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Heard about the Desert it yet? Bryan Adams gift to Sabeeka Live in Bahrain ! page 5 Make your wedding a ‘magical’ Italian Artist, Ilaria Lupo, turns a quarry construction occasion site into a stage, and its laborers into singers Crown Prince inaugurates this year hen I first quit page 6 my job, the For the very first time The Bahrain National Quarry is inquisition all around was, opened to the public for a unique event. Nocturne for Pit “whatW will you do next?” Never Orchestra is a live performance especially conceived for faltering, I declared, “I don’t the site, involving the quarry’s labourers as performers. A have to know yet”. Yeah I fidgeri–pearl diving–music, was wanted to write, but how this polyphonic orchestra, where vocals and processed sounds once a student of architecture, MINNOWS would manifest, was whatever. navigate between dissonance and harmony. A project only to become a musician of One thing for sure though, I by Ilaria Lupo in collaboration with RabihBeaini, with avant-garde electronica. And CONTINUE didn’t imagine that a year and the participation of Hasan Hujairi will be performed at the finally the featured laborers slash half later, I would be here.Here Bahrain Quarry, next to the Tree of Life on the 9th March, 2017.singers of the underground. being? I’ll pretend you asked. Seating starts at 6:30 pm and the performance begins at 8pm. Rangingfrom engineers, to TO UPSET Here is in the pit of a literal foreman, and other. And for this quarry, south of mainland moment, they are center stage. upcoming chronicles. But I’m BIGS 2017 GIANTS Bahrain. I am sitting on a The potential for content makeshift 2x4 wooden platform, getting ahead of myself. is promising, but I’m yet to page 14 cross-legged amidst a stirring For the Spring of Culture executing the site works in the know, what to siphon out stage, observing with my eyes 2017, the Red Bull Music daytime, and now trained to of the above snapshots. So, Academy, the Bahrain Authority chorus for this I shall fiddle with all raw closed, palms in prayer mode, one night. joined thumbs and indexes rest for Culture and Antiquities, Now,for a proper introduction elements available; the people, at my chin. The brain behind AlRiwaq Gallery, the Ministry of players. There is Ilaria Lupo, the music, the implications. I this buzzing beehive is Italian of Works, and Nass Contracting initiating the project through observed some rehearsals; then artist Ilaria Lupo, shaping a Co. WLL, collaborate as sponsors her residency with AlRiwaq had coffee with Lupo, Beani, pit into potential. The lilting of the Quarry Concert. It is an Gallery, as part of an on going and singers Ravi Varma and ambience is a hum of passing experimental event, taking place venture into public sphere art. Perinba Paul. Iresearched the wind meeting the vibrato of a in an active construction site After relocating to Palestine history of quarries, and social of an honest-to-God Quarry. and Lebanon, Lupo was swept set of laborers, rehearsing participatory art, I even read on their vocals and rhythm. The “singers” of this concert are by a curiosity, for what lay neo-colonialism’s role under A Berlin based musician, the very same Nass employees, underground the reemerging socio-economic progress. I also Rabih Beani, is conducting Levantine landscapes. wasted a lot of time. Less than a this chance harmony-in- RabihBeani, here re-spinning And what I come to wonder is the-making. His forte is of this. What is the something else week to go electronic music, but tonight that happens, when such unlikely Beani is experimenting participants find a stage in for BIC’s Early with the human voice, an excavation, ready for dialogue? instrument he’s never before Never faltering, I do declare, “I tuned. I felt a fathoming of don’t have to know yet!” So here Bird offer ! where the sound was heading, I am (here we are?) observing a though Beani himself was just playful process of participation, beginning to play. …“play”, of music in the dynamic. I page 15 you’ll notice, will become a invite you to a kinetic story-in- reoccurring method in these the-making, to co-observe the penned version of behind the scenes; all the way until March 9th 2017, at the Quarry.

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Today’s Weather Max Min 18°C 13°C MP Hamad Al Dossary seeks booster5pc tax on firms making a net profit of BD0.5 million Muhannad Mansour/DTNN chairs the Public Utilities and The lawmaker mentioned x [email protected] Environment Committee in The that a 20pc tax is imposed in the House of Representatives, parliamentary Saudi Arabia on commercial Trump to unveil first Manama adding the measure would companies making SR1 new parliamentary add a minimum of BD25m to proposal million (BD100,000) a year. budget ‘mid-March’ proposal seeks imposing the State budget. targeting big He also said that a similar tax Washington Ataxes on companies making “Commercial, Islamic and is implemented in the US and S President Donald an annual net profit of international banks, and firms is aimed at India. Trump in mid-March BD500,000. The move is aimed insurance companies will be generating more “The proposal targets Uwill unveil his government at adding more revenues to included in the proposal,” big companies working in budget, a keystone the state exchequer, according said Al Dossary. revenues to the the financial sector. These statement of his priorities to MP Hamad Al Dossary, “The proposal stipulates exchequer on the establishments enjoyed a for the coming years. who moved the legislative adding an article to Law lines of similar tax tax-free work environment The nearly four trillion proposal. 21 of 2001 with regards to in Bahrain for decades. dollar annual federal budget “A five per cent tax should commercial companies. in US and India The proposal is a means to is a declaration of intent be imposed on the annual net The article would instruct diversify the State revenues that puts the president’s profit of companies that make to impose a 5 per cent tax making more than BD500,000 the companies in Bahrain and would benefit local policy goals down in black BD0.5 million or more a year,” on the annual net profit of a year. A recent study has achieve this net profit figure,” economy,” Al Dossary and white. said Al Dossary, who also commercial companies showed that around 40pc of Al Dossary explained. added. 2 Thursday, February 23, 2017 Thursday, February 23, 2017 3 Recruit Bahrainis: LMRA Russian delegation to present DT News Network regarding the Bahrainisation Manama rate are accurate. hief Executive Officer Al-Absi pointed out that of the Labour Market LMRA had sent emails to all RegulatoryC Authority (LMRA), companies that have failed to Tamkeen kicks off third Osama bin Abdulla Al-Absi, adhere to the Bahrainisation has called on employers to quotas. hire Bahrainis while recruiting The Parallel Bahrainisation to fill job vacancies, and System will be applicable to remain committed to in the case of Work Permit the Bahrainisation target Renewal, as of May 1, 2017, determined by the law. in compliance with Cabinet LMRA is currently Al-Absi Resolution 27/2016. editionDT News Network registration phase that of ‘Mashroo3i’the number of applications special examining companies ahead of which, he said, reflects the The system will be applied Manama ended on January 28. This received for this year’s edition the launch of the second phase competency of Bahrainis, on on each establishment that amkeen has officially year’s edition will witness the – the eagerness and excitement of the ‘Parallel Bahrainisation the one hand, and the sense of has Bahrainisation rate Tlaunched the activities participation of 204 youth of the youth to take part in System’ in early May. responsibility of the companies’ below the target. From May of the fourth edition of entrepreneurs representing this innovative competition,” Al-Absi asserted that officials. 1, 2017, the renewal of the ‘Mashroo3i’ Youth Business 110 business concepts, spread said Mohammed Ahmadi, the creation of suitable job Business owners were urged work permits will be subject Awards with an orientation across many industries. Manager of Youth Schemes at opportunities for Bahrainis to increase the rate of Bahrainis to the Parallel System’s fees day held for the teams and An orientation day was held Tamkeen. is among the priorities of through availing employment being an additional BD300 mentors involved this year. to introduce the participants “We are pleased with the the government, noting that services provided by the Labour per 2 year permit. This will The nationwide competition to the different phases and turnout of the participants Bahrainis have proved their and Social Development be applicable to a number of is positioned as a national elements of the competition during the orientation day high competence at various Ministry and the incentives permits that correspond with platform aimed at promoting and meet the competitors and their keen interest to gift to work environments. delivered by the Labour Fund the Bahrainisation target. entrepreneurial values among and the organising committee undergo the psychometric The LMRA chief lauded (Tamkeen) to recruit Bahraini Employers have been asked Bahraini youths and guiding from Tamkeen. Participants assessments. We are looking the commitment of about 60 workers and rehabilitate them. to visit LMRA’s page and them to transform their will undergo an intensive forward to the outcome of this per cent of companies to the He underlined LMRA’s use Parallel Bahrainisation business ideas and dreams training programme focusing The orientation day held for teams and mentors competition which will surely required Bahrainisation rate, keenness on close follow-up Calculator to calculate the into feasible business plans. on entrepreneurship during support the development of and the keenness of some on the companies’ records number of additional Bahrainis Over 340 applications the next stage held between “Bahraini Youth are more benefit of entrepreneurship required skills to excel in this the entrepreneurship sector in companies to increase the rate through inspection campaigns required to avoid paying were received during the February 24 and March 4. aware of the concept and and the need to develop the field. This was reflected in the Kingdom,” he said. Crown of their Bahraini workforce, to make sure that their figures additional fees. ‘Magic Unlimited’ to perform today The live illusion show to Prince make its first appearance at Bahrain Cultural Hall

DT News Network displaying startling illusions Mandrake d´or in Paris. The Manama that create the essence of gifted young performers of agic Unlimited’, an magic. Oscar, Renzo and Mara ‘Magic Unlimited’ inject a huge acclaimed illusion were invited to appear at a Gala amount of energy, humour and show‘M from the Netherlands, in Las Vegas and performed a intrigue into their show, and will perform at the Bahrain series of performances at the their performance in Bahrain Cultural Hall today. This is famous casino-theatre Caesars will mark their first time to for the first time the illusion Palace in Las Vegas. The three demonstrate their amazing show is being showcased in young illusionists have worked talent. Tickets can be purchased the Middle East. The three- together with renowned at the Virgin Megastore in day event, from Thursday to international acts such as David Bahrain City Center and at Saturday, is targeted at families Copperfield and Siegfried VIVA in Seef Mall branch. The golden ring with the with tickets up for sale for and Roy, and performed in Tickets for Tier 1 are priced face of Russian President children aged 4 and above. illustrious locations such as the at BD10, and Tier 2 are priced at Vladimir Putin “We are so happy to be Tropicana Hotel and Caesar’s BD15; VIP tickets are priced at SEND OR EXCHANGE MONEY bringing this debut show to Palace. BD20. VIVA customers qualify Bahrain, especially since this In October 2000, they for a 20 per cent discount on AT GREAT RATES, GUARANTEED! will be their first taste of the received the prestigious their ticket price. Middle East region. Bahrain has We aim to make a positive difference in our customers’ lives by providing established itself as a regional fast, safe and convenient services every time! hub for family entertainment DT News Network Hamad Al Khalifa, today, Sciences Roman • Worldwide Money Transfer • Corporate Payments and we want to enhance the Manama sources said. Vasilenko, sources said. • Online Money Transfer • Payroll Services country’s standing by bringing he Russian A golden ring with the The ring is designed in quality family shows. We delegation, currently face of President Vladimir and made in the Russian • Currency Exchange • Wholesale Services are confident the show will be visitingT the Kingdom of Putin will be presented Federation by renowned • Bill Payments a sell-out and we look forward Bahrain, will present a to the Crown Prince as sculptor Salavat to bringing in more shows of special gift to the Crown a token of appreciation Chtcherbakov. He has /BFCBahrain /BFCBahrain the same calibre in the future,” Prince, Deputy Supreme by the International also designed several Tel: 1722 8888 | www.bfc.com.bh stated Wassim Farhoud, CEO Commander and First Academy of Business national monuments at Motivate Events and Media. Deputy Prime Minister President, Business Coach in Russia and other The performance features the HRH Prince Salman bin and Doctor of Economic countries, sources said. three young Dutch illusionists Oscar, Renzo and Mara A scene from an illusion performed in the US

JO3082_BFC_DT_Ads_18cmX12.8cm_Generic_Services.indd 1 2/1/17 3:31 PM 2 Thursday, February 23, 2017 Thursday, February 23, 2017 3 Recruit Bahrainis: LMRA Russian delegation to present DT News Network regarding the Bahrainisation Manama rate are accurate. hief Executive Officer Al-Absi pointed out that of the Labour Market LMRA had sent emails to all RegulatoryC Authority (LMRA), companies that have failed to Tamkeen kicks off third Osama bin Abdulla Al-Absi, adhere to the Bahrainisation has called on employers to quotas. hire Bahrainis while recruiting The Parallel Bahrainisation to fill job vacancies, and System will be applicable to remain committed to in the case of Work Permit the Bahrainisation target Renewal, as of May 1, 2017, determined by the law. in compliance with Cabinet LMRA is currently Al-Absi Resolution 27/2016. editionDT News Network registration phase that of ‘Mashroo3i’the number of applications special examining companies ahead of which, he said, reflects the The system will be applied Manama ended on January 28. This received for this year’s edition the launch of the second phase competency of Bahrainis, on on each establishment that amkeen has officially year’s edition will witness the – the eagerness and excitement of the ‘Parallel Bahrainisation the one hand, and the sense of has Bahrainisation rate Tlaunched the activities participation of 204 youth of the youth to take part in System’ in early May. responsibility of the companies’ below the target. From May of the fourth edition of entrepreneurs representing this innovative competition,” Al-Absi asserted that officials. 1, 2017, the renewal of the ‘Mashroo3i’ Youth Business 110 business concepts, spread said Mohammed Ahmadi, the creation of suitable job Business owners were urged work permits will be subject Awards with an orientation across many industries. Manager of Youth Schemes at opportunities for Bahrainis to increase the rate of Bahrainis to the Parallel System’s fees day held for the teams and An orientation day was held Tamkeen. is among the priorities of through availing employment being an additional BD300 mentors involved this year. to introduce the participants “We are pleased with the the government, noting that services provided by the Labour per 2 year permit. This will The nationwide competition to the different phases and turnout of the participants Bahrainis have proved their and Social Development be applicable to a number of is positioned as a national elements of the competition during the orientation day high competence at various Ministry and the incentives permits that correspond with platform aimed at promoting and meet the competitors and their keen interest to gift to work environments. delivered by the Labour Fund the Bahrainisation target. entrepreneurial values among and the organising committee undergo the psychometric The LMRA chief lauded (Tamkeen) to recruit Bahraini Employers have been asked Bahraini youths and guiding from Tamkeen. Participants assessments. We are looking the commitment of about 60 workers and rehabilitate them. to visit LMRA’s page and them to transform their will undergo an intensive forward to the outcome of this per cent of companies to the He underlined LMRA’s use Parallel Bahrainisation business ideas and dreams training programme focusing The orientation day held for teams and mentors competition which will surely required Bahrainisation rate, keenness on close follow-up Calculator to calculate the into feasible business plans. on entrepreneurship during support the development of and the keenness of some on the companies’ records number of additional Bahrainis Over 340 applications the next stage held between “Bahraini Youth are more benefit of entrepreneurship required skills to excel in this the entrepreneurship sector in companies to increase the rate through inspection campaigns required to avoid paying were received during the February 24 and March 4. aware of the concept and and the need to develop the field. This was reflected in the Kingdom,” he said. Crown of their Bahraini workforce, to make sure that their figures additional fees. ‘Magic Unlimited’ to perform today The live illusion show to Prince make its first appearance at Bahrain Cultural Hall

