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Washington Yemen, who recently targeted yesterday new measures scrutinizing Iran’s networks, administration official told resident Donald Trump a Saudi warship. The sanctions would not be the last. looking for evidence reporters. “The launch of the raised the stakes in do not, officials say, mark a “Iran is playing with fire of extremist funding missile was the triggering PWashington’s increasingly retreat from US commitments -- they don’t appreciate how and advanced weapons event.” tense stand-off with Iran under the Iran nuclear deal ‘kind’ President Obama was procurement. Washington is also yesterday, slapping fresh to lift measures targeting to them. Not The immediate trigger concerned about attacks by sanctions on Tehran’s Tehran’s alleged bid to build me!” Trump for the sanctions was Iran’s Huthi rebels, a powerful faction weapons procurement a nuclear warhead. tweeted test, on Sunday, of a ballistic in Yemen’s civil war which US network. But Trump has made no missile that US officials intelligence believes is armed Officials said the new secret of his contempt for the yesterday. judge to have been capable and supported by Iran. measures were in response to accord, which his predecessor U S of one day carrying a nuclear This week Huthi forces Iran’s recent ballistic missile Barack Obama approved in intelligence warhead. attacked a Saudi warship test and its support for Huthi July 2015, and officials and Treasury But the latest detailed list of operating off Yemen and a rebels in said officials are entities added to the list has US official said yesterday: constantly clearly been in preparation “We’re very concerned about for some time, and the White freedom of navigation in the House has said “nothing is off Bab el-Mandeb area.” the table” in dealing with Iran. The senior official said “We are undertaking a larger Iran was “not necessarily strategic review,” a senior US responsible for every tactical decision” made by Huthi forces, but that it will be made to bear responsibility for its x “proxies.” The United States has already protested Iran announces about Iran’s ‘reciprocal action’ missile test at the United Nations, Tehran arguing it was ran has announced it will “inconsistent” take “reciprocal action” with UN againstI US individuals Security Council and companies after US A BIG Resolution 2231. imposed new sanctions on - AFP Tehran over its weapons procurement network. Iran will impose legal limitations for American individuals and companies that have had a role in the creation and support of terrorist groups in the region,” the NEW SANCTIONS foreign ministry said US revoked 60,000 visas after Trump order

Washington SLAP he United States revoked 60,000 travel visasT after President Donald Trump ordered a ban on visitors from seven mainly- Muslim countries, the State Department said yesterday, said a spokesman.

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People stand in front of the Louvre museum in Paris

on the city’s struggling City police chief Michel Embassy alerts Bahraini citizens Probe says suspect is Egyptian tourism sector, was “terrorist Cadot told reporters that a n the wake of the incidents official Twitter page saying, he suspect in the attack is a flight from Dubai, but in nature.” man whose behaviour was that occurred near the “Considering the security a 29-year-old man, who investigators are still trying It sparked fresh jitters, “suspicious” had also been LouvreI Museum in Paris, suspicion, the French police saysT he was born in Egypt and to establish his identity, the but also anger, in a country arrested following the attack. Bahrain Embassy in France closed the area surrounding entered France on January 26, sources said. still reeling from a string of Security has been one of yesterday issued an advisory the Louvre. We advise citizens probe sources said. In his visa request to come terror attacks over the last the campaign themes ahead to Bahraini citizens in Paris. to remain cautious and to The man is thought to to France he declared that he two years and under a state of of the presidential election The embassy stated on its avoid the area.” have landed in France on was Egyptian. emergency since November in April and May, which is 2015. followed by a parliamentary Witnesses described election in June. Paris scenes of panic as shoppers, Rightwing candidate French soldier patrolling sightseers and workers fled Francois Fillon, whose at the Louvre museum the Louvre complex following tough line on immigration Ashot and seriously injured a the incident. and Islam had helped make machete-wielding attacker “We heard gunshots. We him the presidential yesterday, thrusting security didn’t know what it was favourite, has been ensnared and the terror threat back about. Then we evacuated in a damaging parliamentary into the limelight three the employees and we left,” expenses scandal in the last months before elections. a man who works in a nearby week. Police held hundreds of restaurant said, asking not to The incident came on tourists in secure areas of the be named. the very day that Paris was renowned tourist attraction A woman colleague said: submitting its formal bid after the assailant was shot “We saw death coming dossier to host the 2024 five times around 10:00 am for us, with everything that’s Summer Olympics. (0900 GMT) in a public area happening at the moment. The Louvre was already near one of the museum’s We were very scared.” suffering from a fall in visitor entrances. Police raided a building numbers after the series of The knifeman, who yelled in central Paris as part of attacks in France. “Allahu Akbar” (“God is the probe into the attack, a Over the last two years, greatest”), is in a serious source in the inquiry said. numbers have fallen by about condition. One soldier Thousands of troops have two million, imperilling its received a “minor” head been deployed to guard claim to be the most visited wound and has been taken to the capital, with groups of museum in the world. hospital, security forces said. soldiers carrying automatic The Louvre was closed Prime Minister Bernard rifles a regular sight inside yesterday in the wake of the Cazeneuve said the incident, the Louvre and around its attack, but will re-open on which will heap more misery sculpture-filled gardens. today. - (AFP)

Police stand on a sidewalk as a search is conducted as part of the investigation into the attack 2 Saturday, February 4, 2017 Saturday, February 4, 2017 3 Machete attacker Heavy winds shot at Louvre destroy

A screengrab shows the wrecked boats near Muharraq coast People stand in front of the Louvre museum in Paris fishing boats on the city’s struggling City police chief Michel Embassy alerts Bahraini citizens Probe says suspect is Egyptian tourism sector, was “terrorist Cadot told reporters that a Muhannad Mansour/DTNN yesterday warned of very all of Muharraq’s coastlines, for the fishermen. But to support the n the wake of the incidents official Twitter page saying, he suspect in the attack is a flight from Dubai, but in nature.” man whose behaviour was [email protected] strong north-westerly winds, claiming that it is unauthorised all we got was empty fishermen of Bahrain, Ithat occurred near the “Considering the security Ta 29-year-old man, who investigators are still trying It sparked fresh jitters, “suspicious” had also been reaching up to 35 knots and that they became a hub promises. I was against who are being treated Louvre Museum in Paris, suspicion, the French police says he was born in Egypt and to establish his identity, the but also anger, in a country arrested following the attack. Manama (around 65 kilometres per for illegal activities. the cabins as they were unfairly. We demand Bahrain Embassy in France closed the area surrounding entered France on January 26, sources said. still reeling from a string of Security has been one of trong winds that hit the hour). illegal. The authorities the members of the yesterday issued an advisory the Louvre. We advise citizens probe sources said. In his visa request to come terror attacks over the last the campaign themes ahead island during the past few The man filming the video Harbours Needed should construct modern Parliament, Municipal to Bahraini citizens in Paris. to remain cautious and to The man is thought to to France he declared that he two years and under a state of of the presidential election Sdays have sunk several boats also expresses his discontent Commenting on the matter, facilities and rent it to the and Shura Councils to The embassy stated on its avoid the area.” have landed in France on was Egyptian. emergency since November in April and May, which is near the north western coasts in the authorities’ decision to Muharraq Fishermen fishermen in for acceptable only harbour for the entire help these people and 2015. followed by a parliamentary of Muharraq. remove fishermen’s cabins Society President Waheed Al prices. This is the procedure island as the other three ports enhance their livelihoods. Witnesses described election in June. A video taken by a Bahraini from the cost last year without Dossary told DT News that followed in modern and in Hidd, Galali and Samaheej There is no authority to Paris scenes of panic as shoppers, Rightwing candidate sailor showed a couple of providing an adequate fully equipped harbours are advanced countries,” Al are not yet completed. support fishermen at all. The French soldier patrolling sightseers and workers fled Francois Fillon, whose boats lying wrecked along the harbour for the sailors and the need of the hour on the Dossary said. “We need more regulation only allowance received from A at the Louvre museum the Louvre complex following tough line on immigration coastline, as high waves and fishermen who used to tie second largest island in the The president also informed and all branches of the the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) shot and seriously injured a the incident. and Islam had helped make strong winds crushed them. their boats to the cabins. Kingdom. that Muharraq Harbour is the authorities should cooperate was stopped too.” machete-wielding attacker “We heard gunshots. We him the presidential The Meteorological Earlier Works, “I supported the removal yesterday, thrusting security didn’t know what it was favourite, has been ensnared Directorate in the Municipalities Affairs and of the cabins last year, and the terror threat back about. Then we evacuated in a damaging parliamentary Transportation and Urban Planning Ministry provided an adequate into the limelight three the employees and we left,” expenses scandal in the last Telecommunication Ministry removed the cabins from alternative was provided months before elections. a man who works in a nearby week. Police held hundreds of restaurant said, asking not to The incident came on tourists in secure areas of the be named. the very day that Paris was renowned tourist attraction A woman colleague said: submitting its formal bid after the assailant was shot “We saw death coming dossier to host the 2024 Call to reopen five times around 10:00 am for us, with everything that’s Summer Olympics. (0900 GMT) in a public area happening at the moment. The Louvre was already near one of the museum’s We were very scared.” suffering from a fall in visitor Bahrain-Al entrances. Police raided a building numbers after the series of The knifeman, who yelled in central Paris as part of attacks in France. “Allahu Akbar” (“God is the probe into the attack, a Over the last two years, Khobar sea route Abdulhakeem Al Shammari greatest”), is in a serious source in the inquiry said. numbers have fallen by about condition. One soldier Thousands of troops have two million, imperilling its DT News Network Chamber of Commerce considering the long distance. received a “minor” head been deployed to guard claim to be the most visited [email protected] and Industry (BCCI) The Bahrain-Al Khobar wound and has been taken to the capital, with groups of museum in the world. Executive Board Member sea route, which flourished hospital, security forces said. soldiers carrying automatic The Louvre was closed Manama and the Bahraini-Saudi Joint before the establishment of Prime Minister Bernard rifles a regular sight inside yesterday in the wake of the n a bid to reduce heavy traffic Business Council Deputy the causeway, would benefit Cazeneuve said the incident, the Louvre and around its attack, but will re-open on on King Fahd causeway, calls President Abdulhakeem Bahrain more. It would which will heap more misery sculpture-filled gardens. today. - (AFP) wereI recently made to reopen Al Shammari. generate more revenues such the historic sea route that links Al Shammari emphasised as the port and cargo dues, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. that the reopening would in addition to other benefits The route, which was ease traffic congestion on to service, economic and other used to connect both the King Fahd Causeway, support sectors,” Al Shammari said. Kingdoms for centuries, was the exchange of goods and “Reviving this sea route closed simultaneously with the help travellers between both would benefit tourism in both opening of the causeway by the countries. kingdoms, as ferries could be mid 1980s. “Receiving Saudi vessels utilised to transfer passengers These demands were at Khalifa bin Salman Port is from and to both sides,” he recently shared by Bahrain not economically beneficial, explained further. The official suggested introducing family- entertainment programmes that would attract Saudis and Bahrainis. He also said that ferries and dhows should be provided to ship light cargo. Al Shammari added that this would reduce the existing traffic congestion on the causeway and benefit the economies of both Kingdoms. The distance between Al Police stand on a sidewalk as a search is conducted as part of the investigation into the attack Traffic snarl on King Fahd causeway Khobar and Bahrain is around 60 kilometres. 4 Saturday, February 4, 2017 ‘Kingdom in dire need of cancer care centre’ Santhosh Rajendran/DTNN [email protected]

Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Manama ospitals in Bahrain need to DT News Network/DTNN Kingdom ranked 19 in a global survey be more equipped to handle [email protected] of expatriate living by ‘Expat Insider’ Hthe rising number of cancer in 2016. cases, according to a leading Manama “The report emphasised the factors general surgeon and cancer oyalty to Bahrain: The that gave Bahrain this enviable specialist here. Experience of Expatriates”, a position which was not merely based A research conducted by Dr. seminar“L to highlight the experience on financial benefits of living and Abdul Rahman Fakhro, president of expatriates of all nationalities in working in the Kingdom, but on its of Bahrain Cancer Society states Bahrain will be held on February 13 at social and cultural life which together that cancer is the fourth leading the Isa Cultural Centre (ICC), located with Bahrain’s renowned reputation cause of death in Bahrain and a within the campus of Ahmed Al Fateh for tolerance for all people and all faiths well-specialised oncology centre Mosque in Juffair. makes it such a preferred destination,” in the Kingdom is needed to tackle All expats in the Kingdom have been Shaikh Khalid stated. this issue. PIC: SANTHOSH RAJENDRAN welcomed to the seminar, organised by “The ICC also wishes to draw “The oncology wards in Bahrain the ICC to mark the 16th anniversary attention to the loyalty displayed over are not meeting our expectations. Dr. Abdul Rahman Fakhro of the National Action Charter. many decades by Arab and other Bahrain is badly in need of a cases of paediatric oncology, the of cancers of the breast, lung, “The National Action Charter was foreign communities in Bahrain and cancer care centre, a palliative ambiance and space help children bladder, thyroid, uterus, and a cultural and social watershed for the their integration into Bahrain’s society care centre and highly skilled to rejuvenate. It is high-time that ovary, according to the research. citizens of Bahrain. It was the product which has been based for generations specialists like chemotherapists we change the old Salmaniya “A rising trend in cancer of wise leadership and embodied the on peace, harmony and tolerance and and radiotherapists. A separate hospital to a well-specialized incidence is likely to continue for spirit and underscored the values of the which has, in turn, created a truly department of onco-psychology oncology centre.” years or even decades to come. Kingdom and its people,” ICC Vice- diverse social fabric. The seminar is also advocated. Social In Bahraini males, lung cancer Chairman of the Board of Trustees and will discuss all these issues and will workers are also recommended Mammography only at 40 was observed to be the leading Executive Director Dr. Shaikh Khalid also be an opportunity for a number as they bridge the gap between Mammography, to detect malignancy, followed by cancers bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said. of expatriates from a range of the patients and the doctor,” he breast cancer must only be of the colorectal, bladder, prostate, “Bahrain leads the whole Arab world communities to express their personal said. done in women aged above 40, and leukaemia. In Bahraini as the destination most favoured by experiences and feelings about the The doctor also called for recommended the doctor. females, breast cancer remains the expatriates,” he said stating that the Kingdom,” he added. transforming the old Salmaniya “Mammography must be done leading type followed by cancers hospital to a well-specialized only at the age of 40 or above of the colorectal, lung, thyroid, oncology centre to benefit the in women. But if the patient has and uterus.” patients. a strong family history of breast The study noted that between “Cancer management needs big cancer, she is advised to do the January 1998 and December centres, and the designs should be test in her early 30s. An yearly 2014, there were 8,013 newly ICC to hold different. Patients need to happy mammogram for women aged diagnosed cases of cancer psychologically. If the wards are about 40 helps detect breast among the Bahraini population thickly wadded with patients, then cancer earlier, leading to less of which 3,717 (46.4 pc) were there will be no room for patients aggressive treatment and higher males and 4,296 (53.6 pc) were to move around and relax,” says rate of survival.” females with an average of 471 seminar on Dr. Abdul. cases per year. “We need better oncology Cancer incidence in Bahrain “This trend is likely to continue wards. They help patients to relax Compared to other Gulf countries, if the lifestyle of people does not life of expats and feel less tight. Especially in the Bahrain has a higher incidence change,” Dr. Abdul highlighted. bout one third of cancers world’s poorest can be prevented, while countries are Aothers are curable if diagnosed home to more and treated early, UN Secretary- than 8 in 10 General’s - Ban Ki-moon said women newly in his message marking world diagnosed cancer day today. with cervical “We must do more to end cancer, and 9 in the many tragedies that cancer 10 deaths from inflicts. Even when cancer the disease,” is advanced, patients should the UN chief benefit from palliative care,” the stated adding message read. that this years This years World Cancer “Cancer affects all countries, World Cancer Day, has a day is observed under the but those with fewer resources special impetus this year theme, ‘We can. I can’, to are hit hardest. Nothing thanks to the recent adoption of prove that every single person illustrates this better than the the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable can make a difference in the burden of cervical cancer. The Development. fight against cancer. Isa Cultural Centre 4 Saturday, February 4, 2017 Saturday, February 4, 2017 5 Augmentin safe for kids: NHRA DT News Network accordance with the prescribed [email protected] dosages and patient’s weight. It’s Rodent-infested free from any medical warnings,” ‘Kingdom in dire Manama NHRA’s statement read. ugmentin antibiotics are NHRA also called upon safe for kids use, health the public to seek accurate Aauthorities confirmed, rebuffing information from authorised bakery inspected, online reports that the drug is sources only. harmful to children. “Information being circulated need of cancer National Health Regulatory on WhatsApp is not always Authority (NHRA) denied in genuine,” the authority added. a statement the information owner warned circulated on local social media DT News Network came as per the directives networks recently, alleging that [email protected] of Hospitals Assistant Augmentin is unsafe for children care centre’ Undersecretary and Primary use. The authority described Santhosh Rajendran/DTNN Manama Care and Public Health Acting the information as “incorrect [email protected] ealth authorities have Assistant Undersecretary Dr. altogether and it’s not based on Hinspected a rodent Waleed Al Manea and Public any scientific information”. Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Manama infested bakery and issued Health Director Dr. Mariam “This type of medication ospitals in Bahrain need to warning against its owners Al Hajeri. is approved by the authority DT News Network/DTNN Kingdom ranked 19 in a global survey be more equipped to handle after a video posted in social Dr. Al Hajeri explained and is totally safe for using, in [email protected] of expatriate living by ‘Expat Insider’ Hthe rising number of cancer media showed rats running that the rodent control and in 2016. cases, according to a leading around where flour and other inspection teams thoroughly Manama “The report emphasised the factors general surgeon and cancer baking materials were kept. examined the bakery and his is in response to DT field of alternative medicine oyalty to Bahrain: The that gave Bahrain this enviable specialist here. “Teams from Primary detected violations related TNews story “NHRA to including ayurveda. This would “LExperience of Expatriates”, a position which was not merely based A research conducted by Dr. Care and Public Health to general cleanness, the regulate alternative medicine certainly benefit many in the seminar to highlight the experience on financial benefits of living and Abdul Rahman Fakhro, president Directorates, along with the used machinery and workers practice” published on February Kingdom as they are cost- of expatriates of all nationalities in working in the Kingdom, but on its of Bahrain Cancer Society states rodent control crew, visited hygiene. 4, 2017. Researchers must effective and has proven to be a the bakery and inspected “Several uncovered Bahrain will be held on February 13 at social and cultural life which together that cancer is the fourth leading An official checking sewage study and explore the wide success in many countries. it. Hygiene violations were sewerage holes were detected Send your comments to the Isa Cultural Centre (ICC), located with Bahrain’s renowned reputation cause of death in Bahrain and a [email protected] opportunities available in the Muhammed Ali within the campus of Ahmed Al Fateh for tolerance for all people and all faiths well-specialised oncology centre documented, the surrounding different departments of the in the surrounding area. Mosque in Juffair. makes it such a preferred destination,” in the Kingdom is needed to tackle areas were cleaned and the ministry visited the bakery. Rodents come out of these All expats in the Kingdom have been Shaikh Khalid stated. this issue. PIC: SANTHOSH RAJENDRAN owner was warned,” said a The statement affirmed that holes. Sewage water was also welcomed to the seminar, organised by “The ICC also wishes to draw “The oncology wards in Bahrain statement issued by Health the ministry closely follows detected in a small alley near the ICC to mark the 16th anniversary attention to the loyalty displayed over are not meeting our expectations. Dr. Abdul Rahman Fakhro Ministry. such subjects shared on social the bakery. The larvae of of the National Action Charter. many decades by Arab and other Bahrain is badly in need of a cases of paediatric oncology, the of cancers of the breast, lung, Inspection teams from networks. The inspection visit Culex mosquitoes are found “The National Action Charter was foreign communities in Bahrain and cancer care centre, a palliative ambiance and space help children bladder, thyroid, uterus, and to be reproducing in the alley. a cultural and social watershed for the their integration into Bahrain’s society care centre and highly skilled to rejuvenate. It is high-time that ovary, according to the research. This matter is being followed citizens of Bahrain. It was the product which has been based for generations specialists like chemotherapists we change the old Salmaniya “A rising trend in cancer up with Works, Municipalities of wise leadership and embodied the on peace, harmony and tolerance and and radiotherapists. A separate hospital to a well-specialized incidence is likely to continue for Affairs and Urban Planning spirit and underscored the values of the which has, in turn, created a truly department of onco-psychology oncology centre.” years or even decades to come. Ministry,” Dr. Al Hajeri said. Kingdom and its people,” ICC Vice- diverse social fabric. The seminar is also advocated. 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The ministry burden of cervical cancer. The Development. fight against cancer. Ali Mohammed Mohammed Hakeem Al Arab, also warned against aiding or Hakeem Al Arab Isa Cultural Centre a resident of Hamad Town. abetting the suspect. 6 Saturday, February 4, 2017 Takeaways from Trump White House Prayers for Arnold tells US On his maiden visit to the marquee annual prayer breakfast of religious leaders, Trump took a joking swipe after at his successor as host of “The Apprentice.” “They hired a big movie star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to take my place, and Paris we know how that turned out: The ratings went right down the tubes. It’s been a total disaster. I want to just pray for Arnold, if we can for those ratings, okay?” Trump said. attack Russia’s ‘aggressive actions’ In her first public remarks at the UN Security Council, US Ambassador Nikki Haley condemned Russia’s “aggressive actions” in Ukraine and pledged strong US support to Kiev.

Australia spat The Washington Post reported that Trump tore into his Australian counterpart during their phone call last week. Trump abruptly cut short a fiery conversation after criticizing an agreement to re-settle people kept in Pacific camps, sparking a Washington in Louvre Museum in Paris. “The reality, though, is that planted, or people are mowed war of words with Australian Prime ‘Getresident Donald Trump Tourists were lockedsmart’ down. the situation that exists today down in the street by cars Minister Malcolm Turnbull. said yesterday that the France on edge again. GET in parts of France, in parts of and automobiles and things PUnited States must “get smart” SMART U.S.,” Trump wrote Germany, in Belgium is not a of that nature,” the official Free trade negotiations after a machete-wielding man on Twitter. situation we want replicated added. (AFP) attacked security forces at the In a briefing earlier this inside the United States,” the Mexico and Turkey agreed to speed Louvre museum in Paris while week, a senior US official said, warning against a up negotiations for a free trade yelling “Allahu akbar” (“God is administration official “large and permanent domestic agreement in the wake of protec- greatest”). defended the temporary US terror threat.” tionist threats from US President Trump said the attacker was travel ban on refugees and “We don’t want a situation Donald Trump. Mexican Foreign a “radical Islamic terrorist,” other travelers from seven where, 20 to 30 years from Minister Luis Videgaray and his using a term he has used predominantly Muslim now, it’s just like a given thing visiting Turkish counterpart Mevlut previously to describe such countries by saying America that on a fairly regular basis Cavusoglu said the two governments attackers. was trying to avoid the security there is domestic terror strikes, have held seven rounds of talks and will meet again in the “A new radical Islamic situation in France and other stores are shut up or that coming weeks. terrorist has just attacked European countries. airports have explosive devices Education pick advances The US Senate voted yesterday to advance the nomination of Donald Trump’s embattled choice for education secretary, Betsy DeVos, a Republican mega-donor from Michigan setting up what will be a nail-biter of a final confirmation vote early next week.

