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A Day to Remember JO3968_BFC_SM_APP_Online_Campaign_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX4cm.indd3/1/18 3:45 PM 1 Ambassador to Germany presents credentials Manama bdullah Abdullatif Abdullah has presented Ahis credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bahrain to the Federal Republic of Germany. President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, received the credentials at the Schloss Bellvue Presidential Palace. The Ambassador conveyed greetings of the Leadership to Steinmeier.
Lalla is goodwill ambassador of OIC Jeddah ecretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic SCooperation (OIC), Dr Yousef Al-Othaimeen, has handed Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco, daughter to the late King Hassan II credentials designating her the first OIC Goodwill Ambassador, during his meeting with her on the sidelines of the International Women’s Day celebration held yesterday in Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik giving the final touches to the sand sculpture of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Marrakesh, Morocco. wife of His Majesty King Hamad and Supreme Council for Women president, on a local beach to mark the International Woman’s Day. Women all over the world celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday.
Riyadh he said, referring to the Houthis oreign Minister of Saudi who have repeatedly launched Arabia Adel Al Jubeir has ballistic missiles at Saudi P Fthat the conflict in Yemen was Arabia, which has intercepted not a war of the Kingdom’s them.Al Jubeir and Johnson choice. held a meeting on Wednesday 19 Al Jubeir – whose country on the heels of an official visit Yemen war leads an Arab coalition fighting by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince 5.3mn women Iran-backed militia in Yemen Mohammed bin Salman to the take part in on behalf of the internationally UK. The two men discussed recognised government – said co-operation between their two feminist strike during a press conference with countries and ways to end the his British counterpart, Boris war in Yemen. Johnson, in London that the “Our talks have focused on was forced war “was imposed on us”. how the UK can use its world- He added that the Houthi beating expertise to support rebels have since the war broke Saudi Arabia’s reforms and how out in 2014 stolen more than we can work together to end the P $4 billion (Dh14.7bn) from tragic conflict in Yemen,” said Yemeni banks. Johnson. “They are working on “It is vital that we bring this on us: Saudi smuggling and controlling appalling conflict, which has Mini Olympics24 Al Jubeir, Boris Johnson discuss ways to end conflict telecommunications companies inflicted so much suffering, to begins in order to finance their war,” an end.- The National 2 Friday, March 9, 2018 HRH CP backs IOM’s effort
toManama stopprogramme of legislation human trafficking is Royal Highness Prince designed to safeguard the rights Salman bin Hamad of the Kingdom’s expatriate HAl Khalifa, Crown Prince, population,” Prince Salman Deputy Supreme Commander told the IOM Director-General and First Deputy Prime stressing Bahrain’s desire Minister yesterday pledged to continue to strengthen Bahrain’s full support to its cooperation with the UN all efforts of International bodies to achieve development Organisation of Migration goals. to prevent exploitation and Explaining further, Prince people trafficking, and protect Salman told William Lacy displaced persons and migrants Swing that Bahrain’s labour fleeing conflict. market reform project, HRH the Crown Prince during a discussion with Director General of the International Organisation of Migration This came as HRH Prince launched in accordance with “Modernisation of Bahrain’s Bahrain with international best trafficking. Deputy Prime Minister, His Salman received Director His Majesty King Hamad’s legislative and legal systems, practices.” He expressed his gratitude Highness Shaikh Mohammed General of the International vision for comprehensive achieved through the vision Meanwhile, the Director- for the opportunity to meet His bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Labour Organisation of Migration development, “has achieved and directives of His Majesty General of the IOM outlined Royal Highness and stressed and Social Development (IOM), William Lacy Swing, at international recognition as King Hamad, has made an the organisation’s international his appreciation for the support Minister, His Excellency Jameel Gudaibiya Palace. a model example of effective important contribution to and regional efforts to His Royal Highness and bin Mohammed Humaidan, “Bahrain has successfully labour reform”. the Kingdom’s sustainable protect migrants and combat various Bahraini organisations and a number of senior officials implemented a comprehensive HRH CP added: development and aligned exploitation and people have provided. attended the meeting. Iranian woman who removed headscarf jailed for two years
The hijab is obligatory in public in Iran. (AFP/ Guardian)
n Iranian woman who but Dolatabadi criticised what morality police has declined publicly removed her he said was a “light” sentence in the past two decades, and Aveil in protest against Iran’s and said he would push for the a growing number of Iranian compulsory headscarf law has full two-year penalty. women in Tehran and other been sentenced to two years More than 30 Iranian women large cities often wear loose in prison, the judiciary said on have been arrested since the veils that reveal their hair. Wednesday. end of December for publically In some areas of the capital, Tehran’s chief prosecutor, removing their veils in defiance women are regularly seen Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi, who of the law. driving cars with veils draped announced the sentence, did Most have been released, but over their shoulders. not give the woman’s identity many are being prosecuted. Dolatabadi said he would no but said she intended to Women showing their hair longer accept such behaviour, appeal against the verdict, the in public in Iran are usually and had ordered the impound judiciary’s Mizan Online news sentenced to far shorter terms of vehicles driven by socially agency reported. of two months or less, and rebellious women. Dolatabadi said the fined $25. The prosecutor said some unidentified woman took Iranian law, in place since “tolerance” was possible when off her headscarf in Tehran’s the Islamic Revolution of 1979, it came to women who wear the Enghelab Street to “encourage stipulates that all women, veil loosely, “but we must act corruption through the Iranian or foreign, Muslim with force against people who removal of the hijab in public”. or non-Muslim, must be fully deliberately question the rules The woman will be eligible veiled in public at all times. on the Islamic veil”, according AGU graduates during the award reception for parole after three months, But the zeal of the country’s to Mizan Online. (Guardian) Friday, March 9, 2018 3 Spying case put off to Mar 22 DT News Network the first accused Ali Salman Public Prosecution said. Manama attended alongside his lawyers. In its statement, the Public he High Criminal Court The second and third accused Prosecution reviewed all the yesterday postponed the are being tried in absentia. evidence against the accused trialT of Ali Salman Ali Ahmed, The court heard the and which consisted of Hassan Ali Juma Sultan and Ali testimony of the public testimonies by witnesses, Mahdi Ali Al Aswad, who are prosecutor in which he said the recorded conversations accused of spying for Qatar, to that the accused violated the between the accused and March 22. noblest values and most sacred officials in Qatar, security Advocate General Ousama principles by targeting the reports that confirmed the Al Oufi said that the court nation. defence secret details provided decided to postpone the trial “No act is more despicable by the accused to Qatar and to allow the defence to present than selling the nation for the records of statements by the evidence. sake of a fake leadership,” the accused to Al Jazeera, the The accused are facing Public Prosecution said. Qatari television channel charges of spying for a foreign “When traitors are called by that was the source of their country to carry out hostile acts their own country and leaders, propaganda. in Bahrain to undermine its they reject the call, but when The Public Prosecution Representative image political and economic status they are called by the forces of insisted all the evidence was and harm its national interests evil, they respond. Such forces solid and fully supported to topple the regime. give traitors the illusion they the charges condemning the The Public Prosecution also Other charges included are leaders, welcome them accused. stressed the convergence of divulging defence secrets to ceremoniously and encourage The Public Prosecution the accused in the exploitation The accused are facing charges a foreign country, accepting their treason. However, deep refuted the claims by the first of Al Jazeera not only as a of spying for a foreign country to money from a foreign country inside, the evil forces are accused that his acts were within propaganda trumpet inciting to for providing it with military mocking them for they see the legal political framework, acts of sedition and vandalism carry out hostile acts in Bahrain secrets and information them only as servants and tools saying that there is a difference and glorifying the perpetrators, pertaining to the internal to carry out their destructive between permissible national but also as the main guide to situation to undermine the plans. Once their role is over political action and the acts saboteurs, disseminating calls provided information about The Public Prosecution economic interests of the and they are of no use, they of espionage and treachery for chaotic rallies and providing the movements of the security stressed that the schemes by Kingdom. are dismissed. They end up committed by the accused and information about venues and forces to be targeted and Al Jazeera could not have The open trial was held lost, stranded and bound to the his companions that warrant timings for acts of sabotage broadcasted inciting allegations been carried out without such as stipulated by the law and garbage heap of history,” the their punishment. and arson. The channel also and seditious rumours. traitors.
