, Cland will end sales of fossil stock went ex-dividend. dipped by 0.3pc, with Samba hind the index’s worst perfor- Commercial International Bank fuel-only cars in 2030, officials In Saudi Arabia the market Financial Group shedding 1.1pc mance in local currency terms Egypt, dropped 0.5pc. said, becoming the first prov- ince to announce a target end date for a transition away from gas guzzlers. Beijing announced plans in 2017 to phase out petrol ve- European markets bobble around hicles across the nation, but it did not set a date, as the Representative picture London, United Kingdom terpart Xi Jinping later this country aims to cut pollution month. and reduce its dependence on free trade zone. uropean stocks bounced “A mid-March meeting... re- imported oil. It also hopes to serve as a Earound yesterday while New mains the expected next step, Starting in 2030, sales of test area for some of Beijing’s York got off to a slower start fol- but if trade representatives fossil fuel cars will be prohib- ambitious policies like foster- lowing news that the US trade are unable to agree on the fi - ited in Hainan, the provin - ing hi-tech industries and at- deficit hit a 10-year high in 2018. nal terms of implementation cial government said Tues- tracting international tourist The markets were once again and enforcement measures, we day, with officials saying they dollars. warily watching the US-China could see the trade truce rally aim to hit President Xi Jin - The government said the trade situation, dealers said. fade,” said Oanda analyst Ed- ping’s goal for the island to ban on private fossil fuel ve- European sentiment had been ward Moya. become a “civilised ecology hicles will ensure consum- dampened earlier in the day af- After a slow start Shanghai test zone.” ers replace gas guzzlers with ter the OECD cut its 2019 global closed 1.6pc higher to build on Known as China’s Hawaii greener cars by 2030. economic growth forecast, cit- Tuesday’s rally, which came on thanks to its resorts and trop- It also laid out plans to build ing simmering trade tensions the back of the Chinese govern- ical beaches, Hainan is set to a larger electric charger and and Brexit uncertainty. ment’s decision to slash taxes become the country’s largest fuel cell filing network. In the US, the Commerce and ramp up spending. Department reported that the nation’s trade deficit with the OECD downgrades forecasts world jumped 12.5pc to $621 In Europe on Wednesday, US trade deficit surges to 10-year billion, as both imports and ex- the Organisation for Economic ports rose to the highest levels Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the Co-operation and Development high in 2018 opening Bell ever. lowered its global economic Washington, United States The Dow Jones index was growth forecast to 3.3pc for this records as Americans snapped essentially unchanged in early Key figures around 1440 GMT year, down from the 3.5pc it pre- up mobile phones and com- trading. dicted in November. he skyrocketing US trade panies invested in computer London - FTSE 100: 0.2pc at 7,200.79 points The data “will fuel the Trump “High policy uncertainty, Tdeficit last year hit the equipment. Administration’s fire to correct Frankfurt - DAX 30: 0.2pc at 11,600.26 ongoing trade tensions, and highest level in a decade, a The overall trade deficit the trade imbalance with asser- Paris - CAC 40: at 5,298.73 a further erosion of business major setback for President with the world jumped 12.5 tive policy actions,” suggested and consumer confidence are Donald Trump’s global trade percent to $621 billion, includ- EURO STOXX 50: 0.1pc at 3,329.27 Patrick O’Hare at Briefing.com. all contributing to the slow - offensive, government data ing goods and services, as both IG analyst Joshua Mahony Tokyo - Nikkei 225: 0.6pc at 21,596.81 (close) down,” the OECD said in an in- showed yesterday. imports and exports rose to highlighted “ongoing uncer- Hong Kong - Hang Seng: 0.3pc at 29,037.60 (close) terim version of its Economic And the trade gaps with their highest levels ever, ac- tainty as traders look around Outlook. China, Mexico and the Eu - cording to the report. The defi- Shanghai - Composite: 1.6pc at 3,102.10 (close) for market drivers. The OECD, which groups the ropean Union all jumped cit in 2017 was $552.3 billion. “The US-China trade issue New York - Dow: 0.1pc at 25,806.63 (close) world’s top developed econo- to all-time highs even after In December, the over - remains a core driver of mar- Pound/dollar: at $1.3112 from $1.3178 at 2200 GMT mies, revised growth estimates Washington slapped tariffs all trade deficit also vaulted ket sentiment, with hopes of Euro/pound: at 86.23 pence from 85.81 pence lower for almost all of the coun- on hundreds of billions in im- past expectations, surging a breakthrough this month tries in the G20 group of indus- ports from its largest trading 18.8pc and likely weighing driving the bullish sentiment Euro/dollar: at $1.1306 from $1.1308 trialised and emerging nations. partners. on an economy which al - throughout US stocks in par- Dollar/yen: at 111.89 yen Britain’s growth forecast, The US goods deficit -- ex- ready was slowing at the close ticular. Oil - Brent Crude: 11 cents at $65.75 per barrel which was based on the as - cluding services, such as tour- of the year. “However, with this current sumption of a smooth Brexit, ism, licensed technologies and Solid growth, low unem - lull in US-China trade talks, we was chopped from 1.4 to just finance -- surged 10.4 per cent