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Presidentceasefire. Donald Trump. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 02 Heritage sports winners hailed TDT | Manama lar Heritage Sports Committee a subsidiary of Bahrain Olympic op three winners of the Committee (BOC), hailed His Heritage Knight Com- Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Tpetition was given a re- Khalifa for the Royal patronage ception at Safriya Palace by His of Popular Heritage Sports. Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al “Bahrain has become the re- THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 Khalifa. gion’s leading nation in herit- Heritage Knight Competition age sports thanks to the Royal is a major competition organ- patronage of His Majesty the 02 ised under the supervision of the King,” Al Qa’ood said. Popular Heritage Sports Com- He added that this Royal sup- mittee. port enhances the efforts to Ahmed Ma’youf Al Romaihi develop the popular heritage was crowned as Knight of Pop- sports in Bahrain in line with ular Heritage, Mansour Ali Al the directives of His Highness His Majesty hails sports stridesKhaldi came second and Nawaf Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Hassan Al Ka’bi ranked third Khalifa, the Representative of for Charity Works and Youth advancedafter a protractedskills, wishing athletic them com tors’- His turnout Majesty throughout the King for Charitythe The three winners Affairs, Chairman of the Su - morepetition successes spanning to come. more than 24competition Works and stages. Youth Affairs, Chair- expressed• gratitude preme Council for Youth and HMhours. the King expressed ap - HMman the of King the Supremestressed support Council of Sports and President of Bahrain preciationKhalifa of HH bin Shaikh Abdullah Nass- Alfor initiativesYouth and to Sports preserve and the President na- to HM the King Olympic Committee, HH Shaikh er’sQa’ood, continuing Chairman efforts of to the hold Popu tional- of Bahrainheritage Olympic and sports Committee. to at- His Majesty the King during a reception held at Safriya Palace for his support and Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, sport activities target promot- tract the youth to practice them, encouragement. accompanied by the three top ing principles of belonging and as they are an integrated part of winners of the Heritage Knight patriotism and the consolida- the genuine Bahraini identity. Competition, which is a major tion of the genuine Bahraini The three winners expressed Commander-in-Chief Manama competition of the Popular Her- identity, which encourage the gratitude to HM the King for his of the Bahrain Defence itage Sport Committee. youth to revive the heritage of support and encouragement. Force (BDF) Field Marshal is Majesty King Ham- HM the King congratulated ancestors. They also expressed thanks to Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed ad bin Isa Al Khali - the three winners and praised His Majesty also lauded the HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa during an fa yesterday received their performances in the com- His Majesty receives Heritage Knight Competition winners in the presence of HH broad participation of the con- for his initiatives to revive the inspection visit to BDF H Shaikh Nasser. units to get informed Representative of HM the King petition, which reflect their tenders and the large specta- popular heritage sports. about their training plans to achieve combat and administrative readiness. The BDF Commander- in-Chief paid tribute to BDF personnel for their dedication to attain the Minister of Industry, Commerce & Tourism Zayed R. Alzayani receiving chairman of highest military readiness the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee of the Shura Council Khalid Al Maskati, ‘Global Indian, a symbol of excellence’ and remain the bulwark of accompanied by a number of committee members. They reviewed various issues and topics the nation’s security and related to the economic developments in the Kingdom. The minister stressed the ministry’s stability. readiness to provide all kind of support to the Shura Council.

Labour and Social Education Minister Dr Development Minister Jameel Majid Al Nuaimi holding Humaidan receiving Dr Fatima a discussion with MP Mohammed Al Balushi, Zainab Abdul Amir. The Chairperson of Bahrain Trust minister briefed the Foundation. The minister was MP on the development briefed on the foundation’s programmes humanitarian educational, implemented by the health, and social assistance ministry, as well as projects and initiatives both discussed various locally and abroad in refugee educational services camps and disaster-affected provided. Mr Sinha addresses the audience at the event. Dignitaries and community leaders at the event. regions. Humaidan reaffirmed the ministry’s support TDT | Manama an event at its Seef premises yes- It started with a classical dance ko Janiye Quiz 2018-19 which was emergence as an economic and The event was followed by to all non-governmental terday. performance of Bharatnatyam conducted by Ministry of Exter- cultural power.” a reception where cuisines of organisations (NGOs) in he Embassy of India cel- The event was attended by the and Mohiniattam and also includ- nal Affairs, Government of India. A documentary titled “India different parts of India were their efforts to boost the ebrated Pravasi Bhartiya members of the Indian communi- ed felicitation of winners of first During his address to the com- Boundless” was also screened showcased and relished by the community partnership. TDivas 2019 by organising ty in Bahrain. round of second edition of Bharat munity members, Ambassador of during the event. guests. India to the Kingdom of Bahrain Alok Kumar Sinha highlighted Commander of the GCC Unified the various schemes launched by Military Command Lieutenant the Government of India to con- General Eid bin Awadh Al Shalawi nect with Indian Diaspora and during a visit to Bahrain Military also thanked the Bahraini Lead- Museum where he was welcomed by ership for ensuring the wellbeing Media and Moral Guidance Director of Indians in Bahrain. Major Mohammed Ketami Al-Kabisi. “The global Indian has become The GCC Unified Military Command a brand synonym with excellence, Commander got informed about the achievement and the indomitable STUDY ABROAD collection of historical collectables, human spirit to shine forth in all Admission assistance for top Universities artistic military paintings and models times, in all places and in all con- considered as documentation of Mr Sinha with winners of Bharat ko Janiye Quiz. of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New ditions. Person of Indian origin Bahrain’s military history and Non Resident Indians have Zealand and Europe. been a great source of pride for Diploma, Degree, Certiﬁcate, PhD programs India as they have played a stellar with more than 500+ courses. role in the country’s growth and development,” Mr Sinha said. “The 25 million strong Indi- an Diaspora scattered around the globe has excelled in many spheres of life and enriched the cultural, economic and intellec- tual experience of the countries of their residence. BD 2.9 “They have also made a sig- only A dance performance by students. nificant contribution to India’s

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TDT | Manama a complaint raised by a citi - zen,” MOICT said in a statement Mohammed Zafran yesterday. shop in the Kingdom was The statement warned that put under provisional levying VAT without displaying Aseizure by the authori- a registration certificate is a vi- ties here yesterday for violating olation to Decree-Law no. (48) VAT rules. of 2018 on VAT and a violation The shop, reportedly in a to Article 6 of Law no. (35) of shopping complex in Seef area, 2012 that aim to enhance trans- came under provisional seizure parency and mitigate any unfair following a raid by the con - practices. cerned authorities. Value Added Tax (VAT) is an According to sources, the indirect tax charged on select- shop is a popular garment store ed goods and services bought that has several branches in the and sold by businesses. The GCC Kingdom. countries agreed to implement Reports say the shop charged VAT at a standard rate of 5 per VAT but failed to display VAT reg- cent. Accordingly, 5pc VAT was Violations istration certificate as required launched in Bahrain as of Jan- by law. uary 1st, 2019 with a few ex - businesses in the Kingdom are The Ministry of Industry, ceptions. required to display their VAT Commerce and Tourism con- MOICT said that it has imple- registration prior to levying the Officials during an inspection firmed the legal action against mented administrative and legal 5pc VAT. tegic cooperation among key VAT rules. that VAT rate does not exceed 5pc the shop and stated that the mechanisms aimed at strength- The rule also states that all three main pillars: the gov - on items subject to VAT,” the Na- store’s implementation of VAT ening consumer protection. registered businesses are legal- ernment, businesses, and the Do not overcharge tional Bureau of Taxation stated. violated rules. The statement added that ly required to display the final community. The National Bureau of Tax- The bureau also urged cus- “In response to the Public the authority has intensified its prices of all goods and services Citizens can report all VAT ation (NBT) warned businesses tomers to be vigilant. “Make Prosecution Office’s orders, efforts in monitoring the per- - inclusive of tax. violations to the National Call against overcharging VAT and sure VAT is not applied on items the Ministry of Industry, Com- formance of all commercial es- Tax Invoice should in - Center on 80008001. consumers to ensure they do not subject to VAT.” merce and Tourism’s (MOICT) tablishments, and is committed clude the full price, fol - Public Prosecution Office stat- not pay in excess of 5pc for VAT. To find the list of items not ‘Companies Control’ and ‘Con- to reviewing the mechanisms lowed by the total price to be ed that action had to be taken “To ensure a smooth imple- subject to VAT, visit www.nbt. sumer Protection’ Directorates of applying VAT during its trial paid and the amount of tax against the shop as it violated mentation of VAT, make sure gov.bh imposed a provisional seizure period. charged. on a vendor levying the 5% VAT, MOICT statement said, VAT without displaying a reg- Display VAT registration is a joint responsibility that istration certificate following MOICT said that all registered requires constructive stra -

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inister of Foreign Af- fairs, Shaikh Khalid Mbin Ahmed bin Mo - hammed Al Khalifa yesterday hailed the strong bilateral ties bonding Bahrain and Oman in all fields. The minister said this while holding a meeting with Min - ister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah. Bin Alawi arrived in Bah - rain yesterday with the GCC Secretary-General Dr Ab - dul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Shaikh Khalid receiving Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah Shaikh Khalid reaffirming the hance bilateral cooperation and the two countries and brotherly Bin Alawi expressed pride in on all levels. arenas. depth and strength of the broth- coordination on issues of mutual peoples in all fields, wishing the visiting the Kingdom affirming The two sides also discussed a Gulf Cooperation Council erly relations between Bahrain concern. Sultanate of Oman every success that the brotherly relations be- number of issues related to joint (GCC) Secretary-General, Dr and the Sultanate of Oman also The efforts, the minister said, in presiding the current session tween the two countries and the GCC action and developments on Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani expressed his keenness to en- will help meet the aspirations of of GCC. two brotherly peoples are strong the regional and international was also present.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa during a meeting with a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya. The delegation was led by Kuwait-based Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Ali Abbas and accompanied by Ambassador Michael O. Oyugi, Director, Diaspora and Consular Affairs at the Ministry The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed R. Alzayani meeting with a German Business delegation headed by Roland of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, and their accompanying delegation. During the meeting, Dr Meissner. They reviewed a number of issues, focusing on the joint economic relations between Bahrain and Germany and ways Shaikha Rana reviewed bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Kenya and to enhance them and activate joint agreements between the private sector in both countries. The Minister also highlighted the ways of propelling them to broader levels. important role played by the private sector in consolidating mutual relations and increasing trade volume.

MOFA signs deal with Representatives Council Rajab posted false, malicious tweets

TDT | Manama TDT | Manama rate said, posted on 31 March 2015 images of bodies again Memorandum of Under- he General Directorate of Rajab, the General claiming that they were the Astanding was signed yes- TAnti-corruption and Eco- Directorate said, post- consequences of the war in terday between the Diplomat- nomic and Electronic Crimes ed on 31 March 2015 Yemen, while they were images ic Institute of the Ministry of yesterday clarified in a state- images of bodies again of incidents in Gaza Palestine. Foreign Affairs and the Center ment said that the “false and claiming that they He re-tweeted tweets and for Parliamentary Studies and malicious tweets” made by Na- attached with them images Training at the Representatives beel Rajab do not fall within the were the consequences of wounded people, claiming Council. freedom of expression guaran- of the war in Yemen, that hundreds of inmates in The deal aims at organ - teed by Bahrain’s constitution. while they were images the Jaw prison had suffered ising joint courses as well The statement was made in of incidents in Gaza fractures and hundreds were as enhancing training and response to a call made by the Palestine. bleeding from their heads be- exchange of information Office of the High Commission- cause of physical attacks and with the Representatives er for Human Rights (OHCHR) torture. Council. on January 4 regarding the Rajab also insulted the Min- Undersecretary of the Min- “immediate and unconditional forces and the forces of broth- istry of Interior and the Gener- istry of Foreign Affairs, Dr release” of Nabeel Rajab. erly countries during a time al Directorate of Reformation Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Rajab is currently serving a of war. and Rehabilitation through his Daij Al Khalifa, and Secretary five-year sentence on charges “For example, on 26 March, tweets. General of the Representa - Officials during the deal signing of “releasing false news during he posted images of bodies An investigation proved his tives Council, Advisor Rashid wartime and publicly insulting claiming they were the con- hand in the tweets which re- Mohammed Bounejema, Council’s Speaker, Fawzia Bint The MoU reflects the Minis- brotherly states and the Minis- sequence of the war in Yem - sulted in taking the required signed the deal at a ceremo - Abdullah Zainal, towards more try of Foreign Affairs’ keenness try of Interior. en, while in reality, they were legal steps by the Public Prose- ny held at the Representatives consolidation and deepening of to enhance fruitful cooperation The directorate pointed out images of incidents in Idlib in cutor, the statement said. Council. partnership between the Parlia- with all state institutions un- that in March 2015, Rajab post- Syria that were published on 23 He was arrested and the elec- The MoU, Bounejema said, ment and various specialized der the reform approach of His ed false news and rumours to September 2014,” the statement tronic devices that he was using comes in line with the aspi - bodies in the field of training Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al his followers harming the op- on Bahrain News Agency said. to post the tweets on his ac - rations and directives of the and rehabilitation. Khalifa. erations of the Bahraini armed Rajab, the General Directo- count were seized.

