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US suggests won’t prosecute Venezuela’s Maduro if he leaves Muharraq wins hearts Washington, United States

US envoy suggested ‘Revitalisation of Muharraq project’ wins 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ayesterday that Vene- zuelan President Nicolas Centre, in Sharjah) are the oth- Maduro will be safe from The Aga Khan er winners. US prosecution if he quits • The Aga Khan Award for Ar- but acknowledged that his Award for Architecture chitecture is given every three departure remained elusive is given every three years to projects that set new despite a half-year pressure years to projects that standards of excellence in ar- campaign by Washington. set new standards chitecture, planning practices, Elliott Abrams, the US historic preservation and land- pointman on Venezuela, scape architecture. renewed demands that Ma- • Winners of the The winners of the yearly duro cede power to opposi- yearly honour will honour will share US$ 1 million tion chief Juan Guaido but share US$ 1 million between them, which recog- said there was no “personal between them nises all parties involved in edge” to the position. the conception, design, and “We are not trying to go realization of a built project. after him,” Abrams told re- TDT | Kazan, Russia The award, His Royal High- porters. ness Prince Salman bin Hamad “We are not after punish- ahrain’s ‘Revitalisation Al-Khalifa, the Crown Prince, ment or vengeance; we are of Muharraq project’ Deputy Supreme Command- after political change,” he Byesterday won the 2019 er, and First Deputy Prime said. Aga Khan Award for Architec- Minister said, reflects Bah- The United States blames ture, which celebrates the pro- rain Authority for Culture and Maduro for the econom- jects that respond particularly Antiquities’s (BACA) relentless ic collapse of Venezuela, to their context and the cul- efforts in preserving Bahrain’s from which millions have tural needs of the inhabitants historical heritage and marks Revitalisation of Muharraq highlights the World Heritage site’s pearling history fled due to basic shortages, Bangladesh (Arcadia Edu- another successful achieve- and considers him illegiti- cation Project, in South Kan- ment under the Kingdom’s the cultural development of a comprehensive programme Al Khalifa mate after wide reports of archor), Palestine (Palestinian comprehensive development, Bahrain. that aimed at rebalancing the “Yesterday, it was the capital irregularities in last year’s Museum, in Birzeit), Russia led by HM the King. HRH the Crown Prince city’s demographic makeup by of Islamic Culture. Today, it election. (Public Spaces Development During a meeting with Shai- praised the efforts of Sheikh creating public spaces, com- has achieved a new cultural Programme, in Kazan, the kha Mai bint Mohammed Al Mai which led to Bahrain re- munity and cultural venues banner,” she said. Republic of Tatarstan), Sene- Khalifa, the President of the ceiving winning the award. and improving the overall en- The success also reflects the gal (Alioune Diop University Bahrain Authority for Culture The Revitalisation of Mu- vironment,” the jury said in a continuous work and close co- Lane closure Teaching and Research Unit, and Antiquities (BACA), HRH harraq, which highlights the statement. operation between the civil in- TDT | Manama in Bambey) and the United CP highlighted the Kingdom’s World Heritage site’s pearling Sheikha Mai said the stitutions represented by Shai- Arab Emirates (Wasit Wetland rich authentic cultural her- history, was the first initiated achievements reflect the gen- kh Ibrahim bin Mohammed lectrical cable instal- itage, commenting how its as a series of restoration and erous support of the wise lead- Al Khalifa Center for Culture Elation works on the legacy and inspirational role reuse projects. ership of Bahrain, led by His and Research and the official slip lane leading from Si- contributes so importantly to “The project evolved into Majesty King Hamad bin Isa governmental institutions tra Causeway to Sh. Isa Bin represented by the Bahrain Salman Highway leading to The award reflects Authority for Culture and An- Mina Salman necessitate the Bahrain Authority tiquities, she added. closure of one lane on stages for Culture and The work of reviving the at the highway. One lane Antiquities’s (BACA) cultural and urban heritage of will remain open for traffic relentless efforts in Muharraq is ongoing with the movement. preserving Bahrain’s support of the private sector. The closure effective yes- historical heritage Now a UNESCO World Herit- terday will continue until age Site, all new planning ap- Sunday at 5 am, said the and marks another plications are reviewed by the Ministry of Works, Mu - achievement under project team to ensure further nicipality Affairs & Urban the Kingdom’s developments are in line with Planning. comprehensive the scheme’s overarching ob- development, led by jectives. HM the King Founded in 1977 by Aga Khan IV, the award aims spe- HRH CROWN PRINCE cifically to highlight projects of relevance or significance HRH the Crown Prince with Shaikha Mai at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday to primarily Islamic societies. DON’T MISS IT Athena opens doors in Bahrain Private sector to Canadian wins jackpot, but 02 play big role: CP kept it a secret for 10 months iGA to receive Ottawa, Canada were all ready and prepared birth, death for those changes.” 04 registration Vietnamese refugee who So he signed his name requests Aplayed the same lottery and phone number on numbers since resettling in the ticket and put it in a Saudi Aramco Canada 36 years ago won a safe. Can$60 million jackpot, but Truong told reporters he 08 eyes Tokyo for kept it secret for 10 months. now planned to use his win- two-stage IPO Bon Truong, 55, finally nings to pay off his mortgage, claimed his prize on Wednes- take a family vacation and then day in Edmonton, Alberta. continue working as a garden- 210 fils (includes VAT) “I started to think about er. what this win would mean He also quipped that did not for my family,” he told a press intend to reveal his newfound conference. “I realized it’s go- fortune to his children because ing to change a lot of things he wanted them to still work The inauguration of Athena Private School for Special Education (Full report on page 3) and I wanted to make sure we hard. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 02 03 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 Private sector to play big role in big story economic development: HRH CP TDT | Manama

ahrain is committed to creating quality opportunities for citizens by en- Bhancing the role of the private Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Special care for Special child sector as the main driver of the Khalifa, with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab economy, said His Royal High- Emirates, Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, and the Minister of State for African Affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Qattan. ness Prince Salman bin Hamad They reviewed bilateral relations and held coordination and consultation on Athena Private School for Special Education opens doors in Bahrain Al-Khalifa. regional and international issues and ways to face regional challenges Highlighting Kingdom’s commitment to boost economic growth, the Crown Prince Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Min- ister said the move falls in line HRH the Crown Prince with BCCI Chairman Sameer Abdullah Nass at Gudaibiya Palace, yesterday with the vision of His Maj- esty King Hamad bin Isa Al The Crown Prince Deputy stressed the importance of at- The Chairman of the Khalifa. Supreme Commander and First tracting new investment, ex- BCCI hailed HRH the Crown In this regard, HRH the Crown Deputy Prime Minister was re- panding diversification, and Prince’s commitment to fur- Prince noted BCCI’s role in sup- ceiving Chairman of the Bahrain continuing to support the or- ther strengthening the role of porting the Kingdom’s com- Chamber of Commerce and In- ganisation of world-class events the BCCI within the Kingdom’s mercial and industrial sectors, dustry (BCCI), Sameer Abdullah that enhance local expertise and comprehensive development which serve the country’s econ- Nass, at Gudaibiya Palace. portray the Kingdom’s advances and for his support to the pri- omy and its citizens. HRH the Crown Prince globally. vate sector.

National Guard President His Highness General Shaikh Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza with a Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa delegation from the US-Arab Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, led by with Ambassador of Pakistan its Chairman, David Phillips, currently on a visit to Bahrain. He was to Bahrain Afzal Mahmoud. His accompanied by a high-level delegation from the Chinese company JNG Highness praised the amicable specialised in engineering fields, including the development of electricity ties between the two countries production projects, headed by Chairman of the Board of Directors Junsheng and peoples and the cooperation, Xu. The minister praised the depth of relations between Bahrain and the especially in the military field. United States and appreciated the efforts exerted by the US-Arab Chamber The ambassador expressed his of Commerce to enhance international relations with Bahrain in all fields, gratitude and appreciation of His especially electricity, water and renewable energy. Dr Mirza gave the visitors Highness’s efforts in bolstering a presentation on renewable energy projects, achievements in this field and the cooperation. investment opportunities available to international companies to participate in those projects.

