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Qatar lacks the seriousness to end Gulf Arab summit calls for united stance against Iran dispute: Shaikh operation to maintain regional Khalid Summit calls for security. The summit, Al Zayani said, TDT | Manama • financial and monetary welcomed the opening of the In- unity by 2025 ternational Centre for the Pro- he Minister of Foreign tection of Maritime Navigation TAffairs, Shaikh Khalid TDT, agencies | Riyadh in Bahrain. bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, yes- Present at the meeting were terday expressed his disap- UAE delegate Vice President and pointment at Qatar’s lack is Majesty King Hamad Prime Minister Sheikh Moham- of seriousness in ending its bin Isa Al Khalifa yes- med bin Rashid Al Maktoum, dispute with the Quartet. Hterday reiterated Bah- Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah “This was clear in the rain’s full backing to the 40th HM the King departs for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lead Bahrain’s delegation al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Qatar’s del- way Qatar approached its Summit of the GCC Supreme egate Prime Minister Sheikh participation in the 40th Council which called for united ing in the presence of heads of the security and stability [of the continue to support Yemen to Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Gulf Cooperation Council stance against Iranian aggres- states from Oman, Kuwait, UAE region], and [continues to] sup- ensure its security and stability. Al Thani, and Oman’s delegate Summit held in Riyadh yes- sion in the region. and Bahrain at Diriyah Palace. port terrorism,” King Salman Fahd bin Mahmoud al-Said, terday through the absence His Majesty said the summit In his opening remarks, King said. Economic integration Deputy Prime Minister for the of Qatar’s Emir and the par- was an important opportuni- Salman voiced strong rejection The GCC states must unite to According to the meeting’s Council of Ministers. ticipation of an official who ty for GCC leaders to exchange of the Iranian aggression in the preserve their countries, as well final communique, the summit Earlier, upon his arrival, HM lacked any authority to end views and consult. region saying, “GCC has been as the interests of their people, also called for finalising legis- the King was received by King the dispute,” said Shaikh The summit, HM the King able to overcome several crises he said. lation for regional economic Salman, HRH Prince Faisal bin Khalid. said, will help member states that have hit the region.” He also called on the inter- integration by 2025, including Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud The Minister said that the reinforce cooperation and “ful- “Our region today is under- national community to take the financial and monetary unity. the Governor of Riyadh Region statement released by the fil the aspirations of people for going circumstances and chal- necessary measures to ensure The statement, read by GCC and Al Zayani. Foreign Minister of Qatar further prosperity.” lenges that call for concentrated energy supplies and the free- General Secretary Abdullatif King Hamad attended a lunch indicating that the ‘dialogue Custodian of the Two Holy efforts to confront them. The dom of maritime navigation is bin Rashid Al Zayani and broad- banquet hosted by the Saudi with Saudi surpasses the Mosques King Salman bin Abdu- Iranian regime continues its ag- secured. The Saudi King also re- cast live, called also for boost- King in honour of the GCC lead- demands placed on Qatar laziz Al-Saud chaired the meet- gressive policies to undermine affirmed that the Kingdom will ing military and security co - ers at Diriyah Palace. to end the dispute and is taking a forward-looking approach’ does not reflect the issues discussed during the summit. Shaikh Khalid stressed the quartet fully adheres to their firm positions and le- Green light for BD100m fund gitimate demands based on the six principles issued by TDT | Manama Committee, chaired by HRH the the Cairo meeting on the Crown Prince. fifth of July 2017. he Cabinet chaired by His The reduction will be appli- Royal Highness Prince cable only if the amount is paid TSalman bin Hamad Al in full at the time of permit is- Khalifa yesterday approved the suance, or by agreeing to pay in launch of a Liquidity Support three instalments through the Fund worth BD 100 million. HRH the Crown Prince chairing the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace building permits system “Be- The move follows the direc- nayat” while providing financ- DON’T MISS IT tives given by the Crown Prince, and Industry (BCCI) and nation- Support Fund. Four agreements sectors in the Kingdom. Apart ing facilitation through com- Deputy Supreme Commander al banks, aims at developing a with national banks were also from these, several venture capi- mercial banks. and First Deputy Prime Minis- funding ecosystem for the high given approval by the Cabinet to tal funds are also there currently The proposal also calls for in- Cabinet welcomes ter during the 2019 government growth sector in the Kingdom. arrange credit facilities. supporting the funding needs. troducing the three payment op- forum. Backing will be given to com- Instructions were given to tions on Benayat’s website in co- 03 Riyadh summit Cabinet Secretary-General, panies facing genuine short- the Ministry of Finance and Na- Fee reduced operation with the Information Dr Yasser bin Issa Al-Nass - term liquidity pressures for tional Economy to initiate the Moving on, the Cabinet ap- and eGovernment Authority. Bahrain maintains er, announced the decision in growth. launch of the Fund. proved a recommendation to 04 UN HDI ranking a post-Cabinet press briefing The Cabinet also acknowl- The new fund will be in ad- reduce infrastructure cost re- BD 200 monthly benefits yesterday. edged the strength of the King- dition to an already announced covery fees in the construction The Cabinet approved a pro- The fund, Cabinet explained, dom’s private-public partner- $100 million fund of funds by sector to BD 10 from BD12 per posal to increase the month - Gulf Air, APG IET launched in coordination with ship in facilitating the swift Bahrain Development Bank, square metre as recommended ly benefits of differently-abled 08 deal Bahrain Chamber of Commerce establishment of the Liquidity which will invest across various by the Government Executive people to BD200.

aaa WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 02 Key CPC session highlights strength of China’s system and governance

-- Upholding the dominant role of the “All these notable strengths are the which all people are united and work public sector and common development fundamental basis for fostering stronger together; of economic entities under diverse forms confidence in the path, theory, system of ownership, the distribution system and culture of socialism with Chinese -- Upholding and improving the live- whereby distribution according to labor is characteristics,” the communique said. lihood system for protecting both urban dominant and a variety of other modes of and rural residents and working to meet distribution exist alongside it, the synergy TARGETS AND TASKS people’s ever-increasing needs for a bet- between the socialist system and the mar- -- Upholding and improving the system ter life; ket economy, and continuously unlocking of institutions for Party leadership to and developing the productive forces; improve its capacity to practice scientific, -- Upholding and improving the social democratic and law-based governance; governance system based on collabora- -- Upholding common ideals and con- tion, participation and common interests, victions, values, and moral standards, -- Upholding and improving the system as well as maintaining social stability and promoting China’s fine traditional cul- of institutions through which the people defending national security; ture, revolutionary culture and advanced run the country and developing socialist socialist culture, as well as inspiring the democracy; -- Upholding and improving the system people to embrace shared ideologies and for developing an ecological civilization mindsets; -- Upholding and improving the sys- and promoting the harmonious coexist- tem of socialist rule of law with Chinese ence between humans and nature; Key CPC session adopted a decision on vitality and huge strength. -- Adhering to the vision of making de- characteristics and improving the Party’s some major issues concerning how to up- velopment people-centered, and contin- capacity for law-based governance and -- Upholding and improving the Party’s hold and improve the system of socialism These systems are able to push for the uously guaranteeing and improving peo- law-based exercising of state power; absolute leadership over the armed forces with Chinese characteristics and advance continuous progress of the country with ple’s livelihoods and improving people’s and ensuring that they will faithfully ful- the modernization of China’s system and nearly 1.4 billion people and ensure the wellbeing to achieve common prosperity -- Upholding and improving the gov- fill their missions in the new era; capacity for governance. realization of the two centenary goals for everyone; ernment administration system of so - toward the rejuvenation of the Chinese cialism with Chinese characteristics. A -- Upholding and improving the system BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The 19th nation, which has a civilization of more -- Continuing reform and innovation, law-based government administration of “one country, two systems” and ad - Central Committee of the Communist than 5,000 years, it added. moving with the times, and promoting with well-defined functions and duties vancing the process toward the peaceful Party of China (CPC) concluded its fourth self-improvement and development to shall be built, it added; reunification of China; plenary session in Beijing on Thursday STRENGTH build a society full of vitality; with the release of a communique. -- Upholding the centralized and unified -- Upholding and improving China’s -- Upholding and improving the in- leadership of the CPC, following the CPC’s sci- -- Selecting officials based on integrity basic socialist economic system and pro- dependent foreign policy of peace and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC entific theories, maintaining political stability and ability and on the basis of merit re- moting the high-quality development of working to build a community with a Central Committee, made an important and ensuring that the country keeps advancing gardless of background to cultivate more the economy; shared future for humanity; speech at the session presided over by in the direction of socialism; talented individuals; the Political Bureau of the CPC Central -- Seeing that the people run the coun- -- Upholding and improving the sys- -- Upholding and improving the Party Committee. “The system of socialism try, promoting the people’s democracy, -- Keeping the armed forces under the tem to make advanced socialist culture and state oversight systems and strength- with Chinese characteristics is a scientific maintaining close ties with the people Party’s command and ensuring that the prosperous and developed to consolidate ening checks on and oversight over the system developed by the Party and the and relying on them to push forward the people’s armed forces are completely the common ideological foundation upon exercise of power. people through their long-term practices country’s development; loyal to the Party and the people so as to and explorations,” the communique read. safeguard China’s sovereignty, security -- Ensuring law-based governance in all and development interests; All the work and activities of China’s fields, building a country of socialist rule national governance are carried out in of law, and guaranteeing social fairness -- Upholding the principle of “one coun- accordance with the system of social- and justice and the people’s rights; try, two systems,” maintaining lasting ism with Chinese characteristics, said prosperity and stability in Hong Kong the document, noting that the country’s -- Ensuring the whole country works and Macao, and promoting the peaceful system and capacity for governance are a together and stimulating the enthusiasm reunification of China; crystallization of the system of socialism of all aspects to mobilize resources for with Chinese characteristics and its en- major undertakings; -- Adhering to the unity of independ- forcement capability. ence and self-reliance and opening up -- Upholding equality between all eth- to the rest of the world, taking an active The communique said, as proven by nic groups, creating a strong sense of part in global governance, and continuing practice, the system of socialism with community for the Chinese nation to to make contributions to the building of Chinese characteristics and China’s sys- work jointly for common prosperity and a community with a shared future for tem for governance are systems of strong development; humanity.

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Experts review central IT Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, a ceremony was held in honour of Dr Mohammed monitoring systems Jaber Al-Ansari yesterday. HM the King delegated Deputy Premier His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al- Khalifa to attend the event, which was hosted by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) at the Cultural Auditorium, in the presence of highnesses, ministers and senior officials. BACA President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa extended deepest thanks to HM the King for patronising the ceremony, hailing royal support to culture in the Kingdom of Bahrain The meeting

