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he European Union said he Iranian-backed Tyesterday it was “grave- THouthi militia is using ly concerned” by Iran’s bal- Budget deficit human shields and continues listic missile launches and to violate a cease-fire in Yem- tests and called on Tehran en, a spokesman for the Arab to stop activity that deep- coalition told a weekly press ened mistrust and destabi- briefing in Riyadh yesterday. lised the region. Col Turki Al Maliki showed “Iran continues to un - the media videos featuring dertake efforts to increase examples of the violations. the range and precision of down by 35pc Footage showed fighters its missiles, together with threatening people and forc- increasing the number ing them out of their homes, of tests and operational Deficit reduction an outcome of initiatives to restructure the general budget turning their properties into launches,” the European barracks and using them for Union said in a rare joint military purposes. statement on Iran. outcome of initiatives to restruc- The cease-fire, brokered “These activities deepen The positive ture the general budget, which in Stockholm between Yem- mistrust and contribute to • began since 2015, through re- en’s warring parties, went regional instability.” results indicate that ducing the levels of recurrent into effect on Dec 13, 2018, the Kingdom is on the expenditure. in the strategic port city of right track towards The diversification of non-oil Hodeidah. Inmate swap talks striking a balance revenues over the past years, the They were the first direct Amman immediate implementation of talks in more than two years between revenues the Fiscal Balance Programme between representatives of and expenditure. in the fourth quarter of 2018 and Yemen’s internationally rec- emeni government the increase of oil prices in glob- ognised government and the Ydelegates and Houthi HRH the Prime HRH the Premier chairs the Cabinet in the presence of HRH the Crown Prince. al markets also contributed to Iranian-aligned Houthis. militia leaders will recon- Minister• reiterated reducing the budget deficit, the The besieged Houthi-held vene in Jordan from to - in view of the completion of the deficit for the fiscal year 2018 presentation also showed. city is an entry point for 70 morrow for a new round keenness to remove all first closing of the general budget amounted to BD 874 million, The positive results indicate per cent of foreign human- of talks to thrash out a deal obstacles facing traders. accounts for the same fiscal year. marking a decrease of BD 462 mil- that the Kingdom is on the right itarian aid into the country, on a prisoner exchange, the Among the most prominent re- lion compared to the 2017 deficit track towards striking a balance according to the UN, which UN said. Manama sults is the decrease in the budget which reached BD 1,336 million. between revenues and expendi- has described Hodeidah The swap, which could deficit by 35 per cent in 2018, The deficit reduction was the ture, it also showed. as a “lifeline” for Yemen’s involve up to 15,000 de - he Cabinet chaired by His compared to fiscal year 2017, a Among other things, HRH the war-ravaged population. tainees from each side, was Royal Highness Prime presentation by the Deputy Pre- Prime Minister extended sincer- agreed in principle as a TMinister Prince Khalifa mier and Chairman of the Min- est congratulations to His Majes- confidence-building meas- bin Salman Al Khalifa yester- isterial Committee for Financial, ty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, ure ahead of peace talks in day in the presence of His Roy- Economic and Fiscal Balance the Supreme Commander, on Sweden in December. al Highness Prince Salman bin Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdul- 874 the Anniversary of the Bahrain Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown la Al Khalifa and the Minister of million Bahraini dinars is Defence Force (BDF). Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- Finance and National Economy the budget deficit for the HRH Premier also congratulat- mander and First Deputy Pre- on the preliminary estimates of fiscal year 2018, according ed HRH the Crown Prince, as well mier, reviewed the preliminary the results of the general state to Finance Ministry. as the BDF officers and affiliates estimates of the financial results budget for the fiscal year 2018 on the same occasion, lauding of the ministries and government revealed. the great role played by HM King DON’T MISS IT entities for the fiscal year 2018, Results indicated that the total Hamad in establishing the BDF. Col Al Maliki BOLSTERING TIES Aviation sector 02 plans reviewed Foreign Minister attends fifth EU-LAS meeting in Brussels Leading expo to Brussels The meeting also addressed various issues, primarily the stress agriculture he Minister of Foreign Palestinian cause, in addition to 03 as an ideal career Affairs, Shaikh Khalid the Syrian conflict, the situation option for youth Tbin Ahmed bin Moham- in the Republic of Yemen, and med Al Khalifa, participated the issue of migration. Woman who in the fifth EU-League of Arab They also discussed the im- States (LAS) ministerial meet- portance of strengthening co- molested Asian ing, held yesterday in Brussels operation between the two sides 04 laundry worker in the presence of the Foreign for further security and stability loses appeal Ministers of the member states in the world and resolve inter- of the League of Arab States as national disputes. well as the Foreign Ministers of The meeting comes in prepa- the European Union States. Shaikh Khalid interacts with foreign ministers of Arab and European nations before the meeting in Brussels. ration for the EU-Arab Summit Shaikh Khalid stressed the to be held on February 24-25, importance of enhancing between the EU and LAS at all challenges they face, as well as and achieve further progress, 2019 in the Arab Republic of co-operation and partnership levels to overcome the various provide a safer environment development, and prosperity. Egypt. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 02

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday received at Gudaibiya Palace His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. They discussed the positive results after implementing a number of initiatives to support the state’s general budget according to a comprehensive vision aimed at reducing expenditure and increasing revenues to reach a point of balance. They stressed the government’s keenness on continuous positive economic growth and maintaining the development march amidst financial challenges. Aviation sector plans reviewed Board of Directors of Gulf Air Group, BAC and GAA, discusses budget proposals for the coming year TDT | Manama pressed his sincere thanks to the Board members for their dedicat- he Board of Directors of ed efforts in promoting initiatives Gulf Air Holding Group to develop the civil aviation sector T(GFG), Bahrain Airport in Bahrain. Company (BAC) and Gulf Avia- He said that the efforts of com- tion Academy (GAA) held their panies operating in the aviation first meeting of 2019 under the sector need to be consistent with chairmanship of the Group the Kingdom’s economic devel- Chairman, the Minister of Trans- opment plans by helping to in- portation and Telecommunica- crease the government’s non-oil tions, Kamal Ahmed, at GFG’s revenues. headquarters in Muharraq. He praised members of the Following the revision and ap- Mr Ahmed with other board members. executive management on their efforts to prepare the new build- proval of the minutes of the pre- bers exceeding nine million and ing for the planned operation- vious meeting, the board dis- aircraft departures and arrivals al readiness tests, adding that cussed important items sched- adding up to 96,000 in 2018, ac- this represents a very important uled previously, including final I thank board members cording to Civil Aviation Affairs stage and a major achievement reports on 2018 and the budget for their dedicated statistics. for the Airport Modernisation proposal for the coming year, in efforts to develop the The Board of Directors dis- Programme (AMP). addition to Board Committee aviation sector. cussed GAA’s plans for expansion He added: “By the end of this reports. through the addition of modern month, it will be three years since The Board also reviewed a MR AHMED equipment and the introduction the inauguration in 2016 of the report by BAC’s executive man- of new aviation and logistics AMP. With our strategic part- agement on their strategic plan operational readiness tests. training programmes aimed at ners’ co-operation and continued and its implementation in the The Board stressed the impor- achieving GFG’s vision and GAA’s support, we have made excellent next period, a very important tance of this next stage in light of strategy for the development of progress and announced out- phase in the new Passenger Ter- the Kingdom of Bahrain’s avia- the logistics training in the King- standing achievements thanks 22nd February 2019 minal Building’s progress, as its tion sector experiencing a rapid dom. to the commitment of all parties various operations, systems and growth in both aircraft traffic and In this context, Mr Ahmed, involved in this national develop- procedures will be subject to passengers, with passenger num- Chairman of Gulf Air Group, ex- ment project.”

Ahli United Bank’s MyHassad offers $8m in prizes for 2019

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 03 Leading expo to stress agriculture as an ideal career option for youth HRH Princess Sabeeka to inaugurate Bahrain International Garden Show on February 20 TDT | Manama Harpreet Kaur Data and statistics he Kingdom will hold this year’s Bahrain Inter- related to the Tnational Garden Show agricultural sector (BIGS) at the Bahrain Interna- will be showcased tional Exhibition and Conven- during the event tion Centre on February 20. along with the To be held under the patron- results of the survey age of His Majesty King Hamad conducted by NIAD. bin Isa Al Khalifa, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint SHAIKHA MARAM Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and the Presi- dent of Consultative Council of ticularly the agriculture sector the National Initiative for Ag- as a career choice, where we are ricultural Development (NIAD) trying to show the youth that will inaugurate the event. this is a viable career choice and The details of the event were there is a high demand for ex- revealed yesterday at a press perts in the agricultural field conference held by the National inters of technology, sustaina- Initiative for Agricultural Devel- bility, food production, health is- opment (NIAD). sues related to food production, The Bahrain International where this expertise will be in a Garden Show, is an initiative to Shaikha Maram speaks to reporters at the Press conference. higher demand in the near fu- contribute to the development ture as this sector is no longer a and sustainability of the agri- played to find out about available This year, more than 170 ex- rocco, the Hashemite Kingdom “The Khalasi Garden will also farmer ploughing his field but it cultural sector in the Kingdom, agricultural jobs and require- hibitors will be showcasing their of Jordan, the State of Palestine, include a number of activities, a growing science department.” as well as to review of a range ments that will encourage the designs, products, technologies the Syrian Arab Republic and recreational games, education- “Lastly, companies like Pen- of agricultural products, solu- youth to be a part of this sector.” and innovations on an area of the Arab Republic of Egypt that al and awareness workshops insula Farms is a great success tions and innovations offered BIGS 2019 will also feature two 7,000 square meters, it is learnt. will display the latest innova- related to agricultural profes- story of how the country is pro- by major local and foreign com- displays, of students from the The commercial corner of tions, designs agricultural tech- sions, with the aim of spreading ducing high levels of green leafy panies that are participating in United Arab Emirates Universi- Hall 1 will include many agri- nologies and experiences in this knowledge among individuals to vegetables, where we have also the event. ty College of Food and Agricul- cultural companies and nurser- field, in addition to offering their promote agriculture as a career witnessed an increase in invest- Speaking to Tribune, Shai- ture and Sultan Qaboos Univer- ies to market various products advice, services and products.” choice.” ment for these kinds of compa- kha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, sity of Agricultural and Marine such as flowers, seedlings, agri- “The exhibition will also “BIGS being an annual event nies and this is what the NIAD Secretary-General of NIAD said, Sciences Oman that will shed cultural tools, furniture, garden feature a mini farmers market which is being organised since has always sought to facilitate, “The exhibition deals annual- light on the potentials of the ag- equipment, lighting equipment hosting 14 local farmers. More- 2004 focuses on two aspects where we are positive that this is ly with a different slogan that ricultural sector. and all agricultural services, over, King Hamad Prize for Ag- one is commercial and other is going to contribute to the grow- touches on our agricultural re- Lalabella founder Nahla Al while Hall 2 will include the ricultural Development will be awareness. ing economy of the Kingdom,” ality and requires us to work on Mahmoud, in co-operation with awareness-raising centre, which awarded to two farmers. “ “This year with our focus par- Shaikha Maram added. developing systems and meth- NIAD will organise a two-day includes official and educa- ods and finding solutions and al- workshop on flower co-ordina- tional institutions, civil so- ternatives that contribute to the tion by the London-based Ju- ciety institutions, that will improvement of the agricultural dith Blacklock Flower School, provide awareness and con- sector in the Kingdom. Russian Floral Designer Dimitry duct education programs and “Similarly, the exhibition will Turcan and Kuwait based Lily services provided by them as be held under the theme of ‘Ag- Fleur flower School. well as the presentation of riculture as a promising career innovations, innovations and choice’ which will highlight the projects. Agricultural. INTERNAL MEDICINE increasing demand for experts The exhibition will feature with specialised skills in the a large number of agricultural fields of agricultural technology companies from around the CARING HAND and sustainable practices. world such as Italy, Spain, “Data and statistics related 170 Poland, Russia, Netherlands, exhibitors will be OF THE EXPERT to the agricultural sector will showcasing their Greece, Switzerland, United be showcased during the event designs, products, Kingdom, Canada, Turkey, along with the results of the sur- technologies and the US, Japan, India, Sri Lan- vey conducted by NIAD on public innovations. ka, Saudi Arabia, the United and private organisations, edu- Arab Emirates, the Sultanate cational institutions will be dis- of Oman, the Kingdom of Mo- DR. RAJANEESH KUMAR MBBS, MD Specialist – Internal Medicine

Traders, businesses feel EXPERTISE heat in moderate winter u Diabetes and its complications u Lipid Disorder u Infectious Disease TDT | Manama u Gastrointestinal Disorder u Kid ney Disorder u Chest Disease month of not so great business. Rajeevan Puravankara “Winter has been moderate u Thyroid & Endocrine Disorder u Obesity and Life Style Disorder until now. The temperature hough the winter sea- All textile shops are now hasn’t fallen much like the u Coronary Artery Disease u Rheumatological Disorder son has begun, it hasn’t offering huge discounts previous years. Moreover, the brought the expected introduction of VAT and other T to get out of the trouble. u Hypertension and Hypertensive Emergencies riches to the businesses as well economic factors have led to a as traders. TRADER decline in sales.” Reason? until now, it has been average. Away from textile merchants, a moderate winter with peo- Speaking to Tribune, a clothes sellers of room heaters have also FOR APPOINTMENTS 1736 2233 6699 7778 ple not engaging in excessive trader, who doesn’t want to be been adversely affected by the FOR APPOINTMENTS 1736 2233 shopping for winter garments, named, said that all textile shops moderate winter. MIDDLE EAST HOSPITAL, SEGAYA 1736 2233 blankets and jackets. are now offering huge discounts “No-one is interested to pur- MIDDLE EAST MEH,MEDICAL SEGAYA CENTER, HIDD 1736 22331746 4848 Almost all traders had been to get out of the trouble. chase room heaters. We had MIDDLE EAST MEM,MEDICAL HIDD CENTER, SALMA7746BAD 484817 21 6056 stocking winter goods since “We were expecting much ordered so many of them and MIDDLE EAST MEM,MEDICAL SALMABAD CENTER, BIW 17 21 60567746 4848 MEM, BIW 7746 4848 November last year, but they higher sales in January. But not now we are unable to sell them,” are now feeling the heat as the only the sales did take off, even a salesman at a shop, which sells For Online Bookings: www.mehospital.com | Follow us mehospitalbh A venture of VKL Holdings & al Namal Group For Online Bookings: www.mehospital.com | Follow us mehospitalbh mehgroup business has been really below February is going out to be a room heaters told Tribune. A Venture of VKL Holdings & Al Namal Group TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 04