Shura Chairman pays tribute to voluntary retirees TDT | Manama

hura Council Chairman, SAli bin Saleh Al-Saleh, yesterday commended the efforts exerted by the affil- iates of the Shura Council’s Secretariat-General who have joined the Voluntary Retirement Scheme. He stressed that they have contributed to attain- ing many achievements, and will remain as examples of commitment, perseverance and sincerity in the perfor- In pictures, the inauguration ceremony held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa mance of the tasks assigned to them. the educational sector as one TDT | Manama Al-Saleh was speaking of the main contributors to the About Athena during a ceremony held kingdom’s comprehensive de- by the Secretariat-Gen- thena Private School for The initiative of building a school for students velopment. Athena provides full-time and resource educa- eral in honour Voluntary Special Education yes- with special needs stemmed from a vision The Minister praised the edu- tional services to students with special needs such Retirement Scheme’s ben- terday opened its doors cational accomplishments since eficiaries in the presence A to serve this category of people and provide as: in Bahrain offering kids with the launching of the regular edu- of Secretary-General, them with an educational environment that Dyslexia special needs a “conducive and helps tap on their potentials and boost their cation 100 years ago, commend- Chancellor Osama Ahmed supportive learning environ- ing the unflinching support of • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s Al-Asfoor. role in the community ment” to nurture their abilities His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Syndrome/PDD/PDD-NOS• The Shura Chairman ex- meeting international standards. DR AMABLE AGUILUZ Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness pressed sincere thanks and Built on a sprawling 6000 Prime Minister Prince Khali- Language Delay/Disorders appreciation to the volun- PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT’S ENVOY TO THE GCC COUNTRIES, THE SCHOOL’S BOARD CHAIR- • square meter area in Buquwah, MAN fa bin Salman Al Khalifa and Developmental/Physical Disability tary retirees, wishing them the facility was inaugurated His Royal Highness Prince Sal- • Specific Learning Disability/Others further success. by Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the • Al Khalifa as deputised by His present. bright aspects of the Kingdom’s Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Down Syndrome Royal Highness Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al educational march which spans Commander and First Deputy • Academic and Non-Academic Giftedness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa conveyed the greetings for around 100 years,” said Shai- Premier. • Lane closure Khalifa. and respect of HRH the Premier kh Khalifa. The Education Minister shed The mission, according to to the officials in charge of the He praised Athena Private light on the ministry’s initiatives Manama Athena, is to provide a happy, school and his best wishes for School for students with spe- and procedures to serve students secure, and stimulating learning every success in serving students cial needs, describing it as an with special needs who proved mprovement works of environment in which all mem- with special needs. added value to the educational their capability to stand out, ex- IKing Hamad Intersection bers of the school community He stressed the great care ac- sector in Bahrain given its mod- cel and take part actively in the (ALBA Junction) necessitate learn, care, and achieve success corded by the government to ern educational facilities and Kingdom’s development pro- the closure of one and two together. the education sector, being a highly qualified administrative cess. lanes on Estiqlal Highway Philippine President’s Envoy key player in sustainable devel- and educational staff. Dr Aguiluz extended thanks for southbound direction to the GCC countries Dr Ama- opment. The Education Minister ex- and respect to HRH the Premier to the Intersection, said the ble Aguiluz, the school’s board “Providing modern education tended sincere thanks and re- for his support to education and Ministry of Works. Chairman, Education Minis- to people with special needs and spect to HRH the Premier for keenness to provide all facilities The closure will be effec- ter Dr Majid Al Nuaimi, senior integrating them into the com- patronising the ceremony, laud- to the private sector to invest in tive until Sunday at 5 am. officials and academics were munity represents one of the ing his continuous support to this vital sector. 03 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 big story Special care for Special child Athena Private School for Special Education opens doors in Bahrain

In pictures, the inauguration ceremony held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

the educational sector as one TDT | Manama of the main contributors to the About Athena kingdom’s comprehensive de- thena Private School for The initiative of building a school for students velopment. Athena provides full-time and resource educa- Special Education yes- with special needs stemmed from a vision The Minister praised the edu- tional services to students with special needs such Aterday opened its doors to serve this category of people and provide cational accomplishments since as: in Bahrain offering kids with them with an educational environment that the launching of the regular edu- special needs a “conducive and cation 100 years ago, commend- Dyslexia supportive learning environ- helps tap on their potentials and boost their ing the unflinching support of • role in the community Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s ment” to nurture their abilities His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Syndrome/PDD/PDD-NOS• meeting international standards. DR AMABLE AGUILUZ Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Language Delay/Disorders Built on a sprawling 6000 PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT’S ENVOY TO THE GCC COUNTRIES, THE SCHOOL’S BOARD CHAIR- Prime Minister Prince Khali- • square meter area in Buquwah, MAN fa bin Salman Al Khalifa and Developmental/Physical Disability the facility was inaugurated His Royal Highness Prince Sal- • Specific Learning Disability/Others by Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the • Al Khalifa as deputised by His present. bright aspects of the Kingdom’s Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Down Syndrome Royal Highness Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al educational march which spans Commander and First Deputy • Academic and Non-Academic Giftedness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa conveyed the greetings for around 100 years,” said Shai- Premier. • Khalifa. and respect of HRH the Premier kh Khalifa. The Education Minister shed The mission, according to to the officials in charge of the He praised Athena Private light on the ministry’s initiatives Athena, is to provide a happy, school and his best wishes for School for students with spe- and procedures to serve students secure, and stimulating learning every success in serving students cial needs, describing it as an with special needs who proved environment in which all mem- with special needs. added value to the educational their capability to stand out, ex- bers of the school community He stressed the great care ac- sector in Bahrain given its mod- cel and take part actively in the learn, care, and achieve success corded by the government to ern educational facilities and Kingdom’s development pro- together. the education sector, being a highly qualified administrative cess. Philippine President’s Envoy key player in sustainable devel- and educational staff. Dr Aguiluz extended thanks to the GCC countries Dr Ama- opment. The Education Minister ex- and respect to HRH the Premier ble Aguiluz, the school’s board “Providing modern education tended sincere thanks and re- for his support to education and Chairman, Education Minis- to people with special needs and spect to HRH the Premier for keenness to provide all facilities ter Dr Majid Al Nuaimi, senior integrating them into the com- patronising the ceremony, laud- to the private sector to invest in officials and academics were munity represents one of the ing his continuous support to this vital sector. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 04 iGA to receive birth, death registration requests he office of the Births & Working hours are Deaths Registration Cen- iGA has issued from• 7.30am to 1 pm from Ttre will function from specific guidelines, the premises of Information & which require per- Sunday to Thursday eGovernment Authority’s (iGA) sonal attendance of main branch in Isa Town starting September 1, announced iGA applicant’s relatives, Guidelines issued for obtaining cer- for• obtaining various yesterday. Thursday was the last working tificates in certain certificates day for the department at its cases former premises at the Ministry New office is at iGA’s of Health. main• branch in Isa Town Working hours of the new of both parents. Also required office are from 7.30am to 1 pm are a copy of the marriage con- from Sunday to Thursday. tract (Bahraini) and a copy of the TDT | Manama A directive issued earlier au- Births & Deaths Registration Centre will function from the premises of Information & eGovernment Authority’s (iGA) main passport or identity card of the thorised the shifting of the of- branch in Isa Town starting September 1 applicant.

fice from the Ministry of the Bahrain.bh Health to iGA. Hospitals in Bahrain report iGA has also issued specif- births and issue personal num- CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION ic guidelines, which require bers so that guardians can com- for the six months ended 30 June 2019 personal attendance of appli- plete the birth certificate and