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fightingManama terrorism: King Ahmed bin Mohammed Al gypt plays a pivotal role Khalifa, to El Sisi also touched in fighting terrorism and on regional challenges and Ewarding off interference in how to surmount them. the internal affairs of the Arab President El Sisi states, said His Majesty King appreciated Bahrain’s Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. supportive stances towards In a verbal message Egypt in all circumstances. conveyed to the Egyptian During the meeting, Shaikh President, Abdel Fattah Khalid commended the El Sisi, HM the King took positive results of the recent pride in the rapid progress visit of the Crown Prince, of bilateral ties at multiple Prime Minister and Minister levels and appreciated the of Defence of Saudi Arabia, vital role being played by Mohammed bin Salman, to Egypt to consolidate peace Egypt aimed at confronting and security in the region. the challenges facing the The message conveyed region and reinforcing by the Minister of Foreign security and peace across the Shaikh Khalid meeting President El Sisi Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin world. Minister hails women empowerment drive Manama Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM International Women’s ousing Minister, Bassim the King and President of the Day is observed worldwide on Al-Hamar, extended Supreme Council for Women March 8 to celebrate the social, Hcongratulations to Her Royal (SCW), on the International economic, cultural and political Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Women’s Day (IWD). achievement of women. The minister lauded the effective role played by women in the development process, especially in Bahrain. “Women’s empowerment and equality with men in all work fields is the natural outcome of the awareness of the leadership and the government of the importance of ensuring women their right to education since many decades,” the Minister said. Al-Hamar highlighted the role played by SCW to preserve women’s gains in various fields, including housing. Limavady firm to construct giant aquarium in Bahrain Co Londonderry design design, installation and five- of water. firm has won a multi- year management of an UK Export Finance Amillion pound contract to aquarium to accommodate (UKEF), a UK government build a 17 metre-high shark black-tipped sharks, nurse department that provides and fish aquarium in Bahrain. sharks, stingrays and a range of finance and support for UK ELSS Engineering, which smaller tropical fish, which the exporters, worked with ELSS is based in Limavady, is company will also source for and the Bank of Ireland in a specialist in large-scale its client. order to secure the deal. Liz aquarium design, installation Upon completion, the McCrory, UKEF’s export and management, with 99% aquarium will be situated finance manager for Northern of its business coming from in the Mall of Dilmunia in Ireland, said ELSS is an example overseas clients. Bahrain and will stand more of a successful company “truly The multi-million export than 17 metres high and making the most” of exporting. contract is for the complete contain some 700,000 litres (Belfast Telegraph) Friday, March 9, 2018 5 Bahrain expresses dismay
overDT News Network theirUN support for the discourse official’s remarksjudiciary does not discriminate non-politicized sources. Geneva of hatred and internal violence between litigants, on grounds of The ambassador affirmed r. Yusuf Abdulkarim groups and for this reason, the classes or political affiliations, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Bucheeri, Permanent Kingdom of Bahrain totally and rather deals with them on keenness to promote and DRepresentative to the United rejects the content of this the basis of irrefutable evidence protect human rights and Nations, has expressed dismay statement with all the wrong and legal rules that do not ensure public freedoms over the remarks of UN High and unacceptable descriptions allow interference by any party through cooperation and with Commissioner on human it has given to the state.” for any reason the permanent support of the rights and the other deleterious The Permanent He also stressed that the United Nations agencies. comments on the recent legal Representative stated that the independence and impartiality He stressed that Bahrain actions taken by the Kingdom constitution of the Kingdom of the judiciary is a prerequisite is ready to deal with any of Bahrain. of Bahrain stipulates the for the protection and organization or body provided Referring to the High right to freedom of opinion promotion of human rights. that it proves to be credible Commissioner’s remarks in and expression in an He called on the Office and impartial, out of keenness his review statement at the unquestionable manner and of the High Commissioner on transparency, and calls 37th Session of the Human in a way that guarantees for Human Rights to make on the Office of the High Rights Council, the Permanent everyone’s right to express their concerted effort to understand Commissioner to produce Representative said that the opinion and disseminate it by the reality of human rights and objective reports, far from allegations are baseless and do word, writing or otherwise, but Dr Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri the great challenges facing the mudding or misleading. not touch the reality of the within the legal framework and expression of opinion. citizens’ right to expression Kingdom which faces terrorist He affirmed that the situation in the Kingdom. without inciting division or In addition, he said, that affirming the absence of any acts aimed to destabilize its Kingdom of Bahrain considers “They deliberately and sectarianism or undermining they are in line with the harassment of human rights security and stability. the United Nations, the High unfairly side with malicious national security. Kingdom’s obligations under activists or human rights The Kingdom, he explained, Commissioner and other elements who have suspicious The ambassador stressed the International Covenant advocates because of their confronts a phenomenon of agencies, including the Human political agendas and sectarian that organizing demonstrations on Civil and Political Rights activities except being subject, violent extremism and it is the Rights Council’s mechanisms, tendencies and who want to and gatherings and specifying and do not conflict with public like other citizens, to the rule of duty of the Office of the High important partner in inflict harm on the Kingdom the areas where they should order, safety, health or morals law and accountability in case Commissioner to do its best to safeguarding and protecting of Bahrain and demean its be held is a decision based on or protection of others’ rights they violate law provisions. double check the credibility of human rights, and for this it achievements in the field of sound legal grounds and does and freedoms. In this context, the the information it obtained and has constructively cooperated human rights,” he said. mean to be restrictions on The Kingdom’s ambassador Permanent Representative to seek such information only with them and will continue “This is crystal clear from freedom, peaceful assembly or stressed the need to fully protect affirmed that the Bahraini from neutral, objective and to do so. Startup Bahrain An inspiring day for regional Week concludes DT News Network entrepreneurs at Unbound [email protected] DT News Network see where your clients are [email protected] and be bold.”, “There are Manama loads of people ready to help, he debut edition of Startup Manama start knocking on doors and Bahrain week concluded ntrepreneurs from around believe in yourself” said Dr. yesterdayT with the closing of the region shared their Farid, “Read and increase ‘Unbound’, an innovation and successE stories, challenges and your knowledge, network and start up festival. advice during the final day of benefit tremendously from the Over 1500 people and more Unbound yesterday. entrepreneurial ecosystem” than 50 startups participated An inspiring day of said Sulaiman, “Develop your in Unbound, an event which by Bahrain Economic Unbound, an innovation mentorship network and use served as a platform for Development Board (EDB) and and startup festival which your mentors to overcome Startups to learn and connect. Tamkeen (Labour Fund) and took place for the first challenges “ said Al Obaidat, Entrepreneurs, and experts held under the patronage of His time in Bahrain, saw many “Use the great support from around the MENA Royal Highness Prince Salman entrepreneurs sharing their network” said Warsi. region gathered at Bahrain bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown inspirational stories and An entrepreneur from International Circuit for the Prince, Deputy Supreme advice. Yesterday featured the US, Gabriel Schillinger event in the past two days. Commander and Chairman many panel sessions and gave his advice about raising The event also served as an of the Bahrain Economic speeches from entrepreneurs funds for startups. “The most opportunity for Start ups to Development Board. from around the region. important thing when raising pitch to investors. The week kicked off with GCC The panel sessions held money is the team. People Startup Bahrain Week is a Game Conference (GCCGC) included ‘ Routes for Growth invest in people, they do not unique initiative organized held at Bahrain Polytechnique - Sourcing Capital’. ‘ Global Gabriel Schillinger speaking during the event invest in an idea unless the on Saturday. On Sunday Stories of Startup Success’ and the International Women’s Saba Saleem Warsi, Founder idea is really amazing. Even Rowad hosted their ‘Majlis’ at ‘Building MENA Innovation Day and celebrate female & CEO - The Stories Studio if the idea is horrible they are 1500 people Alto, Downtown Rotana. On Ecosystems’, and ‘Engaging entrepreneurship. The and Wafa Al Obaidat, Chief still going to invest in you if Sunday and Monday CH9 and the GCC Connected session was hosted by Zain Executive Officer and Creative the team is amazing. For me, and more than YoStartups’s event hosted “My Consumer’. Bahrain. The panellists were Director - Obai and Hill. in my journey, I have raised 50 startups Startup Bootcamp”. In the A special panel session Dr Sana Farid, Co-Founder To the moderator Shaima money raised from friends and heritage houses of Muharraq featuring successful Bahraini - Munfarid Consulting, Hala Aseeri’s question “Give family, but I prefer going after participated in on Tuesday, THINKERS & female entrepreneurs ‘Female Sulaiman, Founder and me one piece of advice for professional angel investors. Unbound, the DOERS brought “Follow Entrepreneurship in The Managing Director - Beyond female entrepreneurs starting You need to find the right startup festival The Leaders” a full day of Kingdom of Bahrain’ was Borders Consultancy, Lana out today?, Lana Alattar strategic angels that are right business meetings, panel hosted to commemorate Alattar, Founder - Tasafah, replied “ Test your market, for you” he said. discussions. 