ployment and consumers’ are starting to see some doubt 0.8pc. to $891.3 billion, its highest thirst for foreign products creep in,” he noted. With expectations that Wash- gress to give markets another If Britain crashes out of the level ever. drove imports of goods and Earlier in Asia, a Shanghai ington and Beijing will eventu- step up. European Union without a deal Though Trump has angrily services up 7.5pc to a record rally led gains among many mar- ally strike a tariffs deal already Many in the markets are on future economic relations, described trade deficits as a $3.1 trillion in 2018. kets as Chinese investors ap- baked into equity prices, ana- hoping for a signing ceremony the OECD warned that its out- defeat for the United States, Sales abroad increased 6.3pc peared increasingly optimistic lysts say officials will need to between US President Donald look would be “significantly the Commerce Department to $2.5 trillion last year, also over trade talks with the US. provide some clarity on pro - Trump and his Chinese coun- weaker”. 2018 report was bristling with the highest level ever. 13 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019
5-ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVEN- DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 4.15 + 9.15 PM OASIS JUFFAIR TURE/ROMANTIC) ROSA SALAZAR, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, JENNIFER CONNELLY 5-LUKA CHUPPI (15+) (HINDI/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) 1- CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN KARTIK AARYAN, KRITI SANON, VINAY PATHAK NEW DAILY AT: 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM BRIE LARSON, GEMMA CHAN, SAMUEL L. JACKSON 6- FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY (15+) (DRAMA/COME- DAILY AT: 12.45 + 3.15 + 5.45 + 8.15 + 10.45 PM DY/BIOGRAPHY) DAILY AT (ATMOS): 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM DWAYNE JOHNSON, FLORENCE PUGH, JACK LOWDEN SAAR DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA) (3D): 8.45 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT: 1.30 + 6.15 + 11.00 PM DAILY AT (VIP): 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM 1- CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) 7-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) NEW 2- BADLA (PG-15) (HINDI/THRILLER/CRIME) NEW KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN BRIE LARSON, GEMMA CHAN, SAMUEL L. JACKSON AMITABH BACHCHAN, TAPSEE PANNU, TONY LUKE DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 3.45 + 8.30 PM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 1.30 + 3.30 + 4.00 + 6.00 FROM FRIDAY 8TH + 6.30 + 8.30 + 9.00 + (11.00 PM + 11.30 PM THURS/FRI) 8-TOTAL DHAMAAL (PG-13) (HINDI/COMEDY/ADVEN- DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM TURE) 2- BADLA (PG-15) (HINDI/THRILLER/CRIME) NEW 3- Mr. & Mrs. ROWDY (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) NEW AJAY DEVGN, MADHURI DIXIT, ANIL KAPOOR AMITABH BACHCHAN, TAPSEE PANNU, TONY LUKE FROM FRIDAY 8TH KALIDAS JAYARAM, SHEBIN BENSON, VISHNU GOVINDHAN DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + (11.15 PM THURS/ DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM 9-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN FRI) WORLD (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 4- BOOMERANG (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW AMITABH BACHCHAN, TAPSEE PANNU, TONY LUKE 16-RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) (ANIMATION/ CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER 3- ESCAPE ROOM (PG-15) (THRILLER) ADHARVA, RJ BALAJI, MEGHA AKASH, SATHISH FROM FRIDAY 8TH DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN ADVENTURE/COMEDY) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM *- TAYLOR RUSSELL, LOGAN MILLER, DEBORAH ANN WOLL FROM THURSDAY 7.00 PM ONWARDS JOHN C. REILLY, SARAH SILVARMAN, GAL GADOT DAILY AT: 2.00 + 6.30 + (11.00 PM THURS/FRI) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.30 PM 3- LOOK AWAY (18+) (THRILLER) NEW DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 4.15 + 8.45 PM 10-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/AD- VENTURE/COMEDY) 4-FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY (15+) (DRAMA/COME- 5- ESCAPE ROOM (PG-15) (THRILLER) NEW INDIA EISLEY, MIRA SORVINO, JASON ISAACS DY/BIOGRAPHY) DAILY AT: 2.45 + 7.15 + 11.45 PM 17-SPIDER MAN INTO THE SPIDER VERSE (PG) (ANI- CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT TAYLOR RUSSELL, LOGAN MILLER, DEBORAH ANN WOLL MATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM DWAYNE JOHNSON, FLORENCE PUGH, JACK LOWDEN DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM 4-QARMAT BIYTMARMAT (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) HAILEE STEINFELD, NICOLAS CAGE, MAHERSHALA ALI DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 4.15 + 8.45 PM NEW DAILY AT: 2.00 + 6.30 + 11.00 PM 11-COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) 6- TOTAL DHAMAAL (PG-13) (HINDI/COMEDY/ADVEN- LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN TURE) AHMED ADAM BAYYUMY FOUAD SALAH ABDULLAH ENTSAR 18-HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U (PG-15) (THRILLER/COME- DAILY AT: 1.45 + 6.30 + 11.15 PM AL HAMRA AJAY DEVGN, MADHURI DIXIT, ANIL KAPOOR DAILY AT: 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 PM DY/CRIME) DAILY AT: 1.00 + 6.00 + 11.00 PM 5- ESCAPE ROOM (PG-15) (THRILLER) JESSICA ROTHE, RUBY MODINE, PHI VU 12- KUMBALANGI NIGHT (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) 1- Mr. & Mrs. ROWDY (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) NEW DAILY AT: 9.45 + 11.45 PM TAYLOR RUSSELL, LOGAN MILLER, DEBORAH ANN WOLL FAHADH FAASIL, SHANE NIGAM, SOUBIN SHAHIR KALIDAS JAYARAM, SHEBIN BENSON, VISHNU GOVINDHAN 7-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD DAILY AT: 9.00 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM MN + CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) SEEF (II) 2- BOOMERANG (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 6.30 PM SEEF (I) ADHARVA, RJ BALAJI, MEGHA AKASH, SATHISH 6-ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVEN- 1- BADLA (PG-15) (HINDI/THRILLER/CRIME) NEW FROM THURSDAY 7.00 PM ONWARDS 8-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/AD- TURE/ROMANTIC) AMITABH BACHCHAN, TAPSEE PANNU, TONY LUKE VENTURE/COMEDY) 1- CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) DAILY AT: 6.00 PM ROSA SALAZAR, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, JENNIFER CONNELLY FROM FRIDAY 8TH NEW CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 BRIE LARSON, GEMMA CHAN, SAMUEL L. JACKSON 3- SATHRU (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 11.45 AM + 4.15 PM MN FRI) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 11.15 AM + 12.00 + 1.00 + 2.00 + 2.45 + 3.45 KATHIR, SRUSTI DANGE, SUJA VARUNEE, SUJA VARUNEE 7- FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY (15+) (DRAMA/COME- + 4.45 + 5.30 + 6.30 + 7.30 + 8.15 + 9.15 + 10.15 + 11.00 PM + 12.00 9-LUKA CHUPPI (15+) (HINDI/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) 2- LOOK AWAY (18+) (THRILLER) NEW MN + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) FROM THURSDAY 7.00 PM ONWARDS DY/BIOGRAPHY) DAILY AT: 3.00 PM KARTIK AARYAN, KRITI SANON, VINAY PATHAK DWAYNE JOHNSON, FLORENCE PUGH, JACK LOWDEN INDIA EISLEY, MIRA SORVINO, JASON ISAACS 2- Mr. & Mrs. ROWDY (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) NEW DAILY AT: 3.15 + 8.45 PM DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN KALIDAS JAYARAM, SHEBIN BENSON, VISHNU GOVINDHAN 4- BELL BOTTOM PG-13) (KANNADA) NEW RISHAB SHETTY, HARIPRIYA, YOGRAJ BHAT 10-SPIDER MAN INTO THE SPIDER VERSE (PG) (ANI- 8-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 MN MATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 3-QARMAT BIYTMARMAT (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) DAILY AT: 12.00 NOON KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN HAILEE STEINFELD, NICOLAS CAGE, MAHERSHALA ALI NEW 3- BOOMERANG (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 2.00 PM AHMED ADAM BAYYUMY FOUAD SALAH ABDULLAH ENTSAR ADHARVA, RJ BALAJI, MEGHA AKASH, SATHISH DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM 9-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN FROM THURSDAY 7.00 PM ONWARDS WADI AL SAIL 11-GULLY BOY (PG-15) (HINDI/DRAMA/MUSICAL) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM WORLD (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 4- ESCAPE ROOM (PG-15) (THRILLER) 1- CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) ALIA BHAT, RANVEER SINGH, SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER NEW DAILY AT: 12.15 + 5.45 + 11.15 PM TAYLOR RUSSELL, LOGAN MILLER, DEBORAH ANN WOLL 4- SATHRU (PG-) (TAMIL) NEW DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM BRIE LARSON, GEMMA CHAN, SAMUEL L. JACKSON KATHIR, SRUSTI DANGE, SUJA VARUNEE, SUJA VARUNEE DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 12.30 + 1.30 + 3.00 + 4.00 + 5.30 + 6.30 + 12- KUMBALANGI NIGHT (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) 10-GLASS (PG-15) (THRILLER) FROM THURSDAY 7.00 PM ONWARDS 8.00 + 9.00 + 10.30 + 11.30 PM FAHADH FAASIL, SHANE NIGAM, SOUBIN SHAHIR JAMES MCAVOY, BRUCE WILLIS, SAMUEL L. JACKSON DAILY AT: 2.45 + 8.45 PM DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM 2- BADLA (PG-15) (HINDI/THRILLER/CRIME) NEW AMITABH BACHCHAN, TAPSEE PANNU, TONY LUKE 13-KODATHI SMAKSHAM BALAN VAKEEL (PG-13) 11-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/AD- (MALAYALAM) FROM FRIDAY 8TH VENTURE/COMEDY) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM DILEEP, MAMTA MOHANDAS, PRIYA ANAND CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 5.45 + 11.45 PM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 PM 3- LOOK AWAY (18+) (THRILLER) NEW INDIA EISLEY, MIRA SORVINO, JASON ISAACS 12-COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) DAILY AT: 9.15 + 11.30 PM CITYCENTRE LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM 1- CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) 4-QARMAT BIYTMARMAT (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) NEW NEW 13-AQUAMAN (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) AHMED ADAM BAYYUMY FOUAD SALAH ABDULLAH ENTSAR BRIE LARSON, GEMMA CHAN, SAMUEL L. JACKSON JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, NICOLE KIDMAN DAILY AT (IMAX 3D): 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT (ATMOS): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN 5- ESCAPE ROOM (PG-15) (THRILLER) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 12.30 + 1.30 + 3.15 + 4.15 + 6.00 + 7.00 + 8.45 14-NADI ELREGAL EL SERI (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY) TAYLOR RUSSELL, LOGAN MILLER, DEBORAH ANN WOLL + 9.45 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 MN + 1.00 AM THURS/FRI) KARIM ABDULAZIZ, GHADA ADEL, MAJDE ALKIDDAWI DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM DAILY AT (VIP I): 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15+ 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT (VIP II): 11.00AM + 1.45 + 4.30 + 7.15 + 10.00 PM + (12.45 6-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/AD- MN THURS/FRI) 15-JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN (PG) (COMEDY/ VENTURE/COMEDY) ACTION/ADVENTURE) CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT 2- BADLA (PG-15) (HINDI/THRILLER/CRIME) NEW ROWAN ATKINSON, OLGA KURYLENKO, EMMA THOMPSON DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 PM
