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US ‘deeply concerned’ about uptick in Ukraine Lawbreakers fined BD3.5 million DT News Network of crimes committed in 2016 administrative complaints and also said that the prosecution fighting [email protected] as compared to the previous 3,373 felonies. Dr. Al Buainain dealt with cases involving 677 two years. also said that most offences underage victims last year. Washington Manama “The Public Prosecution occurred in the Capital The official underlined that an he United States he Public Prosecution recorded 117,790 offences Governorate, which recorded increase in exploiting children Thas declared itself collected more than BD3.5 last year, in comparison with 28, 449 cases. in rioting have been noticed “deeply concerned” about millionT in fines and bails 122,645 offences in 2015, with “15,984 offences took place recently. renewed fierce fighting from lawbreakers in 2016, a decrease of around 5,000 in the Northern Governorate, Speaking on recent events, Al between Russian-backed said General Attorney Dr. Ali offences,” he said. 12,071 in the Southern Buainain said that prosecution rebels and government Al Buainain during a press Data presented at the Governorate and 9,837 in is investigating the killing of forces in eastern Ukraine, conference held here yesterday. conference showed that Muharraq Governorate,” the police officer First Lieutenant demanding a ceasefire. Announcing the misdemeanours took the lion’s General Attorney revealed. Dr Ali Al Buainain Hisham Al Hammadi and the prosecution’s 2016 report, he share of the total offences As for juvenile offences, Dr. with 400 cases involving minors injury of a youngster, who was EU states can reject said that the Kingdom saw a committed in 2016, with Al Buainain clarified that the suspected of committing apparently shot in Diraz last asylum for ‘terrorists’ marginal drop in the number 81,422 misdemeanours, 3,883 Public Prosecution has dealt various crimes last year. He week. Luxembourg U states can reject Riyadh under control, the coalition asylum applications emeni rebel “suicide” boats said. Two Saudi crewmen fromE people who have attacked a Saudi warship lost their lives and three were worked with terrorist onY patrol in the Red Sea, killing wounded, the coalition said, groups, even if their role two sailors in an escalation of adding that the frigate was able was only logistical, the the nearly two-year-old war. to resume patrolling. bloc’s highest court ruled But the rebels’ Al-Masirah “This tactic is not new. This Tuesday. ‘Suicide strike’ television website said the means that there is today close strike “took place with a guided collaboration between Al-Qaeda missile”. and the militia (rebels),” Ruyan back The assault off the rebel- coalition spokesman Major held port of Hodeida came as General Ahmed Assiri said. coalition-backed government “This a very bad escalation.” in business forces pressed a deadly drive Al-Qaeda and the rival IS DT News Network up the Red Sea coast, despite have exploited a power vacuum Manama mounting international created by the government- onsumer Protection pressure for a ceasefire. rebel war to expand their Department at the Minister kills C “A Saudi frigate came under presence in Yemen and carry of Industry, Commerce and a terrorist attack by three out attacks, especially in the Tourism has permitted Ruyan suicide boats belonging to the south. AFP Supermarket to resume Huthi militias,” the coalition activities after completing said without specifying when Attack an inventory of goods at all Saudi it happened. its branches in accordance Suicide attacks are condemned with the Public Prosecution’s uncharacteristic of the Shiite Manama decision. Muslim Huthi rebels. They are ahrain has strongly The Consumer Protection normally the work of Sunni condemned the terrorist Department stressed its extremists of Al-Qaeda or the Battack that targeted a Saudi determination to continue Islamic State group. frigate while it was on a protecting the rights of Although the Saudi warship surveillance patrol west of consumers and commercial “dealt with the boats”, one the port of Hodeida, killing sector alike in line with “collided with the back of the a number of the ship’s crew transparency and prevailing sailors ship and exploded and caused and injuring others. laws. Attack was carried out by guided missile a fire” which the crew brought 2 Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Senator John McCain It is clear from the confusion at our airports across the nation that President Trump’s executive order was not properly vetted.” Senator Lindsey Graham Our government has a responsibility to defend our borders, but we must do so in a way that makes us safer and upholds all that is decent and exceptional about our nation.”

Senator Susan Collins Senator Jeff Flake The United States remains the President Trump and his administration are right to largest contributor of humani- be concerned about national security, but tarian aid to deal with the Syrian it’s unacceptable when even legal per- refugee crisis, and we should manent residents are being detained or continue to aid those who are turned away at airports and ports of entry.” assisting refugees in countries like Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon.” 2 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 3

Washington to lawmakers in his Republican Party. S President Donald Trump has The order has led to the detention of crushed the most defiant display yet more than 100 people at US airports and Uof official opposition to his immigration mass protests in many cities, and raised and refugee restrictions but resistance howls of protests abroad. continued to spread yesterday, inside Critics including in Trump’s own and outside the government. camp complain that the order is too Trump’s swift dismissal of acting broad and was rolled out hastily, ‘Get Baqala’ attorney general Sally Yates for refusing reportedly without consultation with will change the way people do grocery to defend his executive orders capped a key officials who would be tasked with night of high drama, Washington-style, overseeing it. shopping, says the app’s promoter Amjad that drew comparisons with a flurry Homeland Security Secretary John to make grocery shopping fast, who are not coming to you store consumers. If you are thinking of urgent housekeeping by a desperate Kelly insisted Trump’s top advisors were veryone goes to the simple and convenient. regularly. The concept of going about leveraging omni-channel Richard Nixon at the height of the not caught unawares by the unveiling of Esupermarket or hypermarket to store is going to fade away retail strategy in future and mobile Watergate scandal. the order on Friday, saying “high-level to get their grocery shopping We have - this is where retailers have is an area you want to explore - Trump came out fighting folks in the government, attorneys as and so far it has been a necessity How many number of the opportunity to go to the let them talk to us we can help them to fulfil this through Get yesterday morning, accusing well” were consulted on the draft. to do so. Amjad Puyali and his partners partners, ranging customers wherever they are, and team from Get Baqala, wants to do you from local what’s best channel to reach them Baqala app. We are focused only Democrats of delaying UN Secretary-General Antonio change this habit by promoting think you supermarkets to - mobile. Retailers used to bet on mobile app and we are deep approval of his nominee for Guterres nevertheless sharpened online shopping for groceries. can tie up hypermarkets, on real estate to win the market diving to make this experience attorney general and the rest his criticism of the ban, saying that With their app, ‘Get Baqala’, in the next the corner cold - now the biggest real estate you ten times better to the alternative. of his cabinet. “They should “blind measures, not based on solid they have already convinced five years? store to big can win is in the home screen of be ashamed of themselves! No intelligence, tend to be ineffective.” 12 supermarkets to offer their FMCG brands, customers’ mobile app. Imagine wonder D.C. doesn’t work!” As former national security officials products online. The app acts distributor to you can open a store in their Trump wrote on Twitter. warned that the order sends exactly as a portal for grocery shopping manufacturers. Within five years, mobile phone - and offer all your But as Trump defended the wrong message to Muslims that from multiple outlets and in a we believe that we can have the products with the tap of a button his sudden executive order America is at war with them over their few clicks the shopping gets done entire grocery eco-system moved while they are on their couch. barring the entry of people faith even US diplomats are jumping without any added charges. They to digital - and we will ensure from seven mainly Muslim into the fray in a rare display of dissent hope that soon all supermarkets, that everybody benefits from the countries and halting the in an administration just a week old. hypermarkets and cold stores will digital journey in the years to Eliminating the US refugee resettlement The order has also drawn criticism be available on the app. In an come. physical aspect of program, challenges were that it amounts to a religious test for interview with DT News reporter getting things done by mounting on all sides -- refugees aimed at barring entry to Mohammed Zafran, Amjad How do We have constant digitization from the United Nations Muslims. - (AFP) explained how he plans to take you spread very simple adds convenience, but the entire supermarket sector of awareness philosophy is it promoting a lazy Bahrain online. Excerpts from the of your when it comes lifestyle? interview. app? to spreading Amjad Puyali Cracks in Trump- awareness, How did you Think about that’s word of No, not all. We want to Republican alliance ? get the idea getting your mouth. Our current consumers give back time to our everal congressional Republicans have spoken out against of creating groceries are our main growth drivers customers so they can every week and awareness creators. Once a utilize it for something President Donald Trump’s immigration and refugee restric- the app? to your customer uses Baqala App, they productive. Let’s say Stions, reflecting unease within the president’s party about office pantry definitely share their experience you enjoy cooking, the direction he is taking in his first weeks in office. or home - it’s a such a painful with their friends and families - learn a new dish while At least 30 Republicans in the Senate and House of process. I hated getting those so word of mouth is best driver we bring the groceries. Representatives had publicly opposed or criticized the execu- same items myself and my staff so far. Responses are so far very People can take their tive order signed last Friday which led to the detention of doing this - it’s not productive at positive and we have customers children to park or all. Well, this is when we thought using the app to delivery their watch movies while more than 100 people at US airports and mass protests. - we get everything these days groceries every week. we get their groceries. delivered with a push of button Retailers are currently from taxi to food - but why not Has this Baqala helps going through a tough your household essentials? This been retailers in many time, and hence they Republican Senators, is what we started working on useful for ways, number one have to find new Get Baqala - to solve the problem retailers as being acquiring ways of connecting who oppose Trump’s shopping groceries. We want well? new customers and transacting with immigration restrictions Henna turns Complaints investigated DT News Network lady’s hand blue Manama DT News Network dvocate General Senator John McCain Manama AMamdouh Al Moawdeh It is clear from the confusion at Bahraini lady who bought the Chief Prosecutor for our airports across the nation Ahenna and cedar for hair Ministries and Directorates that President Trump’s executive dying has complained that the said the Public Prosecution has order was not properly vetted.” product, which was bought The henna bought from fair completed its investigations from a stall at the Autumn Fair, visited Hardamout Spices and into two complaints lodged Senator Lindsey Graham has turned her hand dark blue. Yemeni Coffee, a stall at the by the Consumer Protection Our government has a respon- The complaint was Autumn Fair and took the Directorate (CPD). Two sibility to defend our borders, brought to the attention of sample products for testing at consumer price complaints but we must do so in a way that the Consumer Protection the laboratory. were lodged by the CPD makes us safer and upholds all Directorate of the Ministry A consumer protection against a few outlets which sold that is decent and exceptional of Industry, Commerce and directorate official said that the goods at their point-of-sale at about our nation.” Tourism through social media. two products, henna and cedar prices higher than in the price She said when she mixed the both used for hair colouring , tags. The prosecution heard the product with water, her hand appeared similar in packaging testimony of several witnesses, turned dark blue. Upon without proper content details. viewed the documents, receiving the complaint the The lady who bought the retaining the electronic systems Senator Susan Collins Senator Jeff Flake inspectors from the Consumer product told officials that she and ordered the lifting of the The United States remains the President Trump and his administration are right to Protection Directorate and could identify the product only previously-ordered custody of largest contributor of humani- be concerned about national security, but the Ministry of Health (MoH) through smell. the said branches. tarian aid to deal with the Syrian it’s unacceptable when even legal per- refugee crisis, and we should manent residents are being detained or continue to aid those who are turned away at airports and ports of entry.” assisting refugees in countries like Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon.” 4 Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Govt firm to uproot By Invitation Dr. Jassim Haji terrorism: PM What Not To Do After Being Promoted veryone aspires to get a step up in their career, everyone will have a higher position in mind to target for. However,E once that promotion is achieved, there are several mistakes that we usually do which will hinder our progress in the new position and disrupt work. The first mistake is to hold tightly to every little task and chore we used to do before being promoted. And this should not be surprising at all. It is quite often the reason that a worker will be promoted to a manager is that he or she are doing their job DT News Network security and stability is the stressed the need to clamp relevant authorities to follow with perfection and dedication. What often follows is that Manama government’s duty towards the down on terrorists, and to up on the issue strictly. the new manager would think that since he or she used to is Royal Highness Prime Bahraini people, and therefore leave no loophole through “When it comes to the do their job very well, they would have to continue doing Minister Prince Khalifa it will never hesitate to honour which they can convey their security of the nation and its the same job, neglecting the fact that a manager has new Hbin Salman Al Khalifa has its commitment towards this destructive ideology aimed at citizens, everything should and bigger duties than before. And the end result is that said that attempts to subvert nation and its citizens,” HRH undermining social security, be given utmost importance, they eventually burnout. While this burnout is underway, security will not weaken the Premier said. fuelling sedition and discord. and no part of it should be the people who report to them fail to grow and eventually government’s resolve and “For us, security is sacred He pointed out that social overlooked because of the wear down and feel unmotivated too. They persist in doing determination to uproot and cannot be compromised, media networks should be politicised voices that seek to their old job rather than the new one. terrorism. and whoever found linked to platforms to serve national twist facts, and apply double How can this problem be solved? The solution lies in The Prime Minister made any attempt to undermine unity and development, not standards by describing one magical word that is often ignored or misunderstood. the statements after receiving stability, whether directly or means to post messages that what is happening in some Delegate! Not only is it more efficient, it also motivates the deputy premiers and senior indirectly, will be subject to law target the Kingdom’s social countries as terrorism and not staff and allows them to grow and reach their full potential. state officials at the Gudaibiya and justice,” he emphasised. fabric and promote extremist accepting it when the same It will provide an opportunity for the subordinates to learn Palace yesterday. “Ensuring HRH the Prime Minister ideologies, requesting the thing happens here,” he said. new tasks and grow, and it will free up the manager to look into new higher level tasks that a manager ought to focus on, especially strategic and long term plans and initiatives. That, in return, boosts the overall performance of the team Edict issued and proves that the new manager is competent and capable appointing to perform his or her duties as a manager and not as the previous worker. two directors One of the misunderstandings that managers have about DT News Network delegation is that by giving away authority to others, he or Manama she are giving up control and power. With a resourceful is Royal Highness manager, quite the opposite occurs. With delegation, a Prince Khalifa bin manager must make certain that his or her employees HSalman Al Khalifa the Prime apply the same criteria or reasoning that he or she would Minister has issued Edict use to solve a problem or make a decision. In that sense, 4/2017 appointing two the manager actually spreads his or her knowledge and directors in the Ministry of wisdom throughout the department more effectively. Interior. Hence, rather than losing control, the manager steadily The edict stipulated the gains control, earns the respect of his or her subordinates appointing of Lt-Colonel and other colleagues, and ultimately impresses the higher- Mohammed Ali Khalil Al level management. Binkhalil as director in one Another misconception is when the new manager would of the Interior Ministry’s think that his or her subordinates might not do the vacant directorates and tasks as well as the he or she used to do them, or that it Major Fatima Omar is easier for them to continue doing those tasks rather Abdulrahman Abdulghaffar than teach others from zero. This is a grave mistake and as Director of Health and has many consequences. It is one of the new managers’ Social Affairs. responsibilities to teach and mentor their subordinates, if this is not done, frustration will grow in the team, and resentment will ensue. Additionally, some new managers might think that if they France teach others what they know, eventually they will become condemns redundant and might lose their job or be put aside while one of their subordinates will be promoted in their place. cop’s murder Hence, those managers will purposefully hide information DT News Network and will keep their team paralyzed and fully dependent on Manama them. We all have seen many individuals like those. What he embassy of France they fail to realize is that nothing is farther from the truth. to the Kingdom of Actually, it is only when managers teach and mentor those BahrainT has condemned the who are around them and share their knowledge, they can act of terrorism that caused actually take the next step higher in the managerial ladder. the demise of a security Good practices for new managers should be instilled officer in Bilad Al Qadeem. in every organization in the Kingdom of Bahrain. These The French embassy practices will motivate the teams and the young generation offered its condolences to to aspire to higher levels, and will pave the way for managers the family of the deceased to take bigger roles within their organizations. officer, affirming its (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do solidarity with the Bahraini not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) people. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 5

