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Arnaud Rothfuss A Verdant Date!

Become a rt is able to grab your attention- be it any kind, take a look at something created majestically and you’ll be left in awe. Weekender Probably knowing the kind of effect it gives, Athe owner of a piece of land in Sanabis wanted to have his fence painted creatively as he paved the way for the construction of his new football field Winner! and coffee shop. Deciding to grab the attention of passersby’s with something unique and fetching, he contacted five artists, Arnaud Rothfuss , Mustafa Halwachi, Kojak ,Marylou Hebert and Sarah Redha , who came together to create something which is Page 5 certainly attention-worthy. The graffiti and street art members of ‘Dirty Hands Crew’ have showcased the collaborative results of their individual styles. One of the participants, artist ‘Arnaud Rothfuss’ spoke to Weekender on the project and its success: “It is sort of like a mini open-air museum, consisting of English and Arabic graffiti with realistic human faces as well as cartoonish Get Your Favourite characters.” Speaking on how it is such an interesting and unique concept, that is to have art embedded at a construction site in Bahrain, Arnaud pointed it to Celeb’s Autograph be a win-win situation for the artists and the land owner. “The amount of buzz that was created over for a good cause this project is insane. It benefited both, us as an art – crew and the land owner as a business strategy, plus it gives a touch of life and colour to the street. “ Game Night Page 6 vid collector Lee Churchill Considered to be a universal language, Arnaud says has used his love of movie street art is the way for artists to talk to the masses autograph and memorabilia Quartet whatever background they come from. “We can see to support a charity campaign how street art blends cultures and is able to spread A‘School in a Bag’ that he promotes a positive message .It opens dialogues and helps Page 7 here in Bahrain. He has begun selling in the exchange of ideas while building bridges of celebrity and Hollywood autographs understanding among the diverse community. to provide schoolbags to children in The project will be visible to the public for the poverty stricken areas of the world. duration of the construction work, which is expected to be 6 to 8 months long. Recently he sold 5 framed autographs for BD175 and more are currently available. Recently two autographed frames by James Bond stalwarts Judi Dench, who played M in 7 movies and Desmond Llewellyn who played gadget guru Q in 17 movies fetched BD30 each. This means 6 schoolbags will be sent to children in areas I AM A PROCRASTINATOR. where school attendance is often difficult. He said: ‘There’s been a lot of interest as this type of thing isn’t easy to find in Bahrain. One collector offered to buy my entire collection but had to settle for 3 in the end.’ HOW CAN I GET OUT OF IT? Currently, a rare autograph by Matt Damon from the Bourne series of films is up for grabs with more on the way. ‘I’ve got Daniel Craig coming soon and there’s already a huge amount of interest’, he confided. Page 8 To find out more about School in a Bag see the page on Facebook.

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Bahrain-UN Qatar Says Qatar FM’s speech at cooperation hailed Manama UNHRC contains falsehood is Majesty King bin Isa DT News Network “Our countries have replied to Al-Khalifa has hailed Geneva the report compiled by the UN Hthe cooperation binding the atar is trying to market the Commission for Human Rights Kingdom and the United dispute with its neighbours on the invitation by Qatar and a Nations, particularly in Qas an international crisis at detailed statement was presented environment field. He various forums to draw the to the UN Commission. Our reiterated Bahrain’s keenness attention of the international countries expressed their point on bolstering cooperation community, the Arab Quartet of view on the report through a with the UN agencies in its said in a joint statement joint press statement issued by development march. He made yesterday. the four boycotting countries. the statement as he received The statement of Bahrain, Qatar should choose either to the Executive Director of the the United Arab Emirates, be a state that believes in the United Nations Environment Saudi Arabia and Egypt was in principle of good neighbourliness Programme, Erik Solheim, response to a speech made by the and seeks to build positive who conveyed greetings Qatar’s foreign minister at the relations with its neighbouring from UN Secretary-General 37th Session of the UN Human countries like others of the António Guterres, who HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with Rights Council (UNHRC), civilised world or to continue wished the people of Bahrain school children at the eleventh ‘Bahrain which they said, contained many to breach the international progress and prosperity. First Festival’ held at the Bahrain National falsehoods. law and other regional and Stadium yesterday Describing the statements international conventions to of Qatari foreign minister as counter terrorism, and funding Manama in the Islamic identity that HM the King “fallacies” aimed at portraying and supporting terrorism. Qatar P is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al constantly instills in every Bahraini.The the dispute as a “major cannot do this and take the Khalifa yesterday patronized the minister added the festival is an expression international crisis”, the four opposite direction at the same Heleventh Bahrain First Festival staged by the of love and loyalty to the royal leadership countries said that Qatar time,” the statement said. Education Ministry at the Bahrain National and homeland, noting the ministry’s many continues to support extremist “The four countries would 07 Stadium. HM the King was received upon honourable achievements made thanks to the and terrorist ideologies, and like to confirm Qatar’s role Inovest records arrival by Education Minister Majid bin Ali royal support and the government. spreads hatred and incitement. in supporting extremist 2017 net profit of Al Nuaimi and government officials amid Education Ministry’s officials presented “The present political crisis and terrorist ideologies and US $5.9 million cheers by tens of thousands of students. UN HM the King with two commemorative gifts, should be solved through the spreading the message of hatred Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive a painting representing Bahraini students’ on-going mediation by the Emir and incitement of violence Director Erik Solheim was also present. achievements in the International Tests of of Kuwait, His Highness Shaikh through media platforms. Our After the Royal Anthem was played and Mathematics and Science (TEMS), while Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al countries want Qatar to change P verses of the Holy Quran cited by Abdullah the other gift was a copy of the Holy Quran Sabah. The efforts of Al Sabah its behaviour of supporting Al Sa’idi, a student with special needs, the in Braille. HM the King, in his keynote have been receiving full support terrorist organisations and Education Minister, in his speech, thanked speech, expressed delight in attending this and appreciation from the immediately end its funding of HM the King for patronizing the 11th edition year’s festival themed (Eighteen years of leaders of our countries. We these organisations. Through Duterte says 20he’s of Bahrain First Festival that reflects the giving) to celebrate the ongoing national still believe this mediation is the this international platform, we strength of the national unity and pride achievements. optimum channel to tackle the ask Qatar not to make Doha a tired, old, wants to causes of this political crisis and haven for individuals promoting go early its consequences,” they said. terrorist acts,” the statement said. 2 Thursday, March 1, 2018 BIGS a big boost for Bahrain’s green drive

HRH Princess Sabeeka hails royal support for agriculture sector

Manama to honour the winners of the ahrain International second King Hamad Award “The show that has become a plat- Garden Show 2018 (BIGS) for Agricultural Development. form for enhancing Bahrain interna- Bhas become a platform for “The show that has become Bahrain to open up new a platform for enhancing tional agricultural standing” prospects “for those interested Bahrain international in the agricultural field and agricultural standing,” said of related sectors, such as BIGS, Princess Sabeeka environment to attract efforts participated in the environment development”, Princess Sabeeka adding: “The manufacturing of Irrigation said, aims to boost agricultural qualified Bahraini labourers. development of the agriculture said HRH Princess Sabeeka development of the BIGS equipment and fertilisers.” output, achieve relative food HRH the Princess conveyed sector. bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa. has positively reflected in Highlighting the increase security, introduce modern greetings and congratulations Princess Sabeeka HRH Princess Sabeeka, promoting citizens’ prosperity, in the local, regional and agricultural technologies, of His Majesty King Hamad extended thanks to national Wife of HM the King, increasing green spaces, and foreign participation for the encourage investments bin Isa Al Khalifa to all those efforts which contributed President of Consultative improving the quality of food show, Princess Sabeeka urged in agriculture, encourage contributed to the success to the success of the show Council of the National processing sector. the participants at the show entrepreneurship in small and of Bahrain International and thanked ministries, Initiative for Agricultural BIGS, HRH the Princess “to establish commercial medium-sized enterprises, Garden Show 2018 (BIGS) government and private Development (NIAD) was said, also played a key role partnerships to benefit the promote agricultural research and welcomed the royal institutions took part in the speaking during an event held in “enhancing the growth national economy”. and create a competitive support for the national show or sponsored it.

In pictures, highlights of the show Thursday, March 1, 2018 3

MoreMohammed Zafran/DTNN King FaisalAC Highway. The bus busstops frequently the AC compressor stops would “For people to leave their carsoon [email protected] were meant to test the idea of installing spoil. So instead of rolling them out at home and ride a bus, there is such shelters around the country. It all over the country, we decided to a stumbling block and that is the Manama gave the Ministry a chance to asses the try a limited number of them, assess cultural mindset. We are working ollowing the success of the costs involved before extending the the maintenance and the expenses on this, we want to make it easy first five air-conditioned bus project nationwide. involved etc and then roll them out. for people to get on a bus and go Fstops, which were meant to test The Ministry is now planning We are now looking to install more,” wherever they want. The current the idea, more will be installed in to install more air-conditioned bus she said. growth of the number of cars on other locations, according to the stops said Land Transportation “However, our first priority is the road is not sustainable. It is our Ministry of Transportation and and Post Under-Secretary Mariam trying to make it so that they do not priority to encourage the use of Telecommunication Jumaan. “We installed five to test have to wait at bus stops. This is why public transport. Our projects such Five air-conditioned bus stops were them out because from our research we have online services where they as the new and improved buses, bus installed in Bahrain last year. The we knew that it would require a lot of can find out the timing of the bus, shelters as well as the urban rail locations of the bus shelters included maintenance. For example because our smartphone application serves network will help towards that,” she Salmabad, Gudaibiya, Ras Ruman, and of the doors opening and closing this purpose,” she said. said. Ms. Jumaan Missing football coach found dead Oil Minister opens Harpreet Kaur/DTNN Thilakan’s,” a resident told DT “I have informed the family DT News had earlier mangrove nursery [email protected] News. about Thilakan, but we still reported that Thilakan “Initially it was difficult to don’t know what happened Ondayankaryan, the Indian DT News Network The minister stressed the Manama recognize him as the body was or how his body ended up national, who worked as a Manama importance of ecological he 60-year-old man, who completely decayed, the body in Hidd,” said Latheesh football coach for the Indian pilot mangrove tree projects aimed at achieving was reportedly missing for is taken for an autopsy as the Bharathan, Managing Talent Academy, was missing nursery was opened sustainable development, theT past three weeks, was found cause of death is still unknown. Director of Indian Talent since February 4, 2018. Aat the Bahrain Petroleum hailing initiatives aimed at dead yesterday noon. The body Further investigations are being Academy. Thilakan reportedly went Company (Bapco) yesterday. protecting the environment of Thilakan Ondayankaryan carried out to see how the body DT News reached the family to the Manama market to buy Oil Minister, Bapco Chairman and expanding green spaces was discovered at the Hidd of Thilakan was found at the for a statement but they were jerseys. And after that, there Shaikh Mohammed bin in Bahrain. bridge. bridge,” the source added. not in a position to comment. was no sign of him. Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa The minister was briefed “I was on way back home visited Bahrain refinery and about the goals of the pilot after work when I saw a police inaugurated the project. mangrove tree nursery, which patrol at the Hidd Bridge at The event was attended was set as part of national around 12:30 pm. And, on by Arabian Gulf University efforts to bolster biodiversity finding a CPR from his pocket (AGU) President Dr. and reduce greenhouse gases. we found that the body was Khalid Al-Ohali, officials The minister inaugurated representing the National Oil the ecological island “Bapco and Gas Authority (NOGA), Oasis”, which underwent a the Oil and Gas Holding major revamp over the past Company, the environment months to serve as a platform affairs and Bapco executive to hold meetings, lectures and management members. other events. 3 held for damaging cars DT News Network that investigation launched Manama after cases of damaged cars irector-General of were reported that led to the Northern Governorate identification and arrest of the DPolice has arrested three suspects. He said that the legal individuals suspected of proceedings are being taken to The Hidd bridge where the body was found damaging some cars in refer the suspects to the Public Thilakan Karzakan and Malkiya. He said Prosecution. Rare phenomenon Mock fire drill held DT News Network Manama, he Civil Defence servicemen yesterday carried out a successfulT mock fire drill in the area of Juffair. The firefighters who took part in the exercise were trained on extinguishing hotel blaze, said the Civil Defence director-general. The drill was aimed at assessing the building safety systems as well as civil defence response and readiness to conduct firefighting A man showing hailstones that he operations at high-rise buildings. gathered from the ground (above). A A series of drills will be rare hailstorm pounded Bahrain in the conducted countrywide, as part wee hours of yesterday. The social media of a pre-emptive plan to deal was abuzz with images and videos of the with emergencies, high-rise unprecedented phenomenon. building safety measures and The mock fire drill evacuation operations. 4 Thursday, March 1, 2018 Iranian interference: FM calls for joint Arab action

Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa meets Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nasser Bourita

Manama/Rabat “Palestinian cause, recent surgery, asserting the warm oreign Affairs Minister developments in Jerusalem, and strong relations linking Shaikh Khalid bin Syria, Yemen and Libya the Kingdom of Bahrain and FAhmed bin Mohammed and Iran’s unacceptable the Kingdom of Morocco. Al Khalifa yesterday called interference”. In this context, the for joint Arab action to The Minister hailed minister also paid tribute to address “Iran’s unacceptable the pivotal role played by HM King Mohammed VI, interference”, terrorism and Morocco in preserving the Chairman of Al Quds extremism in all forms. regional and international Committee for defending Shaikh Khalid, who is peace and stability and the Holy City and preserving in Morocco to take part affirmed Morocco’s its status as a city of peace, in the 4th Session of the sovereignty over the Sahara. tolerance and co-existence Joint Bahraini-Moroccan He said: “The sole way between the followers of all Committee, also warned that to seek a solution to this heavenly religions. “Sustainable development in made-up regional dispute the Arab nation is facing big can only be achieved within Morocco backs Bahrain challenges and hardships”. the framework of the The Moroccan Minister “This necessitates sovereignty and territorial of Foreign Affairs and further cooperation and integrity of the Kingdom of International Cooperation, coordination among the Morocco”. in his turn, affirmed his Arab States to achieve Shaikh Khalid praised country’s support for all the security, stability and Rabat’s back-up for Bahrain measures the Kingdom of progress for the people,” at all circumstances and its Bahrain may take to preserve Shaikh Khalid stressed. support for national security its security and stability and During a discussion, and stability and all the to confront terrorism and Shaikh Khalid told measures the government foreign interventions. Moroccan Minister of of Bahrain takes in this Foreign Affairs and respect, affirming that such Deals signed International Cooperation supportive stances are not The two sides signed a Nasser Bourita that the strange to Morocco. number of agreements session is an opportunity to The Minister extended and memorandums exchange views on various his sincere congratulations of understanding and regional and international to King Mohammed VI cooperation in various issues including on the success of a recent domains covering social insurance, youth and sports, news agencies, work and employment and air transportation in addition “The 4th session is to a MOU between the Moroccan Academy for an opportunity for us Diplomatic Studies and the Bahraini Institute to exchange views on of Diplomacy as well as another in the information and communication field. various regional and Earlier, upon his arrival, Shaikh Khalid was welcomed international issues” by the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Thursday, March 1, 2018 5

Value of Exported Four-wheel drive cars National Origin reached BD176m topManama importsMillion. Aluminum Oxide was Emirates (UAE) to as the second Bahrain and United States of America ahrainis are more interested the third products with BD10 with BD38 Million whereas Four-wheel drive cars also emerged as the third with BD4 Million. in driving four-wheel drive Million during January 2018. the United States of America Bcars, rather than their sedan The report encompasses ranked third with BD37 as the top product re-exported from Four-wheel drive tops re- counterparts. This is according balance of trade, imports, Million. Bahrain with BD8m, cigarettes came exports to the latest foreign trade report exports (National Origin) and Additionally, the value of as second products with BD3m Four-wheel drive cars released by the Information & re-exports. the exported national origin emerged as the top product eGovernment Authority (iGA). The value of imports decreased by 8pc as it reached re-exported from Bahrain In the report for January increased by 9 per cent as it BD176 Million during January second with BD26 Million and Million. with BD8 Million, cigarettes 2018, Four-wheel drive cars reached BD412 Million during 2018 versus BD192 Million for Sultanate of Oman comes third In regards to the re-exported came as second products with emerged as the top product January 2018 versus BD377 the same month of the previous place with BD23 Million. field, the value of re-exports BD3 Million, and butt welding imported to Bahrain with Million for the same month of year. The top ten countries As for national export decreased by 9pc as it reached fittings of stainless steel came BD16 Million, while the Sedan the previous year, while the top account for 79pc of the products, Aluminum wire BD39 Million during January as the third with BD2 Million. cars as the second with BD13 ten countries account for 67pc exported national origin value emerged as the top products 2018 versus BD43 Million for of the imports value and 33pc and 21pc for other countries. exported in January 2018 with the same month of the previous Deficit of Trade for other countries. BD22 Million; agglomerated year. The top ten countries The trade balance, difference The value Saudi first in Imports from iron ores and concentrates were account for 92pc of the between exports and imports, of imports China No:1 exporter to Bahrain positioned second products re-exported value and 8pc for the value of the deficit of the increased by Bahrain Kingdom of Saudi Arabia exported with a value of BD19 other countries. Saudi Arabia trade Balance reached BD196 According to the report, China (KSA) was ranked as the Million; and Ferrous products was ranked as the first country Million during January 2018 9pc as it reached was ranked as the first country first country importing from from the direct reduction of to re-export from Bahrain with versus BD142 Million for the BD412 Million that exports to Bahrain with Bahrain with BD42 Million, iron Ore stood third place for BD13 Million, China ranked as same quarter of the previous BD53 Million; United Arab United States of America the exported products with BD15 the second with BD8 Million, year with increase of 38pc.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS At 31 December 2017 (Audited) )Amounts are expressed in thousands of US dollars(

31 31 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL 31 31 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year 31 31 December December POSITION December December December December For the year ended 31 December 2017 ended 31 December 2017 2017 2016 As at 31 December 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016 OPERATING INCOME ASSETS OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income from construction contracts 11,714 7,651 Cash and bank balances 21,740 40,066 Net profit for the year 6,052 10,085 Adjustments for: Income from investment in real estate 3,981 3,500 Accounts receivable 45,383 38,237 Depreciation 2,135 1,734 Income from investments 4,593 1,491 Investments 18,487 18,983 Provision / (recoveries) from impaired recievables 6,117 (2,640) Fee for management and other services 672 1,838 Investment in a joint venture and associates 85,938 91,629 Net share of (income) / loss from investment in joint a venture and associates (1,165) 301 Net share of income / (loss) from investment in 1,165 (301) Investments in real estate 76,823 50,810 Gain on bargain purchase - associate (3,393) (10) a joint venture and associates Property, plant and equipment 12,965 16,090 Gain on bargain purchase - subsidiary (129) - Other income 1,083 1,791 Other assets 4,018 7,040 Realised gain on sale of investment in real estate (1,256) (1,403) TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 23,208 15,970 Realised gain on sale of non-current asset held for sale - (871) TOTAL ASSETS 265,354 262,855 OPERATING EXPENSES Realised loss on sale of investments - 3 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Staff costs 5,098 4,702 Unrealised fair value loss on investment in real estate 749 - Liabilities 9,110 7,199 General and administrative expenses 3,228 2,632 Other liabilities and accounts payable 102,256 108,323 Net changes in operating assets and liabilities: Financing costs 897 723 Short-term deposits (with an original maturity of more than 90 Financing from a bank 12,927 16,408 7,249 1,372 Property related expenses 1,086 156 days) Total liabilities 115,183 124,731 Depreciation 730 312 Accounts receivable (12,776) 4,253 Equity Other liabilities and accounts payable (7,076) (12,177) TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 11,039 8,525 Share capital 114,604 114,604 Receivable from Investment in real estate lease right receivables - (93) NET OPERATING PROFIT 12,169 7,445 Less: Treasury shares )1,239( )651( Other assets 3,022 5,026 (Provision) / recoveries from impaired receivables (6,117) 2,640 113,365 113,953 Net cash (used in) / from operating activities (471) 5,580 INVESTING ACTIVITIES PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 6,052 10,085 Reserves 1,999 1,413 Proceeds from sale of investment - 263 Retained earnings 7,036 9,118 Attributable to : Purchase of investments - (496) Equity Shareholders of the Parent 5,855 10,105 Equity attributable to Parent`s shareholders 122,400 124,484 Acquisition of a subsidiary net of cash acquired 4,217 - Non-controlling interest 27,771 13,640 Acquisition of further shares of subsidiary - (3,884) Non-controlling Interest 197 (20) Total owners’ equity 150,171 138,124 Additions in investment in real estate (7,175) (3,154) BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE Proceeds from sale of investment in real estate - net 10,448 8,657 2.06 3.55 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS EQUITY 265,354 262,855 )US cents( Purchase of investment in a joint venture and associates (7,040) (228) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Sale of non-current asset held for sale - 7,693 For the year ended 31 December 2017 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,060) (5,966) In kind settlement of dividend 1,976 - Share Treasury Share Statutory Share Retained Total parent's Non- Total capital shares premium reserve option earnings shareholders' controling equity Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 74 - reserve equity interest Net cash from investing activities 1,440 2,885 At 1 January 2017 114,604 (651) - 1,371 42 9,118 124,484 13,640 138,124 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Reversal of appropriation to charity funds - - - - - 626 626 - 626 Net movement in financing from a bank (3,481) (7,457) Dividend paid (note 26) - - - - - (7,977) (7,977) - (7,977) Dividend paid (7,977) - Purchase of treasury shares - (588) - - - - (588) - (588) Purchase of treasury shares (588) - Acquisition of a subsidiary (note 6) ------13,934 13,934 Net cash used in financing activities (12,046) (7,457) Profit for the year - - - - - 5,855 5,855 197 6,052 NET MOVEMENT IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (11,077) 1,008 Transfer to statutory reserve - - - 586 - (586) - - - Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 32,617 31,609 At 31 December 2017 114,604 (1,239) - 1,957 42 7,036 122,400 27,771 150,171 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE YEAR 21,540 32,617 Non cash transactions comprise: At 1 January 2016 114,604 (651) 30,760 21,473 42 (51,873) 114,355 17,568 131,923 Acquisition of non--controlling interest ------(3,884) (3,884) Investment in real estate acquired against accounts receivable 5,199 - Transfer from investment to investment in a joint venture and Gain on acquisition of non-controlling associates 748 - interest - - - - - 24 24 (24) - Transfer from investment in a joint venture and associates to a Transfer to reserves * - - (30,760) (21,113) - 51,873 - - - subsidiary 17,785 - Profit for the year - - - - - 10,105 10,105 (20) 10,085 Transfer from investment in real estate to accounts receivable - 9,153 Transfer to statutory reserve - - - 1,011 - (1,011) - - - Non cash settlement of accounts receivable to property, plant and equipment - 3,621 At 31 December 2016 114,604 (651) - 1,371 42 9,118 124,484 13,640 138,124 Audited By Dr. Omar Salem Al Mutawa Murad Al Ramadan www.inovest.bh Ernst & Young Chairman Chief Executive Officer 6 Thursday, March 1, 2018 Khalid Mohammed Kanoo

