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Major security Cruise tourism Saada military operations will expo opens continue, says Yemen prez Hadi Riyadh Dubai he Saudi National Secu- Trity and Risk Prevention emeni President Expo opened in the capital Abd-Rabbu Mansour city yesterday at the Riyadh YHadi said the ongoing International Convention military operations in the and Exhibition Centre. northern province of Saada The event, which is be- will continue until the capital Mr Hadi ing held for the first time in Sana’a is liberated from the Saudi Arabia, boasts wide- Houthi militia, Saudi state- in Saada province, launched spread participation from news agency SPA reported. by the National Army on Fri- industry leaders, experts President Hadi said in a day, where government forces and consultants, as well telephone conversation with are making significant field as top local, regional and the Yemeni Army’s brigadier progress towards Maran, the international companies general that “the Houthi flag Houthi leader’s hometown. specialised in the field of would fall and the Republic And he added that Yem - security solutions and risk of Yemen’s flag would rise en’s army had reached the management, and features The Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) yesterday welcomed the first cruise ship arrived at the Khalifa above the peaks of the Maran eastern city of Saleh in Ho - several workshops focus- Port as part of the cruise ships season of 2018-2019 that will continue until May next year. The tourists were welcomed Mountains.” deidah province after clashes ing on key issues related to with a performance by the police band and other activities by the mounted police as part of the community partnership The brigadier general with the Houthi militia, add- innovation in security, in of all sectors of the Interior Ministry. The NPRA has provided training to its concerned employees to get them ready to briefed President Hadi on the ing that they suffered major addition to live interactive receive large numbers of visitors and tourists. ongoing military operations losses. demonstrations. The three-day expo held under the patronage of Sau- di Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Stop meddling Naif was inaugurated by Nasser bin Abdul Aziz Al in our affairs, Dawood, the undersecre- Iraq tells US tary of Interior Ministry. Deadline over Baghdad French Pacific raq has called on Wash- US reimposes all Iran sanctions, allows eight countries to continue importing oil Iington to stop meddling territory rejects in it’s internal affairs af - independence regime that continues to fund ter the US Department of Iran has been trying Houthis launching missiles into State said Iran must respect Paris • Riyadh and into Dubai, that’s Baghdad’s sovereignty and for six months with going to stop. That behaviour disarm Shi’ite militias that oters in the French Pa- the EU to create a must change, and sanctions of operate in the country. Vcific territory of New financial mechanism to the United States will be reim- The department last week Caledonia have rejected a avoid the sanctions. posed at midnight tonight.” published 12 requirements bid for independence. Yesterday marked the end of for Iran to behave like a Final results showed that a 180-day deadline the Unit- “normal state” before new 56.4 per cent chose to re- The US has given ed States set before the sec - sanctions on Iran’s oil and main part of France while eight• countries — ond round of sanctions lifted financial sector would take 43.6pc voted to leave - a including India, Japan under the 2015 deal were to effect on Monday. tighter result than some and possibly China resume. Although the sanc - polls had predicted. tions are against the financial —waivers to continue and shipping sectors, the most importing Iranian oil significant measures prohibit to avoid upsetting Major importers of Iran oil. purchases of Iranian oil, which The PMF as an the global market. provides 80 percent of Tehran’s instrument of Tehran government’s behav- tax revenue. Tehran’s regional DON’T MISS IT iour in the region. Starting today, all countries ambitions. Iran Washington Speaking on “Fox News Sun- and businesses that buy oil day,” Pompeo said the sanctions from Iran risk secondary sanc- should end its ecretary of State Mike — the last ones to snap back tions from the United States, support to PMF in Three convicted of Pompeo predicted yes- after the US withdrawal from and the administration has the best interest 03 spying for Qatar Sterday that the remaining the 2015 nuclear deal — aim to vowed to pursue offenders ag- of Iraq. sanctions against Iran that re- get Tehran to stop supporting gressively. Virtually all multi- AL SADR BLOC APM Terminals sume Monday will change the militants in the Middle East, national companies that had Bahrain IPO stop testing missiles and treat started doing business in Iran 04 its own citizens with more re- after sanctions were suspended The demands, published launch set spect. And he defended Presi- We are confident in 2016 have pulled out. The US on Twitter, include calls for dent Trump’s tweet Friday fea- that Iranians has given eight countries — in- Tehran to demobilise and Iraq nationals lose turing a“Game of Thrones”-in- will not restart cluding India, Japan and possi- end support for it’s proxy pleas in passport spired poster that warned: their nuclear bly China —waivers to continue forces in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, 05 80 “Sanctions Are Coming.” importing Iranian oil to avoid Palestine and Lebanon. programme. forgery case per cent of Tehran’s tax Pompeo said that Trump was upsetting the global market. The far-reaching de - revenue comes from the “putting the world on notice POMPEO Turkey said on Saturday it had mands were translated into purchase of oil. that the terror regime which received initial indications from Arabic and shared on the US threatens Israel through Irani- attempted to conduct an assas- Washington that it would be embassy in Baghdad’s Twit- an funding of Lebanese Hizbol- sination in Denmark over that granted a waiver, but is awaiting ter page, drawing criticism lah, that the terror regime that past few weeks, that the terror clarification on Monday. from Iraqi officials. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 02

His Majesty holds talks with Ghana Deputy President Manama

is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received a Hletter from President of Ghana Nana Akufo Addo, dealing with rela- tions of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, and means of bolstering joint ties. This came as HM the King received, at Al Safriya Palace, Deputy President of Ghana Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who delivered the letter, conveying greetings to HM the King from Presi- dent Addo, who wished HM the King abundant health and happiness and the people of Bahrain further progress and prosperity. HM the King also extended greetings and good wishes to the President of His Majesty receives Dr Bawumia and accompanying delegation. Ghana, wishing his friendly people further progress and prosperity. of Ghana and reviewed with him bilat- countries. Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Ghana Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and He welcomed the Deputy President eral relations binding the two friendly Separately, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalifa received Deputy President of bade him farewell.

HRH the Premier receives senior state officials, intellectuals, press and media personnel. Crucial media role stressed Media members are partners in national action, says HRH the Premier

Manama personnel and scores of citi- phase requires everyone to be zens, with whom he reviewed responsible and spare no effort is Royal Highness national issues, and the latest in order to put Bahrain on the Prime Minister Prince local and international devel- track of the future that would HKhalifa bin Salman Al opments. ensure it ever-lasting leader- Khalifa has praised the role The Prime Minister stressed ship and progress. played by the press and me- the importance of doubling HRH Premier stressed that dia personnel in enlightening efforts in order to keep pace the priority of government society, raising the national with the current challeng- action is to translate its plans and public issues, as well as es and build a better future and programmes into a reality encouraging the citizens to for the kingdom that would that meets the needs of the contribute to the progress strengthen its leadership in citizens. march currently witnessed by various fields. The Prime Minister reiter- the kingdom in various fields. HRH Premier lauded ated the Kingdom’s firm and “What distinguishes jour- the spirit of dedication and steadfast supportive stance nalists and columnists in achievement enjoyed by the towards Saudi Arabia in fac- Bahrain is that they reflect a people of Bahrain, which, he ing all issues raised in various FAST, SAFE AND SECURE lot of reality by highlighting said, is a source of confidence media outlets, emphasising various issues that inform and optimism that the king- the depth of the brotherly re- ONLINE MONEY TRANSFER officials about the concerns dom’s development and pro- lations between Bahrain and and remarks of the public that gress will continue. Saudi Arabia, and the steady BFC SMART MONEY IS NOW AVAILABLE need to be addressed. They are HRH the Prime Minister progress of cooperation be- our partners in the national pointed out that the current tween them. ON THE BFC APP. action of serving Bahrain and its people,” HRH Pre- Download the app via the App Store or on Google Play today mier said. and start sending money online now! For more information, “We are proud that we are a society whose call us on 1722 8888 or visit bfcsmartmoney.com members, by their awareness and culture, have become able to keep abreast of the latest de- velopments in science, and we have to live up to the aspirations we wish for future Bahrain,” the /BFCBahrain /BFCBahrain Prime Minister added. www.bfcsmartmoney.com HRH the Premier made Tel: 1722 8888 | www.bfc.com.bh the statements while re- ceiving, at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, senior state officials, intellec- tuals, press and media

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Distribution of East Hidd Three convicted of project plots underway spying for Qatar Housing Ministry officials review the project. Sentenced to life in jail for sharing sensitive security details with Qatari government Manama that the court’s ruling took into The Advocate consideration the weight of ev- he distribution of 498 • idence against the defendants, plots in the East Hidd General noted that including intercepted telephone Housing Project is un- 4,537 T units constitute the as in all countries, In line with conversations and messages, derway, and will continue until East Hidd Town acts of espionage and Bahrain’s and proof of illicit funds depos- the end of this week, Undersec- Housing Project. collaboration with constitution, ited into the defendants’ bank retary of the Housing Minister, foreign powers aimed at the defendants accounts by the Qatari govern- Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al have the right ment. Khalifa, said, noting that the undermining domestic The court in its concluding beneficiaries have already in- the constant interest and fol- security are taken to appeal the remarks also noted prosecution spected the plots and signed low-up of the government, be- extremely seriously. court’s decision evidence which found the direct the ownership contracts. ing a key project in the Housing at the Court of involvement of senior members He said that the Hous - Ministry’s plan to build 25,000 Cassation. of Qatar’s government, includ- ing Ministry had delivered a units included in the Govern- The court in its • MR AL OUFI ing Qatar’s then Prime Minister lecture on the construction, ment Action Plan and emanat- concluding remarks Hamad bin Jassim, Hamad bin technical and architectural re- ing from the Royal Order to also noted prosecution Khalifa Al Attyia, the former ad- quirements of the building of build 40,000 units. evidence which found visor to the Qatari Amir, Hamad the units ahead of the contract The 242-hectare East Hidd guilty of collaborating and shar- Qatar, and collaborating with bin Thamir Al Thani, Chair- signature and the distribution Town Project, includes 4,537 the direct involvement ing information with Qatar’s Qatari officials to support acts of man of Al Jazeera’s Board of process. units and accommodates of senior members of government and senior govern- violence throughout the King- Directors, and Saeed Al Shehabi, The undersecretary added 30,000 people. Qatar’s government. ment officials. dom of Bahrain. Chief Editor of ‘Majlat Al’Alam’ that the project’s plots are con- It features basic facilities and Advocate General, Osama Al The Advocate General not- in London. nected with the network of in- services, including a health cen- Manama Oufi, said the three individuals ed that as in all countries, acts Osama Al Oufi added that frastructure and basic services, tre, nine mosques, six schools, involved received life impris- of espionage and collaboration as in line with Bahrain’s con- which will enable the citizens four public gardens, 35 kilo- onment due to the seriousness with foreign powers aimed at stitution, the defendants have to begin building their units metres of marine parks, 19 child ahrain’s High Court of of their crimes, which included undermining domestic security the right to appeal the court’s immediately. play grounds, 39 kilometres of Appeal yesterday found sharing sensitive security ma- are taken extremely seriously. decision at the Court of Cas - He affirmed that the East shaded areas, 3.8 kilometres of Bthree Bahraini nationals terials with the government of Osama Al Oufi went on to add sation. Hidd Housing Projects enjoys walkways and bicycle lanes.

Bahrain ‘tenth most generous country’

TDT | Manama Nations as developed na - Mohammed Zafran tions.” This year, Whilst these are all con - ahrain is the tenth most sidered to be high-income generous country in significantly more economies, the ten devel - the world, according people across the oping countries in the top B globe reported to results of a study. 20 are a mixture of income The Kingdom was ranked helping a stranger types, including top-ranked tenth in the world when it and volunteering Indonesia which is classed by comes to donating for charity, their time and the United Nations as a low- according to a study by the significantly fewer er-middle-income economy. London-based Charities Aid people reported Six of this year’s top 20 are Foundation (CAF). in Europe (five of them in The findings were released donating money to a Northern Europe) and five in CAF’s World Giving Index charity. are in Asia (four of these 2018. With an overall score of REPORT made it to top 10). 53 per cent, the index ranked Four of the top 20 are in Af- Bahrain tenth overall with with a score of 33pc. rica (including Kenya which high scores in many indices. Indonesia was deemed was one of the last year’s The indices that boosted the most generous country most improved countries) the Kingdom’s ranking in - in the world. Australia and and three are in the Americas. clude ‘helping a stranger’ New Zealand made up the top “This year, significantly where it was found that 74pc three with only around half more people across the globe of the people in Bahrain sur- a percentage point between reported helping a stranger veyed helped a stranger in the them. and volunteering their time previous year taking Bahrain They are followed closely and significantly fewer peo- to sixth position in the index. by the US, which has moved ple reported donating mon- Bahrain was ranked 25th up one place when compared ey to a charity,” the report in the ‘donating money’ in - to 2016 ranking. stated. dex with a score of 53pc. The “Only half of the CAF World Thirty-six countries im - country was ranked 24th in Giving Index top 20 countries proved their donating mon- the ‘volunteering time’ index are classified by the United ey scores by at least three percentage points compared to 2017, but 42 countries de- clined by three percentage points. “Thailand, for example, recorded a ‘donating money score’ 14 percentage points lower than in 2017, as does Japan,” the report stated. 6 of the top 20 generous countries are in Europe while five are in Asia. Bahrain’s score when compared to other countries surveyed. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 04 APM Terminals Bahrain IPO launch set First IPO for a transport and logistics company in the Kingdom to list on the Bahrain Bourse

