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Bahrain Firm Invests in Spanish Football Club Proposed Law to TDT | Manama Restrict ‘Foreign Ment and Club Workers TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 What doesn’t kill Lebanon’s revolution only makes it stronger? INSTAGRAM Bahrain1 set /nobmedia 23 World Record LINKEDIN MONDAY newsofbahrain DECEMBER 2019 NHRA champions Bahrain1 210 FILS WHATSAPP Racing set a new World 38444692 ISSUE NO. 8334 Record to headline an ac- tion-packed second round in FACEBOOK /nobmedia the 2019/2020 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship, held MAIL [email protected] at Bahrain International Circuit’s (BIC) NHRA Drag WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com Strip in Sakhir. P16 Hilary Duff marries fiance Matthew Koma 14 CELEBS WORLD 5 Afghan’s Ghani on track for second term LIC (INTERNATIONAL) IN BAHRAIN FOR 30 YEARS AT YOUR SERVICE Iraqis rally against candidates Baghdad raqi protesters marched Iacross Baghdad and south- Racing to ern cities on Sunday, holding a general strike to boost the anti-government movement as a deadline looms for par- liament to designate a new prime minister. Thousands headed to- wards the capital’s Tahrir success Square and the southern cit- ies of Diwaniyah, Muthana, Wasit, Basra, Maysan and His Majesty congratulates Bahrain 1 Racing Nasiriyah demanding for a Team for championship victory His Majesty being handed over a miniature model of a racing car by Bahrain 1 Racing Team government overhaul. members in the presence of HH Shaikh Abdullah. Protesters are holding the government accountable for fruitful efforts of HH Shaikh Ab- being inept, corrupt and be- The King pointed out dullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa and holden to neighbouring Iran. • his keenness to provide every the growing popularity I thank Bahrain 1 support to Bahrain 1 Racing. of motorsport in Racing Team for The King pointed out the Man killed in Bahrain and the world, upholding the growing popularity of motor- accident stressing the Kingdom’s Kingdom’s name in the sport in Bahrain and the world, good reputation in international sporting stressing the Kingdom’s good TDT | Manama event. reputation in hosting F1 races. hosting F1 races. HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Ham- man died yesterday after HIS MAJESTY ad Al Khalifa expressed deepest Abeing hit by a car while HH Shaikh Abdullah The team won the 2019 NHRA thanks and gratitude to HM the crossing Shaikh Isa Bin Sal- expressed• deepest World Championship for Pro King for his valuable directives, man Street near Tubli. Mod cars in the pre-final race commending the great royal sup- The accident led to a traf- thanks and gratitude which was held at Charlotte Mo- port, which brought about the fic congestion in the area to HM the King for his tor Speedway, in Concord, North honourable accomplishments. yesterday. valuable directives. Carolina, the US. He also lauded the unlimited The Interior Ministry has HM the King congratulated the support to the team and motor- launched a probe into the Manama team members and thanked them sport, in Bahrain, in general, by accident. for their international achieve- His Royal Highness Prince Sal- ment in motorsport, which is man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the is Majesty King Hamad added to the Kingdom’s track Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme bin Isa Al Khalifa yes- record brought about in various Commander and First Deputy Hterday received at Saf- sports at the regional, continen- Premier, which contributed to riya Palace his Personal Repre- tal and international level. bagging titles and world cham- sentative His Highness Shaikh The King lauded the distin- pionships. DON’T MISS IT Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa guished technical level shown by HH Shaikh Abdullah pledged who introduced to him Bahrain the racers and the technical crew, to continue making efforts and 1 Racing team: driver and title which helped them clinch the ti- working tirelessly to bring about winner Steve Jackson, driver tle and uphold Bahrain’s name in more honourable results in the Tamkeen’s Khalid Balooshi and Director the international sporting event. forthcoming speed racing cham- Khalil Toorani. His Majesty interacting with ahrain 1 Racing Team member. HM the King commended the pionships. key role in 02 supporting the NEW HORIZONS private sector hailed Shura dismisses Bahrain firm invests in Spanish football club proposed law to TDT | Manama restrict ‘foreign ment and club workers. 03 He was accompanied on his ownership of ahrain company Infini- visit by Mohammed Al Nu - land’ ty Capital has invested suf, who will be the future Bin Spanish football club vice-president of the club and Major oil projects Cordoba CF. who is also currently the Bah- His Majesty the King’s Repre- rain Olympic Committee sec- boosting national sentative for Charity Works and retary-general. 04 economy: Youth Affairs, National Security Codoba CF plays in Segunda Minister Advisor and Supreme Council Division B-Group 4, which is for Youth and Sports Chairman in the third level of the Spanish His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin football league system. 