Movie Review Heather Graham’s ‘Half Magic’ gets giddy with empowerment
alf Magic is a 2018 Amer- Hican comedy film written and directed by Heather Gra- ham. The film stars Graham, An- gela Kinsey, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Lennon, Luke Arnold, KNOW WHAT Jason Lewis, Alex Beh, Michael Aronov, Molly Shannon, Rhea CHANGE OF NAME Perlman and Chris D’Elia. I, SAJID KOLLIYIL S/O. The film was released in After a 30-year KUNHAMMAD , holding theaters and through video on career as an actress, Indian Passport NO. H1822075 demand on February 23, 2018, Heather Graham is dated 25-01-2009 issued at by Momentum Pictures. getting behind the Bahrain having permanent On review aggregator website residence at KOLLIYIL Rotten Tomatoes, the film has camera. She’s the HOUSE, KALPATHUR P.O, an approval rating of 58% based director, writer and NOCHAD, KOZHIKODE DT, on 26 reviews, and an average star — along with KERALA. presently residing at rating of 5.2/10. Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s FLAT NO.11, BLDG. NO. 3030, On Metacritic, the film has Stephanie Beatriz ROAD NO. 579 , BLOCK NO. a weighted average score of 49 and the Office’s 905, RIFFA , AL SHARQI, out of 100, based on 9 critics, BAHRAIN will henceforth Angela Kinsey — of be known as (Given Name) indicating “mixed or average Heather Graham, left, Stephanie Beatriz and Angela Kinsey in ‘Half Magic’ reviews”. the new comedy ‘Half SAJID (Surname) KOLLIYIL Half Magic feels a little half- works to the extent it does is authenticity that Graham brings professional travails, it’s hard Magic’ Objection(s), if any, may be baked in its scattershot mélange due to the talents of its appealing to the milieu. not to get the feeling that every forwarded to Embassy of India, P.O. Box No. 26106, Bldg. 1090, of raunchy humor, social sat- female leads, who score consist- Watching her character deal comic moment seems to stem Road 2819, Block 428, Al-Seef, ire and feminist tropes. That it ent laughs, and the well-earned with her personal, sexual and from some painful experience. Bahrain. 14 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019
Demi Lovato
Demi Taylor Queen Latifah Lovato Swift hit stands by Jussie and Henri rock bottom Smollett after Levy Split after Kim alleged hoax after 4 Kardashian Los Angeles months: called her a merican rap- Aper and actress Report snake Queen Latifah says she will stand by Los Angeles “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett he feud until she sees between proof that he TKim staged a hate Kardashian and attack on him- Taylor Swift shows self. no signs of ending. Smollett has Henri Levy In a new column for Elle magazine, been charged the pop megastar accuses Kardashian with filing a false police Los of launching an “online hate campaign” report, and was last week Angeles and laughing throughout against her amid their very public 2016 slammed by Chicago po- their meal. The next night, they falling out. lice officers for taking ad- emi Lovato is giving her grabbed coffee together. Without addressing her by name, the vantage “of the pain and heart a break. The sing- In December, the couple 29-year-old singer said she hit rock bottom af- anger of racism to pro - Der and her boyfriend, were spotted kissing outside ter someone called her a “snake” on the internet. mote his career.” Henri Levy, have called it quits, Nobu restaurant in Malibu “A few years ago, someone started an online But Queen Latifah said: Entertainment Tonight Opens before walking back to Levy’s hate campaign by calling me a snake on the “The guy I have seen has a New Window. reports. Mercedes-Benz SUV. internet,” Swift writes in the magazine’s April always been someone The news of the split comes Lovato and Levy, both of issue. who cares about people, just over four months after whom are sober, reportedly “The fact that so many people jumped on who cares about others, Lovato, 26, and the Enfants met in rehab years before their board with it led me to feeling lower than I’ve and who is very kind and Riches Déprimé founder, 27, friendship turned romantic. In ever felt in my life.” who is always been cool were first spotted together. late December, a source told Kardashian labeled Swift a snake in 2016. and sweet. And that is just They sparked dating rumors Us Weekly exclusively that the West insisted he got Swift’s approval, which she the guy I know. So until I after enjoying a dinner date in former Disney Channel star denied. Kardashian involved herself, releasing can see some definitive early November 2018 at Mat- was “totally head over heels” videos of phone conversations between the proof - which I have not suhisa restaurant in Beverly in love with her beau, who pair and suggesting National Snake Day was seen yet - then, you know, Hills, where they were seen made her feel “safe” and “not Kim a holiday for Swift. Taylor I got to go with him until holding hands across the table judged.” Kardashian Swift I see otherwise.”