Miami them a total of $4.85 million. Florida judge has ordered Judge Kenneth Marra added New York is not living in the White House absent when President Donald Trump almost another million in wo weeks after her and is still putting together her Trump announced Ato pay nearly $6 million in a interest, for a total of $5.7 husband’s inauguration, staff. his Supreme Court breach of contract dispute at million in his ruling. questionsT are mounting about She was last spotted by the pick. Vice President a country club he owns. The country club is in the what kind of first lady Melania president’s side at an inter- Mike Pence and Neil Disgruntled members of town of Jupiter, 90 miles Trump will be. faith church service on January Gorsuch brought Trump National Golf Club north of Miami. The case was The 46-year-old former 21 before making the reported their wives. sued the real estate billionaire heard in West Palm Beach, model wowed the crowds at 90-minute commute home to Never in modern in May 2013, before he was a near Jupiter. his swearing-in ceremony New York by helicopter, plane times,when presidential candidate. The city is home to and inaugural balls dressed in and motorcade the following Americans are The dispute centered on Trump’s vast estate. The Ralph Lauren powder blue and day. With no imminent plans accustomed to the club’s refusal to pay back president isscheduled a vanilla crepe, ticking fashion to move to Washington, she’s having visible and refundable deposits to people to go there this boxes and suggesting that the said to want the couple’s active first ladies has who wanted to drop their weekend, when demonstrators mother of one was anxious to 10-year-old son Barron to stay a president’s wife memberships. have warned they will stage step up to her new role. at his school at least until the not moved straight Melania Trump Plaintiffs said Trump owed protests against him. Since then, however, she has end of the academic year. to Washington. - not been seen at official events, She was conspicuously (AFP) 6 Saturday, February 4, 2017 Saturday, February 4, 2017 7

Building site of Israeli settlement in Takeaways from Trump the occupied West Bank White House Prayers for Arnold tells US On his maiden visit to the marquee annual prayer breakfast of religious leaders, Trump took a joking swipe after Our Environment- Our at his successor as host of “The Apprentice.” “They hired a big movie star, Arnold Responsibility Schwarzenegger, to take my place, and Paris he National Environment Day of Bahrain will be celebrated on 4th February we know how that turned out: The ratings went right down 2017. This year’s theme is ‘Our Environment- Our Responsibility’. Environment the tubes. It’s been a total disaster. I want to just pray for hasT always been a major concern and priority of the Government and related Arnold, if we can for those ratings, okay?” Trump said. authorities. The importance can be understood from the fact that the Environmental attack Protection Committee and the Environmental Protection Technical Secretariat was formed in 1980 and a full fledge Environmental Authority was made in 1996 with Russia’s ‘aggressive actions’ its inclusion as the Ministry along with Housing and Municipalities. In her first public remarks at the UN The main environmental law, Legislative Decree No. 21 of 1996 was promulgated Security Council, US Ambassador White House says and enforced giving a clear path for all major environmental parameters. Later the Nikki Haley condemned Russia’s environmental authority was made as Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) to “aggressive actions” in Ukraine oversee all environmental works and impact of any development on the local and and pledged strong US support regional environment. to Kiev. Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty new settlements and President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), H.E. Shaikh Faisal Bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Deputy President, SCE and H.E. Dr. Mohamed Australia spat Mubarak bin Daina, Chief Executive, SCE are the main leaders in spearheading the The Washington Post reported that environmental movement in the country. Trump tore into his Australian coun- It is heartening to note that Bahrain has been ranked first in the Gulf region and ‘may not be helpful’ sixth in the Middle East in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) issued terpart during their phone call last Washington week. Trump abruptly cut short a new construction in existing on February 15. at the World Economic Forum last year. It highlights the significant role played fiery conversation after criticizing he White House said settlements, the type of act that Settlements in both the by SCE in developing environmental policies in the kingdom and maintaining a an agreement to re-settle people TThursday that building new critics say risks making a two- West Bank and east Jerusalem safe environment. H.H. Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa mentioned “This kept in Pacific camps, sparking a Washington in Louvre Museum in Paris. “The reality, though, is that planted, or people are mowed Israeli settlements or expanding state solution impossible. are viewed as illegal under significant achievement is recognition of the successful work carried out by the SCE war of words with Australian Prime ‘Getresident Donald Trump Tourists were lockedsmart’ down. the situation that exists today down in the street by cars existing ones “may not be helpful” Israel recently unveiled plans international law and major and represents a key milestone in the Kingdom’s long-term environment protection Minister Malcolm Turnbull. said yesterday that the France on edge again. GET in parts of France, in parts of and automobiles and things in securing Middle East peace. for 3,000 new homes for Jewish stumbling blocks to peace as they and development plans.” PUnited States must “get smart” SMART U.S.,” Trump wrote Germany, in Belgium is not a of that nature,” the official “While we don’t believe the settlers in the occupied West Bank, are built on land the Palestinians H.E. Dr. Mohammed Mubarak Bin Daina, reiterated that “the SCE will continue Free trade negotiations after a machete-wielding man on Twitter. situation we want replicated added. (AFP) existence of settlements is the fourth such announcement want for their own state. to work diligently on exploring and developing new policies and safeguards attacked security forces at the In a briefing earlier this inside the United States,” the an impediment to peace, the since Trump took office. While former president Barack which will help to maintain a clean, sustainable environment for Bahrain’s future Mexico and Turkey agreed to speed Louvre museum in Paris while week, a senior US official said, warning against a construction of new settlements “The Trump administration Obama grew frustrated with generations.” up negotiations for a free trade yelling “Allahu akbar” (“God is administration official “large and permanent domestic or the expansion of existing has not taken an official position Israeli settlement building and SCE is determined to improve the environmental conditions of the country agreement in the wake of protec- greatest”). defended the temporary US terror threat.” settlements beyond their current on settlement activity and declined to veto a December 23 and is taking all possible measures for pollution abatement and its conservation. tionist threats from US President Trump said the attacker was travel ban on refugees and “We don’t want a situation borders may not be helpful,” said looks forward to continuing UN Security Council resolution However, it is not only the duty and responsibility of the governmental agencies in Donald Trump. Mexican Foreign a “radical Islamic terrorist,” other travelers from seven where, 20 to 30 years from spokesman Sean Spicer. discussions, including with Prime condemning settlements, Trump protecting the environment but is to be equally shared by the civil society, citizens Minister Luis Videgaray and his using a term he has used predominantly Muslim now, it’s just like a given thing The statement is a break from Minister Netanyahu when he had called for the resolution to and residents in the Kingdom to contribute in protecting our fragile environmental visiting Turkish counterpart Mevlut previously to describe such countries by saying America that on a fairly regular basis Trump’s previously full-throated visits with President Trump later be vetoed. resources and maintaining its rich heritage to ensure continued economic growth, Cavusoglu said the two governments attackers. was trying to avoid the security there is domestic terror strikes, defense of Israeli settlement this month,” Spicer said. Trump has previously stated social service and commitment towards sustainable development. We need to have held seven rounds of talks and will meet again in the “A new radical Islamic situation in France and other stores are shut up or that building. Trump is scheduled to welcome that his son-in-law Jared Kushner understand and play our role in environmental resources preservation. coming weeks. terrorist has just attacked European countries. airports have explosive devices Since Trump came to office Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin would play a role in trying to As the Kingdom is striving to get closer to achieve its goals in the environmental Israel has approved a slew of Netanyahu to the White House negotiate peace. - (AFP) protection field, the main areas in which the country has shown constant Education pick advances involvement and eagerness to conserve include energy and water conservation by adapting a number of initiatives, such as the green policy, the reduction of the usage The US Senate voted yesterday of material, equipment, substances that adversely impacts the environment and to advance the nomination of optimal utilization of resources. Donald Trump’s embattled choice Saudi US Navy sends Air quality is another key element in environment protection. SCE has addressed for education secretary, Betsy soldier dies this through continuous monitoring of air quality through various monitoring DeVos, a Republican mega-donor stations along with implementing other projects that contribute to the reduction of from Michigan setting up what will destroyer to Yemen from blast environment pollution. be a nail-biter of a final confirmation In order to preserve the marine and wildlife in the country, areas have been vote early next week. in Yemen designated for the purpose of establishing natural reserves including Hawar Islands, Riyadh Tubli bay, Dohat Arad, Mashtan Island and a Wildlife Sanctuary at AlAreen Saudi soldier has Wildlife Park. The country is also striving to protect the coastal areas and has died from injuries also adopted the concept of integrated management of the coastal and marine Asustained in a land mine environment in urban planning for strategic structural plan for Bahrain in 2030. blast on the border Chemical management is another key element, addressing and controlling the Miami them a total of $4.85 million. with Yemen, where chemical substances used in the country, banning substances that deplete the ozone Florida judge has ordered Judge Kenneth Marra added New York is not living in the White House absent when the kingdom leads A file picture of USS Cole layer, restriction and control on equipment and buildings containing asbestos, control President Donald Trump almost another million in wo weeks after her and is still putting together her Trump announced a coalition fighting on the import and use of banned and severely restricted chemicals, management of Ato pay nearly $6 million in a interest, for a total of $5.7 husband’s inauguration, staff. his Supreme Court rebels. Washington to the region in response personnel. Al-Qaeda dangerous chemical materials, and the adoption of the strategic approach to chemicals. breach of contract dispute at million in his ruling. questionsT are mounting about She was last spotted by the pick. Vice President The border guards he US Navy has sent to what happened to the claimed responsibility for As part of the country’s environment protection plan to control waste, the a country club he owns. The country club is in the what kind of first lady Melania president’s side at an inter- Mike Pence and Neil corporal died in hospital Ta destroyer to waters Saudi frigate,” the official the bombing. kingdom has adopted a national contingency plan for combating oil spills, the Disgruntled members of town of Jupiter, 90 miles Trump will be. faith church service on January Gorsuch brought after the explosion in off Yemen in response to told, speaking on condition Two warfare ships, the management of municipal, industrial, hazardous and healthcare waste. Trump National Golf Club north of Miami. The case was The 46-year-old former 21 before making the reported their wives. Jazan province, the an attack by Iran-backed of anonymity. USS Comstock and the The day call for celebration and organizing activities country wide which makes sued the real estate billionaire heard in West Palm Beach, model wowed the crowds at 90-minute commute home to Never in modern interior ministry said Houthi rebels on a Saudi The US Navy has not USS Makin Island, are also people understands of their civic and environmental duties and what they in their in May 2013, before he was a near Jupiter. his swearing-in ceremony New York by helicopter, plane times,when yesterday. frigate, a defence official definitively said whether deployed in the same area own individual capacities can do to save the local resources and avoid pollution. presidential candidate. The city is home to and inaugural balls dressed in and motorcade the following Americans are Human Rights Watch said yesterday. the attack was conducted as the Cole. Input of each individual counts. The positive thing is that environmental awareness The dispute centered on Trump’s vast estate. The Ralph Lauren powder blue and day. With no imminent plans accustomed to said in September that The USS Cole, which by explosive-laden boats or The Makin Island was in the country is growing and it has become a subject in major educational the club’s refusal to pay back president isscheduled a vanilla crepe, ticking fashion to move to Washington, she’s having visible and the use of anti-vehicle had been conducting a missile. involved in US commando institutions. The media on the other hand is playing a crucial role in enhancing refundable deposits to people to go there this boxes and suggesting that the said to want the couple’s active first ladies has and other mines by operations in the Gulf, The USS Cole is well- raid on an Al-Qaeda in the awareness and is actively reporting on local environmental issues. who wanted to drop their weekend, when demonstrators mother of one was anxious to 10-year-old son Barron to stay a president’s wife the rebels and their is now stationed in the known in naval circles Arabian Peninsula group Head of Waste Disposal Unit, Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain. memberships. have warned they will stage step up to her new role. at his school at least until the not moved straight allies in Yemen’s third Bab al-Mandab Strait off as the target of an attack compound in Yemen ([email protected]) Melania Trump city Taez had caused southwestern Yemen, the in October 2000 in the that led to the deaths of a Plaintiffs said Trump owed protests against him. Since then, however, she has end of the academic year. to Washington. - (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the not been seen at official events, She was conspicuously (AFP) “numerous civilian official said. Yemeni port city of Aden Navy SEAL and multiple policy or position of this newspaper.) casualties.” “They were moved down that killed US military civilians. 8 BUSINESS Saturday, February 4, 2017 A walk back in time

Kuwait children pose for a picture outside a winter camp close to the border with Saudi Arabia, in al-Julaia

