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Gulf Air fastest growing in ME Deputy Premier inaugurates Royal Hospital in Riffa TDT | Manama Calling for further collabo- ration in the health sector and ahrain will soon emerge citing effective partnership be- as one of the leading med- tween the public and private Bical destinations in the sector across various industries, region, thanks to the growing Shaikh Khalid said such part- private sector investment, said nerships are one of the prime TDT | Manama Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh objectives of the Government Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. Action Plan (GAP2019-2022). ulf Air, Bahrain’s na- “The continuing private in- GAP, the Deputy PM said, Gtional carrier, has been vestment in Bahrain’s health encourages the private sector awarded as the Fastest sector reflects this as well as to assume its role as the main Growing Airline in the Mid- the investors’ confidence in the driver of the economy with the dle East at the 19th Airline legislative and regulatory ambi- support of Prime Minister HRH Marketing Workshop or- ence of the Kingdom,” Shaikh Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al ganised by Athens Interna- Khalid said thanking His Maj- Khalifa and Crown Prince, Dep- tional Airport. esty the King for the remarkable uty Supreme Commander and The event takes place achievements. Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid with other top officials during the inauguration of the new hospital in Riffa First Deputy Prime Minister, annually in Athens and in- HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad cludes all carriers that op- Kingdom, Shaikh Khalid said, Al Khalifa. erate to and from Athens will back all such efforts with The Deputy Premier said the International Airport. hassle-free licensing procedures newly opened hospital will meet The award ceremony was and other regulatory clearances. the growing demand for gynae- attended by Gulf Air’s rep- The Deputy Prime Minister cological and paediatric health- resentative. was inaugurating the Royal care in the Kingdom. “This is a great achieve- Hospital for Women and Chil- “The total number of regis- ment for Gulf Air to be dren in Riffa in the presence of tered health institutions in the awarded as the fastest grow- Lt-General Dr Shaikh Moham- Kingdom has increased by 7 pc ing airline in the Middle med bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, in 2018 reaching 716 establish- East region. The upcoming President of the Supreme Coun- ments in comparison to 617 in summer season will see in- cil for Health, Faeqa bint Saeed 2017 – this includes 21 hospitals, creased flights to and from Al Saleh, the Minister of Health, 95 public centres, 41 specialized Athens as it is a popular senior officials and invitees from centres and 132 clinics,” said route by many of our pas- Bahrain and abroad. Shaikh Khalid. sengers,” Gulf Air’s Chief The newly opened Royal Hospital for Women and Children in Riffa Commercial Officer Vincent Coste,” said. Facebook admits storing passwords At least 54 dead as Houthi ‘delays’ stalled San Francisco, United ferry sinks in north States Iraq acebook yesterday ad- Mosul, Iraq Fmitted that millions of Yemen peace deal: US passwords were stored in t least 54 people died plain text on its internal Awhen an overcrowded servers, a security slip that ferry carrying families sank Reuters | Al Arabia Houthi control, at talks in Swe- Matthew Tueller told a tele - left them readable by the yesterday in a swollen riv- den in December. The agree- vised news conference in the social networking giant’s er in northern Iraq during he US ambassador to ment was the first major break- southern port of Aden, where employees. Kurdish New Year celebra- Yemen blamed the Iran- through in efforts to end more the internationally recognised “To be clear, these pass- tions, officials said. Taligned Houthi move- than four years of war. government is based. words were never visible Another 28 people were ment yesterday for the stall - While the truce has largely “We are willing to work with to anyone outside of Face- missing after the disaster ing of a UN-led peace deal in held, the troop withdrawal has others in order to try to imple- book and we have found no on the Tigris in the city of the main port of Hodeidah and yet to materialise with both par- ment these (Sweden) agree - evidence to date that an - Mosul, according to an in- said the group’s weapons pose ties blaming each other for lack ments and see whether the yone internally abused or terior ministry official who a threat to other countries in of progress in implementing Houthis can in fact demonstrate improperly accessed them,” did not want to be named. the region. the pact. Ambassador Tueller a political maturity and start to vice president of engineer- “The boat sank because The Yemeni government and “We are greatly frustrated by serve the interests of Yemen ing, security, and privacy there were too many pas- the Houthis reached a cease- what we see as delays and stall- to in Sweden, but I have great rather than acting on behalf of Pedro Canahuati said in a sengers on board, more than fire and troop withdrawal deal ing on the part of the Houthis in confidence in the UN envoy and those who seek to weaken and blog post. a hundred,” another secu- for Hodeidah, which is under implementing what they agreed what he is doing,” ambassador destroy Yemen,” he said. The blunder was uncov- rity official based in Mosul ered during a routine secu- said. rity review early this year, TWEET IMPACT according to Canahuati.

Los Angeles ‘meteor’ sets internet alight At least 10 dead

DON’T MISS IT Los Angeles, United States “PSA: A meteor did not crash in Egypt chemical into Downtown Los Angeles, plant blast “meteor” that tore across and no, it’s not an alien inva - the Los Angeles skyline Anyone else just see sion ... just a film shoot. This is Cairo, Egypt set Twitter alight with the Meteor over LA? Tinseltown after all,” the LAPD Happy as ever A 03 speculation it was a real life ONE PERSON WROTE ON TWITTER wrote on Twitter. t least 10 people were “Deep Impact”. The phenomenon was a pub- Akilled yesterday in Music of ‘Your A bright orange fireball that licity stunt by Red Bull, which an explosion at a chem - arced over Hollywood -- home fitted skydivers with LEDs and ical plant in Ain Sokhna 04 Body’ of countless disaster movies -- like a meteor but it was WAY pyrotechnics as they plunged on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, sent people scrambling to cap- too low to the ground,” wrote out of a helicopter 4,000 feet security and medical sourc- The winning ture the scene for social media Kasey Clark. (1,200 meters) above the city. es said. 05 formula -- even if it later turned out to be Screengrab from video tweeted by @ The Los Angeles Police De- Still -- for a few moments at Two medics told AFP that more fiction than fact. LAFD_CERT_Batt9/NDTV partment weighed in to calm least -- the people of Los Ange- 10 bodies had been received “Anyone else just see the “Anyone else see a giant me- people’s nerves with a Public les were allowed to dream. at a morgue in Suez. Meteor over LA?”, one person teor or fireball in the middle Service Announcement, and re- “Is Captain Marvel back?” Families of victims gath- wrote on Twitter. “Incredible. of downtown Los Angeles like mind them that theirs is the city wrote Twitter user @Mighty- ered outside the morgue, an Coolest thing I’ve seen.” a few minutes ago? It looked of fantasy and dreams. MisterX. AFP stringer at the site said. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 02

Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa during his inspection visits to BDF sections and units. He was informed about their training programmes, as well as combat preparedness and administrative readiness. Field Marshal called on everyone to continue exerting dedicated efforts to defend the nation, and champion the Right.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, with the newly-appointed Ambassador of Tunisia to Bahrain, Salim Ghariani. Shaikh Mohammed praised the distinguished fraternal ties fostered by the two countries’ and mulled ways to enhance cooperation Camping popularity on the rise sented a report on his gover- TDT | Manama norate’s efforts to strengthen the concept of community part- amping season in the nership and field visits. As the southern governorate head of the committee of the Crecorded a 75 per cent Maan (Together) programme Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa jump in registered users, which against violence and addiction, with Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International according to the Southern Gov- he also highlighted the success Cooperation, Guglielmo Picchi. The minister stressed Bahrain’s keenness to ernor also ended safely with of the project and its expansion develop mutual coordination with Italy on various issues 42pc fewer security cases and to cover sports halls and malls. 25pc fewer accidents. Interior Minister during the meeting The Northern Governor fo- The data was revealed by cused on the projects being car- Southern Governor during a issues and projects, the South- the implementation of its var- ried in cooperation with the briefing to Interior Minister ern Governor presented a pro- ious projects and suggestions bodies concerned. Boosting energy ties General Shaikh Rashid bin Ab- posal to organise an awareness in cooperation with the bodies The minister highlighted the dullah Al Khalifa in the pres- programme for the youth in the concerned. importance, for the governo- ence of governors from all other summer, including traffic and Muharraq Governor focused rates, of regular interaction with governorates. cyber awareness. on the role of a community citizens and their integration The minister issued directives The minister affirmed the im- partnership between his gov- with various organisations to to review the season’s report to portance of coordinating with ernorate, the NGOs and clubs meet the people’s aspirations tackle various issues to ensure the authorities concerned to to run awareness programmes and make them the main part- more successful camping season organise those programmes. and projects to promote security ners for development. next year. HH the Southern Governor also culture and safety of all mem- The meeting was also attend- During the meeting which presented a report on the gov- bers of society. ed by the Assistant General Co- discussed governorates-related ernorate’s weekly majlis and The Capital’s Governor pre- ordinator of the Governorates.

Dr Mirza with German ambassador Kai Boeckmann TDT | Manama delegation would visit Bah- rain. ahraini and German expe- The ambassador invited Dr Briences when combined Mirza, on behalf of the Ger- would pave the way for at - man Economic Energy Affairs taining great strides in boost- Minister, to participate in ing energy efficiency in both the fifth session of the Ber- countries, said Electricity and lin Dialogue for ministers Water Affairs Minister Dr Ab- and decision makers on the dulhussain Mirza. transformation of energy next The minister was holding month. a discussion with German Dr Mirza thanked the am- Ambassador Kai Boeckmann, bassador for the invitation who said Germany is looking and said the Bahrain govern- forward to welcoming experts ment pays great attention to from Bahrain. encouraging the use of clean The visit, the German am- and green energy. Public Security Chief Major-General Tariq Al Hassan and Ministry of bassador said, would help The ambassador thanked FreeFull Tandoori Chicken Interior (MoI)’s Undersecretary Shaikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa learn from the German expe- the minister and officials With purchase of minimum! BD 10/- or more with the King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH)’s CEO Major-General Dr rience in developing energy for the welcome and hospi- Delivery & takeaway only Shaikh Salman bin Atiyatallah Al Khalifa. They reviewed ways to enhance Until 31st March efficient buildings and dealing tality, stressing readiness to cooperation to improve services as part of the National Ambulance Project with the challenges of climate strengthen this cooperation and decided to organise an exercise to evaluate the preparedness of the change. He added a German between the two countries. concerned personnel to implement the project in all governorates

Lanterns Juffair branch only 17666517/17224417 Officials during the Bahraini-British Military Committee meeting held at the UK Defence Ministry’s headquarters. Bahraini delegation to the meeting which concluded on Wednesday was Charcoal Grill headed by Defence Affairs Minister Lieutenant 17213860/17729115 General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, while the British side was headed by Major General Giles Hill, Assistant Chief of Staff for Military Cooperation.

