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Just had a long and very good talk with President Moon of South Korea. Things are going very well, time and ‘Bahrain Declaration’ location of meeting with North Korea is being set. Also spoke to Prime Minister Abe of Japan to inform him of the ongoing negotiations. @realDonaldTrump platform inaugurated Platform stems Qatar offers visa from the ideology on arrival for and vision of HM Iran nationals Platform to be the founding stone of the Global Centre HM’s ideology reflects real spirit DT News Network Manama of co-existence ran nationals will be issued Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa inaugurating the ‘Kingdom of Bahrain Declaration Platform’ at a functinon held yesterday visa on arrival by Qatar Airways,I a statement issued DT News Network more tolerant, welcoming and State by our ancestors from the said, explaining that Bahrain difficult ideologies to adapt and by the airline said yesterday. Manama peaceful. esteemed Al Khalifa Family.” has been recognised for its coexist in Western societies A passport valid for six he King Hamad Global “The ‘Kingdom of Bahrain He pointed out that only acceptance of and openness during the 1950s and 1960s months from the date Centre for Peaceful Declaration’ carries, in its two days ago, HM the King to intellectual ideologies and to the extent that strict laws of arrival, a credit card or Co-existenceT yesterday embedded values, the finest launched a new milestone ethnic and cultural differences. were enacted to criminalise QR5000, a return ticket, a inaugurated the “Kingdom of human features that stem from in the Kingdom’s history of “It is also at the forefront in beliefs. In Bahrain, however, confirmed hotel reservation Bahrain Declaration” Platform. the ideology, philosophy and tolerance, forgiveness, wisdom calling for guaranteeing human the picture has been different. in Qatar are the primary Chairman of the Board of visions of His Majesty King and humanitarianism, noting rights and freedoms, while It has embraced all aspects requirements needed for Trustees of the King Hamad Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,” that the royal gesture of developed societies embrace of these differences within passengers travelling on Global Centre for Peaceful Dr. Shaikh Khalid said, adding forgiveness and tolerance is a intellectual homogeneity and an atmosphere of respect, Qatar Airways, the statement Co-existence Dr. Shaikh that it “stands witness to beacon that guides the deep- impose them on their reality acceptance, partnership and said. Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa the past and present of our rooted co-existence tradition and oppress those who do not moral and social responsibility Qatar has been boosting said that the “Kingdom of precious Kingdom, as it reflects in the unique Bahraini society. adopt them, thus contradicting towards the nation and the its ties with Iran after Saudi Bahrain Declaration” platform the spirit of real peaceful “The history of tolerance all the principles of humanity people,” the Board of Trustees Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and constitutes the founding stone co-existence that has been – and coexistence in Bahrain and the freedoms that they are Chairman of the King Hamad the UAE cut off ties with it. of the centre which undertakes and still is – bequeathed by has not been confined to the calling for,” he said. Global Centre for Peaceful a solemn responsibility and successive generations since the religious and sectarian aspects “Socialism and communism Co-existence also said. mission to make the world establishment of the modern only, but also to others,” he used to be one of the most (Continued on Page 3) Qatar paid $360m to Jizan under New Al Hilal attack Multi-Specialty terrorists: The Post Center opens tomorrow

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DT News Network group during the press meet. Free [email protected] consultations will be offered to the public from April 30 to May 4 as part New Al Hilal Manama of the inaugural. he new Al Hilal Multi-Specialty “The centre is ready to meet any Medical Center Manama will be kind of patient care which will be a inauguratedT tomorrow by Dr Faeqa great assistance and relief to the vast Bint Saeed Al Saleh, Minister of Health majority of nationals and expatriates Multi-Specialty in the presence of Indian cricket star settled in and around Manama and Irfan Pathan and South Indian actress other areas of outside Manama. Bhavana. Keeping the noble standards of The announcement was made traditions in the medical field, Al-Hilal by the Board of Directors at a press Multi-Specialty Medical Center hopes conference held at the Medical Center to fulfil the needs of the people residing Center opens premises yesterday. in the Manama and nearby areas and The new centre is located in Adliya, render medical services to various near HSBC Bank. “The new centre nationals in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” is the finest Multi-Specialty medical said V.T. Vinodan, director of Al-Hilal centre in Bahrain and is visible at the health Care group, Kingdom of tomorrow main junction of Andalus Garden, Bahrain. connected with wide roads from all “The Al-Hilal Hospital is known the corners. The building has the for its excellent and dedicated team of perfect ambience to cater to all the doctors whose services have earned the healthcare needs through its the name for its personalized care; we look health centre which spreads over 5 forward to expanding our horizons floors. The medical centre will initially by adding more centres as well as have the services of highly qualified creating niche product propositions doctors and will offer services of which will make access to healthcare specialists in Internal Medicine, needs more simpler and easier. We Gynecology, General Surgery, have been serving the community in Urology, Pediatrics, Orthodontics, the Kingdom since past Ten years, we Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, assure high-quality medical services to Radiology and Dentistry in addition the community adhering to the newer to 24 hours Clinic services. The centre regulations set by The NHRA,” said Dr is equipped with modern Laboratory Sharath Chandran, CEO of Al-Hilal with bi-directional interfacing, X-ray Hospital Group, Kingdom of Bahrain. unit, Ultrasound and a full-fledged The Manama centre will commence pharmacy,” Al-Hilal management said full-fledged services starting April 30, in a statement yesterday. from 6.00 PM onwards. The centre is a part of Al-Hilal Dr Sharath Chandran joins Al Hospital and Badr Al-Samaa Group Hilal Healthcare Group from India of Hospitals and Polyclinics which has with over a decade of experience hospitals, clinics and medical centres in managing multiple formats of in Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and healthcare delivery models. He has KSA. “The Al-Hilal Multi-Specialty the experience of heading large Medical Center’s vision is to provide format hospitals and clinics including affordable and quality healthcare to pioneering health models. Has also all sections of the society. We are been recognized as one of the young committed to improving our span leaders of healthcare in India and of services by adding new centres in is known for use of technology in the Kingdom,” said Abdul Latheef healthcare to improvise care delivery director of Al-Hilal health Care as well as clinical outcomes.

“The Al-Hilal Hospital is known for its excellent and dedicated team of doctors whose services have earned the name for its personalized care; we look forward to The new center located in Adliya expanding our horizons by adding more centres as well as creating niche product propositions which will make access to healthcare needs more simpler and easier. Group aims to set up eight more We have been serving the community in the Kingdom since past ten years, we assure high-quality medical services to the community adhering to the newer healthcare facilities this year regulations set by The NHRA,” DT News Network to extend its services to areas far Al Samaa Group of Hospitals and -Dr. Sharath Chandran, [email protected] away from Muharraq, Manama and Medical centres. Together we are CEO of Al-Hilal Hospital Group, Riffa where patients are finding it one of the largest healthcare service The Kingdom of Bahrain Manama difficult to travel. Another couple providers in GCC with a clinical talent l-Hilal Health Care Group plans of branches of the hospital is pool of 500 Doctors, 2500 paramedical to add six more healthcare due to be established by the end team and present in 22 centres. We are Afacilities by the end of this year. of 2018. The proposed branches presently on an expansion drive and The group will add four new will be located in Salamabd, Saar, addition of Al Hilal Medical centre additional facilities to its existing Hamad Town and Hidd which will in Manama is the first step towards facilities - Al Hilal Hospital provide the complete spectrum of fast-track expansions,” Director of Muharraq and Al Hilal Multi- Multi-Specialty clinical services. Al-Hilal Health Care group, Bahrain, Specialty Medical Center in Riffa. Al-Hilal Hospital in Muharraq P.A. Mohamed “The expansion starts with the and the Medical centre in Riffa “Today we take pride in announcing inauguration of Al Hilal Multi- is currently accredited by Joint the launch of our third centre, by which Specialty Medical Center Manama Commission International (JCI)- we will now be having a combined tomorrow. This will be followed The gold standard in Healthcare strength of more than 100 Doctors by facilities at Salmabad, Hamad accreditation. The Manama Medical and 150 Paramedical teams. This will Town, Saar and Hidd. Two more Center will pursue plans for JCI add up to be one of the largest clinical facilities in addition to the six will Accreditation Certification to etch workforces in the Private healthcare soon be announced,” said Abdul its name for quality and standard of sector in the Kingdom. At Al Hilal, Latheef director of Al-Hilal Health its services,” he said. we have employees from more than Care Group. “We are present in other countries 15 countries working cohesively,” said Al-Hilal Health Care Group officials during a press conference yesterday “Al-Hilal is pursuing its plans of GCC under the Banner of Badr Mohamed. Sunday, April 29, 2018 3 King Hamad Global Centre to

promoteDT News Network tolerance, love, peacesupporting the efforts of the Manama international community in ssistant Foreign Minister, maintaining security and peace Abdullah bin Faisal bin by rejecting extremism and AJabur Al Dossari has affirmed hate speech in all their forms that the establishment of the and manifestations. King Hamad Global Centre for Al Dossari also pointed out Peaceful Co-existence reflects that the Centre will play a vital the wise vision of His Majesty role through its various plans King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and programmes in promoting in promoting the values of and embracing principles of tolerance, love and peace. friendship, respect and human It also reaffirms the Kingdom rapprochement, which reflects of Bahrain’s rich history, as it Bahrain’s cultural heritage and holds a prestigious position in its constant efforts to achieve spreading the values of peaceful security and peace based on coexistence and acceptance of King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Co-existence reflects the wise vision of His Majesty respect for the rule of law others, as well as its constant King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in promoting the values of tolerance, love and peace and human rights, and the efforts to instil communication principles and objectives of the and promote dialogue among of the centre, the Assistant the Centre will include rejection of its peaceful and all members of society, with a Charter of the United Nations different cultures and religions. Foreign Minister stated that organisation of conferences, cohesive society towards all variety of religious, ethnic and as well as international efforts Speaking during the this event will remain firmly lectures and events in this area. forms of intolerance, hatred cultural affiliations constitute to achieve and disseminate a inauguration ceremony of engraved in Bahrain’s memory The Centre is based on the and extremism. important humanitarian culture of peace in the world. the “Kingdom of Bahrain as it confirms Bahrain’s rich history of the Kingdom The assistant foreign minister values. The Minister extended his Declaration Platform”, international status as a of Bahrain in practising and pointed out that the pioneering He stressed that the greetings to the Chairman held at the King Hamad global centre for promoting a supporting civilisational civilisational initiatives were establishment of the and members of the Board of Global Centre for Peaceful culture of peace, openness, and concepts of diversity, taken by HM King Hamad Centre would contribute to Trustees of the Centre for the Co-existence, which is also coexistence among different friendship, respect and human in promoting tolerance and strengthening communication inauguration of their activities, considered the first activity cultures. The activities of rapprochement, and the peaceful co-existence among among all peoples and wishing them success. ‘Bahrain Declaration’ reflects compassion, kindness, wisdom