DT News Network displaying startling illusions Mandrake d´or in Paris. The Manama that create the essence of gifted young performers of agic Unlimited’, an magic. Oscar, Renzo and Mara ‘Magic Unlimited’ inject a huge acclaimed illusion were invited to appear at a Gala amount of energy, humour and show‘M from the Netherlands, in Las Vegas and performed a intrigue into their show, and will perform at the Bahrain series of performances at the their performance in Bahrain Cultural Hall today. This is famous casino-theatre Caesars will mark their first time to for the first time the illusion Palace in Las Vegas. The three demonstrate their amazing show is being showcased in young illusionists have worked talent. Tickets can be purchased the Middle East. The three- together with renowned at the Virgin Megastore in day event, from Thursday to international acts such as David Bahrain City Center and at Saturday, is targeted at families Copperfield and Siegfried VIVA in Seef Mall branch. The golden ring with the with tickets up for sale for and Roy, and performed in Tickets for Tier 1 are priced face of Russian President children aged 4 and above. illustrious locations such as the at BD10, and Tier 2 are priced at Vladimir Putin “We are so happy to be Tropicana Hotel and Caesar’s BD15; VIP tickets are priced at SEND OR EXCHANGE MONEY bringing this debut show to Palace. BD20. VIVA customers qualify Bahrain, especially since this In October 2000, they for a 20 per cent discount on AT GREAT RATES, GUARANTEED! will be their first taste of the received the prestigious their ticket price. Middle East region. Bahrain has We aim to make a positive difference in our customers’ lives by providing established itself as a regional fast, safe and convenient services every time! hub for family entertainment DT News Network Hamad Al Khalifa, today, Sciences Roman • Worldwide Money Transfer • Corporate Payments and we want to enhance the Manama sources said. Vasilenko, sources said. • Online Money Transfer • Payroll Services country’s standing by bringing he Russian A golden ring with the The ring is designed in quality family shows. We delegation, currently face of President Vladimir and made in the Russian • Currency Exchange • Wholesale Services are confident the show will be visitingT the Kingdom of Putin will be presented Federation by renowned • Bill Payments a sell-out and we look forward Bahrain, will present a to the Crown Prince as sculptor Salavat to bringing in more shows of special gift to the Crown a token of appreciation Chtcherbakov. He has /BFCBahrain /BFCBahrain the same calibre in the future,” Prince, Deputy Supreme by the International also designed several Tel: 1722 8888 | www.bfc.com.bh stated Wassim Farhoud, CEO Commander and First Academy of Business national monuments at Motivate Events and Media. Deputy Prime Minister President, Business Coach in Russia and other The performance features the HRH Prince Salman bin and Doctor of Economic countries, sources said. three young Dutch illusionists Oscar, Renzo and Mara A scene from an illusion performed in the US

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A dignitary shaking hands with Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Members of the Royal family, senior government officials, members of the Shura Council, Council of Representatives and municipal councils, religious leaders, journalists and diplomats attended the weekly Majlis of HRH Crown Prince held at Riffa Palace yesterday. HRH Princess Sabeeka poses for a photo after inaugurating the Bahrain International Garden Show yesterday HRH Princess Sabeeka inaugurates BIGS 2017 DT News Network agriculture in developing is being held under the Manama wildlife and boosting theme “Mini-Gardens”. ife of His Majesty the agricultural culture,” The University of Bahrain, the King, Supreme Princess Sabeeka said, in cooperation with the CouncilW for Women adding that the exhibition National Initiative for Chairwoman and President has been receiving Agricultural Development of the Consultative Council tremendous support from designed the main platform of the National Initiative for the Bahraini leadership ever which embodies the theme. Agricultural Development since its inception in the The university has also HRH Princess Sabeeka 1950’s. carried out the designs which bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Following the inaugural aim to optimise small areas in inaugurated the Bahrain ceremony, Princess Sabeeka order to set up mini-gardens International Garden Show toured the exhibition and on the basis of applicable (BIGS) yesterday at Bahrain got informed about the scientific procedures. International Exhibition participants from Bahrain French, German, Italian, and Convention Centre. and abroad who showcased Dutch, Greek, Japanese, “The exhibition is vital the latest innovations and Canadian, Thai, Chinese, in achieving the goals of methods to exploit limited Indonesian, Turkish and the national initiative in areas in agriculture and Russian companies are taking developing the agricultural highlight their role in part in the current edition. sector by expanding green reducing pollution. She Agricultural companies from areas, increasing local also honoured the winners Saudi Arabia, the UAE, agricultural production, of the Bahrain Garden Club Oman, Syria and Morocco achieving food sufficiency, competition. are also participating in BIGS highlighting the role of This year’s exhibition 2017.

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DT News Network Conference Manama kicks off today he High Criminal Court has sentenced a DT News Network BangladeshiT man to one year Manama imprisonment for assaulting hairman of the Supreme two on-duty police officers. Health Council (SHC), Lt. The defendant is reported GenC Dr. Shaikh Mohammed to have assaulted the duo in Representational image bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, will Zallaq when they intervened police officer, the court open the first International to resolve a ruckus in the area. documents said. The defendant Paediatrics Conference today The defendant was reportedly was arrested and charged with at the Arabian Gulf University. drunk, and he removed the assaulting the on-duty cops. The conference aims to shirt buttons of the officer The Court said in its ruling that promote public health and before spitting on the second the verdict was merciful. improve therapeutic services Thursday, February 23, 2017 4 Thursday, February 23, 2017 5

BAHRAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY BSC FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016 Enhancing CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER Variation COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016 2016 2015 % BD’ 000 31 December 367.1 Gross revenue BD million 372.4 (1%) 2016 2015

Expenses BD million 301.8 302.3 (0%) REVENUE 367,132 372,428 Profit attributable to Batelco shareholders BD million 37.6 49.5 (24%) EXPENSES Network operating expenses (135,518) (136,252) Return on net worth % 7.4 9.3 (20%) s (56,083) (53,004) Weighted average number of shares outstanding Depreciation and amortisation greenery (69,863) (67,789) - during the year Million 1,663 1,663 Impairment loss on trade receivable (1,657) (3,983) Basic earnings per share for the year Fils 22.6 29.8 (24%) Other operating expenses (38,640) (41,243) Total expenses (301,761) (302,271) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Results from operating activities 65,371 70,157 AS AT 31 December 2016 BD’000 Finance and other income 5,850 6,538 31 December 31 December Finance and other expenses (13,411) (11,842) 2016 2015 Impairment loss on available - for - sale investments - (3,062) ASSETS Impairment loss on goodwill (10,000 ) ( 3,600 ) Non - current assets Share of (loss)/profit of associate (net) - 531 Property and equipment 264,827 264,283 Profit before taxation 47,810 58,722 Goodwill 155,053 168,826 Income tax expense (1,688) (1,877) Profit for the year 46,122 Other intangible assets 140,486 163,110 56,845 Other comprehensive income Investment in associate 68,806 76,324 Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: A dignitary shaking hands with Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deferred tax assets 6,394 4,905 (17,864) (6,664) Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Members of the Post - employment benefit assets 3,532 4,210 Fair value changes (IAS 39:available - for - sale assets) - (4,961) Fair value changes (IFRS 9: debt securities) 1,408 - Royal family, senior government officials, members of the Shura Council, Council of Other investments 43,424 48,597 Net fair value changes transferred to profit or loss on impairment - 3,062 Representatives and municipal councils, religious leaders, journalists and diplomats Total non - current assets 682,522 730,255 (16,456) (8,563) attended the weekly Majlis of HRH Crown Prince held at Riffa Palace yesterday. Current assets Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss: Inventories 4,347 4,607 Fair value changes (IFRS 9: equity securities) (5,936) - HRH Princess Sabeeka poses for a photo after inaugurating the Remeasurement of defined benefit assets including related tax (794) ( 2,312) Bahrain International Garden Show yesterday Trade and other receivables 91,660 110,158 (6,730) (2,312) Cash and bank balances 172,406 159,962 Other comprehensive income, net of tax (23,186) (10,875) Total current assets 268,413 274,727 Total comprehensive income for the year 22,936 45,970 HRH Princess Sabeeka inaugurates BIGS 2017 Total assets 950,935 1,004,982 Profit for the year attributable to: Equity holders of the Company 37,639 49,512 LIABILITIES Non - controling intrest 8,483 7,333 DT News Network agriculture in developing is being held under the Non - current liabilities 46,122 56,845 Manama wildlife and boosting theme “Mini-Gardens”. Trade and other payables 5,858 5,010 Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: ife of His Majesty the agricultural culture,” The University of Bahrain, 14,463 38,579 Loans and borrowings 226,271 222,469 Equity holders of the Company the King, Supreme Princess Sabeeka said, in cooperation with the Non - controling intrest 8,473 7,391 W Deferred tax liabilities 14,867 19,195 Council for Women adding that the exhibition National Initiative for 22,936 45,970 Chairwoman and President has been receiving Agricultural Development Total non - current liabilities 246,996 246,674 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS of the Consultative Council tremendous support from designed the main platform FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016 BD’ 000 Current liabilities 2016 2015 of the National Initiative for the Bahraini leadership ever which embodies the theme. Trade and other payables 158,886 181,743 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Agricultural Development since its inception in the The university has also Results from operating activities 65,371 70,157 Loans and borrowings 8,085 3,512 Adjustment for: HRH Princess Sabeeka 1950’s. carried out the designs which Depreciation and amortization 69,863 67,789 Total current liabilities 185,255 bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Following the inaugural aim to optimise small areas in 166,971 135,234 137,946 Total liabilities 413,967 431,929 Working capital changes: inaugurated the Bahrain ceremony, Princess Sabeeka order to set up mini-gardens Decrease in trade and other receivables 7,949 8,144 International Garden Show toured the exhibition and on the basis of applicable Net assets 536,968 573,053 Decrease / (increase) in inventories 77 (443) Decrease in trade and other payables (1,452) (6,929) EQUITY (BIGS) yesterday at Bahrain got informed about the scientific procedures. Cash generated from operating activities 141,808 138,718 International Exhibition participants from Bahrain French, German, Italian, Share capital 166,320 166,320 Taxes paid (6,020) (8,029) Payment to charities (618) (1,720) and Convention Centre. and abroad who showcased Dutch, Greek, Japanese, 84,116 Statutory reserve 84,116 Net cash from operating activities 135,170 128,969 “The exhibition is vital the latest innovations and Canadian, Thai, Chinese, General reserve 45,890 45,890 INVESTING ACTIVITIES in achieving the goals of methods to exploit limited Indonesian, Turkish and Acquisition of property, equipment and intangibles (72,554) (93,944) Foreign currency translation reserve (21,437) (3,580) the national initiative in areas in agriculture and Russian companies are taking Purchase of available - for - sale bonds - (18,580) developing the agricultural highlight their role in part in the current edition. Investment fair value reserve (26,870) (2,488) Net cash for purchase of other investments (849) (2,386) Post - employement benefit actuarial reserve (5,399) (4,605) Interest and investment income received 4,645 3,535 sector by expanding green reducing pollution. She Agricultural companies from Net cash used in investing activities (68,758) (111,375) areas, increasing local also honoured the winners Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Rentained earnings 250,241 242,180 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Dividend paid (51,616) (50,248) agricultural production, of the Bahrain Garden Club Oman, Syria and Morocco Total equity attributable to equity holders 492,861 527,833 Interest paid (11,208) (9,204) achieving food sufficiency, competition. are also participating in BIGS of the Company Borrowings (net) 7,959 49,190 highlighting the role of This year’s exhibition 2017. Non - controling interest 44,107 45,220 Net cash used in financing activities (54,865) (10,262) Total equity 536,968 573,053 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 11,547 7,332 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 103,064 95,732 Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 114,611 103,064 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Bangladeshi man gets jail International FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016 BD' 000 Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company 2016 Post - employment Non- Statutory General Foreign currency Investment fair value Retained Share capital benefit actuarial Total controlling Total equity for assaulting cops reserve reserve translation reserve reserve earnings interest Paediatrics reserve

At 1 January 2016 166,320 84,116 45,890 (3,580) (2,488) (4,605) 242,180 527,833 45,220 573,053 Conference Impact on early adoption of IFRS 9 - - - - (19,854) - 13,237 (6,617) - (6,617) DT News Network Balance as restated 166,320 84,116 45,890 (3,580) (22,342) (4,605) 255,417 521,216 45,220 566,436 ------Manama Profit for the year 37,639 37,639 8,483 46,122 kicks off today Other comprehensive income he High Criminal - - - (17,857) - - 3 (17,854) (10) (17,864) Investment fair value changes - - - - (4,528) - - (4,528) - (4,528) TCourt has sentenced a DT News Network Remeasurement of defind benefit liability including related tax - - - - - (794) - (794) - (794) Bangladeshi man to one year Manama Total other comprehensive income - - - (17,857) (4,528) (794) 3 (23,176) (10) (23,186) Total comprehensive income for the year - - - (17,857) (4,528) (794) 37,642 14,463 8,473 22,936 imprisonment for assaulting hairman of the Supreme Contributions and distributions two on-duty police officers. Health Council (SHC), Lt. Final dividends declared for 2015 ------(24,948) (24,948) - (24,948) C Donations declared for 2015 ------(1,238) (1,238) - (1,238) The defendant is reported Gen Dr. Shaikh Mohammed Interim dividends declared for 2016 ------(16,632) (16,632) - (16,632) ------(9,586) (9,586) to have assaulted the duo in Representational image bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, will Dividends to non - controlling interest Total Contributions and distributions ------(42,818) (42,818) (9,586) (52,404) Zallaq when they intervened police officer, the court open the first International At 31 December 2016 166,320 84,116 45,890 (21,437) (26,870) (5,399) 250,241 492,861 44,107 536,968 to resolve a ruckus in the area. documents said. The defendant Paediatrics Conference today The defendant was reportedly was arrested and charged with at the Arabian Gulf University. drunk, and he removed the assaulting the on-duty cops. The conference aims to The consolidated financial statements, were approved by the Board of Directors on Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Mr. Abdul Razak Abdulla Al Qassim the 22 February 2017 and signed on its behalf by: Chairman Deputy Chairman shirt buttons of the officer The Court said in its ruling that promote public health and The consolidated financial statements were audited by KPMG. batelcogroup.com before spitting on the second the verdict was merciful. improve therapeutic services [email protected] Thursday, February 23, 2017 6 BUSINESSSeven worlds discovered in nearby star system Astronomers have discovered seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a star just 40 light-years away. At least three of them could harbour oceans of water, increasing the possibility they could host life Discovery made by NASA’s TRAPPIST-1 system Spitzer Space Telescope Infrared Located in Aquarius constellation which produces radiation Central star heat-radiated Ultracool dwarf images from star, roughly celestial same size as objects Jupiter

Planets “e”, “f” Seef and “g” orbit in Habitable Zone – meaning Properties oceans of water Earth could exist to scale on surface Net profit up

Orbital 12.2 per cent period: b c d e f g h Days 1.51 2.42 4.05 6.10 9.21 12.35 ~20 Board recommends dividend of 14pc Distance to star: Astronomical Units (AU)* 0.011 0.015 0.021 0.028 0.037 0.045 ~0.06 Manama eef Properties yesterday Planet radius: Relative to Earth announced financial 1.09 1.06 0.77 0.92 1.04 1.13 0.76 Sresults for the year ended on Planet mass: Relative to Earth 31 December 2016 reporting 0.85 1.38 0.41 0.62 0.68 1.34 - a net profit totalling BD11.04 Mass estimates for six inner planets suggest rocky composition like million. The board also Earth, with surface temperatures between 0-100 degrees Celsius decided to propose a cash *Equal to 150 million km – roughly distance from Earth to Sun dividend of 14 per cent, Sources: Nature, NASA Pictures: Nature © GRAPHIC NEWS equivalent to BD6.44m at BD 0.014 per share. Chairman Essa Najibi announced the results during a meeting held on February 21st 2017. JUFFAIR MALL For the full year 2016, the company reported an operating Ahmed Yusuf, CEO Essa Najibi, Chairman Profit of BD13.89m compared posted in 2015. Meanwhile, compared to BD2.99m posted .to BD12.68m in 2015, which total equity of Seef Properties in 2015 ﻣﺠﻤﻊ اﻟﺠﻔﻴﺮ resulted in an increase of 9.5pc. increased by 4pc from Commenting on the results, Consolidated Net Profit BD134.84m as of 31st Chairman of Seef Properties HAPPY for year reached BD11.04m, December, 2015 compared Essa Najibi said: “Revenues compared to BD9.84m to BD140.27m at the end of across all segments have DRIVE in 2015 – an increase of 2016. increased during the year 12.2pc. Gross Revenue was In the fourth quarter, which resulted in an increase BD15.38m in 2016 compared Operating Profit of Seef in the overall operating to BD14.03m reported in Properties jumped 27.3pc profit.” 2015, which resulted in an to BD3.83m from BD3.00m Seef Properties CEO, increase of 9.7pc. reported in the prior year Ahmed Yusuf, commenting Over the same period, total quarter. Gross Revenue on the 2016 achievements, assets witnessed a growth of zoomed 28pc to BD4.38m stressed that the results 14.6pc, reaching BD162.60m from BD3.42m recorded are the culmination of the for the year ending on in the same quarter a year dedication and efforts exerted 31st December 2016 when ago. Q4 2016 Consolidated by the management team and compared to BD141.94m net profit reached BD3.91m employees.