TDT | Manama extraction, which can be used to identify and promptly deal ahrain’s central security with threats. Bsystem which protects Participants reviewed secu- and monitors operations on rity incidents and precaution- the government network was ary measures taken by iGA to reviewed yesterday by top IT address them. specialists and experts. Discussions also focused The initiative, during the on cloud computing security 5th Cyber Hawks meeting, solutions and other solutions was in line with iGA’s efforts expecting implementation in to enhance the security level 2020. of government infrastructure, Speaking on the occasion, systems and e-government Shaikh Salman bin Moham- services. med Al Khalifa, the Informa- More than 90 IT special- tion and eGovernment Author- ists from governmental and ity (iGA) Deputy Chief Execu- semi-governmental organisa- tive, Operations & Governance, tions took part. said cybersecurity is vital to Lt-General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Health Council (SCH), yesterday inaugurated the mosque of the late Shaikh The central security system achieving iGA’s strategic goal Khalid Bin Ali Al Khalifa in Sitra. The ceremony was attended by members of the Royal family, senior officials, Grand Mufti of Central religious administration of works by collecting data, ana- of creating a safe online envi- Russian Muslims, Shaikh Talgat Tadzhuddin, and other religious leaders. Dr Shaikh Mohammed praised the great care of the late His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin lysing and highlighting it for ronment. Khalid Al Khalifa accorded to places of worship across Bahrain. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 03 Cabinet welcomes Riyadh summit The session also praised Bah- Hails victory at the rain’s hosting of the 26th Annual • World Islamic Banking Confer- 24th Arabian Gulf Cup ence, held under the patronage of HRH the Prime Minister. Congratulates leadership,• people MoUs signed ahead of National Day Several submissions, mem- orandums and proposed laws were discussed during the meet- TDT | Manama ing. The Cabinet approved a Mem- he Cabinet chaired by HRH the Crown Prince chairing the weekly Cabinet session held at Gudaibiya Palace orandum of Understanding be- His Royal Highness tween Bahrain and Pakistan to TPrince Salman bin Ham- weekly session held at Gudaibiya 1783 by its founder Ahmed Al- celebrations of the centenary of onship, which demonstrated enhance ties in health, media, ad Al Khalifa yesterday hailed Palace. Fateh, the 48th Anniversary of Bahrain Police and extended its the country’s ability to organ- education, youth and sports Bahrain’s comprehensive de- The Cabinet congratulated HM Bahrain’s accession to the UN as congratulations to all members ise prestigious international among others. A similar MoU to velopment across all fields, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, a full member, and the 20th An- of the Ministry of Interior on events. boost cooperation in the educa- under the leadership of His HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman niversary of HM King Hamad’s Bahrain Police Day, celebrat- The session congratuled Bah- tion sector with Brunei Darussa- Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, accession to the throne. ed on 14th of December. The rain’s National Football team and la was also approved. Khalifa. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad The Cabinet, on the occasion Cabinet went on to praise the said, “the victory exemplifies the Measures to exempt holders The session welcomed the Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, of the Commemoration Day on role of the ministry’s personnel concept of Team Bahrain.” of diplomatic, special and offi- convening of the 40th Gulf Co- Deputy Supreme Commander 17 December, recalled with pride in safeguarding the Kingdom’s The meeting congratulated cial passports from visa require- operation Council (GCC) Sum- and First Deputy Prime Minis- the sacrifices made by those who continued security and stability. the winners of the fourth edi- ments between Bahrain and Ja- mit in Riyadh and praised the ter, and the people of Bahrain have fallen in service to pro - The Cabinet further expressed tion of the Bahrain Award for pan was okayed. Bahrain National Football team ahead of the 16 and 17 December tect the Kingdom and its people, appreciation for the support Entrepreneurship, held under The Cabinet also agreed to following their victory at the national celebrations. stressing that they will always extended by HM King Hamad the patronage of HRH the Crown transfer the registry of closed 24th Arabian Gulf Cup. The event marks the anni- be remembered with the utmost to Bahrain’s youth and sports Prince, and praised their contri- joint-stock companies from the This was announced by Cabi- versary of the establishment of appreciation. sector, praising the Kingdom’s bution to economic diversifica- Ministry of Industry, Commerce net Secretary-General, Dr Yasser the modern state of Bahrain as The Cabinet highlighted HM successful hosting of the Iron tion and innovation within the and Tourism to Bahrain Clear for bin Issa Al-Nasser following the an Arab and Muslim country in King Hamad’s patronage of the Man Middle East Champi - private sector. greater clarity.

HM King reorganises Tender Board technical body TDT | Manama Evaluation Directorate and the Khalifa as president and Shai- Technical Specifications and kh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al is Majesty King Hamad Qualification Directorate. Khalifa as Vice President. Hbin Isa Al Khalifa yester- The decision becomes effec- Duration of board members day reorganised Tender Board’s tive following its publication in will be four years renewable. administrative and technical the Official Gazette. The Prime Minister and each body. Secretary-General of the Separately, His Majesty re- of the ministers according to Tender Board (in the rank of structured the Supreme Coun- their jurisdictions will imple- ministerial undersecretary) will cil for Environment, with HH ment the order effective from be in charge of the Technical Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al its date of issuance.

Thirty young Bahraini students graduated from an English Access Micro Scholarship Programme in a ceremony at Al-Safir Hotel in Juffair. US Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell honoured the students who completed the two-year programme of rigorous study in English and American culture. In his remarks, Ambassador Siberell noted that almost 200,000 students have received Access scholarships in 88 countries since 2004, including 1,200 Bahraini students. Sponsored by the US Embassy in Bahrain, the Access programme provides scholarships to disadvantaged youth to help them become better citizens and fulfil their aspirations for higher education and better jobs.

BAC first in region to implement new cloud-based solution

Officials during a ceremony marking the launch of its new cloud-based solution

TDT | Manama chines (GBM), the distributor assets with greater visibility for IBM in the region. and control, while optimising ahrain Airport Company The Enterprise Asset Man- performance, extending asset B(BAC) announced becoming agement (EAM) application life cycles, and reducing oper- the first company in the region will be fully integrated with ational downtime and costs.” to implement IBM Maxima, a different subsystems, including The move, he said, is in line new cloud-based application Oracle Fusion, a cloud Enter- with the National Strategic Plan to streamline assets and inven- prise Resource Planning (ERP) and Government Work Plan, tory management functions at application that handles BAC’s which is encouraging organ- the new Passenger Terminal Human Resource, Finance, and isations to deliver improved Building when it opens in 2020. Procurement functions. To- services with lower IT opera- To mark the occasion, BAC gether, these applications will tion costs. held a ceremony attended by support all of BAC’s operations. Earlier this year, BAC migrat- top management, including Al Binfalah said: “The IBM ed its server to Amazon Web Chief Executive Officer Mo- Maximo application will play Services, positioning it along- hamed Yousif Al Binfalah and a vital role in helping BAC to side a growing number of Bah- senior representatives from manage and operate the new rain government entities shift- IBM and Gulf Business Ma - terminal’s high-value physical ing to the cloud platform. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 04 Bahrain maintains UN HDI ranking

Pradeep Puravankara percentage of the population is TDT | Manama 98.6pc (Arab states 52.6pc), with ahrain has maintained its mobile phone subscriptions per rankings on the latest Hu- 100 people being 133.3pc. The Bman Development Index growth in internet users be - at 45 out of 189 countries and tween the period from 2000 to territories, according to the Hu- 2018 being 1490.32pc. man Development Report (HDR) released by the United Nations Emission Development Programme. However, when it comes to The ranking positions King- Environmental sustainability, dom among the category of na- Bahrain’s carbon dioxide emis- tions having very high human sions, per capita (tonnes) is 20.8, development were Norway, while that of UAE is 20.5 and Switzerland, Ireland occupied Saudi Arabia is 16.3. Arab aver- the top three positions. age is 4.4. Ahead of Bahrain on the rank- The report also says Bahrain ings from GCC are the United depleted 69.52pc of its Natural Arab Emirates at 35, Saudi Ara- resources between the period bia 36 and Qatar 41. from 1990 to 2017, while popula- The rankings also state that tion during the period increased Bahrain performs better than 220pc. Stefano Pettinato, Resident Representative, United Nations Development at least two-thirds of countries Programme, Bahrain during a press briefing held yesterday to discuss Bahrain’s in quality of health, quality of Skilled labourers performance on UN HDI Index education and quality of living Skilled labourers present in standards. the kingdom as a percentage Gender Inequality Index (GII) The 2019 Human Develop- of Labour force is 19.3pc, while ment Report is the latest in the research and development ex- series of global Human Develop- penditure is 0.1percentage of The 2010 HDR introduced the GII, which reflects ment Reports published by the GDP between 2010 to 2017 peri- United Nations Development od. Total employment to popu- gender-based inequalities in three dimensions – Programme (UNDP) since 1990. lation ratio is 72.1pc. reproductive health, empowerment, and economic The HDI measures average achievement in three basic di- Next-gen poverty activity mensions of human develop- The report, in general, states ment — life expectancy, edu - that as people are increasingly Bahrain has a GII value of 0.207, ranking cation and per capita income. coming out of poverty, the world • Germany is placed fourth along is veering towards another type it 47 out of 162 countries in the 2018 index. with Hong Kong, and Australia of poverty. While the old ine- secured the fifth rank on the qualities are based on access to In Bahrain, 18.8 per cent of parliamentary global ranking. health and education, the next seats• are held by women. Between 1990 and 2018, Bah- generation poverty deal with rain’s HDI value increased 13.86 technology, education and cli- per cent (from 0.736 to 0.838), mate. • 64.2pc of adult women have reached at while the same for United Arab years or 6.63pc, where expected centage of GDP is 4.9pc, which “Recognising the real face of least a secondary level of education compared Emirates is 19.61pc (from 0.724 years of schooling increased by is also on par with Arab states inequality is a first step; what to 57.5pc of their male counterparts. to 0.866), Saudi Arabia 22.78pc 1.9 to 15.3 years. Arab states av- average of 4.9pc. happens next is a choice that (from 0.698 to 0.857) and Qatar erage in this regard is 71.9 years. Gender Development values, each leader must make,” Unit- For every 100,000 live births, 15.0 women is 12.02pc (from 0.757 to 0.848). During this period life expec- a ratio of the female to the male ed Nations Development Pro- • Bahrain’s 2018 HDI average is tancy in UAE increased 8.21pc or HDI, of Bahrain on the index is gramme (UNDP) administrator, die from pregnancy related causes. also above the average of 0.703 5.9 years to 81.2 years. In Saudi 0.937, better than the average of Achim Steiner, was quoted as for countries in the Arab region, Arabia, life expectancy at birth Arab states at 0.856 and almost saying in a statement. The adolescent birth rate is 13.4 births but below the average of 0.892 rose by 8.54pc or 5.9 years to on par with that of nations hav- “Inequality is about the une- per• 1,000 women of ages 15-19. for countries in the very high 75.0 years. ing very high human develop- qual distribution of wealth and human development group. ment at 0.979. The world average power which is bringing people Female participation in the labour market GNI is 0.941. onto the streets today, and will • Life expectancy Gross national income (GNI) do so in the future unless some- is 44.5pc compared to 87.3 for men This means that in the last (2011 PPP$) per capita increased Internet Users thing changes,” he added. three decades, life expectancy at 35.34pc to 40399 in 2018 from According to the UN data, the birth in the Kingdom increased 29850 in 1990. Bahrain’s current total number of internet users in by 4.8 years to 77.2 from 72.4 health expenditure as a per- the kingdom as a

The 2019 Human Development Report is the latest in the series of global Human Development Reports published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 1990 Two Bahraini and a UAE startup enter Pitch@Palace finale TDT | Manama

nnovations of Bahraini entre- Ipreneurs will be put through their paces today as they compete against 19 others from all around the globe in the final round of the fourth edition Pitch@Palace Global in the UK. Qualifying to the finale are Bahraini startup MAVI VR led by Shahd Al-Zaki (first place), the UAE startup Aryam, led by Aryam Ahmed (second place The startups will compete in the finale of Pitch@Palace Global 4.0 in the UK today and the People Choice Award) and Bahraini startup DocWhere, completed a two-day Bootcamp the global economy. formance of the Bahraini start- other experts and pioneers from Marketing Officer, said the event led by Nahla Al Sunni (the third with workshops and specialised Commenting, Dr Ebrahim ups. “Interactive programmes around the world,” he said. provides a great opportunity for place). sessions to introduce them to the Mohamed Janahi, Chief Execu- such as Pitch@Palace allow Dr Nasser Ali Qaedi, Tam - the participants to learn and The qualifying participants opportunities and challenges of tive at Tamkeen, praised the per- entrepreneurs to connect with keen’s Chief Investment and grow into international markets. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 04 05 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 Bahrain maintains UN HDI ranking world