Continued from Page 1 and gratitude for establishing HM King Hamad deputised eputy Chair of the Board the platform, and wishing that HH Shaikh Nasser bin of Trustees of the King the move will serve Bahrain. Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the HamadD Global Centre for The ceremony, which was King Personal Representative Peaceful Co-existence, Betsy attended by officials, members for Charity Work and Youth Mathieson, in her statement, of the diplomatic corps Affairs, to attend the ceremony said that the launch of the and the media, featured a in which the “Kingdom of “Kingdom of Bahrain presentation of the document Bahrain Declaration” was Declaration” platform was the of the “Declaration” and its launched, and the King result of strenuous efforts and contents. Hamad Global Centre for hard work, being the second The King Hamad Peaceful Co-existence was project after the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful announced. Chair in Interfaith Dialogue & Co-existence announced Shura Council Chairman, Peaceful Coexistence Studies that the platform and the Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh, at the Sapienza University, document will be available Minister of Justice, Islamic Rome, Italy. to the public in order to be Affairs and Endowments, “HM King Hamad signed by the visitors in the Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al personally oversaw the future. Khalifa, Adviser to HM the development of the texts and The “Kingdom of Bahrain King for Media Affairs, Nabil principles of the “Declaration Declaration” was first bin Yaqoob Al-Hamar, and of the Kingdom of Bahrain, launched on September 11, Deputy Chairperson of the which reflects a mindset of 2017, in Los Angeles, U.S.A, King Hamad Global Centre compassion, kindness and during a ceremony organised for Peaceful Co-existence, wisdom,” Matheson said, by “This Is Bahrain”, under Betsy Mathieson, attended the expressing her deepest thanks HM the King’s patronage. launch ceremony. Man killed during motorcycle event DT News Network “At approximately 18: stand-by ambulance to the BDF [email protected] 45hrs on a Friday evening, a hospital, where he succumbed 57-year-old male was involved to his injuries at 21:38 hrs,” he 16th to 20th June 2018 Manama in a serious motorcycle said, adding “Our thoughts and During Eid Al-Fitr 57-year old man lost his accident during an open track prayers are with his family and Bahrain International Exhibition life after he sustained event held at the BIC,” a BIC friends at this most difficult and Convention Centre Ainjuries during an open representative said. time.” track motorcycle event at the “First aid was given by the As a mark of respect, no Bahrain International Circuit staff at the scene, before being track activities took place for (BIC) yesterday. transported by emergency the day. 4 Sunday, April 29, 2018 ‘Khalifa bin PM orders mosque Salman Press Award’ event re-construction on Wednesday Manama condition. HRH the Prime is Royal Highness Minister issued an order to Manama The award considers works Prime Minister Prince the Ministry of Justice, Islamic he third edition of published in Bahraini Arab HKhalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Affairs and Endowments to “Khalifa bin Salman or English newspapers or yesterday gave directives cooperate with the competent PressT Award” will be held on magazines during 2017. re-build the Al-Mehzaa authorities to re-build the May 2, under the patronage The works were examined by Mosque in Manama. Al-Mehzaa Mosque. of His Royal Highness Prime a jury comprising high-profile The Premier, in his Minister of Justice, Islamic Minister Prince Khalifa bin journalists, media persons directives, stressed that the Affairs and Endowments, Salman Al Khalifa, announced and academicians, noting religious monuments should be Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Information Affairs Ministry. that winning works are those re-build “as soon as possible” Khalifa, said that the Ministry The awards will be presented committed to the principles preserving its “historic status had embarked, in coordination in four categories - Best of accuracy, objectivity, and religious role”. with the relevant ministries Column, Best Investigative fairness and credibility in The move, HRH Premier and entities, on implementing Report, Best Press Interview expressing their opinions said, is required to ensure a plan to revamp the iconic and Best Press Photo. and consolidating Bahrain’s that this “religious monument mosque. Information Affairs continuous development and remains distanced from illegal The minister extended Ministry’s Undersecretary, civilisational progress. practices.” sincere thanks and appreciation Abdulrahman Mohammed Editors-in-chief of Saudi As of now, prayers are not to HRH the Prime Minister for Bahar, said the ministry has newspapers, as well as key being performed at the mosque his constant interest in houses finalised all preparation for the Saudi media personalities, will because of its structural of worships. ceremony. attend the award ceremony. HRH Princess Sabeeka award jury announced Manama Minister of New Zealand from (UN Women). he international jury for 1999 to 2008, Shaikha Haya The jury will soon start the Princess Sabeeka bint Rashid Al Khalifa who was scrutinising the applications bintT Ibrahim Al Khalifa President of the 61th United for the award ahead of Global Award for Women Nations General Assembly announcing the laureates who Empowerment will be headed in 2006-2007, Marike will be honoured at a high-level by Phumzile Mlambo- Paulsson, the Director of the ceremony. Ngcuka, the United Nations International Arbitration The Princess Sabeeka Undersecretary-General and Institute at the University of bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Executive Director of UN Miami and Lecturer in Law, Global Award for Women Women. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, the Empowerment aims to From 2005 to 2008, she served current Ambassador of Brazil demonstrate the importance as Deputy President of South to Italy and former Minister of of the commitment by states, Africa, overseeing programmes External Relations, Professor entities and organizations to combat poverty and bring Mustafa Al Faqim, the director through their legislative, the advantages of a growing of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, executive, public and private economy to the poor, with a and Mohammed Naciri, the agencies and civil society to the particular focus on women. regional director for the Arab policy of non-discrimination The jury includes Helen States for the United Nations against women and to equal Elizabeth Clark, a politician Entity for Gender Equality and opportunities for women and who served as the Prime the Empowerment of Women men at all levels.

Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi yesterday participated in the opening of the “Radio and Television Market”, held as part of the 19th Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU)’s Arab Radio and TV Festival, in the presence of the Tunisian Minister of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy Anwar Maarouf. Al-Rumaihi toured the market and was briefed about its pavilions and about the market’s activities, services and products from various Arab institutions. Sunday, April 29, 2018 5 Interior Ministry warns legal action against incitement Warning notices were given to four religious clerics in the Kingdom of Bahrain DT News Network Abdul-Hussain Al Sitri, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa punishments handed down to defendants who were charged other defendants involved in Manama Mohammed Al Rabee’ee and commuted death penalties the four defendants for plotting with forming a terrorist group, the same case to seven years of n a terse statement, Bahrain’s Mohammed Sanqoor, whose handed down to four terrorists to assassinate Bahrain Defence attempting to assassinate the imprisonment and ordered to Interior Ministry yesterday demands received nationwide to life in prison. Force (BDF) Commander- Commander-in-Chief of BDF) revoke their citizenships, while warnedI a group of religious condemnation. The pardon came a day in-Chief Field Marshal and carrying out terror attacks. five other defendants were scholars not to misuse “noble They made the statement after the Military Court of Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al The Military High Court acquitted. royal gesture to achieve soon after His Majesty King Cassation upheld the capital Khalifa. They were among six had earlier sentenced seven In his response, Justice, personal political gains”. Islamic Affairs and Endowments The warning by Legal Affairs Ministry’s Undersecretary Dr in the Interior Ministry came Farid Al Meftah, described the in light of the demands made The clerics’ statement is an attempt to “acquit demands as “an outrageous by four religious scholars to attempt to hijack HM the King’s release “all convicts” jailed. criminals despite the shameful crimes they benevolent gesture.” The statement, the Ministry The act, Dr Al Meftah said, is said, is an attempt to “misuse had committed and the blood they had shed.” an attempt to “acquit criminals King’s noble royal gesture” despite the shameful crimes and an implicit call to “incite - Dr Farid Al Meftah, they had committed and the the public opinion” and Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry’s Undersecretary blood they had shed”. “misrepresent the facts”. “It’s unacceptable to ignore The Ministry stressed such the crimes committed by those actions if repeated “will face convicts and others and to take legal procedures” on charges Warning notices were served to advantage of HM the King’s of direct or indirect incitement The statement gesture. that result in any illegal street clerics Abdulla Al Ghuraifi, Abdul- “They should have defended movement or stances that ‘misrepresents’ the rights of people, instead harm civil or public security. Hussain Al Sitri, Mohammed Al of attempting to ignore facts Notices were served to HM King’s pardon and exploiting HM the King’s clerics Abdulla Al Ghuraifi, Rabee’ee and Mohammed Sanqoor decision,” he added. Plus 973 Artisanat holds expo Manama presence of Shaikha Marwa Shaikha Thajba bint Salman he Plus 973 Artisanat bint Abdulrahman Al-Khalifa. bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, wife of opened “Khaleej in Bay The exhibition was held Survey and Land Registration Town”T expo yesterday in the in honour of Her Highness Bureau (SLRB) President Shaikh Salman bin Abdulla Bahrain Airport Company (the “Company”) announces the presence of a number of Al-Khalifa. abandoned vehicles in the parking spaces at Bahrain International Airport. The owners HH Shaikha Thajba had of those vehicles or those who have a connection to the vehicles should receive them been conferred the Shaikh by (8 May 2018) at the latest through the attendance of the owner or someone on their Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa behalf to the Commercial and Marketing Department – Car Parks with the necessary Medal – First Class on the documentation to prove the ownership of the vehicle and paying the fees due on the occasion. vehicle. Otherwise, the Company will be forced to sell the vehicle in a public auction, The expo which will and use the money from the sale in return for using the private parking spaces of the run until Wednesday has Company for all the period that has passed in addition to any compensation. attracted 50 Bahraini and GCC The Company hopes that the owners of the vehicles would cooperate in removing their designers, who are showcasing vehicles. their creations for the month of Ramadan. Below, a list of the plate numbers of the abandoned vehicles: “The expo is being held in Bahraini Cars: honour of HH Shaikha Thajba bint Salman bin Hamad 515596 376351 326810 212702 134475 359549 401350 Al-Khalifa, recipient of Shaikh 548680 428976 592340 491261 283585 315627 560326 Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa Saudi Cars: Medal – First Class”, said Mayasim chairperson, Dr. 498 - KSA 455 - KSA 76 - GLU 2474 - JVA 762 L T G 9717- JGJ Shaikha Mai Al-Otaibi, who 8895- EBA 4621-KLA 2559 - USJ 9871 JEJ 4971-JJA 759-NEU initiated the Plus 973 Artisanat 8401-NHJ project. Emirati Cars: “The expo is showcasing home-made projects,” said G-41063 Dr. Shaikha Mai Al-Otaibi, announcing that the upcoming Kuwaiti Cars: exhibition, which will be held 1- 82859 in Ramadan, will focus on Unnumbered Cars: heritage designs and products. Proceeds generated by the expo Chevrolet - Caprice will go in support of a charity party. Thirty Bahraini designers To contact us: please call 17353394 / 33650001 graduated from the Plus 973 or send an email to: [email protected]. Artisanat last year. 6 Sunday, April 29, 2018