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Equity Participants’ fund Share capital 25,000,000 25,000,000 Retained surplus 353,569 184,977 Statutory reserve 57,820 57,820 Investment fair value reserve (33,185) (23,580) Accumulated losses (10,315,272) (10,513,029)

Total equity 14,742,548 14,544,791 Net surplus in participants’ fund 320,384 161,397

Orbital 12.2 per cent TOTAL LIABILITIES, PARTICIPANTS’ FUND b c d e f g h Shareholders’ Equity period: AND EQUITY 72,057,747 70,795,359 Days 1.51 2.42 4.05 6.10 9.21 12.35 ~20 Two young women in Share capital 13,262,600 13,262,600 Board recommends dividend of 14pc Accumulated losses (9,196,668) (9,500,843) Distance to star: Astronomical Units (AU)* headscarves attending a demonstration in Istanbul Total shareholders’ equity 4,065,932 3,761,757 Manama CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 0.011 0.015 0.021 0.028 0.037 0.045 ~0.06 TOTAL LIABILITIES, PARTICIPANTS’ FUND eef Properties yesterday Istanbul “Those who wish can ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARTICIPANTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 44,806,397 43,350,766 Planet radius: Relative to Earth announced financial urkey yesterday said it perform their duties while 1.09 1.06 0.77 0.92 1.04 1.13 0.76 S Year ended 31 December 2016 2016 2015 results for the year ended on was lifting a historic ban wearing the headscarf. The USD USD Planet mass: Relative to Earth T Revenues STATEMENT OF PARTICIPANTS’ REVENUES AND EXPENSES 31 December 2016 reporting on female officers wearing gendarmerie and the police Gross contributions 11,391,691 12,714,334 0.85 1.38 0.41 0.62 0.68 1.34 - a net profit totalling BD11.04 the Islamic headscarf in the lifted this restriction and now Surrenders and maturities (11,764,825) (6,832,177) Year ended 31 December 2016 2016 2015 Unearned contributions adjustment - gross (370,154) (209,006) USD USD Mass estimates for six inner planets suggest rocky composition like million. The board also officially secular country’s the army has.” Earned contributions (743,288) 5,673,151 Revenue Earth, with surface temperatures between 0-100 degrees Celsius decided to propose a cash armed forces. According to the reform, Retakaful share of gross contributions (583,419) (417,240) Contributions net of refunds 11,391,691 12,714,334 Unearned contributions adjustment - retakaful 80,469 58,072 Surrenders and maturities (11,764,825) (6,832,177) *Equal to 150 million km – roughly distance from Earth to Sun dividend of 14 per cent, The military was the final women may wear the headscarf Retakaful share of earned contributions (502,950) (359,168) Movement in participants’ liabilities 2,851,856 (2,318,976) Sources: Nature, NASA Pictures: Nature © GRAPHIC NEWS Provision for liabilities to unit linked policyholders 2,851,856 (2,318,976) Investment income - net 523,900 (678,342) equivalent to BD6.44m at BD Turkish institution where underneath their cap or beret Net contributions earned 1,605,618 2,995,007 Total revenues 3,002,622 2,884,839 0.014 per share. women were prohibited from so long as it is the same colour Fair value gain (loss) on investments at fair value through profit or loss 523,900 (678,342) Expenses Chairman Essa Najibi wearing the headscarf, after as their uniform and does not Profit income 99,429 53,949 Wakala fees (1,820,407) (1,870,297) announced the results during reforms by the government cover their faces. Total revenues 2,228,947 2,370,614 CONTRIBUTION TO PARTICIPANTS’ FUND 1,182,215 1,014,542 a meeting held on February under President Recep Tayyip The reform, announced Expenses PARTICIPANTS’ FUND 21st 2017. Erdogan that has allowed it to just under two months before Claims incurred (269,227) (553,188) Revenue Reinsurers’ share of claims incurred 78,993 283,325 Net contributions 1,182,215 1,014,542 JUFFAIR MALL For the full year 2016, the be worn in education, politics Turkey votes in a crucial Wakala fee (1,820,407) (1,870,297) Retakaful share of gross contributions (583,419) (417,240) company reported an operating Ahmed Yusuf, CEO Essa Najibi, Chairman and the police. referendum on expanding Mudarib share (49,714) (26,974) Net retained contributions 598,796 597,302 Total expenses (2,060,355) (2,167,134) Unearned contributions Profit of BD13.89m compared posted in 2015. Meanwhile, compared to BD2.99m posted Turkey earlier lifted a ban Erdogan’s powers, will come adjustment - gross (370,154) (209,006) to BD12.68m in 2015, which total equity of Seef Properties in 2015. on the wearing of the Muslim into force once it is published SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR Unearned contributions ﻣﺠﻤﻊ اﻟﺠﻔﻴﺮ TRANSFERRED TO PARTICIPANTS’ FUND 168,592 203,480 adjustment - retakaful 80,469 58,072 resulted in an increase of 9.5pc. increased by 4pc from Commenting on the results, headscarf, known as the hijab, in the official gazette. Available-for-sale investments: Earned contributions 309,111 446,368 Consolidated Net Profit BD134.84m as of 31st Chairman of Seef Properties on university campuses in It will also apply to Fair value changes arising during the year (9,605) (44,856) Profit income 99,429 53,949 HAPPY Total revenues 408,540 500,317 for year reached BD11.04m, December, 2015 compared Essa Najibi said: “Revenues 2010. female cadets, but it was not TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 158,987 158,624 Expenses compared to BD9.84m to BD140.27m at the end of across all segments have It allowed female students immediately clear if it applies Claims incurred (269,227) (553,188) DRIVE in 2015 – an increase of 2016. increased during the year to wear the headscarf in state to women on combat missions. Retakaful share of claims incurred 78,993 283,325 12.2pc. Gross Revenue was In the fourth quarter, which resulted in an increase institutions from 2013 and in The military has usually been CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Mudarib share (49,714) (26,974) ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR IN THE BD15.38m in 2016 compared Operating Profit of Seef in the overall operating high schools in 2014. seen as the strongest bastion of PARTICIPANTS’ FUND 168,592 203,480 to BD14.03m reported in Properties jumped 27.3pc profit.” The move, ordered by the secular Turkey. Year ended 31 December 2016 2016 2015 USD USD 2015, which resulted in an to BD3.83m from BD3.00m Seef Properties CEO, defence ministry, applies to The ruling Justice and Revenue STATEMENT OF INCOME increase of 9.7pc. reported in the prior year Ahmed Yusuf, commenting female officers working in the Development Party (AKP), Gross written premiums 6,279,540 8,023,995 Reinsurers’ share of insurance premiums (2,785,487) (2,210,154) Year ended 31 December 2016 2016 2015 Over the same period, total quarter. Gross Revenue on the 2016 achievements, general staff and command co-founded by Erdogan, has 3,494,053 5,813,841 USD USD assets witnessed a growth of zoomed 28pc to BD4.38m stressed that the results headquarters and branches, the long pressed for the removal of Premium rebates / refunds (2,808,004) (2,876,827) Revenues Reinsurance portion of premium rebates / refunds 501,390 297,316 Wakala and mudarib share 1,870,121 1,897,271 14.6pc, reaching BD162.60m from BD3.42m recorded are the culmination of the state-run Anadolu news agency restrictions on women wearing 1,187,439 3,234,330 Management fee 548,943 560,093 for the year ending on in the same quarter a year dedication and efforts exerted said. the headscarf. Movement in risk reserve 117,284 53,966 Investment income - net (3,873) (4,341) Movement in reinsurers’ share of risk reserve 752,258 (601,794) Profit income 116,538 21,794 31st December 2016 when ago. Q4 2016 Consolidated by the management team and “The problem with Speaking to Turkish Net premiums earned 2,056,981 2,686,502 Movement in unearned wakala (73,498) (67,611) compared to BD141.94m net profit reached BD3.91m employees. preventing the wearing of reporters at his offices in Total revenues 2,458,231 2,407,206

Commission income 129 54,295 the headscarf has now been Ankara, Prime Minister Binali Expenses Interest income 792,113 564,303 General and administrative expenses (1,686,389) (1,754,620) completely removed in Yildirim said he believed the Management fee 548,943 560,094 Acquisition costs (301,329) (396,922) Turkey,” Defence Minister removal of the ban was “very Wakala fees 1,820,407 1,870,297 Amortisation of intangible assets Mudarib share 49,714 26,974 net of recharge (6,544) (3,835) For purchase worth BD 5/- from any outlet of Juffair Mall Fikri Isik was quoted as saying positive”, pro-government Movement in unearned wakala (73,498) (67,612) Investment management fee (125,853) (129,639) by Anadolu. daily Yeni Safak said. -(AFP) Investment income - net 300,377 184,716 Depreciation (33,941) (24,934) get one raffle coupon to win a “New Nissan Sunny” Other income 7,405 353,874 Total expenses (2,154,056) (2,309,950) 3,445,590 3,546,941 Total revenue 5,502,571 6,233,443 PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 304,175 97,256 Promotion Period ‘Zero is Hero’ 9th Feb 2017 to 8th May 2017 Claims The financials were audited by Ernst & Young, Kingdom of Bahrain, and ap- Iran sends team to Claims incurred (4,740,573) (3,482,864) proved by the Board of directors on 08 Feb 2017 and signed on their behalf by: th Reinsurers’ share of claims incurred 2,982,487 1,222,387 Draw Date : 11 May 2017 at Lulu - Credimax promotion Net claims incurred (1,758,086) (2,260,477)

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Batelco Chairman Shaikh Batelco Group CEO profit in 2016 Mohammed bin Khalifa Ihab Hinnawi Revenues in 2016 in line with the previous year Al Khalifa Manama that the board would in Jordan. to concentrate on its cost the Group was supported by of Bahrain.” “During 2016, we atelco Group, a regional recommend a full year For the full year 2016, Gross containment programmes increased customer numbers continued to invest in strategic Telecommunications cash dividend of BD41.6m Revenues was BD367.1m and sustained a robust in the majority of the Group’s projects across our different BGroup with operations across (US$110.3m), at a value of (US$973.7m), a marginal EBITDA margin of 37pc. operations. operations such as our Mobile 14 countries, yesterday, 25 fils per share, of which 10 decrease of 1pc over the prior Results from operating Batelco Group CEO Ihab Network expansion, acquiring announced its results for fils per share was already paid year. Q4 2016 Gross Revenues activities for the year were Hinnawi said, “In spite 4G licences and rolling out the twelve-months ended 31 during the third quarter of showed a 1pc improvement BD65.4m (US$173.5m), of operational difficulties 4G solutions and unified December 2016, reporting 2016 with the remaining 15 over the prior year quarter reflecting a 7pc decrease year- due to the overcrowded communications. This means a 4 per cent increase in fils to be paid following the and 4pc improvement over-year and 8pc decrease communications market that our operators can provide its customer base to 9.4 AGM in March. over Q3 2016 despite QoQ compared to Q4 2015. in Bahrain, Batelco has not end-to-end communications million, despite competitive The group ended the year competitive pressures across This decline is attributed stopped with its bold plans to solutions for all sectors of pressure. with Net Profit of BD37.6 the Group. to increased depreciation deliver Fibre access to all areas customers,” Hinnawi added. Announcing the results, million (US$99.7m) compared Earnings per share for the charges for higher capex as a Batelco Group’s new to BD49.5m (US$131.3m) full year in 2016 stood at 22.6 result of significant network Chairman Shaikh Mohammed reported in 2015, a 24pc fils, compared with 29.8 fils expansion throughout the Ø Gross Revenues of BD367.1m for the year bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, said, year over year decline. Q4 reported in 2015. Group. Ø EBITDA of BD135.2m representing a 37pc margin “The upswing in customer 2016 net profit reported EBITDA was BD135.2M At year-end 2016, 59pc numbers is attributed to our a decrease of 40pc over (US$358.6m), a decline of of revenues and 52pc of Ø Consolidated net profit of BD37.6m for the year investments in new networks Q4 2015 and 47pc over Q3 2pc year over year. EBITDA EBITDA were sourced from Ø Subscriber base of 9.4m, an increase of 4pc YoY including fibre and our efforts 2016. Net profits was mainly decreased by 3pc in the fourth overseas markets compared Ø EPS of 22.6 fils to strengthen our digital impacted by an impairment quarter of 2016 compared to to 59pc of revenues and Ø Dividends of BD41.6M (US$110.3M) for the full year solutions portfolio.” loss on goodwill related Q4 2015 and 12pc since Q3 55pc of EBITDA in 2015. The group also announced to the group’s operation 2016. The Group continues Overall performance across Alba signs MoU with Bahrain Polytechnic

Alba signs MOU with Bahrain Polytechnic

Manama Executive Officer Tim Murray Ghadnana Albinali, Head the students, provide suitable with Bahrain Polytechnic Kingdom’s labour force.” luminium Bahrain and Acting CEO of Bahrain of Training Administration, opportunities for job training emphasises Alba’s As a leading aluminium B.S.C. (Alba) signed Polytechnic, Dr. Mohamed and Fatema Al-Mohri, and internships and facilitate commitment to support smelter in the world, Alba Aa Memorandum of Al-Aseeri at Alba. The signing Acting Manager Public recruitment and employment Bahrain’s Economic Vision has been working closely with Understanding (MoU) with ceremony was also attended Relations. of Bahrain Polytechnic 2030, by equipping young both, local and international Bahrain Polytechnic for Joint by Alba’s Chief Financial As per the MoU, Alba and graduates whenever Bahraini nationals with universities and educational Co-Operation on February 16, Officer, Ali Al Baqali, Bahrain Polytechnic will seek appropriate. skills that enhance their institutes in developing 2017. Director of Administration mutual areas of cooperation Speaking at signing employability, thereby programmes for the The MoU was signed Waleed Tamimi, Manager which includes using Alba’s ceremony, Alba’s CEO Tim paving the way for successful professional development of between Alba’s Chief Training Rawdha Al Aradi, resources to develop skills of Murray said: “Our MoU Bahrainisation of the Bahraini nationals. 8 BUSINESS Thursday, February 23, 2017

Al Baraka Banking Group (B.S.C.) Batelco reports CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 December 2016 (Audited) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME At 31 December 2016 (Audited) For the year ended 31 December 2016 (Audited)