Bahrain welcomes Al Azhar, Vatican leaders’ UAE visit Manama to achieve global security and Dhabi, which coincides with the deep-rooted brotherly bonds peace, and praised the organ- Holy See’s visit shows the mutu- between the two countries lead- ustice, Islamic Affairs and isation of the Global Confer- al desire among the leaders of all erships and people. Endowments Minister ence for Human Fraternity in religions to inscribe a new page The minister said that in view The world today JShaikh Khalid bin Ali Al the UAE. in fraternal relations among the of developments, transforma- Khalifa said the United Arab The minister welcomed the needs the wisdom followers of religions. tions and challenges, the world Emirates (UAE) has always up- historic visit of Al Azhar Grand of religious elders The minister emphasised today needs the wisdom of reli- held the principles of human Imam Dr. Ahmed El Tayed and to chart the road of that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s gious elders to chart the road of fraternity, promoted interfaith Pope Francis, the Pontiff of the peace and peaceful welcomes this civilisational and peace and peaceful coexistence dialogue and amity, stressing Vatican, to the United Arab coexistence. humanitarian fraternity and the and consolidate the principles of the role of Emirates rulers in Emirates and praised their role Vatican leader’s visit to the Unit- human fraternity, and he reiter- this respect as attested by the in disseminating the culture of SHAIKH KHALID ed Arab Emirates since there is ated Bahrain’s supportive stance tremendous role of Abu Dhabi tolerance, amity and human fra- no difference between the two with all good will efforts to sup- Crown Prince HH Shaikh Mo- ternity, lauding Al Azhar’s mod- brotherly countries and as each port and promote the interfaith hammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in eration and the role of Muslim Shaikh Khalid added that the Fraternity organised by the of them mirrors the image of the dialogue for the sake of peace to supporting interfaith dialogue Elders Council. Global Conference for Human Muslim Elders Council in Abu other always evidenced by the prevail around the world.

Asian acquitted in drugs trial by appeals court Woman who molested Asian TDT | Manama

he High Appeals Court Thas overturned the con- viction of an Asian man who was tried in connection with laundry worker loses appeal peddling drugs in the King- dom, due to lack of proof. The defendant was earlier ‘Woman molesting man’ case registered for the first time in Kingdom’s legal history hit with life imprisonment after he was arrested for ing and robbing an Asian laundry worker. The woman was arrested in another possessing two kilograms The woman, a mother The defendant was earlier sentenced to robbery case, and she denied her links to of heroin and 166 grams of • one year behind bars, followed by imme- this incident. Shabu, worth nearly half a of seven children, barged diate deportation. Suddenly, she came close and However, her involvement was con- million Bahraini dinars. into the laundry shop According to prosecutors, it was for pressed my body against her. firmed after reviewing the CCTV cameras The acquitted was arrest- and molested the laundry the first time in the legal history of the And soon she grabbed my installed in the shop. ed alongside two other men, worker, say court details. Kingdom that a ‘woman molesting man’ private parts. “I came to Bahrain with my husband also Asians, who received case was charged. seven months ago and I have seven chil- life in prison sentences each. VICTIM The woman, a mother of seven children, dren. I usually go on begging to raise mon- They appealed their sen- The defendant’s barged into the laundry shop and molest- grabbed my private parts.” ey for us, but I was arrested in connection tences, but their convictions youngest• child is a newborn ed the laundry worker, say court details. The Arab woman reached her hand into with a robbery incident,” the 32-year-old were upheld, though their infant who is with her at Revealing the incident, the victim had the pocket of the victim’s trousers in a bid woman said. jail terms were reduced to 15 the detention centre. told prosecutors, “The woman was wear- to snitch his wallet, prosecutors said. The defendant’s youngest child is a years in prison each. ing a niqab (veil) when she entered the “I tried to resist her, but she would rob newborn infant who is with her at the The trio was arrested after shop. eight dinars from my pocket. She was a detention centre. police officers received a tip- TDT | Manama “She asked me for water and then re- big woman and I failed to stop her,” the The Arab woman’s lawyer had earlier off accusing them of forming quested me the way to toilet. I told her victim said. urged the court to show mercy and release a drug peddling network. he High Appeals Court has upheld that the shop did not have a toilet facility. “I informed my sponsor immediately her as she needs to take care of the seven They are said to have been the sentence issued against an “Suddenly, she came close and pressed about the robbery and he reported it to children while her husband is away for selling many types of drugs, TArab woman convicted of molest- my body against her. And soon she police,” he said. work. but heroine dominated their activities. The High Appeals Court said that the pieces of ev- idence provided didn’t in- clude any proof that showed Lawmaker pays tribute to BDF appellant was arrested red-handed as he was caught TDT | Manama is based on solid foundations of strength bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minis- in normal state and wasn’t and motivation to reach greater heights, ter and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad possession of drugs. P Bader Saud Al Dosseri, Deputy progress and prosperity for a bright fu- Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy President of Foreign Affairs, De- ture for Bahrain. Supreme Commander and First Deputy Mfence and National Security Par- He stressed the enormous efforts being Prime Minister. His Majesty liamentary Committee has paid tribute exerted by BDF to protect Bahrain and He affirmed that the legislative body to Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), which defend and preserve its independence as won’t spare any efforts to support BDF congratulated marks on Tuesday its 51st establishment well as spread peace at the regional and so it could continue playing its vital role Manama anniversary. international levels. in protecting the lives and properties Mr Al Dosseri praised the national On the occasion of its 51st foundation of the Kingdom, adding that the House is Majesty King Ham- goals achieved by the BDF, which has ac- anniversary, MP Al Dosseri extended his of Representatives would propose the Had bin Isa Al Khalifa, tively contributed to building a modern sincerest congratulations to HM King required bills that lead to improving the the Supreme Commander, and advanced Bahraini society that meets Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the combat readiness and defence of all or- received a cable of congrat- the requirements of the modern-day and Mr Al Dosseri Kingdom of Bahrain, HRH Prince Khalifa gans and members of this grand edifice. ulations from Command- er-in-Chief of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa on the 51st anniversary of the establish- Shura, BCCI co-operation discussed ment of BDF. The BDF Command- Manama er-in-Chief extended on behalf of all BDF personnel hura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al sincerest congratulations to Saleh stressed the council’s keen- HM the King on the occasion, Sness to boost co-operation with praising the royal directives Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and and unflinching support to Industry (BCCI) to upgrade financial and BDF. economic legislation in consistency with He reiterated the BDF per- plans to support Bahraini traders to help sonnel’s loyalty to HM the them contribute to the national econo- King and their pledge to ex- my and enhance Bahrain’s investment ert more efforts in defending attractiveness. the nation and ensuring its Mr Al Saleh was speaking as he re - prosperity. ceived yesterday BCCI Board Chairman Mr Al Saleh with Mr Nass and BCCI delegation members. His Majesty also received Sameer Abdullah Nass and members, in cables of congratulations the presence of Shura Council Second legislation system in Bahrain in tune The BCCI Board Chairman praised the bin Isa Al Khalifa. from Defence Affairs Min- Deputy Chairman Hala Ramzi Fayez and with the kingdom’s trade and investment dedicated efforts of the Shura Council He stressed keenness of BCCI and the ister Lieutenant-General members of the Financial and Economic momentum. in exercising its legislative role and sup- private sector on boosting partnership Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nu- Affairs Committee. He lauded the efforts made by BCCI porting political reforms and the ongoing with the Shura Council to fas-track the aimi and Interior Minister He underlined the council’s keenness Board Chairman and members to devel- development achievements in the pros- Kingdom’s democratic and economic General Shaikh Rashid bin to develop the economic and commercial op the commercial sector. perous era of His Majesty King Hamad march. Abdulla Al Khalifa. 05 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 world Body found in wreckage of Sala’s plane

seabed. A wreck was found on “Based on analysis of ROV vid- • eo footage, the AAIB investiga- the seabed on Sunday tors on board the vessel conclud- ed that the object is wreckage Wreckage found from the missing Piper Malibu after• a private search aircraft,” the AAIB said Monday. organised by the family Suspected debris from the plane washed up on the Nor- mandy coastline in France last Local police Wednesday, further dampening called• off the search any hopes of finding the foot- after a few days baller and his pilot alive. “This is about the best result we could have hoped for the London, United Kingdom families,” Mearns had earlier told Sky News. ritish investigators said Top footballers were among yesterday they had spot- more than 4,500 contributors Bted a body in the wreck- to a crowdfunding page to look age of a plane that disappeared for the wreckage, launched by in the Channel two weeks ago Sala’s family. carrying Argentine footballer Horacio was the only relative Emiliano Sala and his pilot. to stay behind in Argentina as Sala, 28, was flying from the others rushed to France and France to join his new club, Pre- Guernsey to try to help with the mier League side Cardiff City, A handout video footage still image released by the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) shows the rear left side of the fuselage, including part of the search. when the light aircraft disap- aircraft registration, identified as part of the wreckage from the missing Piper Malibu aircraft that disappeared two weeks ago carrying footballer Emiliano Sala and “I talk to them every day,” he peared on January 21 north of pilot David Ibbotson lying on the seabed under the English Channel. said. “They kept saying days the island of Guernsey. were going by, and that there had A wreck was found on the ed on the image was 67.7 metres David Ibbotson the only other been zero word on Emiliano, or seabed on Sunday and closer (222 feet). person aboard. on the plane.” inspection by a remotely operat- Sala’s father Horacio earlier ‘Best we could have hoped for’ At Cardiff’s match against ed vehicle (ROV) confirmed both spoke of his shock that the plane Local police called off the Bournemouth on Saturday, Sa- that it was the missing plane, and had been found, after a private search after a few days, saying it la’s photograph appeared on the that a body was inside. search organised by the family. was very unlikely anyone would front cover of the matchday pro- “Tragically, in video footage “I can’t believe it. It’s a bad still be found alive. gramme. from the ROV, one occupant is dream,” he told Cronica TV from But Sala’s family launched a The two captains laid floral visible amidst the wreckage,” his home in Progreso, Argentina, crowd-funding campaign for tributes on the halfway line be- the British government’s Air before the news about the body a private search, which raised fore what the club called a “si- Accident Investigation Branch was announced. over 300,000 euros. lent reflection”. (AAIB) said in a statement. Sala was flying to Cardiff after They hired shipwreck hunt- Sala’s name, in the Argenti- “The AAIB is now considering transferring from French team er David Mearns, whose vessel na colours, was also spelled out the next steps, in consultation Nantes in a 17 million euro ($19.3 used sonar equipment to identi- behind one of the goals as sup- with the families of the pilot and million) move -- a record deal for fy the plane wreckage on Sunday porters held cards aloft. passenger, and the police.” the Welsh team. morning within a few hours of Cardiff manager Neil War- The AAIB also released a The plane, a Piper PA-46 Mal- starting the search. nock said Sala would have been grainy image showing a part of ibu, vanished from radar around Another vessel, hired by the “really proud” of the team after the fuselage with the aircraft A picture shows flowers put in front of the entrance of the training center La 20 kilometres (12 miles) north AAIB, then used its remotely they won 2-0 in their first home registration. The depth indicat- Joneliere in La Chapelle-sur-Erdre of Guernsey, with British pilot operated vehicle to survey the match since the plane vanished. Millions take the plunge at Angie visits Rohingya camp Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh 620,000 of the Muslims live HCR statement said. India’s religious mega festival ollywood superstar Ange- in the Kutupalong camp, the The talks will focus on how Hlina Jolie visited a Rohing- world’s largest refugee settle- the UNHCR can help Bangla- -- the Ganges, the Yamuna, and ya refugee camp in Bangladesh ment. desh’s efforts for the Rohingya the mythical Saraswati. on Monday ahead of a new UN There were already about and the need for “sustainable Thousands of Naga Sadhus, appeal for nearly one billion 300,000 in the camps before solutions” to settle the perse- a devout, fierce and famously dollars to look after the refugee the exodus which has strained cuted minority, the statement nude sect of followers of the influx. Bangladesh’s resources to the added. Hindu god Shiv, and other holy After arriving in the South limit. The UN is to soon launch a men clad in saffron robes, led Asian nation, Jolie, a special Jolie will conclude her vis- new international appeal for the mass bathing in the chilly envoy of the UN Refugee agen- it by meeting Prime Minister $920 million to meet the needs waters, some brandishing cy UNHCR, went straight to a Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minis- of Rohingya refugees and the swords and tridents. camp in Teknaf near the My- ter AK Abdul Momen, and other communities hosting them, the Hindus believe that bathing anmar border to talk to some senior officials in Dhaka, a UN- refugee agency said. in the sacred rivers cleans - of the 720,000 Muslims who es them of sin and Monday’s fled a military clampdown in Mauni Amavasya Snan -- the the neighbouring state in Au- “no moon day” -- is consid - gust 2017. ered the holiest of the gigantic The 43-year-old made no 48-day festival that runs until immediate public comment, March 4. but Cox’s Bazar district deputy The confluence of the three police chief Ikbal Hossain said rivers is considered especially that Jolie will be visiting more holy and Hindus believe bath- camps on Tuesday. ing there during the Kumbh Jolie is in Bangladesh to as- helps cleanse sins and bring sess the humanitarian needs An Indian sadhu (Hindu holy man) stands with a bird on his head after taking a salvation. of the one million Rohingya in holy dip at Sangam -- the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati Nearly 12 million people at- camps around the town of Cox’s Allahabad, India and accompanied by religious tended the inaugural bathing Bazar. She has previously met chanting. ritual on January 15 and about with displaced Rohingya while On the most auspicious day of 120 million are expected during in Myanmar in July 2015 and in illions of Hindu pilgrims the months-long Kumbh Mela the whole festival. India in 2006. Mtook the plunge into sa- festival, devotees rose at dawn Devotees meditate on the Bangladesh has been reeling cred rivers at the world’s largest in the northern city of Alla - banks of the rivers after the since more than 730,000 Ro- US actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie, a special envoy for the United religious gathering Monday, habad to immerse themselves dip and collect Ganges water in hingya arrived from Myanmar Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), arrives at the airport in led by ash-smeared holy men at the confluence of three rivers cans to take home. after August 2017. More than Cox’s Bazar in southern Bangladesh TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 06 Pope Francis makes history

