Quake rattles North Sunday, September 24, 2017 Issue No. 7514 200 Fils near nuke test site www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh 8P 19 x Terror funding forced to cut Qatar ties: FM London acid attack DT News Network General Assembly yesterday. right to take the decision to hands of states determined to relations among states, such injures at least five New York “Unfortunately, terrorism sever ties with Qatar after create crises in other countries as good neighborliness, non- London ahrain severed diplomatic has become a tool of nations patiently waiting for their in pursuit of their own agenda,” interference in the internal n acid attack in east relations with Qatar after who use it to destabilize the actions to change, pointing out he said. affairs and compliance with London injured at least Bthe latter provided financial world. We call for deterrence that Doha supported terrorist “Bahrain firmly believes that international conventions and Afive people on Saturday, support and safe haven to of states and organizations acts in Bahrain to overthrow maintenance of stability and instruments so that we can with police saying they had terrorists and fugitives and who support terrorism,” the regime. security in the Middle East and address the greatest challenge arrested one man, although spread hate and extremism Shaikh Khalid told world “Terrorism is no longer in the entire world requires a facing us, namely terrorism, they did not believe the via its media and institutions, leaders. confined to terrorist strong and common political and deter those individuals incident was terror related. Foreign Affairs Minister, Shaikh Khalid said that organizations that we can will as well as serious collective or entities supporting and Police said they were called Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE confront and eliminate. Rather, efforts to guarantee respect for financing it,” he said. just before 8pm (1900 GMT) Khalifa told the United Nations and Egypt had every sovereign it has become a tool in the the basic principles underlying (See also Page 4) to the Stratford Centre, close to London’s Olympic Stadium, following reports of a group of males spraying For legitimacy in Yemen Support for Palestine Nuclear-Test Ban treaty what was believed to be a ahrain supports the he Palestinian question comes on top of he Kingdom of Bahrain stresses the need noxious substance. legitimate government foreign policy priorities of the Kingdom of to achieve the universality of adherence Bunder the leadership of Bahrain“T which has always stood with the Palestinian to“T the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, President Abdrabuh Mansour people in their legitimate aspirations to enjoy all taking into account the right of all peoples to use Hadi, President of Yemen, their legitimate rights, including an independent nuclear power for peaceful purposes. Israel should Shaikh Khalid told the UN. “It is state, with East Jerusalem as its capital and within implement the resolution issued by the Review no longer acceptable that among the borders of 4 June 1967, in conformity with Conference of the Parties to the Comprehensive us, there are rogue countries the relevant international resolutions, the Arab Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty of 1995 pertaining to the If a player wants the privi- Shaikh Khalid occupying others’ territories,” Peace Initiative and the two states solution,” Shaikh Nuclear-free Middle East,”shaikh Khalid told the addressing the UN lege of making millions of he told the UN. Khalid told the UN UN dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disre- spect....
@realDonaldTrump Today’s Weather FalseMuhannad Mansour/DTNN the Civil Delegation of the published by Iran-backed statements, messages and Max Min propaganda [email protected] Kingdom of Bahrain to The newspapers and websites in media content targeting the 37°C 27°C United Nations Human Arabic and Farsi languages,” safety of the Kingdom were Manama Rights Council (UNHRC) in Fulad explained in his posted on each day of the ahrain is facing hostile Geneva, confirmed that all the statement, adding that the previous month, according to propaganda orchestrated materials were documented in articles aim to defame the human rights activists. Bby vested interests to incite a report published in Arabic, Government of the Kingdom The activist added that the hatred, promote terrorism English and French languages of Bahrain, its official bodies, hatred promoted by these and defame the Kingdom, to reveal the truth about the civil society, press, columnist individuals and organisations P according to Faisal Fulad, systematic campaign targeting and legislative authority. have increased since the General Secretary of Bahrain Bahrain and the safety of its Fulad also mentioned that failed coup attempt in 2011. Human Rights Watch Society people. some of the accounts belonged He called them to commit to (BHRWS). More than 7,350 “There are at least 250 to banned terror groups that the International Covenant 03 such hostile propaganda texts fake accounts on different Faisal Fulad were responsible for the killing on Civil and Political Rights, Liquor, electronic with aggressive content were social media networks that these accounts were operated of various public security which prohibits all calls for circulated on social media in have been detected while by individuals residing in members and civilians here national, racial or religious cigarettes, sheesha August alone, he said. constantly targeting Bahrain Tehran, Beirut, London and such as Al Mukhtar and Al hatred that constitutes smuggled from Fulad, who’s also the and its civil security. Further Berlin. That is in addition Ashtar Brigades and February incitement to discrimination, Bahrain seized General Coordinator of investigations showed that to 89 aggressive articles 14 Coalition. At least 230 hostility or violence. 2 Sunday, September 24, 2017 FM meets UN Sec-General DT News Network Highness Prince Salman increasing tasks, especially New York bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in terms of peacekeeping, inister of Foreign the Crown Prince, Deputy preservation of security and Affairs Shaikh Khalid Supreme Commander peace and achievement of Mbin Ahmed Al Khalifa and First Deputy Prime international cooperation met Antonio Guterres, Minister to the United at multiple levels in lights the Secretary General of Nations Secretary General, of its capabilities and the United Nations, on and their wishes of success potentials to confront the sidelines of the 72nd in managing UN affairs at challenges and seek Session of the United this important period for appropriate solutions to all Nations General Assembly all countries. developments. in New York. The minister The UN Secretary Shaikh Khalid conveyed congratulated Guterres on General conveyed his the greetings of His the trust of the international greetings to His Majesty Majesty King Hamad bin community that led to his the King, saying that Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal nomination to the post of he is looking forward to Highness Prime Minister UN Secretary General at a seeing the region which Prince Khalifa bin Salman time the world organisation is enjoying security and Shaikh Khalid with Antonio Guterres Al Khalifa, and His Royal is facing extra burdens and stability. athletes to compete at EXPERIENCE ASIA LIKE NEVER BEFORE 32Brave
The wait is finally over. re/Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck Mohamed Shahid has revealed its new menu. Discover innovative Far Eastern DT News Network across the world, it is a proud from USA, UK, Brazil, India, dishes, presented with a contemporary twist. Manama moment to showcase the Philippines, Russia and Egypt. Savor an uplifting location and dedicated service culture. hirty-two kingdom as the focus on global Brave has brought professional athletes will attention,” said Mohammed overwhelming exposure to takeT part in the fight night Shahid, President, Brave Bahrain as the top combat hosted in Bahrain, a top Combat Federation. sports destination in the region. Reserve a table Brave Combat Federation On November 17, at Khalifa Within a year of operations (973) 1711 5546 fourseasons.com/bahrain official said yesterday. Sports city, 16 professional Brave Combat Federation has “It is a great opportunity fights will be hosted featuring created global impact reaching to showcase the Kingdom of 32 International fighters out to 135 athletes from 32 Bahrain as the leading sports from around the world. So different nations located across destination. With athletes far athletes have signed with 5 continents in the world. visiting to Bahrain from all the Bahrain based promotion Bahrain.
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Manama ustoms authorities on the Saudi side of King Fahad CCauseway have seized large quantities of liquor and FM meets UN Liquor, electronic other items smuggled from Bahrain. These items are banned in Saudi Arabia. Quoting King Fahad Causeway General Director Sulaiman Al Bulaiheed, several Saudi journals mentioned that the items were seized during the recent Eid Al Adha Holidays, between August 27 and September 8. They included 547 bottles and cans of alcoholic Sec-General cigarettes, beverages, 225 electronic cigarettes and sheesha, 14, 111 boxes of cigarettes and more than 1, 000 boxes of DT News Network Highness Prince Salman increasing tasks, especially molasses. New York bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in terms of peacekeeping, The confiscated items noticeably included more inister of Foreign the Crown Prince, Deputy preservation of security and tobacco products, as new taxes were imposed on them MAffairs Shaikh Khalid Supreme Commander peace and achievement of there, raising its prices by double. bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and First Deputy Prime international cooperation Al Bulaiheed also said that customs officials foiled met Antonio Guterres, Minister to the United at multiple levels in lights sheesha attempts to smuggle banned animal drugs and around 14, the Secretary General of Nations Secretary General, of its capabilities and 500 litres of banned petroleum products. the United Nations, on and their wishes of success potentials to confront The Saudi Customs on King Fahad Causeway the sidelines of the 72nd in managing UN affairs at challenges and seek periodically announces foiled attempts to smuggle Session of the United this important period for appropriate solutions to all prohibited items into Saudi Arabia from Bahrain through Nations General Assembly all countries. developments. the causeway. in New York. The minister The UN Secretary The most common smuggled items are usually Shaikh Khalid conveyed congratulated Guterres on General conveyed his smuggled from alcoholic beverages, drugs, weapons and sometimes the greetings of His the trust of the international greetings to His Majesty humans. Majesty King Hamad bin community that led to his the King, saying that Vehicles crossing the causeway are only checked on Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal nomination to the post of he is looking forward to one side to save travellers’ time, as announced by the Highness Prime Minister UN Secretary General at a seeing the region which customs of both the kingdoms. Cars coming from Saudi Prince Khalifa bin Salman time the world organisation is enjoying security and are only inspected on the Bahraini side of the causeway Shaikh Khalid with Antonio Guterres Al Khalifa, and His Royal is facing extra burdens and stability. Bahrain seized and vice versa. athletes to Kingdom participates in compete at anti-Daesh coalition meet DT News Network EXPERIENCE ASIA New York Ambassador of Bahrain to US Shaikh mbassador of the Abdullah affirmed that despite the LIKE NEVER BEFORE AKingdom of Bahrain to the United States Shaikh multiple challenges, Iraqis came Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa headed Bahrain’s together, in a show of resilience delegation to the Anti-Daesh and courage, to fight this existential Brave Coalition meeting, themed “Shaping the Peace: The threat to the future of their nation Global Coalition to Defeat and expressed confidence that this 32 ISIS”, held on the sidelines of the 72nd Session of the spirit will continue to inspire the United Nations General Assembly in New York. people of Iraq in their path to return In his remarks, the ambassador, on behalf of to security and stability the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin of rebuilding Mosul and aid to all those who need it. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al other heavily damaged “In considering Syria’s Khalifa, commended the areas in order to pave the future, we must not ignore efforts of the Iraqi Prime way for the return of Mosul the threat to Syria’s stability Minister, Haider Al Abadi residents to their homes and from terrorist groups such as and the Iraqi government in cautioned the urgency of this Hezbollah. As the presence liberating Mosul, Tal Afar endeavour to avoid the risk of Daesh decreases, we must and the surrounding areas of the emergence of another put in place the proper The wait is finally over. re/Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck Mohamed Shahid from Daesh. terrorist organisation, mechanisms to prevent other has revealed its new menu. Discover innovative Far Eastern Shaikh Abdullah affirmed looking forward to the terrorist groups from seizing DT News Network across the world, it is a proud from USA, UK, Brazil, India, that despite the multiple international donor meeting territory and competing for dishes, presented with a contemporary twist. Manama moment to showcase the Philippines, Russia and Egypt. challenges, Iraqis came to convene in Kuwait in the influence within the Syrian Savor an uplifting location and dedicated service culture. hirty-two kingdom as the focus on global Brave has brought together, in a show of upcoming year. state,” he said. Tprofessional athletes will attention,” said Mohammed overwhelming exposure to resilience and courage, to On Syria, Shaikh Abdullah Shaikh Abdullah take part in the fight night Shahid, President, Brave Bahrain as the top combat fight this existential threat stressed on the importance reaffirmed Bahrain’s hosted in Bahrain, a top Combat Federation. sports destination in the region. to the future of their nation of cooperation between commitment to all aspects of Reserve a table Brave Combat Federation On November 17, at Khalifa Within a year of operations and expressed confidence all relevant global players the fight against Daesh and (973) 1711 5546 fourseasons.com/bahrain official said yesterday. Sports city, 16 professional Brave Combat Federation has that this spirit will continue and responsible regional to continuing to be heavily “It is a great opportunity fights will be hosted featuring created global impact reaching to inspire the people of Iraq countries to resume peace involved in combating the to showcase the Kingdom of 32 International fighters out to 135 athletes from 32 in their path to return to talks and pave the way for a financing of Daesh and Bahrain as the leading sports from around the world. So different nations located across security and stability. political solution to the crisis, similar terrorist groups, as destination. With athletes far athletes have signed with 5 continents in the world. The ambassador reiterated while ensuring the adequate well as to counter its deviated visiting to Bahrain from all the Bahrain based promotion Bahrain. the significant challenge provision of humanitarian toxic ideology.