2016 2015 Three months ended Year ended BD37.6 million US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December ASSETS 2016 2015 2016 2015 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 Cash and balances with banks 5,073,418 5,373,409 Receivables 11,423,448 11,959,052 Income Mudaraba and Musharaka financing 1,582,397 1,558,593 Net income from jointly financed contracts and investments 334,281 322,737 1,336,569 1,223,215 Investments 2,629,131 3,105,750 Return on equity of investment accountholders before Group’s share Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek 1,830,339 1,734,457 as a Mudarib (276,769) (270,297) (1,114,019) (1,026,367) Batelco Chairman Shaikh Property and equipment 417,295 444,608 Group’s share as a Mudarib 103,158 87,619 396,762 345,415 Batelco Group CEO profit in 2016 Mohammed bin Khalifa Other assets 469,238 442,332 Return on equity of investment accountholders (173,611) (182,678) (717,257) (680,952) Ihab Hinnawi Revenues in 2016 in line with the previous year Al Khalifa TOTAL ASSETS 23,425,266 24,618,201 Group’s share of income from equity of investment accountholders LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNTHOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY (as a Mudarib and Rabalmal) 160,670 140,059 619,312 542,263 Mudarib share for managing off-balance sheet equity of investment Manama that the board would in Jordan. to concentrate on its cost the Group was supported by of Bahrain.” “During 2016, we LIABILITIES accountholders 2,565 2,152 5,022 5,583 atelco Group, a regional recommend a full year For the full year 2016, Gross containment programmes increased customer numbers continued to invest in strategic Customer current and other accounts 4,983,773 4,841,099 Net income from self financed contracts and investments 75,217 71,142 285,499 272,941 Telecommunications cash dividend of BD41.6m Revenues was BD367.1m and sustained a robust in the majority of the Group’s projects across our different Due to banks 918,395 808,268 Other fees and commission income 44,310 57,665 176,837 200,513 B Long term financing 1,381,256 1,497,208 Other operating income 30,249 9,811 78,859 34,794 Group with operations across (US$110.3m), at a value of (US$973.7m), a marginal EBITDA margin of 37pc. operations. operations such as our Mobile Other liabilities 856,467 862,444 313,011 280,829 1,165,529 1,056,094 14 countries, yesterday, 25 fils per share, of which 10 decrease of 1pc over the prior Results from operating Batelco Group CEO Ihab Network expansion, acquiring Total liabilities 8,139,891 8,009,019 Profit paid on long term financing (27,754) (19,293) (91,370) (56,541) announced its results for fils per share was already paid year. Q4 2016 Gross Revenues activities for the year were Hinnawi said, “In spite 4G licences and rolling out EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNTHOLDERS 13,276,794 14,514,599 TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 285,257 261,536 1,074,159 999,553 the twelve-months ended 31 during the third quarter of showed a 1pc improvement BD65.4m (US$173.5m), of operational difficulties 4G solutions and unified OWNERS’ EQUITY OPERATING EXPENSES December 2016, reporting 2016 with the remaining 15 over the prior year quarter reflecting a 7pc decrease year- due to the overcrowded communications. This means Share capital 1,149,218 1,115,746 Staff expenses 74,872 66,623 325,501 298,927 a 4 per cent increase in fils to be paid following the and 4pc improvement over-year and 8pc decrease communications market that our operators can provide Treasury shares (9,588) (8,464) Depreciation and amortisation 11,662 15,461 44,579 50,054 its customer base to 9.4 AGM in March. over Q3 2016 despite QoQ compared to Q4 2015. in Bahrain, Batelco has not end-to-end communications Share premium 18,574 17,662 Other operating expenses 53,482 49,232 197,136 186,890 Reserves 181,971 165,459 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 140,016 131,316 567,216 535,871 million, despite competitive The group ended the year competitive pressures across This decline is attributed stopped with its bold plans to solutions for all sectors of Cumulative changes in fair values 41,271 38,529 NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR BEFORE PROVISIONS, IMPAIRMENT pressure. with Net Profit of BD37.6 the Group. to increased depreciation deliver Fibre access to all areas customers,” Hinnawi added. Foreign currency translations (666,719) (461,948) AND TAXATION 145,241 130,220 506,943 463,682 Retained earnings 566,231 433,631 Announcing the results, million (US$99.7m) compared Earnings per share for the charges for higher capex as a Provisions and impairment (45,468) (24,122) (122,154) (58,371) Batelco Group’s new to BD49.5m (US$131.3m) full year in 2016 stood at 22.6 result of significant network Proposed appropriations - 55,787 Equity attributable to parent’s shareholders 1,280,958 1,356,402 NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR BEFORE TAXATION 99,773 106,098 384,789 405,311 Chairman Shaikh Mohammed reported in 2015, a 24pc fils, compared with 29.8 fils expansion throughout the Ø Gross Revenues of BD367.1m for the year Non-controlling interest 727,623 738,181 Taxation (35,977) (33,999) (117,153) (119,125) bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, said, year over year decline. Q4 reported in 2015. Group. Total owners’ equity 2,008,581 2,094,583 Ø EBITDA of BD135.2m representing a 37pc margin NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 63,796 72,099 267,636 286,186 “The upswing in customer 2016 net profit reported EBITDA was BD135.2M At year-end 2016, 59pc TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNTHOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY 23,425,266 24,618,201 Ø Consolidated net profit of BD37.6m for the year Attributable to: numbers is attributed to our a decrease of 40pc over (US$358.6m), a decline of of revenues and 52pc of Equity holders of the parent 35,124 41,669 151,545 162,741 investments in new networks Q4 2015 and 47pc over Q3 2pc year over year. EBITDA EBITDA were sourced from Ø Subscriber base of 9.4m, an increase of 4pc YoY Non-controlling interest 28,672 30,430 116,091 123,445 including fibre and our efforts 2016. Net profits was mainly decreased by 3pc in the fourth overseas markets compared Ø EPS of 22.6 fils 63,796 72,099 267,636 286,186 Basic and diluted earnings per share - US cents 3.08 3.65 13.29 14.27 to strengthen our digital impacted by an impairment quarter of 2016 compared to to 59pc of revenues and Ø Dividends of BD41.6M (US$110.3M) for the full year solutions portfolio.” loss on goodwill related Q4 2015 and 12pc since Q3 55pc of EBITDA in 2015. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OWNERS’ EQUITY For the year ended 31 December 2016 (Audited) The group also announced to the group’s operation 2016. The Group continues Overall performance across Attributable CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS to equity Non- For the year ended 31 December 2016 (Audited) shareholders controlling Total owners’ of the parent intreset equity US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 2016 2015 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 At 1 January 2016 1,356,402 738,181 2,094,583 Alba signs MoU with Bahrain Polytechnic Dividends paid (22,143) - (22,143) Movement in treasury shares (212) - (212) Net cash from (used in) operating activities 543,107 (392,798) Net movement in cumulative changes in fair values for investments 2,742 579 3,321 Net cash from (used in) investing activities 486,624 (566,089) Net movement in other reserves 1,357 156 1,513 Net cash (used in) from financing activities (147,325) 775,400 Foreign currency translation (204,771) (118,366) (323,137) Foreign currency translation adjustments (323,137) (258,945) Net income for the year 151,545 116,091 267,636 Dividends of subsidiaries - (31,424) (31,424) NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 559,269 (442,432) Zakah paid on behalf of shareholders (3,962) - (3,962) Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 2,292,689 2,735,121 Net movement in non-controlling interest - 22,406 22,406 At 31 December 2016 1,280,958 727,623 2,008,581 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 31 DECEMBER 2,851,958 2,292,689

At 1 January 2015 1,338,079 736,544 2,074,623 Dividends paid (32,816) - (32,816) Saleh Abdullah Kamel Adnan Ahmed Yousif Movement in treasury shares 171 - 171 Chairman Member of the Board and President and Chief Executive Net movement in cumulative changes in fair values for investments (844) (357) (1,201) Net movement in cumulative changes in fair values for property and equipment 36,300 21,690 57,990 Net movement in other reserves 1,564 505 2,069 Foreign currency translation (148,346) (110,599) (258,945) Net income for the year 162,741 123,445 286,186 Dividends of subsidiaries - (33,494) (33,494) The above balances for the year ended 31 December 2016, have been extracted from the Consolidated Effects of acquision of non-controlling interest (447) 447 - Financial Statements audited by Ernst &Young, who expressed an unqualified opinion on 22 February 2017. At 31 December 2015 1,356,402 738,181 2,094,583 These statements are available in full detail on the website indicated below.

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Alba signs MOU with Bahrain Polytechnic The Board of Directors of Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C. resolved at its meeting dated 22 February 2017 to propose the following shareholders’ distributions for approval by the Assembly General Meeting: 1. Distribution of cash dividend from the profit of the year 2016 to the shareholders registered as of the date of the AGM (as 1.0 cent for each share) amounting to US$ 11,396,304. Manama Executive Officer Tim Murray Ghadnana Albinali, Head the students, provide suitable with Bahrain Polytechnic Kingdom’s labour force.” luminium Bahrain and Acting CEO of Bahrain of Training Administration, opportunities for job training emphasises Alba’s As a leading aluminium 2. The distribution of 1 bonus share for every 20 fully paid shares to the shareholders registered as of the date of the AGM (amounting to US$ 57,460,923) from Retained Earnings. B.S.C. (Alba) signed Polytechnic, Dr. Mohamed and Fatema Al-Mohri, and internships and facilitate commitment to support smelter in the world, Alba Aa Memorandum of Al-Aseeri at Alba. The signing Acting Manager Public recruitment and employment Bahrain’s Economic Vision has been working closely with Saleh Abdullah Kamel Understanding (MoU) with ceremony was also attended Relations. of Bahrain Polytechnic 2030, by equipping young both, local and international Chairman Your Partner Bank Bahrain Polytechnic for Joint by Alba’s Chief Financial As per the MoU, Alba and graduates whenever Bahraini nationals with universities and educational albaraka.com Co-Operation on February 16, Officer, Ali Al Baqali, Bahrain Polytechnic will seek appropriate. skills that enhance their institutes in developing Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C. 2017. Director of Administration mutual areas of cooperation Speaking at signing employability, thereby programmes for the Al Baraka Headquarters - Bahrain Bay 3 continents 15 countries 700 branches P.O. BOX 1882, Manama - Kingdom of Bahrain The MoU was signed Waleed Tamimi, Manager which includes using Alba’s ceremony, Alba’s CEO Tim paving the way for successful professional development of (Licensed as an Islamic Wholesale Bank by CBB) between Alba’s Chief Training Rawdha Al Aradi, resources to develop skills of Murray said: “Our MoU Bahrainisation of the Bahraini nationals.

4681-Al-Baraka Q4 2016 Financial Ad-DT-FP-36x26cm-V7-FInal.indd 1 2/22/17 3:13 PM 10 BUSINESS Thursday, February 23, 2017 total net income of US$268 million ABG Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent in 2016 achieves was reported at US$152 million Manama he Bahrain based Islamic banking group, Al Baraka BankingT Group B.S.C (ABG) announced that it achieved a noticeable increase in total operating income of 7 per cent, and net operating income before tax and provisions by 9pc during 2016 as compared to 2015. Total operating income exceeded the level of one billion US dollars to reach US$1.08 COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL billion in 2016 compared to US$1bn in 2015, an increase Adnan Ahmed Yousif, Board Abdulla Ammar Saudi, Vice AUSTRALIA 0.2967 0.2943 of 7pc. This improvement Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel, President and Chief Executive BANGLADESH 0.00510 0.00476 Chairman of ABG of ABG Chairman of ABG CANADA 0.2925 0.2893 percentage will jump to 16pc DENMARK 0.0566 if the effects of the devaluation down by 6pc compared to attributable to equity holders increased by 111 branches in EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 of currencies of some units’ US$286m during 2015. Both reached US$35m down by 2016 to bring total branches to EURO 0.4026 0.4005 countries are excluded, the the net income attributable to 16pc compared to US$42m 697 branches with total staff of HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 statement said. Net operating shareholders and total income during the fourth quarter of 12,644. INDIA 0.00582 0.00575 income increased by 9pc will increase by 2pc and 3pc 2015 and total net income He also confirmed receiving INDONESIA 0.00002997 0.00002890 (will jump to 18pc in case respectively if the effects of the reached US$64m, down by approvals in Morocco to grant IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 of excluding of currencies decrease in local currencies of 12pc compared to US$72m the group a licence to establish IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 devaluation effects) from the countries of some units during the fourth quarter of a new bank in Morocco. The JAPAN 0.003490 0.003420 US$464 million to US$507m against the US dollar were 2015 as a result of doubling new bank will be established JORDAN 0.5346 0.5351 during the same period, despite excluded. ROE reached 13pc the provisions for the reasons in partnership with the KOREA 0.00038079 an increase of 6pc in operating in 2016. mentioned earlier. Moroccan Bank for Foreign KUWAIT 1.2580 1.242 expenses due to expansion With regard to the results On the Group’s plans to Commerce of Africa (BMCE MALAYSIA 0.087100 0.0868 in branch network from of the fourth quarter of expand its branch network, Bank). NEW ZEALAND 0.2747 0.2733 US$536m to US$567m. 2016 as compared to the Adnan Ahmed Yousif, Member Looking ahead, the Chief NORWAY 0.0473 NEPAL 0.00387 0.00353 After deducting provisions, results of the fourth quarter of the Board of Directors and Executive said, “For 2017, OMAN 0.97962 0.97962 which were doubled by of 2015, total operating President & Chief Executive we expect the fluctuations in PAKISTAN 0.00365 0.00360 the group as precautionary income increased by 9pc to of Al Baraka Banking Group regional and international PHILIPPINES 0.00778 0.00752 measures due to general US$285m from US$262m said that due to opening new markets will continue, which QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 economic and financial and net operating income branches and acquiring a bank creates difficult business SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.26810 conditions in some countries by 12pc to US$145m from by Al Baraka Bank Pakistan, environment for international SINGAPORE 0.2701 0.2681 where the units operate as US$130m, while net income total new branches of the units banks, but we will continue our SOUTH AFRICA 0.03070 0.03060 well as the rest of the world, precious policy and investment SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.00250 the group was able to achieve of our large financial and SWEDISH 0.0451 a net income attributable to Total operating income exceeded the technical resources in addition SWITZERLAND 0.3796 0.3771 equity holders of the Parent of level of one billion US dollars to reach to wide geographical network of SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 US$152m during 2016, slowing the units of the Group towards TAIWAN 0.012600 down by 7pc compared to 2015 US$1.08 billion in 2016 maximizing the returns for our THAILAND 0.010980 0.010970 of US$163m. The group’s total shareholders and the investors TURKEY 0.1096 UNITED KINGDOM 0.4773 0.4743 net income reached US$268m, in the Group”. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh BIBF Students shines in ACCA Manama said: “These latest ACCA exam he BIBF Students who pass rates reflect the passion enrolled for the ACCA and dedication of our students (AssociationT of Chartered and faculty to work together Certified Accountants) exams and produce impeccable and held in December last year outstanding results. COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN have successfully exceeded Furthermore, Deen Jayah, the BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4682 0.3736 0.3335 Global pass rates and achieved Head of the Centre for Banking, KUWAIT 0.2855 32.2786 0.2829 0.2525 a 100 per cent pass rate in Accounting and Finance at several ACCA Fundamentals & the BIBF added: “It reflects OMAN 0.3849 0.3884 0.3814 0.3404 Professional exam papers. the commitment of our highly QATAR 3.6420 3.6751 3.6092 3.2213 The BIBF students achieved qualified team and our training outstanding results in papers methodology that creates a UAE 3.6730 3.7064 3.6399 3.2487 F6- Taxation (100 per cent vs Deen Jayah Solveig Nicklos strong support system for our SAUDI 3.7500 3.7841 3.7162 3.3168 52pc) , P4- Advanced Financial and P7- Advanced Audit and Commenting on the results, ACCA students to thrive in Management (100pc vs 33pc) Assurance (100pc vs 31pc). BIBF’s Director Solveig Nicklos these competitive exams” 10 BUSINESS Thursday, February 23, 2017 Thursday, February 23, 2017 11 total net income of US$268 million ABG Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent in 2016 achieves was reported at US$152 million Manama We’re not all about calorie he Bahrain based Islamic counting, but when you’re banking group, Al Baraka looking for a snack, it’s a BankingT Group B.S.C (ABG) great idea to keep the announced that it achieved calories to a minimum. And a noticeable increase in total Chocolate Chip Cookies more importantly, make operating income of 7 per You can’t beat a chocolate chip cookie when you’re craving them healthy low calorie cent, and net operating income snacks. Here are some of our Under a chewy, sweet snack with a coffee at break time. The before tax and provisions by problem is, traditional chocolate chip cookies are packed full favourite snack and dessert 9pc during 2016 as compared of sugar and refined flour, as well as a fair recipes that come in under to 2015. few calories! This option comes with 100 calories. Total operating income the added bonus of being double exceeded the level of one billion chocolate. It is made with gluten- US dollars to reach US$1.08 free flour, cocoa powder, baking COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL billion in 2016 compared to powder, cornstarch, vanilla, US$1bn in 2015, an increase Adnan Ahmed Yousif, Board honey, peanut butter (choose AUSTRALIA 0.2967 0.2943 Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel, Abdulla Ammar Saudi, Vice of 7pc. This improvement President and Chief Executive 100% stuff), unsweetened BANGLADESH 0.00510 0.00476 Chairman of ABG of ABG Chairman of ABG CANADA 0.2925 0.2893 percentage will jump to 16pc applesauce and mini chocolate DENMARK 0.0566 if the effects of the devaluation down by 6pc compared to attributable to equity holders increased by 111 branches in chips. Choose good quality EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 of currencies of some units’ US$286m during 2015. Both reached US$35m down by 2016 to bring total branches to dark chocolate chips! EURO 0.4026 0.4005 countries are excluded, the the net income attributable to 16pc compared to US$42m 697 branches with total staff of HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 statement said. Net operating shareholders and total income during the fourth quarter of 12,644. Pancakes INDIA 0.00582 0.00575 income increased by 9pc will increase by 2pc and 3pc 2015 and total net income He also confirmed receiving Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Pancakes – These delicious, INDONESIA 0.00002997 0.00002890 (will jump to 18pc in case respectively if the effects of the reached US$64m, down by approvals in Morocco to grant moist pancakes are made with gluten-free baking flour, 100 IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 of excluding of currencies decrease in local currencies of 12pc compared to US$72m the group a licence to establish baking powder and soda, sugar, eggs, unsweetened almond IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 devaluation effects) from the countries of some units during the fourth quarter of a new bank in Morocco. The milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, Calories JAPAN 0.003490 0.003420 US$464 million to US$507m against the US dollar were 2015 as a result of doubling new bank will be established and apple. One pancake equals 90 calories. They also Muffins