A gathering was organised at Sakhir on Tuesday in honour of the visiting SSG officials from Pakistan Army. The chief guest was SSG GOC Major General Tahir Masood Bhutta. Lt.Col. Sikandar Hayat of BNG & Lt.Col. Umair Bangash graced as the Guest of Honors. BNG and SSG officials and leading community members were in attendance. The programme was organised by Ahmed Nawaz, Majid Khan, Sajid Butt, Awais Akram, Falak Sher & Jamil Khan. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 04 05

Workshop on Artificial Bahrain, Oman affirm growing ties Intelligence award held TDT | Manama Innovate the Future”, was at- TDT | Manama tended by committee mem- Mindless Cruelty workshop was held at bers, information technology inister of Foreign Af- ABahrain Polytechnic to professors, artificial intelli- fairs, Shaikh Khalid Horrendous attack by schoolboys in Sehla makes a stray dog breathe his last introduce the second edition gence enthusiasts and repre- Mbin Ahmed bin Mo - of Khalid bin Hamad Award sentatives from Microsoft and hammed Al Khalifa yesterday for Innovation in Artificial In- Al Moayed Computers. hailed the strong bilateral ties telligence award. The attendees were briefed bonding Bahrain and Oman in The move follows the direc- about the second edition of the all fields. tive of HH Shaikh Khalid bin competition and the registra- The minister said this while The dog was hiding Hamad Al Khalifa, the First tion criteria. holding a meeting with Min - in fear while dying of Deputy Chairman of the Su- Students’ projects in the pre- ister Responsible for Foreign injuries. Finally, the preme Council for Youth and vious edition of the competi- Affairs of the Sultanate of dog was found and Sports and President of Bah- tion were also displayed in the Oman, Yusuf bin Alawi bin brought to the clinic rain Athletics Association. workshop. Abdullah. The award ceremony will be The competition was Bin Alawi arrived in Bah - to be treated. It was organised in March by Bahrain launched by HH Shaikh Khalid rain yesterday with the GCC only then that we Polytechnic in cooperation bin Hamad Al Khalifa last May Secretary-General Dr Ab - realised the extent of with Microsoft and Al Moayed as part of His Highness’s initi- dul Latif bin Rashid Al the wounds and that Computers. atives to develop the youth in Zayani. Shaikh Khalid receiving Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah they were extremely The workshop, titled “Let’s the fields of science. Shaikh Khalid reaffirming the hance bilateral cooperation and the two countries and brotherly Bin Alawi expressed pride in on all levels. arenas. depth and strength of the broth- coordination on issues of mutual peoples in all fields, wishing the visiting the Kingdom affirming The two sides also discussed a Gulf Cooperation Council severe erly relations between Bahrain concern. Sultanate of Oman every success that the brotherly relations be- number of issues related to joint (GCC) Secretary-General, Dr and the Sultanate of Oman also The efforts, the minister said, in presiding the current session tween the two countries and the GCC action and developments on Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani FATHIYA AL BASKATHI expressed his keenness to en- will help meet the aspirations of of GCC. two brotherly peoples are strong the regional and international was also present. FOUNDER OF BAHRAIN STRAYS ‘Sustainability Week’ TDT | Manama along with the Future Energy TDT | Manama and Water Summit and the Mohammed Zafran lectricity and Water Affairs Zayed Award for Future En- ruelty against animals EMinister Dr Abdulhussain ergy event. Representatives continues to remain as a Mirza will participate in the from 175 countries around the Cconcern in the Kingdom, 2019 Sustainability Week, be- world, including more than with the latest incident being ing held under the patronage 300 speakers and 180 minis- the story of a brutal assault on a of Sheikh Mohammed bin ters, will attend. stray dog in Sehla. Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Dr Mirza said Bahrain’s More shocking was the fact Prince of Abu Dhabi and Dep- preparation for the event that the culprit here allegedly uty Supreme Commander of comes from the government’s was a group of schoolboys. the UAE Armed Forces in Abu keen interest in its role to pro- The shocking account of The dog injured in the attack, when it was found Dhabi. mote sustainable development Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa during a the animal cruelty emerged as The event is the largest gath- efforts around the world. Dr meeting with a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya. The delegation eyewitnesses came forward ering of sustainability in the Mirza will also participate was led by Kuwait-based Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Ali Abbas and describing how a stray dog in Middle East and aims at ex- in the ninth meeting of the accompanied by Ambassador Michael O. Oyugi, Director, Diaspora and Consular Affairs at the Ministry The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed R. Alzayani meeting with a German Business delegation headed by Roland Meissner. They reviewed a number of issues, focusing on the joint economic relations between Bahrain and Germany and ways Sehla was beaten and stoned to ploring the most prominent General Assembly of the In- of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, and their accompanying delegation. During the meeting, Dr death. social trends in sustainable ternational Renewable Energy Shaikha Rana reviewed bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Kenya and to enhance them and activate joint agreements between the private sector in both countries. The Minister also highlighted the important role played by the private sector in consolidating mutual relations and increasing trade volume. According to sources, the boys development. It is being held Agency (IRENA). ways of propelling them to broader levels. frequently hurt the dogs in the area and in this instance caused a fatal injury. A woman, who witnessed the MOFA signs deal with Representatives Council Rajab posted false, malicious tweets attack reported the incident to Suspects are prosecuted based an NGO, who in turn tried to save on their crimes: Ministry TDT | Manama TDT | Manama rate said, posted on 31 March the dog’s life. 2015 images of bodies again Fathiya Al Baskathi, the fugitive convict Ahmed Al-Wa- Memorandum of Under- he General Directorate of Rajab, the General claiming that they were the founder of Bahrain Strays, told Manama daei are Hajer Mansoor Ali, Astanding was signed yes- TAnti-corruption and Eco- Directorate said, post- consequences of the war in Tribune that the woman re - 51. She is serving a three-year terday between the Diplomat- nomic and Electronic Crimes ed on 31 March 2015 Yemen, while they were images ported the incident earlier this eferring to the reports jail term for planting a fake ic Institute of the Ministry of yesterday clarified in a state- images of bodies again of incidents in Gaza Palestine. week. told Tribune. dog was also run over by a car tortured as well.” Rof the arrest of terrorists bomb to create terror among Foreign Affairs and the Center ment said that the “false and claiming that they He re-tweeted tweets and “Two days ago a young wom- “It was only then that we re- driven by a teacher. “I was later According to her, this is not with links to a fugitive, the citizens and residents and for for Parliamentary Studies and malicious tweets” made by Na- attached with them images an called me and told me that alised the extent of the wounds told by a student of the school an isolated incident. “There General Directorate of Crimi- disturbing security and gen- Training at the Representatives beel Rajab do not fall within the were the consequences of wounded people, claiming a dog was in a bad state after and that they were extremely that one of the teachers there are many stories like this, the nal Investigation and Forensic eral order. Mahmood Mar- Council. freedom of expression guaran- of the war in Yemen, that hundreds of inmates in being beaten up and stoned. severe. ran over the dog which probably amount of torture that happens Science yesterday made clear zooq Hassan Ali, 32. He is also The deal aims at organ - teed by Bahrain’s constitution. while they were images the Jaw prison had suffered “She said that the dog was “The dog succumbed to its also contributed to the injuries. is shocking.” that they were convicted after serving a three-year jail term ising joint courses as well The statement was made in of incidents in Gaza fractures and hundreds were left to die and that she wanted injuries last night and the lady The child said he does not know She said that after speaking to taking legal actions. for planting a fake bomb to as enhancing training and response to a call made by the Palestine. bleeding from their heads be- someone to help save its life. who helped us with this dog if this was an intentional act.” some of the people in the area, Suspects, the Ministry said, create terror among citizens exchange of information Office of the High Commission- cause of physical attacks and “When we went there, the dog didn’t take the news too well Al Baskathi told Tribune that “I learned that those particular are prosecuted based on their and residents and for disturb- with the Representatives er for Human Rights (OHCHR) torture. was not there and we searched and was crying inconsolably. she plans to meet the headmas- group of kids have a habit of crime and not on the basis of ing security and general order. Council. on January 4 regarding the Rajab also insulted the Min- for two days. “The doctor told us that the ter of the school soon. “Sadly the torturing dogs for fun.” their family’s personal rela- Nazar Naama Baqer Al-Wa- Undersecretary of the Min- “immediate and unconditional forces and the forces of broth- istry of Interior and the Gener- “The dog was hiding in fear dogs suffered numerous inju- school is closed until 21st. We “These cases are not isolated tions. daei, 21. He is serving a 10-year istry of Foreign Affairs, Dr release” of Nabeel Rajab. erly countries during a time al Directorate of Reformation while dying of injuries. Finally, ries,” she told Tribune. found that there are two other to this area, I have many stories The three convicts whose jail term for a case of arson and Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Rajab is currently serving a of war. and Rehabilitation through his the dog was found and brought Al Baskathi said that there are weak dogs near that school and from various villages where kids names were mentioned in the the making and possession of Daij Al Khalifa, and Secretary five-year sentence on charges “For example, on 26 March, tweets. to the clinic to be treated,” she unconfirmed reports that the want to save them from being are seen hurting dogs, “ she said. media based on their links to bombs. General of the Representa - Officials during the deal signing of “releasing false news during he posted images of bodies An investigation proved his tives Council, Advisor Rashid wartime and publicly insulting claiming they were the con- hand in the tweets which re- Mohammed Bounejema, Council’s Speaker, Fawzia Bint The MoU reflects the Minis- brotherly states and the Minis- sequence of the war in Yem - sulted in taking the required signed the deal at a ceremo - Abdullah Zainal, towards more try of Foreign Affairs’ keenness try of Interior. en, while in reality, they were legal steps by the Public Prose- ny held at the Representatives consolidation and deepening of to enhance fruitful cooperation The directorate pointed out images of incidents in Idlib in cutor, the statement said. Council. partnership between the Parlia- with all state institutions un- that in March 2015, Rajab post- Syria that were published on 23 He was arrested and the elec- Pakistan School celebrates 50 successful years of excellence The MoU, Bounejema said, ment and various specialized der the reform approach of His ed false news and rumours to September 2014,” the statement tronic devices that he was using TDT | Manama comes in line with the aspi - bodies in the field of training Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al his followers harming the op- on Bahrain News Agency said. to post the tweets on his ac - al Majdami were also present. rations and directives of the and rehabilitation. Khalifa. erations of the Bahraini armed Rajab, the General Directo- count were seized. akistan school celebrated Afzaal Mahmood, the Ambas- Pcompleting 50 successful sador of the Islamic Republic years by holding an elaborate of Pakistan, congratulated the ceremony at its school grounds school administration, teachers A gathering was organised at in Isa Town on 28 December and students for their role in Sakhir on Tuesday in honour of the visiting SSG officials from 2018. the great heights scaled by the Pakistan Army. The chief guest Afzaal Mahmood, the Ambas- school. was SSG GOC Major General sador of the Islamic Republic of Medals were awarded to the Tahir Masood Bhutta. Lt.Col. Pakistan was the chief guest of position holders of Board Ex- Sikandar Hayat of BNG & Lt.Col. the event which kicked off at ams and students of Junior and Umair Bangash graced as the 3.30pm. middle sections who excelled in Guest of Honors. BNG and SSG Bahraini parliamentarians Dr final exams. officials and leading community Sawsan M. Kamal, Basem Abdul- Certificates of appreciation members were in attendance. lah Almujadami, Khalid Saleh were distributed among all the The programme was organised by Ahmed buanaq, Muhammad faculty and admin staff of Isa Ahmed Nawaz, Majid Khan, Sajid Alseesi Al by Ainain and Isa Al Town and Manama schools in Butt, Awais Akram, Falak Sher & Qazi were the guests of honour. recognition of their services. Jamil Khan. Parliamentarians Mohd Al Sisi Selected staff members were al Bu Ainain, Khalid Saleh bu awarded shields and apprecia- Anq, Dr. Susan Kamal and Isa tion certificates for their exem- Al Qadhi, Mal Allah Shaheen, plary performances. Member municipal council Isa Various cultural programmes Town and Mohammad Bassem were held during the event. In pictures, highlights of the event 06 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 world