TDT | Manama 2017’s net earnings of BD 10.4 Mohammed Zafran million. The IPO stands to raise BD t an offer price set at 660 11,880,000, in what is the first Today is a significant fils per share, APM Ter- IPO for a transport and logistics moment for APM Aminals Bahrain will com- company in the Kingdom to list Terminals Bahrain as mence the offering period for its on the Bahrain Bourse. we move forward to IPO later this week. Commenting on the attractive The exclusive operator of Bah- valuation of the IPO and the mar- launch our IPO, with an rain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port ket opportunity that APM pre- opportunity to invest (KBSP), APM Terminals Bahrain sents for both local and regional in a successful public- has announced the initial public investors, Najla Al Shirawi, the private partnership offering (IPO) of 18,000,000 of its CEO of SICO, the mandated lead and Bahrain’s only shares equating to an offer size manager for the IPO, said: “The commercial port. of BD 11,880,000. much-anticipated public offer- MR HARDIMAN Twenty per cent of the com- ing of APM Terminals is a proxy pany’s total issued share capital on the Kingdom’s growing non- will be offered. The offering pe- oil economy. It offers investors Furthermore, clients of the riod is from Thursday to 24th From left, Mr Hardiman, Ms Al Shirawi and Wissam Haddad, Head of Investment Banking and Real Estate at SICO, reveal extremely attractive pricing and brokerage units of any of SICO of this month and is open to details of the IPO launch. a dividend yield of 15.5pc on the BSC(c), AUB, Global Investment Bahraini and non-Bahraini cor- offer price based on dividends House BSC or BBK BSC can also porate and individual investors. Investors will not be subject cannot sell shares for a period of as per international standards,” paid in 2017. apply for shares through their The IPO is structured with to any lock-in and can trade as one year from the listing date on he said. “Given the strong investor brokers. Shares will subse - 70 per cent of shares on offer soon as the shares are listed on Bahrain Bourse. The allotment APM Terminals Bahrain is a appetite that we have been wit- quently be allotted on Novem- allocated to institutional inves- Bahrain Bourse on December of shares will be announced on joint-venture between Neth- nessing we wanted to ensure ber 29th. tors (i.e., those applying for over 9, 2018. 29 November 2018. erlands-based APM Terminals that retail investors have equal Applicants allotted shares in 100,000 shares) while 30pc of The founding shareholders Commenting on the IPO, Mark International BV (80pc) and access to the market opportunity the IPO will be eligible to any the shares have been allocated Hardiman, CEO/Managing Di- YBA Kanoo Holdings of Bahrain by allocating up to 15,000 pri- dividends distributed by the to retail investors (i.e., those ap- rector, APM Terminals Bahrain, (20pc), a leading diversified re- ority shares per retail applicant company for the full year ended plying for up to 100,000 shares). said, “Today is a significant mo- gional business group. within their 30pc allocation. We 31 December 2018. The compa- Furthermore, retail investors Given the strong ment for APM Terminals Bahrain The company which operates look forward to a highly-suc- ny has also appointed SICO to will have a priority allocation investor appetite as we move forward to launch a global network of 74 operat- cessful, fully-subscribed IPO in provide price stabilisation and within the 30pc for the first our IPO, with an opportunity to ing ports and terminal facilities the weeks to come.” market making services from 15,000 shares applied for by each that we have been invest in a successful public-pri- and over 117 Inland Services op- IPO Application forms and the start of trading on the Bah- such retail investor. witnessing, we wanted vate partnership and Bahrain’s erations spread over 58 coun- printed copies of the prospectus rain Bourse. On December 9, 2018, the to ensure that retail only commercial port. tries, is part of the A P Moller– can be collected from the ten ap- SICO is the mandated lead company’s shares will be listed investors have equal “Being the only commercial Maersk group, a global business proved branches of Ahli United manager, underwriter and mar- and will commence trading on access to the market port, KBSP plays a vital role in headquartered in Copenhagen, Bank BSC (AUB) in Bahrain, in ket maker, while AUB has been the Bahrain Bourse under the opportunity by the economic development of Denmark, with activities in the Manama, Seef Mall (Muharraq), appointed as the receiving bank ticker symbol APMTB (investors allocating up to 15,000 the Kingdom of Bahrain by fa- transport and logistics which Gudaibiya, Riffa, Sitra, Budaiya, with ten of its branches across who do not have an account cilitating smooth trade flows, includes the biggest container Hamad Town, Isa Town Mall, Bahrain registered for the IPO with a broker at Bahrain Bourse priority shares per which has been possible with ship operator in the world. Exhibition road, Mercado Mall offer, along with two addition- should open an account to trade, retail applicant. APM Terminals bringing in the The offer shares are priced at (Saar); as well as from Bahrain al receiving desks at Bahrain but such account is not needed MS AL SHIRAWI required expertise, competitive- BD 0.660 per share, equating to Bourse and APM Terminals Bah- Bourse and APM Terminals Bah- to apply for shares). ness and operational excellence a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.7x rain. rain during the offer period. 100 years of Bahrain’s Over 3,000 to take part in charity marathon TDT | Manama Member of BMR 2018 Organising Committee, Harpreet Kaur Hishang Kewalram, said, “The Bahrain Mara- educational progress stressed thon Relay which began years ago as a fun run ore than 3,000 people are set to partic- with only a handful of teams has today, through ipate in the annual Bahrain Marathon the dedication of the organisers, The Bahrain MRelay this weekend to raise funds for Round Table and Rotaract Bahrain; part of Ro- numerous charity events and support charitable tary Club of Manama, Rotary Club of Sulmaniya societies in the Kingdom. and Rotary Club of Adliya, has grown to become One of the most distinguished marathons, the one of the largest charity sporting events in the BMR summarises Kingdom’s spirit as a country, Kingdom of Bahrain.” carrying with it an essence of optimism and in- “The annual marathon relay which is con- spiration to achieve a greater good in the form sidered more than just a race is a recognition of a charitable cause, organisers said. of enthusiasm and fitness that emphasizes and The 37th edition of the Bahrain Marathon Re- showcases the passion and determination of lay (BMR) organised by the Bahrain Round Table the people of the Kingdom to come together and Rotaract Bahrain will be held on November not just to promote healthy living but to further 9, 2018, at the Bahrain International Circuit. participate towards contributing to the society.”

Evening beckons music enthusiasts

Mr Al Jowder honours participants at the event. Manama tion and Curricula Affairs Dr issues and problem-solving that Fawzi Al Jowder participated elevate the society at all levels. he eighth edition of stu- in an open discussion with the He cited the ministry’s ap- dent seminar themed students regarding various mat- plication of the Citizenship, T“Education: horizons, ters pertaining to the teaching/ Human Rights Promoting turning points” was organised learning process. School programme academic by the Directorate of Student He listened to student sugges- year 2015-2016 to transform the Services, under the patronage tions and interventions praising school establishment including of Education Minister Dr Majid their spectacular expression all of its elements and elements A ticket launch event for the upcoming “Bhavahara and Saama Gaana” - a scintillating musical evening for all music Al Nuaimi. of opinion and respecting the to the space of dialogue, toler- lovers in Bahrain - was held yesterday at the Indian Delights Restaurant in Segaiya. The event, organised by Choice More than 120 secondary views of others. ance and coexistence linking Advertising and Publicity in association with Indian Institute for Performing Arts (IIPA), is scheduled to be held on students deliberated about 100 Al Jowder pointed out that these values with the educa- November 16, 2018, at the Cultural Hall, Bahrain and is expected to attract over 700 music enthusiasts. “Bhavahara” years of education in Bahrain, the ministry organises these tional curricula and educational is an experimental dream project directed by Dr Nidhi S Menon, a drama enthusiast. Over 25 artists will perform on formal, industrial, technical and open educational meetings as activities in the artistic, cultural stage while more than 50 people will be working behind the scene. “Saama Gaana” is classical concert featuring the vocational education, digital part of its considerable atten- and athletics fields. national award-winning musician P Unnikrishnan. He will be accompanied by Jayadevan on violin and Neyveli Venkatesh empowering and e-learning tion to promoting the values of The undersecretary hon- on Mrudangam. They will showcase an outstanding show of music and rhythm of classical and semi classical melodies. topics. dialogue among the students oured all the participants in Tickets will be available at IIPA office. Managing Editor of The Daily Tribune P Unnikrishnan and General Manager of Undersecretary for Educa- for its pivotal role in addressing the seminar activities. Zayani Motors Mohammed Zaki were among the dignitaries who attended the ticket launch event. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 05 Sports can ‘resolve conflicts’ across the world Sharm El Sheikh abandon thinking about all oth- an agreement that still exists in er issues such as politics, dis- the United Nations.” H Shaikh Nasser bin putes, given the fact that sport HH Shaikh Nasser shed light Hamad Al Khalifa, Rep- is a solution to resolve conflicts. on three main points in the man- Hresentative of His Maj- “We have achieved many ac- agement of peace, stating that esty the King for Charity Works complishments in the area of security is the backbone of these and Youth Affairs, Chairman of sports in the past period thanks points. the Supreme Council for Youth to this approach,” he explained, “In the past, we were clos - and Sports and President of adding: “Some people exploit ing the fences for security and Bahrain Olympic Committee, extremism in thinking and neg- stability, Despite the evolution has stressed that sport is an atively take advantage of youth of the era of technology, we are important factor in resolving energies in order to destroy living in peace and stability un- conflicts. peace. But as officials, we always der our wise leadership.” He pointed out that the King- strive to make sports a tool for He added: “The second point dom has become an effective peace and bolstering bonds. And is the national care. We rejoice model for mobilising the society this is important to mobilise for the great sports projects we towards sports so its members youth towards sports.” have in the pipeline. I would like This came during HH Shai- to take this opportunity to speak kh Nasser’s participation as a HH Shaikh Nasser takes part in the panel discussion. about the strong relations be- leading panellist in the first tween the Kingdom of Bahrain We have always been session of the World Youth Fo- ticipating alongside HH Shaikh that took place a few days ago HH Shaikh Nasser praised and Egypt. striving to make rum (WYF) in the presence of Nasser were a group of leaders in Egypt, which “reflected the Egypt’s history and the great “There are related projects Egyptian President Abdel Fat- from various Arab and African terrorists’ intentions to exploit development witnessed by the between HM King and Presi- sports a tool for tah El Sisi, Hisham Al Jowder, countries. innocent blood”. country. dent El Sisi, including the City peace and bolstering Minister of Youth and Sports HH Shaikh Nasser offered his “Everyone here is in solidar- He said: “Egypt from the days of Majesty which will be built bonds. Affairs and Shaikh Rashid bin sincerest condolences to Pres- ity with Egypt in this incident of Pharaoh Ramses II has been above the mountains, and this HH SHAIKH NASSER Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Bah- ident El Sisi and the Egyptian which is a crime against human- living in peace and coexist - confirms that the word impossi- rain’s Ambassador to Egypt. Par- people on the tragic incident ity,” he stated. ence as he managed to strike ble doesn’t exist in Egypt.”

Court asks SMC medical Iraq nationals lose pleas report in child torture trial

The investigation documents• revealed in passport forgery case that the Arab woman had tortured her Five men were tried in the case, including the three Iraqi appellants own 15-month- old baby girl. TDT | Manama held guilty along with them, but according to court documents. forgery. I only received a picture Ali Tarif was acquitted on appeal. The Bahraini who was acquit- on WhatsApp which I deleted TDT | Manama Five men were tried in the case, ted told the court that the second immediately,” he said. Ali Tarif hree Iraqi men convicted including the three Iraqi appel- I have no Bahraini suspect, a 40-year-old The second Bahraini suspect in passport forgery case lants. The Iraqis were charged involvement in security guard, had informed him met the Iraqis and a deal was he High Criminal Court Thave had their jail sen- with forgery and providing bribes the forgery. I only that the Iraqis were willing to struck at BD80,000 to forge the Thas adjourned the case tences upheld by the High Ap- while the Bahraini man was ac- received a picture pay BD100,000 for passports. passports, prosecutors say. of an Arab woman accused peals Court. cused of forging passports. He claimed he only got involved The two then travelled to Tur- of beating her own child to They were earlier sentenced The fifth suspect, a Bahraini, on WhatsApp which I in order to scam them and take key to get the passports forged, November 14, 2018, to seek to three years behind bars each. who remains at large was the deleted immediately. their money. which was handed over to the first a medical report from the A Bahraini man was earlier mastermind behind the forgery, BAHRAINI DEFENDANT “I have no involvement in the Bahraini suspect, they added. Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC). The woman appeared be- fore the court along with the baby boy and her lawyer. The court decided to ad- journ the case owing to the 10,000 students to visit Airshow fact that the victim’s report which was prepared by SMC TDT | Manama offerings, gain first-hand experience entertainment activities and is set to wasn’t submitted. of what the aerospace industry is all include a Heritage Village, showcasing The investigation doc- he fifth edition of the Bahrain about, and witness the spectacular air arts and crafts from the Kingdom and uments revealed that the International Airshow is set to displays. Our collaboration with the the region, as well as magic shows, Arab woman had tortured Twelcome 10,000 students from “Community partnerships are a key MoE comes in line with the flying simulators, and roaming per - her own 15-month-old baby schools across the Kingdom as part of a focus area for the Ministry; we are keen efforts of the BIAS organising formers in the likes of Iron man and girl. joint partnership between the Ministry on cooperating with various industry committee, under the Star Wars amongst other famous Disney The baby girl was admit- of Transportation and Telecommu - sectors and Ministries across the King- characters. ted to hospital with sec - nications (MTT) and the Ministry of dom guided by our strong belief that supervision and directives of Visitors will also be able to enjoy the ond-degree burns in her Education (MoE). such partnerships are key to serving the HH Shaikh Abdulla. aerobatic display teams, including Ital- private parts, behind her Selected students of all ages from community and developing local talent. BIAS ian team Frecce Tricolori and Emarati thighs, legs as well as a frac- across public and private schools will “Our collaboration with the MoE team Al Fursan, as well as performances tured humerus and a sub- be hosted at the public area of the event comes in line with the efforts of the Representative of His Majesty,” the BIAS by some of the Kingdom’s most loved dural hematoma. over two days (November 14 and 15). BIAS organising committee, under the said in a statement issued. performers such as DJ Leil, DJ Detour, And it was the 27-year- The students will be given the op - supervision and directives of HH Shaikh The Public Area at BIAS 2018 will Mo Zowayed, Banah , Bahrain Talking old woman’s husband who portunity to enjoy the entertainment Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal provide an array of educational and Drums, and Khalid Fuad. lodged the case against his wife, accusing her of beating and causing harm to their infant. Harbour Pink Run “My client is married to the defendant and they have a seven-year-old boy and a girl aged one year and three months,” the husband’s law- yer said. “He had previously filed a case against his wife af- ter their infant’s hand got broken. But his family in- tervened and the case got cancelled.” The woman said that the infant’s hand got hurt after she fell down while trying to walk, but her narration of events were not “believed” Over 200 people from all ages took part in the Pink Run, which took place in Harbour Gate on Saturday, in partnership with the Ministry of Health. All participants enjoyed the social activity atmosphere by her husband, who report- where many participants wore pink clothes. Harbour Run is one of the series of activities organised by Financial Centre Development Company BSC, the owner of Harbour Towers and Harbour Gate. ed the incident to police. 06 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 world

