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ice President Mike VPence worked to re - assure the United States’ Kurdish allies in an unan- APPLY. TERMS AND CONDITIONS nounced trip to Iraq on Saturday, the highest-level American trip since Presi- Licensed as a conventional retail bank by the CBB dent Donald Trump ordered a pullback of US forces in Syria two months ago. Flying in a C-17 military Summit role stressed cargo jet to preserve the secrecy of the visit, Pence His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa landed in Irbil to meet with received, at Al Sakhir Palace yesterday, Iraqi Kurdistan President senior participants in the Manama Dialogue, which is organised for the 15th straight Nechirvan Barzani. year by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), in co-operation with the Foreign Affairs Ministry. His Majesty ISIS-linked highlighted the significance of such summits amidst the world witnessing profound militant killed challenges including terrorism, extremism, Manila piracy and poverty. “Despite these challenges, we should remain resolute in hilippine soldiers have our quest for peace. The more our enemies Pkilled a militant who plot to destabilise us, the more closely we had helped a local group collaborate with our friends. From linked to ISIS to stage suicide policing the waters of the Gulf to co- bombings in the southern operating on cyber security, we are stronger province of Sulu, the mili- when we work together. That is the spirit tary said on Saturday. that animates the Manama Dialogue,” His The body of Talha Jum- Majesty said. HM King Hamad later hosted sah, also known as Abu Talha, a dinner banquet in honour of the senior was recovered after a clash participants in the IISS Manama Dialogue. with Filipino troops on Fri- day morning in the town of Patikul, military officials said. They said Abu Talha had been trained in bomb-making by ISIS and had instruct- ed the militant Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in setting up suicide attacks. Iran ‘a major threat’ Foreign Minister calls for joint action to tackle terror threats in the region

security and stability by continuing He called for an its support to terrorism and terror- DON’T MISS IT • ist militias, such as Hizbollah and international stance others, as well as its expansionist towards Israel and its policies, its violation of interna- Great India actions that violate tional law and its attack on an oil Property Festival international laws and refinery installation in the King- 02 dom of Saudi Arabia and the com- ‘a big hit’ resolutions, including mercial ships in the Sea of Oman. its settlements and Shaikh Khalid added, that in ‘e-Payment its occupation of the addition to that, Iran also threat- facility’ to be Golan heights. ened maritime safety and security, and trying to undermine the ef- 03 in place at fuel forts exerted by our countries for stations soon Manama the benefit of the region and the Shaikh Khalid speaks at the Manama Dialogue. Florence Parly region’s countries. ‘Iran pursuing oreign Minister Shaikh The minister called upon the 04 path of death’ Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mo- and their endeavours to provide maintaining regional peace and international community to ex- Fhammed Al Khalifa stressed solutions for issues. security. ert further efforts to deter Iran the role of the Gulf Co-operation Addressing the 15th Manama He also pointed out that this and stop its interference in the 210 fils (includes VAT) Council States, the Arab Repub- Dialogue, he said that crucial stra- Mideast peace is co-operation and collective ac- internal affairs of the region’s lic of Egypt, and the Hashemite tegic value of the region at various only achievable by tion is a prerequisite for the suc- countries and to respect their Kingdom of Jordan in ensuring political, security and economic ensuring the rights of cess of any coalition or regional sovereignty and independence, the stability and the security of levels necessitates the responsible Palestinian people. grouping. noting that the GCC have never the region through the efforts countries in the world to co-oper- He affirmed that Iran remains a and will never interfere in Iran’s they exert in facing the challenges ate with the region’s countries in SHAIKH KHALID major threat targeting the region’s internal affairs. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 02

Great India Property Festival ‘a big hit’ TDT | Manama which focuses on opening new avenues of investment and n its most recent and big - introducing a myriad of new gest instalment of the most initiatives. Portugal remains Iawaited real estate extrava- one of the most sought-after ganza the “Great India Property investment destinations in the Festival” was held on 22nd and world. Bahrain investors are a 23rd November 2019. testament to this. The real estate exhibition The exhibition featured over witnessed some of the biggest 35 builders and property devel- names from the real estate in- opers from across India such dustry at Bahrain’s ideal ven- as Godrej Properties, Platinum ue for luxury and HNI themed Corp, Paradigm Realty, Rus - events, The Gulf Hotel and tomjee from Mumbai, Mantri Convention. Group, Excella and Amanora The show was inaugurated by Park Town from Pune, Sobha Mohammed Dadabhai, Chair- Developers showcasing their From left, Shekar Bhardwaj, Founder and CEO of The Great India Property Festival, Mr Aziz man of the Dadabhai Group. Gilitwala, Mr Mohammed Dadabhai and Mr Pravin Bavadiya. Visitors at one of the stalls. India-wide developments Mr Dadabhai was joined by a along with their Bangalore delegation of eminent person- erful real estate brokerage Ahmedabad, Kalol, Surat, and known and all RERA approved tugal and Banyan Tree from smart city project, Prarambh, alities from Bahrain namely, companies in Gujarat. He un- more. developers showcasing their Phuket. Sheetal Infrastructure, Arvind Aziz Gilitwala, Managing Di- derstands the intricacies of It was an absolute delight to conglomerate of luxurious and Featuring a variety of tracks Smartspaces from Ahmedabad, rector of Dadabhai Travels and the Gujarat market and niche understand the Indian real es- upscale properties from Mum- that allow attendees to explore Puravankara from Bangalore Aziz Mithaiwala of Pegasus of a client to help them find tate sector from a prominent bai, Pune, Rajasthan, Delhi, what’s next in global Invest - and southern builders such as Real Estate. their dream homes. City Estate persona like Mr Bavadiya, the Bangalore, Kerala, Gujarat, and ment, The Portugal partner Mulberry Homes, Kent Prop- City Estate Management’s Management covered the entire organisers said in a statement some international destinations at The Great India Property erties, Jos Alukkas Properties, founder and CEO, Pravin Ba- Gujarat Pavilion at the expo issued. as well; Sobha Hartland from Show, Sugee Group showcased Vishraam Builders, TVS from vadiya heads one of the pow - and had clients from cities like The show boasted well- Dubai, Sugee Group from Por- their new project in Portugal Chennai and others.

Training programmes in Design Thinking, Data Visualisation set TDT | Manama Silicon India Magazine listed also allows those who aren’t INSOFE as among the “Top 5 Big trained with technology to use he MENA Centre for Data Training Institutes 2016”. creative tools to address a vast Investment in the “Design thinking is a new range of challenges. It’s about TKingdom will be host- process for creative problem embracing simple mindset ing training programmes in solving that has generated a shifts and tackling problems Design Thinking and Data buzz in various sectors around from a new direction, it added. Visualisation. the globe. It is a new way to In the world of Big Data, Specialized in Brain Surgery The programmes will run approach business; making it data visualisation tools and u Brain Tumors simultaneously from Decem- more effective and productive. technologies are essential to ber 1-3, 2019, the centre said in “This new approach has been analyse massive amounts of in- u Brain Hemorrhage (Bleeding) a statement issued. used by many successful com- formation and make data-driv- u Head Trauma The trainers are from one panies like IBM, Infosys, Fidel- en decisions. Any professional u Epilepsy Surgery of Asia’s largest Data Science ity, Mass Mutual Insurance, industry will greatly benefit u Brain Endoscopic Surgery Institutes - INSOFE. Braun, Airbnb and many more,” from making data more un - INSOFE was ranked third by the statement said. derstandable. For more infor- Spine Surgery CIO.com in their list of “16 Big Design thinking teaches how mation on these programmes, u Lumbar & Cervical Microscopic Data Certifications that will to bring together human views contact: 973-39158369 or Disc Surgery & Fixation pay off” consecutively from and technology at the same email:menaoecd.bh@mena- DR. SAMY GOUDA 2013-2016. time making it economical. It centre.org. Surgery of Spinal Cord Tumors MD, MS, PHD Surgery of Peripheral Nerve Consultant of Neurosurgery Injury & Entrapment Syndromes & Spine Surgery Management of Cases : u Headache u Low back pain & leg pain (Sciatica) u Facial pain & Trigeminal Neuralgia u Pain of arms & hands u Neck pain u Dizziness & Vertigo u Epilepsy u Weakness & difﬁculty in walking u Bleeding in the brain (Stroke) u Memory, Cognitive & Behavioral Diseases u Head, Spine & Spinal Cord Injuries

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Classical Bollywood duets performed by ‘SurSakhi’ an all-female orchestra from India enthralled fans at an event organised by Indian Ladies Association (ILA) at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa under the title ‘Kajra Mohabbatwala’. The proceeds from the event will go towards Sneha, the free recreation centre run by ILA for specially-abled children. Indian Ambassador Alok Kumar Sinha, Zayani Motors General Manager Mohammed Zaki and other dignitaries along with ILA members attended. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 02 03

Bahrain, Switzerland sign Convention for the Elimination of Double Taxation Manama The signed Convention aims to enhance cooperation on tax he Minister of Finance matters, including measures to DID and National Economy, avoid double taxation on persons TShaikh Salman bin Khal- resident in both or either Bah- ifa Al Khalifa and the Assistant rain or Switzerland, as well as KNOW Secretary of State and Head of provisions applicable to the taxes the Middle East and North Africa on income and capital imposed Division, Federal Department of on behalf of either country. Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, The signing of the Convention Bahrain has Ambassador Maya Tissafi, yes- is part of the Kingdom’s com- signed a total of terday signed the Convention and mitment to strengthening in- 45 double taxation Protocol for the Elimination of Shaikh Salman, Ms Tissafi sign the agreement. ternationally agreed standards Double Taxation with respect to on the Transparency and Ex- conventions with Taxes on Income and on Capital National Economy welcomed Furthermore, he highlight- importance of conventions like change of Information for Tax jurisdictions Great India Property Festival ‘a big hit’ and the Prevention of Tax Eva- the signing of the Convention, ed that the agreement is a rep- the one signed today in attracting Purposes and prevention of tax around the world. sion and Avoidance (the Conven- adding that the agreement is an resentation of the Kingdom’s foreign direct investments which evasion and avoidance, as set TDT | Manama which focuses on opening new tion) between the Government of important step towards strength- efforts to support an economic will in turn enhance Bahrain’s out by the G20 and Organisa- avenues of investment and the Kingdom of Bahrain and the ening existing economic and in- environment that encourages economic competitiveness in tion for Economic Cooperation 45 double taxation conventions n its most recent and big - introducing a myriad of new Swiss Federal Council. vestment cooperation between international investment. line with its sustainable devel- and Development (OECD). Until with jurisdictions around the gest instalment of the most initiatives. Portugal remains The Minister of Finance and Bahrain and Switzerland. On this note, he stressed the opment goals. now, Bahrain has signed a total of world. Iawaited real estate extrava- one of the most sought-after ganza the “Great India Property investment destinations in the Festival” was held on 22nd and world. Bahrain investors are a 23rd November 2019. testament to this. Poster sparks The real estate exhibition The exhibition featured over witnessed some of the biggest 35 builders and property devel- outrage names from the real estate in- opers from across India such TDT | Manama dustry at Bahrain’s ideal ven- as Godrej Properties, Platinum ue for luxury and HNI themed Corp, Paradigm Realty, Rus - poster placed in a college ‘e-Payment facility’ to be in events, The Gulf Hotel and tomjee from Mumbai, Mantri Ain the Kingdom, which Convention. Group, Excella and Amanora advertised immoral activities, The show was inaugurated by Park Town from Pune, Sobha was a source of controversy Mohammed Dadabhai, Chair- Developers showcasing their yesterday. From left, Shekar Bhardwaj, Founder and CEO of The Great India Property Festival, Mr Aziz man of the Dadabhai Group. Gilitwala, Mr Mohammed Dadabhai and Mr Pravin Bavadiya. Visitors at one of the stalls. India-wide developments The poster created outrage Mr Dadabhai was joined by a along with their Bangalore among the students as well as place at fuel stations soon delegation of eminent person- erful real estate brokerage Ahmedabad, Kalol, Surat, and known and all RERA approved tugal and Banyan Tree from smart city project, Prarambh, members of the academics. alities from Bahrain namely, companies in Gujarat. He un- more. developers showcasing their Phuket. Sheetal Infrastructure, Arvind Pictures and videos of the Aziz Gilitwala, Managing Di- derstands the intricacies of It was an absolute delight to conglomerate of luxurious and Featuring a variety of tracks Smartspaces from Ahmedabad, advertisement poster was cir- New service to create enhanced customer experience rector of Dadabhai Travels and the Gujarat market and niche understand the Indian real es- upscale properties from Mum- that allow attendees to explore Puravankara from Bangalore culated on social media. Aziz Mithaiwala of Pegasus of a client to help them find tate sector from a prominent bai, Pune, Rajasthan, Delhi, what’s next in global Invest - and southern builders such as The incident took place in dom’s petrol stations after a key “This step will not only create Real Estate. their dream homes. City Estate persona like Mr Bavadiya, the Bangalore, Kerala, Gujarat, and ment, The Portugal partner Mulberry Homes, Kent Prop- a well-known college in the Customers will have partnership was announced a simpler and more convenient City Estate Management’s Management covered the entire organisers said in a statement some international destinations at The Great India Property erties, Jos Alukkas Properties, Kingdom. • yesterday. experience for consumers but it founder and CEO, Pravin Ba- Gujarat Pavilion at the expo issued. as well; Sobha Hartland from Show, Sugee Group showcased Vishraam Builders, TVS from According to sources the the opportunity to register A strategic partnership was Partnerships such as will also empower Petrol Station vadiya heads one of the pow - and had clients from cities like The show boasted well- Dubai, Sugee Group from Por- their new project in Portugal Chennai and others. poster has been removed af- for new Sadeem cards, announced between Benefit these support our vision owners via safe and faster pay- ter it came to the notice of plus add their existing and BAPCO to deliver cashless to lead, and provide ment methods, while creating college staff and authorities Sadeem Cards in their payment solutions for all petrol innovative and value long-lasting relationships with were informed about it. service stations. added solutions to their customers.” The Ministry of Interior BenefitPay application. This partnership will enable BENEFIT (www.benefit.bh) Training programmes in Design said it has launched an inves- customers to pay through the our consumers, and was established in 1997 and is tigation into the incident. Exciting offers and BenefitPay QR Feature at all pet- Once implemented, petrol bills could stakeholders. licensed by the Central Bank of Thinking, Data Visualisation set Reportedly, it was found perks• will be part of rol stations. be paid using mobile phones. MR AL JANAHI Bahrain (CBB) as an ancillary that the phone numbers men- BENEFIT’s roll out plan The newly-added service will service provider to the King- TDT | Manama Silicon India Magazine listed also allows those who aren’t tioned in the poster were in- create an enhanced customer gaging, and informative manner. support our vision to lead, and dom’s financial services indus- INSOFE as among the “Top 5 Big trained with technology to use valid. According to sources, to the public; to increase experience by enabling them to Commenting on the partner- provide innovative and value try. he MENA Centre for Data Training Institutes 2016”. creative tools to address a vast the poster may have been awareness of the new pay using their mobile phones. ship, BENEFIT CEO Abdulwahed added solutions to our consum- BENEFIT is owned by Banks Investment in the “Design thinking is a new range of challenges. It’s about placed there as a prank. service in an engaging, Additionally, customers will Al Janahi said: “Through this ers, and stakeholders.” in Bahrain, regulated by the TKingdom will be host- process for creative problem embracing simple mindset The ministry is yet to com- and informative manner. have the opportunity to register partnership with BAPCO; cash- BAPCO General Manager Mar- Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), ing training programmes in solving that has generated a shifts and tackling problems ment on who could be behind for new Sadeem cards, plus add less petrol service stations will keting, Khalid Buhazza stated, to provide innovative Payment Design Thinking and Data buzz in various sectors around from a new direction, it added. it or the possible motive. their existing Sadeem Cards in become a reality. Also, in our “Our Partnership with BENE- Capabilities, Information Man- Visualisation. the globe. It is a new way to In the world of Big Data, “Investigation is underway TDT | Manama their BenefitPay application. quest to not only make things FIT reflects our dedication, and agement Solutions, and Business Specialized in Brain Surgery The programmes will run approach business; making it data visualisation tools and to uncover further circum- Exciting offers and perks will convenient for consumers, but commitment to be a major con- Process Outsourcing Services u Brain Tumors simultaneously from Decem- more effective and productive. technologies are essential to stances of the case and the itizens and residents will be part of BENEFIT’s roll out plan support the government’s move tributor to the national growth, across different sectors in the ber 1-3, 2019, the centre said in “This new approach has been analyse massive amounts of in- parties involved,” the minis- soon be able to pay elec- to the public; to increase aware- towards a cashless society. and bring change to communi- Kingdom of Bahrain and the u Brain Hemorrhage (Bleeding) a statement issued. used by many successful com- formation and make data-driv- try stated. tronically at the King- ness of the new service in an en- “Partnerships such as these ties in Bahrain. region. u Head Trauma C The trainers are from one panies like IBM, Infosys, Fidel- en decisions. Any professional u Epilepsy Surgery of Asia’s largest Data Science ity, Mass Mutual Insurance, industry will greatly benefit u Brain Endoscopic Surgery Institutes - INSOFE. Braun, Airbnb and many more,” from making data more un - INSOFE was ranked third by the statement said. derstandable. For more infor- Spine Surgery CIO.com in their list of “16 Big Design thinking teaches how mation on these programmes, ‘Bahrain’s healthcare sector serves u Lumbar & Cervical Microscopic Data Certifications that will to bring together human views contact: 973-39158369 or Disc Surgery & Fixation pay off” consecutively from and technology at the same email:menaoecd.bh@mena- DR. SAMY GOUDA 2013-2016. time making it economical. It centre.org. as a catalyst for health tourism’ Surgery of Spinal Cord Tumors MD, MS, PHD Surgery of Peripheral Nerve Consultant of Neurosurgery Injury & Entrapment Syndromes & Spine Surgery Management of Cases : u Headache u Low back pain & leg pain (Sciatica) Shaikh Mohamed with Dr Al Jalahma, Mr Abdulrahim Naqi and Mr Hassan Hassani during a meeting to announce the event. u Facial pain & Trigeminal Neuralgia u u Pain of arms & hands Neck pain TDT | Manama sector’s contribution to GDP. inforce Bahrain’s position as an u Dizziness & Vertigo u Epilepsy In this regard, Shaikh Mo- emerging GCC health tourism hamed Bin Abdullah AI Khalifa hub with multi-billion-dollar u Weakness & difﬁculty in walking he Kingdom, with its Chairman Supreme Council of tourism infrastructure projects u Bleeding in the brain (Stroke) world-class healthcare Health, Kingdom of Bahrain re- that are already in the pipeline. u Memory, Cognitive & Behavioral Diseases system and services, has ceived Dr Mariam Al Jalahma, The GCC Healthcare Ac- u T Head, Spine & Spinal Cord Injuries a huge potential to emerge as a CEO of the National Health Reg- creditation Conference and health tourism hub in the GCC ulatory Authority (NHRA), who Exhibition is scheduled to be region. briefed him on the upcoming held from April 19th – 21st, FOR APPOINTMENTS 1736 2233 3612 9777 Bahrain has consistently been GCC Healthcare Accreditation 2020 at The Gulf Hotel and an attractive market for health- Conference. Convention Centre. care investors in the Gulf region Also, in attendance were the The conference will allow in part due to the high expecta- organisers of this event Ab - subject matter experts, regulations of standards in quality and dulrahim Naqi, Chairman of tors and moderators to deliber- patient safety regulations. Checklist for Conventions and ate the opportunities and chal- Classical Bollywood duets performed by ‘SurSakhi’ an all-female orchestra from India enthralled fans at an event The Kingdom is looking to Trade Shows, and Hassan Has- lenges being faced by health- organised by Indian Ladies Association (ILA) at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa under the title ‘Kajra further bolster the levels of sani, Chief Executive Officer. care providers across the region Mohabbatwala’. The proceeds from the event will go towards Sneha, the free recreation centre run by ILA for healthcare services in line with The organisers of this con- and how to emulate the best specially-abled children. Indian Ambassador Alok Kumar Sinha, Zayani Motors General Manager Mohammed Zaki and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and ference highlighted the impor- public and private healthcare other dignitaries along with ILA members attended. increase the medical tourism tance of the conference to re- models from across the world. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 04 ‘Bahrain, Mideast vital national interest for US’ Manama nama Dialogue 2019, the 15th re- But it’s a great big world and gional – missions, an important gional security summit. there’s a lot of water to cover. element for us to consider is how ahrain, the host of the US “Since attacks on shipping in “Simply put, we don’t have we can work with our partners Fifth Fleet, and the Mid- the Gulf began in May, insur- sufficient resources to be where to create flexible, scalable, sus- Bdle East remain of vital ance rates for oil tankers in - we want to be, in the right tainable approaches toward se- national interest to the United creased by a factor of 10. Those numbers, all the time. Not too curing freedom of navigation. States, a senior US commander costs are passed along the entire many years ago we maintained “Working along with these has affirmed. value chain, so threats to safe a near-constant presence with international partners, we are “The various waterways – in- transit in these waterways af- an aircraft carrier battle group helping maintain freedom of cluding the strategic maritime fects all nations – regardless in close proximity to the Gulf navigation in and around the chokepoints of the Suez Canal, of how much or how little they and these key maritime choke- Straits of Hormuz by our pres- the Bab al Mandeb, and the Strait import energy, and regardless of points I defined. Today, we ence – deterring malign actions, of Hormuz – are major tran - from where those threats ema- have positioned strategic assets and lending attribution to those sit routes for energy and trade. nate,” he said. globally to provide capabilities that do take place – regardless of And the ability for commerce to “Our economies are globally and deterrence against multiple the origin of the threat. travel those paths freely is vital connected – that’s an undeniable adversaries and threats. I will “And that’s an important point not just for the United States, fact. Ensuring freedom of navi- note that today, 120 miles east to consider in this forum: efforts but also for the global economy,” gation – especially in these vital of here, the carrier strike group like these are about supporting General Kenneth McKenzie General Kenneth McKenzie, areas of the maritime domain Abraham Lincoln is operating customary international law and Commander US Central Com- – is not only a necessity, but a proudly accepts its role and its ly suited and resourced to lead in the Gulf. right of innocent passage, not as mand, as he addressed the third global responsibility. share of the tasks in this activity, many of these efforts with allies “As the US adjusts its posture a preamble to conflict with any plenary session of the IISS Ma- “The United States military and to be clear we are unique- and partners around the world. to meet its global – and my re- particular entity or nation.”