Retail Bank, Bahrain Licensed by the CBB as a Conventional Retail Bank and a Wholesale Bank cant’s relatives, for obtaining identity card issuance process certificates in certain cases. electronically through the na- CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONDENSED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS For obtaining birth cer- tional portal bahrain.bh. as at 30 June 2019 for the six months ended 30 June 2019 tificates of individuals born If in one of the above cases, before 1994, iGA says per- personal attendance applies, the 30 June 2019 31 December 2018 30 June 2019 30 June 2018 Bahraini Dinars 000’s (reviewed) (audited) Bahraini Dinars 000’s (reviewed) (reviewed) sonal assistance by relatives applicant must bring copies of is required. the passport or identity card of Assets Interest income 18,030 16,756 Certificate printing re- the newborn, father and moth- Cash and balances at central banks 42,899 62,018 Interest expense (3,881) (3,029) quests for citizens born er, and a copy of the lost birth Due from other entities of the Head Office 8,971 58,988 Net interest income 14,149 13,727 Deposits and amounts due from banks 53,999 12,720 abroad, for citizens or resi- certificate (if any), along with a Loans and advances to customers 506,506 452,162 Fee and commission income 5,795 6,294 dents who passed away with- copy of the marriage contract. Investment securities 153,893 138,104 Fee and commission expense (1,463) (1,284) in Bahrain or abroad requires Property, equipment and software 4,003 4,088 Net fee and commission income 4,332 5,010 personal assistance. Death Deaths abroad Interest receivable and other assets 9,061 23,097 Net trading income 1,657 1,893 or birth certificate issuances In cases of deaths outside the Total assets 779,332 751,177 Other income 177 235 in cases involving Bahraini Kingdom, relatives of the de- Liabilities court orders or rulings also ceased up to the third degree Due to other entities of the Head Office 51,308 21,459 Total operating income 20,315 20,865 call for personal assistance. must bring the original and a Deposits and amounts due to banks 13,594 6,903 Staff costs 5,671 6,211 Report deaths within 72 copy of the death certificate is- Customers accounts 642,520 637,573 Depreciation and amortisation 336 215 hours sued by the country in which the Interest payable and other liabilities 21,444 37,095 Premises and equipment costs 266 320 iGA requires reporting death occurred, along with the Total liabilities 728,866 703,030 Other expenses 7,678 7,431 deaths within 72 hours, but a original passport or identity card Head Office funds 60-day extension is available of the deceased, and the original Total operating expenses 13,951 14,177 Capital 10,743 10,743 for deaths occurred outside passport or identity card of the Retained earnings 4,162 2,726 Profit before impairment losses 6,364 6,688 the Kingdom. applicant. Other reserves 35,561 34,678 In cases of deaths within Bah- Total Head Office funds 50,466 48,147 Net impairment losses (2,173) (2,258) Births in 15 days rain, relatives of the deceased up Total liabilities and Head Office funds 779,332 751,177 Profit for the period 4,191 4,430 The law specifies to report to the third degree must bring new births within 15 days medical notification of the cause and 60 days if abroad. of death from the hospital or the CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For births occurred out- Public Security Directorate at for the six months ended 30 June 2019 for the six months ended 30 June 2019 side Bahrain, a relative must the Ministry of Interior, along 30 June 2019 30 June 2018 30 June 2019 30 June 2018 bring the original birth with the original passport or Bahraini Dinars 000’s (reviewed) (reviewed) Bahraini Dinars 000’s (reviewed) (reviewed) certificate attested in the identity card of the deceased, in country of birth, along with addition to the original identity Profit for the period 4,191 4,430 Net cash used in operating activities (24,777) (11,703) passport and ID card copies card of the applicant. Net cash (used in) / generated from investing activities (33,761) 10,589 Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: Net cash used in financing activities (2,755) (913) Net fair value movement during the period 883 (187) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period (61,293) (2,027) Man gets a year in jail Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 109,185 72,022 Total other comprehensive income for the period 883 (187) Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 47,892 69,995 Total comprehensive income for the period 5,074 4,243 for identity theft TDT | Manama CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN HEAD OFFICE FUNDS understanding for the six months ended 30 June 2019 The suspect, during that his room- he High interrogation, mate is tired Bahraini Dinars 000’s Crimi- confessed to police and in deep Other reserves Tnal court that he obtained slumber, asked 2019 (reviewed) Capital Retained earnings General reserve Fair value reserve Total awarded two the ID card by him permis- separate sen- taking advantage of sion to take his At 1 January 2019 10,743 2,726 34,056 622 48,147 tences to a man ID card. Comprehensive income for the period on charges re- his roommate who The victim, Profit for the period - 4,191 - - 4,191 lated to identity was fast asleep at not fathom- Other comprehensive income the time of asking. Fair value reserve: theft and illegal ing the conse- Net fair value movement during the period - - - 883 883 stay in the King- quence of his Total comprehensive income for the period - 4,191 - 883 5,074 dom. action half- Amounts remitted to Head Office during the period - (2,755) - - (2,755) The man, an awake, gave Asian nation- his Id to the At 30 June 2019 10,743 4,162 34,056 1,505 50,466 al, will have to suspect. Other reserves spend one year The suspect 2018 (reviewed) Capital Retained earnings General reserve Fair value reserve Total in jail for ID card then used the misappropria- ID card to ob- At 1 January 2018 10,743 5,622 34,056 1,430 51,851 tion and another tain a job from Transition adjustment on adoption of IFRS 9 - (4,709) - 730 (3,979) 10-days for stay- a company that ing in the King- was conduct- At 1 January 2018 - restated 10,743 913 34,056 2,160 47,872 dom illegally. ing a recruitment drive. Comprehensive income for the period Profit for the period - 4,430 - - 4,430 East Riffa police arrested However, the officials there Other comprehensive income him following a complaint while verifying ID cards re- Fair value reserve: filed by a company against him alised that the suspect hand- Net fair value movement during the period - - - (187) (187) saying that the suspect pre- ed them someone else’s Id Total comprehensive income for the period - 4,430 - (187) 4,243 sented to them someone else’s card. Amounts remitted to Head Office during the period - (913) - - (913) ID along with a job application. The company officials re- The suspect, during interro- ported the incident to police. At 30 June 2018 10,743 4,430 34,056 1,973 51,202 gation, confessed to police that On May 29, 2019, the Public he obtained the ID card by tak- Prosecution accused the de- ing advantage of his roommate fendant of ID card misappro- Abdulla Bukhowa Shaikha Tareef Reviewed by: KPMG Chief Executive Officer, Bahrain Chief Financial Officer, Bahrain Public Accountants who was fast asleep at the time priation and staying illegally sc.com/bh of asking. in the Kingdom after the expi- Case files say the suspect, ration of his residency permit. 05 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 world

Oceans turning from friend to foe, warns UN Paris, France for purging carbon from their economies. he same oceans that nour- By 2050, many low-lying meg- ished human evolution acities and small island nations Tare poised to unleash will experience “extreme sea misery on a global scale unless level events” every year, even the carbon pollution destabilis- under the most optimistic emis- ing Earth’s marine environment sions reduction scenarios, the is brought to heel, warns a draft report concludes. UN report. By 2100, “annual flood dam- Destructive changes already ages are expected to increase set in motion could see a steady by two to three orders of mag- decline in fish stocks, a hun - nitude,” or 100 to 1,000 fold, the dred-fold or more increase in draft summary for policymakers the damages caused by super- says. storms, and hundreds of mil- Even if the world manages to lions of people displaced by cap global warming at two de- rising seas, according to the grees Celsius, the global ocean Intergovernmental Panel on waterline will rise enough to Climate Change (IPCC) “spe- displace more than a quarter of cial report” on oceans and a billion people. Earth’s frozen zones, known as t Earth’s average surface tem- he cryosphere. perature has gone up 1C since As the 21st century unfolds, the late 19th century, and is on melting glaciers will first give track -- at current rates of CO2 too much and then too little to emissions -- to warm another billions who depend on them for two or three degrees by centu- fresh water, it finds. ry’s end. Without deep cuts to man - The Paris Agreement calls for made emissions, at least 30 Areas of the Ninth Ward in New Orleans are still flooded after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita capping global warming at “well per cent of the northern hem- below” 2C. isphere’s surface permafrost sessment is the fourth such tome and the global food system. vened by UN Secretary-Gener- for nearly 60 percent of glob- “If we warm the planet by 2C, could melt by century’s end, from the UN in less than a year, The final advice to policymak- al Antonio Guterres to extract al fossil fuel-based emissions by 2100 we will only be at the be- unleashing billions of tonnes of with others focused on a 1.5-Cel- ers will be released on Septem- stronger national commitments -- all face devastating ocean- ginning of a runaway train ride carbon and accelerating global sius (2.6-Farenheit) cap on glob- ber 25, too late to be considered in confronting the climate and ice-related impacts, but of sea level rise,” said Strauss, warming even more. al warming, the state of biodiver- by world leaders gathering two crisis. none seem prepared just an - whose research informs the re- The 900-page scientific as- sity, and how to manage forests days earlier for a summit con- The Big Four -- accounting nounce more ambitious goals port’s conclusions.

Brazil’s burning ban CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTICIPANTS’ REVENUE AND EXPENSES In United States Dollars (‘USD’) takes effect t’azur Company b.s.c. (c) Six months ended 30 June CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2019 2018 Porto Velho, Brazil FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 Contributions (reviewed) (reviewed) Gross contributions 38,442,415 39,070,872 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Retakaful share of gross contributions (6,188,709) (6,972,703) 60-day ban on burn- In United States Dollars (‘USD’) Retained contributions 32,253,706 32,098,169 Aing in Brazil took effect 30 Jun 2019 31 Dec 2018 Unearned contributions adjustment (4,051,656) (9,395,592) yesterday after a global out- (reviewed) (audited) Net earned contributions 28,202,050 22,702,577 ASSETS Policy issuance fee 170,759 177,917 cry over fires raging in the Cash and cash equivalents 3,915,620 4,864,943 Policy acquisition costs (2,265,413) (1,941,590) Statutory deposits 6,764,854 7,945,851 Amazon and data showing Deposits more than 3 months 9,521,918 9,318,965 Re-takaful discount 1,175,530 1,374,477 hundreds of new blazes in Investments 12,793,896 12,831,105 Net acquisition costs/ discount income (919,124) (389,196) Contributions receivable 26,680,388 20,124,145 Unearned acquisition costs / discount income adjustment- net (21,401) 278,722 the rainforest. Receivable from takaful and retakaful companies 3,114,356 2,752,499 Net earned acquisition costs / discount income (940,525) (110,474) Deferred acquisition cost 4,636,111 4,215,014 The decree issued by Net earned revenue 27,261,525 22,592,103 Deferred retakaful share of contribution 5,746,662 7,667,100 President Jair Bolsonaro Retakaful share of outstanding claims 18,784,937 13,175,079 Claims comes after escalating inter- Property and equipment 823,818 575,911 Gross claims paid 24,794,333 21,621,956 Other assets 6,792,351 6,748,656 Retakaful share of claims paid (2,766,710) (1,658,742) Total assets 99,574,911 90,219,268 national pressure over the Change in Outstanding claims - gross 7,539,460 2,847,065 worst fires in the Amazon LIABILITIES, PARTICIPANTS’ FUND Change in Outstanding claims - retakaful share (5,569,757) (1,319,104) in years that have ignited AND SHAREHODERS EQUITY Net claims 23,997,326 21,491,175 Liabilities Net earned revenue over net claims incurred 3,264,199 1,100,928 a diplomatic spat between Technical reserves 69,686,679 58,337,122 Payable to takaful and retakaful companies 3,833,673 4,561,516 Wakala fee (5,076,540) (5,588,954) Brazil and Europe. Other liabilities 13,567,789 11,515,160 General and administrative expenses under mudarib model (1,718,625) (1,366,027) But activists quickly Total liabilities 87,088,141 74,413,798 Deficit from takaful operations (3,530,966) (5,854,053) Profit income 202,916 297,127 doused hopes that the ban Participants’ fund Mudarib share (46,894) (30,999) would work. Accumulated deficit (45,631,120) (42,173,072) Foreign currency translation reserve 333,980 375,696 Other expense (83,968) (80,623) Total of participants’ fund (45,297,140) (41,797,376) DEFICIT FOR THE PERIOD (3,458,912) (5,668,548)