Egypt says police North Korea warns kill 19 linked to Copt of returning to attack nuclear policy AFP | Cairo, Egypt Gunman kills two in Seoul, South Korea

ineteen suspected ji- orth Korea has warned Nhadists linked to a Nthe United States it will deadly attack on Coptic “seriously” consider return- Christians in central Egypt yoga studio shooting ing to a state policy aimed at have been killed in a shoot- building nuclear weapons out with police, the interior if Washington does not end ministry said yesterday. been the subject of police calls tough economic sanctions Those killed in the ex- Gunman also for harassing young women, ac- against the impoverished change of fire were part of • cording to the statement. regime. For years, the North a cell that left dead seven injures five before The investigation is ongoing, had pursued a “byungjin” pilgrims in Friday’s attack taking his own life and police have yet to establish policy of simultaneously de- in Minya province, a state- a link between the shooter and veloping its nuclear capabil- ment by the ministry said. Police is yet the victims and yoga business. ities alongside the economy. “The terrorist elements to• establish a likn The gunman had posted on In April, citing a “fresh opened fire on the (security) YouTube videos of himself giv- climate of detente and forces who responded,” the between the shooter ing violent racist and misogy- peace” on the peninsula, statement said. and the victims nistic speeches, according to North Korean leader Kim The 19 suspected jihad- BuzzFeed. Tallahassee Mayor Jong Un declared the nu- ists were found “as part of AFP | Miami, United States Andrew Gillum, who is running clear quest complete and a pursuit of terrorist ele - for governor of Florida and cut said his country would fo- ments involved in carrying short a campaign event to re- cus on “socialist economic out hostile operations in the gunman killed two peo- turn to the city, tweeted: “I’m construction”. country, including the last ple and wounded five deeply appreciative of law en- But a statement issued by armed attack which target- Aothers at a yoga studio Officers at the scene in Florida (Daily Mail). Inset, Scott Paul Beierle (Courtesy forcement’s quick response to the North’s foreign ministry ed citizens returning from in Florida’s state capital Talla- of Leon County Sheriff) the shooting at the yoga facility said Pyongyang could revert the Saint Samuel monas- hassee before taking his own in Tallahassee today.” to its former policy if the US tery”, the ministry said. life, police said Saturday. The yoga studio’s Facebook did not change its stance The Islamic State group At approximately 5:47 pm on to prevent him from harming were killed. Two other wom- page received dozens of mes- over sanctions. claimed Friday’s attack. Friday, 40-year-old Scott Beierle themselves and others. The as- en were in “stable condition,” sages of support, including from “The word ‘byungjin’ may Raids were undertaken in “entered the business posing as sailant then turned the gun on while two more women and a elsewhere in Florida, the US and appear again and the change the mountainous western a customer and began shooting himself and died on scene from man were treated and release abroad. “Sending prayers, love of the line could be serious- desert of Minya province patrons with a handgun without a self-inflicted gunshot wound.” from hospital. and peace for healing the Talla- ly reconsidered,” said the to track down the “fugitive warning,” the Tallahassee Police It said two women, Nancy Beierle, a graduate of Flori- hassee yoga community,” read statement carried by the terrorist elements”, the in- Department said in a statement. Van Vessem and Maura Bin - da State University with prior a comment by Facebook user official KCNA news agency terior ministry said. “Patrons fought the assailant kley, aged 61 and 21 respectively, military service, had previously Melissa Gregory. late Friday. 15 killed as China truck hits 31-car lineup Italy storm toll tops 30 AFP | Rome, Italy AFP | Beijing, China

n out-of-control truck loods have killed 12 people Aploughed into a 31-car line- Fon the southern island of up in northwest China killing Sicily, nine of them from the 15 people and injuring 44, au- same family, rescue servic- thorities in the city of Lanzhou es said yesterday, taking the said yesterday. The accident week’s toll across Italy past 30. occurred Saturday night as the Six Italian regions remain on driver of the heavy duty artic- high alert for storms. ulated truck lost control on a The bodies of nine people downhill stretch of expressway were found in their house in People pass by damages on a and collided with cars lining up Casteldaccia in the Palermo flooded road at a toll booth, Lanzhou’s prop- region, next to a small river aganda department said. which had burst its banks, res- After flying over Casteldac- Ten of the 44 hurt sustained cue services said. cia Sunday, Sicilian prosecutor serious injuries, authorities Chinese police officers and rescuers work at the site of where a truck ploughed into cars at a toll booth in Lanzhou The victims included chil- Ambrogio Cartosio described a said. The big rig driver Li Feng dren aged one, three, and 15. “total disaster”. was put under investigation and tered to Li’s home northeastern time driving the stretch of road, heavy snow and many crippled Three other members of Officials have opened an police watch, according to the Liaoning province, more than the China Daily said. and twisted vehicles. 58,000 the family managed to escape, investigation to determine official news agency Xinhua. 2,000 kilometres from the scene State broadcaster CCTV aired people were killed in accidents one by climbing a tree, the Agi whether houses built near the The semi-trailer was regis- of the accident. It was Li’s first video from the scene showing across the country in 2015 alone. news agency reported. river met legal safety norms. Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman in dock for biggest US drugs trial New York, United States Guzman has been branded drug trafficking continues una- oaquin “El Chapo” Guzman the world’s biggest drug lord bated in Mexico. Jgoes on trial in New York since Colombia’s Pablo Esco- US prosecutors contend that today, accused of running the bar, who was dubbed “The King from 1989 to 2014, the car - world’s biggest drug cartel and of Cocaine” and was one of the tel smuggled at least 340,892 spending a quarter of a century wealthiest men in the world un- KNOW WHAT pounds (154,626 kilograms) of smuggling more than 155 tons of til police shot him dead in 1993. cocaine into the United States, cocaine into the United States. Experts say the government as well as heroin, methamphet- The mammoth trial in a has a near water-tight case likely amine and marijuana, raking in Brooklyn federal court, which to send Guzman, 61, to a max- Guzman has been $14 billion. will cost millions of dollars and imum security US prison for branded the Guzman pleads not guilty, but is expected to last more than the rest of his life. But at what world’s biggest the government has present- four months, will see one of the price? drug lord since ed so much evidence -- more world’s most notorious crimi- “Is it going to stop even one than 300,000 pages and at least nals face the US justice system. additional pound of cocaine Colombia’s Pablo 117,000 audio recordings -- that Prosecutors spent years piec- from coming into the United Escobar, who was the defense complains they hav- ing together a sweeping case States? Probably not. The ma- dubbed “The King en’t had enough time to review it against Guzman, who was ex- chine keeps rolling,” says Rob of Cocaine” all. Heroy estimates the trial will tradited in 2017 after twice es- Heroy, a North Carolina lawyer cost US taxpayer “more than $50 caping prison in Mexico -- first who has defended other Mexi- million,” a price tag that includes hidden in a laundry cart, then can drug barons. hugely powerful. His co-defend- protection programs for at least slipping down a tunnel that The Sinaloa cartel that Guz- ant Ismael “El Mayo” Zamba- Drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is escorted into a helicopter at Mexico some of the several hundred wit- reached his prison shower. man founded in 1989 is still da remains at large, and violent City’s airport nesses expected to testify. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 07 High-altitude porters

Rehmat Ullah Baig, a Pakistani mountaineer who climbed and measured K-2 in 2014 for the first time after the mountain’s initial discovery, arranges his mountaineering gear at his home in Shimshal village of Hunza valley in northern Pakistan

AFP | Shimshal, Pakistan

As one of the few e is the only man ever to have scaled K2 three elite porters in Htimes, but Fazal Ali’s achievements have gone largely the country unrecognised, like those of many When they arrive, specialising in of his fellow porters who risk life they are full of and limb on Pakistan’s highest goodwill, they make high-altitude peaks. many promises. But expeditions, the As one of the few elite por- once they’ve achieved ters in the country specialising their goals, they 40-year-old has in high-altitude expeditions, the 40-year-old has spent nearly two forget everything spent nearly two decades on Pakistan’s deadliest slopes -- plotting routes, lug- decades on Paki- ging kit and cooking for paying FAZAL ALI clients. stan’s deadliest At 8,611 metres (28,251 feet), slopes -- plotting K2 is not quite as high as Mount Everest, which stands A general view of Shimshal village, also known as Pakistan’s valley of mountaineers, is pictured in Pakistan’s northern routes, lugging kit at 8,848 metres. But its tech - Hunza valley nical challenges have earned and cooking for it the nickname “the Savage Mountain” and dozens have lost “When they arrive, they are paying clients their lives on its treacherous, full of goodwill, they make many icy flanks. promises,” Ali said. “But once Ali conquered K2 in 2014, 2017 they’ve achieved their goals, and 2018 -- all without addi - they forget everything.” tional oxygen. “He is the only One incident in particular climber with this achievement,” left Ali with a bitter taste in his said Eberhard Jurgalski from mouth: he arrived at the summit Guinness World Records. of K2 with a Western moun - While foreign climbers have taineer, but instead of taking a won plaudits for their feats, Ali picture together, she posed alone and his colleagues are over - with a flag in her hand. looked, even among the moun- “She ordered us to take a pic- taineering community. ture and stay at a distance,” he “I am happy,” Ali said. “But said, adding the episode led to I am also heartbroken because a dispute between the climber my feat will never be truly ap- and a Nepali porter who was preciated.” also there. He is one of many high-alti- tude porters who work on for- Valley of mountaineers A Pakistani villager carries grass for animals in Shimshal village, also known as Pakistan’s valley of mountaineers, in eign expeditions to northern Ali, like many Pakistani high-al- Pakistan’s northern Hunza valley Pakistan, a remote region that titude porters, was born in the is home to three of the highest remote Shimshal Valley in the and shares Ali’s resentment. follow in his footsteps. ers successfully lobbied for an mountain ranges in the world, country’s north, near the Chi- “I should be happy, but I’m increase following an avalanche the Himalayas, the Karakoram nese border. not,” he said. Investment and training in 2014 that killed 16 sherpas on and the Hindu Kush. Home to just 140 families, Ali’s “If I were recognised, if the A major source of resentment Mount Everest. Chosen for their endurance village has produced many of mountaineers from... Pakistan among Ali and his colleagues is High-altitude porters in Pa- and knowledge of the extremely the country’s greatest moun- were recognised, or if they their belief that they are treated kistan meanwhile are lucky to difficult terrain, the porters trace taineers, including Rajab Shah, enjoyed a bit of recognition worse than their Nepali coun- get life insurance policies worth the route for climbers and fix the first Pakistani to scale all or financial assistance, they terparts. In the event of an acci- $1,500, according to the Alpine ropes for their ascent. They also five 8,000-metre peaks in the would climb all the 8,000-me- dent, Pakistani porters are rarely Club of Pakistan. carry food and supplies on their country. tre peaks of the world,” entitled to helicopter rescues by German mountaineer Christi- backs and pitch their clients’ Rehmatullah Baig, who con- he said. their employers. ane Fladt, who wrote a book on tents. However, once the moun- quered K2 in 2014 while taking Baig’s father was the first from In Nepal, local guides are eli- Shimshal, says the Pakistani por- taineers return home, the por- vital geographical measure- Shimshal to pursue the deadly gible for approximately $12,700 ters “should organise themselves Fazal Ali, who has climbed K-2 ters -- indispensable during ex- ments and installing a weather pursuit of mountaineering, but in life insurance from the gov- in a union in order to put stress mountain three times peditions -- often feel forgotten. station, also hails from Shimshal he now tells his children not to ernment, after mountain work- on their financial demands”. READING IS A QUOTE CONVERSATION. ALL BOOKS OF THE TALK. BUT A GOOD BOOK DAY LISTENS AS WELL. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 MARK HADDON Why is Tehran recruiting Daesh jihadists?

in Syria, it must rely on local Jalawla, Al Hashd has recruit- assets. Sectarian militias respon- ed dozens of jihadists. A Kurd- sible for the worst massacres ish official observed how these were trained and armed by Iran. extremists resurfaced “wearing Now it is reportedly recruiting a new uniforms.” BARIA ALAMUDDIN new generation of Syrian mili- Local Daesh commanders Mu- tias. IRGC and Hezbollah officers tashar Al Turki and Zaid Maw- am constantly astounded at have embarked on a recruitment lan, who fought the Kurds in how otherwise-sensible jour- campaign throughout refugee 2014, have been identified fight- Inalists and diplomats are will- camps, and batches of trainees ing for Al Hashd. According to ing to believe Iranian and Russian recently graduated near the Syr- one Al Hashd source, Al Turki professions of good faith, despite ian city of Deraa. “turned out to be a good man The all evidence to the contrary. Ear- Hezbollah has reportedly paid right after he changed allegiance, lier this year, many credulous around 2,000 former rebels to and now he is ensuring the secu- recruitment figures pronounced the end of change sides, particularly among rity of the town of Tawuq against of jihadists in Iranian expansionism in Syria. those forces that recently lost Daesh.” Why? Because Russian President US funding. American officials Iran is often portrayed as Syria and Iraq Vladimir Putin had promised Is- sent WhatsApp messages to having a pro-Shiite agenda, yet raeli Prime Minister Benjamin rebel commanders saying they the Zaidi Houthis and Syria’s illustrates Netanyahu in good faith that Ira- should not go into battle with the Alawites hail from significantly nian proxies would be purged “expectation of military inter- different schools of Islam. Also, Tehran’s from southern Syria. vention by us.” One commander Tehran exports weapons to the Iran has invested tens of bil- bitterly interpreted Washing- Taliban in Afghanistan, and after desperation lions of dollars in the Syrian ton’s betrayal as meaning: “Go to 2005 it was observed transfer- meat-grinder, with dozens of Russia, go to the (Assad) regime, ring munitions to Sunni extrem- as it grapples Islamic Republican Guard Corps go to Iran.” ists fighting the Americans in (IRGC) personnel killed. It will For rebels with their backs Iraq. with US not meekly depart Syria with its against the wall — many of whom Anti-Shi’ite terrorist leader tail between its legs at the first picked up a gun when they were Abu Musab Al Zarqawi repeat- sanctions hint of pressure from Netanyahu. scarcely out of primary school edly took refuge in Iran and re- Despite a token withdrawal of — the prospect of a regular wage ceived training from its Quds some Hezbollah foot soldiers, for performing the only role they Force. Iran for decades hosted the group’s leader Hassan Nas- know must be highly seductive, Al Qaeda leaders, sometimes de- rallah defiantly announced that no matter whose agenda they taining them, sometimes offering Hezbollah would remain in Syria will be serving. them safe passage or allowing as long as President Bashar As- Meanwhile, Iran-backed Al terrorists such as Saif Al Adl to sad desired — as if Assad is even Hashd Al Shaabi paramilitar- coordinate atrocities such as the about siding with Assad against established Daesh dates back to allowed to sneeze without asking ies in Iraq are recruiting Daesh 1996 attack in Saudi Arabia that Daesh, he risked getting into bed the 2004-2011 period when his Iran’s permission first. fighters by offering them a salary, killed around 20 US personnel. with the creators of the monster regime flooded Iraq with jihad- Tehran understands that to a military ID and a clean record. When US President Donald he wanted to slay. Assad’s rela- ists to fight the Americans. perpetuate its dominant position Around the flashpoint town of Trump previously speculated tionship with the figures who Evidence from Syrian military