namedManama “Khalid newKanoo’s sustainable strategiesGroup and boards of directors andChairman usuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo appointment is a clear sound leadership. Succeeding government agencies. He is (Holdings), one of reflection of the company’s great fore-fathers starting with the founder and president of theY largest, independent future aspirations to be ready the founder Haji Yusuf bin the Bahrain Family Business family-owned multinational to take on our Vision 2020 Ahmed Kanoo and down to Association. He is also a Board businesses in the Middle East, programme. Khalid M. Kanoo generations of extraordinary Member of several banks and announced yesterday the has been supporting the group leaders who led the way investment houses, and chairs appointment of its new Group in Bahrain, the GCC and through more than 128 years the Board of Trustees of the Chairman, Khalid Mohamed globally for many years as of successful entrepreneurship Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Kanoo. a known and trusted leader is both an exciting challenge Award amongst many other The Board of Directors both within the Group and the and responsibility and I look leadership roles. in a joint statement said: wider business community,” forward to working with Khalid is also a published “YBA Kanoo Group Board the Board of Directors said in everyone in our family, our author with two books, the of Directors are grateful for a statement. communities and business first entitled “House of Kanoo” the lessons taught by our late Commenting on the partners to bring further and the second “Bahrain Group Chairman, Mubarak announcement, Khalid growth and success”. Chamber of Commerce Kanoo. As a family, we strive Mohamed Kanoo, Chairman Khalid Mohammed Kanoo and Industry and the future Khalid M Kanoo - Chairman of YBA Kanoo Group to continue to build upon his of YBA Kanoo Group stated: has a wealth of knowledge challenges of the chambers legacy in making our company “I am honoured and humbled and experience, where he held of the Gulf Cooperation arranged several conferences Khalid Mohammed Kanoo is one of the most respected to take the torch and continue many positions and executive Council countries.” He has and seminars on this subject also a visual artist with many and largest family-owned to grow and nurture our roles within and outside the written many articles on in several countries from participations in the Kingdom businesses in the Middle East.” family and businesses through group, as well as in many family businesses, lectured and within the region and beyond. of Bahrain Saudi pledges $2m to FAO to fight Red Palm Weevil Riyadh audi Arabia will provide a new $2 million contribution Sto support FAO’s global efforts to eradicate Red Palm Weevil one of the world’s most invasive pest species. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Abderrahman Al-Fadhli, made the announcement during a meeting with FAO Director- General José Graziano da Silva in Riyadh on Monday. The Red Palm Weevil destroys palm trees by eating them from the inside and has rapidly expanded its global spread to more than 60 FAO Director General thanked Saudi for the contribution countries. The FAO Director-General as well as promote regional includes national interventions, thanked Saudi Arabia for the and international collaboration such as improved pest UAE Exchange participated in the Bahrain International Garden Show held at The Bahrain contribution and confirmed aimed at controlling and monitoring and greater International Exhibition & Convention Centre from 22nd to 25th February 2018. The Kiosk that FAO will also provide eradicating the pest. involvement of farmers, and placed at the Exhibition Centre exhibited array of services provided by UAE Exchange, technical assistance to support Last year, governments a proposed international ban also created awareness amongst the public about UAE Exchange Kiosk remittance ser- the implementation of Saudi endorsed an action plan to on the import of palms larger vices that is available across Bahrain through SADAD Kiosk machines. Arabia’s national strategy to protect palm trees from the than 6 centimetres wide from combat the Red Palm Weevil destructive beetle. The plan infested countries. Alba appoints new Manager for Carbon Maintenance Manama Electrical Technician in Alba’s promotion, Alba’s Chief service in Alba, I trust Hussain luminium Bahrain (Alba) Power Maintenance, following Executive Officer, Tim Murray will lead the Carbon Maintenance yesterday announced the which he was appointed as said: “Hussain’s appointment Department in preparation of Aappointment of Hussain Ebrahim Senior Electrical Engineer - is a classic example of young Alba’s transformation with Line 6 as the new Manager for Carbon Power Maintenance in 2008 then Bahrainis joining Alba thereafter Expansion Project. Maintenance Department in early promoted to Superintendent developed and coached to take-up Hussain has a BSc. in Electrical February 2018. Power Electrical Maintenance managerial roles in line with the Engineering from Sultan Qaboos Hussain has a long career in in 2015 and Superintendent Company’s aim to promote from University in Oman and MBA maintenance that began with Electrical Engineering in 2016. within. from the French Arabian Business Alba’s Manager Carbon Maintenance - his appointment in 2000 as an Speaking on Hussain’s With more than 15 years of School / ESSEC. Hussain Ebrahim Thursday, March 1, 2018 7 Inovest records 2017 net

profitManama for the same ofperiod in 2016. US $5.9 million novest Group announced Operating Profit increased by its financial results for the 54pc to stand at US$5.6m in yearI ended December 31st comparison to US$3.6m for 2017, reporting a 42 per cent the same time period in 2016. decline in consolidated net Loss Per Share attributable to profit attributable to equity the equity shareholders of the shareholders of US$5.9 million parent company was US cents as compared to a net profit of 4.59 compared to Earnings US$10.1m in 2016. of 0.32 US cents for the same Net Operating Profit quarter in 2016. increased by 63pc, reaching Inovest’s consolidated US$12.2m in comparison to operating income at the end US$7.4m at the end of 2016. of 2017 increased by 45pc, Earnings Per Share reaching US$23.2m compared attributable to the equity to US$16m at the end of 2016. shareholders of the parent Operating expenses saw a 29pc Murad Al Ramadan, CEO Dr.Omar Salem Al Mutawa, Chairman company for the year ended increase, standing at US$11m as 2017 amounted to US cents compared to US$8.5m in 2016. in 2016. The Group’s Return for Inovest. The Group saw year by a significant provision Directors.” 2.06 compared to US cents 3.55 Total Assets increased slightly on Equity stood at 4.8pc. continued profitability for a of US$ 15.5m taken against a From his end, CEO, Murad for the same time period in amounting to US$265.4m in Commenting on the second year running; a key case related to an investment Al Ramadan said, “We are 2016. 2017 in comparison to US$ results, Inovest’s newly target of the Group’s three- entity in Kuwait. The relation gearing up to continue our For the last 3 months of 262.9m in 2016, while Total elected Chairman of the year strategy (2016-2018). and transactions with this profitability in 2018, as well 2017, the Group reported a Net Liabilities decreased by 7.7pc Board of Directors, Dr. Omar The closing results of 2017 particular investment entity as to sustain delivery and Loss of US$13.1m compared amounting to US$115.2m in Al Mutawa said, “Overall were unfortunately affected and Inovest were made performance within our to a net profit of US$0.9m 2017 compared to US$124.7m 2017 has been a positive year during the last quarter of the under the previous Board of subsidiaries and associates.”

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Year ended Year ended for the year ended 31 December 2017 31-Dec-17 31-Dec-16 Consolidated Financial Statements INCOME Gain on sale of previously impaired Wakala settlement - 9,963,032 For The Year Ended 31 December 2017 Other Income 401,841 466,937

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF Total income 401,841 10,429,969 FINANCIAL POSITION 31-Dec-17 31-Dec-16 EXPENSES as at 31 December 2017 Staff costs (1,511,573) (1,311,165) Assets Other operating expenses (1,439,002) (769,912) Cash and cash equivalents 10,217,274 7,383,548 Total expenses (2,950,575) (2,081,077) Prepayments and other assets 84,147 10,050,598 Investment Securities 12,929,491 12,521,444 Net (loss)/profit for the year (2,548,734) 8,348,892 Wakala and Murabaha placements 5,000,000 - Investment in real estate held-for-use 46,654,123 46,391,588 Earnings per share (US cents) Property and equipment 17,235,491 17,257,401 Basic and diluted (losses)/earnings per share (1.27) 4.17 Total Assets 92,120,526 93,604,579 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year ended Year ended Liabilities and Equity for the Year ended 31 December 2017 31-Dec-17 31-Dec-16 Liabilities OPERATING ACTIVITIES Accruals and other payables 3,001,253 2,607,154 Net (loss)/profit for the Year (2,548,734) 8,348,892 Adjustments for: Total Liabilities 3,001,253 2,607,154 Depreciation 23,085 5,165 Equity Gain on sale of previously impaired Wakala settlement - (9,963,032) Share capital 200,000,000 200,000,000 Gain on sale of property and equipment - (23,874) Statutory reserve 1,686,626 1,686,626 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Property Fair value reserve 1,487,699 1,225,164 Investment Fair value reserve 824,442 431,265 Prepayments and other assets 9,966,451 (9,956,720) Foreign currency translation reserve (361,818) (376,688) Accruals and other liabilities 394,099 90,147 Accumulated losses (117,013,824) (114,465,090) Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 7,834,901 (11,499,422) 86,623,125 88,501,277 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds on sale of previously impaired Wakala settlement - 9,963,032 Non-controlling interest 2,496,148 2,496,148 Proceeds on sale of property and equipment - 23,874 89,119,273 90,997,425 Purchase of murabaha deposit (5,000,000) - Total Liabilities and Equity 92,120,526 93,604,579 Purchase of property and equipment (1,175) (105,398) Off-statement of financial position items: Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities (5,001,175) 9,881,508 Restricted investment accounts Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,833,726 (1,617,914) - Others 481,102,675 481,102,675 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the Year 7,383,548 9,001,462 - Financial institutions - - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the Year 10,217,274 7,383,548

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OWNERS' EQUITY Share Statutory Property fair Investment fair Foreign currency Accumulated Total Non-controlling for the Year ended 31 December 2017 capital reserve value reserve value reserve translation reserve losses interests Total

At 31 December 2015 200,000,000 851,737 1,225,164 1,069,647 (346,825) (121,979,093) 80,820,630 2,496,148 83,316,778 Net profit for the year - - - - - 8,348,892 8,348,892 - 8,348,892 Transfer to statutory reserve - 834,889 - - - (834,889) - - - Unrealised fair value loss on investment securities - - - (638,382) - - (638,382) - (638,382) Foreign currency translation loss on investment securities - - - - (29,863) - (29,863) - (29,863) At 31 December 2016 200,000,000 1,686,626 1,225,164 431,265 (376,688) (114,465,090) 88,501,277 2,496,148 90,997,425 Net loss for the year - - - - - (2,548,734) (2,548,734) - (2,548,734) Unrealised fair value gain in real estate held-for-use - - 262,535 - - - 262,535 - 262,535 Unrealised fair value gain on investment securities - - - 393,177 - - 393,177 - 393,177 Foreign currency translation gain on investment securities - - - - 14,870 - 14,870 - 14,870 At 31 December 2017 200,000,000 1,686,626 1,487,699 824,442 (361,818) (117,013,824) 86,623,125 2,496,148 89,119,273 * The above position and results are extracted from the consolidated financial statements for the Year ended 31 December 2017 which was audited by BDO * The auditors have expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. * Investment Dar Bank is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a wholesale bank “Islamic” www.inv-darbank.com These statements were approved by the Board of Directors and signed on their behalf on 26 February 2018 , by: Mubarak A. Rahman Al Quoud Abdullah Meshari Al Homaidhi Mohammed Abdulrahman AlMutawa Chairman Deputy Chairman Director & Chief Executive Officer 8 BUSINESS Thursday, March 1, 2018 EU letter demands end to fighting in Syria Brussels seen by Reuters, Mogherini he European Union’s top also urged Russia, Turkey and Tdiplomat has written to Iran to “take all necessary steps the foreign ministers of Russia, to ensure that the fighting Batelco backs Iran and Turkey urging them stops, that the Syrian people to uphold a ceasefire in eastern are protected, and finally Ghouta and allow aid into that urgent humanitarian besieged areas. access and necessary medical Appealing to the trio as the evacuations are taking place.” leaders of the Syrian peace Mogherini said in the letter, talks in the Kazakh capital which was also sent to all 28 Capacity Middle Astana, EU foreign policy chief EU foreign ministers and to the UAE to open Arab world’s Federica Mogherini called on secretary-general of the United them to “implement a genuine Nations Antonio Guterres, that humanitarian pause for at least a ceasefire would give a chance first nuclear power plant 30 consecutive days throughout for U.N.-led peace talks to Syria.” In the Feb. 26 letter make progress. ManamaEast expo 2018 “Floating Island”: New home for Rohingya atelco yesterday Bangladesh is turning announced its a cyclone-lashed island Dhaka B CHINA in the Bay of Bengal INDIA participation at Capacity into a home for 100,000 Rohingya Muslims BANGLADESH MYANMAR Middle East 2018 as Platinum who have fled violence Meghna in neighbouring River INDIA Sponsor. Capacity Middle Myanmar BANGLADESH BAY OF BENGAL East 2018 is a prominent event Bhasan Char, meaning Batelco’s spon- “floating island”, emerged 800km which offers Batelco’s various from silt around 20 years Chittagong 500 miles ago. It regularly floods divisions a platform to meet its during Jun-Sep sorship of this monsoon season partners and customers from 40km Bhasan Char project Meghna 25 miles across the globe to discuss prestigious annu- Area: 6.7 sq km estuary Cost: $280m Cox’s areas of mutual interest and BAY OF Bazaar al event echoes BENGAL MYANMAR strengthen their relationships. BHASAN CHAR Kutupalong: More than RAKHINE STATE As a Platinum Sponsor, the Company’s 585,000 people living in and around refugee camp Batelco will have a stand at More than 688,000 Rohingya have fled the event displaying the keenness in persecution in Myanmar’s Rakhine State since Aug 2017, joining around 300,000 latest portfolio of innovative refugees already in Bangladesh aligning its objec- products and services. Batelco