Founder of South Suitcase full of cash stolen Korean ‘spycam’ porn site jailed from Mugabe, court hears Xi hopes US, NKorea Harare, Zimbabwe Seoul, South Korea were employed as cleaners, to gain full access to the prop - suitcase containing erty when the theft occurred A$150,000 in cash was sto- sometime after December 1 will ‘meet halfway’ len from ousted Zimbabwean last year. president Robert Mugabe, a “Johanne Mapurisa bought Seoul, South Korea court in Harare has heard. a Toyota Camry... and a house The three accused -- which for $20,000 after the incident,” he female co-founder hinese President Xi include Constancia Mugabe, state prosecutor Teveraishe Tof South Korea’s largest Jinping offered North 50, a relative of the president Zinyemba said. “Saymore porn site has been jailed fol- CKorean leader Kim Jong -- appeared before Chinhoyi Nhetekwa also bought a Hon- lowing months of mounting Un firm backing in deadlocked magistrates court on Wednes- da... and livestock which in- public fury over the spread nuclear talks with the United day, state media reported. cluded pigs and cattle for an of secretly filmed spycam States, insisting the two sides Constancia Mugabe had undisclosed amount.” pornography. should meet “halfway”, state keys to Mugabe’s rural house The three accused were Tens of thousands of media said yesterday. in Zvimba, outside Hara - bailed and are due back in women have rallied in re- Kim visited Beijing by train re, allowing the others, who court on January 24. cent months against the this week for two days of talks growing phenomenon of that reasserted China’s role in spycam videos, known in the process, and were seen as a Korean as “molka”, which strategy session ahead of a sec- mostly involve men film- ond summit between the North ing women without their Korean leader and US President Ghosn suffers fever consent in toilets, changing Donald Trump. Tokyo, Japan rooms and in public. At their first meeting in Sin- daily, a doctor who examined Soranet -- which had gapore in June, Kim and Trump x-Nissan chief Carlos him said Ghosn “required rest more than a million us - signed a vaguely worded doc- EGhosn has been suffer- and was unfit for interviews ers until it was shut down ument with Kim pledging to ing from a high fever and was (by prosecutors) and meetings in 2016 amid widespread work towards the “denucleari- unable to meet investigators (with his lawyers and consular outrage -- carried thou - sation of the Korean peninsula”. for questioning yesterday, visitors)”. sands of such clips among But progress has since stalled North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un (2nd L) and his wife Ri Sol Ju (L) posing with local media said, citing his reams of other X-rated with Pyongyang and Washing- China’s President Xi Jinping (2nd R) and his wife Peng Liyuan (R) at the Great lawyers. content. ton -- which stations 28,500 Hall of the People in Beijing. The 64-year-old auto ty- The site’s female own- troops in South Korea -- disa- cording to China’s state news cial KCNA news agency, which coon, who emerged in public er, surnamed Song, was greeing over what that means. agency Xinhua, using the in- said the Chinese leader had is- on Tuesday for the first time sentenced to four years in North Korea wants relief itials of the North’s official sued a ringing endorsement of since his November arrest, prison and fined 1.4 billion from the multiple sets of sanc- name. the North’s position. has been ill since Wednesday won (US$1.25 million) on tions imposed on it over its Xi “spoke highly of the pos- “Xi Jinping said that the legit- night and needed some time to Wednesday for aiding and nuclear weapons and ballistic itive measures taken by the imate issues raised by the DPRK rest, according to several local abetting the distribution of missile programmes. DPRK side”, it added. are rightful demands and that news outlets. obscene material, includ- Xi said he “hopes that the Kim “raised concern” about he fully agrees that the DPRK’s His lawyer was not available ing sex videos featuring DPRK and the United States will the impasse in talks with the US, reasonable interests should be for immediate comment. minors. meet each other halfway” ac- according to Pyongyang’s offi- justly resolved,” it said. According to the Nikkei

US woman in coma gives Iran confirms arrests of birth at care facility US military veteran Seal invasion Ottawa, Canada night, and several townsfolk have expressed concerns to lo- Canadian Atlantic coast cal media that the chubby, big- Atown asked for help from eyed beasts may soon starve the federal fisheries depart- without access to food. ment on Wednesday to help “We’re seeing them more get rid of some 40 stranded lethargic, they’re not moving seals wreaking havoc, and as fast,” Roddickton-Bide Arm blocking roads and doors to mayor Sheila Fitzgerald told homes and businesses. The Northern Pen newspaper. The animals became stuck “It’s really disheartening for in the town of Roddick - people to watch these animals ton-Bide Arm, Newfoundland suffer.” after nearby waters suddenly The Roddickton-Bide Arm froze over nearly a week ago, town council raised the issue Los Angeles, United States cording to police. US Navy veteran Michael White preventing their return to the at a regular municipal meeting “When you have a loved one ocean. Because it is illegal to Tuesday night, and resolved to rizona police said Wednes- committed to palliative care, Tehran, Iran but declined to release details, interfere with marine mam- ask the Department of Fish- Aday they have opened a when they are most vulnerable citing privacy considerations. mals under Canadian law it eries and Ocean to intervene. sex assault investigation after and dependent upon others, ran on Wednesday con - Ghasemi said reports in the has led to some awkward face “They’ve been saying let na- a woman who has been in a you trust their caretakers,” Ifirmed a US media report US media that White was being offs with the unyielding seals. ture take its course, but it’s coma for more than a decade the chairman of the woman’s that an American military vet- held in poor conditions were Two have been accidentally been almost a week,” Fitzger- gave birth to a baby boy at a Apache tribe Terry Rambler eran had been arrested last “false and are strongly denied”. struck by ald said. “If they could find nursing facility in Phoenix. said. “Sadly, one of her caretak- year, but denied he had been “The case of this person is cars their way out, they would The San Carlos Apache ers was not to be trusted and badly treated. being handled by the relevant at have found their way al- Tribe, the Native American took advantage of her.” “A US citizen called Michael authorities and at the conclu- ready.” tribe to which the woman be- “I am deeply shocked and White was arrested some time sion of this process they will Accord- longs, said in a statement that horrified at the treatment of ago in Mashhad and the US issue the necessary informa- ing to ma- she “has been in a persistent one of our members,” he said. government was informed of tion,” Ghasemi said. rine bi- vegetative state and coma for The CEO of the nursing facil- this in the first days of the ar- US interests are handled by ologists, over a decade” and gave birth ity resigned this week follow- rest through the US interest the Swiss embassy in Tehran, the seals “while still in a coma.” ing the scandal, according to a section in Tehran,” said foras the two countries have not likely To find the possible assail- statement sent to media. eign ministry spokesman Bah- had diplomatic relations since became diso- ant, police in the southwestern A lawyer for the woman’s ram Ghasemi on his Telegram 1980. White joins at least three riented after a US state are comparing DNA family said the infant “has channel. other US citizens, two of them rapid freezing of samples from the baby with been born into a loving fami- White, 46, from Imperial of Iranian descent, in being the nearby bay, and male employees at the Hacien- ly and will be well cared for,” Beach, California, was arrest- detained in Iran. moved inland instead da Del Sol care center, where according to the New York ed in July after visiting his Relations between Iran and of toward open wa- the 29-year-old woman was a Times. girlfriend in Iran’s second city the US deteriorated sharply ters. patient. “The family obviously is Mashhad, his mother told The last year when President Don- The mother and baby are outraged, traumatized and in New York Times this week. ald Trump withdrew from an “recovering” after being taken shock by the abuse and neglect The US State Department international accord on Iran’s to a local hospital soon after of their daughter at Hacienda said Tuesday it was “aware nuclear program and re-im- the December 29 birth, ac - Healthcare.” of reports” of his detention posed sweeping sanctions. Representative picture (Courtesy of Azer news) FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 07 “Umm Mustafa and sons” shop An Iraqi woman’s effort to feed her sons, who are six and four, in the ruined metropolis of Mosul. At just 27 she is already a widow -- her husband was executed by the Islamic State group during its brutal three-year occupation of the city.

Fellow Mosul native Dania Salem did not have a pressing need to earn money. But after fleeing home with her family to escape the advancing jihadists, she discovered her passion in Arbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. The 23-year-old economics graduate worked at a florist there, where she learned to ar- range fresh bouquets and create wreaths of synthetic flowers. After returning home to Mo- sul, in August 2018 she opened a flower stall that is now in full bloom. “For me, it was something of a challenge -- a way to improve women’s place in society, which has been changing a lot,” she At first some gave said. me evil looks, but I ‘A first step’ have no pension and Since the jihadists were defeated I had no choice but in Mosul -- long a Middle East to open my shop trade hub -- the city has under- gone a cultural boom. UMM MUSTAFA More and more women are feeling their way into the public sphere, whether by finding work alongside male counterparts or by setting up their own firms. “This shop is a first step and I Umm Mustapha,a 27-year-old widow, rests with her sons in her grocery shop in Iraq’s northern city of Mosul have other plans for later,” Salem AFP | Mosul, Iraq said, before returning to arrang- black, said. six and four. ly plagued by fighting or under ing her flowers. For women’s nder the thumb of ji - At just 27 she is already a wid- And despite locals’ initial as- Head of the family the control of IS. rights activist Rim Mohammed, hadist rule they were ow -- her husband was executed tonishment -- borne out of a The bloody conflicts that have it is crucial that the state sup- Udeemed minors -- un- by the Islamic State group dur- conservative culture that long Nearly two thirds of young ravaged the country for nearly ports other women setting up able to do anything without ing its brutal three-year occupa- predated the jihadist interlude people in Iraq say they support four decades -- beginning with their own businesses. permission from a father or tion of the city. -- Umm Mustafa’s entrepre - the right of women to work, the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war -- “Their social rights must be husband -- but today women The jihadists seized control neurship has won over a loyal compared to only 42 per cent have killed and disabled hun- assured, employment created are establishing businesses of Mosul in 2014, and the ruined clientele. of older people, according to a dreds of thousands of people, and their place in cultural and in Iraq’s Mosul. metropolis was only wrested IS’ self-proclaimed caliphate UN survey. and also triggered numerous political life guaranteed,” she In red letters “Umm Musta- back by Iraq’s international- had relegated Umm Mustafa and The same survey found only divorces. told AFP. fa and sons” looms large over ly-backed military a year and a her female peers to the shadows 14pc of women work or actively As a result, one in ten Iraqi Khalaf al-Hadidi, who runs a modest grocery, standing half ago -- after months of some -- forbidden from even leaving seek employment, compared to households is headed by a wom- Nineveh province’s planning out in a sea of shop facades of the most brutal urban com- home in the Nineveh province 73pc of men, while in the private an nowadays, according to the department, said he takes this daubed with male proprietors’ bat seen anywhere since World capital, never mind speaking in sector, only two percent of em- UN. message on board. names. War II. public places. ployees are female. “Umm Mustafa’s self-reliance He said micro credits of be- “At first some gave me evil Located in the working class Storefront signage such as And unemployment, while should be an example,” said Adel tween five and 10 million dinars looks, but I have no pension and district of Al-Faruq, Umm Umm Mustafa’s could never officially at 10.8pc nationally, Zaki, a neighbour who comes to ($4,200 to $8,400, 3,700 to 7,300 I had no choice but to open my Mustafa needs the shop’s in - have been erected as they have is higher in Nineveh and other her shop regularly to buy choc- euros) will be granted to women, shop”, Umm Mustafa, dressed in come to feed her sons, who are today. provinces that were until recent- olates or a bottle of fruit juice. boys and girls as a priority. Chapo’s secret messages to his wife and lover revealed New York, United States send him two pair of black shoes, jeans, shampoo -- and “black ink rosecutors trying Joaquin for the moustache.” P“Chapo” Guzman opened an Although Guzman escaped, extraordinary window Wednes- three others were captured, day into the intimate life of the including Cabanillas, his lover Mexican drug lord as he plotted and partner in crime who was crime deals with his wife and a known as “Fiera,” Spanish for lover while doting on his twin Wild Beast. The text messages daughters. read out in court suggest she was Jealous and paranoid, Guz- particularly close to him. man spied on both his beauty They discuss the formation of queen wife, Emma Coronel, and two companies -- a chemical fer- the lover, Agustina Cabanillas tilizer business in German and Acosta, using a surveillance sys- citrus firm in Ecuador -- with tem installed in the encrypted the aim of exporting drugs to Blackberries he gave them. “Europe, Canada, Australia and The FBI, it turns out, also had also the United States.” In an- access to his communications, other exchange they talk about after recruiting the computer buying between 630 and 700 expert who installed the Flex- tonnes of cocaine in Belize. iSpy surveillance system. This evidence undated photo released by the US Department of Justice shows The wife of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, Emma Coronel Aispuro, arrives at the They address each other as Read out in court, text messag- Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman (L), according to the department. US Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn “Love” in the texts. The evi - es between Guzman and the two dence shows she had liposuction women recorded them discuss- hang with me.” and a drug shipment across the to the United States nearly two performed at his expense. ing major cocaine shipments but The 29-year-old Coronel, who Little queens and the Wild Beas border that Coronel’s father is years ago after twice escaping “I adore you,” Guzman tells also more mundane things, like married Guzman while still an involved in. She also asks him for from prison in Mexico. her. “You are the most important the kids. adolescent, was in court as the Chapo’s nickname for his wife money for plastic surgery. While on the run, he was near- person to me.” “Our Kiki is fearless,” Chapo messages were read out. was “Reinita Coronel,” or “RC” Guzman, whose trial began ly captured in Los Cabos, a Mex- But in a text to a friend, Caba- jokes to his wife in one message She listened with a serious and the girls were “reinitas,” or two months ago, faces life in ican resort town, on February 22, nillas dismisses Guzman as in January 2012, referring to one expression, avoiding eye contact little queens in Spanish. prison if convicted of smug - 2012, escaping minutes ahead of an “idiot.” “I don’t trust these of their twin daughters, Maria with anyone but her 61-year-old The couple discuss the chil- gling 155 tonnes of drugs into the the police. BlackBerries, the ones he gives Joaquina, now seven. “I’m going husband, who waved to her sev- dren, a $12,000 watch he gave United States as the head of the The same day he sent a text me over here, because the bas- to give her an AK-47 so she can eral times. her that she wanted to return, Sinaloa cartel. He was extradited to Emma, asking her to quickly tard can locate me.” JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING DOESN’T DO QUOTE WHAT YOU PLANNED IT TO DO DOESN’T OF THE MEAN IT’S USELESS DAY THOMAS A. EDISON FRIDAY JANUARY 11, 2019 ANCIENT POEM FOR MODERN TIMES ‘Joud’ release showcases Saudi film prowess