R. Kelly denies Brad Pitt is reportedly ‘GoT’ sexual abuse worried ex-wife Jolie season 8 trailer: allegations Brace up for the Los Angeles might spoil their kids final winter war apper R. Kelly has de- Los Angeles Los Angeles his children are getting habitual video. Rnied the sexual abuse to this and apparently, the ac- There are also shots of Jon Snow and allegations against him, ince Hollywood celebs Brad tor is worried that while Jolie is fter a long wait, “Game of Thrones” Daenerys Targaryen walking towards a in his first interview af- Pitt and Angelina Jolie got probably just trying to be a good fans have been treated with the of- crowd of awaiting dragons. It also shows ter he was arrested and Sseparated in 2016, there mother, she might spoil the kids. Aficial trailer of the eighth and final how Sansa reacted when she saw the drag- released. is one decision that they both If you check news updates of season, taking their excitement and curiosity ons for In an interview with agreed upon and that is taking Angelina and her family on the a notch higher. the first CBS News’ Gayle King, care of their children with full Internet, you might have no- Released on Tuesday, the HBO show’s trailer time. Kelly became emotional responsibility. On the one hand, ticed that they are often seen has garnered over 18,405,123 views. while talking about the where Brad has always been a spending time together in pub- The two-minute long trailer begins with a ter- charges filed against him, bit cautious of not spoiling his lic. They regularly go shop- rified Arya Stark, running away from something reports variety.com. children by making things avail- ping together, they have been in dark corridors and saying, “I know death, he “I didn’t do this stuff, able to them when demanded by, spotted in amusement parks has got many faces. I look forward to seeing this is not me, I’m fighting on the other hand, Angeli- and travelling all over this one.” for my expletive life,” the na doesn’t leave a single the world. Then the video shifts to Bran Stark “Ignition” hitmaker said. chance to take care of her aka Three-Eyed Raven, who seems The interview came children as she remains to do anything to reclaim his after Kelly was released available for them all home Winterfell. from jail on a $100,000 around. Reports suggest “Everything you did bond after pleading not that Pitt is unhappy with brought you where you guilty to 10 sexual abuse the fact that ex-wife, An- are now...where you charges against three mi- gelina repeatedly belong..Home,” nors. takes their chil- Bran said dren for shop- in the ping, travel Grateful for all the trips and more. The Troy love: Luke Perry’s actor seems to daughter believe that uke Perry’s daughter, Brad Pitt and LSophie, has broken Angelina Jolie her silence after her fa- ther’s sudden death, say- ing she is “grateful” for all the love showered on MJ abuse claims are ‘the ultimate betrayal’ her and her family at this Los Angeles were abused by the singer difficult time. when they were children. Perry, the star of hit exual abuse allegations Taj says the allegations are 90’s television show made against Michael “hurtful” but believes they “Beverly Hills, 90210”, SJackson by Wade Robson won’t have a lasting effect on passed away aged 52 on feel like the “ultimate betrayal”, the singer’s legacy. Monday. The actor was the singer’s nephew says. “I think it’s temporary in hospitalised last week af- Taj Jackson says his uncle Michael Jackson terms of the stain. First of all ter he suffered a massive would be “crying” over the al- I believe the truth will come stroke at his Sherman For Reservations, Call:Umm Al Hassam 17728699 Seef District 17364999 legations made in the Leaving Wade and another man, out,” he tells Radio 1 News- Oaks home. Neverland documentary. James Safechuck, claim they beat. 15 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 sports
Sports course Pakistan Urdu School concludes advance into semis TDT | Manama TDT | Manama akistan Urdu School Pbeat Alba Blue by 5 he first part of a Kane fires Spurs wickets to enter the semi Tpost-graduate sports finals of the CBA - ALBA un- management diploma came der 12 Cricket tournament. to a close at K Hotel in Juf- Batted first Alba Blue fair yesterday. was all out for 78 runs in Representatives of na- a low scoring match. Sau- tional sports clubs and rya Nair (9) top scored for associations attended the Alba - Blue. Pakistan Urdu conclusion of this three- into quarter-finals School Captain Mohd. day event, organized by the Sabeeh Tariq bowled ex- Bahrain Olympic Academy tremely well to take 4 in cooperation with the In- Harry Kane’s deadly artistry fires Tottenham past Dortmund and into the wickets for just 18 runs and ternational Olympic Com- he was fully supported by mittee’s Olympic Solidarity Champions League last eight Mohd. Hamdan Akram who Programme, took 2 wickets for just 14 A number of subjects runs. were brought up during the Spurs survived a first Chasing the lowest target course’s different sessions, • of 79 runs, Pakistan Urdu including the management half onslaught before School has reached the tar- of different sports and crushing Dortmund’s get for the loss of 5 wickets. Olympic-related organisa- hopes with a Harry Kane Ahmed Waji top scored for tions, which was presented strike early in the second Urdu School with 22 and by sports strategic planning Abdullah Azad gave a strong expert Abdulreda Al