12.5m tives to those of Plan: 120 Plots: Each contains Buildings: Each will also demonstrate its global plots of land 12 buildings and metal-roofed, brick infrastructure and network one cyclone Shelter houses building, raised on the Kingdom’s shelter 23 families pylons, houses 16 families with more than 25 Point of Presence (PoPs) around the including its 36.8m Solar globe, with a focus on the Pond panels efforts to promote MENA region. Adel Al-Daylami, Helipads Toilets Batelco’s Chief Global the ICT sector” Chief Global Business Officer Business Officer Adel Al-Daylami, who will attend the event, said that Batelco’s sector. providers of the first category. North America and offers a Flood sponsorship of this prestigious The Capacity Middle East The event attracts senior platform to meet and discuss barriers: Chinese and annual event echoes the 2018 summit is an annual executives primarily from subjects related to wholesale British engineers 32m Rooms: building 13km Foreshore Each family Company’s keenness in event that brings together Tier1 carriers and service and enterprise businesses, embankment (four persons) Water filter allocated aligning its objectives to those top tier service providers in providers as well as Tier 2 including voice, data, cloud, Embankment: 3.5m by 4m Sea below deck 300-400m 2.47m high room. Shared of the Kingdom’s including the Middle East with major and Tier 3 from the Middle peering, data centres and kitchens and Offshore structure Kitchens bathrooms protects from waves its efforts to promote the ICT global operators and service East, Europe, Africa, Asia and content services. Sources: Mukta Dinwiddie MacLaren Architects, Atlanta Housing Ltd, UNOCHA, Reuters Picture: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS CIBAFI to organise Global Forum in Turkey Manama of Turkey (BRSA) from 2 2017, in Bahrain and Jordan General of CIBAFI, Abdelilah he General Council to 3 May 2018, in Istanbul, respectively. Belatik said: “CIBAFI is for Islamic Banks Turkey. Top industry stakeholders pleased to hold its 3rd Global andT Financial Institutions The event will be held from within and outside of Forum in Istanbul, Turkey to (CIBAFI), the global under the theme of “The New the Islamic finance industry, discuss key topics of Islamic umbrella of Islamic financial Face of Financial Services: multilateral development finance. Turkey is playing a institutions announced Disruptions, Opportunities institutions, international and vibrant role in the Islamic holding its third Global and the New Normals”. national regulatory bodies, financial services sector Forum under the patronage The event follows the policy-makers, leading globally, we at CIBAFI are of the Banking Regulation success of CIBAFI’s Global technocrats, among others thus very much delighted to and Supervision Agency Forum, held in May 2016 and will discuss disruptions, have the Global Forum in opportunities and key Istanbul.” emerging issues affecting Get in touch with CIBAFI the Islamic financial sector Secretariat for registration today. & partnership enquiries Commenting on the via [email protected]; or at preparations of the Global telephone number +973 1735 Forum, the Secretary- 7300.

The event will be held under the theme of “The New Face of Financial Services: Disruptions, Opportunities and the New Normals” Thursday, March 1, 2018 BUSINESS 9 India regains status of You have a body that has Bahrain Bourse’s strategic cancer everywhere, the fastest growing economy cancer of corruption. You progression and achieve- New Delhi need to have chemo, the ments over the course of ndia regained its status as the world’s fastest- shock of chemo, or the Igrowing major economy in the October- cancer will eat the body. The kingdom 2017 was exceptional on December quarter, surpassing China’s growth couldn’t meet budget many fronts, with a perfor- boosted by higher targets without halting government spending and this looting,” mance ranking 2nd among a pick-up in manufacturing BHB closes GCC stock exchanges, and and services. Economy grew 7.2 per cent in the -Mohammed bin Salman, 4th in the MENA region. December quarter. 2017 with Saudi Crown Prince 2nd best performance across GCC New Airport Markets High trading activity terminal set Throughout 2017, Bahrain Bourse D Bahrain All Share Index: 1,331.71 recorded high trading activity in (+9.12%) achieving 2nd among GCC, and terms of the value and volume of 4th across MENA region shares traded at Bahrain Bourse, launched unique and innovative D 52-week high Bahrain All Share Index: products and services, and bolstered 1,382.71 (on 27th March 2017) for 2019 soft its strategic tie-up with key partners. D Total Volume traded in 2017 – 1,129,826,742 (highest volume achieved “The developments on 26th September 2017) representing achieved by Bahrain Bourse 53% YoY increase in 2017 is a positive step D Total Value traded in 2017 – BD 211 launch: report in the advancement of the Million representing 70% YoY increase capital markets sector as a D Market Capitalization as of Dec-end 2017 whole, and reflects Bahrain – BD 8.146 billion (an increase of 12%) Bourse’s strategic position- D Highest Daily Volume of 2017 – ing that positively enhances 106,926,415 (26th September 2017) the development of the D Products: Launch of Bahrain Investment Picture courtesy of MEED capital markets sector and Market, Listing of the 1st REIT (Eskan Bank Realty Income Trust) Manama shortest [implementation] project, part of the airport bolsters the economy of the soft opening of the period for a project of this modernisation programme Kingdom of Bahrain.” D Services: Launch of Bahrain Trade, Anew $1.1 billion kind.” (AMP), was officially launched -Abdulkareem Bucheery, Bahrain Clear legal spin-off passenger terminal under- The report also claims in March 2015 and entails Bahrain Bourse’s Chairman construction at the Bahrain that the “existing terminal 95pc of the entire project. D Corporate Social Responsibility: Launch International Airport will be will be demolished once the Construction on the terminal “From our achievements of the Investment Academy in cooper- held by September next year, expanded airport is 80 per building began in February ation with BIBF, MOU signed with the according to a report. cent complete”. 2016. in 2017, it is clear we have Ministry of Education to roll-out invest- Quoting Transport The project, funded Once completed, the new made progress on various ment awareness initiatives such as the Smart Investor and Telecommunications jointly by Abu Dhabi Fund passenger terminal will occupy fronts, as we continue to Minister Kamal Ahmed, for Development and the 220,000m², which is four times adopt more initiatives and MEED reported that the Government of Bahrain, the size of the current airport. New products/services first phase of the project is is being managed by UAE- The report, quoting the innovation-led technolo- expecting completion in the based Arabtec and Turkey’s Minister, said that the under- gies to enhance liquidity in the pipeline third quarter of 2019. TAV Airports. According to construction terminal is and depth of the market in In 2018, Bahrain Bourse plans will be focused on “We expect to start the Airport technology, the grant designed to handle 14 million introducing a number of innovative products and new airport’s soft opening is part of AED9.19bn ($2.5bn) passengers annually. a way that will leverage its services including new-post services for Bahrain by September next year,” the fund offered by the UAE The Transport & competitiveness to attract Clear, inclusion of more financial institutions in report quoted Kamal Ahmed in 2013 as part of the Gulf Telecommunications Ministry local, regional, and interna- the Bahrain Trade Network, Kick-off of the Smart as saying. Cooperation Council (GCC) also plans to develop a new tional investors.” Investor Programme, and issuance of new Listing The minister told the development programme for cargo facility close to the -Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Rules. Bahrain Bourse will also fully undertake its website: “We are doing very Bahrain. expanded airport, the report Al-Khalifa, role as a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) during well. I think this could be the The first stage of the said. Bahrain Bourse’s Chief Executive Officer the first quarter of 2018. CBB to take part in Consumer Protection Awareness Expo Manama and Tourism, the expo is being related topics. he Central Bank of Bahrain organised by the Consumer Khalid Hamad, Executive (CBB) announced it will Protection Directorate within the Director of Banking Supervision Tparticipate in the Consumer Ministry of Industry, Commerce at CBB, commented “Together Protection Awareness Expo for and Tourism in cooperation we seek to ensure that consumers eCommerce and eFraud Crimes, with the Ministry of the Interior take reasonable measures taking place at City Centre and CBB. to protect their personal Galleria from March 1 – 3. The expo aims at spreading information and financial Held under the patronage awareness about consumer data, and exercise due care In 2018, Bahrain Bourse plans will be focused on introducing a number of innovative of Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, protection in e-transactions, and and caution in their electronic products Minister of Industry, Commerce educate the general public on financial dealings.” 10 BUSINESS Thursday, March 1, 2018

Representative picture (Courtesy of Business Qatari Recorder) market plunge as shares go ex-dividend

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL AUSTRALIA 0.3025 0.3001 BANGLADESH 0.00472 0.00453 Closing Bell CANADA 0.3032 0.3000 DENMARK 0.0655 Dubai recommended not distributing SAUDI fell 0.6pc to 7,419 points. EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 ajor Middle Eastern stock a dividend. EURO 0.4714 0.4689 Mmarkets fell yesterday in But Vodafone Qatar, which DUBAI dropped 1.3pc to 3,244 points. HONGKONG 0.04967 0.04927 response to weak global equity had jumped by its 10pc daily INDIA 0.00599 0.00585 and oil prices, with Qatar limit on Tuesday in response to ABU DHABI edged down 0.03pc to 4,598 points. INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002825 particularly hard hit by several positive earnings and licensing IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 shares going ex-dividend and a news, surged a further 7.5pc QATAR plunged 3.1pc to 8,653 points. IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 brokerage’s decision not to pay and was the most heavily EGYPT fell 0.3pc to 15,473 points. JAPAN 0.00368 0.003610 an annual dividend. traded stock by a large margin. JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 The Qatari index plunged The Saudi index fell KUWAIT edged up 0.04pc to 6,773 points. KOREA 0.00040276 3.1 per cent - its biggest 0.6pc with the banking KUWAIT 1.263 1.263 drop since other Arab states sector declining for a fourth MALAYSIA 0.0989 0.0987 BAHRAIN rose 0.3pc to 1,370 points. NEW ZEALAND 0.2787 0.2787 imposed sanctions on Qatar straight day; all 12 banking NORWAY 0.0503 last June - in its heaviest trade stocks dropped, partly OMAN gained 0.2pc to 5,003 points. NEPAL 0.00395 0.00364 for a month. because of concern about OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 Barwa Real Estate sank the government’s decision to fold, added a further 1.2pc in of Malath’s 2017 sales. PAKISTAN 0.00354 0.00342 8.7pc, Islamic bank Masraf Al hand them retroactive Islamic its heaviest trade since mid- Dubai’s index fell 1.3pc as PHILIPPINES 0.00752 0.00726 Rayan lost 6.8pc and Al Khaliji tax liabilities. Al Rajhi Bank 2016. real estate stocks, hit hard in QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 Bank slipped 6.7pc as all three slipped 0.9pc. Insurer Malath surged recent months by slumping SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10066 stocks went ex-dividend. But National 6.3pc after saying it had property prices, dropped again. SINGAPORE 0.2910 0.2890 Dlala Brokerage tumbled Industrialisation (Tasnee), signed insurance agreements Blue chip Emaar Properties SOUTH AFRICA 0.03390 0.03380 7.2pc, despite reporting its which had jumped 9.9pc on with Abdullatif Alissa Group slipped 2.4pc and DAMAC lost SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.00244 annual net profit had more Tuesday after reporting annual Holding whose annual 5.7pc to its lowest level since SWEDISH 0.0494 than quadrupled, after its board net profit soared about seven- premiums would exceed 10pc June 2017. (Reuters) SWITZERLAND 0.4101 0.4071 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.013600 THAILAND 0.012210 0.012220 TURKEY 0.1047 AlMabarrah AlKhalifia, RBH sign deal UNITED KINGDOM 0.5345 0.5316 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 Manama UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 lMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 signed a memorandum of Aunderstanding (MoU) with the Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Royal Bahrain Hospital to provide premium health and medical services to all employees and students of the foundation. The agreement stipulates that students and employees will receive discounts ranging from 10% to COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN 20% for consultations, medical and laboratory examinations and BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.4037 0.3545 physiotherapy, as well as coverage KUWAIT 0.2855 30.3658 0.3057 0.2684 of internal and external services for patients in the Salmaniya and Riffa OMAN 0.3849 0.3594 0.4122 0.3619 branch. QATAR 3.6420 3.4009 3.9002 3.4242 The MoU was signed by the Chief UAE 3.6730 3.4298 3.9334 3.4534 Executive Officer of AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation, Saba Seyadi Officials following the deal signing SAUDI 3.7500 3.5018 4.0158 3.5258 and Suhail Rafiq from Royal Bahrain Hospital. It takes 20 years to build a reputation and [email protected] five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently. -Warren Buffett Thursday, March 1, 2018 11 Kingdom gets ready for