Bahrain, Kuwait conclude Taawun4 drill

TDT | Manama Guard Commander General (Taawun4). Shaikh Abdulaziz tary cooperation between the Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al said “Taawun” helped increase two branches of the National he Joint Commands Drill Khalifa, the National Guard the level of readiness and secu- Guards. The ceremony was held T(Taawun4) held with the Staff Director Major-General rity vigilance in the protection in the presence of Kuwait Na- participation of Bahrain and Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al of oil installations. tional Guard’s Undersecretary, Kuwait concluded yesterday. Khalifa attended the conclusion He stressed that this drill Lt-General Hashim Abdulraz- On behalf of the National of the Joint Commands Drill reflects the depth of mili - zaq Al Refai. 03 FRIDAY, MARCH 22 2019 big story Happy as ever

Bahrain ranked 37th on UN’s World Happy Index

of governments they support.” gies, social norms, conflicts and rections,” the report said which UAE was ranked “All of the top countries rank government policies that have is based on a survey that intends • highly on all the main factors driven those changes. to understand the state of global the happiest country found to support happiness: car- The assessment was based happiness. in the Gulf region ing, freedom, generosity, hon- on the fact that Governments What “The effects of government 37th governments do esty, health, income and good Bahrain on The World set the institutional and policy actions on happiness are often TDT | Manama governance,” the report stated. Happiness Report, framework in which individu- affect happiness, difficult to separate from the UAE was ranked the happiest produced by the U.N als, businesses and governments and in turn, influences of other things hap- Mohammed Zafran country in the Gulf region, rak- Sustainable Development themselves operate. “The links the happiness pening at the same time. Unrav- ing 21st internationally. Saudi Solutions Network between the gov- of citizens in elling may sometimes be made ahrain was ranked 37th on Arabia was ranked 28th, and ernment and most countries easier by having measures of a list of 157 countries pro- Kuwait at 51. happiness op- determines citizen satisfaction in various duced by the UN which Norway was ranked as erate in both domains of life, with satisfaction B what kind of ranked them based on the level the happiest country in the “Governments have a strong directions.” with local and national govern- of happiness of the citizens in world. role in determining the happi- “It is some- governments they ments treated as separate do- their government. Variables that support ness of a countries population,” times possi- support mains,” the report stated. The World Happiness Report, well-being, such as GDP per the report noted. ble to trace The report was published produced by the UN Sustaina- capita, social support, healthy This year’s World Happiness these link- THE WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT by the UN’s Sustainable Devel- ble Development Solutions Net- life expectancy, social freedom, Report focuses on happiness ages in opment Solution Network and work, said, “What governments generosity and absence of cor- and the community: how both di- supported by a three-year grant do affect happiness, and in turn, ruption are considered when as- happiness has evolved over from the Ernesto Illy Founda- the happiness of citizens in most sessing the happiness of people. the past dozen years, with tion. countries determines what kind a focus on the technolo-

Financial Statements GULF INTERNATIONAL BANK B.S.C. - RETAIL BRANCH for the period ended 31st December 2018

Statement of financial PoSition Statement of comPReHenSiVe income Statement of caSH floWS 31.12.18 4.5.17 to 4.5.17 to BHD 31.12.18 31.12.18 aSSetS BHD BHD oPeRating actiVitieS Cash and other liquid assets 1,475,050 Net interest expense (17,624) Net loss (1,277,809) Loans and advances 9,153 Net fee and commission income 1,773 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash outflow from Due from Head Office and Branches 21,684,684 26,162 Foreign exchange income operating activities:- Equipment 1,138,515 total income 10,311 Depreciation 40,698 Other assets 147,135 Staff expenses 221,548 Increase in statutory deposit with the Central Bank (53,000) total assets 24,454,537 Premises expenses 163,355 Net increase in loans and advances (9,153) liaBilitieS Increase in amounts due from Head Office and Branches (21,684,684) Other operating expenses 903,217 Deposits from customers 2,489,739 Net increase in other assets and liabilities 78,120 total operating expenses 1,288,120 Due to Head Office 3,017,352 Net increase in deposits from customers 2,489,739 Other liabilities 225,255 net loss (1,277,809) Increase in amounts due to Head Office 3,017,352 total liabilities 5,732,346 other comprehensive income - net cash outflow from operating activities (17,398,737) HeaD office accoUnt total comprehensive loss (1,277,809) inVeSting actiVitieS Capital funds 20,000,000 Purchase of equipment (1,179,213) Retained earnings (1,277,809) net cash outflow from investing activities (1,179,213) total head office account 18,722,191 incoRPoRation anD accoUnting PolicieS financing actiVitieS total liabilities and head office account 24,454,537 Capital funds from Head Office 20,000,000 Gulf International Bank B.S.C. - Retail Branch is a branch of Gulf International net cash inflow from financing activities 20,000,000 Bank B.S.C. The Branch is principally engaged in the provision of retail banking increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,422,050 Statement of cHangeS in HeaD office accoUnt services, and carries out its operations online and through mobile banking and at its physical store located in The Avenues Mall, Manama, Sea front, Shop No. cash and cash equivalents at 4th may 2017 - capital Retained 172, Building 3977, Road 4660, Block 346. cash and cash equivalents at 31st December 2018 1,422,050 funds earnings total BHD BHD BHD The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in conformity with the Central Bank th The financial statements have been approved on at inception on 4 may 2017 - - - of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law. The financial statements cover the 20th March 2019 and signed by:- transactions with Head office:- period from 4th May 2017 to 31st December 2018 and have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Investment of capital funds 20,000,000 - 20,000,000 Salah S. almashjari craig D’Souza Acting Head of Retail Banking Head of Finance - Retail Banking Total transactions with Head Office 20,000,000 - 20,000,000 The above has been extracted from the financial statements, which have been total comprehensive income:- audited by Ernst & Young (EY). Comprehensive loss for Gulf International Bank B.S.C., P.O. Box 1017, Al-Dowali Building, the period - (1,277,809) (1,277,809) 3 Palace Avenue, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: +973 17534000 Total comprehensive loss - (1,277,809) (1,277,809) Gulf International Bank B.S.C. - Retail Branch is licensed by the at 31st December 2018 20,000,000 (1,277,809) 18,722,191 Central Bank of Bahrain as a conventional retail bank

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Boyfriend charged after causing disability, head Music of ‘Your Body’ injury to teen girl’s father Bahraini DJ Abdulla Almuharraqi releases worldwide single TDT | Manama ya Medical Complex and re- mained in the Intensive Care TDT/Manama Bahraini father was left Unit with a broken skull and Ato suffer from a broken internal haemorrhage. Harpreet Kaur skull and permanent disabil- The duo was later arrest- ollowing years of work in the lo - ity for attempting to stop his ed and referred to the Public cal and international music scene, a daughter and her boyfriend Prosecution where they ad- Fpopular Bahrain-based DJ has made from driving away. mitted that they were in a re- strides in the music industry by releasing The case was reported from lationship for the past three a worldwide single with a Romania-based Sanabis Village in the Capital years. record label. Governorate. The boyfriend, a 20-year- The crowd-favourite Bahraini DJ Abdulla According to court files, the old Bahraini, told the inter- Almuharraqi, known widely by his stage incidents leading to case oc- rogators that he went to pick name DJ Jackson recently launched the curred when the teen’s father the girl from her house in catchy music single, Your Body, through learned on the day at 6 am that Sanabis after receiving a mes- the record label, Cat Music. his 16-year-old daughter had sage from her to reach there DJ Jackson told Tribune, “The comple- left the house at 3 am and hav- at 3 am. tion of the project has taken close to a DJ Jackson during a performance en’t returned yet. The boy claimed that he re- year and we’re extremely happy with meaning that the track will ket in early 2000. There The matter took a disastrous versed the car as his girlfriend and proud of reach a whole other level.” are all types of talents from turn when the father sighted asked him to do so, adding the results. Cat Music also has its own singers, DJs, dancers, RJs her daughter reaching home that the victim fell to the floor Cat Music is TV music channel and radio Bahrain is one of the and bands that are trying with her boyfriend in a car. when he attempted to stop the Eastern Eu- station. leading countries for their best to pursue their Seeing his angry father, the vehicle. rope’s hot- The music video for music in the Middle passion. girl and her boyfriend tried to The Public Prosecution ac- test pop mu- Your Body, Jackson said, East back in the 80s “I still remember the sneak away. However, the fa- cused the man of assault that sic label and was shot at the beach-side and 90s before Dubai days where people from ther who spotted them tried to caused the 54-year-old man DJ Jackson has several nightlife venue, Coral Bay, came in the market London who visited Bah- stop the car by grabbing on to permanent disability. worldwide here in the Kingdom of in early 2000. There rain in the past who high- its bonnet only to come crash- The High First High Crim- partners in Bahrain during the 2018 ly spoke about Bahrain as ing down, banging his head inal Court adjourned the case the music in- Formula One Grand Prix. are all types of talents one of the best clubs in the hard on the asphalt, when the to April 9 and ordered to keep dustry, “Moreover, the video fea- from singers, DJs, Middle East. This release is boy reversed the car forcefully. the defendant behind bars un- tures a rich cast of peo - dancers, RJs and not the first one but its the He was rushed to Salmani- til then. ple from all walks of life bands that are trying right one as cat Music is including models from their best to pursue the biggest in Romania and Spain, Venezuela, Co- their passion big in the worldwide mu- lombia and Ukraine.” sic record labels industries. “There’s also a guest BAHRAINI DJ, ABDULLA ALMUHARRAQI My last release was under a Lawyer ordered to pay appearance from the small label and they have a Arabian socialite and big screen diva, lot of followers in Romania,” he said. BD1,300 fine Shaima Sabt, who holds an impres- Almuharraqi told Tribune that he is now sive Instagram following of one looking forward to finishing his next single. TDT | Manama million plus followers all located in “I’m now preparing for my tour from next A female Bahraini and around the GCC, and of course month till the end of summer 2019 and next Bahraini lawyer was or- lawyer claimed that German and UK-based Zimbabwean step is to finish the next single which I am Adered by the Labour Court the lawyer sacked acts Carlprit and Kazz,” he added. currently working on but we will keep it to to pay over BD1,300 to a female her from his office The single’s official music video gar- be released in the next November 19 while Bahraini lawyer for arbitrarily nered over 35,000 views, in the first I prepare for a Europe tour this summer.” sacking her from work. without providing a three days, on Cat Music’s official You- When asked about his advice to artists in The incident occurred when sensible reason or tube channel, which currently has over the Kingdom, he told Tribune: “My advice the female Bahraini lawyer notice. He was also 5 million subscribers spread across the to aspiring music artists in the kingdoms is was working at his office as ordered to pay the world. to start learning how to use music software a trainee for a monthly salary plaintiff with an end “The track has also been played on local and make music from early stages because it of BD400. of service certificate (Radio Bahrain 96.5 FM) and international will be very difficult later, just follow your The woman claimed that her radio stations. We’ve had feedback from dreams and keep fighting for it and one day work contract was terminat- listeners all around the world, from the u will see the result.” ed by the defendant without Middle East all the way to Hawaii. “This is definitely a great development providing a sensible reason the woman, demanding her “Bahrain is one of the leading countries for the music industry in Bahrain and I or notice. She worked there to pay over BD50,000 for vi- for music in the Middle East back in the hope all the listeners here enjoy it,” he from March 31, 2016, to July olating professional ethics, as 80s and 90s before Dubai came in the mar- added. 26, 2017. he accused her and two of her The court ordered the de- colleagues of contacting a cli- fendant to pay the woman ent of his company without BD346 and interest at a rate of prior approval. Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom of 6 per cent per annum, as well The man provided the court Bahrain, Hideki Ito, and Senior Advisor to as late payments for 6 months. with an auditor’s report prov- SBI ALAPharma and President of SBI Pharma The court also ordered to ing that an amount of BD51,250 MENA – Bahrain office – Professor Riyadh pay a BD400 allowance for not was deposited by the client Rehani during a visit to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of providing a termination notice, into the accounts of the three Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) campus in Busaiteen BD188 annual leave allowance employees and not to the com- to meet with senior officials, including RCSI and BD426 in compensation pany’s bank account. Bahrain President, Professor Sameer Otoom. for dismissal. However, the court rejected The delegation was shown a presentation on He was also ordered to pro- the man’s claims for lack of ev- the University’s Research Strategy in addition vide the plaintiff with an end idence, irrelativeness and not to its links with SBI Pharma. SBI is a subsidiary of service certificate for the being a cause to immediately of Tokyo-based SBI Holdings Inc. which is period from March 2016 to terminate her work contract, engaged in research and development of August 2018. but to only take a disciplinary pharmaceuticals, health foods and cosmetics The defendant meanwhile procedure against her as per using 5-ALA and operating out of Bahrain initiated another case against the law. US Embassy, AmCham discuss Bahrain’s new business laws

TDT | Manama efforts, as government repre- making business easier.” sentatives, to provide the private Bankruptcy Restructuring ahrain’s new commercial sector what it needs.” Law, Electronic Transactions Blegislation demonstrates its The event was organised by Law, Electronic “commitment to attract entre- the American Chamber of Com- Transferable Records, Data preneurs, promote the private merce in Bahrain (AmCham) in Protection Law, and SME Pro- sector, and improve the com- cooperation with the US Em- curement Law were discussed mercial legal framework existing bassy and the Commercial Law during the meeting. in the country,” said US Ambas- Development Program (CLDP). Arezo Yazd from the Com - sador Justin Siberell. President of the American mercial Law Development Pro- Speaking during a luncheon Chamber of Commerce in Bah- gramme (CLDP) said the new and panel discussion on Bah- rain (AmCham) Qays Zu’bi said: commercial laws in Bahrain rain’s new business laws, the US “The aim here is to get a better will enable the business envi- Ambassador said that the dis- understanding of these laws to ronment for all companies, both cussion and the ideas and part- provide further confidence to small and large. “By enabling the Justin Siberell, US Ambassador nerships that it will form today businesses venturing into new legal environment in Bahrain, ic growth and development for “will serve to improve our joint sectors and at the same time CLDP hopes to sustain econom- years to come.” Participants during the meeting FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 05 The winning formula This year’s Formula One (F1) Gulf• Air Bahrain Grand Prix weekend will run for four days for the first time