Pradeep Puravankara percentage of the population is TDT | Manama 98.6pc (Arab states 52.6pc), with ahrain has maintained its mobile phone subscriptions per Chile military plane disappears rankings on the latest Hu- 100 people being 133.3pc. The with 38 aboard: Air Force Bman Development Index growth in internet users be - Gunman kills himself after at 45 out of 189 countries and tween the period from 2000 to territories, according to the Hu- 2018 being 1490.32pc. man Development Report (HDR) released by the United Nations Emission Development Programme. However, when it comes to deadly Czech hospital rampage The ranking positions King- Environmental sustainability, dom among the category of na- Bahrain’s carbon dioxide emis- tions having very high human sions, per capita (tonnes) is 20.8, Four men and development were Norway, while that of UAE is 20.5 and • Switzerland, Ireland occupied Saudi Arabia is 16.3. Arab aver- two women died the top three positions. age is 4.4. during the assault Ahead of Bahrain on the rank- The report also says Bahrain ings from GCC are the United depleted 69.52pc of its Natural The attacker Arab Emirates at 35, Saudi Ara- resources between the period • bia 36 and Qatar 41. from 1990 to 2017, while popula- gunned down people at close range The rankings also state that tion during the period increased A Chilean Hercules C-130 military transport plane, the same model that has Bahrain performs better than 220pc. Stefano Pettinato, Resident Representative, United Nations Development disappeared with 38 people on board at least two-thirds of countries Programme, Bahrain during a press briefing held yesterday to discuss Bahrain’s Skilled labourers Shooter fled the in quality of health, quality of performance on UN HDI Index scene• and later turned Santiago education and quality of living Skilled labourers present in the gun on himself standards. the kingdom as a percentage Gender Inequality Index (GII) Chilean military plane The 2019 Human Develop- of Labour force is 19.3pc, while Awith 38 people aboard ment Report is the latest in the research and development ex- AFP | Prague has gone missing after it series of global Human Develop- penditure is 0.1percentage of The 2010 HDR introduced the GII, which reflects took off from the country’s ment Reports published by the GDP between 2010 to 2017 peri- gunman killed himself yes- south for a base in Antarcti- United Nations Development od. Total employment to popu- gender-based inequalities in three dimensions – Aterday after shooting dead The gunman allegedly shot people at close range as they sat waiting in the The shooter was captured on hospital ca and is presumed to have Programme (UNDP) since 1990. lation ratio is 72.1pc. reproductive health, empowerment, and economic six patients at a hospital in the trauma ward of the Faculty Hospital in Ostrava cameras crashed, authorities have The HDI measures average eastern Czech city of Ostrava, in said. Antarctic base -- the country’s achievement in three basic di- Next-gen poverty activity what the premier has called “an Andrej Babis told local media. car, he shot himself in the head,” urged “maximum possible cau- Seventeen of those on board largest, the Air Force said mensions of human develop- The report, in general, states immense tragedy”. “The gunman was alleged- Kuzel told reporters. tion” as they tweeted pictures the C-130 aircraft were crew The air force said conditions ment — life expectancy, edu - that as people are increasingly Bahrain has a GII value of 0.207, ranking The attacker gunned down ly shooting from a close range, Interior Minister Jan Ha- of the man who had thick black and the others were passen- for flying were good and that it cation and per capita income. coming out of poverty, the world • people at close range at the trau- aiming at the head and neck.” macek said the man died despite hair and was wearing a red and gers, Chile’s air force said was in contact with the fami- Germany is placed fourth along is veering towards another type it 47 out of 162 countries in the 2018 index. ma ward of the Faculty Hospital The shooter then fled the resuscitation efforts. black jacket and trainers. Monday. lies of those on board, many of with Hong Kong, and Australia of poverty. While the old ine- in Ostrava, a steel hub located scene in a silver Renault La- Police said the gunman had Babis described the shooting The plane is believed to have whom were traveling to carry secured the fifth rank on the qualities are based on access to In Bahrain, 18.8 per cent of parliamentary some 300 kilometres (190 miles) guna car, sparking a dramatic used a “short firearm” in the as “a catastrophe”. crashed and “all national and out logistical support tasks at global ranking. health and education, the next seats• are held by women. east of Prague. police hunt with hundreds of attack, which took place shortly “It’s something we’re not used international air and maritime the country’s largest Antarctic Between 1990 and 2018, Bah- generation poverty deal with Four men and two women officers and two helicopters after 0600 GMT. to in our country,” the populist means available in the area base Eduardo Frei. rain’s HDI value increased 13.86 technology, education and cli- 64.2pc of adult women have reached at died during the assault, which chasing him. “As far as we know, the man billionaire added. are continuing the search (for Personnel were also being per cent (from 0.736 to 0.838), mate. • lasted only a few seconds ac- is not in our database of legal “I absolutely don’t under- survivors) in the sector where transferred to inspect the while the same for United Arab years or 6.63pc, where expected centage of GDP is 4.9pc, which “Recognising the real face of least a secondary level of education compared cording to police. Two other ‘A catastrophe’ gun owners,” Kuzel said, adding stand the motive of this young communications were lost base’s floating fuel supply Emirates is 19.61pc (from 0.724 years of schooling increased by is also on par with Arab states inequality is a first step; what to 57.5pc of their male counterparts. people were seriously wounded The man turned the gun on there was no indication that he man.” with the aircraft,” it added in pipeline and undertake an- to 0.866), Saudi Arabia 22.78pc 1.9 to 15.3 years. Arab states av- average of 4.9pc. happens next is a choice that while a third person sustained himself inside the vehicle as had an accomplice. The prime minister has can- a statement yesterday. ticorrosive treatment of the (from 0.698 to 0.857) and Qatar erage in this regard is 71.9 years. Gender Development values, each leader must make,” Unit- For every 100,000 live births, 15.0 women light injuries. police were about to capture The public Czech Radio iden- celled a two-day trip to Estonia The four-engine aircraft facility. is 12.02pc (from 0.757 to 0.848). During this period life expec- a ratio of the female to the male ed Nations Development Pro- • Police said they had not yet him in a village just northwest tified the killer as a builder from scheduled to start Tuesday af- took off Monday at 4:55 pm The air force also said that Bahrain’s 2018 HDI average is tancy in UAE increased 8.21pc or HDI, of Bahrain on the index is gramme (UNDP) administrator, die from pregnancy related causes. determined what drove the of Ostrava, regional police chief the nearby Opava district. ternoon. (19:55 GMT) from an airbase of the passengers on board, also above the average of 0.703 5.9 years to 81.2 years. In Saudi 0.937, better than the average of Achim Steiner, was quoted as 42-year-old to launch the attack. Tomas Kuzel said. His boss, named as Ales Zy- President Milos Zeman also in the southern city of Punta 15 were from its ranks, three for countries in the Arab region, Arabia, life expectancy at birth Arab states at 0.856 and almost saying in a statement. The adolescent birth rate is 13.4 births “I was told the dead victims “We identified the gunman gula, told the radio station that expressed his condolences. Arenas and contact was lost were from the army, there but below the average of 0.892 rose by 8.54pc or 5.9 years to on par with that of nations hav- “Inequality is about the une- per• 1,000 women of ages 15-19. were people sitting in the wait- using hospital cameras. We de- the attacker had “decided he “I’m with you in my heart, I’m at 6:13 pm. were two people from a pri- for countries in the very high 75.0 years. ing very high human develop- qual distribution of wealth and ing room of the trauma ward, ployed two helicopters, iden- was seriously ill and that no one thinking of you in these tragic Those on board were to vate construction compa- human development group. ment at 0.979. The world average power which is bringing people GNI Female participation in the labour market fortunately there were not as tified his car... and when one wanted to treat him”. hours,” he said in a tweet posted carry out logistical support ny, and a Chile university is 0.941. onto the streets today, and will • many as usual,” Prime Minister helicopter descended over the Prior to his death, police had by his spokesman. tasks at Chile’s Eduardo Frei official. Life expectancy Gross national income (GNI) do so in the future unless some- is 44.5pc compared to 87.3 for men This means that in the last (2011 PPP$) per capita increased Internet Users thing changes,” he added. three decades, life expectancy at 35.34pc to 40399 in 2018 from According to the UN data, the birth in the Kingdom increased 29850 in 1990. Bahrain’s current total number of internet users in by 4.8 years to 77.2 from 72.4 health expenditure as a per- the kingdom as a World’s youngest leader takes office in Finland

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Revving up to a new speed record in the Kalahari Hakskeenpan | South Africa more sophisticated than that,” said that amount was “nothing” said Stuart Edmondson, head of compared to money “you need loud hiss rips through Bloodhound operations. to spend for projects like, say, the stillness of southern Chief engineer Mark Chap- Formula 1 teams”. AAfrica’s Kalahari Desert. man described the racer as “part Warhurst, 50, who retired last It sounds like a fighter jet fly- Formula 1” and “part jet fighter”. year after making his fortune, ing low over the Hakskeen Pan, “The car, as it is a car, has a defended his new carbon-inten- an isolated dry lake bed in South steering wheel, has a throttle sive hobby as a source of “inspi- Africa’s Northern Cape prov- pedal, has a brake pedal,” he told ration”. ince, near the Namibian border. AFP. Breaking the record “would Then a thick cloud of sand The engine, built by Rolls obviously be an amazing thing”, appears on the horizon, growing Royce, once powered a Royal he said. steadily as it draws near. Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Ty- “But it’s the journey to get In the blink of an eye, a racing Bloodhound phoon fighter jet. there that is really exciting.” car shoots by with a deafening owner Ian Warhurst says he has It was recycled from three And he said that he hoped the screech and pelts towards the “certainly spent sums of seven figures” decommissioned versions of team’s work would inspire oth- opposite end of the salt pan. to get to where they are now the Typhoon’s engine, released ers to advance new technologies, The “Bloodhound” is gearing by Britain’s defence minis - RAF pilot Andy Green is the driver of the Bloodhound, built exclusively for speed especially in becoming carbon up to try to break the current try, “without the handbooks”, neutral. land speed record, which stands chuckles a Bloodhound team performance”, he added. wind factor, obstacles or a slight “So if we can help to inspire at 760 miles per hour (1,223.657 member. Green said the main difficulty anomaly in the vehicle’s motion. engineers to do that, then we’re kilometres per hour). “It’s a car designed to go at was keeping the land vehicle “Here, it’s almost an airfield, doing our part,” Warhurst said. There’s still a way to go before 1,600 kph,” said Chapman, add- steady. there is a runway, there is an The millionaire said that he the super racer is ready for that ing that at top speed it would “The car starts to move around aircraft, more or less,” said hoped the tests in South Africa attempt, but today driver Andy be almost 400 kph faster than at about 300 kph, at 350 kph Kinsman comparing the car to a would help attract other inves- Green is pleased. a Typhoon at the same altitude. it starts to almost skate on the plane, from her viewpoint over- tors. “We have reached 904 kph “The big issues were aer - surface,” he said. looking the desert in the elevat- This desert tryout, which took (561.72 mph),” he says, beam- odynamics, keeping it on the “It’s like driving on hard ed glass-faced control station. place between late October and ing as he lifts himself out of the ground,” he said. packed snow in a normal car.” “We have the final say on a mid-November, has seen the cockpit, helmet in hand. Jessica “You don’t want it to be a At such high speed, the slight- number of things,” she added, Bloodhound’s speedometer nee- “First thing in the morn - Kinsman, plane.” est mistake or technical glitch with a smile. dle creep up to 1,010 kph. ing, plenty of thrust, nice calm 39, is an air traffic controller who As the engine’s nine tons of can be fatal. Meanwhile, a man discreetly The car is now headed back to wind, so the car ran absolutely oversees the Bloodhound’s safety thrust are still unable to break In August, the American pro- oversees the mechanics as the its home base in Britain for more straight.” the sound barrier, Chapman and fessional racer Jessi Combs was team busies itself around the tweaking and the new rocket en- The British-built Bloodhound his team plan to give it a boost killed during a test-run for a Bloodhound in the cool-aired gine, before its expected return stands sleekly behind him, dust get up to 1,000 mph. with... a rocket engine. land-speed record attempt in tent. to the Kalahari by mid-2021 for still hovering in its wake. The vehicle resembles a wing- Green is not intimidated by Oregon’s Alvord Desert in the Ian Warhurst is the racer’s another attempt. The white parachute that less jet on aluminium wheels, the prospect. The 57-year RAF United States. proud owner. Green is already excited at the helps it brake lies crumpled on with a long white body topped pilot has held the current land In the Kalahari, safety is man- He saved the failing project thought. the cracked ochre soil. by an engine and a stabiliser. speed record since 1997. aged by the Bloodhound team’s last year by buying the Blood- “I’m very confident there is “Good parachute deploy- Its design is miles ahead of only female member, Jessica hound, which was on the verge nothing on the planet with the ment,” adds the Briton, as the the bullet-shaped electric car Skating Kinsman. of being dismantled and sold as capability that Bloodhound car vehicle is towed into a large in which French aristocrat Gas- “It’s a very different sensa- The 39-year-old air traf- spare parts. has,” he said. air-conditioned tent nearby. ton de Chasseloup-Laubat set tion,” to flying a fighter jet, fic controller makes sure “I’m confident we are going to “That’s pretty much the per- the first land speed record on Green said. “A very different to minimise any source of ‘Inspiration’ break the record.” fect run,” he says. December 18, 1898 -- pushing environment... (and) vehicle.” danger along the 16-kilo- “I have certainly spent sums of - ‘Jet engine with wheels’ - the vehicle’s spoke wheels to But the skills and the “second metre (9.9-mile) desert seven figures (in pounds) to get The Bloodhound was de - 63.15 kph. by second” decisions needed to track. here,” Warhurst said. signed exclusively for speed -- “You can call it that, a jet en- stay in control are like flying a Nothing escapes her Ex-owner of a turbocharg- the team hopes, if possible, to gine with wheels, but it’s far jet fighter “at the limits of its eagle eyes, be it the er manufacturer in Britain, he