Manama ‘Loyalty to His Majesty’ ran has come under scathing attack from Adel Al Jubeir, theme of Bahrain Police Saudi Arabia’s Minister of IState for foreign Affairs, who centenary celebrations’ blamed Tehran’s leadership of ‘Iran pursuing treading the path of darkness, Manama death, and destruction. Al Jubeir, was speaking dur- he theme of the Ministry ing the second plenary session of Interior’s celebrations of The IISS Manama Dialogue Tof the centenary of the 2019, the 15th regional securi- formation of Bahrain police ty summit held in Bahrain un- reflects sacrifices, the perfor- der the patronage of His Royal path of death’ mance of duties and allegiance Highness Prince Salman bin to His Majesty King Hamad bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Isa Al Khalifa. Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- Saudi minister raps Tehran’s leadership for spreading The police forces have been The slogan also embodies the mander and First Deputy Prime working to reinforce allegiance contributions of Bahrain police Minister. sectarianism and division and sacrifice values to protect during 100 years of sacrifices to “The region is currently wit- the security of the nation in a the nation as expressed by the nessing two competing visions journey of loyalty and national- flag of the Kingdom of Bahrain, i.e. the vision of light and the ism, a statement by the ministry as a symbol for national dignity vision of darkness,” he said. said. that folds the logo. “The vision of light seeks The key to stability Out of the commitment of the Bahrain’s national flag over- development, better living is deterrence, and vow for Bahrain and its people laps with the flag of the Min- standards, women and youth to remain safe and secure, the istry of Interior in its distinc- empowerment, technology … steadfast resolve celebrations come under a slo- tive blue and bright colour. This what we have been doing by the international gan that was carefully designed. The gold colour was used to in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia community that Its idea reflects allegiance and symbolise the stability of the and the other Gulf Cooperation Iran must change. If Soviet Union, Iran today: revi- sacrifice values as the essential doctrine of the police, sincerity Council (GCC) countries. not, sanctions must sionist states threaten interna- foundation for the performance and sacrifice in all the eras and “The vision of darkness is be increased, not tional order. The key to stability of the Bahrain police, it added. forms of policing. based on sectarianism and di- loosened. is deterrence, and steadfast re- vision, destruction and death, solve by the international com- and that is exactly what Iran MR AL JUBEIR munity that Iran must change. has been pursuing in the Middle If not, sanctions must be in - ‘Bahrain leads with robust East.” The other panelists were Dr responsible for the attack on creased, not loosened.” Al Jubeir, said that the effects Anwer Gargash, the Minister Abqaiq. We do not want war, but With regard to sanctions on effort in streamlining VAT’ of the competition between of State of Foreign Affairs, UAE Iran needs to be held account- Iran, it never worked as the ap- these two visions can be wit- and Sir Mark Sedwill, National able. The question is whether proach of developing ballistic TDT | Manama nessed in some countries due Security Advisor, Cabinet Secre- Iran can abandon its ambition missile by Iran is reflective of its to interference in the internal tary, Cabinet Office, UK. to propagate the revolution and very core of the Iranian policy ahrain is the third GCC affairs of Lebanon, Syria, and “Appeasement simply cannot respect sovereignty,” he said. of death, destruction and dark- country to implement the GCC. work with Iran. We hold Iran “Germany under Hitler, the ness, he noted. Bvalue added tax (VAT) after the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Following the VAT system’s implementation at the start of 2019, businesses in Bahrain ISB gears up for Mega Fair 2019 have coped well with the new Mr Panchal law, Tally Solutions said in a statement issued. nesses employ a simple risk However, anything new management approach and ad- when introduced, comes with dress the limitations in terms its own set of learning which of successful VAT compliance takes a little time to adapt, the and implementation. It is also statement added. advisable to automate the ac- “However, majority busi- counting and taxation process nesses were able to comply to for hassle-free business oper- this change. As this is a new ations.” process, businesses have to Tally has been conducting identify whether their systems a series of VAT summits in the would be able to cope with the entire GCC region to answer new requirements, and some the various queries related to expressed the interest to know the new tax regime as well as Mr Natarajan with other ISB officials at the Press conference. more about VAT provisions, introduce businesses to ad- which has been addressed vanced solutions that will as- by an Organising Committee ensure the success of the Mega tors and food festival as well as well by the government and sist them in ease of business TDT | Manama with R Ramesh as the General Fair. sports tournaments in cricket. its partners.” operation. Convener. Various cultural programmes The main attraction of the Vikas Panchal, Business Till date they have con - he Indian School Bah- The main attractions of the will be presented by the stu - event is an art exhibition of Head- Middle East, Tally ducted over 100 events across rain (ISB) Mega Fair 2019 event are the musical pro - dents of the Indian School and students with the community Solutions said, “The next few Bahrain and 500 events across Twill be conducted at the grammes led by Indian Musi- the former students who have support. months are going to be very GCC. The aim of these events school campus in Isa Town on cian Stephen Devassy and team offered immense support to the The revenue generated from important as most of the busi- is to engage and reach max- December 15 and 16, 2019. This on December 15 and popular noble cause. the fair is mainly used for the ness community in the country imum businesses, especially was announced by Indian School singer Rithu Pathak and troupe Several programmes have welfare activities of the school will be under VAT and will have the small and medium enter- Chairman Prince S Natarajan at on December 16. been organised in connection for the benefit of teachers and to comply to all the rules and prises, in Bahrain and the rest a press conference yesterday. The school has come up with with the fair including a series students, according to organ- regulations to be compliant. of the GCC region, the compa- The Mega Fair is spearheaded a wide range of programmes to of exhibitions from various sec- isers. “We recommend that busi- ny said. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 04 05 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 ‘Bahrain, Mideast vital national interest for US’ world Manama nama Dialogue 2019, the 15th re- But it’s a great big world and gional – missions, an important gional security summit. there’s a lot of water to cover. element for us to consider is how ahrain, the host of the US “Since attacks on shipping in “Simply put, we don’t have we can work with our partners Fifth Fleet, and the Mid- the Gulf began in May, insur- sufficient resources to be where to create flexible, scalable, sus- Bdle East remain of vital ance rates for oil tankers in - we want to be, in the right tainable approaches toward se- national interest to the United creased by a factor of 10. Those numbers, all the time. Not too curing freedom of navigation. States, a senior US commander costs are passed along the entire many years ago we maintained “Working along with these US troop presence in Japan a has affirmed. value chain, so threats to safe a near-constant presence with international partners, we are concern: Russia’s Lavrov “The various waterways – in- transit in these waterways af- an aircraft carrier battle group helping maintain freedom of Thunberg to guest-edit BBC cluding the strategic maritime fects all nations – regardless in close proximity to the Gulf navigation in and around the chokepoints of the Suez Canal, of how much or how little they and these key maritime choke- Straits of Hormuz by our pres- the Bab al Mandeb, and the Strait import energy, and regardless of points I defined. Today, we ence – deterring malign actions, of Hormuz – are major tran - from where those threats ema- have positioned strategic assets and lending attribution to those sit routes for energy and trade. nate,” he said. globally to provide capabilities that do take place – regardless of radio news programme And the ability for commerce to “Our economies are globally and deterrence against multiple the origin of the threat. travel those paths freely is vital connected – that’s an undeniable adversaries and threats. I will “And that’s an important point AFP | London not just for the United States, fact. Ensuring freedom of navi- note that today, 120 miles east to consider in this forum: efforts Carney. but also for the global economy,” gation – especially in these vital of here, the carrier strike group like these are about supporting The other four guest editors General Kenneth McKenzie General Kenneth McKenzie, areas of the maritime domain Abraham Lincoln is operating customary international law and eenage Swedish envi- on the 6:00am to 9:00am dai- ronmental activist Greta ly programme on BBC Radio 4 Commander US Central Com- – is not only a necessity, but a proudly accepts its role and its ly suited and resourced to lead in the Gulf. right of innocent passage, not as Thunberg will guest-edit will be Supreme Court pres - mand, as he addressed the third global responsibility. share of the tasks in this activity, many of these efforts with allies “As the US adjusts its posture a preamble to conflict with any T BBC radio’s main daily current ident Brenda Hale, transves- plenary session of the IISS Ma- “The United States military and to be clear we are unique- and partners around the world. to meet its global – and my re- particular entity or nation.” affairs programme in Decem- tite potter Grayson Perry, poet ber, the broadcaster announced performer George the Poet Saturday. and Charles Moore, the former Manama The 16-year-old climate editor of The Daily Telegraph ‘Loyalty to His Majesty’ change campaigner will be one newspaper. of five prominent personalities Previous guest editors have Russia and Japan are locked in negotiations to conclude a peace treaty they ran has come under scathing never signed to end hostilities after World War II attack from Adel Al Jubeir, theme of Bahrain Police invited to take over the “Today” included physicist Stephen Saudi Arabia’s Minister of programme between Christ- Hawking, Prince Harry, actor IState for foreign Affairs, who centenary celebrations’ mas and New Year, the Brit - and campaigner Angelina Jol- Nagoya | Japan blamed Tehran’s leadership of ish Broadcasting Corporation ie and Virgin tycoon Richard ‘Iran pursuing said. The 16-year-old climate change campaigner will be one of five people invited to Branson. Manama treading the path of darkness, take over the “Today” programme between Christmas and New Year death, and destruction. Thunberg will speak to the The “Today” programme he presence of US soldiers world’s leading climate change often sets the political news on Japanese soil is hinder- Al Jubeir, was speaking dur- he theme of the Ministry T KNOW WHAT ing the second plenary session of Interior’s celebrations figures and hear from frontline She has also commissioned Zambia and an interview with agenda for the rest of the day ing closer ties between Tokyo activists, said the BBC. reports from the Antarctic and Bank of England governor Mark in Britain. and Russia and remains of con- of The IISS Manama Dialogue of the centenary of the T cern to Moscow, Russian For- 2019, the 15th regional securi- formation of Bahrain police ty summit held in Bahrain un- reflects sacrifices, the perfor- eign Minister Sergei Lavrov There are some der the patronage of His Royal path of death’ mance of duties and allegiance said yesterday. 54,000 American Highness Prince Salman bin to His Majesty King Hamad bin Speaking on the sidelines Landslides kill at least 36 as heavy rains lash northwestern Kenya of a G20 foreign ministers’ personnel stationed Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Isa Al Khalifa. in Japan as part of a Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- Saudi minister raps Tehran’s leadership for spreading The police forces have been The slogan also embodies the Reuters | Mombasa, Kenya meeting held in Nagoya, cen- mander and First Deputy Prime working to reinforce allegiance contributions of Bahrain police tral Japan, Lavrov said these mutual security pact Minister. sectarianism and division and sacrifice values to protect during 100 years of sacrifices to t least 36 people, including troops were “of course a prob- between the two “The region is currently wit- the security of the nation in a the nation as expressed by the Aseven children, have been lem on the road to improving countries, according nessing two competing visions journey of loyalty and national- flag of the Kingdom of Bahrain, killed by landslides triggered by the quality of Russia-Japanese to the US military. i.e. the vision of light and the ism, a statement by the ministry as a symbol for national dignity unusually heavy rains in north- relations.” vision of darkness,” he said. said. that folds the logo. western Kenya, a local official He said Moscow’s concerns “The vision of light seeks Out of the commitment of the Bahrain’s national flag over- said yesterday. “over its own security stem- The key to stability The downpour began on ming from the presence, de- development, better living is deterrence, and vow for Bahrain and its people laps with the flag of the Min- standards, women and youth to remain safe and secure, the istry of Interior in its distinc- Friday in West Pokot County, velopment and constant re- President Vladimir Putin and empowerment, technology … steadfast resolve celebrations come under a slo- tive blue and bright colour. which borders Uganda, and inforcement of the US-Japan Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo This what we have been doing by the international gan that was carefully designed. The gold colour was used to worsened overnight, causing political and military alliance” Abe agreed to accelerate talks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia community that Its idea reflects allegiance and symbolise the stability of the flooding and mudslides that had been transmitted to the towards formally ending their and the other Gulf Cooperation Iran must change. If Soviet Union, Iran today: revi- sacrifice values as the essential doctrine of the police, sincerity swept away four bridges and Japanese side, who had “prom- World War II hostilities. left the worst-affected vil- ised to react.” They said they would re - Council (GCC) countries. not, sanctions must sionist states threaten interna- foundation for the performance and sacrifice in all the eras and “The vision of darkness is tional order. The key to stability of the Bahrain police, it added. forms of policing. lage, Muino, unaccessible by “We will await their re - sume talks on the basis of a be increased, not road. sponse and continue discus- 1956 declaration that restored based on sectarianism and di- loosened. is deterrence, and steadfast re- vision, destruction and death, solve by the international com- “We can confirm that the sions,” said Lavrov. diplomatic relations between and that is exactly what Iran MR AL JUBEIR munity that Iran must change. number of those dead has sadly The two countries are locked Japan and the Soviet Union. has been pursuing in the Middle If not, sanctions must be in - ‘Bahrain leads with robust reached 36. Some people who in negotiations to conclude a At that time, the USSR of- East.” The other panelists were Dr responsible for the attack on creased, not loosened.” we thought were lost have been peace treaty they never signed fered to give Japan the two Al Jubeir, said that the effects Anwer Gargash, the Minister Abqaiq. We do not want war, but With regard to sanctions on found dead,” Samuel Poghisio, to end hostilities after World smallest islands in exchange effort in streamlining VAT’ a senator from the county, told War II. for agreeing to a treaty and of the competition between of State of Foreign Affairs, UAE Iran needs to be held account- Iran, it never worked as the ap- these two visions can be wit- and Sir Mark Sedwill, National able. The question is whether proach of developing ballistic TDT | Manama Reuters by phone. Talks are deadlocked by a Moscow keeping the bigger nessed in some countries due Security Advisor, Cabinet Secre- Iran can abandon its ambition missile by Iran is reflective of its “More people are marooned dispute over four islands, be- islands. and the entire village is at risk of tween the Sea of Okhotsk and This deal was annulled by to interference in the internal tary, Cabinet Office, UK. to propagate the revolution and very core of the Iranian policy ahrain is the third GCC The landslides were sparked by heavy rain affairs of Lebanon, Syria, and “Appeasement simply cannot respect sovereignty,” he said. of death, destruction and dark- country to implement being wiped out by the floods,” the Pacific Ocean, seized by the Soviet Union in 1960 after the county’s governor, John the Soviet army in the last days Tokyo and Washington signed the GCC. work with Iran. We hold Iran “Germany under Hitler, the ness, he noted. value added tax (VAT) B Lonyangapuo, told Reuters by the landslides. the army and the police to try to forced hundreds of thousands of of World War II. a cooperation accord. after the UAE and Saudi Arabia. phone as he waited for a heli- Eleven of the people killed stop the “further loss of lives”. people from their homes across The string of volcanic is - “Let me remind you when Following the VAT system’s implementation at the start copter to transport him to sur- were in the same house, Lon- Researchers have warned that East Africa, aid groups said ear- lands are called the Kurils by the 1956 declaration was being of 2019, businesses in Bahrain vey the damage. yangapuo said. warming oceans are causing un- lier this month. Russia and the Northern Ter- negotiated, the USSR said that He added that rescue efforts Kenyan President Uhuru Ken- predictable weather patterns in Kenya is experiencing a heav- ritories by Japan. it could only be fully imple- ISB gears up for Mega Fair 2019 have coped well with the new Mr Panchal law, Tally Solutions said in a were underway in the area, yatta said in a statement that he East Africa. ier than usual rainy season, the Japan considers the four is- mented if there was an end statement issued. nesses employ a simple risk where more than 500 vehicles had deployed rescue personnel Heavy rains and floods have Kenya Meteorological Depart- lands part of their territory. to US presence in Japan,” said However, anything new management approach and ad- are stuck on roads damaged by from various agencies including killed more than 50 people and ment said in early November. Last November, Russian Lavrov. when introduced, comes with dress the limitations in terms its own set of learning which of successful VAT compliance takes a little time to adapt, the and implementation. It is also statement added. advisable to automate the ac- Bougainville votes on long-awaited “However, majority busi- counting and taxation process French zoo finds runaway red panda nesses were able to comply to for hassle-free business oper- referendum on independence this change. As this is a new ations.” Lyon process, businesses have to Tally has been conducting ner,” Gerard said. zoo in central France said The three-year-old male es- identify whether their systems a series of VAT summits in the it found a runaway red caped from the park last Thurs- would be able to cope with the entire GCC region to answer A new requirements, and some the various queries related to panda yesterday, a week after day, taking advantage of heavy expressed the interest to know the new tax regime as well as it escaped by scaling branches snowfall that brought down broken by snowfall. trees. Mr Natarajan with other ISB officials at the Press conference. more about VAT provisions, introduce businesses to ad- which has been addressed vanced solutions that will as- The zoological park in His female partner did not by an Organising Committee ensure the success of the Mega tors and food festival as well as well by the government and sist them in ease of business Saint-Martin-la-Plaine said follow him out of the zoo. TDT | Manama with R Ramesh as the General Fair. sports tournaments in cricket. its partners.” operation. a man discovered the endan- On Wednesday, a driver spot- Convener. Various cultural programmes The main attraction of the Vikas Panchal, Business Till date they have con - gered furry mammal in his ted the animal some 10 kilo - he Indian School Bah- The main attractions of the will be presented by the stu - event is an art exhibition of Head- Middle East, Tally ducted over 100 events across garden. metres (six miles) from the zoo “We were called this morning but the police and zoo staff were rain (ISB) Mega Fair 2019 event are the musical pro - dents of the Indian School and students with the community Solutions said, “The next few Bahrain and 500 events across around 8:15 am by a resident. He unable to locate it. will be conducted at the grammes led by Indian Musi- the former students who have support. months are going to be very GCC. The aim of these events T saw the red panda on a shrub The shy creatures spend school campus in Isa Town on cian Stephen Devassy and team offered immense support to the The revenue generated from important as most of the busi- is to engage and reach max- December 15 and 16, 2019. This on December 15 and popular noble cause. the fair is mainly used for the ness community in the country imum businesses, especially in his garden,” said park vet Dr most of their time in trees Jean-Christophe Gerard in a and are not considered was announced by Indian School singer Rithu Pathak and troupe Several programmes have welfare activities of the school will be under VAT and will have the small and medium enter- Red pandas, seen at this zoo in Berlin, spend most of their time in trees and are Voters in the pacific island chain of Bougainville flock to polling stations, Chairman Prince S Natarajan at on December 16. been organised in connection for the benefit of teachers and to comply to all the rules and prises, in Bahrain and the rest statement. not considered dangerous dangerous. A team headed immediately Vets will be monitor the pan- kicking off a long-awaited referendum on independence from Papua New a press conference yesterday. The school has come up with with the fair including a series students, according to organ- regulations to be compliant. of the GCC region, the compa- Guinea. Dozens of small boats, with pro-independence flags waving above, The Mega Fair is spearheaded a wide range of programmes to of exhibitions from various sec- isers. “We recommend that busi- ny said. to the site and recovered the “The little panda appears to suffered from his stay outside da over the next few days to red panda. be in good health and has not the park, even if he is a bit thin- ensure his well-being. were used to ferry people from smaller islands off Buka to vote in the city. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 06