Who will flinch in a game of chicken between Italy and the EU? The short-term political interests of both sides are in a collision with their long-term political and economic interests

the Italy-Europe relationship has arrived at this low point? Italy is in a long-term econom- ic decline. Its per capita income has been stagnant for about 25 years. Nearly 200,000 people, LUIGI ZINGALES mostly young and highly educat- ed, leave the country every year, ast week, the European Un- an acute threat when combined ion Commission rejected with an aging population (with a Lthe 2019 fiscal budget pro- strikingly high proportion of cit- posed by the new Italian govern- izens aged 65 and over). A large ment. The EUC’s vice president, inherited debt burden makes it Valdis Dombrovskis, argued that difficult to finance even basic the commission, the bloc’s ad- infrastructure investments. ministrative body, had no alter- Italy’s economic problems are native but to reject the budget. mostly of its own making. But Italy’s proposed deficit — equal they are compounded by Eu - to 2.4 per cent of gross domestic ropean Union rules (or lack of product — is too large to guaran- thereof ). Without a domestic tee the reduction in the ratio of central bank, the Italian treasur- debt to gross domestic product ies market is prone to self-fulfill- required by the amended Stability ing panics. Italian banks, which and Growth Pact, which regulates do not have a reliable system of countries in the eurozone. deposit insurance, face the risk This decision has no immedi- of a similar panic. Following the ate economic consequences, but 2008-09 crisis, Italy experienced it does have huge political ones. a second painful recession in It marks a sharp increase in the 2011-13, entirely driven by these Italy and the European Union. for which Italy (and Greece) bear one is that the commission had pean officials. If this were the political tension between Italy risks, which are outside its con- Italy’s EU partners, however, more than their share of the cost. to intervene aggressively to save case, however, it would not make and the rest of Europe — tension trol. have shown no interest in re - This raises a question: The its reputation because the Italian sense for the commission to fall that might even cause Italy to Exasperated by stagnant in- shaping this relationship. Every- commission has bent budgetary government made a mockery of for it. exit from the eurozone. come and increased uncertainty, one sees the flaws of the current rules before. So why the intran- the budgetary process. The eco- The more cynical view is that This escalation is in the short- Italians overwhelmingly voted system. The problem is that it sigence towards the new Italian nomic case for the larger Italian the commission is playing a game term political interest of both last March for two parties — the would be political suicide to be government? budget deficit seemed less like a of national politics, pitting one sides, but it is against their long- 5-Star Movement and the League seen as granting Italy conces - There are optimistic and cyni- good-faith argument and more nation against another against term political and economic in- — that promised change, espe- sions. It’s not just budget issues; cal possibilities for the commis- like a deliberate provocation to another, even at the cost of the terests. How is it possible that cially in the relationship between it also extends to immigration, sion’s rejection. The optimistic create a casus belli with Euro - long-term well-being of the Eu-

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Why is Tehran recruiting Daesh jihadists? TOP TWEETS4 in Syria, it must rely on local Jalawla, Al Hashd has recruit- supposed mortal enemies. Ex- Iran hopes to put its regional attempt in Denmark to assassi- assets. Sectarian militias respon- ed dozens of jihadists. A Kurd- perts note how Syrian regime proxies on a war footing as nate oppositionists, Tehran was sible for the worst massacres ish official observed how these and Russian bombing raids tout- a bargaining chip, and in behind a botched bomb plot in 01 were trained and armed by Iran. extremists resurfaced “wearing ed as attacks against Daesh have readiness to recommence Paris and a 2015 assassination Now it is reportedly recruiting a new uniforms.” mainly hit civilians. Iran, Russia their war with the West when near Amsterdam. BARIA ALAMUDDIN new generation of Syrian mili- Local Daesh commanders Mu- and Daesh coordinated assaults the time is right. European police recently ar- tias. IRGC and Hezbollah officers tashar Al Turki and Zaid Maw- against rebel forces for maxi- rested an Austria-based Irani- am constantly astounded at have embarked on a recruitment lan, who fought the Kurds in mum impact. an diplomat and a succession of how otherwise-sensible jour- campaign throughout refugee 2014, have been identified fight- Documents show how the city other figures complicit in such nalists and diplomats are will- camps, and batches of trainees ing for Al Hashd. According to of Palmyra repeatedly changed attacks. obody has yet come Iing to believe Iranian and Russian recently graduated near the Syr- one Al Hashd source, Al Turki hands peacefully, with the re - The recruitment of jihadists ‘Nup with a deal that professions of good faith, despite ian city of Deraa. “turned out to be a good man gime entrusting central Syrian in Syria and Iraq illustrates Teh- is remotely comparable to The all evidence to the contrary. Ear- Hezbollah has reportedly paid right after he changed allegiance, regions to the jihadists whenever ran’s desperation as it grapples the deal we already have’ lier this year, many credulous around 2,000 former rebels to and now he is ensuring the secu- it lacked the capacity to hold with US sanctions. Iran hopes - Lib Dem leader @vince- recruitment figures pronounced the end of change sides, particularly among rity of the town of Tawuq against them itself. to put its regional proxies on a cable says that while he of jihadists in Iranian expansionism in Syria. those forces that recently lost Daesh.” Around 72 per cent of Daesh’s war footing as a bargaining chip, believes a Brexit vote has Why? Because Russian President US funding. American officials Iran is often portrayed as wealth from oil trading came and in readiness to recommence less than a 50% chance of Syria and Iraq Vladimir Putin had promised Is- sent WhatsApp messages to having a pro-Shiite agenda, yet from the regime, which facilitat- invented the genres of coordinat- their war with the West when happening, it is the right raeli Prime Minister Benjamin rebel commanders saying they the Zaidi Houthis and Syria’s ed Daesh’s commercial activities, ed suicide bombings and Islamist the time is right. thing to do. #Ridge illustrates Netanyahu in good faith that Ira- should not go into battle with the Alawites hail from significantly redeployments, and the arrival of terrorism, culminating in the Across Africa, the Middle East, @RidgeOnSunday nian proxies would be purged “expectation of military inter- different schools of Islam. Also, new batches of terrorists. 9/11 attacks. Central Asia, Latin America and Tehran’s from southern Syria. vention by us.” One commander Tehran exports weapons to the Iran is not the defender of Whenever Iran, Assad and even Europe, Iran has been a Iran has invested tens of bil- bitterly interpreted Washing- Taliban in Afghanistan, and after Shi’ites, but the patron of ter - Russia seek legitimacy by pro- reliable patron of terrorists and desperation lions of dollars in the Syrian ton’s betrayal as meaning: “Go to 2005 it was observed transfer- rorist groups that inflicted the claiming their roles in combat- criminal networks. 02 meat-grinder, with dozens of Russia, go to the (Assad) regime, ring munitions to Sunni extrem- greatest harm on Shi’ite commu- ting terrorism, we must not for- As fast as jihadists in Iraq, as it grapples Islamic Republican Guard Corps go to Iran.” ists fighting the Americans in nities, fuelling sectarian conflicts get the fateful role they played in Yemen and Libya can be defeat- (IRGC) personnel killed. It will For rebels with their backs Iraq. that killed countless thousands empowering the very forces they ed, they regain strength and re- with US not meekly depart Syria with its against the wall — many of whom Anti-Shi’ite terrorist leader of innocent Arabs. pretend to fight. turn to the offensive. The world tail between its legs at the first picked up a gun when they were Abu Musab Al Zarqawi repeat- Through the facilitation of Al Al Hashd brought together will continue to be blighted by sanctions hint of pressure from Netanyahu. scarcely out of primary school edly took refuge in Iran and re- Qaeda in Iraq, the mobilisation pre-existing Tehran-sponsored terrorism as long as Iran enjoys Despite a token withdrawal of — the prospect of a regular wage ceived training from its Quds of Shi’ite militants against US militias in 2014 under the guise a free hand to meddle with im- ondon’s businesses some Hezbollah foot soldiers, for performing the only role they Force. Iran for decades hosted forces, the nurturing of Daesh of fighting Daesh, yet most of punity. Lare the engine of our the group’s leader Hassan Nas- know must be highly seductive, Al Qaeda leaders, sometimes de- in Syria, and the creation of their energies were thrown into Is any further argument re - economy. We face the rallah defiantly announced that no matter whose agenda they taining them, sometimes offering the largest paramilitary force sectarian cleansing campaigns quired for why the containment real risk of a bad Brexit Hezbollah would remain in Syria will be serving. them safe passage or allowing of them all, Al Hashd, Iran sits against Sunnis and other vulner- of Tehran’s terrorist leadership deal, or no deal. Either as long as President Bashar As- Meanwhile, Iran-backed Al terrorists such as Saif Al Adl to octopus-like at the nexus of re- able groups. must be a top global priority? would cause huge dam- sad desired — as if Assad is even Hashd Al Shaabi paramilitar- coordinate atrocities such as the about siding with Assad against established Daesh dates back to defectors illustrates how Assad, as a force to weaken the rebels, gional terrorism. US Secretary of State Mike age. With time running (Baria Alamuddin is an award-win- allowed to sneeze without asking ies in Iraq are recruiting Daesh 1996 attack in Saudi Arabia that Daesh, he risked getting into bed the 2004-2011 period when his with Iranian support, cultivat- and as a bogeyman to terrorise Bloody terrorist attacks per- Pompeo recently said the Quds ning journalist and broadcaster in the out, a public vote with Iran’s permission first. fighters by offering them a salary, killed around 20 US personnel. with the creators of the monster regime flooded Iraq with jihad- ed and released future Daesh the West. petrated by Hezbollah and the Force is conducting “covert as- Middle East and the UK. She is editor of the option to stay in the Tehran understands that to a military ID and a clean record. When US President Donald he wanted to slay. Assad’s rela- ists to fight the Americans. leaders after the 2011 uprising Almost no major battles have Quds Force during the 1980s in sassination operations in the the Media Services Syndicate and has EU is the right option for perpetuate its dominant position Around the flashpoint town of Trump previously speculated tionship with the figures who Evidence from Syrian military began. Daesh was wielded both been recorded between these Lebanon, the Gulf and globally heart of Europe.” Along with the interviewed numerous heads of state.) our city & country. @SadiqKhan 03 Who will flinch in a game of chicken between Italy and the EU? Lessons from Indonesian Tsunami The short-term political interests of both sides are in a collision with their long-term political and economic interests

