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TWITTER CELEBS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 Backup plan is needed to prevent Venezuelan famine INSTAGRAM ‘GoT’ season 8 trailer: /nobmedia 7 Brace up for the final LINKEDIN THURSDAY newsofbahrain MARCH 2019 winter war 200 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8043 After a long wait, “Game of 38444680 Thrones” fans have been FACEBOOK treated with the official /nobmedia trailer of the eighth and MAIL final season, taking their mail@newsofbahrain.com excitement and curiosity a WEBSITE notch higher. newsofbahrain.com P14 Brad Pitt is reportedly worried ex-wife Jolie might spoil their kids 14 CELEBS WORLD 5 School attended by Trump says it concealed grades 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 GLOBAL • This delivery also makes Gulf Air the first national carrier to fly the A320neo ECOSYSTEM in the Middle East 15-18 APRIL 2019 BAHRAIN and Africa region. Manama 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.