JORDAN 0.5346 0.5351 during the same period, despite excluded. ROE reached 13pc the provisions for the reasons in partnership with the come with 2 grams of fat, 31mg of cholesterol, 67mg of Flourless Blueberry Banana KOREA 0.00038079 an increase of 6pc in operating in 2016. mentioned earlier. Moroccan Bank for Foreign sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams o f Blender Muffins – There’s KUWAIT 1.2580 1.242 expenses due to expansion With regard to the results On the Group’s plans to Commerce of Africa (BMCE dietary fibre, 5 grams of sugar and 3 nothing better than MALAYSIA 0.087100 0.0868 in branch network from of the fourth quarter of expand its branch network, Bank). NEW ZEALAND 0.2747 0.2733 grams of protein. blending a batter US$536m to US$567m. 2016 as compared to the Adnan Ahmed Yousif, Member Looking ahead, the Chief NORWAY 0.0473 to save time and NEPAL 0.00387 0.00353 After deducting provisions, results of the fourth quarter of the Board of Directors and Executive said, “For 2017, dishes! These OMAN 0.97962 0.97962 which were doubled by of 2015, total operating President & Chief Executive we expect the fluctuations in moist, PAKISTAN 0.00365 0.00360 the group as precautionary income increased by 9pc to of Al Baraka Banking Group regional and international Salad delicious PHILIPPINES 0.00778 0.00752 measures due to general US$285m from US$262m said that due to opening new markets will continue, which Fresh Corn And Mango Salad – This little QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 economic and financial and net operating income branches and acquiring a bank creates difficult business fresh, tasty salad is a great low bites SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.26810 conditions in some countries by 12pc to US$145m from by Al Baraka Bank Pakistan, environment for international calorie snack option if you are not are made with SINGAPORE 0.2701 0.2681 where the units operate as US$130m, while net income total new branches of the units banks, but we will continue our craving a sweet or dessert. It calls banana, egg, almond SOUTH AFRICA 0.03070 0.03060 well as the rest of the world, precious policy and investment for corn, mangoes, yellow bell butter, honey, SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.00250 the group was able to achieve of our large financial and pepper, orange bell pepper, cherry vanilla, baking soda Fruity Treats SWEDISH 0.0451 a net income attributable to Total operating income exceeded the technical resources in addition tomatoes, chili, red onion, cilantro, and powder, and Skinny Peach Pie Popsicles – These SWITZERLAND 0.3796 0.3771 equity holders of the Parent of level of one billion US dollars to reach to wide geographical network of rice vinegar, lime zest, lime juice and blueberries. One muffin popsicles are made with peaches, SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 US$152m during 2016, slowing the units of the Group towards avocado oil or olive oil. One serving comes with 75 calories, soy milk (or nut milk of your choice) TAIWAN 0.012600 down by 7pc compared to 2015 US$1.08 billion in 2016 maximizing the returns for our equals just under 78 calories, with less no refined sugar, no refined and graham crackers. They make THAILAND 0.010980 0.010970 of US$163m. The group’s total shareholders and the investors TURKEY 0.1096 than 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of fibre, just flour and plenty of nutrients! delicious, energizing, cooling UNITED KINGDOM 0.4773 0.4743 net income reached US$268m, in the Group”. over 7 grams of sugar and no cholesterol. post-workout snacks, especially in UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 summer. (bembu.com) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh BIBF Students shines in ACCA Avocado Garlic Bread Manama vocado Garlic 8 2 pinches black pepper said: “These latest ACCA exam Step 5 Bread is an deli- 8 2 tablespoon oregano Step 2 he BIBF Students who pass rates reflect the passion Put it back into Acious Italian side dish made with Slice the baguette into 15 to enrolled for the ACCA and dedication of our students 8 3 avocados the oven and T baguette, cheese spread, avocados 20 slices. Do not cut all the way (Association of Chartered and faculty to work together 8 1/2 cup cheese spread bake for another and garlic. Ideally served with pastas through, keep it still intact at the Certified Accountants) exams and produce impeccable and 8 2 pinches coarse sea salt 5 minutes or until or can simply be enjoyed with garlic base. held in December last year outstanding results. 8 2 tablespoon lemon juice crisp. Remove COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN dip, you can try this side dish recipe have successfully exceeded Furthermore, Deen Jayah, the 8 2 tablespoon chilli flakes and cut it into BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4682 0.3736 0.3335 Global pass rates and achieved Head of the Centre for Banking, for occasions like kitty parties or Step 3 Spread the garlic-avocado mixture individual slices. KUWAIT 0.2855 32.2786 0.2829 0.2525 a 100 per cent pass rate in Accounting and Finance at game nights and it’ll be loved by all. several ACCA Fundamentals & the BIBF added: “It reflects How to make Avocado Garlic Bread on every slice. Wrap the baguette in OMAN 0.3849 0.3884 0.3814 0.3404 Step 1 a foil and place it on a baking tray. Step 6 Professional exam papers. the commitment of our highly Ingredients: Season with QATAR 3.6420 3.6751 3.6092 3.2213 The BIBF students achieved qualified team and our training 8 1 baguette Combine avocado, lemon juice, Step 4 garlic, butter, olive oil, salt and Place it in a preheated oven at chilli flakes and outstanding results in papers methodology that creates a 8 1/2 cup butter oregano and UAE 3.6730 3.7064 3.6399 3.2487 Deen Jayah Solveig Nicklos cracked pepper in a bowl. Mix well 200C/400F. Bake for 5 minutes and F6- Taxation (100 per cent vs strong support system for our 8 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil serve alongside SAUDI 3.7500 3.7841 3.7162 3.3168 and keep aside. remove the foil. 52pc) , P4- Advanced Financial and P7- Advanced Audit and Commenting on the results, ACCA students to thrive in 8 5 cloves garlic pasta.(TOI) Management (100pc vs 33pc) Assurance (100pc vs 31pc). BIBF’s Director Solveig Nicklos these competitive exams” 12 Thursday, February 23, 2017

Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday met the British Ambassador to the Kingdom, Simon Martin, at Riffa Palace. The Crown Prince lauded the long-standing Bahrain-UK relationship over a 200-year period and highlighted that Bahrain and the UK have built a strong relation- ship across economic, cultural, political and defence related issues

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister, Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received MasterCard Gulf Regional Director Raghav Prasad and business development head Pankaj Kathuria yesterday. The minister praised their efforts to cooperate with (EWA) to facilitate the payment of bills through mobile phones Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh held a meeting with Pakistani Ambassador Javed Malik and discussed the growing bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom

On the sidelines of the 1st session of the Russian-Bahrain intergovernmental commission in trade, economic, scientific and technological cooperation, a meeting was held between Chief Executive of the National Regulatory Authority Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) vice-chairman and committee head Dr. Mariam Aljalahma, Assistant Undersecretary of Industrial development A.Kareem Alrashed and Deputy Minister Khalid Al Zayani presided over the regular meeting of the Old Markets Committee in Bait Al of Industry & Trade of the Russian Federation Sergey Tsyb. The members discussed a number of topics related to Tijjar, where they discussed on developing a comprehensive plan to revamp the old Souq pharmaceutical industry and medical equipment

Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company organised “Bahrain Day & Night”, a photography exhibition by Khaled Russian Business Delegates forum honoured BITS Group of Companies Chairman & Managing Director Dr.Sajimon Parayil at a ceremony held at Four Seasons J Abdulla, a Bahraini photographer Hotel in Bahrain Bay. The award was handed over to him by Yuri Safronov, General Secretary of the world alliance “Peacemaker” 12 Thursday, February 23, 2017 Thursday, February 23, 2017 13

Wife of His Majesty the King, Supreme Council for Women Chairwom- an and President of the Consultative Council of the National Initia- tive for Agricultural Development HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, in- augurated the Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) yesterday at Bahrain Interna- tional Exhibition and Convention Centre. Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, HRH Prince Princess Sabeeka hon- Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday met the British Ambassador to the Kingdom, Simon oured the winners of Martin, at Riffa Palace. The Crown Prince lauded the long-standing Bahrain-UK relationship the Bahrain Garden over a 200-year period and highlighted that Bahrain and the UK have built a strong relation- Club competition ship across economic, cultural, political and defence related issues

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister, Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received MasterCard Gulf Regional Director Raghav Prasad and business development head Pankaj Kathuria yesterday. The minister praised their efforts to cooperate with (EWA) to facilitate the payment of bills through mobile phones Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh held a meeting with Pakistani Ambassador Javed Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) military unit marked the 49th BDF anniversary yesterday. The unit commander honoured officers and servicemen and presented them with medals Malik and discussed the growing bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom

Deputy Minister of Industry & Trade of the Russian Federation Sergey Tsyb, the Director of International Projects of UC RUSAL and the accompanying delegation visited ALBA and Midal Cables Company. They were welcomed by General Man- On the sidelines of the 1st session of the Russian-Bahrain intergovernmental commission in trade, economic, scientific ager of Midal Cables Hamid Alzayani and Director Administration of ALBA Waleed and technological cooperation, a meeting was held between Chief Executive of the National Regulatory Authority Tamimi. Assistant Undersecretary of Industrial development A.Kareem Alrashed Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) vice-chairman and committee head Dr. Mariam Aljalahma, Assistant Undersecretary of Industrial development A.Kareem Alrashed and Deputy Minister accompanied the delegation. The delegation praised the efforts undertaken by the ‘Aljawhara’, in collaboration with Genpharm recently held a seminar entitled, ‘Update on Genetic Khalid Al Zayani presided over the regular meeting of the Old Markets Committee in Bait Al of Industry & Trade of the Russian Federation Sergey Tsyb. The members discussed a number of topics related to government of the Kingdom and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Myopathies’. Dr Cristina Skrypnyk, Consultant Medical Geneticists and the lecturer of the seminar Tijjar, where they discussed on developing a comprehensive plan to revamp the old Souq pharmaceutical industry and medical equipment in enhancing industrial sector and attracting foreign investment mentioned that the treatment of myopathies is advancing with intensive clinical research trials

Around 400 students, staff and guests of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) descended on the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel for the annual Winter Ball. One of the most Girls Guide Department organised World Thinking Day yesterday in the presence of Directorate of popular events on the university’s social calendar, the Winter Ball is a Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company organised Scouts Girls Guides Director, Dr. Shaikha Yousif Aljeeb, Chief of Girls Guides Dr.Latifa Al Qauid, Girls chance for students to take a break from their studies and socialise with “Bahrain Day & Night”, a photography exhibition by Khaled Russian Business Delegates forum honoured BITS Group of Companies Chairman & Managing Director Dr.Sajimon Parayil at a ceremony held at Four Seasons Guides Specialists Nabil Al Dusari, Mutazah Samhan, Hanan Al Majed, Jameela Al Dawadi, Abeer Abu- their peers. This year’s gala event was held under the theme of ‘Midnight in J Abdulla, a Bahraini photographer Hotel in Bahrain Bay. The award was handed over to him by Yuri Safronov, General Secretary of the world alliance “Peacemaker” raed and Abeer Murdai Paris’ and featured a live band and DJ 14 Thursday, February 23, 2017

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ctor Kyle Chandler is set to star in ‘Godzilla’ sequel. ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters,’ which is Apart of the Legendary and Warner Bros’ cinematic universe, also stars Millie Bobby Brown. Michael Dougherty is directing the project slated for release on March 22, 2019. Dougherty has also co-written the script along with Zach Shields. Chandler will play a scientist and father of Brown’s character. The role makes him ctress Charlize Theron has ostensibly the hero of the movie. The first been roped in to produce film in the franchise, directed by Gareth Aand star in the upcoming Edwards and released in 2014, earned USD spy thriller ‘Need to Know’. 529.1 million worldwide.(IANS) The film is based on the upcoming novel of the same name by Karen Cleveland, who has worked as a CIA analyst. The yet-to-be published book is about a wife and mother, who works as a CIA analyst and who discovers a threat to herself and her family while searching for a Russian sleeper cell in ctress Lindsay Lohan says she the US. found solace when she turned Theron will produce the A30 as she is now able to take control project with Beth Kono and of her life. The actress said she A.J. Dix through their Denver always knew turning 30 will be a & Delilah Films production defining moment in her life. company. “When I turned 30 I always aspired Theron’s upcoming films for this, I always said when I turn 30 include ‘The Fate of the Furious’ that will be the defining moment of and ‘The Coldest City’.(TOI) what I want to do. I found a lot of solace and what my intentions were in the world. Taking control of my life,” Lohan said. The actress said she believes living in Los Angeles as a teenager contributed to her troubled past as she surrounded herself with the wrong people.(TOI)

Emily Blunt ctress Nicole Kidman says she turns down work that doesn’t fit in around her children’s school year. A“My time is precious, I think once you reach a certain age, the time becomes incredibly important - you’re like. I’m raising a six and an February 23, 1983 eight year old who are in school so there’s only a certain amount of time I can work because of their school year,” Kidman told. English actress who became known for her roles She added, “That means I pass on things a lot ... because ultimately - and this is just me - my family life is the most important thing to me so in such films as Looper, Edge of Tomorrow, The I’m not going to jeopardise that in any way shape or form.” Adjustment Bureau, Into the Woods and Sicario The actress who has daughters Sunday, eight, and Faith, six, with husband Keith Urban said that she feels so lucky to be married to Urban. 14 Thursday, February 23, 2017 Thursday, February 23, 2017 15