Dlimi follows GPS coordinates across the desert in a 4X4 vehicle to reach his camel herd A passion with pedigree Meet camel herders of Western Sahara Dakhla | Western Sahara mous territory under its sover- cluding Saudi Arabia, intensive Racing “is a pleasure and it n the Oued Eddahab desert eignty. farming of camels has taken off. pays”, Dlimi said. in Western Sahara, Ha - The Polisario Front movement But, while Moroccan author- Since the United Arab Emir- Ibiboullah Dlimi raises dairy He lives in town fought a war for independence ities have undertaken several ates funded construction of a and racing camels just like his from 1975 to 1991 and wants a studies into developing Western camel racing track at Tantan, ancestors used to -- but with a with his family. referendum in which the peo- Sahara’s camel industry, these 900 kilometres (560 miles) to little help from modern tech- ple of Western Sahara choose have not so far been acted upon. the north, racing animals have nology. His camels are between independence and in- Regardless, a local adage holds appreciated in value and can His animals roam free in the tegration with Morocco. that he who has no camel, has sell for up to 120,000 dirhams, desert and are milked as camels watched over by The United Nations has been nothing. according to Dlimi. always have been, by hand, at trying to negotiate a political “Some say that Saharans are To train his racing camels, dawn and dusk. hired herders and compromise for decades. crazy because when they have Dlimi chases the young animals When camels “feed on wild Like many in his tribe, Dlimi money they spend it on four across the desert in his 4X4. plants and walk all day, the milk Dlimi follows has family members on the other feet,” Dlimi jokes. The technique has made him is much better,” said the 59-year- side of the Western Sahara Wall For him, 20,000 dirhams an eight-time champion in na- old herder, rhapsodising about GPS coordinates separating the Moroccan con- ($2,000) spent on a camel is a tional competitions, he said. the benefits of the nutrient-rich trolled areas from the Polisario safe investment. But camels can be stubborn, drink, known as the “source of across the desert controlled areas. But it is also a consuming pas- Dlimi stressed, telling of how life” for nomads. in a 4X4 vehicle He favours loyalty to Morocco sion. he once sold his best champion But Dlimi no longer lives with while others back independ- His Facebook page and for a “very good price”, but the his flock. to reach them ence, he said. WhatsApp messages are filled animal refused to race once it He lives in town with his fam- Tribal affiliation trumps poli- with talk of camel husbandry had changed hands. ily. His camels are watched over tics, though. techniques, research and racing. by hired herders and Dlimi fol- “Tribes are tribes, it’s a social lows GPS coordinates across the organisation,” he said. “There desert in a 4X4 vehicle to reach are very strong links between them. us.” He is reticent when asked To “preserve the past for the about the size of his herd. “That future,” Dlimi started a cultural would bring bad luck,” he said. association to conserve tradi- He prefers to speak of the gen- tions from a time when there tleness and friendliness of the were no borders and “families animals he knows like his own followed the herds and the children. clouds”. “Camels can endure town,” growth everything: sun, wind, sand and Dlimi said, and herders now driven by fishing, tourism and ‘Eight-time champion’ lack of water, and if they could mostly come from neighbouring greenhouse farming encouraged While Dlimi loves the desert, talk, you’d easily hear how intel- Mauritania, whose desert north by Morocco. he does have one complaint: ligent they are,” he said. is traversed by caravans of up to In this part of Western Sahara, “The camel dairy industry is a thousand camels. development projects depend valued everywhere in the world Dlimi comes from a long line of desert dwellers but lives in town with his family, ‘Tribes are tribes’ Even they “often demand to entirely on Rabat. except here.” like many nomads of Western Sahara who are shifting from rural to urban living Dlimi comes from a long line work in areas covered by (mo- Morocco has controlled 80 Camel milk is trendy of desert dwellers from the bile phone) network signal,” he percent of the with health-conscious Ouled Dlimi tribe. added. former Spanish consumers and the As tradition dictates, he lists The population of the nearby colony since lean meat is excellent, his ancestors going back five town of Dakhla has tri- the 1970s and Dlimi claims. generations when introducing pled to 100,000 wants to main- Today though, it is small himself. in 20 years, tain it as an livestock farming that is the “I know the desert and with autono- main agricultural focus, in re- the desert knows me,” he sponse to what non-nomadic said. Moroccans tend to eat. Like elsewhere, the The 266,000 square kilo- nomads of Western metres (106,400 square miles) Sahara are settling, of Western Sahara under Mo- following a shift roccan control hosts some 6,000 from rural to herders, 105,000 camels, and urban living. 560,000 sheep and goats, ac- Dlimi complains that the camel dairy industry is not valued in the region where “Young peo- cording to figures from small livestock farming is the main agricultural focus ple prefer to Rabat. stay In other arid i n countries, in-

At dawn and dusk in the Western Saharan desert, Habiboullah Dlimi milks his camels by hand in the same way his ancestors used to There are some 6,000 herders and 105,000 camels in Western Sahara under Moroccan control SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 07 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 06 45 years after Nixon, another US president faces impeachment