The 2018 Bahrain Grand• Prix saw a crowd of 33,000 on race day alone

Aside from Formula 1, equally thrilling will• be the action from the FIA Formula 2 Championship

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge• Middle East is the biggest and most popular one-make motor racing championship in the entire region

and 999th Formula 1 Race flight after honing their skills the same make adhering to strict the back-to-back live perfor- a rise in the price of Bah - at this level. Formula 2 will be safety guidelines. At the Bahrain mances of Martin Garrix on the rain’s 2028 dollar bonds stands So when it happens in Bah- staging the opening round of its Grand Prix, the Porsche GT3 Cup Friday of the event and Kygo on TDT | Manama as a testament to the country’s rain, the 999th Formula 1 Race 2019 season in Bahrain with 20 is holding the sixth and final Saturday. emergence. weekend will be the sixth race cars representing 10 teams on meeting of its 2018/2019 cam- Ferris Wheel, a Star Flyer and ith the Formula one According to Bahrain’s min- taking place under BIC’s state- the grid. paign. a Venetian Carousel, an inter- spectacle revving istry of finance and national of-the-art floodlights as a night Engines provide over 612bhp, active F1 Fanzone, The Mum- Whard around the cor- economy, the Kingdom’s fiscal race in the heart of the Arabian plus ground effects and proper Something for everyone my’s Tomb, carnival games and ner, the time has come around programme is on track to deliver desert. slick tyres make Formula 2 cars But as they say, there is some- roaming performers, dancers, for Bahrain to unleash its spar- a balanced budget by 2022. The 57-lap Bahrain Grand Prix powerful and tricky to handle. thing for everyone at the Bah- magicians… the list goes on and kle to the global audience like “This is a comprehensive and also marks the second round of Among the more prominent rain International Circuit’s (BIC) on at the four-day extravaganza. a pearl for which it is always credible plan which, through the 2019 FIA Formula 1 World drivers competing this year is Formula 1 Village vending area known for. a combination of spending re- Championship, which had its Mick Schumacher, who is the when the Grand Prix spectacle The archipelago in the Ara- ductions and revenue measures, opening round in Australia with son of seven-time Formula 1 takes place March 28 to 31 in bian Gulf, whose culture dates is already delivering significant Mercedes claiming a fine one- World champion Michael Schu- Sakhir. back 5000 years to the ancient progress,” the ministry said. two triumph led by Finn super- macher. He will be taking to the From ‘Dr Bubbles’, who pro- Dilmun era, this time is offering Amid recovering oil, 5 per cent star Valtteri Bottas. tarmac with Italian outfit Prema vides a spectacular show more excitement than ever for value-added tax (VAT), subsidy In 2007 the circuit became Racing, alongside Indonesian with his romantic bub- F1 with its economy now on an cuts, voluntary retirement plan, the first Grand Prix circuit to be teammate Sean Galeal. ble and music to Ener- upward trajectory guided by the the Kingdom continues to at- awarded the distinguished FIA getic ‘Batucada Tim- Royal vision. tract business to the region with Institute Centre of Excellence GT3 challenge ba’, which com- The local economy has Amazon Web Services ( AWS) award, given for excellent safety, The Porsche GT3 Cup Chal- posed of shrugged off its weaknesses, being the latest entrant. Ama- race marshal, and medical facil- lenge Middle East is the biggest young and caused by the prolonged peri- zon, the world’s biggest cloud ities, and for the high standards and most popular one-make mo- talented mu- od of lower prices, to reach a computing provider, is opening of technology required to main- tor racing championship in the sicians and ‘The Steam refreshing growth, helped by a regional data centre in Bahrain tain these. entire region. Dancers’ who perform a slew of measures rolled out later this year. It has been the number one on stilts while play- to boost revenues and balance As Zubin Chagpar, the head Formula 2 choice of the Arab world’s most ing with large wind- books. of the public sector for Amazon Aside from Formula 1, equally promising circuit racing drivers sleeves and wearing Investments in the fintech Web Services in the Middle East thrilling will be the action from to broaden their racing expe- funky costumes, sector; a major oil and gas find puts it, Bahrain is looking for- the FIA Formula 2 Champion- rience in a professionally run BIC this year has and the development of Bah- ward to leverage technology to ship season-opener and the Por- series. Drivers race in identi- lined up many rain as a hub for foreign compa- redefine economy. sche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle cal Porsche GT3 Cup Car 911s, special acts nies are helping the Kingdom Add to this a burgeoning art East championship finale. supplied by the founders from suitable for to move its feet firmly into the and food scene, a growing repu- Formula 2 is widely accept- Lechner Racing. family audi- future. tation as a financial technology ed to be the chief feeder series Clear rules ensure an ence as in the Bahrain’s inclusion in JPMor- hub and the annual Formula 1 to Formula 1, with many of its equal footing – single-seated, previous years gan’s emerging market indexes Grand Prix spectacle. graduates moving on to the top near-standard race vehicles of highlighted by Don’t miss these when in Bahrain Bahrain National Museum Al Fateh Grand Mosque Local cuisine Qal’at al-Bahrain ith more than 7,000 worship- nfluences from all Wpers at a time, Al Fateh Grand Iaround the world, es- Mosque is one of the largest mosques in pecially from India, can the world. Austrian-made Chandelier, be easily tasted in the rich Italian marble floors and carved doors variety of dishes on offer are especially noteworthy at various local restaurants he fortified Portu - sprawling complex surrounded by contemporary art in the kingdom. Tguese fort stands over Asculptures and installations, which will transport you Shopping layers of Bahrain’s history straight into the Dilmun era giving a glimpse into ancient Al Jasra Handicrafts centre and is a UNESCO World artefacts, coins, jewellery, seals, stone burial mounds etc. The Heritage Site. exhibition also will take you a walk through you to the current he centre offers a glimpse into Bahrain’s long legacy of arts Islamic period from a short-lived Greek influence. Tand crafts. Artisans there will offer you a chance to watch Adventure them at work. The centre was established in 1990. ext to Grand Prix A’ali village pportunities are aplenty Ncircuit, this 3.5 km Owhen it comes to shop- Muharraq off-road track help you est know for it pottery ping options with sever - negotiate the twists and Btradition, the village al malls to visit. Need local hen it comes to knowing turns either alone or as a is must visit if you like experience, head to Bab Al Wold Bahrain, Muharraq, passenger. Gravity indoor, watching potters in ac- Bahrain, a historical building the former capital of Bahrain scuba, snorkelling, diving tion. You can also get your in Manama where you can has many valuable tales to tell. tours, horseback riding and hands dirty at the Delmon buy local products. Or you can Muharraq will speak volumes pearl diving tours will of- pottery by learning how walk through the alleys of Ma- about traditional architecture fer you enough instances to work with the wheel. nama Souq where you will and the ‘pearl trail’. to satisfy your craving for find all that you need. adventure. 06 FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 world Italy driver hijacks, torches school bus

“Then the police arrived and 51 students were saved us,” the rescued girl said. • Prosecutor Greco said the in the bus at the man kept two of the children time of incident close to him, brandishing the lighter. The bus crashed into A dozen children a car, from which a father and and• two of the adults son escaped before it burst into flames. were taken to hospital One of the children managed for smoke inhalation to pick up a phone that had been dropped and call their parents Hijacker “wanted who in turn phoned the police. the• whole world talking “I hurt my hands a bit picking it up... we were all terrified,” the about his story” boy told Italian television. Police blocked the bus in the One of the children street and broke open the back managed• to pick up a windows to get the children out phone that had been before the vehicle went up in flames. dropped and call their “The children were banging parents who in turn on the windows, calling for phoned the police help,” said Roberto Manucci, one of six carabineri at the scene. Thousands of migrants have AFP | Rome, Italy crossed from North Africa to Italy, many of them losing their talian police on Wednesday lives on the dangerous journey. rescued 51 children taken “I want to put an end to it, I Ihostage by their school bus want to stop the deaths in the driver, who doused the vehicle Mediterranean,” several reports in petrol and set it alight ap - cited the driver as saying. parently in protest at migrant deaths in the Mediterranean. The wreckage of a school bus that was transporting some 50 children is pictured after it was torched by the bus’ driver, in San Donato Milanese, southeast of Milan. Tough anti-migrant laws Some of the children were tied Sy had been an Italian citizen up during the 30-minute ordeal, tion policies”, according to his Tied up up with electric cable. since 2004, with reports saying which saw the bus slam into a lawyer. “I lost three children at sea,” was divorced from his Italian car but was brought to an end by The 51 students in year two However Sy had no links with he said, according to one of the wife and has two teenage chil- police after one of the children of secondary school in Crema Islamic terrorism, Alberto No- rescued children. dren. was able to call for help. No one were coming back from a sports bili, head of counter-terrorism “He threatened us, said that The interior ministry said was seriously injured. KNOW WHAT outing accompanied by three at the Milan public prosecutor’s if we moved he would pour the in a statement that the driver “It is a miracle, it could have adults when the driver abruptly office, told a press conference, petrol and set it alight. He kept had been previously caught been carnage. The police were changed route, announcing he saying he “acted as a lone wolf”. saying there were so many peo- driving while drunk and had outstanding, blocking the bus The 51 students in year was taking them all hostage. Planning the hijack over sev- ple in Africa who kept dying and sexually assaulted a minor. It and getting the children off,” “No one is getting out of here eral days, Nobili said Sy “want- that it was the fault of (deputy gave no dates for the alleged said Milan prosecutor Francesco two of secondary school alive,” he said, according to sev- ed the whole world talking prime ministers) Di Maio and offences. Greco. in Crema were coming eral of the students. about his story”. He posted a Salvini,” a rescued girl told Ital- Interior ministry sources said Photos showed the burnt- back from a sports outing A dozen children and two of video on Youtube to explain ian media. the minister was looking at with- out shell of the bus and the car, accompanied by three the adults were taken to hospi- his actions and say “ Africa -- Luigi Di Maio and in particu- drawing the driver’s Italian cit- which were travelling on a road adults when the driver tal for smoke inhalation while arise”, directed at family and lar Matteo Salvini, who is also izenship, a move made possible near Milan. abruptly changed route, the arrested driver also needed friends in Crema but also in interior minister, have taken a by tough anti-migrant legislation Driver Ousseynou Sy -- a announcing he was tak- treatment for burns to his hands. Senegal. hard line against migrants since adopted late last year. 47-year-old Italian citizen of The Milan police anti-terror- The driver, armed with two they formed a populist coalition Earlier on Wednesday Salvini Senegalese origin -- explained ing them all hostage. ism unit has been charged with canisters filled with petrol and a government in June, including said his immigration policies has under questioning that he investigating the hostage-tak- cigarette lighter, threatened the trying to close Italian ports to saved thousands of lives. “Fewer wanted “to draw attention to ing which lasted a little over 30 children, took their telephones ships that rescue migrants in the departures, fewer arrivals, fewer the consequences of migra - minutes. and told the adults to tie them Mediterranean. deaths,” he said. New Zealand bans assault weapons, triggering similar calls in US

mediate effect, making good on (National Rifle Association) and rant livestreamed the carnage New Zealand’s a pledge to ensure that nothing ban the sale and distribution of in real-time, and the horrific • like last week’s slaughter of 50 assault weapons in the United scenes have heightened glob- steps include interim people ever occurs in the Pacific States.” al concern over access to guns measures to prevent any nation again. High-profile Democratic Con- and the use of social media by rush to purchase guns The killings by an Australian gresswoman Alexandria Oca- extremists. white supremacist have caused sio-Cortez contrasted the swift New Zealand’s steps include For the guns national soul-searching over ban with US failure to enact even interim measures to prevent • New Zealand’s lax gun laws. modest controls following re- any rush to purchase guns be- already out there, But the tough crackdown curring deadly shootings such fore legislation is enacted and Ardern announced promises to have political reper- as the massacre at Sandy Hook effectively outlaw all such a buyback scheme cussions beyond the country’s Elementary School in Connecti- weapons already in private shores, including in the United cut in 2012, in which 20 children possession. States where gun control is one and six school staff died. “The effect of this will mean Wellington, New Zealand of the most divisive political is- “Sandy Hook happened 6 that no one will be able to buy sues. years ago and we can’t even get these weapons without a per- ew Zealand imposed an “In short, every semi-auto- the Senate to hold a vote on uni- mit to procure from the police. Nimmediate ban on assault matic weapon used in the ter- versal background checks,” Oca- I can assure people that there is weapons yesterday, taking rorist attack on Friday will be sio-Cortez tweeted. no point in applying for such a swift action in response to the banned in this country,” Ardern New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern “Christchurch happened, and permit,” Ardern said. Christchurch massacre and said. within days New Zealand acted For the guns already out there, triggering renewed calls from She added that high-capacity the world praised the move and “This is what real action to to get weapons of war out of the Ardern announced a buyback leading American politicians for magazines and devices similar denounced the US pro-gun lobby stop gun violence looks like,” consumer market. This is what scheme that will cost between curbs in the United States. to bump stocks -- which allow on social media, while American Democratic US Senator and pres- leadership looks like.” Nz$100 million and $200 mil- Prime Minister Jacinda Ard- users to fire weapons faster -- gun supporters defended their idential hopeful Bernie Sanders No reaction was immediately lion (between US$69 million and ern said assault rifles and mili- will also be banned. constitutional right to bear arms. tweeted. seen on the Twitter feed of US $139 million), depending on the tary-style semi-automatic weap- Proponents of gun control in “We must follow New Zea - President Donald Trump. number of weapons received ons would be banned with im- the United States and around ‘Follow NZ’s lead’ land’s lead, take on the NRA Alleged shooter Brenton Tar- and valuations. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 07