MoreRiyadh missiles target Jizan audi Arabia yesterday intercepted four ballistic Smissiles fired by Houthis, the Saudi-led coalition against the insurgents said, with a local official reporting one man had been killed in the attack. The missiles were headed towards the city of Jizan in southern Saudi Arabia, according to a coalition statement. Jizan’s civil defence spokesman Colonel Yahya Abdullah al-Qahtani told Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya television that a Saudi Arabian citizen had been killed by falling shrapnel. A picture accompanying the Arabiya TV report appeared to show the outside of a The rockets civilian home pockmarked by shrapnel. were Arab coalition forces’ official spokesman Colonel Representative picture (Courtesy of Defence News) directed Turki al-Maliki said that restore the internationally the rockets were directed • Saudi intercepts four missiles recognised Yemeni towards towards Jazan City and were government to power. deliberately launched by the Saturday’s attacks came Jazan City militia to target civilian and • Falling shrapnel kills citizen as newly-appointed US populated areas. The Saudi air Secretary of State Mike and were defense forces were able to Pompeo was scheduled to intercept them all. • Damages two house, three vehicles land in Riyadh for meetings deliberately The Directorate of Saudi including talks on the Yemen Civil Defence later said it conflict. launched by received reports that shrapnel • Huthis say fired eight missiles Riyadh and its close ally killed one civilian and Washington accuse Iran of the militia damaged two houses and three the Huthis staged a public reported Saudi-led air raids on raid by Saudi Arabia and its arming the Huthis, which Iran vehicles. funeral for a slain commander Saturday near the downtown allies last week. denies. to target The Huthi rebels’ Al in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. rally for the burial of Saleh Earlier this month, Saudi The Iranian-backed Masirah television reported Top Houthi officials including al-Samad, the president of Arabia said the rebels had Houthis face criticism for civilian and Saturday they had fired eight al-Samad’s successor Mahdi the political body which runs fired at least 116 missiles at laying mines that have missiles at “economic and al-Mashat, a former Houthi Houthi-controlled northern the kingdom since it went to killed and maimed civilians, populated vital targets”, a day after Saudi fighter, attended. Houthi Yemen. There were no reports war in Yemen in 2015. while allegedly diverting defence forces said they had leader Abdul-Malek al-Houthi of casualties. Saudi Arabia formed its humanitarian aid to their own areas.” downed a missile headed for vowed to avenge al-Samad’s Saleh al-Sammad, head of military coalition in 2015 cadres and conducting mass the same area. death. the rebels’ supreme political to battle the Huthi rebels in roundups of their perceived - Colonel Turki al-Maliki The latest attack came as Eyewitnesses in Sanaa council, was killed in an air its southern neighbour and enemies. (Agencies) IS ‘emir’ killed in S.Yemen: police Top Houthi leaders killed in Saudi air strikes Aden Saana emeni security forces Saudi-led airstrike Yemenis examine debris at a destroyed said they killed a senior targeting a high-level gas station hit by an airstrike in the IslamicY State commander in a Ameeting of Houthi militias northwestern province of Hajjah gunbattle in the southern city in Yemen’s capital killed two of Aden yesterday, dealing a of the group’s leaders and blow to the group’s powerful dozens of their militiamen, the Yemen branch. kingdom’s state media reported Saleh Nasser Fadhl al-Bakshi early Saturday. held the title of “emir” for Saudi state-run television the Aden area in the militant offered the report, saying group’s Yemen affiliate, the strike Friday killed more which has killed hundreds than 50 militiamen, including of people. Counterterrorism the two leaders. It did not Yemeni government forces drive through Zinjibar, the forces surrounded al-Bakhshi elaborate. capital of Abyan province, on August 16, 2016, after a in a building, according to a That dispatch followed a far Saudi-backed offensive to seize it from Al-Qaeda jihadists statement on the Aden police more detailed report on the Facebook page, when he and strike by Al-Arabiya, a Dubai- fellow militants refused to based satellite news network. Strike killed more than 50 Hit a building belonging to surrender. Al-Arabiya, without offering militiamen, two leaders Yemen’s Interior Ministry In the ensuing shootout, one a source, said the strike hit of the force members was killed a building belonging to along with al-Bakshi, whose Yemen’s Interior Ministry in two leaders were killed in the run satellite news channel, al-Samad, a Houthi political only airstrike Friday night in bloodied corpse was displayed in the country’s rebel-held capital, strike targeting a high-level acknowledged that Houthi leader killed over a week ago in Sanaa the outlet reported on a picture. Three of his comrades Sanaa. It said more than 38 meeting. leaders met Friday to discuss a Saudi airstrike on the coastal involved wounded civilians. were arrested, it added. Houthi fighters including the Al-Masirah, a Houthi- Saturday’s funeral of Saleh city of Hodeida. However, the (Reuters) Sunday, April 29, 2018 7 Qatar paid $360m to terrorists to free hostages, says The Post

File picture showing Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the released Qataris at Doha airport on April 21, 2017. (AP) Payments were part of a larger deal that Total sum demanded for Qatar’s ambassador to Qatar set up a crisis team would involve the Iranian, Iraqi and the return of the hos- the United States assert- which included a person- Turkish governments as well as Lebanon’s tages at times climbed as ed flatly that “Qatar did al adviser to the emir. Hezbollah militia and at least two Syrian high as $1 billion. not pay a ransom.” opposition groups, including al-Nusra Front.

Dubai faction linked to al-Qaeda. many terrorist groups. this is their chance,” Zayed intermediaries to gain the a plan to do exactly that. atar has made payments The report contradicts In a letter issued last bin Saeed al-Khayareen, hostages’ freedom. In the text exchanges and to terrorists totalling statement made by Qatar month, Qatar’s ambassador Qatar’s ambassador to Iraq The Financial Times last phone conversations, Qatari atQ least $275 million to free earlier denying reports that to the United States asserted and chief negotiator in the year described how the release officials initially discuss a nine members of the royal it paid terrorist flatly that “Qatar did not pay hostage affair, wrote in the of Qatar’s hostages became payment of $150 million to family and 16 other Qatari organizations as part of the a ransom.” message. “All of them are tied to an Iranian-engineered Kata’ib Hezbollah if all the nationals kidnapped during deal. The country, however, “The idea that Qatar would thieves.” plan, supported by Turkey hostages are released, with an a hunting trip in southern acknowledge receiving help undertake activities that Also “You will get your and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, to additional fee of $10 million Iraq, a report by The from multiple countries in support terrorism is false,” the money after we take our evacuate four Syrian villages to an Iraqi mediator for Washington Post said. securing the hostages’ release ambassador, Sheikh Meshal people,” Khayareen writes in — two Sunni and two Shiite — the group identified as Abu The Post quoting, last year. bin Hamad al-Thani, wrote. an April 2017 text message, that had been under siege for Mohammed al-Sa’adi. intercepted communications, Weeks ago, an elaborate But the conversations and recounting his conversation months by different militant In May, Khayareen tells said the payment plan investigative piece published text messages obtained by The with a top official of Kata’ib groups. his boss that negotiators allocated an additional by The New York Times has Post paint a more complex Hezbollah. Last month, an article in the have arrived at a figure $150 million in cash for revealed the intriguing tale portrait. According to Washington New York Times Magazine of $275 million, with the individuals and groups of how, in late November post, the text exchanges are recounted the seizure of transaction set to take place in acting as intermediaries, 2015, a group of Qatari As high as $1 billion part of a trove of private $360 million in Qatari cash Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah province. although they have long been falcon hunters – including The post, citing several communications about the — money apparently intended At several points, the figure regarded by U.S. officials as members of Qatar’s ruling communiques, said senior hostage ordeal that were in part to pay off the Syrian $1 billion is suggested as the sponsors of international al-Thani family – defied Qatari diplomats signed off surreptitiously recorded by fighters and implement the price of a comprehensive deal terrorism. warning to go on a hunting a series of side payments a foreign government and evacuations — by Iraqi officials involving the Iranians and These include Iran’s trip to Iraq’s Muthanna ranging from $5 to $50 million provided to it. The intercepted at Baghdad’s international the four-village evacuation Islamic Revolutionary Guard Province. to Iranian and Iraqi officials communications also include airport as the hostage-release plan. Corps and Kata’ib Hezbollah, The investigation, by and paramilitary leaders, cellphone conversations and plan was being implemented. an Iraqi paramilitary group Robert F. Worth, is centered with $25 million earmarked voice-mail messages. Carefully choreographed linked to numerous lethal around a sum of $360 million, for a Kata’ib Hezbollah boss Key conversations By April 2017, after attacks on American troops meant to be ransom money, and $50 million set aside Crisis team But what was unknown additional meetings with during the Iraq War, the Post gets caught at the Baghdad for “Qassem,” an apparent The post said in response until now was that key Iranians, the outlines of said. airport, and the circumstances reference to Qassem to the kidnappings, Qatar set conversations about the a comprehensive deal that lead to this turn of events. Soleimani, the leader of Iran’s up a crisis team that included hostage affair were monitored are in place. In a carefully Larger deal Their capture – by a group Islamic Revolutionary Guard by Khayareen and Foreign by outsiders. choreographed chain of The payments were part named Kata’ib Hezbollah – Corps and a key participant in Minister Mohammed bin In the recorded events, buses arrived at the of a larger deal that would triggered panic in Doha. the hostage deal. Abdulrahman al-Thani, as communications between four Syrian villages to begin involve the Iranian, Iraqi What started was a desperate The newspaper says that the well as Hamad bin Khalifa diplomats and mediators, the evacuations, and the and Turkish governments as scramble for clues and total sum demanded for the al-Attiyah, a personal adviser Qatari officials complain Qatari hostages are taken to well as Lebanon’s Hezbollah connections that transcends return of the hostages at times to the emir. Once it became about the prospect of paying Baghdad and released. Senior militia and at least two borders to reach Qassem climbed as high as $1 billion. clear that the captors were an millions of dollars to reward Qatari officials are present Syrian opposition groups, Suleimani, Hezbollah factions “The Syrians, Hezbollah- Iranian-backed militia group, violent organizations that to help oversee both events, including al-Nusra Front, and senior ministers in the Lebanon, Kata’ib Hezbollah, the officials began working engage in kidnapping. But the documents show. (The the notorious Sunni rebel Iraq government, and also Iraq — all want money, and through an array of influential then they are seen to approve Washington Post, Al Arabia) Iranian, Iraqi and Turkish govts, Hezbollah , Syrian groups involved 8 BUSINESS Sunday, April 29, 2018 LuLu Group opens largest convention center in India LuLu Bolgatty International Convention Center & Grand Hyatt

Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala officially inaugurating the LuLu Bolgatty International Convention Center & Grand Hyatt in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, UAE Minister for Tolerance, HH Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Bahrain Deputy Prime Minister HH Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Yusuffali MA, Chairman of LuLu group and other top dignitaries

Kochi Yusuffali MA, Chairman people. LIWA, is the largest Designed by architects AE based retail of Lulu group along with hall in the convention center from Wimberly Allison Tong Key features of Grand Hyatt conglomerate, LuLu ambassadors of UAE, KSA & with 20,000 sq. ft. and can take and Coo UK Ltd (WATG), UGroup International launched Bahrain and other dignitaries. more than 5,000 people at a Lulu Bolgatty International Three helipads, parking capacity for more its mega project in Kochi. The Rs. 1,800 crore mega time. It has also got a unique Convention Center & Grand than 1500 cars Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief project is part of its Rs. 13,000 automated re-tractable seating Hyatt Kochi is located near Minister of Kerala officially cr. expansion plan in India in system, which is first of its kind the historic and picturesque Array of Suites, rooms, luxury villas inaugurated the LuLu Bolgatty the retail, hospitality & food in the country. town of Fort Kochi and is fully International Convention processing sectors. Speaking at the glittering surrounded by back waters Center & Grand Hyatt Lulu Bolgatty International function Sheikh Nahyan with a magnificent view of the Set on 26 acres of land on the Bolgatty island yesterday in the presence of Convention Centre is billed highlighted the historic Arabian Sea. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, as largest of its kind in India and vital role played by With a prime waterfront Spacious urban, waterfront luxury project UAE Minister for Tolerance, with over 10 lakh sq. ft. of Indians especially Keralites, location, the convention centre HH Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak indoor and outdoor space in the development of UAE is a 45-minute drive from Offers guided tour of nearby Bolgatty Palace Al Nahyan, Bahrain Deputy including two customizable and fondly recalled “LuLu, Cochin International Airport or a boat ride from the island’s jetty to Fort Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid and column-free venues with a as where the UAE goes to and is connected to all major bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, total capacity of around 10,000 shop”. road networks. Kochi

“The long & strong relationship “Being the minister for tolerance, I “Kerala is a tourist hub and we need “The Govt. is pro-development and “This is my dream project in Kerala and I between India and Bahrain, and am deeply touched by the hospital- many more projects like this to is working tirelessly to develop the am sure this will go a long way in making Kochi & Kerala the tourist and MICE hub the role people like Yusuffali plays ity, education and ever smiling spirit boost our economy, and Kerala will infrastructure and road network of India. With the increase in confer- further strengthens the economic & across India and I invite investors to of Keralites.” always welcome any investment in ences & summits in Kerala, the tourism cultural aspects of Bahrain.” -Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al these sectors.” exploit the abundant possibilities and related sectors will see tremendous -HH Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Nahyan, available here.” growth in both revenues and economic Al Khalifa, UAE Minister for Tolerance -Pinarayi Vijayan, -Nitin Gadkari, activities which will propel the all-around Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister growth of God’s own country.” Kerala Chief Minister -Yusuffali MA, Chairman of LuLu group Sunday, April 29, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Russian FM says US trying to ‘divide Syria’ Moscow Lavrov met with Iranian our counterparts at the United “artificial pretext” for the ussia’s foreign minister Foreign Minister Mohammad Nations, the International Red missile strikes by the U.S., said yesterday the United Javad Zarif and Turkish Cross, the Syrian Red Crescent Britain and France. StatesR is trying to divide Syria. Foreign Minister Mevlut and other international Cavusoglu meanwhile During a meeting with his Cavusoglu. Russia, Iran and organizations,” Lavrov said. criticized the United States counterparts from Iran and Turkey are the guarantor International aid groups for supporting Syria’s main Turkey, Sergey Lavrov said the states in the so-called “Astana have repeatedly accused the Kurdish militia, which played recent U.S.-led missile strikes process” aimed at ending the Syrian government, which is a key role in rolling back the on Syria “seriously aggravated violence in Syria. closely allied with Russia and Islamic State group and now the situation.” He added that The three agreed to intensify Iran, of preventing the delivery controls much of northern and statements about supporting efforts to provide humanitarian of aid to besieged, rebel-held eastern Syria. Turkey views the the territorial integrity of aid in Syria. areas. Kurdish fighters as an extension Syria “are only words that, “We will ensure that this aid Lavrov also reiterated of the Kurdish insurgency apparently, cover plans for is provided in the most effective Russia’s contention that the raging in its southeast. reformatting the Middle East way. We will be cooperating alleged chemical weapons “Today, the US supports and plans for dividing Syria with the government, the attack on the town of Douma terrorist organizations, and this Russian Foreign Minister into parts.” opposition and of course with earlier this month was an has to stop,” Cavusoglu said. Sergey Lavrov (AP) Europe’s electric bus fleets The total number of electric buses in service is forecast to more than tri- ple, from 386,000 in 2017 to about 1.2 million in 2025, equal to about 47 percent of the global city bus fleet, according to a report from Bloomberg Egypt’s $15 billion New Energy Finance (BNEF). E-buses remain more expensive upfront than those fuelled by diesel, but BNEF found that battery-powered buses can already offer a lower total cost of ownership when fuel and maintenance expenses are factored in. A typical e-bus with a 250kWh battery charging once per day at the depot and operating around 166km/per day has a total cost of ownership of Sinai development €0.81/km ($0.99/km) -- lower than diesel at €.0.86/km ($1.05/km). According to BNEF calculations, every 1,000 battery-powered buses on the road will displace about 500 barrels of diesel fuel each day. This year, the volume of fuel e-buses take off the market may rise 37 percent to 279,000 barrels a day, about as much oil as Greece consumes. expected by 2022 China is leading the way on electrifying its fleet, adding 7,600 zero-emissions people-movers to its cities’ roads every month. Cairo Islamist militants have been he said. Austria, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands and Britain have collectively project to develop Egypt’s waging an insurgency for years in Financing sources for the added almost 1,250 electric or plug-in hybrid buses to their fleets. restive Sinai peninsula should be the north of the peninsula, which initiative remain unclear. In a bid to improve air quality in Britain’s capital, London Mayor Sadiq Acompleted by 2022 at a cost of some lacks basic infrastructure and job Egyptian security forces launched Khan recently launched Europe’s largest fleet of all electric buses -- a £19 275 billion Egyptian pounds ($15.6 opportunities. In contrast, the a large-scale security operation in million- (€21.7m, $26.5m) fleet of 51 Enviro 200 electric vehicles built by billion), a presidential aide said on region’s southern coast is peppered February to crush jihadists who China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams) and Scotland-based Alexander Dennis Saturday, describing the scheme as “a with Red Sea tourist resorts. have waged an insurgency that has Limited. project for national security.” The project includes plans killed hundreds of soldiers, police BYD has nowTop supplied 10 Europeanover 10,000 fully e-bus electric fleets buses worldwide. The The cost estimated by Ibrahim for a comprehensive network of and residents over many years. mostThe extensivetotal number European of electric order buses before in service London is is forecast one of 35to morecoaches than deliv- Mehleb, a presidential aide for roads, residential and industrial Security forces have battled eredtriple, to fromAmsterdam’s 386,000 in Schipol 2017 to airport. about 1.2 million in 2025, equal to about national and strategic projects and developments, four water Islamist militants in the mainly 47% of the global city bus fleet former prime minister, is almost desalination plants, hospitals and desert region, stretching from Enviro200EV Batteries: Two 324kWh three times that given by President sewage networks, Mehleb said. the Suez Canal eastwards to the Zero emissions e-bus lithium iron-phosphate Range per charge: 250km Abdel Fattah al-Sisi when the project “The Sinai development project Gaza Strip and Israel, since 2013. was announced in December. is a project for national security,” (Reuters) Pompeo kicks off ME leg

Twin water-cooled 90kW wheel hub motors E-bus and diesel bus operating costs of first trip as US envoy Includes maintenance and charging stations. *Initial battery cost: €490/kWh Vehicle Battery Total Riyadh €266,600 €158,700* €425,300 .S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Saudi Arabia, kicking off the Diesel bus €400,000 UMiddle East leg of his first trip abroad as Each e-bus replaces 178 barrels of diesel and cuts CO emissions by 13.7 tonnes per year America’s top diplomat. 2 His visit on Saturday comes just weeks France 74 1 Total 75 ahead of several key dates that have Spain 61 42 103 potential to further roil the already volatile region. Sweden 43 93 136 President Donald Trump has set a May Poland 98 50 148 12 deadline to decide whether to pull out Pure electric buses of the Iran nuclear deal — something he Belgium 3 145 148 Plug-in hybrid buses appears likely to do despite heavy pressure Austria 164 164 to stay in from European and other parties. Lithuania 192 192 Two days later the U.S. plans to open its new embassy in Jerusalem, marking a Netherlands 296 296 significant shift in decades of American Germany 176 120 296 policy toward Israel and the Palestinians, who also claim the holy city as their UK 191 153 344 capital. Sources: Bloomberg New Energy Finance, BYD, Transport for London © GRAPHIC NEWS After Saudi Arabia, Pompeo goes to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (AP) Israel and Jordan. 10 BUSINESS Sunday, April 29, 2018 BAB, UNDP to boost sustainable finance