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est known for her television role as Rachel Zane on the legal drama ‘Suits’, American actress Meghan Markle is allegedly Ball set to quit the smash-hit show. Mirror quoted as Meghan as saying that she wants to spend more time in London with Prince Harry, her boyfriend, and that’s why, she is begging the show bosses to have her character Rachel Zane written out Since the inception of ‘Suits’ in 2011, the actress has been a central character of the sitcom. ctor Kyle Chandler is set to star in ‘Godzilla’ “The actress wants to quit legal drama Suits,” a newspaper Asequel. ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters,’ which is reported. It goes on to add that the much-beloved couple “are set for part of the Legendary and Warner Bros’ cinematic a trial run” in the next few months as the Prince will be spending a lot of I Decided Sing It Now: Songs universe, also stars Millie Bobby Brown. time in Toronto, in preparation for the next Invictus games.(BS) Big Sean Of Faith & Hope Michael Dougherty is directing the project slated Reba McEntire for release on March 22, 2019. Dougherty has also co-written the script along with Zach Shields. Chandler will play a scientist and father egendary filmmaker Steven Spielbergs of Brown’s character. The role makes him mother Leah Adler, known for ctress Charlize Theron has ostensibly the hero of the movie. The first operatingL The Milky Way restaurant, Abeen roped in to produce film in the franchise, directed by Gareth died at her home here. She was 97. 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(Apr 21st - May 21st) Be a little braver than usual. Take some risks and show others that you have the strength to accomplish anything you set your mind to. There is a lively, anxious feeling to the day that could make you restless. Initiate something yourself instead of waiting for others to take the lead. Don’t be afraid of failing. You will never succeed if you don’t even try. (May 22nd - Jun 21st) You may have the spark that lights the fireworks today. Indeed, this day is right up your alley. You should be able to accomplish a great deal under the prevailing astrological climate. Just make sure you are constructive with your criticism, and be careful that you aren’t abrasive toward the people you are dealing with. In other words, be nice. (June 22nd - July 23rd) Interaction with others may not be especially satisfying for you today. You may get the feeling that other people don’t really care as much as you thought they did. Keep in mind that everyone is doing the best they can, and that most people are not as sensitive as Down you. They probably have no idea what sort of Across 1- A Chaplin; 2- Soon; 3- Head of France?; 4- Hem’s partner; 5- Slid; 6- impact their words are having on you. (July 24th - Aug 23rd) 1- Vows; 6- Body of an organism; 10- Manner of walking; 14- Actor Plot; 7- Kiln; 8- Microscopic arachnid; 9- Santa ___, CA; 10- Doohickey; The clouds have finally lifted and you should Ryan; 15- First son of Adam and Eve; 16- As well as; 17- In spite of; 20- 11- I cannot tell ___; 12- “___ She Lovely?”; 13- Garment of ancient be able to see clearly again. People are likely “Wheel of Fortune” buy; 21- Golfer Calvin; 22- ___ Kick Out of You; 23- Rome; 18- Eye drop; 19- Try to bite; 23- Box; 24- Juan’s water; 25- to stick up for themselves more than usual. Unwanted e-mail; 24- Mimic; 25- Superfluous; 32- Cobb, e.g.; 33- More reasonable; 26- Extreme; 27- One on track?; 28- Yoko ___; 29- Do the same. Arguments could be heated and Sometimes you feel like ___...; 34- ___ kwon do; 35- ___’acte; Alamogordo’s county; 30- Babbled; 31- Bring forth young; 32- Chair; interesting facts and revolutionary information 36- Winter drink; 38- Actress Suvari; 39- ___ Lingus (Irish carrier); 40- 36- Bistro; 37- Acapulco gold; 38- Female servant; 40- Very, to Verdi; will be passed around. Have your facts straight before you open your mouth. Bern’s river; 41- Composer Copland; 42- Complete change; 46- Take 41- On the loose; 43- Nod involuntarily; 44- Showing courage; 45- Car; advantage of; 47- ___ Lang Syne; 48- Michelangelo masterpiece; 48- Over here!; 49- Langston Hughes poem; 50- Actor Estrada; 51- (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) 51- Vixen’s master; 53- ___ Haw; 56- Direct; 59- And ___ goes; 60- Your slow and steady approach may need a Queens stadium; 52- Longfellow’s bell town; 53- Light ring; 54- “___ sharp kick in the pants today. Don’t hold back Llama land; 61- Very cold; 62- Gratuity; 63- Travel on water; 64- Black- Brockovich”; 55- Whirlpool; 57- Some docs; 58- Spider’s creation; your opinions. This is a time to get it all out on wooded tree; to the table. Strong forces are at work, so don’t be surprised if things get a bit more heated. The fact is that incredible breakthroughs can be made by working through disagreements among different types of people. (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) Try to seek freedom and new experiences today. This is an important time for you to BEETLE BAILEY R spread your wings and explore. Keep in mind that emotionally, someone may be working to hold you back. An opposing force is promoting war while you insist on keeping things peaceful. There is an important lesson you need to learn. Be more assertive in your actions and don’t let people walk all over you. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) If someone insists on having things their own way, let them. Fighting over it is not going to do any good. This kind of reaction will only cause more tension between you. Approaching the situation with a hostile attitude will most likely result in a lose-lose scenario. If arguments do arise, try not to take things personally. Try your best to stick with the facts.

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(Feb 20th - Mar 20th) It is time to implement your plans. Hop into the driver’s seat and take control. However, you How to play: may need to put up a mental barrier. People Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each might be abrasive, and your sensitive nature is susceptible to harsh comments. Take things row across, each column down and each 9-box square with a grain of salt, and remember that if contains all of the numbers from one to nine. people criticize you, it is because they love you. Thursday, February 23, 2017 19 z #PollToday Diana’s iconic dresses Attempt to on show for anniversary

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Sri Lanka creates panel to Stolen Nazi camp gate stem sexual abuse China offers anti-terror Sri Lanka will set up a spe- cial panel to tackle wide- awards in Xinjiang returned to Dachau spread sexual abuse and exploitation of women Beijing wounding rioters or “killing Dachau including thousands of war hina has created a 100 (them) in battle”. n iron gate with the widows. million yuan ($14.5 Inside information on infamous slogan “Arbeit million)C fund for “anti- plots to attack crowded Amacht frei” (“Work will set you terrorism” awards in a places, party buildings, free”), stolen from the former SpaceX cargo ship aborts violence-wracked part of the government officers can Nazi concentration camp of meeting with space station country. lead to rewards of three Dachau in Germany two years The government of Hotan to five million yuan, while SpaceX aborted a planned ago, was returned to the site in the far western region of information on people rendezvous between an yesterday. Xinjiang will give prizes of up sharing firearm technology unmanned Dragon cargo The theft of the 100-kilo to 5 million yuan ($730,000) or other weapons can receive ship and the International (220-pound) gate was reported to those who expose terrorist two and a half to four million. Space Station yesterday in November 2014. plots or “struggle, kill, “Reporting clues on because of a GPS problem. It was recovered outside wound, or subdue rioters”, religious extremists falsely Bergen in southwestern For more, catch us the Hotan Daily newspaper taking the guise of religion Norway last December reported.. to interfere in the legal, Officials stand next to the original iron gate with the slogan online at: following an anonymous tip- www.newsofbahrain.com Those who share administrative, education off. “Arbeit macht frei” information will receive and other systems, or harm At a ceremony marking the Thomas, urged investigators to aimed to “remove a trace “absolute confidentiality” national laws,” can receive return of the gate, the president press on with the probe into that some 210,000 detainees /nobonline and will be rewarded up to one million, the of the International Dachau the theft. walked through from 1933 to /newsofbahrain according to their role in newspaper said. Committee, Jean-Michel He said the theft had 1945”. 20 ‘ Thursday, February 23, 2017 SPORTS Thursday, February 23, 2017 21 Manama usband and wife Rob and Debbie Lane (33.375 nett) clinched first place in the New medals for Hpenultimate competition of the Coca-Cola Sapporo Monday Madness Night Golf Series at the ollowing in the traditions of plucky triers such as Royal Golf Club, followed in second by Dave Mini Olympics Jamaica’s bobsledders and British ski jumper Eddie Fernie and Adam Wells (34.125) with third Manama F‘the Eagle’ Edwards, a Sri Lankan snowboarder has place going to Naeem Khan and Rajinder he organising overcome her nerves and a glaring lack of experience to Sachdeva (35.375). Tcommittee of blaze a trail at the Asian Winter Games. Nearest the pin side contests on holes 12 and the Fourth School Despite “freaking out” -- and then falling -- at 16 were won by Abdulla Al Kaabi and Steven Mini Olympics, the start line, 16-year-old Azquiya Usuph took off Hill respectively. due to take place in and hurtled down a mountain at breakneck speed in Around 20 players took part in the Texas April have approved the women’s snowboarding in Sapporo on Sunday, Scramble competition and Coca-Cola branded an all-new medals crashing several times. flags and banners were displayed around the design for this year’s While most of her rivals fearlessly charged down the Lanes Club’s Montgomerie championship golf course event. icy course in a desperate attempt to win a medal in the for the duration of the competition. This is the fourth giant slalom, Usuph’s modest ambition was to make it The evening was rounded off with a prize edition of the Mini Olympics and is organised by the to the bottom in one piece. win Monday presentation ceremony in the Club’s Members’ Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) in cooperation And though she achieved that goal, the schoolgirl Lounge where Adam Dutson, the Royal Golf with the Ministry of Education and will involve -- who saw snow for the first time in 2015, and admits Club’s Tournament Coordinator, was on hand schools from across the kingdom. she is more of a swimmer than a snowboarder -- was to present the prizes on behalf of Coca-Cola. This was announced at the committee’s second disqualified after missing a gate. With just one competition left to play in preparatory meeting, chaired by Lounes Madene, at “When I got to the starting gate, I was so scared and the six week-long series, round four winners the BOC premises in Seef. I fell over straight away,” Usuph said, after becoming Naeem Khan and Rajinder Sachdeva (15 points) Madene revealed the design of the medals for the the first Sri Lankan woman to compete at the Asian continue to hold first place on the leader board upcoming event, which are being manufactured in Winter Games. madness with 15 points, followed by youngsters Ali Al China and will show the logo of the School Mini “I fell over like four times and although I missed Hakam and Ali Al Kowari (11) in second place, Olympics as well as the torch and the Bahrain one of the gates I still made it to the finish,” added the while the pairing of Rehman Tipu and Atta Ur Olympic Committee theme. unlikely pioneer. Rehman (9) are third. He noted the outstanding number of entries for “My main goal was to complete the race. I’m actually The series every Monday is over nine holes this year’s event, which promises to be a record very happy because I’m new to snowboarding.” and open to non-members and tees off with a breaker compared to the previous editions of the Sri Lanka is better known for producing cricketers shotgun start at 6.30pm. Mini Olympics. than skiers, but the sun-kissed South Asian island is Results: Open to private and government schools, the developing a winter sports programme. 1) Rob/Debbie Lane (33.375 nett) 2017 School Mini Olympics will see participants Usuph’s brave foray came as part of a drive to 2) Dave Fernie/Adam Wells (34.125) compete in various sports events, including table promote winter sports across the entire Asian region, 3) Naeem Khan/Rajinder Sachdeva (35.375) tennis, athletics, aquathlon, triathlon, volleyball, which will host Winter Olympics at Pyeongchang and 4) Steven/Samantha Hill (35.5) 3-on-3 basketball, swimming and jiu jitsu. Beijing in 2018 and 2022. 5) Jim Lanceley/Adam Dutson (36.5) The event aims to promote the concept of public Sri Lankan Olympic officials insist Usuph won’t be Nearest the Pins: health and creating a competitive sports environment the last woman from her country to take on similarly From left, Prize winners Adam Wells, Debbie and Rob Lane, Dave Fernie Abdulla Al Kaabi (hole 12) and Steven Hill among students, spreading knowledge and physical hair-raising challenges. (hole 16). education among the younger generation. ‘Not everyone can be winners’ “This is just the beginning,” said National Olympic Committee secretary general Maxwell de Silva. Coaching course “You will see in time that we will be a force to be ABM Climax win thriller reckoned with because we have people with very good Manama Manama sporting backgrounds,” he added. BM Climax defeated Hajweri Level 1 Course, part of the National Coaching “Not everyone can be winners but we’re sending a ACC by 11 runs in the latest ACertification Programme (NCCP), is underway. message that Sri Lankans are capable of doing anything matches of the HBL Premier Organised by the Bahrain Olympic Committee’s (BOC) if given the right training and opportunities.” League organised by Cricket Sports Training and Development Centre (STDC) it At the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, tropical Bahrain Association (CBA) at the will run until Saturday at the centre premises in Juffair. Jamaica made headlines by entering the bobsleigh Hunainiya Valley in Riffa. It’s part of the centre’s annual plan aimed to qualify competition, inspiring the 1993 comedy “Cool Batting first, ABM Climax and develop coaches from Bahrain and abroad. Runnings”. scored 162 runs with Mansoor Three instructors – Abdulla Al Dakheel, Mohammed Britain’s Edwards shot to fame at the same Games Mohammed (62) top scoringm Bakhsh and Adel Al Asfoor will speak at the course, at with his celebrated attempt at ski jumping, a story while Noman Malik picked up the end of which participants will undergo final exams which was immortalised in last year’s “Eddie the Eagle”. three wickets. and must achieve 70 per cent of the targeted marks in Usuph, a similarly improbable contender, was In reply, Hajweri were order to pass. selected because she is a talented swimmer, having won dismissed for 151 runs with Asif The NCCP is organised in cooperation with the Mansoor Mohammed....62 Sarfraz Ali.....4 wickets Wasef Iqbal.....48 Rashid Kashif....58 a national age-group title in backstroke. Mohammed (51) the top scorer, Coaching Association of Canada to prepare and qualify The first time she saw snow was in 2015, when while Jabbar, Noman and Rizwan (46) the main scorer with Anasim Aurangzab taking three wickets. by 73 runs. national coaches in the field of training and become she was packed off to South Korea to learn how to all claimed two wickets each. Khan and Rashid claiming two Other scores: BCC A 116/1 (Rashid Kashif eligible to lead national teams in different sports. snowboard. BCC beat Public Security Red wickets and then BCC reached Young Boys 158 runs (Adnan 58) bt Asian Lions 115 (Ramzan It is being supervised by Hussain Ali Abbas, a Sports “I actually learnt to snowboard really fast, in a span of by four wickets after the latter the target losing six wickets with Rasool 49, Zuhaib Mohammed 4 Mohammed 48, Sarfraz Ali 4 Training and Development Specialist. 14 days, which was kind of surprising,” said Usuph, who managed 151 with Umar Iqbal Wasef Iqbal (48) top scoring and wkts) bt Public Security Blue 85 wkts) by nine wickets. has no plans to take up the sport seriously. Usuph also spent time at a training camp in Slovenia and regularly surfs to improve her balance and turns. She confessed, however, that when she climbed the mountain in Sapporo and stared down the steep slope, the nerves kicked in. “I was freaking out a bit,” said Usuph. “I even thought about calling my dad to say that I couldn’t do it. But this was a chance in a lifetime so I just had to go for it.” Her real ambitions lie in the pool, however. “Swimming’s really my sport,” smiled Usuph. “I would love to go to the Tokyo Olympics as a swimmer and this has shown me that I can do anything if I train hard enough.” (AFP)

The winners and runners up of all seven categories were honoured with trophies and gifts at the closing ceremony of the 22nd Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) Juniors Open Tennis Championship 16-year-old snowboarder Azquiya Usuph of Sri Lanka posing with 2017 on Tuesday night at the Bahrain Tennis Club (BTC) in Juffair. The championship was held under the patronage of the CEO of BBK, Reyadh Yousif Sater and featured around 150 players in Boys/ her board in the snow at Sapporo Teine resort in western Sapporo Girls singles and Unisex categories. Above the finalists with BBK, BTC officials and other guests. SPORTS Thursday, February 23, 2017 21 Manama usband and wife Rob and Debbie Lane (33.375 nett) clinched first place in the New medals for Hpenultimate competition of the Coca-Cola Monday Madness Night Golf Series at the Royal Golf Club, followed in second by Dave Mini Olympics Fernie and Adam Wells (34.125) with third Manama place going to Naeem Khan and Rajinder he organising Sachdeva (35.375). committee of Nearest the pin side contests on holes 12 and Tthe Fourth School 16 were won by Abdulla Al Kaabi and Steven Mini Olympics, Hill respectively. due to take place in Around 20 players took part in the Texas April have approved Scramble competition and Coca-Cola branded an all-new medals flags and banners were displayed around the design for this year’s Lanes Club’s Montgomerie championship golf course event. for the duration of the competition. This is the fourth The evening was rounded off with a prize edition of the Mini Olympics and is organised by the win Monday presentation ceremony in the Club’s Members’ Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) in cooperation Lounge where Adam Dutson, the Royal Golf with the Ministry of Education and will involve Club’s Tournament Coordinator, was on hand schools from across the kingdom. to present the prizes on behalf of Coca-Cola. This was announced at the committee’s second With just one competition left to play in preparatory meeting, chaired by Lounes Madene, at the six week-long series, round four winners the BOC premises in Seef. Naeem Khan and Rajinder Sachdeva (15 points) Madene revealed the design of the medals for the continue to hold first place on the leader board upcoming event, which are being manufactured in madness with 15 points, followed by youngsters Ali Al China and will show the logo of the School Mini Hakam and Ali Al Kowari (11) in second place, Olympics as well as the torch and the Bahrain while the pairing of Rehman Tipu and Atta Ur Olympic Committee theme. Rehman (9) are third. He noted the outstanding number of entries for The series every Monday is over nine holes this year’s event, which promises to be a record and open to non-members and tees off with a breaker compared to the previous editions of the shotgun start at 6.30pm. Mini Olympics. Results: Open to private and government schools, the 1) Rob/Debbie Lane (33.375 nett) 2017 School Mini Olympics will see participants 2) Dave Fernie/Adam Wells (34.125) compete in various sports events, including table 3) Naeem Khan/Rajinder Sachdeva (35.375) tennis, athletics, aquathlon, triathlon, volleyball, 4) Steven/Samantha Hill (35.5) 3-on-3 basketball, swimming and jiu jitsu. 5) Jim Lanceley/Adam Dutson (36.5) The event aims to promote the concept of public Nearest the Pins: health and creating a competitive sports environment From left, Prize winners Adam Wells, Debbie and Rob Lane, Dave Fernie Abdulla Al Kaabi (hole 12) and Steven Hill among students, spreading knowledge and physical (hole 16). education among the younger generation.

