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JO3897_Smart_Money_App_Launch_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm.indd 1 4/9/18 10:38 AM May 1 declared public holiday Manama ll government ministries, state bodies Aand establishments will be closed on May 1, on account of International Workers’ Day. His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has issued a circular to this effect. 8P 04 HM King visits BDF, praises servicemen’s competence US approves While Washington, Michigan, was a big success, Washington, D.C., $911m just didn’t work. Everyone is talking about the fact that the White House Correspondents Dinner was a very arms sale to big, boring bust...the so-called come- Pompeo calls dian really “bombed.” @greggutfeld Bahrain should host next year! @PeteHegseth Riyadh @realDonaldTrump he US State Department has approved a potential $911.4 Today’s Weather millionT helicopter and weapons sale to Max Min Bahrain, according to the US Defense for Gulf unity Security Cooperation Agency. 33°C 24°C Riyadh According to a statement posted ew U.S. Secretary of State Mike on the website of the Defense Security Pompeo underscored the need Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the Nfor unity in the Gulf during a brief Department of Defense, the sale visit to the Saudi capital yesterday as includes 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters, Washington aims to muster support as well as 26 engines, dozens of missiles among allies for new sanctions against and rockets of various kinds and a Iran. variety of navigation, missile planning, Pompeo reassured Saudi Arabia communications and electronic that the United States would abandon warfare systems. Death of girl: the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, “This proposed sale will contribute Prosecution reached under President Donald to the foreign policy and national Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama, security of the United States by helping objects to plea unless there is an agreement in talks to improve the security of a major of stepmother with European partners to improve non-NATO ally which is an important it to make sure the Islamic Republic security partner in the region,” 8P 03 never possesses a nuclear weapons. the DSCA statement said. “Our “Iran destabilises this entire mutual defense interests anchor our region,” Pompeo said in a joint relationship and the Royal Bahraini press conference with Saudi Foreign US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shaking hands with Custodian of the Two Air Force plays a significant role in Minister Adel al-Jubeir. Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud yesterday - AFP Bahrain’s defense.” T he deal includes, “It supports proxy militias and Saudi Arabia, along with the United Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of ALSO, personnel training and training terrorist groups. It is an arms dealer Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt, Israel. equipment and US government and to the Houthi rebels in Yemen. It cut off travel and trade ties with Qatar contractor engineering, technical and supports the murderous Assad regime last June, accusing it of supporting Iran in focus logistics support services. Saudi launches (in Syria) as well,” Pompeo said. terrorism. The 15-minute meeting with the The statement also noted that the Pompeo also addressed the rift Pompeo met briefly with Saudi King took place at Irqah Palace, one proposed sale “improves Bahrain’s multi-billion between some Gulf countries and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of his residences. The 82-year-old capability to meet current and dollar entertain- Qatar: “Gulf unity is necessary and yesterday before heading directly shook hands with the delegation of future threats.” The DSCA and State we need to achieve it.” to Jerusalem for talks with Prime Pompeo . -Reuters Department have now delivered ment resort the required notification to the US 8P07 Congress informing its members of the Slams Iran for attempting to destabilise region possible sale. – Al Arabiya 2 Monday, April 30, 2018 Crown Prince: Investment in youth key to future prosperity DT News Network Crown Prince meets 2018 CPISP recipients Manama is Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al HKhalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday welcomed this year’s recipients of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Programme (CPISP), at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the importance of investing in Bahrain’s youth to help drive sustainable development and secure future HRH Crown Prince shaking hands with a CPISP recipient prosperity. HRH the Crown extended his congratulations among 400 Bahraini students Prince pointed out that young to the students for meeting from domestic governmental people are Bahrain’s greatest the rigorous standards of and private schools, as well as source of future wealth, noting the Scholarship Programme applicants studying overseas. HRH Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa the important role they play application process. The final selection criteria within the Kingdom’s ongoing HRH the Crown Prince included their Grade Point comprehensive development also congratulated the Average, as well as the results of programme, led by His Majesty students’ parents, praising IELTS and SAT examinations, King Hamad. the unwavering support leadership training, and a HRH the Crown Prince went and commitment they had critical thinking course, which on to detail the significant already demonstrated to were organized by the CPISP as achievements of the CPISP, their children’s educational part of the candidacy training and explained that the development. HRH the Crown last year. programme, now in its 19th Prince also extended his thanks The CPISP offers scholarship iteration, continues to deliver and appreciation to the staff of recipients the opportunity to educational opportunities at the CPISP for the important choose their own fields of study world-class institutions for role they play liaising with at any university they gain exceptional Bahraini students. internationally renowned acceptance to. The Programme Later, HRH the Crown organisations and supporting has awarded a total of 166 Prince expressed his gratitude the students from enrolment university scholarships to to all the organisations that through to graduation. outstanding Bahraini students continue to support the work The 2018 scholarship since its establishment in 1999 and objectives of the CPISP and recipients were selected from by HRH the Crown Prince.

2018 CPISP recipients Faisal Yousif Fakhro Bahrain School Fares Omran Hasan Thomas A. Edison High School (USA) Zain Khaled Al Sakhi Bahrain Bayan School Ghada Fadhel Al Shehabi St. Christopher’s School Abdullah Faroogh Ahmedi Al Hidaya Al Khalifiya Secondary Boys School Hasan Fuad Abdulla Ali Al Hidaya Al Khalifiya Secondary Boys School Mahmood Mohamed Al Madeh Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Secondary Boys School Alia Younis Hamad Abdulla Ghazi Al Qosaibi Secondary Girls School Kawthar Hasan Al Noaimi Omaima Bint Al Noaman Secondary Girls School Zainab Ahmed Ali Naser Al Wafa Secondary Girls School Monday, April 30, 2018 3 Street racers detained DT News Network [email protected] Death of girl: Manama he Public Prosecution yesterday ordered the detention of two street racersT one day after they were arrested by the General Directorate of Traffic for illegal racing on a vital highway near Riffa. This was confirmed in a statement Prosecution issued here yesterday by Traffic Prosecution Chief Attorney Hassan Al Buali, who clarified that the drivers will remain in custody pending further investigations and will stand before the judges today. objects to plea Al Buali said the two drivers were caught on tape while racing on Istiqlal Highway on Friday. “Investigations led to the identity of the drivers who were seen in a video posted online while racing on the highway. They both confessed to their crime in the interrogation. They of stepmother will be referred to the concerned criminal court on April 30 for the charges of illegal racing on a public road, over-speeding DT News Network Family and Child Prosecution Supreme Criminal Court of Appeal According to the official and endangering lives and properties,” Al Manama Chief Attorney Amina Isa explained on May 14. coroner’s report, multiple injuries Buali stated. he Public Prosecution has that the woman appealed against As reported earlier on DT News, that occurred on different occasions The General Directorate of Traffic objected against the appeal the verdict issued by the Fourth the case was reported in Hidd in were detected on the girl’s corpse announced the arrest of the drivers ofT a stepmother who was recently Criminal Court on April 11, while Muharraq Governorate in August, and some of them were fresh and on Saturday and advised parents in a sentenced to seven years of the second defendant, the father 2016. The Bahraini father informed simultaneous to the time of death. statement to monitor the behaviours imprisonment for torturing her of the victim, was acquitted. Isa the police that his daughter, Zahra, Both the father and his 29-year- of their children, adding that the arrest nine-year-old stepdaughter to confirmed that the stepmother’s has been injured after falling in the old wife pleaded not guilty before comes within the General Directorate’s death, it was announced yesterday. appeal will be reviewed by the First bathroom of their house. judges. duties to curb all violations that disturb citizens and residents. Dime World launched Mohammed Zafran/DTNN [email protected]

Manama ime World, an Over The Top (OTT) technology Dthat will give users inexpensive data connectivity while roaming in other countries was launched yesterday. The technology, a sticker that can be pasted on a simcard, will provide inexpensive internet packages while traveling in other countries. The packages can be purchased AbdulAziz Qamber The sim card sticker via the Dime World App. Dime World also comes in a second yet phone calls, this means Communications Kamal bin form - as an independent sim you can go to another country Ahmed Mohammed. During card. and continue to have local the event, World renowned The technology was unveiled connectivity. However, you Digital Marketing expert, Neal by the newly launched can still make calls through Schaffer gave a key note speech company Dime Global during our app or you can make calls on digital transformation. an event at InterContinental from an application such as Speaking about the launch Regency Bahrain yesterday. Whatsapp,” he said. of Dime Global Qamber added, “Dime world is based on a “Dime World is our solution “Today we are launching in four technology called an OTT sim- to the expensive roaming different regions. Now we exist card, it is something that will be charges that the operators are as a Bahraini group in Hong stuck on to a regular simcard. It charging on data connectivity. Kong, Philippines, London will give you local connectivity With this service you can have and in Bahrain. We want to where ever you travel. Bahrain data connectivity in more than show the rest of the world that is the first country to receive 70 countries in the world,” he Bahrain is becoming a global dime-world, we will launch it added. model for OTT solutions.” in other countries soon. We He was speaking to DT News He said that the company is are eager to collaborate with all on the sidelines of the event also launching ‘Dime Connect’, of the three telecom operators yesterday which was held to “It is a solution for telecom in Bahrain,” Dime Global CEO celebrate the first Anniversary operators who does not have the AbdulAziz Qamber told DT of Dime Bahrain and the launch OTT on their communication News. of Dime Global. The event was platform. What we launch is “As of now the technology held under the patronage of something that is very different supports internet data but not Minister of Transport and from the 52 of competitors.” 4 Monday, April 30, 2018 HM King visits BDF, praises

servicemen’sDT News Network competence in the joint drill stems from Manama the depth of the solid, deep- is Majesty King Hamad rooted brotherly relations with bin Isa Al Khalifa, Saudi Arabia, and is in line Hthe Supreme Commander, with the Kingdom’s military yesterday paid a visit to the cooperation with brotherly and Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)’s friendly countries. General Command. HM the King affirmed BDF Commander-in-Chief, that the high morale and Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa competence shown by the BDF bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Defence servicemen throughout the Affairs Minister, Lieutenant- joint drill’s phases are a source General Yussef bin Ahmed of pride, lauding the courage Al-Jalahma, and Chief of Staff and bravery of all BDF affiliates Lieutenant-General Dhiyab bin in all tasks assigned to them. Saqr Al Nuaimi, received HM. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with senior officers at the Bahrain Defence Force yesterday HM the King, the Supreme HM the King, while training season so as to continuous participation honoured by contributing to participation of the BDF Commander, stressed meeting senior officers, enhance competence and get within the Saudi-led Operation defending the land of the Two servicemen in the joint military unwavering confidence in the lauded the achievements of ready for any challenges to the Restoring Hope in Yemen to Holy Mosques, hailing the drill, “Gulf Shield 1”, hosted brave BDF personnel and their the previous training season, region. support justice, defend our achieved outstanding results. recently by Saudi Arabia. ability to assume their patriotic and was informed about the HM King Hamad lauded countries against any terrorist HM the King praised the HM King Hamad asserted duties, wishing them further preparations for the next the BDF’s successful and foreign interventions, and be important and effective that the BDF’s participation success. BDF Task Force honoured

Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa with Bdf Task Force/17 personnel DT News Network the ceremony. wished them constant success, Manama The BDF Commander-in- praying to Allah the Almighty ommander-in-Chief of Chief presented the medals of to protect them and bless them Bahrain Defence Force appreciation bestowed by His with victory alongside their (BDF)C Field Marshal Shaikh Majesty the King, the Supreme brethren from the brotherly Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa Commander, on a number of forces. He also conveyed to yesterday patronised an officers, commissioned officers them the greetings of HM honouring ceremony for the and members of the Special the King, His Royal Highness BDF Special Operational Operational Task Force/17 in Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Task Force / 17 which is recognition of their dedicated bin Salman Al Khalifa and His taking part in the Saudi-led national efforts and major Royal Highness Prince Salman Operation Restoring Hope in fraternal role in standing bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Yemen. The celebration was by the side of their brethren Prince, Deputy Supreme held at the Royal Guard in the in defending the right. He Commander and First Deputy presence of BDF Chief of Staff lauded their high morale, Premier. Lt. General Dhiab bin Saqr Al professionalism and discipline The celebration was attended Nuaimi and Defence Ministry in performing their duties. by General Command Court Undersecretary Major General The BDF Commander-in- Director Major General Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Chief praised the task force Hassan Mohammed Sa’ad, Al Khalifa. personnel for their combat Maintenance and Technical Royal Guard Deputy efforts and sacrifice while Supply Director Rear Admiral Commander Brigadier taking part in the Saudi-led Anwar Abdullah Al Jowder, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Nuaimi operations, in line with the Media and Moral Guidance welcomed, in a speech, the BDF directives of His Majesty King Director Major General Commander-in-Chief and Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Mohammed Qatami Al-Kabisi thanked him for patronising Supreme Commander. He and senior officers. Monday, April 30, 2018 5 Digital transformation project launched HM’s decision to DT News Network Manama he Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the DigitalT Transformation Project for Unified Communications Infrastructure. The launch, in commute death cooperation with Avaya and Batelco, is part of the ongoing efforts to develop the use of technology and keep up with the digital age. The ministry said it seeks Dr Shaikha Rana sentenceDT News Network hailedforgiveness, compassion, to enhance communication ministry as well as Bahrain Manama tolerance and generosity. between its missions and embassies in the Middle East. he Shura Council has said The council also lauded citizens abroad through keeping Dr. Shaikha Rana stressed that His Majesty King the historic stances of the its employees connected 24 that this project comes as part HamadT bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Commander-in-Chief of the hours a day to provide the of the ongoing efforts of the kind gesture to commute Bahrain Defence Force, Field best levels of service that will ministry in the digital field the death sentence against Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin ensure the safety of citizens and to meet the goals of Bahrain a number of convicts found Ahmed Al Khalifa, for his residents of Bahrain abroad, Vision 2030, adding that it guilty of forming a terrorist bravery and nobility, praising while reducing operational also builds on the Bahraini cell and other terrorist crimes the commander-in-chief’s costs at the same time. diplomatic achievements of the reflects the noble humanitarian forgiveness of those who The Undersecretary of the Kingdom under the leadership stances, and the tolerance The Shura Council has lauded HM the King’s kind ges- targeted his life. Ministry, Dr. Shaikha Rana of His Majesty King Hamad and forgiveness principles ture commuting the death sentence of terror convicts The Shura Council bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. embraced by the King. stressed that HM the King’s affirmed the completion of Dr. Shaikha Rana noted the Such noble values which the 28th regular session, chaired The royal initiative reflects initiative consolidate the royal the first phase of the digital keenness of Foreign Affairs HM the King inherited from by Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh, the HM the King’s high morals, enlightened vision aiming to transformation project, noting Minister Shaikh Khalid bin his esteemed parents and Shura Council valued highly nobility and kindness, as well achieve the interests of the that the project, supervised Ahmed bin Mohammed Al grandparents have made the kind royal gesture, noting as his authentic humanitarian nation, expressing utmost by Batelco to install the latest Khalifa to develop projects, Bahrain, under his leadership, a that it reflects the existing stances stemming from the rejection of statements that unified communications highlighting his constant land of tolerance, co-existence spirit of love and forgiveness tolerant Islamic teachings, the fail to condemn terrorism, and solutions in cooperation follow up on the efforts of the and peace, the Shura Council governing the relationship statement said, adding that Iran’s support for such terrorist with Avaya company, covers Ministry in coordination with said. between a wise leader and his HM King Hamad is known acts carried out by its affiliate the main headquarters of the companies and institutions. In a statement issued during loyal people. for his wisdom, statesmanship, militias.

disrupts governments and democracy. The cyberspace is mismatched with the real physical world which creates tension By Invitation as articulated by Barlow’s Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace in which he said “Governments derive their powers Prof. Odeh Al-Jayyousi from the consent of the governed. You have neither solicited nor received ours”. However, technology can empower Big Data and the Future of good governance as the model of Open Government proposed by Barak Obama. Innovation: Open Society This model can contribute to support transparency a as manifested in open data n the last few years, we are witnessing the cover sources (data.gov). This open data to all citizens page stories of many publications like Time, improves services in health and transport by using HarvardI Business Review, Nature, and Economist google maps and help in many domains like on-line highlight the digital era as we read titles like “Data education, prevention of epidemics, job search and deluge, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and 4th e-marketing. Industrial Revolution”. It is estimated that there is The key features of democracy are underpinned an exponential growth of data which amounts to 43 by ideal of clear rights, distributed powers and trillion of gigabytes by 2020, this figure is 300 times informed debate. Moreover, democracy is founded ADMISSIONS IS ONGOING more than 2005. Moreover, the cost of poor data in on a set of pillars which are active citizens, a FOR THIRD TRIMESTER the US is estimated to amount to about $3.1 trillion shared culture, free elections, stakeholder equality, per year. This is a testimony that we live in a new competitive economy and trust in authority. On ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2017 digital era where Big data is inducing a disruption the other hand, although technology offers access and is forcing us to re-think business model and to information and connects people but it enables COLLEGE OF COLLEGE OF COLLEGE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMPUTER STUDIES ENGINEERING architecture. However, the volume, velocity and people to form new form of “digital tribes” that 0801 - 18 . FINANCIAL SCIENCES • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science • Bachelor of Science in variety of Big Data is characterized by veracity which can manipulate public opinion. Algorithms are Mechatronics Engineering is the uncertainty in data that is likely to influence creating new norms and knowledge that are • Bachelor of Science in economy and society. sources of power. The fear is that the emergence Technology is shaping our economy and society of robots and smart machines may limit human in an unprecedented manner but the challenge is moral judgment and they will create mass defined by Jamie Bartlett in his recent book titled unemployment which will disrupt society. How “The People Versus Tech” in which he argues can we protect democracy from technology? A few that democracy and technology are two different key ideas may contribute to save democracy which “species” and are in bitter conflict. Specifically, include a simple recipe; i.e., own your opinion and AMAIUB: Where each career path democracy is based on hierarchy and analogue develop an independent-mind and have moral while technology is founded on decentralized autonomy. norms and digital systems. Hence, the challenge Prof. Odeh Al-Jayyousi, Head of Innovation and Tel: 17787950 / 17787978 is to harness technology to serve democracy or Technology Management, Arabian Gulf University, ENROLL alternatively end up in a situation that technology Bahrain, E-mail: [email protected] Fax : 17879380 NOW! (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) www.amaiu.edu.bh 6 Monday, April 30, 2018 Syria regime, US-backed forces in deadly clashes Amman army has rarely clashed with .S-backed Syrian SDF forces in its campaign Democratic Forces (SDF) against Islamic State and had Usaid yesterday they expelled kept away from their areas east Syrian troops that briefly took of the Euphrates, focusing on control of a string of villages regaining territory from the in oil rich areas east of the militants west of the river. Euphrates river near the Iraqi There have been elaborate border. “deconfliction lines” separating SDF forces led by the the coalition forces on the Kurdish YPG militia said they eastern side of the river from had waged a counter-attack the Russian and Iranian backed against Syrian troops it said forces on the western side to were backed by Russian forces, prevent clashes, U.S army adding they were driven “far officials and defence analysts away” from four villages they say. had seized earlier in the day. In February, U.S. airstrikes “Our forces regained the killed and wounded hundreds initiative,” their statement said. of pro-government forces It did not say if the U.S. including Russian paramilitary coalition took part in the contractors advancing near operation. Washington has the eastern city of Deir al-Zor a strong military presence in towards one of the largest gas the area in eastern Syria which fields in the hands of U.S.- holds the bulk of the country’s backed forces. oil and gas reserves, according Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters carry their weapons in a village (file photo) Before the announcement to regional diplomatic sources. operating in Deir al Zor area. confirmed coalition forced had television said. It gave no province as part of a major that the Syrian army had taken A Western diplomatic Iranian-backed forces led by intervened without elaborating. explanation for the move. aerial and ground campaign control of the villages, the source told Reuters U.S. Iraqi and Lebanese Hezbolah Earlier, the Syrian army The U.S.-backed proxy led by the Pentagon that drove SDF said they were engaged coalition jets from bases in Shi’ite militias played a major said it had captured a string of forces spearheaded by the Islamic State militants from in heavy clashes with Syrian northern Syria hit the attacking role in defeating the militants villages east of the Euphrates YPG since last year control eastern Syria and their former army troops on the outskirts forces which were believed to last year in eastern Syria. near the border with Iraq held much of the territory east of de facto capital Raqqa. of the village of Janin near the include Iranian-backed militias A source in SDF also by Kurdish-led forces, state the Euphrates in Deir al-Zor The Russian-backed Syrian Euphrates. (Reuters) Voting in historic Lebanese 3 dead after plane election kicks off in Australia crashes in Libya Sydney and angry,” he said. oting in Lebanon’s first People were casting their parliamentary polls in vote for one list of candidates almostV a decade kicked off running in their Lebanese in Australia yesterday with district of origin, under a thousands of people casting proportional list-based system. their ballots in the historic They were also choosing election. one candidate on a list of Some 12,000 members parliamentary hopefuls of Australia’s Lebanese representing each religious community are registered to community in that district Smoke arising from the plane after crash vote, Lebanon’s embassy in under a strict quota system. Canberra said, a week before Half of the seats in Lebanon’s Tripoli and assistants were on board,” the May 6 election that will parliament are reserved for Russian-made military the official added. carve out the country’s political Christians and the other half cargo plane crashed The official also said the and economic trajectory. for Muslims. Ayesterday afternoon near an plane was headed to M’etiga “It’s a special day today, it’s A new law now allows Lebanese living abroad to vote for the After successive waves oil field in southern Libya, airbase in Libyan capital democracy day. As you can see first time since independence in 1943 of emigration from the 19th killing three people on board, Tripoli, confirming that three everyone is happy here,” Nazih everyone gets what he wants.” Americas. century to the 1975-1990 according to a local official. crew members are dead and Keir, a 44-year-old member The Middle Eastern country “It is a good feeling for us civil war, some estimates say “Shortly after taking off from fate of the fourth member has of the Lebanese Muslim has not held a parliamentary to feel like we are involved in Lebanon’s extended diaspora the runway of the oil field, the remained been unknown so far. community in Sydney, told poll since 2009 and a new law making a decision in Lebanon has bloated to a whopping 12 plane fell suddenly and crashed Al-Sharara is the largest AFP at a polling station next now allows Lebanese living and we feel that we can make million, but most no longer in a desert area where there oil field in Libya, producing to the huge Lakemba Mosque. abroad to vote for the first time changes,” said Danny Gea Gea, have citizenship. is no civilian or oil sites,” an 270,000 barrels of oil per day, “We’ve been now from since independence in 1943. 48, a Christian member of the Some 116 polling stations official in Al-Sharara oil field more than a quarter of Libya’s 2009 with no election -- nine With an estimated Lebanese community. in Lebanese embassies and told Xinhua. daily oil production. years and a bit more -- and it community of 230,000 -- But he also complained consulates in 39 countries “The plane was on a mission The oil field was reopened is the first time in Australia, which includes Lebanon-born about the voting process. are set up to vote, but only to transport goods and supplies in December 2016, after being that is why we are so happy migrants and their families -- “Lots of people coming here, an estimated 82,900 people to the field workers. According closed by the oil installations to get involved in the election Australia is among the largest they can’t find their name (on have registered to take part. to preliminary information, guards for more than two in Lebanon and we hope that diaspora groups outside of the the register) and they are upset (AFP) only a crew consisting of a pilot years. (Xinhua) Monday, April 30, 2018 7 Saudi launches multi-billion dollar entertainment resort Spread over an area of 334 sq km Aims to attract 1.5 m visitors annually 2-1/2 times the size of Disney World First phase to open in 2022 Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (C) and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) attend Qiddiya

Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia said Qiddiya expects to attract live orchestra, fireworks and Qiddiya was seeking a broad the expected investment value at the weekends. The state audi King Salman and 1.5 million visitors annually a vocal performance praising range of financing from local for Qiddiya except to describe wants to secure up to a quarter Crown Prince Mohammed when the first phase opens in both leaders. and international sources, with it as “incredibly sizeable”. of the $20 billion spent on Sbin Salman attended the 2022. “Today, we invite investors, bonds, direct investment and Some 50 people are directly entertainment overseas each ground-breaking ceremony Local media have reported creators, and operators from other tools to supplement the employed by Qiddiya, with year. on Saturday of a vast the cost of the infrastructure around the world to explore majority contribution from the hundreds more contracted “Capturing as much of entertainment resort that is alone would reach up to 30 what a one-of-a-kind project main Saudi sovereign wealth as local suppliers and global (those expenditures) as I at the heart of an ambitious billion riyals ($8 bln) and like Qiddiya has to offer,” fund, the Public Investment advisors. Those numbers are possibly can is the objective strategy to open the economy the project would eventually CEO Michael Reininger told Fund (PIF). expected to reach 55,000 by and at the same time creating a and ease social restrictions. be worth tens of billions of government officials, foreign PIF has two other major 2022. bigger pie so that I can get the Qiddiya, about an hour’s riyals. dignitaries and businessmen initiatives: NEOM - a $500 The project aims to be disproportionate share of that drive from Riyadh, is being Little more than a week gathered in a temporary open- billion business and industrial the centre of entertainment, bigger pie that we create at the built on a 334 sq km (8,400- after Saudi Arabia opened air auditorium. zone extending into Egypt and cultural and sports activity in same time,” Reininger said. acre) site, making it 2-1/2 times its first cinema after a nearly “We will seek the best to Jordan - and a Red Sea project, the country. “We’re not just going to go the size of Disney World. four-decade ban, the author help us, as we invent a new which includes a nature With two-thirds of the around the world, find things It will include a Six Flags of the reforms, Prince entertainment experience for reserve, diving in coral reefs population under 35 and few and copy them. We’re going theme park, water parks, motor Mohammed, and his father all residents and visitors to the and heritage sites on about 50 local entertainment offerings, to innovate and we’re going sports, cultural events, and attended the lavish launch Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” islands. many Saudis flock to nearby to stay ahead of the curve.” vacation homes. A spokesman ceremony, which featured a Reininger told Reuters that Reininger would not specify Bahrain or Dubai seeking fun (Reuters) Duterte calls Kuwait work ban ‘permanent’ Davao City to come home as they are He assured there are For household service resident Rodrigo Duterte no longer needed in Kuwait. available jobs here with the workers whose employers on Sunday made clear his An estimated 260,000 OFWs government’s “Build, Build, want them to leave, Duterte Pstance that Kuwait deployment presently work in Kuwait, Build” program. said, “Please come home. Your ban stays permanently in the including 700 Filipinos now The President said the government will do its best to wake of a diplomatic spat facing different charges and country is already short help your return and resettle. between the Philippines and have sought refuge in the of professional and skilled But I appeal to your sense of the Gulf state. embassy shelter. workers for the construction patriotism and love of country “No. The ban stays Of the total number of industry. Duterte also looks and family.” permanently. There will be Filipinos there, about 150,000 forward to China’s offer of For household workers no more recruitment for -- are household service workers. opening jobs for Filipinos as whose employers want them to especially domestic helpers,” Duterte vowed to get back all English language teachers. stay, the President asked them the President said. those who want to come home He further directed to choose the better option. This was the President’s using available funds or the responsible government “All I ask is for employers to declaration in a press briefing funds given by China. If money agencies to start the treat Filipinos the humanity at Davao International Airport is not enough, Duterte said he mobilization immediately. they deserve,” he said. upon his arrival here at past 1 would use emergency funds. For the Filipino professionals Duterte stressed the good a.m. Sunday from Singapore, “To me this is a calamity,” he in Kuwait who wish to stay, relations of the Philippines where he attended the 32nd told reporters. Duterte said there would be no and Kuwait. However, he said ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting. “Please come home. Even problem but reminded them current developments test both He also asked those if we are poor, we will still to always cherish and nurture countries commitment to work Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte remaining in the Gulf state survive,” he said. patriotism. together. 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K-popManama fest sets stage ablaze n a cluster of spectacular The audiences performances, the Korean later were fandomI in Bahrain proves ones more the captivating K-wave fired up with in the Middle East where the surprise thousands of Bahrain City performance by Center mall goers shrilled and thrilled over the local talents “Girl-Kind” exhibits on stage, as part of the K-pop World Festival 2018. Organized for the first time in Bahrain, the K-pop World Numerous local Festival was organized by the dance groups Korean Embassy in Manama and talented at the Bahrain City Centre on 27April 2018 at 7:00pm where singers a number of local dance groups showcased and talented singers showcased their talents and entertained their talents the Korean pop music fan base in the Kingdom of Bahrain as well as the visitors of the mall. A performance during the event The K-pop world Festival contenders to join the Global participants in the vocal and crew “KISMET” who sizzled fired up with the surprise the Embassy of the Republic exhibited the affluent talents K-pop Competition later this dance categories. the dance floor in a routine performance by “Girl- of Korea in Manama as part in singing and dancing in a year in Korea. The competition resulted for the IKON-Rhythm Ta Kind”; a Korean girl group of the cultural promotion spectacular performance The festival was opened in a massive win to Lydia song. Third place winner was visiting for the occasion and programs the Embassy bringing participants on the by the National Taekwondo Wapshaka for singing the Maram Ashoor who soothed performing for the first time in is organizing to fulfil the dance floor, staging their Team’s demonstration of EXO’s (Baek Hyun) ballad the audiences in her rhythmic Bahrain. requests and wishes of the capabilities to the jury, which, musical martial arts followed song, I didn’t really know. The voice with another vocal magic. The K – pop World Bahraini fan base of Korean upon evaluation, select two by the performances of 14 second place went to the dance The audiences later were Festival 2018 was hosted by pop music. Bas wins Bahrain Business Quiz

Particpants pose for a photo during the event The AFS annual general meeting held on 25 April Manama winner NBB also received he 6th Annual Bahrain four tickets compliments of TBusiness Quiz Show, held Dadabhai Travel, vouchers in Strategic Partnership with from Al Areen spa, Vouchers AFS plans to increase focus on Tamkeen, announced this from Z-Pizza, vouchers from year’s winner Bas following Aster clinic. an exciting Grand Finale Third winner Dadabhai frictionless payment solutions Challenge between NBB, BBK, Travel received a gift from BIA, Solidarity, CrediMax, Mazen computer and and Manama banks, telcos and retailers. at over 500 key merchants industry keynote speakers ta’zur, Dadabhai Travel and vouchers from Aster clinic, rab Financial Services is Outlining the Company’s across Bahrain. The value of from across the globe. The Midal Calbles. fourth place Midal Calbles taking significant steps in vision, Al Waary said AFS is payments for transactions has clear message at the event After four fun filled industry received vouchers from Al Abuilding more traction in the planning to be the partner of increased by a record level was that more and more nights featuring General Areen spa and from Aster fintech sector in the region, a choice in payments and to be since its launch. banks are embracing Fintech Business, Insurance, Banking clinic. top official said. the Fintech enabler for our AFS’s CEO, B and not seeing it as a threat. and Finance. Winning teams Audience members also During the Annual General partners across all its markets. Chandrashekar, added that Also Artificial Intelligence from each industry came got involved in the fun and Meeting held on 25th April, In the frictionless payments the company will continue to will become mainstream and together at the Grand Finale were awarded exciting prizes Chairman of the Board of area, bwallet was launched remain focused to drive growth permeate across all levels of to battle it out while being again from Dadabhai Travel Directors, Sael Al Waary in January 2018 in Bahrain. both through geographical banking system. The event was cheered on by friends, family, and spa vouchers from Al outlined the company’s It was the first cloud-based expansion and driving the attended by over 450 decision colleagues and member of the Areen spa, among many other strategic vision going forward frictionless payment product in adoption of the Fintech makers in the Fintech space public live at the Seef Mall New gifts. and pointed out increasing partnership with Batelco, with services across its existing from Africa and Middle East. Extension. Also announced at the focus on frictionless payment ground breaking electronic and prospective clients. AFS At the AGM, AFS reported Winner Bas won the first Grand Finale were the solutions. KYC (Know-Your-Customer) is also entering the merchant total net revenues of USD prize award of BD1000 cash winners of the Show’s talent These initiatives will process for swift and efficient acquiring business in Bahrain 34.4 million in 2017, up from from Finmark communications competition between the 10 support the movement customer registration. and Oman in 2018. USD 32.8 million. Profits rose plus four tickets from Dadabhai artists and performers that took towards a cashless society in The wallet was ahead of the Earlier, in March 2018, AFS to USD 8.5 million in 2017, Travels plus vouchers from part and performed during the many countries in the Middle curve product in the region and and Bank ABC hosted the compared to USD 7.4 million Al Areen spa and vouchers competition nights throughout East and Africa and will be has seen tremendous success. 2nd Middle East and Africa in 2016, reflecting a 15% from Aster clinic, second place the week. delivered in partnership with Users of bwallet can transact Fintech Forum, attracting growth in 2017. Monday, April 30, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Aramco oil reserves higher than reported Saudi Aramco appoints first woman to board “On the 21st anniversary of the Chemical Riyadh Dubai Weapons Convention, and following n audit of Saudi Aramco’s oil reserves - an essential part audi Aramco, the world’s top oil company which is Douma and Salisbury, Theresa May and Aof the preparatory work for its planned initial public Spreparing to go public, said it has appointed new members I call with one voice for the world to join offering - has found the state oil to its board including a female us in upholding the vital giant to have higher reserves than executive, a milestone for Saudi global prohibition on it previously reported, sources said. Arabia and the oil industry where chemical weapons Saudi Arabia’s reserves of easily there are few women executives. recoverable oil have long been the The appointments, which bring use,” world’s largest. Two sources, said in more international experience, Emmanuel Macron the independent external audit has come as the Saudi government found the proven oil reserves to be plans to float around 5 per cent of French President at least 270 billion barrels. Aramco in an initial public offering. Alba’s Q1 net income surges by 32per cent