Aircrafts fly over the presidential palace in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi during a reception for Pope Francis

Abu Dhabi, UAE talks in Abu Dhabi with Sheikh in a speech that religion must crete opportunities for (inter- es, Hindu temples and a place The UAE is a member of the Ahmed al-Tayeb -- imam of Cai- never be used to justify violence, faith) meeting, not only here but of prayer that serves as a syn- US-led coalition battling the Is- ope Francis yesterday called ro’s Al-Azhar, Islam’s prestigious and the pope signed on Monday in the entire beloved region, a agogue. Bahrain and Qatar are lamic State group in both Syria Pfor an end to wars in the seat of learning -- before deliv- a document that Al-Azhar and focal point of the Middle East”. home to one Catholic church and Iraq. Middle East during the first vis- ering an address at an interfaith the Vatican will work together “I look forward to societies each while Oman, Kuwait and The UAE has eight Catholic it by the head of the Catholic meeting. to fight extremism. where people of different beliefs Yemen each have four and the churches. Oman, Kuwait and church to the birthplace of Islam In his address, the pontiff Abu Dhabi Crown Prince have the same right of citizen- UAE has eight Catholic churches. Yemen each have four. -- the Arabian Peninsula. pushed the need for justice, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, ship and where only in the case Before heading to the Gulf on Qatar and Bahrain have one Francis, who has made out- equality of citizens’ rights and one of the most powerful rulers of violence in any of its forms is Sunday, Pope Francis urged war- each, while Saudi Arabia bans all reach to Muslim communities a an end to all wars, including in in the seven emirates, on Mon- that right removed,” he said. ring parties in Yemen to respect non-Muslim places of worship. cornerstone of his papacy, is on Yemen. The pope said all re - day gifted the pope a deed for Muslims make up nearly four a truce agreement and allow de- Muslims make up nearly an historic three-day visit to the ligious leaders had a “duty to the plot of land on which the fifths of the UAE’s population, liveries of food aid. four fifths of the UAE’s pop- United Arab Emirates. reject every nuance of approval first church in the UAE was built. but the country is also home “The population is exhaust- ulation, but the country is He is scheduled to hold an from the word war”. Pope Francis in turn gave the to nearly a million Catholics, ed by the lengthy conflict and also home to nearly a million open-air mass today for 135,000 “I am thinking in particular of crown prince a framed medal- according to the Apostolic Vicar- a great many children are suf- Catholics, according to the Ap- of the Muslim country’s million Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Libya,” lion of the meeting between iate of Southern Arabia. fering from hunger, but can - ostolic Vicariate of Southern Catholic residents, set to be the he said at the interfaith meeting St. Francis Assisi -- the pope’s Migrants from Asian coun- not access food depots,” he Arabia. largest ever public gathering in attended by Sheikh Ahmed and namesake -- and the Sultan of tries make up about 65pc of the said. Migrants from Asian countries the Gulf state. UAE leaders. Egypt Malek al-Kamel, in 1219. population. “The cry of these children and make up about 65 percent of the Yesterday, the pope held Sheikh Ahmed, who stressed The pontiff called for “con- The UAE is home to church- their parents rises up to God.” population.

Pope Francis (C-L) is welcomed by Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Pope Francis (L) is welcomed by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al- A view of the presidential palace in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi during a reception bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C-R) upon his arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport in Maktoum (R) along Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan for Pope Francis. the UAE capital (2nd-R) upon his arrival to the presidential palace in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi Stark warning on melting Himalayan glaciers Kathmandu, Nepal mountains as well as to 1.65 bil- off-kilter, the study warned. review editors and 125 external wo-thirds of Himalayan lion others in the river valleys As the glaciers shrink, hun- reviewers. Tglaciers, the world’s “Third below, the report said. dreds of risky glacial lakes “Global warming is on track to Pole”, could melt by 2100 if glob- The glaciers feed 10 of the that could burst and unleash transform the frigid, glacier-cov- al emissions are not reduced, world’s most important river floods have formed in the foot- ered mountain peaks... cutting scientists warned in a major new systems, including the Ganges, hills of the mountains, which across eight countries to bare study issued Monday. Indus, Yellow, Mekong and Ir- include giants such as Everest rocks in a little less than a cen- And even if the “most ambi- rawaddy, and directly or indi- and K2. tury,” Philippus Wester of ICI- tious” Paris Agreement goal of rectly supply billions of people The new report was pub - MOD, who led the report, said in limiting global warming to 1.5 with food, energy, clean air and lished by the Kathmandu-based a statement. degrees Celsius is achieved, one- income. International Centre for Inte- “This is the climate crisis you third of the glaciers would go, Impacts on people from their grated Mountain Development haven’t heard of.” according to the Hindu Kush melting will range from wors- (ICIMOD) in Nepal, one of eight The region would require up Himalaya Assessment. ened air pollution to more ex- countries on the front line. to $4.6 billion per year by 2030 Glaciers in the Hindu treme weather, while lower Five years in the making, it to adapt to climate change, rising Kush-Himalaya (HKH) region pre-monsoon river flows will involved more than 350 re - to as much as $7.8 billion per are a critical water source for throw urban water systems and A view of the Lirung Glacier in the Lantang Valley, some 60km (37.5 miles) searchers and policy experts, 185 year by 2050, according to an some 250 million people in the food and energy production northwest of Kathmandu. organisations, 210 authors, 20 estimate in the report. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 07 Floods bring crocs to Aus streets Cairns, Australia In hard-hit Townsville, cars 1,100 people calling for help and without power, with the supplier were mostly submerged, with 18 “swift water rescues” con- unable to say when the lights ustralia’s military has picket fences barely poking ducted overnight. will come back on. been deployed to tackle through waist-deep flood wa- “Small boats worked through The main transport artery Adevastating “once-in-a- ters. “We’ve never seen so much the night to evacuate members linking the north of Australia century” floods that have in - water in our lives,” said local of the community,” said local with the rest of the east coast undated homes, schools and radio journalist Gabi Elgood. commander Brigadier Scott was also affected, prompting airports in the country’s north- “You think there can’t possibly Winter. concerns about food shortages. east, forcing hundreds to flee be any more to come but the rain Woolworths Northern and bringing crocodiles onto just doesn’t stop.” ‘Unprecedented’ Queensland Operations Man- the streets. Dessperate residents had to State premier Annastacia ager Tina Anandji said the com- The Australian Defence Forc- contend not only with flash Palaszczuk warned the com- pany had “secured two charter es delivered 70,000 sandbags, flooding, landslides and power munities face more difficulties planes to carry 3,000 tonnes of deployed amphibious cargo ve- blackouts, but also several salt- ahead. Schools and courts re- fresh food and essential items” hicles and helped pluck flash- water crocodile sightings in res- main closed, more rain and high to the northern city of Cairns. light-wielding residents from idential roads and cul-de-sacs. winds are on the way and emer- “We’ll continue to do all we their rooftops Monday, as mon- Queensland Police issued a gency warnings still in effect for can to get stock into Far North soon rains drenched the north- blunt warning for people to stay more than a dozen rivers. Queensland while the roads are ern state of Queensland. out of floodwaters. Up to 20,000 homes are at risk cut,” she said. Australia’s tropical north typ- “If the thought of coming face of being inundated if the rains The Bureau of Meteorolo - ically experiences heavy rains to face with a crocodile isn’t continue, officials said. gy’s Adam Blazak told AFP the during the monsoon season, but deterrent enough, before you “It’s basically not just a one in downpours could continue the recent downpour has seen start playing in flood waters you 20-year event, it’s a one-in-100- until Thursday, while flood - some areas get a year’s worth of should always remember the year event,” said Palaszczuk. waters will take some time to rainfall in a week. distinct possibility you could “This is unprecedented, we’ve recede even when the rains The authorities were forced to be wading in your neighbour’s never seen anything like this lessen. open floodgates of a major dam faeces”, the statement said. before,” she said. A silver lining to the del - late Sunday, unleashing what Emergency services have Ergon Energy’s spokesperson uge is that it has boosted they called “dangerous and high struggled to respond to the scale Emma Oliveri told the AFP that drought-stricken farmers in a crocodile during the floods in Townsville. velocity flows.” of the disaster, with more than more than 16,000 people were western Queensland.

Flood-affected people are evacuated from Townsville Flooding in Townsville Army vehicles enter Townsville to help evacuate flood-affected people

Death toll in Cuba Police detain busking couple for ‘abusing’ baby Myanmar’s opium farmers tornado rises to six Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Havana, Cuba the capital Kuala Lumpur. tween his legs and lifting her cling on to lucrative crop Russian couple accused of “We detained them on Mon- above his head to the beat of he number of people Aviolently swinging their day for questioning over the some music in the background. Tkilled in the powerful four-month-old baby during alleged abuse of their four- A woman believed to be his tornado that ripped through a street performance to fund month-old baby girl,” Mazlan wife was seen sitting on the part of Havana last week has their world tour have been de- Lazim, the Kuala Lumpur po- floor with a placard that read: risen to six, authorities said tained, Malaysian police said lice chief, told AFP. “We are travelling around the Sunday. yesterday. A 90-second video clip of the world...” A crowd of curious The storm which hit Ha- The buskers, a 28-year-old incident, which went viral on onlookers gathered to watch vana area towns including man and his 27-year-old wife, Facebook on Sunday, showed a the performance but a man is Regla, Guanabacoa, San were picked up after trying to man in blue shorts and a white overheard in the video saying: Miguel de Padron and 10 woo spectators in the heart of T-shirt swinging the infant be- “It’s stupid. You cannot do this.” de octubre late January 27, has been confirmed as a F4 storm, with F5 the strong- A farmer working at an illegal poppy field in Hopong, Myanmar Shan State est. Startling Starlings Hopong, Myanmar Each day men and women from the surrounding villages, ields of purple opium pop- home to the Pa-O and other French air strikes Fpy stretch across the pas- Shan ethnic minority groups, tures and peaks of mountain- take to the fields of the illegal ‘repel incursion into ous eastern Myanmar, with flower. Chad from Libya’ many farmers reluctant to give They harvest its addictive up the profitable cash crop in sap into cans that can fetch up Paris, France spite of incentives offered. to $100 each, sums that far ex- Myanmar is the second big- ceed the profits possible from rench warplanes struck gest source of opium in the other produce. Ftwice to halt an armed world after Afghanistan, with For many farmers -- among group that crossed into Shan state its main production Myanmar’s poorest people northern Chad from Libya hub. -- their crop choice simply in a column of 40 pickup AFP hiked up the steep comes down to money. trucks, the French mili - mountainside towering over After trying to cultivate tary said, adding it acted at the small town of Hopong, just coffee, one farmworker, pre- Chad’s request. a few dozen kilometres from ferring not to be named, said A rebel group opposed to tourist hotspot Inle Lake. he switched back to growing President Idriss Deby said The farmland closest to the opium three years ago. it had been the target of the town boasts fields of coffee, “We know that it’s not good strikes, and warned France potatoes and corn, and pro- for our country,” he said, look- that its act could stir “hos- vides a lifeline for the scat- ing up from the opium poppy tility towards the French.” tered villages. in his hand to survey the pur- The French military said But scale the ridge and the ple-shrouded mountainsides that Mirage 2000 fighters far side exposes a blanket of around him. intervened “together with purple reaching up to an al- “But we have no choice be- the Chadian army” to “halt A murmuration of starlings during their traditional dance before landing to sleep on the Jordan Valley in the West Bank titude of some 2,400 metres cause it’s very difficult to make the hostile advance. along the border with Jordan. (8,000 feet). a living from other crops.” LIFE’S MOST PERSISTENT QUOTE AND URGENT QUESTION IS, OF THE ‘WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR DAY OTHERS?’ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR

The government followed the IMF recommendations to re - move wheat and fuel subsidies and devalue the Sudanese pound. Sudan’s The impact was felt by the vast majority of the poor, especially NASREDEEN ABDULBARI as the government had failed to implement the IMF’s recommen- espite at least 45 people dations to use funds from the young being killed by security African Development Bank and Dforces, tens of thousands the World Bank to support vul- of people across Sudan have been nerable families. peacefully protesting against the The Sudanese economy had rule of President Omar Al Bashir, already been struggling with the protesters who has ruled the country for loss of 75pc of its oil revenues 30 years. with the secession of South Su- The protests started in mid-De- dan. Most of Sudan’s national cember in Atbara, a city in River budget goes to the military and Nile state, about 180 miles from security sector, as the country Khartoum, as a spontaneous re- is dealing with insurgencies in and rising action to rising prices after Al the South Kordofan, Darfur and Bashir’s decision to end fuel and Blue Nile regions. In 2018, only wheat subsidies, following the 3pc of the national budget was recommendations of the Inter- allocated to education and even national Monetary Fund. When less to health. The salaries and prices the protests broke out, inflation allowances of national and state in Sudan had soared to 72.94 per government officials put more cent the second highest rate in burden on the annual budget. the world after Venezuela. The country is crippled by cor- Protests in Sudan set off by Al Bashir and his government ruption — Sudan ranks 175 out have repeatedly blamed infla- of 180 countries on Transparency economic crisis have forged a tion and economic deterioration International’s Corruption Per- tenuous unity among various in the country on the economic ception Index. sanctions imposed by the United The spontaneous protests soon ethnic and regional groups States in 1997. The Trump admin- began to be organised and the ral- istration removed the sanctions lying cry became a demand for an in October 2017, but contrary to end to Al Bashir’s rule. Doctors, the Sudanese hopes of improved engineers and university pro - the protests. They found support other major opposition group, economic conditions, inflation fessors came together under the from Sudan’s Call, the largest which asked its members to join increased and the economy de- banner of the Sudanese Profes- opposition bloc, and the National the protests and demanded that teriorated further. sionals Association and organised Consensus Forces Alliance, the Al Bashir step down. Putin’s next playground or the EU’s last moral stand? The Balkans has once again become a playground for great power politics

clude that the confrontation in the Balkans between the West and Russia is changing both in nature and intensity. In the last decade, Russia was actively de- fending its economic and cultur- IVAN KRASTEV al presence in the region, but it never openly challenged NATO or n the Balkans the transi- European Union hegemony. Not tion is over,” Remzi Lani, anymore. “Ian Albanian political an- At first glance, Russia’s ambi- alyst, told me some time ago. But tions seem unrealistic. The Bal- unlike in many post-communist kans remain firmly entrenched countries, Lani didn’t mean a in the West: Greece, Bulgaria, transformation from dictatorship Romania, Croatia, Albania and to democracy. “We transitioned Montenegro are all NATO mem- from repressive to depressive bers and Macedonia is on its way. regimes.” He is right. The old Every country in the region is communists and radical ethnic either a member of the European nationalists are largely gone; in Union or aspires to join it. The their places is stagnation — eco- European Union is far and away nomic, social and political. the region’s top trading partner, The question now is how these its biggest investor and the pre- depressive regimes fit into a ferred destination for emigration. growing geopolitical rivalry. The conventional wisdom is that A day before his recent visit Russia might be a troublemaker to Belgrade, Serbia, President but could hardly be more. Vladimir Putin of Russia ex - The conventional wisdom pressed his great displeasure could be wrong. Moscow has with Macedonia’s name change sensed a critical vulnerability in and accused “the United States the West’s position in the Bal - and certain Western countries” kans: While in places like Ukraine of “destabilising” the region; the the European Union has been Russian foreign minister, mean- perceived as a symbol of change, while, denounced “the willing- in the Balkans it’s seen as the de- ness of the United States to lead fender of a status quo that may be all Balkan states into NATO as ready for disruption. soon as possible and to remove Publics are frustrated and an- any Russian influence in this re- gry. Ethnic tensions are on the gion is dramatic: More than 40 And while polls show that a Union’s future look uncertain, And yet, even as sentiment in gion.” Russia wants to make clear rise. Almost every country in the per cent of people born in Bos- majority of people still sees join- but leaders like President Em- the region has changed, the Euro- that this is not what the people in region has seen large-scale an- nia and Herzegovina have left ing the European Union as the manuel Macron of France have pean Union is reluctant to change the region want. ti-government demonstrations. the country; about 40pc of those best road to prosperity, the prom- made it clear that they will not its approach to it. This is in part Watching Putin’s visit to Bel- Economic growth is sluggish in born in Albania and about 25pc ise of European integration is spend political capital advocating the result of bureaucratic inertia grade and listening to his rhet- most places, misery is widespread of those born in Macedonia have losing its talismanic power. for the integration of the Western and a lack of political interest. oric, one couldn’t help but con- and the depopulation of the re- done the same. Not only does the European Balkans. But it also comes from a fear

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The government followed the More than 60pc of Sudan’s While these religious leaders entire country is Darfur.” The IMF recommendations to re - population is under 25 and tried to use religion to garner divisive gambit failed because move wheat and fuel subsidies around 20pc is between 15 support for Al Bashir during their the protests are about desperate and devalue the Sudanese pound. and 24 years old. Friday sermons, the attendees at economic conditions and author- Sudan’s The impact was felt by the vast the mosques — tired of the dire itarian rule across the country, TOP majority of the poor, especially conditions in Sudan — respond- not unresolved political prob- NASREDEEN ABDULBARI as the government had failed to ed with unprecedented protests lems in Darfur. 4 implement the IMF’s recommen- inside the mosques. And despite historical ethnic TWEETS espite at least 45 people dations to use funds from the On Dec 21, an imam at the Al and regional divisions in Su - young being killed by security African Development Bank and Yaqeen Mosque in the Bahri area dan, the drivers and the leaders Dforces, tens of thousands the World Bank to support vul- of north Khartoum argued that of the protests are millennials, of people across Sudan have been nerable families. the prices were rising because of who seem to have decided to rise peacefully protesting against the The Sudanese economy had people’s moral turpitude. Before above the regional and ethnic rule of President Omar Al Bashir, already been struggling with the completing his argument, the dichotomies of their society. 01 protesters who has ruled the country for loss of 75pc of its oil revenues people gathered for prayers at More than 60pc of Sudan’s 30 years. with the secession of South Su- the mosque objected and insist- population is under 25 and The protests started in mid-De- dan. Most of Sudan’s national ed that the imam should get off around 20pc is between 15 and cember in Atbara, a city in River budget goes to the military and the pulpit. They forced him to 24 years old. Nile state, about 180 miles from security sector, as the country where the regime has allegedly leave the mosque. A week later, During the long conflict be - Khartoum, as a spontaneous re- is dealing with insurgencies in killed thousands of people and Al Bashir was attending Friday tween southern Sudan and north- and rising action to rising prices after Al the South Kordofan, Darfur and destroyed hundreds of villages prayers at a mosque in Khartoum ern Sudan, religion (Christianity t is very important to Bashir’s decision to end fuel and Blue Nile regions. In 2018, only in counterinsurgency. and worshippers chanted slo- versus Islam), ethnicity (Arab Igenerate a good at - wheat subsidies, following the 3pc of the national budget was The continuity, spread and gans asking him to step down. Al versus non-Arab), and regional- titude, a good heart, as recommendations of the Inter- allocated to education and even growth of the protests, de - Bashir left the mosque. ism (south versus north) were much as possible. From national Monetary Fund. When less to health. The salaries and spite the violent response of The protests have also created used by different Khartoum this, happiness in both prices the protests broke out, inflation allowances of national and state Al Bashir’s government, have a tenuous unity in the ethnically governments to mobilise people the short term and the in Sudan had soared to 72.94 per government officials put more surprised both the government and regionally divided Sudanese against southern Sudan. No pop- long term for both your- cent the second highest rate in burden on the annual budget. and the Sudanese opposition. society. Maj Gen Salah Abdal - ular opposition to the politics of self and others will come. the world after Venezuela. The country is crippled by cor- We are witnessing the longest lah, the director of the notorious division emerged and southern @DalaiLama Protests in Sudan set off by Al Bashir and his government ruption — Sudan ranks 175 out and strongest protests in Sudan’s Sudan Intelligence and Security Sudan eventually seceded in 2011. have repeatedly blamed infla- of 180 countries on Transparency post-colonial history. Service, tried to use a divisive Young Sudanese seem to have 02 economic crisis have forged a tion and economic deterioration International’s Corruption Per- Although Al Bashir has a firm strategy to break the momentum understood that when citizens tenuous unity among various in the country on the economic ception Index. grip on the state, and global of the protests. Abdallah blamed do not publicly oppose the use of sanctions imposed by the United The spontaneous protests soon pressure following the violent the Sudan Liberation Movement, ethnicity, religion or regionalism ethnic and regional groups States in 1997. The Trump admin- began to be organised and the ral- repression of protesters has been a non-Arab rebel group from by politicians, the entire country istration removed the sanctions lying cry became a demand for an weak, the protests have broken Darfur, which has been fighting pays the price. in October 2017, but contrary to end to Al Bashir’s rule. Doctors, new ground by emboldening the against Al Bashir’s government, the Sudanese hopes of improved engineers and university pro - the protests. They found support other major opposition group, Al Bashir’s history of oppres- were spread across the country, Sudanese to confront religious for burning the offices of the rul- (Nasredeen Abdulbari, a doctoral researcher at Georgetown University economic conditions, inflation fessors came together under the from Sudan’s Call, the largest which asked its members to join sion and economic misman - even in marginalised peripheries leaders and institutions that at- ing National Congress Party. Law Centre, taught law at the he #KumbhMela was increased and the economy de- banner of the Sudanese Profes- opposition bloc, and the National the protests and demanded that But the protesters in Khartoum agement ensured that protests like Gadarif in eastern Sudan and tempted to discourage people University of Khartoum in Sudan.) Tan event that will teriorated further. sionals Association and organised Consensus Forces Alliance, the Al Bashir step down. weren’t limited to Khartoum but Nyala and El Fasher in Darfur, from protesting. responded by chanting, “The stay with me from now until death. An Ultimate Spiritual Experience. A feeling you simply can- not escape yourself from CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE and also filled with mo- ments of supreme inner freedom illuminated by Putin’s next playground or the EU’s last moral stand? divine love. Why discard @sadhavi The Balkans has once again become a playground for great power politics rising debts? 03 clude that the confrontation in The chances for a Serbia- bia and Kosovo. The dialogue Last November, Putin met the Balkans between the West Kosovo deal today are was initiated and encouraged Thaci, despite the fact that Mos- and Russia is changing both in by the European Union because cow doesn’t recognise Kosovo nature and intensity. In the last much worse than they were everybody realises that mutual as a state. The meeting signalled decade, Russia was actively de- months ago, and the risk of recognition between Belgrade that Russia does not see its role n the LokSabha I asked fending its economic and cultur- ethnic clashes is higher. and Pristina is the only way to in the Balkans only as Serbia’s Ithe Govt to explain IVAN KRASTEV al presence in the region, but it remove the obstacles for deeper protector, but also as a potential steps taken to retrieve never openly challenged NATO or economic cooperation and pave power broker. That’s why Euro- artefacts looted by the n the Balkans the transi- European Union hegemony. Not the way for Serbia and Kosovo to peans should not be surprised British. They replied tion is over,” Remzi Lani, anymore. join the European Union. if Russia soon produces its own by saying ASI intends to “Ian Albanian political an- At first glance, Russia’s ambi- But when President Alexander road map for normalising Serbi- retrieve objects illegally alyst, told me some time ago. But tions seem unrealistic. The Bal- Vucic of Serbia and his counter- an-Albanian relations. (They also taken away post-inde- unlike in many post-communist kans remain firmly entrenched part in Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, shouldn’t be surprised if Turkey pendence. BigTalk about countries, Lani didn’t mean a in the West: Greece, Bulgaria, began addressing the sensitive expresses interest in such a Rus- ancient glories but no transformation from dictatorship Romania, Croatia, Albania and question of “correcting” their sian initiative.) plans2amend 1972 Act to democracy. “We transitioned Montenegro are all NATO mem- borders in order to reach a final In other words, Russia’s ac - to retrieve stolen goods? from repressive to depressive bers and Macedonia is on its way. agreement, major European cap- tions in the Balkans are not only @ShashiTharoor regimes.” He is right. The old Every country in the region is itals quickly declared that they spoiling games. Moscow wants communists and radical ethnic either a member of the European that any policy change in the Bal- would never allow it. to replace the European Union nationalists are largely gone; in Union or aspires to join it. The kans will seem like a betrayal of Changing borders is never a as the mediator for solving re - their places is stagnation — eco- European Union is far and away principles. great idea, especially after the gional conflicts, in the way it is 04 nomic, social and political. the region’s top trading partner, The wars in the 1990s in the traumatic experience of ethnic attempting — largely successful- any candidates have announced they are going to The question now is how these its biggest investor and the pre- former Yugoslavia played a criti- wars in the Balkans. But telling ly — to replace the United States run for the presidency in 2020 and all claim they depressive regimes fit into a ferred destination for emigration. cal role in shaping the European elected leaders that they cannot as a mediator in the Middle East. Mare running to unite the country. growing geopolitical rivalry. The conventional wisdom is that Union’s post-Cold War political shape relations between their On Jan 25, after 27 wasted None of them have addressed the $22 trillion debt, how to A day before his recent visit Russia might be a troublemaker identity. Europeans saw the near- countries isn’t a great idea, ei- years of disputes, the Greek end two wars we have been fighting for 17 years, how to con- to Belgrade, Serbia, President but could hardly be more. by tragedy not as a clash between ther. So while European fears Parliament finally approved trol our southern border, health care, term limits for Congress, Vladimir Putin of Russia ex - The conventional wisdom states or nations but between are legitimate about how chang- Macedonia’s new name, North the future of Social Security and the rising number of people 04,000 new jobs last pressed his great displeasure could be wrong. Moscow has two principles: the principle of ing the Kosovo-Serbia border Macedonia, putting an end to on government subsidies. 3month. Worker wage with Macedonia’s name change sensed a critical vulnerability in ethnic nationalism, represented could encourage other countries one of the conflicts that has been Americans’ views of economic conditions are more positive gains break 3 percent for and accused “the United States the West’s position in the Bal - by Slobodan Milosevic, and the to follow suit, and the European haunting the Balkans. than they have been in recent years. An October survey found the first time in a dec - and certain Western countries” kans: While in places like Ukraine principle of multiethnic democ- Union is right to insist that any This was a real victory for the 41 per cent of Americans rating economic conditions in the ade. Stock market posts of “destabilising” the region; the the European Union has been racy, embodied by the European border changes should be sup- European strategy for the region. country as “excellent” or “good,” near the highest point in a best January in 30 years. Russian foreign minister, mean- perceived as a symbol of change, Union. ported by the majority of people Now, Europe should find similar decade. The only ones unhappy while, denounced “the willing- in the Balkans it’s seen as the de- Consequently, European Un- in those countries, the message energy and flexibility to push The public’s improving economic outlook is reflected in its with that are the pessi- ness of the United States to lead fender of a status quo that may be ion policy toward the Balkans comes across poorly. It sounds Serbia and Kosovo to find their policy agenda for Trump and Congress in the coming year. mists who keep getting all Balkan states into NATO as ready for disruption. is more driven by ideology than like Europe is telling its naugh- own compromise. Economic issues – improving the job situation, strengthen- it wrong! soon as possible and to remove Publics are frustrated and an- in any other part of the world. ty neighbour to stay away from That’s the only way it can stay ing the economy and reducing the budget deficit – are now @WhiteHouse any Russian influence in this re- gry. Ethnic tensions are on the gion is dramatic: More than 40 And while polls show that a Union’s future look uncertain, And yet, even as sentiment in Europe’s ideological rigidity is sharp objects. And that’s why relevant in the region — not by viewed as less important policy priorities than they were just gion.” Russia wants to make clear rise. Almost every country in the per cent of people born in Bos- majority of people still sees join- but leaders like President Em- the region has changed, the Euro- admirable, but it is also partly it has backfired. The chances being a force for the status quo. a few years ago, according to a survey conducted earlier this that this is not what the people in region has seen large-scale an- nia and Herzegovina have left ing the European Union as the manuel Macron of France have pean Union is reluctant to change responsible for the region’s pa- for a Serbia-Kosovo deal today (Ivan Krastev is a contributing opinion month. Disclaimer: (Views expressed the region want. ti-government demonstrations. the country; about 40pc of those best road to prosperity, the prom- made it clear that they will not its approach to it. This is in part ralysis. are much worse than they were writer, the chairman of the Centre for But these are impressionistic elements and we need to find by columnists are personal and Watching Putin’s visit to Bel- Economic growth is sluggish in born in Albania and about 25pc ise of European integration is spend political capital advocating the result of bureaucratic inertia This is best illustrated by the months ago, and the risk of eth- Liberal Strategies, a permanent fellow solutions for real issues facing the country. If the candidates need not necessarily reflect our grade and listening to his rhet- most places, misery is widespread of those born in Macedonia have losing its talismanic power. for the integration of the Western and a lack of political interest. European Union’s role in the nic clashes is higher. at the Institute for Human Sciences in are not willing to discuss these issues, who will do that? editorial stances) oric, one couldn’t help but con- and the depopulation of the re- done the same. Not only does the European Balkans. But it also comes from a fear ongoing diplomacy between Ser- That’s where Russia comes in. Vienna.) Nickson Thomas