11 dead, 50 rescued Tuberculosis can after India building be eradicated by collapse 2045: experts New Delhi, India Brazil ‘still studying’ Paris, France leven people were con- he world can eradicate Efirmed dead on Thurs- Ttuberculosis by 2045 if day three days after a build- the fight against the killer ing under construction in disease is properly funded, southern India caved in, an international team of ex- officials said. Jerusalem embassy perts said Wednesday. Around 400 rescuers Warning of the immense have been scouring through Brasília, Brazil sonaro’s January 1 inauguration economic and social costs tonnes concrete and steel in Brazil. of inaction, they said that after the latest tragedy in razil is “still studying” The decision to move the em- better screening, treatments Karnataka state on Tuesday. the relocation of its em- We are still studying the bassy is highly sensitive because and public awareness were Fifty-three people have Bbassy in Israel to Jerusa- way that (decision) will Israel claims all of Jerusalem as needed to reduce the more been rescued from the rub- lem, Brazil’s top diplomat said be taken its capital, while Palestinians than 10 million cases re - ble of the five-storey build- Wednesday, days before Pres- view east Jerusalem as the cap- corded every year. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FM ing in Dharwad district, ident Jair Bolsonaro is due to ital of its future state. A chronic lung disease but three more bodies were visit the country. Virtually all countries agree which is preventable and pulled out on Thursday. After taking power in January, proposal is still on the table. contribution to peace and sta- that Jerusalem’s status can only largely treatable if caught “At least 15 people are Bolsonaro reiterated a pledge “The issue of Jerusalem is bility,” he added. be defined through wider Is- in time, tuberculosis is possibly still under the de- to follow US President Donald very important, it is part of the Bolsonaro, who has been in raeli-Palestinian peace nego- the top infectious killer bris and it’s unlikely they Trump’s lead in moving the em- essence of what this new rela- the United States this week for tiations. of our time, causing over will survive,” emergency bassy from Tel Aviv. tionship with Israel may mean, talks with President Donald So far, only the United States 1.6 million deaths each official Srikant, who goes But his far-right government we are still studying the way Trump before going to Chile, is and Guatemala have broken year. by one name, told AFP. has since rowed back in re - that (decision) will be taken,” due to visit Israel from March with that consensus by opening “That is huge and the Heavy earth-movers and sponse to fears the shift could Araujo told reporters. 31 to April 2 as he seeks to embassies in Jerusalem. Para- economic burden of that to rescuers with specialised endanger Brazil’s valuable meat The shift must be in line with strengthen ties with ultracon- guay backtracked on a decision both developing and devel- equipment and sniffer dogs exports to Arab markets. “other policies in the region servative governments around last year to move its embassy. oped nations is staggering,” were deployed in the in - Foreign Minister Ernesto to make it clear that, if it were the world. Israel and the US have spoken Eric Goosby, the United Na- creasingly desperate oper- Araujo’s latest remarks, how- the case, it would be a positive Israeli Prime Minister Ben- with Honduras about its embas- tions’ special envoy for the ation. ever, suggest the controversial movement, as part of Brazil’s jamin Netanyahu attended Bol- sy going to Jerusalem. disease, said.

Burunid schoolgirls jailed for doodling on president’s photo Blast rocks east China chemical plant Nairobi, Kenya AFP | Beijing, China were arrested with three oth- broadcaster CCTV showed win- er schoolgirls and a 13-year t least six people were killed dows of nearby houses blown hree teenage schoolgirls in old boy. The boy was released Aand 30 seriously injured out from the force of the explo- TBurundi have been sent to immediately because he was in a chemical plant blast that sion. An aerial view of the blast prison to await trial for scrib- below the age of criminal re- rocked eastern China yesterday, area showed a large swath of de- bling on a picture of President sponsibility, while the three officials said. struction in an industrial park, Pierre Nkurunziza in text- girls were released without Numerous others in the vicin- where multiple fires still raged. books, activists said yesterday. charge. The girls are accused ity were slightly injured in the Injured residents near the The girls, aged 15, 16 and 17, of defacing photographs of blast at a facility run by Tianjiayi site of the explosion have been face up to five years in prison Nkurunziza in five textbooks Chemical in Yancheng, Jiangsu sent to hospital for treatment, for insulting the head of state belonging to their school, but province, city officials said on according to local authorities. if found guilty. Judges said the teachers pointed out that the their official Twitter-like Weibo Medical staff, as well as per- three girls should be “prose- books are shared among all the account. sonnel from the public security cuted for contempt of the head pupils as there are not enough “At present, on-site rescue is bureau and fire department, of state”, and ordered them to for everyone to have their own. still going on... The cause of the have been sent to the scene, a juvenile section of a prison in A judicial source, who called accident is under investigation,” they added. The provincial fire the north of Burundi at Ngozi the case “very sensitive” and officials said. brigade said on Weibo they had to await trial, said FENADEB, a said it was overseen directly The blast occurred at around recovered 12 injured victims. civil society umbrella group of by the Attorney General, re- 2:50 pm (0650 GMT) at a fa- Thirty-one people have been 48 organisations. ported that the girls arrived cility run by Tianjiayi Chemi- Social media pictures from the blast site (Courtesy of Daily Mail) rescued so far, officials added, The trio has been in custo- at the prison on Wednesday cal in Yancheng, Jiangsu prov- without specifying whether or dy since March 12, when they afternoon. ince, city officials said on their official Twitter-like Weibo account. Footage from state not they were injured. Police, tradesmen rush to prepare mosque for Friday prayers Christchurch, New Zealand

ew Zealand police and Ntradesmen are work - ing intensively in the hope of readying the Al Noor mosque to hold Friday prayers, just a week after it was the centre of a racist shooting which left 50 dead. “Police have been working relentlessly, doing everything in our power to gather all ap - propriate evidence from what are active crime scenes so we can allow people to return to the mosques as quickly as pos- sible,” a police spokesman said, referring to Al Noor and a sec- A digger delivers a load of gravel to the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch ond mosque in Christchurch Residents and schoolchildren wearing attacked by the gunman. headscarves arrive for the funeral across the road in the spacious told the New Zealand Herald An army of carpenters, gla- of those killed in New Zealand’s twin Hagley Park. from behind the cordon opposite ziers, gardeners and carpet lay- mosque attacks Prime Minister Jacinda Ard- the mosque. ers could be seen entering the Al ern has called for the nation to “We will never forsake it to Noor grounds Thursday and the avowed white supremacist observe two minutes of silence please those people who actually police spokesman said they were sprayed bullets through Al Noor, on Friday and said the call to attacked us,” he said. trying to return the mosque to its where 42 died, and the smaller prayer would be broadcast live Linwood mosque Imam Alabi original state. Linwood Avenue mosque sever- by the state-owned radio and Lateef Zirullah said his congre- The areas around the mosques al kilometres (miles) away. television in a show of support gation will join the Friday prayer A “Hello Brother” message left in a tree outside the Al Noor mosque in remained cordoned off and Christchurch man Jatinder for the Muslim community. at Al Noor. Christchurch. “Hello brother.” The warm-hearted words an elderly Muslim guarded by armed police, but the Saggar has issued a public invi- New Zealand women were Sagger said the people an - reportedly used to greet a white supremacist gunman have become Christchurch’s answer to his volley of hate. Mohemmed Daoud Nabi, a 71-year-old spokesman said they were work- tation for people to join him for also being encouraged to wear swering his call to prayer would from war-torn Afghanistan, was buried on March 21. But his supposed final words ing “to allow the Muslim com- Friday prayers with more than headscarves as a gesture of sol- form a human wall outside the echo across this broken New Zealand city munity back into the mosque on 2,600 indicating support on his idarity with Muslims on Friday, mosque. Friday for Friday prayers”. Facebook page. the Muslim holy day. “If the mosque isn’t open, we Hagley Park,” he said. both mosques when they reopen Fifty people were killed and If the mosque is not ready, “We are going to pray here on will make the circle opposite the Police said they would con- “for the public’s reassurance and as many wounded when a self- the Friday prayers will be held Friday,” the Imam Gamal Fouda mosque in the cricket grounds, tinue to maintain a presence at safety”. HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING QUOTE YOU POSTPONE FOR THE FUTURE; OF THE IT IS SOMETHING YOU DESIGN FOR DAY THE PRESENT FRIDAY March 22, 2019 JIM ROHN CLASSIC STEPS Bahrain musical gains appreciation at Indian festival

The musical drama has multifaceted dimensions as it portrays the loneliness of woman and her sufferings in a male-dominated society Sneha Ajith performs during a scene in ‘Kamala’

A GREAT MISSION Indian Scientist set to visit ‘Door to Hell’

TDT | Manama ised by the Institution of Engineers (India) Bahrain Chapter. fter having visited 125 countries, Kumar is the first Indian to visit the strat- T.N. Suresh Kumar, a senior Indian osphere – the second major layer of the Ascientist, is all set to explore the Earth’s atmosphere. He made it to an alti- ‘Door to Hell’ shortly. The scientist who tude of 17,100 metres on August 15, 2014 in is on a mission to visit 28 more countries a MIG-29 from Sokol Airbase near Nizhny revealed this during his visit to the Kingdom Novgorod in Russia paying a hefty fee of of Bahrain recently. around INR 15 lakhs (BD 8000) from his The ‘Door to Hell’ or ‘Gates of Hell’, is a savings. natural gas field collapsed into an under- “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience ground cavern located in Derweze, Turk- and one that I have been dreaming of for menistan. Geologists intentionally set it two decades. I am happy I did it,” Kumar on fire to prevent the spread of methane says. gas, and it is thought to have been burning The flight reached a maximum speed continuously since 1971. of 1,850 km per hour, reaching the strato- T.N. Suresh Kumar, a senior scientist who sphere in 48 minutes. With this, Kumar be- was working with the ISRO’s Master Control came the 259th person and the first Indian Facility in Hassan, was in Bahrain to attend to take the flight ever since the Country of a seminar titled Journey to Edge of Space Tourism Ltd., an agency conducting space and Zero Gravity at the Wyndham Garden travel in Russia, started the journey called Hotel in Juffair. The programme was organ- ‘Edge of Space’. A view of Darvaza gas crater popularly known as ‘Door to Hell’ T.N. Suresh Kumar

