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Mass shootings leave 29 dead Iran seizes third foreign tanker in Arabian Gulf New York Jeddah Seven foreign crew were ar- in which large foreign vessels Ali Adyani, a member of the onald Trump faced a rested in the operation. The iden- have been harassed and the Iranian Parliament’s energy Dbarrage of criticism yes- ran has seized a third foreign tity of the vessel and the nation- British tanker Stena Impero was committee, has estimated the terday as the US reeled from tanker in the Arabian Gulf in ality of the crew are not known. boarded and forced to divert to amount of gasoline being smug- a brutal mass shooting in the Iless than a month, shining a Brig Gen Ramezan Zirahi, an Iranian port. gled out of Iran to be 20 million border city of El Paso, Texas, rare light on the country’s mul- an IRGC commander, said their But analysts believe it may be 20 litres a day. Mohammad Hassan on Saturday, linked to white timillion-dollar fuel smuggling boats had been patrolling the linked to the seizure on July 18 of million litres of gasoline Nejad, another member of the nationalism and anti-immi- trade. Gulf to control traffic and detect the MT Riah, a Panama-flagged is smuggled out of Iran committee, puts the figure even grant hate rhetoric. Islamic Revolutionary Guard illicit trade when they seized the small coastal tanker which the every day. higher, at 22 million litres. A total of 20 people were Corps (IRGC) forces boarded the tanker. “The ship was transferred IRGC said was smuggling fuel. “The murky secondary or killed in the majority Lati- vessel last Wednesday night near to Bushehr and its smuggled fuel Iran has some of the lowest black market for oil in and around no city, nestled in western Farsi Island, where they have was handed over to the authori- fuel prices in the world, because the Strait of Hormuz is naturally Texas on the US-Mexico bor- a base. The small tanker was ties,” he said. of heavy state subsidies and the an unregulated phenomenon,” der, as federal authorities in- carrying about 700,000 litres of The latest seizure is not plunging value of the Iranian rial Dr Theodore Karasik, senior vestigated a potential hate smuggled fuel, the IRGC said on thought to be connected to against the US dollar, and smug- adviser to Gulf State Analytics crime and local prosecutors Sunday. Iran’s “state piracy” in the Gulf, gling is a profitable trade. in Washington, said. charged a 21-year-old white man, Patrick Crusius, with murder and said they would pursue the death penalty. The suspect was from the town of Allen 650 miles from the site of the shooting, at a busy Walmart in the city. Less than 13 hours later An oil tanker is pictured off the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, which is the main base of the Islamic republic’s navy. another mass shooting took place in the city of Dayton, Ohio, leaving nine dead there and bringing the total injured from both shootings to at least 52. See page 7 Health sector Unity our strength boost plan London Plots targeting Bahrain are doomed to fail, says Interior Minister rime Minister Boris John- Pson will announce a 1.8 ple of Bahrain will always be a to the Nation and Reinforce the initiatives, of which 60 have been billion pound ($2.2 billion) The minister said bulwark that protects the home- Values of Nationalism. applied. cash injection for Britain’s • land and strengthens the nation The meeting was attended by The Interior Minister ex- public health system today, that Qatar and Iran to confront challenges. Minister of Education, Minister plained that the conspiracies seeking to honour his Brexit have long been plotting He said that Qatar and Iran of Labour and Social Develop- of Qatar and Iran and their at- pledges as he pushes through to target Bahrain’s have long been plotting to target ment, Minister of Information tempts to divide the nation and the country’s departure from security, stability Bahrain’s security, stability and Affairs, Minister of Health and promote sedition and chaos will the European Union. national unity. Minister of Youth and Sports fail because of the national unity Johnson, a figurehead for and national unity. “If Iran targets the Shi’ite sect, Affairs. of Bahrainis and their loyalty to the “Leave” campaign in the Qatar preys on the Sunnis and General Shaikh Rashid wel- HM the King, which would ena- 2016 referendum, has long He highlighted the Shi’ites,” he said, describing Qa- comed the members, noting that ble them to meet challenges. been associated with a pledge, importance• of joint tari and Iranian conspiracies as Our national the national plan comes as part of He added that the Qatari and emblazoned on a bus, that Brit- efforts to achieve being systematic. identity is the comprehensive vision of His Iranian interference in the inter- ain could spend 350 million goals, missions and He said that Iran relies on fan- strong, inclusive Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al nal affairs of Bahrain aren’t new, pounds a week on the Nation- ning the flames of sectarianism to and difficult Khalifa to reinforce the spirit of but an ongoing approach and al Health Service (NHS) if the responsibilities. interfere in Bahrain’s internal af- belonging to the nation. come in different forms. country left the EU. fairs blatantly, while Qatar seeks to infiltrate or He highlighted the importance The Interior Minister Manama to undermine social cohesion erode. of joint efforts to achieve goals, launched the website of the Na- and damage family bonds, which GENERAL SHAIKH RASHID missions and responsibilities of tional Plan www.bahrainouna. nterior Minister General represents an affront to authen- the committee to serve the nation com, expressing thanks and ap- Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla tic Arab and Islamic values and and citizens. preciation to the members for IAl Khalifa slammed Qatari customs. cies will only make us united and The committee was briefed on their support and cooperation. and Iranian designs targeting the “Our national identity is strong more than ever,” said the the progress of the implementa- General Shaikh Rashid also DON’T MISS IT Kingdom. strong, inclusive and difficult Minister of Interior. tion of the plan and the results of thanked official and private or- “Qatari and Iranian conspir- to infiltrate or erode,” he said, Separately, General Shaikh meetings of the executive office ganisations for their collabora- acies to subvert national unity adding that the patriotic identity Rashid chaired here yesterday with authorities concerned for tion, along with media figures, and spark chaos are doomed to strengthens Bahrain to thwart all the second meeting of the com- implementing the initiatives. writers, columnists, individuals LuLu fail,” he said in a statement to Al plots and attempts to fuel sectar- mittee to follow up the imple- Some new initiatives were in- and organisations for their con- Hypermarket Hayat newspaper. ianism. mentation of the National Plan to troduced, and others were inte- tributions to this distinguished 02 introduces first He said the unity of loyal peo- “These desperate conspira- Promote the Spirit of Belonging grated, bringing the total to 89 national work. ‘green checkout’ in Saar NO PERMITS Water garden project phase 03 two ‘on track for 329,000 people stopped from entering Makkah completion’ Jeddah 181 bogus Hajj offices have been said Saudi Arabia is not responsi- Man faces trial akkah Gov Prince closed, said the governor, who is ble for obstacles put up by the Qa- for ‘anti-Islamic Khalid Al Faisal yes- also chairman of the Supreme Hajj tari government to impede its cit- 04 Mterday said more than Committee. izens who want to perform Hajj. post’ 329,000 people have been stopped The measure is enforced during “We’re not responsible for from entering the holy city for lack the Hajj season to prevent con- Prince what they do. We’re responsible 210 fils (includes VAT) of Hajj permit. gestion. Khalid for what we do. We’ve opened More than 144,000 vehicles He said the Saudi government Al Faisal the doors of the country and our without permits have also been has mobilised more than 350,000 tours the hearts to receive pilgrims from disallowed from entering the city, people from different sectors to holy places all over the world. We serve them 15 drivers have been arrested for serve Hajj pilgrims. in Makkah equally, and we welcome them in illegally transporting pilgrims, and Governor Al Faisal also yesterday. the holy land,” he said. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 02

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has expressed deep pride in Bahrain’s distinguished human competencies that have enabled it to reach advanced levels across various fields. HRH the Premier affirmed that the government has given utmost importance to developing human capabilities and capacities in various fields of work and production, thus placing the Kingdom in its prominent position globally in human development indicators. HRH the Premier made the statements while receiving, at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, Royal Family members, lawmakers, as well as intellectual and economic persons, with whom he reviewed a number of issues pertaining to local affairs and the citizens’ needs in various fields.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister yesterday received the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Kingdom, Shaikh Azzam Mubarak Al Sabah, at Riffa Palace, to mark the end of the Ambassador’s service in the Kingdom. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the longstanding historic ties between Bahrain and Kuwait, which continue to thrive under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jabir Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait.

Defence Affairs Minister His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Lieutenant-General received, at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, the Editor-in-Chief of the Abdulla bin Hassan Al “Misr w el Khaleej” magazine, Essam Al Awami, who is currently on a visit Nuaimi, received Chinese to the Kingdom. HRH the Prime Minister welcomed Essam Al Awami, and Ambassador to Bahrain praised the role of the press, and its noble mission aimed at enhancing the Anwar Habibullah horizons of knowledge, enlightening the public and directing the potentials yesterday. The minister of societies and peoples towards achieving their goals of advancement, praised the historic progress and prosperity. The magazine’s editor-in-chief presented HRH relations between the two Premier with a commemorative shield carrying his name and the magazine’s countries, wishing China logo, in recognition of his support for the press, and distinguished status as a and it people further prominent Arab statesman enjoying respect and appreciation at the regional progress and prosperity. and international levels. LuLu Hypermarket introduces first ‘green checkout’ in Saar LuLu Hypermarket was re- health, and biodiversity.” LuLu Hypermarket cently in the news for being LuLu Group Director Juzer • the first to acquire a licence to Rupawala, said: “The ‘green was recently in the import and trade in plastic since The ‘green checkout’ checkout’ will be a move to en- news for being the first all its plastic shopping bags are will be a move to courage customers to realise to acquire a licence to made of biodegradable plastic. encourage customers the direct benefits of reducing import and trade in In addition, LuLu has always plastic use and embracing reus- encouraged shoppers to invest to realise the direct able shopping bags. It is part of plastic since all its plastic in one-time purchase of its benefits of reducing the Group’s commitment to the shopping bags are made eco-friendly and roomy shop- plastic use. environment - throughout the of biodegradable plastic. ping bags made of plant bagasse. MR RUPAWALA global LuLu chain, our company The sturdy bags can take a aims to meet strict international TDT | Manama lot of weight and rough use and mestic waste ends up at the standards on plastic user and LuLu even promises a lifetime time being into landfill, biode- safeguard the environment.” replacement policy for the bags gradable plastics will certain- “While our shoppers can n a bid to underscore its com- if they happen to tear. ly contribute in extending the safely use the biodegradable mitment towards prepar- SCE chief executive Dr Bin lifespan of the landfill which plastic bags that are supplied Iing customers to fast-track Daina congratulated LuLu Hy- is one of the National Waste free of charge for them to carry the use of recyclable shopping permarket for its green stand- Management Strategy,” said Dr their shopping home, we see bags, LuLu Hypermarket has ards and for taking their re - Bin Daina. the ‘green checkout’ counter as introduced a ‘green checkout’ sponsibility towards the envi- “Banning non-degradable a means to make our custom- counter in its Saar hypermar- ronment and the local commu- plastic bags is just a starting ers think about green options ket, where customers using the nity with such action-oriented point that will be followed with when shopping – every time we recyclable shopping bags made campaigns. many more initiatives aiming to use reusable bags, we believe of plant-based bagasse will be “Plastics are well known for eliminate plastic waste impacts that we are creating a greener served exclusively. their durability, and since do- The ‘green checkout’ counter at LuLu Hypermarket in Saar. on the environment, public world.”

Smile Initiative, an initiative of Bahrain Future Society for Youth, which provides psycho social support to children with cancer and their parents in the Kingdom, held a fun day out for little heroes and their parents at Crafts Industries Development Centre. During the tour, children were introduced to the traditional crafts in the Centre such as sculpture, drawing, clay, ceramics, handicrafts, leather and many more. This tour helped to introduce children to many of the beautiful arts and heritage of Bahrain in order Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) volunteers distributed bottled water and fruits to around 180 to develop children’s talents in an atmosphere workers at Salman Bin Khalifa Port, Hidd. This was the sixth of a series that had been added to ICRF’s of joy and learning. These events are part of the programmes for the summer. ICRF Thirst-Quenchers intend to continue this weekly event for eight to 10 plan of “Abjad” educational programme during weeks at various worksites, the fund said. the summer vacation. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 03