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Muhanned Mansour /DTNN matter has been referred to fees at these two places,” said [email protected] the Municipality. Mazin Al Omran, referring to “The General Director Athari and Um Sha’oom water Manama Assim Abdulatif has informed springs. he authorities may us that the garden’s annual These recommendations, soon slap an entry tariff maintenance cost has crossed however, await the approval of forT using facilities at public BD200,000. Additionally, the Works, Municipalities Affairs parks and swimming pools municipality is facing several and Urban Planning Minister as three municipalities in the accidents on a daily basis,” Al Mohammed Al Sinan Mazin Al Omran Ahmed Al Ansari Essam Khalaf. It’s believed Kingdom have recommended Ansari said, referring to the prevent these anti-social “We are seeking the accommodate only limited that they would reduce the a user fee. fights caused by teenagers at practices. Imposing the fees reduction of the number of number of people. An entry increasing maintenance Councillors of Capital the garden and the need to would protect the gardens,” Al visitors to swimming pools fee could control the rush and expenses at public parks that General Secretariat, Muharraq slap a fine. Sinan confirmed. as these facilities could cover some of the maintenance are born by the ministry. and Southern Area are the “To maintain the municipalities recommended gains of our Kingdom, to impose entry fee for using we are recommending facilities at public parks and imposing a trifle Gulf Air Company invites vendors for the forthcoming tender: water springs. amount as entry fee that Seq. Tender Title Tender No. Initial Bond Tender Last date of accepting bids According to sources, the won’t really affect the (Refundable) Document fee Day Date Time Capital General Secretariat maintenance budget, has recommended BD0.500 but will limit the 1 Purchase of Disposable 5OZ 17-01-1642-BTB BD 500 BD 15 Wednesday 15th March 2017 13:30 (500 fils) fee for entering number of visitors,” Plastic Coffee Cups Athari water spring and he added. As for the Medical Insurance Coverage for BD0.300 (300 fils) for Um second biggest island in 2 Gulf Air HDQ staff and Family 17-01-1645-BTB BD 5000 BD 50 Wednesday 1st March 2017 13:30 Sha’oom. the country, Muharraq The move is aimed at Municipal Council NOTE: Tender documents can be purchased online using e-Tendering system starting on 1st February 2017 curbing the increasing Chairman Mohammed • Tenderers who are eligible to supply/provide the goods/ services/ works specified above are kindly requested to purchase the tender vandalism at public parks and Al Sinan stated that the document online through the e-Tendering portal http://www.tenderboard.gov.bh (for assistance please contact the Tender Board help reduce the high maintenance council has decided to desk on Tel: +973 17566617). cost, sources said. privatise public parks • An Initial Bond should be enclosed for the amount specified above or at a rate of 1% of the quotation value whichever amount is lower, “We received a petition to reduce the increasing provided that no initial bond’s value shall be less than BD 100/-. Ensure that the Initial bond is in a form of Certified Cheque, Cash, Bank from a large number of vandalism at these Guarantee or Insurance Policy, valid for the duration specified in the tender documents. citizens who live near Khalifa facilities. • Quotation should be deposited in the tender box provided at the Tender Submission Office, 7th Floor, Tender Board Office at Al Moayyed Al Kubra Garden in Riffa “Many of the Tower, before 13:30 on the tender closing date. complaining about anti-social visitors to the parks • All tenders/auctions are in compliance with the government tendering & purchasing regulations issued in Decrees Nos. 36 & 37 of 2002 behaviour in parks,” said are vandalising the and its executive regulations. Southern Area Municipal facilities such as toilets, Council Chairman plants and playgrounds. • The following conditions should be complied with: Ahmed Al Ansari, The fee would 1. Enclose a copy of the Commercial Registration Certificate valid for the current year, and related to the subject tender. adding the be a strong 2. Submit the quotations on Form No. TB 02 - tender submission. measure 3. Enclose a copy of Certificate of Compliance with the Employment Percentage for Bahraini Manpower issued by Ministry of Labour. t o 4. Ensure to stamp with the official seal on all the original documents and copies there-of, which form part of the offer. • This announcement is to be read as part of the Tender Documents. • All public tenders related to Gulf Air Company are published on the Tender Board website: http://www.tenderboard.gov.bh • For any enquiry on the Tender Documents, please contact Procurement and Logistics department on Telephone: +97317338456 +97317338790/+97317338545, Fax : +97317327999 Important Note: All participants are invited to attend the opening of the tender at the Tender Submission Office, 7th Floor, Tender Board Office at Al Moayyed Tower on the next day of the closing date. 6 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Canine PET VET Parvoviral Dr. Rajani Rajesh infection anine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease. Spread through contact with infected Saudi feces, the long-lived virus attacked rapidly reproducing cells such as those lining the gastrointestinalC tract, bone marrow, lymph nodes and heart. Parvovirus incubates for seven to 14 days. Initial signs of illness are lethargy, loss of appetite, and vomiting, followed within 24 hours by high fever (up to 106 degrees) and profuse, often ‘Paul bloody diarrhea. The dog’s abdomen is tucked up and he appears to be in extreme pain. Some puppies show only the first stage of depression and abdominal pain, then go into shock and die. Parvovirus can also attack the rapidly-growing myocardial (muscle) cells of the heart in puppies who is not vaccinated against the disease. Those puppies that survive this form of the disease often have heart problems and die young. Parvovirus is prevented by vaccination. Parvovirus should be considered a core vaccine McCartney’ for all puppies and adult dogs. It is usually recommended that puppies be vaccinated with combination vaccines that take into account the risk factors for exposure to various diseases. However, because there can be a gap between the gradual decline in residual immunity from mother’s milk and the pup’s ability to respond to the vaccination, some vaccinated puppies may still get the disease. Therefore, cleanliness of the kennel facilities is imperative. Kennel runs and in rare puppy cages should be cleaned of organic matter and then bleached before new animals are brought in. Since the disease is a viral infection, there is no real cure for it. Treatment is focused on curing the symptoms and preventing secondary bacterial infections, preferably in a hospital environment. Intensive therapy and system support is the key to recovery. Treating parvo can concert be quite costly so having a puppy and dog vaccinated to prevent parvovirus infection is the only effective prevention.

(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.)