6 Friday, March 9, 2018 Wide Angle Bahrain celebrates Joel Indrupati BARBIE AND HER Int’l. Women’s day Harpreet Kaur/ DTNN underpin discrimination and CHANGING FORM [email protected] exploitation. ext year, on this day, Barbie will be 60 years old. ahrain Women Union He pointed out that more Of course, she will continue to retain her youthful and Awareness team in than a billion women around looksN even though, of late, she has put on some weight. And, Bcollaboration with the United the world lack legal protection even though, she now comes in three other forms - Petite, Nations yesterday organised against domestic sexual Tall and Curvy – apart from the ‘Original’. a cultural programme at violence. “The global gender Marking the International Women’s Day 2018, the toy the Argan village to mark pay gap is 23 percent, rising to maker Mattel has also released 15 new Barbie dolls as ‘role International Women’s day. 40 percent in rural areas, and models’, crafted in the likeness of real iconic women. The programme focused the unpaid work done by many These are additions to Barbie’s “Shero” and “Inspiring on celebrating the importance women goes unrecognized.” Women” collections, and one of them is even wearing a of women in a society and Women’s representation, hijab! spreading awareness on the Guterres said, in national It was exactly 59 years ago - on 9 March 1959 – that importance of equality. parliaments stands, on average, Barbie, made its debut at the ‘American Toy Fair’ in New “UN is pleased and at less than one quarter, and in York City. proud to be collaborating boardrooms, it is even lower. And the eleven inches tall blonde, with a waterfall of hair, with Bahrain Women Union “Without concerted action, immediately caught the attention of little girls, parents, and and other participating bodies millions of more girls will be the world itself. to celebrate the international subjected to genital mutilation Very soon, along with enormous revenue for the company women’s day,” Head of UN over the next decade.” Mattel, it also generated enormous controversy. Information Centre (UNIC) Celebration at Argan Village The UN, Guterres said, It was the first mass-produced toy doll in the United Samir Al Darabi told DT News. platform for aspiring women gender equality and empowering is working closely with States, with very shapely features of an adult female, which Al Darabi said that one of the entrepreneurs. women and girls is the unfinished countries around the world many people felt was completely unsuitable for little girls. main initiatives of UNIC for “We believe that the society business of our time, and the to prevent and address sexual Girls should not be dressing up and playing with a doll 2018 is women development can only move forward if we greatest human rights challenge exploitation and abuse by staff that makes them dream of a body shape that they are and to transfer the momentum are promoting equality in all in our world.” in peacekeeping missions, and unlikely to attain. Unreasonable expectations can make the to relentlessly working towards the sectors and we call everyone “Gender equality is enshrined to support victims. “Women’s girls develop a negative body image, and it could harm them giving them equal rights in the to put in the effort to promote in countless laws, and harmful empowerment is at the heart of psychologically. society. equality,” stressed Al Darabi. practices like female genital the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Young girls should not be focussing on their bodies, and The cultural programme United Nations Secretary- mutilation and child marriage Development. Progress on on those skimpy dresses which Barbie wears. They should be included traditional dances, General António Guterres, in a have been outlawed in many the Sustainable Development focussing instead, on their minds, and on the reality of life. traditional musical activities, statement on the occasion, said: countries. But serious obstacles Goals means progress for These were some of the many arguments against the doll. or for that matter providing a “We are at a pivotal moment for remain if we are to address the all women, everywhere,” he In this part of the world, ‘Fulla’ arrived in 2003. It was women’s rights. Achieving historic power imbalances that stressed. (See page 12-13) the Arab and Middle Eastern markets’ answer to Barbie. Dressed more modestly, ‘Fulla’ became a role-model-doll Missing Pets that conservative parents wished their daughters to have, instead of that extremely fashionable western Barbie. Created by Dubai’s toy company NewBoy FZCO, ‘Fulla’ had become Barbie’s biggest rival in the Middle East. All said and done, despite the arguments against ‘Barbie’, the gross annual sales of Mattel’s Barbie brand worldwide is over $1 billion, even recently. It is said that for a few years in the 1980s and 1990s, ENKI - Male shorthair, annually, more Barbie dolls were sold in the USA than the 7 mos, black w white PESTO - Male Terrier mix, number of girls born in the country. flecks at neck/stomach/ LABNE - Male brown Tabby, 1-2 yrs, neutered, not For 57 years, Mattel did not change the form of Barbie, BABY - Female Persian mix, under arms, neutered, 3 yrs, neutered, shades of 2 yrs, slight tufts on ears, wearing collar or ID tag, even though the colour of hair and eyes had changed. microchipped (may say grey, red collar - no ID tag, neutered, microchipped, rescue dog - does not like Brunette and dark hair versions, with different eyes came in. Inzak), not wearing collar disappeared from garden, wearing red collar w gold to be touched, ran away But, with the advent of Internet and smart phones, it was or ID, very friendly-comes Janabiya (area surrounding fish tag w name, slipped during thunderstorm, clear that younger girls are now more interested in playing to name, disappeared, Dilmun Burial Mound/Life past owner’s son in the dark, Sanabis (next to Sanabis with Barbie ‘on computers, tablets and smartphones’ and perhaps stolen, Adliya Fit/Jenan, Hudhud and Amwaj (near Floating City), checkpoint), BD300 $100USD REWARD for safe REWARD for safe return, not with real ones. (Yateem Gardens), 22/2/18. Fahad Gardens), 27/2/18. 36615691 return, 14/2/18. 36371281 27/2/18. 39600090 In 2016, that is why, perhaps, Mattel finally decided to 38402099 bend down to the changing market trends and get back some lost sales. And it released three versions – Petite, Tall and Curvy - appealing to different market segments, with more credible shapes of women. So, in a way, Barbie’s shape has changed more out of the shifting mores of the society than out of her unwillingness to workout. The ‘form change’ had become inevitable, more from the pressure of the changing market needs, than from the willingness of its producer. TIME magazine’s special cover story ‘Barbie’s Got a New Body’ says: “In a world where curvaceous stars like Beyoncé, ZEUS - Male Bengal, 11 yrs, Kim Kardashian and Nikki Minaj rule pop culture, Barbie neutered, microchipped, felt out-of-touch. After 57 years of criticism, Mattel finally very picky eater, nervous JANGO - Male Pit Bull mix, 5 determined to update the doll” (TIME, 28 January 2016). cat, not wearing collar or yrs, back w white markings, KITTY- Female, 2 yrs, was MALTY - Male Shih Tzu, 6 With smart gadgets taking over, we know that even if ID tag, indoor cat - slipped neutered, microchipped, very pregnant - so probably yrs, mostly brown, wearing Barbie says, “I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world. Life in out, possibly STOLEN, Umm super friendly, broke free gave birth, not wearing collar black colllar - no ID tag, very plastic, it’s fantastic”, we know it is not. All is not well with Al Hassam, BD500 REWARD chasing a cat, slipped collar or ID tag, indoor/outdoor friendly, gate left open by the dolls-and-toys industry. for safe return, 4/3/18. - so no ID tags, may have cat, Janabiya (near Naya contractor, Hamad Town 39608777/ 35053060/ been stolen after escape, Mart/ Mercado), 25/2/18. (roundabout 21), 7/2/18. (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do 39333377 Juffair, 27/2/18. 34491419 39262116 66334468 not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) Friday, March 9, 2018 7 Prepare for changes in tech, services, experts urge banks
Participants during a group photo session
Harpreet Kaur/DTNN regulatory and technical rise of cryptocurrencies and [email protected] know-how,” Al Waary added. the drive for greater financial ore than 400 delegates B Chandrasekhar, CEO inclusion across the globe. attended the second Arab Financial Services Justin Sykes, Founder and MMiddle East & Africa FinTech further told DT News, “This CEO of Innovest Advisory, Forum in Manama, Bahrain, is the second edition of the provided interesting statistics yesterday. conference, We believe that and perspectives on financial The forum, under the Bahrain regulatory is quite inclusion, with around theme Beyond Disruption favourable towards Fintech. 2 billion people around and under the patronage of Along with our cloud-based the world with no bank the Central Bank of Bahrain wallet solution, we also accounts. He said FinTech and hosted by Bank ABC launched the first domestic can increase accessibility and Arab Financial Services person to person for money and affordability of financial (AFS), was held at the Four transfer in Bahrain. We are services, and mobile money Seasons, Bahrain Bay. working very closely with holds significant promise, Governor of the Central regulators to bring other firsts particularly in developing Bank of Bahrain inaugurated to the kingdom. Also, we are economies. Globally only 2% the conference discussions, looking towards an era where of adults have a mobile money while the opening address was mobile phones will replace account, and more than 7.1 presented by Sael Al Waary, Sael Al Waary Rasheed Al Maraj plastic cards.” billion mobile connections Chairman of Arab Financial FinTech initiatives. more banks are embracing India. Moreover, with 50pc The conference further exist globally, with 80% in the Services and Deputy Group In his opening speech, FinTech and are catching up of the Kingdom’s population hosted a dynamic panel of developing world. CEO of Bank ABC. Al Waary illustrated the very quickly,” he commented. being below the age of 25, influential speakers that AFS Chairman and Deputy Rasheed Al Maraj provided elemental shift in the way “Almost US$100 billion there is a crucial need for addressed various topics and Group CEO of Bank ABC, his own perspectives on financial services industry has been invested in FinTech collaboration between banks tackled the biggest disruptors Sael Al Waary, and AFS CEO, FinTech related issues and the is now responding towards globally since 2010. In and FinTech start-ups, which for banks in the near future B. Charndrasekhar, provided impact of the new financial FinTech. “Banks have shifted 2017 alone US$ 27.4bn was would combine capital and which is from the emergence their views on how Arab technology on banking and their mind-set and are viewing invested, an 18 per cent innovation, economies of of challenger banks to the Financial Services can play a finance, referring to Bahrain’s FinTech and opportunity increase from 2016, driven by scale and agility, customer cutting-edge advances in greater role in the future as a proactive role in supporting rather than a threat. More and the surge in USA, UK and data and customer experience, Artificial Intelligence to the FinTech enabler. February shatters Bahrain’s heat records Manama recorded during the month was 20.4°C. The mean maximum 16.6°C which is 1.7°C above the Bahrain International Airport, International Airport. he month of February, 30.6°C which occurred on the temperature of the month was long-term normal. The lowest 10.4 mm at Durrat Al Bahrain, according to 18th of February at Bahrain 23.6°C which is 2.4°C above temperature recorded was 6.8 mm at Sitra Island and 2.8 Fog trouble MeteorologicalT data, has set a International Airport but the long-term normal and 13.0°C set on the 5th February mm at King Fahd Causeway. Fog affected the kingdom on new record in the Kingdom recorded 30.9°C on the same goes on record as the fourth at Bahrain International Also another mobile the 16th February, visibility by becoming the third hottest day at Durrat Al Bahrain. highest mean maximum Airport but recorded 8.5°C on trough has crossed the dropped to 350 meters or less month ever experienced in The mean temperature of temperatures for the month the 4th February at Durrat Al area on Wednesday 28th of from 00:00 am to 07:00 am Bahrain since 1902. the month was 19.8°C which of February since 1946. This Bahrain. February with 2.5 mm of local time. The lowest visibility This was revealed in the is 1.9°C above the long-term is same as February 2009 precipitation recorded at was 40 meters from 00:30 am to monthly weather summary normal and goes on record and exceeded by February Moderate rain Bahrain International Airport. 02:00 am local time at Bahrain released by the Ministry as the third highest mean 1963 with a record of 25.2°C, An upper trough moved But manage to produce rain International Airport. of Transportation and temperatures for the month February 2010 at 24.4°C and towards the central parts accompanied by hail in some Also thick dust haze affected Telecommunications’ of February since 1902. This February 2006 at 23.7°C. of the Arabian Peninsula areas. the Kingdom of Bahrain on Meteorological Directorate. is same as February 1979 & caused moderate rain over Westerly to Northwesterly the 14th of February reduced 2015 and exceeded by February Lowest temp 13.0°C the kingdom on the 24th of winds accounted 40% with the visibility to 500 meters Highest temp 30.6°C 1963 with a record of 21.5°C The mean minimum February with 4.8 mm of gusts reaching 36 knots on the at Bahrain International The highest temperature and February 1999 & 2010 at temperature of the month was precipitation recorded at 14th of February at Bahrain Airport. 8 BUSINESS Friday, March 9, 2018 High-level White House departures hite House chief economic advisor Gary Cohn has resigned joining a string of recent departures by BTEA takes part in Whigh-level personnel and further fuelling concerns that the Trump administration is in chaos. The Trump Administration has seen the highest rate of turnover among White House staff in decades, according to the Brookings Institution. Team Trump saw a 34 percent turnover rate during the Berlin convention president’s first year. The next-highest turnover rate for an administration’s first year was Ronald Reagan’s, with 17% of senior aides leaving their posts in 1981. Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton saw much lower turnovers during their first year in office -- 9%, 6%, and 11%, respectively. This time last year, Reince Priebus was still chief of staff, Sean Spicer was still press secretary, and Stephen Bannon was probably the second most powerful man in America. The Brookings report that tracked departures of senior officials Hoverigh-level the last 40White years Houseconcludes departures that only five of the 12White positions House chiefconsidered economic most advisor central Gary Cohnto the has president resigned, joiningare still filleda string by of the recent same departures people by as high-level when the personnel president and further took office.fuelling concerns that the Trump administration is in chaos 2 3 4 6