Sudan deal welcomed Manama

ahrain has welcomed Water garden project phase Bthe initial signing of the constitutional declaration between the Transitional Military Council and the Forces for the Declaration of Freedom and Change in the two ‘on track for completion’ brotherly Republic of Sudan. In a statement, the For- eign Ministry underlined Upon completion, the project is expected to be a major tourist attraction the importance of the step in establishing further peace and stability in the Republic The first phase of the of Sudan and realising the as- • pirations of the Sudanese project was completed people in achieving progress as per the schedule. and prosperity. 300,000 “The Kingdom appreciate Bahraini dinars was the keenness of all parties on A ministry official allocated to complete said• that the park is protecting the greater inter- the first phase of the est and for the efforts exerted expected to contain a project. to reach this agreement. large variety of plant “The Foreign Ministry re- species, flowers, herbs, iterates the Kingdom of Bah- shrubs and trees. rain’s firm stance of solidarity tourist attraction, according to with the brotherly Republic Manama Municipality. of Sudan, especially during TDT | Manama “With the new additions, res- this crucial stage in histo- Mohammed Zafran taurants will be added by allocat- ry and its support for all that ing a space of 94,615 square-me- enhances Sudan’s interests hirty per cent of the second ters, followed by an entertainment and benefits its people,” the phase development of wa- area, playground areas for kids statement also said. Tter garden project has been and a fully-equipped car-parking The African Union envoy completed, it emerged. facility, which will accommodate to Sudan said on Saturday The project, initiated by the almost 230 cars,” a municipality that the pro-democracy Works, Municipal Affairs and official said. movement and the ruling Urban Planning Ministry, aims “The budget allocated for the military council have final- to renovate the historic water An artist’s impression of the project. renovation and facelift of the ised a power-sharing agree- garden. water garden is BD3.3 million, ment. It has been divided into two wherein the first phase is com- Mohammed el Hassan phases. completed about a year ago. variety of plant species, flowers, tive lighting. pleted. Lebatt told reporters that the The first phase of the project The second phase work is ex- herbs, shrubs, trees etc. “It is aimed to preserve some of “So far, with the completion two sides “fully agreed” on was completed as per the sched- pected to continue throughout Wooden benches with shading, the district features of the park, of the first phase, we have spent a constitutional declaration ule, according to ministry sources. the year and may only get over by lighting, flooring are also being which makes it unique while also BD296,000 mainly for the dem- outlining the division of pow- Phase One in which BD300,000 next year, according to the min- made as part of the project, he modernising it in many aspects,” olition and rebuilding the entire er for a three-year transition was allocated included rebuild- istry. pointed out. the official stated. boundary wall of the water park,” to elections. ing the fence, guard room and A ministry official said that the “The park will be beautified, The water garden project in a municipal source told Tribune He did not provide further electricity station room. It was park is expected to contain a large with wooden benches and attrac- the Capital is all set to be a major in June last year. details, but said both sides would meet later on Satur- day to prepare for a signing ceremony. The pro-democracy co- alition issued a statement Mazad, Justice Ministry launch saying they would sign the document Sunday. The military overthrew online auction of vehicles President Omar Al Bashir in April following months Manama Sunday, 11th August. for viewing on Copart grounds in Saar. of mass protests against his Organised in conjunction with Interested auction participants are three-decade-long authori- azad yesterday announced Copart Middle East (Copart), the required to register on Copart web- tarian rule. the launch of its first online established auto auction company, site (http://www.copartmea.com) or The protesters remained Mauction of vehicles within this online auction represents the through their smartphone application in the streets, demanding a the framework of its agreement with Ministry’s interest in strategic part- and will be required to pay a registra- rapid transition to a civilian the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs nerships with the private sector for tion fee. government. and Endowments, and in co-operation improved efficiency, transparency Further information about the auc- They have been locked in with the Supreme Judicial Council. and competition. tion and the vehicles can be obtained tense negotiations with the The online auction will begin on In total, 56 vehicles have been allo- through Copart offices at 13609090, Interested auction participants are required to register on military for weeks while 5th August and is scheduled to end on cated for the auction, and are available Mazad said in a statement issued. Copart website. holding mass protests.

Foreign Ministry signs MoU with BACA Manama

he Foreign Ministry and Bahrain Authority for TCulture and Antiquities (BACA) have signed a Memoran- dum of Understanding (MoU) on enhancing co-operation in the diplomatic and cultural fields. This came as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, received at the Min - istry’s General Court yester- day, BACA President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa. The Minister of Foreign Af- fairs stressed that the signing of the MoU embodies the close co-operation between the Min- Shaikh Khalid and Shaikha Mai sign the MoU in the presence of Foreign Ministry, BACA officials. istry of Foreign Affairs and the Bahrain Authority for Culture gionally and internationally at Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Kingdom’s status among the Shaikha Mai expressed her She also stressed that this and Antiquities, and reflects all levels. also commended the efforts ex- leading countries of the region pleasure at signing the MoU step would bolster co-operation their keenness to develop joint The minister affirmed that erted by Shaikha Mai and BACA in this field. with the Ministry of Foreign and co-ordination between the co-operation to support their the MoU will help in strength- in preserving and highlighting He also wished Shaikha Mai Affairs, which is based on the two sides at all levels, namely efforts and endeavours to en- ening joint coordination in sev- Bahrain’s heritage and culture, and BACA further remarkable continued approach of com - in the fields of diplomacy and hance the Kingdom’s status re- eral international forums. which further enhances the success. munication between both sides. culture. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 04 Cop drug trial Man faces trial for adjourned A piece of hashish (0.23g), The arrest took methamphetamine, which is • locally known as Shabu and place on May 14 this prescription pills were found year when a police in the man’s possession. force raided the Additionally, items used to defendant’s house consume drugs, such as roll- ‘anti-Islamic post’ ing papers and pipes, were and found the two seized. women inside his room It was also mentioned in the Suspect a member of a political society, say sources at his residence. police report that an amount of BD129, which is believed This comes a few days after ing the complainant himself.” TDT | Manama to be earnings from selling The suspect was screenshots of the insulting Mr Al Mouda clarified in the drugs, was found. • comments made by the defend- statement that the Prosecution The defendant told the in- yesterday interrogated ant went viral online, with nu- The Prosecution ordered to summon the suspect he High Criminal Court terrogators that he would buy by the Prosecution, merous netizens demanding to ordered to summon the after reviewing the insulting yesterday adjourned a the drugs through a person which ordered to refer “punish the man for his unfor- suspect after reviewing post he wrote on social media, Tcase involving a police- in Pakistan, claiming that he him for an urgent givable crime”. the insulting post he considering it as clear contempt man who’s accused of selling would transfer amounts of According to the circulating wrote on social media. of the Islamic religion. drugs to two women - a Bah- money to the alleged dealer, criminal trial. posts online, the man appar- The suspect was yesterday raini, 22, and a Gulf national, who would lead him to the MR AL MOUDA ently made the comments while interrogated by the Prosecution, 19, to August 20. location where the drugs are He was accused of being involved in an argument which ordered to refer him for According to the investi - hidden. insulting• the religion on Instagram with another user. dulrahman Al Mouda said in a an urgent criminal trial, after he gations of the Anti-Narcotics As for the women, they told and misusing means Interior Ministry confirmed statement issued by the Public confessed that he wrote the in- Department, the defendant, a the officers that the defend- the arrest of the man on Friday. Prosecution yesterday: “The sulting comment on Instagram. first lieutenant, was arrested ant forced them to consume of communication. Quoting an official, the minis- Public Prosecution has inves- The Prosecution also ordered at his residence in Hidd, after drugs, denying any relation to try said that the directorate re- tigated a notification received to keep the man in custody until the department was tipped off his peddling activities. TDT | Manama ceived a case about the offence by the General Directorate of the time of his trial. about his possession of drugs The Public Prosecution ac- on Instagram and “an investi- Anti-corruption and Economic He was accused of insult - with the intention of selling. cused the lieutenant of sell- Bahraini activist was gation led to identifying and and Electronic Security stating ing the religion and misuse of The arrest took place on ing drugs, while both women yesterday referred to arresting the suspect”, while it that it has received a complaint means of communication. May 14 this year when a po- were accused of consuming Athe criminal court for called upon social media users from a citizen against a person Tribune has learnt that the lice force raided the defend- drugs, before they were all an urgent trial for the charges to avoid violating the law. who insulted the divine entity suspect is a member of a politi- ant’s house and found the two referred to the court, which of insulting the divine entity on Northern Governorate Pros- through his personal account on cal society and is also active on women inside his room at his yesterday adjourned the case social media. ecution Chief Prosecutor Ab- Instagram, in addition to insult- social media. residence. to August 20.

Traffic policewomen to handle accident cases Manama adier Shaikh Abdulrahman bin to ensure the smooth flow of Abdelwahab Al Khalifa. traffic in co-operation with oth- he first batch of Bah - In a statement yesterday, he er relevant authorities,” said raini policewomen will said that the initiative is part Brigadier Shaikh Abdulrahman Tstart conducting traffic of steps being undertaken to bin Abdelwaheb Al Khalifa. patrols across Bahrain after un- bolster the role of women in Traffic Operations and dergoing training from more traffic police department in The first Monitoring director Lieuten- than a year. particular. batch of ant-Colonel Adel Al Dosari hon- The women-only patrols will “The first batch of police - traffic oured the participants, stressing deal with road accidents and women passed an intensive patrol the importance of implement- organise the flow of traffic, said course in dealing with road women ing the theoretical and practical Traffic Director-General Brig- accidents and all procedures team. knowledge on the ground. 05 MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 world

Kabul, Afghanistan Afghan security personnel t least two people investigate a damage were killed when Two dead as Afghan TV bus carrying Aa bus carrying em- employees of ployees of an Afghan televi- Khurshid TV, at sion station was bombed in the site of a sticky Kabul yesterday, an official bus bombed in Kabul bomb blast in said. The “sticky bomb” -- a Kabul type of homemade device Taliban threatened medias broadcasting anti-Taliban advts often attached to vehicles with magnets -- went off around 5:30 pm (1300 GMT), interior ministry spokes- man Nasrat Rahimi said. A “bus carrying the em- ployees of Khurshid TV exploded in the Taimani area”, he said, referring to a bustling neighbourhood in Bahrain Flour Mills Company central Kabul. “As a result, a driver and CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS a passerby were killed, and as at 30 June 2019 Bahraini Dinars for the six months ended 30 June 2019 Bahraini Dinars three more -- including two employees of Khurshid TV 30 June 31 December -- were injured.” 2019 2018 Six months Six months (reviewed) (audited) ended ended Pictures on social media 30 June 30 June showed a small white bus ASSETS 2019 2018 CURRENT ASSETS with extensive damage to CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES its front. Zabiullah Dooran- Cash and cash equivalents 585,886 3,056,944 dish, a journalist with Khur- Receivables and other assets 5,903,229 3,086,701 Profit for the period 1,484,750 1,243,270 Inventory 4,935,186 6,225,023 shid TV, said three of his Adjustments: Depreciation/ amortisation 325,356 311,902 colleagues had been injured, Total current assets 11,424,301 12,368,668 Net change in investments at fair including one journalist. value through profit or loss (1,304,639) (995,805) NON-CURRENT ASSETS Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment - (6,590) “We had received a warn- Investment securities 9,849,326 8,544,687 ing recently by the (security Property, plant and equipment 3,769,927 3,765,114 Change in working capital: services), that the Taliban Inventory 1,289,837 (1,978,037) Total non-current assets 13,619,253 12,309,801 Trade and other receivables (2,816,528) 58,270 may target us,” he said. Trade payables and other liabilities (77,873) 2,533,461 The Taliban in June TOTAL ASSETS 25,043,554 24,678,469 Provision for employees’ indemnities and other liabilities 68,956 7,137 threatened any media out- Net cash (used in) / generated from operating activities (1,030,141) 1,173,608 lets broadcasting anti-Tali- LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES ban advertisements. Trade payables and other liabilities 836,779 634,867 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (119,209) (62,059) “They shall become mil- Import finance loans 3,688,785 5,008,631 Proceed from sale of property, plant and equipment - 6,622 itary targets for the muja- Bank overdraft 699,313 - Net cash used in investing activities (119,209) (55,437) hideen in the capital, prov- Total current liabilities 5,224,877 5,643,498 inces, cities and rural areas CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Import finance loans availed 5,594,760 5,425,161 and none of their offices, NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Provision for employees’ indemnities Repayment of import finance loans (6,914,607) (5,731,866) journalists, workers and and other liabilities 118,128 49,172 Dividends paid (701,174) (435,842) personnel shall retain any Bank overdraft 699,313 --

immunity,” the Taliban said Total non-current liabilities 118,128 49,172 Net cash used in financing activities (1,321,708) (742,547) in a June 24 statement. TOTAL LIABILITIES 5,343,005 5,692,670 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the Doorandish said he had period (2,471,058) 375,624 not seen any anti-Taliban EQUITY Share capital 2,481,877 2,481,877 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 1 JANUARY 3,056,944 3,707,213 ads on the channel. Share premium 1,350,000 1,350,000 According to its Facebook Statutory reserve 1,241,625 1,241,625 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 June 585,886 4,082,837 Other reserves 3,463,628 3,463,628 page, the private Khurshid Comprising: Retained earnings 11,163,419 10,448,669 TV station is dedicating Cash on hand 1,973 1,608 Bank balances 583,913 4,081,229 to showing cultural pro - TOTAL EQUITY 19,700,549 18,985,799 grammes that “preach the 585,886 4,082,837 main values of journalism, TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 25,043,554 24,678,469 democracy, national unity, creation of understanding CONDENSED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER & trust among people and CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for the six months ended 30 June 2019 Bahraini Dinars for the six months ended 30 June 2019 help in visualizing and cre- Bahraini Dinars ating a bright future”. Reserves Six months ended Three months ended Share Share Retained 2019 (reviewed) Statutory Other Total Capital Premium reserve reserve earings 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 2019 2018 2019 2018 Death toll from At 1 January 2019 2,481,877 1,350,000 1,241,625 3,463,628 10,448,669 18,985,799 (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - 1,484,750 1,484,750 Sales 3,547,934 3,700,208 1,723,119 1,792,827 Philippines boat Cost of sales (8,134,536) (7,373,503) (3,919,214) (3,671,217) Gross loss before government Dividends declared for 2018 - - - - (750,000) (750,000) subsidy (4,586,602) (3,673,295) (2,196,095) (1,878,390) accidents rise to 25 Charity contributions approved for 2018 - - - - (20,000) (20,000) Manila, Philippines Government subsidy 5,463,823 4,554,777 2,615,923 2,217,134 At 30 June 2019 2,481,877 1,350,000 1,241,625 3,463,628 11,163,419 19,700,549 Gross profit 877,221 881,482 419,828 338,744 he death toll from three Reserves Other operating expenses (741,378) (709,089) (352,625) (313,884) Tboats sinking surged Share Share Retained to 25 as rescuers retrieved Statutory Investments Other Total Operating profit 135,843 172,393 67,203 24,860 2018 (reviewed) Capital Premium reserve fair value reserve earings more bodies from the sea reserve Change in fair value of investment off the central Philippines, Balance at 31 December 2017 2,481,877 1,350,000 1,241,625 107,240 3,463,628 9,662,701 18,307,071 securities 1,304,639 995,805 357,142 382,630 officials said yesterday. Impact of adopting IFRS 9 - - - (107,240) - 107,240 - Other income 44,268 75,072 22,598 21,934 Squalls tipped over the Restated balance as at 1 January 2018 2,481,877 1,350,000 1,241,625 - 3,463,628 9,769,941 18,307,071 Profit for the period 1,484,750 1,243,270 446,943 429,424 three wooden-hulled out- Other comprehensive income riggers in the Guimaras Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - - 1,243,270 1,243,270 for the period - - - - Strait on Saturday as the rest of the country was battered Dividends declared for 2017 - - - - - (496,511) (496,511) Total comprehensive income for Charity contributions approved for 2017 - - - - - (20,000) (20,000) the period 1,484,750 1,243,270 446,943 429,424 by rains induced by seasonal southwest monsoon winds, At 30 June 2018 2,481,877 1,350,000 1,241,625 - 3,463,628 10,496,700 19,033,830 Basic earnings per share (fils) 60 50 18 17 the coastguard said. The bodies of 14 passen- gers and crew were recov- ered, civil defence official Franco Agudo told AFP, tak- The Condenced interin financial information were reviewed by KPMG Fakhro and approved by the Board of Directors on 4th Aug 2019 and signed on its behalf by ing the toll to 25. Regional police chief Rene Pamuspusan also con- Mr. Abdullatif Khalid Alujan Mr. Salah Mohamed Al Kulaib Mr. Wayne Henry Craig firmed Sunday that 25 peo- (Chairman) (Vice Chairman) (Chief Executive Officer) ple had died, with six others still missing. He said 55 in- dividuals were rescued. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 06 Miracles on the mountain Artist adorns Egyptian cave church with biblical art