largestManama Bahrain for the education3-day event. innovation. The conference first time; we will ensureconference that who are supporting the event.” Bahrain week. It is clear that ahrain is getting ready Under the patronage of the will also provide a windfall for every delegate has a positive UOB as a strategic partner Bahrain is not just positioning to host the largest Minister of Education, the the local economy of around experience of Bahrain. UOB of the conference will also itself as a hub for Fintech Binternational education higher education summit $15,000,000 with delegates will host the conference present several papers and and entrepreneurship but conference ever held in the will bring university leaders, spending on hotels and dinner on the campus and we Prof Hamzah will deliver now also for education. Our Kingdom. policymakers and leading entertainment. expect that the university will one of the keynote speeches. students will be active at the Sunday sees the start academics to Bahrain to Prof Riyad Hamzah said, benefit from an increasingly Prof Hamzah said, “Last unbound summit next week of the QS MAPLE 2018 help advance global higher “This prestigious conference international profile and it is week Bahrain hosted the and our responsibility is to summit, which will see 300 education with the emphasis brings the global higher a chance for the world to see Euromoney conference, next ensure that all our collective university delegates from on technological change, skill education community to our quality as a university and week we will also host the QS efforts have a sustainable 45 countries coming to development and leading Bahrain in many cases for the experience our great students summit and it is also start up impact.” An Unforgettable Experience – Sastrayaan 2018 Dear Readers, we saw amazing miniatures am Steve Chalil Baiju of of Army Tankers, Bridge Grade VI representing layer Tanks, Aeronautical BahrainI Indian School and I Systems, Missile launcher, would like to share my tryst Army Uniforms etc. The one with Sastrayaan -2018. I came to like the most was But before I begin, I would the BRAHMOS missile model, like to extend my heartfelt developed by India and France. thanks to the entire Science After that, we went to the India Forum team (SIF); innovation hub where many Vijnana Bharati of India; working robotic models were and ISRO for organizing the displayed such as Lego robotic educational trip to the most rubrics cube solver, 3D printer prestigious scientific research and many more interesting organizations of India. demos. Another attraction The visit to the Satish was presented to us by the Dhawan Space Center at Steve along with other sastra pratibhas during the trip Steve Chalil Biju senior scientists on air and Sriharikota being the highlight; showed us amazing structural to the actual rocket launching visited the rocket assembly and B.M. Birla Planetarium. pressure including Bernard’s provided me with much models during our visit. We stations 1 & 2, from where building, which connects with We enjoyed the view of the live principle. They also showed new and pristine knowledge also had an informative session the famous rockets like PSLV a track to move the rocket constellations and information experiments with liquid in science and technology, named “Meet the Scientist”. C37 and GSLV MkIII etc, to the launch tower. Then we about space on a 360-degree nitrogen. Astronomy, space research etc. It was my second day and by were launched into space. The moved to the Mission Control screen, at the planetarium. The experiments gave me The first day’s visit was looking at the progress as made launch tower is almost 85-86 Center, where the live test of Next followed the visit to an insight of how science can centred around Central by India in the field of science meter tall and at the bottom, it the GSLV MK III was being the Science and Technology play an important role in our Leather Research Institute and technology among others; has a jet deflector that reduces telecasted on a large screen. Hall in PSTC where we went day to day life. We also had (C.L.R. I) and Structural made me realize the greatness the strong flames during the We were also provided through different models an interactive session with the Engineering centre (S.E.C.) of our great nation India, and I rocket launch. insights into the rocket mission depicting radioactivity and joint director of Science and which are the two branches of was filled with immense pride. A senior scientist and the responsibility of the had an opportunity to learn Technology of Tamil Nadu, Dr C.S.I.R. (Council of Scientific Located on the highly secured accompanied us throughout each of the officers during the about famous people who S. Soundararaja Perumal, who & Industrial Research). The island of Sriharikota; about the tour of the stations and launch. contributed to science and brilliantly explained about interactive sessions with the 100 km from Chennai, the briefed us through the The third-day visit was technology. Astronomy, Cosmology and Directors and Senior Scientists Satish Dhawan Space Center launching process from at the Periyar Science and Our next visit was to the their scope in our lives. at the facilities were indeed is the space port of India; the beginning till the end. We also Technology Center (PSTC) Defense research hall where I take this opportunity to very enriching. only place in India to facilitate thank each and every member At C.L.R.I. we got the rocket-launch. of SIF team for giving me this opportunity to witness We had the chance to opportunity to understand how the raw animal skin is visit the space museum the facility, strength and processed into finely finished where the GSLV, PSLV contribution of India in the leather, ready to be used to models are displayed, along Science Technology and make products such as shoes, with information about Astronomy sector globally. bags, jackets etc. We also had the pioneers in astronomy. Definitely, the experience has the opportunity to see a demo Further, we had an enriching been a life-defining one for me of wastewater management as interactive session lead by and lays a clear pathway for my leather processing requires a one of the senior most space career, and future as an active lot of water. scientists in India, who talked contributor towards science At the S.E.C, the innovative at length about ISRO, and also and technology to support the journey of the Senior Scientists presented us with an in-depth international community, and brought forth the amazing analysis of aerodynamics. help develop my great nation. new facts. The scientists also The best part was the visit INDIA. 12 Thursday, March 1, 2018

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday patronized the eleventh Bahrain First Festival staged by the Education Ministry at the Bahrain National Stadium. HM the King was received upon arrival by Education Minister Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi and government officials amid cheers raised up by tens of thousands of participating students. UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Erik Solheim was also present.

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday stressed the importance of strengthening environmental security, warning that the adverse effects of environmental changes caused by humans through wars and other factors are more seri- Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme ous than those caused by nature. HRH Premier pointed out that the region has suffered a Council for Women (SCW) received at the SCW headquarters, in Riffa, yesterday Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa lot from the policies that led to deterioration in security that is no less dangerous than the Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, in the presence of Chief Executive of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) Shaikh Deputy Premier His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received Transportation and yesterday received the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Ambassador to Bahrain, environmental degradation it has caused. The Prime Minister made the statements while Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa. HRH Princess Sabeeka lauded the efforts of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Telecommunications Minister Kamal Ahmed, the Deputy Chairman of Bahrain’s Education and Training Abdel Ridha Abdullah Al Khoury. The BDF Commander-in-Chief thanked the receiving at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, the Executive Director of the United Nations in mapping out strategies and plans to develop handicrafts in Bahrain and promote it locally, regionally and internationally. Quality Authority (BQA), in the presence of the Authority’s board of directors and CEO. Shaikh Mohammed ambassador for his role and efforts throughout his tenure in consolidating Environment Programme (UNEP), Erik Solheim, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation be- She stressed the need to preserve handicrafts, develop them and encourage the new generation to give them consider- expressed his appreciation of the board’s efforts in boosting the standard of education and training, and the close brotherly relations between the United Arab Emirates and the King- tween Bahrain and UNEP in environmental and development fields. ation. She also underlined the need to boost the role of Bahraini women in this respect. praising its achievements over the past ten years since was established. dom of Bahrain.

Interior Minister and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Academy of Police (RAP), Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday patronised the graduation ceremony of the third batch of 83 master degree graduated officers and civil- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Moham- Moroccan Prime Minister Dr. Saad Eddine El Othmani received For- ians in criminal and police sciences and administration and security med Al Khalifa yesterday met the Speaker of the House of Rep- eign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and Ayadi Relief, a Bahraini youth-driven humanitarian organisation, successfully sciences, in addition to 197 officers who attended the second and resentatives in Morocco, Habib El Malki. The minister expressed lauded the strong historical relations between Bahrain and Morocco. concluded its annual ‘STREAT’ food festival, the popular outdoor food festival, third security orientation courses. On arrival, the minister was wel- Bahrain’s pride in the brotherly relations with Morocco and prais- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa yesterday visited the tomb of Mohammed V in The minister expressed appreciation of strong and growing fraternal which attracted over 10,000 visitors over three days. The 3rd edition was held comed by Southern Governor, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, and ing the role of Morocco in supporting the security and stability of Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, where he recited Surat Al Fatiha in the spirit of the His Majesty the late King Mohammed V and His relations thanks to the care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khal- in Marassi Al Bahrain at the beginning of the month on Marassi Al Bahrain’s Chief of Public Security, Major-General Tariq Al Hassan. the region. Majesty King Hassan II. ifa and His Majesty King Mohammed VI. beach, the unique waterfront project located in Diyar Al Muharraq. 14 Thursday, March 1, 2018

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Los Angeles ctor Callie Hernandez has been cast as the female lead in the pilot of Fox drama ‘Mixtape’. APenned by Josh Safran of ‘Quantico’ fame, the potential series centres on a disparate group of interconnected people in contemporary Los Angeles through the lens of the music that defines who they are. Hernandez will play Nellie, whose job in admissions at an arts college and relationship with an up-and- coming musician have derailed her own dreams of becoming an artist, according to o media. 1.Black Panther $111,658,835 The 29-year-old actor has films ‘La La Land’ and 2.Game Night $17,005,332 ‘Alien: Covenant’ to her credits. (PTI) 3.Peter Rabbit $12,760,382 4.Annihilation $11,071,584 5.Fifty Shades Freed $7,147,285 6.Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle $5,650,497 Los Angeles 7.The 15:17 to Paris $3,573,259 ctor David Oyelowo says he had reserved his goofy side for his children and friends, but is now excited to show 8.The Greatest Showman $3,411,649 itA to the world through “Gringo”. “Gringo”, also starring Charlize Theron, 9.Every Day $3,016,149 Amanda Seyfried and Joel Edgerton, combines dark humour with dramatic 10.Early Man $1,773,963 intrigue. It is directed by Nash Edgerton. (boxofficemojo) “Before ‘Gringo’ came along, I’d never really done a dark comedy before. The goofy side of me had always been reserved for my kids and my friends. So for me, ‘Gringo’ was a great opportunity to express that part of my personality,” Oyelowo said in a statement. “Gringo” revolves around mild- mannered businessman Harold (Oyelowo) who is assigned the Los Angeles task of delivering the ctor Adam Scott is set to reprise his role as Ed Mackenzie formula of a new in the second season of “Big Little Lies”. weed pill to a lab in AScott will once again play the patient, loyal and faithful Mexico and all the husband of Reese Witherspoon’s Madelaine Martha obstacles he faces. Mackenzie, a network representative said. (IANS) Filming is expected to start next month, reports aceshowbiz.com. The representative, however, said that in the new season, Ed will be “forced to confront major challenges in his marriage to Madeline”. (IANS) 16 Thursday, March 1, 2018 Classifieds Mohamed Ahmadi Co. W.L.L General & Contract Cleaning Services Manned Security Services HOTLINE Travel & Tourism 8000 1088 SHONEEZ MOTORS Civil works-Block, Plastering & Tile Fixing Trading of Garbage Bags/Hand Towels & Cleaning Detergents an ISO Certified Company Air ticket to all global airlines Fabulous tour package around the globe MAC Hotels and service apartment TRAVEL & TOURISM Tailor made packages “Miles covered with a smile...” Travel Insurance “Best Fare at your Door Step” Tel: 17268 111 | Fax: 17268 222 | Mob: 39462097 Manama | Kingdom of Bahrain | [email protected] | www.macbh.com