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Team Trump is sworn in, January 22, 2017 Gary D. Cohn. Chief economic adviser: Bahrain’s delegation is headed by Chief Executive Officer of BTEA, Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa Free trade advocate and former Goldman Sachs Manama focus to further boost the president quits after losing battle over Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium he Bahrain Tourism and strength of the local tourism Resigned, Mar 6, 2018 – 411 days in office TExhibitions Authority sector and drive in visitors 1 Reince Priebus. White House chief of staff: (BTEA) announced its from across the world,” said Trump announces sacking of Priebus on participation in the five-day the CEO of BTEA, Shaikh Twitter and offers job to John Kelly Fired, Jul 28, 2017 – 190 days ITB Convention, which began Khaled bin Humood Al 2 Steve Bannon. Chief strategist: Describes yesterday in Berlin, Germany. Khalifa. meeting of Trump family members and This comes in line with Over the course of five Russian attorney as “treasonous” Fired, Aug 18, 2017 – 211 days BTEA’s efforts to showcase days, more than 160,000 3 Omarosa Manigault-Newman. Director the Kingdom internationally visitors are expected to attend of communications-public liaison: Quits and strengthen its position on the exhibition which features over “concerns” about administration the world tourism map as an over 10,000 exhibitors from Resigned, Jan 20, 2018 – 366 days attractive tourist destination. 180 countries who will 4 Hope Hicks. Communications director: Admits to House Intelligence Committee that The event will continue until be represented on stands she told “white lies” on Trump’s behalf 11 March. covering an area of 160,000 Resigned, Feb 28, 2018 – 405 days Bahrain’s delegation, sqm. 5 Sean Spicer. Press Secretary: Leaves in protest over Trump’s decision to hire Anthony headed by the Chief BTEA’s participation Scaramucci as communications director Executive Officer of comes in line with its long Resigned, Jul 21, 2017 – 183 days BTEA, Shaikh Khaled term strategy to further 6 Rob Porter. Staff Secretary: Quits amid bin Humood Al Khalifa, develop the Kingdom’s allegations of domestic violence from two ex-wives. Porter denies accusations included representatives tourism sector and Resigned, Feb 7, 2018 – 384 days from the Bahrain Economic strengthen its position on 7 Katie Walsh. Deputy chief of staff: Quoted Development Board, At a regional and international saying working with Trump is “like trying to level under the slogan figure out what a child wants” Bahrain, Visit Bahrain, the Resigned, Mar 30, 2017 – 70 days national carrier Gulf Air, “We are delighted to be where we aim to promote the of ‘Ours.Yours.’, which 8 Michael Flynn. National security adviser: Bahrain International Circuit, participating in such a reputed Kingdom’s unique attractions contributes towards the Forced to resign after secretly discussing and a number of leading international event such as the to an international audience Kingdom’s economy and the U.S. sanctions with Russian Ambassador Fired: Feb 13, 2017 – 25 days hotels and travel agents. ITB Berlin Convention 2018 in line with our long-term 2030 Economic Vision. Sources: Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff, New York Times Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS
The Bank of China has pledged at least 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) to create a massive giant panda conservation park in southwestern Sichuan province by 2023. Enriching 2 million gene pool hectares -Zhang Weichao, a Sichuan official The park aims to bol- The park will National Mascot ster the local economy measure 2 million Giant pandas are China’s unofficial while providing the hectares (5 mil- national mascot and live mainly endangered animals lion acres), mak- in the Sichuan mountains, with with an unbroken ing it more than some in neighboring Gansu range in which they two times the size and Shaanxi provinces. An can meet and mate of Yellowstone estimated 1,864 live in the with other pandas in National Park in Staff members hold some 23 pandas born in 2016 at the wild, where they are threat- The world’s longest-living the interest of enrich- the United States. Chengdu Panda Breeding Base in Chengdu in southwestern ened chiefly by habitat loss. panda triplets Meng Meng, ing their gene pool. China’s Sichuan Province Another 300 live in captivity. Shuai Shuai, and Ku Ku Friday, March 9, 2018 BUSINESS 9 “The ‘national security’ argument could set Trump promises U.S. friends ‘flexibility’ Qatar airways flights have near miss a precedent. The fear is that a series of other Washington New Delhi countries could use the national security resident Donald Trump offered the prospect of relief wo Qatar Airways aircraft with about 500 passengers on argument to shut off their markets. That from steel and aluminum tariffs to countries that “treat board came dangerously close to each other while flying would risk undermining global trade rules usP fairly on trade”, a gesture overT Chennai airspace, triggering thrashed out laboriously apparently aimed at renewing the automated collision avoidance over decades.” pressure on Canada and Mexico system that helped pull the planes to give ground in separate trade away to safety. The near miss on talks. Trump was expected to February 17 involved a Boeing 777 sign a proclamation imposing 25 flying from Doha to Bali and an Brigitte Zypries percent tariffs on steel imports Airbus 330 operating from Bangkok and 10 percent on aluminum on to the Qatar capital. (ET) German Economy Minister on US Thursday. trade restrictions China has Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat) hosted a Lunch & Learn workshop on 26th February 2018 no need or titled “Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing” for its local companies within the Group at the Capital Club Bahrain.
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The first workshop was for the IT professionals in its portfolio companies. The sessions were presented by Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Acting Vice replace US: Chief Executive, iGA, Abdulla Shijaz, Solutions Architect Lead, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Gajendra Rao, Customer Solutions Consultant, Batelco. BeijingChineseglobalised world. FM hina is on a long march “In the event of a trade war, to modernisation and China will make a justified itC has no need or intention and necessary response,” to replace the United States’ Wang said. “We hope China The workshop focused on the international role, Chinese and the U.S. will have a calm government Cloud First initiative The workshop is part of a series of educational Foreign Minister Wang Yi and constructive dialogue as with which Mumtalakat is aligned, seminars that will be conducted throughout the said yesterday. equals, and find a win-win and the benefits of adopting AWS year and aims to bring together business partners “Some Americans allege solution.” cloud-based solutions to locally- to share expertise and knowledge amongst the that China will replace Despite elements of hosted platforms. Group. America’s role in the competition, China-U.S. world. This conclusion is ties are defined more by fundamentally wrong,” partnership, not rivalry, he Wang said at a press added. pay attention to the positive conference on the sidelines Citing a latest poll, Wang aspects,” he said. “We are proud that AWS In addition, Mumtalakat has collaborated with of the annual session of the said over 50 percent of the “The more China develops, Tamkeen on this initiative to ensure that companies National People’s Congress. American people have a the more it can contribute has selected Bahrain as the within the Group can obtain tailored AWS training On trade frictions between favorable view of China and to the world,” the foreign location for its first ever data programmes in the coming year. the two countries, Wang the figure has been rising minister said, stressing centre in the Middle East. said that trade war is never steadily in recent years. China’s commitment to Mahmood the right solution, as it will “I hope people will not peaceful development The Government of Bahrain, Alkooheji at the harm both the initiator as focus just on the problems of and win-win cooperation. along with Mumtalakat, IT workshop well as the target country in a U.S.-China relations, but also (Xinhua) Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) UK, Saudi to strengthen UN are already using cloud technologies through inspection regime for Yemen AWS-in fact, we started our London that all Yemeni ports remain governments approved the journey in November last ritain and Saudi Arabia open to the humanitarian show of military force as a year- and I encourage our want to strengthen a and commercial supplies that way to stop arms reaching BUnited Nations inspection Yemen’s people so desperately Iran-aligned Houthi fighters portfolio companies to part- regime for ships headed to need,” Boris Johnson told trying to overthrow Yemen’s ner with them as well,” Yemen, the British foreign reporters on Wednesday internationally recognized minister said after meeting evening, without providing government. his Saudi counterpart in details. Saudi-run Al Arabiya -Mahmood H. Alkooheji London. Saudi Arabia and its Arab television reported earlier that CEO of Mumtalakat “Today we have agreed to allies have been stationing naval Johnson also said London would strengthen the U.N. inspection forces in and around Yemeni seek a United Nations meeting of shipping in order to ensure waters since 2015. Western on a political solution in Yemen. 10 BUSINESS Friday, March 9, 2018 Banks, foreign flows boost Saudi