Polish artist Mario, sculptor of St. Simon the Tanner Monastery complex, works on a scene at the church in the Egyptian capital Cairo’s eastern hillside Mokkatam district

Cairo, Egypt before gouging his eyes out to believed to have taken place in Besides sculpting, he even punish himself for lusting after November 979. gives an adrenaline-spiking histling a tune, Mario a woman. Building began after the mon- High Ropes sport course nimbly clambered up Other walls recount stories astery’s current parish priest at the monastery. Wthe scaffolding envel- from the New Testament. known as Father Samaan, Arabic “It is surprising to oping part of the rock-hewn St. “It can take between five days for Simon, visited the area and many that a European Simon Monastery atop Cairo’s up to half a year to finish a sculp- decided to turn it into a worship man willingly leaves his Mokkatam hills to add the final ture, depending on the design,” place. country to work in a poor touches to his latest sculpture. he said. “I also thought then why not slum area as that of the He had spent more than two carve the miracles of Jesus on city of Garbage Collectors decades carving the rugged in- ‘Masterpiece’ the mountain. It will benefit the in Cairo,” said Mario. “But I sides of the seven cave churches “My work is meant to tell people and (create) a lively de- believe it’s God who sent me and chapels of the monastery spiritual stories of this mountain piction of these stories,” said here.” with designs inspired by bibli- and of Christianity in general,” Father Samaan. The 51-year-old is orig- cal stories. he said. “I want them to live on Resting at the pinnacle of inally from the city of It was all done to fulfil the for future generations.” Mokkatam mountain, the mon- Krakow in southern wishes of the monastery’s par- Mario says he kept practic- astery has a commanding view Poland but has been liv- ish priest who met Mario in the ing, sculpting for more than 23 of the megalopolis of Cairo. Un- ing in Egypt for nearly early 1990s in Cairo. The Pol- years, and completed about 70 surprisingly though, reaching three decades now. He ish artist, who had arrived in sculptures adding to the mon- the top of the mountain is no has over the years be - Egypt earlier on an educational astery’s allure by giving it an small feat. come known to everyone mission, was then looking for an ancient look. The gruelling trip to the top in the monastery and the opportunity to serve God at the Construction of the com - requires visitors to pass through thousands of people living in monastery. plex started only in the 1970s, the teeming slum area known as the city of “Garbage Collectors” “I want you to turn the moun- a thousand years after the story the city of “Garbage Collectors” by his nickname, Mario. tain into an open Bible,” Mario of moving Mokkatam mountain of uneven roads and malodorous He married an Egyp - recalls the priest telling him. piles of garbage strewn along tian woman and has two Back then, Mario had no ex- Mario spent more than the way. girls. He mastered over the perience in sculpting. But he two decades carving the Despite the tough journey, the years the Arabic language bought an electric drill and chis- rugged insides of the monastery welcomes thousands and developed a particu- el hammer and within days had seven cave churches for services weekly as well as on larly strong command of finished his first sculpture. and chapels of the holidays and celebrations of the the Egyptian dialect. It told the story of the mira- rock-hewn St. Simon Copts, Egypt’s Christian minor- He witnessed in cle of the moving of Mokkatam ity which makes up about 10 Egypt the 2011 upris- mountain, a feat said to have Monastery and church percent of the country’s Mus- ing which toppled long- been done by a 10th century complex atop Cairo’s lim-majority population. time autocrat Hosni craftsman known as Simon the Mokkatam hills, with “The monastery is now a mas- Mubarak and ensuing Tanner to prove the strength of designs inspired by bib- terpiece,” Samaan said in his of- years of political and his Christian faith. The monas- lical stories. It was all fice in one of the churches of economic turmoil. tery is named after him. done to fulfil the wishes the monastery. “We have the Yet he does not see “I had no idea sculpting was a of the church’s parish pyramids and the artefacts in himself settling any- talent I have, but it turned out (to the Egyptian museum. But they where else. be) as you can see,” said Mario as priest who met Mario in are all ancient but this monas- “I just love living here. he showed off his work around the early 1990s in Cairo. tery is new.” It’s where I am most the walls of a vast cavern which comfortable among the regularly hosts gatherings at the ‘Most comfortable’ simple people of Egypt. I monastery. For Mario, whose real name is would not leave unless God Across one, he sketched an- Mariusz Dybich, he grew accus- decides otherwise.” Polish artist Mario, sculptor of St. Simon the Tanner Monastery complex, poses for other chronicle about St. Simon, tomed to life in Cairo and work a picture alongside sculptures at the church in the Egyptian capital Cairo’s eastern shown brandishing a needle at the monastery. hillside Mokkatam district MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 06 07 29 killed in two US mass shootings Miracles on the mountain One woman, who gave her A gunman armed with name as Vanessa, said she had • just pulled into the Walmart an assault rifle killed parking lot when the shooting Artist adorns Egyptian cave church with biblical art 20 people Saturday You could hear the began. pops, one right “You could hear the pops, one Less than 13 hours after another and right after another and at that later,• a lone shooter at that point as I point as I was turning, I saw a lady, seemed she was coming killed nine people was turning, I saw a lady, seemed she out of Walmart, headed to her in Dayton, Ohio car. She had her groceries in her was coming out of cart and I saw her just fall,” she Witnesses said the Walmart, headed to told Fox News. her car. She had her gunman• appeared to be The witness said the gunman groceries in her cart wore a black T-shirt, combat shooting at random and I saw her just fall trousers and earmuffs. “He was just shooting ran - El Paso, United States VANESSA domly. It wasn’t to any particular person. It was any that would wo mass shootings in the cross paths.” United States have left Another shopper described 29 people dead within 24 pers running out of the store as how he managed to avoid be - T This CCTV image obtained by KTSM 9 news channel shows the gunman identified as Patrick Crusius, 21 years old, as he hours, the latest such attacks in gunfire echoed. ing hit by hiding along with his a nation torn over how to tackle enters the Cielo Vista Walmart store in El Paso mother between two vending gun violence. Two to 82 years machines just outside the store. A gunman armed with an as- Police chief Greg Allen con- “That’s where the individual sault rifle killed 20 people Sat- firmed that in addition to the 20 tried to shoot at me, which he urday when he opened fire on confirmed fatalities in El Paso, missed cause I kind of ducked shoppers at a packed Walmart there were 26 wounded. down,” Robert Curado told the store in El Paso, Texas. Mexican President An - El Paso Times. Less than 13 hours later, a lone dres Manuel Lopez Obrador “He had an AK-47.” shooter killed nine people in said three Mexican citizens Dayton, Ohio early Sunday be- were killed and Foreign Minister ‘Act of cowardice’ fore being shot dead by respond- Marcelo Ebrard said six others Video captured by a witness ing police officers. were wounded. in the parking lot in the imme- The attacker opened fire News reports said the ages of diate aftermath of the shooting around 1:00 am (0500 GMT) on victims being treated at hospi- showed three people lying mo- a street in the popular bar and tals ranged from two to 82 years. tionless on the ground. Polish artist Mario, nightlife district called Oregon, Police said that Walmart was One had fallen next to a truck, sculptor of St. leaving nine dead and 26 wound- “at capacity” at the time of the while two were on the sidewalk Simon the Tanner ed. shooting, with 1,000-3,000 cus- outside the store entrance. Monastery complex, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley tomers inside. “Ambulance! Help!” people works on a scene said the shooter was wearing A 21-year-old from Allen, cried as they rushed to the vic- at the church in the body armor and had high-ca- Texas, was the only person in tims. Egyptian capital pacity magazines and extra mag- custody, police confirmed. US A still captured from CCTV Cairo’s eastern azines. media identified him as Patrick showed the gunman carrying hillside Mokkatam “In less than one minute Day- Crusius, who is white. He sur- what appeared to be an AK-47 district ton first responders neutralized rendered to police about a block assault rifle. the shooter,” she said. away from the Walmart. Beto O’Rourke, a former US “I am amazed by the quick “Right now we have a mani- congressman for El Paso who is response of Dayton police that festo from this individual that now running for president, cut Cairo, Egypt before gouging his eyes out to believed to have taken place in Besides sculpting, he even saved literally hundreds of lives,” Texas Governor Greg Abbott (C) and El Paso Mayor Dee Margo (R) light candles after a vigil ceremony at Saint Pius X indicates to some degree, it has off his campaigning in the wake Church, following a deadly mass shooting, in El Paso, Texas, punish himself for lusting after November 979. gives an adrenaline-spiking Whaley said, adding that it was a nexus to potential hate crime,” of the shooting. histling a tune, Mario a woman. Building began after the mon- High Ropes sport course “the 250th mass shooting in Allen said. “I’m incredibly saddened and nimbly clambered up Other walls recount stories astery’s current parish priest at the monastery. America.” were on the scene. peared to be the work of a lone crime. The “manifesto” purportedly it’s very hard to think about Wthe scaffolding envel- from the New Testament. known as Father Samaan, Arabic “It is surprising to Actually, it was the 251st, ac- “Fortunately we had multiple shooter. One suspect was taken into written by Crusius that was cir- this. But I tell you El Paso is the oping part of the rock-hewn St. “It can take between five days for Simon, visited the area and many that a European cording to the Gun Violence Ar- officers in the immediate vicin- The incident came just hours custody while authorities were culated online includes passages strongest place in the world, this Simon Monastery atop Cairo’s up to half a year to finish a sculp- decided to turn it into a worship man willingly leaves his chive, an NGO. It defines mass ity when this incident started so after the mass shooting at a Wal- studying an extremist manifes- railing against the “Hispanic in- community is going to come to- Mokkatam hills to add the final ture, depending on the design,” place. country to work in a poor shooting as an incident in which there was a very short timeline mart store in Texas which has to purportedly written by the vasion” of Texas and the author gether,” he told supporters. touches to his latest sculpture. he said. “I also thought then why not slum area as that of the at least four people are wounded of violence, for that we’ve very reignited debate about the US gunman. makes clear that he expected to Elizabeth Warren, a senator He had spent more than two carve the miracles of Jesus on city of Garbage Collectors or killed in a shooting. fortunate,” he said, praising the epidemic of gun violence. Footage shot with cellphones be killed during his attack. who is among the frontrunners decades carving the rugged in- ‘Masterpiece’ the mountain. It will benefit the in Cairo,” said Mario. “But I Dayton deputy police chief swift response by officers. President Donald Trump de- appeared to show multiple bod- Witnesses said the gunman for the Democratic party’s pres- sides of the seven cave churches “My work is meant to tell people and (create) a lively de- believe it’s God who sent me Lieutenant Colonel Matt Carp- “As bad as this is, it could have scribed the El Paso attack as “an ies lying on the ground in the appeared to be shooting at idential nomination, said: “We and chapels of the monastery spiritual stories of this mountain piction of these stories,” said here.” er said police were working to been much, much worse.” act of cowardice” and police store’s parking lot while other random when he opened fire must act now to end our coun- with designs inspired by bibli- and of Christianity in general,” Father Samaan. The 51-year-old is orig- identify the shooter and the FBI Carper said the attack ap - are treating it as a possible hate footage showed terrified shop- around 10:30 am. try’s gun violence epidemic.” cal stories. he said. “I want them to live on Resting at the pinnacle of inally from the city of It was all done to fulfil the for future generations.” Mokkatam mountain, the mon- Krakow in southern wishes of the monastery’s par- Mario says he kept practic- astery has a commanding view Poland but has been liv- ish priest who met Mario in the ing, sculpting for more than 23 of the megalopolis of Cairo. Un- ing in Egypt for nearly Sudan generals, early 1990s in Cairo. The Pol- years, and completed about 70 surprisingly though, reaching three decades now. He ish artist, who had arrived in sculptures adding to the mon- the top of the mountain is no has over the years be - Egypt displays restoration of Tutankhamun coffin protest camp sign Egypt earlier on an educational astery’s allure by giving it an small feat. come known to everyone Cairo, Egypt accord on road to mission, was then looking for an ancient look. The gruelling trip to the top in the monastery and the take around eight months. opportunity to serve God at the Construction of the com - requires visitors to pass through thousands of people living in gypt displayed on Sunday The outer gilded wood cof- civilian rule monastery. plex started only in the 1970s, the teeming slum area known as the city of “Garbage Collectors” Ethe gilded coffin of Tut - fin stands at 2.23 metres (7.3 Khartoum, Sudan “I want you to turn the moun- a thousand years after the story the city of “Garbage Collectors” by his nickname, Mario. ankhamun, under restoration feet) and is decorated with a tain into an open Bible,” Mario of moving Mokkatam mountain of uneven roads and malodorous He married an Egyp - for the first time since the boy depiction of the boy king hold- udan’s army rulers and recalls the priest telling him. piles of garbage strewn along tian woman and has two king’s tomb was discovered in ing the pharaonic symbols the Sprotest leaders yesterday Back then, Mario had no ex- Mario spent more than the way. girls. He mastered over the 1922. flail and crook, according to the signed a hard-won constitu- perience in sculpting. But he two decades carving the Despite the tough journey, the years the Arabic language The restoration process be- ministry. tional declaration that paves bought an electric drill and chis- rugged insides of the monastery welcomes thousands and developed a particu- gan in mid-July after the three- In the last century, the coffin the way for a transition from el hammer and within days had seven cave churches for services weekly as well as on larly strong command of tiered coffin was transferred to has “developed cracks in its gild- August 18 to civilian rule. finished his first sculpture. and chapels of the holidays and celebrations of the the Egyptian dialect. the new Grand Egyptian Mu- ed layers of plaster, especially The agreement, signed at It told the story of the mira- rock-hewn St. Simon Copts, Egypt’s Christian minor- He witnessed in seum in Cairo from the Valley those of the lid and base”. a ceremony in Khartoum, cle of the moving of Mokkatam ity which makes up about 10 Egypt the 2011 upris- of the Kings in Luxor, southern Famed British archaeologist builds on a landmark July 17 mountain, a feat said to have Monastery and church percent of the country’s Mus- ing which toppled long- Egypt. Howard Carter discovered the power-sharing deal and pro- been done by a 10th century complex atop Cairo’s lim-majority population. time autocrat Hosni “We are showing you a tomb of the 18th dynasty king in vides for a joint civilian-mil- craftsman known as Simon the Mokkatam hills, with “The monastery is now a mas- Mubarak and ensuing unique historical artefact, Luxor in 1922. itary ruling body to oversee Tanner to prove the strength of designs inspired by bib- terpiece,” Samaan said in his of- years of political and not just for Egypt but for the Sunday’s announcement the formation of a transi- his Christian faith. The monas- lical stories. It was all fice in one of the churches of economic turmoil. world,” Antiquities Minister comes after the controversy tional civilian government tery is named after him. done to fulfil the wishes the monastery. “We have the Yet he does not see Khaled el-Enany told a press the Pharoah courted in ear - and parliament to govern “I had no idea sculpting was a of the church’s parish pyramids and the artefacts in himself settling any- conference at the new museum, ly July when a 3,000-year- for a three-year transition talent I have, but it turned out (to the Egyptian museum. But they where else. which overlooks the famed Giza old Tutankhamun arte - period. Protest movement be) as you can see,” said Mario as priest who met Mario in are all ancient but this monas- “I just love living here. Pyramids. fact was sold in London for leader Ahmed Rabie and the he showed off his work around the early 1990s in Cairo. tery is new.” It’s where I am most The golden coffin of the boy $6 million. deputy head of the ruling the walls of a vast cavern which comfortable among the king will be displayed along with Furious Egyptian offi - military council, General regularly hosts gatherings at the ‘Most comfortable’ simple people of Egypt. I other Tutankhamun artefacts cials condemned the sale and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, monastery. For Mario, whose real name is would not leave unless God towards the end of next year asked the international po - signed the declaration at the Across one, he sketched an- Mariusz Dybich, he grew accus- decides otherwise.” Polish artist Mario, sculptor of St. Simon the Tanner Monastery complex, poses for when Egypt’s new mega-muse- lice agency Interpol to trace ceremony attended by Af- other chronicle about St. Simon, tomed to life in Cairo and work a picture alongside sculptures at the church in the Egyptian capital Cairo’s eastern um is opened to the public. An Egyptian archaeologist check the mummy during restoration work on the coffin of King Tutankhamun at the the artefact which it deems rican Union and Ethiopian shown brandishing a needle at the monastery. hillside Mokkatam district The restoration is expected to conservation center in the Grand Egyptian Museum looted. mediators. THE GOAL OF EDUCATION IS NOT TO IN- CREASE THE AMOUNT OF KNOWLEDGE BUT QUOTE TO CREATE THE POSSIBILITIES FOR A CHILD OF THE TO INVENT AND DISCOVER, TO CREATE MEN DAY WHO ARE CAPABLE OF DOING NEW THINGS. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 JEAN PIAGET