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Iran’sNew York Lebanon and Syria and the‘evil’ Calling on Iran to end from pursuing policies its policies President of the Republic of expressed his concerns on the oreign Affairs Minister, militias in Yemen or the its occupation of the three and its support for terrorism Yemen. Shaikh Khalid told situation in Libya, Morocco Shaikh Khalid bin terrorist cells and groups in Emirati islands (Greater and obliging it to respect its the General Assembly that and regarding the plight FAhmed Al Khalifa yesterday Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Tunb, Smaller Tunb and Abu neighbours’ sovereignty”. Bahrain is supporting Yemen of Muslims in Myanmar. lashed out at the ‘evil’ and and Iraq as well as in other Mus), the Minister said: “Iran Trump has threatened to through its participation in Deploring the excessive use ‘destructive’ policies followed countries. must abide by the principles bin the nuclear agreement, the “Arab Coalition to support of force against Rohingya by Iran in supporting terrorist Speaking on behalf of of good neighbourliness saying Iran is developing legitimacy in Yemen”. Muslims, the Minister called organisation and sowing Bahrain at the 72nd UN and non-interference in the missiles that may be used to on the Myanmar Government unrest in the region. General Assembly, the internal affairs.” deliver a nuclear warhead Syrian crisis to assume its responsibilities Shaikh Khalid told the Minister affirmed that Expressing his support when the deal’s restrictions On the situation in Syria, in protecting the Rohingya United Nations that Iran is “establishing normal ties with to the US President Donald are lifted in 2025. the Minister urged the Muslims and facilitate their wasting people’s resources to Iran is subject to the latter Trump in this regard, the international community to access to all forms of relief and feed violence and undermine dropping its hegemonic, Minister stressed that the Backs Iraq, Yemen exert greater efforts towards assistance. the region’s security by sectarian, and ideological world is “obliged to confront Shaikh Khalid reaffirmed protecting civilians and saving In this regard, the minister supporting Hezbollah in policies”. this regime and to stop it Bahrain’s support for Iraq their lives by compelling all pointed out that “terrorism is in its fight against Daesh. parties to abide by the cease- no longer confined to terrorist “We reaffirm our constant fire decision. “The solution organisations that we can support for all efforts should also see the abolition of confront and eliminate.” aimed at restoring peace all terrorist organisations and “It has become a tool in and security throughout provide peace and security to the hands of states determined Iraq and preserving its all Syrians.” to create crises in other independence, sovereignty The minister, also countries in pursuit of their and territorial integrity.” reaffirmed the General own agenda,” he said adding: Referring to the situation Assembly, Bahrain’s support “Bahrain remains faithful in Yemen, the minister for the Astana talks and the to its consistent policy of said Bahrain firmly action of the Special Envoy enhancing partnerships with support the legitimate of the Secretary-General for the United Nations and its government under the Syria, Staffan de Mistura in various bodies and entities in leadership of President this regard. achieving a more stable and Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi, The Minister also prosperous world. Bahrain to showcase innovation at tech week Manama ahrain will host a “Technology Week” aimed Win $50,000 Bat exploring the impact of Manama Fintech, artificial intelligence, s part of the cybersecurity and cloud Technology Week computing on the future of Aactivities, Tamkeen will be the GCC. hosting a Startup Bahrain Announcing the competition with a total of decision, Bahrain Economic Khalid Al Rumaihi $75,000 worth of prizes. Development Board (EDB) Startups will have the said yesterday that the event, exhibitions, panel discussions opportunity to compete held from 24 to 28 September and talks by global leaders. and showcase their work for 2017, is designed to showcase Commenting, Khalid Al a chance to be crowned as and dissect how disruptive Rumaihi, Chief Executive of Startup Bahrain Champion technologies and digital trends the EDB said: “Technology and win $50,000 as well as are revolutionising global Week offers a unique a trip to Web Summit in industry and the regional opportunity to showcase how Lisbon. economy. technology is driving changes The competition will “Technology Week” will in productivity, business also include a $20,000 for be anchored by two major success and the diversification runner up and $5000 for ICT and entrepreneurship of regional economies. people’s choice as the most events – the Amazon Web “It is essential that Bahrain voted startups on social Services (AWS) Summit continues to foster innovative media. (25 September) and the technologies and frameworks Furthermore, Batelco will Innovation Forum, powered that have led to world-class offer $3000 worth of prizes by MIT Enterprise Forum companies choosing the for visitors who engage Pan Arab (28, 27 September) Kingdom as their home for actively on social media via – alongside a range of other regional operations,” he said. @StartUpBahrain page. 4 Sunday, September 24, 2017 Sunday, September 24, 2017 5
experiencing the unattractive “bicycle face,” it was some time before the idea of a woman Women and biking was not viewed as wrong or vulgar. Guinness the World As the invention spread throughout the world the Meredith Ann O’Connell bicycle was met with similar resistance as the idea of a woman biking was also found Bahrain FM blasts to be indecent. Today, in some parts of the Bicycles and world, female cyclists may not be banned but Record set to they are considered unacceptable and subject to harassment. It was only until 2013 that Empowerment Saudi women were permitted to ride bikes, iding a bicycle hardly seems daring or albeit only for recreational purposes. Yet controversial: the bicycle is a useful the bicycle is an important economic tool, inventionR for transportation as well as a potential source of mobility for women raise cancer recreational purposes. But for much of its who are not allowed to drive (as in Saudi) Iran’sNew York Lebanon and Syria and the‘evil’ Calling on Iran to end from pursuing policies its policies President of the Republic of expressed his concerns on the history, the idea of women riding a bicycle or for poor women who cannot afford a oreign Affairs Minister, militias in Yemen or the its occupation of the three and its support for terrorism Yemen. Shaikh Khalid told situation in Libya, Morocco has been viewed at one time or another by car or do not have access to reliable public FShaikh Khalid bin terrorist cells and groups in Emirati islands (Greater and obliging it to respect its the General Assembly that and regarding the plight society as contentious. Even today, in parts of transportation. Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Tunb, Smaller Tunb and Abu neighbours’ sovereignty”. Bahrain is supporting Yemen of Muslims in Myanmar. the world, the bicycle is deemed as unsuitable Female cyclists are trying to change the lashed out at the ‘evil’ and and Iraq as well as in other Mus), the Minister said: “Iran Trump has threatened to through its participation in Deploring the excessive use for women. Yet, like in times past, the bicycle perception of women biking. In Khartoum, ‘destructive’ policies followed countries. must abide by the principles bin the nuclear agreement, the “Arab Coalition to support of force against Rohingya has the potential to empower and transform Sudan, the “My Bicycle for me and my by Iran in supporting terrorist Speaking on behalf of of good neighbourliness saying Iran is developing legitimacy in Yemen”. Muslims, the Minister called awareness women’s lives. Environment” initiative was launched by two organisation and sowing Bahrain at the 72nd UN and non-interference in the missiles that may be used to on the Myanmar Government When the bicycle was first invented in the women and now includes more than 2,000 unrest in the region. General Assembly, the internal affairs.” deliver a nuclear warhead Syrian crisis to assume its responsibilities Harpreet Kaur/DTNN late 1800s it quickly became associated with female riders. The project aims to encourage Shaikh Khalid told the Minister affirmed that Expressing his support when the deal’s restrictions On the situation in Syria, in protecting the Rohingya [email protected] feminists in Europe and the United States. girls to ride bicycles and break the perception United Nations that Iran is “establishing normal ties with to the US President Donald are lifted in 2025. the Minister urged the Muslims and facilitate their Many feminists embraced the bicycle as a in Sudan that bicycles are only meant for men. wasting people’s resources to Iran is subject to the latter Trump in this regard, the international community to access to all forms of relief and Manama means of increased mobility, as a way to In Afghanistan, a national women’s cycling feed violence and undermine dropping its hegemonic, Minister stressed that the Backs Iraq, Yemen exert greater efforts towards assistance. ahrain International encourage dress reform (as it was difficult team was created in an attempt to help make the region’s security by sectarian, and ideological world is “obliged to confront Shaikh Khalid reaffirmed protecting civilians and saving In this regard, the minister Circuit (BIC) and Think for women to bike in layers of heavy skirts, cycling more acceptable in the country. supporting Hezbollah in policies”. this regime and to stop it Bahrain’s support for Iraq their lives by compelling all pointed out that “terrorism is BPink achieved a Guinness the style of the time) and as a way to show More than one hundred years after in its fight against Daesh. parties to abide by the cease- no longer confined to terrorist World Record by hosting that women, too, could be strong and active. feminists first embraced it, the bicycle “We reaffirm our constant fire decision. “The solution organisations that we can the biggest charity initiative Society tried to stop women from biking, still has the ability to empower women. support for all efforts should also see the abolition of confront and eliminate.” yesterday. using all sorts of methods. From long lists Beyond its health and recreational purposes, aimed at restoring peace all terrorist organisations and “It has become a tool in The event, organised at the of rules that only applied to women to the bicycle can play an important role in and security throughout provide peace and security to the hands of states determined BIC, Sakhir, built the largest outright banning and even the warning of financially empowering women. Iraq and preserving its all Syrians.” to create crises in other pink chain ribbon to raise independence, sovereignty The minister, also countries in pursuit of their breast cancer awareness in Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of and territorial integrity.” reaffirmed the General own agenda,” he said adding: Bahrain and across the Gulf. this newspaper.) Referring to the situation Assembly, Bahrain’s support “Bahrain remains faithful With the aim of reaching and Think Pink Bahrain. have been possible without in Yemen, the minister for the Astana talks and the to its consistent policy of 10 kilometres overall and Together we have achieved them. This event was a clear said Bahrain firmly action of the Special Envoy enhancing partnerships with with each piece of ribbon a unique milestone of example of how as a society support the legitimate of the Secretary-General for the United Nations and its measuring 20 inches, over 13.123km, a Guinness World we could go further, in a lot government under the Syria, Staffan de Mistura in various bodies and entities in 60,000 pieces were combined Record, one that we can be of aspects. We have beat the leadership of President this regard. achieving a more stable and to achieve the complete truly proud of. We hope world record by almost five Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi, The Minister also prosperous world. distance. that, through our efforts and km, also this event further CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DIRECTORATE The Ministry of Works, Municipalities A airs & Urban Planning would like to announce the following tender : The event marked the first best intentions, this charity saw the largest number of Category Initial Tender Document Tender Box Closing national scale community initiative helps achieve our volunteer participation Tender Title Tender No. (CONSTRUCTION PROJECT) Bond (BD) Fee (BD) Date / Time initiative in the Kingdom goals in further spreading the any event has seen in the – with both individuals word about the importance Kingdom, this in itself is a 1. UPGRADING THE AIR 15/- Wednesday, Bahrain to showcase CONDITIONING SYSTEM OF LULU CPD-17/0005 AA, A, B, C, D, 500/- Cash 25th October 2017, and corporate entities of breast cancer awareness,” milestone. Further, we would COMMERCIAL MALL AT MANAMA E & F (Non-Refundable) 1:30 PM participating together. It not said Shaikh Salman bin Isa like to thank everyone who CENTRAL MARKET only raised awareness on Al Khalifa, CE of Bahrain believed in us and participated 2. REPLACEMENT OF SOLID innovation at tech week 15/- Wednesday, POLYCARBONATE ROOF OF THE breast cancer but also raised International Circuit. and helped us in reaching CPD-17/0004 AA, A, B, C, D, 500/- Manama Cash 25th October 2017, funds to the Bahrain Breast “First of all a big thank you the world record,” said Julie ATRIUM AREA OF LULU E & F ahrain will host a Cancer Society. to all the sponsors and the Sprakel Founder President, COMMERCIAL MALL AT MANAMA (Non-Refundable) 1:30 PM Win $50,000 CENTRAL MARKET B“Technology Week” aimed “ It was a great day for both participants for supporting Think Pink Bahrain Breast at exploring the impact of Manama Bahrain International Circuit the challenge as it wouldn’t Cancer Society. Note: Now you have the choice to buy the tender documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board e-Tendering System Fintech, artificial intelligence, s part of the (https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh/) by using Credit cards or to the cashier at the Financial Resources Directorate at the Ministry (3rd Floor New Building) who will issue a receipt in duplicate. cybersecurity and cloud Technology Week A • Tenders are invited for this project from qualified Contractors registered with the Cost Engineering Directorate of the Ministry of computing on the future of activities, Tamkeen will be Works, Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning for Building Construction Projects under Grades mentioned for the above tender. the GCC. hosting a Startup Bahrain Tender documents shall be down loaded online through the Bahrain Tender Board e-Tendering System mentioned above starting on Announcing the competition with a total of Sunday, 24th September 2017. For further information please contact 17545184 decision, Bahrain Economic $75,000 worth of prizes. 1.The works comprise of Upgrading the Air Conditioning System of Lulu Commercial Mall at Manama Central Market as detailed in the Khalid Al Rumaihi Tender Documents. Development Board (EDB) Startups will have the 2.The works comprise of Replacement of Solid Polycarbonate Roof of the Atrium Area of Lulu Commercial Mall at Manama Central said yesterday that the event, exhibitions, panel discussions opportunity to compete Market as detailed in the Tender Documents. held from 24 to 28 September and talks by global leaders. and showcase their work for • Interested Tenderers should comply with the Legislative Decree No. 36 and 37 of 2002 with respect to Regulating Government 2017, is designed to showcase Commenting, Khalid Al a chance to be crowned as Tenders and Purchases, and also to comply with the Prime Minister’s Resolution No. 40 for 2015 giving priority to National Products and products at GCC Countries. and dissect how disruptive Rumaihi, Chief Executive of Startup Bahrain Champion • The Tenders must be deposited in the tender box provided on the Tender Board’s Offices at Ground Floor 551 Arcapita Building, technologies and digital trends the EDB said: “Technology and win $50,000 as well as Road 4612, Block 346 Bahrain Bay, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain as per the above mentioned date. are revolutionising global Week offers a unique a trip to Web Summit in • Tenders shall be submitted in One envelope. industry and the regional opportunity to showcase how Lisbon. • Tenderers are to supply copies of the following: economy. technology is driving changes The competition will 1.Original Initial Bond, Company’s Commercial Registration (CR) indicating the tenderer’s relevant field/trade, valid Certificate of “Technology Week” will in productivity, business also include a $20,000 for Compliance with Employment percentage of Bahraini Manpower. 