Representative COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL picture (courtesy of AUSTRALIA 0.3011 0.2986 Construction week) BANGLADESH 0.00472 0.00452 marketDubai best performer, rising 10pc, CANADA 0.2977 0.2945 audi Arabia’s bourse was as global trade war fears eased DENMARK 0.0658 EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 Sboosted yesterday by after the White House said Closing Bell EURO 0.4735 0.4710 financial sector gains and impending U.S. tariffs hikes HONGKONG 0.04968 0.04928 foreign cash inflows from on steel and aluminium SAUDI went up 1.5pc to 7,562.11 points. INDIA 0.00594 0.00584 other regional markets in imports could exclude INDONESIA 0.00002979 0.00002803 anticipation of a possible Canada, Mexico and several DUBAI lost 0.8pc to 3,157.45 points. IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 upgrade of the Saudi market other nations. IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 emerging market status by Analysts said foreign ABU DHABI edged up 0.2pc to 4,527.10 points. JAPAN 0.00371 0.003640 index compilers FTSE and money was moving to Saudi JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 MSCI. stocks from markets such QATAR dropped 0.8pc to 8,308.34 points. KOREA 0.00040248 Trading was mixed across as Dubai and Abu Dhabi as KUWAIT 1.266 1.263 the rest of the region. Egypt investors wanted to be well EGYPT gained 0.5pc to 16,472.28 points. MALAYSIA 0.0990 0.0987 rose 0.5 per cent on gains in positioned before a potential NEW ZEALAND 0.2780 0.2781 the consumer sector while upgrade of Saudi Arabia to KUWAIT closed 0.4pc down to 6778.18 points. NORWAY 0.0504 Dubai closed the week with a emerging market status by NEPAL 0.00395 0.00364 BAHRAIN climbed 0.3pc to 1,370.246 points. OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 0.8pc loss. index compilers FTSE and In Qatar, the index shed MSCI. FTSE is expected to PAKISTAN 0.00354 0.00342 OMAN edged up 0.03pc to 4,929.800 points. PHILIPPINES 0.00748 0.00726 0.8pc, dragged down by Doha take a decision by the end of QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 Bank which plunged 10pc on March. SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10066 Thursday as the stock went Abu Dhabi edged up 0.2pc there was no resolution in Group was the best performer, SINGAPORE 0.2912 0.2892 ex-dividend. on Thursday, helped by a the company’s negotiations posting a 5.3pc gain. One SOUTH AFRICA 0.03320 0.03320 The Saudi index was lifted 0.9pc gain by First Abu Dhabi with creditors on a potential analyst said the company SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.03310 by the financial stocks, with Bank, rebounding after a out-of-court settlement of attracted bids after the SWEDISH 0.0489 National Commercial Bank plunge earlier this week as the its sukuk dispute. “Once the appointment as chairman last SWITZERLAND 0.4066 0.4035 gaining 4.2pc, followed by stock went ex-dividend. settlement is finalised and the month of the chief executive SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 banks such as Bank Albilad Dana Gas was volatile amount is known, then you of Abu Dhabi Financial TAIWAN 0.013600 and Banque Saudi Fransi , and closed down 1.3pc. can have a proper valuation of Group, pointing to a stronger THAILAND 0.012230 0.012220 posting gains of about 3.5pc. One analyst said volatility the stock,” he said. involvement of Abu Dhabi in TURKEY 0.1041 Saudi Steel Pipes was the would continue as long as In Bahrain, GFH Financial the firm. (Reuters) UNITED KINGDOM 0.5310 0.5275 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please Minister of Industry, call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Commerce and Tourism visited Batelco’s bWallet stand at the recent Consumer Protection Awareness Expo for eCom- merce and eFraud Crimes 2018. The Minister was briefed on Batelco’s latest services and COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN products focusing on bWallet, BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.4008 0.3576 a digital wallet and mobile pay- ment solution, featuring inno- KUWAIT 0.2855 30.1003 0.3035 0.2708 vative ways to pay and transfer OMAN 0.3849 0.3621 0.4092 0.3651 money, with dynamic QR and QATAR 3.6420 3.4260 3.8716 3.4544 contactless payment methods and wallet-to-wallet transfers. UAE 3.6730 3.4552 3.9045 3.4838 In pic, the minister during his SAUDI 3.7500 3.5276 3.9864 3.5569 visit to Batelco’s bWallet stand Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, [email protected] and increased constantly, or it vanishes. -Peter Drucker
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t Christopher’son school will‘ Google‘future- ready’. That’s not to for Education’ be hosting the EdTechTeam say that apps, technology and SGoogle for Education Summit devices will ever replace great in Saar Campus on March 23 teachers but when these tools and 24. are combined with a sound Experts will be coming to pedagogical approach, it Bahrain with tips and guidance creates powerful opportunities on how to use Google for that make learning authentic Education tools effectively. and relevant. This is a really interesting way It is not uncommon to find to learn about how technology teachers who fear technology can be used to make lessons or struggle to see how they can fun, while benefitting students adopt this within their practice. of all ages. Educators at last All good teachers have the year’s event enjoyed testing desire to improve but they need the latest apps out themselves time and guidance (from fellow - for example taking journeys educators) so they can start around the world with Google to engage with this new and Expeditions! exciting Ed-Tech era. This event is open to The Summit Experience educators across the whole involves two days of inspiring community (Schools, keynote speakers, personalised Representational image Universities and other training hands-on breakout sessions professionals are all welcome). and a high-energy demo slam technology. that go beyond the tools Google Certified Teachers, technology, engineering, and The role of Ed-Tech (Education to empower teachers and Delegates can choose from that feature cutting edge Google Education Trainers mathematics (STEM), Maths, Technology) is becoming leaders in the digital age. The compelling sessions featuring best practices in educational and Google Innovators. Digital Citizenship, Assistive increasingly pivotal in the event is led by Educators, not G-Suite for Education (Drive, technology and great teaching! They’ll share their passion Technology and much more! re-design of our education by salespeople, who are willing Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings, Connect with world class and expertise on topics like To register, or for more system, and ensuring that to share excellent pedagogical YouTube, Classroom, Maps presentations by passionate Project Based Learning (PBL), details: https://events. we equip our students to be practice, supported by and more) as well as sessions and fun speakers - most of them Digital Literacy, Science, edtechteam.com/bahrain2018
Mohammed Ahmed Abdulameer of Grade 4C from Quality Education School has won prize in Ministry of Interior - Traffic Department painting contest. He is the youngest prize winner from a Private School. 12 Friday, March 9, 2018
BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa patronised a graduation ceremony of advanced officers mobilisation ses- The BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received sion at the Royal Defence Force Training Centre. Officers from the National Guard and Kuwait also took part. The BDF Commander-in-Chief affirmed President of the National Guard HH Lt-General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa. They keenness of BDF to improve the level of its personnel by providing them with the best military training. Defence Affairs Minister Lt General Yusef bin reviewed the cooperation between the Bahrain Defence Force and the National Guard, as Ahmed Al Jalahma, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi and senior officers were present. well as topics of shared interest.
Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi patronised and opened a photo gallery, themed “Faces from Bahrain,” organised by the National Geographic Foundation at Avenues Bahrain, The minister of Industry, Commerce & Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani held a luncheon with the candidates the elections in the presence of senior state officials, ambassadors, media persons and sponsoring companies. While of the 29th board of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). The Minister stressed the support of the wise touring the gallery, the minister expressed admiration for the photos which tell the story of Bahrain’s leadership to the BCCI. The minister expressed the readiness of the Ministry of Industry to provide the support and assistance heritage, deep-rooted history, historical towers, museums, as well as the manifestations of its economic, to ensure continuity of this strong economic edifice wishing them success. touristic, cultural and artistic renaissance, and Bahrainis’ good-heartedness and tolerance.
HM the King’s Advisor for Youth and Sports Saleh bin Isa bin Hindi received Deputy Chairman of the Legislation and Legal Opinion Authority Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Mijbil who President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in the presented a copy of his PhD thesis to HM the King’s Advisor. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdulhakim bin Mohammed Al-Tamimi Bin Hindi praised Dr. Mijbil’s efforts in preparing his doctoral received Bahraini Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Shaikh Humood A Special Dinner was hosted in Honour of Pakistan’s Special Envoy Javed Malik who was on a research titled “Comparative study on the appeals of legis- bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. He affirmed strong brotherly relations visit to Bahrain. The event was hosted by Pakistan Bahrain Friendship Society Director Rana Ab- lative council elections of Egyptian and Bahraini constitu- between both countries and reviewed ways to further boost bi- dul Rashid. Also present were Murad Ali Wazir Charge De Affairs, Isa Abdul Rahim, Sajid Sheikh, tional systems.” lateral cooperation in the field of air transportation. Chaudhary Akram, Chaudhary Ijaz, Iqbal Joz and prominent Pakistani and Bahraini community
Around 400 students, staff and guests of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) descended on the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel recently for the annual Winter Ball. This year’s gala event featured a live band and DJ as well as prize draws and The Bahrain Women Union and Awareness team in collaboration with United Nations yesterday organised a cultural programme at the Argan village to mark International Women’s day. The cultural programme included traditional dances, traditional musical activities, a photobooth. or for that matter a platform for aspiring women entrepreneurs. Friday, March 9, 2018 13
The BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received First Deputy Speaker of the Representatives Council Ali Al Aradi inaugurated on behalf of the Representatives Council Speaker a launching ceremony of the first edition President of the National Guard HH Lt-General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa. They of “Legal Studies” magazine. The event was held in the presence of members of the Representatives Council, Secretary General of the Representatives Council Abdullah reviewed the cooperation between the Bahrain Defence Force and the National Guard, as bin Khalaf Al Dusari, Head of the Representatives Council’s Advisory Board Dr. Saleh Al Ghathith, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, experts and advisors and staff members well as topics of shared interest. of the Representatives Council Secretariat General.
His Majesty the King’s Advisor for Information Affairs Nabeel Alhamer received e-Learning Chief at the King Future School Project Dr. Nada Shams, who presented a copy of her book “Citizenship in the Digital Age – Bahrain Case Study”, which was published by the Bahrain Institute of Political Devel- opment (BIPD). Al-Hamer Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza discussed opportunities hailed the book content Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi patronised and opened a photo gallery, for cooperation in the field of renewable energy with the Arab Petroleum Investments which stresses the im- themed “Faces from Bahrain,” organised by the National Geographic Foundation at Avenues Bahrain, Corporation (APICORP), one of the companies emanating from the Organization of portance of fostering in the presence of senior state officials, ambassadors, media persons and sponsoring companies. While Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries. The minister welcomed co-operation with com- patriotic belonging and touring the gallery, the minister expressed admiration for the photos which tell the story of Bahrain’s panies and specialized institutions in all fields within the jurisdiction of electricity, wa- highlights the impact of heritage, deep-rooted history, historical towers, museums, as well as the manifestations of its economic, ter and renewable energy. APICORP Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ali Ateeqa and its modern technologies on touristic, cultural and artistic renaissance, and Bahrainis’ good-heartedness and tolerance. Vice President of Investment Management Asma Mahrous were present. the values of citizenship.