Joud’s journey across Saudi Arabia showcases the diverse heritage of the country Aerial cinematography is central to JOUD’s storytelling

BE BEAUTIFUL Women cancer patients learn makeup tips in new Egypt workshop The Workshop, launched in November in seven hospitals in Egypt, is part of a programme already in operation in Lebanon and the UAE called “Be Beautiful” Arab News | Cairo

hen cancer patient Merhan Khalil had a Wbone marrow trans- The workshop offers plant and chemotherapy in 2012, women cancer patients her hair started to fall out in the shower. On Saturday she joined a makeup tips as well as Cairo workshop that teaches fe- mental health support and male cancer patients how to con- advice about nutrition ceal signs of cancer treatment. When the cancer patient “It helps a lot mentally ... to feels that she is beautiful feel beautiful and to feel that the and when she gets proper medicine didn’t change us,” said nutrition that will have Khalil, 46, who suffers from multiple myeloma, a blood plasma a positive effect on her cancer. mental state and that The workshop is part of a pro- strengthens her immune gramme already in operation in system Lebanon and the UAE called “Be Beautiful” that was launched in HANADI EL-IMAM November in seven hospitals in Egypt. It will offer women cancer Faten Fawzi, a breast cancer patient, receives makeup tips patients makeup tips as well as at Cairo’s Marriott Hotel in Zamalek district, Egypt mental health support and advice Merhan Khalil (R), receives makeup tips with other cancer patients at Cairo’s Marriott Hotel in Zamalek about nutrition. district, Egypt

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Al Arabiya | Riyadh “It wasn’t easy,” al-Khuragi chuckled Joud is an experimental film as he recalled the challenges of direct- oud, a film produced by the King ing a movie with no words. “The Arab that journeys into the heart of Abdulaziz Center for World culture is generally very dependent on Saudi Arabia. Immersing the JCulture (Ithra), is a unique, dia- oral communication, so it was a chal- viewer into Arabian culture, the logue-free motion picture that takes lenge to find interesting visual subjects audiences on an immersive journey to to tell a story, but I am proud we created movie conveys how the kingdom tell stories of the cycle of life through strong storytelling in the movie even the power of visuals, sound and cine- with the boundaries we gave ourselves.” has gone through a dramatic matography. The role of a powerful & effective transformation, driven by oil Its title aptly translates to ‘scarcity soundtrack to convey what words do in the face of generosity’, evoking a not revenues, over the years where traditional trait held and cherished in “Its almost liked a meditation,” said modern cities have risen from, many Arab cultures, Arabian Peninsula producer Todd Nims, who along with Bedouin cultures in particular, while co-producer Abdullah Ayyaf came up what was once, a desert the structure of the film is based on with the general concept of the film. the Qasida, or the pre-Islamic poem, “We sought to use a full range of sound, a powerful method of storytelling and traditional and contemporary to repre- highly influential medium in past times, sent the diversity and depth of life to leading the film’s creators to dub Joud have universalities that could go across as an “ancient poem for modern times.” As Joud is free of dialogue, it aims to tell the story of the cycle of life by using gripping footage culture,” Nims added about the general recordings were conducted in Jeddah Shot in 15 different regions and ter- feeling of the film. with local musicians and another live rains in Saudi Arabia by a diverse cast the country, a burgeoning Saudi movie country, brings many archeological The soundtrack for Joud was com- recording was done in London with and crew of Saudis and several nation- industry aims to make its entryway into and cultural aspects of Saudi Arabia to posed by film composers Jerry Lane the London Contemporary Orchestra. alities, the film journeys across diverse the global movie scene. Additionally, the big screen. and Diyaa Azzony. Lane also composed According to the filmmakers, there are walks of life in the Kingdom. Relying the Kingdom seeks to utilize its diverse the Oscar-nominated score on Jor- plans to release the official soundtrack heavily on a soundtrack that blends terrains to become a movie-making hub Why Make a Dialogue-Free Movie? danian film Theeb, while Azzony has of the film as its own record. traditional and contemporary sounds, for regional and international films, The film is directed by Andrew worked on over 18 films and documen- “We think it’s very universal and Joud seeks to utilize the power of sight much like the country of Jordan where Lancaster and co-directed by Osama taries over the last three years. The two that’s the point,” Nims said about the and sound and to showcase everyday films such as Indiana Jones and The al-Khuragi. Lancaster is an award-win- collaborated to bring on a fusion of local film score. experiences and using it to juxtapose Martian brought global tourist atten- ning Australian director and composer and international sounds to create the Joud was previewed first in Saudi old and modern aspects of life and tra- tion and traffic to areas such as Petra known for his strong visual story-tell- soundtrack. theatres as part of Saudi National Day dition. and Wadi Rum, respectively. ing, making a name for himself by cre- A central component of the celebrations, and then shown interna- With the opening of movie theatres in Joud, being filmed all across the ating movies with no sound. al-Khur- soundtrack is live recording of local and tionally in cities such as Paris, Wash- agi is a Saudi director and film-maker international musicians. Several live ington, New York, and others. whose portfolio includes national and international award-winning films, documentaries and a sitcom.

We sought to use a full range of sound, traditional and contemporary to represent the diversity and depth of life to have universalities that could go across culture TODD NIMS Bneya Ataway, actor in Joud Fahad Nawaf Meteib al-Fereidey, an actor in the movie

“When the cancer patient feels you couldn’t tell at all that I had cancer.” that she is beautiful and when she While she recently got rid of the gets proper nutrition that will have wig, Fawzi said she still paints her a positive effect on her mental state eyebrows and cares about her make- and that strengthens her immune up routine because it makes her feel system,” said Hanadi el-Imam, better. founder of the Hoda el-Imam Ghada Salah who was diagnosed with Foundation, which is organizing breast cancer in 2013, said she started the workshops. to experiment with different wigs and She said the aim is to offer the colourful hats after she lost her hair to workshops in five Egyptian gover- chemotherapy. norates within a year. “I didn’t want to look sick,” she said. Faten Fawzi, a breast cancer pa- “I didn’t want people to think ‘poor her, tient who was among a group of she has cancer.’” five patients learning how to paint The organizers hope to serve 5,000 their eyebrows and apply condi- Egyptian women in the first year, said tioner on dry skin at Cairo Marriott Dina Omar, a cardiologist and one of the Hotel, said she felt like her hair founders of Be Beautiful. was burned after chemo. Globally, cancer is responsible for one “I went to my hairdresser and in six deaths, according to the World he shaved it off completely and I Health Organization. was devastated and started crying,” Approximately 70 per cent of Fawzi, 46, sais. Faten Fawzi (2nd R), receives makeup tips with deaths from cancer happen in low Merhan Khalil (R), receives makeup tips with other cancer patients at Cairo’s Marriott Hotel in Zamalek “But after that I put on a chic other cancer patients at Cairo’s Marriott Hotel in and middle-income countries, WHO district, Egypt wig that looked like my hair and Zamalek district, Egypt said. Wigs are seen during a workshop for cancer patients to receive makeup tips at Cairo’s Marriott Hotel in Zamalek district, Egypt

China offers Elon Musk German airports strike slashes 600 permanent residency flights Beijing, China US talks laid the Frankfurt am Main, Ger- many esla boss Elon Musk has Tbeen offered a “green lmost 640 flights were card”, China said yesterday, a Acancelled in Germany privilege enjoyed by an elite foundation, China Thursday as security staff group of foreigners, including went on strike at three air- several Nobel laureates and a Beijing, China ports, meaning disruption former NBA star. for around 100,000 passen- Musk was in China for the gers. ground-breaking of Tesla’s hina said yesterday that The number of flights first overseas factory, which Elon Musk (file) trade talks in Beijing blocked was more than half will allow it to sell vehicles Cwith a US negotiating the 1,050 planned for Dues- directly in the world’s largest Tesla declined to comment team had “laid the foundation” seldorf, Cologne-Bonn and market for electric vehicles. on the offer. to resolve concerns held by Stuttgart. The high-profile entre - The number of foreigners both sides in a bruising trade Duesseldorf -- the coun- preneur met with Premier with Chinese permanent resi- war. try’s third-largest airport -- Li Keqiang on Wednesday in dency crossed 10,000 in 2016, US officials visited Beijing said in a statement that 370 Beijing, where they discussed according to state-run China from Monday to Wednesday of Thursday’s 580 planned Tesla’s China ambitions, said Daily. for the first sit-down talks departures had to be can- the State Council -- the coun- Members of this club, ac- since President Donald Trump celled. try’s cabinet. cording to the paper, include and Chinese leader Xi Jinping News agency DPA report- “I hope to build Tesla’s Dutch scientist Bernard Fe- agreed on December 1 to a ed that the walkout, slated Shanghai factory into a global ringa, who won the 2016 No- three-month truce in the esca- to last from 3:00 am (0200 example,” Musk told Li, ac- bel Prize in chemistry, former lating spat. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (file) GMT) to midnight (1100 cording to a readout. “I really NBA all-star Stephon Marbury, China and the US “conducted “Negotiations between the to carry it out,” Gao told re - GMT), was expected to af- love China, I’m willing to visit and Nobel-winning economist extensive, in-depth and me- two sides in this area made pro- porters during a regular press fect around 100,000 trav- here more often.” Robert Mundell. ticulous exchanges... which gress,” he said. conference. ellers. Li replied: “If this is what Getting a Chinese “green enhanced mutual understand- The US Trade Representa- “For the next step, both sides At Cologne-Bonn, where you truly have in mind, we card” has been described as ing and laid the foundation for tive office said Wednesday that will continue to work hard to- 131 of almost 200 flights can give you a ‘Chinese green “one of the most difficult tasks resolving issues of mutual con- the talks focused on “ways to gether, and advance the nego- were cancelled, union Verdi card’.” in the world”. cern,” the Chinese commerce achieve fairness, reciprocity, tiation work according to the told DPA the security strike ministry said in a statement. and balance in trade relations”, original plan.” was also slowing freight “Both parties agreed to con- as well as the need for “ongoing “The talks also focused on handling. tinue to maintain close con - verification and effective en- China’s pledge to purchase a Representing 23,000 air- tact.” When asked about pro- forcement” of any agreement. substantial amount of agricul- port security staff across New York mayor proposes gress in those areas on Thurs- “The Chinese side also be- tural, energy, manufactured Germany, Verdi is demand- day, China’s commerce ministry lieves that the implementation goods, and other products ing a pay increase to 20 eu- requiring paid leave spokesman Gao Feng said that mechanism of any agreement and services from the United ros ($23.08) per hour from New York, United States “It’s time to treat people de- structural issues were a focus is very important and both States,” USTR said in a state- the present rate of 17 euros, cently. It’s time to value peo- of the talks. parties have an obligation ment. or almost 18 percent. ew York City Mayor Bill ple. Not just see them as cogs Nde Blasio on Wednesday in a machine but people who unveiled a proposal to require deserve to live life fully.” companies to give employees The city council is expected 10 days of paid time off, in to pass the proposal, with sev- Indonesia airline brings live music to the skies what would be a first for the eral representatives indicating United States. their support on Wednesday. Jakarta, Indonesia flights to a mixed reaction from Currently, no US city or state, De Blasio has picked up the passengers. or the federal government, pace on progressive policy pro- ndonesian national flag car- Some travellers said they requires firms to offer paid posals in recent months, which Irier Garuda is bringing music preferred minimum human in- leave -- making the US unique some see as a sign of presiden- to the skies with a series of live teraction while flying and said among developed countries. tial ambitions. acoustic concerts on domestic music would distract them from Only publicly traded compa- On Tuesday, he rolled out a flights, the airline said. sleeping or reading. nies are obligated to do so in new health system that would Passengers will be serenad- Indonesia is one of the world’s certain cases. guarantee access to care for ed at 35,000 feet in a scheme fastest-growing aviation mar- But De Blasio will present all New Yorkers, including un- aimed at wooing millennials kets, but it has come under fresh a draft decree for consider- documented immigrants. “who want a different flight ex- scrutiny since a fatal Lion Air ation to the city council that perience”, airline spokesman M. crash in October last year that would apply to all companies Ikhsan Rosan said. killed all 189 people on board. in the city with at least five The carrier held its first in- Garuda said it had em - employees. flight concert on Wednesday, barked on extensive consul - In New York, more than when two musicians performed tation to ensure the concerts 500,000 workers lack paid for a captive audience aboard a Musicians performing on a flight from Jakarta to Bali. posed no threat to safety or leave benefits, he said in a flight between the capital, Ja- security. statement, including 200,000 karta, and the holiday island and there would be a focus on some, it may not be everyone’s “If there is the potential of who work in the restaurant of Bali. promoting upcoming talent. idea of a good time. turbulence, the singer will be and hospitality industries. Garuda said sets would last 10 While it may prove an unfor- In 2017, US airline Southwest directed back to sit in his chair,” “It’s 2019,” the mayor said. to 15 minutes on select flights, gettable flying experience for introduced live shows on some Rosan said. Manila ex-banker gets jail, $109 mln fine over B’desh cyberheist Manila, Philippines account holders from scrutiny. a scapegoat. Bangladesh heist. A Manila court found Maia “She could not have done this Only $15 million of the money Philippine ex-banker was Deguito, who was an RCBC on her own. A bank the size of was recovered after it landed in Ahanded a lengthy jail term branch manager where the mon- RCBC could not have allowed the Philippines and was quickly and $109 million fine yesterday ey landed, guilty on eight counts a lowly bank officer to have dispersed. in the first conviction over one of money laundering which car- planned this, so there are others Tens of millions of the loot dis- of the biggest ever cyberheists ry a minimum of four years each involved in this,” Custodio said. appeared into Manila’s casinos, which saw $81 million stolen behind bars. RCBC said in a statement that it which were at the time exempt from Bangladesh’s central bank. The court also ordered her to was a “victim” and that Deguito from rules aimed at preventing Shadowy hackers transferred pay $109 million in fines. De- was a “rogue” employee. money laundering. the cash in 2016 from Bangla- guito plans to appeal and can The Philippine justice de - The Philippine central bank desh’s US accounts to Philippine remain free on bail until the con- partment said the case was imposed a record $21 million bank Rizal Commercial Banking viction is finalised. not closed, but could not im - fine on RCBC after the discovery Corp (RCBC), where it was swift- Authorities charged that De- mediately provide details on of the heist as it investigated the ly withdrawn. guito helped coordinate the Maia Deguito. (Courtesy of Asian Review) other cases. lender’s alleged role in the theft. The theft exposed the Philip- transfer of the money, which A North Korean hacker is also The US reserve bank, which pines as a haven for dirty money, was taken from Bangladesh’s re- Deguito is the only person who concern -- her lawyer Demetrio wanted by the United States on manages the Bangladesh Bank where some of the world’s strict- serves account at the Federal Re- has been convicted in the case -- Custodio told AFP, adding that charges he and a state-sponsored account, has denied its own sys- est bank secrecy laws protect serve bank in the United States. which has drawn international his client had been turned into hacking crew masterminded the tems were breached. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 11

The Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow, an electric powered homage to the record- breaking W 125 car from 1937, is displayed at the Las Vegas Convention Center

A woman plays ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission at a Playstation VR display at the Sony Exhibit at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2019 in Las Vegas Facial recognition:

Coming near you The Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic autonomous vehicle Las Vegas, United States | enhance personal security. the key to your phone,’” Carlin While facial recognition has said. magine walking into a store been on smartphones for some Carmakers at CES were show- where a robot greets you by time, some newer uses include ing how facial recognition name, lets you know that in care and entry systems for could improve and personalize I KNOW WHAT your online order is ready, and homes and offices, along with the travel experience through then suggests other products retail applications. music, entertainment and other you might want pick up. SoftBank Robotics chief strat- preferences. Facial recognition is making egy officer Steve Carlin, who Abe Chen of the Chi - Carmakers at CES were that possible as the technology showed CES attendees how the nese-based auto startup Byton showing how facial rec- gains traction in a range of con- company’s Pepper robot could said its vehicle, set to launch sumer products, automobiles, offer retail customers personal- later this year, would be able to ognition could improve and retail and hotel services, in ized attention, said the technol- make useful recommendations and personalize the trav- addition to its longstanding but ogy could also be used in hotels based on facial recognition. el experience through controversial use in law enforce- where an automated system “It knows who is in the car, music, entertainment ment and security. could deliver a customized ex- how long you’ve been on the and other preferences. At the 2019 Consumer Elec- perience to a regular client. road and what you like to eat, People look at the Waymo car, formerly the Google self-driving car project tronics Show in Las Vegas this “They should be able to say so it could make a restaurant week, exhibitors pointed to how ‘Welcome back, you don’t need recommendation,” Chen told a facial recognition may be used to to stand in line, we’ve already CES presentation. “personalize” experiences and checked you in and we’ve sent Custom signs Richard Carriere of the Tai- wan-based tech firm Cyberlink Scott said the device could be said the firm’s new facial rec- used in assisted living homes to ognition being shown at CES is limit entries of unknown people, “very precise” and is being of- and also recognize if someone fered for retail, home and law with dementia is wandering off. enforcement applications. It stores data on the device to Carriere said retailers can reduce risks of data leakage. customize ads on digital signs Other CES exhibitors includ- by using this technology -- so a ing Procter & Gamble were teenage girl might not see the demonstrating the use of facial same message as an elderly man. recognition to enable customers “If someone walks into a store, to personalize skin care treat- based on gender or facial ex- ments. People look at the Audi Aicon concept autonomous car during CES 2019 pression or age group we can customize what shows up in the Ready for the masses? signage,” he said. Even as the uses for facial rec- Other startups were integrat- ognition grow, the technology ing facial recognition into home remains controversial, especial- doorbells or security systems, ly regarding law enforcement enabling family members and building up databases. A Lamborghini massage chair is displayed at CES 2019 consumer electronics friends to gain entry while alert- Some critics worry about the show. The Bodyfriend LBF-750 Lamborghini massage chair features a 4D ing homeowners about poten- accuracy of the technology and massage system, healing massage, brain massage, mood lighting and multi- channel surround sound speakers tially suspicious people. whether it means more kinds of “This is one more element of surveillance and tracking. autonomy in your intelligent Retailers and other firms “may home,” said Bill Hensley of already have every data point the security firm Nortek, who about me except my face,” Bren- showed how its new Elan system da Leong of the Future of Priva- can easily let people in and then cy Forum in Washington said. customize the home environ- “So you wonder, what is the ment. value added?” Chinese startup Tuya intro- Equating the technology to duced its AI video doorbell us- online tracking, she said facial ing real-time facial recognition recognition means “your face as The Travis Touch pocket translator is displayed at CES 2019. The Travis Touch can to identify family members, a cookie,” the tracking files used translate speech from 100 languages and speak the translation back to the user. friends, couriers, property by online data collectors. The smart translator is available for USD $199. managers and even pets, and to A Brookings Institution sur- create a “whitelist” of accepted vey earlier this year found 50 this week by the Information ports cannot use it to speed up people. percent of respondents opposed Technology and Innovation security lines “You will be able to give peo- facial recognition software in Foundation offered different “People are often suspicious ple a one-time pass, and you can retail stores to prevent theft, results, finding just 26 percent of new technologies, but in this talk with them over a video con- and 44 percent said using this want the government to strictly case, they seem to have warmed Companion robot Kiki the cat is displayed at CES 2019. Kiki, designed as nection,” said Tuya sales chief software in airports to establish limit facial recognition, and 20 up to facial recognition technol- a children’s “pet” learns human behavior over time and can identify its Sandy Scott of the device, which identity was unfavorable. percent support limits on facial ogy quite quickly,” said Daniel surroundings, remember people and track an individual by moving its head. is to go on sale later this year. A different survey released recognition if it would mean air- Castro of ITIF. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 12

India doubles tax EU advisor sides with Google exemption limit for small businesses on ‘right to be forgotten’ Gulf markets rise Luxembourg, Luxembourg its highest since March 2017, n EU rule forcing search Saudi’s Al Khodari Closing Bell with 14 of its twenty stocks Aengines to comply with re- • gaining. quests to remove links should gains after plan to SAUDI  0.8pt » 8,210 pts The index was boosted by fi- be limited to Europe, the sen- cut accumulated DUBAI  0.2pt » 2,546 pts nancial shares, with Industries ior legal advisor to the bloc’s Qatar adding 2.9pc and Qatar top court said yesterday in a QATAR  1.2pt » 10,658 points Advocate General Maciej Szpunar Reuters Islamic Bank increasing 1.3pc. boost for web giant Google. ABU DHABI  0.2pt » 4,962 pts The Abu Dhabi index inched The legal clash pits Google EGYPT  » 13,367 pts up 0.2pc, also boosted by finan- against France over the “right Szpunar is “not in favour of EU inancial stocks boosted KUWAIT  1.2pt » 5,453 pts cials. First Abu Dhabi Bank, the to be forgotten” rule, which giving the provisions of law most major Gulf bourses largest bank in the United the US firm would like to see such a broad interpretation ahead of corporate earn- OMAN  » 4,311 pts Arab Emirates, added 0.3pc and limited to European domains that they would have effects Arun Jaitley F ings announcements next week. BAHRAIN  0.3pt » 1,342 pts Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank of its website -- such as Goog- beyond the borders of the 28 Reuters | New Delhi Saudi’s main index gained 0.8 was up 0.6pc. le.fr or Google.de -- and not member states,” the statement per cent, aided by a 1.6pc rise Dubai’s index also gained Google.com or domains out- added. Judges at the ECJ usu- in Al Rajhi Bank and a 1.2pc adding 2pc and Commercial 0.2pc with Emirates NBD rising side the European Union. ally, but not always, follow the ndia will exempt small increase in Saudi Basic Indus- International Bank inching up 0.6pc and Ajman Bank increas- In his non-binding opin - legal opinions of the court’s Ibusinesses with annu- tries. 0.1pc. Egypt’s biggest listed ing 2.6pc. Growth in the UAE’s ion, Advocate General Maciej advocate general. al sales of up to 4 million Contractor Al Khodari rose lender said its board had ap- non-oil private sector fell in Szpunar told the European The two sides are battling rupees ($56,701) from pay- 1.7pc after its board proposed proved a capital increase to 50 December to its slowest rate Court of Justice that EU law over a shock 2014 decision at ing taxes under a national to use its statutory reserve of billion Egyptian pounds ($2.8 since October 2016, a survey “should limit the scope of the the same court which granted sales tax, finance minister 71 million riyals ($19 million) to billion) from 20 billion pounds. showed. de-referencing that search en- the right for individuals, under Arun Jaitley said yesterday, reduce a part of its losses. The Egypt’s annual urban con- The seasonally adjusted gine operators are required to certain conditions, to have ref- a move aimed at wooing a proposal seeks to cut accumu- sumer price inflation decreased Emirates NBD UAE Purchasing carry out, to the EU,” a state- erences to them removed from key voting group ahead of a lated losses to 202 million riyals to 12.0pc in December from 15.7 Managers’ Index, which covers ment said. search engine results. national election. from 273 million. pct in November, the official manufacturing and services, Currently, firms with an Egypt’s blue-chip index was statistics agency CAPMAS said. dropped to 54.0 in December annual turnover of up to 2 flat, with El Sewedy Electric Qatar’s index rose 1.2pc to hit from 55.8 in November. Fiat Chrysler to million rupees are exempt- Ford, VW planning ed from registration under a pay $650 mn over unified national goods and auto partnership software misuse: service tax launched in 2017. New York, United States Arun Jaitley said the McLaren to unveil its fifth model report small companies would ord and Volkswagen are have the option to opt out TDT Manama Fpreparing to announce New York, United States of the GST tax net. a strategic partnership, iat Chrysler has agreed cLaren Automotive will including in areas such as Fto pay nearly $650 mil- Mnext week open another self-driving and electric au- lion to resolve litigation over new chapter in the story of its tos, a person with knowl- its use of illegal engine-con- N26 scores record Longtail (LT) family, with the edge of the matter told AFP trol software on diesel ve- unveiling of the fifth car to car- on Wednesday. hicles that produced false ‘fintech’ funding ry the legendary name. The announcement could results in emissions tests, Frankfurt am Main Developed to meet the ex- come Tuesday during this The New York Times report- acting McLaren LT philosophy year’s Detroit auto show, the ed Wednesday. erman online bank N26 of increased power, reduced person said. The automaker will Gsaid it had raised $300 weight, optimised aerodynam- The organizers of the auto pay $305 million in pen - million to fund its launch ics, track-focused dynamics and showcase have set aside a alties to the federal gov - in the United States, which limited availability, the new time slot on the main stage ernment and Califor - gives the firm a valuation of model will further broaden the ages of the new LT, which is the year, will be revealed online that day between 8:30 and nia, which also brought $2.7 billion. The fundraising level of choice for McLaren cus- third new car confirmed under on Wednesday at 13:00 GMT. 9:30 am local time (1330 to suit, the NYT said, citing round was the biggest ever tomers – although with a pro- the BHD 576.2 million McLaren A short film is available now 1430 GMT) for an industry two unidentified sources for a German “fintech” or duction run of just 12 months. Automotive Track25 business at https://cars.mclaren.com/ announcement but have giv- who were briefed on the financial tech firm. Further information and im- plan that was announced last the-edge-amplified en no further details. issue.