peculation or not, a the Italy-Europe relationship has Merkel and Macron The real loser, in this scenar- Sbackstop proposal arrived at this low point? have certainly not been io, is the hope of a functioning cobbled together for the Italy is in a long-term econom- Europe. Cabinet falls far short ic decline. Its per capita income outdone by the new Italian If the unelected European of the comprehensive has been stagnant for about 25 government, which in turn commissioners care about the customs union we need years. Nearly 200,000 people, loves to blame Europe for future of Europe as much as to protect manufactur- LUIGI ZINGALES mostly young and highly educat- Italy’s problems. they proclaim, they should make ing and deliver on the ed, leave the country every year, every effort to engage the Italian solemn commitments ast week, the European Un- an acute threat when combined government in a sensible budget to Northern Ireland. If ion Commission rejected with an aging population (with a plan that finds a balance between the Brexit deal fails La- Lthe 2019 fiscal budget pro- strikingly high proportion of cit- preventing the debt from explod- bour’s six tests, we’ll vote posed by the new Italian govern- izens aged 65 and over). A large ing with the demands the Italian it down ment. The EUC’s vice president, inherited debt burden makes it population has made on its gov- @Keir_Starmer Valdis Dombrovskis, argued that difficult to finance even basic ernment. the commission, the bloc’s ad- infrastructure investments. The best way to prevent the ministrative body, had no alter- Italy’s economic problems are worst form of populism from native but to reject the budget. mostly of its own making. But spreading — which is in the in- 04 Italy’s proposed deficit — equal they are compounded by Eu - terests of both the European to 2.4 per cent of gross domestic ropean Union rules (or lack of ropean Union. With President Union commissioners and Ital- product — is too large to guaran- thereof ). Without a domestic Emmanuel Macron of France ian citizens — is recognising and tee the reduction in the ratio of central bank, the Italian treasur- and Chancellor Angela Merkel addressing the legitimate griev- Hundreds were killed and dozens went missing in Indonesia Tsunami disaster. debt to gross domestic product ies market is prone to self-fulfill- of Germany losing popularity at ances that a large fraction of the required by the amended Stability ing panics. Italian banks, which home, both leaders love to blame population has voiced in electing displaced. in countries that border the and Growth Pact, which regulates do not have a reliable system of an external villain like the new this new Italian government. As well as struggling to deal Indian and Pacific Oceans. ony Blair is urging countries in the eurozone. deposit insurance, face the risk Italian government. One of the lessons we learned with the losses and trauma, the World Tsunami Awareness TMPs to vote down This decision has no immedi- of a similar panic. Following the Merkel told a German news- from 1930s Germany is what people of Sulawesi will need to Day is an opportunity to em- any Brexit deal and push ate economic consequences, but 2008-09 crisis, Italy experienced paper that solidarity among eu- happens when an intransigent recover from the economic loss- phasise again the importance for a new referendum. it does have huge political ones. a second painful recession in rozone members should not turn group of nations tries to humili- es caused by this disaster. Re- of disaster prevention and Every time he speaks It marks a sharp increase in the 2011-13, entirely driven by these Italy and the European Union. for which Italy (and Greece) bear one is that the commission had pean officials. If this were the the union into a “debt union.” ate a prostrated borrower coun- ANTÓNIO GUTERRES ducing economic losses is a key preparedness, including early he hardens support for political tension between Italy risks, which are outside its con- Italy’s EU partners, however, more than their share of the cost. to intervene aggressively to save case, however, it would not make Macron said Matteo Salvini, the try for petty national politics. target of the Sendai Framework warning, public education, Brexit. and the rest of Europe — tension trol. have shown no interest in re - This raises a question: The its reputation because the Italian sense for the commission to fall leader of the League party, was It would be an unforgivable sunamis are rare but dev- for Disaster Risk Reduction and science to better understand @toryboypierce that might even cause Italy to Exasperated by stagnant in- shaping this relationship. Every- commission has bent budgetary government made a mockery of for it. right to see him as a “main op - tragedy if the European Union astating. I saw this first- is vital for eradicating extreme and predict tsunamis, and de- exit from the eurozone. come and increased uncertainty, one sees the flaws of the current rules before. So why the intran- the budgetary process. The eco- The more cynical view is that ponent.” were to repeat the same mistake hand during my recent poverty. velopment that takes account T This escalation is in the short- Italians overwhelmingly voted system. The problem is that it sigence towards the new Italian nomic case for the larger Italian the commission is playing a game Merkel and Macron have cer- with Italy today. visit to Sulawesi, Indonesia, Over the past two decades, tsu- of risk in seismic zones and Disclaimer: (Views expressed term political interest of both last March for two parties — the would be political suicide to be government? budget deficit seemed less like a of national politics, pitting one tainly not been outdone by the shortly after the earthquake and namis have accounted for almost exposed coastal areas. by columnists are personal and sides, but it is against their long- 5-Star Movement and the League seen as granting Italy conces - There are optimistic and cyni- good-faith argument and more nation against another against new Italian government, which (Luigi Zingales is a professor at the tsunami of 1 October. More than 10 per cent of economic loss - need not necessarily reflect our University of Chicago Booth School of term political and economic in- — that promised change, espe- sions. It’s not just budget issues; cal possibilities for the commis- like a deliberate provocation to another, even at the cost of the in turn loves to blame Europe for 2,000 people died and thou - es from disasters, setting back (António Guterres is the editorial stances) Business and a co-host of the podcast Secretary-General of the terests. How is it possible that cially in the relationship between it also extends to immigration, sion’s rejection. The optimistic create a casus belli with Euro - long-term well-being of the Eu- Italy’s problems. “Capitalisn’t.”) sands more were harmed or development gains, especially United Nations.) Hon. 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he Bahrain Chamber Tof Commerce and In- MOHAMED ISA dustry (BCCI) is hosting a German business delega- boost supplies tion representing compa- nies from the fashion and Reuters | Dubai, United Arab I lost my passport! textile sector tomorrow at Emirates 10:30 am in Al Majlis Hall on the ground floor of Bait magine this. You travel to another country to attend a Al Tijjar. ith Washington poised to conference, the flight was a breeze, you go through the It is worth mentioning Wcurtail Iran’s oil exports, Iimmigration customs so smoothly like a diplomat, and you that the visit of the delega- OPEC heavyweight Saudi Arabia do not wait at the luggage belt because you have a carry-on. tion is organised in cooper- and its partners stand ready to And before you raise your hand to call a taxi, one was ready ation with the Riyadh based ramp up supplies. for you. You give the driver the name of the hotel, and off you German-Saudi Arabian Li- Analysts expect that Iran’s oil go. You encounter no traffic delays. You arrive at the hotel and aison Office for Economic exports, which reach around you are welcomed like a celebrity. They present you with a tray Affairs (GESALO). 2.5 million barrels per day in that has an orange juice, a lemon with mint juice and sparkling normal times, to plunge by one water with ice. You take your first sip of the orange juice, and million to two million bpd when you feel rejuvenated. sanctions take effect today. What a perfect day you Fuad Hussain Outages in Libya, Venezuela, think! But then, the recep- Nigeria, Mexico, Angola and tionist asks you: “May I have named Alba’s others forced OPEC and non- Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih during the inaugural session What a perfect your passport please.” You ceremony of the OPEC Ministerial Monitoring Committee in Algiers. (file) Director Reduction OPEC producers in June to day you think! reach down to your pocket abandon an agreed cut in out- and nobody has a clue what ston-based oil expert, said he But then, the only to find nothing. How Lines & Services put and boost supplies. Iranian exports will be,” he told believes the market is well-sup- receptionist asks would you react? You will “We are entering a very cru- the Russian news agency Tass plied and that Saudi Arabia does you: “May I have panic! What I described cial period for the oil market,” last week. not need to exceed production above was based on actu- the International Energy Agen- Falih said the kingdom of 11 million bpd. your passport al events that happened in cy said in a September report. could turn to its huge stra - “They (Saudi) have 12 million please.” You Dubai, UAE and a friend of “Things are tightening up.” tegic reserves of around 300 bpd capacity, but there is no reach down to mine told me about it. It Saudi Arabia is the only pro- billion barrels to meet global need for Saudi Arabia to use all your pocket only happened to his friend who ducer with significant spare demand. its spare capacity,” he said. to find nothing. attended the conference capacity of around two million Saudi Arabia’s neighbours the “People forget that demand with him. His friend told bpd that can be tapped into to United Arab Emirates and Ku- declines in the first quarter rel- the receptionist: “I lost my compensate for the loss of Ira- wait can also raise their output ative to the fourth quarter, and passport.” The receptionist nian supplies. by up to 300,000 bpd if needed. the IEA expects a one million retorted with calm and confidence: “Don’t worry. We will find Fuad Abdul Hussain Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Some estimates show Iran’s bpd decline,” Hajji said. it for you. We will report the incident to the Police Authority. al-Falih said his country, which crude exports have already Oil prices which rebounded If you wish, you could rest at our café until we sort out the TDT | Manama raised output by 700,000 bpd dropped by a third since May from under $30 a barrel in early matter for you.” to 10.7 million bpd in October, with even companies from tra- 2016 to a four-year high of over The receptionist talked to the Police, and they told him: “Call luminium Bahrain was prepared to further bump ditional clients China and India $86 a barrel in early October us back at 12:00. The passport should be with us at that time.” A(Alba) said it has pro- up production to 12 million bpd. abandoning purchases. have fallen to around $75 due to When he called back, true to their words, the passport was in moted Fuad Abdul Hussain “We have sanctions on Iran Anas al-Hajji, a Hou - fears of weaker global demand. their custody. They told him to send the passport owner to to Director Reduction Lines the Police Station to pick it up. The whole transaction took & Services. just under two hours. You may wonder how that is possible. Fuad joined Alba in 1992 Dubai has thousands of taxis serving its residents and visitors. as an operator in the Pow- Communicating with them all at a timely fashion to locate the er department then moved passport will prove tedious and cumbersome. to Calciner and Marine by So here is the secret to this, Road Transport Authority man- 2000. Throughout his 26- dates that taxi companies install a Global Positioning System year experience in Alba, (GPS) in all their taxis to monitor various parameters to achieve Fuad took on many key higher efficiency regarding dispatching and passengers’ safety. roles and responsibilities The Police tracked down the taxi that dropped my friends to until he became Calciner the hotel to communicate with the driver to drop the passport and Marine Manager in No- to the designated Police Station. That was the magic behind vember 2016 post which he this incident! took various acting levels In my customer service book, Chai Karak: A Customer in 2018. Service Story, I talk about the importance of anticipating cus- Alba’s Chief Executive tomers’ needs. This story is at the heart of this fundamental Officer, Tim Murray, said: principle. Forgetting your passport or other belongings while “Fuad’s promotion is an traveling is possible and the authorities thought about it and example of Alba’s philoso- created a solution for it. There are many ways to anticipate phy to promote from with- the needs of your customers, one of the simplest ways is: Just in through the Company’s Participants posing for a group photo following a seminar on “Quality and Patient Safety” organised by the Ministry ask them! Training and Development of Labour and Social Development in conjunction with BDA Training centre. The seminar was held in the presence Mohamed Isa is an Award-Winning Speaker & Best-Selling Programme.” of 31 doctors, nurses, technicians, graduates and job seekers. Professor Ferry Jeffrey from the UK gave a keynote Author. Reach him at [email protected]. presentation in the presence of Dr Ahmed Shahda, Chairman of BDA centre, at the training room in the ministry.

Ithmaar Bank employees during a celebration organised by the bank at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. At the event, which was attended by over 350 people, including Bank employees as well as third-party contractors and outsourced staff, Abdul Rahim honoured long-serving employees, thanking them in particular for their dedication over the years. The Annual Staff Gathering was organised by the Ithmaar Bank’s Human Resources, Administration, Information Technology and Marketing and Corporate Communications Departments. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 11 All is quiet at Mosul banks Iraq, fearing that free flows of money could help finance an IS comeback, have not authorised even simple transfers “The banks in Mosul are just Some of them are believed to Salaries are now buildings. Nothing more,” said be capital deficient and extend • Basman, 27. little credit to the private sector,” smuggled through For company employee Abu the multilateral lender wrote in taxi drivers Akram, the ban on bank trans- a recent report. fers means he often goes months “Private banks are small and Banks, money without a salary, which is issued they are mostly active in cur- exchanges• have from his firm’s headquarters in rency exchanges and wire trans- Baghdad. fers.” not part to play The 35-year-old relies on Despite the challenges, Iraqi friends of relatives who trav- economist Rafea Ahmed says Mosul came back erse the dusty 400 kilometres multiple businesses and inves- under• Iraqi government (250 miles) south to Baghdad or tors have already resumed op- control in July 2017 travel to nearby Iraqi Kurdistan erations in Mosul. to retrieve his cash. “They rapidly brought back But there are hiccups. their money in their own ways,” AFP | Mosul, Iraq “Sometimes, my company re- he said. fuses to give my salary to some- Secret transfers even contin- ince jihadists were ousted one other than me. With a taxi, ued during IS’s rule over the city, from Mosul last year, taxi there’s a risk of an accident or of with family members living in Sdriver Abu Aref has ferried theft,” Abu Akram told AFP. Baghdad finding ways to smug- more than just people into Iraq’s gle money to relatives stuck in- second city: he regularly smug- Banks quiet, markets buzz side Mosul. gles envelopes stuffed with cash. The reach of banks in Mosul Some of that cash, says This is how salaries are paid appear to be par for the course in Ahmed, has contributed to and bills settled in the northern A damaged building that used to belong to a bank in Mosul. Since jihadists were ousted from Mosul last year, taxi driver Iraq, where only one in ten peo- the revival already visible in metropolis, despite the banks re- Abu Aref has ferried more than just people into Iraq’s second city/ he regularly smuggles envelopes stuffed with cash. ple has an account, according to Mosul. opening since Iraqi forces seized said. IS swept into Mosul in 2014, owned banks have reopened in the World Bank. Even if the banks sit empty, it back last year from the Islamic seizing several hundred million Mosul, allowing residents to “The banking system in Iraq is the restaurants, commercial cen- State group after three years of dollars from a branch of Iraq’s open an account, deposit and underdeveloped, dominated by tres, and open markets are now jihadist rule. central bank and other financial withdraw money, and issue inefficient state-owned banks. buzzing with activity. Iraqi authorities, fearing that Despite the risks, institutions. cheques. free flows of money could help businessmen entrust Mosul came back under Iraqi But the central bank has not finance an IS comeback, have not this much money government control in July 2017 budged on its ban on transfers authorised even simple trans- after a months-long assault that to and from the city. fers. to me because they left its infrastructure devastated, That decision appears to have So Mosul banks, exchange of- don’t have another but IS cells appear to remain hurt business owners trying to fices, and money transfer com- choice active. rekindle economic activity in panies have watched helplessly Security forces last month ar- Mosul, a centuries-old trade hub as more rudimentary methods ABU AREF rested nearly a dozen members with access to Iraqi, Turkish and fill the gap. of an IS financial network based Syrian markets. Abu Aref said he typically car- TAXI DRIVER in Iraq, according to a US-led Among them is Abdullah Bas- ries anywhere between $10,000 coalition against the jihadists in man, a Mosul native who sells (8,800 euros) to $50,000 at a Iraq and Syria. computer parts brought in from time in his cab. The central bank has remained other areas of Iraq and from Du- “I put the money in an enve- wary of resuming operations in bai. lope that I then tape underneath mile) route between Mosul and Mosul, saying it wants to know To pay suppliers, he hands my seat,” he said. Baiji, further south. “where this money comes from envelopes of cash to a driver he The journey can be risky. One “Despite the risks, business- and where it’s going”. trusts, who rushes the money to of his colleagues was recently men entrust this much money Baghdad and wires it to other the victim of a highway robbery to me because they don’t have To Baghdad and beyond Iraqi cities or internationally to along the 200-kilometre (120- another choice,” the 35 year-old Around 20 private and state- pay the shop’s bills. Another damaged building that used to belong to a bank in Mosul Devji group opens two new factories at BIIP Undersecretary of Industry Affairs inaugurates “Devji & Company” & “Devji Aurum” in BIIP Bahrain

The group invests around• BD8 million

Currently employs 130+• artisans

The group says plans further• investments

Targeting to employ This investment additional• 100+ staff greatly strengthens Bahrain’s position as TDT | Manama a global destination for manufacturing excellence he Devji Group yesterday Tinaugurated its two state- of-the-art factories in the Bah- Officials during the opening ceremony of “Devji & Company” & “Devji Aurum” at the Bahrain International Investment Park ZAYED BIN RASHID ALZAYANI rain International Investment Park (BIIP), Salman Industrial ter of Industry, Commerce and ing to employ additional 100+ The opening ceremony took MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, COMMERCE AND TOURISM City Bahrain at an investment of Tourism. staff in BIIP. place in the presence of Alok around BD8 million. Built over 6,000 sq metres of Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Ex- Kumar Sinha, Indian Ambassa- The two units, DEVJI & Com- The company has been industrial space in the BIIP, the ecutive of Bahrain Economic dor to the Kingdom of Bahrain. investments in the industrial pany’s new gold factory and established since 1950 units, company said, manufac- Development Board (EDB), said: Speaking on the occasion, sector combining stakeholders DEVJI Aurum’s gold and dia - to manufacture and tures handcrafted, eye-catching “This investment is yet anoth- Sinha said that the investment from both of our countries.’’ mond jewellery factory, which market Bahraini jew- designer bridal, fashion dia - er example of the strength of demonstrates once again the In his comments, Bhaskar currently employs 130+ artisans ellery to mond and gold Jewellery. Bahrain’s long-established and excellent business ties that ex- Devji said, “We are delighted to were opened by the Undersec- customers across the The group, in a statement, said diverse manufacturing sector ist between the two countries mark this significant milestone retary of Industry Affairs Osa- it plans further investments to and demonstrates how Bahrain’s and the capabilities that can be by opening our two new state- ma Mohammed Alorrayedh, GCC enhance the superiority of the status as one of the region’s man- brought to bear when the op- of-the-art jewellery production under the patronage of Zayed product qualities to compete ufacturing centres helps create portunity presents. “We look facilities on Bahrain Interna- bin Rashid Alzayani, the Minis- with global competition target- investment opportunities.” forward to seeing more such tional Investment Park.” MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 12