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Denmark expels 2 ABG, CE get top award Huawei staff over for social responsibility Dubai plans $545m work permit issues Copenhagen, Denmark

enmark has ordered the Dexpulsion of two em- ployees of Chinese telecoms e-commerce zone giant Huawei because their residence and work permits Reuters | Dubai were not in order, Copenha- gen police said yesterday. tate-developer Dubai “On Thursday, the Copen- South said yesterday it hagen police carried out a Saimed to spend two billion routine check of the resi- dirhams ($545 million) to build dence and work permits,” at an e-commerce free trade zone Huawei’s offices, a Copen- offering foreign firms 100 per hagen police source said. cent ownership. “In two cases, the people The award ceremony Foreigners operating outside didn’t have the proper pa- of free trade zones in Dubai and perwork.” TDT | Manama Ghaffar, Chairman of the Re- the wider United Arab Emirates The pair, who were not gional Social Responsibility can usually only hold a maxi- identified, were ordered l Baraka Banking Group Network during a ceremony mum 49pc stake, with UAE na- to leave the country, the A(ABG) has been award - held in Bahrain on 30 January tionals holding the rest. source said. ed the Socially Responsible 2018. The new 920,000 square me- Representative picture courtesy of Virtuzone Copenhagen police said Arab Company Award “Banks Hamad Abdulla Ali Al Oqab, tre trade zone, known as EZDu- the expulsion of the two Category” for 2018 by the Re- Deputy Chief Executive of ABG bai, aimed to attract e-com - site set up by Dubai billionaire Dubai South planned to raise Huawei employees was in gional Social Responsibility received the two awards on merce, logistics and other re- Mohammed Alabbar from banks and other institu- no way linked to espionage Network. behalf of Al Baraka Banking lated industries, the developer Dubai South aimed to invest tions, would be spent on in- concerns. The institution also awarded Group. said, adding that construction two billion dirhams over four frastructure, offices and ware- Adnan Ahmed Yousif, Presi- Adnan Ahmed Yousif, P&EC was expected to start in 2019. years in the zone, although the houses. dent & Chief Executive of Al of Al Baraka Banking Group, Dubai is already the head - timeline for spending the cash EZDubai will be located in Baraka Banking Group - “The said: “It is very gratifying for quarters of the region’s largest would depend on demand, the the south of the emirate near Welcome Chinese Arab Economic Socially Re- Al Baraka Banking Group and e-commerce company, Souq. logistics district head for Dubai industrial and residential de- sponsible- Personality” Award. myself to be welcomed to be com, which was bought by Am- South, Mohsen Ahmad, told velopments and Dubai’s second New Year with Gulf The Awards were present- the recipients of these prestig- azon in 2017. It is also home to Reuters. airport, Al Maktoum Interna- Hotel ed by Professor Yusuf Abdul ious awards.” noon.com, an online shopping Ahmad said the funds, which tional. Manama

ulf Hotel is all set to Gwelcome the Chinese New Year at Bahrain’s IPS gets ‘Highest’ certificate in payment protection award-winning Chinese Manama Restaurant, China Garden. payment landscape continues The celebration which nternational Payment Servic- to evolve, information protec- begins today will run until Ies Bahrain said it has received tion, risk mitigation, security the 9th of February and will the Payment Card Data Security and control remain the ultimate feature visiting master Chi- Standard (PCI DSS) 3.2.1 certifi- concern,” Janahi added. nese Chef, Lu Yao. cation. SMILE Commenting on the achieve- Chef Lu Yao is the Exec- IPS’ PCI compliance was audit- ment, Binoy Koonammavu, utive Chef of Yihe Brand ed by ValueMentor, a specialized Chief Executive Officer of Val- and has worked for several auditor approved by the PCI Se- ueMentor, said “IPS has imple- 5-star hotels. curity Standards Council. The standard is mented some of the finest and He has also cooked for Ebrahim Janahi, Chief Exec- endorsed by global secure technologies in their Chinese President Xi Jin- utive Officer of IPS, said: “This payment brands that computing environment. Pay- ping, which adds excite - new milestone is a significant in- include Visa Inc, Mas- ment card data protection is a ment to the experience! itiative that further emphasizes terCard Worldwide, high priority for the Payment All this is in addition to IPS’ overall strategy of providing American Express, Industry.” traditional dishes from chef the highest security measures to PCI DSS 3.2.1 includes require- Ding. protect and safeguard confiden- Discover Financial ments for security management, Each diner will get a tial customer information.” Services and JCB risk management, policy, and chance to win special prizes “The certification confirms International procedures secure network ar- at the end of the meal which the quality and efficiency of IPS’ chitecture, secure software de- includes dinners for two’s information security system, sign and development, incident and much, much more. which includes security policies, updated technologies that are management as well as other For more information call procedures, standards, as well as implemented in IPS. As the card critical protection requirements. The award ceremony 17 713000.

Norway issues Huawei warning Eagle Hills Diyar hands over Marassi Residences Oslo, Norway TDT | Manama

orway’s intelligence agle Hills Diyar has an- Nservice PST yesterday Enounced the completion of issued a warning about tel- its residential offering, Maras- ecoms giant Huawei. si Residences as it prepares to “One has to be attentive handover units to new home- about Huawei as an actor owners. and about the close connec- To mark the occasion, a cer- tions between a commercial emony was held at the Maras- actor like Huawei and the si Residences in the presence Chinese regime,” the head of Shaikh Salman bin Abdul - of Norway’s domestic in- la Al-Khalifa Head of Survey telligence unit PST, Bene- and Land Registration Bureau, dicte Bjornland, said as she Mohamed Alabbar Chairman presented a national risk of Eagle Hills, Abdulhakeem assessment report for 2019. Al Khayyat Vice Chairman of “Huawei could be subject Eagle Hills Diyar, and Dr Maher to influence as long as China Al Shaer Managing Director of Officials during a ceremony marking the completion of Marassi Residences has an intelligence law that Eagle Hills Diyar. requires private individuals, Commenting on the latest ac- opportunity to congratulate new new homes in the vibrant and Director of Eagle Hills Diyar cation, a wide range of amenities entities and companies to complishment, Mohamed Al- homeowners on receiving their dynamic community they are also said: “Marassi Residences is and the abundance of other of- cooperate with China,” she abbar, Chairman of Eagle Hills, residential units and we are pos- now part of.” poised to set a new standard for ferings within this iconic urban said. said: “We would like to take this itive that they will enjoy their Dr Maher Al Shaer, Managing luxury living, due to its prime lo- development.” TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 11

Ithmaar Bank offers prizes totalling US$4.4 million Manama Canada pledges $53m thmaar Bank, a Bah - Irain-based Islamic retail bank, enhanced its Thimaar savings account, offering its Thimaar account holders 3,206 prizes. in aid to Venezuelans The bank said it has also in- creased the total prize purse to Ottawa, Canada US$4,400,000, including two UN will not join any grand prizes of US$1 million anadian Prime Minister group on Venezuela each. Justin Trudeau yesterday “Ithmaar Bank is committed Cpledged Can$53 million crisis talks: Guterres to becoming the Islamic retail (US$40 million) in humanitar- United Nations, US bank of choice,” said Ithmaar ian aid for Venezuelans amid a Bank Assistant General Man- deepening crisis. he United Nations will ager, Head of Retail Banking, Mohammed Janahi “Today, Canada is stepping up Tnot join any group of na- Mohammed Janahi. and announcing $53 million to tions promoting initiatives to “In line with the Bank’s offer 1,212 loyal Thimaar ac- address the most pressing needs resolve the crisis in Venezue- customer-centric commit- count holders who have not of Venezuelans on the ground, la, the UN chief said Monday, ment to delivering a superi- won a prize in the past two including almost 3 million refu- indicating he will not attend or banking service, we work years a chance to win special gees,” Trudeau told a gathering a meeting in Uruguay this hard to improve the Thimaar prizes out of a total prize purse of the Lima Group of nations. week of several countries. savings account as part of the of US$660,000,” he said. “The bulk of the funds will go Mexico and Uruguay Bank’s commitment to listen- In 2019, Thimaar account to trusted partners, and neigh- had hoped that UN Secre- ing closely to its customers’ also offers monthly priz - boring countries to help them tary-General Antonio Gu- requirements and actively re- es totalling US$1,764,000, support Venezuela and Vene- terres would attend a con- sponding to their feedback,” he and junior prizes totalling zuelans,” he said. ference in Montevideo on said. US$384,000. The 14-member Lima Group, Thursday aimed at promot- “We noticed growing de - Every BD30 maintained as which includes most Latin ing dialogue between Vene- mand for large cash prizes, an average balance qualifies a American countries and Cana- zuela’s self-proclaimed presi- and we enhanced Thimaar ac- customer to enter the monthly da, met to discuss how to sup- dent Juan Guaido and leader cordingly with two lucky cus- draws. The more customers port opposition leader Juan Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his opening statement for the Nicolas Maduro. tomers having the chance to save, and the longer they main- Guaido, who proclaimed him- 10th Lima Group in Ottawa, Ontario become the first Thimaar mil- tain balances in multiples of self acting president last month. lionaires,” said Janahi. “This BD30, the more opportunities Guaido, who heads the op - year, we are also delighted to they have to win. position-controlled National Assembly, addressed the gath- Maduro writes to pope for help ering in a video message, saying Rome, Italy he looked forward to having “free and fair elections as soon USA Today owner rejects as possible in order to restore enezuelan President Nico- democracy to Venezuela.” Vlas Maduro said he has bid from newspaper rival Most of the bloc has urged written to the pope asking him Venezuelan President Nicolas to help mediate his country’s Washington, United States that it does not believe the Maduro to step down, and make crisis after a swathe of nations offer is “credible,” doubt - way for elections to deal with recognised a rival opposition SA Today publisher Gan- ing the ability of the rival an economic collapse that has chief as interim leader. Unett said yesterday its newspaper group to finance sent Venezuelans flooding into “I sent a letter to Pope board unanimously rejected the deal and win regulatory neighboring countries. Francis,” Maduro told Italy’s a $1.4 billion takeover offer approval. Maduro began a new term in SkyTG24 television in an in- Maduro (C) attending a military ceremony to commemorate the “27th from rival Digital First Me- McLean, Virginia-based office last month after disputed terview broadcast on Monday, Anniversary of the Military Rebellion of the 4FEB92 and National Dignity dia that would merge two Gannett, which also owns 2018 elections whose results with opposition leader Juan Day”, in Caracas of the largest US newspaper several large regional US dai- were rejected as invalid by the Guaido gaining more interna- groups. lies, said it was confident of opposition. The Lima Group tional support. for snap presidential elections. American and European Union A statement said the offer its strategy to remain inde - also had refused to recognize “I told him that I serve “I ask the pope to put in his states in “Contact Group” talks last month from hedge fund- pendent. the results. Christ’s cause... and in this best effort, his will, to help on in Montevideo on Thursday. backed Digital First “under- “Our board of directors is Guaido has been recognized spirit I asked for his help, in the path of dialogue. I hope to The pope is currently on a values Gannett and is not in confident that Gannett has sig- as the legitimate interim presi- a process of facilitating and receive a positive response,” visit to the United Arab Emir- the best interests of Gannett nificant value creation poten- dent by a number of countries, strengthening dialogue,” said he said. Maduro is supporting ates and is due to return to and its shareholders.” tial,” said Jeffry Louis, chair- including the United States and Maduro, who has rejected calls plans for a meeting of Latin Rome on Tuesday. Gannett also maintained man of the Gannett board. some EU member states. Pound falls as Britan’s May plans fresh Brexit assault London, United Kingdom Key figures around 1440 GMT London - FTSE 100:  0.1pc at 7,026.36 points he pound dropped Mon - Tday following weak UK Frankfurt - DAX 30:  0.4pc at 11,132.36 construction data and as Prime Paris - CAC 40:  0.7pc at 4,982.61 Minister Theresa May seeks to EURO STOXX 50:  0.6pc at 3,152.47 try and finally unlock the Brexit stalemate. New York - Dow:  0.2pc at 25,018.82 London’s benchmark FTSE 100 Tokyo - Nikkei 225:  0.5pc at 29,883.77 (close) index, featuring large multina- Hong Kong - Hang Seng:  0.2pc at 27,990.21 tionals earning in dollars and euros, climbed to a two-month Shanghai - Composite: Closed for a public holiday high above 7,000 points thanks Pound/dollar:  at $1.3043 from $1.3084 at 2200 GMT Friday to the weaker pound. Euro/pound:  at 87.69 pence from 87.57 pence Eurozone stock markets fal- tered, while Asia mostly ad - Euro/dollar:  at $1.1438 from $1.1459 vanced. Dollar/yen:  at 110.06 yen from 109.51 Oil prices fell after hitting the Oil - Brent Crude:  80 cents at $61.95 per barrel highest levels this year as the cri- sis in OPEC producer Venezuela Oil - West Texas Inter:  $1.10 at $54.15 fuelled concerns over potential Two traders confer seconds after the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) tighter crude supplies. “A minor decline for the conditions. and new ideas” when she next “backstop” provision. in the headlines to make much pound, one that followed a 10- ‘Snuffed out recovery’ “But provided a deal is signed meets European Union negoti- The so-called backstop is of a difference with respect to month low UK construction “Uncertainty about Brexit has off, the construction sector likely ators over her Brexit deal. intended to ensure there is no broad market sentiment,” said PMI... allowed the FTSE to hit a snuffed out the recovery in the will enjoy strong growth soon. EU officials have insisted that return to a hard border with Ire- O’Hare. fresh two-month high,” noted construction sector,” said Sam- “Business investment should the deal -- rejected by British land, but Brexit supporters fear Expectations that the Federal Connor Campbell, financial an- uel Tombs, chief UK economist rebound later this year, given lawmakers -- is not open for re- it will keep Britain tied to the Reserve will take its foot off the alyst at Spreadex traders. at Pantheon Macroeconomics. that firms’ profit margins are negotiation. EU’s customs rules. gas in raising US interest rates The IHS Markit/CIPS UK Con- “In the unlikely event of a relatively healthy and their But May wrote in the Sunday US markets opened flat, with -- and optimism that China and struction purchasing managers’ no-deal Brexit, the sector likely balance sheets are awash with Telegraph that she would be Briefing.com analyst Patrick the United States will eventually index fell to 50.6 in January from will slide into another reces - cash,” Tombs added. “battling for Britain and North- O’Hare saying there was little hammer out a deal to resolve 52.8 the previous month. sion, amid weaker business May on Sunday said she would ern Ireland” in her efforts to get news to push stocks either way. their long-running trade war confidence and tighter credit be “armed with a fresh mandate rid of the agreement’s unpopular “There hasn’t been anything -- provided support. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 12