The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in 550 million barrels cooperation with the German- of oil discovered off Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) Ghana coast hosted yesterday at Gulf Hotel Accra, Ghana a business delegation from Germany spearheaded by the Managing Director of the German orway’s Aker Energy Calcium and Silicate Producers Nyesterday said it had Association Roland Meissner. discovered oil in commer- The event witnessed wide cial quantities off Ghana, participation from local business which the government wel- owners and investors interested comed as a potential boost in mulling business and to the economy. partnership opportunities with The oil and gas operator the members of the delegation. said exploratory drilling in- dicated an “estimated 450- 550 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe)” in the Pecan field, 166 kilometres (100 miles) off Takaradi. Further exploration could Rolls –Royce Cars celebrates successful 2018 in MEA increase total volumes to Manama, UAE 600-1,000 mmboe, the com- ny held in Dubai in November. pany said in a statement. olls-Royce Motor Cars Mid- Black Badge models were Ghana’s government said Rdle East and Africa (MEA) well received, especially among the announcement was said it enjoyed an exceptional younger customers who are “good news” that could 2018 with impressive growth newly discovering the brand. bring “a new outlook to the of 32 per cent on the previous The outlook for sales in 2019 economy” and alternative year. The Middle East also re- is positive due in part to the funding for social projects mains the strongest market for number of existing and expected in the future. Bespoke Rolls-Royce models orders for Cullinan and Phan- Aker Energy began op- around the world. tom models. Collection and Be- erating the Pecan field last Rolls-Royce Phantom remains spoke Rolls-Royce models are year. It holds a 50 percent the most popular model with also expected to remain in high stake. Others include Rus- customers in the MEA region. demand. sian energy firm Lukoil and The recently launched Cullinan César Habib, Managing Di- the Ghana National Petrole- luxury SUV also proved to be rector, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars um Corporation. exceptionally popular, with sig- Middle East and Africa, said: Ghana first discovered nificant customer interest and “We look positively to 2019 with oil in 2007 and became a advance orders. Cullinan scored strong demand on all our model producer in 2010, helping notable success when it was families, especially Cullinan and to speed up the rate of eco- named “Prestigious Luxury SUV Phantom. We are also planning nomic growth. It is believed of the Year” at the ArabWheels to expand our Bespoke capabil- to have five to seven billion Car of the Year Awards ceremo- ities during the year.” Rolls-Royce Cullinan barrels in reserves. 13 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + (G) (ADVENTURE/MUSICAL/FAMILY) 9.00 PM + 12.00 MN EMILY BLUNT, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, THE HIDDEN WORLD SEEF (I) : DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 BEN WHISHAW + 11.15 PM (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) NEW AL HAMRA : DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 5.45 PM CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 Katie, Jamie maintain CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD + 6.30 + 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN BUTLER VINAYA VIDHEYA RAMA SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 4.00 + 9.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 4.15 (TELGU) NEW SAAR : DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.30 + 5.15 PM + 6.30 + 8.45 PM KIARA ADVANI, RAM CHARAN AND WADI AL SAIL : DAILY AT: 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA) (3D): 2.00 PM VIVEK OBEROI 8.30 + 11.15 PM relationship perfectly DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA) (ARABIC DUBBED): 11.45 AM + 11.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR : FROM FRIDAY 11TH: 10.30 AM RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET + 1.30 + 4.30 + 7.30 + 10.30 PM ANI | Washington CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + (PG) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN SEEF (I) : FROM FRIDAY 11TH: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + JOHN C. REILLY, SARAH SILVARMAN, 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT (IMAX 3D): 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + GAL GADOT t turns out that American 9.00 PM AQUAMAN actor Katie Holmes and her DAILY AT (ARABIC DUBBED): 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 beau actor Jamie Foxx are + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM I JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, NICOLE SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 4.00 + 8.45 PM maintaining their relationship SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM KIDMAN perfectly. SPIDER MAN INTO THE SPIDER VERSE The couple made their first DAILY AT (DUBBED IN ARABIC): 11.15 AM + 1.30 OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 5.30 + 11.15 PM (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) appearance together in 2013, + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM SAAR : DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT (ATMOS): 11.45 AM + HAILEE STEINFELD, NICOLAS CAGE, and ever since then they have + 8.15 + (10.30 PM THURS/FRI) 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM MAHERSHALA ALI made it more public. WADI AL SAIL : DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + DAILY AT (IMAX 3D): 6.00 + 11.15 PM CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 4.15 + People quoted a source as 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT: (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) 8.45 PM saying that the couple spends THE MULE DAILY AT (VIP II): 10.45 AM + 1.45 + 4.45 + 7.45 SEEF (II) : DAILY AT:1.30 + 6.15 + 11.00 PM a lot of time together, adding + 10.45 PM (PG-15) (CRIME/DRAMA/THRILLER) NEW that they even wrapped up 2018 SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 BUMBLEBEE with a December 28 yacht out- CLINT EASTWOOD, BRADLEY COOPER, TAISSA PM + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) (PG-13) (ACTION /ADVENTURE/SCI-FICTION) ing in Miami, and rode a pair FARMIGA SAAR : DAILY AT: 8.00 + (11.00 PM THURS/FRI) HAILEE STEINFELD, JOHN CENA, of Jet Skis the next day as well. OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + WADI AL SAIL : DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + JORGE LENDEBORG JR. “They chilled, swam and en- 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 12.15 + 4.30 + 8.45 PM joyed the sun and beach ac - DAILY AT (VIP): 12.15 + 2.45 + 5.15 + 7.45 + 10.15 PM SIMMBA SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM tivities, it was a chance to get CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + (PG-15) (HINDI/ACTION/COMEDY/DRAMA/ away and enjoy each other.” 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM ROMANTIC) EL BADLAH People further quoted a source THURS/FRI) (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx RANVEER SINGH, AJAY DEVGN, as saying. DAILY AT (VIP I): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 TAMER HOSNY, AKRAM HOSNI, MAJED + 8.30 + 11.00 PM SARA ALI KHAN They believe that the key to to be great parents, so they also ther added. EL MASRY, AMINA KHALIL a successful relationship is to have that in common. They are Currently, Foxx and Holmes SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 2.30 + 6.45 + 11.00 PM balance between their time to- dedicated to their careers,” the are busy in their numerous pro- 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM gether with family and work, source revealed. jects, Further prior to ‘Annie’ SAAR : DAILY AT: 12.45 + 3.15 + 5.45 + 8.30 + CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 3.15 + 8.45 PM HUNTER KILLER (11.00 PM THURS/FRI) SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 4.00 + 9.00 PM and so they do. “Plus they give each other star, the 40-year-old star has (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) WADI AL SAIL : DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + WADI AL SAIL : DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + “Katie and Jamie see each space,” the source added. been linked with Canadian ac- 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM GERARD BUTLER, GARY OLDMAN, other as frequently as they can, “They are both serious-mind- tor Joshua Jackson, Chris Klein COMMON HOLMES & WATSON JOSEPH they have known each other ed, organised and dedicated to and Tom Cruise. CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 12.45 + 6.15 + 11.45 PM for years, and both turned out their careers,” the source fur- (15+) (COMEDY/ADVENTURE) NEW (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) WILL FERRELL, JOHN C. REILLY, JOJU GEORGE, MALAVIKA MENON, ROBIN HOOD REBECCA HALL JAMES ELIYA (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.15 + OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT: 2.45 + 8.30 PM TARON EGERTON, EVE HEWSON, JAMIE MISSING PETS 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + 11.15 PM FOXX CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + URI: THE SURGICAL STRIKE CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN (15+) (HINDI/ACTION/DRAMA) NEW 9.15 PM SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + VICKY KAUSHAL, KIRTI KULHARI, 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM CREED II PARESH RAWAL SAAR : DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 (PG-13) (DRAMA/ACTION/SPORT) + 7.00 + 9.00 + + (11.00 PM THURS/FRI) CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + TESSA THOMPSON, MICHAEL B. JORDAN, 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN WADI AL SAIL : DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 SYLVESTER STALLONE + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + 11.15 PM SEEF (I) : DAILY AT: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM PETTA PISHO LEO - Male Persian/Turkish ROCKY - Male German Shepherd, (PG-15) (TAMIL/ACTION/THRILLER) NEW 122 THE SUPER mix, 1 yr, beige and white, wearing 1 yr 6 mos, very friendly and PASOL - Male Persian mix, 1.5 years, RAJINIKANTH,VIJAY SETHUPATHI, (15+) (ARABIC/THRILLER/CRIME) NEW (18+) (HORROR/THRILLER) NEW black collar w Turkish blue eyes socialised, microchipped, black white and ginger, light brown eyes, SIMRAN, TRISHA TAREK LOTFY, AMINA KHALIL, PATRICK JOHN FLUEGER, VAL KILMER, on it - no ID tag, escaped from third collar - no ID, gate left open, last neutered, not wearing collar or ID AHMED DAWOOD LOUISA KRAUSE floor balcony (neighbor saw him seen by neighbors getting hit by tag, escaped balcony, Isa Town OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT: 12.30 + 3.45 + 7.00 + 10.15 PM CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 2.15 + 6.45 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 3.00 + 7.15 + jump), Janabiya (back of Mercado car, Arad (might have gone to (Khartoum Ave near school), BD20 11.30 PM Mall), 8/1/19, BD20 REWARD for CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 Muharraq or Hidd), 7/1/19. 6637753 REWARD for safe return. 2/1/19. Call + 8.15 + 11.30 PM BACKTRACE safe return. 38077589 THE ACCIDENTAL PRIME MINISTER or WhatsApp 38208721 SEEF (I) : DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 2.00 + 5.15 + (PG-15) (CRIME/ACTION/THRILLER) 8.30 + 11.45 PM SYLVESTER STALLONE, RYAN GUZMAN, (PG) (HINDI/DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY) NEW AL HAMRA : DAILY AT: 2.30 + 8.45 + (12.00 MN MATTHEW MODINE ANUPAM KHER, AAHANA KUMRA, THURS/FRI) ABDUL QUADIR AMIN CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 NTR: KATHANAYAKUDU + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 12.45 + 5.00 + 9.15 PM (PG-13) (TELGU) NEW SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM BLACK 47 NANDARUMI BALAKRISHNA, RAKUL (15+) (ACTION/DRAMA) NEW PREET SINGH, VIDYA BALAN JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN HUGO WEAVING, JAMES FRECHEVILLE, MOMMY GANDA - Female, 2-3 yrs, OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT: 12.15 + 3.30 + 6.45 (PG) (COMEDY/ACTION/ADVENTURE) STEPHEN REA + 10.00 PM ROWAN ATKINSON, OLGA KURYLENKO, LILO - Female Siamese, 11 yrs, 3 tan w black/ white around muzzle, SEEF (I) : DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 2.45 + 7.00 + toes on back right paw, spayed/ spayed/microchipped, wearing SEEF (I) : DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 + EMMA THOMPSON 11.15 PM ROCKY - Male German Shepherd, 8.15 + 11.30 PM microchipped, disappeared from red collar - no ID tag, escaped 4 CITYCENTRE : DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 9-10 yrs, short hair, not wearing courtyard, not wearing collar or Paws Clinic. Umm Al Hassam, may VISWASAM + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM ZOE collar or ID tag, escaped home - (15+) (ROMANTIC/SCI-FICTION) NEW ID tag, Saar (near Ahlia School/Al return to Juffair next to Fontana (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW SEEF (II) : DAILY AT: 2.00 + 7.00 PM + 12.00 MN gate left open, Arad (near Jamis EWAN MCGREGOR, LÉA SEYDOUX, Bistaki mosque/Dilmun Club/Sar Towers (old home), BD100 AJITH KUMAR, NAYANTHARA and Seef Mall). 1/7/18. 39424500 or Cinema), 3/11/18, BD50 REWARD REWARD for safe return, 24/6/18. MARY POPPINS RETURNS THEO JAMES 36005424 for safe return. 36665130 36750005 OASIS JUFFAIR : DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.45 + 4.45 + 7.45 + 10.45 PM SEEF (I) : DAILY AT: 12.30 + 4.45 + 9.00 PM

Lopez reflects on her past relationship struggles CHANGE OF NAME

ANI | Washington the singer said during an inter- ishing. There’s an evolution “I, RANJODH SINGH s/o GURSHARAN “I, RAM KUMAR s/o MUKH LAL RAM action with Harper’s Bazaar. there that had to happen for SINGH holding Indian Passport No. holding Indian Passport No. H 4909542 nsuccessful relationships The 49-year-old said that in me. I feel like I’m in a better H 4402542 dated 09.06.2009 issued dated 19.06.2009 issued at LUCKNOW contribute to important order to completely fall in love place now,” the ‘dinero’ at CHANDIGARH having permanent having permanent residence at (full U residence at (full address in India) V. address in India) VILL- P.O. AILAKH, chapters in life and American with somebody else, it is very singer added. RAJGARH, VIA DORAHA, LUDHIANA, P.S. HALDHAPUR, DIST. MAU, UTTAR singer-actor Jennifer Lopez is important for people to first The ‘Second Act’ ac- PUNJAB. presently residing at (full PRADESH. presently residing at (full not afraid to admit the reasons love their own selves. tor is currently dating address in Bahrain) BUILDING. 914, address in Bahrain) BUILDING. 914, behind her past failed relation- “Until you learn to love your- Yankees star, Alex Rod- ROAD. 31, BLOCK. 623, KINGDOM OF ROAD. 31, BLOCK. 623, KINGDOM OF ships. self, you can’t completely love riguez. Lopez made her BAHRAIN will henceforth be known BAHRAIN will henceforth be known as “For me, the relationship [someone else] in a way that is red carpet debut with Jennifer as (given name) RANJODH (Surname) (given name) RAM (Surname) KUMAR. journey has been very up and pure and true. Once you do that, Rodriguez in May 2017 Lopez SINGH. Objection (s), if any, may be Objection (s), if any, may be forwarded to down. But it didn’t have to do you can have relationships that at the Met Gala and forwarded to Embassy of India, P.O. Box Embassy of India, P.O. Box 26106, Adiliya, with anybody else but me - it are based on love and respect, the two have been in- 26106, Adiliya, Kingdom Kingdom of Bahrain.” was about me figuring out me,” that are supportive and nour- separable ever since. of Bahrain.” 14 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 sports