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TALQ SENA3I ( Animation ) Starring: Maged El Kedwany Ho- CAPTAIN ( Malayalam / reya Farghaly Mostafa Khater Biography / Sport ) DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:30,14:1 Starring: Jayasurya, Renji Pan- 5,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:00 icker, Deepak Parambol CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 DANA: Timings: 10:30,13:15,16:0 Am + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 0,18:45,21:30,00:15 + 8.30 + 10.30 Pm + (12.30 Mn SEEF (II) : Daily At: (12.30 Mn Thurs/Fri) Thurs/Fri) SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.00 + SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.45 Am + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 Pm + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 Pm 12.00 Mn AL JAZIRA : Daily At: 2.00 + 5.00 SAAR : Daily At: 7.00 + 9.00 + + 8.00 Pm + (11.00 Pm Thurs/Fri) 19 Thursday, March 1, 2018 (11.00 Pm Thurs/Fri) AL HAMRA : Daily At: 12.00 + WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.30 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 Pm + (12.00 PARI ( Hindi / Horror / + 6.30 + 7.30 + 9.00 + 10.00 + Am + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + Mn Thurs/Fri) Mystery ) 11.30 Pm + (12.30 Mn Thurs/Fri) 9.30 + 11.30 Pm Starring: Anushka Sharma Kohli, SAAR : Daily At: 10.45 Am + 1.15 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: GAME NIGHT (Action / Parambrata Chatterjee, Rajat + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + (11.15 Pm 11:30,13:15,15:00,16:45,18:30,20: Comedy / Crime) Kapoor Thurs/Fri) 15,22:00,23:45 Starring: Rachel Mcadams, Jesse DANA: Timings: 10:45,13:15,15:4 AL JAZIRA : Daily At: 2.00 + 4.30 Plemons, Jason Bateman 5,18:15,20:45,23:15 + 7.00 + 9.30 Pm + (12.00 Mn THE MIDNIGHT MAN: 2016 ( DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:45,14:4 SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.30 + 3.15 + Thur/Fri) Horror ) 5,16:45,18:45,20:45,22:45,00:45 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.15 Starring: Logan Creran, Robert CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.30 + Am + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + Englund, Grayson Gabriel 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 MAYA ANADHI ( Malyalam / 11.45 Pm DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:30,14 Pm + (12.45 Mn Thurs/Fri) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + Drama / Romance ) THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: :15,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:0 Starring: Hasan El Radad, 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 + 8.00 + 10.15 Starring: Aishwarya Lekshmi, 11:30,13:30,15:30,17:30,19:30,21 0,00:45 I, TONYA ( Biography / Drama Maged El Masry, Mohamed Pm Tovino Thomas, Leona Lishoy :30,23:30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + / Sport ) Lotfy, Hasan Hosny SAAR : Daily At: 12.15 + 2.30 + DANA: Timings: 10:45,13:15,15:4 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 Starring: Margot Robbie, Sebas- CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.45 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + (11.30 Pm 5,18:15,20:45,23:15 13:15,15:15,17:15,19:15,21:15, Pm + 12.00 Mn + (12.45 Mn tian Stan, Allison Janney Am + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 Thur/Fri) SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.30 + 3.15 + 23:15 Thurs/Fri) DANA: Timings: 11:15,13:30,15:4 + 9.45 + 11.45 Pm WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.00 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.45 Am + 5,18:00,20:15,22:30,00:45 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + FERDINAND – 2D (Animation/ 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 + 8.45 SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.00 + 4.30 FERDINAND (Pg) (Animation/ 11.15 Pm AWE ( Telugu / Sci-Fi / Thriller ) Adventure/Comedy) + 10.45 Pm + (12.45 Mn Thurs/ + 9.00 Pm Adventure/Comedy) THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Starring: Nithya Menon, Srinivas Starring: John Cena, Kate Mckin- Fri) THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Starring: John Cena, Kate Mck- 11:45,16:15,20:45 Avasarala, Regina Cassandra non, Bobby Cannavale WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.45 11:15,13:30,15:45,18:00,20:15, innon, Bobby Cannavale DANA: Timings: 11:15,13:30,15:4 DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:45,14:4 Am + 1.45 + 3.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 22:30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.30 WASALNA WELLA BA3DNA ( 5,18:00,20:15,22:30 5,16:45,18:45,20:45,22:45 11.45 Pm Am + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 Emirati/Arabic/Comedy ) THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: THE SHADOW EFFECT (Action/ + 10.45 Pm Starring: Reem Hamdan Fatema DEATH WISH ( Action / Crime GNOME ALONE ( Animation ) 11:15,13:00,14:45,16:30,18:15,20: Drama/ Mystery) El Hosni Ahmed Abd Alraziek / Drama ) Starring: Becky G, Josh Peck, Tara 00,21:45,23:30 Starring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, EARLY MAN (Pg) (Animation/ DANA: Timings: 11:00,12:45,14 Starring: Bruce Willis, Vincent Strong Cam Gigandet, Michael Biehn Adventure/Comedy) :30,16:15,18:00,19:45,21:30,23:1 D’onofrio, Elisabeth Shue DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:30,14:1 NAACHIYAAR ( Tamil / Action DANA: Timings: 11:00,12:45,14 Starring: Maisie Williams, Tom 5,01:00 DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:45,14:4 5,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:00 / Drama ) :30,16:15,18:00,19:45,21:30,23:1 Hiddleston, Eddie Redmayne SEEF (I) : Daily At: 1.00 + 5.15 + 5,16:45,18:45,20:45,22:45,00:45 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.45 Am Starring: Jyothika, G.v. Prakash 5,01:00 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 9.30 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 + Kumar SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.45 + 4.30 + Am + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: + 11.30 Am + 1.00 + 2.00 + 3.30 + 8.45 + 10.45 Pm DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:45,14:4 8.15 Pm + 12.00 Mn + 8.30 + 10.30 Pm 11:30,13:00,14:30,16:00,17:30,19: 4.30 + 6.00 + 7.00 + 8.30 + 9.30 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.15 Am + 5,16:45,18:45,20:45,22:45,00:45 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.45 Am + 00,20:30,22:00,23:30 11.00 Pm + 12.00 Mn + (12.30 Mn 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + 11:30,13:15,15:00,16:45,18:30,20: 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 Pm + 1.00 Am Thur/Fri) 11.15 Pm VEEREY KI WEDDING ( Hindi 15,22:00,23:45 JUMANJI: WELCOME TO Daily At (Vip I): 11.15 Am + 1.45 + SAAR : Daily At: 11.00 Am + 1.00 / Comedy ) LAST FLAG FLYING (18+) THE JUNGLE – 2D (Action / 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 Pm + 3.00 + 5.00 Pm Starring: Kareena Kapoor Khan, JUMANJI WELCOME TO THE (Drama/Comedy) New Adventure / Comedy) Daily At (Vip Ii): 12.15 + 2.45 + WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.00 Sonam Kapoor, Sumeet Vyas JUNGLE (Pg-15) (Action/ Starring: Steve Carell, Bryan Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen 5.15 + 7.45 + 10.15 Pm + (12.45 Am + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 Pm DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:30,16:0 Adventure/Comedy) Cranston, Laurence Fishburne Gillan, Kevin Hart Mn Thurs/Fri) THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 0,18:30,21:00,23:30 Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen SEEF (II) : Daily At: 6.45 + 9.15 DANA: Timings: 10:45,13:00,15:1 SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + 11:00,14:30,18:00,21:30,23:15 SEEF (I) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Gillan, Kevin Hart + 11.45 Pm 5,17:30,19:45,22:00,00:15 12.00 + 1.30 + 2.30 + 4.00 + 5.00 2.45 + 7.00 + 11.15 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 RAHAF (15+) (Kuwaiti/Horror) Am + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + New THE LEISURE SEEKER 11.30 Pm Starring: Samah Ghandour, (Adventure/Comedy/Drama) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Ahmed Ali, Alaa Mursey Starring: Helen Mirren, Donald 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 Pm SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + Sutherland, Janel Moloney 2.45 + 6.30 + 10.15 Pm DANA: Timings: 10:45,13:00,15:1 DEN OF THIEVES (15+) (Action/ 5,17:30,19:45,22:00,00:15 Crime/Thriller) TORBAL RAYEH JAY (Pg) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + Starring: Gerard Butler, Jordan (Arabic/Comedy) 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 Pm Bridges, Pablo Schreiber Starring: Ali El Ghoureir, Khalil El SEEF (I) : Daily At: 2.15 + 6.45 + CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.15 Roumeithy, Khaled Al Ajeerb 11.15 Pm Am + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 7.00 + 11.45 Pm + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.15 + 11.30 Pm 9.45 Pm +12.00 Mn THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: THE COMMUTER (Pg-15) 11:15,13:15,15:15,17:15,19:15,21 (Thriller/Crime) WOLF WARRIOR 2 ( Action / :15,23:15 Starring: Liam Neeson, Vera Drama / Thriller ) Farmiga, Patrick Wilson Starring: Jing Wu, Frank Grillo, BLACK PANTHER: 2D (Action/ CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 + Celina Jade Adventure/Sci-Fi) 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Mi- 11:15,15:30,19:45 chael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH DANA: Timings: 11:30,14:00,16:3 CURE (Pg-15) (Action/Thriller/ WAR COMMANDERS: umpy lowbrow humour mystery, even though what’s man-child; Rachel McAdams, 0,19:00,21:30,00:00 Adventure/Sci-Fiction) CHINA SALESMAN (Action/ Land characters as thin happening is actually real. as his wife, is a fine dramatic CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + Starring: Rosa Salazar, Thomas Adventure/Crime) as a Monopoly board mar Co-directors John Francis performer with the comic 1.00 + 3.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 7.00 Brodie-Sangster, Dylan O’brien Starring: Dong-Xue Li, Mike ‘Game Night’, a comedy Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, timing of a lead door. As a + 9.00 + 10.00 Pm + 12.00 Mn + CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.30 + Tyson, Janicke Askevold with an irresistible premise, makers of 2015’s dreadful pathetic divorcee, Jesse (1.00 Am Thur/Fri) Daily At (Imax 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: but that only. Middle-aged ‘Vacation’ reboot and the Plemons echoes his loser role 3D): 11.00 Am + 2.00 + 5.00 + 13:30,17:45,22:00,00:00 suburbanites gather for their cartoonish ‘Horrible Bosses’ from a recent ‘Black Mirror’ 8.00 + 11.00 Pm COCO (Pg) (Animation/ weekly game night when two movies, love irreverent jokes; episode; Billy Magnussen SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.45 + 3.30 + Adventure/Comedy) MISSION OF KATHMANDU: masked men burst through too bad they lack any sense of likewise recycles his 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 Pm Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael THE ADVENTURES OF NELLY the front door and violently pacing or brio. ‘Game Night’ meathead bro from last year’s SAAR : Daily At: 11.45 Am + 2.30 Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt & SIMON: 3D & 2D (Animation/ drag the organizer (Kyle is stocked with good actors ‘Ingrid Goes West’. Switch + 5.15 + 8.00 + (10.45 Pm Thurs/ CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.15 Adventure/Comedy ) Chandler) into the darkness. but the casting itself lacks any the parts of those two actors, Fri) Am + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + Starring: Sylvie Moreau, Guil- The remaining players believe surprise. Jason Bateman, so just for starters, and you WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.15 + this is the fun opening act strong right now on Netflix’s instantly get an edgier movie. 10.30 Pm laume Lemay-Thivierge, Rachid 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 Pm Badouri for a pretend abduction ‘Ozark’, plays another neurotic (timeout) THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: OKDAT AL KAWAJA (Pg-15) THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 13:45,18:15,22:45 (Arabic/Comedy/Crime) 12:45,16:15,19:45 20 Thursday, March 1, 2018 a #PollToday Grieving Bollywood fans Duterte pay their respects to Sridevi