AFP | Washington Trump “withheld military aid people can go to get their own to an ally at war.” partisan spin on things.” n August 7, 1974, a trio “He’s not advancing legiti- In addition, Marshall said, of top Republican lead- mate US national or foreign pol- Trump can take his case to Oers went to the White icy ends,” he said. “He’s basically the American people directly House and told President Rich- trying to stir the pot to create through Twitter while Nixon ard Nixon that party support problems for a political rival.” only had recourse to occa- was eroding and impeachment Alan Baron, a lawyer who sional news conferences. Dlimi follows GPS coordinates across was inevitable. served as special impeachment With Trump capable of the desert in a 4X4 vehicle to reach He resigned the next day. counsel in the cases of four fed- firing off an angry tweet at his camel herd Fast forward 45 years, and eral judges, said Trump’s actions any moment, “members another US president, Donald were essentially a shakedown of Congress cross this Trump, is facing impeachment that “makes Watergate look like president at their peril,” by the House of Representa - child’s play.” Caldera said, knowing tives and a potential trial in the opposition could en- Senate. Forty-five years after Richard Nixon resigned, President Donald Trump is Decline of bipartisanship danger their chances Unlike Nixon, however, threatened with impeachment What’s changed since Nixon of re-election. Trump appears to enjoy -- at Trump’s conduct goes “beyond sons,” said Jon Marshall, an as- faced impeachment and today, To make their case A passion with pedigree least for the time being -- the anything Nixon did.” sistant professor at Northwest- Marshall said, is the “media en- for impeachment, support of Republican lawmak- “What we’ve seen here is far ern University’s Medill School vironment and the nature of our Democrats have held Meet camel herders of Western Sahara ers, and has given no hint that more serious than a third-rate of Journalism. politics. five days of public hear- he’ll buckle in the face of what burglary of the Democratic But the accusations against “There was much more bipar- ings featuring 12 witnesses but Dakhla | Western Sahara he calls a partisan “witch hunt.” headquarters,” Schiff said in a Trump are indeed more serious tisanship in the 1970s in Con- the White House has refused mous territory under its sover- cluding Saudi Arabia, intensive Racing “is a pleasure and it “Part of the story of Watergate reference to the 1972 break-in at than those facing Nixon, said gress than there is now,” said so far to turn over documents or n the Oued Eddahab desert eignty. farming of camels has taken off. pays”, Dlimi said. and the investigation is watch- the Watergate hotel that led to a Louis Caldera, who served as Marshall, author of “Watergate’s allow top Trump aides to testify. in Western Sahara, Ha - The Polisario Front movement But, while Moroccan author- Since the United Arab Emir- ing Republicans peel off, start to cover-up attempt and eventually Secretary of the Army under Legacy and the Press: The In- “Eventually during Water- Ibiboullah Dlimi raises dairy He lives in town fought a war for independence ities have undertaken several ates funded construction of a call into question their support Nixon’s resignation. president Bill Clinton and now vestigative Impulse.” gate, the White House tapes and racing camels just like his from 1975 to 1991 and wants a studies into developing Western camel racing track at Tantan, for Nixon,” said Kevin Mattson, Trump, like Nixon, is accused teaches at American University. “There were conservative were produced and that was ancestors used to -- but with a with his family. referendum in which the peo- Sahara’s camel industry, these 900 kilometres (560 miles) to a professor of contemporary his- of “using the powers of the pres- “One is just about domestic Democrats and there were lib- the smoking gun that was aimed little help from modern tech- ple of Western Sahara choose have not so far been acted upon. the north, racing animals have tory at Ohio University. idency for personal political rea- politics,” Caldera said, while eral Republicans and they were directly at the president -- you nology. His camels are between independence and in- Regardless, a local adage holds appreciated in value and can “Now they just seem to be used to working together.” could hear his voice ordering a His animals roam free in the tegration with Morocco. that he who has no camel, has sell for up to 120,000 dirhams, stiffening,” said Mattson, author As for the media landscape, cover-up,” Marshall said. “And desert and are milked as camels watched over by The United Nations has been nothing. according to Dlimi. of “Rebels All!: A Short Histo- “the status of the media and how in the end, all of Nixon’s top always have been, by hand, at hired herders and trying to negotiate a political “Some say that Saharans are To train his racing camels, ry of the Conservative Mind in much people trust the media aides testified.” dawn and dusk. compromise for decades. crazy because when they have Dlimi chases the young animals Postwar America.” is just radically different now At the end of the day, Caldera When camels “feed on wild Dlimi follows Like many in his tribe, Dlimi money they spend it on four across the desert in his 4X4. “Partisanship is so much than it was in the 1970s,” said said, Democrats -- with or with- plants and walk all day, the milk has family members on the other feet,” Dlimi jokes. The technique has made him stronger today than it was back Mattson. out a smoking gun -- are going to is much better,” said the 59-year- GPS coordinates side of the Western Sahara Wall For him, 20,000 dirhams an eight-time champion in na- in the days of Watergate.” The three network TV chan- have to “convince the American old herder, rhapsodising about separating the Moroccan con- ($2,000) spent on a camel is a tional competitions, he said. Trump is accused of with - nels in the 1970s and a few ma- people that what was done (by the benefits of the nutrient-rich across the desert trolled areas from the Polisario safe investment. But camels can be stubborn, holding vital military aid from jor newspapers and news mag- Trump) was an abuse of power.” drink, known as the “source of controlled areas. But it is also a consuming pas- Dlimi stressed, telling of how Ukraine, a country at war with azines “really determined the “If there’s public support for life” for nomads. in a 4X4 vehicle He favours loyalty to Morocco sion. he once sold his best champion Russia, in a bid to elicit political coverage,” Marshall said. impeachment, than that cre- But Dlimi no longer lives with while others back independ- His Facebook page and for a “very good price”, but the dirt on potential 2020 Demo- “It’s much easier now for peo- ates the cover for Republican his flock. to reach them ence, he said. WhatsApp messages are filled animal refused to race once it cratic rival Joe Biden. ple to choose a partisan outlet members to be courageous,” he He lives in town with his fam- Tribal affiliation trumps poli- with talk of camel husbandry had changed hands. Adam Schiff, chairman of the that they feel comfortable with,” said. “Without that, they’re not ily. His camels are watched over tics, though. techniques, research and racing. Democratic-controlled House Representative Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House committee conducting he said. “And of course we now going to be courageous.” by hired herders and Dlimi fol- “Tribes are tribes, it’s a social committee conducting the im- an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, has charged that have an infinite number of social lows GPS coordinates across the organisation,” he said. “There peachment inquiry, claimed that Trump’s conduct went ‘beyond anything Nixon did’ media outlets and websites that desert in a 4X4 vehicle to reach are very strong links between them. us.” He is reticent when asked To “preserve the past for the about the size of his herd. “That future,” Dlimi started a cultural would bring bad luck,” he said. association to conserve tradi- Nearly 100 Bangladesh ‘pirates’ He prefers to speak of the gen- tions from a time when there Pope Francis kicks off Japan trip with tleness and friendliness of the were no borders and “families surrender in search of quiet life animals he knows like his own followed the herds and the children. clouds”. call for nuclear disarmament “Camels can endure town,” growth ‘Eight-time champion’ AFP | Tokyo everything: sun, wind, sand and Dlimi said, and herders now driven by fishing, tourism and bishops. lack of water, and if they could mostly come from neighbouring greenhouse farming encouraged While Dlimi loves the desert, In Tokyo on Monday, Fran- talk, you’d easily hear how intel- Mauritania, whose desert north by Morocco. he does have one complaint: ope Francis yesterday is- cis will meet government of- ligent they are,” he said. is traversed by caravans of up to In this part of Western Sahara, “The camel dairy industry is Dlimi comes from a long line of desert dwellers but lives in town with his family, Psued a call for nuclear dis- I will soon visit ficials, Emperor Naruhito and a thousand camels. development projects depend valued everywhere in the world armament as he arrived on a victims of the “triple disaster” ‘Tribes are tribes’ Even they “often demand to entirely on Rabat. except here.” like many nomads of Western Sahara who are shifting from rural to urban living Nagasaki and long-awaited trip to Japan, Hiroshima, where -- the earthquake, tsunami and Dlimi comes from a long line work in areas covered by (mo- Morocco has controlled 80 Camel milk is trendy which will take in visits to the nuclear meltdown in 2011 that of desert dwellers from the bile phone) network signal,” he percent of the with health-conscious cities of Hiroshima and Nagasa- I will offer prayers devastated large swathes of Ouled Dlimi tribe. added. former Spanish consumers and the ki, targets of the “catastrophic” for the victims of north-eastern Japan. As tradition dictates, he lists The population of the nearby colony since lean meat is excellent, atomic bomb. the catastrophic “Evil has no preferences; it his ancestors going back five town of Dakhla has tri- the 1970s and Dlimi claims. Officials said the 96 pirates also handed in some 155 home-made guns, 300 Shortly after touching down bombing of does not care about people’s generations when introducing pled to 100,000 wants to main- Today though, it is small shotgun rounds and machinery for making weapons and ammunition in Japan, the 82-year-old Ar- these two cities, background or identity. It sim- himself. in 20 years, tain it as an livestock farming that is the the waters off the southeastern gentine turned straight to the ply bursts in with its destructive “I know the desert and with autono- main agricultural focus, in re- and echo your Cox’s Bazar | Bangladesh coast, and accused of murders, “tragic episode in human his- own prophetic force,” said Francis. the desert knows me,” he sponse to what non-nomadic rape, abductions, hijackings tory” at the end of World War He spent three nights in said. Moroccans tend to eat. early 100 alleged pirates and theft, one police official II, which killed at least 74,000 calls for nuclear Buddhist-majority Thailand, Like elsewhere, the The 266,000 square kilo- Nsurrendered to police at said. in Nagasaki and 140,000 in disarmament where he met with Thai King nomads of Western metres (106,400 square miles) a formal ceremony in south- They were not granted am- Hiroshima. POPE FRANCIS Vajiralongkorn and also sat Sahara are settling, of Western Sahara under Mo- eastern Bangladesh on Sat- nesty for their offences, but “I will soon visit Nagasaki and down with the Buddhist Su - following a shift roccan control hosts some 6,000 urday, vowing to quit a life of their surrender will be con- Hiroshima, where I will offer preme Patriarch -- the head of from rural to herders, 105,000 camels, and ocean larceny for a quieter one sidered favourably in any trial, prayers for the victims of the Thailand’s Buddhists -- read- urban living. 560,000 sheep and goats, ac- Dlimi complains that the camel dairy industry is not valued in the region where ashore. he added. catastrophic bombing of these since that missionary impulse, approximately 440,000 Catho- ily taking off his shoes dur - “Young peo- cording to figures from small livestock farming is the main agricultural focus Officials said the 96 pi - The pirates said they were two cities, and echo your own whose realisation has been long lics out of a population of 126 ing the visit to adhere to local ple prefer to Rabat. rates also handed in some 155 tired of living on the run and prophetic calls for nuclear dis- in coming,” said Francis. million. customs. stay In other arid home-made guns, 300 shot- wanted to try a quieter life. armament,” Francis told bishops The head of the world’s 1.3 The majority of Japanese His cousin Sister Ana Rosa, i n countries, gun rounds and machinery for “I hope you will never return in a welcoming ceremony. billion Catholics arrived late practise a mixture of Shinto who has worked as a missionary in- making weapons and ammu- to the old profession and mem- With his four-day trip -- the Saturday in Tokyo, with the and Buddhism, two closely in- in Thailand since 1966, was a nition at Maheshkhali town orise the oath you took today,” second leg of an Asian tour that white cape of his papal outfit tertwined faiths based on the near constant presence by his a ceremony watched by thou- home minister Asaduzzaman also included Thailand -- the whipped up by high winds as worship of nature and spirits, side during the visit, serving as At dawn sands of locals. Khan told the pirates. pontiff said he was fulfilling a he gingerly descended the plane but many in Japan also ob - his interpreter. and dusk in “We gave them 50,000 taka “God willing, things will get long-held ambition to preach steps in heavy rain. serve Christian festivals such In his final public address in the Western ($590) each as part of the re- better,” said Mohammad Ishaq, in Japan. The first leg of his trip took as Christmas. Bangkok, the pontiff expressed Saharan habilitation deal to start a new a fisherman who watched the “I don’t know if you are him to Thailand, where he de- “We know that the Church gratitude to the small Catholic desert, life,” local police chief Masud surrender programme. aware of this, but ever since I livered a message of religious in Japan is small and Catholics community for the warm wel- Habiboullah Hossain said. “They frequently kidnapped was young I have felt a fond - tolerance and peace. are in a minority, but this must come he received. Dlimi milks The pirates have been us, often took away our catch ness and affection for these He is expected to do the same not diminish your commitment “I am leaving you with a task: his camels by blamed for a reign of terror in and beat us for no reason.” lands. Many years have passed in Japan, a country with only to evangelisation,” he told his do not forget to pray for me!” hand in the same way his ancestors used to There are some 6,000 herders and 105,000 camels in Western Sahara under Moroccan control CONDEMN ME. IT DOES NOT QUOTE MATTER. HISTORY WILL AB- OF THE SOLVE ME. DAY FIDEL CASTRO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Why next month’s election could have a far bigger effect on the UK than Brexit? If politicians deliver on their populist pledges, it will upend Britain’s place in the global economy and diplomatic community

CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE Important findings, but same old problems

he annual Audit Bu - are acting in their best inter- picked up by previous reports are follow tendering practices for quired or was allowed according ployees were recruited without reau report has proved ests and managing public funds no longer in evidence. This is an major contracts. There are also to official guidance. One IT de- undergoing the standard orien- Ta hugely important tool properly and efficiently. The re- indication that these transparency repeated failures to follow cor- partment was found to have sent tation programmes. for identifying corruption and port furthermore is an important mechanisms have been effective rect financial or environmental 20 officials on a single excursion. Bahrain University exempt- financial mismanagement in tool for parliamentarians in con- in weeding out and discouraging procedures. For some overseas trips, officials ed 241 students from fees who Bahrain government depart- ducting their proper oversight graft and deliberate abuses. Meanwhile, numerous foreign had been allowed to fly business didn’t fulfil the required crite- ments. In particular, since 2015, duties and holding ministers However, it is also disappoint- employees are still getting paid class, in violation of regulations. ria. Education fees for foreign there has been a major drive for accountable – and we hope that ing to see certain violations ap- huge amounts to occupy public The Civil Service Bureau ap- students over three years was reducing wasted expenditure in over the coming months depu- pearing year after year. In par- sector positions which could proved contracts with foreign found to have cost the university ministries and institutions. ties indeed will be following up ticular, significant numbers of easily be filled by qualified Bah- personnel and extended con- BD 8.5m. The drop-out rate for As well as ensuring that every on all the allegations mentioned officials are still getting away rainis. tracts of some foreign employees students in 2015-18 was found dinar of public money is used in this report. with travelling on unnecessary Several ministries were found for more than 30 years, despite to have increased to 20 per cent, to ensure public wellbeing, this It is positive to see that some foreign jaunts – often using busi- to have paid for officials to em- the appointed roles not requir- causing wasted expenditure of also gives Bahraini citizens of the most offensive examples ness class. Government depart- bark on overseas delegations in ing unusual skills and expertise. BD12 milllion. greater confidence that officials of blatantly corrupt practices ments are still failing to properly far greater numbers than was re- Furthermore, 5,736 public em- Citizens for Bahrain

Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Chairman & Managing Director P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 38444692, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 38444680, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 36458394 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing CONDEMN ME. IT DOES NOT QUOTE MATTER. HISTORY WILL AB- OF THE SOLVE ME. DAY TODAY 1359 1429 1542 1642 FIDEL CASTRO DAY IN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 Peter I of Cyprus ascends the Hundred Years’ War: Joan of Battle of Solway Moss: An English Abel Tasman becomes the HISTORY throne of Cyprus after his father, Arc unsuccessfully besieges La army defeats a much larger first European to discover the Hugh IV of Cyprus, abdicates. Charité. Scottish force near the River Esk island Van Diemen’s Land (later in Dumfries and Galloway. renamed Tasmania). Why next month’s election could have a As petrol prices soar, the Iran regime is far bigger effect on the UK than Brexit? TOP TWEETS4 feeling the squeeze from sanctions If politicians deliver on their populist pledges, it will upend Britain’s place in the global economy and diplomatic community 01 Leaders in Tehran have admitted for the first time that they’re experiencing one of the hardest times since coming to power