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Jeddah Saudi artist, Rabeh Sager, religious conservatives. audi Arabia’s “Paul and Iraqi-Saudi singer Majid Saudi Arabia’s highest- McCartney” took to al-Muhandis. ranking cleric warned in early Sthe stage here late Monday Abdu was to sing in Riyadh January of the “depravity” of for a rare concert in a last September but the cinemas and music concerts, kingdom seeking to boost show was cancelled without saying they would corrupt entertainment despite explanation. It would have morals. religious warnings of been the first live concert “We know that singing “depravity.” held in the capital in 24 years. concerts and cinemas are The performance by The Islamic kingdom a depravity,” Grand Mufti Mohammed Abdu, a bans alcohol, public cinemas Abdulaziz al-Sheikh said, mustachioed singer popular and theatres, and normally quoted by online newspaper throughout the Arab world, segregates men and women Sabq which is close to the was the first major concert in public. authorities. in seven years in Jeddah, But as part of wide-ranging Eman al-Nafjan, a veteran the kingdom’s second city, economic and social reform blogger on Saudi society, according to Arab News. efforts started last year, a culture and women’s issues, About 8,000 enthusiastic new entertainment authority in 2008 compared Abdu and mostly young fans, all has already brought in some to the legendary British male, filled an indoor sports foreign shows, seen by musician and former Beatles venue for Abdu’s romantic limited audiences. member Paul McCartney. and patriotic songs. Those reforms are led “What also made Abdu He was backed by an by Deputy Crown Prince such a hit is his clean Egyptian orchestra and Mohammed bin Salman, 31, reputation for being a family performed alongside another who faces resistance from man,” Nafjan wrote. -(AFP) Syria talks shelved until Feb 20 United Nations UN envoy Staffan de Mistura meeting. N-led peace talks on Syria said the delay would give the During the talks, Russia, have been postponed Syrian opposition more time Syria’s main ally, presented Uuntil February 20, the UN to prepare and ensure that opposition rebels with a special envoy told the Security the talks are as inclusive as draft constitution that was Council yesterday, according possible, said two diplomats. immediately rejected by the to diplomats at the closed “We have been concerned groups. meeting. that the Geneva talks have The unilateral move by The talks in Geneva had been delayed and we would Russia raised concern in been scheduled to begin on be concerned if there were Western capitals. February 8 but Russian Foreign any watering down of the “The UN has to be front and Minister Sergei Lavrov last basis of those talks,” British center in the political process,” week announced they would Ambassador Matthew Rycroft said French Ambassador be delayed. told reporters ahead of the Francois Delattre. -(AFP)

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Nintendo profit soars on baseball sale Daimler to supply Uber self-driving cars Our emerging workforce is not interested intendo said its nine-month net profit soared after it sold a erman auto giant Daimler said it had struck a partnership in command-and-control leadership. They Nmajor stake in a US baseball team, while a falling yen lifted Gwith Uber to supply self-driving cars for the US ride-hailing don’t want to do things because I said so; its annual forecasts. But the Kyoto-based video game giant still company. The tie-up comes as both carmakers and ridesharing they want to do things reported declining overall sales firms are jockeying to establish themselves as leading players in and operating profit for the the burgeoning world of autonomous because they want to three quarters to December as driving, seen as the future of the auto do them” its Wii U console struggled. industry. “Daimler plans to introduce Net profit jumped 153.9 self-driving vehicles... on Uber’s percent to $906 million after global ridesharing network in the Irene Rosenfeld it booked a special gain worth coming years,” the companies said in CEO of Mondelēz International 63.5 billion yen on share sales. a joint statement. BHB okays Apps can be traps. Or specifically, time and money pits. Yet in the increasingly app-friendly world where smartphones and web-enabled devices are essential, many businesses can reap bountiful revenues, reach new markets and garner awareness by hopping on the mobile bandwagon. To help you maximize Market your mobile potential, a panel of successful young entrepreneurs say what to expect during the app development process, what features are best for your business, and the pitfalls to avoid

Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO Deals and Directions Making Mobile Payments Are The Next Big Thing Have a location-based discount Mobile payments are going to be huge and you have the feature — customer has to opportunity to let customers pay with their smart phones check in at your location via your before your competitors do. app to unlock special pricing. Check out Square and Intuit GoPayment to Oh, and have a “directions” see how mobile payment processing feature so that they can get works and whether it’s right for you. to your location no mat- Promoting that you accept mobile ter where they are. “One payments will surely show your cus- touch call” and “share GuidelinesManama tomers that you’re innovative and financial markets.” maker during the main it with friends” features ahead of the curve. ahrain Bourse (BHB) The guidelines include trading session. The also help them connect - Natalie MacNeil, Imaginari.us has approved Market the operational and Guidelines also highlighted to you. BMaking Guidelines, which technical requirements the mandatory procedures - Devesh Dwivedi, Social Media-Friendly Apps will commence on March 1, that market makers should to be followed by a market Breakingthe9to5Jail.com I would recommend including social 2017. comply for making bid and maker to apply to the media engagement where real-time inter- A resolution (No. (2) offer quotation, ensuring exercise of market-making Create Special Promotions action is built into the app. This could include for 2017) regarding the continuous liquidity on a in the bourse. live Facebook or Twitter streams. adoption was issued by specified security or many Legal, administrative, One way to get more sales is by Also strive to build an app that creates Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim securities in accordance financial, technical and creating an in-app system that real community amongst your fan base. Al Khalifa, CEO of BHB. with the conditions and accounting requirements rewards people who use the Allow them to meet each other virtually Commenting, Shaikh requirements stated in the that must be met when app well and often. and build stronger brand evangelists Khalifa said, “The Guidelines Guidelines. submitting applications, Offer them special deals, dis- to not only use your app but spread has set a professional It also include technical as well as the need to meet counts, and such. This the word about your business! Be social foundation for Market and price requirements the Capital Adequacy will help increase media friendly. Making in Bahrain Bourse in the buy and sell orders requirements are clarified in loyalty and - Kris Ruby, Ruby Media Group as applied in international announced by the market the Guidelines. engagement while also boost- ing your sales. Give Them Magical Powers - Danny Wong, Before you start building an app, make sure Blank Label you’re not just summarizing your webpage. Vineet Kumar GUIRCO CEO Group, Inc Rather, give your customers some kind of magical power to interact with your business Manama Reinsurance operations with only a few taps. For inspiration, check out he Gulf Union Insurance in Bahrain, India and in Forget About It how Starbucks lets you interact with Starbucks T& Reinsurance Co Hongkong. ... I think in the vast major- loyalty cards, while Chipotle lets you almost (GUIRCO) has announced Kumar holds a Bachelors ity of cases, this is not an instantly place an order for pickup. the appointment of Vineet degree in Science and an investment that will pay [off] - Jeffrey Powers, Occipital Kumar as its Chief Executive MBA in Marketing. He is unless you can provide mas- Officer. also a Fellow of the Insurance sive value through the app He will manage day- from the Insurance Institute and invest significant money Focus on Your Audience’s Needs to-day operations of of India, with specialization in online marketing to drive Ask yourself one simple question: What’s GUIRCO within authorities in Marine and a registered downloads. in it for my customer? Why would they approved by the Board. This examiner in the Insurance Instead, I would focus on part- want your app? was announced by Board Institute and in BIBF Bahrain. nerships with local Groupon Does it give them coupons, specials, discounts, behind- Chairman Adullatif AlRayes He has Joined Gulf and LivingSocial-type sites, the-scenes access, exclusive opportunities? If so, now in a statement. Union from New India Facebook Places, Google Places, we’re talking. Reward them, and they shall reward you Vineet Kumar has taken Assurance Co Bahrain DealMap, and LevelUp. with their presence. charge on 2nd January 2017. where he was the Chief - Matt Mickiewicz, 99designs - Adam Gilbert, My Body Tutor (Mashable.com) He has nearly 30 years of Operating Officer for more Retail Insurance and than 5 years. Vineet 8 BUSINESS Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 BUSINESS 9

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Manama from Bahrain at 10:10 and EDB CEO Khalid Al Rumaihi ulf Air will increase arrives IST by 14:35. Return MEIF 2017 Gits Istanbul service to 6 flight starts from IST at 15:25, BHB okays Manama Other highlights of MEIF weekly flights effective April arriving in Bahrain by 19:15. Apps can be traps. Or specifically, time and money pits. Yet in he 13th Annual Middle The EDB has identified a number of will be a ceremony honouring 2017, the company announced Meanwhile, GF045 and the increasingly app-friendly world where smartphones and East Insurance Forum the “Best Insurance Company in a statement. The airline’s GF046 operates on Thursdays (MEIFT 2017), the region’s key sectors where Bahrain provides in the MENA Region”. network currently serves 41 and Fridays. Departs from web-enabled devices are essential, many businesses can reap largest and longest running particular competitive advantages to Nominations are now open to cities in 24 countries spanning Bahrain at 21:00 and arrives bountiful revenues, reach new markets and garner awareness industry event, yesterday all insurance players servicing three continents. IST by 01:25+1. Returns announced Khalid Al Rumaihi, investors. Included is the Financial the GCC, MENA and Levant Gulf Air’s 6th weekly from IST at 02:10 and arrives by hopping on the mobile bandwagon. To help you maximize Chief Executive of the Bahrain services industry, which is now the regions and with minimum flight to/from Istanbul will Bahrain by 06:00. (All times Market Economic Development Board banking assets of USD15 commence from April 2017 are local) your mobile potential, a panel of successful young entrepreneurs (EDB) as a keynote speaker. second largest contributor to GDP. million. Submissions will be and the updated schedule Gulf Air flights can be say what to expect during the app development process, what The event on 20th and 21st accepted until 5 February 2017. can be found below (all times booked online at gulfair.com. features are best for your business, and the pitfalls to avoid February 2017 will be held and regional Insurance and and academics. To nominate or to register local): Fare / booking queries can under the patronage of the Takaful leaders and experts. Al Rumaihi said, “Bahrain or sponsor, visit www. As per the updated schedule, also be directed to the airline’s Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). This includes high level is proud to host the Forum, meifbahrain.com or contact Flight GF043 and GF044 24 hour Worldwide Contact Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO The forum is expected dignitaries, central bank an event which further FinMark Communications will operate on Sundays, Centre on (+973) 17373737, or Deals and Directions Making Mobile Payments Are The Next Big Thing to attract participation representatives, economists, highlights Bahrain’s position on [email protected] or Mondays, Wednesdays and any Gulf Air sales offices and Have a location-based discount Mobile payments are going to be huge and you have the from more than 400 global thought leaders, researchers as a regional hub.” +973 17749759. Fridays. The flight departs approved travel agencies. feature — customer has to opportunity to let customers pay with their smart phones check in at your location via your before your competitors do. app to unlock special pricing. Check out Square and Intuit GoPayment to Oh, and have a “directions” see how mobile payment processing feature so that they can get works and whether it’s right for you. to your location no mat- Promoting that you accept mobile ter where they are. “One payments will surely show your cus- touch call” and “share GuidelinesManama tomers that you’re innovative and financial markets.” maker during the main it with friends” features ahead of the curve. ahrain Bourse (BHB) The guidelines include trading session. The also help them connect - Natalie MacNeil, Imaginari.us has approved Market the operational and Guidelines also highlighted to you. BMaking Guidelines, which technical requirements the mandatory procedures - Devesh Dwivedi, Social Media-Friendly Apps will commence on March 1, that market makers should to be followed by a market Breakingthe9to5Jail.com I would recommend including social 2017. comply for making bid and maker to apply to the media engagement where real-time inter- A resolution (No. (2) offer quotation, ensuring exercise of market-making Create Special Promotions action is built into the app. This could include for 2017) regarding the continuous liquidity on a in the bourse. live Facebook or Twitter streams. adoption was issued by specified security or many Legal, administrative, One way to get more sales is by Also strive to build an app that creates Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim securities in accordance financial, technical and creating an in-app system that real community amongst your fan base. Al Khalifa, CEO of BHB. with the conditions and accounting requirements rewards people who use the Allow them to meet each other virtually Commenting, Shaikh requirements stated in the that must be met when app well and often. and build stronger brand evangelists Khalifa said, “The Guidelines Guidelines. submitting applications, Offer them special deals, dis- to not only use your app but spread has set a professional It also include technical as well as the need to meet counts, and such. This the word about your business! Be social foundation for Market and price requirements the Capital Adequacy will help increase media friendly. Making in Bahrain Bourse in the buy and sell orders requirements are clarified in loyalty and - Kris Ruby, Ruby Media Group as applied in international announced by the market the Guidelines. engagement while also boost- ing your sales. Give Them Magical Powers - Danny Wong, Before you start building an app, make sure Blank Label you’re not just summarizing your webpage. Vineet Kumar GUIRCO CEO Group, Inc Rather, give your customers some kind of magical power to interact with your business Manama Reinsurance operations with only a few taps. For inspiration, check out he Gulf Union Insurance in Bahrain, India and in Forget About It how Starbucks lets you interact with Starbucks T& Reinsurance Co Hongkong. ... I think in the vast major- loyalty cards, while Chipotle lets you almost (GUIRCO) has announced Kumar holds a Bachelors ity of cases, this is not an instantly place an order for pickup. the appointment of Vineet degree in Science and an investment that will pay [off] - Jeffrey Powers, Occipital Kumar as its Chief Executive MBA in Marketing. He is unless you can provide mas- Officer. also a Fellow of the Insurance sive value through the app He will manage day- from the Insurance Institute and invest significant money Focus on Your Audience’s Needs to-day operations of of India, with specialization in online marketing to drive Ask yourself one simple question: What’s GUIRCO within authorities in Marine and a registered downloads. in it for my customer? Why would they approved by the Board. This examiner in the Insurance Instead, I would focus on part- want your app? was announced by Board Institute and in BIBF Bahrain. nerships with local Groupon Does it give them coupons, specials, discounts, behind- Chairman Adullatif AlRayes He has Joined Gulf and LivingSocial-type sites, the-scenes access, exclusive opportunities? If so, now in a statement. Union from New India Facebook Places, Google Places, we’re talking. Reward them, and they shall reward you Vineet Kumar has taken Assurance Co Bahrain DealMap, and LevelUp. with their presence. charge on 2nd January 2017. where he was the Chief - Matt Mickiewicz, 99designs - Adam Gilbert, My Body Tutor (Mashable.com) He has nearly 30 years of Operating Officer for more Retail Insurance and than 5 years. Vineet 10 BUSINESS Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Markets fell on weak sentiments