ABM Climax win thriller Coaching course Manama Manama BM Climax defeated Hajweri Level 1 Course, part of the National Coaching CC by 11 runs in the latest Certification Programme (NCCP), is underway. Amatches of the HBL Premier AOrganised by the Bahrain Olympic Committee’s (BOC) League organised by Cricket Sports Training and Development Centre (STDC) it Bahrain Association (CBA) at the will run until Saturday at the centre premises in Juffair. Hunainiya Valley in Riffa. It’s part of the centre’s annual plan aimed to qualify Batting first, ABM Climax and develop coaches from Bahrain and abroad. scored 162 runs with Mansoor Three instructors – Abdulla Al Dakheel, Mohammed Mohammed (62) top scoringm Bakhsh and Adel Al Asfoor will speak at the course, at while Noman Malik picked up the end of which participants will undergo final exams three wickets. and must achieve 70 per cent of the targeted marks in In reply, Hajweri were order to pass. dismissed for 151 runs with Asif The NCCP is organised in cooperation with the Mansoor Mohammed....62 Sarfraz Ali.....4 wickets Wasef Iqbal.....48 Rashid Kashif....58 Mohammed (51) the top scorer, Coaching Association of Canada to prepare and qualify while Jabbar, Noman and Rizwan (46) the main scorer with Anasim Aurangzab taking three wickets. by 73 runs. national coaches in the field of training and become all claimed two wickets each. Khan and Rashid claiming two Other scores: BCC A 116/1 (Rashid Kashif eligible to lead national teams in different sports. BCC beat Public Security Red wickets and then BCC reached Young Boys 158 runs (Adnan 58) bt Asian Lions 115 (Ramzan It is being supervised by Hussain Ali Abbas, a Sports by four wickets after the latter the target losing six wickets with Rasool 49, Zuhaib Mohammed 4 Mohammed 48, Sarfraz Ali 4 Training and Development Specialist. managed 151 with Umar Iqbal Wasef Iqbal (48) top scoring and wkts) bt Public Security Blue 85 wkts) by nine wickets.