National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) announced 15 lucky winners of its flagship “AlWatani Savings Scheme” for the month of March totaling US$100,000. The details of the lucky winners are available on the Bank’s social media accounts@nbbonline. Enhanced prizes “We are delighted to announce the The new enhanced lucky monthly cash prize winners for the prizes of the 2018 AlWatani Saving Scheme. We are grateful AlWatani Savings scheme provides for the loyalty of our customers and customers the continue our focus on not only providing chance to win an even bigger array them with the best products and services of valuable prizes. but also the best rewards in the market. To Manama This includes a lba’s net income during 2018 generous amount this end, we have developed and launched Afirst quarter has surged by 32 of monthly cash an exciting prize package for our AlWatani per cent year-on-year to BD33.8 prizes in addi- million, the company said. tion to the largest Savings Scheme in 2018 and look forward The Company’s top-line and Dream Prize ever bottom-line performance for the to be offered in to announcing new winners each month.” first quarter of 2018 were driven the Kingdom of Abdulaziz Al Ahmed, Chief Executive – primarily by 17pc YoY increase in Bahrain compris- LME prices coupled with favourable ing US$1 million in Retail, Commercial and SMEs Banking management performance. cash, a luxury villa at NBB Alba Total Sales stretched by 16pc and Porsche SUV YoY to reach BD 221.3 million (US$ all for one winner. 588 million) versus BD 190.4 million (US$ 506 million) in Q1 2017. The Company posted a Net Income of Qualifying AlWatani customers are automotically BD 33.9 million (US$ 90 million) versus BD 25.6 million (US$ 68 entered in the draws in addition to eligible Savings million) in Q1 2017, an increase of Alba CEO Tim Murray Alba Chairman - Sh. Daij Bin 32pc YoY. Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa and Savewave accounts, which maintain the During the Annual General off to a strong start in 2018 thanks to continues to focus on resilience and minimum required balances. No special accounts Meeting (AGM) which was held on a solid operational performance. We was able to leverage the gains in LME 7th March, Alba approved a dividend intend to leverage this strong start as prices to deliver solid bottom-line or certificates need to be opened or purchased. of BD 36.8 million (US$ 98 million) we progress with the construction results.” and paid on 21st March. of Line 6 Expansion Project. We Alba’s Management will be Commenting on Alba’s sound also look forward to fully secure holding a conference call today to The AlWatani Savings Scheme has to date delivered more than financial performance in Q1 2018, the 2nd tranche of ECA-covered discuss Alba’s financial performance US$19 million in financial prizes and other rewards to customers. the Chairman of Alba’s Board of facility.” for the first quarter of 2018 as well as Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, outline the Company’s priorities for Bin Daij Al Khalifa said, “Alba was Tim Murray added, “Alba the remainder of the year. 10 BUSINESS Monday, April 30, 2018 Dana weighs on Abu Dhabi, region mixed

Closing Bell

SAUDI ARABIA shed 0.3pc to 8,225 points.

DUBAI climbed 0.2pc to 3,048 points.

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL ABU DHABI dropped 0.2pc to 4,685 points.

AUSTRALIA 0.2938 0.2913 Dubai Capital, the market’s most QATAR gained 0.6pc to 9,140 points. BANGLADESH 0.00469 0.00452 fter a strong opening on heavily traded stock, which CANADA 0.3007 0.2975 KUWAIT fell 0.7pc to 4,775 points. DENMARK 0.0644 the back of last week’s firm gained 5.7pc to 1.11 dirhams Aoil prices, Gulf stock markets ($0.3022). EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 BAHRAIN was little changed at 1,263 points. EURO 0.4652 0.4627 were mixed yesterday, with Shuaa began rebounding Dana Gas weighing on the Abu from an 18-month low HONGKONG 0.04967 0.04927 OMAN rose 0.2pc to 4,734 points. INDIA 0.00579 0.00570 Dhabi exchange and Saudi last Thursday and is testing INDONESIA 0.00002911 0.00002778 index lost 0.3 per cent after technical resistance on its EGYPT slipped 0.3pc to 18,304 points. IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 rising in early trade. 200-day average, now at 1.14 IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 Blue chip Saudi Basic dirhams, which it has not dirhams one year earlier. dividends into an English bank JAPAN 0.00361 0.003540 Industries Corp lost 0.6pc exceeded since June 2017. In Abu Dhabi, energy account where the funds must JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 despite reporting a 5.4pc rise in The company said last week producer Dana Gas, by large the be held until the company’s KOREA 0.00040411 first-quarter net profit, broadly it had completed the acquisition most traded stock yesterday, dispute with creditors over KUWAIT 1.263 1.264 in line with analysts’ forecasts. of Integrated Capital and dropped 5pc, pushing the its $700m Islamic bond is MALAYSIA 0.0987 0.0986 Islamic lender Alinma, one brokerage subsidiary index down 0.2pc. resolved, sources told Reuters NEW ZEALAND 0.2722 0.2723 of the most heavily traded Integrated Securities, which Late last week, an English on Friday. NORWAY 0.0494 NEPAL 0.00387 0.00354 stocks, climbed 0.5pc early became the third company to court refused the company’s Qatar’s index gained 0.6pc OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 yesterday but had dropped offer technical short-selling application to overturn a as Industries Qatar rose 3.7pc PAKISTAN 0.00345 0.00327 0.7pc by the market close. services on the Abu Dhabi previous order restraining after posting a 37pc rise in first- PHILIPPINES 0.00744 0.00727 The bank reported a quarterly Securities Exchange. Dana Gas from distributing quarter net profit to 1.3 billion QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 profit rise of 38pc year on Emaar Malls rose 1.4pc as it dividends to its shareholders riyals ($357.06m); the average SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10067 year. announced a first quarter net for 2017. forecast of three analysts polled SINGAPORE 0.2891 0.2871 In Dubai, the index was profit of 548 million dirhams A London high court judge by Reuters had been 1.10bn SOUTH AFRICA 0.03190 0.03180 up 0.2pc, lifted by Shuaa yesterday, up from 539m ordered Dana to pay any riyals. (Reuters) SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00240 SWEDISH 0.0466 SWITZERLAND 0.3906 0.3875 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.013600 Kuwait Finance House introduces THAILAND 0.012170 0.012150 TURKEY 0.0986 UNITED KINGDOM 0.5294 0.5265 ‘BenefitPay’ services to merchants UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 Manama application, that is available on both Apple YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 uwait Finance House – Bahrain AppStore and Google Playstore, enables (KFH-Bahrain) has partnered up with customers to add their debit cards which Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please K call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Benefit, the leading provider of electronic allows them to make and accept payments financial transactions in the Kingdom, to electronically, via their smart devices, offer its latest service ‘BenefitPay’. This instantly, seamlessly and securely.” launch is a strategic move that supports He added: “Merchants and corporates the Bank’s digitalization drive and are now able to partner with KFH-Bahrain efforts to provide its corporate and retail to acquire the ‘BenefitPay’ platform service. clients with electronic banking solutions This allows them to accept electronic COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN that facilitate easy and secure financial payments by generating ‘QR Codes’ for transactions, while keeping the Bank’s every transaction. With this code, their BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3836 0.3451 commitment to support the evolution of customers can use the application to KUWAIT 0.2855 31.1909 0.2905 0.2613 Bahrain’s financial sector and the national scan the code and automatically approve move towards a cashless society. the transaction on their respective card. OMAN 0.3849 0.3783 0.3916 0.3523 Subah AlZayani, Senior Manager of The platform provides an innovative QATAR 3.6420 3.5794 3.7057 3.3336 Business Development Retail Banking new cashless payment option easing the UAE 3.6730 3.6098 3.7373 3.3620 Group at KFH-Bahrain: “‘BenefitPay’ is transaction process for both customers a digital platform that functions as a and merchants, allowing them to thrive SAUDI 3.7500 3.6855 3.8156 3.4325 national e-wallet for instant payments in today’s Fintech-focused business Subah AlZayani through smart phones. A mobile environment.” Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and [email protected] mankind the vessel. -Augustus Hare

Monday, April 30, 2018 11 U.S. Ambassador Visits Al-Raja School

U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell and Arnavaz Siberell visited Al-Raja School. The Ambassador was welcomed by school Principal Joshua Perkins and Chairperson of the Board Maria Khoury. During the visit, Ambassador Siberell visited the high school biology lab and observed students as they work in class. He also visited the elementary school Arabic and English classes. They also toured a photo exhibit showcasing the history of the school in Bahrain. Reunion tribute to teachers

sweet nostalgia swept over turn to pay our respects to them”, The BPES institution was the Bahrain expatriates as she said. established in 1971. 35 batches Athey stepped into their old school Bahrain resident Muazzam of students have been sent for to attend the reunion of their Abdul Aziz Dabir said: “All of us, the SSC examination since then classmates. teachers and students had tears and the results have been highly The ex-students of BPES High in our eyes. Our teachers just encouraging. School organized the reunion in expressed their blessings and said Bahrain’s Asian School Mumbai to felicitate teachers, in a world where everyone is busy, teacher Prafulla Satheesh said: “I show gratitude and appreciate these students remembered us and could not make it due to other their contribution in the lives of brought all of them together.” commitments. But I watched the students. Thirty nine teachers from the entire event on YouTube. It Bahrain resident Prajisha, an within Mumbai and 11 teachers was just wonderful. No words to alumni of BPES and one of the from outside Mumbai attended describe the feelings. I was not only hosts of the event said it was a the reunion. thrilled to see all my teachers but unique experience. Ex-students travelled to all parts also my batch-mates who made “It was a was a blessing being of India to invite these teachers it for the event. Congrats to the there. Fortunately majority of personally over the last two alumni association who made this the teachers are in good health. I months. A total of 600 ex-students event successful. They established could revisit old school memories. attended the event while a few the fact that our generation still Teachers are the one who ex students flew from the Gulf holds their teachers in high moulded us and today it is our countries for this event. esteem.” 12 Monday, April 30, 2018

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday received the Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received the newly-appoint- newly appointed Ambassador of Italy Domenico Bellato, and discussed ways to ed Chinese Ambassador An Wa’er, at Gudaibiya Palace. Prime Minister stressed Bah- boost the bilateral relations. The Premier said Bahrain and Italy have promising Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace newly-appointed rain’s keenness to ensure that its relations with China always remain solid, and that opportunities to develop relations in various fields, chiefly economic, trade and Japanese Ambassador. He stressed both countries’ keenness on further development, pointing out Bah- cooperation with it progresses steadily. investments rain’s interest in bolstering cooperation with Japan.

Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince bin Hamad Al Khalifa met the newly-appointed Ambassador of China, An Wa’er, at Riffa Palace. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa received Hideki Ito the newly appointed Ambassador of Ja- During the meeting, His Royal Highness noted the steady strengthening of cooperation be- Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace newly- pan to Bahrain. They highlighted the extent of bilateral relations between Bahrain and Ja- tween the Kingdom of Bahrain and China, and highlighted the importance of further develop- appointed UAE Ambassador Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He stressed historical fra- pan, and discussed ways to strengthen collaboration across various sectors ing ties across all sectors. ternal relations between both countries and peoples, wishing the ambassador every success.

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received United Nations Resident Coordinator and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Amin Al-Sharqawi. During the meeting, Al-Sharqawi The Gulf Hotels Group have made a donation of two thousand Bahraini Dinars to the Bahrain As- congratulated the Minister on the launch of Bahrain’s first The Advisor of HM the King for Media Affairs Nabeel Alhamer received Bahraini Tech- sociation of Intellectual Disability & Autism. Gulf Hotels Group Chief Executive Officer Garfield Jones wind atlas identifying areas where turbines that generate nology and Economy researcher and expert Dr Jassim Haji who has presented him presented the donation cheque to Chairperson of the Bahrain Association of Intellectual Disability & clean energy and produce electricity from wind power could with his latest book on Organisation Culture and its impact on corporations and its Autism Farida Almoayyed in the presence of Vice Chairman of the Association Dr. Ahmed Malallah Al be installed. employees. Ansari and Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Gulf Hotels Group Ron Peters. Monday, April 30, 2018 13

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador. He stressed both countries’ keenness on further development, pointing out Bah- Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received newly-appointed Turkish Ambassador Kemal Demirciler. rain’s interest in bolstering cooperation with Japan. The Premier lauded Bahraini-Turkish growing relations mainly in the economic, trade and investment fields.

Deputy Prime Minister HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa hosted a luncheon in honour of the newly Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace newly- appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Shaik Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed UAE Ambassador Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He stressed historical fra- in the presence of a number of the royal family members. The Deputy Premier welcomed the UAE ternal relations between both countries and peoples, wishing the ambassador every success. Ambassador and praised the Bahraini-UAE historical ties.

The Gulf Hotels Group have made a donation of two thousand Bahraini Dinars to the Bahrain As- sociation of Intellectual Disability & Autism. Gulf Hotels Group Chief Executive Officer Garfield Jones presented the donation cheque to Chairperson of the Bahrain Association of Intellectual Disability & Autism Farida Almoayyed in the presence of Vice Chairman of the Association Dr. Ahmed Malallah Al On the occasion of Labor Day, the Social Staff Committee of CrediMax organized a breakfast feast for all the company’s employees to cele- Ansari and Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Gulf Hotels Group Ron Peters. brate the occasion. CrediMax continuously organizes such events in recognition of the staff and the essential role they play in the company. 14 Monday, April 30, 2018

Ashley Tisdale @ashleytisdale There’s that window where you’re really craving ice cream, get all excited to go get it and then..it’s like nah I’ll have my water #whoami

American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth attended the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, and graduated in 2010. (thefactsite) 14 Monday, April 30, 2018 Monday, April 30, 2018 15

Ashley Tisdale @ashleytisdale There’s that window where you’re really craving ice cream, get all excited to go get it and then..it’s like nah I’ll have my water #whoami

Los Angeles umanji: Welcome to the Jungle” actor Mason Guccione has been cast opposite Hollywood“J star Tom Hardy in a key role in the Al Capone feature biopic “Fonzo”, reports variety.com. Josh Trank is directing from his own script about the ruthless businessman and bootlegger who was jailed for tax evasion and died at the age of 47, following nearly a decade of imprisonment as dementia rotted his mind. (IANS)

Los Angeles inger Halsey says she is “really happy” with her life, career and boyfriend G-Eazy. S“I’m really happy with my life ... (I’m not) this reckless, London devil-may-care, angry person (any more)... I really love merican actress Jessica Alba was surrounded by her family Los Angeles that girl so much ... but now I’m 23, I bought a house as she marked her 37th birthday. ctor Ben Affleck playfully roasted his and I do my taxes,” Halsey told The Sunday Times’ AThe ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For’ star marked the occasion friend and actor Matt Damon over his Style magazine. with her husband Cash Warren and their three children - Aold headshots. When the singer first got together with the Honor, nine, Haven, six, and Hayes, three months. Jumping on the social media trend rapper, many assumed it was just a “publicity She wrote on Instagram: “Family is the best! Feeling all of posting a photograph of your first stunt” because they were working on “Him and I” the Love @cash_warren @leavefootprintsoflove @cathyalba @ headshot online, Affleck decided to together. She added: “At first, people were, like, markdalba #itsmybirthday #taurus (sic)” switch things up on Saturday and shared ‘This is a publicity stunt’. I was, like, ‘Well, I hope Jessica also shared a picture of herself being delivered photographs of what he claimed were to God it isn’t, because if he is getting paid, I breakfast in bed and also a huge selection of flowers, which Damon’s early headshots instead, reports should be too!’” (IANS) were delivered to her work. people.com. Jessica is “so proud” to be with Cash and paid a gushing “I know this is a day late, but Matt isn’t tribute to her husband of nearly a decade as she marked his on Instagram so thought I’d help him 39th birthday earlier this year. out,” Affleck wrote alongside a trio of She wrote on Instagram: “My babe @cash_warren photographs. (IANS) Los Angeles #happybirthday -2004 we fell in love on a movie set and spent cottish actress Karen Gillan’s acting career set her up to be a good director. the last 14 years creating a beautiful life together. 2018 we are The 30-year-old star knows she can offer a “safe” environment for falling in love w our 3rd baby. (femalefirst.co.uk) actors,S which she says is what they are after. She said: “I’ve just worked with so many directors as an actress, so I know exactly what I want from a director. So I was able to give that to the actors ... So, they want an environment that is safe so that they can offer up their ideas and take risks, like artistically. And not be scared that they’re going to get laughed at or shut down, which, it happens.” (femalefirst. co.uk) ilmmaker Steven Spielberg credits late actor Robin Williams for helping him get through the ‘trauma’ of filming ‘Schindler’s List’. FAccording to a report, the ‘Lincoln’ filmmaker and Williams became close after they worked together on 1991’s ‘Hook’ and when Spielberg took on the emotional task of directing ‘Schindler’s List’ which was about German businessman Oskar Schindler, who is credited with saving 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust, Williams was there to comfort his friend by performing stand- up over the phone. “Robin called me,” Spielberg said at a film festival, screening of the film on Thursday. “Robin knew what I was going through. Once a week he called me on schedule. He knew exactly what time it was in Poland, what time it was in San Francisco... and he would do 15 minutes of stand-up on the phone, and I would laugh hysterically because I had to release so much,” said Spielberg. (IANS)

Gal Gadot

April 30, 1985 (harpersbazaar.com) Won the Miss Israel pageant in 2004 and had her Singer Rihanna in a Wu Wear long sleeve tee, long belt, darkwash breakthrough film role playing Gisele Yashar in jeans, white pointed-toe boots, and white oversized cat eye sunglasses American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth attended in a recent outfit post on Instagram the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, and the Fast and the Furious franchise. She was cast as graduated in 2010. (thefactsite) Wonder Woman in the DC Universe, debuting in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. 16 Monday, April 30, 2018 Classifieds

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in 2018, in which it highlights the deep-rooted her- 3rd of May at the Bahrain Society of Engineers Occasionally, it also extends assistance to distressed 26TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL - itage and traditions of this ancient city, particularly auditorium at 7pm under the aegis of Convex OFWs in the Kingdom of Bahrain and elsewhere. MEMORY OF MUHARRAQ the history of pearl diving, a glorious history whose Corporate Events. Trophies and medals, as well as door prizes and Date: 25 April - 5 May 2018, 5:00 - 9:30 pm details are revealed by the Pearling Trail, Bahrain’s The Trinity of South Indian classical music refers tokens, will be given away to the winners and Venue: Events Tent By Arad Fort second site to be inscribed as UNESCO World to the outstanding trio of composers Thyagaraja participants. Companies interested to sponsor the Heritage site. Swamy, Mutthuswamy Dikshitar and Shyama event may kindly coordinate with Rene Caceda Under the Patronage of his Majesty King Hamad The festival kicks off in conjunction with Arab Sastri. These 18th century contemporaries were through mobile no. 33456449. Bin Isa AlKhalifa, the 26th Annual Bahrain Tourism Day, an initiative which was adopted prolific composers and are known for creating a The tournament is open to the public and entries Heritage Festival brings the island’s unique culture when Manama was the 2013 Capital of Arab new era in the history of South Indian classical should be composed of a 5-man team plus one to the forefront and showcases the variety and Tourism to mark the anniversary of the birth of the music. To celebrate their genius, the local musi- alternate. diversity of local heritage. The festival portrays the Arab traveler Ibn Battuta. cians and students of music will be rendering theme of “Memory of Muharraq” which features renowned compositions of the trinity. NIGHT OF ARABIC CLASSIC FILMS: exhibition spaces, craftsmen, workshops, food ven- EVENING CONVERSATION: “THE MAGIC OF DALILA (1956) dors, and live traditional music. It also offers a NATURAL PEARLS” KNIGHTS OF RIZAL BOWL-O-RAMA Date: 10 May 2018, 7:00pm chance to see some of Bahrain’s finest craftsmen Date: 30 April 2018, 7:00pm Date: May 4 Venue: Bahrain Fort Museum at work. A balanced mixture of contemporary Venue: Bin Matar House Venue: Dana Mall and traditional products at the souq which is sur- Egyptian film, starring Abdulhalim Hafez and rounded by Bahraini cafes and offers the visitor to In collaboration with the Pearling Path, the The Knights of Rizal, a Filipino Community organ- Shadya. The film tells the story of a poor electraion experience flavours of the Kingdom. Parisian-based L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels brings ization chartered under Philippine Laws, will open who is passionate about music. The guy falls in love together two pearl experts: Talal Mattar, a 6th gen- its annual activities with a one-day bowling tourna- with his orphan roomate, only to find out later that THE 13TH SPRING OF CULTURE FESTIVAL eration pearl merchant from one of the oldest pearl ment to be held on Friday, 4th of May 2018 under she is ill but can’t afford the treatment. Date: February – April 2018 merchant families in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the auspices of the Philippine Embassy in Manama, Venue: Different Locations Olivier Segura, Director of the French Gemological tagged as “Bowl-O-Rama.” BOOK SIGNING CEREMONY Laboratory (LFG) and natural pearl expert, for an It is expected that the bowling tournament will be “CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS participated by Knights of Rizal members from The 13th edition of the Spring of Culture Festival insightful discussion about this gem that has fasci- - BUILDINGS FROM MUHARRAQ” the Middle East region, most particularly from the brings with it a treasure trove of surprises that cover nated civilizations since ancient times. Date: 2 May 2018, 7:00pm Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It will be a day the different interests and tastes of the culture and Venue: Bahrain Fort Museum for Family, Food and Fun for OKOR members and art audience. Hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain’s TRIBUTE TO THE TRINITY their families. numerous cultural institutions, historical sites and Date: May 3 We are delighted to invite you to participate in This annual gathering in Bahrain of knights from landmarks, the festival’s wide variety of events, Venue: Bahrain Society of Engineers the book signing ceremony “Conservation of the GCC region showcases the strong bond and programs and activities continue to build bridges auditorium Historic Buildings - Buildings from Muharraq” camaraderie among members and chapter of the of cultural communication between Bahrain and by Dr. Salman Ahmad Al-Mahari, issued by the KOR in the region. The organization which was the rest of the whole world. ‘Samarpan’, an entity formed by Carnatic musi- Regional Center for the Preservation of Cultural named after the Philippine national hero, pro- This year’s edition of the festival is part of the cians in Bahrain seeks to promote Indian classical Heritage in the Arab World (ICCROM-Sharjah) motes patriotism, civic works, nationalism and Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities’ cele- music. The upcoming program, “Tribute to the on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 7: 30 pm at Bahrain educational programs among the Filipino youth. bration of Muharraq, the Capital of Islamic Culture Trinity” , the first ever in Bahrain, will be held on Fort Site Museum. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 16 Monday, April 30, 2018 17 [email protected] www.newsofbahrain.com 17579914 38444692 ClassiﬁedsReaching the right audience