Mo- support with a valuable 18 sawi. AFP | Dortmund runs. In his presentation, Al arry Kane fired Tot - Srivatsan is the most Mosawi focused on the tenham Hotspur into successful bowler for Alba- management of sports or- Hthe Champions League Blue who took 2 wickets for ganisations and its rela - quarter-finals as his winning 22 runs. This is the third tionship with each other, goal at Borussia Dortmund in consecutive victory in this in addition to the influence Tuesday’s return leg sealed a 1-0 tournament and with this of the environment on this victory to wrap up a 4-0 aggre- win Pakistan Urdu School particular establishment. gate success. has placed top of Group - B Other issues discussed On Monday, Spurs coach with 6 points. were ways of using infor- Mauricio Pochettino had de- Dortmund’s Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel, Tottenham Hotspur’s English striker Harry Kane, Dortmund’s German mation technology to help manded they “finish the job” midfielder Mario Goetze and Dortmund’s English midfielder Jadon Sancho vie for the ball in performing effective after beating the Bundesliga practices in order to make leaders 3-0 in the first leg at hosts’ spirited challenge. Alcacer - who have scored 30 came with half an hour gone Pochettino given two- necessary management Wembley. “It’s always difficult in these goals between them - all started when Son got in behind his match ban after ref changes. His Spurs side delivered, soak- type of games, you don’t know together for the first time this marker Marius Wolf and fired On the concluding day, ing up everything Dortmund whether to defend or attack,” season. wide with the goal at his mercy. outburst several workshop and appli- threw at them in a one-sided said Kane, who singled out Dortmund flew out of the Lloris then pulled off two cations were conducted, as first half before Kane’s goal just Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris traps, pounding the Spurs de- saves at point-blank range be- AFP | London each of the participants per- after the break killed off the for praise after a string of key fence with 10 attempts in the fore palming Goetze’s shot over ottenham manager formed his/her respective saves. first half alone, restricting the the bar shortly before the break. TMauricio Pochettino experience from the first “They had a few moments. In Londoners to a single Son Heu- Having defended doggedly, was yesterday handed a part of the programme. that first half we needed every- ng-min effort, and enjoying 70 Spurs took the lead when Kane two-match touchline ban The second and last part one, defenders blocking it, Hugo percent possession. scored with his first chance and and fined £10,000 ($13,000) of the sports management saving it, that’s what Champi- “We have showed that we only his team’s second of the by the Football Association diploma is scheduled for ons League is about - you need have the quality, we can build game. following an angry clash April 7, when strategic man- everybody.” on the first-half performance, His run split the hosts’ cen- with a referee. agement will be presented. KNOW WHAT This is the first time Tot - but we need to score goals,” said tre-backs, as he latched onto The Argentine, whose The programme also in- tenham are in the last eight of Dortmund captain Reus. Moussa Sissoko’s pass and side reached the Champi- cludes marketing, financial the Champions League since The Germans harassed Spurs curled his shot past Dortmund ons League quarter-finals resources, human resourc- Harry Kane becomes 2010/11 when they bowed out at every opportunity and had goalkeeper Roman Burki. with a 1-0 win at Borussia es, events management, Tottenham’s top scorer 5-0 on aggregate to Real Ma- two clear chances in the open- The video assistant referee Dortmund on Tuesday, was which focus on adminis- in Champions League as drid. ing 25 minutes as Alcacer fired confirmed Kane was on-side sanctioned over the inci- trative work within sports Spurs reach last eight for Needing to score at least three just over, while Lloris snaffled a and his goal on 49 minutes sub- dent involving referee Mike organisations and aim to goals, Dortmund packed their stinging Reus shot at the second dued the crowd at Signal Idu- Dean after last month’s 2-1 qualifying administrative first time since 2010/11 line-up with forwards as Mario attempt. na Park who had hoped for a Premier League loss at competencies. Goetze, Marco Reus and Paco Tottenham’s first real chance miracle. Burnley. Solari pledges to continue after Real Madrid dumped out Tadic inspires Ajax to stunning defeat of champions Real Madrid
AFP | Madrid Ajax were hard-done-by in the 2-1 first-leg defeat and dominant antiago Solari vowed to fight at the Santiago Bernabeu, their Son but the reign of Real Ma- I did not come to scintillating victory confirming a drid in Europe is over and their the club in such a 5-3 win on aggregate and a place season effectively is too after in the quarter-finals. On this evi- they were stunned by a 4-1 de- difficult moment to dence, they can go further. feat at home to Ajax on Tuesday. give up Hakim Ziyech and David In seven days, Madrid have SANTIAGO SOLARI Neres put them two up at half- been knocked out of the Copa time and the excellent Dusan del Rey, La Liga’s title race and Tadic made it three before Mar- now the last 16 of the Champions co Asensio gave Madrid hope. League, the competition they It lasted two minutes, as Lasse had come to believe was their season unravel in a week. Schone sent a bending free-kick own. Madrid president Florentino into the top corner before Nacho They had won it three times in Perez is now faced with decid- was sent off in injury-time. a row, four times in the last five ing whether it is worth keep - “The week has been hard for years, while the last time Madrid ing his coach until the end of us,” said Nacho. “We have practi- failed to reach the quarter-finals the season, let alone beyond the cally said goodbye to the league, was 2010, in Cristiano Ronaldo’s summer. the cup and today was like a final first year at the club. Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois is beaten by a stonking shot from Ajax’s Lasse Schone for the visitor’s fourth goal “I did not come to the club in in the Champions League.” Ronaldo rescued them last trophy, but the former is gone Solari. sacked in November but his such a difficult moment to give “I’ve never felt as sick as this, season in the quarter-finals and and the latter started on the Solari oversaw an improve- team, 12 points behind Barcelo- up,” Solari said afterwards. I don’t know how to explain it,” then Gareth Bale won them the bench here, dropped again by ment after Julen Lopetegui was na in La Liga, have watched their He could have few complaints. said Dani Carvajal. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 16
Finisher Dhoni best Murray targets return suited in lower middle order - Raina
Reuters | Mumbai after hip surgery ahendra Singh Dhoni’s Mfinishing skills remain For MS, the ideal unmatched and the former position would be Former world No 1 provides fitness update after hip operation captain will be an asset in In- number five or six. dia’s lower middle order at this He is such a keen have been very honest about that and he would continue playing compet- year’s World Cup, former team reader of the game Andy Murray has not played we just have to wait and see.” itively. mate Suresh Raina said. • Murray had also hoped to play at “By then I’ll know definitively this The sight of Dhoni deposit- and brings years of since his Australian Open defeat this year’s Wimbledon, a tournament is as good as it’s going to get. ing Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan experience to Roberto Bautista Agut he has won twice. But the 31-year-old That’s kind of the time frame Kulasekara into the Wankhede SURESH RAINA said he might consider playing dou- that I’ve set myself in my head Stadium stands to seal victory Reuters | London bles, like American Bob that if things aren’t going in the 2011 World Cup final is well,” he said. etched in the memory of most of the game and brings years ndy Murray is looking to make “It takes time for mus- Indians. of experience. When required a comeback to the tennis circuit cles and things to heal No target was deemed out he can build up an innings Aand possibly play doubles at Wim- Bryan did after a properly and me to get of reach with the hard-hitting and his finishing skills are un- bledon after he revealed he is now pain similar procedure, used to right-hander at the crease but matched.” free following hip resurfacing surgery in as it put less stress on the hip. moving that clean striking and fluid Dhoni has played 340 ODIs January this year “I think for singles, most likely it would around swing of the heavy bat are rare for India and scored more Three-times Grand Slam champion Mur- be (too soon to play at Wimbledon). I can’t with it. But I’d say these days and many believe than 10,000 runs at an aver- ray said before his first round exit at the say for sure,” Murray added. that would be a fair Dhoni is no more the finisher age of just under 51. His role Australian Open in January that the tourna- “But doubles, I mean Bob Bryan was amount of time that he was before. as a finisher is ment could be his last as a professional due back playing at the Australian Open before I’d be able His sharp glovework makes crucial for In- to severe hip pain, with the surgery aimed after 5-1/2 months so Wimbledon to say definitive- Dhoni India’s first choice dia’s World Cup at improving his quality of life. comes pretty much 5-1/2 months ly this isn’t good wicketkeeper in limit - campaign with “I want to continue playing for sure. I after I’d had my operation. enough or this ed-overs cricket but his bat- the team’s have no pain in my hip anymore,” Murray “I communicate with him daily actually feels ting position for the World number four told Sky News. about starting the rehab that he great.” Cup, when he will be 38, batting posi- “The rehab is slow but going pretty well. was doing and things that worked continues to be debat- tion still to Andy Murray I just need to wait and see how things pro- and didn’t.” ed. be sealed. gress. If it’s possible I’d love to compete Murray also said he would give “For MS, the ideal That again. himself “seven or eight months” position would be has led to “All of the surgeons that I’ve spoken to before taking a call on whether number five or six,” sugges- Raina, who is an in- tions tegral part of the that Dhoni-led Chen- cap- nai Super Kings tain Virat side in the In- Kohli, also the dian Premier team’s best Defiant Sarri expects to stay with League, said bats- in an inter- man, view. should “He is Mahendra bat a place low- Chelsea next season such a Singh Dhoni er than his usu- keen al number three AFP | London reader spot.