BIC set to host sensational Saturday of on-track thrills Kvitova topples Kerber Petra Kvitova beat defending champion Angelique Kerber to book her semi-final spot against Aliaksandra Sasnovich

“The weather has not been Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3. Veteran Seppi, great and it’s not easy to wait in The 22-year-old is now on a • the locker room, but I was glad I six-match win streak, dating BETTER homegrown star Barty could come back out and play so back to her career’s biggest ti- cruise into Sydney semis well,” Kvitova said after reach- tle at the WTA Elite Trophy in ing the semi-finals in Sydney for Zhuhai. KNOW Australian teen Alex a fourth time. “Nice and solid today, I was De• Minaur continued Her reward is a clash with pretty happy at the way I was Belarusian qualifier Aliaksan- able to come out and play,” said his strong start to Petra Kvitova has won the dra Sasnovich, who beat Swit- Barty, ranked 15 in the world. Sydney International title Clio Cup cars during a race the season with a 7-6 zerland’s Timea Bacsinszky -- She will play seventh seed (7/4), 6-3 victory over on the comeback trail after a Kiki Bertens who blasted past in 2015 TDT | Manama that fall under the umbrella Jordan Thompson 14-month winless spell -- 6-3, Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-2 for a of the Ultimate Track Expe- 6-3. place in the final. ahrain International Cir- rience and enjoy the thrills Australia’s Ashleigh Barty AFP | Sydney Seppi derails Tsitsipas Bcuit (BIC) is set to host a around BIC’s 2.55-kilometre followed up her giant-killing play a bit more aggressive and it packed programme of exhila- Inner Track. wins over world number In the men’s draw, veteran An- worked out in the end.” rating track activities tomor- Then, from 4pm to 11pm, etra Kvitova sent defend- one Simona Halep and dreas Seppi derailed top seed Australia has been a home row for motorsport fans of all speed lovers will have a chance ing champion Angelique former French Open Stefanos Tsitsipas’ title hopes. away from home for the Italian kinds to enjoy at the world-re- to drive their very own cars or PKerber packing from the champion Jelena Seppi, 14 years older than his in recent years. nowned Sakhir facility. ride their motorbikes along rain-affected Sydney Inter- Ostapenko by eas- 20-year-old Greek opponent, In a trio of round-of-16 ap - “The Home of Motorsport in BIC’s 5.412km Grand Prix national yesterday to book a ily accounting has only won three ATP titles in pearances at the Australian the Middle East” has lined up Track in Open Track Night, semi-final spot and get an edge for 10th his career, but called on all his Open, he pulled off upsets its most popular offerings the during which the hugely ex- over her rival heading into the seed- against Marin Cilic in 2013, entire day, starting from early citing Jaguar Experience can Australian Open next week. e d Roger Federer in 2015 and Nick in the morning and continuing also be enjoyed. It was always going to be a Kyrgios in 2017. until late at night. The Ultimate Track Experi- tight match with the pair tied Defeat was a blow for world These include the Ultimate ence activities include drives 6-6 in 12 previous meetings. No.15 Tsitsipas’ preparations for Track Experience, Open Track in a Clio Cup sports car and Play was suspended early in the opening Grand Slam of the Night and Jaguar Experience. in a Radical SR1 prototype, as the first set due to rain. They year in Melbourne next week. From 8am to 4pm, fans will well as passenger rides in a returned several hours later but He was one of the sport’s be able to choose from a series Clio Cup and an ultra-quick the drizzle soon began falling most improved players last year, of drives and passenger rides Radical SR3. again and it was back to the climbing from 91 after reaching locker room for the two tour- finals in Barcelona and Toronto, nament drawcards. losing both to Rafael Nadal, and They eventually resumed at was angling for the perfect start 10:30pm and Czech fifth seed ahead of the Australian Open. Serena handed tough draw in Kvitova, who won the title in Seppi will now play third 2015, took charge, quickly rac- experience as he battled back seeded Argentine Diego quest for record 24th Slam ing through the first set to put for a gutsy 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 win. Schwartzman, who needed to AFP | Melbourne the German world number “For some reason I always fight hard to beat Japanese qual- two on the back foot. play my best tennis in Austral- ifier Yoshihito Nishioka 6-1, 3-6, erena Williams has been Kvitova kept the pres- ia, so I really enjoy being here,” 7-6 (7/1) Shanded a challenging draw sure on and got a crucial said Seppi, who broke imme- In other quarter-final action, in her quest for a record-equal- break in game four of the diately in the second set after fifth seeded teenager Alex De ling 24th Grand Slam title at second set and there was no losing the first. Minaur continued his strong the Australian Open, starting way back for Kerber who “It was very important to start start to the season with a 7-6 with Germany’s Tatjana Maria meekly surrendered 6-4, well in the second set. Good to (7/4), 6-3 victory over fellow in the first round. 6-1. have an early break so I could Australian Jordan Thompson. The American, seeded 16, is gunning to match Marga- ret Court’s record of singles majors and claim an eighth Australian Open crown. But Williams is in a tough Djokovic faces qualifier, Federer takes on Istomin half of the draw and could Serena Williams of the US plays a history against a yet-to-be-de- He is up there with Nadal and has a tricky encounter meet world number one Simo- forehand shot during a practice Second seeded Nadal cided qualifier and could meet Hewitt they make me rethink with Australian Bernard na Halep in round four, and if session in Melbourne • France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in my game. I like to play attack- Tomic. she gets through that Karolina begins against Australian the second round. ing tennis, so I’ve come full A highlight first round clash Pliskova in the last eight. the first round of the US Open James Duckworth Champion Roger Federer, circle.” will see Australia’s unseeded Before those potential ties, in August. while fourth seed seeded three and also gunning Second seeded Nadal begins Nick Kyrgios up against either Chinese wildcard Peng If she comes through that Alexander Zverev faces for a seventh Melbourne title, against Australian James Duck- Shui or Canadian Eugenie dangerous opening show- starts his title defence against worth, fourth Bouchard would await Wil- down, she could meet Venus Slovenian Aljaz Bedene world number 99 Denis Istomin seed Alexan- liams in the second round. Williams in round three. and could meet Rafael Nadal in der Zverev Halep, who enters the tour- Defending champion and Champion Roger the semi-finals. faces Slove- nament having played just third seed Caroline Wozniacki Federer,• seeded three, “He (Djokovic) continues to nian Aljaz Be- one game in four months af- starts against Alison Van Uyt- is gunning for a seventh challenge me. I played him in dene while ter a back injury, was handed vanck of Belgium and could his prime when he was virtually last year’s a chance to avenge Estonia’s meet 2008 champion Maria Melbourne title at unbeatable. It was important runner-up Kaia Kanepi, who beat her in Sharapova in round three. the Australian Open not to get frustrated by it. I al- Marin ways enjoy my matches against Cil- AFP | Melbourne him,” 20-time Grand Slam win- i c ner Federer said at the draw. orld number one Novak “We are both natural attack- WDjokovic will start his bid ing players. We are aggressive. Canada’s big-serv- to win a record seventh Austral- ing 16th seed Milos ian Open title next week against Raonic, with the win- a qualifier following yesterday’s ner facing either Stan draw. Wawrinka or Ernests The Serb had a magnificent Gulbis. at Seef District too 2018, making an astonishing Three-time Grand Slam climb back from outside the winner Andy Murray world’s top 20 in June, win - 6 has a tough clash Australian Open titles ning Wimbledon and the US have been won by with 22nd-seed - Open on the way to reclaim - both Novak Djokovic ed Spaniard Roberto ing the number one ranking in and current champion Bautista Agut as he November. Roger Federer returns from a hip Um al Hassan +973 17728699 Seef District +973 17364999 He will start his drive to make injury. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 15