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TDT | Manama ‘Kamala’ has been conceived and choreo- Harpreet Kaur graphed by Vidya Sreekumar, with music composed by Palakkad Sreeram and the San- ahrain produced dance drama ‘Kamala’ skrit lyrics by the famous poet Dr L Sampath. was selected by the renowned cultural The script has been adapted by scriptwriter Bsociety Soorya for presenting in many art Sreekumar Ramakrishnan festivals organized by Soorya, across India. The inaugural show which was staged at Tagore Theatre Trivandrum, on 10 March 2019 as part of the 111 days long Soorya Festival. Kamala, the art form has multifaceted dimen- sions as it portrays the loneliness of woman and her sufferings in a male-dominated society. The dance drama has been conceived and cho- reographed by Vidya Sreekumar, with music composed by Palakkad Sreeram and the Sanskrit and encouragement made me able to find my lyrics by the famous poet Dr L Sampath. The passion and interest in dancing. Even today script has been adapted by scriptwriter Sreeku- when I have a tough day, I turn to dance to calm mar Ramakrishnan. me down and bring me back. It is like medita- Sneha Ajith who had elevated Kamala with tion. You know as they say, when you do what her dedicated artistic talent and proficiency you love, you won’t have to work a single day. In in dance forms was the lead among the other short, Dance is my escape,” she said. Bahrain artists as it was staged at Soorya Festival “As an artist, I need to have the opportunity in Trivandrum. Kamala is set to be televised as to portray different characters and tell different the musical has secured a rare distinction of this Actors perform during a scene in ‘Kamala’ stories. Novelty and variety excite me. Being able kind to stage a Bahrain produced programme at to voice our thoughts and portray our emotions this prestigious setting in India. have a peaceful mind,” she added. through art is an exuberant feeling. There is no “Inspired by Herman Hesse’s Novel Sidhard- “Every day is a new challenge, what felt like a sense of being stuck in a monotony, there are ha, we have decided to develop the same from challenge in Law School, feels like a walk in the no bars to the imagination and no boundaries a women perspective. It was made possible by Inspired by Herman Hesse’s park in my working life now. I have been blessed to possibilities.” our vision to see it staged. It was always my Novel Sidhardha, we have to be born to parents who love me uncondition- “There is some quality in every artist that dream to be part of a Dance Drama and to have ally. They have protected me and my sister from will inspire you. I choose to imbibe selective everything play out at the right time with the decided to develop the same all the struggles they have encountered while qualities from people without letting one person right team. To me, Kamala is a dream come from a women perspective. raising us. Therefore, all my struggles have been influence me entirely. But there is one person true,” Sneha Ajith who takes the centre stage as It was made possible by our personal, to be in peace with my body, my mind whose greatness I will never be able to match Kamala told tribune. vision to see it staged. It was and my thoughts.” and that is my Father. The times he has seen “Playing Kamala not only meant that I will always my dream to be part Dance is the most therapeutic feeling for Sne- and composure he has constantly maintained be present on stage for the most duration of of a Dance Drama and to have ha since she was very young. has always left me in awe. Him, along with my the drama, but also that I had to instil a level of everything play out at the right “I began dancing at the age of 3 to songs that Mother, are my biggest teachers as well. So un- confidence and conviction in my teammates. I played on TV, after which my mother put me to doubtedly, they have had the most influence on believe that each character and dancer in the time with the right team. To Bharatanatyam classes. Her constant support me,” Sneha added. drama was a vital asset and for them to feel me, Kamala is a dream come important, I had to play a connecting force that true held them together. All of Kamala team is now SNEHA AJITH a family and through our journey of staging it, we definitely felt the connection.” “Moreover, I take inspiration from people I see doing great work. The desire to do more in opportunity to perform, regardless of whether my field of interest keeps me motivated. Besides it was just an impromptu performance in front being an entertaining dance drama, Kamala had of guests that came home or a competition she a very contemporary story at its core that every had worked hard for. woman of today can relate to. Therefore, I have “There never had to be a turning point for experienced how I can combine my passion for when I got into dancing, it was just in my DNA. dance with something so profound as creating Everything I do is with a passion which is the awareness with a social message. I wish to driving force for me to take challenging tasks like carry that forward with my future works. As Kamala. The things I do, be it my job as a Legal a dancer, I know that there is always room for Officer or my performance as dancer, keeps me improvement, and I aspire to be the best version surrounded by positive thoughts that help me of myself.” grow. I believe, whatever you do, it is the most Sneha Ajith performs during a scene in ‘Kamala’ Since childhood, Sneha would never leave an important to stay away from any negativity and Sneha Ajith and other actors perform during a scene in ‘Kamala’

A GREAT MISSION Indian Scientist set to visit ‘Door to Hell’

“Money alone will not buy oneself this The ‘Door to opportunity. They look for physical fitness, communication skills and a basic knowl- Hell’ or ‘Gates edge of science before selecting people for this journey,” he said. During the selection of Hell’, is a process Kumar had to take clearances from different agencies, including his workplace natural gas and embassies. Kumar nurtured space travel dreams field collapsed since 1985 when he was one among the four selected by ISRO to travel to space. But into an he missed the chance when the flight was called off following the explosion of space underground shuttle ‘Challenger’ in February 1986. “It cavern was highly disappointing. Later, my wife and I decided to save a major part of our located in earnings for travel,” he said. Kumar has visited 170 countries across T.N. Suresh Kumar with Institute of Engineers India Bahrain Chapter executive committee members Derweze, seven continents over the last 20 years. His wife Geetha, also a senior scientist at MCF “I am a budget traveller and plan the trips spend little on lodging,” he said. Turkmenistan in Hassan, has accompanied him to 100 well in advance to avoid extra expenditure Kumar also interacted with 200 science A view of Darvaza gas crater popularly known as ‘Door to Hell’ countries. on airfare. I carry ready-to-eat food and students of Indian School Bahrain.

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 10 FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 business May pleads to save Brexit plan Time is tight, but there will soundingly rejected May’s May is hoping a be no decision on an extension agreement, and a third vote the • in Brussels on Thursday, and premier hoped to hold this week third vote could be May seemed to have done no fa- was cancelled by the House of admitted despite the vours to her efforts to persuade KNOW WHAT Commons speaker on procedur- speaker’s decision more MPs to back the withdraw- al grounds. al agreement on the eve of the Nevertheless, Tusk was clear Chancellor Angela summit, when she blamed them that Europe wants May to try • for the impasse. The British parliament again. Merkel agreed, telling “All MPs have been willing to has been deadlocked for lawmakers that EU say is what they do not want,” months over Brexit, with leaders would approve she said, in a televised address MPs unable to decide Surge in support some Brexit guarantee that sought to reach over the how to implement the heads of parliament to the referendum result, and to revoke Brexit British people and infuriated London, United Kingdom AFP | Brussels, Belgium lawmakers on both sides of the voters themselves are House of Commons. also sharply divided. n online petition ask- dogged but isolated “I passionately hope MPs will Aing the British gov - Prime Minister Theresa find a way to back the deal I’ve ernment to revoke Brexit AMay was headed back to negotiated with the EU, a deal briefly crashed yesterday Brussels yesterday to beg for that delivers on the result of the referendum that might reverse after a surge in support saw more time to deliver her Brexit referendum and is the very best the decision to leave. it garner more than 600,000 plan, in defiance of the MPs who deal negotiable,” she said. “You want this stage of the signatures in less than 24 twice rejected the withdrawal The deal could be brought Brexit process to be over and hours. deal. back to parliament as early as done with this. I agree. I am With just eight days to go May’s fellow European Union Tuesday. on your side,” May told voters, until Britain is scheduled to leaders, meeting for their spring May wrote to EU Council pres- blaming the MPs opposed to her leave the European Union, summit, say they will tell her ident and summit host Donald Brexit plan and insisting she was the petition launched on that Britain can postpone Brexit Tusk on Wednesday to ask for a requesting a delay until June 30 Wednesday admitted that until May 22, but only if she can three-month delay of Brexit un- with “great personal regret”. a second referendum “may win over British lawmakers next til June 30, but EU diplomats in- not happen -- so vote now”. week. sisted that Britain would either ‘Brexit fatigue’ “The government repeat- If the withdrawal agreement have to leave before the May 23 Tusk, meanwhile, admitted edly claims exiting the EU is rejected again, an emergen- European election or take part that European leaders are suf- is ‘the will of the people’. cy summit could be called next in the vote and stay in the bloc fering “Brexit fatigue”. He said We need to put a stop to week to agree a longer extension until at least the end of the year. he feared his hopes for an order- this claim by proving the until at least the end of the year May, however, has insisted ly Brexit agreement with a plan strength of public support -- otherwise Britain’s four-dec- that she will not oversee a long in place to prevent economic and now, for remaining in the Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May listening during the weekly Prime ade-year-old European adven- delay, which would increase political chaos may prove “frail, EU,” the petition read. Minister’s Questions (PMQs) question and answer session in the House of ture comes to an abrupt end on pressure at home for a general even illusory.” Commons in Londo March 29. election or for a second Brexit Lawmakers have twice re -

Denmark’s CBB keeps key Finland to investigate Nokia Chinese data breach interest rate Vestager to run Helsinki, Finland day that data from Nokia’s 7 Plus that some information from the Manama for European mobile phones, including lo- 7 Plus handset has been sent to Commission head innish authorities will cation information and serial China, but denied that individ- he Central Bank of Bah- Flaunch an investigation into numbers, has been sent to serv- ual users can be identified from Train (CBB) has decided claims that Nokia phones have ers of the state-owned company the data. today to keep its key poli- been transmitting users’ person- China Telecom. “We can confirm that there cy interest rate unchanged. al data to China, the country’s “The idea is that data moves has been an error in the soft- The CBB’s key policy inter- data protection ombudsman freely within the EU, but when ware packing process in a single est rate on the one-week announcedyesterday. we go outside the EU, there batch of one handset model, deposit facility remains at “Based on our initial analysis must always be a legal basis,” Reijo Aarnio which mistakenly attempted to 2.75 per cent. it appears that personal data Aarnio said. “We are requesting send activation data to a foreign The CBB has also decided has also been transferred (to information to try and find out transferred to China?” he said. server,” the company said in a to keep both the overnight China),” Reijo Aarnio, Finland’s whether there was a legal basis The Finnish-owned company statement reported by NRK. rate unchanged at 2.50pc, data protection ombudsman, in this case. The second thing HMD Global, which manufac- “The data was never pro - and the lending rate at Margrethe Vestager told the news agency STT. is how notification has worked, tures Nokia handsets and has re- cessed and no personal infor- 4.50pc, while adjusting the The Norwegian broadcaster so were phone users aware that cently seen robust sales growth mation was shared with third one-month rate from 3.25pc Copenhagen, Denmark NRK published claims on Thurs- information about them is being on the Chinese market, told NRK parties or authorities,” it said. to 3.10pc.

U Competition Commis- Esioner Margrethe Ve- stager yesterday announced her candidacy to be the next head of the European Com- Norway hikes interest rate, bucking global trend misssion, in an interview Oslo, Norwa with a Danish newspaper. appears to be stronger than an- stark contrast with the rest of “I’m in,” she told the orway’s central bank raised ticipated earlier”. Europe and the United States, daily Politiken, Denmark’s Nits key interest rate yester- Analyst David Oxley of Capital where recent downbeat data newspaper of record, in ref- day and said it would continue Economics said that the increase and signs of a global slowdown erence to a bid to succeed to tighten its monetary policy had been expected after poli- have led to cautious stances by Jean-Claude Juncker. due to the strength of the Scan- cymakers signalled they would central banks. The European parlia- dinavian country’s economy, in raise rates at their last meeting Norway’s decision came after ment’s liberal group ALDE contrast to a slowdown in much in January. the US Federal Reserve surprised is expected to announce of the rest of the world. “However, the more hawkish economists on Wednesday by in- later Thursday its team to The key rate was hiked by 0.25 stance adopted by the bank, say- dicating it will not raise interest lead the campaign for the points for the second time in six ing that the next hike will ‘most rates this year, after previously European elections in May months, rising to 1.0 per cent. likely’ be in the second half of forecasting two hikes. with Vestager in line to be “Our current assessment of 2019 has caught the market on The Swiss National Bank its candidate for European the outlook and balance of risks its toes,” he said. meanwhile opted to leave its Commission president. suggests that the policy rate will “Having already risen strongly Oystein Olsen (file) own rates unchanged. In Sep- “Up until the elections, most likely be increased further against the euro this year, the tember Norway’s interest rate I will take part (in the de- in the course of the next half- Norwegian kroner surged by the biggest oil and gas producer expected to grow 2.7pc this year was increased for the first time bate) by recalling what we year,” the bank’s governor Oys- one percent against the single in western Europe. and 2.5pc in 2020, according to since 2011 after hitting a record have accomplished in the tein Olsen said in a statement. currency after the decision.” The country’s so-called “con- estimates released by the gov- low following the effects of the past five years,” Vestager The bank said that the “up- Rising oil prices have pro - tinental” GDP, which excludes ernment this week. 2008 financial crisis and plung- told Politiken. turn in the Norwegian economy pelled the economy of Norway, the oil and shipping sectors, is The strong growth stands in ing oil and gas prices. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 11