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A ceasefire should be The body of Indian actress Sridevi is carried in truck during held, the Taliban should her funeral in Mumbai, India wants to be recognised as a Mumbai squadrons of private guards political party and trust- ining up for hours and ensuring things stayed under building process should Lvisibly grief-stricken, control. be initiated,” thousands of mourning One mourner, a man fans paid their respects who gave his name only Ashraf Ghani, Wednesday to Sridevi, the as Prashant, arrived Afghan President iconic Bollywood actress at about 7 a.m., hours goManila early Some critics believe introduced in 1987 after who drowned accidentally in before anyone was to be hilippine President the move to change the the ousting of late dictator a Dubai hotel bathtub over allowed in. Rodrigo Duterte on constitution to facilitate that Ferdinand Marcos in a the weekend. “No matter how long I PWednesday sought to dispel would also provide means for bloodless “people’s power” Sridevi’s body was have to wait, I will wait,” concerns he will cling to Duterte to hold on to power revolution. Europe in deep freeze flown home late Tuesday he said, clutching a small power and become a dictator, beyond 2022, when his single, Previous moves to change night in a private plane bouquet of flowers. “I’ll wait saying he wants to achieve his six-year term ends. it have failed, with civil owned by Anil Ambani, a until I’m able to pay my goal of introducing federalism But the 72-year-old said he society and religious groups Mumbai industrialist and respects.” so that he can finish his term no longer had the energy. thwarting what they see as entertainment baron. Inside the club, the early. “I will step down by 2020, I threats to a system designed to By early Wednesday actress’s body was placed on The former city mayor has will not wait for 2022,” he said prevent strongman rulers like morning, people had begun a raised platform in a hall long advocated federalism in a speech. Marcos from emerging. Fears lining up along a security decorated with flowers. Her to tackle a yawning wealth “I am old. I have no more that Duterte could become fence outside the private club extended family, including gap, empower regional ambition. I really would like an autocrat are compounded Countries across Europe near Sridevi’s home where her husband, producer governments and recognize to rest.” by the admiration shut schools and rushed to the body had been laid out. A Boney Kapoor, and her the country’s diverse makeup. Duterte’s lower house allies he has expressed for shelter homeless people on string of Mercedes and Audis two daughters, stood by A 19-member panel created last month voted to convene Marcos. Wednesday as a deadly blast ferried family members, the platform as fans and by Duterte a month ago and a constituent assembly to Experts believe Duterte of Siberian weather dubbed Bollywood stars and VIPs in colleagues walked past in composed of constitutional revise the charter, scrapping may succeed in changing the the “Beast from the East” through another gate, with respect. law experts and headed by a mid-term elections next year charter because of his public kept the mercury far below retired Supreme Court judge and extending the terms of all popularity and the super- zero. has proposed a federal model elected officials. majority he holds in Congress. similar to the United States. The constitution was (Reuters) Norway to ban semi- automatic firearms Lion kills woman at refuge Norway is moving to ban semi-automatic firearms as of SAfrican ‘lion whisperer’ of 2021, which will mark a Indonesia decade since Anders Behring Breivik used such weapons to kill 69 people. seizes yacht UN plans fund-raiser in response to US cuts wanted by US The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says it’s holding a special fund-raising conference next month in Rome to make up for a cut in Johannesburg Richardson said he followed funding by the Trump admin- lion that mauled a young procedure before the weekly istration. woman to death in excursion by assessing the area SouthA Africa was under the for other “big five” animals, Indonesia meets former care of a man known as the a designation that includes militants and survivors “lion whisperer” for his close rhino, elephant, buffalo, interactions with the predators leopard and lion, and sending Indonesia’s anti-terrorism in his animal sanctuary. out a “notification” that he was agency held a controver- Denpasar $250 million and is owned by said Daniel Silitonga, a senior Kevin Richardson, who walking with lions. sial meeting of 124 former luxury yacht sought by Jho Low, a former unofficial Indonesian police official, who keeps lions at his refuge in The woman died at a tented Islamic militants and 51 sur- US authorities was seized adviser to the Malaysian fund declined to specify whether the the Dinokeng Game Reserve, camp run by Richardson, who vivors of a string of attacks AWednesday off the Indonesian 1MDB. US hunt for the boat was linked said on Facebook that he and said he was “devastated” by in the country, including the tourist island of Bali, officials The US Justice Department to the 1MDB case. an “experienced” colleague the killing. deadly Bali bombings. said, with the vessel reportedly alleges in civil lawsuits that $4.5 “We are still investigating took three lions for a walk in The management of the linked to a corruption scandal billion was looted from 1MDB who the owners of the yacht For more, catch us the reserve on Tuesday and Dinokeng reserve said the at Malaysia’s state investment in an audacious campaign of are.” Some Indonesian and online at: that one chased an impala, woman was killed “within a fund. fraud and money-laundering. Malaysian media reported that eventually encountering the conservation section that is Authorities boarded and “Based on the US the boat was owned by Low. www.newsofbahrain.com 22-year-old woman at least not accessible to the general searched the Cayman Island- investigation, part of the money The ship’s captain and 34 /nobonline two kilometers (1.2 miles) public” but lies within the registered vessel Equanimity, was used to buy a yacht which crew are being questioned, /newsofbahrain away. reserve’s boundaries. (AP) which is reportedly worth some has been sailing in Indonesia,” Silitonga said. (AFP) SPORTS Thursday, March 1, 2018 21 Stokes steers England home in second NZ ODI Mount Maunganui, New Zealand their tour, including The Ashes. Earlier, Black Cap spinner Mitchell ll-rounder Ben Stokes set aside his After England finished on 225 for four Santner scored his maiden limited off-field troubles to steer England in reply to New Zealand’s 223 all out, overs half-century as the New Zealand Ato a six-wicket win in the second one- captain Eoin Morgan was full of praise for tail to give the home team’s score some day international against New Zealand his star all-rounder. respectability. yesterday. “Ben’s a big character, big in our Santner’s unbeaten 63 off 52 balls was The 26-year-old produced a man-of- changing room, he lifts everybody in the the highlight of New Zealand’s innings, the-match performance in just his second side when he performs like he did today,” with in-form opener Martin Guptill also appearance for England since being he said. scoring 50. sidelined over a nightclub incident five “It’s great to see him back in fine But a superb fielding display from months ago. form.” England saw New Zealand bowled out Stokes took two wickets for 42 then hit for 223 with two balls remaining. an unbeaten 63 as England easily chased Black Caps fall short England pulled off a string of sharply down New Zealand’s target of 224 at Trent Boult made early inroads as New taken catches and ran out four batsman, Mount Maunganui. Zealand tried to defend their modest ensuring that every chance their bowlers “It was good to get a bit of time out in total, dislodging Jason Roy for eight and created resulted in a wicket. the middle,” he said after England levelled Joe Root for nine. New Zealand never recovered from the five-match series 1-1. Jonny Bairstow made a rapid- an early double blow by Woakes, who “It’s good to get out here and train and fire 37, then Morgan and Stokes dug dismissed Colin Munro for one in his first implement it in the games to make sure in for an 88-run partnership that over then Mark Chapman for the same BRIEF SCORE I was out there at the end. Hopefully it’s had England at 144 for three after 25 score in his second. England 225 for 4 (Stokes 63*, a stepping stone for other games coming overs. David Willey’s prowess in the field Ben Stokes finished with up.” Morgan notched his first ODI 50 in was responsible for Ross Taylor’s Morgan 62, Boult 2-46) beat a 74-ball 63 to earn a New Zealand 223 (Santner 63*, Stokes only joined England this month 11 innings off 48 balls before departing departure on 10, swooping on the Man-of-the-Match award after pleading not guilty in a British court on 62 before Stokes brought up 50 off 54 ball at backward point and firing Guptill 50, Moeen 2-33, Stokes in his second ODI back to 2-42) by six wickets to a charge of affray, with the controversy balls with a six edged over the keeper’s it to Jos Buttler to break the stumps. the England set-up forcing him out of the Australian leg of head. (AFP) NDC trash SAG in CBA Division D Manama 53, Ayaz 33, Salman 3/40) DC Bahrain beat SAG beat Muharraq Eagles 150/9 Bahrain by 115 runs in (Waseem 53, Vijil 4/23) by 46 CBAN Division D match. runs. Toss was won by NDC and Rising Stars 98/7 in 19.3 elected bat first. Sam scored overs (Jenson 39, Rijo 3/28) beat a quick fire 77 runs in 33 ball Bulls 97/10 (Chandra Sekar 26, includes six boundaries and five Punnus 4/23, Snaju 3/20) by 3 sixes with well supported by wickets Rahul with his 36 runs helped Shafiq Glass 183/10 (Jitu 68, NDC to score a big total of 217 at Ahsan 5/23) beat Hempel Paints the end of 25 overs at the loss of 9 116/10 (Abbas 41, Abbas 3/28) IOC confirms wickets. Nadeem took 4 wickets by 67 runs for SAG. Rangers 62/2 in 8 overs (Anesh reinstatement Chasing the target, SAG 26, , Shajid 26) beat Bahrain couldn’t build a lengthy Super Kings 61/10 (Devank 12, partnership, they lost their Samir 5/9) by 8 wickets. of ROC wicket in regular intervals SNCS Transfast 135/7 in because of the tidy overs from 20.3 overs (Anu 59, Aneesh 25, Moscow ”The final notification of all NDC bowlers. Zeeshan the top Hidayat 2/31) beat Asma CC Anu - SNCS Priyesh - Matrix he International Olympic remaining test results from the scorer for SAG scored 34 runs. 133/10 (Tausef 39, Vipin 3/28) Committee (IOC) Olympic Athlete from Russia Alex took three wickets for by 3 wickets confirmedT yesterday that it (OAR) delegation has been NDC. SAG lost all wickets Tornado A 162/8 (Shyam had reinstated Russia after the received,“ said the IOC in a scoring just 102 runs. NDC won 35, Sarfaraz 2/14) beat Lanterns remaining tests of the country’s statement on Wednesday. ”The the match by a huge margin of Lions 73/10 (Tabrez 26, Ajeesh athletes at the Pyeongchang IOC can confirm that all the 115 runs. 3/24) by 89 runs. Winter Olympics were all remaining results are negative. Titans CC 134/9 in 25 overs returned negative. “Therefore, as stated in the In other matches: (Waseem 26, Zeeshan 21, Ruzo Russians competed as Executive Board decision of Friends XI 160/5 in 23.4 overs 3/27) beat Tornado Riders neutrals at the Games after the Feb. 25, the suspension of the (Shalom 79, Jijo 53, Shailu 2/18) 121/10 (Ayan 32, Pravin 3/20, IOC suspended the country’s Russian Olympic Committee beat Karnataka Strikers 156/6 Fawad 2/280 by 13 runs Olympic Committee (ROC) in is automatically lifted with (Kamal 32, Ullas 32, Manoj 2/21) CBA Division D - Knockout December, saying it had found immediate effect.” by 5 wickets. Semifinal evidence of an “unprecedented The decision had been BHI Matrix 129/7 (Priyesh 54, Liaison CC 260/5 in 20 overs systematic manipulation” of announced earlier in comments Manu 2/16) beat Indian Super (Zahid 75, Fakhar 51, Riaz 51, the anti-doping system. by ROC president Alexander Kings 124/10 (Siyad 45, Nithin Yasir 46) beat Royal Blaster On Sunday, the IOC Zhukov on state television. 4/21) by 5 runs 128/9 (Siyad 26, Majeed 2/19) announced that Russia, which “The Russian Olympic Focused Eye 167/10 (Touseef by 132 runs has repeatedly denied any state Committee has had its 52, Saravan 3/18) beat Bharath Azeem CC 139/10 (Faizan 36, involvement in doping, would rights fully restored,” he Legends 115/10 (Saravan 40, Asif 4/21) beat Sprite CC 103/10 be automatically readmitted so said. “It’s a decision of the Abdullah 4/31) by 52 runs (Waseem 45, Nafees 3/16, Bilal Sameer - Rangers Zahid - Laision long as there were no more utmost importance for us.” Fog Printing 196/7 (shyam 3/19) by 26 runs doping violations. (Reuters) 22 Thursday, March 1, 2018 SPORTS Scottish Premiership matches postponed Espanyol’s Moreno by icy weather stunsMadrid Real Madrid eal Madrid rested Cristiano Ronaldo and sufferedR a fifth La Liga defeat of the season as Espanyol’s Gerard Moreno struck late for a 1-0 win over the Spanish and European champions. The Catalan forward Moreno wasted a number of chances but his last-minute volley took a wicked deflection off the defender Raphaël Varane to secure Espanyol’s first victory over Real in 11 years. League leaders Celtic had been due to host Dundee, Hibernian Real stay third on 51 and Hamilton were scheduled to meet in Edinburgh and points from 26 games, seven Aberdeen were set to travel to Motherwell behind second-placed Atlético Glasgow An amber weather warning Madrid, who host Leganés cottish football chiefs is in place for much of Scotland on Wednesday, and 14 adrift have postponed all three with frequent and heavy snow of Barcelona, who play on SPremiership games scheduled showers expected and police Thursday. for Wednesday including are advising people not to The Real coach, Zinedine Celtic’s home match due to travel. Zidane, rested Ronaldo ahead heavy snowfall. A statement on the SPFL of next week’s visit to Paris Gerard Moreno in action League leaders Celtic were website read: “Following St-Germain in the Champions due to host Dundee, Hibernian consultation and advice League last 16, which his side second half wasn’t good but but that was as good as it got the bar before Real keeper, and Hamilton were scheduled received from the clubs lead 3-1 from the first leg, and nevertheless we didn’t deserve for the visitors. Keylor Navas, acrobatically to meet in Edinburgh and involved, Police Scotland and selected Gareth Bale at centre- to concede in the final minute. Espanyol should have led, denied Moreno. It appeared Aberdeen were set to travel to Traffic Scotland, the SPFL forward in a much-changed Espanyol had few chances only for Moreno to spurn a gilt- the forward was going to Motherwell. has decided to postpone this team. However, despite a and we deserved more. That’s edged chance after pouncing on endure a torrid night when his “Due to the severe weather, evening’s games in the interests promising start, an insipid football and we now have to a wayward Varane clearance. left-foot effort curled past the tonight’s games in the of safety. Madrid were second-best all look forward.” The forward’s misery was far post with a minute left but Ladbrokes Premiership have “New dates for the Ladbrokes night at Cornella – not that Bale, having struggled to get compounded when he saw a Moreno was not to be denied, been postponed,” the Scottish Premiership fixtures will be Zidane thought so. back into the side following successful effort incorrectly his goal securing a deserved Professional Football League confirmed in due course.” “We really didn’t deserve to injury, saw a header parried by ruled out by the linesman’s flag three points that took Espanyol (SPFL) tweeted. Second-placed Rangers beat ship that goal,” he said. ‘We Espanyol’s keeper Diego López, before half-time. up to 13th with 31 points after Europe is in the grip of a St Johnstone 4-1 on Tuesday to played really well in the first who then scrambled away a After the break the Espanyol their first win in eight games. blast of Siberian weather, which close the gap on Old Firm rivals half but couldn’t score. The deflected Marco Asensio cross, defender Óscar Duarte clipped (The Guardian) has killed at least 24 people. Celtic to six points. (AFP) Neymar faces ‘at least six weeks out’, set to miss Real clash Paris win over Marseille in Ligue 1 World Cup in Russia in June aris Saint-Germain’s hopes on Sunday. and July. Neymar is helped to his feet by of getting Neymar back He appeared to be in tears “It would be very risky as it’s Adrien Rabiot during PSG’s win Pfor their crunch Champions as he was stretchered off the a fragile bone in the foot which over Marseille on Sunday, in which League clash against Real field at the Parc des Princes, is difficult to protect,” Jean- he suffered a twisted ankle and a Madrid next week look to be immediately raising fears that Marcel Ferret, a former doctor hairline metatarsal fracture over after the Brazilian’s father the 26-year-old could miss the with the French national team, claimed the player would be Champions League last 16, told AFP. out for “at least six weeks”. second leg against Madrid. “(Playing against Real) Speaking to ESPN in Brazil PSG lost 3-1 in the first leg could compromise the rest of on Tuesday, Neymar Senior in Spain two weeks ago and his season.” said: “PSG know that they are in danger of being knocked In the meantime, PSG will not be able to count on out of the competition in the are preparing to do without Neymar for the upcoming last 16 for the second season Neymar for Wednesday’s matches: his treatment will running. French Cup quarter-final at last six to eight weeks, whether Brazilian newspaper Globo home to Marseille, the second there is an operation or not.” Esporte had claimed Neymar meeting of the clubs in four That was after PSG coach would undergo surgery, and days. Unai Emery claimed earlier that the former Barcelona Argentine star Angel di that “no decision” had been player would be sidelined until Maria should replace the taken on whether Neymar May. Brazilian at the Parc des would require surgery and If his father’s estimate Princes, with PSG hoping that there remained a “small is correct, Neymar would to stay on course to win the chance” of getting the world’s not return before the semi- French Cup for the fourth most expensive player back in final stage of the Champions season running. time to face Real next Tuesday, League in late April. Neymar has scored 28 March 6. On the possibility of rushing goals in 30 appearances Tests confirmed that Neymar back for the Real in all competitions for PSG Neymar suffered a hairline second leg, experts say that since his 222 million-euro fracture of the fifth metatarsal PSG would be taking a huge ($264 million) move from in his right foot as well as a risk, possibly even jeopardising Barcelona last August. twisted ankle late in PSG’s 3-0 Neymar’s participation at the (AFP) SPORTS Thursday, March 1, 2018 23 BOC put final touch on Mini Olympics Manama Dimitrov knocked he Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), Torganisers of the School Mini Olympics, has added the finishing touches on this year’s event, which takes place next out by Jaziri in Dubai month. Dubai lost 6-4 6-3 to Croatian world The organizing committee, op seed Grigor Dimitrov number 50 Borna Coric in 75 headed by Fajer Jassim, suffered a shock 4-6 7-5 minutes. made discussions on the final The fifth edition of the School 6-4T to Tunisian wildcard The Frenchman played arrangements to be made prior Mini Olympics is organized in Malek Jaziri in the first round despite being hampered by a to the Mini Olympics kick-off. cooperation with the Ministry of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis knee injury he picked up on The focus of the meeting was of Education, and will take Championships on Tuesday. Monday. the steps to provide nutrition place between March 8 and 22. Bulgarian world number Another Frenchman, Benoit for students taking part, as well More than 3,000 students, four Dimitrov, who came into Paire, is up next for Coric. as the promotional campaign representing 57 government the event in good form having Lucas Pouille of France to cover a higher scale across and private schools, are taking reached the final in Rotterdam eased past Latvian Ernests the kingdom by distributing part in the two-week sporting last week, claimed the opening Gulbis 6-4 6-4 to set up a posters and prints at schools gathering. Twenty sports in set with ease but failed to build second round match with and in social media. total have been confirmed this on the momentum and lost in Karen Khachanov, who beat Among other issues were year, including four team sports two hours and 17 minutes. him in the Marseille final at the subjects related to medical – football, 3-on-3 basketball, Jaziri, a quarter-finalist in weekend. support as an ambulance will volleyball and handball. Dubai four years ago, saved Khachanov advanced with a be made available at every The remaining sports are seven out of the eight break 7-6(1) 7-6(0) win over fellow venue during the competition, table tennis, athletics, cricket, points he faced to seal the Russian Denis Istomin. in addition to the Information hockey, swimming, water biggest win of his career. Also progressing to Technology directorate sports, cycling, fencing, tennis, The world number 117 the second round were preparations to launch a badminton, gymnastics, judo, will take on Dutchman Robin Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic and Jaziri reacts during his match dedicated website, offering live karate, taekwondo, jiu jitsu and Haase in the next round. eighth seed Yuichi Sugita. against Grigor Dimitrov feeds related to the event. karting. An ailing Richard Gasquet (Reuters) Nadal pulls out of Brave concludes Mexican Open media day in Jordan Manama production required for the Acapulco risk of increasing the injury and I have rave Combat Federation event day facilitated by the op seed Rafael Nadal has pulled no choice. has staged the official media global team directed by Loyed out of this week’s Mexican Open in “I was well prepared to play and I Bday at the Landmark Hotel at Oppan, Broadcast Director of AcapulcoT after aggravating the leg injury had hopes of doing something important Amman, Jordan. Brave Combat Federation. that forced him out of the Australian here.” The media showcased The media day was by far the Open last month. Nadal, who has not competed since athlete interviews, celebrity most extensive ever produced The world number two, who was retiring against Croatia’s Marin Cilic in interactions and extensive by a media company operating due to face fellow Spaniard Feliciano Melbourne last month, was in Acapulco and found in the Kingdom of Lopez on Wednesday, said he felt hoping to close the gap on world number Bahrain. a sharp pain during his final training one Roger Federer. The media day was session on Tuesday and decided not to “I still don’t know what it is, because orchestrated by Mo’tasem compete on the advice of his medical we don’t know. It seems it’s not as bad as Awad, Jason van Schalkwyk, team. what I had at the Australian Open,” the Jendar Batrez Khemesh and ”Doctors have told me that it is 31-year-old added. Hari Bhagirath. impossible to play, regardless of whether it “Now my main goal is to find out the The media day was covered hurts,“ said Nadal. ”There is a significant extent of the injury.” (Reuters) by MMA platforms from Rafael Nadal around the world as well as Frans Mlambo giving mixed martial arts websites interview operating from the Middle East. Final Phase of Brave workouts held in Meedan MMA