aurizio Sarri is already Mplanning for next sea - son after insisting he expects to remain in charge at Chelsea Ferrari removes all Mission despite his troubled debut cam- paign. Winnow branding for Australia Sarri was reportedly on the AFP | Melbourne will announce additional de- brink of being sacked after Chel- tails in the lead-up to the race sea suffered humiliating Pre- errari will remove all in Melbourne.” mier League defeats at Bourne- Fbranding by tobacco giant A Scuderia Ferrari spokes- mouth and Manchester City and Philip Morris’s “Mission Win- man said the team expected then crashed out of the FA Cup now” initiative for the opening to return to using the Mission against Manchester United. Formula One race of the year Winnow logo in the Bahrain The Blues also lost the League in Melbourne after concerns Grand Prix, the second race of Cup final to Manchester City, about cigarette advertising, the season, in late March. with Sarri subjected to the em- officials said yesterday. The sport’s governing body, barrassment of Chelsea keeper Mission Winnow was re - the FIA, is opposed to any Kepa Arrizabalaga refusing to moved from Ferrari’s official advertising or sponsoring of be substituted at Wembley. name for the Australian Grand cigarettes or tobacco, as our But that challenge to the Ital- Prix on March 17 after local a number of countries staging ian manager’s authority has authorities launched an inves- races like France. actually sparked an upturn in tigation into whether the team But Philip Morris, which Chelsea’s fortunes. breached laws over tobacco had never stopped sponsoring Vital wins over Tottenham advertising. Ferrari, last October made a Chelsea’s Italian head coach Maurizio Sarri (C) reacts after Chelsea’s Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga remains on the and Fulham have kept Chelsea pitch after an attempt to substitute him for Chelsea’s Argentinian goalkeeper Willy Caballero (R) (file photo) A Philip Morris Internation- public return through its sci- in the race for a top-four finish al spokesperson told AFP that entific research subsidiary and and given Sarri a little breathing dent in the past, and I am con- “But I want to think only to away you can ask to play on Mission Winnow will also not branded Ferrari cars with its space. fident now of course. our performances and our re- Monday. appear on the car or team uni- Mission Winnow logo. The former Napoli boss isn’t “We were talking about the sults. Nothing else. “One day more to rest. I think forms in Australia. They were featured on Fer- out of the woods yet as a Europa problem of the next pre-season. “It’s not important if I’m here that’s really very important. “Mission Winnow will re- rari livery during the Japan League exit against Dynamo So we were trying to organise in next season.” “For example, when we will main the title sponsor of Grand Prix in October, spark- Kiev, who visit west London for the best way the next pre-sea- Calls for more help in Europe play in the Premier League after Scuderia Ferrari in 2019,” the ing an investigation by Austral- the last-16 first leg on Thursday, son. In the midst of a hectic sched- 62 or 63 hours after the match spokesperson said. ia’s communications regulator would put him back in trouble. ule that includes a home game against Dynamo Kiev. I think it’s “However, our activation over whether TV broadcasts of However, Sarri isn’t worried against Wolves on Sunday, Sarri too early.” will be different in Australia the race breached its ban on about the speculation over his is considering taking a risk by Winning the Europa League than in other countries. We tobacco advertising. future, preferring to look ahead resting some of his stars for the would guarantee Chelsea return to next term in the belief he will Kiev game. to the Champions League next remain in charge at Stamford And he echoed the concerns season, but Sarri is still hopeful Bridge. KNOW WHAT of Tottenham boss Mauricio of qualifying for the tournament “It’s not a big problem. The Pochettino about English clubs with a top-four finish in the Pre- problem is the results. All the being at a disadvantage in Euro- mier League. rest is not important at this mo- Vital wins over Tot- pean competitions due to pun- The Blues sit sixth in the ment,” Sarri told reporters when tenham and Fulham ishing schedules. English top flight, two points asked about his job prospects “I think the Premier League behind fourth-placed Man- yesterday. have kept Chelsea in could do something more for chester United, with a game in “I want to win for the team, the race for a top-four the teams involved in European hand. for the club, not for me. It’s not finish and given Sarri a competitions,” he said. “I think we can gain the spot important. little breathing space “If you play in the Europa in the Champions League in the Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc takes part in the tests for the “I’m confident. I was confi- League in Italy, after the match Premier League,” Sarri added. new Formula One Grand Prix season (file photo)