Boeing 737 MAX to face first congressional Cuba a thriving hang-out for sidecars AFP | Havana, Cuba hearing says Hernandez. “I don’t know, Havana’s military acquired Washington, United States I think they see it as something them from big brother Moscow uba’s love affair with from another time.” at the height of the Cold War oeing’s ill-fated 737 MAX 1950s-era American cars in the 1960s and 70s, for use by Band federal regulators Cis still intact, but the com- Different world state factories and farms. Over next week will face the first munist-run island also has a lin- Cuba lags several decades be- the years, they gradually filtered public grilling by Congress gering attachment to a stalwart hind the rest of the world due to down to the general public. over the two fatal plane of Soviet-era leftovers, the mo- a crippling US embargo, so the That’s how Jose Antonio Ceo- crashes in recent months. torcycle sidecar. makers’ badges on the ubiqui- ane Nunez, 46, found his bright Senator Ted Cruz, the Ranging from rusting relics tous sidecars speak of a bygone red Jupiter 3. Texas Republican, called for to the pampered and the pris- world. “When the Cuban govern - a hearing of the Commerce tine, hundreds of old motorcy- Names like Jawa from the ment bought sidecars from the Subcommittee on Aviation cle sidecars rattle through the former Czechoslovakia and MZ Russians in 1981, it was for state- and Space, for March 27, streets of Havana. from the former East Germany, owned companies,” he told AFP. with three transportation The retro appeal gets a lot of as well as antiquated Russian Later, the companies “sold officials, notably the acting attention from tourists “but here Urals, Dniepers and Jupiters. them on to the most deserving Locals travel on an old motorcycle with sidecar along a street of Havana head of the Federal Aviation it’s common, normal,” says Enri- employees,” he said. His father, Administration. que Oropesa Valdez. who worked for a state body, Cruz intends to hold a Valdez should know. The 59- passed the bike on to him. second hearing to question year old makes a living as an in- When the Cuban “Even if the sidecar gets old. Boeing officials as well as structor teaching people how to I’ll never sell it because it’s what pilots and others in the handle the sidecar in Havana’s government bought I use to move around. It’s my industry, according to the traffic, where riders seem able to sidecars from the means of transport in Cuba, statement. squeeze the machines through Russians in 1981, it and there aren’t many other op- More than 300 people the narrowest of gaps. was for state-owned tions,” said Nunez. perished in the two crashes And they’ve built up an in - companies. Later, Valdez himself has a cher- of 737 MAX 8s that occurred tense loyalty among the mend- the companies sold ished green 1977 Ural. shortly after takeoff in In- and-make do Cubans. them on to the most “I like it a donesia in October and in “They’re very practical,” ac- lot, firstly Ethiopia earlier this month. cording to Alejandro Prohenza deserving employees because it’s Boeing and the FAA are Hernandez, a restaurateur who JOSE ANTONIO CEOANE NUNEZ the means of under investigation by the says his pampered red 30-year- transport for A mechanic repairs an old motorcycle with sidecar in Havana Transportation Department old Jawa 350 is like a second my family, for how the rollout of the child. and secondly than a car, still out of reach of With few spare parts available jet was handled, especial- Cheaper and more practical because it’s a many Cubans. in Cuba, “people have to bring ly the a new flight system, than the gas-guzzling, shark- source of in- Settled on the island with his them in from abroad,” which the MCAS stall-prevention finned US behemoths, the bikes come.” Cuban wife, 38-year-old French- slows down repairs. system, which was impli- are used for anything from the And it costs man Philippe Ruiz didn’t realize But he has no regrets. An ex- cated in the Lion Air crash family runabout to trucking less at first how ubiquitous the mo- perienced motorcyclist, he’s dis- in October. goods and workers’ materials. torcycle sidecar was. covered a whole new side to his “A lot of foreigners “When I began to be inter- passion by riding the Russian really like to take ested, I suddenly realized machine. photos of it,” that I was seeing 50 to 100 “It’s very funny, it’s a big Brazil central a day!” change from the bike because Renovating a house at we cannot turn the same way, we bank holds rates the time, he saw that many can’t lean, so you have to relearn sidecars were being used everything but it’s nice.” steady to transport building equip- “It’s especially nice with the Brasília, Brazil ment. family because you can put a Through an advert on the child in the sidecar, my wife be- razil’s interest rates internet, he bought a blue hind, and suitcases,” he said. Bremained unchanged 1979 Ural a few months ago In future he hopes to take ad- Wednesday after the cen- for 6,500 euros. vantage of the interest in the old tral bank held its first mon- “It’s a year older than me bikes to rent it out. etary policy meeting under and in worse shape,” he said. “I think it will be a bit of a its new chief Roberto Cam- “Soon he had to strip the change from all the convertibles pos Neto. bike down and “start re- here.” The central bank’s unan- pairing everything.” imous decision -- only the second since pro-business President Jair Bolsonaro took power in January on a promise to revive Latin Levi’s raises $623 mn America’s biggest economy -- to keep rates at 6.5 per ahead of NYSE debut cent was in line with market Thursday expectations. Rates have been at the New York, United historic low for a year and States the bank gave no indication of plans to cut them any S jeans com- time soon despite slowing Upany Levi growth. Strauss & Co. an- nounced Wednes- day strong pricing ahead of its Wall Street return, enabling it to Logo of Levi Strauss & Co raise a better-than-expected US trade negotiators to visit China $623 million. Bergh, who joined Levi’s in The iconic brand, which is September 2011 after a lengthy set to begin trading Thursday stint at Procter & Gamble. on March 28-29: Beijing on the New York Stock Ex - Most recently, Levi’s won change, said it would initially attention when musical su- Beijing, China price at $17 a share, above the perstar Beyonce wore Levi’s ening hopes that an agree - $14 to $16 per share range it cutoff shorts in an April 2017 S Trade Representative Rob- ment would see them lifted had previously targeted. performance at the Coachella Uert Lighthizer and Treasury soon. Strong demand for the music festival, a point high- Secretary Steven Mnuchin will Over the last eight months, shares means the IPO will raise lighted in the company’s se- visit China on March 28-29 for the United States and China $623 million. curities filing, which noted the a fresh round of talks aimed at have slapped tariffs on more First founded in 1853 in San garment was deemed the “ulti- resolving the bruising trade war, than $360 billion in two-way Francisco as a wholesale dry mate Coachella clothing item” the Chinese commerce ministry goods trade, weighing on the goods business, Levi’s invent- by People magazine. said yesterday. manufacturing sectors in both ed the blue jean 20 years later, “The Levi’s brand epitomiz- After their visit, Chinese Vice countries. a product that was initially es classic, authentic American Premier Liu He will head to the On Friday, China’s parliament worn by primarily by miners style and effortless cool,” the United States in April to con- approved a foreign investment and cowboys before becoming company said in its prospectus. tinue the negotiations, ministry Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin law to strengthen protections ubiquitous in the 20th century. Levi’s plans to use proceeds spokesman Gao Feng said at a for intellectual property -- a The brand has had its ups from the offering for general press briefing. officials demanding profound warned Wednesday that US central US grievance -- but crit- and downs since in terms of corporate purposes, as well Washington and Beijing are changes to Chinese industrial tariffs on Chinese imports ics said the bill was rammed its cultural relevance, but has as for potential acquisitions, battling over the final shape policy. could remain in place for a through without sufficient time been seen as again rising un- the company said in the of a trade deal, with American President Donald Trump “substantial period,” damp- for input from businesses. der Chief Executive Charles filing. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 12 BisB holds general meeting, names new board TDT | Manama velopment Bank in Jeddah.

he Ordinary General New members are Dr Esam Meeting of Bahrain Is- Abdulla Fakhro – Representing Tlamic Bank (BisB) held NBB, Khaled Yusuf Abdulrah- yesterday approved a recom- man- Representing NBB, Brig. mendation of its board of direc- Ebrahim Abdulla Al-Mahmood tors to allocate a net profit of - Representing (SIO) Social In- BD 11,381,516 for the year ended surance Organization, Abdulla 31st December 2018 by transfer- Ahmed Kamal - Representing ring BD 1,138,152 to the statutory SIO and Muhammad Azarrug reserve. Rajab – Representing IDB (Is- The meeting also elected a lamic Development Bank). new board of directors. Other independent board The meeting held at the bank’s members are Mohamed Abdulla, headquarters in the Diplomatic Marwan Cecil, Khalid Abdulaziz Area further approved an al - Al Jassim and Mohammad Ab- location of BD 179,335 to the dullah Al Jalahmah. Zakat fund and BD 250,000 for The Ordinary General As - charitable donations with the sembly also approved the re-ap- authorization of the Board of Di- pointment of the members of rectors of the Bank to distribute the Shari’a Supervisory Board Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) officials during an Ordinary General Meeting held yesterday at the bank’s headquarters in the Diplomatic Area and transferring BD 9,814,029 to 2019 and authorized the Board retained earnings. of Directors to set their fees and The General Meeting also to treasury shares for the year BD 282,285 as remuneration to cember 2018 among others. will represent the National Bank re-appointed KPMG Fakhro as gave nod to the issuance of ad- ended 31st December 2017; the the Board of Directors for the The newly appointed board of Bahrain, Social Insurance Or- the External Auditors for the ditional stock dividend relating payment of a total amount of financial year ended on 31st De- members, a BisB statement said, ganization and the Islamic De- financial year 2019.

Pound under pressure ahead of Brexit summit Saudi near-4 year high Reuters Key figures around 1340 GMT Closing Bell London - FTSE 100:  0.3pc at 7,312.20 points ll of Saudi Arabia’s banks SAUDI  0.8pc to 8,709 pts Frankfurt - DAX 30:  0.9pc at 11,502.11 rose yesterday, lifting A ABU DHABI  0.6pc to 5,127 pts Paris - CAC 40:  0.4pc at 5,361.40 its stock exchange to a near- four year high following its DUBAI  0.6pc to 2,629 pts EURO STOXX 50:  0.5pc at 3,356.76 inclusion in the FTSE Russell’s QATAR  0.2pc at 9,954 pts New York - DOW:  0.3pc at 25,660.07 emerging-market index this EGYPT  0.4pc to 14,783 pts Hong Kong - Hang Seng:  0.9pc at 29,071.56 (close) week. Saudi’s Tadawul index will KUWAIT  1.3pc to 5,890 pts Shanghai - Composite:  0.4pc at 3,101.46 (close) have a weighting of 2.9 per OMAN 0.2pc to 4,153 pts Tokyo - Nikkei 225: Closed for a public holiday cent in the FTSE Emerging All BAHRAIN  0.2pc at 1,426 pts Pound/dollar:  at $1.3138 from $1.3198 on Wednesday Cap Index and this year will join the MSCI emerging mar- Euro/pound:  at 86.69 pence from 86.48 pence A trader works ahead of the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock ket benchmark. The market Exchange (NYSE) Euro/dollar:  at $1.1391 at $1.1413 is positioned for passive fund Dollar/yen:  at 110.59 yen from 110.70 yen inflows of around $20 billion. ties and 11 fils per share from London, United Kingdom “determined” to deliver Brex- Oil - Brent Crude:  24 cents at $68.26 per barrel Saudi Arabia’s index was up its unit Emaar Malls, adding it, after formally requesting a 0.8pc with Al Rajhi Bank and that the brokerage is “selec- he pound fell further ahead three-month delay on Wednes- Oil - West Texas Inter:  19 cents at $60.04 Riyad Bank gaining 2.2pc each. tively positive” on UAE real Tof a key Brexit summit in day. The Abu Dhabi index was estate despite a challenging Brussels yesterday, while equi- However, investor fears per- up 0.6pc with First Abu Dha- market in 2019. ties investors tried to come to sist that the 27 other EU leaders as expected, held its main inter- and Wall Street opened lower. bi Bank and Abu Dhabi Com- Qatar’s index was down grips with an unexpectedly dov- could refuse the request, poten- est rate steady at 0.75pc. “US stocks are under some mercial Bank (ADCB) adding 0.2pc with Barwa Real Estate ish message from the US Federal tially sending Britain crashing But it expressed concerns that early morning pressure as the 1.3pc each. ADCB shareholders plunging 7.3pc and Commer- Reserve. out of the bloc in just eight days’ further “uncertainties” over a Fed unexpectedly reflected an approved its proposed merg- cial Bank losing 0.6pc as the Sterling, seen as a barometer time. “cliff-edge” no-deal Brexit easier policy stance yesterday er with Union National Bank, stocks traded ex-dividend. for Britain’s long-running Brexit The pound fell as low as “could have a significant effect and warned that too-low infla- which traded flat. Egypt’s blue-chip index was saga, remained on the backfoot $1.3106 in midday trading. on spending” by businesses. tion is one of the major chal - In Dubai, the index fell 0.6pc up 0.4pc. over fears that the country could “If the European leaders de- Sentiment on equities mar- lenges of our time,” said analysts after four straight days of Kuwait’s premier index rose crash out of the EU without a cide that they need more time kets was hit after the Federal at Charles Schwab brokerage. gains, with DAMAC Properties 1.3pc with market heavyweight deal continued to fester. -- possibly a week -- to respond Reserve forecast overnight that Investors were also spooked losing 2.8pc. Kuwait Finance House adding British Prime Minister The- to May’s request then the pound it would not raise US borrowing after US President Don - Blue-chip developer Emaar 3.7pc. The stock has risen in resa May was back in Brussels will travel south towards the costs this year -- a shift from an ald Trump dashed hopes on Properties decreased 1.5pc. the last three sessions after on a last-gasp mission to beg EU $1.30 support as uncertainty earlier projection of two hikes Wednesday for a quick resolu- Its board proposed a full-year its chairman said the due dili- leaders for more time to deliver will again soar,” warned analyst -- and cut its annual growth tion to the China-US trade talks dividend of 15 fils a share. gence process to buy Bahrain’s a Brexit deal that was twice re- Konstantinos Anthis at trading outlook. by warning tariffs would stay Arqaam Capital said it ex- Ahli United Bank may con - jected by her own parliament. firm ADSS. European markets were most- in place for some time after any pected flat dividends of 15 fils clude in two to three months. May has declared that she is The Bank of England (BoE), ly down in afternoon trading agreement is reached. per share from Emaar Proper- Ahli United was up 1.2pc.