Equity Share capital 58,000,000 58,000,000 Statutory reserve 1,324,137 1,324,137 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Erdogan says won’t Investment fair value reserve 801,035 934,484 Foreign currency translation reserve (782,254) (844,795) In United States Dollars (‘USD’) allow US to delay Accumulated losses (8,940,712) (9,209,323) Share Statutory Foreign Accumulated Investment Total Non- Total 50,402,206 50,204,503 capital reserve currency losses fair value controlling equity Non- controlling interest 7,381,704 7,398,343 translation reserve interest Syria ‘safe zone’ reserve Ankara, Turkey Total shareholder’ equity 57,783,910 57,602,846 2019 TOTAL LIABILITIES, PARTICIPANTS’ FUND AND Balance at 1 January 58,000,000 1,324,137 (844,795) (9,209,322) 934,484 50,204,504 7,398,343 57,602,847 SHAREHODERS EQUITY 99,574,911 90,219,268 Foreign currency translation reserve - - 62,541 - - 62,541 21,967 84,508 resident Recep Tayyip Investment fair value reserve - - - - (133,449) (133,449) (60,310) (193,759) Net profit for the period - - - 268,610 - 268,610 21,704 290,314 PErdogan vowed Turkey CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ INCOME Balance at 30 June 58,000,000 1,324,137 (782,254) (8,940,712) 801,035 50,402,206 7,381,704 57,783,910 would not allow the US to In United States Dollars (‘USD’) Six months ended 30 June delay the establishment of a 2018 2019 2018 Balance at 1 January 58,000,000 1,314,688 (748,181) (9,256,561) 1,883,085 51,193,031 7,816,245 59,009,276 ‘safe zone’ in northern Syr- Income (reviewed) (reviewed) Foreign currency translation reserve - - (54,446) - - (54,446) 60,909 6,463 Wakala fee 5,076,540 5,588,953 Investment fair value reserve - - - - (941,329) (941,329) (487,671) (1,429,000) ia, in comments published Share of surplus from takaful operations under mudarib model - - yesterday. Investment profit income 184,922 187,102 Net profit for the period - - - 1,098,427 - 1,098,427 28,208 1,126,635 Mudarib share 46,895 31,000 Balance at 30 June 58,000,000 1,314,688 (802,627) (8,158,134) 941,756 51,295,683 7,417,691 58,713,374 Ankara and Washington Other income 166,866 109,472 earlier this month agreed Total income 5,475,223 5,916,527 after difficult talks to set Expenses General and administration expenses 5,183,509 4,788,071 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTICIPANTS’ EQUITY up a buffer zone between Total expenses 5,183,509 4,788,071 Profit for the period before contribution to KFAS 291,714 1,128,456 the Turkish border and Contribution to KFAS (662) (864) In United States Dollars (‘USD’) Accumulated Foreign currency deficit translation reserve Total Zakat (738) (957) 2019 Syrian areas controlled by NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 290,314 1,126,635 Balance at 1 January (42,172,208) 375,698 (41,796,510) the US-backed Kurdish YPG Deficit for the period (3,458,912) - (3,458,912) Profit attributable to: Foreign currency translation reserve - (41,718) (41,718) militia. Balance at 30 June (45,631,120) 333,980 (45,297,140) The NATO allies agreed Owners of the parent 268,610 1,098,428 Non-controlling interests 21,704 28,207 to set up a joint operations 2018 Balance at 1 January (41,325,088) 281,682 (41,043,406) centre which Turkey said NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 290,314 1,126,635 Deficit for the period (5,668,548) - (5,668,548) Foreign currency translation reserve - 69,626 69,626 at the weekend was at full Balance at 30 June (46,993,636) 351,308 (46,642,328) capacity. ‘The Board of directors have approved the condensed consolidated financial statements. LIFE IS LIKE A GAME OF CARDS. TODAY IN QUOTE THE HAND YOU ARE DEALT IS 1146 1682 1928 1941 HISTORY OF THE DETERMINISM; THE WAY YOU European leaders out- William Penn leaves Eng- Jawaharlal Nehru re - Siege of Leningrad by German DAY law crossbow, intend- land to sail to the New quests independence of troops begins during WWII PLAY IT IS FREE WILL ing to end war for all World India FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 2019 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU time THE BIG RETURN Daesh overran Raqqa in including Raqqa — local 2014, making the city its de artists have returned to facto Syrian capital. their easels. Before Daesh arrived, In the cultural the city had more than centre’s gallery, I can’t describe how 20 cultural centres, painter Amal happy I am. After all this the largest hous - Al-Attar has work destruction, and no arts or The arts return ing 60,000 books. on display after But the extremists returning from culture, we finally have a forced all these facil- exile in Beirut. centre where we can listen to ities to close, burn- Among her song and poetry again ing and destroying works is a paint- FAWZIA AL-SHEIKH books and paintings. ing of a white boat But in the new cen- adrift on an ocean, to northern tre’s library, hundreds of and another of a volumes that survived the home on the shoreline. extremists adorn shelves. “It’s like a re-birth,” “These books you can see — the 37-year-old said of the we saved them from the ruins,” said centre’s opening, sunglasses Ziad Al-Hamad, the center’s director. Dur- perched atop her dark shoulder-length Syria’s former ing Daesh rule, “residents hid them wherever hair. Ziad al-Hamad, director of the first cultural centre to open in al-Raqa since ISIS was ousted from the city, holds a they could,” added the 62-year-old, dressed Attar used to run a studio for artists, but Daesh “burned them,” she said. book as he stands in the centre’s new library neatly in a brown V-neck jumper over a stripy when Daesh overran the city they told her art “I can’t forget what happened back then, but white shirt. was forbidden. this cultural centre will give us a new drive,” “When the city was liberated, they gave She left 50 works behind when she fled to she said. them back to us,” added Hamad, who also sits neighbouring Lebanon. A traditional music and dance group perform at the cultural and arts centre on the city council’s culture and antiquities militant commission. AFP | Raqqa The Kurdish-led and US backed Syrian Dem- “After all this destruction, and no arts or ocratic Forces (SDF) expelled Daesh from the culture, we finally have a centre where we village of Baghouz, its last scrap of Syrian ore than a year after Daesh fled, can listen to song and poetry again,” the Raqqa territory, in late March. Syrian boys and girls are finally back resident added. While the militants have continued to claim Mon stage — bobbing to the rhythm of In the Raqqa Centre for Arts and Culture’s deadly attacks in areas controlled by the SDF — bastion drums in the northern city of Raqqa. brightly lit gallery, paintings hang beside char- At the first cultural center to open since coal drawings, near sculptures of human fig- the militants’ draconian rule ended, sunlight ures. Before Daesh arrived, the city had more floods into the brand new library, while books In the concert hall, Malak Al-Yatim stepped than 20 cultural centers, the largest line shelves along a wall that still smells of off stage after performing — exhilarated to housing 60,000 books Cultural and entertainment wet paint. finally be able to sing in public again. After almost four years under Daesh, which “I feel like a bird sweeping through the activities banned under Daesh banned music and the arts, US-backed forces spring sky,” he said. expelled the last militants from Raqqa in Yatim added that Daesh smashed his instru- October 2017. But it has taken a bit of time to ments and banned him from singing. flourish after group flees resuscitate cultural life. “We were like nightingales in a cage,” he “I can’t describe how happy I am,” said Faw- lamented. Amal al-Attar, a 37-year-old Syrian artist, looks at her artworks Amal al-Attar, a 37-year-old Syrian artist, looks zia Al-Sheikh during the centre’s opening in “If we did anything, they’d chop off our head Members of a traditional music and dance group perform at the first cultural centre to open since ISIS’s rule at her artworks on display during an exhibition on display during an exhibition May, in the still largely devastated city. or whip us.” ended in the eastern Syrian city of al-Raqa