Hala Bahrain in deal Emirates seeks to welcome Bahrain Rolls-Royce A380 Airshow visitors Gulf broadly negative engine deal TDT | Manama

ala Bahrain, the pre- Managers are Hmium hospitality and • support services provider still looking ahead at Bahrain International to estimated inflows Airport (BIA), said it has into Saudi Arabia signed an agreement with Bahrain International Air- Reuters | Riyadh show (BIAS) 2018 to ensure a warm Bahraini welcome audi Arabian stock market An Emirates Airbus A380-800 to VIPs and guests arriving yesterday ended down 0.4 airliner for the airshow. Sper cent, with heavyweight Reuters | Dubai/Hong Kong Hala Bahrain, a subsidi- Al Rajhi Bank and petrochem- ary of BAC, will also show- ical giant SABIC losing 0.7 and case its packages, services, 0.5pc respectively and Riyad mirates is edging to - and facilities in front of the Bank shedding 1.4pc. Ewards a deal with Rolls- global aerospace communi- Foreign investors, includ- Royce to power its latest ty during the BIAS 2018 Ex- ing those from other Gulf Airbus A380 superjumbos hibition. Exhibitor numbers states, were net sellers of but has not yet reached a are up 70 per cent from 2016 Saudi equities for most of Kuwaiti traders follow the stock market at the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) in Kuwait City (file) final agreement, the Du- and the Exhibition Hall has October. bai-based airline said on doubled in size, spanning However, stock exchange Closing Bell lower. Sunday. 9,000 sqm. The show will data released on Sunday Abu Dhabi’s main index The fate of a lifeline take place from 14 to 16 No- showed that in the week ended SAUDI ARABIA  0.4pc » 7,847 points. closed flat with telecommuni- order for up to 36 of the vember at Sakhir Air Base. on November 1 foreign inves- DUBAI  0.4pc » 2,795 points. cations company Etisalat fall- double-decker aircraft, of It is being organised by the tors sold 89.2 million riyals of QATAR  0.5pc » 10,331 points. ing 0.6pc and developer Aldar which Emirates already has Ministry of Transportation stocks on a net basis, a huge Properties down 2.8pc. First over 100 in operation, has ABU DHABI  » 4,920 points. and Telecommunications decrease when compared to Abu Dhabi Bank ( FAB) was been widely questioned due and the Royal Bahraini Air a week earlier, when foreign- EGYPT  0.2pc » 13,170 points. up 0.4pc. to inconclusive talks over Force, in association with ers sold 2.34 billion riyals of KUWAIT  0.1pc » 5,270 points. Qatari stocks ended firmer a separate deal between Farnborough International. Saudi stocks. on Sunday following a govern- Emirates and engine mak- BAHRAIN  0.1pc » 1,313 points. Hala Bahrain Chairman, The reduction suggested that ment reshuffle, while markets ers.“We are getting closer Mohamed Yousif Al Binfa- despite recent volatility many OMAN  » 4,425 points. elsewhere in the region, includ- (to a deal with Rolls-Royce) lah said: “The biennial BIAS managers are still looking ahead ing |Saudi Arabia, were mostly but have not crossed the line draws thousands of visitors to estimated inflows into Saudi Riyadh’s market joins emerging with major developer Emaar weaker in lacklustre trade. Do- yet,” a spokesperson for the from across the region and Arabia of about $15 billion of market indexes. Properties falling 1.3pc and Du- ha’s main index closed up 0.5pc Dubai-based carrier said, beyond. Hala Bahrain’s “passive” funds next year, when Dubai’s main index lost 0.4pc bai Islamic Bank closing 0.2pc at 10,331 points. asked about the status of goal is to ensure they enjoy negotiations with the Brit- a pleasant, stress-free, and ish engine maker. seamless airport experience A French newspaper that reflects the warm hos- last week reported the pitality Bahrain is known two sides had reached an for.” Cuba lowers growth forecast agreement.

is as much as 17 cents for Erdogan says others Government every dollar of product Seef Properties • produced. cannot extract gas spends a large Cuba’s GDP fell 35pc in reports Q3 results in Turkish, N.Cyprus amount of its the 1990s after the fall of TDT | Manama revenue on the the Soviet Union, which waters country’s free supported the country eef Properties yesterday financially during the Sannounced a Net Profit healthcare system Cold War. attributable to the share- The rise of Hugo holders of the parent of BD Cuba’s GDP fell Chavez and his Venezue- 2.57 million in the third 35• percent in the lan socialist revolution quarter of 2018; a declined 1990s after the fall led to a partial revival of rate of 2.5 per cent, com - the Cuban economy as pared to BD2.64m report- of the Soviet Union Venezuelan oil was sold ed for the same period last to Havana at favourable year. Reuters | Havana terms and Cuba sent During the last nine- doctors and other goods months, the Net Profit at- ommunist-run to its ally. But the trade tributable to the sharehold- CCuba’s economic relationship has deterio- ers of the parent amounted growth will come in at People ride in a vintage car next to a cruise ship docked in Havana, Cuba rated due to Venezuela’s to BD 7.14m compared to BD Erdogan speaks during a around 1 per cent this economic crisis and de- 7.63m for the same period ceremony at a shipyard in year, compared with the Minister Alejandro Gil key revenue sources for The Trump adminis- clining oil exports. last year, a slight decrease Istanbul 2pc previously forecast, Fernandez reportedly Cuba. tration is also tightening Cuba’s export reve- of 6.3pc. Reuters | Istanbul due to a fall in exports told a council of min - Gil said austerity sanctions on Cuba that nues have declined every The Operating Prof - and tourism revenue, isters meeting that the measures, which began have been in place for year since 2014, even as it amounted to BD 11.02m urkey will not allow the state-run media reported lowered GDP growth in 2016, would continue more than a half a centu- debt payments mount- compared to BD 11.46m in Texploitation of gas re- over the weekend. forecast for this year into 2019. They include ry and which were loos- ed, offset somewhat by the same period last year, a serves in Turkish and north The Caribbean island’s was due to “less than ex- cuts in energy and fuel ened a bit under former increased revenues from decrease of 3.8pc. In addi- Cypriot waters of the east- gross domestic product pected revenues from ac- to state companies and US President Barack Oba- telecommunications tion, the Earnings Per Share ern Mediterranean, Presi- grew 1.8pc last year and tivities such as tourism, reduced imports of con- ma. Some economists and remittances, though amounted to 15.53 fils com- dent Tayyip Erdogan said 0.5pc in 2016. the harvest (sugar) and sumer goods and inputs have estimated that Cu- those earnings are treat- pared to 16.58 fils for the yesterday. Economy and Planning mining (nickel),” three for the economy. ba’s import dependence ed as state secrets. same period last year. The eastern Mediterra- nean is believed to be rich in natural gas, and attempts to tap resources there have revived tensions between Turkey and Greece, which has a defence protection pact with the international- ly recognized Greek Cypriot government. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the delivery of a na- val corvette and submarine, Erdogan said countries that thought they could operate in the eastern Mediterrane- an or Aegean seas without Ankara’s agreement were mistaken. “We will not ac- cept attempts to extract natural resources in our country, Cyprus or in the Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza with a delegation from the British company Eurofinsa, headed by its Regional Manager Matthew Shires. Yara Tawfiq from the British Embassy in eastern Mediterranean,” Er- Bahrain and Deputy CEO of Distribution and Customer Services at the Electricity and Water Authority Adnan Mohamed Fakhroo were present. Discussion focussed on exchanging experiences and enhancing dogan said. the relationship between the two countries in these fields 13 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR HALLOWEEN THE MEG REALMS (18+) (THRILLER/HORROR) (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) (PG) (ADVENTURE/FANTASY) NEW JAMIE LEE CURTIS, JUDY GREER, NICK JASON STATHAM, RUBY ROSE, BINGBING LI KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, MACKENZIE FOY, CASTLE MORGAN FREEMAN CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 Spice Girls to reunite JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 1.15 + 6.15 + 11.15 PM + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM JUFFAIR: DAILY AT (ATMOS): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 PM 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT (VIP): 11.30 AM + 4.30 + 9.15 PM SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA) (3D): 9.15 + 11.30 PM 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) DAILY AT (3D): 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 3.15 PM SAAR: DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + TOM CRUISE, HENRY CAVILL, VING CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT (ATMOS): 10.30 AM + 9.00 + (11.15 PM THURS/FRI) RHAMES 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN WADI AL SAIL: DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 DAILY AT (VIP I): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM + 8.30 + 11.30 PM 8.45 + 11.00 PM SMALL FOOT SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 5.15 + 11.00 PM DAILY AT: (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) (PG) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + PEPPERMINT 9.15 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) CHANNING TATUM, JAMES CORDEN, (PG-15) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) ZENDAYA SAAR: DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + JENNIFER GARNER, RICHARD CABRAL, 8.30 + (10.45 PM THURS/FRI) JUFFAIR: DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 11.15 AM + JOHN GALLAGHER DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 3.15 + 7.15 PM WADI AL SAIL: CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 1.15 + 5.15 + 9.15 PM 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 PM SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 3.00 + 7.15 + 11.30 PM SUMMER OF 84 SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + (18+) (THRILLER/CRIME) NEW 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM THE NUN GRAHAM VERCHERE, JUDAH LEWIS, CALEB SAAR: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 (18+) (HORROR/THRILLER) EMERY + 6.30 PM TAISSA FARMIGA, DEMIAN BICHIR, BONNIE JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 2.30 + 7.00 + 11.30 PM NIGHT SCHOOL AARONS CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 2.15 + 6.45 + 11.15 PM (PG-15) (COMEDY) CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 3.15 + 7.15 Spice Girls (L-R) Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm (Mel C), Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown (Mel B) SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + + 11.15 PM pose at a photocall KEVIN HART, TIFFANY HADDISH, ROB 9.30 + 11.45 PM RIGGLE SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 2.45 + 6.45 + WADI AL SAIL: DAILY AT: 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM 10.45 PM IANS | London Geri Horner, Melanie 2007 Viva Forever reunion. The JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 3.00 + 7.15 + Chisholm, Melanie Brown and band last performed together at WHITE FANG 11.30 PM EL DIESEL (PG) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE) NEW CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 (PG-15) (ARABI/ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) pice Girls are reportedly Emma Bunton are also set to the opening ceremonies of the + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM set to reunite today and reunite without Victoria Beck- London Olympics in 2012. RASHIDA JONES, NICK OFERMAN, PAUL MOHAMMED RAMADAN, YASMINE SABRI, SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 12.45 + 5.00 + 9.15 PM Sannounce a ‘huge UK sta- ham on the Jonathan Ross show The Spice Girls shot to fame GIAMATTI FATHY ABDEL dium tour’. on November 11, according to in 1996 with their hit song JUFFAIR: DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 1.15 + BADHAAI HO CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 12.00 + 4.30 + 9.00 PM The nineties icons have ‘se- Billboard. “Wannabe”, which went on to 5.15 PM (PG-15) (HINDI/COMEDY/DRAMA/ROMAN- SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 1.30 + 6.15 + 11.00 PM cretly recorded a video mes- However, Victoria has shown top charts in 37 countries and CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 1.00 + 5.00 + 9.00 PM TIC) sage’ to be broadcast on bonfire there’s no hard feelings with the group was also credited SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + SANYA MALHOTRA, AYUSHMANN HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION night, according to the Sun, re- her former bandmates, and with the popularisation of the 4.45 + 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 PM KHURRANA (PG) (ANIMATION/COMEDY/ADVENTURE) ports dailymail.co.uk. even shared a shot cosying up phrase “girl power”, encourag- WADI AL SAIL: DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 5.30 + 8.00 + 10.30 PM + 5.15 PM ADAM SANDLER, ANDY SAMBERG, FRAN The girl group is reportedly to Mel C at the Global Gift Gala ing female empowerment. CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + DRESCHER ready to embark on an eight- on Friday. Since splitting, the five wom- HUNTER KILLER 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 3.00 + 7.00 show stadium tour, according If the girls finally do decide en behind iconic songs such (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM + 11.00 PM to insiders who spoke to Enter- to fill arenas once more, it will as “Stop” and “Spice Up Your GERARD BUTLER, GARY OLDMAN, tainment Tonight. be their first tour since their Life”, have all gone on to suc- COMMON SAAR: DAILY AT: 8.30 + (11.00 PM THURS/FRI) AL FUNDOK WADI AL SAIL: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM (18+) (ARABIC/DRAMA) NEW 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM OLA GHANEM, AHMED KARARA, AHMED EL DAILY AT (VIP): 2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOW- HALWANY, IBRAM SAMIR EEN DJ Khaled saves CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + Camila Cabello leads 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM (PG-13) (ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FANTASY) 9.15 + 11.30 PM friend from THURS/FRI) CHRIS PARNELL, KEN JEONG, WENDI CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT (VIP II): 10.30 AM + MCLENDON-CONVEY 4-SARKAR 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM MTV Europe award nods drowning in ocean JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 1.00 + 5.15 + 9.30 PM (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 JOSEPH VIJAY, KEERTHI SURESH, VARAL- AFP | Madrid Best song, best video, best + 9.15 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM AXMI SARATHKUMAR artist... The 21-year-old Cu- SAAR: DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + (11.15 PM THURS/FRI) SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 12.45 + 4.45 + 8.45 PM SEEF (I) ON TUESDAY 6TH & WEDNESDAY 7TH : ith six nominations, US ba-born singer is riding high, 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM singer Camila Cabel- fresh from winning prestigious WADI AL SAIL:DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + A STAR IS BORN W 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM AL HAMRA : ON TUESDAY 6TH & WEDNESDAY lo, whose hit song “Havana” prizes at the MTV Video Music (15+) (DRAMA/ROMANTIC/MUSICAL) 7TH : 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM reached the top of the US Awards in August -- artist of VENOM LADY GAGA, BRADLEY COOPER, SAM KAYAKULAM KOCHUNNI charts in January, is in prime the year and video of the year. (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) ELLIOTT (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) position for the MTV Europe Her album “Camila” also TOM HARDY, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, RIZ JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.30 PM Music Awards held yester- reached the top of US charts in AHMED NIVIN PAULY, MOHANLAL, PRIYA ANAND, CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + SUNNY WAYNE d a y in Spain. January, and the audio version JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 12.15 + 4.45 + 9.15 PM 9.00 + 11.45 PM of “Havana”, which features SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 2.30 + 8.15 PM SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM rapper Young Thug, has had 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) EL BADLAH AL HAMRA : ON THURSDAY 1ST: 3.00 + 6.00 + more than 1.3 billion hits on SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 MN 9.15 + 11.30 PM (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) YouTube. FROM FRIDAY 2ND TO MONDAY 5TH: 9.00 PM + Last year the former mem- WADI AL SAIL: DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + TAMER HOSNY, AKRAM HOSNI, MAJED EL (12.00 MN FRI) ber of the band Fifth Harmo- 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM MASRY DAILY AT: 12.45 + 4.45 + 8.45 PM DAAKINI ny was also JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN JUFFAIR: CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) NEW named DJ Khaled (PG) (COMEDY/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM SARASA BALUSSERY, INDRANS, CHEMBAN best pop ROWAN ATKINSON, OLGA KURYLENKO, IANS | Miami SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 PM VINOD JOSE artist at EMMA THOMPSON + 12.00 MN the MTV Eu- rope Mu- AL HAMRA : ON THURSDAY 1ST TO MONDAY JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 2.45 + 6.45 + 5TH: 12.00 NOON sic Awards (EMA). J Khaled jumped into 10.45 PM THE EQUALIZER- 2 Next up at the awards in the Dthe ocean here to save CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER) SAVYASACHI northern Spanish city of Bil- his friend from drowning af- 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM + (1.00 AM DENZEL WASHINGTON, PEDRO PASCAL, (PG-13) (TELGU) NEW THURS/FRI) ASHTON SANDERS bao are singer Ariana Grande ter a jet ski adventure went *- MADHAVAN, BHOOMIKA CHAWLA , NAGA and rapper Post Malone with wrong. SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 CHITANYA 8.00 + 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM five nominations, followed The “Wild Thoughts” AL HAMRA : FROM FRIDAY 2ND TO MONDAY by Canadian artist Drake and hitmaker jumped into the SEEF (II):DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 3.45 + 8.30 PM 5TH: 3.00 + 6.00 PM Britain’s Dua Lipa with four. ocean to save his music Canadian singer Shawn producer friend Ayo Juan Mendes, winner of three from drowning in the tides prizes in 2017, was nominat- of the Atlantic ocean af - ed for three awards this year. ter the pair went out for CHANGE OF NAME Cabello’s “Havana”, a ride on the waves off Grande’s “No tears left to cry”, the Florida coast, reports Post Malone’s “Rockstar”, aceshowbiz.com. I, PRADEEP S/O THIMMAPPA, holding I, DHARAMVEER SINGH s/o KHAJAN Drake’s “God’s Plan” and Bebe In video footage ob - Indian Passport No. M1786053, dated 02.09.2014 SINGH holding Indian Passport Rexha’s “Meant to be” are all tained by tmz.com, Khaled issued at BANGALORE, having permanent No. H 2887762 dated 18.02.2009 issued at competing for best song. is filmed cracking jokes as residence at (full address in India) 4-110 BAREILLY having permanent residence at (full HANEHALLI VILLAGE BALEHITHLU address in India) VILL-TURATPUR, PO- Camila Cabello French DJ David Guetta, up he and Coast Guard officials BARKUR, UDUPI, PIN: 576210, KARNATAKA, KADRABAD, BIJNOR, UTTARPRADESH. for best electronic artist, and helped Juan get safely to dry INDIA Presently residing at (full address in Presently residing at (full address in Bahrain) Nicki Minaj, competing in the land after being unable to Bahrain) FLAT 44, BUILDING 837, ROAD 4018, BUILDING. 914, ROAD. 31, BLOCK. 623, hip hop category, will perform climb back onto his water AL JUFFAIR, MANAMA will henceforth be KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN will henceforth at the show which starts at 9 vehicle. known as (Given name) PRADEEP (Surname) be known as (given name) DHARAMVEER pm (2000 GMT). No one was harmed as THIMMAPPA Objection(s) if any, may be (Surname) SINGH. Objection (s), if any, may be US actress and singer Hailee Ayo was brought to land forwarded to Embassy of India, P.O Box 26106, forwarded to Embassy of India, P.O. Box 26106, Steinfeld will host. unscathed. Adliya, Kingdom of Bahrain. Adiliya, Kingdom of Bahrain. 14 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 sports