DAMIEN MCELROY cent levy on property purchases by non-Britons. A less friendly ritain’s general election immigration system is also be- campaign scheduled for ing rolled out and will be cop- next month is proving to per-bottomed by the manifestos. e strongly condemn B the Castro regime’s be a fascinating test-run for pop- Victory for the Conservatives W ulist politics. A look at some of would at least hold the line at accusations against our the policy pledges being made preserving, and maybe even Chargé d’Affaires at the by leaders of the major parties deepening, the UK’s internation- U.S. Embassy in Havana. reveals platforms wholly or sub- al alliances. For example, Britain The regime uses these stantially unrestrained by the would remain a strong security baseless accusations to ideal of balancing the national partner for the Arabian Gulf distract the international budget. region. Last week, there was community from its abus- There seems to be a desire also a joint ceremony on using es, but the U.S. will not to radically depart from the the stealth fighter jet – the F35 waver in our support of four-decade cross-party gov- – across aircraft carriers belong- the Cuban people. @SecPompeo erning consensus, which has ing to Britain, Japan and the US. proved highly influential around Grant Jeremy Corbyn, the the globe. There is a real danger Labour leader, control of the 02 that the country’s place in the national security apparatus and global economy and diplomatic the effects would be immedi- realm will shift radically as re- ate and dramatic. The mani - sult of the December vote. This festo commits to an immediate will also have consequences far freeze on specific arms exports. more wide-reaching than the It also points to a shift away tortured Brexit project. from Nato with greater empha- There are manifesto items sis on working through the UN. he only way we can that threaten the rule of law. In Allegedly a long-term fellow Tmove this country one respect, at least symboli- traveller of radical groups, in- forward, and get Parlia- cally speaking, there appears to cluding Khomeinists, revolu- ment working for you a shared drive to return to the tionary terror factions and the again, is with a majority medieval era. Let me deal with Latin American populists, Mr Conservative parliament. that claim first. Corbyn would alter the course A vote for any other party Almost all the parties agree of foreign policy just by walk- risks another hung par- that there should be a lot more ing through the front door of 10 liament. trees planted in Britain to tackle Downing Street. @BorisJohnson climate change. The bidding war Conservative party has yet to the Liberal Democrats have Victory for the sation projects to be paid for The problem is that once bro- on foliage was triggered by a re- publish its manifesto but it has promised free childcare and a with government bonds. These ken, long-standing ties are un- 03 port from the University of Zu- already committed to 30 million state-funded “skills wallet” to Conservatives would moves would take postal servic- likely to be rebuilt and decades rich earlier this year that claims trees. The Liberal Democrats spend on re-training individuals at least hold the line at es, water supplies and railways of work would be lost. That is 1.2 trillion trees could be planted have committed to double that in new technologies and indus- preserving, and maybe into its control. Investors around true even if Mr Corbyn was to on 1.7 billion hectares of treeless number, while the Labour man- tries over 30 years. Labour has even deepening, the UK’s the world are braced for years depend on the votes of the Lib- land. Scientists have said that ifesto states its commitment to issued a massive programme international alliances. For of legal battles to defend pro- eral Democrats or Scottish Na- two-thirds of carbon emissions an “ambitious programme” of to march back to 1970s-era la- example, Britain would visions in bilateral investment tional Party to sustain a minority could be absorbed by trees. tree planting. bour laws and state control of treaties that prohibit the seizure administration. Speaking of the remain a strong security nspired by the prin- The epitome of populist par- It is true that where the poli- the economy. Free broadband of assets. Scottish nationalists, within the CON COUGHLIN ciples outlined in our that inflation is currently running doubt that the protests provide cede that the government faces a ties is the Brexit Party. While ticians have gone, large corpora- services are its most eye-catch- partner for the Arabian Gulf The Conservatives’ document UK an outcome that granted I Mr Rouhani has now it has not bothered to publish a tions are already leading. Airline ing pledge. And it has promised region. will only be unveiled on Sun- their party the balance of pow- great Constitution, called at about 40 per cent, while there declared victory in the a clear indication of the extreme dire economic predicament. For manifesto, it did release a short, companies Emirates and Easy- to raise the annual amount the day but from what the party has er could result in the break-up upon respected Gover- f any proof were needed that have also been sharp increases regime’s attempts to domestic pressure Mr Rouhani’s example, Mr Rouhani, speaking 20-page contract with voters. jet, for instance, spoke about government spends by £80 bil- talked about so far, it will also of the country. nors to keep working for the US sanctions imposed in basic staples: the cost of red government is facing as it seeks in the city of Kerman last week, the welfare of the poor, against Iran were having the meat and poultry has risen by 57 quell the demonstrations, to cope with the economic con- acknowledged for the first time Nigel Farage, the leader of the their offset activities last week. lion every year it is in power. be a heavy-spending, tax-rais- In short, the election is a road- I claiming “subversive that “Iran is experiencing one of party, promised to recruit US Still, the race to win the tree war Building on a quip in the ing exercise in reversing much test in how far wild populist downtrodden and mar- desired effect, it can be seen in per cent, milk, cheese and eggs sequences of sanctions. President Donald Trump, a cli- tells a wider story of hyperbolic 2017 general election that there of the investment-friendly po- promises can carry politicians. ginalised communities. the nationwide protests that have by 37 per cent and vegetables by elements” backed by the Mr Rouhani is well aware that its hardest years since the 1979 mate change denier, and other electioneering and manifestos wasn’t a magic money tree to sitions that have seen London It might even end up as a grave- In this context, empha- erupted throughout the country 47 per cent. US, Israel and Saudi Arabia he owes his election as president Islamic revolution” and that “the members of the United Nations unleashing the floodgates of un- fund state spending, Prime Min- forest. More trees. entrenched as a global city. Late yard for capitalism or more sised on furthering the over the regime’s decision to raise Consequently, for many Irani- were behind the unrest. in 2013 to his pledge to restore country’s situation is not nor- to plant “hundreds of billions” funded and untested promises. ister Boris Johnson tore into the The opposition has also prom- last week, a government minis- likely the concept of “Global all-round empowerment petrol prices. ans the hike in fuel prices was the the Iranian economy. It was to mal”. of trees on the planet. The ruling So far third in the polls, Labour plans as a magic money ised costly one-off nationali- ter said it would slap a three per Britain”. of tribal communities. Critics of US President Donald last straw after the government this end that he participated in A key factor in the creation of @narendramodi Trump have argued that the puni- announced the price of petrol the negotiations that resulted in Iran’s current woeful economic tive sanctions regime that Wash- would be increased to 15,000 ri- the 2015 nuclear deal and led to state has been the Trump admin- 04 ington imposed on Tehran after als a litre, and that drivers would sanctions being lifted in return for istration’s decision not to extend CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE its decision to withdraw from the be rationed to just 60 litres per Tehran scaling back its nuclear its waiver for Iran’s eight biggest nuclear deal last year would ulti- month before the price rose to activities. oil buyers – China, India, Greece, mately prove counterproductive, 30,000 rials. The Trump administration’s Italy, Taiwan, Japan, Turkey and as Iran would simply find ways Announcing the increase, Mr decision to withdraw from the South Korea. to circumvent the sanctions by Rouhani said the government was have been arrested as the author- agreement and impose a fresh This has led to a run on the Important findings, but same old problems trading with powers such as Chi- acting in the public interest and ities closed down access to the set of sanctions therefore con- rial, which has dropped to his- na that were still committed to that the money raised would be internet in a bid to prevent the stitutes a serious setback for his toric lows. One US dollar, which y day, New York’s maintaining the deal. distributed to the country’s need- protests from spreading further. presidency. equalled approximately 35,000 he annual Audit Bu - are acting in their best inter- picked up by previous reports are follow tendering practices for quired or was allowed according ployees were recruited without B114,085 homeless stu- Yet the fact that regime leaders iest citizens. Iranian Supreme Leader Aya- Iran, like Venezuela, now finds rials in November 2017, now buys But the decision has been met tollah Ali Khamenei claims the reau report has proved ests and managing public funds no longer in evidence. This is an major contracts. There are also to official guidance. One IT de- undergoing the standard orien- dents live in plain sight: have been forced to raise petrol itself in the unenviable position nearly 110,000 rials. a hugely important tool properly and efficiently. The re- indication that these transparency repeated failures to follow cor- partment was found to have sent tation programmes. They study on the sub- prices by a staggering 50 per cent with bitter opposition throughout protests have been orchestrated where, despite priding itself on The American measures have T way and sprint through suggests that, far from failing to the country, with banks and petrol by enemies of the regime, say- being one of the world’s major oil also had a dramatic impact on for identifying corruption and port furthermore is an important mechanisms have been effective rect financial or environmental 20 officials on a single excursion. Bahrain University exempt- financial mismanagement in tool for parliamentarians in con- in weeding out and discouraging procedures. For some overseas trips, officials ed 241 students from fees who playgrounds. At night, achieve their goal, the US sanc- stations and other buildings being ing they were nothing more than producers, is now struggling to Iran’s oil and gas sectors. Before Bahrain government depart- ducting their proper oversight graft and deliberate abuses. Meanwhile, numerous foreign had been allowed to fly business didn’t fulfil the required crite- these children some- tions are indeed having a devas- set ablaze as the protests have “sabotage and arson” carried out meet the basic fuel requirements the sanctions, Iran was export- ments. In particular, since 2015, duties and holding ministers However, it is also disappoint- employees are still getting paid class, in violation of regulations. ria. Education fees for foreign times sleep in squalid, tating impact on the Iranian econ- spread, affecting some 100 cities by “hooligans, not our people. of its own people. ing two million barrels of oil per there has been a major drive for accountable – and we hope that ing to see certain violations ap- huge amounts to occupy public The Civil Service Bureau ap- students over three years was unsafe rooms. School is omy, forcing the government of and towns. The counter-revolution and Iran’s The regime has tried to put a day. That figure is now down to reducing wasted expenditure in over the coming months depu- pearing year after year. In par- sector positions which could proved contracts with foreign found to have cost the university the only stable place they president Hassan Rouhani to take The regime has reacted with enemies have always supported brave face on the challenge it fac- 200,000, a decline of 90 per cent characteristic brutality in deal- sabotage and breaches of security ministries and institutions. ties indeed will be following up ticular, significant numbers of easily be filled by qualified Bah- personnel and extended con- BD 8.5m. The drop-out rate for know. some deeply unpopular decisions. es from the sanctions with Mr in Iran’s oil exports. As well as ensuring that every on all the allegations mentioned officials are still getting away rainis. tracts of some foreign employees students in 2015-18 was found @nytimes The increase in fuel prices ing with the protests. The latest and continue to do so.” Khamenei even boasting that the Thus, despite the regime’s ini- dinar of public money is used in this report. with travelling on unnecessary Several ministries were found for more than 30 years, despite to have increased to 20 per cent, announced by the Iranian gov- reports suggest more than 200 Mr Rouhani has now declared country’s economy is self-suffi- tial claims that it could withstand to ensure public wellbeing, this It is positive to see that some foreign jaunts – often using busi- to have paid for officials to em- the appointed roles not requir- causing wasted expenditure of ernment at the end of last week people have been killed and thou- victory in the regime’s attempts to cient and can therefore withstand the impact of fresh US sanctions, sands more injured in the govern- quell the demonstrations, claim- American sanctions. also gives Bahraini citizens of the most offensive examples ness class. Government depart- bark on overseas delegations in ing unusual skills and expertise. BD12 milllion. Disclaimer: (Views expressed comes at a time when the Iranian the reality is that they have se- greater confidence that officials of blatantly corrupt practices ments are still failing to properly far greater numbers than was re- Furthermore, 5,736 public em- Citizens for Bahrain by columnists are personal and economy is already under intense ment crackdown overseen by Mr ing “subversive elements” backed But Mr Khamenei is increas- riously affected Iran’s economic need not necessarily reflect our pressure. Rouhani, who has denounced the by the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia ingly a lone voice in expressing well-being, with all the long-term editorial stances) Hon. 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Rising Technologies launches ReadON.ai UK’s Labour vows action on ‘tax TDT | Manama Orange Neurosciences, Cana- ising Technologies, Bah- da did a presentation. This was Rrain celebrated the launch followed by in-depth training and wage cheat’ multinationals of ReadON.ai, an award-win- on ReadON Therapy for partic- ning SaaS technology for Spe- ipating therapists. cial Education and Cognitive Zulfikar Dhanse, CEO of Ris- Labour unveiled a Remediation in Bahrain. ing Technologies, said Rea- • To mark the occasion a Sym- dON will empower current plan to spend almost I’ll quite simply say posium on Special Education therapists, special educators 83 billion pounds this: if you’re trading was held in Crowne Plaza, and Schools in Bahrain to im- ($106 billion) on a in Britain and making yesterday. The event featured prove their service delivery program of widespread money in Britain, pay prominent dignitaries includ- and provide effective results your taxes in Britain, ing Dr Sheikha Rania AlKhal- faster. nationalization and ifa and other renowned speak- “Seeing transform lives of free public services and that is exactly ers and doctors in Kingdom one family at a time using AI what we’re proposing such as Mohamed Shukri, Dr is a dream come true,” said Reuters | London Anne Moustafa and Dr Abuzer Dr Vinay Singh, CEO of Or- LABOUR LEADER JEREMY CORBYN Surka. ange Neurosciences, a former ritain’s opposition Labour To introduce the pro - Professor turned social entre- Party held a rally outside gramme, Dr Vinay Singh, CEO, preneur. Ban Amazon depot yesterday as it highlights its promise to target multinational firms it accuses of dodging taxes and Party Chairman James Cleverly cheating workers should it win Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn speaks at the launch of the party said. RERA announces Owners next month’s general election. manifesto in Birmingham, Britain The party has earmarked tech In its manifesto launched on firms such as Amazon, Alpha- Association seminars Thursday, Labour unveiled a bet’s Google and Facebook for plan to spend almost 83 billion Johnson holds 12-point additional taxes, saying it would TDT | Manama pounds ($106 billion) on a pro- bring in measures to stop mul- gram of widespread nationali- tinationals avoiding tax through he Real Estate Regulato- zation and free public services lead over Labour - poll profit-shifting schemes. It said Try Authority (RERA) an- with the revenue coming from Reuters | London this would bring in 6.3 billion nounced holding a series of taxes on high earners and cor- pounds in 2023-4. seminars starting on Monday porations. rime Minister Boris John- Other planned measures in- to assist owners of properties Labour said its “Fair Tax Pro- Pson’s Conservative Party clude establishing an inquiry in buildings/ developments gramme” would ensure the City holds a 12-point lead over the into the finance sector, intro- with shared or common areas of London financial district, opposition Labour Party ahead ducing a 20 per cent Offshore to create an Owners Associ- big businesses and those who of Britain’s Dec. 12 election, ac- Company Property Levy, and ation. dodged tax paid their share. cording to the results of a You- scrapping non-domiciled sta- “Formation of an Owners “I’ll quite simply say this: if Gov poll published by Britain tus, which allows some people Association is now a legal re- Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al you’re trading in Britain and Elects on the New Statesman resident in Britain to limit the quirement in Bahrain for all Khalifa, CEO of RERA making money in Britain, pay website. tax they pay. joint properties with common your taxes in Britain, and that is The figures showed support Taxation of multinational gi- areas,” said Shaikh Moham- Awali Hall on Monday, Bah- exactly what we’re proposing,” for the Conservatives at 42% British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ants has become an internation- med bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, rain Chamber of Commerce Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Labour at 30%, both un- al issue since Reuters revealed CEO of RERA. auditorium (Al Mamlaka Hall), said outside the Amazon depot changed from a YouGov poll to 16 per cent. in 2012 how companies like He said owners should pro- Sanabis on Wednesday and in Yorkshire, northern England. published on Tuesday. The Lib- Polling concluded on Friday, Amazon and Starbucks use in- tect their investment by having BIPEX Property event on the In remarks published before eral Democrats gained a point the website showed. ter-company payments to lower a vote on the creation of the as- 8th and 9th of December at the his visit, Corbyn referred to a tax liabilities. sociation, the election of Board Bahrain International Exhibi- “tax and wage cheat” culture vices.” Labour is lagging Prime Min- Other countries have already of Directors, setting of service tion Centre. among multinational corpora- Amazon rebutted Labour’s ister Boris Johnson’s Conserva- introduced taxes on digital com- charges and how the property To register email to events@ tions. comments. “The government tive Party by about 10 points or panies - France for instance ap- is managed. rera.gov.bh indicating pre- “Of course we want jobs in wrote the tax laws and they more in the polls but it hopes plies a 3% levy to revenue from “Owners also need to be ferred venue and date. Places this country, of course we want are designed to encourage in- that targeting “vested interests” digital services earned by firms aware of other obligations will be allocated on a first- people working in this country,” vestment, and we are invest- will win over voters ahead of the with more than 25 million eu- such as ensuring there is ad- come-first-served basis. Corbyn said. “What is a prob- ing heavily in creating jobs and Dec. 12 election. ros in French revenue and 750 equate insurance cover on the Additional information in- lem is if they decide to domicile infrastructure across the UK “Jeremy Corbyn is lashing out million euros ($830 million) building or development,” he cluding a ‘Guide to Creating their company somewhere else - more than 18 billion pounds at businesses because he is des- worldwide. added. an Owners Association’ can in order to pay tax at somebody ($23 billion) since 2010,” an Am- perate to distract from the fact US President Donald Trump The seminars are from 5:00 be downloaded from the RERA else’s tax rate, and that ends up azon spokesman said. that he has no credible plan to has described such taxes as to 6:30 pm at BAPCO Club, website www.rera.gov.bh. underfunding our public ser- Vested interests get Brexit done,” Conservative “foolishness”.