On the occasion of the World Women’s Day Middle East Hospital (MEH) organized a special event A Special Dinner was hosted in Honour of Pakistan’s Special Envoy Javed Malik who was on a marking the Grand Launch of the Special “Women’s Health Awareness Campaign” running the visit to Bahrain. The event was hosted by Pakistan Bahrain Friendship Society Director Rana Ab- full month of March. The campaign was launched by Executive Director of Middle East Hospital dul Rashid. Also present were Murad Ali Wazir Charge De Affairs, Isa Abdul Rahim, Sajid Sheikh, Blood Donors Kerala - Bahrain Chapter held a Blood Donation Camp at SMC and Medical Centers Dr. Sai Giridhar, in the presence of distinguished guests, invitees, doctors Chaudhary Akram, Chaudhary Ijaz, Iqbal Joz and prominent Pakistani and Bahraini community wherein 106 donors including expatriates and Bahrain nationals donated blood and staff of the hospital.
The Bahrain Women Union and Awareness team in collaboration with United Nations yesterday organised a cultural programme at the Argan village to mark International Women’s day. The cultural programme included traditional dances, traditional musical activities, or for that matter a platform for aspiring women entrepreneurs. 14 Friday, March 9, 2018
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Los Angeles scar-winning actress Alicia Vikander Los Angeles says her role as Lara Croft in the ctress Charlize Theron says the people Oforthcoming film “Tomb Raider” came of Mexico are amazing, but she finds with its challenges, and it was a scary Athe food ridiculous. Theron shot her latest experience for her. “Gringo” in Mexico. “I had never taken on a character and a “Since most of this story takes place in role in a film like this. I was a dancer, but Mexico, it was helpful to actually shoot it I was not sure I could look real doing an in the real place. The people are amazing, MMA fight scene. I was almost like, please the food is ridiculous and our crew don’t look. All eyes were on me and that worked really hard and were so skilled,” was scary,” Vikander said in a statement. Theron said in a statement. “But the biggest overall challenge was “Gringo” revolves around mild- to make sure the film had both spectacle and mannered businessman Harold (David heart,” she added. (IANS) Oyelowo) who is assigned the task of delivering the formula of a new weed pill to a lab in Mexico and all the obstacles he faces. (IANS)
ussell Crowe is selling off items that he collected while working on films such as ‘Gladiator’ andR ‘Cinderella Man’ in a new auction. The auction, titled “The Art of Divorce”, will be held on April 7, which marks the actor’s birthday as well as wedding anniversary with ex-wife Danielle Spencer. “The sale represents the dispersal of a highly personal collection that was assembled by Crowe over many years, including those shared with his former wife,” said organizer. Crowe American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is the ambassador and Spencer had and co-founder of a non-profit organization called ‘keep a separated five Child alive,’ providing medicines in Africa for HIV and AIDS. years ago and their divorce will (thefactsite) soon be finalized. (PTI) Friday, March 9, 2018 15
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a collection of models that illustrate the history Venue: Art Centre Venue: Bahrain National Museum of theatre set design and highlights the story of Bahraini Artist, Jamal Abdulrahim, has been Food is Culture is a creative experimental project RECYCLING PALM TREE WORKSHOP scenic architecture in the world of theatre, scenog- presenting abstract and experimental art that aims to bridge together the mediums of art Date: 15 March 2018, 5:00pm raphy and stage design. throughout his 30 years of works. Such works and food. Running in parallel with the Bahrain Venue: Archaeologies of Green - were representations of his continuous studies Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, this experiment Muharraq ARCHITECTURE OF THE ISLAND OF and research of lines, colours and compositions. sheds light on creative processes that take place Bahrain is well known as «The mother of a MUHARRAQ In this upcoming solo exhibition, Music and when two individuals (from different creative million palm trees» Recycling of palm trees is Date: 27 March 2018, 7:00pm Mirrors, Jamal Abdulrahim revisits the Realism disciplines) collaborate. Every year five artists and a way to revive the importance of palm trees in Venue: Bahrain Fort Museum school of art and presents his newly developed five chefs get together and work to produce a cre- our beloved country. This is what we are aiming A lecture by Eng. Ahmed Abdulrahman approach to this classic school. ative product; be it a painting, installation, video, to in this workshop and in a very simple way ... Al-Jowder focusing on the island of Muharraq cake, drink, all or something completely different. Children can do this by encouraging them to use and its development in terms of construction AFTER WORK BARBEQUE @ OASIS The result of their two months’ work, which is raw materials Available everywhere, especially in and architecture, as well as highlighting some Date: Every Thursday documented in a short film and a publication, will the palm tree and recycling it. As a result the kids of cultural publications that discussed these Venue: Ramada Bahrain Adliya be presented during the course of the week, where will come-up with something new and beautiful. aspects throughout history. Al-Jowder earned Bring your colleagues and friends and start your they share and display their collective creations. a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the weekend with us! Enjoy unlimited Food and FOR U MAMA ..! University of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia in 1976 Beverage for only BD 14++. Every Thursday MOVENPICK HOTEL Date: 22 March 2018, 5:00pm and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM. See you!!! For Date: Every Monday Venue: Bahrain National Museum the University of Pennsylvania in the USA in more information, please call +973 17742000 or Venue: Silk’s restaurant Mother›s Day.. ! we honour the mother of the 1981.*Lecture will be conducted in Arabic visit our website: www.ramadabahrain.com Time: 7.00 pm to 11.00pm family, as well as motherhood, mother bonds, and Seafood Night – The freshest catch of the the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated SCENAMADRE BAHRAINI FARMER’S MARKET day in different days in many parts of the world, most Date: 27 March - 27 May 2018, 8:00am - Date: till 31st March 2018 Experience a unique medley of super succulent commonly in the months of March. 8:00pm Venue: Budaiya Botanical Gardens seafood delicacies and taste the freshest catch This workshop will celebrate Mother›s Day by Venue: Bahrain National Theatre Bahrain Farmers Market targets promoting every Monday on Seafood Night at Silk’s restau- letting children make a greeting card for their In celebration of the World Theatre Day, the Bahrain’s agricultural products and highlight- rant. What makes it an ideal night out for seafood mothers and also decorating cupcakes. Later they Bahrain National Theatre hosts SCENAMADRE ing the development taking place in Bahrain’s lovers? The best selection of popular and tradi- will gift it to them. , an exhibition curated by the Accademia agricultural sector. It also aims to contribute to tional seafood dishes. On the buffet table is a vast Albertina Di Belle Arte in Torino, Italy. The dis- improving the Bahraini farmers’ income through range of aquatic delicacies, from sushi, sashimi, SCENAMADRE play features a collection of models that illustrate a marketing system prepared by the Agriculture seafood dim sum, tempura, oysters, slipper lobster Date: 27 March - 27 May 2018, 8:00am - the history of theatre set design and highlights and Marine Resources to assist in meeting the and tiger prawns, to popular fish such as grouper 8:00pm the story of scenic architecture in the world of farmers’ aspirations. and red snapper. Our talented team of chefs will Venue: Bahrain National Theatre theatre, scenography and stage design. prepare your favourite catch, just the way you like In celebration of the World Theatre Day, the FOOD IS C it. 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CROSSWORD Your star today You’re in a romantic mood today. You’re more (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) likely to notice attractive strangers you pass YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION on the street, and attract admiring glances from them! Racy novels and movies could seem more appealing than usual, and you might do some window-shopping for sensual products. This is definitely an evening to spend with that special person in your life. An evening at home with your sweetheart (Apr 21st - May 21st) could seem very appealing today. Sex and romance are very much on your mind, and you might surprise yourself with how Earthy you feel. You could decide to pick up a romantic novel or see a sexy movie. You could learn to communicate better with your partner today, both verbally and physically. (May 22nd - Jun 21st) Communication with a significant other might hit a brick wall, and you may not be able to get through. Money could be coming in the mail, but probably won’t arrive today. This could be a day full of frustrations, but the evening should make up for it. Love and romance look great right now.
(June 22nd - July 23rd) You are passionate by nature, but the strength of your desires might surprise even you today. You’re feeling especially romantic and even sexier than usual. You’ll want to spend time alone with your lover. Don’t be surprised if you attract admiring glances from others, even strangers. Communication on all levels Across Down should be clear and forthright. 1- ___ Camera; 5- Fiber obtained from a banana plant; 10- Droops; 1- Neighbor of Syr.; 2- Pub offerings; 3- Course list; 4- Person with (July 24th - Aug 23rd) Communications with family members and 14- Dog-powered snow vehicle; 15- Worked with wicker; 16- Jump new parents; 5- Mite; 6- Swiss city on the Rhine; 7- Cave; 8- King others should be clear, honest, and loving. on the ice; 17- “All The Way To ___”, song by REM; 18- Minute Maid mackerel; 9- Sick as ___; 10- Having some sodium; 11- Self-evident Although your physical passions may be Park player; 19- Director Wertmuller; 20- Superfluous; 23- Sheer truth; 12- Style; 13- Does in; 21- Fair-hiring abbr.; 22- Skilled; 25- Poet surging beneath the surface today, they’re still very much present. You’re likely to be feeling fabric; 24- Small change; 25- Hosted; 28- Keats works; 30- Roy’s ___ St. Vincent Millay; 26- Disfigure; 27- Put your hands together; 28- particularly romantic, and might want to read “singin’ pardner”; 31- Connoisseur of wine; 36- Actress Vardalos; 37- ___ even keel; 29- John ___ Passos; 31- Getting ___ years; 32- Greek racy novels. This is the night to be alone with Visionary; 39- McCartney title; 40- Frog; 42- Drop of water expelled vowel; 33- Aha!; 34- Make-up artist?; 35- Drops the ball; 37- On top of that special person. by the eye; 43- Port of Algeria; 44- Willows; 46- Gather; 49- California the standings; 38- Attorney’s org.; 41- Socks of any kind; 42- Connect (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) border lake; 51- Process of capitalizing; 56- Gaelic language of with; 44- Tara family; 45- Drunkard; 46- ___ the hole; 47- Danny’s A phone call from your sweetheart might bring out your passionate, romantic side today. You’ll Ireland or Scotland; 57- Madagascar monkey; 58- Mont. neighbor; daughter; 48- Church areas; 49- Stopwatch-holder; 50- Sky blue; probably have a lot to do, and therefore not be 60- Robert of “The Sopranos”; 61- The end of ___; 62- Drink to excess; 52- Exclamation to express sorrow; 53- Letterman rival; 54- Smell or able to meet with him or her until late. All signs 63- Meddlesome; 64- Sensitive spots; 65- Face-to-face exam; fragrance; 55- The ___ Valley is a Californian wineland; 59- Kenan’s indicate that the encounter will be worth the comedy partner; wait. You should be especially attuned to your partner right now. You might know instinctively what they need from you now. Buy some new clothes, and enjoy! (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) BEETLE BAILEY R As someone who tends to operate through your intellect, you might be surprised by the surge of romantic passion that comes your way at this time. For today at least, your values might shift from the intellectual to the physical. You’ll probably want to plan a romantic evening with someone special.