RHYTHM Top Egypt musician sees bright future for a Saudi national orchestra

Arab News | Riyadh After gaining popularity in the Kingdom amed Egyptian violinist Mahmoud with a number of sold-out concerts Egyptian Sorour taught his first official lessons last year, famed Egyptian violinist, Fat Riyadh’s music institute on Satur- Mahmoud Sorour, was asked by Saudi day night. Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman to violinist The musician, who gained widespread set up the country’s first music insti- attention in Saudi Arabia from his concerts tute in the capital, Riyadh in the Kingdom last year, has performed Mahmoud alongside regional stars such as Mohammed Abdo, Majid Al-Muhandis, and Rashed Sorour aims Al-Majed. He set up the institute with support and to train sponsorship from the Saudi government. Sorour led three classes on Saturday, with 5 students in each. But these 15 are the first 50 Saudi of many. culture. I myself studied with European or The institute has received hundreds of Russian teachers. I want to give my students violinists to a inquiries about lesson availability, particu- a more personalized experience than I had.” larly from women. Sorour has decades of musical experience “We have huge plans for the development and is well-known in the Arab music world. level that will of the music scene in Saudi Arabia,” he said. His most recent Saudi performance was “In time, we hope to offer lessons for a va- at the Winter at Tantora cultural festival, allow them riety of other instruments, such as the oud which was held in Al-Ula county and fin- and piano. We’re also working on a profes- ished last month. sional recording studio and an instrument He told Arab News in January that more to perform at Egyptian violinist Mahmoud Sorour, left, trains his students store as well.” than 250 people had registered to join the Students learn to handle the violin, as well institute and that he expected this number a new opera as receive instruction on music theory and to double. note-reading, in order to get the most out of Classes are available to people of all ages But he encouraged anyone with the drive that’s all you need to be successful.” lessons when he heard they were available. orchestra and, depending on how he fares at house in their lessons with Sorour. and ability levels, although Sorour is most and desire to learn to apply. Meshal Aldeghiman, a 33-year-old bank “It’s incredible to think that we could the institute, is willing to consider joining it. The Egyptian’s main focus will be on Ara- interested in those aged between 10 and 20. “You never know whether or not you’re worker, tried to teach himself the violin but learn from someone like Mahmoud Sorour,” “Why not? It would be a wonderful thing Jeddah Egyptian violinist Mahmoud Sorour performs during a concert bic music, rather than Western composers. One of his biggest goals for the institute going to be good at something until you try. his attempts were unsuccessful. he told Arab News. “He’s such a respected to have an all-Saudi orchestra representing “Not only is it easier for the students to is to train enough musicians to assemble a If you love something, and you have the However, this failure did not stop him, name in the industry.” the country. This is only the beginning of start with, but it also pays tribute to our own Saudi national orchestra. focus and the drive and the passion, then and he was one of the first to sign up for Aldeghiman has high hopes for a Saudi what could be something amazing.”

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RHYTHM Top Egypt musician sees bright future for a Saudi national orchestra

Saudi Aramco eyes Tokyo for two-stage IPO: report Carrefour launches ‘Ready, Steady, Back to School’ campaign the lives of the communities The campaign is we operate in, by encouraging • healthy, fulfilling and sustaina- focused on living a ble lifestyles. As such, our cam- healthier lifestyle paign has been designed to help people get back to their daily Carrefour has routines in a way that is conven- partnered• with ient and better for them.” Representative picture (Courtesy of Mint) Carrefour said it has part - food blogger Farah nered with Farah Abu Maizar, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia the second phase of the pro- Abu Maizar a popular local food blogger posed plan. who runs @Everylittlecrumb, audi oil giant Aramco is If confirmed, that would be TDT | Manama to inspire nutritious recipes that Sconsidering a two-stage in- a setback for London, New will be posted on Carrefour’s itial public offering (IPO) with York and Hong Kong, which Instagram page. Carrefour has a domestic debut and a subse- have all vied for a slice of the arrefour operated in Bah- also launched ready-meal box quent international listing pos- much-touted IPO. rain by Majid Al Futtaim options which include sand- sibly in Tokyo, the Wall Street Political uncertainty in Brit- Cyesterday announced wiches, juices, fruits, and more. Journal reported yesterday. ain over its plan to exit the launching a comprehensive A stand will also be set up for Aramco has said it plans to European Union and public Back to School campaign by customers who wish to receive float around five percent of protests in Hong Kong had di- unveiling a range of tailored in- a makeover from Maybelline, the state-owned company in minished their prospects, the itiatives. while MyCLUB members in par- 2020 or 2021 in what could po- Journal cited Saudi officials The approach, Carrefour said, ticular who spend BD10 or more tentially be the world’s biggest and advisors as saying. for its Ready, Steady, Back to will get a chance to participate stock sale. Aramco did not immediately School campaign is based on in a lucky dip draw and win sev- The oil giant is now consid- respond to AFP’s request for customer insights and changing healthier lifestyle. summer vacation. eral exciting prizes. ering a plan to raise as much comment. shopping trends observed over The campaign, Carrefour Jerome Akel Country Man- Customers can use the hash- as $50 billion in a domestic The planned IPO forms the the past years. said, targets not only kids and ager at the Carrefour Bahrain tag #ReadySteadyBacktoSchool listing, the Journal said citing cornerstone of a reform pro- This year, the campaign is fo- their families, but also teen - at Majid Al Futtaim Retail said: and #GreatMoments to show unnamed sources. gramme envisaged by Crown cused on one of the key emerg- agers, university students and “At Majid Al Futtaim, we are how they are preparing for a It added that the world’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman ing shopping trends of living a working adults returning from committed to helping transform year to remember. biggest energy firm favours to wean the Saudi economy off Tokyo as a possible venue for its reliance on oil.

US growth revised down slightly Egyptian stock market closes higher Washington, United States spending. dex’s total market capitalisation. ing 2.9pc and and its central bank cut interest GDP expanded 2.0 percent in Saudi index However, the event failed to Egypt Kuwait Holding closing rates by 150 basis pts. he world’s largest econ- the April-June period, down a • provide upward momentum 3.1pc higher. Egypt’s index is up 13.8pc so Tomy grew a little more notch from the initial 2.1 per- sees lowest closing for the Saudi stocks as receding Middle Eastern funds plan to far this year, beating most re- slowly in the second quarter cent growth estimate report- since January fund inflows rattled investor increase their investments in gional markets. than previously thought, with ed last month, and well below confidence. Egypt, according to the Reuters Back in the Gulf, the Abu new official data released President Donald Trump’s Egypt stays on The Saudi Arabia index fell poll. Dhabi index gained 0.7pc with Thursday showing weaker oil three percent target, according 4-month• high 1.9pc, touching its lowest lev- Earlier this month, Egypt re- Emirates Telecommunications exports and local government to the Commerce Department. el since January, with all of its ported its lowest headline in- adding 1.6pc and Abu Dhabi banks dropping. Al Rajhi Bank flation rate in nearly four years, Commercial Bank advanced Reuters shed 3.4pc and Samba Financial 3.5pc. Group Closing Bell Some 50pc of fund managers Apple expected to unveil new audi Arabian stocks closed plunged 4.2pc. SAUDI q 1.9pc to 8,020 pts polled said they would increase at an eight-month low yes- Qatar’s index closed 2.1pc ABU DHABI p 0.7pc to 5,166 pts their investments in the United terday as banking shares higher with most of its blue- Arab Emirates, a trend that has iPhone at Sept. 10 event S DUBAI n at 2,759 pts continued to weigh on the mar- chip stocks gaining. Qatar Na- continued through most of the San Francisco, United States little about what it plans to ket. tional Bank, the Middle East QATAR p 2.1pc to 10,233 pts year. spotlight in the Steve Jobs On Wednesday, a second and Africa’s largest lender, rose EGYPT p 1.6pc to 14,835 pts However, economists polled pple sent out invitations Theater at its headquarters in batch of Saudi shares was added 3.4pc and by Reuters revised their growth BAHRAIN q 0.1pc to 1,533 pts Ayesterday to a September the city of Cupertino. to the MSCI emerging markets Industries Qatar was up 2.7pc. expectations down by 0.8 per- 10 event at its Silicon Valley For years now, Apple has index after the country’s stocks Egypt’s blue-chip index OMAN p 0.8pc to 4,005 pts centage pts to 2.2pc for the UAE campus where it is expected hosted events in the fall to were first included in the index closed 1.6pc higher, reaching KUWAIT q 0.2pc at 6,528 pts through to 2021. to unveil a new-generation iP- launch new iPhone models in May. its highest level since May, with In Dubai, the index traded flat hone. In its trademark, tight- ahead of the Christmas holiday The inclusion brought Saudi’s country’s largest lender Com- as Dubai Islamic Bank increased lipped style, Apple disclosed shopping season. share to 2.8 per cent of the in- mercial International Bank ris- 0.8pc. Air India to stop using single-use plastic on flights Mumbai, India sions. ronment. plastic bags in 2009 and later ex- ir India said yesterday it “In the first phase it will im- India generates around 5.6 panded it to all plastic packaging Awill stop using single-use plement it in all flights of Air million tonnes of plastic waste and single-use plastic. plastic and replace packaging India Express and Alliance Air annually, according to govern- But the ban is loosely enforced with eco-friendly paper and flights,” the airline’s spokesman ment figures. in both cities and single-use wooden cutlery, as the govern- Dhananjay Kumar told AFP. The financial capital Mum- plastic is still being used. ment ramps up its “clean India” The ban will be extended to bai last year banned the use of “Single-use plastic has no mission. include all Air India flights in disposable plastic items such as place in 21st century and it is Prime Minister Narendra the second phase, he added. bags, cutlery, cups and bottles a welcome move from the gov- Modi in his Independence Day The government is expected under a certain size. Local au- ernment,” Mumbai-based envi- speech in mid-August said erad- to launch a national campaign thorities implemented fines for ronmental activist Afroz Shah icating single-use plastics was a in mid-September through three first-time offenders. told AFP. key goal and called on people to phases -- an awareness drive, the The bustling coastal city of “It is choking our marine life take the “first big step” on Octo- collection of single-use plastics, 20 million people has long been and environment but we need ber 2, the birthday of independ- and its recycling. awash with vast mountains of rigid implementation of law.” ence hero Mahatma Gandhi. Home Minister Amit Shah on plastic rubbish, like many urban The national flag carrier said Thursday also urged shoppers centres in India. water bottles with 200ml ca- tainers. be removed from flights in two to replace plastic bags with The capital New Del- pacity would be immediately Single-use plastics such as stages from October 2 and re- cloth ones -- which could last hi banned replaced by larger 1,500ml con- cutlery and pouches will then placed by paper or wooden ver- 10 years -- to protect the envi- 09 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 celebs