Dubai parliament. tock markets in the Closing Bell With Kuwaiti stocks SMiddle East fell yesterday richly valued relative to the as the travel curbs ordered SAUDI fell 0.4pc to 7,102 points rest of the region, a monthly by U.S. President Donald Reuters poll of Middle East Trump hit sentiment DUBAI dropped 1.0pc to 3,643 points fund managers, published towards equities globally. on Tuesday, found them Middle Eastern bourses most ABU DHABI fell 0.9pc to 4,549 points deeply split on Kuwait’s stock COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL exposed to foreign fund flows market, with 38pc expecting underperformed the region. QATAR fell 1.4pc to 10,597 points to raise their allocations there AUSTRALIA 0.2915 0.2890 Egypt’s blue-chip index in the next three months and BANGLADESH 0.00521 0.00477 EGYPT dropped 2.0pc to 12,672 points 38pc expecting to reduce CANADA 0.2936 0.2905 dropped 2.0 per cent as foreign funds were net sellers them. DENMARK 0.0575 KUWAIT fell 0.1pc to 6,832 points EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 of shares, bourse data showed. In Riyadh, the index fell It was one of only a few days 0.4pc. All but two of the 12 EURO 0.4107 0.4086 OMAN edged up 0.4pc to 5,776 points HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 of foreign net selling since the banking shares declined; INDIA 0.00590 0.00568 Egyptian pound was floated BAHRAIN was flat at 1,304 points Alawwal Bank lost 1.3pc. INDONESIA 0.00002997 0.00002893 on Nov. 3. Petrochemical shares were IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 In the Gulf, Qatar’s main also weak with nearly two- IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 index fell 1.4pc, taking its intra-day trade. Gulf Bank and corporate tax reform thirds of listed producers JAPAN 0.003490 0.003410 losses over two days to 2.6pc. dropped 5.6pc. were not given, and the trading lower. But Nama JORDAN 0.5365 0.5351 Qatar National Bank dropped The market is up 19pc ministers’ reluctance to tackle Chemicals, which has been KOREA 0.00037453 1.5pc. from the start of the year issues such as subsidy reform rising strongly since last KUWAIT 1.2580 1.242 Dubai’s index fell 1.0pc as in very heavy trade, partly in any detail suggested they week on news of its corporate MALAYSIA 0.087900 0.0874 Emaar Properties lost 1.1pc. because Pakistan will leave are still hesitant to challenge recovery plan, jumped a NEW ZEALAND 0.2787 0.2773 Telecommunications MSCI’s frontier market index opposition to reforms in further 4.2pc. (Reuters) NORWAY 0.0475 NEPAL 0.00398 0.00348 firm du outperformed, in May, increasing Kuwait’s OMAN 0.97962 0.97962 falling only 0.3pc, after du’s weighting. PAKISTAN 0.00371 0.00360 parent, Emirates Integrated Stocks were also boosted U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to raise import barriers and scrap PHILIPPINES 0.00787 0.00759 Telecommunications Co, in anticipation of a briefing free-trade deals raises the risk of a bruising trade war. More than QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 said it had acquired a licence by government ministers on 60 percent of all American trade is conducted with just seven nations SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.26810 to operate Virgin Mobile- economic development plans America’s biggest trading partners SINGAPORE 0.2702 0.2682 branded services in the on Monday night. But the China $527.5bn Canada SOUTH AFRICA 0.03000 0.02990 United Arab Emirates. ministers announced very $319.3bn SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.00252 Its Abu Dhabi-listed little in the way of new policy $500.4bn SWEDISH 0.0459 . competitor, Etisalat, fell 1.9pc initiatives, efforts to accelerate $9.2bn SWITZERLAND 0.3866 0.3841 and Abu Dhabi’s index lost economic development or SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 U.S. exports Mexico 0.9pc. policies to boost economic $482.4bn TAIWAN 0.012600 Kuwait’s index closed 0.1pc growth. U.S. imports $58.8bn THAILAND 0.010920 0.010920 $104.1bn $423.4bn lower after falling sharply in Timetables for privatisation $245.6bn TURKEY 0.1057 Trade deficit $254.8bn UNITED KINGDOM 0.4774 0.4745 Surplus UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 $211.8bn UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 $270.6bn YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 AAOIFI Conference $57.6bn Japan Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please Manama Secretary General, AAOIFI $2,040.8bn $120.0bn $177.6bn call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh U.S. trade in goods with top $62.4bn ccounting and Auditing stated that “AAOIFI is currently seven nations amounts to Organisation for Islamic working on developing new A 61.2% $45.0bn Financial Institutions standards and reviewing of all American trade $104.6bn (AAOIFI) will hold the 15th existing ones to better cope edition of its Annual Shari’ah with ever-changing market Germany $38.0bn $149.6bn Conference on 12 and 13 requirements and realities.” $64.5bn $59.6bn April 2017 in Diplomat Hotel Following the conference, COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN $51.1bn

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$717.5bn $574.7bn BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4742 0.3781 0.3300 The conference considered session for its Certified Shari’ah KUWAIT 0.2855 32.6155 0.2863 0.2499 one of the most important Adviser and Auditor (CSAA) event to discuss Shari’ah qualification programme. For South Korea OMAN 0.3849 0.3838 0.3860 0.3369 $102.5bn aspects related to the Islamic registration contact via email $26.5bn QATAR 3.6420 3.6318 3.6522 3.1880 financial industry will be held [email protected]. UAE 3.6730 3.6627 3.6833 3.2152 in 7 sessions. The event is The 12th edition of the $1,292.1bn United Kingdom held under the auspices of the Annual AAOIFI - World Bank U.S. trade with rest of world $100.7bn SAUDI 3.7500 3.7395 3.7605 3.2826 Central Bank of Bahrain. conference will be held on 5 $142.8bn $1.5bn Dr. Hamed Hassan Merah, and 6 November 2017. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Picture: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS 10 BUSINESS Wednesday, February 1, 2017 First human-pig Smoking costs $1.4 11 embryos tn in health care Miami moking cost the world cientists have for the first time economy more than $1.4 grown embryos that contain a Strillion (1.3 trillion euros) Scombination of pig and human in 2012, and sucked up a stem cells, in a step toward one day twentieth of health care growing transplantable organs, a spending, a study said. The study said Thursday. killer habit consumed the However, the research remains equivalent of nearly two Markets fell at a very early stage and proved percent of global economic more difficult than expected, the output or GDP, according researchers reported in the peer- to experts from the World Wednesday, February 1, 2017 reviewed journal Cell. Health Organization (WHO).