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ohammed Manea has Rising Technologies tended honey bees northeast of Sanaa for launches ReadON.ai UK’s Labour vows action on ‘tax Myears, but despairs that the production of “Yemen’s gold” is un- TDT | Manama der threat as the war engulfing Orange Neurosciences, Cana- the country drags on. ising Technologies, Bah- da did a presentation. This was The conflict has blighted mil- Rrain celebrated the launch followed by in-depth training and wage cheat’ multinationals lions of lives and brought the of ReadON.ai, an award-win- on ReadON Therapy for partic- economy to the brink of collapse. ning SaaS technology for Spe- ipating therapists. Cottage industries such as bee- cial Education and Cognitive Zulfikar Dhanse, CEO of Ris- Labour unveiled a keeping, coffee growing and ar- Remediation in Bahrain. ing Technologies, said Rea- plan• to spend almost tisan manufacturing have been To mark the occasion a Sym- dON will empower current I’ll quite simply say hit particularly hard. posium on Special Education therapists, special educators 83 billion pounds this: if you’re trading Beekeepers say clashes which was held in Crowne Plaza, and Schools in Bahrain to im- ($106 billion) on a in Britain and making the United Nations has called yesterday. The event featured prove their service delivery program of widespread money in Britain, pay the world’s worst, have throttled prominent dignitaries includ- and provide effective results nationalization and your taxes in Britain, their livelihoods. ing Dr Sheikha Rania AlKhal- faster. “When we recently arrived in ifa and other renowned speak- “Seeing transform lives of free public services and that is exactly what we’re proposing this part of Hajjah province on ers and doctors in Kingdom one family at a time using AI the front line, the trucks were such as Mohamed Shukri, Dr is a dream come true,” said Reuters | London hit by an air strike,” Manea said. Anne Moustafa and Dr Abuzer Dr Vinay Singh, CEO of Or- LABOUR LEADER JEREMY CORBYN “One was carrying the honey, Surka. ange Neurosciences, a former ritain’s opposition Labour and the other was carrying the To introduce the pro - Professor turned social entre- Party held a rally outside Yemeni beekeeper Ahmed Ali al-Adili with honey for sale in the Abs district of Hajjah province Beekeepers at work producing ‘Yemen’s gold’ in bees,” he added as he used his Hajjah province gramme, Dr Vinay Singh, CEO, preneur. Ban Amazon depot yester- bare hands to remove a honey- day as it highlights its promise comb frame crawling with bees premium. the war broke out in 2014 to be- In Abs, “My it is an arms bazaar in which a to target multinational firms it from a hive in the rural region It is also a natural product that tween 100 and 150 currently. another pro- Kalashnikov assault rifle retails accuses of dodging taxes and Party Chairman James Cleverly of Aslam. is traditionally recommended to There are no official statistics region duc- for little more than $1,000. cheating workers should it win Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn speaks at the launch of the party said. Yemen is renowned for its Sidr new mothers to augment breast that highlight the full damage in Hajjah tion Tens of thousands of peo - RERA announces Owners next month’s general election. manifesto in Birmingham, Britain The party has earmarked tech honey, named after the tree from milk production. suffered by the country’s once province, has de- ple, mostly civilians, have been In its manifesto launched on firms such as Amazon, Alpha- which the nectar is gathered. Manea’s fellow beekeeper, Ali proud producers of honey. beekeeper creased killed since the Saudi-led mili- Association seminars Thursday, Labour unveiled a bet’s Google and Facebook for The honey is referred to infor- Kabsh, agreed that the business Kabsh said that among the Ahmed Ali by 90 per tary coalition intervened in the plan to spend almost 83 billion additional taxes, saying it would TDT | Manama Johnson holds 12-point mally as “Middle Eastern ma- was suffering badly. most significant problems he al-Adili said he cent,” Adili conflict to support the interna- pounds ($106 billion) on a pro- bring in measures to stop mul- nuka”, a bow to its famed market “Honey production has faced was travelling to find fresh had struggled to said. tionally-recognised government gram of widespread nationali- lead over Labour - poll tinationals avoiding tax through rival from New Zealand. dropped,” he said pointing to the flowers in bloom for his bees to export honey to Gulf Other traditional against the Huthis. he Real Estate Regulato- zation and free public services profit-shifting schemes. It said challenges of exporting during harvest the nectar. states including Saudi Arabia. trades in Yemen have also suf- Around 3.3 million people Try Authority (RERA) an- with the revenue coming from Reuters | London this would bring in 6.3 billion ‘Production has dropped’ wartime and the logistical diffi- “A beekeeper’s work depends The international airport in fered. The Al-Shinayni market have been displaced by the war nounced holding a series of taxes on high earners and cor- pounds in 2023-4. Sidr honey is said to have me- culties of keeping bees. on the seasons. Each region has the capital Sanaa is under Huthi in third city Taez once over - and about 20 million people seminars starting on Monday porations. rime Minister Boris John- Other planned measures in- dicinal properties and is a best- He estimated that the num- its flowering season -- so they control and remains dormant, flowed with handicrafts includ- -- more than two-thirds of the to assist owners of properties Labour said its “Fair Tax Pro- Pson’s Conservative Party clude establishing an inquiry seller in the souks and bazaars ber of hives had dropped from have to move around to produce while most border crossings are ing products made by black- population -- need humanitarian in buildings/ developments gramme” would ensure the City holds a 12-point lead over the into the finance sector, intro- of the Gulf where it retails at a between 800 and 1,000 when the honey,” he told AFP. closed, he said. smiths, potters and tailors. Now support to survive. with shared or common areas of London financial district, opposition Labour Party ahead ducing a 20 per cent Offshore to create an Owners Associ- big businesses and those who of Britain’s Dec. 12 election, ac- Company Property Levy, and ation. dodged tax paid their share. cording to the results of a You- scrapping non-domiciled sta- “Formation of an Owners “I’ll quite simply say this: if Gov poll published by Britain tus, which allows some people Samsung Heavy Association is now a legal re- Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al you’re trading in Britain and Elects on the New Statesman resident in Britain to limit the quirement in Bahrain for all Khalifa, CEO of RERA making money in Britain, pay website. tax they pay. Natural gas, false hope in climate change campaign? Industries to pay joint properties with common your taxes in Britain, and that is The figures showed support Taxation of multinational gi- Paris $75 million to areas,” said Shaikh Moham- Awali Hall on Monday, Bah- exactly what we’re proposing,” for the Conservatives at 42% British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ants has become an internation- ing oil and gas fields, and halting The question however is “if med bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, rain Chamber of Commerce Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Labour at 30%, both un- al issue since Reuters revealed atural gas is cleaner and exploration for new reserves.” gas and LNG (Liquified Natural resolve foreign CEO of RERA. auditorium (Al Mamlaka Hall), said outside the Amazon depot changed from a YouGov poll to 16 per cent. in 2012 how companies like Nproduces fewer global Significantly, the European Gas) are better, are they good bribery case: US He said owners should pro- Sanabis on Wednesday and in Yorkshire, northern England. published on Tuesday. The Lib- Polling concluded on Friday, Amazon and Starbucks use in- warming emissions than other Investment Bank (EIB), the lend- enough?” he added. tect their investment by having BIPEX Property event on the In remarks published before eral Democrats gained a point the website showed. ter-company payments to lower fossil fuels, making it key to our ing arm of the European Un - Extracting and transporting a vote on the creation of the as- 8th and 9th of December at the his visit, Corbyn referred to a tax liabilities. transition to a low-carbon fu- ion, recently announced that it natural gas notably results in sociation, the election of Board Bahrain International Exhibi- “tax and wage cheat” culture vices.” Labour is lagging Prime Min- Other countries have already ture, but it comes with its own would halt funding new fossil significant emissions of meth- of Directors, setting of service tion Centre. among multinational corpora- Amazon rebutted Labour’s ister Boris Johnson’s Conserva- introduced taxes on digital com- serious drawbacks. energy projects, including nat- ane, a greenhouse gas 30 times charges and how the property To register email to events@ tions. comments. “The government tive Party by about 10 points or panies - France for instance ap- The International Ener - ural gas, from 2022. more potent than CO2. is managed. rera.gov.bh indicating pre- “Of course we want jobs in wrote the tax laws and they more in the polls but it hopes plies a 3% levy to revenue from gy Agency (IEA) said recently “Methane emissions linked “Owners also need to be ferred venue and date. Places this country, of course we want are designed to encourage in- that targeting “vested interests” digital services earned by firms that natural gas is crucial to its Good and bad? to... natural gas are largely un- aware of other obligations will be allocated on a first- people working in this country,” vestment, and we are invest- will win over voters ahead of the with more than 25 million eu- sustainable development mod- For some, natural gas is the der-estimated,” said Cecile such as ensuring there is ad- come-first-served basis. Corbyn said. “What is a prob- ing heavily in creating jobs and Dec. 12 election. ros in French revenue and 750 el which requires oil and coal ideal transition fuel, with ma- Marchand of Friends of the equate insurance cover on the Additional information in- lem is if they decide to domicile infrastructure across the UK “Jeremy Corbyn is lashing out million euros ($830 million) use to fall sharply if we are to jor companies such as Total Earth. building or development,” he cluding a ‘Guide to Creating their company somewhere else - more than 18 billion pounds at businesses because he is des- worldwide. get anywhere near the Par - and Shell producing increasing Taken together, it is not neces- added. an Owners Association’ can in order to pay tax at somebody ($23 billion) since 2010,” an Am- perate to distract from the fact US President Donald Trump is agreement climate change amounts and launching new sarily the case that natural gas is The seminars are from 5:00 be downloaded from the RERA else’s tax rate, and that ends up azon spokesman said. that he has no credible plan to has described such taxes as targets. Natural gas is widely seen as key to the fight against global warming but it projects which stretch for dec- so much better than other fossil Representative picture to 6:30 pm at BAPCO Club, website www.rera.gov.bh. underfunding our public ser- Vested interests get Brexit done,” Conservative “foolishness”. Natural gas is relatively cheap, might be just as problematic as other fossil fuels, critics say ades into the future. fuels, Marchand said, and on abundant and produces 50 per- “When it burns, natural gas that basis, it may “not allow us Reuters | Washington cent less CO2 than coal, used levels last seen in the 1990s. companies. releases less CO2, nitrous oxide to face up to the climate change widely, especially in Asia to gen- Some NGOs, however, attack Rather than recommending and sulphur than coal or oil,” challenge.” IMF to continue erate electricity for fast growing the IEA -- set up after the first an increase in the use of natural said Nicholas Browne of energy The gas industry is trying amsung heavy indus- Ukraine loan talks economies. great oil shock in 1973-74 to ad- gas, the IEA should be calling for consultants Wood Mackenzie. to meet these criticism, com- Stries Co Ltd 010140 KS In its latest annual report, the vise countries how to manage a reduction, they say. “Replacing coal with gas, for mitting to reducing methane has agreed to pay more than Reuters | Kiev IEA pencilled in a 10 percent in- their energy needs -- for being Murray Worthy at Global Wit- example, has had a huge impact emissions and developing CO2 $75 million in criminal pen- crease in natural gas use through overly beholden to nae-say gov- ness said “governments should on air quality in northern China, capture systems in the hope of alties to resolve a U.S. inves- he International Mon- to the end of the 2020s while ernments such as the United not be misled... and should rath- with immense benefits in terms keeping global warming at man- tigation of a scheme to pay Tetary Fund said yester- oil use would have to return to States, and the huge fossil fuel er work on closing down exist- of public health,” Browne said. ageable levels. millions of dollars in bribes day it will continue talks to officials in Brazil, the US with Ukraine about a new Justice Department said. support program in coming Samsung Heavy has ad- weeks following significant mitted to paying about $20 progress in discussions so million to a Brazilian inter- far with Kiev. Billionaire Bloomberg buys record amount of TV ads mediary between 2007 and An IMF mission has been Washington 2013 knowing that parts of in Ukraine for a week as The amount -- an increase on dollars to buy elections”. it would be paid as bribes part of talks between Kiev ormer New York Mayor Mi- the record $25 million spent by “If you can’t build grassroots to officials in Brazil’s state- and the fund to replace a The billionaire Mi- Fchael Bloomberg, an increas- Barack Obama at the end of his chael Bloomberg support for your candidacy, you run oil company Petrobras $3.9 billion stand-by ar- ingly likely 2020 presidential 2012 campaign -- reflects the have no business running for SA for a contract which fa- rangement that expires in candidate, plans to launch a financial clout of the 77-year-old has bought a total president,” he wrote. cilitated the sale of a drill January. $31 million television advertis- former mayor, one of the richest of $31 million in Bloomberg, who ran New ship by Samsung Heavy, the “The IMF staff team had ing campaign on Monday, in a men in the world. advertising inserts York from 2002 to 2013, regis- Justice Department said in constructive and produc- move deemed anti-democratic But the vast spend has raised tered on Thursday with the US a statement. tive discussions with the by Bernie Sanders. concerns among the 17 or so Federal Election Commission Samsung Heavy will pay Ukrainian authorities and The billionaire has purchased Democrats who are already -- another step towards a run at at least half of the total fine commended them on the a total of $31 million in advertis- competing to challenge Donald tweeting he was “disgusted by the White House. to the U.S. government un- considerable progress made ing inserts, according to the ad Trump in the November 2020 the idea that Michael Bloomberg Twelve days ago he said he der a deferred prosecution Gulf Hotels Group, Garfield Jones, with a new batch of management trainees along with Director of Human Resources & Development Mahmoud Abd El Monem. The Group said has a quota of 10 during the last few months tracking firm Advertising Ana- White House race. or any billionaire thinks they can was “close” to making a final agreement filed in the East- management trainees and recently completed the 2019 intake, adding 6 new trainees to replace those who have recently graduated. The 2-year programme sees the trainees gain exposure in all aspect in advancing reforms and lytics, the largest sum ever spent Senator Bernie Sanders at- circumvent the political process decision on whether or not to ern District of Virginia, it of hotel operations, with their work experience spread across all the Group’s hotels, including the newly opened Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay in Dubai. The trainees also attend Hotel School in Lausanne, continuing with sound eco- by a US presidential candidate. Michael Bloomberg tacked the decision on Friday, and spend tens of millions of enter the crowded field. said. Switzerland, where they obtain a Higher Diploma in Hotel Management. nomic policies,” it said. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 12

Ethiopia’s Sidama vote to form Egypt signs $430-million gas autonomous region deal with Texas’ Noble Energy Reuters | Cairo investment accords including the end of an Africa investment for Reconstruction and De - 49% by the housing ministry, Voters wait in a queue to cast a $430-million deal for Tex- forum held on the site of the velopment (EBRD) worth $201 is developing Egypt’s as yet-un- their vote gypt said yesterday it as-based Noble Energy to pump country’s planned new admin- million to improve the Egyp - named new capital. had signed several mul- natural gas through the East istrative capital in the desert tian Electricity Transmission The International Islam - Reuters | Hawassa, Ethiopia Etimillion-dollar energy Mediterranean Gas Company’s east of Cairo. Company’s electric grid, and the ic Trade Finance Corporation pipeline. Amsterdam-based Lekela also lender will also finance a new and the African Export–Im - Under another agreement announced the start of construc- asphalt production unit for the port Bank also made available thiopia’s Sidama people with Noble, which will also be tion work on its West Bakr wind Suez Oil Processing Company the first $100 million tranche Ehave voted overwhelm- financed by the US International power plant, which will have a worth $50 million. of a $500 million loan to boost ingly to form their own Development Finance Corpo- capacity of 250 megawatts and The EBRD signed further deals Egypt’s trade with other African self-governing region as ration, the energy company require a total investment of with Sarwa Capital Holding and and Muslim countries. many of the country’s eth- will manufacture petroleum $350 million. state-owned Banque Misr to is- nic groups demand greater products in part- Lekela CEO Chris Antonopo- sue 500 million Egyptian pounds A general view of buildings by the Nile autonomy under sweeping nership with ulos said Siemens Gamesa will ($31.13 million) in securitisation River in Cairo (Reuters) reforms led by Prime Min- Egyptian com- build the West Bakr plant in the bonds for the government’s New ister Abiy Ahmed. pany Dolphi- Gulf of Suez, creating an expect- Urban Communities Authority The country’s electoral nus Holdings. ed 550 jobs, according to the (NUCA). board said yesterday that The cabi- cabinet statement. NUCA, 51 per cent owned by provisional results showed net detailed Egypt signed an agreement the military’s engineering au- 98.5 per cent of voters the plans at with the European Bank thority and had backed the change in Wednesday’s ballot, with turnout reaching 99.7 pc. The result grants the Sid- ama, who represent about 4pc of Ethiopia’s 105 million population, their own self-governing region - the country’s 10th, control over local taxes, education, security and certain legislation. Ethiopia’s constitution gives the right to seek autonomy to its more than 80 ethnic groups, but it is only under Abiy’s politi - cal reform agenda that the Former Trump advisor accuses of blocking Twitter access government approved the British Airways ‘welcomes’ Sidama request for a ref - Washington “To those who speculated I erendum. breakthrough in pay dispute went into hiding, I’m sorry to The country, once one of London represents most of the airline’s ormer Trump National Se- disappoint!” he added. Africa’s most repressive na- pilots, said in an email seen by Fcurity Advisor John Bolton The White House swept aside tions, has been undergoing lagship carrier British the paper that its members said the White House denied the charges, with spokeswoman rapid changes since Abiy FAirways has welcomed would soon hold a ballot on the him access to his Twitter ac- Stephanie Grisham suggesting was appointed last year, as a “positive step” a media offer, with the union urging count after his dismissal in Bolton simply didn’t know how promising to forge a more report that it had reached a them to accept it. early September, in a series of to use the platform. open society. pay agreement with its pilots’ The airline was forced to tweets that signal his return to “Sometimes, I’ll use my fa- Yesterday’s result may union following damaging ground its entire UK fleet the social media site. ther as an example,” she told a encourage the more than a strikes. for two days in September “Since resigning as Nation- 71-year-old John Bolton Fox Business Network discus- dozen other ethnic groups The airline has agreed to an when pilots went on strike in al Security Advisor, the White sion program. that are considering re - inflation-proof pay rise of 11.5 the bitter and long-running House has refused to return Prior to Friday’s series of “Somebody who is of an ad- questing similar votes, a per cent over three years, ac- pay dispute, and the break- access to my personal Twitter tweets, nothing had been pub- vanced age may not understand move that could threaten cording to the report in the FT through looks to have staved account. Out of fear of what lished by Bolton since Septem- all you have to do is contact Abiy’s push to unify the newspaper. off the threat of a Christmas I may say?” Bolton wrote on ber 10, the day the US president Twitter and reset your pass- country ahead of elections The BALPA union, which walkout. Friday. announced his dismissal. word if you’ve forgotten it.” scheduled for 2020. The Merchant House launches Afternoon T and Friday brunch