The Bloodhound team plans to give the racer a boost, with a rocket engine Duterte to lift martial law in southern Philippines: aide AFP | Manila index,” Panelo added. opposition warnings of a creep “The deterrence argument Martial law had allowed the towards authoritarian rule. seems questionable in light of resident Rodrigo Duterte military to establish control British-based watchdog group unprecedented suicide attacks,” Pwill lift martial law in the with measures like curfews, International Alert said in a re- political analyst Richard Hey- southern Philippines by year’s checkpoints and gun controls port earlier this year that martial darian told AFP. end, his spokesman said Tues- in a nation where many civilians rule has reduced conflict inci- “Even after several years day, more than two years after own firearms, either legally or dents in Mindanao by 30 percent of implementation it did not it was imposed in an attempt illegally. in 2017 and 2018. bring any substantial defeat of to stop the Islamic State group Suspects could also be de- The group’s Asia peace and any armed group in that area,” gaining a foothold there. tained for longer periods with- conflict policy adviser Francisco added Jose Antonio Custodio, a Duterte put the Mindanao out criminal charges being filed Lara told AFP the military check- military historian and defence region under military rule in in court. points curtailed the transport analyst. May 2017, hours after gunmen However martial law is a con- of firearms, which led to fewer The tourism fallout was also flying the black IS flag seized the tentious issue in a country ruled kidnappings and clan wars. substantial, Custodio added. mainly Muslim city of Marawi, for 20 years by the late deposed Mindanao has however been Defence Secretary Delfin sparking a five-month battle that dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who hit by a number of deadly suicide Lorenzana earlier told reporters left 1,200 people dead. Martial law was imposed after jihadists seized the city of Marawi in May 2017, Duterte has hailed as the great- bombings in a worrying escala- he had advised Duterte against “The (presidential) palace is sparking a battle that lasted five months and claimed 1,200 lives est leader the Asian nation ever tion of militancy driven by the prolonging martial rule over the confident on the capability of had. IS influence in Southeast Asia. region. our security forces in maintain- 31, presidential spokesman Sal- of the terrorist and extremist re- Congress allowed Duterte to These attacks included a Jan- “It’s time to go back to normal, ing the peace and security of vador Panelo said in a statement. bellion, a result of the capture or extend martial rule over the en- uary 2019 blast during Sunday and so that we can attract more Mindanao without extending Duterte’s security advisers had neutralisation of their leaders, as tire south after government forc- mass at a Catholic cathedral on investors,” Lorenzana told gov- martial law” beyond December apprised him of the “weakening well as the decrease in the crime es recaptured Marawi, ignoring the island of Jolo. ernment television last week. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 07 Heroism, devastation after deadly volcano eruption

Among those on Families face painful the• island during the cataclysm were tourists wait as rescue stalls from Australia, the United States, Britain, China and Malaysia, as well as their New Zealand guides

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ales of heroism, devastation and horrifying inju- Tries emerged Tuesday after New Zealand’s smouldering White Island volcano exploded, killing an estimated 13 people and turning what should have On-island recovery efforts are on hold as scientists say the volcano has a 50 been an intrepid day trip into a percent chance of erupting again within the next 24 hours nightmare. Prime Minister Jacinda Ard- Sydney 15-year-old daughter Zoe Hosk- ern said there were five con - ing. firmed fatalities and eight more New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern praised helicopter pilots for landing on the volcano, and said her compatriots ore than 24 hours after “All we know at the moment people were presumed dead were in mourning MNew Zealand’s White is they were on the island and after Monday’s eruption, while Island volcano erupted, fami- they’ve been confirmed as miss- dozens of injured had been air- “It was like.. I’ve seen the lies around the world are still ing,” he told AFP. “As far as we lifted to hospital burns units ‘Chernobyl’ mini-series and it waiting for answers about know they didn’t get back on across the country. was just everything was just their loved ones, with the is- the ship last night.” Among the 47 people caught blanketed in ash. land deemed too dangerous to “We’ve been in touch with on the island during the sudden “I can only imagine what it search. just about everybody on this blast were tourists from Aus- was like for the people there at Thirteen people are dead or Earth I think -- we registered tralia, the United States, Britain, the time –- they had nowhere missing, but on-island recovery with Foreign Affairs, we reg- China, Germany and Malaysia, to go and an absolutely terrible efforts are on hold as scientists istered with the Red Cross ... as well as local tour guides. experience for them.” say the volcano has a 50 percent We registered with everybody As relatives of the missing New Zealander Geoff Hop- chance of erupting again within we can.” faced an agonising wait to dis- kins’ tour boat was leaving the the next 24 hours. Also among those missing is cover the fate of their loved ones, island when a huge plume burst Police want to deploy drones New Zealander Tipene Maangi, police said conditions remained from the volcano -- at what to measure toxic gas levels in a tour guide in his early 20s, too dangerous for recovery scientists said was supersonic the island’s atmosphere and whose family were holding out teams to set foot on the volcano. speed -- followed by a “menac- determine whether it is safe to hope that he was still alive. Amid questions about how ing” cloud of grey ash. return, but windy conditions “They have said that those tourists were allowed on the Despite the danger, Hopkins have so far prevented them that are on the island there are island, police said they were said the boat moved closer to from being flown. no survivors, and we are not opening an investigation into the the shore after seeing survivors “We can never say 100 per- sure if our nephew is over there circumstances of the deaths and jump from the island into the sea cent, but I would strongly sug- on the island or if he is in one of injuries -- but they backtracked to escape. gest that there is no one that has the hospitals,” his aunt, Jaque- on suggestions it could lead to “I don’t think there was an- survived on the island,” deputy line, told TVNZ. criminal charges. yone that came off who wasn’t commissioner John Tims said. “So we are hopeful that he’s Ardern praised the crews of badly burnt,” he told the New Among the 47 people caught one of them that’s in the hos- four rescue helicopters for land- Zealand Herald, describing how on the island during the sudden pitals and we will soon know.” ing on the island soon after the victims screamed and went into eruption were 24 tourists from “We are scared and are emo- eruption. shock as fellow tourists tried to Australia, nine from the United tional and some of us do want to “Those pilots made an in - tend to their blistered skin. States, two from Britain, two fall apart, but it’s not really an credibly brave decision under from China, four from Germany option. We have to stay strong.” extraordinarily dangerous cir- ‘Very hard day’ and one from Malaysia, as well New Zealand officials said cumstances in an attempt to get Top New Zealand health offi- as five locals. they were doing everything pos- people out,” she told reporters. cial Pete Watson said 27 of the 34 There are 34 confirmed sur- sible to hasten recovery efforts Intensive care paramedic survivors were being treated for vivors, with 27 receiving treat- and support families. Russell Clark was among those burns to more than 71 percent of ment in New Zealand hospitals “We absolutely believe that dispatched by helicopter to the their bodies. “It’s important not for burns to more than 71 per- everyone that could be taken volcano, which sits semi-sub- to underestimate the gravity of cent of their bodies. from the island yesterday were merged 50 kilometres (30 miles) the injuries suffered,” he said. Families of some missing rescued at the time of the evac- out to sea. After an initial rush, concerns tourists and guides say they uation,” police deputy commis- He was confronted by an about further eruptions, poi- have not yet received any news sioner Tims told reporters in “overwhelming” and “shocking” sonous gases and choking ash from authorities about the fate Wellington. scene of devastation. stalled efforts to recover bodies. of their relatives. “We understand the desire “We didn’t find any survivors,” The risks were underscored Adelaide man Brian Dallow from the locals and the loved he told TVNZ, remembering a Tuesday when a large-but- said he was desperately con- ones, to remove their family dust-covered helicopter ground- harmless 5.0 magnitude earth- cerned about his son Gavin, from the island,” he added. “We ed with its rotor blades dam - quake struck to the east of the daughter-in-law Lisa, and her are working around the clock.” aged. disaster zone. Hong Kong police say bombs left in school grounds defused Hong Kong explosives and that the remote three weeks have seen a signif- onated during a protest clashes ong Kong police said they control bombs were designed to icant drop-off in clashes and a in the district of Mongkok in Hdefused two homemade be set off using a mobile phone. massive largely peaceful march October. No-one was injured by nail bombs discovered in the Nails had been added to the on Sunday. that device which also used a grounds of a school, and are in- bombs, which used a homemade Millions have marched in pro- mobile phone. vestigating whether the devices ammonium nitrate based explo- tests fuelled by years of growing Senior superintendent Li were linked to political unrest sive, to increase their destruc- fears that authoritarian China is Kwai-wah said police were in- in the city. tiveness. stamping out the city’s liberties. vestigating whether the two de- Bomb disposal officers “Both of these devices have Over the last six months hard- vices were linked. rushed to Wah Yan College in only one function, to kill and line protesters have used bricks, The discovery of a bomb Wanchai district after a jani - to maim people,” McWhirter petrol bombs and even bows and came a day after police said a tor noticed the devices, police said. arrows in their weekly confron- semi-automatic pistol and more said. Police said they believed the tations with police who have than 100 rounds of ammuni - “The bombs were complete, college was not the target for the fired nearly 16,000 rounds of tion were discovered in a raid on fully functional and ready to bomb maker and that the devices tear gas and 10,000 rubber bul- protesters. be used,” senior bomb disposal were likely being hidden there lets. Five people in their early 20s officer Alick McWhirter told for later use. Three protesters have been appeared in court on Monday reporters Monday night. The discovery comes with shot with live rounds, all have charged with intent to wound McWhirter said the two de- Hong Kong engulfed by six survived their injuries. and were denied bail. vices contained a total of 10 Bomb disposal officers have disabled two homemade nail bombs at a school in months of sometimes violent Police said a small remote-con- Two were also charged with kilograms (22 pounds) of high Hong Kong protests -- although the last trolled explosive device was det- unlawful possession of a firearm. 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Can the youth speak up in UK elections? TOP ‘Get Brexit 4 TWEETS Done’ is Many young Britons are disillusioned with party politics, and skeptical 01 of achieving meaningful choice, or change, by the exercise of the vote just more misleading hifty Schiff, a total- Sly corrupt politician, made up a horrible and fraudulent statement, read it to Congress, and Boris said those words came from me. He got caught, CHANDRAHAS CHOUDHURY was very embarrassed, yet nothing happened to him for committing this bluster ow about a little thought fraud. He’ll eventually experiment with your Sat- have to answer for this! Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn debate on the BBC Hurday morning coffee? It is @realDonaldTrump election day in a major democra - cy — say the UK (which goes to the 02 polls tomorrow). In the picturesque Leaving the EU next month would only be the start of new negotiations seaside village of Marpledon, Patrick, 75, a retired bus driver, is looking for- on topics from transport and fisheries to financial services and data ward to voting — and also initiating For about 25 his grandson Thomas, 19 and newly eligible to vote, in this civic ritual. transfer, which will represent a new order of complexity After a leisurely lunch, grandfather years now, the and grandson walk to the polling sta- his will be the first ment may be the best that can If the reality of no-deal dawns tion, talking politics. They discover Timpeachment in be hoped for in less than a year. in about a year’s time, Brussels they both plan to vote for the same American history driv- The reason time is tight is that and London would almost cer- country has been party, Labour. Suddenly, Patrick re- en by partisan politics Brussels is not allowed by law tainly have to return to the ne- ceives a phone call. Thomas’ mother, and not an outside in - to conduct formal discussions gotiating table, with a new set If the reality of experiencing a who is bedridden with a broken an- vestigation. I fear House on a new trade deal until the of incentives and considerable kle, is not feeling well. One of the two Democrats are turning ANDREW HAMMOND UK has ratified a withdrawal urgency. no-deal dawns men must rush home immediately, impeachment into a tool agreement, when the EU can ap- Outside a transition period, high degree of thereby losing the chance to vote. to be used when you prove a joint, next-phase negoti- the negotiating process for a in about a year’s Which one would you say it should don’t like a president’s s the UK votes in par- data transfer, which will repre- ating mandate. That could take final, comprehensive deal could be? policies or style. liamentary elections on sent a new order of complexity. weeks, meaning formal discus- become significantly more dif- time, Brussels and intergenerational You might reasonably say it does @LindseyGrahamSC AThursday, EU leaders The transition phase pro - sions may not begin until spring; ficult, with the same trade-offs not matter. After all, the theory of one will be holding their last summit posed from Feb. 1 to the end and because a deal would have as before, including free move- vote per citizen is the foundational Voter registration spiked 236% after Stormzy urged people to vote of the year. Brexit is not formally of 2020 is therefore not likely to be ratified, negotiations real- ment of people versus the scope London would difference in levels principle of modern democracy, so 03 on the agenda, but European to be nearly long enough — de- istically need to be completed of access to the European Single almost certainly from a systemic point of view Patrick quences for politics and policy, social One in three young Britons, the UK’s capitals are keenly awaiting the spite claims to the contrary by by autumn. Market, but with added time and Thomas are equal. And since cohesion and trust, and the future of Electoral Commission estimates, Party politics in democracies is election result as a pointer to Johnson and other leading Tory Nevertheless, few in London pressure if the UK economy is have to return to of turnout at both men plan to vote for the same British democracy, that it has become are not registered to vote. based, after all, on appeals to Britain’s departure. politicians; Chancellor of the or Brussels are prepared to talk hurting more than that of the party, no party or candidate stands to a key point of focus in Thursday’s The problem of intergenerational blocs of voters. And the size and Prime Minister Boris John- Exchequer Sajid Javid remark- openly about a transition ex- EU. Another factor that may the negotiating lose or gain from the decision (if an- election. turnout inequality is exacerbated stability of what has come to be son’s campaign slogan is “Get ably said on Thursday there was tension. Johnson has made it make a final, comprehensive general elections ything, perhaps Thomas should skip In the 2015 vote, for instance, the in the UK by demographics. Life called “the grey vote” in the UK Brexit Done,” and he asserts that “not a single doubt in my mind” a central election pledge not to deal significantly more diffi- table, with a new voting as he can run home faster). gap in turnout between those above expectancy has increased hugely means that parties lean toward the election therefore amounts that a final comprehensive deal extend the end-2020 deadline cult is that it would require EU But I would submit that in the real 65 and those aged 18-24 was 25 per- in the country over the last few e’re having this to a choice between stability could be “agreed within months, because many of his Brexiteer unanimity, so just one objecting set of incentives world, their prospective votes have cent. Half a century ago, the differ- decades, with the result that one in protecting the interests of the Welection because provided by the Tories, and the and we can get it through Parlia- allies are opposed to continuing state could veto it. different meanings and implications. ence was marginal, showing that six Britons is now over 65. old over those of the young (the Parliament couldn’t get chaos of an anti-Conservative ment in 2020.” significant payments to the EU, Johnson’s “Get Brexit Done” and considerable Patrick is a conscientious voter and young Britons see electoral politics Party politics in democracies is real value of pensions has been anything done. Only the coalition and a new EU referen- The enormous odds against regardless of the benefits. mantra is therefore a huge dis- has participated in many elections, today very differently from previous based, after all, on appeals to blocs protected in the last decade, Conservatives can get dum. this are why some European This threatens a new “cliff tortion of the truth. Far from but this would be Thomas’ first. And generations, and that the voting pop- of voters. And the size and stability Brexit done and get Par- This mantra is as misleading politicians, such as Irish Foreign edge” and, in effect, the re - Brexit being complete by Jan. urgency for instance, while university liament working again, voting — like all things that are choic- ulation is not being refreshed with of what has come to be called “the tuition fees have trebled) as it is simplistic. Leaving the Minister Simon Coveney, have newed threat of a no-deal Brex- 31, detailed negotiations would es in human affairs — is a habit. Once new pools of voters as it should be. grey vote” in the UK means that on the issues that matter EU next month would only be proposed a five-year transition it. Indeed Javid refused to rule follow that will shape UK and you do it, you usually keep doing it. Several reasons for this trend have parties lean toward protecting the to you. the start of new negotiations on period. The EU’s chief Brex- this out, threatening a re-run international politics for years In a way, then, Thomas’ one vote been identified. One is attitudinal. interests of the old over those of the @BorisJohnson topics from transport and fish- it negotiator, Michel Barnier, of the political and economic to come. today represents the likelihood of Many young Britons are disillusioned young (the real value of pensions eries to financial services and has said a “bare bones” agree- uncertainties of 2019. another 10 or 12 from him over the with party politics, and skeptical of has been protected in the last dec- 04 course of this century. Furthermore, achieving meaningful choice, or ade, for instance, while university as a young person, Thomas has a change, by the exercise of the vote. tuition fees have trebled). greater stake in the future than Pat- They are not necessarily apathetic (as This combination of trends — po- rick does. His vote may lean the same some older Britons understandably litical, social, demographic — lead- way as his grandfather’s, but his con- believe) but express their political ing to turnout inequality and the cerns reflect those of his own gen- opinions in other ways, such as by marginalization of the youth argua- eration. Taking all these things into their consumption choices. bly represents a crisis in British pol- vote for Labour on account, Patrick sends Thomas on to Another is technical. A new voter itics. In the lead up to Thursday’s Thursday will put the polling booth, and speeds home registration system unrolled in 2014 election, many British public figures A Labour into Downing in a taxi. means that every voter must register (such as the rapper Stormzy), NGOs Street on Friday morning The little parable I have present- individually on the national electoral and political parties — although not as a way of initiating them in their with a national compen- ed has real relevance in the UK, and register, and re-register each time the ruling Conservative Party, which political responsibilities and starting sation scheme for WASPI in Thursday’s election. For about they change their address (or indeed is preferred by older voters — have a virtuous cycle of participation. women. A vote for the 25 years now, the country has been their name, as can happen when a tried to address the problem by ap- So let us return to where we began. SNP will deliver nothing experiencing a high degree of in - young woman marries). pealing to the youth to register to When Patrick sacrificed his vote for more than their MPs con- tergenerational difference in levels Young people are much more like- vote. Thomas, perhaps he was also doing tinuing to achieve noth- of turnout at general elections. And ly to live in rental housing — unaf- Others have called for actual his bit to counteract the problem ing beyond the odd stunt worryingly, even counterintuitively, fordable house prices is itself a huge changes in the law to address this of turnout inequality in the UK. He at Westminster. it is the young who exercise their subject in British politics — and move problem. British political scientist was doing, as an older person, what @LabourRichard franchise far less than the old. across addresses than older voters, Sarah Birch argues, for instance, that British politics itself does not seem to This substantial gap — call it turn- meaning that they are not on the elec- voting should be made compulsory, doing enough right now: Investing in out inequality — has so many conse- toral register or have slipped off it. but only for newly eligible voters, the future. Disclaimer: (Views expressed by columnists are personal and As in many a referendum, campaign tactics in this election have been thoroughly dirty on the part of some, based on misinformation and propaganda need not necessarily reflect our editorial stances)