2.The total tender sum as well as cost per unit (as the case maybe) written and submitted in Form TB 02. be anchored by two major success and the diversification runner up and $5000 for 3.Any other items listed in the Instructions to Tenderers. ICT and entrepreneurship of regional economies. people’s choice as the most 4.All submitted documents (original or copy) should be stamped with Company Stamp. events – the Amazon Web “It is essential that Bahrain voted startups on social • The prequalified Contractors who are interested to participate in this Tender must submit valid Prequalification License issued by the Services (AWS) Summit continues to foster innovative media. Ministry of Works, Municipality Affairs & Urban Planning for the above mentioned category. • Tenders shall remain valid for 180 days from the closing date and Initial Bond should be enclosed for the amount specified above or at a (25 September) and the technologies and frameworks Furthermore, Batelco will rate of 1% of the tender value whichever of the amount is lesser, provided that no initial bond’s shall be less than BD 100/-. Innovation Forum, powered that have led to world-class offer $3000 worth of prizes Ensure that the initial bond is in cash or in a form of certified cheque or bank/insurance company guarantee, valid for the duration by MIT Enterprise Forum companies choosing the for visitors who engage specified in the tender documents and should be enclosed with each tender. • Tenders not complying with the above conditions and requirements as well as terms and conditions mentioned in the tender documents Pan Arab (28, 27 September) Kingdom as their home for actively on social media via The pink chain ribbon formed to raise breast cancer Julie Sprakel will be rejected. – alongside a range of other regional operations,” he said. @StartUpBahrain page. awareness in Bahrain and across the Gulf. • This advertisement should form part of the Tender Documents. 6 Sunday, September 24, 2017 Sunday, September 24, 2017 7 Bahrain TV celebrates National Day HM greets Saudi King PM greets Saudi Prince National Day greetings DT News Network DT News Network DT News Network DT News Network Kingdom with its special standing Mohammed Al Romaihi hailed Manama Manama Manama By Invitation Manama among Arab and Muslim countries in a statement to Saudi Press is Majesty King is Royal Highness Prime is Royal Highness Prince ahrain Television celebrated and its advanced international Agency the pivotal role of Saudi HHamad bin Isa Al HMinister Prince Khalifa bin HSalman bin Hamad Al the anniversary of the founding status. The myriad aspects of life in Arabia in serving Islam and Khalifa sent a cable of Salman Al Khalifa yesterday sent Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Bof the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia were also portrayed championing the Arab and Islamic congratulations to the a cable of congratulations to the Deputy Supreme Commander QI Zhenhong, Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain with great fanfare yesterday, in the programmes. causes. Custodian of the Two Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy and First Deputy Prime Minister, dedicating its programmes to its Saudi anchors were brought in to “Saudi Arabia is a pioneering Holy Mosques King Premier and Defence Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations 87th National Day. Special tributes present some of the programmes, a model for regional and Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin to the Custodian of the Two were paid to the two neighbouring gesture that indicated the depth of international peace, security Saud on the occasion of Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the National Holy Mosques King Salman Build a Community of Shared Future countries highlighting fraternity the media cooperation between the and stability, led by Custodian Saudi Arabia’s National Day of Saudi Arabia, expressing bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the and friendship. Patriotic two kingdoms. of the Two Holy Mosques King Day. pride in the great role played by National Day of Saudi Arabia. for Mankind and Realize Mutual songs were played lauding the Officials interviewed on Bahrain Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,” HM the King Saudi, under the leadership of HRH the Crown Prince wished achievements of Saudi Arabia Television praised the advances Al Romaihi said. The minister expressed his best wishes the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin King Salman abundant health, happiness and long life, and Benefit and Win-win Result since it was established by King accomplished by Saudi Arabia in paid tributes to late monarch King of health, happiness and Abdulaziz Al Saud, to enhance joint Gulf Cooperation Council further progress and prosperity to the brotherly Saudi people. n the auspicious occasion of the China is always ready to joint hands Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of several fields and the prosperity Abdulaziz Al Saud, who laid the long life to King Salman and of further progress and prosperity (GCC) action. HRH Premier wished the Saudi Crown Prince The Crown Prince sent a similar congratulatory cable to the double happiness of the Islamic New with all the people in the world to realize the Kingdom. enjoyed by the people. foundations of a modern state with to the people of Saudi Arabia, under his wise leadership. abundant health and happiness, and the brotherly Saudi Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister, YearO and the coming Chinese traditional mutual benefit and win-win result and The programmes highlighted On Friday, Minister of a spiritual stature in the heart of people further progress and prosperity. HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Mid-Autumn Festival, on behalf of the build a human community with shared the progress of Saudi Arabia into a Information Affairs Ali bin the Arab and Islamic nations. Chinese Embassy in Bahrain, I would destiny. like to extend my sincere greetings and Secondly, Mid-Autumn Festival best wishes to all the Bahraini friends represents the season of reunion. Riyadh terrorism and extremism. “Under the leadership of Tabuk, told AFP. and Chinese nationals in Bahrain. Friendship between China and Bahrain ith iconic buildings bathed in green light and King Salman, this country has affirmed its right to As a swell of enthusiastic women cheering swept Firstly, Mid-Autumn Festival marks dates back to ancient times and old Wplanned cultural shows, concerts and fireworks, uphold the truth and commitment to its principles to through the stadium, with a few wearing colourful wigs the season of harvest. In 2017, the Silk Road. Since the establishment Saudi Arabia geared up to celebrate the anniversary of achieve justice as well as its quest for the achievement on top of their veils, some Saudi men on social media Central Committee of the Communist of diplomatic ties of 28 years, our the founding of the kingdom yesterday. of regional security and world peace.” lauded their participation as a “historic” moment. Party of China with Comrade Xi bilateral relations have kept favorable Car stereos blared patriotic songs as citizens began The kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority is “Looks like women bought all the tickets!” one Jinping as the core, has promoted the momentum of development. The racing through the streets of the capital Riyadh at hosting 27 events across 17 cities to celebrate national Saudi man quipped on Twitter. coordinated development of the “Four high-level exchanges have become midnight in cars bedecked with the national flag to day, including concerts, laser shows and firework The General Entertainment Authority, the Saudi marks mark the annual event in the kingdom, founded displays. government agency organizing the National Day Comprehensives” to accomplish a more frequent, mutual trust has been moderately prosperous society, deepen constantly strengthened, economic in the 1930s. Celebrations with the motto of “Strengthening festivities, expects some 1.5 million Saudis to attend reform, advance rule of law, strengthen cooperation has been greatly promoted, “On this great occasion, we feel that Social Bonds,” began on Thursday and will run events in 17 cities over four days. strict Party governance, and chart the cultural and educational exchanges the kingdom has become an important through Monday in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Hail, Saudi chefs in the Red Sea city of Jeddah broke the course for conducting major-country have achieved great success. China and state with a pioneering role at the regional Alkhobar, Jazan, Abha, Onaiza, Tabuk, Sakaka, Jubail, Guinness world record for baking the biggest marble diplomacy with Chinese features, which Bahrain have become a friendly partner and international levels,” Crown Prince Yanbu, Hafr Al-Batain, Hofuf, Madinah and Najran. cake -- with green icing -- to mark national day, the make new and great contribution to of mutual understanding and trust, a Mohammed bin Salman said in a speech The festivities are part of a government bid to government said. (Agencies) realize the Chinese dream of national cooperative partner of win-win result cited by the official Saudi Press Agency. boost national pride and improve the quality of life national day “What our country is witnessing today for Saudis. renewal and achieve lasting peace and and a respectable partner of learning common development of the world. from each other and mutual benefit. is due to the continuation by King Salman The main highlight will be a cultural event at the In the first half of this year, China’s I do believe that the comprehensive of what has been done by the former kings King Fahd stadium in Riyadh, where women have economy grew by 6.9% and accounted cooperation between China and Bahrain of this country of giving, goodness and been invited for the first time to attend celebrations for over 30% of world economic is bound to face great and historical development as well as efforts to serve with their families, opening up a previously male- increment. China continues to remain opportunity, especially with the Islam and support Muslims,” he said. only venue. The presence of women at the King the world’s second largest economy, first integration and implementation of the The 32-year-old prince is set to be the Fahd stadium marks a departure from previous with fireworks first millennial to occupy the throne in celebrations in the Gulf kingdom where they biggest foreign exchange reserve country Belt and Road Initiative and Bahrain’s and second biggest outbound investment Economic Vision 2030, and our bilateral a country where half the population is are effectively barred from sports arenas by country. relations will have more beautiful under 25, though the timing of his ascension strict rules. In May, China hosted the Belt and Road prospects! remains unknown. Women were allowed to enter the Forum for International Cooperation in All the Chinese nationals in Bahrain “The kingdom is an active member in the stadium, a previously male-only venue Beijing. All the honored guests of 29 are the witnesses and contributors G20, the world’s strongest 20 economies, used mostly for football matches, with presidents and premiers and over 1500 of the bilateral friendship and and is keen to achieve the kingdom’s Vision their families and seated separately and concerts 2030 that represents the beginning of a new from single men to watch a musical representatives from 130 countries and cooperation. The Chinese Embassy and 70 international organizations have made all the Chinese nationals in Bahrain phase of hard work for a better future, show and a play on Saudi history. common consensus on development will unite up to make great efforts with the same Islamic values,” Prince “We hope in the future that there strategic synergy in keeping with the to promote the economic and social Mohammed said in his speech. will be no restrictions on our entrance principle of extensive consultation, development of Bahrain and write the The Crown Prince also reiterated to the stadium,” Um Abdulrahman, a joint contribution and shared benefits, new chapter for our bilateral relations. the Kingdom’s resolve to root out woman from the northwestern city of which will continue to work for bigger Thirdly, Mid-Autumn Festival progress in the Belt and Road Initiative symbolizes the season of new hope. to enhance policy coordination, facilities The 19th National Congress of the connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial Communist Party of China will convene integration and people-to-people bond. on 18 October in Beijing. The congress The 9th BRICS Summit and Dialogue is a very important meeting to be held of Emerging Market and Developing when China is striving for its final Countries which just successfully victory for achieving a moderately concluded in Xiamen, China, reviewed prosperous society in an all-round way, the BRICS cooperation of the past and at a critical time for the development decade, mapped out a blueprint for its of socialist with Chinese characteristics. future development and set sail on a new China’s domestic and foreign policy will journey of second “Golden Decade” of definitely keep stable and countinious. BRICS cooperation. The new proposed The congress will thoroughly examine “BRICS+” model will lend a strong the current international and domestic impetus to deepening South-South situation, take into account the new cooperation and global development requirements for the development of Hundreds of women thronged a sports cooperation. the Party and the country as well as new Currently, China is experiencing and expectations from the people, and draw stadium for the first time to mark Saudi undergoing the most prosperous and out guidelines and policies that respond flourishing development. China has to the call of the times, to achieve the never been so close to the center of the final victory of building a moderately Arabia’s national day, celebrated across the world stage, so close to fulfilling the prosperous society in an all-round way Chinese dream of national renewal, so and to create new prospect for socialism kingdom with a raucous display of concerts, confident and able to realize this goal. with Chinese characteristics! Saudi families sit in a stadium to attend an (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy event in the capital Riyadh or position of this newspaper.) folk dance and fireworks. A Saudi boy flashes the victory gesture while carrying a flag bearing the image of the king 6 Sunday, September 24, 2017 Sunday, September 24, 2017 7 Bahrain TV celebrates National Day HM greets Saudi King PM greets Saudi Prince National Day greetings DT News Network DT News Network DT News Network DT News Network Kingdom with its special standing Mohammed Al Romaihi hailed Manama Manama Manama By Invitation Manama among Arab and Muslim countries in a statement to Saudi Press is Majesty King is Royal Highness Prime is Royal Highness Prince ahrain Television celebrated and its advanced international Agency the pivotal role of Saudi HHamad bin Isa Al HMinister Prince Khalifa bin HSalman bin Hamad Al the anniversary of the founding status. The myriad aspects of life in Arabia in serving Islam and Khalifa sent a cable of Salman Al Khalifa yesterday sent Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Bof the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia were also portrayed championing the Arab and Islamic congratulations to the a cable of congratulations to the Deputy Supreme Commander QI Zhenhong, Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain with great fanfare yesterday, in the programmes. causes. Custodian of the Two Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy and First Deputy Prime Minister, dedicating its programmes to its Saudi anchors were brought in to “Saudi Arabia is a pioneering Holy Mosques King Premier and Defence Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations 87th National Day. Special tributes present some of the programmes, a model for regional and Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin to the Custodian of the Two were paid to the two neighbouring gesture that indicated the depth of international peace, security Saud on the occasion of Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the National Holy Mosques King Salman Build a Community of Shared Future countries highlighting fraternity the media cooperation between the and stability, led by Custodian Saudi Arabia’s National Day of Saudi Arabia, expressing bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the and friendship. Patriotic two kingdoms. of the Two Holy Mosques King Day. pride in the great role played by National Day of Saudi Arabia. for Mankind and Realize Mutual songs were played lauding the Officials interviewed on Bahrain Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,” HM the King Saudi, under the leadership of HRH the Crown Prince wished achievements of Saudi Arabia Television praised the advances Al Romaihi said. The minister expressed his best wishes the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin King Salman abundant health, happiness and long life, and Benefit and Win-win Result since it was established by King accomplished by Saudi Arabia in paid tributes to late monarch King of health, happiness and Abdulaziz Al Saud, to enhance joint Gulf Cooperation Council further progress and prosperity to the brotherly Saudi people. n the auspicious occasion of the China is always ready to joint hands Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of several fields and the prosperity Abdulaziz Al Saud, who laid the long life to King Salman and of further progress and prosperity (GCC) action. HRH Premier wished the Saudi Crown Prince The Crown Prince sent a similar congratulatory cable to the double happiness of the Islamic New with all the people in the world to realize the Kingdom. enjoyed by the people. foundations of a modern state with to the people of Saudi Arabia, under his wise leadership. abundant health and happiness, and the brotherly Saudi Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister, YearO and the coming Chinese traditional mutual benefit and win-win result and The programmes highlighted On