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CROSSWORD Your star today A contract of some kind, perhaps involving the (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) home, might need some careful consideration YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION today. You could find it a little difficult to understand, as it could be full of fine print and legalese. Don’t be afraid to ask someone with a little more savvy to explain what you’re trying to read. It’s important that you know all the ins and outs before signing anything. You might pick up some rather disturbing (Apr 21st - May 21st) thoughts from a friend, neighbour, or relative. This person could be upset over something and not communicating his or her feelings. It isn’t appropriate to try to coax this person into sharing with you now. They aren’t upset with you, but they might be if you push! Back off and let this person come to terms with the problem. (May 22nd - Jun 21st) Some gossip about a friend could reach your ears today, and it might seem a bit shocking at first. Money could be involved. However, don’t accept what you hear at face value. Whoever got the rumor going is apt to be less concerned with the truth than serving a personal agenda. Call your friend and try to learn the facts without prying.

(June 22nd - July 23rd) Today you might find yourself the centre of attention. Friends could ask for some information they know you have. It might involve telling a story or giving practical advice. Whatever it is, you might find it difficult to explain without going into some pretty heavy detail. You can do it! Talk slowly and let Across Down what you have to say unfold on its own. 1- Thunderstruck; 5- Black-wooded tree; 10- Bishop of Rome; 14- 1- Take ___ from me...; 2- Toddler’s glassful; 3- Send out; 4- Pertaining (July 24th - Aug 23rd) Today you might take up some sort of occult Domesticated; 15- European capital, in song; 16- Auto loan figs.; to the teeth; 5- Prefix with center; 6- Place for ordering alcoholic drinks; study, such as astrology, numerology, or 17- Victor’s cry; 18- Skater Slutskaya; 19- Cut the crop; 20- Singer 7- Not a dup.; 8- Hawaiian state birds; 9- Pines; 10- Republic in central alchemy that seems like Greek to you at first. LaBelle; 22- Republic in central Europe; 24- Adjoin; 27- Glitch; 28- South America; 11- Dentist’s request; 12- Ask for divine guidance; As a result, you could be tempted to abandon it. Don’t! Once you get past the jargon, you’ll Difficulty in speech articulation; 32- Place to sweat it out; 35- Stutz 13- Uncommon sense; 21- Construction beam; 23- Polite address; probably find it fascinating. Keep a dictionary contemporary; 36- Prepared; 38- Native New Zealander; 40- The wolf 25- Peter Fonda role; 26- Jewelled crown worn by women; 28- Bit; 29- handy, and don’t worry if you have to go over ___ the door; 42- Great Lakes tribesmen; 44- Cravings; 45- Cut at an Affirmatives; 30- Italian white wine; 31- Old French expression meaning something several times. angle; 47- Greek fabulist; 49- Actress Vardalos; 50- Tennis’s Monica; “goodbye”; 33- Very much; 34- Golfer Palmer, to his army; 37- Type of (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) 52- Take the weight off; 54- Cabinet dept.; 56- 1952 Winter Olympics question; 39- This ___ outrage!; 41- Live feed of CNN, e.g.; 43- Weeps; A friend might be in such a dour mood that you wonder if this is the same person you know and site; 57- Accessory; 60- Bank offerings; 64- Final Four org.; 65- Bing 46- Director Riefenstahl; 48- Influence; 51- Rarely; 53- Perches; 55- Like love. During the day you might be tempted to Crosby’s record label; 68- Hook’s helper; 69- Eye part; 70- Basketry non-oyster months; 57- Land unit; 58- Neet rival; 59- Not base; 61- Prefix try to analyse what’s going on, but this is apt to twig; 71- Ski lift; 72- Chipper; 73- Windows predecessor; 74- Drinks with dextrous; 62- Half-moon tide; 63- Sun. speeches; 64- Pinch; 66- Bus. raise more questions than answers. Probably slowly; bigwig; 67- ___ longa, vita brevis; this is a case of too many problems hitting your R friend at once. Don’t pry, but make sure your BEETLE BAILEY friend knows you’re there if needed. (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) A friend or romantic partner might need your advice, and want to discuss a few things that you don’t really understand. This could concern this person’s job, which involves a lot of technicalities with which you’re unfamiliar. Don’t be afraid to stop occasionally and ask for an explanation. If you’re going to be of any help, you have to have some idea. Today you might read a book on exercise or (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) nutrition that seems a bit unsettling. According to the book, you’re doing everything wrong! Remember that what the author is probably outlining is a certain practice that worked for him or her. Everyone is different. Don’t change your habits for practices that don’t feel right. Consult a professional if you’re still concerned.

(Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Memories and emotions welling up from the past might excite your creative impulses today. You may not quite be able to understand what YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION all of this means, but the pictures should keep coming to you nonetheless. It might be a good idea to take some notes, even though you might not comprehend all you write.

(Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) A subject you’re researching, perhaps for a class or workshop, might prove more difficult than you expected. The resources you consult might be very scholarly and thus difficult to read. If you can’t find anything comprehensible, try to rent or buy a video on the subject. It’s more important to understand the material than force yourself to approach it in the accepted scholarly manner. (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) A neighbour or relative might volunteer to help you with some chores around the house, but you could sense that his or her heart isn’t in it. This person is probably thinking about things and just needs some kind words and a little advice. Just accept that even though you have help, you’ll probably end up doing most of the work yourself. Paperwork involving money could be a real drag (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) for you today. You’ll have to get it done, but you’d rather be elsewhere. It might also seem a little How to play: confusing. If you get to it early and concentrate, Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each you should finish it quickly and then get on to what you want to do. After a morning of intense, row across, each column down and each 9-box square tedious work, you’ll probably be ready for some contains all of the numbers from one to nine. entertainment like a movie or sports event. Monday, April 30, 2018 19 South Korean a President Moon #PollToday Jae-in and North Duterte calls North Korea’s Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend a Kim ‘hero of everybody’ welcoming ceremony in the truce village of Panmunjom Duterte calls North Korea’s Kim ‘hero of everybody’. Do you agree that Kim is a hero? Yes No Cant Say

“We have an obligation Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte holds a Galil sniper to engage in diplomatic Manila masterstroke, he is now the discourse to try and hilippine President hero of everybody,” Duterte find a peaceful solution PRodrigo Duterte said said when asked to comment so that Americans yesterday North Korean on the meeting between Kim aren’t held at risk by leader Kim Jong Un, whom and South Korean President Kim to shut Kim Jong Un and his he had previously called Moon Jae-in during a news a “fool”, is now the “hero conference after he returned nuclear arsenal,” of everybody”, after Kim from an ASEAN summit in Mike Pompeo pledged to work with Seoul for Singapore. US Secretary of State “complete denuclearisation” “He appear to be amiable, of the peninsula. jolly good fellow, and very Duterte said he would accommodating,” Duterte nuke site “congratulate” Kim, who just said of Kim. Seoul constitute surrendering its Korea for decades has became his “idol”, if he gets Duterte has more than orth Korean leader weapons. been pushing a concept of Power cut shuts a chance to meet him. He once criticised Kim over his Kim Jong Un told his U.S. national security “denuclearization” that Amsterdam airport said he would tell the North nuclear ambitions. In April NSouth Korean counterpart adviser John Bolton reacted bears no resemblance to the Korean leader “I admire you. last year he questioned his at their historic summit that coolly to word that Kim American definition. The You know how to time (your sanity and urged the United he would be willing to give would abandon his weapons North has long vowed to moves)”. States to show restraint and up his nuclear weapons if if the United States pledged pursue nuclear development “For all of the time, he was not be baited by a man who the U.S. commits to a formal not to invade. unless Washington removes pictured to be the bad boy “wants to end the world”. end to the Korean War and Asked on CBS’ “Face its 28,500 troops from South of the community. With one (Reuters) a pledge not to attack the the Nation” whether the Korea and the nuclear A power cut overnight forced North, Seoul officials said U.S. would make such a umbrella defending South the temporary closure of yesterday. promise, Bolton said: “Well, Korea and Japan. Amsterdam’s Schipol airport, Kim also vowed during we’ve heard this before. During their summit at a one of Europe’s busiest, offi- Tree planted at White House his meeting with South This is — the North Korean truce village on the border, cials said as they tried to get Korean President Moon propaganda playbook is an Moon and Kim promised to operations moving again yes- by Macron has vanished Jae-in on Friday to shut infinitely rich resource.” work toward the “complete terday. down the North’s nuclear “What we want to see from denuclearization” of the test site in May and disclose them is evidence that it’s real Korean Peninsula but made Armenia opposition the process to experts and and not just rhetoric,” he no references to verification stages show of force journalists from South Korea added. or timetables. Supporters of Armenia’s pro- and the United States, Seoul’s Seoul officials, who have Kim also expressed test leader Nikol Pashinyan presidential office said. shuttled between Pyongyang optimism about his meeting took to the streets, hoping While there are lingering and Washington to broker with Trump, Moon’s that a massive show of force questions about whether talks between Kim and spokesman Yoon Young- will propel the opposition North Korea will ever President Donald Trump chan said. politician to power in a key decide to fully relinquish that are expected in May “Once we start talking, election two days away. its nukes as it heads into or June, said Kim has the United States will know negotiations with the U.S., expressed genuine interest that I am not a person to Kim willing to Kim’s comments amount in dealing away his nuclear launch nuclear weapons at talk to Japan to the North’s most specific weapons. South Korea, the Pacific or North Korean leader Kim acknowledgement yet that But there has been the United States,” Kim said, Jong Un is ready for dialogue “denuclearization” would skepticism because North according to Yoon. (AP) with Japan “any time”, Seoul’s Donald and Melania Trump participate in the tree-planting presidential office said, as ceremony with Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. concerns grow in Tokyo that it is being sidelined from Washington freedom. This oak tree (my N.Korea to change time zone the reconciliation drive with ictures taken by a Reuters gift to [Trump]) will be a Pyongyang. photographer appeared reminder at the White House Seoul Pto show that a tree planted of these ties that bind us.” orth Korean leader ‘Burning Man’ at the White House this Macron and Trump NKim Jong Un said he fest founder dies week by Donald Trump planted it on Monday, using would move the country’s Larry Harvey, the man and Emmanuel Macron has golden shovels and with clocks 30 minutes forward who founded the popular vanished. wives Brigitte Macron and to unify with the South’s Burning Man countercul- The tree, an oak sapling Melania Trump looking on. time zone as a conciliatory tural festival, died after suf- from the site of a pivotal first The planting ceremony gesture after Friday’s inter- fering a massive stroke in world war battle involving prompted speculation on Korean summit, Seoul said early April. the US marines, was a gift social media, particularly yesterday. presented by the French about whether the French The creation of ‘Pyongyang time’ drew criticism for fur- The two countries on the president as part of his state president had been ther deepening the disparity between the two Koreas For more, catch us divided peninsula have had online at: visit to Washington. “trolling” Trump over his different time zones since In a tweet, Macron said: environmental policies 2015 when the North suddenly nationalistic rationale, saying rule of the peninsula to www.newsofbahrain.com “100 years ago, American and withdrawal from the changed its standard time to 30 it would return the North to mark the 70th anniversary /nobonline soldiers fought in France, Paris climate accord. (The minutes behind the South. the time zone used before of its liberation from Tokyo. /newsofbahrain in Belleau to defend our Guardian) Pyongyang cited a Japan’s 1910-45 colonial (AFP) 20 Monday, April 30, 2018 SPORTS HH Shaikh Nasser triumphs