India’s Mary Kom becomes world’s top woman boxer Man City crush Burton AFP | New Delhi ndia’s Mary Kom rose Ito the top of the boxing Manchester City hit nine past Burton Albion to cruise towards League Cup final world rankings yesterday, two months after becoming the first female boxer to win Gabriel Jesus scored six world championships. • The 36-year-old mother- four of Manchester of-three was ranked num- City’s goals It’s not easy to play this kind of game. ber one by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Manchester City We spoke (before in the Light Fly 45-48 kilo- the game) to take it closed• in on the League gramme category, scoring seriously, we started 1700 points. Cup final after showing well Kom capped her 2018 their League One PEP GUARDIOLA campaign with her sixth opponents absolutely no world championship title mercy in the first leg after defeating Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota by 5-0 in the Catalan’s biggest ever win as Delhi. AFP | Manchester a coach. Okhota is ranked number Jesus powered home a header two in the world, with 1100 olders Manchester City to complete his second hat-trick points. can look forward to de- of the season. That victory took her past Hfending the League Cup De Bruyne was then replaced Ireland’s Katie Taylor, and in next month’s final at Wemb- by home favourite Foden, who level with the men’s record ley as Gabriel Jesus struck four was surprisingly left out the held by Cuban legend Felix goals in a 9-0 thrashing of Bur- stating XI, just before the hour Savon as the most successful Gabriel Jesus heads the ball past Burton’s goalkeeper for his hat-trick ton Albion in their semi-final, mark. pugilist ever at the world first leg on Wednesday. side, Guardiola was able to Clough, a two-time League Cup to bed before the break. It took just four minutes for championships. Kevin de Bruyne, Oleksan- again hand a rest to a number winner as a player under his Jesus headed home his first the 18-year-old to score his third dr Zinchenko, Phil Foden, Kyle of his key players but named father Brian Clough at Notting- from close range after Brad - City goal as he profited from the Walker and Riyad Mahrez were a strong side with De Bruyne ham Forest. ley Collins had denied Leroy rebound after Collins did well to also on target against Nigel continuing his comeback from “We’ve made history with the Sane before the Brazilian slot- parry Jesus’s first effort. Cagliari sign Slovenian Clough’s League One side as injury. club getting to the last four of a ted home Silva’s cushioned Jesus did soon have his fourth winger Birsa City ensured their visit to the And the Belgian set the tone Cup competition. Once we saw pass via the inside of the with a delicate finish from Sane’s Pirelli Stadium on January 23 is for the evening by heading City the three teams (in the semi-fi- post. cross and City’s dominance was AFP | Milan a mere formality. into a fifth-minute lead as he nals) it was always going to be “Players like me want to play summed up when right-back “Of course we are already in timed his run into the box per- trouble.” more, to help the team, and we Kyle Walker strode forward to lovenian international the final. We have to play second fectly to head home David Silva’s So it proved, but the visitors went out there to win,” said Je- fire home his side’s eighth of Swinger Valter Birsa has leg and we will take it seriously. cross. missed a glorious chance to get sus. the evening. signed for Cagliari from Se- Happy to be in the final again,” Clough admitted before the straight back on level terms City didn’t need any luck, but Mahrez made it nine seven rie A bottom team Chievo, said City boss Pep Guardiola. game it would take a “miracle” when Marcus Harness blasted still got some when Zinchenko’s minutes from time and those his new Italian club con - “It’s not easy to play this kind for Burton to blunt the Premier over Lucas Akins’s cross when intended cross then looped over City fans still in the Etihad cried firmed on Wednesday. of game. We spoke (before the League champions’ might over completely unmarked inside the Collins to make it 4-0. for a historic 10th. The 32-year-old, who has game) to take it seriously, we two legs. penalty box. Other sides may have slacked But that was the only thing spent the last three years in started well.” “We didn’t expect anything It took City until the half hour off in the second period, but City fell short of on the night Verona, agreed a deal until After also thrashing Rother- less given the gulf in class be- mark to double their advantage, with competition for places so with a final meeting against Tot- June 30, 2021. ham 7-0 in the FA Cup on tween the teams, we actually but a glut of three goals in seven fierce among Guardiola’s side, tenham or Chelsea on February Cagliari did not reveal fi- Sunday with a much-changed feared it could be more,” said minutes followed to put the tie the hosts were ruthless to match 24 guaranteed. nancial details but praised Birsa as a player “with great technique and imagination, skilled in set pieces”. Birsa played for French PSG stunned in League Cup Ramsey set to cash in with Juventus move clubs Sochaux and Auxerre before moving to Italy AFP | London ($179,000) a week (£7.2m a sea- where he joined Genoa in son). 2011. rsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 28, is already free to He also played for Torino ARamsey is set to seal a mon- sign a pre-contract agreement and AC Milan until signing ey-spinning move to Italian $179,000 with foreign clubs and had for Chievo in 2014, where champions Juventus when his would be earned by been courted by a number of he scored 18 goals in 163 Aaron Ramsey in contract expires with the Gun- a week to become big names with Bayern Munich, games. ners in the summer, according Juventus’ second- Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Ger- The first game for the to reports yesterday. highest earner behind main and Inter Milan also re- 90-times capped Sloveni- The Welsh international will Cristiano Ronaldo portedly interested. an, who played in the 2010 bring an end to 10 years at Ar- Having joined from his World Cup, will be against senal at the end of the season hometown club Cardiff City Atalanta in the Italian Cup Guingamp’s French forward Marcus Thuram (R) shoots and scores a penaty kick past Paris Saint-Germain’s French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola (L) after talks over a new deal broke Ramsey will become Juventus’ for £4.8m in 2008, Ramsey has on Monday. down with the Premier League second-highest earner behind scored 62 goals in 354 appear- AFP | Paris winner Lilian Thuram, who giants in September. Cristiano Ronaldo by signing a ances for Arsenal and won the scored the winner. According to The Guardian, five-year deal worth £140,000 FA Cup in 2014, 2015 and 2017. aris Saint-Germain saw “We know that in the Cup Pellegrini hopes to Ptheir 43-match winning anything can happen... We keep Arnautovic amid run in domestic cup competi- knew how to hinder PSG.” tions come to an end as Thom- Neymar broke the dead - Chinese interest as Tuchel’s men suffered a lock in the 63rd minute af - AFP | London shock 2-1 home defeat by Ligue ter Thuram missed from the Vinicius inspires Madrid to 1 bottom club Guingamp in the spot, but Guingamp rallied, est Ham manager French League Cup quarter-fi- with Thuram’s successful much-needed win over Leganes WManuel Pellegrini nals on Wednesday. injury-time penalty snatch- insists he wants to keep The visitors were awarded ing victory with a shootout AFP | Girona, Spain coach Santiago Solari was the Marko Arnautovic amid three penalties at the Parc des looming. rhythm regained, following reports of a bid from a Chi- Princes in a dramatic second Earlier on Wednesday, Mo- inicius Junior starred and two La Liga games without a nese Super League team. half, as PSG failed in their bid naco goalkeeper Loic Badi- VReal Madrid steadied the victory. Arnautovic was the sub- for a sixth straight League Cup ashile scored the winning pen- ship as a 3-0 win over Leganes The home crowd, who had ject of a reported £35 mil- title. alty in a marathon shootout on Wednesday put them on the whistled and waved white lion ($44 million) offer from It was only a second defeat against Rennes. brink of the Copa del Rey quar- handkerchiefs on Sunday af- an unnamed Chinese club in all competitions this season Monaco, runners-up in the ter-finals. ter the loss to Real Sociedad, this week. for the capital club, after a 3-2 past two seasons, salvaged a 1-1 Vinicius, the 18-year-old Bra- were also treated to the sight It was suggested that loss to Liverpool at Anfield in draw after normal time thanks zilian signed by Madrid last of Brahim Diaz making his Shanghai SIPG are the side the Champions League last to Rony Lopes’ second-half summer, capped an electric dis- debut, the 19-year-old com- interested in the Austrian September. equaliser, before Badiashile’s play at the Santiago Bernabeu ing off the bench following striker, who was said to Guingamp, who have won heroics as he also saved three with a stunning volley, his third his move from Manchester have been offered wages of just two league games all sea- spot-kicks. goal for the club and the team’s City. £200,000 per week over a son, join Monaco, Strasbourg Thierry Henry’s young team third of the night. Michael Schumacher at Spa- Vinicius was the shining four-year deal. and Bordeaux in the semi-fi- are floundering in Ligue 1, sit- By then, Sergio Ramos had Francorchamps in 2012 light, however. The striker was But Arnautovic is West nals. ting second-bottom and five converted a first-half penalty alive to every ball in the final Ham’s joint-top scorer this “We came here to win and points from safety, but man- and Lucas Vazquez doubled It will take a seismic come- third and his finish, a sweet season with eight goals in we know it’s very difficult aged to keep their coach’s the advantage to set Madrid back for Leganes to overturn shot with his body off balance, all competitions and Pel- here,” said Marcus Thuram, hopes of a first trophy alive at on their way to a much-needed the deficit in next week’s sec- was a triumph for technical legrini is keen to hold on to the son of 1998 World Cup the Stade Louis II. first victory of 2019. ond leg but more important to talent. the 29-year-old. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 16 Hosts UAE stir from slumber UAE survive early storm to beat India and kickstart 2019 Asian Cup campaign while Bahrain suffer loss Asian Cup ‘Messi Jay’ stunner Bahrain 0 1 Thailand puts• Thailand Jordan 2 0 Syria back on track India 0 2 UAE KNOW WHAT Jordan tame will still fancy their chances of chances you pay for it -- and Syria• to reach Asian reaching the knockout phase for we paid for it. I have 23 bitterly the first time. disappointed boys.” Cup knockouts Thailand had sacked “We created enough chances Jordan have claimed a perfect Serbian coach Mi- to win two games so I think we six points after first-half goals AFP | Dubai lovan Rajevac after deserved at least a draw,” said from Mousa Mohammad Sulei- their humiliating loss India coach Stephen Constan- man and Tareq Khattab earned osts United Arab Emir- to India tine. a 2-0 win over Syria in a tempes- ates threw off the “But if you don’t convert your tuous Group B clash. shackles at the Asian from the end -- his 47th goal in H United Arab Emirates’ forward Ali Mabkhout (2nd-R) heads the ball Cup yesterday, surviving a hairy 75 internationals -- to give the start to dispatch India 2-0 and versial late penalty last Saturday. opening game to earn compari- scoreline a somewhat flattering close in on a place in the last 16. “The Bahrain result was a sons with Indian cricket captain complexion but left UAE top of Jordan earlier became the first disappointment and I humbly Virat Kohli for his heroics. Group A on four points. side to book their place in the apologised to the fans,” said UAE The evergreen striker forced a knockout stages after winning a coach Alberto Zaccheroni, who smart save from UAE goalkeeper Car alarm bruising derby with Syria by the steered Japan to the Asian Cup Khalid Eisa before the home side Until Mubarak’s strike -- his same scoreline while the “Thai title in 2011. drew first blood against the run first for his country -- the 2015 Messi” Chanathip Songkrasin “But the players showed great of play. semi-finalists had been large- snatched a lifeline for the War spirit and willpower tonight and Mubarak whipped the ball ly restricted to pot shots that Elephants in Dubai. we deserved the victory. It’s im- home from an acute angle four threatened little but the fleets Khalfan Mubarak and Ali Ma- portant to grow into the tour- minutes before halftime for the of luxury cars in the stadium bkhout were on target in Abu nament.” Emirates, who were runners-up parking lot. Dhabi for the Emiratis, who India captain Sunil Chhetri the last time the country hosted India, who finished run - were fortunate to scrape a 1-1 overtook Lionel Messi in inter- the Asian Cup in 1996. ners-up on their Asian Cup de- draw in their curtain-raiser national goals as the Blue Tigers Mabkhout sealed the points but in 1964 when it was a four- against Bahrain after a contro- stunned Thailand 4-1 in their with a cool finish two minutes team competition won by Israel, Bahrain‘s Komail Hasan Alaswad and Thailand’s Chanathip Songkrasin vie for the ball

Djokovic mauls Murray Cilic cruises at Kooyong ahead of Grand Slam AFP | Melbourne coaches. in Open practice match “I’m trying to take a positive ast year’s Australian Open outlook. I know the level that Lfinalist Marin Cilic round- I can play the game, where my ed off his preparations for this game should be.” year’s edition in style yesterday, With the Australian Open just winning his second match in days away, he is grateful to be as many days at the Kooyong out of the spotlight to focus on Classic. himself. With the first Grand Slam “It’s nice to be able to fly un- of the season starting on Mon- der the radar and do my own day, every opportunity is im- thing.” portant for the Croatian, who Shapovalov, 19, made up for went down in a battle to Roger lost time after losing in the first Federer in the Melbourne Park round at Auckland this week decider in 2018. and then crossing the Tasman to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic at a practice match against Britain’s Andy Murray Roger Federer of Switzerland and Serena Williams of the USA leave the court The world number seven beat after playing in the mixed doubles match squeeze into the Kooyong draw Reuters | Melbourne will have far lower expecta- Spain’s Fernando Verdasco 6-4, as a late entry. tions at the event starting on 6-4, backing up his three-set Under the rules, the first play- it around. “It’s great to be here and get orld number one No - Monday. victory a day before over world er to win at least 10 points by His form slump has been another match, fire a few balls,” Wvak Djokovic gave Andy The 31-year-old three-times No. 6 Kevin Anderson. a two-point margin takes the dramatic. He played 31 singles the world No.27 said. “It’s an- Murray a stinging reality check major champion returned to Earlier, American Jack Sock match. matches in 2018, winning a other chance to get the match in the lead-up to next week’s action last June but the former lost to fast-rising Canadian Ahead of the Australian mere nine. feel. Australian Open, dominating world number one cut short a teenager Denis Shapovalov 6-2, Open last year, Sock was at a “I had some pretty low mo- “You have some of the pres- the Briton 6-1 4-1 in a practice deflating season in September. 3-6, 10-7 after a final set played career-high eighth in the world ments last year, it was horren- sure, there’s a crowd watch - match at Melbourne Park yes- The Scot did enjoy a win - as a 10-point tiebreak -- the for- rankings, but after a horror sea- dous,” said Sock. “I did a lot of ing. It’s a chance to get a lit - terday. ning start to his season with a mat which will be used at the son he has plunged outside the regrouping in the off-season, tle bit more ready for the Murray has struggled to re- victory over local player James Australian Open from Monday. top 100 and is desperate to turn talking to family, team members, Slam.” gain form since undergoing Duckworth at the Brisbane hip surgery last January, and International on Jan. 1 but was was quickly dismantled by well beaten by Russian fourth the six-times Australian Open seed Daniil Medvedev in the champion at Margaret Court next round. Kohlschreiber flogs feeble Fognini in Auckland quarters Arena before the players called Murray is playing in Austral- time on their match after less ia under his protected ranking AFP | Auckland, New Zealand than an hour. of world number two, which is Serbian Djokovic heads into used to help players who have vergreen Philipp the tournament as favourite to suffered long-term injuries. EKohlschreiber rolled back I’m still improving my win a record seventh title and But the lack of a seeding the years to storm into the game even at 35-years his third Grand Slam in a row, has left him exposed to a Auckland Classic semi-finals old ... I have to be while five-times runner-up challenging early draw, and yesterday with a straight-sets ready for the young Murray, now ranked 230th, he will have to battle past a demolition of second seed Fabio ones and I’ll try to tough first-round opponent in Fognini. Spanish 22nd seed and former The 35-year-old German tore continue to play for a world number 13 Roberto Bau- apart the lacklustre Italian 6-3, few years yet BETTER tista Agut. 6-1 to remain in the reckoning at PHILIPP KOHLSCHREIBER Local hope John Millman, a tournament where he claimed who dumped Roger Federer the title way in back in 2008. few years yet,” he said. Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany serves during his quarter final match KNOW out of the fourth round at last Currently ranked 34th in the Kohlschreiber raced to an against Fabio Fognini of Italy year’s U.S. Open, is no slouch world, Kohlschreiber has not early break in the first set then either as a potential second dropped a set on his way to a fi- seeded this year, was a class upset results that have send all held on as Fognini stretched Serbia’s Novak Djok- round match-up for Murray, nal four showdown with Ameri- above world number 13 Fognini, the seeds heading for the exits. the German’s next service game ovic and Britain’s with 10th-seeded Russian Ka- can Tennys Sandgren, who beat who appeared unfocused and Kohlschreiber comfortably out for 10 minutes trying to re- ren Khachanov another likely Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer more interested in boarding a beat Sandgren in straight sets spond. Andy Murray have roadblock to the last 16. 6-3, 7-6 (7/5). plane to next week’s Australian in their only previous meeting But the German had all the met four times at the Murray, who has scheduled The other semi-final pits Brit- Open in Melbourne. in Monte Carlo last year. answers and Fognini’s resist- final of the season’s a news conference on Friday on Cameron Norrie -- a victor Despite his advancing years, “I’m still improving my game ance crumbled as the set wore opening Grand Slam, at Melbourne Park, admitted over American Tyler Fritz -- the veteran is shaping as a even at 35-years old ... I have to on, with the Italian committing with the Serb winning to still feeling pain in his hip against Jan-Lennard Struff of strong contender in a field be ready for the young ones and 16 unforced errors and four dou- them all before Brisbane. Germany. Kohlschreiber, un- weakened by withdrawals and I’ll try to continue to play for a ble faults.