Russian economy outpaced expectations FAB elevates Abu Dhabi Moscow, Russia ussia’s economy ex- Rpanded 2.3 percent last Juhayna had last week said year, growing more quickly Abu Dhabi closes that its annual profit more than than the government and • doubled. the IMF had predicted, ac- at highest in more In Dubai, the index fell 0.4pc cording to state statistics than four years as most its property stocks re- published yesterday. treated. The emirates largest Russia’s growth rate ac- ADCB reaches listed developer Emaar Prop- celerated from 1.6 percent its• highest in more erties shed 1.7pc while its units in 2017 and exceeded the Emaar Malls and Emaar Devel- economy ministry’s predic- than 13 years opment were down 2.7pc and tion of 1.8 percent as well 2pc respectively. as the International Mon- Property The three firms’ share perfor- etary Fund’s forecast of 1.7 stocks• continue to mance over the past year sets percent. slide in Dubai them up for exclusion from the The country’s economy MSCI Emerging Markets Index only returned to growth in in May under the compiler’s cri- 2017 after two years of re- Egypt bule-chip teria for membership, which has cession in 2015 and 2016. index• rises for eighth been weighing on these stocks. Russia’s Rosstat statis- straight day Qatar’s index rose 0.4pc as tics agency said that GDP Qatar Gas Transport (Nakilat) last year was 103.6 trillion surged 4.6pc. Qatar Navigation rubles ($1.578 trillion, 1.38 Reuters (Milaha) said it agreed through trillion euros), with growth An investor watching stock movements at the Saudi Stock Market (AFP) its unit to buy Qatar Investment in sectors such as hotels bu Dhabi stock market Authority’s 5.9pc stake in Nak- and restaurants boost - rose sharply yesterday, Closing Bell dirhams, its highest close since in the United Arab Emirates ilat, raising its stake to 36.3pc. ed by hosting the World buoyed by First Abu May 29, 2014. The bank had last with $114 billion of assets. UNB Milaha gained 1.1pc. Cup. A SAUDI  0.1 pc » 8,521 pts Dhabi Bank after it proposed an week proposed an increase in its gained 1pc. Saudi Arabia’s main index The economy ministry increase in the foreign owner- DUBAI  0.4 pc » 2,529 pts foreign ownership limit to 40pc Egypt’s blue-chip index rose shed 0.1pc, weighed down by its had initially predicted 2.1 ship limit, while Egypt’s blue- QATAR  0.4 pc » 10,728 pts from 25pc and had posted a 4pc 0.9pc, boosted by a 3.1pc gain real estate stocks with property percent growth before re- chip index was lifted by its top rise in fourth-quarter profit, in the country’s biggest lender developer Jabal Omar Develop- vising this down to 1.8 per- ABU DHABI  1 pc » 5,128 pts lender Commercial Internation- beating analysts’ forecasts. Commercial International Bank. ment dropping 1.6pc. cent, taking into account al Bank. EGYPT  0.9 pc » 14,366 pts Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Financial Regulatory Authority Saudi Real Estate Co de - the impact of US sanctions The Abu Dhabi index gained KUWAIT  0.4 pc » 5,426 pts (ADCB) added 2pc to touch its has granted the bank the go- creased 1.6pc; the firm has ap- on the ruble. for a third straight day, rising 1 highest since Dec. 2005. The ahead for its authorised capital pointed Ayman Bin Mohamed Strong growth in the OMAN  0.5 pc » 4,166 pts per cent to close at its highest stock has been rising in most of increase to 50 billion Egyptian al-Mudaifer as its chairman. construction sector of 5.3 sice Oct. 2014. BAHRAIN  0.1 pc »t 1,398 pts last sessions after ADCB, Union pounds ($2.84 billion) from 20 But Dallah Healthcare rose percent was one of the The United Arab Emirates’ National Bank (UNB) and unlist- billion pounds. 2.4pc after its board approved factors that pushed the largest lender First Abu Dha- ed Al Hilal Bank agreed a merger Juhayna Food Industries in- a buyback of 5pc of ordinary year’s figures higher than bi Bank jumped 2.3pc to 15.34 to create the third-largest bank creased 4.3pc. shares. expected. Saudi site, long seen as haunted, tries to woo visitors Reuters | Al Ula, Saudi Arabia ans, the pre-Islamic Arab people started.” that also built Petra in neigh- Backed by billions of In Crown Prince Mohammed n a remote northern corner bouring Jordan. dollars in state-led in- bin Salman’s headlong push to of Saudi Arabia sit the relics Elaborately carved multi-sto- vestment and a French transform Saudi Arabia’s econ- Iof an ancient civilization, rey facades with epigraphs in- cultural partnership, the omy and society, al-Ula has which the kingdom hopes to scribed into the red sandstone gained prominence. turn into a global tourism des- give way to internal chambers authorities expect al-Ula He has ridden dune buggies tination as it tries to open up where bodies were once laid to and its majestic rock- through its sands and invited to the world and diversify its rest. At night, stars twinkle in hewn tombs of Madain Western investors and celebri- economy away from oil. the vast desert sky. Saleh could eventually ties for helicopter tours of the Backed by billions of dollars Superstition about the site can attract millions of vis- area, which abuts NEOM, the in state-led investment and a be traced back to a hadith, or itors, local and foreign $500-billion mega-city he wants French cultural partnership, the saying attributed to the Prophet alike to build along the Red Sea. authorities expect al-Ula and its Mohammad, warning Muslims Many of the visitors to al-Ula majestic rock-hewn tombs of not to enter “unless you are cry- during an ongoing winter music Madain Saleh could eventually ing ... lest you suffer the afflic- to make money and welcome festival are VIPs or well-heeled attract millions of visitors, local tion” of its people, said to have visitors. General view of the city al-Ula guests, with ticket prices reach- and foreign alike. perished for their sins. Locals are planning to open ing several thousand dollars. That is generating excitement While interpretation of that restaurants and shops, and a Visas were arranged on an ad in the kingdom, while upend- passage is nowadays contested, few hundred young people have hoc basis. ing a superstition among many Saudi state-backed clerics had been sent abroad to study hospi- Riyadh native Dana Daham Saudis - and long-backed by re- referenced it for years. In 2012, tality. As conservative Saudi Ara- visited last month with friends, ligious edicts - that the area is one of them ruled that al-Ula bia loosens social restrictions, taking a train from Jeddah to haunted by jinn, the malevolent should be opened to the public, some of the tour guides in al-Ula Medina and then a 300-km (180- spirits of the Koran and Arabian but even years later a school in will be women. mile) car ride. mythology, and must be avoided. the area was temporarily closed “The local community is “We didn’t expect it to be this Al-Ula’s development is part after students sighted jinn, local peaceful, educated and hospita- magnificent. We keep hearing of a push to preserve pre-Islamic media reported. ble,” said resident Talal al-Faqir. stories from people but this is heritage sites in order to attract “The crown prince ... has paved way more than we thought it non-Muslim tourists, strengthen “JUST GETTING STARTED” the way for the entire world to would be,” she said. “It’s amaz- national identity and temper the During a media tour, residents visit us and see the huge civi- ing, it’s beautiful. So much his- austere strain of Sunni Islam refused to speak about the area’s lizations in our region. We are tory, so much going on.” that has dominated Saudi Arabia reputation for being jinxed, in- just getting The weekend she visited fea- for decades. stead focusing on opportu- tured a concert by the hologram Madain Saleh, a UNESCO nities of the late Egyptian diva Umm World Heritage site located Kulthum. Italian tenor Andrea there, is a 2,000-year-old Bocelli performed a few days city carved into de- later and Greek singer Yanni is sert rocks by also expected, alongside Arab the Na- stars such as Kadim al-Saher bate- and Mohamed Abdo.

Visitors take pictures at majestic rock-hewn tombs of Madain Saleh. Above, a train station is seen near the city al-Ula 13 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019