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), won the first place in under 49 age category at the Iron Man North American Championship held in Texas. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of Bahrain Athletics Association, congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser on his victory. HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Royal Equestrians and Endurance Federation (BREEF) and Shaikh Ahmed bin Ali bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Muharraq Club also congratuled HH Shaikh Nasser. Celtic secure 7th Premiership title Celtic Park Rangers goalkeeper Jak Alnwick won in third gear. When they have eltic secured their seventh made three excellent second-half saves been of a mind to reach for fourth and consecutive Premiership title with to prevent the scoreline becoming even fifth gear, however, they have been aC chastening defeat of Old Firm rivals more galling for the Ibrox side. formidable - and this was one of those Rangers. The victory leaves Celtic on the brink days. The defending champions needed to of the historic achievement of winning Even from the first moments, win at Celtic Park to retain their crown, back-to-back trebles, with Motherwell when they forced three corners in the and they swept the visitors aside. their opponents in the Scottish Cup opening three minutes, there was an Odsonne Edouard, with two, and final, having already beaten the Fir irresistible sense of a shellacking in James Forrest established a comfortable Park side in the League Cup final last the offing. half-time lead. November. This was a rout to end all routs. Only Tom Rogic and Callum McGregor Celtic have not strutted their way Alnwick kept it to five - the goalkeeper rounded off the scoring after the break through the entire league season as was the visitors’ best player. In truth, as Celtic confirmed their dominance. they did last time, the title largely being he was their only player. (BBC) Celtic team celebrate victory SPORTS Monday, April 30, 2018 21 Nadal secures Azerbaijan Grand Prix Barcelona title Hami wins dramatic F1 race in Baku This was the first victory of the season for Mercedes, Red Bull’s Australian Daniel Ricciardo smashed into the back of team mate Max Verstappen in a lap 40 collision Baku China two weekends ago, smashed ewis Hamilton celebrated one into the back of team mate Max of the luckiest wins of his career Verstappen in a lap 40 collision that yesterdayL after a crash-strewn and ended the race for both of them. chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix that “It was quite an emotional race. catapulted him into the lead of the Valtteri did an exceptional job and Formula One world championship. deserved to win, Sebastian also did The surprise victory, after team a great job so it feels a bit odd to be mate Valtteri Bottas suffered a up here,” commented Hamilton on puncture with three laps left while the podium. leading, ended a six race drought “Definitely an untidy race for Mercedes’ for the four times champion me.” Lewis dating back to last October. The Briton had started on the Hamilton It was the first victory of front row for the first time since of Britain the season for champions he took pole in the Australian celebrates Mercedes. season-opener but never looked like Rafael Nadal celebrates with his tro- In a race where the safety winning until Lady Luck removed Barcelona He said: “It was emotional. phy on the car again played a major both Vettel and Bottas from the orld number one Rafael I could never have dreamed of podium (Pic part, with a series of crashes equation. WNadal produced an having a career like this. courtesy: and smashes, Kimi Raikkonen “It was such a crazy race, such an imperious display to win his “It is truly special to play Xinhua) finished second for Ferrari exciting race...to come out with a 11th Barcelona Open title here on this court. I really while Mexican Sergio win, I feel incredibly grateful,” said with a 6-2 6-1 win over Greek appreciate the support and Perez was third for Force Hamilton, who went to commiserate teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas. hope it will happen for many India. with Bottas afterwards. Nadal, 31, who won his more years.” Ferrari’s Sebastian Spaniard Carlos Sainz was fifth 400th clay-court match to Light drizzle interrupted Vettel, who had led for Renault with Monegasque rookie reach the final, claimed two the match in the first and the championship Charles Leclerc sixth for Sauber, his rapid breaks to take the first second games and Tsitsipas, before Baku first points in Formula One. set in 40 minutes against the who will become the first and looked to “It felt like a win, I’m on a cloud 19-year-old. Greek player to break into be on course now, it has been an amazing race,” World number 63 Tsitsipas, the world top 50, held to for a 50th said Leclerc. playing the Spaniard for the love in his opening service career win New Zealander Brendon Hartley first time, succumbed in 77 game. and third was also celebrating his first point minutes. But that proved to be out of after taking 10th for Toro Rosso. Nadal has won 19 successive as good as it would get for four this McLaren, who had their worst matches, and 46 consecutive the the youngest Barcelona season, qualifying of the season on Saturday, sets, on clay. finalist since Nadal in 2005. started on ended up with a double points finish After winning his 11th Tsitsipas beat world pole — Fernando Alonso seventh and Monte Carlo title last weekend, number seven Dominic position but Stoffel Vandoorne ninth. this was his 55th title on clay Thiem and world number finished fourth. Canadian teenager Lance Stroll, - and the 77th overall in his 10 David Goffin and did Hamilton now has 70 third in Baku last year, finished illustrious career. not drop a set en route to points to Vettel’s 66. eighth to give struggling former The crowd were later shown Sunday’s showpiece, but Red Bull’s Australian champions Williams their first a compilation of Nadal’s committed 15 unforced errors Daniel Ricciardo, last year’s points of the year. Only 13 cars successes in the event. in the first set alone. (BBC) winner in Baku and also in finished the race. (Reuters) Cecchinato claims Karolia Pliskova retains Stuttgart title maiden ATP title Stuttgart team. I think we had a great week Hungary arolina Pliskova won her first and without them I would not taly’s Marco Cecchinato claimed his maiden ATP title of the year yesterday with have the trophy.” Tour title with a 7-5 6-4 victory over John Millman Ka 7-6(2) 6-4 victory over American Former world number one inI the Hungarian Open final yesterday. CoCo Vandeweghe in the final of Pliskova trailed 2-0 in the Cecchinato converted four out of eight break the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. tiebreak at the end of a tight first points to beat his Australian opponent in an hour 47 The dominant Czech fifth seed set but reeled off seven points in minutes. The world number 92 became the first lucky fired 11 aces and wrapped up the a row for an early advantage in loser to win a title since Leonardo Mayer triumphed in match in an hour and 56 minutes the contest. Hamburg last July. to halt Vandeweghe’s fine run After Vandeweghe called for “I lost Sunday (in qualifying) and now I won the in the claycourt tournament at the trainer following a tumble tournament. It’s amazing for me,” the 25-year-old Stuttgart. early in the second set, Pliskova Cecchinato said. “Maybe it’s a dream, I don’t know.” The 26-year-old Vandeweghe raised her level and broke her Cecchinato broke Millman early in the first set to beat world number one Simona bruised opponent’s serve to go race into a 4-2 lead, but the 28-year-old Australian Halep and U.S. Open champion up 3-2. dragged himself back into the match by winning the Sloane Stephens earlier in the Pliskova saved a breakpoint in next three games. tournament but could not find a the next game to increase her lead. Cecchinato saved a set point on his serve while way past Pliskova. She then broke Vandeweghe again trailing 5-4 before regaining his composure to take “It’s the best atmosphere to play to make it 5-2 before the American the first set. in Germany,” Pliskova said after attempted a late fightback with a Millman took a 4-1 lead in the second but Cecchinato the match. “I want to thank my break of her own. (Eurosport) Pliskova celebrating with the trophy fought back in style to claim victory. (Reuters) 22 Monday, April 30, 2018 SPORTS Pascal Ackermann Roglic clinches celebrates victory Tour de Romandie Pascal Ackermann takes final stage victory Geneva rimoz Roglic (LottoNL-Jumbo) has Results won the overall classification at Pthe Tour de Romandie, beating Team Stage 5: Mont sur Rolle to Geneva, 182km Sky’s Egan Bernal to take the title. 1. Pascal Ackermann (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe, in 4 hrs 09 min 51 secs Meanwhile, Pascal Ackermann (Bora- 2. Michael Morkov (Den) Quick-Step Floors Hansgrohe) took victory ahead of 3. Roberto Ferrari (Ita) UAE Team Emirates Michael Morkov (Quick-Step Floors) in a sprint finish in Geneva on the final 4. Timothy Dupont (Bel) Wanty-Groupe Gobert day of racing. 5. Rüdiger Selig (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe Roglic had all but sealed his overall 6. Sonny Colbrelli (Ita) Bahrain-Merida success on Saturday’s queen stage when 7. Benjamin Thomas (Fra) Groupama-FDJ he eked out a couple of extra seconds 8. Jens Keukeleire (Bel) Lotto Soudal over Bernal by beating him in the sprint to the line. 9. Michael Albasini (Sui) Mitchelton-Scott The final stage did not have 10. Samuel Dumoulin (Fra) Ag2r La Mondiale, all at same time the terrain to really test the general Final general classification classification riders, but the LottoNL- 1. Primoz Roglic (Slo) LottoNL-Jumbo, in 17 hrs 09 min 00 secs Jumbo rider still had to keep an eye on 2. Egan Bernal (Col) Team Sky, at 8 secs his rival, particularly in the final when it looked like Bernal might try something 3. Richie Porte (Aus) BMC Racing, at 35 secs before moving off in the final kilometre. 4. Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Astana, at 1-16 As the sprinters battled it out for 5. Rui Costa (Por) UAE Team Emirates, at 1-23 victory, Roglic eased over the line to (Cyclingweekly) take the title by eight seconds over Bernal. “I think we are all really happy with Ackermann had been relatively was one of the major favourites for this win. With the whole team I think anonymous throughout the Tour de success on the last day of racing. He that we showed we are really strong, Romandie as he battled to hang on in was given an inch-perfect lead-out by we have really strong guys and it was a the mountains. With many sprinters Rudiger Selig and backed that up with a pleasure to work with them and to win heading home after missing the time powerful sprint to take his first win of Winners celebrate in the end,” said Roglic. cut in Friday’s time trial, the German the season. (Cyclingnews) on the podium Babies practice for games Public Security Yellow victory DT News Network Manama ublic Security Yellow defeated DHL to win the PHBL Corporate League Cup, organized by Cricket Bahrain Association. DHL won the toss and elected to bat and set the target of 166 for 6 for Public Security Yellow to win in 20 overs. The training programme in progress Imran Anwar scored 66 DT News Network He said 37 nurseries and pre- runs in 46 balls (10x4)(1x6) Manama schools have been submitted and Furqan scored 22 Runs articipants in the First for the games, with a promising in 15 Balls (5x4) were the top Bahrain Baby Games, 1,062 children expected to take scorers of DHL. Pwhich the kingdom organizes part. Umar Abass and next month, had a series of Madene said the Organizing Muhammed Azeem take training sessions in preparation Committee has met with the 2 wickets each from Public Public Security Yellow team for the six-day event. parents and representatives of Security Yellow. overs. and Dabish Ali scored 51 Runs Yellow. The first-ever Baby Games the participating nurseries and In reply, Public Security Mohsin Zaib scored 72 in 22 Balls (2x4)(5x6) were the Rahmat Ullah and Afzal were is scheduled to run from May pre-schools and provided them Yellow chased target in 13 Runs in 40 balls (6x4)(3x6) top scorers of Public Security the pick of bowlers for DHL. 5 to 10 as the Bahrain Olympic with all the information as well Committee, organisers of as the general programme of the games, involved all the the games. participants in practice He expressed satisfaction Sparta players grab Challenge Cup sessions at the Bahrain Sports with the training programme DT News Network (8&U) players and 6 ten-and- under event, and 28 points outstanding players from each Federation for People with in all four sports, and pointed Manama under (10&U) players from compared to BTA’s 15 points team and in each age group. Disabilities Hall in Riffa. out that a technical meeting eams from Bahrain Tennis each team. Each competitor in the 10-and-under event. BTA Director, Dan Barrie Organising Committee will be held next Wednesday Academy (BTA) and played short matches against Sparta players, Freddie awarded medals to Sparta chairman Lounes Madene said (May 2) with representatives SpartaT Tennis competed in the all opposition players in their Boyle (8&U) and Yazan Al players Asser Hassan (8&U) a number of training sessions of nurseries and pre-schools, Team Tennis Challenge Cup age group. Mahoozi (10&U), were and Cesar Vrijhof (10&U), were conducted over the past the Ministry of Education competition, held at Sparta’s At the end of proceedings, presented the Team Tennis while Sparta Senior Coach, weekend for the participants in and the Ministry of Labour base at St. Christopher’s Sparta retained the Challenge Challenge Cup trophies by Simon Bourner, awarded presence of general coordinator and Social Affairs to discuss School, Saar. The meeting Cup for both categories, BTA Director, Dan Barrie. medals to BTA players Jawaher Abdulla and other all preparations prior to the between the two academies scoring 41 points to BTA’s ‘Player of the Meet’ medals Abdulaziz Al-Betairi (8&U) supervisors of the games. games. featured 8 eight-and-under 23 points in the eight-and- were also awarded to the most and Pietro Maffei (10&U). SPORTS Monday, April 30, 2018 23 Kremer returns to host Brave 12 DT News Network Manama BIC to host Drag arlos Kremer is confirmed as the main announcer for theC twelfth edition of Brave Combat Federation hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia. Having hosted every other editions of Brave Combat and Drift Night Federation, Kremer has also E K Kanoo Drag and Drift Night gives the chance for drag racing and drifting enthusiasts to take hosted the weekly editions of Brave News which has their own cars or motorbikes and push them to their limit in a safe and controlled environment completed 42 editions. The former heavyweight Carlos Kremer boxing contender from San Diego, is also a veteran who “I am thrilled to return to served at the U.S. Marine Brave Combat Federation and Crops. it will be an iconic moment Kremer had hosted various to host the first edition of radio shows in San Diego, the event in Indonesia. With and has appeared on famous events hosted in additional TV shows such as The Dating destinations the global foot Game, American Choppers print of Brave Combat and Gene Simmons’ Family Federation is increasing at such Jewels. a rapid pace. It is an honour to During 2017, Carlos Kremer be a part of every edition of the has won the award for the Top event hosted by the promotion Cage Announcer of 2017 issued and to be known as the voice by Fightbook MMA. of Brave,” said Carlos Kremer. 35 researches for the 2nd edition of Awards DT News Network participants from around Manama the Arab region, were he Bahrain Olympic looked into by a purpose- Action from the previous race (file pic) Committee (BOC), formed scientific committee, organisersT of the Shaikh comprising Dr Mohammed DT News Network of this one last occasion before costs BD7. Registration can adrenaline activities, as it Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Sobhi Hassanein of Egypt, Dr Manama the long summer break. be done on site from 6pm, gives participants a taste of Scientific Research Award in Ahmed Al Sharif of the UAE, ahrain International BIC’s world-class quarter- and the action will be held pure speed as they are taken the field of sports, has received Dr Sari Hamdan of Jordan, Circuit (BIC) is set to host mile drag strip, which is a from 7pm to 12midnight. from zero to 100kph in just 35 researches for the second Dr Hazza Al Hazza of Saudi Bon Monday this racing season’s member of the prestigious Those who would like one second while seated in a edition of the award, scheduled Arabia, and Bahrain’s Sayyar. final edition of the E K Kanoo National Hot Rod Association to experience the drag or Top Dragster. The Dragster for Wednesday. Sayyar said the General Drag and Drift Night. (NHRA) Worldwide drift as a passenger can get Xperience costs BD40 per General Secretary of the Secretariat has received 35 Sponsored by E K Kanoo, Network, will play host into a friend’s car for an person. award Dr Abdulrahman Sayyar research projects from 12 Arab Drag and Drift Night gives to Monday’s drag racing additional BD4. Spectators Safety standards of the said the final researches were countries, while 60 arbitrators the chance for drag racing activities. For the drifting, a can purchase tickets for BD2 highest level are followed at collected by a team of arbiters will participate in research and drifting enthusiasts special course along BIC’s car apiece. all times during the evening’s and the participants will arbitration in the preliminary to take their own cars or park five will stage all the Also as part of the drag events for both drivers and be announced at the awards and final stages of arbitration. motorbikes and push them action. racing programme, BIC spectators alike. ceremony that will take place at The Secretariat’s efforts to their limit in a safe and Both activities can be is offering the immensely For more information, visit the Sofitel Hotel in Zallaq. continue to prepare for the controlled environment. enjoyed for a single fee of popular Dragster Xperience. BIC’s official website on www. The qualified researches, closing ceremony of the second BIC is calling on all speed BD10. Participation in just the This is one of the circuit’s bahraingp.com or call the BIC prepared by a group of edition of the award. enthusiasts to take advantage drag racing or just the drifting most unique and ultimate- Hotline on +973-17-450000. Ritz-Carlton triumph in Inter Hotel cricket tourney DT News Network highly applauded. the Match: Tharindu Manama Chief Guest on the Eliminator 1: ome team Ritz-Carlton occasion Shaikh Muhammad Regency Intercontinental Bahrain has defended Bin Salman Al Khalifa (43 for 3 in 6 overs) defeated Hthe title very well by giving a appreciated the winning team Lagoona Beach (36 for 5 in 6 tough competition to Regency and the management of The overs) by 7 runs. Man of the Intercontinental in the grand Ritz-Carlton Bahrain to make Match: Naeem finale of the 7th Inter Hotel it a great success story. Qualifier 2: Charity Cricket Tournament. “Children’s of the Alia Diplomat Radisson Blu After winning the toss, for Early Intervention will (41 for 4 in 6 overs) lost to Regency piled up a total of only be very happy after having a Regency Intercontinental 21 runs which Ritz Carlton great amount of charity given (47 for 2 in 4.5 overs) by 4 team chased successfully by The Ritz Carlton Bahrain,” wickets. Man of the Match: and stood champion of the said Dr.Adil, representative Adnan tournament. Team Ritz-Carlton Bahrain of Alia for Early intervention. Grand Finale: “We are very happy to Luqman from Ritz Carlton, concluded and was witnessed generate the charity for the Results: Qualifier 1: Regency Intercontinental to be a champion of this Best Bowler to Majid from by the huge crowd. The Ritz greater cause. Year by Year Diplomat Radisson Blu (31 (21 for all out in 5.1 overs) lost tournament,” said Tharindu, Regency and Best All Rounder Carlton, Bahrain has been this event is getting more for all out in 6 overs) lost to to Ritz-Carlton A (22 for none Captain of the winning team. Salman from Ritz Carlton. organizing this event for last popularity and contribution Ritz Carlton A (32 for 2 in 5.1 in 4.4 overs) by 6 wickets. Man Best Batsman was awarded The Tournament has been seven years successfully to made by the community is overs) by 4 wickets. Man of of the Match: Salman. BIC to host Drag P23 and Drift Night SPORTS 2424 Monday, April 30, 2018 Kooheji confident against Taha