eople who want a healthy heart should diabetes and heart disease, on weak be mindful of not only what they eat, according to the AHA. Pbut when they eat, according to a new The problem is, those scientific statement from the American studies don’t prove that By Heart Association (AHA). breakfast deserves the The report is a response to the growing credit. And few trials evidence that timing matters when it comes have actually tested age to heart disease risk, said Marie-Pierre the effects of sentiments St-Onge, the lead author of the statement. “assigning” The various organs of the body have their people Dubai parliament. 6 own “clocks,” St-Onge explained, and that to eat tock markets in the Closing Bell With Kuwaiti stocks may affect how we handle food at different SMiddle East fell yesterday richly valued relative to the times of the day and night. breakfast, as the travel curbs ordered SAUDI fell 0.4pc to 7,102 points rest of the region, a monthly “For example, later in the evening, it’s the AHA says. by U.S. President Donald Reuters poll of Middle East harder for the body to process glucose Based Trump hit sentiment DUBAI dropped 1.0pc to 3,643 points fund managers, published [sugar], compared with earlier in the day,” on what towards equities globally. on Tuesday, found them said St-Onge, an associate professor of Middle Eastern bourses most ABU DHABI fell 0.9pc to 4,549 points deeply split on Kuwait’s stock nutritional medicine at Columbia University COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL exposed to foreign fund flows market, with 38pc expecting in New York City. underperformed the region. QATAR fell 1.4pc to 10,597 points to raise their allocations there The new statement highlights what’s AUSTRALIA 0.2915 0.2890 Egypt’s blue-chip index in the next three months and known -- and what’s not -- about meal studies BANGLADESH 0.00521 0.00477 EGYPT dropped 2.0pc to 12,672 points 38pc expecting to reduce CANADA 0.2936 0.2905 dropped 2.0 per cent as timing and heart health. have foreign funds were net sellers them. The statement lacks specific rules, such been done, DENMARK 0.0575 KUWAIT fell 0.1pc to 6,832 points EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 of shares, bourse data showed. In Riyadh, the index fell as “Never eat after 8 p.m.,” or “Everyone adding breakfast It was one of only a few days 0.4pc. All but two of the 12 should eat breakfast.” doesn’t seem to EURO 0.4107 0.4086 OMAN edged up 0.4pc to 5,776 points lto believe HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 of foreign net selling since the banking shares declined; It does, however, suggest that people aid weight loss, INDIA 0.00590 0.00568 Egyptian pound was floated BAHRAIN was flat at 1,304 points Alawwal Bank lost 1.3pc. spread out their calories over a “defined” the report said. INDONESIA 0.00002997 0.00002893 on Nov. 3. Petrochemical shares were period of the day -- as opposed to either Of course, if IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 In the Gulf, Qatar’s main also weak with nearly two- they are eating a lot over a short period, or grazing breakfast skippers IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 index fell 1.4pc, taking its intra-day trade. Gulf Bank and corporate tax reform thirds of listed producers from morning until night. simply add an extra meal to their day, JAPAN 0.003490 0.003410 losses over two days to 2.6pc. dropped 5.6pc. were not given, and the trading lower. But Nama Based on the evidence, the AHA says, it’s they’ll gain weight, St-Onge pointed out. JORDAN 0.5365 0.5351 Qatar National Bank dropped The market is up 19pc ministers’ reluctance to tackle Chemicals, which has been probably a good idea to get a large share of A few small trials have, however, suggested KOREA 0.00037453 brilliant 1.5pc. from the start of the year issues such as subsidy reform rising strongly since last your calories earlier in the day. that breakfast can help regulate blood sugar KUWAIT 1.2580 1.242 Dubai’s index fell 1.0pc as in very heavy trade, partly in any detail suggested they week on news of its corporate “A long fasting duration at night is better and insulin levels, according to the AHA. MALAYSIA 0.087900 0.0874 Emaar Properties lost 1.1pc. because Pakistan will leave are still hesitant to challenge recovery plan, jumped a than a long fast during the day,” St-Onge Sonya Angelone is a registered dietitian NEW ZEALAND 0.2787 0.2773 Telecommunications MSCI’s frontier market index opposition to reforms in further 4.2pc. (Reuters) NORWAY 0.0475 said. and spokesperson for the Academy of NEPAL 0.00398 0.00348 firm du outperformed, in May, increasing Kuwait’s But there’s no declaration that breakfast Nutrition and Dietetics. And she was clear OMAN 0.97962 0.97962 falling only 0.3pc, after du’s weighting. is the most important meal of the day. in her support of eating breakfast. PAKISTAN 0.00371 0.00360 parent, Emirates Integrated Stocks were also boosted U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to raise import barriers and scrap The evidence, St-Onge said, is According to Angelone, breakfast PHILIPPINES 0.00787 0.00759 Telecommunications Co, in anticipation of a briefing free-trade deals raises the risk of a bruising trade war. More than just not clear enough to make specific is critical because it’s hard to get all the QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 said it had acquired a licence by government ministers on 60 percent of all American trade is conducted with just seven nations recommendations on breakfast. nutrients you need in just two meals a day SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.26810 to operate Virgin Mobile- economic development plans America’s biggest trading partners A number of studies have found that -- even if you snack. SINGAPORE 0.2702 0.2682 branded services in the on Monday night. But the China breakfast eaters are generally healthier than That raises another question: Should $527.5bn Canada SOUTH AFRICA 0.03000 0.02990 United Arab Emirates. ministers announced very $319.3bn breakfast skippers: They tend to weigh less, people eat “three square meals,” or is it SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.00252 Its Abu Dhabi-listed little in the way of new policy $500.4bn have better blood pressure and cholesterol better to stick with small, but more-frequent SWEDISH 0.0459 . competitor, Etisalat, fell 1.9pc initiatives, efforts to accelerate $9.2bn numbers, and have lower risks of type 2 meals? (philly.com) SWITZERLAND 0.3866 0.3841 and Abu Dhabi’s index lost economic development or SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 U.S. exports Mexico 0.9pc. policies to boost economic $482.4bn TAIWAN 0.012600 Kuwait’s index closed 0.1pc growth. U.S. imports $58.8bn Miami THAILAND 0.010920 0.010920 $104.1bn $423.4bn lower after falling sharply in Timetables for privatisation $245.6bn ender stereotypes emerge early, and by age six, girls are TURKEY 0.1057 Trade deficit $254.8bn UNITED KINGDOM 0.4774 0.4745 Surplus Gless likely to believe females are “brilliant” and more likely UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 $211.8bn to believe boys are, according to a study. Sofia One-year-old Pooh, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 $270.6bn The report in the journal Science was based on 400 youths wo stray Bulgarian cats whose name means “fluff” in YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 AAOIFI Conference aged between five and seven, who were given a series of tasks. Twho lost their hind legs Bulgarian, scurries around $57.6bn Japan Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please In one, the kids were told a short story about a person in accidents have been given Sofia’s Central Vet Clinic, Manama Secretary General, AAOIFI $2,040.8bn $120.0bn $177.6bn who was “really, really smart,” but were given no hints about bionic paws, in what vets say chasing a toy mouse and call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh U.S. trade in goods with top $62.4bn ccounting and Auditing stated that “AAOIFI is currently seven nations amounts to whether the person was male or female. At age five, both boys is the first such operation in curiously sniffing at medicine Organisation for Islamic working on developing new A 61.2% $45.0bn and girls were equally likely to choose their own gender as Europe outside groundbreaking bottles inside an open cupboard Financial Institutions standards and reviewing of all American trade $104.6bn “really, really smart.” But by age six and seven, “girls were significantly less likely than boys to associate Britain. -- just like any other cat would. (AAOIFI) will hold the 15th existing ones to better cope brilliance with their own gender,” said the study. edition of its Annual Shari’ah with ever-changing market Germany In another part of the study, children had to guess which of four children, two boys and two girls, got $38.0bn $149.6bn Conference on 12 and 13 requirements and realities.” $64.5bn $59.6bn the best grades in school. 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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Abu His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Dhabi, and discussed solid relations binding the two friendly countries and joint cooperation in Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting all fields. The King extended greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, wishing him abun- was held on the sidelines of King’s current visit to the UAE and discussed ways to strengthen dant health and well-being the historical fraternal relations in the interest of the two countries and their people

Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs & En- dowments, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa received Bahrain Author- ity for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President Shaikha Mai bint Moham- med Al-Khalifa. The two sides discussed coordination and cooperation between the ministry and BACA to con- solidate joint efforts

ART Rotana, five-star hotel in Amwaj Is- lands, kicked off with Sudeep Desh- pande as their latest artist to be fea- tured under its ‘Seasons of ART’ initia- tive, which aims to nur- ture the local arts community and provide artists with a platform to exhibit their works 12 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 13

BDF Commander-in- Chief , Field Marshal Shai- kh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received the Na- tional Guard Command- er, Lt. Gen. HH Shaikh Mo- hammed bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday and discussed cooperation and coordination between the BDF and the National Guard. The National Guard Commander presented Oil Minister, Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a delegation from the His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Abu His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme the BDF Commander-in- German Bundestag (Parliament), consisting of members of its Commission on Economy and Energy, Dhabi, and discussed solid relations binding the two friendly countries and joint cooperation in Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting Chief a commemorative headed by Chairman of the Committee of Economic Relations and Energy Dr. Peter Ramsauer. The all fields. The King extended greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, wishing him abun- was held on the sidelines of King’s current visit to the UAE and discussed ways to strengthen gift marking the National two sides discussed ways of consolidating cooperation and setting up joint ventures, in addition to dant health and well-being the historical fraternal relations in the interest of the two countries and their people Guard’s 20th Anniversary. investment opportunities in the energy sector

Minister of Justice, Electricity and Water Affairs Min- Islamic Affairs & En- ister, Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza dowments, Shaikh received a delegation from the Khalid bin Ali Al German Bundestag (Parliament), Khalifa received consisting of members of its Com- Bahrain Author- mission on Economy and Energy, ity for Culture and headed by Chairman of the Com- Antiquities (BACA) mittee of Economic Relations and President Shaikha Energy Dr. Peter Ramsauer. Ger- Mai bint Moham- man Ambassador Alfred Simms- med Al-Khalifa. The Protz, MP Abdulrahman Bumajad two sides discussed and a number of officials accom- coordination and panied the delegation. The min- cooperation be- ister gave the visitors a presenta- Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Chairman, Khalid Almoayed alongside a number of board members and CEO received yesterday tween the ministry tion about what the Kingdom is a delegation representing the German parliament (the Bundestag) spearheaded by German Parliament’s Committee on Economic Affairs and Energy and BACA to con- doing to provide electricity and Chairman Peter Ramsauers, at Bait Al Tijjar. The meeting discussed business ties between both friendly nations and means of stimulating trade, invest- solidate joint efforts water to citizens and residents ment, and partnerships

President of Bah- rain Authority for Culture and Antiq- uities (BACA) discussed yesterday with Mongolian President’s Envoy for Foreign Affairs, Lundeg Purevsuren, ways to promote bi- lateral cultural relations and exchange of expertise. The Mongolian Envoy commended the BACA President’s efforts in enhancing cultural relations Headed by board member Mohammed Farooq Al Moayed, the SMEs committee of the Bahrain Cham- with his country, ber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held its regular meeting in Bait Al Tijjar. The meeting discussed which enriches cul- the committee’s proposal to allow SMEs to become public companies listed in Bahrain Bourse, which The Ritz Carlton Bahrain held an official farewell reception to outgoing General tural movement in Manager, Christian Zandonella and welcome reception to newly appointed General Mohammed Taqi, Key Account Officer of Merchant Services & Sales Department complet- will allow them to raise capital by issuing stocks besides the conventional way of taking up debt in the two countries Manager, Jean Paul Dantil ed a course, MasterCard Payment Gateway Services (MiGS), which took place in Dubai. the form of bank loans.

ART Rotana, five-star hotel in Amwaj Is- lands, kicked off with Sudeep Desh- pande as their latest artist to be fea- tured under its ‘Seasons of ART’ initia- tive, which aims to nur- ture the local arts community and provide art- A multitude of talent was displayed in the Kindergarten Section of Al Noor ists with a International School, where various competitions took place including platform to drawing, clay modeling, collage creations, painting and fancy dress. The exhibit their event was attended by the School Director, Dr. Muhammad Mashood, Act- Women performing traditional Rajasthani folk dance ‘ghoomar’ in a mega annual event or- works ing Principal Amin Mohammed Ahmed Hulaiwah and senior school person- ganised by Rajasthanis in Bahrain (RIB) at Sakhir, in cooperation with the Indian Embassy in nel. Bahrain on January 27 14 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 15

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ctor Antonio Banderas was taken to a hospital near February 1, 1994 his home in Surrey after he reportedly suffered a Member of the pop British boy band, One Direction, Amajor heart scare while exercising. Banderas was taken to hospital last week. Banderas was working out when he with Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan. suddenly experienced agonising pain in his chest. At the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, the band took An ambulance was called and he was rushed to St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey. Doctors kept the 56-year-old in for home eight awards. observation, but decided to release him after being satisfied that he was safe to go home. Banderas, who is now recovering, confirmed that he had an ‘episode’. He praised the doctors who helped him during his health crisis. ‘The Expendables 3’ star lives in Cobham after he divorced Los Angeles Melanie Griffith in 2015. He is currently dating a Dutch investment aris Jackson, the daughter of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, consultant named Nicole Kempel. (TOI) will make her acting debut on TV show “Star”. PAccording to the official casting announcement, the 18-year-old will play Rachel Wells, a young, chic and intimidating social media guru, reports eonline.com. (IANS)

Los Angeles ctor-filmmaker Ben Affleck has decided to step down as director of “The Batman” but he will ctress Nicole Kidman hug me. And I thought that Acontinue to produce the film as well as star in it. said that her husband is an amazing response to a “There are certain characters who hold a special Aand singer Keith Urban film.” Urban said that the place in the hearts of millions. Performing this came out weeping after film has a powerful story. role demands focus, passion and the very best watching her film ‘Lion’. He added, “Telling Sue’s performance I can give. It has become clear that “It has been so easy to (Kidman’s character) story I cannot do both jobs to the level they require,” Los Angeles promote this film and too was extraordinary. It’s variety.com quotes Affleck as saying. ctresses Viola Davis and talk about it. It is love. really a beautiful film.” “Together with the studio, I have decided to find Julia Roberts are set to It is about unity and Talking about those a partner in a director who will collaborate with me Astar in a movie version of family, about the power of tears, the country music on this massive film. I am still in this, and we are Jodi Picoults novel “Small mothering,” Kidman told. artiste said, “I always want making it, but we are currently looking for a director. Great Things”. “I knew we were onto a to stress the crying is really I remain extremely committed to this project, and “La La Land” producer good thing when my sister more about the triumph of look forward to bringing this to life for fans around Marc Platt is on board and my husband saw the the film and the triumph the world.” through his Marc Platt film and both came out of love. That’s what it’s According to sources, the decision was solely made Prods, along with Adam weeping and wanting to really about.” (TOI) based on what’s best for the project and had nothing to do Siegel, reports variety.com. with the disappointment of Affleck’s recent direction job “Live by “Small Great Things” Night”. (IANS) revolves around a delivery nurse who takes care of newborns at a Connecticut hospital who’s ordered not to touch the baby of a white supremacist couple. When the baby dies in her care, she’s taken to court by the couple. (IANS)

obtained by etonline. Split $25.7 million Washington com, also lists aspiration ctress Mary Tyler pneumonia, hypoxia (an A Dog’s Purpose $18.2 million Moore’s death oxygen deficiency in the Ahas been attributed to tissues) and diabetes mellitus Hidden Figures $14 million cardiopulmonary arrest, as contributing factors in her according to a death death. Moore was diagnosed Resident Evil: The Final certificate. with diabetes in her 30s. The document, She was laid to rest Chapter $13.7 million during a private ceremony on January 29 at Oak Lawn La La Land $12.2 million Cemetery in Fairfield, Connecticut. XXX: Return of Xander Cage $8.6 million According to a spokesperson for the Oak Sing $6.4 million Lawn Cemetery, Moore Rogue One: A Star Wars Story $5.3 million was buried in a multi-plot location “that overlooks a Monster Trucks $4.2 million large pond”. (IANS) Gold $3.5 million 14 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 15