The hotel made its debut in February this year and has already scooped two coveted awards

TDT | Manama The Afternoon T is in- afternoon tea and borrows some served in The Library, a beau- both Mediterranean and Asian East, and the Luxury Boutique spired by the tradition of Gordon Campbell Gray’s tiful, elegant space with a mod- cuisines such as Poached Eggs Hotel of the Year at the LTG Af- ith the winter approach- of the English afternoon grandmother’s traditional reci- ern classic atmosphere. The Af- served with Salsa Verde and rica and Middle East Awards. Wing and cooler temper- tea and borrows some pes such as the thinly sliced mini ternoon T will be available on Grilled Halloumi to Salmon Av- The Merchant House is also a atures, the rooftop terrace at of Gordon Campbell sandwiches and freshly baked Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ocado Roll and Seabass Sashimi. part of Small Luxury Hotels of The Merchant House, Bahrain scones served with homemade from 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm. The brunch also features signa- the World. is the perfect destination to re- Gray’s grandmother’s strawberry preserve and clot- Indigo Rooftop Restaurant of- ture mocktails and beverages, all With its warm and colourful lax and unwind. Adding even traditional recipes such ted cream. The Afternoon T fers a distinctive ambience for served at the table. aesthetics, world-class inter- more reasons to visit The Mer- as the thinly sliced mini also draws influences from the a refreshingly different Friday The hotel made its debut national and Bahraini art col- chant House, the hotel has just sandwiches and freshly silk route history of Bahrain as Brunch on its beautiful rooftop in February this year and has lection, impressive library with launched a Friday Brunch with a baked scones served with a trading hub connecting East garden terrace. The much-ac- already scooped two coveted over a thousand books and the difference as well as a traditional homemade strawberry to West and so features spices claimed Chef Robert Shipman awards including the Boutique spectacular rooftop garden ter- Afternoon T. preserve and clotted and flavours of the region such has created an exciting menu, Hotel of the Year at the Leaders race, The Merchant House is the The Afternoon T is inspired as fresh ginger, fruits, dates and pairing interesting flavours and in Hospitality Awards 2019 by jewel in the crown of Bahrain’s by the tradition of the English cream. nuts. The Afternoon T will be ingredients that are authentic to Hotel & Catering News Middle hotel scene. 13 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019

(ANGEL HAS FALLEN (PG-15)(ACTION/THRILLER/DRAMA مممممم(LAST CHRISTMAS (PG-15)(COMEDY/ROMANTIC/DRAMA) TERMINATOR: DARK FATE (PG-15 CITY CENTRE: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE :1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM SEEF (II): 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II) : 2.00 + 7.00 + 12.00 MN GERARD BUTLER, MORGAN FREEMAN, JADA PINKETT SMITH WADI AL SAIL:1.15 + 6.30 + 11.45 PM LINDA HAMILTON, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, MACKENZIE DAVIS EMILIA CLARKE, HENRY GOLDING, EMMA THOMPSON SANGA THAMIZHAN (PG-15)(TAMIL) OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.45 AM + 5.30 + 11.15 PM PAGALPANTI (PG-15)(HINDI/COMEDY/ACTION) SEEF (I): 11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR :11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM AL HAMRA: (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM VIJAY SETHUPATHI, RAASHI KHANNA, NIVETHA PETHURAJ SEEF (II):11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM WADI AL SAIL:10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.45 PM ADITHYA VARMA (PG-15)(TAMIL) JOHN ABRAHAM, ANIL KAPOOR, KRITI KHARBANDA FromThursday 7:30pm Onwards. OASIS JUFFAIR : 10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 + 8.15 + 11.30 PM 10 MINUTES GONE (PG-15)(ACTION/CRIME) SEEF (I): 10.45 AM + 2.00 + 5.15 + 8.30 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE:8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN WADI AL SAIL: 1.30 + 7.45 PM SEEF (II): 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM AL HAMRA: 5.45 PM MICHAEL CHIKLIS, BRUCE WILLIS, MEADOW WILLIAMS DHRUV VIKRAM, BANITA SANDHU BEHIND THE TREES (15+)(THRILLER/ HORROR) SEEF (II): 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN VANESSA CURRY, SAHIL SHROFF, SUBRAT DUTTA THE SHED (18+)(HORROR/DRAMA) SEEF (II): 8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN مم (FROZEN 2 (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY JAY JAY WARREN, CODY KOSTRO, SOFIA HAPPONEN OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA):10.45 AM + 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (ATMOS): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM CHARLIE’S ANGELS (PG-15)(ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 12.00 + 4.30 + 9.00 PM CITY CENTRE:11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 12.00 MN OASIS JUFFAIR (3D): 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM SEEF (II): 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 12.15 + 1.30 + 2.30 + 3.45 + 4.45 + 6.00 + 7.00 + 8.15 + 9.15 +10.30 + + 11.30 PM KRISTEN STEWART, NAOMI SCOTT, ELLA BALINSKA CITY CENTRE (IMAX 3D) :11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM MALEFICENT 2: MISTRESS OF EVIL CITY CENTRE (ATMOS):10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE VIP (II) :12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM SEEF (II): 1.45 + 6.30 + 11.15 PM THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG)(ANIMATION/COMEDY) SEEF (I): 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM ANGELINA JOLIE, TERESA MAHONEY, MICHELLE PFEIFFER CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 PM SEEF (II):11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM SEEF (II): 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 PM SEEF (3D): 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM JOKER (15+)(THRILLER/CRIME/DRAMA) WADI AL SAIL: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM OSCAR ISAAC, CHARLIZE THERON, CHLOË GRACE MORETZ WADI AL SAIL: (3D): 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN SEEF (II):11.30 AM + 4.30 + 9.30 PM GEMINI MAN (PG-15)(ACTION/THRILLER/DRAMA) KRISTEN BELL, IDINA MENZEL, JOSH GAD JOAQUIN PHOENIX, ZAZIE BEETZ, ROBERT DE NIRO CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM 21 BRIDGES (PG-15) (CRIME/ACTION/THRILLER) WILL SMITH, MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD, CLIVE OWEN OASIS JUFFAIR :12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM BALA (PG-15)(HINDI/COMEDY/DRAMA/ROMANTIC) OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 2.15 + 6.45 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN OASIS JUFFAIR : 2.45 + 8.30 PM JACK & DANIEL (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) THURS/FRI) AYUSHMANN KHURRANA, BHUMI PEDNEKAR, YAMI GAUTAM CITY CENTRE VIP (I):12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I):11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM مم (SEEF (I): 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN ABOMINABLE (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY SEEF (II): (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) CITY CENTRE:11.00 AM + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 PM WADI AL SAIL:10.30 AM + 4.45 + 11.00 PM WADI AL SAIL:10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 8.30 + 9.45 + 10.45 + AL HAMRA:9.00 PM 12.00 MN CHLOE BENNET, TENZING NORGAY TRAINOR, ALBERT TSAI DILEEP, ARJUN SARJA, ANJU KURIAN CHADWICK BOSEMAN, SIENNA MILLER, STEPHAN JAMES MIDWAY (PG-13)(ACTION/THRILLER/DRAMA/WAR) AKASHAGANGA II (PG-13)(MALAYALAM) MIRACLE IN CELL NO . 7 (PG-15)(TURKISH/ DRAMA) CITY CENTRE:9.00 + 11.45 PM AL HAMRA: 2.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR :12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM ED SKREIN, PATRICK WILSON, LUKE EVANS RAMYA KRISHNAN, SALIM KUMAR, SREENATH BHASI م (CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM PLAYING WITH FIRE (PG)(ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY مممم مممم (SEEF (I): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN KHAYAL MAATA (PG)(COMEDY/DRAMA CITY CENTRE:12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM KABADDI KABADDI KABADDI (PG-13)(NEPALI) WADI AL SAIL:12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II):11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 4.15 + 9.15 PM ARAS BULUT İYNEMLİ, NİSA SOFİYA AKSONGUR, İLKER AKSUM AL HAMRA: 12.00 NOON JOHN CENA, KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, JOHN LEGUIZAMO AHMAD HELMY, MINNA SHALABI, HASSAN HOSNEY KABITA ALE, BIJAY BARAL, MAOTSE GURUNG

MOVIE REVIEW CLASSIFIEDS ‘Last Christmas’ has a healthy dose of humour and heart Vacant Positions Applicants are invited for the following positions with Last Christmas may not be remembered as one of the great holiday rom-coms – required qualifications. 1. Science coordinator, Math, Science and IT teachers. it’s no Love, Actually – but it’s a perfectly satisfying one-time watch Conditions:- • Applicants should have M.A/B.A with B.Ed. 5 to 8 ast Christmas is a 2019 gave the film a negative review years of experience serving in Well-known Educational romantic comedy film and wrote: “It’s twee, it’s pre- system and must have basic knowledge of computer. Ldirected by Paul Feig cious, it’s forced. And it’s light • English will be the Medium of Education in Science and and written by Bryony Kim - on true romance, maybe be - Math subjects. mings and Emma Thompson, cause the movie itself is a little • The Applicant should have a valid Residence Permit. who co-wrote the story with too in love with itself.” (For Non-Bahrainis) her husband, Greg Wise. Based John DeFore of The Holly- on the song of the same name, wood Reporter called it a mis- Please forward your C.V to [email protected] the film stars Emilia Clarke as a fire “but it earns some warm cynical Christmas store worker feelings for its determination who forms a relationship with not to be like anything else cur- a mysterious man (Henry Gold- rently in circulation.” ing) and begins to fall for him; Alonso Duralde of TheWrap Thompson and Michelle Yeoh compared the film to a Christ- CHANGE OF NAME also star. mas album, and said it was not Henry Golding and Emilia Clarke in ‘Last Christmas’ I, VELAYUDHAN NAIR VINITHA D/O. NAIR Last Christmas was theat- as good as Paul Feig’s best work VELAYUDHAN , holding INDIAN PASSPORT NO. T 2401976 rically released in the United On Rotten Tomatoes, the film weighted average score of 51 “but it fulfills a craving for sticky dated 28/01/2019 issued at BAHRAIN , having permanent States on 8 November 2019 and holds an approval rating of 47% out of 100, based on 37 critics, Christmas pudding”. residence at SAROJA NILAYAM , BEHIND ANNAPPA in the United Kingdom on 15 based on 169 reviews, with an indicating “mixed or average Charles Bramesco of The A.V. REDDY LANE , DOORVANI NAGAR , BANGALORE - 560016 November 2019 by Universal average rating of 5.36/10. The reviews”. Club called the film “a guilty , KARNATAKA . Presently residing at FLAT NO. 51 , BUILDING Pictures. It received mixed re- website’s critics consensus Audiences polled by Cine- pleasure” but criticized the pre- NO. 432 , , ROAD NO. 3601 , BLOCK NO: 336 , AL ADLIYA , views from critics, who praised reads: “Likable leads, terrific be- maScore gave the film an av- dictable plot twist. He praised BAHRAIN will henceforth be known as ( Given Name ) VINITHA the performances and chemistry hind-the-scenes talent, and an erage grade of “B–” on an A+ Clarke for her performance say- VELAYUDHAN , (Surname ) NAIR , objection if any may be of Clarke and Golding but crit- intriguing musical hook aren’t to F scale, while those at Post- ing “she succeeds in the only forwarded to Embassy of India , P.O.Box 26106, Bldg No. 1090, Road icized the screenplay, clichés, enough to save Last Christmas Trak gave it an average 3 out of real meaningful test of rom-com No. 2819 , Block 428, Al Seef , Kingdom of Bahrain. and plot twist. It has grossed from its poorly conceived story.” 5 stars. skill, in that she makes us want $38 million worldwide. On Metacritic, the film has a Variety’s Owen Gleiberman her to be happy.” 14 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019

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Los Elizabeth Banks feels people Angeles ‘still judge’ her for using a surrogate Fancy” singer Iggy Azalea and her rapper Los Angeles boyfriend Playboi Carti reported a burglar “stole over $366,000 in jewellery from their lizabeth Banks who used surro- Atlanta home, police said on Friday. gacy to become a mother says Iggy, 29, whose legal name is Amethyst Kelly, told police a Eno amount of criticism could thief carried off items ranging from diamond eternity band rings take away the fact that she was a valued at $70,000 to a $57,000 Audemars Piquet diamond-encrust- mother. ed gold watch and a diamond engagement ring, a police report said. The filmmaker talked Kelly, who grew up in Australia and rose to fame after moving to about how her journey the United States at age 16, told police she was alone in the basement to motherhood birth- of the rented Atlanta home on Nov. 15 when she heard footsteps in the ing Felix and Mag- second floor dining room. nus via surrogate, It was a rainy night and she thought it was Playboi, 23, whose legal in a cover story for Net-a-Porter’s Por- ter Edit, reported Peo- ple magazine. She revealed that she was incapable of carrying her children because of infertility issues, name is Jordan Carter, after she left the back door unlocked for him referring to it as her “broken belly”. to come in. Besides she not having control over the On Nov. 17 she and Carter called police after they realized a blue situation, Banks said she feels like others Goyard bag where they kept all their jewellery was gone. judge her for using a surrogate to have Kelly told officers they reviewed video surveillance footage children. and saw a man came into the house through the back door two “I definitely think I’m still judged for nights earlier at 9.51 p.m. and leave eight minutes later with what I’ve done and that people don’t un- a bag in his hand. derstand my choices, but I don’t feel I owe Carter told police he thought the suspect had a gun and anybody any explanation,” she explained to the said he was wearing a dark mask and gloves, based on outlet. the video. “If my story helps people feel less alone on their Carter said his stolen chains, bracelets, rings journey, then I’m grateful for that,” she added.Banks, and watches were custom made and he was in who starred, penned and produced the new ‘Charlie’s An- touch with his insurance company to try gels’ had earlier made things clear that spending time with her to put a value on them. kids is non-negotiable, despite her busy schedule.

Justin Bieber drops hint at having ‘babies’ with wife Hailey Baldwin Happy to contribute Los Angeles September, reported People mag- the lavish present, writing, “Had to stop to growth of azine. The couple tied the knot for by @jadellebh for Hailey’s birthday gift eems like Justin Bieber the second time in Bluffton, South flooded AP... ONLY THE BEST FOR MY BOO.” industry: Ayushmann has got plans to become Carolina. Baldwin and Bieber first A source told People magazine the cou- Mumbai Sdaddy soon. He has hint- got married in a New York City court- ple enjoyed a “casual celebration” for ed at the idea of expanding house in September 2018. Baldwin’s birthday. ational Award-winning their family while wishing his “You make me want to be better A source told People magazine that Nactor Ayushmann Khur- model wife Hailey Baldwin on every day! The way you live you [sic] after separate workouts this morning (he rana has struck gold at the box her 23rd birthday. life is so attractive... ps, you turn me went to the dance studio and she took office once again as his latest The 25-year-old sing- on in every way..next season BABIES,” a class) “Justin and Hailey are spending release “Bala” hit the centu- er-songwriter wrote in an Bieber continued. her birthday together. A cake and gold ry mark, and he feels happy Instagram post “Happy Along with the sweet message, coloured balloons with her birthday num- on “contributing towards the birthday babes!” alongside Bieber also gifted his wife an ber ‘23’ were delivered to their Beverly growth of industry”. two sweet snapshots from ‘Audemars Piguet’ watch. Hills house. Justin also took Hailey for a Released on November 8, their romantic wedding in The singer shared a video of Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin romantic lunch to Nobu in Malibu.” “Bala” has become Ayush- mann’s third Rs 100 crore blockbuster of his career and Film on Michael Kangana Ranaut’s Jayalalithaa look his second Rs 100 crore hit evokes mixed reaction this year itself after “ Dream Jackson in works Girl”. by ‘Bohemian Mumbai Elated with the film’s success, Ayushmann said: “While Rhapsody’ producer he first look poster of “Thalaivi”, I have always believed in the Los Angeles which casts Kangana Ranaut as concept of art for art sake, I Tlate Tamil Nadu chief minister J. do realise that ooks like Michael Jack- Jayalalithaa, was launched on Saturday, for an indus- Lson fans have a reason to and Twitterati are divided in their try to thrive cheer as a film based on the opinion. and grow, it late pop star’s life is in works! While some have panned the is neces- Yes, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ prosthetics that have gone into sary that the producer Graham King has transforming Kangana into Jayala- films do really Ayushmann struck a deal with the pop lithaa, others expressed excite- well. Khurrana star’s estate to obtain the ment at the idea of seeing the “So, more rights for his life and music actress essay the late politician than my personal milestones to create a film on both, re- in the upcoming film. of 100 crore hits, I’’m happy ported Variety. If the poster, which comes that I could contribute to- Moreover, with a short teaser, is anything wards the growth of my in- King has also to go by, Kangana looks nothing dustry as well as present some welcomed on- Jayalalithaa in the film. Hard- really good films to audiences board screen- core fans expect the actress to in the process.” writer John Lo- win a fourth National Award for Directed by Amar Kaushik, Michael gan for the up- her starring role in the film, which “Bala”, which also features Jackson coming project. Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra party together! is scheduled to release on June 26 Yami Gautam and Bhumi A spokesperson for King Mumbai and Huma Qureshi, several 2020, but many others on social Pednekar, revolves around confirmed the news with the celebs marked their presence media were far from impressed. the issue of premature bald- outlet but didn’t comment on if eekend is here and at the party. While many social media ad- ness. the script by Logan will include it seems Bollywood A lot of pictures and videos dicts dismissed the poster mere- As film is doing so well, Ay- Jackson’s accusers or not. Wcelebrities are in a are doing the rounds on the ly with LOL emojis, others were ushmann considers himself Sexual abuse allegations mood to party. And it is no less internet in which they all can more expressive with words. “fortunate”. were levelled against the late than a feast for the eyes when be seen sharing smiles with “Lmao this looks so freaking “Every artiste wants their singer in the HBO documenta- you get to see divas like Katri- each other. fake,” wrote one user. film to reach the maximum ry ‘Leaving Neverland’, which na Kaif and Priyanka Chopra Priyanka turned up for the “She neither looks Kangana nor number of people, entertain featured the accounts of two Jonas partying together under party in a yellow top and pants. Jayalalitha”, said another user. them and leave them with a former Jackson proteges - one roof. Katrina was seen in a short Another user was reminded of thought or a message to take Wade Robson and James Sa- On Friday, celebrity manager black dress. Anil Kapoor’s bodysuit-ridden home. I have been fortunate fechuck. They both claimed Rohini Iyer hosted her birth- Sharing a glimpse from Ro- obese man look in “Badhai Ho enough to find such brilliant that Jackson maintained an day bash in Mumbai. From Pri- hini’s birthday celebrations, Badhai”, “That’s anil kapoor from scripts at the first place and intimate relationship with yanka, Katrina, to Kriti Sanon. Huma took to Instagram and badhai ho badhai.” backed them whole-heart- them. Ekta Kapoor, Tahira Kashyap wrote: “What a fun night.” edly,” he added. 15 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 sports Sousa calls up Augusto, Marhoon Bahrainis have begun their training programme for 24th Arabian Gulf Cup