Europe now afraid of sleepwalking into a much larger conflict The Trump administration is frustrated by resistance to its bid to create a united naval protection force

CON COUGHLIN ute to the naval mission – similar requests to Britain and France he deep divisions that are have been made through more emerging between the US discreet diplomatic channels – Tand Europe over providing Mr Trump appears to be trying better protection for shipping to embarrass the Germans into in the Gulf will be viewed with taking action. enormous satisfaction in Tehran. But if that is Washington’s Ever since the Trump adminis- intention, then the ploy has re- tration announced its decision to ceived short shrift in Berlin, withdraw from the controversial where there is considerable op- nuclear deal with Iran, the re - position within Mrs Merkel’s rul- gime in Tehran has been working ing coalition, especially among hard to encourage the Europe- the Social Democrats (SDP), to ans to distance themselves from getting involved. Explaining his Washington’s confrontational party’s opposition to support- approach. ing the American initiative, Nils In particular, Iran has sought Schmid, the SPD’s foreign affairs to persuade the three European spokesman, said he rejected Ger- signatories to the nuclear deal man participation in Operation – Britain, France and Germany Sentinel because “there is a risk – that it can be saved, so long as of being pulled into war against they remain committed to up - Iran on the side of the United holding it. States”. His views were support- And in that context, the escalat- ed by Olaf Scholz, the German ing tensions between Washington Vice Chancellor, who is standing and Europe over increasing pro- in for Mrs Merkel while she is tection for merchant shipping away. He publicly confirmed that in the Gulf will encourage the his country would not take part Iranian regime that its strategy in a US-led naval taskforce, warn- is paying dividends. ing of the danger of the world Divisions between the US and “sleepwalking into a much larger Europe have come to the fore conflict”. over American calls for European Not surprisingly Berlin’s out- nations to contribute to plans to right rejection of Washington’s set up a naval protection force in carrier as well as more troops, who caustically remarked: “The With European countries out into the open after Wash - request for assistance has not the Gulf. missiles and stealth fighters to responsibility in the first instance reluctant to join the ington made a direct appeal to gone down well with the Trump The Americans have been keen reinforce its military presence, falls to the United Kingdom to Germany to become involved in administration, which has called for Europe and other nations, the US has been unimpressed by take care of their ships.” American mission, attempts the protection operation. on Germany, the economic pow- such as Japan, that rely heavi - the response of other nations, In the wake of that incident, are now underway for a “We’ve formally asked Germa- erhouse of Europe, to accept its ly on oil and gas exports from particularly in Europe, to im - the US is intensifying the pressure European naval force to ny to join France and the UK to global responsibilities. the Gulf for their energy needs prove security against further on its European allies to do more, undertake the role. help secure the Strait of Hormuz With European countries re- to support Operation Sentinel, provocative acts by Iran. with the aim of persuading Brit- and combat Iranian aggression,” luctant to join the American mis- the US-led naval protection mis- The need for an enhanced na- ain, Germany and France to join said a spokeswoman for the US sion, attempts are now under- sion designed to prevent Iran val presence, moreover, became the US in a mission to secure the embassy in Berlin. “Members of way for a European naval force to from carrying out further attacks even more acute after Iranian Strait of Hormuz against further the German government have undertake the role, with Britain against merchant shipping in the forces captured the British-regis- acts of Iranian aggression. been clear that freedom of nav- playing the lead in trying to per- region. tered oil tanker Stena Impero and The Americans argue, quite igation should be protected. Our suade France and Germany to Washington has increased its took it to the port of Bandar Ab- reasonably, that, as Europe is far question is, protected by whom?” participate. military presence following a bas, where it is now being held. more reliant on the Gulf for its Relations between the Trump In the meantime, Iran will take number of confrontations with Washington’s frustration at the energy supplies, it should con- administration and Germany are heart from the fact that, to judge Iran’s Islamic Republican Guard failure of the British government, tribute more to the burden of not good at the best of times, with by the increasingly acrimonious Corps, including the shooting which only had a single frigate making sure no further disrup- the American president regularly diplomatic spat between Amer- down of a US Navy drone that operating in the Gulf at the time tion takes place to this vital ship- to Tehran that they support the chastising German Chancellor ica and Europe on the issue of was operating in international the ship was seized, to make ping route. Trump administration’s more Angela Merkel over her country’s enhanced protection for Gulf waters in the Strait of Hormuz better provision for protecting But the Europeans are proving confrontational stance, thereby failure to meet its Nato spending shipping, its attempts to cause by an Iranian missile. British shipping was reflected reluctant to respond positively scuppering their hopes of saving commitments. divisions in the transatlantic al- But while Washington lost in comments made by American to the American request, fear- the deal. By making public Washington’s liance appear to be having the no time in deploying an aircraft Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, ing that to do so would indicate Now the tensions have broken request for Germany to contrib- desired effect.

CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE My tour of the American University of Bahrain campus

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Europe now afraid of sleepwalking Boris Johnson is tearing TOP 4 into a much larger conflict up the playbook TWEETS Both men can court economic disaster and spurn the warnings 01 The Trump administration is frustrated by resistance to its bid to create a united naval protection force of the establishment because there is so much disillusionment