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Gulf Air boosts international sales with APG IET Aramco’s stock debut today

Aramco priced its• initial public offering at 32 riyals ($8.53) per share

Saudi Arabia announced• a 1.02 trillion-riyal ($272.00 billion) budget for 2020 on Monday

APG IET allows Gulf Air tickets to be purchased by travel agents in BSPs Egypt’s annual urban• consumer TDT | Manama more markets that currently price inflation rose to not served by the airline and 3.6pc in November without offline GSAs. The APG ulf Air said it has signed up IET solution will enable us to Reuters Gwith APG to benefit from sell more tickets by interlining Traders on the floor of Saudi Stock market (Courtesy of Amazons) their latest ticketing solution with many airlines around the APG IET. world and giving our custom- audi Arabia’s stock mar- years of expenditure increases 2.7pc after its unit signed a 638.4 APG IET allows Gulf Air tick- ers a wide and varied choice to ket fell yesterday, ending a Closing Bell intended to spur growth. million Egyptian-pound ($39.75 ets to be purchased by trav- fly to more places”. Sthree-day winning streak, SAUDI  0.7pc to 8,066 pts The Qatari index rose 0.4pc, million) construction and engi- el agents in BSPs (billing and Richard Burgess, President as investors braced for Saudi driven by a 1.3pc gain in Indus- neering contract. ABU DHABI  0.1pc to 5,020 pts settlement plans) where the of the APG Network, com- Aramco’s debut trade today. tries Qatar and a 0.7pc increase Egypt’s annual urban con- airline is not present and in mented: “We are delighted to In Saudi, the benchmark DUBAI  0.1pc to 2,688 pts in Qatar National Bank follow- sumer price inflation rose combination with airlines with welcome such a prestigious index decreased 0.7 per cent QATAR  0.4pc to 10,317 pts ing its appointment of Abdulla to 3.6pc in November from whom they do not directly in- carrier as Gulf Air to our APG with National Commercial Mubarak Al-Khalifa as group 3.1pc in October, the official EGYPT  0.5pc to 13,509 pts terline. IET platform.” Bank shedding 2pc and Saudi chief executive. statistics agency CAPMAS said Commending, Kresimir Gulf Air said it currently British Bank sliding 3.1pc. BAHRAIN  at 1,550 pts Qatar is sending its prime on Tuesday. Kucko, Gulf Air’s Chief Ex- flies to 48 destinations in 27 Elsewhere, Prince Alwaleed OMAN  0.1pc to 4,018 pts minister to an annual summit In Dubai, the index edged ecutive Officer, said: “This is countries and codeshares with bin Talal’s firm Kingdom Hold- of Gulf Cooperation Council up 0.1pc as Emirates NBD add- KUWAIT  at 6,749 pts an important milestone for more than 10 global airline ing plunged 6.1pc. leaders in Saudi Arabia on Tues- ed 1.7pc and Dubai Islamic Gulf Air to be available in partners. Oil giant Saudi Aramco is list- day, a sign of a potential thaw Bank rose 0.8pc. ing its shares today on the Saudi in a two-and-a-half-year Gulf However, the gains were exchange after completing the ba Group Holding Ltd’s record dispute. capped by losses in real estate largest initial public offering $25 billion listing in 2014. Outside of the Gulf, Egypt’s stocks. Emaar Properties and Malaysia’s Mahathir hopeful of on record. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia blue-chip index .EGX30 added DAMAC Properties shed 1.2pc Aramco priced its initial pub- announced a 1.02 trillion-riyal 0.5pc, ending four straight days and 4.2pc, respectively. 1MDB settlement with Goldman lic offering at 32 riyals ($8.53) ($272.00 billion) budget for of losses. Commercial Interna- The Abu Dhabi index slipped Reuters | Kuala Lumpur per share last Thursday, raising 2020 on Monday, a slight fall tional Bank was up 0.7pc, while 0.1pc, led by a 0.3pc fall in First Mahathir said they have de- $25.6 billion and beating Aliba- in spending that reversed three El Sewedy Electric advanced Abu Dhabi Bank. manded $7.5 billion from Gold- alaysian Prime Minis- man and negotiations were Mter Mahathir Moham- ongoing. ad is hopeful of reaching an “We would like to avoid hav- out-of-court settlement with ing to go to the courts, but if Oil prices drop as trade war concerns haunt market Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB they come up with a reasona- Reuters | London/Singapore scandal soon, but that com- ble sum I think we will agree,” was 14 cents, or 0.2%, lower at es have fallen this week as a pensation of “one point some- Mahathir, 94, said in an inter- $58.88 a barrel. Dec. 15 deadline for the next thing billion” dollars offered view yesterday. il prices slipped for a sec- The benchmarks fell 0.2pc round of U.S. tariffs on Chi - by the bank was too small. “But at the moment their Oond straight day yesterday and 0.3pc respectively on Mon- nese imports loomed over The Southeast Asian nation offer is too small. We’re con- as a slowing global demand out- day. markets. has charged Goldman and 17 tinuing to talk with them to look outweighed OPEC’s deal Last week, the Organisation of “Now with OPEC+ meetings current and former directors explain why they should pay with associated producers last $64.14 the Petroleum Exporting Coun- out of the way, the market of its units for allegedly mis- what we demand. Of course week to deepen output cuts in was the price of Brent tries and associated producers will likely focus back to trade leading investors over bond it’s not the full amount, that 2020. crude by 1445 GMT like Russia agreed to deepen talk developments, particu- sales totalling $6.5 billion that they may be able to bring Brent crude was down 11 output cuts from 1.2 million bar- larly with the 15 December the US bank helped raise for down, but we think that we cents, or 0.2 per cent, at $64.14 rels per day (bpd) to 1.7 million deadline fast approaching,” sovereign wealth fund 1Malay- can reach some agreement at per barrel by 1445 GMT, and bpd to support prices. ING analyst Warren Patterson sia Development Bhd (1MDB). a later stage.” West Texas Intermediate oil However, crude pric - said. US Democrats announce impeachment charges against Trump Reuters | Washington undermined the integrity of the litical rival, former Vice Pres- emocrats announced formal 2020 election and jeopardized ident Joe Biden, in the 2020 Dcharges against President national security. elections. Donald Trump yesterday that “No one, not even the presi- Democrats accuse Trump of accuse him of abusing power and dent, is above the law,” Nadler abusing power by withholding obstructing Congress, making said. aid to Ukraine, a vulnerable U.S. him only the third US president Democrats have moved rapid- ally facing Russian aggression, as in history to face impeachment. ly in their impeachment inquiry well as dangling a possible White The full House of Represent- since launching an investigation House meeting to get Ukrainian atives is expected to vote on the on Sept. 24 into allegations that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy charges, or articles of impeach- Trump pressured Ukraine to to launch the investigation. ment, next week. The chamber, investigate a Democratic po- Republicans accuse Demo- controlled by Democrats, is al- crats of seeking to overturn the most certain to vote to impeach Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi results of the 2016 election with the Republican president, set- leads Judiciary Chairman Jerrold a “witch hunt” against Trump, ting the stage for a dramatic trial Nadler (D-NY), House Financial who denies he did anything in the Republican-controlled Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters wrong. Trump is unlikely to be Senate, likely to begin in Jan- (D-CA) and House Intelligence convicted in the Senate, given it uary. Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and is controlled by his party, but his House Judiciary Committee other Democratic committee chairs impeachment may yet have an chairman, Jerrold Nadler, told walk through statuary hall to a news impact on the campaign trail as reporters that Trump had en- conference Democrats seek to retake control dangered the US Constitution, of the White House. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 11 Niger migrant hub goes from boom to bust

