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P13 JLo wants to be director 13 SHOW WORLD 7 Kushner possible next chief of staff Royal pardon for 89 inmates Manama Patriotism fills the air is Majesty King Ham- Had bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday issued a royal de- The Kingdom all set to celebrate its 47th National Day cree pardoning 89 inmates, sentenced in different cases, ment Minister Jameel Humaidan. after serving part of their Special arrangements done The celebration featured recreational verdicts. • activities for the ministry’s staff, flag-rais- The royal pardon marks by the traffic directorate to ing, national songs, folklore songs, com- the occasion of the King- ease the flow of traffic during petitions and prize-distribution. dom’s celebration of its Na- the National Day celebrations. Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nu- tional Days on December aimi attended a ceremony organised by 16 and 17. Streets across the Kingdom the ministry marking the National Day. It reflects HM the King’s • Addressing the ceremony which was keenness on the pardoned have been decorated with held at the ministry’s headquarters in Isa inmate’s reintegration in the Bahrain flags and lighting. Town, Dr Al Nuaimi stressed Bahrain’s community and participa- landmark development strides, particu- tion in the kingdom’s devel- TDT | Manama larly in the sector of education. opment process. Streets across the Kingdom have been Every year, scores of in- decorated with Bahrain flags and lighting. mates are pardoned by His any events have been lined up Meanwhile, the Director-General of Majesty marking the special by all ministries, government Traffic, Brigadier Shaikh Abdulrahman occasion. Mbodies and private sector com- bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa announced panies as the Kingdom marks its National Children hold flags of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia at an event organised to mark the National Day. yesterday that special measures had been Day tomorrow and December 17. taken for the National Day celebrations, The National Day commemorates the 47th anniversary of its full membership The Ministry of Labour held a special including the implementation of a traffic establishment of the modern Bahrain in the United Nations, and the 19th an- ceremony marking the beginning of the plan for all roads to avoid traffic jams state as an Arab and Muslim country niversary of HM the King’s Accession to National Day celebrations, which was that might occur near the sites of events founded by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783, the the Throne. attended by Labour and Social Develop- and activities. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018 02 His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received, at Al Safriya Palace yesterday, the UAE Deputy Premier, Interior Minister and the envoy of the UAE President, Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the accompanying delegation. The UAE minister conveyed to HM King Hamad deepest condolences and consolation from UAE President, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the sad demise of HH Shaikha Noora bint Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. National Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Minister of the Royal Court Affairs Shaikh Ali bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Riffa Palace yesterday HRH Prince Khalid bin Fahad bin Khalid bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Meshari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who extended to them and the royal family members sincerest condolences over the death of late Shaikha Noora bint Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. The Ministry of Labour and Social Development marked the Kingdom’s National Day celebrations, in commemoration of the establishment of the modern Bahrain state as an Arab and Muslim country founded by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783, the 47th anniversary of its full membership in the United Nations, and the 19th anniversary of HM the King’s Accession to the Throne. Minister Jameel Humaidan, who patronised the celebration, extended sincere congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, as well as to the people of Bahrain. The Ministry of Education hosted many events marking the Kingdom’s National Day. Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi extended congratulations, on behalf of the ministry’s staff, parents and students, to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince. BD 2.9 only Try out our Indian platter- Super delicious and great value for money A grand reception was organised by Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo) for its employees on the occasion of the 47th National Day at Kanoo Tower in the Diplomatic Area. The reception was attended by Khalid Mohamed Kanoo, Group Chairman, Kanoo Family members, and the Group’s employees in Bahrain. The event saw long-serving employees as well as distinguished ones being hailed and honoured for their contribution to the group’s growth. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018 03 Boosting investments EDB discusses co-operation with FIA to boost investments in different areas of economy TDT | Manama of Industry, Commerce and Tour- ism, and EDB Board Member had number of officials at the said: “In line with Vision 2030 Economic Development the government of Bahrain has ABoard (EDB) discussed The EDB is The association is launched initiatives in human ways of co-operation with the working closely keen to promote capital development placing the Foreign Investors Association and effectively Bahrain overseas Kingdom on the right track for (FIA) and how to benefit from growth. Bahrain has become a the association’s experience in with all relevant to attract more hub for dozens of value-added promoting the Kingdom, during entities in the investments projects following long term the meeting held recently at the public and and to create plans to attract investments for Economic Development Board. private sectors an economic infrastructure projects, the devel- The meeting was attended by in Bahrain to entity capable opment of legislative frameworks Fadi Al Majali, Chairman of FIA discuss ways of of positive and easing the process for invest- and a number of the Board of ment in various sectors. Directors and members, while co-operation. contribution. Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Ex- the attendees from EDB were Dr DR GALPIN DR FADI ecutive of the EDB commented: Simon Galpin, Managing Direc- “Working across the public and tor and other officials. attract more investments. ment Board and all competent In this regard, both parties ex- motion Award for excellence in private sectors to attract invest- Dr Galpin stressed that EDB is Fadi Al Majali, Chairman of entities.” pressed their eagerness to co-op- boosting investment into sectors ment is at the heart of our Team working closely and effective- FIA said: “The association is keen During the meeting, Lina erate and exchange experiences that will help meet the UN’s Sus- Bahrain approach and was cru- ly with all relevant entities in to promote Bahrain overseas to Mubarak, board member at the to contribute to the economic tainable Development Goals. The cial in securing AWS’ significant the public and private sectors attract more investments and to Foreign Investors Association, growth of the Kingdom by at- award acknowledges EDB’s work investment. in Bahrain to discuss ways of create an economic entity capa- presented an overview about tracting more foreign investment with Amazon Web Services that “This award is testament to co-operation to achieve its role ble of contributing positively in the association’s vision, mission, and creating new opportunities is set to launch its first Middle that, and we are immensely in promoting Bahrain’s attractive serving the investors and invest- objectives, achievements and fu- for investors and removing all East ‘Region’ in Bahrain in 2019. proud to have the UN’s Invest- investment climate and as the ments in the Kingdom, through ture plans, and its contribution obstacles that may face them. Receiving the award at the ment Promotion Award recog- ideal gateway to the Gulf mar- the co-operation and co-ordina- in attracting many foreign in- The EDB has already won the World Investment Forum in Ge- nise many years of hard work by ket, emphasising EDB’s efforts to tion with Economic Develop- vestments. United Nations’ Investment Pro- neva, Zayed Al Zayani, Minister the EDB team.” Book unveiled Veteran Indian actor and writer Prakash Raj’s book titled ‘Namme Vizhungunna Maunam’ (The silence that swallows us) was released on the sidelines of BKS-DC International Book Fest and Cultural Carnival being held at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) Hall in Segaya. The Daily Tribune Honorary Chairman Najeeb Alhamer, BKS President Radhakrishna Pillai, General-Secretary M P Raghu along with many other dignitaries attended the event. The events will continue until December 22, which will see many dignitaries including writers K G Sankara Pillai, N S Madhavan and Indian Administrative Service officer K V Mohan Kumar in attendance.