CON COUGHLIN ute to the naval mission – similar requests to Britain and France he deep divisions that are have been made through more he FBI, local and state emerging between the US discreet diplomatic channels – Tlaw enforcement are Tand Europe over providing Mr Trump appears to be trying working together in El better protection for shipping to embarrass the Germans into Paso and in Dayton, Ohio. in the Gulf will be viewed with taking action. Information is rapidly be- enormous satisfaction in Tehran. But if that is Washington’s ing accumulated in Day- Ever since the Trump adminis- intention, then the ploy has re- ton. Much has already be tration announced its decision to ceived short shrift in Berlin, learned in El Paso. Law withdraw from the controversial where there is considerable op- enforcement was very nuclear deal with Iran, the re - position within Mrs Merkel’s rul- rapid in both instances. gime in Tehran has been working ing coalition, especially among Updates will be given hard to encourage the Europe- the Social Democrats (SDP), to throughout the day! ans to distance themselves from getting involved. Explaining his @realDonaldTrump Washington’s confrontational party’s opposition to support- approach. ing the American initiative, Nils 02 In particular, Iran has sought Schmid, the SPD’s foreign affairs to persuade the three European spokesman, said he rejected Ger- signatories to the nuclear deal man participation in Operation – Britain, France and Germany Sentinel because “there is a risk – that it can be saved, so long as of being pulled into war against they remain committed to up - Iran on the side of the United holding it. States”. His views were support- And in that context, the escalat- ed by Olaf Scholz, the German hy are some politi- ing tensions between Washington Vice Chancellor, who is standing Wcians in Kashmir in and Europe over increasing pro- in for Mrs Merkel while she is mourning? Just look at their tection for merchant shipping away. He publicly confirmed that faces. Trust me not all of in the Gulf will encourage the his country would not take part them are against the with- Iranian regime that its strategy in a US-led naval taskforce, warn- drawal of Article 370 and is paying dividends. ing of the danger of the world 35A. Many of them can’t Divisions between the US and “sleepwalking into a much larger speak openly but want the Europe have come to the fore conflict”. special status to go so that over American calls for European Not surprisingly Berlin’s out- it brings stability, develop- nations to contribute to plans to right rejection of Washington’s ment & equal opportunities. set up a naval protection force in carrier as well as more troops, who caustically remarked: “The With European countries out into the open after Wash - request for assistance has not @AdityaRajKaul the Gulf. missiles and stealth fighters to responsibility in the first instance reluctant to join the ington made a direct appeal to gone down well with the Trump The Americans have been keen reinforce its military presence, falls to the United Kingdom to Germany to become involved in administration, which has called 03 for Europe and other nations, the US has been unimpressed by take care of their ships.” American mission, attempts the protection operation. on Germany, the economic pow- such as Japan, that rely heavi - the response of other nations, In the wake of that incident, are now underway for a “We’ve formally asked Germa- erhouse of Europe, to accept its ly on oil and gas exports from particularly in Europe, to im - the US is intensifying the pressure European naval force to ny to join France and the UK to global responsibilities. the Gulf for their energy needs prove security against further on its European allies to do more, undertake the role. help secure the Strait of Hormuz With European countries re- to support Operation Sentinel, provocative acts by Iran. with the aim of persuading Brit- and combat Iranian aggression,” luctant to join the American mis- Posters of ‘Boris Borump’, merging the faces of US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have been appearing in public in east London. the US-led naval protection mis- The need for an enhanced na- ain, Germany and France to join said a spokeswoman for the US sion, attempts are now under- sion designed to prevent Iran val presence, moreover, became the US in a mission to secure the embassy in Berlin. “Members of way for a European naval force to DAMIEN MCELROY from carrying out further attacks even more acute after Iranian Strait of Hormuz against further the German government have undertake the role, with Britain and Labour, according to recent What drives the politics of once again upended the chanc- impeachment of the American ccording to authorities, against merchant shipping in the forces captured the British-regis- acts of Iranian aggression. been clear that freedom of nav- playing the lead in trying to per- polls, with the Liberal Demo- es of thrashing out a compro- leader but it reached a budget A9 people were killed region. tered oil tanker Stena Impero and The Americans argue, quite igation should be protected. Our suade France and Germany to f all Winston Churchill’s crats and Brexit Party trailing Mr Trump and Mr Johnson mise at the negotiating table. deal with Mr Trump last week. and 26 were injured in the Washington has increased its took it to the port of Bandar Ab- reasonably, that, as Europe is far question is, protected by whom?” participate. maxims on leadership, in third and fourth place, that is the need to overcome Similar, too, is Mr Johnson’s The two-year deal takes the Dayton shooting. It lasted military presence following a bas, where it is now being held. more reliant on the Gulf for its Relations between the Trump In the meantime, Iran will take Othe one that resonates would mean a high risk of Jer- resistance to their demand that a deal to leave threat of another government less than a minute. Less number of confrontations with Washington’s frustration at the energy supplies, it should con- administration and Germany are heart from the fact that, to judge most today is brief and to the emy Corbyn, the Marxist-lean- proposals. the EU must omit the “undem- shutdown out of the picture than a minute. We cannot Iran’s Islamic Republican Guard failure of the British government, tribute more to the burden of not good at the best of times, with by the increasingly acrimonious point. “Action this day!” was ing opposition leader, gaining ocratic Irish backstop” that until the next presidential elec- remain idle and allow this Corps, including the shooting which only had a single frigate making sure no further disrup- the American president regularly diplomatic spat between Amer- an epigraph on a stamp that the power. has plagued efforts to pass the tion. level of carnage to ravage down of a US Navy drone that operating in the Gulf at the time tion takes place to this vital ship- to Tehran that they support the chastising German Chancellor ica and Europe on the issue of wartime leader used on official Even if a no-deal Brexit takes withdrawal agreement drawn The crossover between po- our communities. We need was operating in international the ship was seized, to make ping route. Trump administration’s more Angela Merkel over her country’s enhanced protection for Gulf documents. place, the Bank of England has up his predecessor Theresa litical gridlock and economic courage. We need to act. waters in the Strait of Hormuz better provision for protecting But the Europeans are proving confrontational stance, thereby failure to meet its Nato spending shipping, its attempts to cause It is an urgent call to action, warned of the economy facing May late last year. statis is the common purpose @KamalaHarris by an Iranian missile. British shipping was reflected reluctant to respond positively scuppering their hopes of saving commitments. divisions in the transatlantic al- and one that is mirrored in the a rare supply-side shock — that The new British prime min- the two leaders are happily But while Washington lost in comments made by American to the American request, fear- the deal. By making public Washington’s liance appear to be having the tendency of US President Don- is, with imports blocked — co- ister is refusing to travel to Eu- exploiting. Congress and the 04 no time in deploying an aircraft Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, ing that to do so would indicate Now the tensions have broken request for Germany to contrib- desired effect. ald Trump and British Prime inciding with a downturn in ropean states, knowing that he British parliament have been Minister Boris Johnson to issue demand. faces a certain rebuff. A more so mired by intractable politi- directives on the spot. In either case the already conventional leader would cal wrangling that many in the The controversies that sur- weakened pound could have embarked on a whirlwind public welcome tough talk at round Mr Trump and Mr John- plunge past parity with the tour of the neighbours to show the top. CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE son have been well-aired but euro and test the historic low a willingness to talk, with less Both men can court eco - their popularity is rooted in an of $1.05. Sky News political pundit than 90 days until the depar- nomic disaster and spurn the ability to cut through complex Yet Mr Johnson has set course Adam Boulton summed up the ture date. warnings of the establishment ope Govt comes up situations. with Trump-like certainty. In- outlook for the weeks ahead On high strategy or low tac- because there is so much dis- Hwith a very very good From the outset of his time in deed, he was quoted last year in his Sunday Times column as tics, the methods Mr Johnson illusionment with the current reason for its Op Kashmir. A 10 Downing St, Mr Johnson has advocating the idea of Mr “hoping for Dr Jekyll, braced and Mr Trump employ look situation. friend in Gulmarg was run- My tour of the American University of Bahrain campus appeared determined to keep Trump overseeing Brexit. for Mr Hyde”. likely to run on parallel tracks Nearly 12 years since the fi- ning a hotel with 80 % occu- it simple, just as Churchill did. “He’d go in bloody hard,” What drives the politics of for some time. This might aid nancial crisis that struck the pancy till last week, now all In less than a fortnight, Mr he told a group of donors in Mr Trump and Mr Johnson is their common desire to seal US and Europe, a new economic tourists gone and business is was a platform from which to get here in the Kingdom of Bahrain. and Design. So, I am sure that all their Students... Such a University we learn something new every Johnson has already triggered a a leaked recording. “There’d the need to overcome resist - a trade deal between the two model is an appealing prospect. kaput overnight. Wouldn’t a well-rounded understanding as The Campus embraces spa - those who have so far enrolled will help position Bahrain as a day... sell-off in sterling, with market be all sorts of breakdowns, all ance to their proposals. countries. When they talked While assets have inflated, in- happen anywhere else in to the Degrees offered. cious classrooms and breathtak- will be embarking on a tremen- regional hub for quality higher I take the opportunity to wish traders on standby for a full- sorts of chaos. Everyone would When the US president heard last week, they held common terest rates are stagnating in the country bang in middle Not only was I impressed with ing Outdoor courts and the Au- dous journey, one that is filled education and produce graduates Dr Susan Saxton, Founding Presi- blown currency crisis. think he’d gone mad. But actu- from his negotiating team on views on security and 5G. At most countries. In some places, of tourist season. the grandeur of the site but espe- ditorium for Special Events was with friendship and care from with the skills and knowledge to dent of the University, along with Analysts at RBC Capital Mar- ally you might get somewhere.” Thursday that China was drag- least, that’s what we under - notably Switzerland, the rates @sardesairajdeep cially more so, after having met a magnificent. the entire University Faculty. Post succeed in life. the entire Faculty and Students, kets assess there is a 60 per Headlines that accompanied ging its feet at trade talks in stand from the White House. In are negative. Bond-holders MS KHEDOURI wonderful team that comprised To my understanding, the Uni- Graduate Degrees will start from We all support Education and continued success! cent risk of an autumn gener- Mr Johnson’s rise to power Shanghai, there was an imme- a Trump-like move, Mr John- pay the Swiss to borrow their

Bahraini ladies from sub-con- versity starts its inaugural classes next year. value its importance, as it serves (Nancy Elly Khedouri, Deputy Chair- al election, with Mr Johnson were either alarmist or bullish. diate barrage of tweets raising son’s office refused to publish money. Disclaimer: (Views expressed felt privileged to have had the tracting companies, Project Man- by mid-September and is initially Through the clear and grand as a fundamental pillar of Society. person Foreign Affairs, Defence and failing to get his preferred no- Mr Johnson’s own version of the ante in the trade war. a read-out of the call. This doesn’t make sense and by columnists are personal and opportunity to tour the Cam- agers behind the construction and offering programmes within the vision of this University, there There is no end for education, no National Security Committee and Mem- deal Brexit through parliament. Make America Great Again is The full gamut of tariffs is Hardball politics does work. is intolerable, which is why Mr need not necessarily reflect our pus of The American Univer- electrical layouts, that speaks vol- Colleges of Business and Manage- is no doubt that they will deliv- matter what the age of a person ber of the Youth Affairs Committee, The Since most of the electorate the credo of economic “boost- now set to come into force in The US Congress might be Johnson and Mr Trump are editorial stances) I Shura Council ) sity of Bahrain, (AUBH), which umes for Women Empowerment ment, Engineering, Architecture er “Greatness” as promised to is... in each and every stage of life, is split between Conservative erism”. September and Mr Trump has wrangling still over a possible tearing up the playbook.

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Ithmaar Holding plans to delist from Boursa Kuwait Egypt closes higher, Saudi dips TDT | Manama

thmaar Holding, a Bah - Most Saudi banks Irain-based Investment Firm • announced yesterday plans to fall, weighing on the voluntarily delist from Boursa Tadawul index Kuwait, while maintaining its listing on the Bahrain Bourse Banks also fall as and DFM. Binladin• Group seeks The announcement by the Ithmaar Holding Chairman, adviser for financial His Royal Highness Prince restructuring Amr Al Faisal, follows the Board of Directors’ review and Dubai’s Emaar approval of the plan, which Properties• declines will be presented to the Com- Prince Amr Al Faisal pany’s shareholders at a gen- amid correction after eral meeting later this month. Ithmaar Bank or any of its cus- MOU with Chinese firm The plans are subject to the tomers or investors, the bank approval of relevant authori- said. Reuters ties in the State of Kuwait and Ithmaar Bank, a Bah - the Kingdom of Bahrain. rain-based Islamic retail bank, Ithmaar Holding’s plans to is a separate legal entity from audi Arabian equities de- voluntarily delist from Bour- its parent company, Ithmaar clined yesterday, weighed sa Kuwait will have no effect Holding. The Bank is not listed Sdown by banking shares, whatsoever on its subsidiary, on any stock exchanges. in line with major markets on Friday after the US Federal Re- serve cut interest rates, which was followed by rate cuts by most Gulf central banks. Traders on the floor of Saudi Stock exchange (file) Batelco names over 50 ‘Duel “Global factors such as Fed’s rate cut and trade concerns post was down 1pc. down 4pc. Emaar Development, Game’ winners Trump’s tweets on possible 10 Closing Bell Riyad Bank, Samba Financial a unit of Emaar per cent tariff on additional SAUDI  1.3pc to 8,558 pts Group, and Saudi British Bank Properties, was down 3.6pc. goods are likely the reasons ABU DHABI  1pc to n5,179 pts were down 2.5pc, 3.7pc and It’s a “typical correction,” said [behind the weakness],” said 3.2pc respectively. Issam Kassabeih, senior finan- Pritish K. Devassy, head of eq- DUBAI  1.5pc to 2,857 pts The US Federal Reserve cut cial analyst at Menacorp. uity research at Al Rajhi Capital. QATAR  0.4pc to 10,356 pts interest rates on Wednesday Shares of Emaar Properties “The Fed’s cut affects Saudi EGYPT  0.8pc to 13,632 pts night by 25 basis points but, sig- initially rose, Kassabeih said, banks as net interest margins nificantly, signalled the move after the developer said it signed decline while more tariffs imply BAHRAIN  at 1,549 pts may not mark the beginning of an agreement with Beijing New global demand weakness which OMAN  at 3,780 pts a long easing cycle. Aeropolis Holdings to jointly is negative for petrochemical KUWAIT  0.4pc to 6,726 pts Central banks in Saudi Ara- develop a project around Chi- prices. Given these two sectors bia, the United Arab Emirates na’s Beijing Daxing Internation- constitute a large chunk of the and Qatar followed the move, al Airport. Saudi Index, the indices have cutting their rates by the same “But the clarifications provid- declined,” Devassy said. margin. Their currencies are ed thereafter emphasized the The Saudi market was also pegged to the US dollar and they MOU is not an obligation and Duel Game winner with Batelco Staff taking cues from a fall in US questions on the exposure of follow the Fed on interest rate does not guarantee any reve- markets on Friday, “as well as a Saudi banks to Saudi Binladin moves. nue,” Kassabeih said. the user who accumulates the net decline in international oil Group”. In Abu Dhabi, the index de- After the market close, Emaar TDT | Manama most points throughout the prices over the last two trad- “Given SBG’s dominant po- clined 1pc, dragged lower by reported a 3.7pc decline in net game. ing sessions,” said Muhammad sition in the Saudi contracting the market heavyweight lender profit for the first half of the atelco has announced over A reception was held at Faisal Potrik, head of research space for many years, the ex- First Abu Dhabi Bank, which year. Profit was 3.11 billion dir- B50 winners in its ‘Duel Batelco on Sunday when Batel- at Riyad Capital. posure could be material in our was down 1.4pc. hams, versus 3.23 billion dir- Game’ activity, which is an co’s management met winners Saudi banking stocks were view,” the report dated Aug. 2 Qatar’s index fell 0.4pc with hams in the year earlier period. online game for subscribers and congratulated them. also hit by news that Saudi Bin- said. the Gulf’s biggest lender Qatar Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s to Batelco’s ‘Fact of the Day’ Weekly winners are Khal- ladin Group (SBG) was seeking a The Tadawul All-Share index National Bank shedding 0.8pc blue-chip index defied the Service launched in May. il Ebrahim Dhameni, Seham financial adviser for restructur- closed down 1.3pc yesterday. and Qatar Navigation losing downward trend and closed Scoring depends on the Ali Mahroos, Mohamed Ab- ing of its debt which could range National Commercial Bank, 3.8pc. 0.8pc higher. Its largest lender number of correct answers dulaziz, Sayed Jalal Ahmed, between $20-$30 billion. the country’s largest lender, was Dubai’s index was also down Commercial International Bank during the various rounds of Isa Juma Al-Sabba’A and Ab- Goldman Sachs said in a re- down 2.9pc. Al Rajhi Bank, the 1.5pc with the emirate’s biggest acted as the biggest boost for the the ‘Duel Game’, where the dulhaleem Majed Aldhowaihi. port to clients it was “getting country’s biggest Islamic lender, developer Emaar Properties index, rising 1.6pc. top scorer of every day, week Monthly winners are Seham and month is identified by the Ali Mahroos for June and system and the winners are Sayed Jalal Ahmed for July. announced on the game’s web- The competition will con- site. At the end of the competi- tinue until November 2019 giv- tion, a cash prize of more than ing participants’ lots of oppor- BD5,000 will be presented to tunities to win the big prize.