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL AUSTRALIA 0.2938 0.2913 BANGLADESH 0.00469 0.00452 CANADA 0.3007 0.2975 DENMARK 0.0644 EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 EURO 0.4652 0.4627 HONGKONG 0.04967 0.04927 INDIA 0.00579 0.00570 INDONESIA 0.00002911 0.00002778 IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 Officials during the deal signing IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 JAPAN 0.00361 0.003540 JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 KOREA 0.00040411 BAB and United Nations MoU focuses on SDGs To organise activities and KUWAIT 1.263 1.264 MALAYSIA 0.0987 0.0986 Development Programme and the 2030 Agenda for events to incorporate SDGs NEW ZEALAND 0.2722 0.2723 NORWAY 0.0494 in Bahrain sign MoU Sustainable Development in the work of banks NEPAL 0.00387 0.00354 OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 PAKISTAN 0.00345 0.00327 Manama Dr Waheed Al Qassim, and events to incorporate development including SMEs PHILIPPINES 0.00744 0.00727 ahrain Association CEO of BAB, and Amin El SDGs in the work of banks and expanding loan portfolio QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 Bof Banks “BAB” Sharkawi United Nations and support the proposition that includes NGOs loans as SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10067 and the United Nations Resident Coordinator, UNDP of policies to the Central Bank. well as microenterprises. SINGAPORE 0.2891 0.2871 Development Programme Resident Representative in In addition, promote and “BAB aims to unify SOUTH AFRICA 0.03190 0.03180 in Bahrain “UNDP” has Bahrain signed the MoU at implement other initiatives initiatives related to SDGs SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00240 signed a Memorandum Al Baraka headquarters, that may emerge, mutually implemented by Bahraini SWEDISH 0.0466 of Understanding (MoU) on the 18th of April in the agreed by the parties. banks and to stimulate other SWITZERLAND 0.3906 0.3875 to promote Sustainable presence of Chairman of BAB Adnan Yousif Chairman financial institutions to SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 Development Goals (SDGs) & CEO of Al Baraka Banking of BAB stressed the keenness adopt SDG thus to make the TAIWAN 0.013600 and the 2030 Agenda for Group Adnan Ahmed of Bahraini financial financial and banking sector THAILAND 0.012170 0.012150 Sustainable Development and Yousif. Institutions to move forward as a model in this field,” Dr TURKEY 0.0986 UNITED KINGDOM 0.5294 0.5265 other related issues of mutual The move allows BAB and towards funding project Waheed Al Qassim CEO of UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 interest. UNDP to organize activities that prioritizes sustainable BAB said. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Arab Bank Group reports 2018 first quarter profit of $220.3 million Manama Bank confirms the success of by growth in core banking rab Bank Group the Group in generating strong income with net interest announced its results Net operating results despite the backdrop income increasing by 12%. A income before COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN for the first quarter of 2018 of a challenging operating Sabbagh remarked that reporting a net profit after tax provisions and environment. Arab Bank Group enjoys BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3836 0.3451 of $220.3 million as compared Nemeh Sabbagh, Chief high liquidity and strong and KUWAIT 0.2855 31.1909 0.2905 0.2613 to $218.2 million in 2017, taxes reached Executive Officer, stated that robust capitalization. Group’s Net operating income before $335 million the underlying performance capital adequacy ratio stood at OMAN 0.3849 0.3783 0.3916 0.3523 provisions and taxes reached of the Group continues on its 15.1% as of 31 March 2018. He QATAR 3.6420 3.5794 3.7057 3.3336 $335 million and recording a growth path with first quarter added that the asset quality of UAE 3.6730 3.6098 3.7373 3.3620 double-digit growth of 15 per at $33.4 billion. results recording a solid 15% the Group remains high and cent. Loans and advances grew Sabih Masri, Chairman of increase in net operating that credit provisions held SAUDI 3.7500 3.6855 3.8156 3.4325 by 5pc to reach $25.5 billion, the Board of Directors stated income. He added that the against non-performing loans whilst customer deposits stood that the performance of Arab strong performance was driven continue to exceed 100%. “Intelligence plus character-that is the goal [email protected] of true education.” -Martin Luther King Jr.

Sunday, April 29, 2018 11 Riot of colour and glitter Al Noor celebrates 25th Annual Day of its British Primary Section

Al Noor International School celebrated 25th Annual Day of its British Primary Section (Grade 1-4) with a variety of activities. 80 students were awarded on the occasion for their outstanding performance in curricular and extra-curricular activities. School Director Dr Muhammad Mashood, Principal Ameen Mohammed Hulaiwah, Head Teachers, teachers and over 600 parents were present. The theme of the evening was confidence, creativity and expression which children expressed through an array of musical, dancing and acting talents. The stage was a riot of colour and glitter as the primary aged children showed off their talents to their delighted parents. New Millennium School-DPS holds charity drive With an objective to develop an understanding towards the society and its requirements, the students of Grade XII, Commerce stream of NMS DPS undertook a charity drive by donating BD 300 to Muharraq Social Welfare Centre. Funds were raised through the ‘Grub Fest’organised by Grade XI students of Commerce and Humanities stream and the sale of old books from the school libraries. The move was in line with the school’s tradition encourag- ing pupils to collect funds through various school activities and donate the same to charity organizations across the Kingdom. Chairman Dr Ravi Pillai, Managing Director Geetha Pillai and Principal Arun Kuumar Sharma appreciated the students and teachers for their noble gesture. 12 Sunday, April 29, 2018 Sunday, April 29, 2018 13

Head of the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) Ahmed bin Zayed Al Zayed received Minister of Works , Municipalities Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received a delegation from Logic Point, headed by its President, Nazir Ahmed, accompanied by a Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi attended the 2nd secondary schools e-learning exhibition which was organised by Affairs & Urban Planning Essam Khalaf and discussed with him the organisational structure of the ministry, the number of officials. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity and Water Authority Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Sadqi was present during the meeting. The the Technical Education Directorate at Bahrain Training Institute. The Minister praised the schools’ stories of success in integrat- speed of its completion as well as the latest developments in the field of human resources. Al Zayed affirmed the minister welcomed the attendees and was briefed on the latest activities of the company in Bahrain and the region. The minister welcomed the establishment of ing digital technology in education which reflects the positive outcome of the Education Ministry’s efforts in implementing His approval of CSB and the ministry of the new organizational structure and assured that it would have a positive a cooperation relationship with the company according to the opportunities available in the fields of training employees and specialists in financial systems. The Majesty King Hamad’s Schools of the Future Project since 2005 outcome on the level and quality of services meeting was also attended by Dr. Ahmed Hashim, Advisor to the minister

Chief of Public Security, Major-General Tariq Al Hassan has visited the Coast Guard headquarters, On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the opening ceremony of the 26th annual Heritage Festival. The festival, organised by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities and based on a theme of ‘Memory of Muharraq’, was held at where he was received by the Coast Guard Commander, Brigadier Alaa Siyadi and some officers. the Heritage Village near Arad Fort. Shaikh Isa toured the festival, accompanied by President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa During the visit, the Chief was briefed about the developments of the Coast Guards, including its advanced devices and tools and the training plans and programmes, such as specialised courses to enhance the skills of the personnel. The Chief also visited the Muharraq Coast Guard Base and was informed about the progress of the establishment of the new maintenance base and other renova- tion operations to improve provided services

Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mo- hammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa received a delegation from the Muharraq Charity Society, led by its Chairman Salah Bu Hassan, Shaikh Abdulrahman. Under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Bahrain is keen on preserving its cultural and social heritage which is laden with Bahrain and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) signed the values of goodness, righteousness and charity, Shaikh Abdulrahman said. He also said that the an agreement by which Bahrain will host the 42nd World Heritage Committee session in Manama Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) held its annual employee gathering in the presence of the CEO, a number of executive management members, and over 200 employees from various departments. In Bahraini people has always been known for effective charitable and volunteer work, noting that in June. President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities Shaikha Mai bint Moham- his speech, CEO, Sattam Sulaiman Algosaibi, extended his gratitude and appreciation to the employees, highlighting their achievements and the bank’s performance during the year 2017. During the these good habits spread goodness and virtue and establish a cohesive and benevolent society med Al Khalifa and UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay singed the agreement at the UNES- gathering, long service bank employees who spent 10 years of dedicated work were honoured, in addition to a group of employees who attained professional certifications during 2017, and a number of that plays a noble moral role CO headquarters in Paris, France employees with contributions to volunteer work within the framework of the bank’s social responsibility 12 Sunday, April 29, 2018 Sunday, April 29, 2018 13

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Los Angeles ctress Michelle Pfeiffer is in advanced talks to join Disneys Asequel of its “Maleficent” hit, starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning. Ed Skrein is also on board to join the cast, with “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” helmer Joachim Ronning set to direct the project, reports variety.com. If a deal closes, Pfeiffer will play the queen in the movie. It is not clear where this film will pick up following the first movie, which was based on the fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty”. The original story centred on an evil fairy who cursed an infant Los Angeles princess to eternal sleep, uillermo del Toro is on board to produce the film adaptation of ‘Scary only to realise the young Stories to Tell in the Dark’. girl was the only one GThe Oscar-winning filmmaker has also co-written the script from which who could save the Andre Ovredal will direct, according to a report. The project, based kingdom from its on Alvin Schwartz’s internationally best-selling book series, will be dangerous ruler. co-financed by CBS Films and Entertainment One. (IANS) Daniel Hageman and Kevin Hageman, whose writing credits include ‘The Lego Movie’ and ‘Hotel Transylvania’, have adapted the script along with del Toro. The film follows a group of young teens who must solve the mystery surrounding sudden and macabre deaths in their small town. (PTI) London merican sensation, Hilary Duff who is also a mother to 6-year- Aold Luca Comrie with her ex, Mike Comrie, has opened up about balancing motherhood and her personal time. Like many parents out there, she admittedly struggles sometimes to find a balance between being a mom, working and finding time for herself. “I don’t always balance it all, I do the best that I can, and some months are crazier than others,” Duff told while talking about her son. She also added, “I’m a mother first, so he’s always my number one priority. And then my decision-making process is like, ‘Hey can I make this work? Is he going to get enough of what he needs from me?’” (ANI) 14 Sunday, April 29, 2018 Sunday, April 29, 2018 15