Post split, Katie spends Orlando Bloom opens up quality time with daughter ANI | Los Angeles week that Holmes ended her relationship with Foxx after merican actor Katie six years of being together. AHolmes seems to be cop- “It ran its course. This in- about early fame ing well after calling it quits dustry is very tough on rela- with actor Jamie Foxx. Holm- tionships,” a source told Peo- es isn’t letting her split put ple. ANI | Los Angeles strong tone,” he added. the two parted ways in 2013. a damper on the end of her However, even after break- Despite struggling with the The two share an 8-year-old summer and is instead focus- ing up, seems like there is no ctor Orlando Bloom scrutiny on his life and career, son named Flynn. Bloom is now I was under a giant sing on her daughter. bad blood between the former opened up about achiev- Bloom said he has reached a engaged to singer Katy Perry The 40-year-old actor was partners. ing fame early on in his place where he feels more at and he opened up about how magnifying glass at spotted on Tuesday in New “Jamie thinks Katie is an in- A a really young age. career and how he learned to home than he ever has. the two make a long-distance York City with her 13-year-old credible human being. They handle the spotlight. “Through my 20s relationship work in July. I was Legolas for daughter, Suri, grabbing some- had a very, very deep connec- The 42-year-old actor starred and into my early 30s “You have to do the three movies and thing to eat before school tion. They brought each oth- as Legolas in the ‘Lord of the I was never in one groundwork together, Will Turner for three starts next week, report- er a lot of joy and laugh- Rings’ trilogy and later gained place for more than create the feeling of trust movies and while I ed Fox News. ter,” the source added. recognition as Will Turner in six months. But in my and safety so that you can did other things, they Sporting a casual Rumours of a split ‘The Pirates of the Caribbean’. heart, I feel very Brit- spend time apart and do look for the day out starting doing the “In those huge movies, you ish,” he said. everything that you need to were all in between with her daugh - rounds after Foxx can sometimes feel like a cog, Bloom added, “I miss do and still feel those massive movies ter, Holmes wore was seen leaving part of a giant wheel,” Bloom the humour, the tethered to ORLANDO BLOOM an oversized beige a Los Ange - told the Radio Times, as cited turn of phrase, that person so sweater paired with les nightclub by People. the way we that you can planning a wedding, Bloom told high-waisted holding hands Reflection upon achieving interact, go on a jour- reporters, “In the sense that we blue jeans, with 21-year- early fame, the actor said, he the way in ney togeth- are doing all the work necessary black san- old singer was “under a giant magnifying which you er,” Bloom to lay a really grounded founda- dals, a Sela Vave glass at a really young age.” can be vo- told Peo- tion to our relationship.” black on August “I was under a giant magnify- cal about ple at Bloom popped the big ques- sling bag, 17. ing glass at a really young age. things.” the TCA tion to the Grammy-nominated and large Howev- I was Legolas for three movies The ac- Press singer in a romantic Valentine’s black sun- er, the Os- and Will Turner for three mov- tor was Tour. Day proposal in February. The glasses. car-winning ies and while I did other things, married When much-in-love couple shared The moth- star, during they were all in between those to model asked their happy news via Instagram er-daughter an Instagram massive movies,” he said. Miran- whether later that night, with photos that outing came Live, claimed “Even if you’re not pigeon- da Kerr in he and showed off Perry’s stunning en- after the news that the two holed, those roles set a really 2010 before Perry are gagement ring. broke last aren’t dating. Orlando Bloom Katie Holmes Kendall and Hailey are living their best life in Jamaica ANI | Los Angeles leased her ‘Bare With Me’ EP, BNP PARIBAS – CONVENTIONAL RETAIL BANK – BAHRAIN BRANCH turned 24 on August 24. (Licensed as a Conventional Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain) Supermodels and best friends The three are making the CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 Hailey Bieber and Kendall most of the vacation by going Condensed interim statement of financial position Condensed interim statement of comprehensive income (continued) Jenner are enjoying a summer on hikes, swimming in water- (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) getaway in Jamaica along with falls and jumping off rocks. As at Six month period ended singer Justine Skye. “They had a tour guide show 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 2019 2018 2019 2018 After a busy few months for them around the area and all of (Reviewed) (Audited) (Reviewed) (Reviewed) ASSETS the trio, they decided to jet the most beautiful coves and Profit for the period 1,503 1,283 Cash and balances with banks and the Central Bank 3,095 3,154 Other comprehensive income for the period - - off for a little fun in the sun view spots. They’ve been going Placements with banks 23,700 10,391 together to celebrate Justine’s on hikes, swimming in water- Due from other offices of the Bank 12,975 36,137 Total comprehensive income for the period 1,503 1,283 birthday, reported E! News. falls and jumping off rocks,” a Financial assets at amortised cost 34,900 30,118 The singer, who recently resource told E! News. Loans and advances to banks 4,572 939 Condensed interim statement of cash flows Loans and advances to customers 38,599 35,617 (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) Other assets 833 1,320 Six month period ended Property and equipment 40 45 30 June 30 June 2019 2018 Total assets 118,714 117,721 (Reviewed) (Reviewed) LIABILITIES AND HEAD OFFICE FUNDS Cash flows from operating activities Lovato returns to acting, LIABILITIES Profit for the period 1,503 1,283 Deposits from banks 44 - Adjustments for: Due to other offices of the Bank 7,661 3,478 Depreciation 9 22 shares happy picture Due to customers 50,700 55,319 Charge for termination indemnity - net 5 18 Other liabilities 18,157 18,275 Accretion of discounts on investment securities 385 45 from ‘Will & Grace’ sets Total liabilities 76,562 77,072 Change in expected credit losses and other credit HEAD OFFICE FUNDS impairment charges, net (42) (38) ANI | Music with full positivity. Sharing Capital 2,700 2,700 1,860 1,330 the news of her comeback, Lo- Other reserve 1,431 1,431 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Unremitted profit 38,021 36,518 Balances with banks and the Central Bank (220) 55 inger Demi Lovato is mak- vato posted a picture of herself Total Head Office funds 42,152 40,649 Loans and advances to banks (3,626) (5,752) Sing a comeback in the field going through a script on the Total liabilities and Head Office funds 118,714 117,721 Loans and advances to customers (2,958) (4,830) of acting with the upcoming NBC show’s set on Instagram. Due from other offices of the Bank - 772 season of ‘Will & Grace’. “Will & Grace & Demi @ Condensed interim statement of comprehensive income Other assets 488 (688) (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) Deposits from banks 44 (1) The pop star had suffered nbcwillandgrace #Willand- Due to other offices of the Bank (4,619) 38,440 a near-fatal Grace,” she captioned. Six month period ended Due to customers 4,183 (7,781) 30 June 30 June overdose NBC earlier confirmed to 2019 2018 Other liabilities (105) 719 last year Us Weekly that the ‘Sorry Not (Reviewed) (Reviewed) Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities (4,953) 22,264 and is now Sorry’ singer will feature in Interest income 1,667 1,202 Cash flows from investing activities moving three episodes when the up- Interest expense (191) (116) Purchase of property and equipment (4) (3) Net interest income 1,476 1,086 Movement in investment securities (5,175) (1,999) ahead coming and final season of Net cash used in investing activities (5,179) (2,002) the reboot airs in 2020. Income from securities 610 583 Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (10,132) 20,262 She will be seen essaying Net fees and commissions 517 734 Gain/(loss) on derivatives and foreign exchange Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the 1 (4) the role of Jenny, who is de- transactions period 48,557 34,357 scribed as “a guarded woman Total operating income 2,604 2,399 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 38,425 54,619 who comes into the life of Staff costs (233) (256) Non-cash transaction Will [Eric McCormack] in Depreciation (9) (22) Transfer from available for sale financial assets to - 34,932 an unexpected way.” Other operating costs (901) (876) financial assets at amortised cost Lovato is also a part of Change in expected credit losses and other credit Demi Will Ferrell’s upcoming impairment charges, net 42 38 Lovato Total operating expenses (1,101) (1,116) Netflix comedy ‘Eu- Profit for the period 1,503 1,283 Jamal Tartir Abid Hussain rovision’ which is in- General Manager Chief Financial Officer spired by the real-life MEA