210 fils (includes VAT) Hamad Al Khalifa announced Mr Al Zain, fourth from right, with Mr AlNusuf, third from right, and other officials during their visit to the Cordoba CF facilities. The team was founded in that Bahraini Abdulla Al Zain 1954. They play their home has assumed the Cordoba CF Embassy of the Kingdom of The news was also confirmed cial website, Mr Al Zain visited matches at the 25,800-capacity presidency, following Infinity Bahrain in the UK, which post- last night by HH Shaikh Nasser’s Cordoba CF’s facilities a few Estadio Nuevo Arcangel, locat- Capital’s investment in the club. ed of the development on their Media Office. days ago and also met with the ed in the Southern Spanish city This was according to the official Twitter account. According to the club’s offi- players, coaching staff, manage- of Cordoba. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2019 02 The Southern Governorate hosted a ceremony in honour of sponsors and contributors to the events, which were held all along this year. Southern Governor His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa patronised the ceremony, which was attended by officials representing the public and private sectors, senior officers and media figures. He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. He stressed the Governorate’s keenness on consolidating partnership, in line with the directives of the Minister of Interior, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to strengthen co-operation with the private and non- Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received in his office at Gudaibiyah Palace governmental sectors. He thanked all officials, yesterday the US Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell. He praised distinguished relations between both private and non-governmental parties, which countries and their perpetual growth in various fields. The Deputy Premier lauded the efforts of the USA contributed to supporting the events which were in boosting regional security and stability and supporting the counter-terrorism efforts all over the world. held in the Southern Governorate during this year. Both sides reviewed the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest. Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, received here yesterday, in the presence of Public Security Chief, Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan, the outgoing Italian Ambassador to Bahrain, Domenico Bellato. The Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, received here yesterday, in the presence of Public minister valued highly the ambassador’s efforts and role in bolstering relations between the two friendly countries, Security Chief, Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan, the British Ambassador to Bahrain, Roderick Drummond. The two especially in the security field, wishing him further success. Ambassador Bellato expressed thanks and appreciation to sides reviewed relations between the two countries, and discussed topics of mutual interest. the Interior Minister, wishing Bahrain and its people further progress and prosperity. The Annual Athletic Meet Prize Distribution Ceremony of Al Noor International School, CBSE Section was held on 5th December, 2019. It was a day filled with fervour and exhilaration, amidst thrills and cheers. The school band welcomed all the dignitaries to the function with their excellent performance and were enthusiastically cheered by all the spectators. The programme commenced with the verse from the Holy Quran recited by Abdul Haleem of Grade 7. The guests were welcomed by the Cultural Secretary Ms Mayookha R Pillai. It was followed by a group song “Symphony Under the patronage of the Interior Ministry Undersecretary, Shaikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, the Public of Peace” by the students of grade 6-8 which filled the hearts and souls of everyone present with happiness. Medals Security Officers Club marked the national celebrations with a festival. The event was part of the directives of Interior were given to the winners by the School Chairman Mr Ali Hassan, Director Dr Muhammad Mashood, Principal Mr. Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The festival included a show for old police vehicles and held Amin Mohammed Hulaiwah, as well as other school officials and Head Teachers of the various sections. Individual with the participation of NGOs representatives as part of the community partnership. Championship as well as House championship trophies were also awarded at the function. The Annual Day of Bahrain Indian School - BHAVANS was conducted for the senior wing on 19th December 2019 at Bahrain Cultural Hall. The evening witnessed the energetic and dazzling performances. The Chief Guest of the Day, Ms Renu Yadav, Second Secretary (Political, Info, Culture and Education) was felicitated with a bouquet and also honoured with a memento. The guest was welcomed by Directors Himanshu Verma and Ritu Verma and Principal Saji Jacob.
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