Parliament can stop a no- deal Brexit in September: UK Labour’s Ashworth Reuters | London called no-deal Brexit on Oct. 31 by bringing a vote of no con- here will be opportuni- fidence. Tties in September for law- “There will be opportunities makers to stop Britain from for us when parliament re - leaving the European Union turns in September to stop no without a deal, the health pol- deal,” Labour’s Jon Ashworth icy chief for the main oppo- told Sky News. sition Labour Party said on “The government will have Sunday. to bring forward appropriate Earlier, the Sunday Tel - legislation to prepare for this egraph reported that Prime Brexit no-deal exit that they Minister Boris Johnson’s sen- want. And we will use all the BFC announced a joint promotional initiative with Al Hilal Hospital and Medical Centres. As part of the promotion customer making a transaction through a BFC ior adviser, Dominic Cum - means available to us in par- branch which is in the vicinity of an Al Hilal unit would receive a privilege card and a onetime use BD10 mini- body checkup voucher. The privilege card will have mings, had said lawmakers liament ... and we will work to substantial discounts on several treatment and clinical tests. The card will be accepted at all Al-Hilal medical units. Above, BFC and Al – Hilal officials are seen will not be able to stop a so- stop no deal.” officially launching the privilege card for the promotion at BFC’s flagship branch in Manama MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 11 Apple moves toward reinvention Washington, United States ple, because it has become such a dependency for the company ith its latest finan - to achieve its growth targets, yet cial results, Apple is the market is clearly showing Wshowing it can move a stabilizing or even shrinking beyond the iPhone with gadgets demand,” Newman said in a re- and services that can help the search note. California tech giant weather Newman said Apple has no the slumping smartphone mar- other product as lucrative as the ket. iPhone, which has seen prob- In the just-ended quarter, lems in China and has failed Apple took in less than half its to gain traction in low-income revenue from the iPhone, the countries. longtime cash and profit driver “I believe Apple is floundering for the company, representing a a bit more than people want to milestone for the company. believe,” Newman said. Apple managed to grow its “The company’s strategy overall revenues, albeit by a seems to be lacking vision. Ap- modest one percent, to $53.8 ple’s growth is coming from ac- billion, even as iPhone revenues cessories and services, rather plunged nearly 12 percent in the than iPhones and iPads. While April-June period. diversification is a step forward, The company delivered strong the company will need more of growth from digital content and it, and fast.” services that include its Apply Richard Windsor of the re - Pay and Apple Music, along with search firm Radio Free Mobile wearables and accessories like said Apple “is still a one-product the Apple Watch and Air Pods. company” because its ecosystem Apple is preparing to launch revolves around the iPhone. its branded credit card in August “I still think that ending its that ties into its digital wallet, as dependence on the iPhone is well as its own streaming tele- a very distant dream meaning vision service to compete with Apple will continue to live and Netflix and others, with at least die with the success of this $1 billion invested in original product,” Windsor said in a blog content. Apple’s vice president of technology Kevin Lynch speaks during the keynote address during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California post. The results show Apple is While Apple is showing gains lessening its dependence on the in these new services, Windsor iPhone, analysts said. said Apple’s trajectory remains “As the smartphone market Apple somewhat murky. matures Apple can no longer Share performance Net profit Revenue “If the Apple iPhone suddenly rely on iPhones alone to power $ billions $ billions loses its mojo then these busi- the company forward,” said Avi $250 nesses which are being dressed Greengart of the consultancy up as iPhone independent are 20.1 20.0 Quarter ending Techsponential. also likely to crater.” 18.4 17.9 Jun 2018 53.3 “Apple has been signaling for a 14.1 Greengart said the fears are while that its plan was to diver- 200 overblown, pointing out that sify into services and we’ve seen 13.6 13.8 Jun 2019 53.8 Apple has a large and loyal base from the latest results that this of iPhone users which allows the 11.1 11.5 strategy is working quite well.” company to sell more accesso- 11.0 11.6 Revenue by region ries and services. Apple’s roadmap 10.7 10.7 150 10.5 10.0 End Jun 2019, $ billions “They’re keeping their exist- Apple’s update should allay in- 9.0 8.7 ing customers and there’s still vestor concerns that the compa- Jul 30 close 7.8 Americas more switching to iPhone than ny’s growth could be hobbled by $208.78 25.1 away from iPhone,” he said. a sputtering smartphone market, 100 Greengart said Apple has said a research note from Gene the potential to lead in mobile Market Rest of Europe Munster and Will Thompson of capitalization: Asia augmented and virtual reality, the equity firm Loup Ventures. 11.9 health and wellness services * 3.6 “We believe the Street is sys- $960.61 billion through its smartwatch, which has been dominating the seg- tematically undervaluing Ap- Japan ple’s ecosystem by focusing 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 M J S D M J S D M J S D M J S D M J ment. 4.1 on hardware sales instead of *As of Jul 30 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Greater China “Satisfaction with the Apple revenue and earnings growth Quarter ending 9.2 Watch is very high,” the analyst plus optionality,” Munster and Source: Apple/GoogleFinance said. Thompson wrote. “If you want a smartwatch “We believe this quarter’s re- and you have an iPhone the Ap- sults and the roadmap for the appropriate multiple.” Apple still faces challenges as percent. for Apple highlighted by weak ple Watch is compelling, and next two years will prove to be rivals chip away at the smart- Daniel Newman of Futurum iPhone sales. once you have the Apple Watch, a turning point for investors to Challenges ahead phone market, in which the Research said it was “an impres- “I believe the iPhone success you’re not going to switch to begin valuing Apple with a more But some analysts warn that iPhone’s share is less than 12 sively unimpressive quarter” is a double-edged sword for Ap- Android.”

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) President, Dr Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the executive management receiving Hassan Nabeel, an engineer who was recently promoted to the position of Laboratory Superintendent. The promotion came within the framework of the GPIC’s Bahrainisation policy and recognizing Bahraini competence. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 12

View of the Airbus pavillon at the International Paris Is Boeing too big to fail? Air Show o

View of the Airbus pavillon at the International Paris Air Show o For Airbus, capitalizing on Boeing’s woes is challenging New York, United States At the Paris Air Show in June, Airbus announced or- ith its main rival hob- ders for 383 planes worth $44 Wbled by the worldwide billion, about $10 billion more grounding of a top-selling jet, than Boeing’s take from the Europe’s Airbus could seem show. poised to emerge as the undis- Still, a consolation prize for puted global aerospace leader. the US company was a letter Airbus has overtaken the of intent by British Airways American giant Boeing in some parent IAG to buy 200 new 737 Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are parked on the tarmac after being grounded, at the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California. key benchmarks in 2019. And MAX planes, a vote of confi- the company is now better po- dence in the aircraft. sitioned to move quickly on a Airbus is primed to move One, but he has been largely new jet product. more quickly with commer- The wave of negative silent about the recent woes. Meanwhile, the American cializing a new mid-distance • The wave of negative press company is mired in efforts to plane, launching the A321XLR press about the flaws about the flaws that caused the get its crisis-stricken 737 MAX in Paris this year, a single-aisle that caused the deaths deaths of 346 people did not planes back in the sky after two plane with greater range and of 346 people did not prompt legislators to summon deadly crashes. passenger capacity of 240. prompt legislators to Boeing CEO Dennis Muilen- Still, experts say the Tou- Boeing also has had a plan burg before Congress to inflict louse, France-based aviation under development for a com- summon Boeing CEO on him the kind of humiliation giant faces production con- peting jet, but the timeframe Dennis Muilenburg Wall Street bankers were sub- straints that likely limit its has been pushed back because ject to following the global fi- ability to grab more market of the MAX. nancial crisis. share. Boeing is a dominant No major Boeing cancelation player• not just in “Boeing is one of the engines “Airbus is a winner only at of the US economy, it’s way too the margins,” said Richard But since the MAX crisis, civilian aircraft but big and too important for the Aboulafia, a longtime indus- Boeing has seen “no major in the defense and United States,” said Michel try analyst at the Teal Group, cancellations of orders,” said space industries Merluzeau, an expert at Air In- Boeing chairman James McNerney an aerospace market analysis Aboulafia. sight Research. firm. The Saudi budget carrier South Carolina and Texas, and used the Vietnam War. Today To be sure, Boeing’s sus - Flyadeal reversed a plan to Boeing manufactures Political ties • Democratic areas like Califor- it produces a variety of aircraft pension of deliveries of its purchase MAX planes but the the presidential plane, If American politicians were nia and Washington, as well as including the F/A-18 Super Hor- top-selling plane has added deal had been provisional, avi- the iconic Air Force One. to attack the manufacturer, they states that helped Trump win net fighter jet, Apache attack luster to Airbus’s solid and un- ation experts said. would be shooting themselves the election: Pennsylvania and helicopters, the B-1 bomber and scathed results. Still, some plane contracts New York, United States in the foot, Merluzeau said, Arizona. combat drones. Moreover, as the MAX allow airlines to cancel the because “there are many jobs And Muilenburg has shown It also is part of SpaceX, grounding has dragged on agreement without charge involved, a very, very numer- political savvy in his picks for which will manage travel to the since March, key airline cus- six months after a ground - he grounding of the 737 ous supply chain and it cannot the company’s board of direc- International Space Station. tomers are becoming increas- ing. That means late Sep - MAX for more than four be replaced with Facebook or tors, naming Nikki Haley, for- And Boeing manufactures the ingly blunt in expressing frus- tember could be a telling Tmonths after two deadly Google that don’t produce any- mer governor of South Carolina presidential plane, the iconic tration. juncture. accidents has tarnished Boe- thing tangible.” and Trump’s former ambassa- Air Force One. Airbus delivered 389 planes “That’s when we’ll know ing’s reputation, but it still has Founded 103 years ago, Boe- dor to the United Nations, and But Boeing also “can be used through the end of June, an whether Airbus really has the confidence of US policymak- ing employs more than 150,000 Caroline Kennedy, ally of for- as a strategic tool,” said Arthur increase of 28 per cent. During benefited from this tragedy,” ers. people around the world, the mer president Barack Obama Wheaton, a professor at Cornell the same period, Boeing deliv- said Michel Merluzeau, an ex- This is despite the fact that vast majority in the United and daughter of former presi- University in New York. eries fell 37pc to 239. pert at Air Insight Research, an one of the MAX flight systems, States. dent John F. Kennedy. Chinese purchases of Boeing It was the first time since analysis firm and consultancy. the MCAS, has been cited in both In addition to direct jobs, its aircraft are part of trade nego- 2011 that Airbus overtook its But even if airlines did want accidents. subcontractors -- like General Air Force One tiations with Beijing, according US rival in plane deliveries, to shift to Airbus, they might Is this an indication that the Electric (GE), United Technol- Boeing is a dominant player to a source, since that can be a which is when the bulk of rev- have doubts about the Europe- American aerospace giant is too ogies and Spirit Aerosystems not just in civilian aircraft but fast way to reduce the US trade enues are generated, effective- an company’s ability to deliver big to fail? -- are large US industrial em- in the defense and space indus- deficit. ly rendering Airbus the world’s higher output. President Donald Trump, ployers. tries, and is a major supplier to US civilian aircraft exports largest aircraft maker. Airbus has said it expects whose mantra is “America first,” The location of Boeing plants the Pentagon. fell 12 per cent to $20.4 billion Airbus also has had net or- output of MAX rivals under certainly criticized Boeing early resembles a political campaign The company produced the in May, due to the MAX crisis, ders of 88 planes in 2019, com- its A320 line to reach 60 per in his administration over the map, with facilities in Republi- famous B-17 and B-29 bombers which affected the GDP, accord- pared with Boeing, which has month in 2019 and 63 per presidential plane, Air Force can strongholds like Alabama, of World War II and the B-52 ing to government data. seen a decline of 119. month next year. Tens of millions hit by Indonesia power blackout Jakarta, Indonesia affected. phone services and cash ma- ens of millions of peo - Jakarta’s hospitals and Soeka- chines, while some apartment ple on Indonesia’s heav- rno-Hatta International Airport buildings were left in the dark. Tily populated Java island were not affected because they “The blackout has been going were affected by a widespread have backup power generators, on for hours and it’s extremely electricity outage Sunday after officials said. hot in my apartment because the state utility PLN reported “For people with sick rela - the air conditioner is off,” said disruptions at several power tives, all hospitals in Jakarta 30-year-old Jakarta resident plants. have power generators and are Maya Larasati. The shutdown plunged build- operating normally,” the city’s Outages also turned off some ings in the sprawling capital Ja- governor Anies Baswedan said traffic lights, aggravating the karta -- home to some 30 mil- on social media. capital’s notorious congestion. lion people -- into darkness and Jakarta’s top politician called PLN said the blackout was forced the temporary closure of for residents to reduce travel caused when a gas turbine at a its new mass rapid transit sys- and conserve water until power major power plant went down tem. is restored. and by a disruption at another Passengers were safely evacu- The blackout -- which began facility. Both are on the western ated from several MRT carriages around noon local time (0500 end of Java. when the power went out, ac- GMT) and was expected to last “We’re doing our best to fix cording to the system’s operator, until later Sunday -- caused the system so the power comes while commuter trains were also Transport officers guide traffic after traffic lights stopped working due to an electricity outage in Jakarta sporadic disruptions in mobile back to normal,” it added. 13 MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019