European singing con- The above has been extracted from the reviewed condensed interim financial information. test of the same name. The auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers ME Limited, Kingdom of Bahrain, have expressed an unqualified review conclusion on 28/08/2019. 10 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019

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Cate Blanchett puts on a show in ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ CLASSIFIEDS

PEKING TOKYO- All you can Director Richard Linklater brings his manifest empathy to Maria Semple’s popular novel eat Sushi Rolls Festival (20 exciting varieties) BD.7.500 average reviews.” net, Tel: 17472345/ 33725117. Cate Blanchett plays Audiences polled by CinemaS- a• blocked architect who core gave the film an average DINNER BUFFET- All you can grade of “B” on an A+ to F scale, eat Everyday with 20 delicious lashes out at the world in while those at PostTrak gave it varieties BD.2/- SAHAR the befuddling comedy an average 3.5 out of 5 stars and RESTAURANT call-36045111. a 60% “definite recommend.” Richard Roeper of the Chi- here’d You Go, Ber- cago Sun-Times gave the film 2 nadette is a 2019 out of 4 stars and wrote, “Filmed WAmerican mystery in a solid but straightforward comedy-drama film, directed style, populated by troubled by Richard Linklater, from a characters who are aggres - screenplay by Linklater, Holly sively off-putting, frustrating- Gent, and Vincent Palmo Jr. It ly passive and/or easily lam - KNOW WHAT is based upon the novel of the pooned clichés, Where’d You same name by Maria Semple. Go, Bernadette is one of the It stars Cate Blanchett, Billy most disappointing movies of Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Emma 2019.” Cate Blanchett, Nelson, James Urbaniak, Judy In his 1/4 star review for The Emma Nelson, and Greer, Troian Bellisario, Zoë Globe and Mail, Barry Hertz the other actors in Chao and Laurence Fishburne. said, “There is, buried deep “Where’d You Go, In the United States and Cana- somewhere in Linklater’s film or Bernadette” are da, Where’d You Go, Bernadette however many edits it may have was released alongside Blinded undergone – the thing reeks of forced to do the work by the Light, 47 Meters Down: indecision – an insightful, even that Richard Linklat- Uncaged and Good Boys, and Cate Blanchett and Emma Nelson in ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ invigorating story about what er doesn’t devote to was projected to gross around It went on to debut to $3.5 mil- The website’s critical consen- far less than the sum of their happens to a creative genius developing the film’s $5 million from 2,404 theatres lion, finishing in 11th. sus reads, “Where’d You Go, parts.” once they stop creating. But the story or characters in its opening weekend. On Rotten Tomatoes, the Bernadette offers dispiriting On Metacritic, which uses a actual work presents a good ar- It made $1.2 million on its film holds an approval rating of proof that a talented director, weighted average, the film has a gument that, for some artists, opening day, including $200,000 47% based on 129 reviews, with bestselling source material, score of 51 out of 100, based on it might be best to quit while from Thursday night previews. an average rating of 5.59/10. and terrific cast can add up to 39 critics, indicating “mixed or you’re ahead. 11 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 sports

Marseille win at Nice as homophobic chants cause Serena advances to third round stoppage AFP | Paris Serena Williams fights off teenager Catherine McNally to reach US Open third round

arseille won their first Mmatch under new Williams dropped coach Andre Villas-Boas • on Wednesday thanks to a the first set to the 2-1 derby win at Nice in a American wildcard match that was suspended before turning on the KNOW WHAT in the first half following afterburners to power homophobic abuse from to a 5-7, 6-3 6-1 victory the home side’s hardcore Serena Williams supporters. won her maiden Dimitri Payet moved Reuters | New York his side up to 13th on four erena Williams survived Grand Slam two points with a spot-kick with a second-round scare at years before Cath- 17 minutes remaining af- Sthe U.S. Open on Wednes- erine McNally was ter Nice midfielder Wylan day with a 5-7 6-3 6-1 win over born Cyprien had levelled Dario American wildcard Catherine Benedetto’s first Marseille McNally to keep alive her hopes has tried to model parts of her goal with his own penalty. of securing a record-tying 24th game after Swiss great Roger The France internation- Grand Slam title. Federer, that at one point in the al’s strike also ended Nice’s World number eight Williams, match Williams screamed at her brief perfect start in the who captured the first of her six racquet “why are you missing?”. new season’s third round U.S. Open titles two years before But Williams, whose earliest of matches, but the clash her 17-year-old opponent was U.S. Open exit came in her 1997 was dominated by the over born, spent the first half of the debut when she lost in the third 10-minute suspension or- match trying to find her rhythm round, turned the match around dered by match officials but when she did she was off to when she finally broke McNal- as part of a crackdown on the races. ly’s serve and then consolidated Serena Williams of the US hits a return to Caty McNally of the US offensive chanting from “She really came out and in a tight service game for a 5-2 French football authorities. played really well, she showed lead in the second set. “But it’s OK, I’m alive, I’m still dismantled Maria Sharapova ond set, too. Had some chances,” Players from both teams no fear,” said Williams. “She had Williams looked more like here and happy to be on this with one of her most dominant said McNally. were escorted from the absolutely nothing to lose and herself in the decider - both court. I’ll do better. I promise.” performances since returning “For me, it just gives me a lot pitch in the 28th minute of she played like it.” serving and returning better - as Williams dropped only one from maternity leave in 2018. of confidence, shows me that I the contest following re- McNally, competing in only she went up a double break for point through her first three ser- McNally said she did not feel can compete out on the biggest peated appeals to Nice fans her sixth tour-level event of her a quick 3-0 lead before storm- vice games but it took her some intimated walking onto the big- stages. Just keep my head down, to stop chants of “Marseille career and against the high - ing home and sealing the match time to make any inroads on the gest stage in tennis to face one of I’m ready to go back to work.” are a bunch of queers”. est-ranked player she has ever when she broke to love. McNally serve as the American the game’s all-time best players Up next for Williams will be Fans also unfurled hom- faced, used an old-school serve- “I survived tonight,” said Wil- was hitting her targets with pin- and left the match feeling be- either Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-wei ophobic banners including and-volley approach along with liams. “I am not too pleased with point precision. yond proud of what she accom- or Czech Karolina Muchova, one which called Marseille a lethal slice backhand to unset- the way I played at all,” said Wil- The match proved a far more plished. who were unable to get their an “LGBT club”. tle Williams. liams, whose 28 unforced errors gruelling affair for Williams than “I got a set off Serena Wil - match in earlier due to rainy The second chant, So effective was McNally, who were two fewer than McNally. she had in her opener, where she liams. Had her close in the sec- conditions. sparked by the French league’s attempt to stamp out homophobic chants from the stands, contin - Bottas to stay on with ued as the players re - turned down the tunnel, Hamilton at Mercedes: team where they waited for the still-goalless match to re- commence.

Iwobi fires Everton into League Cup third round AFP | London

lex Iwobi’s first Everton Agoal helped seal a 4-2 win at third-tier side Lin- coln in the League Cup second round on Wednesday as the top-flight club survived a scare, while Burnley were dumped out by Sunderland. Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder David Silva (2R) and Manchester City’s Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (R) Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Mercedes GP looks on during Hungarian GP Everton, who have scored applaud the fans during the match against Bournemouth just one goal in three Pre- AFP | Spa-Francorchamps, hind Hamilton. mier League games this sea- Belgium “I am very happy and proud son and lost 2-0 at Aston City to start League Cup defence at Preston to be part of the team for Villa last week, fell behind altteri Bottas will remain a fourth season and wish to after only 20 seconds before AFP | London in the second round on Tues- rivals Portsmouth and South- Vas world champion Lewis thank every team member and fighting back to lead 2-1. day to progress, but will next ampton. Hamilton’s Mercedes partner the board of Mercedes for their Lincoln’s Bruno An - anchester City will start face a City team who scored Third-division Portsmouth for the 2020 Formula One sea- trust and belief in me,” Bottas drade scored a stunning Mtheir defence of the Eng- 27 goals in six games against will host Ralph Hasenhuttl’s son, the team said Thursday, said. 70th-minute equaliser, lish League Cup with a third- lower-league opposition last Saints at Fratton Park following ending speculation about the “My overall target is to be- but Iwobi nodded in and round trip to second-tier side season. Wednesday’s 2-0 win at Cham- driver’s future. come Formula One world Richarlison scored late on Preston next month, while European champions Liver- pionship club QPR. “Mercedes-AMG Petronas champion. I believe that on to send Marco Silva’s men Wednesday’s draw also pit- pool were beaten by Chelsea Last season’s runners-up Motorsport today confirmed paper, and from my experience into round three. ted Liverpool against MK in the third round last term, Chelsea host either Grimsby that it has exercised its option with the team, Mercedes is the “It was a difficult game. Dons. but will be expected to find life or Macclesfield, whose game with Valtteri Bottas for the best option for me to achieve Credit to Lincoln. The Championship outfit Preston easier at League One outfit MK was abandoned on Tuesday due 2020 Formula One season,” that goal in 2020.” important thing is we’re will be the first team to attempt Dons. to heavy rain, while Arsenal the German team said in a Team boss Toto Wolff said through. We showed our to end City’s bid for a second Jurgen Klopp’s side are the welcome Nottingham Forest to statement. 2019 was Bottas’s best ever sea- fighting spirit,” said Iwobi. straight domestic treble when record eight-time winners of the Emirates Stadium and Tot- Since he joined the team in son, but “he is hungry for more “I’m enjoying this new they welcome the Premier the competition. tenham visit Colchester. 2017 Finland’s Bottas, aged 30, and determined to keep on im- chapter of my life. Every League champions to Deepdale. Elsewhere, the draw threw Manchester United will take has won five grand prix and is proving and raising his level. competition we take seri- Alex Neil’s men thrashed up the first south-coast derby on near neighbours Rochdale at currently second in the world That’s the mindset we want ously.” 2013 runners-up Bradford 4-0 since April 2012 between bitter Old Trafford. championship standings be- from all our team members.” FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 12