Nass Contracting supports golf championship Race day thrills light up BIC TDT | Manama

ass Contracting is sup- TDT | Manama Nporting the upcoming King Hamad Trophy Golf thrilling second round of National Championship (KHT) in its ARace Day took place this past week- 11th edition. end under the bright lights of Bahrain The championship, which International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. is organised by The Bah - Mohammed Faqihi, Shaikh Salman bin rain Golf Association, will Isa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Ahmed be held under the patronage Almuyini were all victorious at the meet- of His Majesty King Hamad ing. Bin Isa Al Khalifa, at The Faqihi and Shaikh Salman shared the Royal Golf Club between honours with a race win apiece in the BIC 15th and 17th November. 2,000cc Challenge, while Almuyini post- The King Hamad Trophy ed an impressive double in the Bahrain Golf Championship attracts Motorcycle Racing (BMR) 600. many talented amateurs and Both championships raced along BIC’s Action from BIC 2,000cc Challenge professional regional and 2.55-kilometre Inner Track with BIC’s international golfers from state-of-the-art floodlighting system Bin Khanen in a white Honda CIVIC EG4 In the end, only 0.113s separated the place a distant 22.113s behind, as all three around the world such as brilliantly lighting up the circuit. 5.739 seconds behind. Taking the final pair, with Shaikh Salman narrowly taking competed in the Super Stock class. UK, Morocco, Lebanon, In the BIC 2,000cc Challenge, Faqihi podium place in third was Tareq Al Tajer the chequered flag ahead of his rival. Bin Salman Khalaf was the winner of the Bangladesh, and Taiwan to narrowly missed out on securing pole in a red Ford Focus, who was 8.057s from Khanen was third for his second podium BMR’s Hornet category, adding to his name a few. position after topping the timesheet in the winner. All three top overall placers of the night. overall classification in eighth place. Nass Contracting General Practice. Qualifying was won by defend- were competing in the Pro class. The Novice class top three included In Race Two, Almuyini was once again Manager, Nigel Hector ex- ing champion Raed Himmo, who clocked Amongst Novice drivers, Majed Him- Martyna with the win, Saerno in second the winner but Nasser Al Khadra nar- pressed his enthusiasm to a fastest lap of one minute 17.008 seconds mo in a yellow CIVIC was in first place. and Wiebke Buelow in a white CIVIC rowed the final gap to just 2.499s. Al- be part of this annual event in his black-blue Honda CIVIC – just Martyna Al Qassab in a blue Acura DCS in third. Shaikh Salman registered the sharida had to settle for third place as he “We extend our gratitude 0.319s quicker than Faqihi. came second and Giovanni Saerno in a race’s fastest lap of 1:17.308. enjoyed a double podium for the night. to His Majesty for this great In Race One, however, it was Faqihi blue Ford Focus finished third. Meanwhile, in the BMR 600, Almuy- Almuyini clocked the fastest lap in initiative and are delighted who quickly made the most of his front Raed Himmo posted the Race One ini continued his seemingly unbeatable both sprints, going for a 1:11.168 time in to be part of this sport festi- row starting position. Driving a white fastest lap of 1:17.617. form in the series – one that dates back Race One and then a 1:12.251 in Race Two. val as a Gold Sponsor”. CIVIC, Faqihi captured the lead and by In Race Two, Nasser Al Alawi in a to previous seasons. Following all the action, the winners lap eight, the race was red-flagged due red Honda S2000 was in pole position After setting the pace in both Practice were presented their respective trophies to incidents on track. following the reverse grid rule. Shaikh and Qualifying, Almuyini went on to in a podium ceremony attended by offi- The drivers’ positions at that time Salman was right beside him on the front dominate Race One which he won by cials from BIC, the Bahrain Motor Feder- Brave ICW will unite counted as the final classification, and row, and he challenged for the win with 9.958s ahead of runner-up Ibrahem Al- ation, Circuit Racing Club and Bahrain brands in Bahrain Faqihi was in first, followed by Ahmed Raed Himmo. sharida. Hasan Al Awadhi claimed third Motorcycle Club.

TDT | Manama rave International Com- Efrain praises addition of Britons excel in Shine Bahrain Bbat Week 2018 will showcase immense brand Lenne Hardt at Brave 18 partnerships between mul- tiple business leaders and TDT | Manama sion of PRIDE FC. The fights organisations from GCC and are challenging and put ath- especially from the King- elipe Efrain welcomed the letes to the test. The promo- dom of Bahrain joining Fpresence of Lenne Hardt tion supports athletes and hands to host the largest at the 18th edition of Brave CF. stands for the passion for the combat sports event taking Lenne Hardt who was behind sport. Many legends had place in Asia. the iconic fighter intro- compared Brave CF to The week long combat ductions in the PRIDE FC PRIDE. And with Lenne sports festival showcases is announced to a part of Hardt, being part of multiple combat sports Brave 18 hosted on 16th the show the edition events including the largest November during will be nostalgic and World Championships for Brave Interna- will create mem- Shaikh Abdulaziz and the winners posing for a group picture amateur MMA till date with tional Combat ories to cherish. TDT | Manama being outclassed by his Brit- Commenting after the event, participation from over 100 Week. Efrain I am proud to ish counterpart in a one-sided Shaikh Abdulaziz expressed nations. will be fac - join the likes econd seed Mathew Rutter match. his utmost and appreciation to The fight week also ing the ban- of Anderson Sof UK proved too hot for Rik In the women’s singles, all the High Organising Com- showcases the biggest ever tamweight Silva, Wan- Muller of Nederland, defeating meanwhile, top-favourite mittee members for their ef- edition of Brave Combat champion, derlei Silva him 6-1, 6-2 in the final game of Charlotte Russel of UK lived forts which have contributed Federation featuring three Stephen and more the 1st Shine Bahrain Super Se- up to her ranking, winning the to making this Championship championship titles be- Loman for who had ries ITF Junior Championship, final match against French Lou a great success. ing contested. Brave In - the title. walked held at Bahrain Tennis Federa- Baudouin 6-0, 6-4. The winners He praised the organizational ternational Combat Week Efrain will become out with tion premises in Isa Town. were crowned by Shaikh Abdu- level of the event, stating that 2018 will take place be - the youngest Brazil- voice of Rutter was the second fa - laziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, success in organising the event tween 11th - 18th Novem- ian to contest for the Lenne in vourite to win the champion- President of the High Organ- shows Bahrain’s capabilities in ber at the Khalifa Sports championship. the back- ship, behind Saud Al Haqbani of ising Committee of the event, hosting major sports champi- City in the Kingdom of “Brave CF is the ground”, Saudi Arabia. However, Muller Deputy President of Bahrain onships. Moreover, he hailed Bahrain. modern day ver- Efrain said. knocked out Al Haqbani, before Tennis Federation. the performances displayed. Felipe Efrain Kooheji inspires Bahraini athletes at KHK MMA

TDT | Manama will showcase over 21 athletes which is the largest representation from the amza Kooheji is the first Bah- Kingdom of Bahrain till date. Yousif Hraini who trained at the KHK Al Kooheji, Coach at KHK MMA had MMA Bahrain to embark on a pro - earlier commented that the National fessional career and represent the Team will be focusing bringing gold at Seef District too Kingdom of Bahrain. medals to Bahrain as it supports the The bantamweight fighter contin- vision by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Ham- ues to inspire the upcoming athletes ad Al Khalifa which called the year as despite not competing in the cur - “The Year of Gold”. rent edition of Brave 18. Despite not In 2017 the national team came 3rd competing in the fight card, Kooheji in the medal tally. The presence of is training alongside the team on a Hamza Kooheji alongside the profes- regular basis which is motivating the sional fighters and national team is Um al Hassan +973 17728699 Seef District +973 17364999 team to push hard. considered to improve the team spirit In 2018, Bahrain National Team Hamza Kooheji and to motivate the athletes. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 15

Rooney to make England farewell against USA Barty claims Elite Trophy AFP | London AFP | Zhuhai, China ayne Rooney is to Wcome out of England ustralia’s Ashleigh Barty retirement for a final one- won the WTA Elite Tro- It’s been a truly off appearance against the Aphy in China yesterday, phenomenal year. United States in an inter- beating home favourite Wang My goal is to stay national friendly at Wemb- Qiang 6-3, 6-4. top 20 and try and ley this month, the Football The ninth seed imposed her- Association announced yes- self early in the match in Zhuhai, consolidate as best I terday. winning the first four games on can. We’ve been able Rooney, a record goalscor- her way to taking the first set to do that and come er for both Manchester comfortably. away with a couple of United and England, has not Wang, the 11th seed, fought titles as well, and still played international foot- back in the second, but failed to being very successful ball for nearly two years. capitalise on two break points in in doubles But the 33-year-old, now the fourth game. based in the United States Barty, however, took her ASHLEIGH BARTY where he plays for Major chance to break in the sev - League Soccer side DC Unit- enth game and finished off the that happy. ed in Washington, will wear 83-minute victory with a flam- “However, I’m leaving today the Three Lions shirt one boyant backhand smash. so I can go on my vacation fi- last time for the Wembley The 22-year-old champion nally.” fixture on November 15. clenched her fists in celebration Ashleigh Barty of Australia hits a return against Wang Qiang of China Barty lost her first round-rob- The match will be called before hugging her opponent in match against Aryna Sa - The Wayne Rooney Foun- over the net. ing to see a repeat performance a late call-up following an injury tion for the two unexpected balenka 6-4, 6-4, but a 6-3, 6-4 dation International in sup- With her colourful hair braids, of Saturday night’s semi-final to Madison Keys and cruised to matches, Wang said: “Well, I’m win over Caroline Garcia was port of the striker’s charity China’s number one Wang was when the 26-year-old crushed victory over double grand slam not prepared. enough for her to qualify to aiding disadvantaged chil- the crowd’s favourite at the Garbine Muguruza 6-2, 6-0. winner Muguruza. “I was just called upon yester- semi-final on Saturday, when dren, with England manag- Hengqin International Tennis Wang did not initially qualify Asked in her post-match press day and I won yesterday. I was she beat defending champion er Gareth Southgate naming Center, and fans had been hop- for the tie, but took advantage of conference about her prepara- very happy. Today, I lost. I’m not Julia Goerges 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. the 33-year-old in his squad.

