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SEND MONEY USING THE BFC APP AND WIN WEEKLY PRIZES ! MOIC/PC/6680/2018 Monday, March 5, 2018 Issue No. 7676 200 Fils Tel: 1722 8888 www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh www.bfc.com.bh JO3968_BFC_SM_APP_Online_Campaign_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm.indd 1 3/1/18 3:45 PM BTI Career Expo Manama career expo will open on the 13th of March at the BahrainA Training Institute (BTI) in Isa Town. The three- day event will be held under the patronage of Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi Market revamp Manama His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday hailed the persistent efforts of Interior Ministry and security agencies in bringing down terror- irector-General of the ists targeting the security and stability of the Kingdom. During a reception held for HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at Sakhir DCapital Trustees’ Board, Palace, HM the King stressed Bahrain will “steadily progress towards development and prosperity” with determination. HM, the King also called on Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bahrainis to act in concert to continue supporting the economic and development achievements, pointing out the national achievements made in Khalifa said that a number of various fields. development projects will be implemented in the Manama Central Market in 2018. 72 candidates announced for BCCI elections Gender parity in the United Nations Senior Management Group is just Iranian missiles the beginning. Our goal – and my commitment - is to achieve gender parity at all levels. a major concern, @antonioguterres Today’s Weather Max Min 26°C 17°C says France Paris/Manama thousand kilometres, which are programme without the P rance’s foreign minister not compatible with UN Security West’s destruction of its own 03 P Fyesterday issued a stark Council resolutions and which nuclear weapons and long- warning to Iran to control its exceed the needs of defending range missiles. A blockbuster ballistic missile programme or “it Iran’s borders,” Jean-Yves Le Drian US President Donald risked new sanctions”. told the newspaper. Trump has threatened to in the making Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le “If not tackled head-on, this tear up a 2015 nuclear deal Strengthening20 Drian, ahead of a visit to Tehran, country risks new sanctions,” he between Iran and world Cross-Border Art said France also wants Iran to added. “In this regard, the crisis powers unless more is start contributing in a “positive” in Syria and the humanitarian done to curb Iran’s missile manner to resolving the crises in situation there will particularly be programme. the Middle East. discussed, along with other regional Le Drian said last In a statement to the Journal du issues where Iran is involved (such month that Iran’s Dimanche newspaper, the minister as Yemen, Libya and Iraq),” the missile programme and said Iran needed to address minister said. involvement in regional international concerns over its The comments came the same conflicts needed to be P ballistic missile programme. day that Iran’s armed forces addressed if Iran “wants “There are programmes for spokesman said there could be to return to the family of missiles that can travel several no talks on the country’s missile nations”. (Agencies) Silva strikes as24 City triumph Warns of new sanction if ‘not tackled head-on’ P 05 2 Monday, March 5, 2018 Monday, March 5, 2018 3 72 vie for BCCI seats Mohammed Zafran/DTNN all candidates every success, “BCCI’s election committee [email protected] and extends his thanks said on 8 February 2018 that to the Bahrain Chamber Tojjar, Al it would rely upon internal Manama and its administration on data to determine eligible he Bahrain Chamber of their efforts to streamline Ghad, Sharaka voters, which led the group Commerce and Industry the elections process,” and Tawoon of business owners to file (BCCI)T yesterday accepted BCCI said in a statement an urgent case to ensure the nominations of 72 yesterday. are some only authoritative MOIC candidates for the 29th BCCI “A just and transparent records would be used,” he board election scheduled for election can be expected,” of the blocs said. Saturday. Jassim Abdul A’al contesting the “But following the The list was published as stressed. statement by the BCCI the submission period of Jassim Abdul A’al polls elections committee chair the details of the candidates Lawsuit dismissed Saad Jaber Aldoseri last Friday, assuring the to the election committee Meanwhile, in another use of MOIC database, the ended yesterday at development, a lawsuit Industry, Commerce who represents the plaintiffs, plaintiffs have decided 2:00 pm. filed against use of the and Tourism’s(MOIC) told DT News yesterday election committee has said not to appeal the case,” he Tojjar, Al Ghad, Sharaka BCCI election database was database for the that they will not appeal the