up more than three million CFA Once a francs.” In those halcyon times, every fabled stop It’s disastrous here Monday a convoy of between in Agadez. From the 300 and 400 smaller vehicles on medieval sellers of jerry cans and 70 to 115 large trucks would trading routes to small restaurants, roll out of Agadez. from the middle men Its destination was Libya’s Mediterranean coast, where across the to the smugglers... rubber dinghies and flimsy ves- Sahara, Agadez the whole migratory sels awaited for the perilous chain is broken and crossing to Europe. blossomed people have nothing These weekly convoys carried NIGERIAN JOURNALIST IBRAHIM MANZO “as many as 12,000 people”, Sal- half a dozen DIALLO. ifou said. As for small businesses, Ab- years ago into dou recalled selling as many as Migrants are hardly known 100 jerry cans a day, charging a modern- for their wealth. Even so, an 4,000 CFA francs apiece. individual can expect to shell day hub for out 200,000-250,000 CFA francs ‘More dangerous routes’ ($335-$420, 300-380 euros) to Grim-faced under a blue tur- caravans of a pay for a week’s housing and ban, fellow trader Mohamed food and the transport to Libya, Moussa also sells items for the different type said Bachir Amma, who heads migrants’ survival kit. “In two an association of former migrant months I’ve sold fewer than a -- convoys As many as 12,000 migrants used to leave Agadez every Monday in a convoy comprising hundreds of vehicles, says a smugglers. dozen blankets and mats,” he former smuggler “It’s disastrous here in Aga- complained. of Africans dez. From the sellers of jerry The days of buses packed with cans to small restaurants, from migrants rolling in from Niamey desperate to the middle men to the smug - are just a memory, as are the reach Europe. glers... the whole migratory queues of people outside banks, chain is broken and people have waiting to pick up money wired nothing,” said Nigerian journal- by their families. Agadez Niger ist Ibrahim Manzo Diallo. According to a security source, ”Everyone is afraid. If you’re “reckless migrants” are taking emand for plastic jerry caught with a migrant, you’re “new, more dangerous routes” cans has nosedived in the screwed,” said Idrissa Salifou, to enter Libya, even though DNiger town of Agadez, a former smuggler. “You’re sent the North African country has and Issa Abdou is unhappy. straight to (the capital) Niamey.” gained a hellish reputation since “The market is dead,” he said. “We’re totally busted,” Moamer Kadhafi fell in 2011. “There are no more migrants he said. “At one The International Organiza- passing through.” time, I tion for Migration (OIM) reports Once a fabled stop on medieval could that it has helped more than trading routes across the Sahara, per- 40,000 migrants to return to Agadez blossomed half a dozen their homelands voluntarily years ago into a modern-day hub since Niger’s 2015 law. for caravans of a different type The carrot-and-stick ap - -- convoys of Africans desperate proach under the new plan in- to reach Europe. cludes an offer of 1.5 million Their demand bred a huge CFA francs to help “former sup- industry, from smugglers and January 2019: A convoy of pickup trucks carrying migrants crosses the Air Desert in pliers” convert to other income drivers to accommodation, food northern Niger, heading towards the Libyan border post of Al Qatrun sources. and blankets -- and Abdou’s jer- In Abdou’s case, that might be ry cans, essential for water and the desert to dissuade migrants, legal migrants turning up on his Migrants farming, while Salifou is consid- fuel. and smugglers are being offered country’s shores had dropped by arriving ering going into the restaurant The lucrative business con- financial incentives to give up 80 percent. in Agadez sector. tinued despite measures in 2015 their trade. Today, the estimat- In Agadez, the courtyards of hole up “But so far only 521 of a total that made migrant trafficking a ed number of migrants passing buildings where migrants used in so-called 6,565 people have received” the crime punishable by 30 years in through Niger has fallen from to hole up awaiting their depar- ghettos while son- aid, said Amma. they await their prison. 100,000-150,000 a year pre-2016 ture have emptied out. ally Salifou urged the government transport to Libya But activity has slumped since to 5,000-10,000. The strategy may have helped oversee the in Niamey and the EU “to hon- the start of the year. On a visit to Niamey in Febru- dam the flow of illegal migration departure of 13 our their commitment”. Under an EU-backed plan, pa- ary, Italian Prime Minister Gi- to Europe, but its impact on the ‘Totally busted’ small vehicles, each carrying Otherwise, he warned, “pa- trols have been beefed up across useppe Conte said the tally of il- local economy has been severe. from 10 to 31 people, and I’d pick tience has its limits”. Christmas repeats: UK PM copies ‘Love Actually’ spoof London two days before Britain votes in luck by next year you’ll be selling oris Johnson yesterday faced its third election in four years. off the NHS.” Bclaims of plagiarism, after But a main opposition La - Actor Hugh Grant, who played copying a spoof version of a bour party candidate, Rosena a British prime minister in the scene from the hit Christmas Allin-Khan, had already posted 2003 romantic comedy and film “Love Actually” as part of her version of the scene on No- has been campaigning for the his election campaign. vember 22, as part of her re-elec- pro-EU Liberal Democrats, was Britain’s prime minister is tion campaign. asked about the parody on BBC seen in a social media clip taking “With any luck next year I’ll be radio. the part of actor Andrew Lin- your MP,” the candidate for the “I thought it was quite well coln, who turns up to profess his Tooting constituency in south done, very high production val- undying love for Keira Knightley London tells a man on the door- ues but clearly the Conservative by showing her flashcards. step, as Christmas carols play on party have an awful lot of mon- One of the cards Johnson portable speakers. ey,” he said. shows a householder in his “And our country won’t be run “Maybe that’s where the ru- “Vote Conservative Actually” by these muppets,” she adds, bles went?” he added, referring clip says: “With any luck, by showing another card with pho- to a report into Russian funding next year we’ll have Brexit done tographs of Johnson, members of the Tories that Johnson’s gov- (if Parliament doesn’t block it of his government and US Presi- ernment refuses to release. again). dent Donald Trump. “But I did notice that one of “Your vote has never been Allin-Khan, a doctor in Brit- the cards from the original film more important, the other guy ain’s state-run National Health that he didn’t hold up was the could win, so you have a choice Service (NHS), on Tuesday called one where Andrew Lincoln to make between a working on her followers “not to retweet held up a card saying, ‘Because majority or another gridlocked Boris Johnson’s copycat version at Christmas you tell the truth’. hung parliament.” of #ElectionActually”. “And I just wonder if the The clip has been seen more A third online parody of the spin doctors in the Tory par - than one million times since it scene has Johnson as the house- ty thought that was a card that One of the cards Johnson shows a householder in his “Vote Conservative Actually” clip says: “With any luck, by next year was posted on Johnson’s Twitter holder answering the door to wouldn’t look too great in Boris we’ll have Brexit done” account on Monday evening, Trump, who tells him: “With any Johnson’s hands.” WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 12

Nissan faces $22 million fine BBTC MENA conference begins for misreporting Ghosn pay Tokyo

issan should be fined $22 Nmillion for filing documents that under-reported the compensation of former chief Carlos Ghosn, Japanese regulators recommended yesterday, with troubled the firm saying it would not dispute the penalty. The Securities and Ex - change Commission (SESC) made the recommendation as Ghosn, who was arrested in November last year, awaits trial in Tokyo on four charges of financial misconduct. Among the allegations against him are claims that he Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn under-reported his compensa- denies all the charges tion from 2010 to 2018, defer- ring some of his pay and failing to declare it to shareholders. took the recommendation “ex- Ghosn denies all the charges tremely seriously” and would against him and has argued “consider its response” after there was no final agreement receiving a formal notice from on any deferred payments. the Financial Services Agency. Nissan also faces charges “In the absence of any spe- The inauguration of the 6th Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference- Middle East and North Africa (BBTC MENA 2019). over the alleged under-report- cial circumstances or other ing of Ghosn’s income. reasons, the company intends In a statement issued Tues- not to dispute the alleged facts of the Barrel Technology Con- and support of GCC and glob- growing importance of residue day, the SESC said it had “ex- and the amount of the admin- Dr Dawood Naseef ference- Middle East and North al oil companies, the two-day upgrading technology in the oil amined the false descriptions istrative monetary penalty,” • Africa (BBTC MENA 2019). event focuses on technologies, and gas industry in the region in securities reports and other Nissan said. of Bapco opened The inauguration was attend- project trends and equipment and all over the world. documents at Nissan Motors The automaker has strug- the conference ed by CEOs of the national oil innovations relating to residue He highlighted the kingdom’s and as a result, a legislative gled to right itself after the and gas companies and affili- upgrading in refineries. achievements in this regard, in- violation was recognised”. shock arrest of Ghosn last year, TDT | Manama ates of Gulf and international In his opening speech, Dr cluding the opening of the Bap- “Therefore we advise the recently replacing its CEO and oil companies, including experts Dawood praised the kingdom’s co Modernisation Programme prime minister and the Finan- slashing full-year forecasts for and engineers and those inter- hosting of the event for the third (BMP) and other projects imple- cial Services Agency chief to both sales and profits. il Minister, Shaikh Mo- ested in the various aspects of time, which, he said, “reflects mented by Bapco. issue an order that fines be No date has yet been set for hammed bin Khalifa Al the oil industry from countries Bahrain’s distinguished reputa- Dr Naseef also opened an ac- paid,” the body said. Ghosn’s trial, though reports OKhalifa, deputised the around the world. tion in the conferences industry, companying exhibition and met The fine of 2.4 billion yen suggest proceedings could Chairman of the Board of Direc- Organised by Euro Petroleum as well as its success in hosting exhibiting companies’ officials, covers under-reporting be- begin in April on the charges tors of the Bahrain Petroleum Consultants and the Bapco, in multiple specialised regional who updated him on the latest tween financial years 2014 and of under-reporting his com- Company (Bapco), Dr Dawood partnership with the National and global events.” technological developments in 2017, the commission said. pensation and using company Naseef, to open the 6th Bottom Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA), Dr Dawood stressed the such a vital field. In a statement, Nissan said it funds for personal expenses. The wacky, big-money world of pet influencers

tongue was always hanging out kind, with Bub serving as its with animals who have an audi- make people feel happy,” Ed- death in May, Grumpy Cat They have due to genetic anomalies, in - face. ence on the internet to encour- wards said. served as the face of cat food spired a wave of emotion that “Bub has made a huge differ- age their followers to treat their “They are adorable to look at brand Friskies. millions of highlighted the internet’s power ence in the world of animal wel- pets like members of the family.” and are easier to connect with In 2018, a California court to elevate just about anything to fare and in the lives of millions That, says animal talent man- than human influencers. awarded her owner Tabatha followers on cult status. of people worldwide,” Bridavsky ager Loni Edwards, is exactly “Human-facing brands want Bundesen $710,001 in damages “She was a ray of pure joy in wrote on Instagram, noting the what makes pet influencers so to work with pet influencers for violation of image rights, Instagram. my life and so many others,” said fund has raised $700,000 for successful. because they want to show that after a coffee company used pic- one Instagram user, who uses “animals in need,” with $75,000 Edwards’s talent agency, The they align on the values of their tures of Grumpy’s face without They generate the handle @missmaddyg. raised in 2018 alone. Dog Agency, manages pet influ- consumer, and their consumer authorization. major profits Lil Bub rose to fame after her Over the course of her life, encers of all species, from Bruno loves pets.” Just before her death, Lil Bub adoption in 2011, when her own- the Indiana-based cat lent her the fat cat to CEO Edwards’s own As a result, pet influencers can starred in campaigns advertising for their er, music producer Mike Brida- star power to multiple causes French bulldog. be incredibly lucrative. clothing and coffee for “Black vsky, began posting photos and supported by Greenpeace and “As a society, we’ve evolved Lil Bub’s fellow Friday” sales. owners. They updates about her online. the American Society for the so that we now think of pets celebrity feline The highly-commercial Her story garnered three mil- Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- as our children,” Edwards said Grumpy Cat pet influencer industry are... pet lion followers on Facebook, 2.4 mals (ASPCA). in a November 2018 interview -- known for could seem at odds with million on Instagram and more Since 2013, Lil Bub has also with Vox. her perpet- charita- ble giving. influencers. than 800,000 on Twitter. been the face of campaigns with “They’re such an important ual scowl -- But Bri - Bub’s fame eventually caught People for the Ethical Treatment part of our lives.” amassed 8.5 davsky said Washington the attention of scientists. of Animals (PETA) promoting million fans Bub had left a In May 2015, researchers at sterilization and pet adoption, A valuable image on Facebook, proud legacy rumpy Cat, Lil Bub, Boo the University of Missouri se- as opposed to buying designer As of 2019, American house- 2.5 million fol- of raising both Gthe Pomeranian and Doug quenced her genome as part of breeds. holds owned more than 42 mil- lowers on Ins- funds and the Pug are just some of the in- a project to determine what ge- Lil Bub “used her stardom to lion cats and 63 million dogs. tagram and 1.5 spirits. ternet’s star animals, who do netic variations had caused her make the world a better place for The market for pet products in million on Twit- everything from support adorable deformities. animals,” PETA said in a tribute the US earned $72 billion in 2018, ter. worthy causes t o Bridavsky also start- tweet. “Honor her legacy by re- according to the American Pet From 2013 un- promote major ed a national fund for membering her message: always Products Association (APPA). til her brands. special needs pets, adopt, never shop.” Additionally, since Instagram The death the first of its But while PETA campaigns di- launched in 2010, the word “cat” this week of Lil rector Ashley Byrne welcomes has been used on the platform Bub, a cat whose pet influencers’ charitable ven- 193 million times and the word tures, she is also adamant that “dog” 243 million times. the work must not come at the “Pets raise expense of the pets’ welfare. endorphins Grumpy Cat Nobody should “treat and -- seen here animals as accessories or in June 2014 frivolous possessions,” -- was one she told AFP. Instead, of the most successful “it’s important pet for people influencers Mike Bridavsky before her (pictured April 2013) death in May started a nationl fund 2019 for special needs pets, the first of its kind, with Lil Bub serving as its face 13 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019