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ahrain head coach Helio Sousa has made two key Bchanges to his squad of 23 ahead of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, which is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday in Doha. Sousa has called upon gener- ally the same team that played Bahrain’s two joint-qualifiers in the past couple of weeks for the Fifa World Cup 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup 2023. But he has dropped Abdul - la Yusuf and Mohammed Adel from the team for the Gulf Cup, and has now picked up natural- Mohammed Marhoon Thiago Augusto ised striker Thiago Augusto of Muharraq Club and influential midfielder Mohammed Mar- hoon of Riffa. Bahrain Squad The Bahrainis have already Roster: Jassim Al Shaikh, Mahdi Humaidan, Hamad Aldossari, Ahmed begun their training programme Bugammar, Mohammed Abdulwahab, Abdulwahab Almalood, Rashed for the competition at the Bah- Alhooti, Sayed Mohammed Jaffar, Waleed Alhayam, Mohammed Al rain Football Association pitches Players warming up during training Hardan, Ismaeel Abdullatif, Ali Madan, Sayed Shubbar Alawi, Sayed in Riffa. Sousa has been conduct- Redha Isa, Sayed Mahdi Baqer, Ali Haram, Komail Alaswad, Abdulla ing the sessions. ing their campaign against Both of Bahrain’s first two fix- nary round, the top two teams Alhazza, Mohammed Alromaihi, Ahmed Nabeel, Sayed Dhiya Saeed, Bahrain are in Group B of the their Omani counterparts on tures will be held at Abdullah from each group move on to the Mohammed Marhoon, Thiago Augusto. Gulf Cup’s preliminary round the tournament’s second day bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha. knockout semi-finals on De - alongside defending champions on Wednesday. It is scheduled Bahrain’s final group fixture cember 5. There, the Group A The final will then be held on year for the Fifa World Cup Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. for a 5.30pm kick-off. Bahrain’s will be against Kuwait on De- winners take on the Group B the tournament’s concluding 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup Group A features hosts Qatar, following game will be against cember 2 at Khalifa Internation- runners-up and the Group A day on December 8. 2023 were both goalless draws, Iraq, Yemen and the UAE. Saudi on November 30. That al Stadium. runners-up face off with the Prior to the Gulf Cup, Bah - first against Hong Kong and then The nationals will be open- match will be kicking off at 8pm. At the end of the prelimi - Group B winners. rain’s two joint-qualifiers this against Iraq.

AMH golf tournament concludes

Al Awadhi, standing back row right, with the rest of the top 24 in the World Cup Al Awadhi bows out from World Cup in round of 24 TDT | Manama an overall score of 6,431 pins She defeated Aumi Guerra of for the tournament and a 200.97 the Dominican Republic 172- ahrain’s Ahmed Al Awadhi average. 162 to claim her crown. Bbowed out of contention in He finished 279 pins behind Al Awadhi was one of nearly Participants after the game the 55th QubicaAMF Bowling the last player to make the cut 200 bowlers from close to 80 World Cup in Palembang, Indo- into the ensuing round of eight. countries taking part in this TDT | Manama support ensures that year af- by Al Hawaj 2 (53.4 net), this team nesia in the round of 24. Francois Louw of South Af- year’s World Cup. The com - ter year the golf tournament being the one with the lowest The talented 20-year-old rica was eventually crowned petition is held in a different he third and final day of continues to be an astounding score over the three days for all ranked 17th overall after play- the tournament champion. country around the world each Tgolfing for the 2019 AMH success. teams with a handicap average of ing eight games in the stage, He beat hometown hero Ryan year and has visited more than Island Classic Charity Golf Julia Tovey, COO of American less than 6.0. which were added to his scores Lalisang 237-202 in the men’s 40 nations, establishing itself Tournament – commenced at Mission Hospital on the occa- In overall second place was Gulf from the preliminary stage. final. as the world’s largest annual 10.30am on the Private Golf sion commented: “I would like Air 2 (53.7 Net) and in third place Al Awadhi took down 1,553 Rebecca Whiting of Australia sporting events in tenpin bowl- Course of His Majesty, King to thank everyone who played a overall was Bahrain Confidential pins in the top 24, giving him was the women’s champion. ing. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Saf- role in the enormous success of (53.8 Net) friya. During the last day only the event. Our deepest appreci- The Premier Flight was won by one flight was played and the ation to the sponsors whose loy- Independent –US Embassy (54.2 end of the day decided the win- al support ensures that we run Net), this team being the one with Rampant India on brink of big win in day-night Test ning teams for both the flights. the tournament year after year, the lowest score over the three Speaking at the end of the the golfers who delight us with days for all teams with a handicap AFP | Kolkata India’s pink ball Test debut in ullah, who retired hurt on 39 tournament AMH Chief Medi- their skills and showmanship, average of 6.0 or more. Kolkata. with what seemed a hamstring cal Officer/ Corporate CEO, Dr. His Majesty’s golf course staff In overall second place was AMH sparkling century by Virat Kohli made 136 as India, who strain, put on 69 runs for the George Cheriyan said, “First- for their in-valuable co-oper- Amwaj 2 (57.4 Net) and in overall AKohli and Ishant Sharma’s lead the two-match series 1-0, fifth wicket to offer some resist- ly, we thank our kind patron ation and assistance and not to third place was RCSI 1 (57.8 Net) four wickets put India on the declared their innings on 347 ence against a persistent Indian HM King Hamad bin Isa Al forget our precious volunteers cusp of a big win over Bang - for nine and then Ishant rattled pace attack. Khalifa without whose sup - who give freely of their time Overall on the final day were: ladesh on just the second day the Bangladesh batting. Mushfiqur stayed on to com- port and generosity this event to come down and support the Closest to the Pin (Hole 2): Abdul- of their maiden day-night Test Ishant struck early to leave plete his second half-century of could not be held. We also event.” rehman Al Amin (Ramee Grand 2) yesterday. Bangladesh tottering at 13 for the series with concussion sub- thank the Royal Court for their Most Accurate Drive (Hole 8): Ali The tourists were 152 for four before Mushfiqur Rahim stitute Taijul Hasan losing his timely guidance and support Overall results for the three Saleh (Ramee Grand 2) six at stumps in their second made an unbeaten 59 to take wicket for 11 to paceman Umesh always. Deepest appreciation days: Longest Putt (Hole 4): innings, still needing 89 runs the five-day match to day three. Yadav and umpires called for to the sponsors whose kind The Championship Flight was won Rashed Yagoob (Al Hawaj 2) to avoid an innings defeat in Mushfiqur and Mahmud- end of play. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 16

Mourinho makes instant impact “We have to make the right blameless for Spurs’ second Jose Mourinho’s decision for the club,” Mour- seven minutes later when a • inho said on Eriksen’s future lovely flick from Alli sent Son Bahrain top UAE Tottenham reign starts before kick-off, but his deci- racing down the left and his with win despite late sion to field a front four of Dele inch-perfect cross was met by scare at West Ham Alli with Son, Moura and Kane Moura at the back post. Bahrain make winning start in Gulf basketball worked. The same two players should Championship AFP | London Kane had smashed the ball have combined for the vis - past beleaguered West Ham itors’ third just two minutes goalkeeper Roberto after just into the second half when Son TDT | Manama ose Mourinho delivered Tot- three minutes from Alli’s pass sent Moura clean through on Jtenham’s first away win in but was denied by the offside goal, but the Brazilian dragged ahrain powered to a the Premier League since Jan- flag. his shot wide to the despair resounding 71-53 vic- uary in his first game in charge An injury to first-choice of Mourinho, who sank to his Btory over the UAE last with a 3-2 win at West Ham to stopper Lukasz Fabianski has knees on the touchline. night to make a winning start catapult Spurs up to sixth. coincided with a run of eight Tottenham’s celebrations to the Gulf Basketball Asso - Son Heung-min, Lucas Mou- games without a win for West were only put on hold for an- ciation (GBA) Men’s National ra and Harry Kane got the goals Ham with a string of errors other two minutes as Serge Teams Championship, which as Mourinho made an instant from Roberto spreading a lack Aurier’s cross picked out Kane tipped off yesterday in Kuwait impact after replacing the of confidence throughout the to head home and become the City. sacked Mauricio Pochettino team. third highest goalscorer in After beginning the game on Wednesday. The Spaniard could have Spurs’ history with 175. strong and building a com - A much-needed three points done better when Tottenham The England captain was fu- manding early lead, the Bah- will help to endear Mourinho did open the scoring nine min- rious at himself for not adding rainis allowed their opponents to a skeptical Spurs support utes before half-time when an- another on the hour mark as he back in the contest. But they who were sad to see Pochetti- other through ball from Alli dallied with just Roberto to beat took control once again towards no’s five-and-a-half year spell found Son, whose shot had too and was dispossessed by a last- the end with a 15-2 blitz start- in charge of the club end just much power for the hapless ditch challenge from Issa Diop. ing the fourth quarter, which six months after leading the ‘keeper. Michail Antonio pulled a gave them a 21-point cushion club to a first ever Champions However, Roberto was goal back for the hosts 17 min- and they were able to close the League final. utes from time, but by the time game out from there. There was no love lost be - Angelo Ogbonna scored West Naturalised big man CJ Giles tween Mourinho’s Chelsea Ham’s second six minutes into paced the Bahrainis with 17 sides and Tottenham in the stoppage time it was too little, points, including seven re- Bahrain’s Buallay looks to dribble past the UAE’s Alzaabi in their win yesterday past, but his arrival had the de- too late. bounds and two blocked shots. sired impact for Spurs chair- KNOW WHAT West Ham manager Manuel Versatile forward Mohammed man Daniel Levy, even if a West Pellegrini now waits to see if he Buallay chipped in with 15 Ham team devoid of confidence faces a similar fate to Pochet- markers, while frontcourt mate made for perfect opponents. tino. Mohammed Ameer came off Mourinho followed Pochet- West Ham manager The Hammers were expected the bench to score 10 as Bah- tino’s example in leaving out Manuel Pellegrini to challenge for European qual- rain’s only other player in dou- Christan Eriksen with the Dane now waits to see if he ification in the Chilean’s second ble figures. one of a number of Spurs play- faces a similar fate to season but instead are 16th and Ahmed Salman had eight, ers into the final months of his in danger of falling even closer Muzamel Ameer finished with contract and showing no signs Pochettino towards the relegation zone by seven, Ahmed Aziz had six of agreeing a new deal. the end of the weekend. points, Hesham Sarhan had four and both Subah Hussain and Mohammed Qurban both scored two apiece. Bader Abdulla Malabes, Ahmed Najaf and Mustsafa Hussain also played but did not make it on the points column. UAE captain Rashed Alzaabi paced his side in the loss with 20 points off the bench while Hamad Ashoor added 14, also as a substitute. None of their starting five scored in double figures. The Bahrainis, coached by Bahrain’s Muzamel Ameer rises for an uncontested lay-up in their game Serbian Darko Russo, raced out against the UAE to a quick 16-6 lead at the beginning of the game and were jump shot, but the Bahrainis The nationals enjoyed their up 21-9 to end the opening replied with seven unanswered biggest lead at 24 points the rest period. points which helped them take of the way. The Emiratis narrowed the a 46-38 lead into the fourth Bahrain will be looking to gap in the second quarter but quarter. continue their winning ways Bahrain still had a 34-27 advan- That set the stage for their when they play Qatar today at tage heading into the half-time game-changing rally, which 5pm. The Emiratis will be hop- break. In a low-scoring third, was capped by a Buallay bas- ing to bounce back against their the UAE fought back to within ket that made it 61-40 with just Saudi Arabia counterparts at Tottenham Hotspur’s English striker Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team’s third goal 33-34 following an Omer Khalid over five minutes remaining. 7pm this evening. Higuain, Dybala score late to Barcelona leave it late to sneak past Leganes keep Juve top of Serie A anteed. Freak Vidal goal After Dortmund, they then AFP | Milan • play away at Atletico Madrid in gives sluggish Barcelona La Liga to start a month that will onzalo Higuain grabbed victory at Leganes include trips to Inter Milan in Ga second-half brace with the Champions League and Real Paulo Dybala adding a late AFP | Madrid Sociedad in La Liga before the third as Juventus rescued a 3-1 season’s first Clasico at home to comeback win over Atalanta in Real Madrid. the final quarter of an hour to arcelona needed a late It was important therefore stay top of Serie A yesterday. Bwinner from Arturo Vidal to avoid a slip against Leganes, Robin Gosens had nod - Argentinian forward Gonzalo Higuain to beat bottom-club Leganes playing their first game in ded Atalanta ahead after 56 celebrates after scoring 2-1 yesterday and dig out a front of their own fans since minutes as the Bergamo side much-needed victory ahead appointing Javier Aguirre as chased their first Serie A win travel to Torino later yester- of what could prove a crucial coach. over Juventus since February day, as Atalanta drop to sixth month in their season. The home side made the 2001. place after their fourth league Vidal poked in a fortuitous perfect start as En-Nesyri beat Higuain hit back with two game without a win. goal in the 79th minute at Bu- Barcelona’s Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez (R) scores a goal Gerard Pique with a wonderful goals in an eight-minute spell Cristiano Ronaldo missed tarque after Luis Suarez headed early striker. while Dybala marked his the trip to Bergamo despite home a Lionel Messi free-kick at home to La Liga’s surprise ons League group game against Pique has spent the interna- 200th Serie A appearance with his four-goal spree for Portu- to cancel out a brilliant opener high-fliers Real Sociedad. Borussia Dortmund at Camp tional break juggling football the final goal two minutes into gal because of a slight knee from Leganes forward Youssef A gritty win will also come Nou. with the Davis Cup, the re - injury time. problem ahead of Juventus’s En-Nesyri. as a relief to under-pressure A goalless draw against Sla- vamped tennis tournament in Maurizio Sarri’s side open Champions League game Barcelona stay top of the ta- coach Ernesto Valverde, whose via Prague earlier this month Madrid that he is organising up a four-point lead on sec- against Atletico Madrid on ble, three points above Real Ma- team now turn their attention to means Barca’s qualification through his marketing company ond-placed Inter Milan, who Tuesday. drid, who play later yesterday Wednesday’s crunch Champi- from Group F is no longer guar- Kosmos.