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Indian Fine Arts Society is organizing the eagerly SHOP BAHRAIN FESTIVAL awaited annual event ‘Thyagaraja Aradhana’ , homage Date: Ongoing till 18 Feb 2017 YOUR FACE IS NOT YOU: AN to one of the greatest composers of Carnatic music, Saint Time: Weekdays 4:00pm to ART EXHIBITION WITH DALAL Thyagaraja. The event will be held on Friday 6.30pm at 10:00pm ALSINDI the Bahrain Society of Engineers auditorium. Weekends 4:00pm to 12:00am Date : 01 Feb 7 pm – 9 pm A group of dedicated musicians residing in Bahrain Venue: Shop Bahrain Festival City Venue: Words BookstoreCafé- will present the traditional Pancharatna krithis, his most Bahrain Bay Jannusan famous and scholarly contributions to Carnatic music. The third-edition of the Bahrain This will be followed by ‘Naama Mahima’ a thematic The singers are Indu Suresh, Dr.Priya Krishnamoorthy, Shopping Festival, ‘Shop Bahrain’, Dalal AlSindi in her first solo presentation of select krithis by the saint composer. The Sangeetha Ramprasad, Suma Unnikrishnan, Priya is a unique 30-day celebration of exhibition expresses the lack krithis chosen for the thematic presentation elucidate the Sethuraman, Krithiga Ramprasad, Bhama narayan, Ramya Bahrain’s hospitality and tourism and fullness of ego we suffer as importance and glory of chanting the name of the almighty krishnamoorthy, M.R. Siva and Krishnan Hariharan. They offering for the entire family and individuals. Her practice as an art which leads us in the right path clearing all obstacles to be will be accompanied on the violin by Rajagopal and on the boasts a wide range of events therapist has a deep effect on her in unison with the ultimate all pervasive divinity. mridangam by Sajith Shankar. The event is open to all. and unbeatable promotions for work in terms of psychological residents and visitors. The festival expression and rawness seen in her AQUARIUS BIRTHDAY BOLLYLICIOUS VALENTINES will mirror the Kingdom’s position paintings. Establishing the first art CELEBRATION SPECIAL AT IBRIDA Daniel Berdichevsky, founder of as an accessible family destination, therapy centre in Bahrain in 2012, the Date : 2 Feb 8 pm - 03 Feb 2 pm Date : 2 Feb 10 pm - 03 Feb 2 pm the international World Scholar’s renowned for its close proximity to Art Therapy Centre, Dalal offers an Venue : Café Amsterdam- Manama Venue : Bollylicious Night- Manama Cup Competition, as well as other the Gulf countries with easy access international approach to art therapy members of his team, will be flying through the King Fahad Causeway tempered with a local understanding For all you Aquarius people out Dance the night away to the best in to Bahrain to lead, compere and and the Bahrain International and appreciation of Bahrain’s culture there (Water Bearer’s), this party is in Bollywood. The second event judge the competition. Airport. The Festival will offer an and people. for you! If you have your birthday of Bahrain’s Own Desi Night: The Manama competition is one incredibly diverse range of retail from Jan 20 - Feb 18 then come out BOLLYLICIOUS at the most of many regional World Scholar’s experiences. Shop Bahrain will ELLE FILM SHOW and celebrate @ Café Amsterdam prestigious nightclub in Bahrain.. Cup events around the world. feature a ‘Festival City’, located Date: February 1, 7pm with other fellow Aquarians. Ibrida! Our resident Dj, DJ DSZD Teams who perform particularly in Bahrain Bay, and will boast a Venue: Bahrain Cinema Club Juffair Also Dj Sami Dee and Danish has created 37 special remixes for well are then given invitations to number of activities for the entire Elle (French for “she” or “her”) is M. Siddiq will be celebrating this event on February the 2nd and either of the World Scholar’s Cup family including games, food stalls a 2016 internationally co-produced there birthday’s at our luxurious as the launch on January the 5th, we Global Competitions, which will be along with live entertainment and psychological thriller directed by European venue. This is going to are ready to set the dancefloor on held in Hanoi and Capetown in performances. Paul Verhoeven and written by be a fun, wild and crazy night. fire before even 11 pm!! Bollylicious summer 2017. It is anticipated that The ‘Festival City’ is a fun-filled David Birke, based on the novel Oh... So come join us at this awesome in co-operation with Ramee Grand there will be a strong delegation event boasting a number of activities by Philippe Djian. The film stars celebration! Hotel and Spa, Mukta A2 cinemas, from Bahrain at these international for the entire family including Isabelle Huppert as a businesswoman, The33graphics, and a ‘special partner’ events. Approximately 40,000 games and food stalls along with live Michèle Leblanc, who is raped in her BUILDING YOUNG WARRIORS brings you chances to win gifts!! students take part in the World entertainment. Entrance Fee: BD 2. home by an unknown assailant and Date : 2 Feb 6 pm - 7:30 pm Scholar’s Cup programme each year plots revenge. Venue : Tribal Fitness- Maqaba BAHRAIN WORLD internationally and the ‘Tournament The film is Verhoeven’s first SCHOLAR’S CUP of Champions’ is the finale. 2017 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR feature since 2006’s Black Book, Join us for a special workshop Date: Friday & Saturday 3-4 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX and his first in the French language. delivered by Craig Heslop, this February 2017 BAHRAIN-UK ALUMNI Date: April 14-16 It premiered in competition for the February 2nd from 18:00-19:30, Venue: St Christopher’s School PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Venue: Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film to explore methods of developing The fourth annual Bahrain World WORKSHOP Bahrain International Circuit Festival where it received critical strong, healthy young children! Scholar’s Cup Competition takes Date: Monday, February 6th (BIC) announced its highly acclaim. 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With Venue: Bahrain National Theatre anticipated that there will be some student writing and communications the previous night races hailed as The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, entries from schools in nearby GCC skills to increase their chances of the most enthralling and action- in its 43rd edition, celebrates the creativity states too. being published and participating in packed ever seen at “The Home of and ingenuity of the local artists. Every Students who wish to enter the international conference. Motorsport in the Middle East”, the year, the art community gathers to present competition should form a team of The program is fully sponsored exciting build up for next year’s event their finest work, uninhibited by a subject three and submit the registration form by the British Council and seats has already begun. Tickets can be or theme. The result is a colorful display through their school. St Christopher’s are limited. 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R (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) Have you been exercising beyond your fitness BEETLE BAILEY level? If you have, you’re probably feeling very tired, sore, and out of sorts. Take it easy today, even if you don’t want to. You can still exercise, but concentrate on yoga and tai chi rather than more strenuous programs like aerobics. Push yourself a little, but not too much. The idea of “no pain, no gain” is a fallacy. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) A goal you’ve recently been on the verge of attaining may suddenly hit unexpected setbacks. However major or minor they are, it’s going to be disheartening. The only thing you can do is pick up the pieces and move on. The goal isn’t dead in the water. There are only some extra tasks that need to be done before you achieve it.

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(Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) Is there a secret you’re obsessed with unveiling? Something strange could be going on in your neighbourhood, or it might be an intellectual puzzle. Whatever it is, you’re determined to discover the truth. You may do things you wouldn’t normally do. Don’t be too pushy with questions. Confine your research to books, newspapers, and the web.

(Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Various intellectual or humanitarian subjects you’ve been reading about have changed your value system, perhaps subtly. You may not notice it until you hear someone mention beliefs like those you used to hold. It might be uncomfortable to realize that such profound changes have occurred in you, but it’s only a natural part of personal growth. A temporary separation from a love partner (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) might have you in a very gloomy mood. Attempts to reach your friend by phone might How to play: prove fruitless. You might grow more and more Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each frustrated and angry. There isn’t much you can row across, each column down and each 9-box square do other than leave messages. Don’t let your insecurity get the best of you. Find something contains all of the numbers from one to nine. else to do until your friend has a chance to call. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 19 #PollToday Philippines wants China Duterte to send sea

Two weeks on the job. patrols Would you pass or fail Manila President Trump for his job performance so far? n a separate statement pulls yesterday, President Rodrigo Yes No Can’t Say DuterteI has asked China to send sea patrols to help stop Islamic militants abducting sailors and attacking vessels off the southern Philippines. police off Duterte said he would like Beijing to dispatch a fleet like it did in 2009 when it sent a The ballistic missile test naval convoy to the Gulf of by Iran does not breach Aden to protect Chinese ships the United Nations from Somali pirates. drug war “I also asked China if they resolution” Rodrigo Duterte can patrol the international Sergei Ryabkov waters without necessarily Russian Deputy Foreign Manila awards at the presidential government of South Korea. take the lead with the intruding into the territorial Minister hilippine President palace. Duterte said then he support of the military. waters of countries,” said Rodrigo Duterte said “No policemen in this planned to “cleanse” the Duterte also on Monday Duterte. Bangladesh siege restaurant yesterdayP that he had country anywhere is allowed police force before allowing extended the timeframe for Duterte pointedly made his reopens after massacre ordered all police to stop to enforce laws related to the it to return to the drug his drug war until the end of appeal for help to China rather Rest in sight prosecuting his deadly drug campaign.” war frontlines, while in his term in 2022. Previously than the United States, which war on drugs as he sought Duterte’s comments came the meantime the drug he had imposed a deadline has traditionally been the Student charged with to cleanse the force of a day after he described enforcement agency would of March this year. -(AFP) country’s main defence ally. murder in mosque attack widespread corruption. the police force as “corrupt However the crackdown, to the core”, following a which has seen more than series of scandals in which 6,000 people killed in seven officers were accused of months, was set to continue, using the drug war as cover with Duterte ordering for murder, kidnapping, the military and a drug robbery and extortion. enforcement agency under Earlier, in one of the his office to carry on. highest-profile incidents, A Canadian political “I have ordered the police anti-drug officers allegedly science student was to stop all operations,” said kidnapped a South Korean charged yesterday with six Duterte. said during a speech businessman, Jee Ick-Joo, counts of murder over a to present military then murdered him inside the shooting spree at a Quebec national police headquarters mosque. as part of an extortion racket. The incident has badly embarrassed Duterte, India urges ‘credible People protest in front of the headquarters of the National Police, where Jee Ick-joo died crackdown’ on suspect held who has apologised to the India demanded Pakistan conduct a “credible crackdown” on militant groups after one of the alleged mas- terminds of the Mumbai Bangladesh treats first ‘tree girl’ syndrome attacks was detained. Dhaka syndrome”, doctors studying worldwide have this disease growths spread rapidly he grew young Bangladeshi the rare condition said but none so far have been concerned and brought Khatun Switzerland to lift ban on Agirl with bark- yesterday. women, said Samanta Lal Sen, from their village to the capital gay, bisexual giving blood like warts growing Ten-year-old Sahana the head of the hospital’s burn Dhaka for treatment. Switzerland yesterday said on her face could Khatun has the tell-tale gnarled and plastic surgery unit. “We “We are very poor. I really it would lift its 40-year ban be the first female growths sprouting from her believe she is the first woman,” hope that the doctors will on gay and bisexual men ever afflicted by chin, ear and nose, but doctors said Sen. remove the barks from my giving blood but will still so-called “tree at Dhaka’s Medical College Her father, a poor labourer beautiful daughter’s face,” her prohibit donations from man Hospital are still conducting from Bangladesh’s rural north, father Mohammad Shahjahan those who have had sex in tests to establish if she has said he didn’t worry too much said. the last year. the unusual skin disorder. when the first warts appeared Another of Khatun’s doctors Less than half a dozen on his daughter’s face about said the young patient was Iran warns US against people four months ago. displaying a milder form of But as the the disease, and it was hoped creating tensions she would make a quicker Iran on Tuesday warned the recovery. -(AFP) US against fuelling tensions over its ballistic missile tests as the UN prepared for urgent talks on the issue at Washington’s request. For more, catch us online at: www.newsofbahrain.com