Barca include Messi S Africa thrash ‘careless’ Chatara, Raza put Zimbabwe in squad to face on top in first Bangladesh Test Inter Milan Australia by six wickets AFP | Barcelona ionel Messi has been AFP | Perth, Australia Lincluded in Barcelona’s travelling squad to face In- outh Africa hammered a ter Milan in the Champions Scareless Australia by six League on Tuesday. wickets in the first one-day in- Messi broke his arm dur- ternational in Perth yesterday, ing Barca’s win over Sevilla with a Dale Steyn-led pace on- on October 20, with the club slaught exposing their batting predicting he would be out frailties. for three weeks. Set 153 to win, Proteas’ open- The striker has not yet ers Quinton de Kock (47) and been declared fit by Barce- Reeza Hendricks (44) helped Bangladesh’s Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C) takes a catch to dismiss Zimbabwe’s lona’s medical team but he secure victory with 124 balls Regis Chakabva (L) as Bangladeshi teammate Mushfiqur Rahim (R) looks on will travel with the squad to spare, leaving Australia with Pat Cummins of Australia is run out by David Miller of South Africa to the San Siro. plenty to ponder ahead of the AFP | Sylhet, Bangladesh ing an unbeaten 41 runs while “Leo Messi travels to Mi- second of the three-game series Carey (33) the only ones to offer ter-punching at the end, but a wicketkeeper-batsman Mush- lan without the medical all- in Adelaide on Friday. any resistance. Veteran Steyn good day at the office overall,” ace bowler Tendai Chatara fiqur Rahim made 31. clear,” the club posted on The hosts came into the clash took 2-18 off seven overs while he said. Pand spinner Sikandar Raza Mushfiqur helped Bangla- their Twitter account. having lost 16 of their past 18 Andile Phehlukwayo picked up “All the bowlers today were claimed three wickets each to desh recover briefly from 19-4 Messi had trained the ODIs and with the reverbera- 3-33 off six overs. great. It’s great as a captain put Zimbabwe on top in the before he fell to Kyle Jarvis, same day, along with oth- tions of a ball-tampering scan- “We didn’t play anywhere to have such X-factor in the first Test against Bangladesh who claimed 2-28 to play his er players not involved in dal this year still hanging over near our potential,” said skipper bowling attack and they made in Sylhet yesterday. part in the demolition act. Saturday’s 3-2 victory over them. Aaron Finch. sure to take advantage of the Chatara claimed 3-19 and Zimbabwe gained the upper Rayo Vallecano. Coach Justin Langer was “We were a bit careless at conditions.” Raza grabbed 3-35 as Zimba- hand early on when in-form hoping they could put a smile times in the first innings. We The Proteas won the toss and bwe bowled out the hosts for opener Imrul Kayes dragged back on the faces of fans in their were off the mark slowly. after opting for a four-pronged 143 runs after left-arm spinner a Chatara delivery onto his first game on home soil since “If you’re defending 152, then pace attack chose to bowl, with Taijul Islam took 6-108 to end stumps for five in the fourth Gray booked for the cheating row boiled over nothing can go wrong with the Steyn getting two early break- the visitors’ first innings on over of the innings. in March. ball. Unfortunately for us, Quin- throughs. 282 in the morning. The hosts then lost three tribute to late But without the banned Steve ton and Reeza got off to a flier, Travis Head got a thick edge Zimbabwe, who pocketed a wickets in nine balls. Leicester owner Smith and David Warner, their and there was little we could do to de Kock off the veteran for 139-run first innings lead, were Opener Liton Das followed batsmen were exposed once from there.” just one and then D’Arcy Short, 0-1 at stumps on the second Imrul on nine, giving a catch to Reuters | London again in a stadium full of empty His opposite number Faf Du in the side for Shaun Marsh day at the Sylhet International wicketkeeper Regis Chakabva seats. Plessis praised his team as “ex- who needs minor surgery on Cricket Stadium. before Zimbabwe successfully eferee Lee Probert’s They were bowled out for ceptional” with the ball and in an abscess, followed him back Debutant Ariful Haque was reviewed a caught behind ap- Rdecision to book De - just 152 in 38.1 overs with Na- the field. to the pavilion for a duck two the only Bangladesh batsman peal against Nazmul Hossain marai Gray for taking his than Coulter-Nile (34) and Alex “There was some coun - balls later. to offer some resistance, scor- (five) off fast bowler Chatara. shirt off in celebrating his Premier League winner for Leicester City against Car- diff City provoked a storm of criticism on social media Marquez wins Malaysian MotoGP after Rossi crash yesterday. The occasion was charged AFP | Sepang, Malaysia the 16th lap and losing the lead place and was slowly closing the with emotion following the to Marquez, who was crowned gap on Rossi, 39, when the Ital- death of Leicester owner Vi- orld champion Marc world champion last month in ian fell off his bike as he leaned chai Srivaddhanaprabha in WMarquez won the Ma - Japan. into a corner. a helicopter crash immedi- laysian MotoGP yesterday de- Nine-time world champi- He got up and continued but ately after the club’s match spite starting in seventh posi- on Rossi, second on the grid, by that point victory had already last Saturday. tion after being hit with a grid looked to be heading for his slipped out of his grasp. Before kickoff a wreath penalty, surging past Valentino first win in Malaysia since Marquez, 25, was dominant in was laid and Leicester’s Rossi who crashed out when 2010 as he dominated the early the final stages of the race and team linked arms for an leading. stages. opened up a big gap to the rest immaculately observed a Suzuki’s Alex Rins came in However Marquez, who qual- of the field. minute’s silence when a second after overtaking Yamaha ified in pole position but was “The start was not perfect but huge tribute banner was rider Johann Zarco, who fin- hit with a six-place grid penal- then I started to take out the rid- unfurled among the 3,000 ished third, in the final stage of ty for impeding another rider, ers step-by-step,” said Marquez. visiting supporters. the race at Sepang. slowly worked his way through “I started to feel better and The game turned on Italian star Rossi finished 18th the pack. better, and I started to see I was Gray’s 55th-minute goal, after tumbling off his bike on Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez celebrates winning the Malaysia MotoGP The Spaniard reached second catching (Rossi).” which sparked wild scenes. 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English Premier League Manchester City 6 1 Southampton Chelsea 3 1 Crystal Palace City go top again English Championship Wigan Athletic 1 2 Leeds United

Sterling at the double as Manchester City thrash Southampton for six Scottish Premier League aheem Sterling scored Kilmarnock 1 2 Aberdeen twice fresh from agreeing Ra new five-year contract Italian Serie A with Manchester City as the champions swept aside South- Lazio 4 1 SPAL ampton 6-1 yesterday to return Chievo 0 2 Sassuolo to the top of the Premier League Parma 0 0 Frosinone table. Sergio Aguero, with his 150th Sampdoria 1 4 Torino league goal, David Silva and Bologna 1 1 Atalanta Leroy Sane were also on the Udinese v Milan mark as Pep Guardiola’s side continued their unbeaten start to their title defence. German Bundesliga Southampton had the minor Monchengladbach 3 0 Fortuna Düsseldorf consolation of becoming the first 1. FSV Mainz 05 2 0 SV Werder Bremen team in 630 minutes to score against City but the leaders’ form is ominous for the rest of Spanish La Liga the division. Eibar 2 1 Alavés City are scoring at a marginal- ly faster rate than they did while Villarreal 1 1 Levante racking up a record 106 goals last Huesca 0 0 Getafe season, and they made a devas- Real Sociedad 0 0 Sevilla tating start at the Etihad that finished the game as a contest Manchester City’s English midfielder Raheem Sterling (R) shoots to score their fourth goal within 18 minutes of kick-off. French Ligue 1 Five minutes had gone when Landmark goal that was a little too high for Sane Nantes 5 0 Guingamp Aguero orchestrated an attack but arrived for David Silva, who St Etienne 4 3 Angers on the edge of the Southampton It was the Argentine’s 150th volleyed in at the far post. *Scores as of closing We played excellent, area, David Siva then moving league goal for City, a landmark Southampton manager Mark the ball on to the overlapping that moved him level with Mi- Hughes, whose future has been had at the start of September. sembling a fightback and City without and Sane, whose cross was turned chael Owen in eighth place on the subject of increasing specu- It was a rare mistake from ended the half as they had begun especially with the into his own goal by Saints’ Wes- the Premier League’s all-time lation following a run that has goalkeeper Ederson that led to it -- by scoring. ball. Sterling is more ley Hoedt. goalscoring list. now seen him win just four of the Saints goal, the Brazilian David Silva’s through ball ap- mature now than he It took a further six minutes It appeared City were capable his 19 league games in charge, diving unnecessarily at the feet peared to be going out of play was when we first for City to double the lead, Ber- of scoring almost at will and a reacted furiously to yet more ap- of Danny Ings and tripping the but Aguero showed impressive met at the club...He nardo Silva setting free Sterling slick move saw them make it palling defending from his side. forward, who convincingly shot persistence to chase and pull it is 23 and he can be a on the right and the England three in the 18th minute. They would pull one back af- home the penalty. back for Sterling who, first mis- forward selflessly squaring for Again, Sterling was heavily ter half an hour, becoming first However there was never a kicked but then shot past Saints better player Aguero to hammer in from close involved, accepting Bernardo English team to score against hint that Southampton might goalkeeper Alex McCarthy from PEP GUARDIOLA range. Silva’s pass and putting in a cross City since Newcastle at the Eti- be able to launch anything re- six yards.

Khachanov stuns Yadav stars in India’s five-wicket T20 win AFP | Kolkata, India get three key wickets including Djokovic in Paris Brathwaite for four. pinner Kuldeep Yadav Fabien Allen hit a 20-ball Sstarred in India’s five-wick- 27 in his first T20 game for et win over West Indies in the the West Indies before fall - first Twenty20 international ing to another debutant yesterday as the tourists strug- Khaleel Ahmed. gled with the bat yet again on It was Ahmed’s first T20 the tour. wicket after the 20-year-old Yadav returned figures of 3-13 made an impression in India’s with his left-arm wrist spin as 3-1 triumph over the visitors in West Indies managed just 109- the one-day internationals. 8, their lowest T20 total against The tourists had suffered sim- India, after being invited to bat ilar batting collapses in the Test first in Kolkata. series, which they lost 2-0, and Wicketkeeper-batsman in the ODIs. They were skittled Dinesh Karthik then made an Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik plays a shot out for 104, their lowest ODI unbeaten 31 to anchor India’s total against India in the final tricky chase. They reached their match. Russia’s Karen Khachanov returns the ball to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic target in 17.5 overs and lead the top five batsmen inside 11 overs. left-arm spin to celebrate his The second T20 is in the three-match series 1-0. Pandya got the big-hitting Ki- maiden international wicket. north Indian city of Lucknow AFP | Paris Djokovic, who will reclaim Debutant fast bowler Oshane eron Pollard out for 14 with his Kuldeep soon took over to on Tuesday. top ranking from Rafael Nadal Thomas removed the openers ussia’s Karen Khachanov for the first time in two years, with just 16 runs on the board to 4-0-13-3 Rclinched the biggest win of made a strong start in his pur- give his team hope of defending SCORECARD his career yesterday with a 7-5, suit of a record-equalling 33rd their modest total. 6-4 upset of Novak Djokovic to Masters title as he broke for a Thomas got skipper Rohit West Indies India (target 110) claim the Paris Masters title. 3-1 lead in the opening set. Sharma caught behind for six to S. Hope run out (Rahul/Pandey) 14 R. Sharma c Ramdin b Thomas 6 Khachanov became the third But world number 18 pick his first T20 scalp and then D. Ramdin c Karthik b U. Yadav 2 S. Dhawan b Thomas 3 different first-time winner of a Khachanov, a winner at the bowled the left-handed Shikhar S. Hetmyer c Karthik b Bumrah 10 L. Rahul c Bravo b Brathwaite 16 Masters tournament this year Kremlin Cup in Moscow last Dhawan for three. K. Pollard c Pandey b Pandya 14 R. Pant c Bravo b Brathwaite 1 -- joining John Isner and Juan month, hit back in the very Skipper Carlos Brathwaite M. Pandey c & b Pierre 19 Martin del Potro-- and denied next game as Djokovic dragged stepped in to get two more bats- D. Bravo c Dhawan b K. Yadav 5 Djokovic a fourth title in a row a forehand into the tramlines, men trudging back to the pavil- R. Powell c Karthik b K. Yadav 4 D. Karthik not out 31 ahead of his return to world down break point. ion as India slipped to 45-4. C. Brathwaite lbw b K. Yadav 4 K. Pandya not out 21 number one today. The unseeded Russian then Karthik and Manish Pandey, F. Allen c U. Yadav b Ahmed 27 Extras (b4, lb5, w4) 13 “To finish the season like broke Djokovic for a 6-5 lead, who made 19, put on an unbeat- K. Paul not out 15 Total (5 wicket, 17.5 overs) 110 this is really a dream come momentarily faltering as he en 38-run partnership for the K. Pierre not out 9 Did not bat: K. Yadav, J. Bumrah, K. Ahmed, U. true,” said Khachanov, who tried to serve out for the set fifth wicket to put the chase Extras (lb2, w3) 5 Yadav will rise to a career high of 12th before calmly regrouping to back on track. Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Sharma), 2-16 (Dhawan), 3-35 when the latest rankings are surge ahead. Debutant Krunal Pandya had Total (8 wickets, 20 overs) 109 published today. Djokovic overcame Roger a memorable debut after he hit Did not bat: O. Thomas (Pant), 4-45 (Rahul), 5-83 (Pandey) Going into the event, Federer in an energy-sapping the winning runs on his way to Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Ramdin), 2-22 (Hope), 3-28 Bowling: Thomas 4-0-21-2 (w1), Paul 3.5-0-30-0 Khachanov had won just three thriller that lasted over three an unbeaten 21. He also picked (Hetmyer), 4-47 (Pollard), 5-49 (Bravo), 6-56 (w2), Brathwaite 4-1-11-2 (w1), Pierre 4-0-16-1, of 19 encounters against play- hours in Saturday’s semi-fi- up a wicket in the West Indies (Powell), 7-63 (Brathwaite), 8-87 (Allen) Pollard 1-0-12-0, Allen 1-0-11-0 ers in the top 10 but claimed nals, and the Serb began to innings. Bowling: U. Yadav 4-0-36-1, Khaleel 4-1-16-1 (w1), Toss: India a fourth such scalp in a week look weary as he dropped But it was Yadav who led an Bumrah 4-0-27-1, Pandya 4-0-15-1 (w2), K. Yadav Result: India won by 5 wickets after snapping Djokovic’s serve to a fall behind early in inspirational bowling attack Series: India lead three-match series 1-0 22-match winning run. the second set. that made West Indies lose their