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MOVIE REVIEW Chal Mera Putt: A fresh take on illegal immigrants and foreign dreams The film revolves around a bunch of Punjabis trying real hard to make their living in a foreign land

The subject may sound repetitive• but the treatment is fresh and full of life

Chal Mera Putt KNOW WHAT marks• Janjot Singh’s directorial debut Their struggle to earn hal Mera Putt is a 2019 Indian money, their fear of Punjabi-language comedy-dra- getting caught and Cma film directed by Janjot Singh being deported, their and co-produced by Rhythm Boyz En- tertainment, Gillz Network and Omjee dream to acquire a PR Star Studios. and their responsibil- It stars Amrinder Gill, Simi Chahal, ity to support families Iftikhar Thakur, Nasir Chinyoti, Akram back in Punjab—all Udas, Hardeep Gill and Gurshabad. The these aspects of illegal film revolves around Punjabis trying immigrants are pictur- hard to make a living in a foreign land. It marked the feature film directorial ised quite true to life debut for Janjot Singh. The film written by Rakesh Dha - wan, started its Principal photography between May and June 2019 in Bir- mingham. Soundtrack of the film is A scene from ‘Chal Mera Putt’ composed by Dr Zeus and Gurcharan Singh, which features vocals from Gill, Gurnaaz Kaur of The Tribune gave naughtiness is heartening. Simi Chahal, from Gurshabad, Hardeep Gill, Iftikhar SITUATIONS VACANT Gurshabad, Nimrat Khaira, and Bir 3/5 stars, praising lead cast, she said, on the other hand, looks her bubbly self Thakur, Nasir Chinyoti and Akram Singh. “Amrinder Gill is convincing. He is and plays her part well; just that she Udas. In last added, “The comic timing, Required Graphic Designer In United Kingdom, the film grossed mostly calm and poised [a requirement doesn’t have that much presence in the the dialogue delivery, the punches— Teacher , send CV on £99,293 in its opening weekend. of his character]. His innocence and movie.” She also praised performances Chal Mera Putt gains on all points.’’ whatsapp: 33022500 14 MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019

Camila Cabello fumes at body shamers Heidi Los Angeles Klum Kevin Spacey reads The singer showed her frus- and Tom tration over the online trolling Kaulitz out poem about uban-American singer on her Instagram story and dispirited boxer at Camila Cabel- wrote, “I haven’t gone on social Rome Museum Clo fumed media AT ALL with the con- at trolls who scious intention of avoiding Los Angeles body-shamed things that hurt my feel- her. ings. My eyes accidentally merican actor-producer The 22-year- ran over a headline of peo- AKevin Spacey in his first old star ex - ple “body shaming me. But public appearance after being plained that she then I was like... of course accused of sexual miscon- was trying to cel- there are bad pictures, of duct, read out a poem about ebrate the second course, there are bad an- a worn-out and lonely boxer, anniversary of gles, my body’s not made at a museum in Rome, Italy. her hit track off rock. But the saddest part According to The Holly- ‘Havana’ of young girls growing up in wood Reporter, the two-time with a pic- an airbrushed world is they’re Oscar winner star stood next ture, but seeking perfection that’s not to a bronze statue of a down- discov- real.” trodden fighter at the Na- ered a Continuing, she wrote, tional Roman Museum while troubling “They’re constantly seeing Heidi Klum, 46, marries Tom reciting Italian and nega- photoshopped, edited pic- poet Gabri- tive com- tures and thinking that’s re- ele Tinti’s ment ality and everyone’s eyes get Kaulitz, 29, for a second time ‘The Boxer.’ on her used to seeing airbrushed The ac- body. skin, and suddenly they Los Angeles 12, and Lou, nine, and Tom’s husband Aristotle Onassis. tor read in think THAT’S norm.,” twin brother Bill. Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kevin Spacey English the she shared. “It isn’t. It’s eidi Klum looked As the sun set, the disco looked dapper in a green blaz- poem, which fake. AND FAKE IS BE- amazing in an ornate lights went on and the guests er and white chinos, and the is about a fighter who is left COMING THE NEW Hivory wedding dress partied into the night with pair both enjoyed a flute of bleeding at ringside and cast REAL. today as she tied the knot with glasses of bubbly. rosé fizz. aside despite previous ac- Girls, her husband Tom Kaulitz for a Yesterday the couple were The Christina O dates back claims. cellulite second time. seen hugging as they prepared to 1943 when it began life as a In an email to The Holly- is nor- Tom, 29, couldn’t take his for their nuptials in front of Canadian warship before be- wood Reporter, Tinti clari- mal. fat eyes off his beautiful bride, 46, their nearest and dearest, six ing converted into a luxury fied that the poem was “in is nor- as they said their vows under- months after secretly tying the yacht. no way” inspired by Spac- mal. It’s neath a floral awning on the knot in LA. It can host up to 250 guests ey’s situation, but rather, the beautiful deck of the luxury Christina The model wowed in a white and charters for an eye-water- sculpture of the Boxer at the and natu- O yacht. lace bridal gown as she sat be- ing $634,000 per week. museum. ral.” The happy couple was side her man on the famous Heidi secretly wed her toy- “I chose Kevin Spacey be- joined by Heidi’s four children vessel, once owned by former boy fiancé Tom in a low-key cause he is the best actor in Helene, 15, Henry, 14, Johan, First Lady Jackie Kennedy’s ceremony back in February. the world,” said Tinti, when asked about the reading. Angela Bassett hasn’t seen Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Falchuk all smiles at date night Los Angeles Naomi ‘Avengers: Endgame’ dress by Dion Leedress, which kept things casual for the East Watts binge watched Los Angeles t’s a date night for actor featured a middle cut-out and Hamptons hangout and donned ‘Game of Thrones’ Gwyneth Paltrow and writ- ruffled skirt. She rounded off a 3.1 Philip Lim outfit with Guc- Los Angeles Ier-director Brad Falchuk! her outfit with snakeskin san- ci sneakers. ngela Bassett says she The much-in-love couple dals, minimal jewellery pieces, The screening of the upcom- Ahas not managed to enjoyed a fun night out in the and a vibrant red lipstick. ing show turned out to be a aomi Watts says she had watch “Avengers: Endgame” Hamptons on Friday to cele- On the other hand, Brad family affair as Paltrow’s moth- not seen “Game of Thrones” as the Marvel blockbuster is brate the screening of the up- er Blythe Danner also attended Nbefore she gave a nod to three hours long. coming Netflix series, ‘The the event. The 76-year-old actor starring in its spin-off, but finished the The actor reprised her role Politician’, reported E! wore a chic all-white ensemble HBO series in three months after she was as Dowager Queen Ramonda News. that she paired with colourful “hooked” to it. from “Black Panther” in the Paltrow stars in the mu- and vibrant jewellery pieces. The actor, who is set to headline the MCU tent pole, which has the sical comedy, which was The mother-daughter duo much-anticipated prequel of the epic fantasy longest runt- written and executive also shared a sweet mo - show, said her brother, photographer Ben Watts ime at three produced by her husband, ment on Friday night. The egged her on to watch it. hours, two Falchuk. Ryan Murphy two hugged at one point “I didn’t start watching until I was approached minutes. and Ian Brennan during the special about this job. But my brother, who is heavily “It’s three also co-created the screening of the into it, told me, ‘Under no circumstances are hours long, show. series. you going to turn this down’,” Watts told right? I hav- Angela Bassett Paltrow and YouTube exec- Net-A-Porter’s PorterEdit magazine. en’t seen it. her beau were all utive Derek Blas- She added that as soon as she started Wait a minute, it is going smiles at the late- berg with part- watching “GOT”, she “was in - hook, to be on the plane. Oh my night celebration ner Nick Brown, line and sinker”. god, carve out three hours?” and looked noth- Jessica Seinfeld, The 50-year-old actor said she Bassett told EW Live. ing less than pic- and Netflix ex- now has a better understanding Asked whether she knew ture-perfect as ecutive Ted Sa- of the show’s fandom and has what happened in the mov- they posed for randos and his an idea on how important ie, she said: “I kind of do, the cameras. wife Nicole her stint in the spin-off I was there, I know where The 46-year- Avant were could have on her it is up in there and how it old actor beamed also seen in career. plays out.” in a bright yellow attendance.

Chrissy Teigen spends quality time with her family Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas now have a new family member Los Angeles Los Angeles ous and bubbly Chrissy, their ‘Happiness Begins’ tour, the 23-year-old ‘GoT’ merican mod- she shared that hasn’t star can be seen smiling as she cradles the puppy in el Chrissy been the case. ewly married couple Joe Jonas and Sophie her arms after getting off the private plane. ATeigen wants “I haven’t been Turner, who recently lost their beloved The addition of the dog comes after the cou- to keep it real with feeling like my best Ndog Waldo, were spotted with ple’s Alaskan Klee Kai, Waldo, died just weeks her fans. The mod- self lately. Like pretty a new puppy. ago. Waldo was taken for a walk in New el spent some quality super below it. I think The couple, who were enjoying York City by Jonas and Turner’s dog walk- time with her family I have an ulcer. Also, I’m quality time in Miami on Saturday, er when the tragedy occurred, according Chrissy Teigen after sharing that she super cranky. And tired. were seen giving a bath to the gold- to TMZ. hasn’t been feeling like Don’t tell me to go to the en retriever puppy in a pool. Though the previous dog was on a her ‘’best self’’ lately. doctor. I will. But I still need Nick Jonas also documented about leash, it reportedly broke free after The 33-year-old supermod- help with the cranky part: (is the dog on his Instagram story. getting spooked by a pedestri- el opened up about how she’s there a cranky dr,” she cap - In the footage, which comes after an and running out into the been feeling lately. And while tioned her Instagram post, the Jonas Brothers along with their street and eventually got hit many of her followers are alongside a photo of herself at wives landed in Miami prior to by a fast-moving car. used to seeing a more hilari- the beach. 15 MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 sports

Super Sancho shines as Dortmund deny Bayern fourth straight Super Cup City seal Community Shield AFP | Dortmund

ngland forward Ja - Manchester City draw first blood against Liverpool with Community Shield win Edon Sancho scored a goal and set-up another as was an injury to Leroy Sane, Borussia Dortmund beat Raheem Sterling who limped off in the 10th min- Bayern Munich 2-0 on Sat- • ute holding his right leg after urday to deny the German put Man City ahead collapsing while chasing a long league and cup champions pass. a fourth straight Super Cup Joel Matip’s equaliser Sane was playing on the day title. earned• Liverpool a reports claimed his agents had Sancho, 19, fed Spain for- penalty shoot-out agreed a contract with Bayern ward Paco Alcacer for Dort- Munich, who are keen to sign mund’s opener just after the Germany winger. the break before clinching Claudio Bravo’s City’s victory was a well-time the victory and his side’s save• from Georginio riposte for Guardiola, who this first trophy since 2017 Wijnaldum proved week hit back at Klopp’s claim with a clinical finish with- decisive that the champions live in a in the final half an hour of transfer “fantasy land”. play. “We absolutely wanted to AFP | London City flex muscles win this match, it was very Guardiola gave a debut to difficult,” said Dortmund anchester City drew Spain midfielder Rodri, who coach Lucien Favre. fired the first shot in joined from Atletico Madrid for “Bayern were very strong Mtheir battle for su- a club record £63 million (69 and had a lot of possession premacy with rivals Liverpool million euros) in the close-sea- but we defended well and yesterday as they snatched the son. stayed very compact. Community Shield with a 5-4 Gabriel Jesus fires his penalty past Liverpool’s Alisson to secure the Community Shield in a shootout against Liverpool And the 23-year-old’s com- “We knew that we had penalty shoot-out win after a 1-1 posed passing and physical pres- to go on the counter-attack draw at Wembley. ment to savour, regardless of the League just weeks later. ence showed why City’s finan- and we did that very well.” Raheem Sterling gave City a supposed warm-up status of the On the evidence of this hard- cial muscles have been flexed Bayern, who pipped Fa- first half lead before Joel Mat- glamour friendly. fought contest, which featured again. vre’s side to the Bundesliga ip grabbed a late equaliser for With City installed as favour- An incredible final both flashes of quality and signs Sterling hadn’t scored in his title last season and lift - Liverpool in the annual cur- ites to win the title for a third from both sides. of rustiness, there will little to last 10 appearances against Liv- ed the German Cup, were tain-raiser to the English top- successive season and Liverpool We had real good separate the two teams as they erpool in all competitions, but without World Cup win- flight season. expected to present the strong- go head-to-head for the major the England winger ended that ning left-back and new sign- In the shoot-out, City keep- est challenge to Pep Guardiola’s moments, but in the prizes once again over the next drought in the 12th minute. ing Lucas Hernandez due to er Claudio Bravo saved from side, their meeting on the eve of last 15 minutes we 10 months. Kyle Walker’s high pass to a knee problem. Georginio Wijnaldum, with Ga- the season was a window into were exhausted and Retaining the Communi - the far post caught Liverpool Dortmund’s big name briel Jesus driving in the win- what to expect this term. they had chances to ty Shield trophy they won 12 appealing in vain for offside as summer arrivals of wing- ning kick after successful efforts After pipping Liverpool to last win the game months ago would improve Kevin De Bruyne headed on to er Thorgen Hazard and from Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo season’s Premier League title City’s belief that they can re - David Silva. PEP GUARDIOLA Julian Brandt, as well as Silva, Phil Foden and Oleksandr with 98 points to their rivals’ peat last season’s remarkable Silva flicked towards Sterling defender Mats Hummels, Zinchenko. 97, City went on to complete an silverware haul, but Liverpool and his close-range effort was returning the club after The jubilant celebrations from unprecedented domestic tre- could take encouragement as just strong enough to escape three seasons in Bavaria, City’s players and fans showed ble by adding the FA Cup to the But Jurgen Klopp’s men didn’t well after they finished strongly the grasp of Reds keeper Alis- were also ruled out due to inflicting an early psychological League Cup they won earlier in dwell on that painful near-miss enough to have won. son Becker and trickle over the injuries. blow on Liverpool was a mo - the campaign. as they won the Champions The only dark cloud for City line.