/nobonline Sahana Khatun /newsofbahrain 20 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 SPORTS Programmes confirmed Nassan eases into semis Be the BIC DT News Network Manama Early Bird mm An Nassan defeated DT News Network Qassar Al Qulay’ah Manama U2-0 in Group A of the final ahrain International Circuit round of the group matches B(BIC) launched today the Bahrain to qualify for the semi-finals second phase of Early Bird in the RJ Investments Holding discount on tickets to the 2017 Group Team Doubles Tennis Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Tournament 2017. The Grand Prix. event under the patronage This time ticket prices are Sports Umm an Nasan Island of Rashad Janahi, head of reduced by up to 15% for the the group, is being held at highly anticipated Formula 1 the Bahrain Tennis Club in place in the semi-finals Bahrain’s islands split into spectacle, which takes place Juffair. following a first rubber win three groups of five teams April 14 to 16 at BIC in Sakhir. 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Fakhro and Faisal Sharaf. placed teams. tickets to the Main Grandstand he final programme for the first-ever Bahrain Sports In Group C, Nurana beat The championship features The final match is set for and Turn One Grandstand. A DayDay has been confirmed as the whole of Bahrain is set to Amwaj 2-0 to also book its 15 teams named after Saturday starting at 6pm. Main Grandstand seat now costs embraceT a record set of activities open to all segments of the BD127.5 instead of its original society on February 7. Other results: price of BD150, while the Turn It is being organised by the Bahrain Olympic Committee One seat is BD85, reduced from (BOC) in compliance to the decision of the Presidents of Group A: Ahmed Janahi/Hussain Al Group C: its original price of BD100. National GCC Olympics Committee at their meeting held Al Bahrain bt Umm Jeleed 2-0. Mukharraq bt Ashraf Atabani/Yousif Jedda bt Umm As Sabaan 2-0. 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Bhost the 12th edition of the the US-based National Hot back to Bahrain and hold the for any event on the Formula 1 3. Bahrain Athletics Association - a busy day with a number annual Gulf Run tomorrow Rod Association (NHRA) meeting in Sakhir. calendar. of competitions for youngsters and adults, including kids and Friday in Sakhir, with as a part of the NHRA Like every year, Gulf Run The Bahrain Grand Prix is talent programme, 1.7km marathon, pole vault, javelin around 60 cars being brought Worldwide Network. showcases many top-of-the- the third of 20 races on the 2017 throw, triple jump and medley relay and hurdles contests. in from Kuwait to take part. Gulf Run CEO Ahmad line sports cars from major Formula 1 calendar and it will 4. Bodybuilding and weightlifting - competitions for adults The two-day event will be Al Mudhaf expressed his internationally renowned be the fourth Grand Prix hosted on the day and an open spartan race and horse riding in action from 8am up until delight in being back at BIC brands such as Lotus, under floodlights in Sakhir. event for kids all scheduled from 3.30pm to 6pm. 7pm on both days. for another edition of the McLaren, Lamborghini, Aside from Formula 1, the 5. Bahrain Sport for All Association - entertainment The event is opening its event and said it is always an Ferrari, Porsche, Audi, BMW weekend’s events will also programme from 4pm to 8pm. doors to the public for enjoyable and memorable and many more. include racing from other major 6. 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Cycling - 30km and 100km races start from the Bahrain watch the racing, there will Al Mudhaf thanked BIC the region, and it regular at Bahrain Bay or at the BIC International Circuit from 9am until 2pm. be recreational activities for Chief Executive Shaikh hosts visitors from nearby stand at Bahrain City Centre. 9. Special Needs - activities for people with special needs, the whole family, especially Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa and countries to test their driving They can also be bought online including wheel chair basketball, football, athletics, young children and entrance the entire BIC team for their or riding skills on the race at www.bahraingp.com or by weightlifting, boccia, shodan, sitting volleyball and table is completely free of charge. exceptional work as hosts track. calling the BIC Hotline on tennis at Bahrain Sports Federation for Disabilities. This year’s Gulf Run each year. +973-17-450000. 10. Handball - Bahrain Handball Association in Um Al is set to host a series of He said that it is Hassam Sports Complex,U-12 festival featuring a variety exciting events taking place because of BIC’s of sports and entertainment from 9.30am until 3.30pm. along a couple of BIC’s signature 11. Bowling - competition will take place at three different world-renowned tracks. venues (Funland, Ozone Hall, Adhari Park Hall) from There will also 10am until 4pm. 12. Tennis - tennis tournament and other activities at Bahrain Polytechnic University from 10am until 5pm. 13. Bahrain Billiards and Snooker Federation - event for government and private schools from 10am until 6pm. 14. Bahrain Motor Federation - activities from 2pm until 8pm including motocross, autocross, karting and motorbikes at the Bahrain International Circuit. SPORTS Wednesday, February 1, 2017 21 Rooney going nowhere Kuwait lawmakers says Jose Mourinho Manchester red towards the end of the footed challenge on Johann Manchester least the end of the season, ep Guardiola has told Chelsea defeat on December Berg Gudmundsson. blame ose Mourinho has confirmed despite having long since lost “nice guy” Fernandinho 3 for shoving Cesc Fabregas Guardiola believes the Wayne Rooney will remain his status as an automatic first- Phe does not need to change his over an advertising sending off against Burnley Jat Manchester United for choice at the club where he has “English” style of play, despite hoarding, and was harsh –- and thinks that minister the rest of the season despite been such a key player for the being sent off three times in was dismissed the Brazil international is reports linking him with a last 13 years. his last six appearances. in the first half perfectly suited to the English for ban move to the Chinese Super “Yes,” said Mourinho when The Manchester City of the victory game. League. asked if Rooney, who recently midfielder has missed eight over Burnley on For that reason, the City Kuwait City The Chinese transfer became United’s all-time of the club’s last 11 matches January 2 for manager feels the midfielder uwaiti opposition window does not close until leading goal-scorer, will see out because of suspension, having a two- has no need to adapt his lawmakers yesterday the end of February and the the season at Old Trafford. been dismissed against game. Kquestioned the country’s England forward’s name has “When Schneiderlin Borussia Moenchengladbach “He’s not an information and youth been linked repeatedly with played, it meant (Paul) Pogba, in the Champions League aggressive player,” minister in parliament, astonishing offers from a (Michael) Carrick or (Ander) in November, then against Guardiola said. blaming him for causing country where professional Herrera didn’t. You lose players Chelsea and Burnley in the “He’s a tough a 15-month international football is enjoying an sometimes it does not look Premier League. player, an intense sports ban. explosion in financial important because they were He was sent off for two player, like players Sheikh Salman Humoud investment. not first-choice players, but in bookable offences against in English football Al-Sabah categorically denied But Mourinho insisted the end they’re important if a Moenchengladbach, saw are. the charges and accused yesterday that Rooney, 31, will club is going to have a difficult Kuwaitis who hold senior stay in his season.” positions in international squad Jovetic from Inter Milan sport organisations of until on loan while signing orchestrating the Gulf state’s a t Calm prevails in Europe Argentine midfielder Walter suspension. Paris Montoya from Rosario The three parliamentarians ith Tuesday’s Central. -- Waleed al-Tabtabai, transfer However, there has been Al-Humaidi Al-Subaie and deadlineW fast precious little movement Abdulwahab al-Babtain Transfer approaching, Europe’s elsewhere with Italy international -- filed to question the major clubs have Simone Zaza joining Juventus minister this month, saying largely remained and Brazilian striker Alexandre he had failed to take steps inactive this month Pato following the money trail to satisfy conditions set by with the exception by leaving Villarreal for China’s world sports bodies to lift deadline of Manchester Tianjin Quanjian. the ban. City, who completed Unfashionable Las Palmas “The minister has the transfer of Brazilian pulled off a potential coup misled the Kuwaiti starlet Gabriel Jesus, and with the arrival of Paris Saint- people... He has violated Barca boss backs video refs Sevilla. Germain flop Jese Rodriguez, international (sports) Madrid Hernandez failed to see the ball. European champions Real the Spanish forward returning laws and agreements,” arcelona coach Luis Enrique stressed “I think we have to differentiate Madrid and city rivals Atletico to his home city after a difficult triggering the ban, Babtai his desire for Spanish football to between video refereeing Madrid were barred from six months in France. said. (AFP) Bembrace video technology in crucial which means re-refereeing signing new players under In England, the arrival of refereeing decisions today, whilst league many things and I am not in a FIFA imposed ban, while Jesus at Eastlands remains the chiefs expect trials to take place from favour of...and helping the Barcelona elected to stand pat standout deal, but there has Salem wins! next season. referees with technology in key amid another fierce title battle been a flurry of moves involving Manama Barca were denied a clear goal in moments of the game,” said in Spain. But Sevilla and revered clubs fighting to avoid the drop trong winds and rising Sunday’s controversial 1-1 draw at Enrique ahead of his side’s Copa sporting director Monchi and subsequent exile from the sands greeted the field Real Betis when referee Alejandro Jose del Rey semi-final, first leg at actively looked to strengthen Premier League’s riches. Sat Awali Golf Club last Atletico Madrid. with the Andalusian club in City agreed to sign Jesus on a Friday in the inaugural “A ball over the line or the hunt for a first Liga crown five-year contract in August, but ESB International Medal disallowed goal or red since 1946 and through to the the 19-year-old was immediately competition. Conditions card offence...these are the Champions League knockout loaned back to Palmeiras until were extremely difficult as plays where the referees phase. the end of the Brazilian season players battled to keep the need help and would After snapping up France in December. ball on the tees and their only lose two or three Under-21 defender Clement drives on target. Hamad seconds to check and Lenglet, Sevilla plucked England also unmoved Salem (gross 74, nett 70) clarify.” (AFP) Montenegrin striker Stevan Title frontrunners Chelsea carded the best gross score recalled Dutch defender Nathan of the day to claim the Ake from Bournemouth, but the Medal prize, while Abdulla S hole 12 and Peter Mutti won Blues have primarily offloaded Al Kaabi (gross 74, nett 64), on hole 16. A field of over players with Oscar moving to who lost on countback to Hobday leads Audi cup 30 players turned out to do China’s Shanghai SIPG in an Salem, was the overall nett battle at the Royal Golf Club Asian record 60-million-euro score winner. despite strong winds and ($63 million) deal and John Runner-up with a nett chilly temperatures. Mikel Obi joining Tianjin score of 67 was Chris Winners of the Bahrain TEDA. Gregory. Ariette Paul and tournament will have an Arsenal manager Arsene Sarah Hobday won prizes opportunity to go forward Wenger said he had no need for being nearest the pin on Result and compete in the World to make any last-ditch signings, Hole 4 and 6 respectively. 1) Sam Hobday (36 points), finals, which this year will with 20-year-old defender 2) Ahmed Majid (35). be held at the prestigious Cohen Bramall, signed from Full results: Quivira Golf Club in Cabo non-league Hednesford Town, Flight 1 2’s Club: San Luca, Mexico, in the Gunners’ only January 1) Saqer Al Noaimi (hole 12), 1) Mohamed A Salmeen, nett 70 December. arrival. (AFP) 2) Essa Al Qutami, nett 70 2) Gordon Bennie (hole 12), With over 100 players 3) Peter Mutti (hole 16). From left, Gillespie, Hobday, Elsworth and Smith competing in 750 Flight 2 tournaments in 54 countries 1) Susan Scott, nett 69 Manama a closely fought affair that honours, just ahead of runner annually, the Audi Quattro 2) Yong Back Kim, nett 69 he first round of the saw MENA Tour player Sam up Ahmed Majid (35) and Cup has developed into the Flight 3 Audi Quattro Cup Series Hobday (36 points) edge out Saqer Al Noaimi. Gordon biggest worldwide amateur T 1) Kwang B Kim, nett 68 at the Royal Golf Club was the competition to take the Bennie won the 2’s Club on golf tournament series. 2) Sang Oak Nam, nett 68 22 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 SPORTS Pistorius prosecutor Weary Egypt seek ‘the bulldog’ another semi triumph resigns Libreville eariness will worry Egypt as they seek to extendW an Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals winning streak to six matches by beating Burkina Faso in Libreville today. Surprise survivors Burkina Faso overcame Tunisia in the first quarter-final last Saturday evening, more than 24 hours before Egypt edged Morocco in the last. Johannesburg Many pundits believe this could give the west outh African prosecutor Africans an advantage at Stade de l’Amitie in the Gerrie Nel, who came Gabonese capital, especially if the match went to extra Sto worldwide attention time. for securing the murder Argentina-born Egypt coach Hector Cuper admitted conviction of Olympic sprinter he was concerned about the shorter recovery time his Oscar Pistorius, has resigned, team have compared to Burkina Faso. the country’s prosecuting “It is not an ideal situation, but we have no choice authority said on Tuesday. but to adapt,” said the greying 61-year-old former Nel’s forensic questioning Valencia and Inter Millan manager. and ferocious style attracted “The players will be given time to rehabilitate global interest as the so-called and hopefully they will be ready come Wednesday “blade runner” trial was night.” broadcast around the world A calf injury rules out Arsenal midfielder after double amputee Pistorius Mohamed Elneny and striker Marwan Mohsen is shot dead his girlfriend Reeva a doubtful starter owing to a knee problem. Steenkamp. Despite the disadvantages, record seven-time Pistorius clamed he mistook African champions Egypt will be expected to Steenkamp, a model and law continue a remarkably successful semi-finals run graduate, for a burglar when spanning 31 years. he fired four times through the The Pharaohs eliminated Morocco (1986), door of his bedroom toilet in Burkina Faso (1998), Senegal (2006), the Ivory Valentino Rossi the early hours of Valentine’s Coast (2008) and Algeria (2010) to reach finals, all of Day in 2013, a claim that Nel which they won. hotly contested. Egypt have reserved some of their finest performances Kuala Lumpur “You killed a person, that’s for the last-four stage, thrashing Didier Drogba-led Ivory uzuki’s Andrea Iannone was the fastest rider on day what you did! You shot and Coast 4-1 in Ghana and Algeria 4-0 in Angola. two of the 2017 test season at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit killed her, won’t you take A wide winning margin against the Burkinabe Stallions Syesterday while Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi leapt up responsibility for that?” he said is unlikely, however, as Egypt have clawed rather than the timesheets. during the trial. cruised past opponents in Gabon. But the session was briefly red-flagged after Spaniard Tito National Prosecuting Following a 0-0 draw with Mali, they achieved three Rabat crashed and was taken to hospital. Authority spokesman Luvuyo consecutive 1-0 victories against Uganda, 2015 runners-up The Marc VDS Honda rider fractured his hand and Mfaku confirmed Nel’s Ghana and Herve Renard-coached Morocco. sustained injuries to his left knee, right foot and wrists, and departure to AFP. will not take any further part in the testing. “We can confirm that Rock solid defence Iannone, logged 1min 59.452 seconds -- 00.406 seconds prosecutor Gerrie Nel handed While scoring only three goals -- an average of one every faster than Spaniard Maverick Vinales on a Yamaha. in his resignation (on) January 120 minutes -- must trouble Cuper, his team are the only Motorcycling superstar Rossi -- debuting Yamaha’s new 30,” he said, adding that he one not to concede a goal in this tournament. fairing with “internal” winglets following the ban on external would pursue “other interests”. Much credit for that goes to goalkeeper Essam El Hadary, ones this year -- registered 2min 00.254 seconds and was South African agency News who turned 44 this month and became the oldest footballer fourth fastest, an improvement from Monday’s eighth spot. 24 reported that Nel, who to play at a Cup of Nations. “We tried a different frame, different chassis, different was dubbed “the bulldog” “He is first on to the training field and the last to leave,” tyres and I finished in fourth and improved the lap time so it during his 25-year career, said Cuper in admiration of an Egyptian chasing a fifth was a good day,” said Rossi. will be joining Afrikaner Cup of Nations winners’ medal. (AFP) “The fairing was not a big difference but the new chassis lobby group AfriForum to Hector Cuper was a good difference. Compared to the old one, we’ve still pursue prosecutions on their not decided, we need to continue working tomorrow.” behalf. (AFP) Old foes Atletico, Barca clash for Cup final place Madrid of La Liga in a controversial seasons ago as the Catalans injuries, suspensions arcelona will be without 1-1 draw at Real Betis at the Copa del Rey semi-final, first leg went on to win the treble. and tiredness, BAndres Iniesta and Sergio weekend. Wednesday And Enrique defended his there is no other Busquets once more as they Atletico have won only Atletico Madrid v Barcelona (2000) decision to heavily rotate his way.” face old foes Atletico Madrid once in nine games against Thursday squad during a demanding However, the one in a fifth two-legged clash Barca in the three years since Celta Vigo v Alaves (2000) January if Barca are to have area the Barca boss between the sides in four Luis Enrique took charge, but any chance of repeating has been reluctant seasons with a place in the Los Rojiblancos have knocked that feat as they chase down to rotate is up front Copa del Rey final at stake Barca out of the Champions and it is a tie worthy of a semi- Madrid in La Liga and face and all three of the today. League in two of the past three final.” Paris Saint-Germain on their superstar trio of Lionel The presence of the Spanish seasons. Barca got the better of return to Champions League Messi, Luis Suarez international duo was badly “They are always difficult to Atletico 4-2 on aggregate in action on February 14. and Neymar look set missed as Barca slipped further play against,” said Enrique. a bad-tempered tie when the “If I don’t rotate, we won’t to start again at the behind Real Madrid at the top “It will be a great atmosphere sides last met in the Cup two get to February 15. Between Vicente Calderon. Luis Enrique SPORTS Wednesday, February 1, 2017 23