DAILY AT (VIP I): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM 6-ARCTIC (PG-13) (DRAMA) NEW KEANU REEVES, ALICE EVE, THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH MADS MIKKELSEN, MARIA THELMA SMARADOTTIR DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + (11.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR 2-A DOG’S WAY HOME (PG) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA/ THURS/FRI) FAMILY) NEW DAILY AT: 1.30 + 5.30 + 9.30 PM 1-REPLICAS (PG-15) (SCI-FICTION/THRILLER) NEW ASHLEY JUDD, JONAH HAUER-KING, EDWARD JAMES 2-A DOG’S WAY HOME (PG) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA/ KEANU REEVES, ALICE EVE, THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH 7-BETTER START RUNNING (15+) (ADVENTURE/DRA- FAMILY) NEW DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM MA/COMEDY) NEW ASHLEY JUDD, JONAH HAUER-KING, EDWARD JAMES DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM ANALEIGH TIPTON, ALEX SHARP, EDI GATHEGI DAILY AT (VIP): 2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM 3-DESTROYER (15+) (CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) NEW DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 2.45 + 7.00 + (11.15 PM THURS/FRI) DAILY AT: 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM NICOLE KIDMAN, SEBASTIAN STAN, LUKE PASQUALINO 2-A DOG’S WAY HOME (PG) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA/ 3-DESTROYER (15+) (CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) NEW FAMILY) NEW DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 8-HEADLOCK- (AGAINST THE CLOCK) (15+) (SCI-FIC- MN THURS/FRI) TION/THRILLER) NEW NICOLE KIDMAN, SEBASTIAN STAN, LUKE PASQUALINO ASHLEY JUDD, JONAH HAUER-KING, EDWARD JAMES DIANNA AGRON, MARK POLISH, ANDY GARCIA DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + (11.00 PM DAILY AT: 1.00 + 5.30 + 10.00 PM 4-THE GANDHI MURDER (15+) (DRAMA/HISTORY) NEW THURS/FRI) JESUS SANS, STEPHEN LANG, LUKE PASQUALINO DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 3.30 + 7.30 + 11.30 PM 3-DESTROYER (15+) (CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) NEW 4-THE GANDHI MURDER (15+) (DRAMA/HISTORY) NEW DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 3.45 + 8.45 PM 9-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) NICOLE KIDMAN, SEBASTIAN STAN, LUKE PASQUALINO JESUS SANS, STEPHEN LANG, LUKE PASQUALINO KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 PM + 12.00 MN 5-MINUSCULE MANDIBLES FROM FAR AWAY (PG) DAILY AT: 9.00 + (11.30 PM THURS/FRI) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE) NEW DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM 4-THE GANDHI MURDER (15+) (DRAMA/HISTORY) NEW BRUNO SALOMONE, THIERRY FREMONT, STEPHANE COULON 5-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD 10-AQUAMAN (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) JESUS SANS, STEPHEN LANG, LUKE PASQUALINO DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 PM (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, NICOLE KIDMAN CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM 6-ARCTIC (PG-13) (DRAMA) NEW DAILY AT: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 PM 5-MINUSCULE MANDIBLES FROM FAR AWAY (PG) MADS MIKKELSEN, MARIA THELMA SMARADOTTIR (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE) NEW 11-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN 6-SERENITY (18+) (DRAMA/THRILLER) DAILY AT: 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM WORLD (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) BRUNO SALOMONE, THIERRY FREMONT, STEPHANE COULON MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, ANNE HATHAWAY, DIANE LANE CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 PM 7-GLASS (PG-15) (THRILLER) DAILY AT: 12.30 + 4.45 + 9.00 PM DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM JAMES MCAVOY, BRUCE WILLIS, SAMUEL L. JACKSON JOHN C. REILLY, SARAH SILVARMAN, GAL GADOT 6-NJHAN PRAKASHAN (PG) (MALAYALAM) NEW DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM 12-NADI ELREGAL EL SERI (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY) FAHAD FAZIL, NIKHILA VIMAL AL HAMRA DAILY AT (IMAX 2D): 7.00 + 9.45 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) KARIM ABDULAZIZ, GHADA ADEL, MAJDE ALKIDDAWI DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN DAILY AT (VIP II): 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM 17-CLOSE (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) DAILY AT: (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) 1-NJHAN PRAKASHAN (PG) (MALAYALAM) NEW NOOMI RAPACE, INDIRA VARMA, EOIN MACKEN FAHAD FAZIL, NIKHILA VIMAL 7-SARVAM THAALAMAYAM (PG-13) (TAMIL) NEW 8-NADI ELREGAL EL SERI (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM 13-URI: THE SURGICAL STRIKE (15+) (HINDI/ACTION/DRAMA) G.V. PRAKASH KUMAR, APARNA BALAMURALI, VINEETH KARIM ABDULAZIZ, GHADA ADEL, MAJDE ALKIDDAWI DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) VICKY KAUSHAL, KIRTI KULHARI, PARESH RAWAL ON THURSDAY 31ST 7.00 PM ONWARDS : 12.30 + 6.00 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN 18-THE MULE (PG-15) (CRIME/DRAMA/THRILLER) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM THURS/FRI) CLINT EASTWOOD, BRADLEY COOPER, TAISSA FARMIGA 8-VANTHA RAJAVATHAAN VARUVEN (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN SILAMBARA, MEGHA AKASH, RAMYA KRISHNA 9-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) SEEF (I) KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN 1-REPLICAS (PG-15) (SCI-FICTION/THRILLER) NEW FROM FRIDAY 1ST :3.00 + 8.30 PM 19-SPIDER MAN INTO THE SPIDER VERSE (PG) (ANI- 1-THE GIRL IN ORANGE DRESS (PG-15) (FILIPINO/COME- KEANU REEVES, ALICE EVE, THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM MATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) DY/ROMANTIC) NEW DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM 9-GLASS (PG-15) (THRILLER) HAILEE STEINFELD, NICOLAS CAGE, MAHERSHALA ALI JERICHO ROSALES, JESSY MENDIOLA, DEREK RAMSAY 10-AQUAMAN (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) JAMES MCAVOY, BRUCE WILLIS, SAMUEL L. JACKSON 2-A DOG’S WAY HOME (PG) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA/ JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, NICOLE KIDMAN DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 + 8.00 + 10.15 PM DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM DAILY AT (VIP): 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM FAMILY) NEW DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 MN 20-MARY POPPINS RETURNS (G) (ADVENTURE/MUSI- 2-NJHAN PRAKASHAN (PG) (MALAYALAM) NEW ASHLEY JUDD, JONAH HAUER-KING, EDWARD JAMES THURS/FRI) CAL/FAMILY) 10-MANIKARNIKA: THE QUEEN OF JHANSI (PG-15) FAHAD FAZIL, NIKHILA VIMAL DAILY AT: 2.00 + 7.00 PM + 12.00 MN (DRAMA/ACTION/BIOGRAPHY) EMILY BLUNT, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, BEN WHISHAW 11-MANIKARNIKA: THE QUEEN OF JHANSI (PG-15) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM KANGANA RANAUT, DANNY DENZONGPA, SURESH OBEROI (DRAMA/ACTION/BIOGRAPHY) DAILY AT: 1.15 + 6.15 + 11.15 PM 3-DESTROYER (15+) (CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) NEW DAILY AT: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM KANGANA RANAUT, DANNY DENZONGPA, SURESH OBEROI 3-SARVAM THAALAMAYAM (PG-13) (TAMIL) NEW NICOLE KIDMAN, SEBASTIAN STAN, LUKE PASQUALINO G.V. PRAKASH KUMAR, APARNA BALAMURALI, VINEETH 11-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN DAILY AT: 1.00 + 6.30 PM + 12.00 MN SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM WORLD (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 1-REPLICAS (PG-15) (SCI-FICTION/THRILLER) NEW ON THURSDAY 31ST 7.00 PM ONWARDS : 12.30 + 6.00 + 11.30 PM CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER 12-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD 4-THE GANDHI MURDER (15+) (DRAMA/HISTORY) NEW (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) KEANU REEVES, ALICE EVE, THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH JESUS SANS, STEPHEN LANG, LUKE PASQUALINO DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM 4-VANTHA RAJAVATHAAN VARUVEN (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM + (1.00 AM SILAMBARA, MEGHA AKASH, RAMYA KRISHNA THURS/FRI) DAILY AT: 2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM 12-URI: THE SURGICAL STRIKE (15+) (HINDI/ACTION/DRAMA) DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM FROM FRIDAY 1ST : 3.00 + 8.30 PM VICKY KAUSHAL, KIRTI KULHARI, PARESH RAWAL DAILY AT (IMAX 3D): 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 PM 2-A DOG’S WAY HOME (PG) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA/ 5-NADI ELREGAL EL SERI (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY) FAMILY) NEW 5-GLASS (PG-15) (THRILLER) KARIM ABDULAZIZ, GHADA ADEL, MAJDE ALKIDDAWI DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM 13-SERENITY (18+) (DRAMA/THRILLER) ASHLEY JUDD, JONAH HAUER-KING, EDWARD JAMES JAMES MCAVOY, BRUCE WILLIS, SAMUEL L. 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I, SIBY JOSEPH S/O OLATTUPURATH MANUAL JOSEPH, holding Indian Passport No. L 1416316, dated 20.01.2014 issued at BAHRAIN having Arctic: Mads Mikkelsen lends sizzling permanent residence at (full address in India) OLATTUPURATH HOUSE, KONATHUKUNNU PO., THRISSUR, KERALA. presently residing at (full machismo to icy survival tale address in Bahrain) FLAT - 1, BLDG- 4295, ROAD 473, BLOCK 604, SITRA, will rctic is a 2018 Icelandic surviv- henceforth be known as (Given name) SIBY al film directed by Joe Penna (Surname) JOSEPH. Aand written by Penna and Ryan Objection(s) if any, may be forwarded to Morrison. The film stars Mads Mik- Embassy of India, P.O Box 26106, Bldg 1090, kelsen as a man stranded in the Arctic Road 2819, Block 428, Al Seef, Kingdom of who misses his chance at rescue. KNOW WHAT Bahrain. The film premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, and is set to be released in theatres on 1 February Mads Mikkelsen 2019.On review aggregator website became more widely I, SINDHU KOZHIYOTTU Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an PRABHAKARAN , W/O approval rating of 84%, based on 43 known internationally PRABHAKARAN, holding Indian Passport reviews, and an average rating of 7/10. for his role as Tristan No H1824583 dated 01/03/2009 issued at A man stranded in the Arctic waits in Jerry Bruckheimer’s BAHRAIN , having permanent residence for rescue. When the helicopter that production King Ar- at Priya, Valad,P.O Porur, Wayanad DT, finds him crashes, the pilot is killed thur (2004) kerala, 670644. Presently residing at FLAT and the passenger severely injured. He NO.22, BUILDING NO.1102 , ROAD NO. 2827, BLOCK NO: 328, AL SUQAYYAH then must decide whether to remain its suicide mission it feels alarmingly , BAHRAIN will henceforth be known in the relative safety of his camp or to straight-forward.” as ( Given Name ) SINDHU, (Surname embark on a deadly trek for potential Mads Mikkelsen in a scene from ‘Arctic’ Critic Consensus: Arctic proves that ) KOZHIYOTTU PRABHAKARAN salvation. a good survival thriller doesn’t need , objection if any may be forwarded to On review aggregator website Rot- views, and an average rating of 7/10. drama “largely subsists on the on- much in the way of dialogue to get by Embassy of India , P.O.Box 26106, Bldg No. ten Tomatoes, the film holds an ap- Nick Allen of RogerEbert.com gave screen muscle of Mads Mikkelsen,” -- especially when Mads Mikkelsen is 1090, Road No. 2819 , Block 428, Al Seef , proval rating of 84%, based on 43 re- the film 2 1/2 stars, saying that the and that “once Arctic endeavors on the one doing the surviving. Kingdom of Bahrain. 14 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 Lily James

Rapper 21 Savage Demi Lily James wants arrested to shed her Los Angeles Lovato

apper 21 Savage has Cinderella image Rbeen taken into custody goes off by US Immigration and Cus- toms Enforcement following Twitter a “targeted operation” in At- Los Angeles lanta on Sunday. According to CNN, the Grammy-nominat- Los Angeles it’s Cinderella!’ ed rapper came to the US as emi Lovato went “It’s a happy association, but also something a teenager in 2005 from the off Twitter after ctress Lily James loved the experience that you want to shed at some point The UK but did not leave when his Dshe faced flak for of portraying Cinderella in the live blonde, sweet thing is so not me. I’m actively visa expired a year later. He remarks over rapper 21 Sav- Aaction version of the Disney film, but seeking characters from now on that are dif- was subsequently convicted age’s arrest by US immigra- now wants to shed that image. ferent, who don’t rely on charm or the qualities on felony charges in 2014. tion officials. In an interview to Harper’s Bazaar UK issue, that I think I’ve explored quite a lot.” According to CNN, the The singer courted con- the actress said that she wants to shed the The actress has enchanted viewers with Grammy-nomi- troversy on Sunday during image of herself as a ‘blonde, sweet thing’, be- her performances in “Cinderella”, “Downton nated rapper came the 2019 Super Bowl when cause it is ‘so not her’, reports dailymail.co.uk. Abbey”, “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia!”. to the US as a teen- she made a comment about She admitted that she is “actively seeking” James, who is in a relationship with Matt ager in 2005 from the recording artiste, who different characters as she looks forward to Smith since 2014, also opened up about turning the UK but did not was taken into custody by turning 30 in April. 30 later this year. leave when his US Immigration and Cus- James said: “Cinderella was a gift, and I will She said: “It is a real turning point. My Shayaa visa expired a year toms Enforcement follow- treasure it for the rest of my life. But I twenties have been so chaotic, and I’ve always later. He was sub- ing a “targeted operation” wore a dress for the ‘Mamma Mia!’ looked forward to 30 as being an anchor sequently convict- in Atlanta. premiere that was blue and white, point. You stop caring so much about ed on felony charges in 2014. 21 Savage is facing depor- and when I got out on the red what other people think, and become “The rapper initially en- tation. The Grammy-nomi- carpet, all anyone said was ‘Oh more secure in your own life.” tered the US legally in July nated rapper came to the US 2005, but subsequently failed as a teenager in 2005 from to depart under the terms of the UK but did not leave Adam Levine his nonimmigrant visa and he when his visa expired a year Roxanne became unlawfully present in later. responds to the US when his visa expired Taking a dig at the viral Pallett battled backlash over in July 2006,” the ICE spokes- news of the rapper’s arrest, Lo- man told CNN. vato tweeted, “So far 21 savage depression Superbowl gig 21 Savage, whose real name memes have been my favorite Los Angeles is Shayaa Bin Abraham-Jo- part of the Super Bowl.” after Thomas seph, has previously de- Social media users, including aroon 5 frontman scribed a childhood in At- Offset, called her out for her com- punch row MAdam Levine has lanta during interviews. ments. Los Angeles responded to the negative criticism over his bands ctress Roxanne Super Bowl half-time Pallett battled performance, thanking Tiffany Haddish open hosting Awith depression his critics for pushing after falsely accusing them to do better. Oscars in future but not by herself actor Ryan Thomas of Viewers weren’t im- punching her on “Celeb- pressed by the Los Angeles rity Big Brother”. underwhelm- In an interview to ing show put iffany Haddish says she would host the sun.co.uk, Pal- on by the pop Oscars one day if she gets to share lett spoke about rock band on Tthe responsibility with a partner. the backlash she Sunday, and The actor-comic said she would love had faced follow- took issue with Adam Levine to take up the hosting duties with ing her false alle- it being “too Maya Rudolph or Will Arnett. Tiffany Haddish gations against long” and also “I would love to do it one Thomas and “boring”. day with Maya or even with Will Arnett. how her health Levine opened up about I would love to do it with someone,” conditions his performance with a Haddish told Variety. started dete- post on Sunday night “I don’t need all that re- riorating after on Instagram, which he sponsibility on my shoul- that. shared along with an ders it’s already hard She said: “I’ve image of the “One Love” enough being the been scared to light display that featured Los Angeles queen,” she leave the house, during their show, reports quipped. and strangers have shout- independent.co.uk. hris Pratt has revealed that he is ed and spat at me in the eyeing a winter wedding date with street. I’ve changed my Cfiance, author Katherine Schwarzenegger. email address and phone My situation with The couple got engaged early this year. number and I’ve recently Pratt, 39, said a lot of things need to be sorted so they are moved house. I was getting Bryan Singer was planning for a ceremony later this year. messages from people not pleasant, says “We’re maybe (thinking of a) fall, winter kind of thing. We saying they wished I have a lot to get done,” the actor told Variety. was dead, or that Rami Malek He was speaking on the sidelines of the “Lego Movie 2” premiere. I should kill Los Angeles The news of Pratt and Schwarzenegger’s engagement came days after myself. they moved in together in January. ohe- Pratt and the 29-year-old writer started dating a year after his split from former “Bmian wife, actor Anna Faris in August 2017. Rhapsody” star Rami Mal- ek says that he Rami Malek Ariana denies appropriating Japanese culture did not have a pleasant working relation- Los Angeles translation of “seven rings” to ship with film’s director actually mean a Japanese style Bryan Singer. riana Grande is fighting barbecue grill. Critics respond- Fox terminated Singer’s Fine back against accusations ed by claiming Grande’s tattoo services as the helmer of Athat she disrespected or was an example of cultural the Queen biopic under the Dining appropriated Japanese culture appropriation, with headlines “pay or play” provision of with her new tattoo. accusing her of “disrespect- his contract, sources had Redefined... Grande has weathered crit- ing Asian culture,” “exploit- indicated at the time, due icism over her new tattoo of ing Japanese culture ‘for the to his repeated failures to Japanese characters, which she aesthetic’ “ and “falling off show up on the set, which publicly fixed after an initial the cultural-appropriation brought the production to For Reservations, Call:Umm Al Hassam 17728699 Seef District 17364999 misspelling caused its intended tightrope.” a halt in December 2017. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 15