Friday, Minister of a spiritual stature in the heart of people further progress and prosperity. HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Mid-Autumn Festival, on behalf of the build a human community with shared the progress of Saudi Arabia into a Information Affairs Ali bin the Arab and Islamic nations. Chinese Embassy in Bahrain, I would destiny. like to extend my sincere greetings and Secondly, Mid-Autumn Festival best wishes to all the Bahraini friends represents the season of reunion. Riyadh terrorism and extremism. “Under the leadership of Tabuk, told AFP. and Chinese nationals in Bahrain. Friendship between China and Bahrain ith iconic buildings bathed in green light and King Salman, this country has affirmed its right to As a swell of enthusiastic women cheering swept Firstly, Mid-Autumn Festival marks dates back to ancient times and old Wplanned cultural shows, concerts and fireworks, uphold the truth and commitment to its principles to through the stadium, with a few wearing colourful wigs the season of harvest. In 2017, the Silk Road. Since the establishment Saudi Arabia geared up to celebrate the anniversary of achieve justice as well as its quest for the achievement on top of their veils, some Saudi men on social media Central Committee of the Communist of diplomatic ties of 28 years, our the founding of the kingdom yesterday. of regional security and world peace.” lauded their participation as a “historic” moment. Party of China with Comrade Xi bilateral relations have kept favorable Car stereos blared patriotic songs as citizens began The kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority is “Looks like women bought all the tickets!” one Jinping as the core, has promoted the momentum of development. The racing through the streets of the capital Riyadh at hosting 27 events across 17 cities to celebrate national Saudi man quipped on Twitter. coordinated development of the “Four high-level exchanges have become midnight in cars bedecked with the national flag to day, including concerts, laser shows and firework The General Entertainment Authority, the Saudi marks mark the annual event in the kingdom, founded displays. government agency organizing the National Day Comprehensives” to accomplish a more frequent, mutual trust has been moderately prosperous society, deepen constantly strengthened, economic in the 1930s. Celebrations with the motto of “Strengthening festivities, expects some 1.5 million Saudis to attend reform, advance rule of law, strengthen cooperation has been greatly promoted, “On this great occasion, we feel that Social Bonds,” began on Thursday and will run events in 17 cities over four days. strict Party governance, and chart the cultural and educational exchanges the kingdom has become an important through Monday in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Hail, Saudi chefs in the Red Sea city of Jeddah broke the course for conducting major-country have achieved great success. China and state with a pioneering role at the regional Alkhobar, Jazan, Abha, Onaiza, Tabuk, Sakaka, Jubail, Guinness world record for baking the biggest marble diplomacy with Chinese features, which Bahrain have become a friendly partner and international levels,” Crown Prince Yanbu, Hafr Al-Batain, Hofuf, Madinah and Najran. cake -- with green icing -- to mark national day, the make new and great contribution to of mutual understanding and trust, a Mohammed bin Salman said in a speech The festivities are part of a government bid to government said. (Agencies) realize the Chinese dream of national cooperative partner of win-win result cited by the official Saudi Press Agency. boost national pride and improve the quality of life national day “What our country is witnessing today for Saudis. renewal and achieve lasting peace and and a respectable partner of learning common development of the world. from each other and mutual benefit. is due to the continuation by King Salman The main highlight will be a cultural event at the In the first half of this year, China’s I do believe that the comprehensive of what has been done by the former kings King Fahd stadium in Riyadh, where women have economy grew by 6.9% and accounted cooperation between China and Bahrain of this country of giving, goodness and been invited for the first time to attend celebrations for over 30% of world economic is bound to face great and historical development as well as efforts to serve with their families, opening up a previously male- increment. China continues to remain opportunity, especially with the Islam and support Muslims,” he said. only venue. The presence of women at the King the world’s second largest economy, first integration and implementation of the The 32-year-old prince is set to be the Fahd stadium marks a departure from previous with fireworks first millennial to occupy the throne in celebrations in the Gulf kingdom where they biggest foreign exchange reserve country Belt and Road Initiative and Bahrain’s and second biggest outbound investment Economic Vision 2030, and our bilateral a country where half the population is are effectively barred from sports arenas by country. relations will have more beautiful under 25, though the timing of his ascension strict rules. In May, China hosted the Belt and Road prospects! remains unknown. Women were allowed to enter the Forum for International Cooperation in All the Chinese nationals in Bahrain “The kingdom is an active member in the stadium, a previously male-only venue Beijing. All the honored guests of 29 are the witnesses and contributors G20, the world’s strongest 20 economies, used mostly for football matches, with presidents and premiers and over 1500 of the bilateral friendship and and is keen to achieve the kingdom’s Vision their families and seated separately and concerts 2030 that represents the beginning of a new from single men to watch a musical representatives from 130 countries and cooperation. The Chinese Embassy and 70 international organizations have made all the Chinese nationals in Bahrain phase of hard work for a better future, show and a play on Saudi history. common consensus on development will unite up to make great efforts with the same Islamic values,” Prince “We hope in the future that there strategic synergy in keeping with the to promote the economic and social Mohammed said in his speech. will be no restrictions on our entrance principle of extensive consultation, development of Bahrain and write the The Crown Prince also reiterated to the stadium,” Um Abdulrahman, a joint contribution and shared benefits, new chapter for our bilateral relations. the Kingdom’s resolve to root out woman from the northwestern city of which will continue to work for bigger Thirdly, Mid-Autumn Festival progress in the Belt and Road Initiative symbolizes the season of new hope. to enhance policy coordination, facilities The 19th National Congress of the connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial Communist Party of China will convene integration and people-to-people bond. on 18 October in Beijing. The congress The 9th BRICS Summit and Dialogue is a very important meeting to be held of Emerging Market and Developing when China is striving for its final Countries which just successfully victory for achieving a moderately concluded in Xiamen, China, reviewed prosperous society in an all-round way, the BRICS cooperation of the past and at a critical time for the development decade, mapped out a blueprint for its of socialist with Chinese characteristics. future development and set sail on a new China’s domestic and foreign policy will journey of second “Golden Decade” of definitely keep stable and countinious. BRICS cooperation. The new proposed The congress will thoroughly examine “BRICS+” model will lend a strong the current international and domestic impetus to deepening South-South situation, take into account the new cooperation and global development requirements for the development of Hundreds of women thronged a sports cooperation. the Party and the country as well as new Currently, China is experiencing and expectations from the people, and draw stadium for the first time to mark Saudi undergoing the most prosperous and out guidelines and policies that respond flourishing development. China has to the call of the times, to achieve the never been so close to the center of the final victory of building a moderately Arabia’s national day, celebrated across the world stage, so close to fulfilling the prosperous society in an all-round way Chinese dream of national renewal, so and to create new prospect for socialism kingdom with a raucous display of concerts, confident and able to realize this goal. with Chinese characteristics! Saudi families sit in a stadium to attend an (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy event in the capital Riyadh or position of this newspaper.) folk dance and fireworks. A Saudi boy flashes the victory gesture while carrying a flag bearing the image of the king 8 BUSINESS Sunday, September 24, 2017 Sunday, September 24, 2017 BUSINESS 9 Facebook backs off plan for non-voting shares Greece to be under supervision In Greece we will also have a supervision San Francisco Athens programme especially since there are acebook on Friday reversed course on a plan to issue a new reece will remain under supervision after it exits its outstanding debts with long repayments. non-voting class of shares, avoiding a public trial in a suit current bailout and Athens must achieve “economic In 2016, direct foreign investments were Ffiled by investors in the huge social Gand political stability,” the head of a the highest in the last Petrol network. The plan unveiled last group of Eurozone finance ministers 10 years and in 2017 year had been designed to allow said yesterday. 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Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) conducted a workshop on ‘Corporate Governance’ in co-ordination with GFH Financial Group on 19th September at the Four Season In line with its strategy to promote Bahrain as a destination-wedding venue, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain recently held a three-day familiarization trip for eight seasoned wedding agents Hotel, Bahrain Bay. Presented by Professor Nabil El-Hage, from PR Academy of and planners from India, showcasing the beauty of the island through its white sandy beach, cerulean seas and manicured gardens. The event, held in association with Bahrain Tourism Executive Education LLC based in San Juan, Puerto Rico USA, the one-day workshop and Exhibition Authority and Visit Bahrain, hosted representatives from different wedding planning companies in New Delhi and Mumbai. Commenting on the initiative, Soufiane El Mohammed Zaki (fifth from right) handing over the prize to the winner in the presence of was held in the presence of Chairman of KHCB’s Board, Dr. Ahmed Khalil Al Mutawa, Allam, Executive Assistant Manager for Sales and Marketing said, “After the great success of the recent Indian Wedding held in April of this year, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain gracefully senior officials from both companies Tawfeeq Mohamed Bastaki, Acting CEO of KHCB, members of management, board and welcomes the select wedding planners and introduce the island as the newest venue for luxurious Indian weddings. executives from both organisations. Sunday, September 24, 2017 BUSINESS 9 Facebook backs off plan for non-voting shares Greece to be under supervision In Greece we will also have a supervision San Francisco Athens programme especially since there are acebook on Friday reversed course on a plan to issue a new reece will remain under supervision after it exits its outstanding debts with long repayments. non-voting class of shares, avoiding a public trial in a suit current bailout and Athens must achieve “economic In 2016, direct foreign investments were Ffiled by investors in the huge social Gand political stability,” the head of a the highest in the last network. The plan unveiled last group of Eurozone finance ministers 10 years and in 2017 year had been designed to allow said yesterday. Greece has received further improvement founder and chief executive Mark two multi-billion euro bailouts since is expected.” Zuckerberg to maintain voting 2010. The third rescue programme control as he divests to fund a runs to August 2018 and Athens -Alexis Tsipras, philanthropic initiative with his then hopes to fully return to market wife Priscilla. financing. Greek Prime Minister Google to help news outlets
Supported by Zayani Motors, the Kingdom’s exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi, Peugeot, MG and FUSO, Bahrain Financial Company’s 100 Year Bonanza Campaign came to an end. The third and final draw took place recently, revealing the last prizewinner. Sanwin Francisco subscribers Sundar Pichai has made a oogle is seeking ways priority of investing in artificial “I am absolutely thrilled. I can’t express Gto help publishers win intelligence, and has spoken 2017 Mitsubishi ASX enough thanks to BFC and Zayani Motors paying subscribers for news publicly about infusing the stories, a person close to the company’s array of offerings Marilou Ignacio Basangan for giving me this opportunity.” matter said. with software smarts. became the lucky owner of To this end, the US internet Artificial intelligence could a brand new 2017 Mitsubishi - Basangan, winner giant is collaborating with be combined with troves ASX. She was handed her prize NewsCorp, the Financial Times, of data at Google to try to at BFC’s Manama Branch, in “Once again we sincerely thank Zayani and the New York Times, better win over potential the presence of the BFC team according to the source. news subscribers.Publishers and Zayani Motors officials, Motors for their esteemed cooperation with us. Their provision of three brand Google was said to be have complained at times that Mohammed Zaki, General ramping up its support for Google is making money off Manager, and Samya Alkindi, new cars greatly aided the success of our subscription services in their work by surfacing stories Marketing Manager, who con- campaign, celebrating a century of bank- recognition of the fact that such in search results. gratulated the winner. ing excellence.” revenue is vital for publishers Google has countered that it who can’t rely on advertising shares revenue with publishers, - Pancily Varkey, alone for financial survival. Representative picture drives traffic to their websites 100 Year Bonanza Google declined to comment anything to announce.” Google where stories are hosted, and General Manager of BFC The 100 Year Bonanza on word of this latest effort. already uses its technology that they can opt not to show Campaign was launched by “We work closely with news to let readers of online news up in search results. BFC to celebrate its hundredth “We are very pleased to witness the suc- publishers across the world to subscribe to publishers with a The need to support reliable anniversary. From 28 May to cess of 100 Year Bonanza Campaign, build products that help support single click, in an internet age news organizations has been 4 September, customers con- their business and add value to spin on tossing a free copy of a highlighted by controversy supported by us. At Zayani Motors, we users,” Google spokesperson newspaper on a doorstep in the over bogus stories crafted to ducting banking transactions pride ourselves on our contributions to were given the chance to win Maggie Shiels said in response hope people sign-up for daily influence politics, promote amazing prizes during month- campaigns by various companies and to an AFP inquiry. “At the deliveries. social division, or simply rake ly draws, the largest being the institutions.” moment we don’t have Google chief executive in online ad revenue. (AFP) three cars provided by Zayani - Mohammed Zaki, Motors. General Manager
Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) conducted a workshop on ‘Corporate Governance’ in co-ordination with GFH Financial Group on 19th September at the Four Season Hotel, Bahrain Bay. Presented by Professor Nabil El-Hage, from PR Academy of Executive Education LLC based in San Juan, Puerto Rico USA, the one-day workshop Mohammed Zaki (fifth from right) handing over the prize to the winner in the presence of was held in the presence of Chairman of KHCB’s Board, Dr. Ahmed Khalil Al Mutawa, senior officials from both companies Tawfeeq Mohamed Bastaki, Acting CEO of KHCB, members of management, board and executives from both organisations. 10 BUSINESS Sunday, September 24, 2017 Britain asks for transition deal after Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May delivers her Brexit speech at the Complesso Santa Brexit Maria Novella in Florence, Italy Florence The EU’s chief Brexit ritish Prime Minister negotiator Michel Barnier COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL Theresa May on Friday Moody’s lowers Britain’s rating welcomed the “constructive Bcalled for a two-year transition Washington the European Union, even spirit” of the speech, but AUSTRALIA 0.3080 0.3055 after Brexit in which Britain oody’s cut Britain’s a “best-case scenario would said he would wait to hear BANGLADESH 0.00476 0.00465 would largely maintain its long-term credit not award the same access the “concrete implications” CANADA 0.3124 0.3092 current ties with Brussels, in Mrating, citing economic to the EU... that the UK -- particularly on DENMARK 0.0639 EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217 a charm offensive intended uncertainty sparked by currently enjoys.” the money. EURO 0.4587 0.4562 to unlock stalled negotiations complex Brexit negotiations Moody’s predicted He said that if Britain HONGKONG 0.04969 0.04929 with the European Union. and the likelihood of weaker “weaker public finances wanted to continue to benefit INDIA 0.00606 0.00586 In a major speech in public finances. going forward” as the from access to the single INDONESIA 0.00003055 0.00002899 Florence, May promised to The ratings agency cut government boosts welfare market after it leaves the EU, IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 meet Britain’s existing EU the debt grade one notch to spending after several years all existing rules must apply. IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 budget commitments until Aa2 from Aa1 with a stable of cuts and Prime Minister French President JAPAN 0.00353 0.003460 2020 and outlined new legal outlook, which reflects Theresa May’s parliamentary Emmanuel Macron noted JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354 guarantees for the rights of expectations Britain’s debt coalition faces pressure to “advances” and “openings” in KOREA 0.00038297 around three million EU will “continue to rise,” and make good on promises to May’s speech. KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 nationals living in Britain. worries that whatever trade boost spending for Northern “The signals sent by the MALAYSIA 0.0924 0.0921 She also committed agreement is reached with Ireland. British prime minister NEW ZEALAND 0.2819 0.2820 to maintaining Europe’s show a willingness” ahead NORWAY 0.0506 security, saying in a direct of next week’s round NEPAL 0.00395 0.00364 OMAN 0.98014 0.98301 pitch to EU leaders: “We want divorce so that talks can move honour Britain’s financial of negotiations, he told PAKISTAN 0.00380 0.00358 to be your strongest friend on to trade. commitments for the reporters. PHILIPPINES 0.00766 0.00745 and partner as the EU and UK May said she wanted a remainder of the EU’s But Brexit campaigner QATAR 0.2831 0.10376 thrive side by side.” transition period after Brexit current budget plan. Britain’s Nigel Farage expressed SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 A fourth round of in March 2019 of “around two contributions for two years outrage at the idea, saying: SINGAPORE 0.2849 0.2829 negotiations with the years” during which “access would be at least 20 billion “Theresa May’s Brexit vision SOUTH AFRICA 0.02990 0.02980 European Commission to one another’s markets euros (£18 billion, $24 billion) is that we leave the EU in SRI LANKA 0.00274 0.00248 is due to start next week, should continue on current -- though this falls well name only. All areas of SWEDISH 0.0505 with London keen to make terms” for Britain and the EU. below European estimates of integration we have currently SWITZERLAND 0.3980 0.3950 progress on the terms of the She also promised to Britain’s total Brexit bill. will be rebadged.”(AFP) SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.013100 THAILAND 0.011620 0.011600 TURKEY 0.1140 UNITED KINGDOM 0.5180 0.5151 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh
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Manama to RUW President Prof. Mazin offered by RUW, including class resources that serve detailed the activities planned also held on the occasion. he Office of Student Jumah, is an integral part of extra-curricular activities, the students and aimed at for the new academic Students were also provided Affairs at the Royal welcoming new students to student clubs activities and becoming one of the region’s year by the council and with an opportunity to UniversityT for Women (RUW) the RUW family as well as other facilities, were given on leading university devoted extended full support of meet the representatives of held its annual Student a broader plan to provide the occasion by, Sameeneh to the higher education of the student-led body to the various Clubs and Council Orientation Programme on world-class educational Shirazie, Director of Student women,” she said. students. as well as Alumnae of 17 and 18 September 2017. services. Affairs. Essra Haji, President of A campus tour and other the Royal University for The programme, according An overview of the services “RUW provides world- the RUW Student Council, familiarising activities were Women. Students summer camp a big success, says INJAZ Bahrain
Manama initiatives aimed to equip signature Company and NJAZ Bahrain announced it them with the skills and tools ICAMP programmes. has successfully concluded to succeed as Bahrain’s future INJAZ Bahrain is a non- theI latest edition of its summer business leaders.” profit organisation established camp with the participation The camp delivered hands- in 2005 as part of Junior of over 350 students and 55 on activities and programmes Achievement Worldwide, volunteers from Bahrain’s designed to provide students aimed at inspiring and primary and secondary schools with necessary skills and preparing youth to succeed as well as university interns. practical experience in dealing in a global economy. INJAZ The camp titled ‘INJAZ with real-world business Bahrain programmes Bahrain Summer Camp 2017’ scenarios. focus around three pillars: was held during the months of Additionally, as part of its Entrepreneurship, Financial Bahrain Indian School (BIS) organised a ‘Fire & Safety’ workshop at its campus for its staff July and August at the premises summer activities, INJAZ Literacy, and Work Readiness. and senior students. Officers from Civil Defence School, Ministry of Interior, conducted the of INJAZ Bahrain’s partnered Bahrain participated in the The programmes are offered workshop on 14 September 2017. Saqib Raza (Rank Areef) and Yusuf Wali (Rank R/A) were companies. annual 2030 Youth City by hundreds of volunteers the guest speakers. During the two-hour long session, Saqib Raza briefed the audience on Commenting on the event in its seventh year. The from across the private sector how to tackle emergency situations, use of different fire extinguishers as well as necessary initiative, Hana Sarwani, event, organised by Bahrain’s institutions every year. Over precautions to be taken to avoid incidents/mishaps. It was followed by an interactive Q & A INJAZ Bahrain’s COO, said: General Organisation for the past 12 years, more than session where he shared safety tips with the audience. School Director Ritu Verma handed “INJAZ Bahrain is dedicated Youth and Sports (GOYS), 130,000 students benefited over appreciation letters to the presenters. Above, highlights of the event to providing Bahrain’s youth provided the platform for from the 15 programmes that with exciting and educational INJAZ Bahrain to offer its the organisation offers. 12 Sunday, September 24, 2017
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday met the members of the American Jewish Committee on the sidelines of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly in New York City. During the meeting, the minister discussed ways to promote strategic partnership between the King- dom of Bahrain and the United States of America in all fields. They also discussed regional and international issues of common concern
Minister of Housing Ba- sim Alhamer received a delegation from the US Congress on the occa- sion of their visit to Bah- rain. Discussion focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and the housing services pro- vided by the Bahraini government for citizens with limited income as well as criteria and policies followed by the ministry in implement- Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received a delegation from United Science and Capital, headed by its chief executive ing housing projects in officer Kujtim Hyseni. The delegation was accompanied by Jamil Ali Abdul Aal Group Chairman Jamil Ali Abdul Aal. The minister was briefed on the the kingdom activities and programmes of the company and their desire to open prospects for joint cooperation in existing and future projects in the fields of clean and green energy
A delegation from the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) took part in the ‘Seatrade Europe’ exhibition held in Germany. The event was also Deputy General Director of Traffic honoured a number of university law students after completing their internship at the depart- attended by representatives from the Economic Development Board, At Bah- ment. He hailed their dedication and wished them all the best. The students were trained at the traffic’s legal affairs department rain, Mathias Tourism and Visit Bahrain
Commander of the Coast Guard, Commodore Alaa Abdullah Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Bahrain Chapter held a meeting at K-Hotel to review the progress of GOPIO biennial Convention and the Pravasi Sammelan to be held at Gulf Hotel Convention Center from 7 to9 Sayadi, received Commodore Steve Dainton the Command- January 2018. In addition to prominent speakers like Sam Pitrado, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Lord Billimoria, Lord Loomba, Lord Dilgit Rana, several Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, present and former Prime Ministers of Indian Origin from er of the British Naval Component. The meeting discussed various Countries will attend the three-day global event. Leading businessmen from over 40 countries including Africa and other countries have already enlisted participation. GOPIO Bahrain Committee entered in to a memorandum of means of boosting the bilateral cooperation as well as vari- understanding with Veritas Public Relations WLL to conduct the event in the presence of the Global Ambassador of GOPIO Sunnykulathakal. The MoU was signed between GOPIO Bahrain Chapter President George Cherian and Veritas ous topics of shared interest Public Relations (VPR ) Chairman Soman Baby. Above, Dr. George Cherian President of Bahrain Chapter handing over the MOU to Abraham Mathew, Managing Director of Veritas. Sunnykulathakal can be seen at the centre Sunday, September 24, 2017 13
Minister of Foreign Af- fairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yes- terday held discussions with the Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs of the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ayman Safadi, on the sidelines of the 72nd Session of the United Na- tions General Assembly (UNGA 72) in New York. During the meeting, they reviewed the fraternal re- lations between Bahrain and Jordan and ways to develop them in all fields Minister of Finance Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa yesterday participated in a workshop jointly organised by the Finance Ministry for the benefit of the and the World Bank, held under the title “Financing Government Capital Expenditure through PPPs. The Minister praised the bank’s expertise in brotherly countries and providing financing to infrastructure projects and highlighted the great potential for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) as an efficient and reliable peoples financing tool
Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received a delegation from United Science and Capital, headed by its chief executive officer Kujtim Hyseni. The delegation was accompanied by Jamil Ali Abdul Aal Group Chairman Jamil Ali Abdul Aal. The minister was briefed on the activities and programmes of the company and their desire to open prospects for joint cooperation in existing and future projects in the fields of Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa visited a majlis in the village of Zallaq. Shaikh Khalifa stressed the clean and green energy importance of reaching out to citizens and hearing their needs and pledged to continue field visits
A delegation from the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) took part in the ‘Seatrade Europe’ exhibition held in Germany. The event was also attended by representatives from the Economic Development Board, At Bah- Palakkad Arts & Cultural Theatre (PAACT) celebrated PAACT Onam 2017 on 22 September at Jashanmal Auditorium, Indian rain, Mathias Tourism and Visit Bahrain School Bahrain. Chief Guest of the event was Shafi Parambil MLA
Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Bahrain Chapter held a meeting at K-Hotel to review the progress of GOPIO biennial Convention and the Pravasi Sammelan to be held at Gulf Hotel Convention Center from 7 to9 January 2018. In addition to prominent speakers like Sam Pitrado, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Lord Billimoria, Lord Loomba, Lord Dilgit Rana, several Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, present and former Prime Ministers of Indian Origin from various Countries will attend the three-day global event. Leading businessmen from over 40 countries including Africa and other countries have already enlisted participation. GOPIO Bahrain Committee entered in to a memorandum of Middle East School organised a seminar-workshop on ‘Reinventing the Classroom through Differentiated In- understanding with Veritas Public Relations WLL to conduct the event in the presence of the Global Ambassador of GOPIO Sunnykulathakal. The MoU was signed between GOPIO Bahrain Chapter President George Cherian and Veritas struction’ for English-speaking Teachers at the School Library. Assistant Principal/ HoD- English Edna Hisoler Public Relations (VPR ) Chairman Soman Baby. Above, Dr. George Cherian President of Bahrain Chapter handing over the MOU to Abraham Mathew, Managing Director of Veritas. Sunnykulathakal can be seen at the centre conducted the seminar 14 Sunday, September 24, 2017 Sunday, September 24, 2017 15
Ellen DeGeneres @TheEllenShow I’m not telling you to go see #Kingsman just because @ChanningTatum & @HalleBerry are my friends. But they are, in case you were wondering.
Los Angeles ctress Shailene Woodley says she is excited to have ctor Benedict Cumberbatch said a child one day and will empower them to be an even though he is late to the genre of individual, but will not give them a false reality superheroes, it is ‘very cool’ to be a part of Aabout the world. AMarvel Cinematic Universe. Talking about being a mother, the actress said in a The 41-year-old actor, who played superhero statement: “I’m excited to have a child one day, but I want Doctor Strange, is set to reprise his role in both to be very cautious and aware - you need to give your child ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. power, empower them to be an individual, but “It’s 10 years coming. It’s just a huge, huge ennifer Meyer, the 42-year-old, at the same time, not give them a amount of work, huge amount of story lines and separated from Tobey Maguire, 42, false reality of what the real world it’s all sort of pointing to this confrontation. It’s Los Angeles after nine years of marriage last is like.” amazing to be part of it even though I’m late inger Aaron Carter has JOctober, still considers him as her best She said her mother is a parent to the party. It’s a very cool to be part of it,” he checked into rehabilitation friend. coach. (IANS) told. (TOI) centre to improve his In an interview, Meyer said, “I Shealth, his representative don’t know what I would do without confirmed. him, Tobey’s my best friend. I “Aaron (Carter) has lucked out in the biggest of ways. decided to enter a facility to He’s still very sweet to me.” improve his health and work In May, the Spider-Man scar winner Emma Stone has I benefited in a big way from therapy on his overall wellness,” Aaron’s actor asked Meyer what revealed that she has been - I started it at seven. Acting and publicist, Steve Honig told the she wanted for Mother’s dealing with anxiety since her improvisation helped me so much,” childhood.O she said. Stone said while growing up hollywoodreporter.com. Day. She said, “Three Honig added: “He is going hours alone to cozy up The actor, said she had been in she never believed that she would be to do this privately and focus in bed and watch ‘Big therapy for anxiety while she was able to leave Arizona but she moved all his attention on being the Little Lies’. just seven. “I was a very, very anxious to Hollywood for a career in acting best person and performer To which he child and I had a lot of panic attacks. when she was 15. (TOI) possible. He is grateful for the replied, “He was support and love from his fans like, ‘that’s it, that’s and looks forward to coming all you want?’ and I back stronger than ever was like, ‘yep.’ I wanted before.” brunch and a big dinner The singer with our kids, but was arrested in some binge- July on charges watching in of driving under between.” the influence, (TOI) possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects. (IANS)
Los Angeles ctor Tom Hiddleston is surprised that he is still playing Loki in “Thor” film franchise, and says it is a huge responsibility to find new sidesA of the fictional character with every outing. “Every time I play Loki, the challenge is to find new ways of playing him,” Hiddleston said in a statement. “It is a source of constant surprise to me that I’m still Ben Platt here. I never expected that when I started playing him. I feel a huge responsibility to deliver the character people September 24, 1993 know, even though it’s been four years since I last played him, and also to try to take him in new directions,” he added. He will be back in the third part “Thor: Ragnarok”. Stage actor who had his breakout film role as Benji in Hiddleston describes Loki as a “mercurial character”. (IANS) the 2012 comedy film,Pitch Perfect. His rendition of Chris Martin of music group Coldplay performs onstage during the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena “I’ve Got the Magic in Me” earned him a Teen Choice yesterday in Las Vegas, Nevada (AFP) Award nomination for Male Scene Stealer. 14 Sunday, September 24, 2017 Sunday, September 24, 2017 15
Ellen DeGeneres @TheEllenShow I’m not telling you to go see #Kingsman just because @ChanningTatum & @HalleBerry are my friends. But they are, in case you were wondering.