BIG BANG SANG BLEU II The art of tattooing elevated in architectural watchmaking Manama its hexagonal bezel, and carv- vibrations per hour, for a period ore ambitious than the Big ing into the sapphire crystal, of 72 hours. Two hundred titani- MBang Sang Bleu launched juxtaposed against the hands Thanks to Maxime um and one hundred King Gold in 2016, the new Big Bang Sang with their geometric lines, and Buchi and Sang Bleu, pieces will be released. Bleu II passionately channels the moulded onto the interchange- A key component of contem- design skills of world famous tat- able bracelet. The dial plays with the art of tattooing porary Pop Culture, tattooing too artist Maxime Plescia-Buchi. transparency, allowing glimpses has evolved to reach is no longer the sole preserve A case with more finely-chis- of the Unico movement. It is new heights. For this of a largely masculine under- elled lines, conveyed in three a feat of construction, almost second collaboration, ground scene. From a primitive dimensions. architectural in scope, in a 45- we wanted to reflect practice to a celebrated field of An expression of the passage mm case. on this development Art, and cultural phenomenon, of time, the hands - two elongat- Within the meticulously in- its growing creative influence ed diamonds and an arrow - are terlaced geometric lines of by extending the shows tattooing is not merely a stylised fragments of tattoos, set this new case lies the HUB1240 motif across the case trend but a cultural shift which above a hypnotic chronographic Unico manufacture self-wind- and hands. Each of will last and influence all gener- movement. ing chronograph movement: these illustrates the ations to come. Even more disruptive, the Big the chronograph seconds are graphic style of this The new Big Bang Sang Bleu II Bang Sang Bleu II channels the tracked along a straight hand, illustrious tattoo is the horological expression of a creative inspiration of Maxime whilst the chronograph minutes artist tattoo, set in motion with time- Plescia-Buchi into its three-di- complete their laps on one of Maxime Buchi, Hublot Ambassador, less precision, unifying materials mensional angles and edges. The the two discs on the dial. It os- Founder and Creative Director of Sang RICARDO GUADALUPE and crafts through geometry by motif spans the case, cutting into cillates at a frequency of 28,800 Bleu (5) CEO HUBLOT Sang Bleu’s founder. 13 FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019

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John David Washington joins Cardi B, Lili Reinhart Christopher Nolan’s next join Jennifer Lopez PTI | Los Angeles Cardi B lacKkKlansman’ star ‘BJohn David Washing- Lili ton is set to star in Christo- Reinhart pher Nolan’s next directori- in ‘Hustlers’ al venture. According to reports, No- lan will also produce along PTI | Los Angeles Wall Street clients. in the wake of the with his partner Emma According to reports, Julia financial crisis and Thomas. ardi B and Lili Reinhart Stiles and Keke Palmer are explores the toll it The project was described are joining Jennifer also joining the ensemble cast. took on the liveli- as an event film, although CLopez and Constance Lopez will play the ring- hood of the danc- any other specifics includ- Wu in stripper story ‘Hus - leader to the group of ambi- ers who relied on ing title and plot are cur- tlers’. tious women who take their Wall Street clien- rently under wraps. The film is based on a New plans of getting their full cut tele. Warner Bros earlier an- York based biweekly Ameri- too far. “We could not nounced that Nolan’s up- can Magazine article by Jes- Lorene Scafaria is attached have asked for a coming untitled film will sica Pressler titled ‘The Hus- to direct from a screenplay more exciting or tal- open in on July 17, 2020. tlers at Scores’. The article she adapted from the 2015 ented lineup of performers Washington is the son of was about a group of former piece by Pressler. to join our cast,” Adam Fo- veteran actor Denzel Wash- strip club employees who Scafaria’s script is set in the gelson, chairman of STX- ington. band together to scam their late 2000s in New York City films, said in a statement. Nolan’s last release was World War II dra- ma ‘Dunkirk’, which won three Academy Awards and earned the filmmaker his Lopez opens up about her engagement with Rodriguez first best director Oscar nod. ANI | Los Angeles in the Bahamas. band Marc Anthony. After returning to New York While shooting with the eye- merican singer Jennifer from their island getaway, Lopez wear brand in Miami, their chil- Noah Centineo may ALopez and Alex Rodriguez and Rodriguez revealed that en- dren even stopped by the set. recently got engaged after two gagement isn’t their only new “We all come down here and take on He-Man’s years of dating. The singer is collaboration. it’s our city, it’s our second role already excited to build a future The two just announced their home,” Lopez said. with her beau and opened up first fashion partnership as a “We’re constantly support- about the same for the first time couple as the newest brand am- ing each other in our individual ever since her engagement. bassadors for an eyewear label endeavours and thinking about Expressing her happiness, called Quay Australia. all the things that we can build Lopez told People: “We’re re- The two co-stars in the new together,” Lopez added. Alex Rodriguez ally happy.” ad campaign and also inspired The duo announced the hap- Rodriguez also spoke about two different collections for the together. He knows my dreams py news of their engagement their relationship and added, brand-Quay x JLo and Quay x and I know his dreams, and to- on March 10, sharing matching “We have the appreciation ARod. gether we feel like we’re strong- photos of Lopez wearing her for where we are in our lives The pair believes in teamwork er,” Lopez said. stunning diamond engagement today, and that’s what we’re and they pull it off well. They The two also like spending ring as Rodriguez can be seen Jennifer enjoying the most.” seamlessly coordinate their red quality time with their fami - holding her hand in the picture. Lopez This comes just days after carpet fashion looks and they ly, which includes Rodriguez’s Lopez was previously married Rodriguez surprised Lopez even set off a trend with their daughters Natasha (14) and Ella to waiter Ojani Noa, dancer Cris Noah Centineo with a stunning diamond #10DayChallenge no-sugar, no- (10) with ex-wife Cynthia Scur- Judd, and Marc Anthony, while IANS | Los Angeles ring and a romantic pro- carb diets. tis and Lopez’s 11-year-old twins Rodriguez settled his divorce posal while on a vacation “Everything that we do, we do Max and Emme with ex-hus- with Scurtis in 2008. ctor Noah Centineo is Ain talks to play He-Man in the “Masters of the Uni- verse” reboot. Brothers Adam and Aaron Kaling lands comedy drama for Netflix Nee are directing the reboot, based on Mattel Films’ pop- IANS | Los Angeles staff-writing job on the first ular toy line that spawned season of “The Office”. She a successful animated TV ctress Mindy Kaling, who became a rising star, ascend- series (1983-85) as well as Ahas Indian roots, is set to ing to an executive producer a 1987 film. The banner has Mindy work on a semi-autobiograph- on the Emmy-winning series collaborated with Sony on Kaling ical coming-of-age comedy where she also played custom- the new movie, reported va- show. er service representative Kelly riety.com “I’m joining the Netflix Kapoor. The property is about family. Lang Fisher and I are The actress, who has au - the warrior He-Man, the working on a brand new Netflix thored two books, went on to last hope of a magical land TV comedy about the life of a create, executive produce and called Eternia. Dolph Lun- modern day first generation star in the praised TV comedy dgren starred in the original Indian American teenage girl. “The Mindy Project”, which movie as the title character Get ready for lots of relatable ran for six seasons. while Frank Langella played awkward teen moments. More Kaling’s feature “Late Night”, the villainous Skeletor. coming soon,” Kaling tweeted. on which she serves as pro - Centineo has most recent- Netflix has given a 10-epi- ducer, writer and star oppo - ly starred in Netflix’s hit ro- sode series order for it, report- site Emma Thompson, made a mantic comedies “To All the ed deadline.com. strong debut at the 2019 Sun- Boys I’ve Loved Before” and Kaling landed her first TV dance Film Festival. “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser”.

Harington compares Trump to GoT’s ‘mad king’ IANS | Los Angeles the fantasy show’s ‘mad boy- He added: “About dysfunc- king’ Joffrey Baratheon. tional families -- or families ame of He said that if people had in general, always where the “G paid attention to the HBO best drama is -- and the ever- Thrones” star hit, they could have avoid- lasting idea that people who Kit Haring- ing living in a “Thrones-like seek power are very often the ton has world”. last people who should have compared “I think it’s always been it. Unfortunately, we’re leav- US Presi- about two things for me,” va- ing ‘Thrones’ with a Joffrey For Reservations, Call:Umm Al Hassam 17728699 Seef District 17364999 dent Don- riety.com quoted Harington as the President of the United ald Trump to as saying. States of America.” Kit Harington 15 FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 sports

Juve opt for Asian pre-season amid Ronaldo US rape claims AFP | Milan New-look Germany Kathryn Mayorga that he sexu- ally assaulted her in Las Vegas ristiano Ronaldo’s Juven- in 2009. Ctus will play the pre-sea- Las Vegas police asked Ron- son International Champions aldo to submit a DNA sample in Cup in Asia and not in the January as part of their inves- United States amid the Por- tigation into rape allegations make promising start tugal star’s rape investigation made against him. there, the New York Times has Contacted by AFP, a spokes- reported. woman for Juventus said that Germany midfielder Most of the matches take “going east to Asia was normal • place in the United States but after spending recent presea- Leon Goretzka salvaged organisers are planning to play sons in the United States”. a draw against Serbia Juventus’ elsewhere amid Juventus signed the five- Ronaldo’s legal case, eliminat- time Ballon d’Or winner for Reuters | Wolfsburg, Germany ing the risk of the Portuguese 100 million euros ($117 mil- star being detained by author- lion) last summer from Real ities in the US as part of their Madrid and pay him a 31-mil- ermany’s new-look team investigations, the newspaper lion-euro annual salary. made a promising re - reported. The team are on track for Gturn to the international Juventus have confirmed an eighth consecutive Italian stage with a 1-1 draw against their participation in the event league title, while his hat-trick Serbia in a friendly on Wednes- with the official programme to against Atletico Madrid sent day, showing signs of improve- be unveiled on March 27. them through to the Champi- ment following a disastrous Juventus’ games will “most- ons League quarter-finals. 2018. ly likely be in China and Sin- Ronaldo, meanwhile, re- The Germans, knocked out gapore”, where they will be joined his Portugal team- of the World Cup in the group joined by Premier League mates this week ahead of Euro stage and relegated in the Na- teams Manchester United and 2020 qualifying, as they begin tions League last year, had only Tottenham Hotspur, the New their title defence, following a one player from their 2014 York Times said. nine-month absence from the World Cup victory in the start- Ronaldo, 34, has denied alle- national team. ing line-up and their oldest out- gations made by former model field player was aged 24. More aggressive and quick- Germany’s Marco Reus in action with Serbia’s Marko Dmitrovic er than in recent games, with against the Netherlands on Sun- an equaliser before Serbia, who Kai Havertz, Julian Brandt and day. won promotion in the Nations Leroy Sane playing behind for- Serbia went forward after 11 League after an undefeated run ward Timo Werner, the hosts minutes and their first corner in their group, wasted a chance needed only three minutes to bounced off the back of two when Adem Ljajic fired a shot KNOW WHAT get a shot on target with Havertz players to land perfectly for over the bar. firing the ball at Serbia keeper Luka Jovic to head in for his But the Germans kept their Marko Dmitrovic following a first international goal. foot firmly on the gas and wast- Coach Joachim Loew quick passing move. The 21-year-old, who has ed several chances in the sec- sent world champions Coach Joachim Loew sent scored 22 goals in 35 appear- ond half before substitute Leon Mats Hummels, Jerome world champions Mats Hum- ances for Eintracht Frankfurt Goretzka grabbed a deserved mels, Jerome Boateng and this season, is likely to be among equaliser in the 69th minute. Boateng and Thomas Thomas Mueller into interna- the biggest transfer targets this “In the first half the automa- Mueller into interna- tional retirement in a surprise summer, with Real Madrid and tion in this new team, playing tional retirement in a decision last week as his team Barcelona among clubs report- together for the first time, did surprise decision last prepare to launch their Euro edly interested. not function that well,” Loew Juventus’ forward Cristiano Ronaldo shoots a penalty to score during the week 2020 qualification campaign Werner twice went close to told reporters. UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid (file photo)