The winners and runners up of all seven categories were honoured with trophies and gifts at the closing ceremony of the 22nd Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) Juniors Open Tennis Championship 2017 on Tuesday night at the Bahrain Tennis Club (BTC) in Juffair. The championship was held under the patronage of the CEO of BBK, Reyadh Yousif Sater and featured around 150 players in Boys/ Girls singles and Unisex categories. Above the finalists with BBK, BTC officials and other guests. 22 Thursday, February 23, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Thursday, February 23, 2017 23 DT News Network Some teams have already unveiled their cars ahead Manama of the new season as preparations begin to hit fever ahrain International Circuit (BIC) is getting all pitch ahead of the 2017 campaign. Bahrain Merida in action geared up to host this year’s biggest and most Pre-season testing is scheduled to start next week Bawaited event: the 2017 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain in Barcelona, with the first four-day session from Manama Belgium and the breakaways will be the first time to ride Grand Prix as the 50-day countdown begins today to February 27 to March 2 followed by another four days ahrain Merida Pro Cycling tend to happen in the first as professional riders in the Formula One weekend which takes place from from March 7 to 10. BTeam are in action this 40 kilometers. It is extremely Belgium. Luka Pibernik and April 14 to 16 in Sakhir. There will also be two in-season tests, the first weekend in Flanders, Belgium important to stay focused Borut Božič have been racing Mkhitaryan The Bahrain Grand Prix marks the third of 20 rounds in Bahrain on April 18 and 19 and more details which, Tristan Hoffman, since the Flanders race will in Belgium before and we are of the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. announced later. sports director of the team surprise the riders with looking forward to see them It will be the first night race of the season, and the noted the chance to see the unforgiving climbs and on the track again. We believe fourth year in a row that the world’s fastest single- Entertainment galore classic style of racing and a patches of cobbles. it will be a good seaters will be shining in the Sakhir desert under BIC’s Entertainment will feature superstar DJs Dimitri Vegas rehearsal for the whole 2017 “Our lead rider will be lineup of our team. It is floodlighting system. and Like Mike taking to the stage on the Friday of the classic season. Sonny Colbrelli, who is feeling critical to know the course secures As part of the exciting lead-up to the three-day weekend, ing ‘The Hum’, ‘Mammoth’, ‘Tremor’ and The race great both mentally and and we don’t have many spectacle, BIC announced yesterday details of the race ‘Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat’ amongst their many classics. start is physically so we believe he riders that already rode on weekend in a Press conference held at BIC’s premises In 2016 they were ranked the number #1 act in usually is the ideal choice for classic this track, so one of the goals in Sakhir. the entire world by DJ Mag, higher than Afrojack, very races like this one. For our for our riders will be to learn Speaking at the event were BIC Commercial Director Avicii and Axwell-Ingrosso who were all in Bahrain in fast in riders Ivan Cortina, Antonio and gather experience,” Sherif Al Mahdy and Gulf Air Director of Sales and previous years. Nibali, Domen Novak, Ion said Tristan Hoffman, team Marketing Yahya Bu Ali. The pair have become one of the go-to acts for Insausti and David Per it director. Al Mahdy commented: “Following the tremendous major recording artists, from remixing Lady Gaga over success of the Bahrain Grand Prix the past few years, we to scoring edits for megastars such as Jennifer Lopez, United at BIC are inspired to once again deliver one of the best Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, Sean Paul to collabs with Ne-Yo, packages combining motorsport and entertainment on Kid Ink, Major Lazer/Diplo and plenty more and have Golf Club names the Formula 1 World Championship and already we won numerous awards over the past few years. feel the excitement and anticipation for what’s to come. progress “We have had an excellent response to our Early GP2 Series new retail manager Bird discount and tickets continue to sell fast.” Part of the weekend is support races in the form of the Manama five years as the Retail Manager at Saint-Étienne the opening goal came, it See it! Continuing Al Mahdy said, “We are pleased to GP2 Series making a return to BIC after a one-year Feel it! he Royal Golf Warwickshire Golf and Country enrikh Mkhitaryan was almost too easy. announce that, with our partners @Bahrain, hiatus. It is widely accepted as the chief feeder series TClub have Club, England and more recently Hscored but was then Juan Mata used Daley international fans will be able to book discounted to Formula 1, this single-seater championship will be announced the as Senior Assistant Professional forced off with a hamstring Blind as a decoy to make packages of flights, hotels and tickets through a huge holding its season opening round for 2017 in Bahrain. imminent at the nearby Kenilworth Golf injury as Manchester United space for himself down the network of travel agents across the world. GP2 will also be holding its official pre-season test in arrival of new Club. cruised into the Europa League left and his pinpoint cross Bahrain over three days from March 29 to 31. Retail Manager “I’m really looking forward to last 16 with a 1-0 win at St was met by Mkhitaryan, Slogan, official song Rounding up the support series line-up will be the Oliver Foster to starting my new job in Bahrain and Etienne yesterday. dissecting the home centre- Al Mahdy revealed that the slogan for this year’s race is Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East. As the most the team. to meeting the Club’s members That completed a 4-0 halves, to flick past the “See it! Feel it! Live it!” and added that BIC’s marketing professional and successful one-make GT series in the Oliver from England and guests,” said Oliver. aggregate victory in the last 32 helpless Stephane Ruffier in campaign is getting all geared up to go nation-wide. region, the series features some of the most talented takes up his new role in “When purchasing golf tie, although United finished the home goal. Also as part of the conference, BIC released the young drivers in the Arab world. The Porsche GT3 the first week of March hardware or even footwear or the match with 10 men after By then the visitors had official song of this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix – a first Cup Challenge Middle East will be staging its final OliverFoster and will be the Club’s clothing, it’s always beneficial to Eric Bailly was dismissed for already established control for the Kingdom’s race. round of the 2016/2017 season. first Retail Manager have the advice of a golf two yellow cards in quick of the ball in midfield and Produced by Outlaw Productions and performed by who is also a PGA professional and I look forward to succession. looked comfortable spraying it hip hop duo Daffy and Flipperachi, the song is entitled Offtrack professional golfer. helping our customers make the Manager Jose Mourinho around patiently. “3eshha Weyana”, and it was performed live, much to Offtrack entertainment includes for the first time, a He turned right choices for their needs. I will will face an anxious wait Mourinho was forced the delight of all those in attendance. Dino and Ice Age Tent in the Formula 1 Village and the BIC Commercial Director Sherif Gulf Air Director of Sales and professional in 2012 also help with custom-fitting golf ahead of Sunday’s English into an early change as Bu Ali commented: “This is an exciting time for Gulf exhibit will include a total of 24 Dinosaurs and 10 Ice Al Mahdy Marketing Yahya Bu Ali and graduated in 2015 clubs to suit an individual’s height, League Cup final against Mkhitaryan seemed to Air and for all of Bahrain and we are delighted to once Age animals, a maze, back drop scenes, an interactive and career includes build and golf game.” Southampton at Wembley to tweak his hamstring and was again welcome visitors to Bahrain to attend the 2017 area and a dino photo booth. see if his Armenian playmaker replaced by Marcus Rashford Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.” Also for the first time, fans will be able to enjoy a is fit. on 25 minutes. haunted house experience at the Grand Prix, filled with Mkhitaryan has been United looked by far the Game zone zombies, ghosts and other creatures that will give you Celebrities join involved in five goals -- scoring more dangerous of the two Manchester’s Building up to the Grand Prix, ‘Race Fever’ a series chills and excitement. Other entertainment experiences three and creating two -- in sides but St Etienne did sound United’s Armenian of events a month before the Formula 1 race were will include the Pedal Punk circus, a high dive act his last six games and would a warning from a set-piece forward Henrikh announced, and includes a Formula 1 Game Zone, A and Flight Crew Jump Rope, as well as other shows Brave Fever have been a likely starter at seven minutes from the break Mkhitaryan cel- Desert Drift Night Championship, a Neon Run at BIC and roaming performers, including Sign Spinners, Manama followers, an image Fogaça. Fogaça even took Wembley. as Jordan Veretout picked ebrates after scor- and a concert by popular Canadian singer-songwriter Ballerinas, Flowers Parade, Crazy Clowns, and others. ith less than a month supporting the event and part on ‘Road to Brave’ and Despite leading 3-0 from the out Loic Perrin, only for the ing a goal Bryan Adams. The Kids Zone, younger fans can enjoy a Playdough Wfor the next edition of Lucas ‘Mineiro’ Martins, will be featured on the pre- first leg at Old Trafford last captain to head straight at The Game Zone will be held throughout the duration City, a Bubbles Show and Workshop, Face Painting, Brave Combat Federation, star of the main event of fight documentary. Punk week, Mourinho showed how Sergio Romero, celebrating his of the month prior to the race, and will be accessible a Balloon Twister, a Drumming Puppet, Magic Show the top Middle Eastern Brave 3. rock singer Badauí, leading highly he values success in this 30th birthday. only by Bahrain Grand Prix ticket holders. The Desert and plenty more. MMA promotion, founded Alongside with Hickmann vocals of CPM 22, has also competition -- which offers It was, at least, the Ligue 1 Drift Night will take place on March 16 and 17, and the under the patronage of HH and her businessman joined the campaign. a route into next season’s side’s first effort on target over Neon Run will be held on March 24, with the Bryan Ticket prize slashed Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad husband, Alexandre Correa Brave 3: Battle in Brazil is Champions League to the the two legs. Adams concert on March 13. Meanwhile the Early Bird Discount with tickets reduced Al Khalifa, the host country has also been showing set to take place at the Max winners -- by picking a strong Roared on by a passionate by 10 and 15 per cent is available until February 28 for Brazil is caught by ‘Brave constant support and Rosenmann Arena, in São starting line-up. home crowd at the Stade More speed the five grandstands. Fever’ as the nation`s biggest confirmed his attendance to José dos Pinhais, Curitiba Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Geoffroy Guichard, St Etienne This season Formula 1 is is going to be tremendously All tickets are for all three days of the Formula 1 celebrities have joined the the 18 March event. Metropolitan Area. Long- Paul Pogba were restored to the played with energy at the exciting and “unpredictable” following one of the weekend, allowing holders to enjoy the maximum movement. Another huge supporter time rivals Lucas ‘Mineiro’ starting line-up after making start of the second half but biggest regulation shake-ups in the history of the sport. experience. TV presenter and former in Brazil is Masterchef Brasil Martins and Paulo ‘Bananada’ a decisive contribution off it was United who should The new cars are expected to be up to five seconds Tickets can be purchased at the BIC stand in Bahrain top model Ana Hickmann judge, owner-chef of four Gonçalves will settle their the bench against Blackburn have doubled their lead as faster per lap, which would make them the fastest City Centre, online at www.bahraingp.com or by calling posted on her Instagram restaurants, and Man of differences inside the cage at in the FA Cup on Sunday -- Marouane Fellaini fired into Florentin Formula 1 cars in history. the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000. page, with over 5.4 million the Year in 2016 Henrique the main event of the evening. the Frenchman teeing up the the side-netting when well Pogba, Swede to score the winning placed. Paul’s goal. Things got interesting just brother, There was none of the early after the hour mark as Bailly trying his luck GCC Tennis Tournament match defensive jitters from was sent-off for picking up with a volley Manama Tennis from Saudi Arabia show of tennis and lots of tight United, and centre-back Bailly two bookings in three minutes from 30 yards that 50 ahrain’s JC’s Tennis and The Emirates from UAE matches”. in particular, that had brought -- the second when he clearly sailed wide, summing Academy are hosting and is supported by sponsors In other news, two of JC’s a rebuke from Mourinho won the ball in a challenge up their impotency in Bthe inaugural Alba Interpros Alba, NASS Corporation and Tennis Academies Girls 14 following the first leg in which with Romain Hamouma -- front of goal over the Tournament featuring the top Solidarity Group. and under finalists at the he accused his players of not much to Mourinho’s obvious two legs. Tougher nights tennis academies from around “It will be a great pleasure concluded 22nd BBK Junior having been focussed enough. annoyance. in Europe than this await the Gulf and set to be a most to welcome the players from Open Championships, Maya And it took just 16 minutes Mourinho had to quickly United, but at least it gave thrilling few days of first class around the Gulf,” said Shaikh Ashraf Bseisu and Sophie De for United to extinguish any rejig, with centre-back Marcus them a chance to quickly tennis from March 2 to 4. Abdulaziz bin Mubarak Boer will be competing in the fanciful hopes the hosts might Rojo replacing Mata and turn their attention to The tournament also AlKhalifa, Tennis Ambassador Asian Series Championships have harboured of mounting a United shutting up shop. Southampton. includes young talent from the of JC’s Tennis Academy; in Doha, Qatar next memorable comeback -- when St Etienne were reduced to (AFP) Live it! Bahrain Tennis Club, Dhahran adding “We can expect a great Monday. 22 Thursday, February 23, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Thursday, February 23, 2017 23 DT News Network Some teams have already unveiled their cars ahead Manama of the new season as preparations begin to hit fever ahrain International Circuit (BIC) is getting all pitch ahead of the 2017 campaign. Bahrain Merida in action geared up to host this year’s biggest and most Pre-season testing is scheduled to start next week Bawaited event: the 2017 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain in Barcelona, with the first four-day session from Manama Belgium and the breakaways will be the first time to ride Grand Prix as the 50-day countdown begins today to February 27 to March 2 followed by another four days ahrain Merida Pro Cycling tend to happen in the first as professional riders in the Formula One weekend which takes place from from March 7 to 10. BTeam are in action this 40 kilometers. It is extremely Belgium. Luka Pibernik and April 14 to 16 in Sakhir. There will also be two in-season tests, the first weekend in Flanders, Belgium important to stay focused Borut Božič have been racing Mkhitaryan The Bahrain Grand Prix marks the third of 20 rounds in Bahrain on April 18 and 19 and more details which, Tristan Hoffman, since the Flanders race will in Belgium before and we are of the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. announced later. sports director of the team surprise the riders with looking forward to see them It will be the first night race of the season, and the noted the chance to see the unforgiving climbs and on the track again. We believe fourth year in a row that the world’s fastest single- Entertainment galore classic style of racing and a patches of cobbles. it will be a good seaters will be shining in the Sakhir desert under BIC’s Entertainment will feature superstar DJs Dimitri Vegas rehearsal for the whole 2017 “Our lead rider will be lineup of our team. It is floodlighting system. and Like Mike taking to the stage on the Friday of the classic season. Sonny Colbrelli, who is feeling critical to know the course secures As part of the exciting lead-up to the three-day weekend, ing ‘The Hum’, ‘Mammoth’, ‘Tremor’ and The race great both mentally and and we don’t have many spectacle, BIC announced yesterday details of the race ‘Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat’ amongst their many classics. start is physically so we believe he riders that already rode on weekend in a Press conference held at BIC’s premises In 2016 they were ranked the number #1 act in usually is the ideal choice for classic this track, so one of the goals in Sakhir. the entire world by DJ Mag, higher than Afrojack, very races like this one. For our for our riders will be to learn Speaking at the event were BIC Commercial Director Avicii and Axwell-Ingrosso who were all in Bahrain in fast in riders Ivan Cortina, Antonio and gather experience,” Sherif Al Mahdy and Gulf Air Director of Sales and previous years. Nibali, Domen Novak, Ion said Tristan Hoffman, team Marketing Yahya Bu Ali. The pair have become one of the go-to acts for Insausti and David Per it director. Al Mahdy commented: “Following the tremendous major recording artists, from remixing Lady Gaga over success of the Bahrain Grand Prix the past few years, we to scoring edits for megastars such as Jennifer Lopez, United at BIC are inspired to once again deliver one of the best Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, Sean Paul to collabs with Ne-Yo, packages combining motorsport and entertainment on Kid Ink, Major Lazer/Diplo and plenty more and have Golf Club names the Formula 1 World Championship and already we won numerous awards over the past few years. feel the excitement and anticipation for what’s to come. progress “We have had an excellent response to our Early GP2 Series new retail manager Bird discount and tickets continue to sell fast.” Part of the weekend is support races in the form of the Manama five years as the Retail Manager at Saint-Étienne the opening goal came, it See it! Continuing Al Mahdy said, “We are pleased to GP2 Series making a return to BIC after a one-year Feel it! he Royal Golf Warwickshire Golf and Country enrikh Mkhitaryan was almost too easy. announce that, with our partners @Bahrain, hiatus. It is widely accepted as the chief feeder series TClub have Club, England and more recently Hscored but was then Juan Mata used Daley international fans will be able to book discounted to Formula 1, this single-seater championship will be announced the as Senior Assistant Professional forced off with a hamstring Blind as a decoy to make packages of flights, hotels and tickets through a huge holding its season opening round for 2017 in Bahrain. imminent at the nearby Kenilworth Golf injury as Manchester United space for himself down the network of travel agents across the world. GP2 will also be holding its official pre-season test in arrival of new Club. cruised into the Europa League left and his pinpoint cross Bahrain over three days from March 29 to 31. Retail Manager “I’m really looking forward to last 16 with a 1-0 win at St was met by Mkhitaryan, Slogan, official song Rounding up the support series line-up will be the Oliver Foster to starting my new job in Bahrain and Etienne yesterday. dissecting the home centre- Al Mahdy revealed that the slogan for this year’s race is Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East. As the most the team. to meeting the Club’s members That completed a 4-0 halves, to flick past the “See it! Feel it! Live it!” and added that BIC’s marketing professional and successful one-make GT series in the Oliver from England and guests,” said Oliver. aggregate victory in the last 32 helpless Stephane Ruffier in campaign is getting all geared up to go nation-wide. region, the series features some of the most talented takes up his new role in “When purchasing golf tie, although United finished the home goal. Also as part of the conference, BIC released the young drivers in the Arab world. The Porsche GT3 the first week of March hardware or even footwear or the match with 10 men after By then the visitors had official song of this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix – a first Cup Challenge Middle East will be staging its final OliverFoster and will be the Club’s clothing, it’s always beneficial to Eric Bailly was dismissed for already established control for the Kingdom’s race. round of the 2016/2017 season. first Retail Manager have the advice of a golf two yellow cards in quick of the ball in midfield and Produced by Outlaw Productions and performed by who is also a PGA professional and I look forward to succession. looked comfortable spraying it hip hop duo Daffy and Flipperachi, the song is entitled Offtrack professional golfer. helping our customers make the Manager Jose Mourinho around patiently. “3eshha Weyana”, and it was performed live, much to Offtrack entertainment includes for the first time, a He turned right choices for their needs. I will will face an anxious wait Mourinho was forced the delight of all those in attendance. Dino and Ice Age Tent in the Formula 1 Village and the BIC Commercial Director Sherif Gulf Air Director of Sales and professional in 2012 also help with custom-fitting golf ahead of Sunday’s English into an early change as Bu Ali commented: “This is an exciting time for Gulf exhibit will include a total of 24 Dinosaurs and 10 Ice Al Mahdy Marketing Yahya Bu Ali and graduated in 2015 clubs to suit an individual’s height, League Cup final against Mkhitaryan seemed to Air and for all of Bahrain and we are delighted to once Age animals, a maze, back drop scenes, an interactive and career includes build and golf game.” Southampton at Wembley to tweak his hamstring and was again welcome visitors to Bahrain to attend the 2017 area and a dino photo booth. see if his Armenian playmaker replaced by Marcus Rashford Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.” Also for the first time, fans will be able to enjoy a is fit. on 25 minutes. haunted house experience at the Grand Prix, filled with Mkhitaryan has been United looked by far the Game zone zombies, ghosts and other creatures that will give you Celebrities join involved in five goals -- scoring more dangerous of the two Manchester’s Building up to the Grand Prix, ‘Race Fever’ a series chills and excitement. Other entertainment experiences three and creating two -- in sides but St Etienne did sound United’s Armenian of events a month before the Formula 1 race were will include the Pedal Punk circus, a high dive act his last six games and would a warning from a set-piece forward Henrikh announced, and includes a Formula 1 Game Zone, A and Flight Crew Jump Rope, as well as other shows Brave Fever have been a likely starter at seven minutes from the break Mkhitaryan cel- Desert Drift Night Championship, a Neon Run at BIC and roaming performers, including Sign Spinners, Manama followers, an image Fogaça. Fogaça even took Wembley. as Jordan Veretout picked ebrates after scor- and a concert by popular Canadian singer-songwriter Ballerinas, Flowers Parade, Crazy Clowns, and others. ith less than a month supporting the event and part on ‘Road to Brave’ and Despite leading 3-0 from the out Loic Perrin, only for the ing a goal Bryan Adams. The Kids Zone, younger fans can enjoy a Playdough Wfor the next edition of Lucas ‘Mineiro’ Martins, will be featured on the pre- first leg at Old Trafford last captain to head straight at The Game Zone will be held throughout the duration City, a Bubbles Show and Workshop, Face Painting, Brave Combat Federation, star of the main event of fight documentary. Punk week, Mourinho showed how Sergio Romero, celebrating his of the month prior to the race, and will be accessible a Balloon Twister, a Drumming Puppet, Magic Show the top Middle Eastern Brave 3. rock singer Badauí, leading highly he values success in this 30th birthday. only by Bahrain Grand Prix ticket holders. The Desert and plenty more. MMA promotion, founded Alongside with Hickmann vocals of CPM 22, has also competition -- which offers It was, at least, the Ligue 1 Drift Night will take place on March 16 and 17, and the under the patronage of HH and her businessman joined the campaign. a route into next season’s side’s first effort on target over Neon Run will be held on March 24, with the Bryan Ticket prize slashed Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad husband, Alexandre Correa Brave 3: Battle in Brazil is Champions League to the the two legs. Adams concert on March 13. Meanwhile the Early Bird Discount with tickets reduced Al Khalifa, the host country has also been showing set to take place at the Max winners -- by picking a strong Roared on by a passionate by 10 and 15 per cent is available until February 28 for Brazil is caught by ‘Brave constant support and Rosenmann Arena, in São starting line-up. home crowd at the Stade More speed the five grandstands. Fever’ as the nation`s biggest confirmed his attendance to José dos Pinhais, Curitiba Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Geoffroy Guichard, St Etienne This season Formula 1 is is going to be tremendously All tickets are for all three days of the Formula 1 celebrities have joined the the 18 March event. Metropolitan Area. Long- Paul Pogba were restored to the played with energy at the exciting and “unpredictable” following one of the weekend, allowing holders to enjoy the maximum movement. Another huge supporter time rivals Lucas ‘Mineiro’ starting line-up after making start of the second half but biggest regulation shake-ups in the history of the sport. experience. TV presenter and former in Brazil is Masterchef Brasil Martins and Paulo ‘Bananada’ a decisive contribution off it was United who should The new cars are expected to be up to five seconds Tickets can be purchased at the BIC stand in Bahrain top model Ana Hickmann judge, owner-chef of four Gonçalves will settle their the bench against Blackburn have doubled their lead as faster per lap, which would make them the fastest City Centre, online at www.bahraingp.com or by calling posted on her Instagram restaurants, and Man of differences inside the cage at in the FA Cup on Sunday -- Marouane Fellaini fired into Florentin Formula 1 cars in history. the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000. page, with over 5.4 million the Year in 2016 Henrique the main event of the evening. the Frenchman teeing up the the side-netting when well Pogba, Swede to score the winning placed. Paul’s goal. Things got interesting just brother, There was none of the early after the hour mark as Bailly trying his luck GCC Tennis Tournament match defensive jitters from was sent-off for picking up with a volley Manama Tennis from Saudi Arabia show of tennis and lots of tight United, and centre-back Bailly two bookings in three minutes from 30 yards that 50 ahrain’s JC’s Tennis and The Emirates from UAE matches”. in particular, that had brought -- the second when he clearly sailed wide, summing Academy are hosting and is supported by sponsors In other news, two of JC’s a rebuke from Mourinho won the ball in a challenge up their impotency in Bthe inaugural Alba Interpros Alba, NASS Corporation and Tennis Academies Girls 14 following the first leg in which with Romain Hamouma -- front of goal over the Tournament featuring the top Solidarity Group. and under finalists at the he accused his players of not much to Mourinho’s obvious two legs. Tougher nights tennis academies from around “It will be a great pleasure concluded 22nd BBK Junior having been focussed enough. annoyance. in Europe than this await the Gulf and set to be a most to welcome the players from Open Championships, Maya And it took just 16 minutes Mourinho had to quickly United, but at least it gave thrilling few days of first class around the Gulf,” said Shaikh Ashraf Bseisu and Sophie De for United to extinguish any rejig, with centre-back Marcus them a chance to quickly tennis from March 2 to 4. Abdulaziz bin Mubarak Boer will be competing in the fanciful hopes the hosts might Rojo replacing Mata and turn their attention to The tournament also AlKhalifa, Tennis Ambassador Asian Series Championships have harboured of mounting a United shutting up shop. Southampton. includes young talent from the of JC’s Tennis Academy; in Doha, Qatar next memorable comeback -- when St Etienne were reduced to (AFP) Live it! Bahrain Tennis Club, Dhahran adding “We can expect a great Monday. Mkhitaryan secures P23 United progress SPORTS 2424 Thursday, February 23, 2017

Adelaide Sri Lanka’s chase was given early (28 from 21 balls) and Travis Head (30 eg-spinner Adam Zampa claimed impetus by Dilshan Munaweera, who from 16) contributed useful knocks to three wickets to bowl Australia to smacked 37 from 25 balls, but from 41 get to 179 for two before a late flurry of Lvictory and avoid a Twenty20 series without loss in the fourth over the tourists wickets cost Australia a chance to top a wipeout against Sri Lanka in Adelaide lost traction and slid to 76 for four in the 200 total. yesterday. 10th over. Zampa claimed the vital wicket Sri Lanka claimed four wickets for Man-of-the-match Zampa, who was of man of the series Asela Gunaratne, leg eight off the final 11 deliveries with Lasith left out of the previous match as the Sri before wicket for four in the 10th over Malinga taking two for 35 and Chamara Lankans won to clinch the three-match and the tourists were unable to arouse Kapugedera taking three catches in the series, captured three for 25 at a crucial another of their sensational finishes to deep. (AFP) stage as Australia went on to win by 41 beat Australia’s total. runs. Gunaratne slammed a pulse-racing Scorecard “It is always nice to bowl the middle 84 to power Sri Lanka to a last-ball overs and it is very easy when you have a victory against Australia on Sunday after Australia start like that,” Zampa said. clubbing 52 off 37 balls in the opening Total (6 wickets, 20 overs) 187 “Sri Lanka have very fearless players, win in Melbourne. Sri Lanka sometimes it can be tough to bowl at “Beating Australia in home conditions D. Munaweera c Turner b Head 37 them.” Openers Aaron Finch and is a tough thing to do. The guys did a U. Tharanga c Richardson b Faulkner 14 Michael Klinger hit half-centuries as the good job,” skipper Upul Tharanga said. K. Mendis c Cummins b Richardson 14 Australians, with their leading stars in “The innings Asela Gunaratne played A. Gunaratne lbw b Zampa 4 Australia’s India for this week’s Test series, set Sri in the second game in Geelong was M. Siriwardana c & b Faulkner 35 Adam Zampa Lanka 188 runs to win. amazing.” James Faulkner also took three bowls But the Sri Lankans could not wickets with his clever changes of pace to C. Kapugedera b Zampa 7 reproduce another of their blazing late maintain Australia’s advantage. M. Shanaka lbw b Zampa 0 innings comebacks where they won the It was Sri Lanka’s first defeat in six T20 S. Prasanna c Richardson b Faulkner 12 first two T20 games off the last ball. internationals in Australia. N. Kulasekara not out 8 “I thought we played some fantastic Skipper Finch was dropped by L. Malinga run out (Finch) 1 cricket tonight. A complete performance Munaweera before he had scored on the S. Sanjaya run out (Dunk) 5 like this makes the last match even more fifth ball of the Australian innings and Extras (lb2, w7) 9 heart-breaking,” skipper Finch said. went on to cash in with 53 off 32 balls Total (all out, 18 overs) 146 “When you have Klinger at the other with three sixes and five fours. Result: Australia won by 41 runs end, he lets you play your shots. We Klinger proved the mainstay of the Series: Sri Lanka 2-1 have been guilty of not converting starts. innings with 62 from 43 deliveries with Today we had two fifties and Dunk and six fours and a six. The opening pair put Toss: Sri Lanka Head chipping in.” on 79 runs for the first wicket. Ben Dunk

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