Teen star Gauff partners with Kyrgios ousts top seed Tsitsipas to reach Washington final McNally for first WTA doubles title AFP | Washington was able to drag it back from AFP | Washington through milestone triumph. a dark place. I’m pretty proud Gauff defeated idol Venus ustralia’s Nick Kyrgios over- of how I battled back and dug S teen Coco Gauff, the Williams in the first round at Acame a mid-match melt- deep.” U15-year-old who electri- Wimbledon and rescued two down and his rival’s shoe repair Kyrgios will play for the fied Wimbledon with a fourth- match points on the way to delays Saturday to defeat Greek $365,390 (328,851 euro) top round singles run last month, beating Polona Hercog in the top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and prize against 10th-ranked Rus- captured her first WTA title third round before eventual reach the ATP Washington Open sian Daniil Medvedev, who Saturday at the Washington champion Simona Halep elim- final. eliminated German lucky loser Open in women’s doubles. inated her. The 52nd-ranked Aussie ham- Peter Gojowczyk 6-2, 6-2. Gauff and partner Catherine Gauff, in her first post-Wim- mered 19 aces, saved a match The 24-year-old Aussie beat McNally, who combined to bledon singles appearance, point and often played to the Medvedev this year in Rome in win last year’s US Open junior qualified for the Washington crowd in a dramatic and emo- their only prior meeting. women’s doubles title, defeat- main draw but lost her first tional 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (9/7) victory Kyrgios, who improved to 4-1 ed Hungary’s Fanny Stollar match 6-4, 6-2 to Kazakhstan’s over Tsitsipas, whose broken against top-10 rivals this year, and American Maria Sanchez Zarina Diyas. shoes caused two third-set de- Nick Kyrgios of Australia returns a shot seeks a sixth career ATP title 6-2, 6-2 to hoist their inaugural McNally, a 17-year-old Amer- lays. and his first since Acapulco in WTA trophy. ican who made only her fourth Tsitsipas, who becomes world trol with racquet slams and call at one point,” Kyrgios said. “I’ve March. The teens jumped into each WTA appearance in singles, number five on Monday, fell complaints to force a third set, been in that spot before and it “It’s probably one of the best others arms and later hugged took her first three tour match behind a set and a break, took only to fall in the tie-breaker. has gotten worse. tournament weeks of my life,” in celebration of the break- wins to reach the semi-finals. advantage of Kyrgios losing con- “It was spiraling out of control “I’m pretty proud at how I Kyrgios said. Tottenham Hotspur drop final pre-season match to Inter Milan

AFP | London Lamela, last season’s Champions It was fast footwork instead if they will still be here by the it with 10 minutes to go as his League semi-final hero Lucas of a spectacular strike which time Mauricio Pochettino’s side effort was well saved by Samir ottenham Hotspur signed Moura took one touch before undid Spurs just before the get their Premier League cam- Handanovic, meaning penalties Toff their pre-season with a firing high at the near post. break, however. A smart flick of paign under way against Aston were in order. penalty shootout defeat to Inter Spurs remained in control for Sebastiano Esposito to set Ste- Villa on Saturday. The Danish After Eriksen - a second pen- Milan as record signing Tanguy most of the first half, Marcelo fano Sensi through one-on-one midfielder did well to tee up alty miss in two games - and Ndombele made his first appear- Brozovic creating the first sign against Lloris, an equaliser the Lamela, though he took too Oliver Skipp failed with their ance in north London. of danger when he cut in from only outcome there. long over an effort and saw it efforts, despite a fine save from The hosts were ahead after the left and cracked a curling ef- The break saw the introduc- blocked. sub Paulo Gazzaniga, former just three minutes when, after fort against the far post of Hugo tion of Toby Alderweireld and Heung-min Son, also on as West Ham man Joao Mario a fine driving run from Erik Lloris’ goal. Christian Eriksen, both unsure a sub, had the chance to win scored the winner. Stefano Sensi shoots to score MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 16 Hami denies Verstappen in Hungary Lewis Hamilton overtakes Max Verstappen for late win in thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix cost him critical down-force as Hamilton catches he tumbled through the field. • This forced him to pit after Verstappen on lap 67 six laps for a new nose and a set of 70 to win race of hard-compound tyres. He re- joined in last place, 49 seconds KNOW WHAT Second pit stop adrift. helps• Mercedes The leading duo pulled away inexorably. By lap 11, Leclerc was overhaul Red Bull Lewis Hamilton now adrift by nearly 11 seconds and it holds a 62-point ad- was clear that the inter-gener- AFP | Hungary vantage in the driver ational battle, between the old championship master and his potential succes- ewis Hamilton regained sor, the Dutch young pretender, the momentum in the was the main, if not only, event. Lworld championship with “It feels like a new win for us,” Separated by two seconds, a memorable strategic victory he said. “I didn’t know if I could it seemed they were merely yesterday when he overcame do it and I am sorry I doubted jabbing, or sparring and wait- young rival Max Verstappen our strategy -– it was brilliant.” ing for their moment of close with three laps to go in a tense A crestfallen Verstappen ad- engagement to arrive. Behind Hungarian Grand Prix. mitted: “We just weren’t fast them, Bottas, whose future is in The 34-year-old defend - enough. I tried everything I doubt, climbed to 14th while the ing five-time world champion could to keep the tyres alive, Toro Rossos entertained with a started third on the grid in his but I couldn’t.” wheel-to-wheel tussle. Mercedes and, after stalking the Hamilton had earned a 1,000- Hamilton trimmed the lead 21-year-old Dutch tyro for most Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Hungarian Grand Prix euro fine for Mercedes for to 1.3 seconds and then dum - of a fascinating tactical contest speeding in the pit lane before mied to pit on lap 22, but stayed swept into the lead on lap 67 of second stop, came home 17.796 into an early pit-stop after a first up a 20-second deficit on fresh the start on a hotter-than-ex- out to avoid resuming amid the a stirring 70-lap contest. seconds behind in second and lap incident. tyres –- a move that worked as pected afternoon with an air Ferraris. It was Hamilton’s record sev- clocked a record race fastest lap British rookie Lando Nor- Verstappen’s tyres faded away. temperature of 26 degrees Cel- “I’m losing a lot of grip,” Ver- enth win in Hungary, his eighth for the Hungaroring after a late ris was ninth in the second “They rolled the dice and it sius. stappen complained in a mes- this year and the 81st of his ca- pit-stop. Mercedes and Alex Albon 10th worked for them, unfortunately,” Verstappen pulled clear sage he repeated rather testily. reer, wrecking Red Bull’s hopes Four-time champion Sebas- for Toro Rosso. Red Bull team boss Christian with some aplomb as the two Hamilton pitted after 31 laps, of turning Verstappen’s maiden tian Vettel was third for Ferrari “What a drive, what a strate- Horner told Verstappen. “But Mercedes’ planned pincer move- stopped for four seconds and pole position into victory, and in- ahead of team-mate Charles Le- gy,” said Hamilton’s race engi- you drove your heart out.” ment failed. resumed second, 5.5 seconds creased his lead in the title race clerc, Carlos Sainz of McLaren neer Peter Bonnington. “Only Bottas, from second, had behind. to 62 points before the sport’s and Pierre Gasly in the second you could make that work to- ‘I’m losing grip’ a poor start, losing position By lap 33, he had reduced it to European summer break. Red Bull. day.” A week after his forlorn er- to Hamilton who squeezed 2.8. Vettel, in third, was 20 sec- Verstappen, who led most of Kimi Raikkonen was seventh Mercedes matched Red Bull’s ror-riddled exit from last week- through at Turn Three. onds adrift as the Englishman the race before his tyres faded, for Alfa Romeo ahead of Hamil- strategy until gambling with a end’s tumultuous German Grand The luckless Finn was then smashed gap and attacked with had no time to match Hamilton’s ton’s Mercedes team-mate Valt- late additional pit-stop that left Prix, won by Verstappen, Ham- clipped by Leclerc’s Ferrari and venom. Verstappen and Red Bull tactics when the Briton made his teri Bottas who had been forced Hamilton with 20 laps to make ilton had bounced back in style. damaged his front wing. This appeared caught napping. Smith scores second century of Marquez extends lead with 50th career race Ashes opener as Australia build lead win at Czech MotoGP AFP | Birmingham mentor to the Australia squad. England captain Joe Root AFP | Brno, Czech Republic ngland finally saw the brought himself on to bowl his back of Steve Smith but part-time off-breaks and de- onda’s Marc Marquez Eonly after a second cen- ployed Joe Denly’s occasional Hclaimed his 50th career tury in his comeback Test saw leg-spin in a desperate bid for race win with victory at the Australia compile a potential- wickets on a sluggish pitch. Czech MotoGP yesterday after ly match-winning lead in the Wicketkeeper Wade, playing the race had originally been Ashes opener at Edgbaston yes- as a specialist batsman, with delayed by 45 minutes due to terday. Australia captain Tim Paine be- rain. Ashes-holders Australia, bid- hind the stumps, reverse-swept Spain’s defending champion ding to win their first Test series Root to complete a 70-ball fifty. beat Ducati’s Italian Andrea away to England in 18 years, Wade was given out lbw to Dovizioso by 2.4sec to extend were 356-5 at tea on the fourth Broad by Wilson on 69 but his his advantage at the top of the day -- 266 runs ahead -- with review showed the ball going riders’ standings to 63 points the hosts a bowler down in the over the top of the stumps. with his sixth triumph of the absence of James Anderson. The new ball, however, did season. Smith made 142 following his eventually give England the “I was really concentrating 144 in the first innings of the wicket they craved. from the beginning because Winner Repsol Honda Team’s Spanish match -- the former Australia Chris Woakes, on his War- there was some wet patches rider Marc Marquez celebrates at the captain’s first Test since the end wickshire home ground, got a on turn one but I decided to end of Czech MotoGP of a 12-month ban for his role in delivery to deviate in the air start and keep my rhythm,” last year’s ball-tampering scan- outside off stump, with Smith Marquez, 26, told broadcaster lap due to adverse weather dal in South Africa. edging an intended drive to BT Sport. conditions. Matthew Wade, in his first wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. “I saw ‘Dovi’ was behind me “This is definitely the better Test for nearly two years, was The match was in the balance and I kept pushing and push- one (podium), it was nice to 86 not out after putting on 126 when Australia resumed on 124- ing and pushing. fight at the end,” Millar said. for the fifth wicket with Smith. 3, a lead of just 34 runs, with “I am very happy, it was a “I saw Rins’ rear tyre was Only three times have a side Steven Smith plays a shot Smith 46 not and Travis Head crazy weekend,” he added. spinning so I just bided my made more than 150 in the dred in both innings of an Ashes plause from a packed crowd, unbeaten on 21. Dovizioso, 33, who won in time, waited and waited and fourth innings to win a Test at Test, following Warren Bardsley there were also renewed chants Smith, cleared of concussion Brno last year was back among he was really struggling,” the Edgbaston. (1909), Arthur Morris (1946/47), of “Crying on the telly, we saw after being hit on the head by a the top three after disappoint- 24-year-old added. Smith is just the fifth Aus - Steve Waugh (1997) and Mat- you crying on the telly” in a ref- Ben Stokes bouncer on Satur- ing results in Germany, the Seven-time world champion tralia batsman to score a hun- thew Hayden (2002/03). erence to the emotional press day, has now scored more than Netherlands and Catalonia Valentino Rossi was sixth and Having reached lunch on 98 conference Smith gave in Syd- 1,000 runs in his past 10 Ashes before the four-week summer trails Marquez by 110 points in not out, Smith went to three ney after he was sent home from innings. break. the overall standings. figures in style when he cov- South Africa. England were once more “Everyone was on the edge. Rins had accused fellow er-drove England paceman Stu- “When he goes out to bat, it’s looking to Broad, who took 5-86 I wanted to hold out until the countryman Marquez of hav- art Broad for his 10th four in 147 almost like he’s in a trance-like in the first innings, to lead their end with him but his way of ing ‘no respect’ for other riders balls faced. state,” former Australia captain attack in the absence of Ander- riding is a little bit different after coming together with the 142 Waugh told Channel Nine. son, their all-time leading Test compared to last year,” he said. five-time world champion dur- runs were score by Steve Smith celebrates “He knows exactly what he’s wicket-taker. “But I’m happy get up on the ing Saturday’s qualifying. Smith, following his 144 He celebrated by removing trying to do, exactly what the Lancashire paceman Ander- podium,” Suzuki’s Rins was angered in the first innings of the his batting helmet and waving opposition are trying to do... son only managed four overs Australian Jack Miller by what he saw as Marquez match his bat joyously towards the he analyses every ball and it’s in Australia’s first innings 284 pipped Alex Rins to third spot altering his line and making Australia changing room. like a computer, he spits out the before breaking down with a for his second podium of the contact with him during the And while there was ap - answer,” added Waugh, now a calf injury. campaign in a race cut by one second session of the day.