Al-Julaia, Kuwait satellite dishes or discussing government. Some families stay for days equipped kitchens. The tents company camps. ostalgic for their Bedouin the latest events in the oil-rich Tens of thousands of and even weeks at the camps, can come with modern beds, It is also big business for roots, Kuwaitis like emirate. Kuwaitis and foreigners especially when there is a while some campers prefer to local companies which supply NAhmad al-Shimmari are Shimmari’s camp is just one flock to the desert during school break, while employees use mattresses on the floor or tents and other facilities for following in the footsteps of many set up in Al-Julaia, the annual camping season commute to their offices each to sleep on carpets. individuals to rent and set up of their desert-dwelling around 70 kilometres (45 from November to the end morning. “We have a strong affection camp. ancestors living in tents under miles) from the capital Kuwait of March, mostly rain-free “Here you can live like at for the desert because a “There are various classes of the stars -- but with a touch of City, on both sides of a narrow months, before the scorching home,” said Shimmari’s elder majority of Kuwaitis are camps, starting from ordinary modern luxury. paved road leading deep into summer heat sets in. brother Mohamed, seated Bedouins. We remember the to luxury ones for VIP and The former oil sector the desert. “Four of the tents in the on a colourful, traditional past,” the elder Shimmari VVIP (very, very important employee and 15 other men, The area has its own police camp are for sleeping and two bedouin woven mattress. said, harking back to the pre- person) standards,” said all relatives and friends, are station, a small clinic and a big ones are used as living “Here we have TVs, games, oil discovery days. Mohammad al-Qaryouti, who sharing one of six tents in a fire department office. rooms, one for men and braziers (for the coal), coffee, Many ministries, runs a desert camping store. camp set up by his extended Al-Julaia bustles with life the other for women,” said tea and electricity... It’s a government departments, He said some camps can family for the entire winter on weekends, holidays and Shimmari. normal home but without the state oil companies and cost over 100 dinars ($330) close to the border with Saudi school breaks as young quad The tent in which he and concrete.” private firms set up desert a day, more than a five-star Arabia. bikers kick up clouds of dust the others are sleeping spans camps for their staff for the hotel room. “This camp will remain racing in the sands. five by 10 metres (15 by 30 ‘We remember the past’ entire five-month duration. A regular camp for the pitched here for five months,” feet). Camps also have running “Desert camping has season costs around $20,000 the 49-year old said as he ‘Just like home’ water supplied by become a great experience but the price goes much sipped black tea boiled on The 15-square-kilometre tankers, toilets, for our children and families higher for campers who burning charcoal. (six-square-mile) camp is showers and fully- who come in large numbers require ceramic tiles, modern Others were watching one of more than 20 such to escape from small homes,” toilets and proper bedrooms. football on a large flat-screen sites allocated for desert said 71-year-old Abdulmajeed (AFP) television connected to two camping by the Gulf state’s al-Jareeri at one of the

Adults and children gather outside a tent in a winter camp Saturday, February 4, 2017 BUSINESS 9

Russia to sell off stake in Kalashnikov US job creation surges in January Just as my mother said, ‘You can do ussian state-run holding company Rostec announced S job creation surged in January while the unemployment rate anything if you put your mind to it, Friday it has agreed to sell off a stake in Russian gun-maker drifted marginally higher as more people joined the job hunt, RKalashnikov as part of an overhaul of the producer of the famed theU Labor Department said. With hiring up in retail, construction you work hard and you take that AK-47 assault rifle. Rostec and the financial sector, the economy added 227,000 net new responsibility,’ and I said it would sell 26 per cent nonfarm jobs during the month, the think that that would to private investors that biggest jump since September. The already owned half of the firm jobless rate ticked up a tenth of a be my message” in a move that will reduce the point to 4.8 per cent, reflecting a small state’s holding in the weapons increase in the labor force. The result Marillyn Hewson, manufacturer to a blocking far surpassed a consensus forecast for President and CEO of Lockheed Martin stake of just over 25pc. 170,000 new positions.

The share of U.S. jobs in manufacturing has fallen from a peak of 19.5 million in 1979 to 12.3 million at the end of 2016. Over that period 53 million non-manufacturing jobs replaced the 7.2 million lost jobs

0.0% Recessions and fall in gross domestic product Employees in Jun 1979: Peak of 1994: 16.86m – North American Trump manufacturing 19.55 million – one Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (millions) in ﬁve of all jobs between U.S., Mexico and 20 Canada takes effect 1960: 15.69m or 24% 2000: 17.28m of all U.S. jobs or 13% of all jobs 18 targets 2016: 16 12.27m 1990s: China, India and or 8% of ex-Soviet countries join all jobs 14 global economy – world labour pool doubles 2009: 11.47m to 2.93 billion workers finance 12

10 2010: China becomes world’s largest manufacturing nation 1950: 0.6% 2.2% 8 13.16m 1.6% 3.2% 2.7% 1.4% 0.3% 5.1% WashingtonsectorDodd-Frank. So we’ll be talking the so-called “Volcker Rule,” 6 resident Donald Trump took about that in terms of the banking which curbs some speculative Pthe first step yesterday to industry.” investments. 1950 60 70 80 90 2000 10 undoing key reforms enacted after Trump was set to sign “(We) believe that Dodd-Frank Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, The Great Doubling by Richard Freeman © GRAPHIC NEWS the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to two executive actions asking in many respects was a piece of scale back toughened regulations the Treasury and the Labor massive government overreach,” on the banking industry. Department to study ways of said a senior administration The initiative aims to scrap reforming regulations that were official. The percentage of Americans who disapprove of the job Donald Trump parts of the so-called Dodd-Frank designed to make markets safer and “It imposed hundreds of is doing as president rose above 50% in record time, just 8 days* law, which backers say is aimed at give consumers more protection. new regulations on financial curbing the actions of the finance One order will ask the Treasury institutions, it established an Days in office before Gallup disapproval rating past 50% sector that led to the “Great Department to identify possible enormous amount of work and Democrat Recession,” but which critics claim changes to the “Wall Street Reform effort for financial firms.” 1,336 creates red tape that stifles the and Consumer Protection Act” or Republicans have made no Republican 1,205 industry. Dodd-Frank signed into law in secret of their dislike for the Lowest approval “We expect to cut a lot out 2010 by president Barack Obama. consumer financial protections rating of Dodd-Frank,” Trump said Among other things, the bureau, which looks set to be at a White House meeting with legislation created the consumer targeted in the review. business leaders. financial protection bureau and Any substantial repeal of Dodd- “I have friends who can’t start required banks to keep more Frank would require congressional businesses because the banks capital on hand to prevent over- action, but the Trump White 727 wouldn’t let them borrow because leveraging. House is keen to send a signal that of rules and regulations and The review will also target it is ready to slash red tape. (AFP) 573 390 DAYS 397 Made in India iPhones soon New Delhi significantly” in the country of 1.25 pple is to start making iPhones billion people. in India this year, a local “We have an understanding Agovernment official said yesterday, with Apple and we expect them to as the company seeks to tap into a start manufacturing in Karnataka 8 booming middle class while sales in by the end of April,” state minister China slow. of information technology and Jimmy Ronald George Bill George Barack Donald Karnataka’s IT minister said Apple biotechnology Priyank Kharge Carter Reagan H. W. Bush Clinton W. Bush Obama Trump had agreed to assemble its hugely said. popular phones in the southern He said the new operation would state, whose capital Bangalore is likely assemble iPhones for the 32% 35% 34% 39% 27% 40% 42% India’s technology hub. domestic market. Tim Cook *Gallup tracks approval and disapproval ratings based on daily telephone interviews with 1,500 adults. Apple, which has not commented Apple has only a two percent Margin of error is 3%. Gallup data show that two days after Trump’s inauguration, his job approval on the minister’s statement, lag those of rival Samsung. share of the Indian market, well and disapproval ratings both stood at 45%, with 10% undecided. By January 28, 42% of U.S. adults remains a relatively small player in But chief executive Tim Cook behind rival Samsung on 23 percent, approved of him but 51% disapproved Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS India, where sales of its smartphones said this week it would “invest according to research firm Canalys. 10 BUSINESS Saturday, February 4, 2017 Ferrari boasts record

Representative picture year Milan units for 2020-2025. Hong Kong distributor in the of the producer’s clientele, talian luxury carmaker “We are satisfied with the fourth quarter of 2016. Marchionne said he was COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL Ferrari had achieved record progress we have made,” Adjusted earnings before not targeting a “huge tribe, profitsI in 2016, bolstered said Marchionne, saluting a interest, taxes, depreciation, but a manageable tribe,” AUSTRALIA 0.2959 0.2935 by strong demand for its focus on keeping costs under and amortization (Ebitda) of customers to ensure BANGLADESH 0.00521 0.00477 control to bolster operating rose an annualised 17.6pc to CANADA 0.2961 0.2930 supercharged 488 sports cars, that Ferrari could surpass DENMARK 0.0579 a fillip to the “prancing horse” margin. “This achievement 880m euros, ahead of a target 10,000 annual sales “without EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 firm as it prepares to turn 70. was led by the success of of 850m, while net debt fell to disrupting the DNA of the EURO 0.4138 0.4117 The company announced both the 488 GTB and the 653m euros from 797m. brand.” Ferraris are priced HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 better than expected net 488 Spider,” sports cars, the from around 200,000 to INDIA 0.00590 0.00572 profits soared 38 per company said in a statement. 70th anniversary 450,000 euros. The group was Sweihan Zayed al-Nahyan, chairman of the from hybridisation and blood crossing Runners-up in second to 10th INDONESIA 0.00002997 0.00002891 cent to 400 million euros The results were Ferrari’s Ferrari is targeting sales founded by Enzo Ferrari in omen clad in emerald green Emirates Heritage Club. and create an atmosphere of honest place receive between 10,000 and IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 ($430m), 110m up on 2015 first as a stand-alone topping 3.3bn euros in 2017 1947, and hence will this year Wabayas and men in crisp white “We have to encourage young people competition to ensure the breeding of 45,000 dirhams (between $2,700 IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 and outstripping analysts’ company after it split from with debt levels ramped celebrate its 70th anniversary. gandoura gowns, Emirati folk dancers to come, (especially) through schools,” the most beautiful camels”, the festival and $12,250) each. JAPAN 0.003510 0.003440 forecasts of nearer 390m, former parent company down still further to around Regarding Formula One sway to the steady beat of a Bedouin Sheikh Sultan, a son of the UAE’s brochure reads. In 2005, Abu Dhabi produced JORDAN 0.5365 0.5351 amid an 8.8pc rise in sales to Fiat Chrysler and came as it 500m euros, according to racing, Marchionne said drum against the desert skyline. founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed the world’s first test-tube KOREA 0.0003805 3.1 billion euros. posted shipments topping the “prudent” hopes of Ferrari had begun “exploring The show is part of the 11th edition bin Sultan al-Nahyan said. Eyelash length, sheen of hair purebred camel. KUWAIT 1.2580 1.242 Traders received the news 8,000 vehicles -- an annual Marchionne, who rejected the opportunity of acquiring of the Sultan bin Zayed Heritage The two-week event features artisanal The criteria, as laid out in the brochure, The oil-rich emirate, one MALAYSIA 0.087900 0.0875 well on the Milan bourse as the rise of 4.6pc beyond the 7,700 chasing “unrealistic targets.” a participation” and had held Festival, held each year in Sweihan, 100 souks, traditional music, camel races -- are transparent: jurors base their scores of seven making up the NEW ZEALAND 0.2799 0.2786 automaker’s share price rose figure for 2015. He added he wanted the talks on the subject with new kilometres (60 miles) from the United and a series of camel beauty contests. on the shape of the camels’ head, neck UAE, also began using NORWAY 0.0481 3.73pc to 59.75 euros -- an all- Europe and the Middle group to remain faithful to owner Liberty Media. Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi. Dromedary contestants are divided and hump as well as their posture. remote-controlled robot NEPAL 0.00398 0.00351 The festival aims to preserve the ways into seven categories, including Eyelash length and the sheen of the riders in its camel races OMAN 0.97962 0.97962 time closing high, prompting East saw sales progress 7.7pc its image as a luxury sports US-based Liberty Media of desert life and introduce UAE youth “two-year-old virgin female camels”, camels’ hair also factor into the marks. that year. PAKISTAN 0.00371 0.00360 CEO Sergio Marchionne to although the rise was just one car maker, to maintain the completed its takeover of PHILIPPINES 0.00787 0.00759 salute “a good year” as he percent in China after Ferrari purity of the brand. 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(AFP) is increasingly being overshadowed by birth”, and “five-year-old (and above) kept calm by their owners, lined up extremely popular SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.26810 glitzy city life. male camels”. in front of a fleet of 80 shiny white traditional sport in the SINGAPORE 0.2719 0.2699 With the rise of Dubai and Abu The competition, dubbed camel 4X4 cars beloved of Gulf Arabs to be UAE, where people SOUTH AFRICA 0.03000 0.02990 Dhabi, “it is very important to keep on “mazayna” (beauty) in Arabic, aims awarded to the first-place winners. spend millions on SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.00252 with the traditions, with the culture of to “encourage breeders and owners to In earth-toned traditional garb, acquiring the fastest SWEDISH 0.0464 . the country and the people”, said Sheikh breed authentic including a floor-length gandoura animals. SWITZERLAND 0.3888 0.3862 Sultan bin strains of and turban, Sheikh Sultan watches The Sultan bin Zayed SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 Uber chief camels the contest from a plush oversized festival is one of the few remaining TAIWAN 0.012600 and armchair. events at which human jockeys THAILAND 0.010950 0.010960 protect He greets the overall winner and her ride camels in races, rather than TURKEY 0.1065 them Qatari owner warmly to thundering remote-controlled robot riders. UNITED KINGDOM 0.4851 0.4822 quits Trump applause, as a drone flies UAE officially banned child UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 overhead to capture jockeys in 1993 although abuses UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 the scene. remained widespread until 2005.(AFP) Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please advisory group call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Artisanal San Francisco economic council. just change on immigration A #DeleteUber campaign ber chief executive Travis “Joining the group was not but staying on the council was picked up speed on social souks, tra- Kalanick on Thursday meant to be an endorsement going to get in the way of that,” media, urging people to drop Uquit US President Donald of the president or his agenda, Kalanick said in the message to the service and switch to rival ditional music, Trump’s business advisory but unfortunately it has been Uber workers. Lyft -- a company that saw camel races and a COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN group, as a movement grew to misinterpreted to be exactly “Immigration and openness its popularity soar after it said dump the ride-sharing service that,” Kalanick said. to refugees is an important part it would donate $1-million to series of camel BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4758 0.3806 0.3348 because of his connection to Trump’s advisory group of our country’s success and the American Civil Liberties KUWAIT 0.2855 32.1502 0.2882 0.2535 the new administration. was established last year and quite honestly to Uber’s.” Union, which has issued beauty contests Kalanick said in an email to includes Tesla and SpaceX Uber riders and drivers have lawsuits against Trump’s OMAN 0.3849 0.3812 0.3886 0.3418 Uber employees that he spoke chief Elon Musk, as well as IBM raged against Kalanick and his measures. enthrall many at the QATAR 3.6420 3.6074 3.6769 3.2342 briefly with Trump about the chief executive Ginni Rometty. service for what they see as him Trump’s executive order 11th edition of the Sultan UAE 3.6730 3.6381 3.7082 3.2617 president’s recent executive Its first meeting was reportedly teaming with Trump, whose issued last week temporarily Emiratees perform a traditional dance during order restricting immigration, scheduled for Friday. orders and appointments have bans nationals from Iran, Iraq, bin Zayed Heritage Festival the camel festival at the Sweihan racecourse SAUDI 3.7500 3.7144 3.7860 3.3301 saying he told him he would “There are many ways we triggered protests here and Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria not be able to participate on his will continue to advocate for abroad. and Yemen for 90 days. 12 Saturday, February 4, 2017

Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Essam Khalaf received MP Abdulrahman Bumjaid and reviewed the cooperation between the Minister of Health, Faeqa bint Saeed Al Saleh represented the Kingdom in the 140th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board, ministry and the Council of Representatives. The minister affirmed keenness on providing the best services for both citizens and residents through a developed held in Geneva, Switzerland. Public Health Director Dr. Mariam Al Hajeri and International Health Specialist Amira Nooh also took part in the event infrastructure that meets the highest standards

Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee Deputy Chairman, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, deputised by Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the HRH the Crown Prince Horseracing Festival, in the presence of HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The festival, held yesterday at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in Raffa, Sakhir was attended by Royal Family members, diplomats, dignitaries and horseracing fans and enthusiasts

Technical Committee at the Southern Area Municipal Council held a meeting yesterday to discuss several matters related to urban planning of the Southern Governorate. The Committee members reviewed a number of proposals and projects and stressed on the necessity to improve coordination with the Executive Authority, represented by Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Ministry A condolence meeting was held at Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam to mourn the sad demise of E.Ahamed, Former Union Minister of India Saturday, February 4, 2017 13

Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Essam Khalaf received MP Abdulrahman Bumjaid and reviewed the cooperation between the ministry and the Council of Representatives. The minister affirmed keenness on providing the best services for both citizens and residents through a developed infrastructure that meets the highest standards

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister, Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received a copy of the book “Prin- ciples of corporate governance in family businesses,” from its writer, Saleh Hussein. The minister hailed the Bahraini author for enriching the local culture through his wealth of experiences and praised his discussions on governance that would be of great benefit to readers

Royal Golf Club 2016 Ladies Club Captain, Karin Lutz presented a cheque for BD8,650 to the Palm Association, a charity run by women and providing assistance such as food parcels, educational sponsorship and home renovations for Bahraini women and children. The money was raised through a variety of fund raising events at the club throughout the last year, including the A condolence meeting was held at Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam to mourn the sad demise of E.Ahamed, Former Union Minister of India annual Captains’ Drive In Tournament and several ladies golf events 14 Saturday, February 4, 2017

Ellen DeGeneres ‏@TheEllenShow Did you hear what happened with the groundhog this year? Today, he came up out of his hole and was immediately detained by Border Patrol.

Paris rance’s film academy said Thursday it will Fconfer a top honorary award on US actor George Clooney when it hands Andrew Garfield is an American-British actor. Born in Los Angeles and raised out its coveted Cesar in Epsom, Surrey, Garfield began his career on the UK stage and in television awards, the nation’s productions. He made his feature-film debut in the 2007 ensemble drama equivalent of the Lions for Lambs. Garfield first came to international attention in 2010 with Oscars, on February supporting roles in the drama films The Social Network. 24. The Academie des Arts et Techniques du Cinema said that Clooney was their chosen recipient of this year’s Honorary Cesar Award as they wanted to fete his “dazzling talent as an actor, director, scriptwriter and producer --- and above all, his artistic and spiritual generosity.” “The most charismatic actor of his generation, George Clooney embodies Hollywood glamour... His charm, humour, personality and engagement stand at the heart of our perpetual and eternal admiration.” (AFP)

Los Angeles ctress Angelina Jolie has appeared in a video to Apromote her latest directorial film “First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers”. The film will be released on Jeff Dye Netflix, reports aceshowbiz. com. The movie is based on a Cambodian genocide February 4, 1983 memoir of Cambodian human rights activist as well as Jolie’s friend, Loung Ung. Stand-up comedian who has made several televi- It tells the story of the sion appearances and was a recurring cast member massacre in Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge in 1975- on ABC’s show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. 79. (IANS) 14 Saturday, February 4, 2017 Saturday, February 4, 2017 15

Ellen DeGeneres ‏@TheEllenShow Did you hear what happened with the groundhog this year? Today, he came up out of his hole and was immediately detained by Border Patrol. Los Angeles ryan Ray, a huge fan of singer Britney Spears, has reportedly spent over $80,000 on 90 plastic surgery procedures to make himself look likeB his idol. Ray, who is from California, has always been obsessed with Spears. He started emulating the “Make me...” singer by having veneers to match her smile. Ray has undergone 90 procedures to look like the pop Los Angeles star, reports aceshowbiz.com. oe Saldana will star in the action-thriller Hummingbird as a female Ray has spent over $80,000 in total for a nose job, fat injections, laser black-ops assassin. hair removal, lip fillers, botox injections and many more. Additionally, ZJohn McClain wrote the script, which was on the 2016 version of he keeps his skin looking youthful by splashing out $500 a month on The Black List. Good Universe is handling international sales and will lotions and creams. (IANS) introduce the project to buyers this month at the Berlin Film Market. UTA and CAA will be co-repping domestic. Described as in the vein of Lucy, the story follows an assassin whose latest mark forces her to confront her true identity. The Swedish directing team of Marcus Kryler and Fredrik Akerstrom are helming. Fundamental’s Mark Gao and Gregory Ouanhon are producing the project with Todd Garner for Broken Road Productions. Fundamental’s Gary Glushon will executive produce with Broken Road’s Jeremy Stein. Saldana will be exec producing through her production company Cinestar Pictures. any Abu-Assad’s somber film ‘’Rana’s Saldana was most recently seen in Wedding’’ builds considerable suspense as it Live by Night and Star Trek Beyond, and Paris followsH the quest of Rana (Clara Khoury), a feisty she currently is filming Avengers: rance’s film academy young Palestinian woman living in Jerusalem, to Infinity War. Her upcoming Fsaid Thursday it will marry her boyfriend, Khalil (Khalifa Natour), by projects include Guardians of confer a top honorary a certain time or be forced to return to Egypt the Galaxy Vol. 2 and I Kill award on US actor George with her father. But on a deeper level the movie is Giants. The actress is repped Clooney when it hands Andrew Garfield is an American-British actor. Born in Los Angeles and raised really a meditation on the frustrating experience by CAA, LBI Entertainment out its coveted Cesar in Epsom, Surrey, Garfield began his career on the UK stage and in television of living under a state of siege and the difficulty of and Barnes, Morris. awards, the nation’s productions. He made his feature-film debut in the 2007 ensemble drama carrying on the semblance of normal life in such (hollywoodreporter) equivalent of the Lions for Lambs. Garfield first came to international attention in 2010 with circumstances. Oscars, on February supporting roles in the drama films The Social Network. Jerusalem, as seen through the eyes of the 24. Palestinian filmmaker, is an armed fortress in which The Academie des it is almost impossible to travel very far because of Arts et Techniques du roadblocks and checkpoints that can turn a routine Cinema said that Clooney trip to the market into a gruelling and humiliating was their chosen recipient obstacle course that takes hours to complete. of this year’s Honorary Cesar Patrolling the streets of a city seriously scarred Award as they wanted to by terrorist bombs are grim Israeli soldiers who fete his “dazzling talent as an point their weapons at the slightest hint of trouble actor, director, scriptwriter and glare at Rana with open hostility and suspicion. and producer --- and above Here everyone is a potential enemy until proven all, his artistic and spiritual otherwise, and an ID card is essential to go anywhere. generosity.” But under the surveillance cameras overlooking “The most charismatic actor the streets, life struggles to go on as usual. of his generation, George Palestinian brides-to-be still have their hair done Clooney embodies Hollywood and dress in white; the formal Islamic rituals are glamour... His charm, humour, followed; and a wedding is still an occasion for personality and engagement laughter, song and dance. In one of the movie’s few stand at the heart of our perpetual moments approaching levity, Khalil stands beneath and eternal admiration.” (AFP) one of those cameras and, half in anger, half in jest, pantomimes his own frustration. From the beginning, the odds that Rana will be able to marry Khalil, a theatre director who is not on her father’s list of suitable candidates for a Los Angeles husband, seem stacked against her. She has only a ctress Angelina Jolie has few hours to find Khalil, locate a registrar to draw Aappeared in a video to up the marriage contract, and persuade the official promote her latest directorial to override her father’s objections and agree to film “First They Killed perform the ceremony by a 4 p.m. deadline. (www. My Father: A Daughter of nytimes.com) Cambodia Remembers”. The film will be released on Jeff Dye Netflix, reports aceshowbiz. com. The movie is based on a Cambodian genocide February 4, 1983 memoir of Cambodian human rights activist as well as Jolie’s friend, Loung Ung. Stand-up comedian who has made several televi- It tells the story of the sion appearances and was a recurring cast member massacre in Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge in 1975- on ABC’s show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. 79. (IANS) (L-R) Actor Johnny Galecki, actress Matilda Lutz, director F. Javier Gutierrez, actress Bonnie Morgan, actor Alex Roe and actress Aimee Teegarden attend a special screening of Paramount Picture’s “Rings” at the Regal LA Live in Los Angeles, California yesterday. (AFP) 16 Saturday, February 4, 2017