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26TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL - city, particularly the history of pearl diving, a The Trinity of South Indian classical music refers tokens, will be given away to the winners and MEMORY OF MUHARRAQ glorious history whose details are revealed by the to the outstanding trio of composers Thyagaraja participants. Companies interested to sponsor the Date: 25 April - 5 May 2018, 5:00 - 9:30 pm Pearling Trail, Bahrain’s second site to be inscribed Swamy, Mutthuswamy Dikshitar and Shyama event may kindly coordinate with Rene Caceda Venue: Events Tent By Arad Fort as UNESCO World Heritage site. Sastri. These 18th century contemporaries were through mobile no. 33456449. The festival kicks off in conjunction with Arab prolific composers and are known for creating a The tournament is open to the public and entries Under the Patronage of his Majesty King Hamad Tourism Day, an initiative which was adopted new era in the history of South Indian classical should be composed of a 5-man team plus one Bin Isa AlKhalifa, the 26th Annual Bahrain when Manama was the 2013 Capital of Arab music. To celebrate their genius, the local musi- alternate. Heritage Festival brings the island’s unique culture Tourism to mark the anniversary of the birth of cians and students of music will be rendering to the forefront and showcases the variety and the Arab traveler Ibn Battuta. renowned compositions of the trinity. NIGHT OF ARABIC CLASSIC FILMS: diversity of local heritage. The festival portrays the DALILA (1956) theme of “Memory of Muharraq” which features EVENING CONVERSATION: “THE MAGIC KNIGHTS OF RIZAL BOWL-O-RAMA Date: 10 May 2018, 7:00pm exhibition spaces, craftsmen, workshops, food OF NATURAL PEARLS” Date: May 4 Venue: Bahrain Fort Museum vendors, and live traditional music. It also offers Date: 30 April 2018, 7:00pm Venue: Dana Mall a chance to see some of Bahrain’s finest craftsmen Venue: Bin Matar House Egyptian film, starring Abdulhalim Hafez and at work. A balanced mixture of contemporary The Knights of Rizal, a Filipino Community Shadya. The film tells the story of a poor electraion and traditional products at the souq which is sur- In collaboration with the Pearling Path, the organization chartered under Philippine Laws, will who is passionate about music. The guy falls in rounded by Bahraini cafes and offers the visitor to Parisian-based L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels brings open its annual activities with a one-day bowling love with his orphan roomate, only to find out later experience flavours of the Kingdom. together two pearl experts: Talal Mattar, a 6th tournament to be held on Friday, 4th of May 2018 that she is ill but can’t afford the treatment. generation pearl merchant from one of the old- under the auspices of the Philippine Embassy in THE 13TH SPRING OF CULTURE FESTIVAL est pearl merchant families in the Kingdom of Manama, tagged as “Bowl-O-Rama.” BOOK SIGNING CEREMONY Date: February – April 2018 Bahrain, and Olivier Segura, Director of the French It is expected that the bowling tournament will be “CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC Venue: Different Locations Gemological Laboratory (LFG) and natural pearl participated by Knights of Rizal members from BUILDINGS - BUILDINGS FROM expert, for an insightful discussion about this gem the Middle East region, most particularly from the MUHARRAQ” The 13th edition of the Spring of Culture Festival that has fascinated civilizations since ancient times. Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It will be a day Date: 2 May 2018, 7:00pm brings with it a treasure trove of surprises that for Family, Food and Fun for OKOR members Venue: Bahrain Fort Museum cover the different interests and tastes of the cul- TRIBUTE TO THE TRINITY and their families. ture and art audience. Hosted by the Kingdom of Date: May 3 This annual gathering in Bahrain of knights from We are delighted to invite you to participate in Bahrain’s numerous cultural institutions, histori- Venue: Bahrain Society of Engineers the GCC region showcases the strong bond and the book signing ceremony “Conservation of cal sites and landmarks, the festival’s wide variety auditorium camaraderie among members and chapter of the Historic Buildings - Buildings from Muharraq” of events, programs and activities continue to KOR in the region. The organization which was by Dr. Salman Ahmad Al-Mahari, issued by the build bridges of cultural communication between ‘Samarpan’, an entity formed by Carnatic musi- named after the Philippine national hero, pro- Regional Center for the Preservation of Cultural Bahrain and the rest of the whole world. cians in Bahrain seeks to promote Indian classical motes patriotism, civic works, nationalism and Heritage in the Arab World (ICCROM-Sharjah) This year’s edition of the festival is part of the music. The upcoming program, “Tribute to the educational programs among the Filipino youth. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 7: 30 pm at Bahrain Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities’ Trinity” , the first ever in Bahrain, will be held on Occasionally, it also extends assistance to dis- Fort Site Museum. celebration of Muharraq, the Capital of Islamic 3rd of May at the Bahrain Society of Engineers tressed OFWs in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Culture in 2018, in which it highlights the auditorium at 7pm under the aegis of Convex elsewhere. deep-rooted heritage and traditions of this ancient Corporate Events. Trophies and medals, as well as door prizes and Tuesday, January 30, 2018 16 Sunday, April 29, 2018 17 [email protected] www.newsofbahrain.com 17579914 38444692 ClassiﬁedsReaching the right audience

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Diego Maradona (file) observance Dubai After the game, Russia, Iran and Turkey need iego Maradona has Maradona’s lawyer Matias to work in coordination with left his coaching job in Morla confirmed he was the United Nations to ensure Dthe United Arab Emirates leaving the club. the legitimacy of any political after his team failed to win “After today’s draw and solution in Syria,” automatic promotion to the not having achieved the goal top division. of ascending (promotion) to of sanctions The former Argentina Fujairah, Diego Maradona -Mevlut Cavusoglu World Cup winner was will no longer be the team Turkish Foreign Minister managing UAE first division coach,” Morla tweeted club Al Fujairah, which was in Spanish. He added that bidding for a place in the “the decision was made in Arabian Gulf League, the common agreement,” with UAE’s top flight. Maradona “wishing the best No formal request about A 1-1 draw with to the club that opened its Trump-Kim summit Khorfakkan on Friday doors.” meant that Al Fujairah could Soccer great Maradona, 57, not finish any higher than joined Al Fujairah in 2017 on third place, missing out on a one-year contract, which automatic promotion but still included an extension clause with a chance of going up via if the team won promotion. a two-leg playoff. (AP)

Singapore has not received any “formal” request to host an eagerly awaited meeting between US President North Korea says summit Donald Trump and North opens ‘new era for peace’ Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev the city-state’s prime minister said Saturday.

Moscow U.S. presidential election sanctions for fear of having Death toll rises to 9 in ussian Prime Minister and other so-called malign to take administrative or China school stabbing RDmitry Medvedev activities. criminal liability,” he said. attack backs the idea of making Asked about a proposal Medvedev also said that The death toll has risen to nine it a criminal offense for drafted by Russia’s lower the government should in Friday’s stabbing attack Russians to observe sanctions house of parliament to support sanctions-hit Russian outside a middle school in imposed by the United States, criminalize observance of companies to ensure that jobs northwestern China. Medvedev said in an interview U.S. sanctions, Medvedev said are not lost. broadcast on Saturday on the restrictions were aimed Speaking on other issues, Suicide car bomber kills state TV channel Rossiya 1. at destroying Russia’s socio- he said that Russia was on the Washington imposed political system and harming brink of making a decision on 6 in Afghanistan A Taliban suicide bomber sweeping sanctions on the economy and individuals. raising the pension age. South Korea’s press has given a cautious welcome to the attacked an army base in some of Russia’s biggest “If this is so, then the Commenting on his own landmark summit companies and businessmen implementation of these plans for the future, he southern Helmand province on April 6, striking at allies sanctions by citizens of our said he wanted to continue Saturday killing four civilians Seoul Moon Jae-in “confirmed of President Vladimir Putin country should be an offense. working in a role that brought and two soldiers, officials orth Korea yesterday the common goal of to punish Moscow for its No one should have the right maximum benefit to his said. hailed its summit with realising, through complete alleged meddling in the 2016 to observe these American country. Nthe South as a “historic denuclearisation, a nuclear- South Korea says meeting” that paved the way free Korean Peninsula”. scrambles jets to for the start of a new era, after In a separate report, KCNA intercept Chinese flight the two leaders pledged to said the two leaders had a pursue denuclearisation and “candid and open-hearted Russia’s floating nuke South Korea said on a permanent peace. exchange of views” on issues Saturday it had scrambled The official KCNA news including “ensuring peace military jets to intercept a agency carried the text of on the Korean Peninsula plant heads out to sea Chinese aircraft that had the leaders’ Panmunjom and the denuclearisation of entered the South’s air Declaration in full and the peninsula”. The Rodong St. Petersburg Petersburg shipyard where it put into service in 2019 in the defence territory. said the encounter opened Sinmun newspaper, the ussia’s controversial was constructed. It is to be Arctic off the coast of Chukotka For more, catch us the way “for national mouthpiece of the North’s floating nuclear power towed through the Baltic Sea in the far east, providing power online at: reconciliation and unity, ruling Workers’ Party, plantR has headed out for its and around the northern tip of for a port town and for oil rigs. peace and prosperity”. devoted the first four of its six first sea voyage. Norway to Murmansk, where The project has been widely www.newsofbahrain.com In the document, North pages to the event, carrying a The floating plant, the its reactors are to be loaded criticized by environmentalists. /nobonline Korean leader Kim Jong Un total of 60 photos, 15 of them Akademik Lomonosov, was with nuclear fuel. Greenpeace has dubbed it a /newsofbahrain and the South’s President on page one. towed Saturday out of the St. The Lomonosov is to be “floating Chernobyl.” 20 Sunday, April 29, 2018 ‘Our

baby Pope Francis intervened several times in Tom Evans had asked supporters, who have staged a series of vigils outside the hospital, to go home a case that attracted worldwide attention