Ajax secure spot in draw for Champions Djokovic, Federer advance League group stage despite adversity Novak Djokovic overcomes shoulder complaint to book place in third round alongside Roger Federer at rain-hit US Open

Roger Federer fights past• chuntering Damir Dzumhur in the US Open

Novak Djokovic battles past• Juan Ignacio Londero Ajax Amsterdam’s Mexican forward Edson Alvarez (front) celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group phase football match between Ajax Amsterdam and APOEL FC AFP | New York

AFP | Paris first leg in Cyprus. op-ranked defending champion No- There were nervy moments vak Djokovic fought through shoul- ummer signing Edson for Erik ten Hag’s team, who Tder pain to reach the third round of SAlvarez and captain Du- thought they had gone 2-0 the rain-hit US Open on Wednesday while san Tadic scored as last sea- up just after half-time when Roger Federer shook off another slow start son’s semi-finalists Ajax beat Huntelaar headed in off the to advance. APOEL 2-0 in their Champions underside of the bar. Djokovic, winner of four of the past five League play-off second leg on However, after a VAR re- Slam titles and 16 in all, was treated for a Wednesday to secure their view, the goal was disallowed sore left shoulder throughout his 6-4, 7-6 Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return against Juan Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return against spot in yesterday’s draw for for an extremely tight offside (7/3), 6-1 victory over Argentina’s 56th- Ignacio Londero of Argentina Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina the group stage. against Joel Veltman in the ranked Juan Ignacio Londero. Mexican international build-up. “It was definitely affecting my serve and “Somehow I managed to find my way defender Alvarez, a 15 mil - Moments later APOEL had backhand,” Djokovic said of his shoulder back,” Djokovic said. lion-euro ($16.6 million) re- the ball in the net at the oth- injury. “I was definitely tested.” Londero broke him, held at love and cruit from Club America to er end, but this time the off- Djokovic next faces 27th-seeded Serbian forced a tie-breaker, but Djokovic won replace Juventus-bound Mat- side was clear for all to see compatriot Dusan Lajovic or American five of the last six points thanks to Lon- thijs de Ligt, headed home and there would be no pre - Denis Kudla, but the injury casts grave KNOW WHAT dero errors and then dominated the from a set-piece two minutes cious away goal for the Cypriot doubts on his bid to be the first US Open final set. before half-time as Ajax were champions. repeat winner since Federer won from “I want to congratulate Londero for rewarded for their first-half 2004-2008. showing a fighting spirit,” Djokovic said. Club Brugge, Slavia through domination. “This is something I’ve been carrying for Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam “It was a real fight.” Tadic then controlled a Also on Wednesday, Club quite a while now,” Djokovic said. “It wasn’t winner is seeking his first US Five-time US Open winner Federer, who crossfield ball from Klaas-Jan Brugge beat LASK Linz of Aus- easy to play with the pain, but you have to lost to Djokovic in last month’s epic Wim- Huntelaar on the edge of the tria 2-1 to go through 3-1 on hope you will get some opportunities and Open crown since 2008 bledon final, started poorly but broke early area before rifling home on his aggregate. some lucky shots. in each of the last three sets and held serve left foot with 10 minutes left in Meanwhile, Czech cham- “It’s not the first time I’m facing this kind to the end. Amsterdam as Ajax pions Slavia Prague beat CFR of adversity or challenge. It is what it is and “I buckled down and told myself I was advanced after Cluj of Romania 1-0, a Jan Boril I’m just grateful to be on the court.” going to hang tough and not get broken and a goalless goal securing a 2-0 aggregate Djokovic won’t play again until Friday which is basically the entire set just sort of that made a big difference,” Federer said. draw in the victory. and until then, “I’ll probably freeze my arm donated... I clearly have to play better from Next in Federer’s path is either French for 48 hours, not do anything with it and see the get-go.” 25th seed Lucas Pouille or Britain’s 58th- what happens.” US eighth seed Serena Williams, seeking ranked Dan Evans. Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner her 24th career Grand Slam title to match seeking his first US Open crown since 2008, Margaret Court’s all-time record, faces Nishikori, Barty win Sanchez arrives in rallied to beat 99th-ranked Bosnian Damir 17-year-old US wildcard Caty McNally in a Japanese seventh seed Kei Nishikori, the Dzumhur 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4. later match under the roof at Arthur Ashe 2014 US Open runner-up, beat 108th-ranked Milan ahead of The 38-year-old Swiss third seed, who Stadium. American Bradley Klahn 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Inter move also dropped the first set against Indian Only 10 of 32 singles matches were played French Open champion Ashleigh Barty, qualifier Sumit Nagal in his opener, an - as rain wiped out play except in enclosed the second seed from Australia, eliminated Sanchez joined United swered the wake-up call after conceding stadiums, with Russian fifth seed Daniil 73rd-ranked American Lauren Davis 6-2, from Arsenal in January the first set with 17 unforced errors. Medvedev and three-time Grand Slam 7-6 (7/2), saving a set point before domi- 2018 but has scored just “When it happens like this, back-to-back champion Stan Wawrinka among those nating the tie-breaker. three Premier League goals matches, it’s just a bit frustrating more postponed to Thursday. Czech third seed Karolina Pliskova, in 32 appearances. than anything, especially when the level is “I definitely profit from everything I did seeking her first Grand Slam title, ousted Antonio Conte’s reign as that low and there is that many errors and in the game and my ranking to be put on 202nd-ranked Georgian qualifier Mariam Inter coach got off to a per- the energy is not kind of there,” Federer center court on a day like this,” Federer said. Bolkvadze 6-1, 6-4. fect start with a 4-0 win over said. “But can only do bet- Serbian star Djokovic broke on an errant Ukraine fifth seed Elina Svitolina defeat- promoted Lecce on Monday. ter, which is a great thing Londero forehand to close the first set, ed seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Inter last won Serie A in moving forward. then was broken twice in falling behind Williams 6-4, 6-4 and US 10th seed Madison 2010 under Jose Mourinho, “I didn’t expect to hit 3-0 in the second set only to win the next Keys, the 2017 US Open runner-up, trounced and have been remodelled 15 to 20 unforced errors, five games. China’s Zhu Lin 6-4, 6-1. by former Italy and Chelsea boss Conte, who replaced Lu- ciano Spalletti after the Chi- AFP | Milan nese-owned club finish fourth last season. Neymar trains amid reports of anches- Inter travel to Mter Unit- Cagliari in Serie A ed forward Alexis on Sunday. Barcelona deal but out of PSG’s next Sanchez arrived in Milan on Wednesday AFP | Paris television channel. ahead of a reported one- However, PSG coach Thomas Tuchel year loan move to Inter, eymar confirmed later at a press conference that according to multiple Ntook the Brazilian would not play against Metz Neymar is not with the squad reports. part in train- in Ligue 1 on Friday. because it is the same situation The 30-year-old was ing for Paris “Neymar is not with the squad because as before Toulouse (last week’s photographed waving to Saint-Ger- it is the same situation as before Toulouse game). Nothing has changed fans at the airport and main yester- (last week’s game). Nothing has changed,” was whisked away for a day afternoon said Tuchel, who also has Kylian Mbappe PSG COACH THOMAS TUCHEL medical before signing a but will again and Edinson Cavani out injured just now. contract later in the day, not play for the Earlier on Thursday, Italian broadcaster Sky Sports Italia and Gazzetta French cham- Sky Sport claimed PSG had finally agreed to Dello Sport reported. pions this weekend amid re - sell Neymar back to Barcelona, two years af- Sanchez will link up with ports that an agreement had been ter signing him for 222 million euros ($264 -- and would take part in negotiations with Belgian striker Romelu Luka- reached that would see the Brazilian million at the time). PSG. ku -- a 65-million-euro ($73 return to Barcelona. Meanwhile, Catalan radio station RAC1 Neymar, scorer of 51 goals in 58 appear- million) close-season signing The world’s most expensive player was reported that Barcelona president Josep ances in his two years at PSG, has not fea- from Manchester United -- the last to take to the training field in a Maria Bartomeu was in Monaco -- where tured at all for his current club this season who scored on his debut for session attended by a large contingent of the Champions League group stage draw amid the uncertainty surrounding his fu- Inter on Monday. journalists and broadcast live on PSG’s own was due to take place on Thursday evening ture.