Roaming acts set to dazzle race- Shaikh Khalid goers during Bahrain GP weekend Ayyad gets hero’s welcome as he emerges lone candidate for BOC TDT | Manama they consistently participat- touches down after win at Brave 22 ed in carnival parades in Ger- presidency he Formula 1 Gulf Air Bah- many. In 2010, they took a big TDT | Manama Train Grand Prix will see leap, developing from an am- an army of roaming perform- ateur group to a professional H Shaikh Khalid bin ers helping keep race-goers street theatre company. Since HHamad Al Khalifa is entertained off the track next then, Walking Funfair have the only candidate running Thursday to Sunday at Bahrain performed all over Europe. to become the new presi- International Circuit (BIC) in One of their highlights is dent of the Bahrain Olympic Sakhir. building technical supported Committee (BOC), it was an- Offering something for costumes with moving parts nounced yesterday. everyone, these acts range like Ferris Wheels and round- As submission of BOC can- from musicians and dancers abouts, fire-breathing drag- didacy campaign came to an to magicians and stilt-walk- ons and inflatable, illuminated end, it emerged that Bahrain ers, and each and every one costumes – perfect for photo Athletics Association can- of them will contribute to the opportunities and much more. didate HH Shaikh Khalid “Limitless” fun of the Grand Hussain Ayyad with his teammates at the airport emerged the lone presiden- Prix weekend. tial candidate for a four-year This year’s roster of roaming TDT | Manama The KHK MMA representa- ry over a tough Vergara, who electoral cycle. performers includes Dr Bub- tive received a true hero’s wel- was fighting in front of his fans. However, the one and bles, Tri-Colour Walkabout, rave Flyweight contend- come as his teammates showed After the fight, “Iron” showed only remaining seat in the Batucada Timba, the Steam Ber and Bahrain’s Hussain their appreciation for “Iron” by his sportsmanship by praising board of directors is being Dancers, Circolo Stilt-Walk- Ayyad touched down home flocking the Bahrain Airport his opponent’s toughness, even closely contested by Bah- ers, Circus Parade, The Dans, this week after a successful and receiving their friend with though the fight lasted less than rain Swimming Association Men-Alien and Rainbow Bal- trip to the Philippines, where open arms after yet another five minutes. president Mohammed Me- let. But the long list of acts he quickly disposed of Jason dominant win. As Brave Combat Federation jbel, Bahrain Martial Arts taking to BIC’s Formula 1 Vil- Vergara in the preliminary card The team made sure to meet still waits to crown an inaugu- Association board member lage vending area would not be of Brave 22: Storm of Warriors, a smiling Ayyad, who was de- ral Flyweight champion, Ayyad Faisal Kanoo and Bahrain complete without the Walking which took place last Friday, in lighted with the surprise and made sure he was inserted in Triathlon Association gen- Funfair, Rainbow Carnival and Manila, Philippines. posed for pictures with col - the conversation for a title eral secretary Mai Al Haji. Steve and Tom’s Circus Enter- Ayyad’s performance was leagues and fans of his work. fight with two dominant per- The campaign was over- tainment. praised by commentators and Ayyad is on a two-fight win- formances in a row. “Iron” is seen by BOC secretary gen- Walking Funfair, also known fans alike, as he was able to lock ning streak as he built on his hoping to build up to an even- eral Mohammed Hassan Al as Oakleaf Stelzenkunst, was in a triangle choke in the very dominant performance against tual title shot in the fastest Nusuf and Executive Direc- founded in 2004 by Bettina first round to make his oppo- Mohammed Abo Ali back at growing MMA promotion in the tor of Sports Affairs Abdul Eichblatt. The following years, A performer who will be seen at BIC nent tap out. Brave 18, with a flawless victo- world. Jalil Asad, among others. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 16 Novak says all good with Roger, Rafa Djokovic has dismissed suggestion of a rift with Federer as tennis politics persist

Manchester United’s caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (R) celebrates their victory with midfielder Paul Pogba (L) after a match (file photo) Novak Djokovic maintains• he would Pogba wants ‘happy coach’ welcome the input of Roger Federer and Solskjaer to stay at Man Utd Rafael Nadal despite AFP | London Kermode ouster

aul Pogba hopes Ole Gun- AFP | Miami Pnar Solskjaer is given the When a player is Manchester United manager’s happy, he wants to ovak Djokovic played job on a permanent basis af- keep being happy. down a reported rift ter the Norwegian turned the Solskjaer deserves it. Nwith Roger Federer and club’s fortunes around. He knows the club, Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, The former United striker saying he welcomed their views has transformed the mood and he knows everything on the controversial ousting of results at Old Trafford, leading about the club ATP Chairman Chris Kermode. the club into the Champions PAUL POGBA Federer and Nadal ripped top- League quarter-finals and lift- ranked Djokovic, current presi- ing them into contention for a the players. This gave us the dent of the ATP Player Council, top-four finish in the Premier freedom to play and enjoy for failing to contact them over Novak Djokovic (L) and Roger Federer shake hands at the end of their tennis match in Paris (file photo) League. football again because maybe the decision to terminate Eng- “The player council is only the ATP was so big that every- because it has failed us many When Solskjaer was given we lost that with the results lishman Kermode, whose reign part of the structure. We are not one should have been consulted, times,” he said. the role following the depar- that we had before.” began in 2014 and concludes at part of the board or deciding raising the chance of a major “And many times when top ture of Jose Mourinho in De- It is a striking contrast to the year’s end after a vote at Indian anything. We are in consultation fall-out between the three stars. players wanted to be involved cember it was widely assumed final months of Mourinho’s Wells earlier this month. and collaboration with player “I have not noticed anything and be heard they felt like he was merely keeping the seat reign, with Pogba the player Serbian star Djokovic vocifer- board representatives. from their side or from mine,” everything they have said was warm for a bigger managerial who was repeatedly claimed to ously pushed for change despite “Federer and Nadal have been Djokovic said. not really followed through in a name but his success has led to be at odds with the Portuguese. many within the game strongly icons of our sport for so many “It’s not necessary for people way it was supposed to be.” a clamour for the appointment He declined to elaborate, advocating for Kermode to re- years and their opinions are to create any tensions or divi- Political conversations will to be made full-time and mid- saying only: “Maybe we lost main in charge. extremely important to every- sions between us. On the con- continue over the next few fielder Pogba has now added confidence, maybe things went Federer said Wednesday he one. If they want to be active trary, I have a good relationship months as Kermode’s successor his voice. wrong. A lot of talking outside was not “chasing” Djokovic for and part of it, either officially with both of them. We always is found, but for now Djokovic, “Of course we want him to that we weren’t used to. an explanation despite claim- or unofficially, I think it’s only respected each other. We are who suffered an early exit in stay,” the France midfielder “I don’t like to talk about the ing at Indian Wells it was “hard positive for us. rivals of course so it’s hard to California, will aim to transfer told Sky Sports. “The results past. I like to talk about the fu- to understand” why Djokovic “I saw Roger today. We were be friends. his energy into landing a sev- have been great. I have a great ture because that’s what mat- turned down a request to dis- cutting the ribbon at the open- “We need an open dialogue enth Miami title. relationship with him, he has ters. We are better now and cuss the situation. ing of the center court. We had a and for people to have different Djokovic, 31, enjoyed a stellar a great relationship with the the results have been brilliant.” Djokovic, however, maintains small chat but there was no time opinions. That’s what a demo- 2018, winning Wimbledon and players. Despite their good run, Unit- he would welcome the input of to talk about the political stuff. cratic society is. We all try and the US Open before taking his “When a player is happy, ed were beaten by Wolves in the Swiss and Spanish legends. Hopefully we will have time in be part of that.” major tally to 15 by reigning in he wants to keep being hap- the FA Cup quarter-finals on “We welcome them as well the next few days to go through Djokovic said many players Australia at the start of 2019. py. Solskjaer deserves it. He Saturday, a week after losing to as anyone else who wants to some things.” were frustrated at the current Federer, meanwhile, is chas- knows the club, he knows Arsenal in the Premier League join the political discussions,” system. ing his 101st career title after everything about the club. -- the only two domestic de- Djokovic said ahead of the ATP Novak sees no change “It’s frustrating for me per- narrowly losing to Austrian “He is a really happy coach feats since Solskjaer replaced Miami Open, where he is due to Nadal stressed the decision sonally and other players who Dominic Thiem in the Indian that gave confidence back to Mourinho in December. begin play Friday. to make a change at the top of have been part of the structure Wells final last weekend.

Disgruntled Icardi back training with Inter Giroud seeks France return to boost game time Reuters | Paris playing time under manager Maurizio Sarri. helsea striker Olivier Gir- Giroud has not started a Coud wants to move back to Premier League game for France when his contract ex- Chelsea since the club signed pires at the end Argentina international KNOW WHAT of the season striker Gonzalo Higuain in after grow- January. ing frus - “The future may be hectic Chelsea are sixth in trated by a this summer,” Giroud told lack of French radio station RTL. “I’m the Premier League, not afraid to go down a lev - three points below el to have more playing time. the fourth and final It could be I end my career in Champions League France.” qualification place The striker, who won the currently occupied World Cup with France last by Arsenal year, scored 33 goals in 73 league appearances for Montpellier before mov- Inter Milan’s forward Mauro Icardi (R) misses an opportunity to open the scoring during a match against Parma ing to Arsenal in 2012, and has attracted interest from that I will only play in the Eu- AFP | Milan But he returned to the fold Luciano Spalletti’s side have Olympique Lyonnais, accord- ropa League,” Giroud added. at the team’s Appiano Gentile crashed out of the Europa ing to reports in the French “I try to do what it takes to be isgruntled Inter Milan training centre, north of Milan, league and are now looking to media. as effective and as important as Dstriker Mauro Icardi re- training separately in a reduced consolidate next year’s Cham- The 32-year-old has been I can for the team.” turned to training with the club squad as many of his teammates pions League place. used mainly in the Europa Chelsea are sixth in the Pre- yesterday after a month on the are on international duty. Icardi -- joint top scorer League by Sarri and is the com- mier League, three points be- sidelines amid a protracted The strained relationship in Serie A last season with petition’s top scorer this sea- low the fourth and final Cham- contract dispute. had thawed in recent days with 29 goals -- has scored 15 son with nine goals in nine ap- pions League qualification The 26-year-old Argentine Icardi missing the team’s 3-2 goals in all competitions pearances, but does not believe place currently occupied by has been absent since February derby win over city rivals AC for the club this term. he can force his way into the Arsenal. 13 after being stripped of the Milan which moved them third He has not scored in the Italian coach’s Premier League Sarri’s side could also secure captain’s armband. in Serie A, two points ahead of league since December 15, with plans. Champions League football for He had complained of a knee their rivals. his last game against Parma on “Today, I have the impression next season by winning the Eu- injury but the club insisted a Inter are 22 points behind February 9. there’s clearly no competition ropa League, where they face Olivier scan has not revealed any new leaders Juventus, and 13 adrift Inter next play Lazio on (for places in attack) since Slavia Prague in the quarter-fi- Giroud injury. of second-placed Napoli. March 31. January. It’s like that, I know nals.