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(15+)(THRILLER/CRIME/DRAMA) CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN DINESH RAVI, ANANDI THOMAS DOHERTY, HARRY JARVIS, JULIET DOHERTY JOAQUIN PHOENIX, ZAZIE BEETZ, ROBERT DE NIRO DHANUSU RAASI NEYARGALAE ()(TAMIL) PATI PATNI AUR WOH (PG-15)(HINDI/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) MIRACLE IN CELL NO . 7 (PG-15)(TURKISH/DRAMA) From Thursday 5th at 3.30 pm onward OASIS JUFFAIR : 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I): 1.30 + 9.00 PM CITY CENTRE:12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (I) : 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM FROZEN II (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) SEEF (II): 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM DINESH RAVI, ANANDI WADI AL SAIL:11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM SEEF (II):(12.30 MN THURS/FRI) OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA):1.00 + 5.30 + 10.00 PM JADA (PG-13)(TAMIL) WADI AL SAIL:3.00 + 8.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP):10.30 AM + 3.45 + 9.00 PM ARAS BULUT İYNEMLİ, NİSA SOFİYA AKSONGUR, İLKER AKSUM From Friday 6th KARTIK 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MOVIE REVIEW ‘High Strung Free Dance’ is destined for cult classic greatness Young New Yorkers follow their dreams in Michael Damian’s dance-oriented melodrama

formulaic follow-your- dancers she meets at an audition dream pic built around have a spare room. These two Astarry-eyed performance characters, browner than the sequences, Michael Damian’s film’s extremely white leads, High Strung Free Dance will barely have names, and exist play best with those who’ve solely to tell Barlow things like DON’T MISS IT never seen a backstage musical “we got your back” and “we’re before or are still in the thrall of so hot.” their first teenage encounters The dancers meet while try- If you’re on board with with the world of the theater. ing out for a musical created Lacking the personalities and by Zander (Thomas Doherty, the ridiculous plot and attitude that have led some oth- no relation), who sits midway over-the-top choreog- er unassuming productions to back in a darkened theater and raphy, this one’s a cult commercial success, the film scrutinizes performers with classic in the making has little to boast about beyond a piercing gaze he has clearly some fine dance sequences — practiced for many hours in a none of them more transporting mirror. Zander is British, prone While the actual New York than what can be found easily on to tantrums, and appears to have City has been appalled in recent small screens. missed the last couple of years of months by a spate of accidents Harry Jarvis is Charlie, a pi- showbiz news about sexual op- in which cars kill cyclists, in Da- ano player who lives in the kind portunism: Immediately after he mian’s NYC, distracted drivers of artfully decrepit one-person casts Barlow as his show’s lead are a godsend: Zander’s SUV hits apartment that — sorry, kids — dancer, he kisses her. When he Charlie as he dashes to an un- hasn’t been an option for pen- later fires her inappropriately, paid gig, leading eventually to Juliet Doherty in the movie ‘High Strung Free Dance’ niless newcomers to Gotham a stage manager explains things Charlie becoming the featured in several decades. He makes to us: “Listen, Zander doesn’t soloist in Zander’s show. Char- position that should really be credible conflict that allow us a few young dance students for bike deliveries for a bakery while mean to be insensitive. He’s just lie’s a sweet kid, and is smitten retired from the movies for a to enjoy these romances with a whom performing careers re- fruitlessly looking for auditions. so insanely gifted that when he’s immediately with giant-eyed while, lest we forever associate straight face. The only surpris- main a far-away prospect, but Not far away, an irrepressible creating, there’s no room left Barlow. He must watch during its beauty with treacle like this. ing thing in the pic is the num- anybody who’s actually been young dancer named Barlow in his brain for anything else.” rehearsals as she’s exploited by Damian and his wife/co-writ- ber of U-turns the screenplay an understudy will more likely (Juliet Doherty) is being evict- Lest we get the wrong idea, he her boss, then chastely try to er Janeen Damian pile the script expects us to accept along the be laughing until they’re in the ed from her too-good-for-real- continues, “and I don’t mean to rescue her from heartbreak — high with glory-of-art cliches, ingenue’s path to the spotlight. parking lot, and not in a good ity apartment. Fortunately, two make any excuses for him.” wooing her with a Satie com- but ignore the textures and That zig-zaggy path may delight way. 14 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 celebs

Beyoncé says miscarriages changed her idea of success search for deeper meaning when I died and was reborn in my re- anly and secure with my curves, Fox News | Los life began to teach me lessons I lationship, and the quest for self I would not have believed them,” Angeles didn’t know I needed. Success became even stronger,” explained she said. “But children and ma- looks different to me now,” she I learned that all the 23-time Grammy-winner. “It’s turity have taught me to value eyoncé is offering explained in the candid “Ask me difficult for me to go backwards. myself beyond my physical ap- a rare insight into anything” interview. “I learned pain and loss is in Being ‘number one’ was no longer pearance and really understand Bhow she over - that all pain and loss is in fact a fact a gift. Having my priority. My true win is creat- that I am more than enough no came some of the most gift. Having miscarriages taught miscarriages taught ing art and a legacy that will live matter what stage I’m at in life.” trying times in her life. me that I had to mother myself me that I had to far beyond me. That’s fulfilling.” “Giving zero f**ks is the most The 38-year-old pop before I could be a mother to mother myself before One major change a woman liberating place to be,” the “Car- and R&B superstar grac- someone else.” I could be a mother to goes through during and after men” actress continued. “Also es the cover of Elle’s While Beyoncé and her mu - someone else pregnancy is the often swift and knowing true beauty is something January issue -- and sic, fashion and business mogul intense transformation of her you cannot see. I wish more peo- through social media husband Jay-Z have traditionally BEYONCÉ body. For Beyoncé, coping with ple focused on discovering the direct messages and remained private about their per- the different variations of her beauty within themselves rather emails with fans, she sonal lives, the Roc Nation exec- body she was seeing, was some- than critiquing other folks’ grills.” opened up about utive shed light on the couple’s thing that ultimately granted her In making herself available to one of the most dif- miscarriage struggles on his 2012 ever been through.” a new sense of self-love that she her children, Beyoncé said she ficult lessons she’s record, “Glory,” and Beyoncé ad- The A-list couple would eventu- hadn’t previously discovered. made valiant attempts to develop learned after suf- dressed the traumatic experience ally welcome three children; Blue “If someone told me 15 years ago a healthy work-life balance after fering several mis- in a 2013 documentary, “Life Is Ivy, 7, and twins Rumi and Sir, 2. that my body would go through so having children, which she ad- carriages. But a Dream,” describing the mo- “I had Blue, and the quest for my many changes and fluctuations, mits has been “the most stressful “I began to ment as “the saddest thing I’ve purpose became so much deeper. and that I would feel more wom- thing” about her life thus far.

Beyonce Tatum takes daughter to see Frozen Musical Some people say I People | Los Angeles Making things even sweeter, cast is so talented it’s kind of Everly, whom Tatum shares unreal. I have no words,” he look better now: JLo hanning Tatum enjoyed with ex-wife Jenna Dewan, captioned his social media Ca magical night out at the even dressed up for the show, post. ANI | Los Angeles I did then. theater with his daughter on wearing an adorable The father of one’s evening She joked, “I’m not brag- Friday. blue Elsa costume as with his daughter comes just merican actor and singer ging, that’s just, you The Magic Mike star, 39, well as a blonde braid- over two weeks after he and AJennifer Lopez’s served as know gossip.” kicked off his weekend with ed wig. Dewan were declared single the host for the ‘Saturday Night The monologue some quality daddy-daughter Tatum seemed to by a judge in L.A., according to Live,’ where she performed her was concluded by a time as he and Everly, 6½, en- thoroughly en- court documents obtained by speech, while she stripped out performance of ‘San- joyed a performance of Frozen joy the per- PEOPLE. off her tuxedo, and revealed the ta Claus is Coming as the musical celebrated formance Dewan and Tatum an- iconic green Versace dress from to Town’ alongside its opening night in Los as well, nounced their separation near- Grammys in 2000. precision dance com- Jennifer Angeles. giving ly two years ago after almost The 50-year-old actor, during pany, the Rockettes Lopez Tatum — who rare - the pro- nine years of marriage. They are the monologue reflected on her before strutting her ly shares photos of his duction still working out a financial set- exciting year, where she recount- stuff in the Donatel- daughter — posted a se - a rave tlement and continue to share ed her engagement, the success la Versace-designed ries of snaps on Instagram review custody of Everly. of her film ‘Hustlers’, modelling dress. that showed the pair as they on social Dewan’s immediate future in Milan, and wearing the green The ‘Hustlers’ prepared to watch the Dis- media. is a busy one: she’s expecting dress, known for showing plenty actor Lopez also ney musical. In the pictures, “ O k a baby with boyfriend Steve of skin. shared a video of Everly is seen holding a Bar- frozen the Kazee, who she began dating The ‘Ain’t your mama’ singer her runway ap - bie doll version of Elsa, one musical = in the fall of 2018, is the host of said during the speech, “I walked pearance on Insta- of the main characters, as seriously Fox’s new dating show Flirty the runway in Milan, wearing a gram, captioning it: well as a golden “corona- magical. Dancing and stars in the Netflix dress I wore 20 years ago, Some “So this just hap- tion orb.” The entire series Soundtrack. people say I look better now than pened... Channing Tatum CLASSIFIEDS Miley Cyrus gets inked amid Cranston among celebrities at Liam Hemsworth divorce New Orleans Orpheus parade Live-In-Cook ANI | Los Angeles shared the second tattoo which AP | Los Angeles is a sentimental note she re- “REPUTED BAHRAINI family needs a Live-In Cook. Must inger and songwriter Miley ceived from Japanese-Ameri- ctor Bryan Cranston will speak English, understand Arabic and cook Arabic / Bah- SCyrus has added one more can artist and singer Yoko Ono. Abe the celebrity monarch raini dishes. Must have good references. Salary Range: tattoo to her body art collec- “I’m proud of U, Yoko,” the tat- when the Krewe of Orpheus Bryan BD 125 - BD 150 + accommodation + food. tion amid her ongoing divorce too read in Ono’s handwriting parade rolls in New Orleans Cranston Email – [email protected] from ex and American actor ex on Cyrus’ left shoulder. on Feb. 24, the krewe an - Liam Hemsworth. The ‘Party in the USA’ croon- nounced Friday. The 27-year-old singer got er’s newest tattoo comes The Emmy- and Tony-win- inked with two new tattoos months after her ex-hus - ning “Breaking Bad” star will over the weekend by celebrity band Hemsworth filed for be joined by Charlie Day and tattoo artist Daniel Winter, aka divorce from Cyrus in Au - Mary Elizabeth Ellis of “It’s Winter Stone, reported People gust, shortly after the couple Always Sunny in Philadel- magazine. announced that they were phia.” On Saturday, Cyrus ending their seven-month Country musician Lau- got the word ‘free- marriage. ren Alaina also will be dom’ delicately Shortly after part of the procession. written across getting apart And she will headline the her hand, above from the ac- krewe’s annual post-pa- her knuckles. tor, Cyrus rade captain’s party, the Tattoo art- went on to “Orpheuscapade,” which ist Win- date Reality will feature a tribute to ter re- TV star Kait - New Orleans musician vealed lynn Carter, and Art Neville, who died in a they ended their this year. The parade is post romance in late one of the Mardi Gras on Instagram that it September. After season’s biggest. Some was accomplished by Carter, the ‘7 things’ 1,200 krewe members using a single needle. singer began dating will ride 30 elaborate And on Sun- Australian musician floats in a parade that also d a y , Cody Simp- features 32 marching bands Winter son. and clubs. Miley Cyrus 15 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 sports