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Antiquities organizes a special The Sports Day is organized by the Bahrain Olympic Committee in cooperation with the Youth and Sports children’s workshop titled “ Color Ministry. 2017 Bahrain Sports Day will be organized in compliance to the GCC National Olympic Committees My Painting with Salt ” On Saturday Presidents’ decision to have a single day of sports and entertaining activities in all over the Gulf and is open to 4 February at 4-6 pm at the Art both citizens and expatriates of all ages. Centre. Children from 6-10 years Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) old can enjoy drawing on white is launching a year-long platinum canvas using glue, and then sprinkle THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL SELF change.The conference is for people RESEARCHER CONNECT jubilee celebrations next week. Kerala it with salt and color it, and watch DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE - from all sectors of society: corporate, TRAINING WORKSHOP Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan how the colors will spread out in an CREATING CHANGE social, educational and anyone wishing Date: February 26 – 28 will be the Chief Guest at the two- amazing way! Date: February 7-9 to learn how to embrace change and to Venue: TBC day inaugural function at the BKS Venue: Al Mamlaka Hall BCCI grow and emerge as a leader. It is for Researcher Connect is training Diamond Jubilee Hall in Segaiya. GAZING AT THE CONTEMPORARY Manama those who wish to be more effective program designed to sharpen early- Shows specially choreographed WORLD: JAPANESE Bahrain Meditation Centre for in their work and relationships and stage researchers and higher studies by Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the PHOTOGRAPHY FROM 1970S TO Self-development presnts the 4th who are passionate about making a student writing and communications founder-director of the SOORYA THE PRESENT International Self Development difference in the world. skills to increase their chances of Stage and Film Society, will be the Date: 5 February - 4 March 2017, Conference - Creating Change. The being published and participating in highlights on both days. On the first 8:00am - 8:00pm ‘Creating Change’ Conference is TASTE TOUR international conference. day a team of 35 artists led by Venue: Bahrain National Museum all about navigating the waves and Date: Till 18 Feb 2017 The program is fully sponsored South Indian film actress Lakshmi Presenting an overview of the winds of change, discovering how Time: Based on each restaurant’s by the British Council and seats Gopalaswamy will stage Bharatham- photographic expression that to remain calm amidst chaos, and operating hours are limited. To register or for more Keralam (India-Kerala) a 25minute has emerged in Japan since the learning how to guide our thoughts, The ‘Taste Tour’ will return this information, please call 17266166 –long show depicting the influence 1970s, this exhibition includes 76 feelings and actions towards the year and will include a total of 29 or email us on marwa.alawi@ of Kerala on Indian culture. A two photographs by 23 photographers. most positive outcomes. When we participating restaurants. Participants britishcouncil.orh.bh hour-long mega show Ganesham The exhibit is divided into two are able, amidst the outer waves of will be able to sample dishes and vote will be staged the following day. sections, the first, “A Changing change, to steer the self towards a for their favorite restaurants. They will BAHRAIN ANNUAL FINE ARTS The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam, Society,” focuses on human beings safe and stable state of mind, then we also have the opportunity to win An EXHIBITION 43 established in the year 1947 by a as members of society. The second, can effectively innovate and generate Infinity Q50 car from YK Almoayyed Date: On-going till 17 March 2017 , group of visionaries, is today one “Changing Landscapes,” looks at positive change. Throughout the & Sons as part of a ‘The Taste Tour’ 8:00 am 8:00 pm of the oldest and largest leading cities, the suburbs and nature. This conference we will be using the tool raffle draw. Venue: Bahrain National Theatre socio-cultural organizations on the exhibition is presented in Bahrain of meditation to help us develop a The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts island. in cooperation with the Japan deeper understanding of the self. FOOD IS CULTURE Exhibition, in its 43rd edition, Foundation. People have used meditation as a Date: Ongoing till February 19 celebrates the creativity and ingenuity AAOIFI 15TH ANNUAL SHARI’AH technique for thousands of years, Venue: Bahrain National Museum of the local artists. Every year, the art CONFERENCE BAHRAIN-UK ALUMNI to develop concentration, regenerate Following a successful first edition community gathers to present their Date: April 12-13 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT inner power, attain self-mastery, and last year, Food is Culture returns as finest work, uninhibited by a subject Venue: Diplomat Hotel Manama WORKSHOP ultimately initiate change for personal a two month collaboration between or theme. 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Saturday, February 4, 2017 19 #PollToday US teen’s pet snake gets stuck in her earlobe Los Angeles US teen has become a Diplomat social media sensation afterA she lived to tell the tale of how her pet snake ended up Did the extreme cold weather stuck in her earlobe. upset your weekend plan? Seventeen-year-old Ashley Yes No Can’t Say Glawe, of Oregon, was rushed Ashley Glawe jailed for to the hospital after her pet python Bart slithered through to pull the ball python out on her stretch-pierced earlobe her own but called the as she was taking selfies and emergency services after it became stuck. wouldn’t budge. “I kind of went into shock,” Firefighters were also unable molesting she told local media about the to help and she was finally January incident. “I started taken to the hospital, where Refugees should be embraced, shaking.” staff numbed her ear and used they should be received with The young woman tried lubricant to extract the snake. solidarity and generosity, not identified as carriers of risk, of woman Bander Yahya A Alzahrani threat, they’re not. Filippo Grandi Philippine ministry Singapore “He’s obviously upset room with the victim during UN High Commissioner for Beijing-based Saudi and disappointed, but he the incident. Refugees rejects school condoms diplomat was sentenced understands there’s another Alzahrani had said in his Manila it would not allow condom Ain Singapore yesterday to stage of the appeal to be had, defence that the victim was he Philippine education distribution in primary more than two years in jail and that’s what we will be conspiring with hotel staff to ministry has rejected a and high schools because and four strokes of a cane for preparing for,” Nathan said. extort money from him, an Rest in sight planT to distribute condoms laws only mandated the molesting a hotel intern. The victim had initially allegation which the judge in schools, authorities agency to provide “sexuality Bander Yahya A Alzahrani, refused to report the incident dismissed. Philippines’ Duterte ends said yesterday, blocking a education”. 39, was sentenced to 26 but staff members at the hotel “The accused preyed on ceasefire with Maoist rebels move meant to stop one of “We want to be sensitive months and one week in later convinced her to contact a young, naive victim,” said Asia’s fastest growing HIV to what the parents feel prison after being convicted police after they found out district judge Lee Poh Choo. epidemics. and we got the feedback of “outraging modesty”, the that she had been molested in “He knew and intended his The health department that they don’t agree with legal term in Singapore for Alzahrani’s room. actions.” said in December it would the idea,” said education sexual assault short of rape. The diplomat, who Outrage of modesty is give out contraceptives in assistant secretary Tonisito Alzahrani was granted bail handled media affairs at the punishable by up to 10 years in schools as part of a strategy Umali. for Sg$20,000 ($14,140) and Saudi mission in the Chinese jail and whipping with a rattan to prevent HIV infections, “Parents think this will will be appealing the sentence capital, was in Singapore cane, a punishment which prompting criticism from send a wrong signal to our and conviction, his lawyer on holiday with his family. dates back to British colonial Philippine President some lawmakers and students that it’s OK to Shashi Nathan said. However, he was alone in the rule in Singapore. - (AFP) Rodrigo Duterte on yester- bishops in the mainly have premarital sex, to have day lifted a ceasefire with Catholic nation. sex while you’re a minor communist rebels, jeopard- However the education so long as you are ising a peace process he department said this week protected.” launched last year. Radiation level at record high Hundreds likely killed in Tokyo taken by a manually operated TEPCO’s planned robot adiation levels inside camera that probed the camera probe in under two military crackdown Oil spill from ships a stricken reactor at deepest point yet within the hours. Myanmar’s crackdown on Japan’sR Fukushima nuclear reactor. But TEPCO said the high Rohingya Muslims has likely threatens nesting turtles plant have hit a record high Even after taking a reading focused on a single killed hundreds of people Chennai fishermen have accused the capable of shutting down 30-percent margin of error point, with levels estimated to in a campaign that may undreds of students and government of being slow to robots, in the latest into account, the radiation be much lower at other spots amount to ethnic cleansing, fishermen were working contain the damage from the challenge to efforts aimed at level was still far higher than filmed by the camera. the UN said yesterday. Hyesterday to clean up an oil spill, the scale of which has dismantling the disaster-hit the previous record of 73 It added that the planned spill on Indian coast that only emerged in recent days. facility. sieverts per hour detected by robot probe would not sustain Singapore ex-cop set to campaigners say threatens the “What ought to have been a Radiation levels inside the sensors in 2012 though at a severe damage because it was hang for murder turtles that nest there every localised incident has now plant’s No. 2 reactor were point not as deep, TEPCO unlikely to linger for too long A former Singapore police- year. become a regional one because estimated at 530 sieverts said. at a single point. man is set to face the gal- The Indian Coast Guard of the culture of denial,” said per hour at one spot, Tokyo Radiation exposure TEPCO said the radiation lows for the double murder said around 35 kilometres of Nityanand Jayaraman, an Electric Power Co (TEPCO) at 530 sieverts per hour is not leaking outside the of a businessman and his son coastline off the southern city environmental activist. said after analysing images would effectively shut down reactor. - (AFP) after his appeal was thrown of Chennai had been affected Jayaraman said it was the out by the city-state’s high- by the spill which occurred peak nesting season for Olive est court yesterday. when two ships carrying fuel Ridley turtles, which swim to collided last week. the beaches of South India to Journalist killed in political Campaigners and lay eggs. party clash in Bangladesh A Bangladeshi journalist was killed while covering clashes between two factions of the ruling Awami League party in a northern district, police officials said yesterday. 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/nobonline Volunteers lift the body of an oil-covered turtle at the coast Fukushima plant worker at the nuclear plant site /newsofbahrain 20 Saturday, February 4, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Saturday, February 4, 2017 21 Dubai est match and one-day international cricket is Test, ODI bracedT for a radical shake- up which could also see Afghanistan and Ireland braced for eventually grabbing Test status, a report claimed yesterday. radical The International Cricket Council’s Chief Executives shake-up Committee (CEC) meeting has proposed a two-year Test league, a 13-team Broos ODI league, and regional qualification for the World Twenty20, cricinfo.com reported. If the ICC Board approves the plans, a rolling two-year Test league with a 9-3 format would start in 2019. Under the proposals, the top nine Test-playing countries will Fawaz Abdulla, left and Ahmed Al Khaja....high series and compete among themselves and against the three lower-ranked games of the week succeeds teams. Manama Those three would comprise Zimbabwe and most likely Ireland atelco defeated Gulf Air 6-2 in the third week of the Bahrain and Afghanistan depending on whether they earn Test status, said Industrial Bowling League at the Fun Land Bowling Centre the report. Bin Manama. “It is understood the CEC also approved a three-year, 13-team Top scoring for Batelco was Ahmed Al Khaja (257) high ODI league, the culmination of which will result in qualification uniting for the 50-over World Cup, and a system of regional qualification steals game of the week and Fawaz Abdulla (674) high series of the in week and for Gulf Air it was Yousif Ali Ali (231) game and tournaments through which teams attempt to qualify for the (656) game. World T20,” said cricinfo. In another match, Ministry of Interior also won through “And as the strongest signal yet that the short-lived era of the by 6-2 against Banagas, with Francis Medoz (250) game and the Big Three (India, Australia and England) is well and truly (657) top scoring for the Ministry of Interior and for Banagas it over, the overseeing of this calendar will once again become the was Mohammed Al Murbati (238) game and Khalid Al Reffaei responsibility of the ICC.” show scoreds (619) series. the DT News Network ridden by Stephane Ladjadj, trained by Allan Smith and The races were attended Other scores (player, game, series): Manama with fourth place a further ridden by Abdulla Faisal, by Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Chopin Bapco (Ali Maroof, 224, 647) bt Tatweer (Essa Akbar, 230, 606) 6-2 three quarters of a length while fourth place a length Khalifa Vice Chairman of Halep GPIC (Ahmed Fareed, 256, 632) bt Electricity and Water Authority hird favourite Chopin behind the second favourite and three quarters behind the Rashid Equestrian and Towned by Maher Proposed owned by was the second favourite Horse Racing Club and son (Adel Qudrat Rasti, 241, 657) 6-2 Ebrahim Latfalla, trained by Ramadhan Stable, trained by Knight and Day owned by Al of HRH the Crown Prince Fourth round schedule: hobbles Abdulla Kuwaiti and ridden Jaber Ramadhan and ridden Nasseriyeh, trained by Allan who presented trophies to the Electricity and Water Authority vs GPIC Franceville, Gabon Lionsdemands, including having an extensive list of honours by Alberto Sanna won one of by Stevie Donohie. Smith and ridden by Frankie winning owners, trainers and Bapco vs Tatweer, Batelco vs Gulf Air leftfield appointment won as a player or coach, not to mention a good the two richest races for HRH The other joint richest Dettori. jockeys. Ministry of Interior vs Banagas. Bye: Pioneers A12 months ago, knowledge of powerpoint. out as Prince Salman bin Hamad race also for the HRH Belgian Hugo Broos has Under his stewardship, the Indomitable Lions, for Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prince Salman bin Hamad overcome numerous obstacles so long the leading force on the continent, have lost Deputy Supreme Commander Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Other results (horse, jockey): and transformed Cameroon just once. seeds and First Deputy Prime Deputy Supreme Commander Race 1: High Committee Cup for 2) Waridat/Alberto Sanna, into a team just one match That defeat was a 3-2 friendly loss away to France Minister Cup, for imported and First Deputy Prime imported 3 years and upwards 3) Good Time Girl/Abdulla Faisal, away from winning the Africa last May, when Dimitri Payet scored the winner in the three years and upwards Minister Cup for locally bred Cup of Nations. final minute. crash (apprentice jockeys). 1,200 4) Irsal/Stephane Ladjadj. over 2,000 metres and worth three years and upwards at Before going to Gabon, His players are glowing in their praise of Broos, metres straight BD2,000. Race 3: HRH Prince Salman BD15,000 yesterday at the 4.20pm over 2,000 metres and Cameroon were dismissed as citing improved discipline and a feeling of squad unity 14th meeting of the season worth BD15,000, was won by 1) Best Dressed/Ahmed Makki, bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown no-hopers, their squad arguably the that had not been there previously. He has even spoken at the Rashid Equestrian and the favourite Metharyowned 2) Curtain Call/Abdul Rahim Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- weakest they had ever sent to a Cup out in their defence amid a row over bonus payments. Saint Petersburg Horse Racing Club in Sakhir. by Shaikh Mohammed bin Jassim, mander and First Deputy Prime of Nations. “I think he has brought a bit more discipline because op seed Simona Halep pulled out of the St Petersburg Trophy In second place two lengths Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, 3) Prince Bonnaire/Sadiq Minister Cup for all classes But after coming through their before, I won’t say there was no discipline, but it is Tyesterday because of a persistent knee injury, as the seeds behind was Shogun owned by trained by James Naylor and Hameed, of Arabian Horses three years group at the expense of the hosts and something he has really focused on. In football, if you continued to crash at the tournament. Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa bin ridden by Alberto Sanna. 4) Muraweg/Adnan Jaffar. and upwards. 1,400 metres beating Senegal on penalties in the have discipline everything else follows,” Edgar Salli “I’m really disappointed that I had to withdraw from the Salman Al Khalifa, trained In second place three Race 2: Bahrain Oaks (spon- BD5,000. last eight, the Indomitable Lions told AFP. quarter-final today, but my knee is not okay,” the Romanian by James Naylor and ridden quarters of a length behind sored by Al Muzdaher Stud) for 1) Obeyan 1620/Alberto Sanna, beat Ghana 2-0 in Franceville on The full-back Fai Collins added: “He talks about Halep, ranked fourth in the world, said. Thursday to set up a completely showing determination, about sticking together as a “After my last match I felt pain and I feel it’s risky to continue by Pat Smullen, third place was No Doubt owned by H 4 years only. 2) Krayaan 1646/Brett Doyle, a further three quarter of a and R Stables, trained by Allan unexpected final date against group because there were problems before but I think here.” Top weight 57kg (Fillies only). 3) Al Saqlawy 1564/Ali Hassan, length behind was Sumeen Smith and ridden by Brett Egypt on Sunday. he has tried to overcome them.” Halep, who enjoyed an opening-round bye, beat Croatia’s Ana owned by Mohammed Doyle, who was half a length 1,800 metres BD6,000. 4) Al Jellaby 1544/HussainMakki. “This team came here and Konjuh in the second round in St Petersburg. Abdul Rahman Al Jasmi, of third favourite Farange 1) Makramah/Andrew Elliott, nobody believed in them. If ‘23 friends’ The 25-year-old Halep crashed out of last month’s Australian trained by Fawzi Nass and owned by Al Nasseriyeh, you told someone before the The biggest problem for Broos was the raft of refusals Open in the first round and again cited a sore knee. tournament we would get to the from established players to accept call-ups for the Cup Halep’s withdrawal saw Russia’s 19-year-old wildcard Natalia final they would have laughed, but of Nations. Vikhlyantseva advance to the semi-finals, where she will meet this for us was a big motivation,” The list is a long one, but among the well-known France’s Kristina Mladenovic who knocked out defending Alasfoor and Al Sammak.....Nurana team said Broos on Thursday. names absent in Gabon are Schalke striker Eric champion and sixth seed Roberta Vinci of Italy 6-1, 6-4. Manama The 64-year-old Belgian has turned Choupo-Moting, Liverpool defender Joel Matip and The Frenchwoman, who is seeking her maiden WTA singles Cameroon’s Belgian coach around the fortunes of a country that Allan Nyom of West Bromwich Albion. title, knocked out Venus Williams in the second round on urana Island defeated Jedda Island 2-0 in the third place Hugo Broos match of the of the RJ Investments Holding Group Team had been a disgrace at the 2014 World A lack of experience was expected to hinder Thursday. NDoubles Tennis Tournament 2017 at the Bahrain Tennis Club Cup and were knocked out of the 2015 Cameroon, and Broos is eager to point out now that Mladenovic, ranked 51st, raced into a 4-0 lead before 33-year- in Juffair, under the patronage and head of the group, Rashad Cup of Nations in the first round. 14 of his squad had never previously been to the Cup old Vinci got on the board. Janahi. Those poor performances eventually led of Nations. Of the team that started against Ghana, After taking the opening set in 26 minutes, Mladenovic In the first rubber, Ali Alasfoor and Isa Al Sammak defeated to the sacking of German Volker Finke, only skipper Benjamin Moukandjo plays in one of produced one more break in the 11th game of the second set to Ahmed Dhaif and Mohammed Sharaf 9-3 games to give and Broos was named as his replacement in Europe’s big five leagues. His club Lorient are bottom advance to the semi-finals. “I think it was a great performance Nurana the lead and Venkat Subramaniyam and Mohammed February last year. of France’s Ligue 1. again today,” she said. “I tried just to copy my performance from Mosawi followed on to beat Salah Janahi and Khalid Qayoom A former Belgian international who “Maybe you will be surprised but in 29 years as a yesterday. I started strong, served good, being aggressive.” 9-2 to secure third place for Nurana. had enjoyed much success as a coach in his coach I have never had a group like this. They are 23 Slovakia second seed Dominika Cibulkova, winner of last The championship has featured 15 teams named after homeland, Broos had then worked in Greece, friends. I have never seen this,” Broos said. season’s WTA finals in Singapore, also breezed into semi-finals Bahrain’s islands split into three groups of five teams playing Turkey, the Gulf and Algeria, but had never “They are just 23 friends who like to play football with a straight-sets win over Russian fifth seeded Elena Vesnina on a round-robin basis with the three group winners and best managed a national team. and do everything to win the game so for me it’s very 6-3, 6-3. runner-up making up the semi-final line-up. Yet he applied for the vacancy when it was easy.” In Saturday’s semis, Cibulkova will face unheralded Yulia The final match between Umm an Nasan and Halat Nuaim is advertised by the Cameroonian federation, Meanwhile Broos insists that “the door is always Putintseva of Kazakhstan, who upset Russia’s two-time Grand set for today starting at 5.45pm. convinced that he met the numerous open” for those who refused to come to Gabon. (AFP) Slam winner and third seed Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 7-5. (AFP) SPORTS Saturday, February 4, 2017 21 Dubai est match and one-day international cricket is Test, ODI bracedT for a radical shake- up which could also see Afghanistan and Ireland braced for eventually grabbing Test status, a report claimed yesterday. radical The International Cricket Council’s Chief Executives shake-up Committee (CEC) meeting has proposed a two-year Test league, a 13-team Broos ODI league, and regional qualification for the World Twenty20, cricinfo.com reported. If the ICC Board approves the plans, a rolling two-year Test league with a 9-3 format would start in 2019. Under the proposals, the top nine Test-playing countries will compete among themselves and against the three lower-ranked succeeds teams. Those three would comprise Zimbabwe and most likely Ireland and Afghanistan depending on whether they earn Test status, said the report. “It is understood the CEC also approved a three-year, 13-team ODI league, the culmination of which will result in qualification in uniting for the 50-over World Cup, and a system of regional qualification tournaments through which teams attempt to qualify for the World T20,” said cricinfo. “And as the strongest signal yet that the short-lived era of the Big Three (India, Australia and England) is well and truly over, the overseeing of this calendar will once again become the the responsibility of the ICC.” Halep hobbles Franceville, Gabon Lionsdemands, including having an extensive list of honours leftfield appointment won as a player or coach, not to mention a good 12 months ago, knowledge of powerpoint. out as BelgianA Hugo Broos has Under his stewardship, the Indomitable Lions, for overcome numerous obstacles so long the leading force on the continent, have lost and transformed Cameroon just once. seeds into a team just one match That defeat was a 3-2 friendly loss away to France away from winning the Africa last May, when Dimitri Payet scored the winner in the Cup of Nations. final minute. crash Before going to Gabon, His players are glowing in their praise of Broos, Cameroon were dismissed as citing improved discipline and a feeling of squad unity no-hopers, their squad arguably the that had not been there previously. He has even spoken weakest they had ever sent to a Cup out in their defence amid a row over bonus payments. Saint Petersburg of Nations. “I think he has brought a bit more discipline because op seed Simona Halep pulled out of the St Petersburg Trophy But after coming through their before, I won’t say there was no discipline, but it is yesterday because of a persistent knee injury, as the seeds group at the expense of the hosts and something he has really focused on. In football, if you continuedT to crash at the tournament. beating Senegal on penalties in the have discipline everything else follows,” Edgar Salli “I’m really disappointed that I had to withdraw from the last eight, the Indomitable Lions told AFP. quarter-final today, but my knee is not okay,” the Romanian beat Ghana 2-0 in Franceville on The full-back Fai Collins added: “He talks about Halep, ranked fourth in the world, said. Thursday to set up a completely showing determination, about sticking together as a “After my last match I felt pain and I feel it’s risky to continue unexpected final date against group because there were problems before but I think here.” Egypt on Sunday. he has tried to overcome them.” Halep, who enjoyed an opening-round bye, beat Croatia’s Ana “This team came here and Konjuh in the second round in St Petersburg. nobody believed in them. If ‘23 friends’ The 25-year-old Halep crashed out of last month’s Australian you told someone before the The biggest problem for Broos was the raft of refusals Open in the first round and again cited a sore knee. tournament we would get to the from established players to accept call-ups for the Cup Halep’s withdrawal saw Russia’s 19-year-old wildcard Natalia final they would have laughed, but of Nations. Vikhlyantseva advance to the semi-finals, where she will meet this for us was a big motivation,” The list is a long one, but among the well-known France’s Kristina Mladenovic who knocked out defending said Broos on Thursday. names absent in Gabon are Schalke striker Eric champion and sixth seed Roberta Vinci of Italy 6-1, 6-4. The 64-year-old Belgian has turned Choupo-Moting, Liverpool defender Joel Matip and The Frenchwoman, who is seeking her maiden WTA singles Cameroon’s Belgian coach around the fortunes of a country that Allan Nyom of West Bromwich Albion. title, knocked out Venus Williams in the second round on Hugo Broos had been a disgrace at the 2014 World A lack of experience was expected to hinder Thursday. Cup and were knocked out of the 2015 Cameroon, and Broos is eager to point out now that Mladenovic, ranked 51st, raced into a 4-0 lead before 33-year- Cup of Nations in the first round. 14 of his squad had never previously been to the Cup old Vinci got on the board. Those poor performances eventually led of Nations. Of the team that started against Ghana, After taking the opening set in 26 minutes, Mladenovic to the sacking of German Volker Finke, only skipper Benjamin Moukandjo plays in one of produced one more break in the 11th game of the second set to and Broos was named as his replacement in Europe’s big five leagues. His club Lorient are bottom advance to the semi-finals. “I think it was a great performance February last year. of France’s Ligue 1. again today,” she said. “I tried just to copy my performance from A former Belgian international who “Maybe you will be surprised but in 29 years as a yesterday. I started strong, served good, being aggressive.” had enjoyed much success as a coach in his coach I have never had a group like this. They are 23 Slovakia second seed Dominika Cibulkova, winner of last homeland, Broos had then worked in Greece, friends. I have never seen this,” Broos said. season’s WTA finals in Singapore, also breezed into semi-finals Turkey, the Gulf and Algeria, but had never “They are just 23 friends who like to play football with a straight-sets win over Russian fifth seeded Elena Vesnina managed a national team. and do everything to win the game so for me it’s very 6-3, 6-3. Yet he applied for the vacancy when it was easy.” In Saturday’s semis, Cibulkova will face unheralded Yulia advertised by the Cameroonian federation, Meanwhile Broos insists that “the door is always Putintseva of Kazakhstan, who upset Russia’s two-time Grand convinced that he met the numerous open” for those who refused to come to Gabon. (AFP) Slam winner and third seed Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 7-5. (AFP) 22 Saturday, February 4, 2017 SPORTS