Manama rave Combat Federation has concluded the final phase of open workouts preluding Brave 10: The BKingdom Rises, in Amman Jordan. The open workouts were held at the Meedan MMA gym. Elias Boudegzdame, Felipe Efrain and Abdul Kareem Al Selwady showcased their skills before the public and interacted to questions from fans and media. The open workouts were remodelled to create awareness and impact among the youth while communicating key aspects of the sport as well as emphasising the need for a healthy lifestyle among the youth. The local fan favourite, Abdul Kareem Al Selwady invited children to pose for face off photographs as well as distributed goodies and merchandise for the audience. The public weigh-ins will take place at the Royal Hall at the Landmark Hotel today. Brave Open Workouts hosted at Meedan MMA in Jordan Dimitrov knocked P23 out by Jaziri in Dubai SPORTS 2424 Thursday, March 1, 2018

Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas during testing Valtteri Bottas

Barcelona altteri Bottas will take any advantage he can get as Lewis Hamilton’s MercedesV team mate, even if it lasts little longer than the snow that covered the Circuit de Catalunya yesterday. With the day largely a write-off, the Finn looked set to end the first pre-season test having done much more mileage than the Briton who will line up in Australia on March 25 as favourite for a fifth Formula One title. Bottas completed 94 laps on Tuesday and 58 on Monday for a total of 708km. Hamilton has done 25 laps in total, a mere 116km, and most were in damp and cold conditions. The test ends today and the teams have four more days at the circuit next week, when the weather should be better. “The miles, in these conditions, are less valuable than proper miles in proper conditions,” Bottas, wrapped up warm on a Bottas laps chilly morning, told reporters. ”But I’ll take it,“ added the Mercedes driver, who would have preferred to test in Bahrain than Barcelona. ”Definitely so far I’ve got a better understanding because of the mileage. “For sure Lewis will also get a good idea of the new car. He is quick to adapt anyway so I‘m sure it will be fine for both of us.” up advantage Focused Bottas Bottas won three races last year after moving from Williams to Mercedes while Hamilton won nine and the title. The Finn suffered something of a slump after the August break and said he had spent plenty of time over the winter reviewing those races and others where he underperformed. “I have definitely been focusing more on over Hamilton my weaknesses,” he said. “But also you need to remember your strengths and how to use them.” Hamilton, he said, also had weaknesses but he preferred to focus on himself rather than F1 testing hit by snow trying to get under the skin of his team mate. Montmeló, Spain “If I perform on the level I am aiming to at he start of the third day of Formula One pre-season every single race, I hope that will do the job. testing yesterday was delayed due to heavy snow at the I‘m not going to start wasting my energy on CircuitT de Catalunya, organisers said. any (mind) games,” he added. Formula One’s official website confirmed that the start of Bottas said at the team’s launch at Silverstone action on the track near Barcelona was delayed “indefinitely”, last week, when he was also the first to drive saying there could be no start “until visibility improves and the new car, that he felt Hamilton was beatable the medical helicopter is able to fly.” over the course of a year. Snow was expected to continue falling throughout the ”He’s definitely the toughest team mate I’ve morning, with temperatures dropping to around freezing ever had,“ he said. ”But there’s no driver who before picking up later. is unbeatable. I believe in myself also. The snow had already cut short Tuesday’s action, after “I feel I have better chances this year than Sebastian Vettel registered the fastest time in his new Ferrari, last year.” (Reuters) ahead of Valtteri Bottas of arch-rival Mercedes. (AFP)

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