DT News Network Manama amza Kooheji has responded to his opponent for Brave 12: KHK Legacy in the latest message released by the promotion. HKooheji will face Khalid Taha in the featherweight division on May 11 at Balai Sarbini Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. Recently Taha has posted a message addressing Kooheji. Kooheji who is the first Bahraini mixed martial artist to compete globally is currently undergoing training at the KHK MMA Gym in Bahrain. Kooheji will face Khalid Both fighters who fight at Bantamweight division had moved a weight class and are fighting in the featherweight division. Taha had responded that he is not coming to lose. Taha in the featherweight Kooheji is currently on a three fight winning streak. The fight marks the first time Kooheji is fight abroad while competing in Brave. division on May 11 at Balai “Being the first Bahraini fighter is something I take pride in, this is the first fight for me taking place in a country that is neither mine nor my opponent’s. It will be a new feeling to fight in such a new experience. Like every fights you Sarbini Hall, in Jakarta will find a better version of me with advanced skills,” said Kooheji. Al Selwady campaigns to compete in Belfast Al-Selwady is from Jordan and trains at Fortis MMA

DT News Network Al-Selwady has recently competed fighter from the Middle East to Manama at Brave 10: The Kingdom Rises in call out the promotion to offer an bdul Kareem Al-Selwady has Amman, Jordan where he defeated opportunity to compete in Belfast. expressed his intentions to Charlie Leary via unanimous If Al-Selwady is signed to compete Acompete in Brave 13 hosted in decision. this will mark the first event where Belfast, Northern Ireland. Currently he is undergoing he will be competing in Europe. Al-Selwady is from Jordan and training camp alongside Middle Brave Combat Federation has trains at Fortis MMA in Dallas, Eastern welterweight sensation, announced to host the upcoming Texas. Currently undefeated at Mohammad Fakhreddine at Fortis edition of the event on 9th June at Brave Combat Federation with four MMA. the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern victories in his four appearances, So far Al-Selwady is the first Ireland. Abdul Kareem Al-Selwady

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