London His condition worsened and, a vigils outside the hospital where the erminally-ill British toddler year later, in December 2017, the baby was being treated, to go home. Alfie Evans died yesterday hospital recommended withdrawing Medical staff have been subjected afterT doctors withdrew life support, life support. to severe online abuse and police following a long legal battle and a The parents disagreed and the officers had to be deployed outside grew campaign by the parents that drew two sides went to court. the clinic on Monday after some support from Pope Francis. At a hearing in February the protesters tried to gain entry. “Our baby grew his wings tonight hospital’s lawyers argued that - Ethical battles - at 2:30am (0130 GMT). We are Evans had suffered “catastrophic heartbroken. Thank you everyone degradation of his brain tissue” and The case is the latest in a series of for all your support,” the mother, said Italian doctors who visited the high-profile battles between parents Kate James, wrote on Facebook. child were agreed on the “futility” of of seriously ill children and the The parents had fought to take trying to find a cure. British authorities. his their son, who had a degenerative Helen Cross, an expert in child British law states that parents condition that caused irreversible epilepsy at another children’s “cannot demand a particular brain damage, out of a hospital in hospital in London, told the hearing treatment to be continued where Liverpool in northwest England to a that scans showed over 70 percent the burdens of the treatment clearly clinic in Rome but lost a final court of the baby’s brain fibre had been outweigh the benefits for the child”. appeal on Wednesday. lost and said there was “no prospect If agreement cannot be Doctors had already removed of recovery”. reached between the parents and life support on Monday after the - ‘Save our son’ - the healthcare professionals, “a wings parents lost a previous appeal to court should be asked to make keep him alive despite doctors’ Pope Francis intervened several a declaration about whether recommendations. times in a case that touched hearts the provision of life-sustaining - ‘A devastating journey’ - around the world and prompted treatment would benefit the child”. vigils in Italy and Poland. The most recent example was Alder Hey Children’s hospital, Earlier this week the pontiff that of Charlie Gard, who was born where the 23-month-old was being wrote on Twitter that he hoped the in August 2016 with a rare form of treated, expressed their condolences. parents’ “desire to seek new forms mitochondrial disease. tonight’ “All of us feel deeply for Alfie, of treatment may be granted”. He died last year, one week short Kate, Tom and his whole family and “The only master of life, from the of his first birthday, after doctors our thoughts are with them. beginning to its natural end, is God, withdrew life support treatment. “This has been a devastating and our duty is to do everything to Gard’s parents fought a five- journey for them,” the hospital said. protect life,” he said. month legal battle for him to be Supporters began to leave floral Thomas Evans had also met with taken to the United States for tributes outside the hospital and the pope in the Vatican last week experimental treatment. A recent handout a post on the “Alfie’s Army” and asked him to “save our son”. The parents of Ashya King defied picture released by Facebook page, which has 801,000 Italy granted citizenship to the professionals in 2014 when they Action4Alfie shows members, said balloons would be toddler on Monday in the hope snatched their cancer-stricken son seriously ill British released from a park near the facility of facilitating his transfer to the from a British hospital and took toddler Alfie Evans at later on Saturday. Bambino Gesu (Baby Jesus) him to Prague for proton beam Alder Hey Children’s Evans was born on May 9, 2016 paediatric hospital in Rome. therapy. Hospital in Liverpool and was first taken to hospital After losing his legal battle, the King, now eight years old, has in December of that year after father on Thursday had asked since been declared clear of the suffering seizures. supporters, who have staged angry disease. (AFP) Alfie’s parents had fought to take him from a hospital in Liverpool to a clinic in Rome

Terminally-ill UK toddler at centre of legal battle dies SPORTS Sunday, April 29, 2018 21 Wenger set for Sanchez reunion London Having been named man of Liverpool rsene Wenger admits it the match in last weekend’s will be “strange” to come FA Cup semi-final win over Aup against Alexis Sanchez at Tottenham, Sanchez will Old Trafford on Sunday. now meet his former club for The Arsenal boss gave the the first time in what will be green-light to Sanchez leaving Wenger’s last visit to United as for Manchester United in Gunners’ boss. frustrated January in a straight-swap deal The 68-year-old announced with Armenia international last week he will step down in Henrikh Mkhitaryan. the summer after over 21 years Sanchez, 29, was running in charge, Sanchez labelling down his contract at the Wenger a “football master” as Emirates Stadium and would he paid tribute to his lengthy by Stoke have been able to walk away tenure. for free at the end of the season. Now, however, the Chile Liverpool dropped points against Once it became clear he forward will want to ruin his a relegation threatened side for a would not be signing a new former manager’s farewell tour deal, Arsenal acted to bring in – with Wenger conceding it will second successive week Mkhitaryan as Sanchez joined feel unusual to have Sanchez on Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. the opposing side. (PA Sport) London So there was a feeling of disbelief remier League leading scorer when the ball went wide. Mohamed Salah had a rare It set the tone for Salah, brilliant Poff day as Liverpool continue to in midweek with two goals and two stumble towards guaranteeing a assists against Roma, to have one top-four finish after a goalless draw of his poorest performances in a Liverpool’s at home to Stoke. red shirt. It was the first time since Mohamed Salah However, it was even more Boxing Day he had started a match at (Pic courtesy: the- damaging for struggling Stoke, whose Anfield and did not score. guardian) point failed to see them escape the Credit should be given to Stoke bottom three. With all their relegation left-back Erik Pieters, who barely left rivals having games in hand, their Salah’s side for the entire 90 minutes top-flight future looks bleak. and did an effective job of shackling Jurgen Klopp’s side still require the Professional Footballers’ a maximum of four points from Association Player of the Year. The their last two matches but equally sight of Salah limping slightly in the worrying were injury scares for latter stages, after Henderson had Jordan Henderson and Salah ahead received treatment earlier after being of Wednesday’s Champions League caught on the ankle by Xherdan semifinal second leg which they Shaqiri, will have done little to help lead 5-2. That impending date with Klopp’s mood. destiny, and the early kick-off, did Aside from Mame Diouf heading little to enliven a game which could into the side-netting and Peter OTHER SCORES have been so different had 43-goal Crouch just failing to connect with Burnley 0 0 Brighton Salah been his usual prolific self after Shaqiri’s low cross into the six-yard Crystal Palace 5 0 Leicester City just six minutes. box, they gave a poor impersonation Huddersfield 0 2 Everton When the Egypt international of a team supposedly fighting for Newcastle 0 1 West Bromwich broke clear on his own and dinked their future until Ryan Shawcross Southampton 2 1 AFC Bournemouth the ball over goalkeeper Jack Butland, stabbed wide at the far post with two most of Anfield started to celebrate. minutes remaining. (PA Sport) FC Bayern Munich beat Frankfurt 4-1 Munich first. Frankfurt’s Luka Jovic C Bayern Munich enjoyed tested Ulreich from 20 yards, a successful dress rehearsal Evina aiming too far at the Ffor the Champions League, other end. Visiting netminder beating Eintracht Frankfurt Lukas Hradecky proved equal 4-1 yesterday afternoon. FCB to a Wagner effort. Frankfurt reserves captain Niklas Dorsch slowly but surely got a grip crowned his pro debut, handing on the contest and were in the his side the lead shortly before driving seat after the half-hour. half-time. Eintracht’s dominance Sandro Wagner doubled the resulted in two gilt-edged lead with a quarter-hour to chances. Mijat Gacinovic go, but Frankfurt’s Sébastien fired just wide from 15 yards Haller replied immediately. following a counter. Barely two Subs Rafinha and Niklas Süle minutes later Jovic ghosted closed out the meeting shortly past the rearguard and had only before the final whistle. Ulreich to beat, and Bayern had The Bavarians started with to thank their shot-stopper for Sven Ulreich in goal and Joshua keeping the scores level with a Kimmich, Mats Hummels, Lars fine save. Lukas Mai and Juan Bernat in Highlight from the match (Pic courtesy: fcbayern) But Bayern soon had the a back four. Sebastian Rudy deck, handing playing time to Shabani and Evina around the home crowd on their feet, anchored a midfield featuring a clutch of youngsters. Besides hour mark. Wagner shining with a strong Meritan Shabani, Corentin Mai, Dorsch, Evina and The 75,000 capacity crowd first touch and perceptively Tolisso, Dorsch and Franck Shabani made their pro debuts. at the Allianz Arena saw a setting up Dorsch, the 20-year- Evina, with Sandro Wagner as Rafinha replaced over from dour first half-hour. The sides old proving a cool customer the sole striker. Kimmich at half-time, Thiago felt each other out, Bayern and slotting home from eight Arsene Wenger Jupp Heynckes shuffled his and Süle taking over from dominating possession at yards. (fcbayern) 22 Sunday, April 29, 2018 SPORTS Barcelona Open Coco Vandeweghe enters Stuttgart final Nadal