Bahrain clubs get tough draws for AFC Cup Teams arrive for Bapco TDT | Manama Muharraq or Riffa will then be playing in Group C which Group Stage Draw ahrain’s clubs have been includes Al Jazeera of Jordan, West Zone Bdrawn in a pair of tough Dhofar of Oman and Qadsia SC groups for the 2020 AFC Cup. of Kuwait. Group A 8 Hours of Bahrain The draw was held yester- A total 48 teams will be vying Al Ahed FC (LIB) day at the AFC House in Kuala for the 2020 AFC Cup, with the Manama Club (BHR) Lumpur. group stage divided into five Al Jaish (SYR) WEC officials and Two slots have been allocated zones. Play-off winner (OMA/PLE) • in the competition’s West Asia The 2020 season kicks off team members have zone for Bahrain clubs. They with the preliminary stage on Group B already begun arriving are Manama and either former January 22 with the final sched- Al Faisaly / Al Wehdat (JOR) in the Kingdom AFC Cup champions Muharraq uled for November 7. Al Ansar (LIB) or Riffa. The stakes for the upcoming Kuwait SC / Al Salmiya SC(KUW) Al Wathba (SYR) TDT | Manama Manama were drawn in edition have been raised even Group A alongside defending higher after the AFC Executive champions Al Ahed of Lebanon, Committee’s decision to allo- Group C ahrain International Al Jaish of Syria and another cate the 2020 AFC Cup winners Riffa / Muharraq Club (BHR) Circuit (BIC) is all ready team that is yet to be deter - with a guaranteed spot in the Al Jazeera (JOR) Bto host the FIA World mined from either Oman or play-off stage of the 2021 AFC Dhofar Club (OMA) Endurance Championship Palestine. Champions League. Qadsia SC (KUW) (WEC) this weekend with the Cars in the pits at BIC much-anticipated Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain. their crates of equipment and Home of Motorsport in the The endurance racing spec- setting up their respective bases Middle East” becomes “the Andreescu named Canada’s athlete of the year tacle, happening as part of the and garages in preparation for home of endurance racing in four-day BIC National Day Fes- the start of racing. the Middle East”, as dubbed by Reuters | Toronto year ago, was a unanimous 19-year-old Andreescu said in tival, marks the midway point A number of the WEC’s star WEC CEO Gerard Neveu. The pick after a breakout a statement issued by Tennis of the 2019/2020 WEC season. drivers have also started to Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain is the ianca Andreescu was season in which she Canada. Race fans will be able to enjoy reach Bahrain. Russian Ro - WEC’s only event in the region, Bawarded the Lou Marsh upset Serena Wil - Andreescu began to gain the Le Mans-inspired action man Rusinov of LMP2 team and it kicks off the on-track Trophy as Canada’s athlete of liams in the U.S. Open attention in when she beat on Friday and Saturday at the G-Drive Racing was among activities on Thursday, which the year on Monday, capping a final and reached a ca- former world num - Sakhir track, while the National the first to make it to the King- will be closed to the public. remarkable year in which the reer-high fourth in the ber ones Caroline Day celebrations will be held dom. He and the other WEC There will be a pair of 90-min- teenager became the country’s world rankings. Wozniacki and from Friday all the way through delegates were given a warm ute practices on the day, setting first tennis Grand Slam singles “Wow, I’m so thankful Venus Wil - to Monday. welcome upon their arrival at the stage for another 60-min- champion with her U.S. Open for this award. I was not liams on her WEC officials and team mem- Bahrain International Airport ute practice and qualifying on triumph. expecting it and to be the way to the bers have already begun arriv- by BIC’s Meet and Greet team Friday. Andreescu, an unknown first tennis player to win Auckland ing in the kingdom. They have members. The big eight-hour race is quantity to most in Canada a is even more surreal,” the final. been hard at work over the past The WEC’s set-up at BIC then scheduled for Saturday, Bianca Andreescu couple of days at BIC unpacking continues Wednesday as “The starting in the daylight at 3pm and continuing until 11pm with BIC being brilliantly lit by its The FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain takes place this weekend at Bahrain state-of-the-art floodlighting International Circuit. Here is a very interesting selection of event-based system. statistics, according to fiawec.com, from years gone by: Tickets to each day of WEC and the BIC National Day Fes- 1. The 2017 Bahrain race saw AF Corse’s Ferrari 488 GTE Pro photo-finish mark tival are just BD1 per person the closest ever gap between the winner and second in class, just 0.174 seconds. per day. They can be purchased It broke the previous record (0.568) from Shanghai in 2013 by Aston Martin. online at BIC’s official website www.bahraingp.com, by call- Presenter 2. The 2016 and 2017 Bahrain races each saw one retirement, a rare occurrence ing the BIC Hotline on +973- in the WEC. In 2016, Aston Martin Racing’s #98 bowed out on lap 84. Strangely, 17450000 or at the BIC stand at 2017 would see Porsche GT Team’s #92 retire, also on lap 84; racing for four City Centre Bahrain. minutes 47 seconds less Aside from the WEC, there will also be racing in racing 3. A total of 7,333 laps have been raced by LMP1 cars in Bahrain, from cars in two highly popular support representing eight teams. The total distance covered equates to 39,686km, with series: the MRF Challenge sin- 2019 entrants Toyota contributing the most at 1,966 laps, and Rebellion further gle-seater championship from back on 1,330. India and the BIC-based Por- sche Sprint Challenge Middle 4. Despite the three LMP1 manufacturers all winning in Bahrain, only three East. drivers won more than once – 2013’s winning Toyota trio of Anthony Davidson, Off the race track, the enter- Sebastien Buemi and Stephane Sarrazin. Toyota’s Sarrazin won again the follow- tainment throughout the four- ing year, alongside Alexander Wurz and Mike Conway, whilst Buemi and Davidson day festival will be highlighted scored their fifth win of the season there in 2017. by nightly concerts featuring some of the region’s biggest 5. To date, 171 cars have combined for 28,844 racing laps at Bahrain Internation- names in music. Star singer al Circuit. The total distance covered equals 156,104km, or 97,002 miles. Balqees will be taking to the stage on the first night on Fri- 6. Italy’s Gianmaria Bruni became the first driver in the FIA WEC to reach 10 day, followed by Mohammed wins at Bahrain in 2014, in only his 21st start – giving a 48% ratio. Al Salem on Saturday. Essa Al 7. No car at Bahrain has ever hit a higher speed than the Rebellion R1, back in Marzouq will then perform on 2016. Switzerland’s Mathéo Tuscher hit 303.5 kph in the AER powered prototype, Sunday and then Abdulla Al eclipsing Lucas di Grassi’s Audi R18-high 295.3kph from the previous year. Rowaished will go live on stage on Monday. 8. The six races in Bahrain to date have seen 18 retirements from 171 starters, Each concert is scheduled giving an 89.5% finish rate. for an 8.30pm start every night. There will also be the big - 9. No GTE team has a better run of pole positions in Bahrain than Aston Martin gest fireworks display in the Racing, with the British brand having scored five in a row from 2013-2017. In LMP, Kingdom of Bahrain at the fes- Signatech Alpine’s #36 starting from the front on the last three occasions holds tival, as well as world-class per- the best streak. forming artists from around the globe such as The Black Angels 10. Bahrain 2015 saw all 32 of the starters take the chequered flag six hours later. acrobats, Spark! LED Drum- A combined 5,713 race laps - or 19,213 miles, were covered, in what became the mers and Stannage Interna- first full-duration race with a 100% finish rate. tional Stunt Team, plus carnival rides for kids, traditional mu- 11. Bahrain is the only circuit where Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari all swept sic, food stalls and a shopping the GTE fastest laps. Porsche set it in 2013 – by Richard Lietz and Paolo Ruberti. bazaar. Aston Martin in 2015 – Marco Sørensen and Pedro Lamy, and again in 2016 – Jona- The BIC National Day Festival than Adam and Lamy. Before Ferrari in 2017 – Davide Rigon and Matt Griffin. is being held with the support of His Royal Highness Prince 12. No team has clocked up more laps at the three Asian circuits (Bahrain, Fuji, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Shanghai) than Toyota Gazoo Racing, currently sitting on 7,234. Rebellion Racing Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme is third, behind Audi, on 5,001. Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 16 Shaikh Khalid leads champions’ parade

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H Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa led the national parade which was or- Hganised to celebrate the team’s historic triumph in the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup. The Kingdom’s men defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 en route to winning the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time since it’s launch. The parade began from Bahrain National Airport and concluded at Bahrain International Circuit. First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee received Bahrain’s national football team members at the airport upon their return from Qatar. process, trigger nationwide cel- Joining HH Shaikh Khalid in welcoming the ebrations,” HH Shaikh Khalid said during team back home were HH Shaikh Khalifa bin the ceremony. Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of Riffa Club, “The team wrote a new chapter in our sport Aymen bin Tawfeeq Al Moayed, Salman Isa bin history after winning the 24th edition of this Hindi, Governor of Muharraq Governorate, tournament which was introduced on Bahrain’s Mohammed Al Nisf, Secretary-General of Bah- soil in 1970. The team printed Bahrain name rain Olympic Committee and other officials in with golden letters in the hero registry of this the sports and youth sector as well as media competition,” he further added. representatives. He concluded by saying: “We lived the best HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa with players and team officials during a welcome ceremony “Bahrain is proud of your unprecedented football epic for our national team in the 24th achievement. You made what was impossible Arabian Gulf Cup. It featured the true Bahraini possible. The team showcased extraordinary spirit, grit, unity and desire to make this achieve- performances in the event and reached the final ment real. This accomplishment will remain game, in which the team’s display was nothing in our hearts and minds forever,” praising the but filled with sacrifices and desire to gift Bah- efforts of the technical and administrative staff rain its first title in this tournament and, in the of the team.

Players receive greetings from fans HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa waves to fans during the parade

Klopp tells Liverpool to enjoy Barca can hurt Inter without Messi, warns Valverde ‘intensity’ ahead of Salzburg clash AFP | Milan tained top spot in Spain with a bele, Jordi Alba, Nelson Semedo or better Dortmund’s result at AFP | Salzburg, Austria 5-2 win over Mallorca. and Gerard Pique. home to Slavia Prague to qual- ionel Messi’s absence for “Messi needs to rest,” Val - The Argentine’s ab- ify as their superior head- iverpool manager Jurgen Lalready-qualified Barcelona verde told reporters. “We’re sence means that they to-head record will see LKlopp has urged his side will not make them less able to coming off many consecutive will be relying on An- them through should to enjoy the “most intense pe- stop Inter Milan gaining their games and we have other im- toine Griezmann and the two clubs finish on riod of our lives” as a tough spot in the Champions League portant ones to play, so I left Luis Suarez to supply the same number of schedule continues with a key last 16, coach Ernesto Valverde him at home. the goals, while teenage points. Champions League match insisted Monday. “He’s a decisive player, but prodigy Ansu Fati could “They have great Jurgen Klopp away to Salzburg. Barcelona are already through our goal tomorrow does not be fit to play. players like (Romelu) Reigning European cham- Firmino for last week’s Mer- to the knockout stages as Group change, we want to win against Inter are four Lukaku and Lautaro (Mar- pions Liverpool need to avoid seyside derby and still oversee F winners after Messi scored Inter. points behind tinez) who score a lot,” defeat in Austria on Tuesday a 5-2 defeat of Everton. and set up two more in a con- “We know what he represents Barca in sec- Valverde said of to secure a place in the last 16. Concerns have been raised vincing 3-1 win over Borussia for the opponents, but last year ond, level Inter’s strike duo, The Premier League leaders, about the physical toll of pur- Dortmund last time out, a vic- he didn’t play in both games on seven who have scored eight points clear of Leicester suing both domestic and Euro- tory which means Inter will against Inter, and we still had a points 24 of the team’s 40 as they bid for what would be pean silverware on Liverpool’s ensure themselves a spot in the high level. with goals this season. a first English title in 30 years, players, with the Club World next round with a win over the “We are already qualified but Borussia “Lautaro is a are on a sequence of a game Cup in Qatar also on their De- La Liga leaders at the San Siro it remains a game of great val- Dort- great player, fast every three days. cember programme. on Tuesday. ue.” mund. and power- But such is Liverpool’s “We don’t accept drops (in Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi and midfielder Sergi The ful, he’s strength in depth that Klopp fitness) -- not me, the boys as Messi broke yet another record Roberto have been left out of Italians having was able to rest the likes of well,” Klopp told a pre-match by hitting his 35th La Liga hat- Barca’s 20-man squad along need to a great Mohamed Salah and Roberto press conference. trick on Saturday as Barca main- with the injured Ousmane Dem- match season.” Lionel Messi