Kabul modern sport derived from ‘Demanding and complete’ proclaimed her dream of country but here in ima Azimi frowns as traditional Chinese arts “representing the country Afghanistan there are some she pirouettes in the mastered by, among others, Hazaras, a long persecuted and ... raising the Afghan flag very conservative thoughts to Ssnow, suspended for a the flying monks of Shaolin in Shiite minority, are among abroad”. fight,” she says. moment against the sky on northern China. the most open people in “I want to change the image “But it is only up to women to a hill overlooking Kabul and Mixing boxing and blade Afghanistan. Women are of Afghanistan, too well do something for themselves. above the conservatism of control, sabres and daggers, freer in their movements and known for war and drugs,” So please, get out, show contemporary Afghanistan. wushu can be a choreographed more independent; men less she vows. your capabilities, and There is still a need for exhibition of acrobatics or a oppressive to them. Now she trains three don’t let anyone boldness among young full-contact sport, a challenge As a result, they are typically times a week, the aches which choose for Afghans who wish to indulge to gravity that requires bodies found in the young teams of overcame her body in the yourself.” in sport -- even more so with of steel and rubber. cyclists, climbers, and runners beginning fading to a sport It is not only on a martial art like wushu, On the warm-up mat, faces in the country who are often she describes as “demanding the training mats popularised by stars such as sometimes twist under stress anxious to “open the way for and complete”. that the young Jackie Chan and Jet Li, which and pain as Azimi, a black belt, others”. For their master Sima, woman knows Azimi has taught for a year in presses and pushes them. “My family never opposed the biggest obstacle was how to fight. the war-torn capital. Azimi’s family took refuge my class here, my father was readjusting to her country of But her Earlier this week the in Iran when she was two just concerned for me, he origin. demonstration this 20-year-old woman left years old, with Afghanistan found me too small and he “Iran is a developed week at the top of her club in western Kabul, still under the Taliban regime. feared I could get in trouble,” the hill of Sharak sheltered from prying eyes by There the slender young said Soraya Rezayi, 19, with Haji Nabi, although a a discreet but heavy metal woman was introduced to the silhouette of a twig like her traditional rendezvous door, to train her young wushu. fellow pupils. of Hazara walkers, pupils in the open air. When she returned one year “But thanks to my training attracted too much In black or pink ago she immediately opened I became more powerful,” attention in a country satin pyjamas, her club in a stronghold of she adds. “If someone where many still believe their hair the ethnic Hazara community, came to harass me I could women should be veiled covered, they of which she is a member, in certainly defend myself.” and confined to the home. practise Kabul. “I am the first lady in my She does not plan to return the “Unfortunately, we have family to do sport,” says soon, she confesses. (AFP) only Hazara students here Latifa Safayi. and I don’t like this, I am Aged just 15, she already not comfortable with this solo sees a long way into the ethnicity in my club,” she future: to overcome tells, adding she wants to her parents’ welcome girls from other reluctance to let communities. her train, she