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UGT -- have called on their in the fight for women’s final passage to a gun-safety Berlin Afghanistan, on Wednesday Called by 10 unions to members to stop work for rights and against gender bill that would raise the legal n Afghan man admitted night, police spokesman demand gender equality, only two hours yesterday. violence, even though much age for buying rifles, impose to stabbing and severely Patrick Maierhofer told The particularly where salaries Ana Reyes, a 37-year- remains to be done. a three-day waiting period on Ainjuring a family of three and Associated Press. are concerned, the strike old PR executive, said she In 2004, for instance, the all firearms sales, and allow a 20-year-old compatriot An hour earlier, he dominated the headlines with was striking “in the hope then Socialist government the arming of some public in Vienna because “he was attacked all three members famous female presenters that the importance of half approved a law on violence school employees. in a bad, aggressive mood of a family, the 67-year- noticeably absent from radio of the population will be against women that the and upset about his life’s old father, the 56-year-old or television shows. recognised and that it will European Council has Curfew temporarily situation,” Austrian police mother and their 17-year-old Feminist groups have bring about a real change.” upheld as an example to said yesterday. daughter, also in the city’s also called on women not to She told AFP the action follow. lifted in Sri Lanka Police said in a statement downtown area. spend money, particularly gave “visibility to the The groundbreaking The Sri Lankan Police tem- that the 23-year-old said he Police said that the on items such as deodorant malaise and discrimination legislation set up a hotline porarily lifted the curfew in committed all four stabbings, father was still in a critical whose versions created for we women suffer”. that would not appear on Kandy district, imposed fol- and denied that any of his condition, but his wife and women often cost more, and The strike comes as users’ phone bills, offered lowing deadly communal attacks were politically daughter and the Afghan to ditch domestic chores for countries around the world free legal aid and established clashes which left three dead motivated. man were stable. All four the day. mobilise for #international special courts for victims. and several injured. The attacker was detained remain in the hospital. Their The strike is attempting womensday2018, a (AFP) shortly after the stabbing of names and the name of the a 20-year-old man, also from attacker were not given. (AP) Search crew hopeful of finding MH370 China villagers ‘eat’ sparks The crew searching for the Malaysia Airlines flight Philippines’ top judge vows MH370 said that they “remain to ring in Year of the Dog optimistic” of finding the no quitting amid threats missing plane. Baitang, China Manila several years before she was orking themselves into he Philippine Supreme appointed. She has also irked Wa trance, bare-chested Suu Kyi stripped of TCourt’s chief judge, Duterte for airing concerns men in eastern China lean human rights award facing an impeachment about human rights and the into incandescent fountains of The US Holocaust Memorial complaint in the lower house rule of law. sparks to cleanse themselves Museum has stripped of Congress and drawing “All kinds of lies, threats, of evil spirits and ensure a Myanmar’s de facto lead- the ire of President Rodrigo harassment and bullying fortuitous new year. er Aung San Suu Kyi of a Duterte, vowed not to bow have been thrown my way. The spectacular scene takes human rights award over the down to intense pressure and But I will not yield,” Sereno, place annually in villages such ongoing violence against harassment from “those in 57, said in a speech before as Xiaohu in coastal Fujian Rohingya Muslim minority. power”. women judges. province, which is home to an Maria Lourdes Sereno, She said her situation is no array of colourful centuries-old the first woman to head the different from other judges Devotees lean into a spray of bright white sparks For more, catch us Lunar New Year rites linked to online at: 15-member Supreme Court, who face pressure from those ancient customs and local gods. as they are escorted to the white sparks shooting upward stands accused of concealing in power, without directly Selected devotees allow courtyard of Xiaohu’s main from fireworks placed on the www.newsofbahrain.com her wealth by not filing referring to the president and themselves to be “possessed” temple. ground while waving small /nobonline statements of her assets, his allies in the legislature. by those gods, then chant There, they lean for up to 10 flags or fans as hundreds of /newsofbahrain liabilities and net worth for (Reuters) intonations and blow on horns seconds into a spray of bright people watch. (AFP) 20 Friday, March 9, 2018 SPORTS India’s Shikhar Dhawan was in fine form Sharapova (Pic courtesy: AFP) loses to Osaka California 41 in the rankings. ormer world number one “I would have loved to stay Maria Sharapova fell 6-4 longer it is just not going to BRIEF SCORE F6-4 against Japanese number happen this year.” one Naomi Osaka in the first In the only night session India 140 for 4 (Dhawan 55, Rubel round at Indian Wells. match of the day, Osaka, who 2-24) beat Bangladesh 139 for It is a second opening beat defending champion 8 (Liton 34, Unadkat 3-38) by six round loss in succession for Angelique Kerber in the first wickets the 30-year-old after she was round of last year’s US Open knocked out of the Qatar Open built a 3-0 lead in the first set. last month. Sharapova, who returned to Sharapova made six double the tour in April last year after faults, won only 25 per cent a 15-month doping ban, fought of her second-serve points and back to 4-4 but then a double had her serve broken five times. fault handed Osaka a set point Osaka, 20, the world number which she took. 44, wrapped up victory in 95 Osaka was 4-2 up in the next minutes. set before Sharapova recovered “I wanted to do well here to 4-4 once more, only for India hammer and not just because I won another double fault at 4-5 this event a couple times,” to hand her opponent match said Sharapova, who won the point. The Japanese player Indian Wells title in 2006 and will face Polish world number 2013 but was unseeded for this 31 Agnieszka Radwanska in year’s event, having dropped to round two. (BBC) Naomi Osaka plays a shot Bangladesh (Pic courtesy: eurosport) Colombo pick of Bangladesh bowlers, boundaries. India lost young the 15th. Raina’s innings of n-form Shikhar Dhawan while Taskin Ahmed (1/28) Rishabh Pant soon as the 28 (off 27 balls) included a six scored his second fifty in and Mustafizur Rahman left-hander chopped a Rubel and a four. asI many games to help India (1/31) chipped in with a Hossain delivery on to his Taskin Ahmed then got the register a comprehensive wicket apiece. wickets in the sixth over. better of Dhawan in the 17th six-wicket victory over Earlier, Jaydev Unadkat But Dhawan, who scored 90 over but it was too little too Bangladesh in their second (3/38) and Vijay Shankar against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, late by then as India needed Twenty20 Internationals of (2/32) shared five wickets and Raina made sure that the just 17 more in 3.2 overs. the Nidahas Trophy Tri- to help India restrict momentum doesn’t shift as Manish Pandey (27 not Series at the R Premadasa Bangladesh to 139/8. they kept the scoring rate high. out off 19 balls), along with Stadium in Colombo After a good start, 27/0 They also added 68 runs for Dinesh Karthik (2 not out), yesterday. in three overs, Mustafizur the third wicket, which turned then took India home with India chased down the Rahman got the better out to be a match-winning eight balls to spare. modest 140-run target in 18.4 of India skipper Rohit one. Dhawan reached his sixth Sent in to bat, Bangladesh overs, with Dhawan scoring Sharma in the fourth over T20I fifty in just 35 balls. lost wickets at regular 55 off 43 balls that included to give Bangladesh a big India were cruising in their intervals and failed to build five fours and two sixes. breakthrough. Rohit’s chase, at 108/2 in 14 overs, any substantial partnerships Rubel Hossain (2/24) was the 13-ball 17 included three when Raina fell to Hossain in in the middle. (TOI)
Gabriel Jesus (file pic) Injury woes have Lukaku ready for battle London omelu Lukaku is ready to weighed on Rcontinue as Jose Mourinho’s “sergeant on the pitch” as Manchester United prepare to do battle with rivals Liverpool. my mind: Jesus The eyes of the footballing world will be on Old Trafford this Saturday lunchtime as Jurgen Klopp’s swashbuckling third-place side head to their second-place rivals. London had appeared as a substitute Much has been spoken about abriel Jesus admits his in the three previous Liverpool’s potent attack in the build- knee problems have games, also got back on the up, but United boast threats of their Gbeen at the back of his mind scoresheet for the first time own and a front man coming into form during his recent return to since November by netting as the season reaches a conclusion. action for Manchester City. after just eight minutes. Lukaku took his tally for the season The Brazil striker, who It did not prove enough to 23 in Monday’s remarkable 3-2 was sidelined for two months to prevent City’s first loss comeback win at Crystal Palace, but after suffering ligament at the Etihad Stadium believes he offers far more than goals to damage on New Year’s Eve, for 15 months, with the Mourinho and the team. stepped up his comeback Swiss side coming back “It’s been really good,” the Belgium by starting in Wednesday’s to win 2-1, but progress to striker told Sky Sports when asked Champions League clash the quarter-finals was still about linking up again with his former against Basel. comfortably secured 5-2 on Chelsea boss in the summer. “But The 20-year-old, who aggregate. (Eurosport) I think he knows that I have like a soldier mentality. “I think the work rate that I am delivering to the team is a lot.” (PA Romelu Lukaku (file pic) Sport) SPORTS Friday, March 9, 2018 21