that they will use MOIC said. and Tawoon are some of dismissed by a Bahraini Court election. judgement as BCCI election database is of great relief to us. “Many keen voters will the blocs contesting the on Wednesday. In a statement made earlier, committee has confirmed on The objective of this lawsuit continue to closely monitor polls, while a handful of The lawsuit alleged that Abdul’aal told DT News that Friday that they will be using was to oblige BCCI’s elections the progress of the elections, independent candidates are the BCCI database could be the lawsuit was based on the databases of both MOIC committee to rely only upon particularly in light of the also running. easily tampered with and rumours. and BCCI. MOIC’s official voter data, importance of the BCCI’s “The chairperson of manipulated. “Regardless of whatever as per the directives of HRH general assembly which is the the Election Committee, The lawsuit demanded Won’t appeal: lawyer the reason was the case the Prime Minister,” he highest authority at BCCI,” Jassim Abdul A’al, wishes to use the Ministry of Lawyer Saad Jaber Aldoseri, was dismissed, the fact that said. he added. RITA ORA 08 MARCH BAHRAIN BAY 8:30 PM British actress and singer, Rito Ora, electrifies Bahrain Bay on her first visit to the Kingdom. Rita gained recognition in 2012 when she was featured on DJ Fresh’s single ‘Hot Right Now’ which was a UK no.1. That same year, she released her debut album Ora which debuted at #1 in the UK. Two songs from the album made it to the top of the UK single charts, R.I.P and How We Do. TICKETS ON SALE NOW ONLINE AT WWW.SPRINGOFCULTURE.ORG 4 Monday, March 5, 2018 Bahrain gains GEO to put spotlight entry into IYF Mohammed Zafran/DTNN and communities. Additionally, [email protected] he is also keen on taking part ahrain yesterday became a in and encouraging the support on energy strategies member of the International of activities and events related YouthB Federation (IYF), a move to the SDGs’ however and DT News Network Association for scientists exploration and production. that is expected to enhance the whenever possible. Moreover, Manama More than and engineers of Geology, Ahmed Al Eidan, GEO Kingdom’s youth empowerment as a multi-talented young ahrain will host the 3,500 global Exploration scientists with 2018 conference chairman drive. professional, Abdulaziz has B13th Middle East the support of national oil and executive vice president Representing Kingdom at further endeavours as a Google conference and exhibition energy leaders companies and associations - Drilling management and the Federation will be 26-year- Certified Digital Marketer and of the geological sciences are expected to of independent geological and technology of Kuwait Oil old Abdulaziz Alsebaie, social media consultant who (GEO 2018) at the Bahrain Emirates Society for Earth Company, stated that GEO the Executive Board of IYF helps local businesses navigate International Exhibition participate in Science, Bahraini society of 2018 will be an exceptional announced in a statement. the rapidly changing market Center from 5-8 March 2018. the expo earth science and Geological platform that would provide “Our vision at the IYF is to trends,” the statement said. More than 3,500 global Society of Oman, National Oil all participants unlimited enable Bahrain’s youth to get their Commenting on the energy leaders and partners and Gas Authority (NOGA) benefits and will open new voices heard and giving talented recognition, Abdulaziz told DT and executives from 50 of “pushing the technical and a number of global and prospects for the current and motivated young people News: “We have not started countries are expected to border: drawing a picture regional oil companies. challenges in the oil industry. the opportunity to acquire the operations in Bahrain yet. But participate in the expo held of energy”. More than 100 Commenting on the Director of Sales and skills and knowledge to actively we will soon have independent under the patronage of HRH companies from 19 countries expo, Shaikh Mohammed Marketing at UBM – Arabian contribute to the development of initiatives.” Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al are participating in the event bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Exhibition Fawzi Al-Shehabi their societies,” the organisation “We will also support Khalifa, the Prime Minister. which features over 420 Minister of Oil, said the said that the expo provides a stated. “Mr Abdulaziz is a young other initiatives whether it is The opening ceremony will speakers. exhibition, held over an unique opportunity for the leader passionate about youth government initiatives or private be held at the Ritz Carlton. The conference is area of 6,000 square meters, industry to meet and debate empowerment and innovation. or NGO initiatives that help The event will discuss organized by UBM – Arabian provides an opportunity the future with their peers Through his community the youth.