Los Angeles ctress Shailene Woodley says she is excited to have ctor Benedict Cumberbatch said a child one day and will empower them to be an even though he is late to the genre of individual, but will not give them a false reality superheroes, it is ‘very cool’ to be a part of Aabout the world. AMarvel Cinematic Universe. Talking about being a mother, the actress said in a The 41-year-old actor, who played superhero statement: “I’m excited to have a child one day, but I want Doctor Strange, is set to reprise his role in both to be very cautious and aware - you need to give your child ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. power, empower them to be an individual, but “It’s 10 years coming. It’s just a huge, huge ennifer Meyer, the 42-year-old, at the same time, not give them a amount of work, huge amount of story lines and separated from Tobey Maguire, 42, false reality of what the real world it’s all sort of pointing to this confrontation. It’s Los Angeles after nine years of marriage last is like.” amazing to be part of it even though I’m late inger Aaron Carter has JOctober, still considers him as her best She said her mother is a parent to the party. It’s a very cool to be part of it,” he checked into rehabilitation friend. coach. (IANS) told. (TOI) centre to improve his In an interview, Meyer said, “I Shealth, his representative don’t know what I would do without confirmed. him, Tobey’s my best friend. I “Aaron (Carter) has lucked out in the biggest of ways. decided to enter a facility to He’s still very sweet to me.” improve his health and work In May, the Spider-Man scar winner Emma Stone has I benefited in a big way from therapy on his overall wellness,” Aaron’s actor asked Meyer what revealed that she has been - I started it at seven. Acting and publicist, Steve Honig told the she wanted for Mother’s dealing with anxiety since her improvisation helped me so much,” childhood.O she said. Stone said while growing up hollywoodreporter.com. Day. She said, “Three Honig added: “He is going hours alone to cozy up The actor, said she had been in she never believed that she would be to do this privately and focus in bed and watch ‘Big therapy for anxiety while she was able to leave Arizona but she moved all his attention on being the Little Lies’. just seven. “I was a very, very anxious to Hollywood for a career in acting best person and performer To which he child and I had a lot of panic attacks. when she was 15. (TOI) possible. He is grateful for the replied, “He was support and love from his fans like, ‘that’s it, that’s and looks forward to coming all you want?’ and I back stronger than ever was like, ‘yep.’ I wanted before.” brunch and a big dinner The singer with our kids, but was arrested in some binge- July on charges watching in of driving under between.” the influence, (TOI) possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects. (IANS)
Los Angeles ctor Tom Hiddleston is surprised that he is still playing Loki in “Thor” film franchise, and says it is a huge responsibility to find new sidesA of the fictional character with every outing. “Every time I play Loki, the challenge is to find new ways of playing him,” Hiddleston said in a statement. “It is a source of constant surprise to me that I’m still Ben Platt here. I never expected that when I started playing him. I feel a huge responsibility to deliver the character people September 24, 1993 know, even though it’s been four years since I last played him, and also to try to take him in new directions,” he added. He will be back in the third part “Thor: Ragnarok”. Stage actor who had his breakout film role as Benji in Hiddleston describes Loki as a “mercurial character”. (IANS) the 2012 comedy film,Pitch Perfect. His rendition of Chris Martin of music group Coldplay performs onstage during the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena “I’ve Got the Magic in Me” earned him a Teen Choice yesterday in Las Vegas, Nevada (AFP) Award nomination for Male Scene Stealer. Thursday, September 21, 2017
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HOW TO REACH US “Out & About’, a ready reckoner for the events taking place on the island, is published from Friday to Tuesday. To be ISB MEGA FAIR AND FOOD ture in the national events calendar for The known lavish culinary natural affinity for South-East Asian included, please FESTIVAL the Kingdom of Bahrain. offerings, including five unique food cuisine. BHD 2 from each ticket sold send the matter to the The festival will feature internationally stations serving Arabic, Western, for this special dinner will go to Think following email ID acclaimed acts such as Electric Swing Indian, Japanese and Chinese delica- Pink Bahrain. : [email protected] Circus (UK), The Ska Vengers (India), cies. Shisha is also available on the The Speakeasies Swing Band (Greece), restaurant terrace during brunch hours. ICRF FREE MEDICAL CAMP FOR Swing Zazou (UK) and the Dihann WORKERS Moore & the SheGroovee Band (USA) SATURDAY BRUNCH Date: September 28 as well popular local acts AQ’s Jazz Venue: Airmech WLL Experience, Mohammed Rashid Trio featuring Banah and Captain Tea. The Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) family friendly event is open to all ages is organizing the 123rd Medical Camp Date: October 12 &13 and starts at 12noon until 10 pm and at Airmech WLL on Sept 28th Thursday Venue: Isa Town campus WU COOKING will host activities for the whole fam- 5: 30pm to 8:30pm. Senior Medical ily such as interactive children’s tents, Consultants will conduct the medical DEMONSTRATIONS The Indian School Bahrain is gearing food trucks, corporate hospitality areas, Date : 4th October 201711am examinations for about 300 workers. up for ISB Mega Fair and Food Festival activation zones and all day markets. Health awareness and safety tips and to 1:30pm 2017, which will be held on October LMRA Guidelines will be provided to Venue : ART Rotana 12 and 13 in the Isa Town campus of THE MACAO CHINESE the employees at the camp. This camp the school. The main attractions of the ORCHESTRA Date: Saturdays 12:30 pm to is open to Airmech Employees. Indian Join us for a series of intimate cook- event are the musical programmes led Community Relief Fund (ICRF), func- ing demonstrations with Chef Mac by Indian playback singer and music 3:30 pm Venue: Bahrain Bay Kitchen tioning under the aegis of the Indian and learn the secrets of cooking the composer Nakash Aziz on the first Embassy, has been organizing regular International 5 East Asian cuisines featured at day (October 12) and popular singers medical check up at various labour WU. Demonstrations are limited to Sreenivas, Jyotsna and Vishnu Raj on camps in Bahrain since 2002. Those 10 guests only and shall take place the second day of the Mega Fair. Offering wide selection of Arabic who are volunteering to help at the on the first Wednesday of every “The funds generated from the Fair will favorites such as lamb Ouzi, cold camp may kindly be present at 5:45 month, inclusive of lunch and com- be utilized for providing fee conces- mezzes and much more. It’s just the pm at the venue. Looking forward to plimentary beverages served at WU. sions for the economically underprivi- perfect offer for you and your fam- see you all on this proud occasion. For leged students, welfare activities for the ily. End your Saturday fun with a tasty any Quires you may please contact the BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL staff and to enhance the resources of shisha on the terrace. undersigned on 3946 1746. DEFENCE EXHIBITION AND the school, said ISB Chairman Prince CONFERENCE S Natarajan. “The Indian School WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY has one of the lowest fee structures in Date: 27 September 2017,8:00 pm OKTOBERFEST RETURNS TO THE the Gulf and it runs on fees collected Venue: Bahrain National Theatre GULF HOTEL from the students and the charity of Date : 12th October 2017 to 13th Celebrating International Tourism community members who sponsor the October 2017 Day and coinciding with the Chinese education of the needy and financially Venue : The Gulf Hotel Bahrain weaker children.” Cultural Days, The Macao Chinese Convention & Spa The first prizewinner of the Mega Orchestra, founded in 1987, will bring Raffle Draw to be held on October the distinguished music of the Chinese 13, will take home a Zayani Motors nation to the Kingdom of Bahrain. German festival Oktoberfest returns to Date: Wednesday, October 25th the Gulf Hotel Bahrain for another sponsored Mitsubishi car. Entry In recent years, the Macao Chinese from 7pm Orchestra has made an open recruit- year of fun and festivities! Guests will fee for the Mega Fair will be BD2. Venue: Four Seasons The overall conduct of the fair will ment of new instrumentalists from be treated to a delicious authentic buf- be coordinated by General Convener Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong fet and live music from Lasterbacher Mohammed Malim. Food stalls indus- and Malaysia. Since it welcomed this Fall into Winter Blue Moon Lounge Musikanten Band, who have been trial exhibitions and many more events “new blood”, the orchestra has con- Tasting Series. Join us on a once a flown in specially from Germany for are planned in the school carnival. stantly enhanced its level of perfor- month whistle-stop tour visiting some the celebrations! For Reservation mance and received critical acclaim of the world’s greatest regions for pro- 17713000. FIRST INTERNATIONAL JAZZ from the musical circle both inside and duction. Tastings to emphasize the FESTIVAL outside of China. The Macao Chinese importance of place as it is expressed Orchestra will be performing both tra- through the clarity of great bottles and WU COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS ditional and modern pieces. In addi- superlative winemaking. This one hour tion to exploring and developing sym- long tasting seminar, starting at 7pm, Date: 16-18 October 2017 will feature four wines for you to taste Venue: Bahrain International phonic orchestral traditional Chinese music, they will be emphasizing on and discuss in an educational yet infor- Exhibition & Convention mal setting in our beautiful Blue Moon Centre performing commissioned works that feature elements of Macao’s culture. Lounge. Organically integrating both Chinese Under the patronage of His Majesty and Western cultures, these works are LANSON CHAMPAGNE DINNER King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, novel, elegant and unique. Clarion Events is proud to present BIDEC – the Bahrain International Date: October 6 FRIDAY BRUNCH Defence Exhibition & Conference, Venue: Royal Golf Club golf taking place 16-18 October 2017 course at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. The inau- Bahrain’s first international jazz festival gural BIDEC is fully supported by is set to make its debut on October Date : 4th October 201711am to the Bahrain Defence Force, and 6th 2017. The open-air jazz festival, 1:30pm presents a brand new opportuni- organized by the Royal Golf Club, Venue : ART Rotana ty for exhibitors to showcase the Clockwork and BMMI, will feature 8 latest technology, equipment and international and local jazz artists and Join us for a series of intimate cook- hardware across land, sea and air. Date: Wednesday, October 11th ing demonstrations with Chef Mac musicians. The first of its kind event from 7:00 pm Bahrain Defence Force are cur- will take place at the Royal Golf Club and learn the secrets of cooking the 5 Venue: re/ Asian Cuisine rently upgrading their capabilities golf course and is expected to draw East Asian cuisines featured at WU. and systems; make sure you are a more than 3,000 jazz music enthusi- Demonstrations are limited to 10 guests part of this unique new event in the asts from Bahrain and the region. The Date: Fridays 12:30 pm to An artfully prepared five course menu only and shall take place on the first Middle East. organisers of the festival are aiming to 3:30 pm paired to five different selections from Wednesday of every month, inclusive set up a great experience and position Venue: Bahrain Bay Kitchen Champagne Lanson. Celebrate the ver- of lunch and complimentary beverages the Bahrain Jazz Fest as an annual fea- International satility of Champagne by exploring its served at WU. 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(Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) Adventure is always one of your main priorities. Today you might have your mind on a type of adventure that you’ve never tried before. You might consider climbing a mountain, exploring Rome, or visiting the South Pacific. Whatever it is you want to do, you’d better start making serious plans now or you’ll be too antsy for words. The study of astrology and psychic disciplines (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) might be your primary focus today. You might even take a class in whatever subject interests you. You can also expect to meet some YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION intriguing new people who may be a bit weird S U D O K U but nonetheless could become close friends. If it isn’t too dangerous, walk home after class. You’ll need to clear your head so you can sleep. Friends, group activities, and social events (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) could take up a lot of your time today, so expect to spend your day interacting with people. They could range from any kind of social, ethnic, educational, or national background. You’ll probably find the day interesting, entertaining, and gratifying. You could also make some new friends and meet at least one potential love partner.