Ramsbury “It could be compared t’s like you’re a bird,” says 16-year- to flying super-low and old drone-racing champion Luke super-fast in a fighter jet. “IBannister as he whizzes his quadcopter It’s really exciting, and through the air with astonishing precision. sort of like an extension of As drone use proliferates around the your body.” world, first-person view (FPV) racing is Bannister first got into really taking off -- rather than watching aerial acrobatics at the age of 10, using a where he shows off his the craft from the ground, the pilot puts radio-controlled polystyrene biplane. aerobatic skills. on a headset and navigates with a real-time Then, at 11, he became the darling of his “I want to.. enjoy view from the camera mounted on board. local model aircraft club, where he built myself, have fun with Drones are playing a growing part in his own planes and became their youngest my friends, mess everyday life, from parcel deliveries to pilot. around, have some video shoots, farming and security, so A few years later, he discovered the joys good racing, and perhaps it was only a matter of time before of FPV racing. fly to the best of they made their debut in the world of And things really took off when he won my ability,” he sport. the glitzy World Drone Prix in Dubai in says. FPV competitions pit pilots against each March last year, the world’s biggest drone But other on race tracks, each competing as if race. there is also they were physically sat in a cockpit. Set against the Dubai skyline, the schoolwork to be With his goggles in place, Bannister, futuristic-looking racetrack is full of neon done, something this a British schoolboy who goes by the lights and has many features in common lively, ambitious teenager is pseudonym “BanniUK”, is practising his with motor racing: hairpin bends, pit stops careful not to neglect. skills at a park in Ramsbury, a picturesque -- for changing batteries, live onboard “I have to balance my schoolwork village in Wiltshire in rural southwest footage and commentators. and my drone racing,” he admits after England. Wearing the colours of his XBlades a practice session while walking back to Racing team, Bannister scooped the his workshop which is filled with ‘Like a fighter jet’ $250,000 (235,000-euro) top prize. rotors, batteries and wires. With a characteristic waspish buzz, “I spend the the small polycarbonate drone whizzes To fly, for real majority of my time around a series of gates and obstacles that “He made his name in Dubai,” Vincent on schoolwork” to get the Bannister has set up. Sergere, from the French specialist best possible marks. Most racing models are quadcopters, website Course-de-drone.fr, said, All with one goal in which have four propellers and are capable describing Bannister’s flying technique as mind: to fly, one day, for of reaching speeds topping 100 kilometres minimalistic. real. (60 miles) per hour. “He has a very direct style as a pilot. “The sport is Each drone typically costs between $250- You get the impression that he doesn’t ask expanding at $375 (230-350 euros) with the headset himself many questions, that he really gets a rapid rate another $320-£435 (300-400 euros). straight to the point. right now, “When you put the goggles on it’s like “The most difficult thing will be to keep but it’s a you’re in the drone,” says the youngster, his place” in a rapidly-growing sport, he bubble so wearing a tracksuit and body- said. it could warmer. Still at school, Bannister lives an unusual burst or it “It’s an amazing daily life, dividing his free time between could keep experience,” he practice, competitions and working on his expanding,” said. drones. he says. He is cultivating a presence on social “So we’ll see where it media and maintains a YouTube channel goes, but I’d like to go to university and become a pilot after that.” (AFP) Meet Bannister: P23 The Drone racing champion SPORTS 2424 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Dubai Arab Emirates. ermany’s Marcel Kittel Kittel’s victory came after claimed the Tour of hard work for much of the GDubai’s opening stage in a stage from his Quick-Step sprint from Dutch rival Dylan Floors team-mates, who were Aussies Groenewegen yesterday. ever-present on the front of the Quick Step rider Kittel won peloton as they controlled the two stages of the race last year break, before dropping Kittel on his way to overall victory. off in the perfect position with Kittel Briton Mark Cavendish came 150m to as Groenewegen and in third after the 181 kilometre Cavendish were not even able fall short stage which finished on the to come out of the 28-year- man-made archipelago of Palm old’s slipsteam. Jumeirah. Cavendish however did Wednesday’s second of five reportedly suffer from a stages is a 188km ride from puncture to his rear wheel in Dubai to Ras al-Khaimah, one the final 3km, but still managed claims of the seven-member United to hold on to a podium finish. Stage one: DIMC to Palm Jumeirah, 181km 1. Marcel Kittel (GER) Quick-Step Floors, in 4-06-33 2. Dylan Groenewegen (NED) Team LottoNL-Jumbo 3. Mark Cavendish (GBR) Dimension Data 4. John Degenkolb (GER) Trek-Segafredo First 5. Sacha Modolo (ITA) UAE Abu Dhabi After stage one 1. Marcel Kittel (GER) Quick-Step Floors, in 4-06-33 2. Nicola Boem (ITA) Bardiani-CSF, at 3 secs 3. Dylan Groenewegen (NED) Team LottoNL-Jumbo, at 4s 4. Tom Stewart (GBR) One Pro Cycling, st 5. Mark Cavendish (GBR) Dimension Data, at 6s Courtesy of Cyclingweeklystage

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