Afghan members of a wushu martial arts group display their skills 22 Saturday, February 4, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Saturday, February 4, 2017 23

Nielsen wins for the line after a long flat Kabul modern sport derived from ‘Demanding and complete’ proclaimed her dream of country but here in run to edge French pair ima Azimi frowns as traditional Chinese arts “representing the country Afghanistan there are some stage, Avermaet Nacer Bouhanni and Bryan Sshe pirouettes in the mastered by, among others, Hazaras, a long persecuted and ... raising the Afghan flag very conservative thoughts to maintains lead Coquard. snow, suspended for a the flying monks of Shaolin in Shiite minority, are among abroad”. fight,” she says. Aguero still has Belgium’s Olympic road moment against the sky on northern China. the most open people in “I want to change the image “But it is only up to women to Madrid race champion Greg Van a hill overlooking Kabul and Mixing boxing and blade Afghanistan. Women are of Afghanistan, too well do something for themselves. enmark’s Magnus Cort Avermaet of BMC maintains above the conservatism of control, sabres and daggers, freer in their movements and known for war and drugs,” So please, get out, show Nielsen of the Orica the overall lead after he contemporary Afghanistan. wushu can be a choreographed more independent; men less she vows. your capabilities, and Dteam won a bunch sprint to finished in the peloton. There is still a need for exhibition of acrobatics or a oppressive to them. Now she trains three don’t let anyone Man City future clinch the third stage of the Saturday’s stage features boldness among young full-contact sport, a challenge As a result, they are typically times a week, the aches which choose for Manchester league debut in Wednesday’s 4-0 win at Tour of Valencia yesterday. a summit finish at Alto Mas Afghans who wish to indulge to gravity that requires bodies found in the young teams of overcame her body in the yourself.” anchester City manager West Ham United. The Dane emerged from de la Costa after a 180.9km in sport -- even more so with of steel and rubber. cyclists, climbers, and runners beginning fading to a sport It is not only on Pep Guardiola insisted Aguero has started both of City’s last a bunch in a classic burst ride. a martial art like wushu, On the warm-up mat, faces in the country who are often she describes as “demanding the training mats yesterdayM the arrival of exciting two games on the bench, leading to popularised by stars such as sometimes twist under stress anxious to “open the way for and complete”. that the young young Brazilian Gabriel Jesus speculation he could soon prove surplus Jackie Chan and Jet Li, which and pain as Azimi, a black belt, others”. For their master Sima, woman knows does not mean the end of Sergio to requirements, but Guardiola believes exposed to extremely windy Azimi has taught for a year in presses and pushes them. “My family never opposed the biggest obstacle was how to fight. Aguero’s glittering career with the the pair can play together. Strong winds conditions. “Out of concern the war-torn capital. Azimi’s family took refuge my class here, my father was readjusting to her country of But her club. “I understand the debate. But there is scupper Dubai for the riders’ security it was Earlier this week the in Iran when she was two just concerned for me, he origin. demonstration this Jesus, 19, has made an no doubt about the quality of Sergio,” decided to cancel the fourth 20-year-old woman left years old, with Afghanistan found me too small and he “Iran is a developed week at the top of assured start to life in he said. “I can say how happy I am Tour stage four stage and hold the final stage her club in western Kabul, still under the Taliban regime. feared I could get in trouble,” the hill of Sharak England since his £27 with what he did, except the games (Saturday) as planned,” sheltered from prying eyes by There the slender young said Soraya Rezayi, 19, with Haji Nabi, although a million ($33.6 million, when he was banned. “The big clubs in Dubai organisers said. Germany’s a discreet but heavy metal woman was introduced to the silhouette of a twig like her traditional rendezvous 31.3 million euros) move Europe always have a lot of strikers and he fourth stage of the Tour Marcel Kittel leads the overall door, to train her young wushu. fellow pupils. of Hazara walkers, from Palmeiras, scoring there has been at this club too: (Mario) of Dubai was cancelled standings going into the pupils in the open air. When she returned one year “But thanks to my training attracted too much on his full Balotelli, (Carlos) Tevez, Sergio, (Edin) Tyesterday because of strong 124km final stage around In black or pink ago she immediately opened I became more powerful,” attention in a country Kingston Dzeko all together. (AFP) winds that posed a danger to Dubai on Saturday. satin pyjamas, her club in a stronghold of she adds. “If someone where many still believe upon Hull, the riders, organisers said. The Astana team’s Andrey their hair the ethnic Hazara community, came to harass me I could women should be veiled United Kingdom The 172km penultimate Grivko was kicked off the Tour covered, they of which she is a member, in certainly defend myself.” and confined to the home. urgen Klopp has stage between Dubai and on Thursday for punching practise Kabul. “I am the first lady in my She does not plan to return warned Liverpool enraged Hatta would have left riders Kittel. the “Unfortunately, we have family to do sport,” says soon, she confesses. (AFP) Jnot to under United manager only Hazara students here Latifa Safayi. estimate Hull Jose Mourinho. and I don’t like this, I am Aged just 15, she already when they Klopp bellowed aggressively not comfortable with this solo sees a long way into the try to revive in Swarbrick’s face during his team’s Battle for 2024 ethnicity in my club,” she future: to overcome their title draw with Chelsea, shouting “No one tells, adding she wants to her parents’ challenge can beat us”. According to Klopp, the welcome girls from other reluctance to let at the official replied: “No problem, I like your Games enters communities. her train, she Premier passion.” League strugglers today. Just 24 hours later, Mourinho made Klopp’s side must go one better reference to the incident while claiming ‘Final straight’ than Manchester United and beat he was threatened with a sending off Islamabad Hull in the league after the Tigers for similar behaviour during United’s akistan yesterday welcomed the return of international ground out a goalless draw at Old frustrating draw with Hull. “I think it tennis after a 12-year hiatus, taking a 2-0 lead against Iran Trafford in midweek. depends on the fourth official. We all Pin a group II Davis Cup match in Islamabad. In the midst of a difficult period, know what we can do,” Klopp said. International sporting events have been rarely held in the Liverpool looked back to something “There are different ways to handle the country which has fought a homegrown Islamist insurgency approaching their best in a spirited situation. It is quite an emotional game for years, with foreign teams citing security fears ever since the 1-1 draw against leaders Chelsea on and to switch off emotions is not that 9/11 attacks on the United States. Tuesday. simple. “We struggle -- not only myself A 2009 militant attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team But Liverpool, trailing 10 points and Jose but Arsene Wenger and a lot of bus in Lahore effectively sealed Pakistan’s fate. Pakistan has behind Chelsea, have won just one other people struggle.” played at neutral venues ever since, hosting its “home” cricket of their nine fixtures in 2017 and matches in the United Arab Emirates, and tennis in opponents’ Klopp believes second-bottom Battling countries. Hull will offer tough opposition Hull manager Marco Silva has urged his But security has improved in the last two years, signalling despite their lowly position. players to build on the battling point hopes for the slow revival of international sport on Pakistani “I was really impressed by the at United which lifted his side off the soil. way they played against Man bottom of the table. The Tigers are set Hopes were high at the Davis Cup match in the capital United,” Klopp said. “They did to be backed by the KCOM Stadium’s Friday, where Pakistan won both singles matches in straight not look like a team one place biggest crowd of the season -- in excess sets. from bottom of the division. of 24,000 -- as they go in “They played search of only a second United three times in league win in three London the league and cup, months. (AFP) helsea manager Antonio Conte warned his players not to that’s not easy to do, succumb to complacency ahead of the Premier League and they did really leaders’C home game against Arsenal on Saturday. Chelsea are nine well against them.” points clear of second-place Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, Klopp admits he who trail their north London rivals on goal difference, and odds- was fortunate to on favourites for the title. But Conte, who won eight Serie A titles avoid punishment with Juventus -- five as a player and three as a coach -- says following his there is still a long way to go. “Anything can happen. It’s highly publicised important to keep the antenna very high,” he told his confrontation with pre-match press conference at Chelsea’s training fourth official Neil base in Cobham, southwest of London, on Friday. Klopp Swarbrick this week “If someone thinks that the league is finished, I’m -- an escape not so sure. I want to have this tension, this right which tension. In the past I fight to win the title and I warns know we must pay great attention.” Afghan members of a wushu martial arts group display their skills Liverpool ‘Do not let levels drop’ Klopp warns P23 Liverpool SPORTS 2424 Saturday, February 4, 2017 Bolt’s

Melbourne will include an elimination mile, where Stars’ team captained by the Jamaican he athletics world is hoping to cash the slowest runners are knocked out sprinter compete against teams from in on the success of cricket’s high- after each lap until three competitors Australia, China, Japan, England and octaneT Twenty20 format with a new contest the final circuit. New Zealand. “Hats off to you guys team event spearheaded by Usain Bolt Male and female runners will also for being brave enough to step out rack which starts today in Australia. accumulate team points in a 60-metre of the box that athletics has found The inaugural Nitro Athletics in (65.6-yard) dash, the 150 metres and a itself in for donkey’s years,” England’s Melbourne, which will also be held 2x300-metre relay. captain and 2008 Olympic champion on February 9 and 11, features non- Bolt will be supported by US Olympic Christine Ohuruogu said. The traditional events such as middle- hurdle champion Kerron Clement and concept is supported by International distance and hurdles relays. sprinter Asafa Powell to try to draw Association of Athletics Federations World 100-metre record holder Bolt in the crowds. “I think it’s going to be president Sebastian Coe. (AFP) said Friday: “We just want to make it great, it’s going to be like more exciting so I’m looking forward cricket, but Twenty20,” In Melbourne to seeing the crowd reaction to what we Bolt said Thursday. 20 are doing.” Twelve events each evening The format sees an ‘All- Nitro Athletics Hon.Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Responsible Editor Mahmood AI Mahmood | Managing Editor Soman Baby | Managing Director P. Unnikrishnan | Adviser Med Jones Advt : Strategic Publicity & Advertising Co.W.L.L | Tel: 17270710, Fax17256470, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 17579911, Fax17250150, Email: [email protected] TPrinted and published by Al Ayam Publishing | Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877/Fax17250150, Email:[email protected] | Website: www.dt.bh