CoCo Vandeweghe enjoys Stuttgart Pliskova and Estonia’s Anett merican CoCo Kontaveit in Sunday’s final. Vandeweghe cruised past Asked about her success ACaroline Garcia 6-4 6-2 in in Stuttgart on a clay surface the semi-finals of the Porsche that she has previously stated Tennis Grand Prix yesterday to a dislike for, Vandeweghe said: move a step closer to her first “My mom told me I have some title of the season. German heritage from my great 400th win Vandeweghe needed just grandmother so that’s probably 74 minutes to knock out the why it’s clicking here. French world number seven “I’m definitely trying for her third win over a top 10 different things and enjoying player this week. The 26-year- my time out on the court old Vandeweghe beat world instead of taking it too number one Simona Halep and seriously. It’s chill. It’s like I’m U.S. Open champion Sloane back in California on the beach on clay Stephens earlier in the event. and I don’t care.” Flushing Meadows semi- Vandeweghe won her first finalist Vandeweghe will take break with the scores at 4-4 Rafael Nadal to meet Stefanos Tsitsipas in final on the winner of the contest before serving out for the first Barcelona showpiece when he will target in the opening game and Agut in the last quarter-final between fifth seed Karolina set. (Reuters) afael Nadal booked a place a record-extending 11th title 10th-ranked Goffin held to on Friday, began to wilt. in the Barcelona Open in Barcelona a week after take a 2-0 lead. The Belgian finally came finalR by breezing past David claiming the Monte Carlo Nadal immediately broke out fighting in the sixth game Goffin 6-4 6-0 yesterday with Masters for the 11th time. back to level and the home but eventually succumbed to Dan Evans surges to his 18th successive claycourt Nadal has won every final favourite broke again in the claycourt specialist Nadal, win and 400th overall on the he has played in Barcelona. 10th to take the first set. surrendering serve for the surface. The Mallorcan got off to The Spaniard came into third time in the set by firing victory in first match World number one Nadal a slow start in the semi-final his own in the second while a shot beyond the baseline, will meet Greek teenager on the Rafael Nadal Court Goffin, who had to play three ending a match lasting one Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s as he surrendered his service sets against Roberto Bautista hour 22 minutes. (Eurosport) Step Back puts Bradstocks on Gold Cup Sandown Park he tiny Letcombe Bassett yard of Mark and Sara Bradstock,T made famous by Coneygree’s Gold Cup success, is back in the big time thanks to Step Back, who galloped his Dan Evans (file pic) rivals into the ground in the Bet365 Gold Cup. Glasgow set point, Evans dug out a fine The lightly raced chaser was here was rust and a few low volley to set up his first surely unknown to all but the extra pounds but also match point and took it with most ardent followers of racing plentyT of signs that Dan Evans a backhand winner on the run until this contest, problems remains a high-quality tennis that left him shaking his head. having combined to shroud his player as he marked his return He said: “I pretty much felt light, but he is now a serious from a year-long drugs ban like I’d won the tournament. Grand National prospect for with victory over countryman I didn’t know what was going next year. Ed Corrie. to happen today so it’s good “We’ve got no bloody The 27-year-old tired to come out on top and get horses, that’s the trouble,” towards the end of the 6-3 7-6 another chance to play again said Sara Bradstock, grinning (8/6) win but did enough to tomorrow. a little ruefully in the winner’s book his place in the second “I was pleasantly surprised. I enclosure. “We prove again Jamie Moore riding Step Back (left) on their way to win- round of qualifying at the played better than I have been. and again that we can do it if ning the big handicap chase (Pic courtesy: theguardian) Glasgow Challenger. Some parts of my game need you give us the horses.” The final three points a bit of work but it’s the first Step Back was bought at an showed why Evans is a talent match. I felt fine physically. I auction in Cheltenham two when the money seemed lost I knew he was in really, really who was for so long a source of British tennis has never been was getting a bit tired towards years ago for £45,000, about a for good. good nick. He’s the most lovely gravitas for Channel 4 Racing prepared to let slip away despite the end but after so long off tenth of what one can expect “He’s had terrible problems horse and he just jumps and and had previously been an various misdemeanours, of that’s pretty normal I think.” to pay for the very best chasing with his muscle enzymes,” gallops forever.” amateur jockey of some skill. which the latest was by far the Evans did not pick up a prospects. It looks like good Bradstock said. “He’s taxed us Victory raised happy He won the second running most serious. racket between learning of business now but evidently and the vets and the farriers memories of Bradstock’s father, of this race, 60 years ago, on After whipping a backhand his failed test last June and there have since been times and everybody. But he’s a star. the much-missed John Oaksey Taxidermist. (theguardian) winner past Corrie to save a February 24. (PA Sport) SPORTS Sunday, April 29, 2018 23 Jakob Fuglsang clinches queen Vettel defeats Hami stage in Sion Results toBaku pole position Stage four: Sion to Sion, 149.2km 1. Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Astana, in 4 hrs 18 min 48 secs ebastian Vettel claimed 2. Primož Roglič (Slo) LottoNL-Jumbo, at 48 secs Shis third successive pole 3. Egan Bernal (Col) Team Sky, at same time position in the Azerbaijan GP, 4. Rui Costa (Por) UAE Team Emirates, at same time ahead of Mercedes pair Lewis 5. Richie Porte (Aus) BMC Racing, at 50 secs Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. 6. Rohan Dennis (Aus) BMC Racing, at 2-09 Vettel secured pride of place 7. Pierre Latour (Fra) Ag2r La Mondiale for Sunday’s race with a time of 8. Jaime Roson (Esp) Movistar 1:41.498, with Hamilton 0.179 9. Emanuel Buchmann (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe seconds behind to join the 10. Merhawi Kudus (Eri) Dimension Data German at the front of the grid. General classification: The two are contesting the 1. Primož Roglič (Slo) LottoNL-Jumbo, in 12 hrs 59 min 09 secs top of the drivers’ standings 2. Egan Bernal (Col) Team Sky, at 8 secs after three races: Vettel leads 3. Richie Porte (Aus) BMC Racing, at 35 secs with 54 points, having won two 4. Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Astana, at 1-16 races this season, and Hamilton 5. Rui Costa (Por) UAE Team Emirates, at 1-23 is behind on 45. (Cyclingweekly) Team-mate Bottas, who has 40 points in the championship Sion across the line to take fourth race, qualified in third with akob Fuglsang (Astana) took and fifth, respectively, with Daniel Ricciardo, with 37 victory on the queen stage Porte giving away two seconds points, in fourth. Sebastian Vettel (C) with Lewis Hamilton (R) and Jof the Tour de Romandie after plus bonus seconds to Roglic Max Verstappen was next Valtterri Bottas (Pic courtesy: Independent.co.uk) attacking solo on the final and Bernal in the GC battle. in the second Red Bull with descent. The Dane’s win is Fuglsang looked intent on Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen break into the top 10 on the sector. weekend and they obviously the second of the race for the securing himself his first win of rounding off a familiar looking timesheets on Friday but led Second on the grid was still have a phenomenal car this Astana team, which took stage the season, following an earlier top six. Saturday’s final session. his best start position since year. But I’m really happy with 1 with Omar Fraile. attack by Costa on the final “It will be an intense race. Hamilton, also a four times pole in the Australian season- what the team did to get us Primoz Roglic (LottoNL- climb. Anything can happen here champion but yet to win a race opener, with Ferrari sweeping from where we were yesterday Jumbo) beat Egan Bernal The pair was eventually and safety cars are likely,” said this season, said he had lost the front row at the last two. to today,” said Hamilton. (Team Sky) in the sprint for brought back when Bernal Vettel, who had struggled to some crucial time in the final “They were quickest all (Eurosport) second place, some 47 seconds launched a flurry of attacks behind Fuglsang, to extend his towards the top of the ascent, lead over the Colombian in the taking the race leader Roglic general classification. with them. Bahrain goes on with full Zeal and Zest Rui Costa (UAE Another attack by Bernal Team Emirates) dropped all but Roglic, and DT News Network and Richie Porte the two leading contenders Manama (BMC Racing) in the overall classification ahrain is going on with full followed were the first to crest the zeal and zest and yesterday them Basse-Nendaz. Beight teams have faced each Costa and then other in quarter final stage of Porte quickly bridged the 7th Inter Hotel Charity the gap at the start Cricket Tournament organized of the descent, but by The Ritz Carlton. it took Fuglsang a Four teams have qualified little longer to make for the play off stages and then contact, using his top two teams will play the notable descending final. Some electrified games skills to do were witnessed by the huge the business. crowd. (Cyclingnews) In first match of the day, Diplomat Radisson Blu Jakob Fuglsang celebrates simply outclassed Ramada (Pic courtesy: Eurosport) Manama City Centre, Regency Intercontinental cruise into the play offs by ruling out Art Rotana, Lagoona Beach BOC: Second edition of Shaikh pushed themselves ahead by defeating Downtown Nasser Awards date approved Rotana and last but not the DT News Network Askar said the committee has least home team Ritz Carlton Manama completed all arrangements in secure its berth by defeating he second edition of Nasser preparation for the prestigious The Ritz-Carlton team Movenpick. Tbin Hamad Scientific event, to be held at the Sofitel Research Award in the field Hotel in Zallaq. SCORECARDS of sports ceremony has been The award comes within the confirmed to take place on Bahrain Olympic Committee Match 1: Art Rotana (37 for 4 in 6 overs) lost to ed Downtown Rotana (42 for all out in 5.3 Wednesday, the Bahrain strategy to develop sports Ramada Manama City Center (48 for all Regency Intercontinental (38 for 3 in 5.3 overs) by 9 runs. Man of the Match: Ashish. Olympic Committee (BOC) movement in the Kingdom, out in 5.5 overs) lost to Diplomat (50 for 1 overs) by 3 wickets. announced yesterday. in accordance to scientific in 4.1 overs) by 5 wickets. Man of the Match: Majid. Match 4: Supreme Council for Youth standards based on specialized and Sports assistant general scientific research. This is the Man of the Match: Yasir. Ritz Carlton A (56 for 4 in 6 overs) defeat- secretary and Bahrain Olympic first-of- its-kind award in the Match 3: ed Move n Pick (42 for all out in 5.4 overs) Committee (BOC) general Kingdom of Bahrain and is an Match 2: Lagoona Beach (51 for 4 in 6 overs) defeat- by 14 runs. Man of the Match: Salman. secretary Abdulrahman incentive for researchers. Vettel defeats Hami P23 to pole position SPORTS 2424 Sunday, April 29, 2018 Brave CF announced

DT Newsthe Network Federation first for the first time fight card Manama when he faces Luke Adams in a rave Combat Federation featherweight bout. Gadzhimusa announced the fight card for Gaziev from Dagestan will face BBrave 12: KHK Legacy hosted in Leonardo Mafra from Brazil in a Jakarta, Indonesia on 11 May at catchweight matchup opening the Balai Sarbini Hall. main fight card. This is the first event hosted The preliminary card features by Brave Combat Federation in multiple IMMAF medallists Indonesia marking the entry of making their presence in Brave the promotion to South-East Asia. Combat Federation. The fight card features athletes IMMAF gold medallist Gamzat from 16 nations competing in 7 Magomedov will make his weight categories. professional debut against Zeck The main event showcases Lange. the fight between Eldar Eldarov IMMAF medallist from and Brian Hooi. The co-main Bahrain, Hussain Ayyad will also event features the brewing rivalry make his professional debut as he between Tahar Hadbi and Jarrah takes on Jomar Pa-ac from Team Al Selawe in the welterweight Lakay, Philippines. division. Jeremy Pacatiw representing The main card also features Philippines will face Kaan Ofli the former UFC fighter Mehdi representing Australia. IMMAF Baghdad facing Pawel Kielek medallist from UK, Hardeep from Poland in the welterweight Rai will face John Brewin in the division. preliminary fight card. In the Light-Heavyweight Brave Combat Federation has division, Vincent Majid from announced the subsequent event Indonesia will be face Jing Yi after Indonesia on 9 June at The Chong from Malaysia. SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Hamza Kooheji from Bahrain Ireland. will face recently signed prospect The fight night will be from Rizin, Khalid Taha. Both broadcasted live on Abu Dhabi Kooheji and Taha will be moving TV, Combate and StarSat up the weight category to the in respective regions. In the featherweight division. remaining territories the fights Marat Magomedov will be can be accessed over www. fighting in Brave Combat bravefights.com.

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