(Jan 21st - Feb 19th) This could shape up to be a busy day. You’re concentrating on two things. The first is working with computers and other technology, possibly in a creative capacity. The second is interacting with a lot of new people. Your contact with these people could be very pleasant and quite stimulating, so make the most of the opportunities. Today you should feel excited and enthusiastic (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) about life in general. Your mind might jump from possible creative projects to philosophy, How to play: travel, distant places, and you may consider all of them to be the focus of potential future Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each activities. Romance could also be on your mind, row across, each column down and each 9-box square but not in an obsessive way. Entertain yourself contains all of the numbers from one to nine. in a lighthearted manner. Sunday, September 24, 2017 19 z #PollToday Prince Harry visits hospital Quake ahead of Invictus Games Despite opposition from Turkey, Iraq and Iran as well as the United States, Iraqi Kurdish leader Massud Barzani insisted that the referendum would go ahead. Do you think the vote, as claimed by rattles Turkey, will produce “civil war” and will “have a cost”. North Yes No Cant Say Prince Harry poses with U.S. first lady Melania Trump for the first time as she leads the USA team delegation ahead of the North Korean Invictus Games 2017 leader Kim “It would be sensible, rea- Jong-Un visit- sonable and democratic to Toronto a tour of Toronto’s Center near ing a fruit farm stop and say, there won’t be rince Harry met with staff for Addiction and Mental at Kwail-ŭp a referendum, which they Pand patients at a Toronto Health, where his mother County, know won’t happen,” mental health facility also Diana visited 26 years ago. visited by Princess Diana, The prince, who was not Mariano Rajoy, hours before the opening joined by girlfriend Meghan Spain’s Prime Minister told Catalan separatist leaders ceremony of the third Markle, met hospital staff nuke Invictus Games yesterday. and young patients before The British royal was greeting fans and posing for scheduled to officially open pictures outside. the games -- for disabled Hours before the opening or wounded soldiers and ceremony, speculation Puerto Rico rushes to veterans -- alongside US First mounted over whether the test site evacuate thousands Lady Melania Trump and British royal would arrive at Canadian Prime Minister the event with Markle. Beijing bomb capable of being Seoul’s Korea Meteorological Justin Trudeau Saturday Since the “Suits” actress, shallow 3.5-magnitude launched onto a missile. Agency (KMA) judged it a night. 36, told Vanity Fair the earthquake hit North “This event occurred in the “natural quake”. As on Friday, Prince Harry couple are “in love” last AKorea near the country’s area of the previous North “There is no possibility -- dressed in a blue blazer and month, fans and the press nuclear test site Saturday, US Korean Nuclear tests. We that this could be an artificial beige pants -- spent time with have been eagerly awaiting seismologists said, in what cannot conclusively confirm quake,” Yonhap news agency athletes Saturday, following an official appearance. Authorities in Puerto Rico Chinese experts said was a at this time the nature quoted a KMA official as rushed Saturday to evacuate “suspected explosion”, but (natural or human-made) saying. tens of thousands of people Seoul deemed a “natural of the event. The depth is The North’s last test, living downriver from a dam earthquake”. poorly constrained and has on September 3, was the said to be in danger of col- The United States been held to 5 km by the country’s most powerful lapsing because of flooding Geological Survey (USGS) seismologist,” USGS said in a detonation, triggering a much from Hurricane Maria. said the quake struck around statement. stronger 6.3-magnitude quake 20 kilometres (12 miles) away Regional experts differed that was felt across the border US to notify refugees from the North’s nuclear test on their analysis of the in China. site, where earlier this month tremor, with the China A second tremor soon after of acceptance in Pyongyang detonated its sixth Earthquake Network Centre that test was possibly caused Australia deal Prince Harry greets children as he leaves The and largest device, which it (CENC) service calling it a by a “cave-in”, CENC said at The United States will notify Centre for Addiction and Mental Health claimed to be a hydrogen “suspected explosion” while the time. (AFP) a first batch of 54 refugees of their acceptance to be resettled under a deal with Australia within days, a US Pyongyang mounts show official said Friday. At least 3 killed by pirates of support for Kim Jong-Un Rio favela back under in Nigeria’s oil region control Warri personnel and four civilians,” ea pirates shot dead he said. Security officials said the at least three people, “However, a policeman, giant Rocinha favela in Rio de Sincluding a policeman, one NSCDC personnel and a Janeiro was back under con- in an ambush in southern civilian were shot dead by the trol yesterday after hundreds Nigeria’s restive oil region, sea pirates, one policeman of soldiers and police were police said Saturday. is still missing,” he sent to battle heavily armed Bayelsa state police said. drug traffickers. spokesman Asinim Butswat Other groups gave said the incident happened different reports on those Bangladesh says Rohingya on Friday. killed in the ambush. Students march during a mass rally on Kim Il-Sung sqaure in Pyongyang influx grinds to a halt “A tugboat, towing a barge Area NSCDC head Pyongyang in Pyongyang, and are intended residents listened, their fists with a combined team of Desmond Agu told AFP two The flood of Rohingya refu- ens of thousands of as a physical demonstration clenched, as speakers repeated policemen from the Nigerian police and one paramilitary gees into Bangladesh has Pyongyang residents of popular support for the Kim’s denigration of Trump Inland Waterways, Nigeria officer were killed while come to a virtual halt, Dhaka wereT gathered in the leadership. as “mentally deranged” and a Security and Civil Defence three other security officials said yesterday. capital’s Kim Il-Sung Square Students in white shirts and “dotard”. Corp (NSCDC), and civilians personnel were injured in the yesterday to laud leader Kim red ties held up the red flag of The US president dubbed For more, catch us on board was attacked by attack. Jong-Un’s denunciation the ruling Workers’ Party, with Kim “Rocket Man” in a speech online at: suspected sea pirates at An official of the Nigerian of US President Donald a yellow ink brush representing at the United Nations last Ekebiri Waterways,” he said. secret police who did not Trump. intellectuals, a hammer for the week in which he threatened www.newsofbahrain.com “A reinforced team arrived want to be named, said four Such set-piece rallies, workers, and a sickle for the to “totally destroy” the North /nobonline shortly and rescued one security personnel were organised by the authorities, are peasantry. if it attacked the US or its /newsofbahrain policeman, three NSCDC killed. a regular feature of political life Ranks of workers and allies. 20 Sunday, September 24, 2017 New quake shakes traumatized Mexico
Mexico City as an alarm sounded, hundreds her 80s and the other was 52, new quake sowed panic of residents raced out into the according to the website of the in Mexico City yesterday, street, some barefoot, some daily Reforma. Asuspending rescue operations carrying children. The quake rattled to free survivors from the Trauma from the previous crockery and made buildings earlier, more powerful quake was evident. sway, but some didn’t earthquake this week that “Oh God, have mercy,” notice. devastated parts of the capital. exclaimed Teresa Martinez, “This time we didn’t feel The seismic disturbance, 74, who had run out in to the the ground move... maybe with a magnitude of 6.1, was street for safety. She stood with since the last one we’re getting smaller and farther to the south other women, all crying. used to them,” said Pablo than the 7.1-magnitude one Two women died of heart Martinez, who had run out Rescue workers embrace each other deeply moved that struck on Tuesday, killing attacks as they tried to evacuate of his central apartment block after a seismic alert sounded in Mexico City nearly 300 people and toppling their homes, according to local with his 6-year-old daughter in 39 buildings in the capital. But media reports. One was in his arms. Iraq Kurd leader delays vote announcement India at UN calls Pakistan ‘export factory for terror’ United Nations A Kurdish woman takes a selfie with a man as they take part in a gather- ndia’s foreign minister ing to urge people to vote in the upcoming independence referendum took a swipe at Pakistan in the town of Bahirka, north of Arbil, the capital of the autonomous yesterday,I telling the Kurdish region of northern Iraq United Nations that its Erbil place on Sunday and the time and neighbour had given the raqi Kurdish leader Massud venue will be announced later,” world “terrorists” while Barzani yesterday delayed a Barzani’s office said without India was producing scheduledI news conference on elaborating. On Friday, the Iraqi top-notch doctors and a controversial independence Kurdish leader had insisted that engineers. referendum he has called for next the vote would be held as planned, “Why is it today India is week as international pressure despite a warning from the UN a recognised IT superpower mounts for a postponement. Security Council that it was in the world, and Pakistan There has been uncertainty about “potentially destabilising” is recognised only as the whether the vote will go ahead on “The referendum is no longer pre-eminent export factory Monday as Iraq’s key allies the in my hands, nor is it in those for terror?” Sushma United States and Iran, as well as of the (political) parties -- it is in Swaraj told the General powerful neighbour Turkey, have your hands,” Barzani told a large Assembly. stepped up their opposition. crowd at a football stadium in Arbil, “We produced scholars, “The news conference will take capital of the Kurdish region. doctors, engineers. What have you produced? You have produced terrorists,” Kirkuk residents stock up ahead she said. Swaraj offered a response of independence referendum to an address earlier in the Kirkuk it, “whether today or in the future”. week by Prime Minister India Minister of External esidents of the multi-ethnic city “The price of food has gone up by Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Affairs Sushma Swaraj of Kirkuk north of Baghdad were 20 percent. What the politicians are who at the UN podium addresses the 72nd stockingR up with supplies yesterday doing only benefits businessmen, accused India of “massive Session of the United ahead of the planned controversial and it’s the poor residents who and indiscriminate force” Nations General assembly referendum on independence for suffer,” market vendor Omran in Kashmir. at the UN headquarters in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region. Khodr said. Kirkuk is not one of the Relations between India New York People fear the situation could three provinces that have been part and Pakistan have been deteriorate if the plebiscite set for of the autonomous Kurdish region tense in recent times, Monday goes ahead, as the oil-rich in Iraq since 2003. mainly over Kashmir, province is disputed between the It is in an area disputed between which is divided but in 1947, two of them over Assembly in a reply and Pakistan has denied. federal government in Baghdad and Baghdad and the Kurds who claim claimed by both countries the disputed Himalayan branded the country On Friday, the Pakistani the regional government in Arbil. it is theirs historically, since Iraq’s in full. territory. “Terroristan”. military said six people Iraq has called the referendum former dictator Saddam Hussein The two nuclear-armed Following Abbasi’s India accuses Islamabad were killed and over two unconstitutional, with Prime chased them out and replaced them nations have fought speech on Thursday, an of training, arming and dozen wounded in firing Minister Haider al-Abadi rejecting with Arabs. (AFP) three wars since gaining Indian diplomat took to infiltrating militants into by Indian troops near the independence from Britain the floor of the General Kashmir, a claim that Kashmir border. (AFP) SPORTS Sunday, September 24, 2017 21 Rossi secures front row start Peter Sagan Sagan uninterested in worlds recon Bergen, Norway added: “It’s a possibility, yes, eigning champion Peter but I don’t want (to).” Sagan admitted yesterday As for the tactics he would heR hasn’t yet ridden the world employ, whether to try to get championship circuit in away in a break or wait for Bergen, Norway and has no a bunch sprint finish, Sagan intention of doing so before simply shrugged. today’s race. “I don’t think about this World champion in scenario, you can see just in Richmond two years ago and the last lap or the last two laps Doha last year, the 27-year-old what’s going to happen, not Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Spanish rider Maverick Vinales (C), Ducati Team’s Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo (L) and Movistar Yamaha Slovak can equal the record before. MotoGP’s Italian rider Valentino Rossi pose number of rainbow jerseys “I don’t expect anything, I Alcañiz, Spain Marquez appeared set for pole broke his leg in two places in a surprise for me, one week ago won by the likes of Belgian don’t prepare anything, I just alentino Rossi stole only to crash on his Honda two training accident on August 31. I started to think I could race great Eddy Merckx if he see in the moment.” the Aragon MotoGP minutes from the end of the Operated on the following but I didn’t know what triumphs on today’s 276.5km Following several drizzly qualifyingV headlines yesterday session, having already taken a day his medical team to expect,” a beaming race. days in Bergen, though, Sagan by securing a front row seat tumble in final practice. had initially forecast a Rossi, told BT Sport. And if he does, he’ll be the did express one sentiment. on the grid a mere three The Spaniard starts on the return for the next race (AFP) first person to win three world “For sure it’s better if it’s weeks after double leg fracture second row in the company in Japan. titles in a row. sun, who wants to ride in the surgery. of Cal Crutchlow and Dani But that was But Sagan was typically laid rain for 270km?” The wounded nine-time Pedrosa. without counting back when meeting the press In his typically deadpan champion, wearing a surgical Seconds after Marquez’s on the 38-year- yesterday, insisting he has manner, Sagan also dismissed stocking, defied medical premature exit Rossi was old veteran’s no intention of checking out any talk about potential experts and gritted his teeth topping the timesheets, only to remarkable the 19km circuit that will be history-making. through the pain to post the be bettered as the session drew resilience as he ridden 12 times following an “I don’t like to speak about third fastest time for today’s to a dramatic close by first targets a tenth initial 40km ride from Rong the future or history. What’s race behind his Yamaha Vinales with a 1min 47.635 lap world title and to Bergen. going to happen will happen. teammate Maverick Vinales and then Lorenzo at .100s. eighth in the “We have to do the lap 11 “I’m like last year -- I’ve got and Ducati’s Jorge Lorenzo. Rossi, placed fourth in the top category. times or 12,” quipped Sagan. nothing to lose. I’m here to World champion Marc world championship standings, “It’s a big “That’s a lot of time to see it.” enjoy, I’m very happy already Asked if he still had a with what I did the last few chance to ride the circuit years and I want to enjoy before today’s race, Sagan tomorrow.” (AFP) Axelsen faces Lee Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Italian rider Valentino in Japan Open final Rossi rides Blaak wins world Tokyo times. Lee booked a enmark’s Viktor spot in the final after title despite crash Axelsen defeated a 21-19, 21-8 win over Bergen, Norway Everything happened in the Dworld number one Son China’s Shi Yuqi. utch champion race: I crashed, it took a pretty Wan-Ho in the men’s In the women’s singles, Chantal Blaak long time to get back up, I singles semi-finals at the Spain’s Carolina Marin, Dovercame a painful crash to was in a lot of pain -- in that Japan Open yesterday. Olympic gold medallist last take a surprise victory in the moment I thought my race Axelsen, who beat two- year, reached the final as women’s world championship was over,” said Blaak about time Olympic champion Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara road race in Bergen yesterday. her crash with around 65km Lin Dan of China to clinch dropped out from the semi- “I The 27-year-old used her to ride. the world title in Glasgow finals due to knee trouble. d i d more illustrious team-mates “(Then) I thought I can last month, overpowered Marin faces China’s He m y Anna van der Breggen, the come back and see what I can South Korea’s Son with a Bingjiao who beat Chen Yufei best (to Olympic champion, and do. The plan was not that I 21-16, 21-16 win. 21-14, 25-23. recover) Annemiek van Vleuten, the should win the race but to do He now faces Malaysian Okuhara, newly crowned but this time-trial world champion, as my best possible for the team. Lee Chong Wei who has women’s world champion, morning, foils to escape to a solo victory “After that (attack) I just won the Japan was aiming to reclaim the I wasn’t in the at the end of the 152.8km followed my heart and stayed Open six trophy on home soil after condition to play,” Okuhara, street circuit course. away.” winning it in 2015. 22, told reporters, according Australia’s Katrin Garfoot Blaak had instigated an Home fans at the Tokyo to Sankei Sports. took silver with last year’s attack with 23km left that saw Metropolitan Gymnasium “I was ready for a battle champion Amalie Dideriksen Briton Hannah Barnes and expressed disappointment mentally but my body was of Denmark in bronze. Audrey Cordon of France when the organisers telling me I couldn’t,” she said “No, I can’t believe it. join her. (AFP) Viktor Axelsen celebrates his victory announced her withdrawal. in tears. (AFP) 22 Sunday, September 24, 2017 SPORTS Wozniacki reaches