SebastianBarcelona Vettel fastest ebastian Vettel smashed the unofficial lap record Sat Barcelona to top the penultimate morning of Formula 1 pre-season testing. The Ferrari driver used hypersoft tyres with a little more than half an hour remaining of the four-hour morning session to log the first sub-1m18s lap of the pre- season, a 1m17.953s. That was a little under a tenth faster than Daniel Ricciardo’s fastest time from Wednesday, which itself had beaten the unofficial record around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’s current layout dating back to 2008. Vettel followed that initial fastest effort up with a 1m17.644s, a 1m17.279s and finally a 1m17.182s to end the morning 1.176 seconds up on nearest challenger Kevin Magnussen - whose best effort of 1m18.360s in the Haas was set on supersofts. Renault driver Nico Hulkenberg had set the pace Sebastian Vettel drives earlier on hypersofts with put the Toro Rosso driver fifth-fastest, having led the lunchtime, Vandoorne ended set a best effort good enough Perez, who used hypersofts to a 1m18.675s and was good fourth, less than a tenth opening two hours with a up with fewest laps completed, for seventh behind Marcus improve in the dying stages for enough to leave him third at further back, although he had series of hypersoft runs in the 48. Ericsson (Sauber), who used Force India. the end of the morning, 1.493s his fastest time - good enough McLaren. Mercedes driver Valtteri hypersofts to go sixth-fastest. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen shy of Vettel. for second - deleted for cutting After spending nearly two Bottas was the morning’s most Robert Kubica used propped up the times, having A late surge up the order the chicane. hours in the garage before productive driver, logging 97 supersofts to go eighth in only used soft tyres for his best on hypersofts by Pierre Gasly Stoffel Vandoorne was reappearing just before laps and using the mediums to the Williams ahead of Sergio lap. (Autosport) BIC holds Grand Prix coordination meeting City cruise into quarters Basel’s Michael Lang celebrates (Pic courtesy: theguardian) Manchester changes from the side that anchester City slipped beat Chelsea at the weekend to their first home with the likes of Sergio Mdefeat since December 2016 Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne as Basel won the second leg and David Silva among of their Champions League those not included -- and last-16 tie 2-1. not surprisingly the intensity It was not enough to dropped. Veteran Yaya Toure prevent Pep Guardiola’s side started for the first time in progressing to the quarter- 13 games and 17-year-old BIC officials during the meeting finals, with Gabriel Jesus’ Phil Foden was also given an early goal helping them to an opportunity. overall 5-2 aggregate success - Back in the starting lineup DT News Network The gathering took place officials from BIC’s different from all over the world to the but it was still an unexpected too, for the first time since Manama as part of the preparations for departments. Kingdom of Bahrain, among slip. Jesus put the Premier suffering a knee injury on ahrain International the Formula 1 2018 Gulf Air During the meeting, other things. League leaders ahead inside New Year’s Eve, was Jesus Circuit (BIC), “The Bahrain Grand Prix, which BIC Safety, Security and This year’s Gulf Air eight minutes but the Swiss -- and the Brazilian was quick BHome of Motorsport in takes place in less than a Governmental Affairs Bahrain Grand Prix is the champions responded to take off the mark. Leroy Sane cut the Middle East”, held an month’s time from April 6 to Senior Manager Beshara second of 21 rounds on the victory on the night with through the Basel defence annual coordination meeting 8 in Sakhir. Abdo Beshara conducted a 2018 FIA Formula 1 World goals from the impressive with a trademark run and with representatives from In attendance were BIC presentation detailing certain Championship. Mohamed Elyounoussi and Bernardo Silva played a low the various ministries and Chief Executive Shaikh plans in the organisation For further information, visit Michael Lang. cross through the legs of two government agencies in the Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa of the race. It also included bahraingp.com or call the BIC Guardiola made six defenders. (PA Sport) Kingdom of Bahrain. and other high-ranking plans of welcoming guests Hotline on +973-17-450000.
SPORTS Friday, March 9, 2018 23 MMA: Bahrain’s contributions towards women highlighted Manama set as the venue for Brave nternational Mixed International Combat Week Martial Arts Federation featuring IMMAF World I(IMMAF) has highlighted the Championships of Amateur contribution by His Highness MMA on both 2018 and 2019. Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad IMMAF President Kerrith Al Khalifa and the Kingdom Brown signed the contracts of Bahrain at the instance for the 2018 & 2019 IMMAF of celebration International World Championships in the Womens Day. Kingdom of Bahrain during the 2017 Brave International press conference held at Rotana Combat Week witnessed Hotel. the participation of the first The 2018 and 2019 World female competitors from the Championships of Amateur Kingdom of Bahrain at the MMA will be a part of the Brave IMMAF World Championship International Combat Week. of Amateur MMA. The Kingdom of Bahrain Bahrain’s Fatema Bureshaid is the only nation apart from and Hend Rezk became the first the United States of America female athletes to represent the to host the IMMAF World nation. Championships of Amateur Kingdom of Bahrain is MMA. HH Shaikh Khalid leading Bahrain’s first female competitors Fatema Bureshaid and Hend Rezk at World Championships Parker offers Joshua a rematch Indian London ocky Joseph Parker has offered Anthony Joshua aC rematch - more than three cricketer weeks before they trade blows in Cardiff. Three heavyweight world appreciates titles will be on the line when the two champions meet at the Principality Stadium on March 31. And confident Kiwi Parker is already making plans to offer BPL his rival a second bite at the cherry. “My plans for the year are I fight Joshua and I beat him and then a rematch so that’s my plans for the year,” he told 2018 New Zealand radio station The Harbhajan Singh Rock . “Camp is going fantastic. I Manama KHK Sports, in partnership The tournament was held feel like I’m in great shape. arbhajan Singh with Exelon, has organised the under the patronage of Supreme “I feel like I’m punching appreciated the latest first franchise-based T20 cricket Council for Youth and Sports sharp, I’m moving well, making Hinitiative from the Kingdom tournament in the Kingdom first deputy chairman and a lot of angles, movements, of Bahrain in his latest message of Bahrain which gave a major Bahrain Athletics Association fitness is good, so everything is about the Coca Cola Bahrain platform for emerging cricketers president HH Shaikh Khalid on track.” Premier League 2018. in the Kingdom of Bahrain. bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Parker won his WBO belt Harbhajan is a team member The initiative was praised as Bahrain Premier League by beating Hughie Fury last at the Indian National Cricket the first step to develop the 2018 comprised of six franchise year, five months after Joshua Team and is a specialist spin sport of cricket in the nation squads of 13 resident cricketers unified the IBF and WBA titles Anthony Joshua (file pic) bowler. He has also made his and enable the youngsters a competing in the T20 format. with victory over Wladimir He then defended his straps of Carlos Takam last October. presence in the film and the career opportunity in the field Previously International Klitschko at Wembley. with a hard-fought stoppage (mirror.co.uk) entertainment industry. of sports. cricket players. Cavendish suffers fractured rib in crash Tyrrhenian, Italy The 32-year-old completed to lead its road cycling team crash. “The plan was to let him ark Cavendish has the stage but Team Dimension at the 2018 Commonwealth start stage two. “Unfortunately suffered a fractured rib Data said he came down “pretty Games in April, did cross the it was ruled he finished outside Mand injuries to his knees, hips, hard at around 55km/h”. finish line, but his time was the time limit and so won’t be hands and some swelling on “An X-ray found that he has outside the limit and is out of allowed to take the start.” his face in a crash, his team has a fracture of the seventh rib on the Tirreno-Adriatico. Cavendish withdrew revealed. Cavendish was taken the right side,” added the team “The fracture’s nice and from the Abu Dhabi Tour in to hospital during Wednesday’s statement. stable and should heal well,” February having sustained opening stage of the Tirreno- Cavendish, who has been said Dr Jarrad van Zuydam, concussion and whiplash. Mark Cavendish rides Adriatico in Italy. selected by the Isle of Man who treated Cavendish after his (BBC) MMA: Bahrain’s contributions P23 towards women highlighted SPORTS 2424 Friday, March 9, 2018 Mini Olympics begins
HH Shaikh Nasser meets student with special needs Maram Al Sayed Jalil
DT News Network Manama he Fifth Mini Olympics was officially declared open yesterday to a spectacular opening ceremony at Isa Sports City’s BahrainT Volleyball Association gym in Riffa. The Mini Olympics is being organized by the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education with over 3,500 students from government and private schools to compete in a record 20 sports this year. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty King Hamad Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president, inaugurated the Mini Olympics, which will run until March 22. Other high-ranking sports officials were also present at the ceremony, including Education Ministry undersecretary Dr Faouzi Al Jowder, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports deputy general secretary and BOC general secretary Abdulrahman Askar, as well as representatives of sports federations, the ministry and participating schools. The ceremony started with Askar expressing pleasure for bringing up the Mini Olympics for the fifth consecutive year in cooperation with the ministry, which is part of their strategy to expand sports culture within national community and providing all that would help in spreading the principles of Olympism. Askar noted the massive leap in the Mini Olympics, and said that having 58 schools for the first time this year and over 3,500 students to compete in 20 sports compared to the previous edition’s 14 sports in 2014 reflects the remarkable development of organization and the experience gained by the BOC over the past years to make this edition an even a greater success. Late on, a number of musical and dancing shows, performed by several participating schools’ pupils, were staged on the course, and focused on Shaikh Nasser’s slogan this year ‘Gold Only’ as a target for all Bahraini athletes at regional and international competitions. The ceremony concluded with Shaikh Nasser lighting up a dedicated torch to declare the Mini Olympics open. He later delivered a short speech, in which he welcomed all the participants and expressed pleasure for the organization of the fifth edition of the Mini Olympics, and wished everyone success. In a touching gesture, Shaikh Nasser met Maram Al Sayed HH Shaikh Nasser Jalil, a student with special needs from Al Khansa Primary Girls places the Olympic School at the gym and had general discussions on the Mini torch to declare the Olympics. Mini Olympics open
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