PanTokyo Pacific final “It was always going to be a game. Wozniacki, a two-time slamming her racquet efending champion Caroline battle but I felt my energy was a Tokyo winner and finalist in to the ground in disgust. Wozniacki flattened world little bit low,” added Muguruza. 2014, put Muguruza out of her Kerber, who has Dnumber one Garbine Muguruza “I was struggling a bit in the misery by forcing the Spaniard slipped back to 14th in 6-2, 6-0 yesterday to reach her long rallies and didn’t make into another whiffed backhand on the world since winning fourth Pan Pacific Open final. the important shots. I’m very match point after just 59 minutes. last year’s Australian and The Danish former number disappointed, but she just played “Obviously you don’t go on US Open titles, clinched the one will face Anastasia better.” court thinking that’s going to be breaker 7-4 with a fizzing Pavlyuchenkova as she chases a Third seed Wozniacki tore the scoreline,” said Wozniacki. serve down the middle third Tokyo title after the Russian through the first set, sealing it “But I just kept my head down which she celebrated with a toppled Angelique Kerber 6-0, when Muguruza wafted a routine and stayed aggressive.” little fist pump. 6-7, 6-4 in a see-saw first semi- forehand badly wide. Seventh seed Kerber, another The 29-year-old Kerber, final. Muguruza cut a forlorn figure former world number one, a former Tokyo finalist, Top seed Muguruza, playing as she trudged back to her seat but looked in danger of being fed then quickly raced to a her first tournament since things went from bad to worse for the dreaded “double bagel” after 3-0 lead in the deciding reaching the top of the women’s the Wimbledon champion in the losing the first eight games in the set, only to be pegged world rankings, was blown off second set. Tokyo sunshine. But the German back once more. But court in just under an hour in a A dipping forehand pass recovered from 6-0, 5-2 down Pavlyuchenkova, who beat stunningly lopsided match. gave Wozniacki an early break, to pinch the second-set tiebreak Wozniacki in the final at “I didn’t feel that fresh,” the consolidated after another wild as Pavlyuchenkova suddenly Monterrey earlier this year. Spaniard told reporters. Muguruza backhand in the fourth tightened up, the Russian (AFP) Caroline Wozniacki celebrates Roger Federer thanks lucky Fabio Fognini beats Bautista, enters final stars for Rafael Nadal fightback Saint Petersburg, Russia a final with Bosnian Damir iery Italian Fabio Fognini Dzumhur. London beat top seed Roberto “It was a very tough oger Federer has admitted FBautista Agut yesterday to match, It’s never easy to his year would have been reach the final at St Petersburg play Roberto,” Fognini, who “veryR different” had he not in his first tournament since is bidding for a sixth career battled back from a 1-3 fifth-set being kicked out of the US ATP Tour title, said. deficit in his Australian Open Open. “My main goal now is to triumph against Rafael Nadal. The 30-year-old was recover for the final. I’ve Without a Grand Slam title disqualified from the doubles played two times on the clay since 2012, Federer fought tournament at Flushing with Dzumhur and I expect back to beat Nadal in January’s Meadows after launching a difficult match tomorrow.” decider in Melbourne, setting into a sexist tirade against World number 55 himself up for a stunning a female umpire during his Dzumhur had earlier seen off return to form. first-round singles defeat. German Jan-Lennard Struff He followed it up with back- Fognini, who has since 6-3, 7-5 in the first semi-final. to-back Masters victories at said that he would also accept “Today I played well from Indian Wells and Miami before a ban from the Australian the start,” Dzumhur said. “It winning his 19th Grand Slam Open next year for his was one of my best matches title at Wimbledon and has misdemeanour, saved two in the last few months. And risen to number two in the match points to battle past I’m really happy to advance ATP ranking. Spaniard Bautista Agut 2-6, into my second final this “I don’t think I would have 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/5) and set up year.” (AFP) won both Indian Wells and Spanish player Rafael Nadal (L) with Swiss Roger Federer Miami,” said Federer, 36, “By winning all those big happened like this.” strain on the tour. in an interview published three events at the beginning Federer and Nadal’s “I think that all of the guys in Saturday’s edition of The of the year, it allowed me to resurgence coincided in had to take a break because Times newspaper. sit there in the top eight of difficult seasons for Andy either they are carrying an “Maybe I would have won the world already after a few Murray and Novak Djokovic, injury for a while or they are one. I would have played on the months of the season and not both of whom saw their years really not doing well. Some clay maybe. The season would worry about being ranked curtailed by injury. have had surgery,” Federer have been very different. number 35 if I had lost early in Stan Wawrinka, Kei said. “I think this is just a freak “My plan was to play maybe the Australian Open because of Nishikori and Milos Raonic moment in time that it hit a lot the quarters at best at the the points I had to defend. are also currently sidelined, of the guys at the same time. Aussie and then take it from “It changed the entire but Federer does not believe The US Open wasn’t quite the there. mindset. Thank God it players are put under too much same. (AFP) Ostapenko powers into Korea Open final Seoul The 20-year-old French by winning the opening set Open in June. op seed Jelena Ostapenko Open champion from Latvia 6-3 before Ostapenko won the Ostapenko will face Brazil’s powered her way into the beat Luksika KumKhum, who following two sets to reach her Beatriz Haddad Maia, who KoreaT Open final yesterday had earlier upset the number third final of the 2017 season. sailed into the final after after a tight three-set battle four seed Sorana Cirstea, 3-6, Ostapenko is a favourite to defeating Richel Hogenkamp with Thailand’s Luksika 6-1, 6-3 in 110 minutes. win the title after her surprise of the Netherlands 6-1, Kumkhum, moving closer to The 24-year-old Thai upset win over third-seed 7-6 (9/7) in the semi-final claim the $250,000 title. stunned the world number 10 Simona Halep at the French yesterday. (AFP) Fabio Fognini (file pic) SPORTS Sunday, September 24, 2017 23 El Shaarawy brace as Ceballos ensures Roma down Udinese Real bounce back Madrid ani Ceballos scored twice on his full debut as Real Madrid AS Roma’s Stephan el Shaarawy runs with the ball Dbounced back from a shock past Udinese’s defender Giuseppe Pezzella (rear) midweek defeat by Real Betis to Milan close to within four points of La tephan El Shaarawy bagged a first-half brace as AS Liga leaders Barcelona with a 2-1 Roma overwhelmed Udinese 3-1 to secure a third win at Alaves yesterday. Sstraight Serie A win yesterday. Earlier, Diego Costa was an Italian forward El Shaarawy scored twice after Edin interested spectator as Atletico Dzeko’s 12th-minute opener, as Roma move up to Madrid leapfrogged Sevilla into fourth in Serie A with 12 points from five games, and second thanks to goals from with a game in hand just three points behind leaders Yannick Carrasco and Antoine Napoli and Juventus who play later. Griezmann in a 2-0 win at the Coach Eusebio Di Francesco said he was delighted Wanda Metropolitano. that the pieces were beginning to fit into his jigsaw after Barca can re-establish their early criticism of his tactics. four-point lead over Atletico “I see the lads are ready to do what I ask,” said Di with victory later at Girona. Francesco. “El Shaarawy is an ideal forward for my “Today we needed the three system. points. We are not in brilliant “I saw an excellent team movement. It’s a pity we form, but for sure we will play conceded that goal, and we could have scored a few better on other days,” said Real more, but were not determined enough. I can’t help but boss Zinedine Zidane. be satisfied with my team.” Ceballos was one of three Luigi Delneri’s visitors were struggling from the changes made to the side that Real Madrid’s midfielder Daniel Ceballos outset at the Stadio Olimpico with Dzeko on hand for lost to Betis by Zidane as Luka (R) celebrates after scoring his team’s first the opener and his sixth goal of the season after Radja Modric and Gareth Bale were left goal beside Real Madrid’s defender from Nainggolan pushed his way through a porous Udinese on the bench ahead of Tuesday’s Spain Dani Carvajal defence. Champions League trip to Dzeko rolled in a cross for El Shaarawy’s first after half Borussia Dortmund. to inspire a more spirited display far more comfortable afternoon we had it isn’t a lot,” added Zidane. an hour with a blunder by Udinese’s Danish defender And the Spanish under-21 from the hosts, despite a sixth after the break as Pacheco made a “But the most important thing was Jens Stryger Larsen giving the player nicknamed ‘The international settled Madrid’s straight defeat, as they scored great save to deny Isco, Cristiano to win the game.” Little Pharaoh’ his second just before the break. nerves after just 10 minutes as he their first goal of the season five Ronaldo struck the woodwork Atletico maintained their Diego Perotti had a chance to make it 4-0 late in caught Fernando Pacheco flat- minutes before half-time. twice and Sergio Ramos blazed impressive start to the season the game but fired his spot-kick off target with Stryger footed by pulling the ball inside Alaves captain Manu Garcia over with the goal at his mercy. despite the difficulties of a ban on Larsen getting one back after his earlier misfortune the goalkeeper’s near post from met Munir El Haddadi’s cross Yet, Alaves could also have registering new players. beating the offside trap to score a consolation goal in the edge of the area. flush to power a header into the snatched a first point of the season Costa won’t be able to feature the final minutes. (AFP) Alaves caretaker coach Javier top corner. Madrid retook the lead as Alfonso Pedraza’s deflected until January after completing Cabello had denied Enzo Zidane just three minutes later, though, effort hit the bar before Pedraza his prolonged return to the club the chance to face his father as Ceballos pounced on a poor struck the post when clean through from Chelsea for a reported club Zinedine and former club as he punch from Pacheco to fire into on goal. record fee of 55 million euros Football was left out the Alaves squad. the bottom corner. “When you go away having only ($66 million), plus 10 million Scores as of closing However, Cabello did manage Real should have ensured a scored two goals for the chances euros in add-ons. (AFP) English Championship: Bolton 0 Brentford 3 Derby 1 Birmingham 1 Fulham 1 Middlesbrough 1 Neymar-less PSG held by Montpellier Leeds 3 Ipswich 2 Paris The teenager, who will Norwich 0 Bristol City 0 aris Saint-Germain lost their become the world’s second-most Preston 0 Millwall 0 perfect start to the Ligue 1 expensive player behind Neymar QPR 0 Burton 0 Pseason as they struggled to a 0-0 when he completes his permanent Reading 1 Hull 1 draw at Montpellier yesterday transfer from Monaco next year, Sunderland 1 Cardiff 2 without the injured Neymar. should have broken the deadlock, Wolves 2 Barnsley 1 With the world’s most but headed wide when unmarked expensive player on the sidelines from only a few yards out. English Premier League: to ensure his fitness for Tuesday’s Mbappe was starting to make Burnley 0 Huddersfield 0 Champions League clash against an impact, as he raced through Everton 2 Bournemouth 1 Bayern Munich, PSG were on goal only to scuff his shot and Southampton 0 Manchester United 1 Paris Saint-Germain’s uninspiring in attack against a allow the home defence to clear. Stoke 0 Chelsea 4 Brazilian defender Thiago stubborn Montpellier side playing PSG coach Emery belatedly Swansea 1 Watford 2 Silva (L) outruns Montpellier’s in a 5-4-1 formation. made his first change in the West Ham 2 Tottenham 3 French forward Isaac Mbenza Rising star Kylian Mbappe had 66th minute with Lucas Moura Leicester 2 Liverpool 3 the best of the visitors’ chances, them at arm’s length. players perhaps keeping one eye replacing the ineffective Julian but the 18-year-old was profligate The visitors unsurprisingly had on the Bayern game. Draxler. Striker Edinson Cavani, German league: in front of goal as Unai Emery’s most of the ball, but Montpellier PSG did finally create a decent who missed a penalty last week RB Leipzig 2 Eintracht Frankfurt 1 men could only extend their looked a threat on the counter- chance shortly after the restart, after an argument with Neymar, Hoffenheim 2 Schalke 04 0 lead at the top of the table over attack with the pace of Claude as Montpellier threw away had an appeal for a spot-kick Werder Bremen 0 SC Freiburg 0 reigning champions Monaco to Ninga up front. possession on the edge of their waved away after going down in VfB Stuttgart 0 FC Augsburg 0 one point. Without Neymar pulling the own area and Mbappe curled a heap under a potentially goal- Mainz 05 1 Hertha Berlin 0 PSG started slowly as strings, Paris were toothless for a tame shot straight at home saving tackle from defender Pedro Borussia Dortmund 6 Moenchengladbach 1 Montpellier comfortably kept the first 45 minutes, with some goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte. Mendes. (AFP) Ceballos ensures P23 Real bounce back SPORTS 2424 Sunday, September 24, 2017 Sane inspires Man City in Palace
defeatManchester over after skipping through several He flicked eroy Sane was the difference as challenges. it over the head Premier League leaders Manchester But for all of City’s early possession, of Scott Dann and CityL claimed a comprehensive 5-0 it was Palace who had the better chances slid a shot through the win over bottom club Crystal Palace in the opening stages. legs of Wayne Hennessey. yesterday to extend their unbeaten start. The south London side, playing The goal opened the visitors “Shall we score a goal for you?” under Roy Hodgson for the second time up. Six minutes into the the home fans chanted, and well they in the league, looked well drilled and second half, a quick break might, with Pep Guardiola’s side having could have stung the hosts on the break. saw City double their lead. now scored 16 goals in three Premier Ruben Loftus-Cheek had an effort Again Sane was key. League games. deflect off Nicolas Otamendi and onto His break down the left By contrast, Palace are still yet to the post, having beaten England centre- flank was picked out score in the league and have now lost back John Stones twice to get into a by De Bruyne and six games in succession. shooting position on 19 minutes. a perfect low cross Sane and Raheem Sterling, who Loftus-Cheek went close again, into the path of scored twice, did the damage, while sliding a shot wide when it seemed easier Sterling meant the Sergio Aguero and Fabian Delph added to score after Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s England winger gloss to the scoreline at the Etihad low cross nicked off Fernandinho. could not miss. Stadium. City’s disjointed start to game was not Presented The win keeps City on top of the table, helped as the home side lost Benjamin with what edging in front of rivals Manchester Mendy to injury mid-way through the seemed an United on goal difference. first half. even easier It was frustrating for City until they The France left-back clashed knees opportunity were able to edge in front just before with Andros Townsend, giving away a a minute the break. tactical foul as the winger skipped past, later after Palace defender Mamadou Sakho and was replaced by Danilo. Hennessey’s flicked City had to work to forge chances, touch on De Bruyne’s Kevin De but the pressure was eased on the stroke cross presented him with Bruyne’s of half-time. an open goal, Sterling side- cross onto Quick interplay between Sane, De footed wide. his own Bruyne and David Silva allowed the Aguero was now on the hunt post and Spaniard to lift a pass to Sane on the for the goals to take the club’s Manchester City’s Raheem Sane fired left. scoring record. (AFP) Sterling (top) celebrates after scoring with Leroy Sane
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