Governorate seeks society interaction Real close gap at the top in Sports Day TDT | Manama

Karim Benzema he Capital Governo- • Trate is holding a vari- bags tenth of season ety of activities during the as wonderkid 2019 Bahrain Sports Day Vinicius Junior stars KNOW WHAT on Tuesday, February 12, in routine win at Al Najma Sports Club in Juffair. Benzema has been the Director of information Gareth Bale was and follow-up at the Capital making• his first start revival’s ringleader Governorate Salah Buzaid for a month but it was since and his latest goal Al Dossari said their activi- his young Brazilian was his sixth in four ties will take place over two games, his best streak sessions in the morning and team-mate who was since January 2016 evening, and covering dif- the star of the show ferent sports. Mariano’s diving header in In the morning session, AFP | Madrid injury-time from Isco’s cross there will be running races added a final flourish. as well as some exercises eal Madrid gained ground for men and women, while on both Barcelona and Morata makes debut in everyone can try out the free RAtletico Madrid in La Atletico loss medical tests at the venue. Liga as Karim Benzema and Earlier, there had been anoth- Al Dossari stressed that Vinicius Junior each scored in er first for Atletico up front as the governorate hopes to a 3-0 win over Alaves on Sunday. Alvaro Morata made his debut achieve the objectives of Benzema, Vinicius and Ga- Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (R) vies with Alaves’ Chilean defender Guillermo Maripan but it ended in disappointment this day in various aspects, reth Bale started together for the after a 1-0 loss to Real Betis. and to promote sport, health first time and two thirds of the ble eight points. He did it starting alongside Vigaray that led to Benzema’s Atleti could have reduced the and society as a way of life. newly-dubbed ‘BBV’ delivered as “We will fight for everything both Bale and Vinicius but it opener as Sergio Reguilon was deficit to three points at the top He affirmed the gover- Madrid capitalised on Barca be- until the end,” Solari said. “To- was the latter, not the former, set free down the left, his cross but Sergio Canales’ second-half norate readiness to play a ing held by Valencia and Atletico day there was a real hunger to that looks to be Benzema’s most ensuring the Frenchman could penalty means that Barcelona major part of this occasion losing at Real Betis. cut the gap.” dangerous partner. not miss. finish the weekend one point to ensure its success. Mariano Diaz, on as a substi- It may have been the 5-1 loss to Bale endured one of his quiet- Alaves defended so deep at further ahead than when they tute, added a third late on. Barca in October that proved the er nights and it was noticeable times that Madrid’s defence started it. After 22 rounds, this is the final straw for Julen Lopetegui that while Benzema and Vini- were playing more as creative “The match was clear,” Atleti- first in which Madrid have been but Alaves’ 1-0 victory at Mendi- cius both departed to rousing midfielders but the visitors co coach Diego Simeone said. “A Discounts for sports the only winners from the estab- zorrotza, their first over Real in ovations late on, there was a were not without chances on few chances for both teams, they lished three clubs, which is as 87 years, was perhaps the team’s scattering of disgruntled whis- the break. Tomas Pina took too took advantage of the penalty we day goers much an indication of their own rock bottom. tles when the Welshman was re- long to shoot and Jony Rodri- gave them and that was enough.” TDT | Manama inconsistency as the sturdiness Benzema has been the re - placed by Marco Asensio shortly guez forced a smart save from Morata enjoyed the occasional of Atleti and, particularly, Barca. vival’s ringleader since and his after the hour. Thibaut Courtois. link on the counter-attack with he 2019 Bahrain Sports Madrid could now overtake latest goal was his sixth in four “It was difficult,” Solari said. Madrid, though, ended any Antoine Griezmann but there TDay, scheduled for Atletico if they win the city der- games, his best streak since “Alaves defended very well, they hopes of a comeback with 10 was little to suggest the pair’s February 12, has received a by next weekend but the differ- January 2016. The only La Liga were determined and there wer- minutes left as Asensio picked chemistry will be instant. Die- major boost with 14 sports ence behind Barcelona, whom player to have scored more in en’t many spaces.” out Vinicius at the back post. go Costa is expected back from stores providing discounts they face in the Copa del Rey on all competitions this season is It was Vinicius’ clever reverse The teenager controlled, picked injury soon. Morata has limited on its clothes, equipment Wednesday, is still a considera- Lionel Messi. pass through the legs of Carlos his spot and put it there. time to stake his claim. and gears during the event. This initiative is in line with the directives of the Ministry of Industry, Com- Call to make merce and Tourism, in an attempt to make this year’s sport an everyday Windies captain Holder banned for slow over-rate third edition of the sports lifestyle AFP | Dubai day a memorable one. the suspension on Holder after the Windies The list covers a num - TDT | Manama est Indies captain Jason Holder were ruled to be two overs short of their ber of restaurants, saloons Whas been suspended for the third target after time allowances were taken into and entertaining centres, ember of the Bahrain and final Test against England due to his consideration,” the ICC said. including Sports Land (par- MOlympic Committee team’s slow over-rate during their victory The 27-year-old all-rounder, who has tial sale), Olympia (10%), and Organizing Committee in Antigua last week, the ICC announced taken seven wickets and scored 229 runs in Shoot Sport (20 to 50%) and of the 2019 Bahrain Sports yesterday. the series so far, was also fined 40 percent Diadora Sports (20 to 50%). Day Rashid Al Zayani Cricket’s governing body banned Holder, of his match fee, while all the other Windies Other contributors are stressed main goal of bring- despite the hosts playing four seamers and players were fined 20 percent each. Athletics Trading (10%), ing the sports day every year the regular fall of wickets as England were The Windies, who also thrashed England Puma Outlet (75%), Vision is to develop a culture of bowled out for 187 and 132. by 381 runs in the first Test, have sparked Sports (20 to 30 %), Darts sport to be a way of life, and The ICC said in a statement that the Win- hopes of an upturn in form with their ex- Bay (20 to 70%), Sportex to acknowledge citizens and dies were two overs short of their target for cellent performances against a side ranked (20%), Al Baraka (20%), residents alike on its influ- the match. five places higher than them at third in the Bahrain Al Nasser Sport ence on public health. Holder was previously found guilty of a Jason Holder of West Indies celebrates winning Test rankings. (partial sale), in addition to “The sports day should slow over-rate during his team’s third Test on day 3 of the 2nd Test between West Indies and The final Test in St Lucia starts on Satur- His Hat Restaurant, Madan not be limited to sport exer- defeat by Sri Lanka last June. England day, with the Caribbean side looking for a Saloon and Adhari Park cising in a single day of the “(Match referee) Jeff Crowe... imposed famous series whitewash. (Boulevard Circus). year, but rather a sustain- ability of such an activity, which requires all minis- tries, government authori- Guptill out of New ties and the private sector to allocate at least one day Liverpool’s Gomez to have leg surgery Zealand side for for their employees to carry India T20 series out sports activities,” said Al AFP |London a lower leg fracture, the Pre - ent and future, so we get this Zayani in a statement. mier League leaders announced procedure done and he comes AFP | Wellington He noted that enhancing iverpool’s Joe yesterday. back when he’s ready.” the capacity of employees LGomez is to Gomez suffered the injury in Meanwhile, Gomez said it artin Guptill was yes- and increasing their pro- undergo an op- a 3-1 victory at Burnley early in Obviously being out had been difficult finding out Mterday ruled out of the ductivity at work as well eration in the December. for longer than we’d he would be sidelined for longer New Zealand side for the as enhancing the brotherly hope of aiding Liverpool’s first hoped for is than first thought. Twenty20 series against In- and social ties among them- his recov- inital assess- hard to swallow but “Obviously being out for dia after failing to recover selves is one of the main ob- ery from ment was longer than we’d first hoped from a back injury. jectives of this event, adding that Gomez it’s part and parcel for is hard to swallow but it’s Coach Gary Stead said that the sports day should might be side - of the industry part and parcel of the industry,” Guptill failed a fitness test be a starting point for the lined for six weeks, but JOE GOMEZ he said. “It was an injury caused but he remained hopeful the sustainability of sporting have now refused to set a by an impact, like nearly all the big-hitting opener would events throughout the year. specific timescale for the injuries I’ve had in my career, so recover in time for the one- Al Zayani stressed that England international’s tained at Burnley on December I know it’s just a case of when day international series having the third edition of recovery, although he is 5,” the club said in a statement. it’s fully healed I’m good to go against Bangladesh starting the Sports Day reflects expected to play again Liverpool manager Jurgen again. next week. the extent of aware- this season. Klopp added: “It’s a blow for the “The hardest part is not be- “Unfortunately Martin ness of the Bahraini “Liverpool can con- boy and for us -- because prior ing able to help the team and hasn’t recovered in time society, which has firm Joe Gomez is to to the injury he was in such fan- contribute on the pitch at the for this Twenty20 series been interactive and undergo surgery to as- tastic shape. moment, so it’s important I which is very condensed supportive of such activities sist his recovery from a “But he is too valuable to take come back ready to go and this with three games over five organized in the country. lower leg fracture sus- any risk with, both for our pres- procedure will help with that.” days,” Stead said. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 16 Australia thrash Sri Lanka Mitchell Starc’s ten-for powers Australia towards crushing victory results for troubled Sri Lanka, Starc snapped up 10 who were missing their three in- • jured strike bowlers in Canberra. wickets in the match They have now lost a home se- to recover from a lean ries to England 3-0, then away to spell and wilt Sri Lanka New Zealand 1-0 to go with their under a pace onslaught two defeats in Australia. Australia won the first Test in Brisbane by an innings and AFP | Canberra, Australia 40 runs and end their summer on a high after losing an intense resurgent Mitchell Starc home series against top-ranked took five wickets as India. AAustralia wrapped up a While they were outplayed by confidence-boosting 2-0 series Virat Kohli’s men, they at least thrashing of Sri Lanka yesterday, broke a century drought stretch- with the tourists skittled for 149 ing back to October in Canberra, in the second Test at Canberra. with Joe Burns, Travis Head, In front of a sparse crowd on Kurtis Patterson and Usman day four, Sri Lanka resumed on Khawaja all cashing in. 17 without loss, needing a daunt- Their knocks put them in ing 516 to win and ending 366 prime position for the Ashes short. tour to England -- their next There was little resistance Test assignment later this year, from the under-strength visitors where champion seam bowl- who wilted under a pace on - ers Jimmy Anderson and Stuart slaught led by spearhead Starc, Broad await. who ended with 5-46 and took 10 wickets in the game as he Australia 1st innings 534-5 dec emphatically bounced back from Pat Cummins of Australia takes a catch to dismiss Lahiru Thirimanne of Sri Lanka off his own bowling (J. Burns 180, T. Head 161, a lean spell. K. Patterson 114 no; Fernando 3-126) “It’s nice to get some reward. ing their mammoth first innings momentum ahead of an upcom- only the third over of the day. nership before Thirimanne was Sri Lanka 1st innings 215 I’ve said all summer this group 534 for five declared. Sri Lanka ing Test tour to South Africa. It was a big blow with the removed by Cummins for 30. (D. Karunaratne 59; M. Starc 5-54) has been working really hard,” were bowled out for 215 in reply. But Karunaratne failed to add experienced opener their best Thirimanne tried to fend off Australia 2nd innings 196-3 said skipper Tim Paine. “I think “We were outplayed as a team to his overnight eight with Starc, batsman in the first innings be- a short ball but it ricocheted off dec (U. Khawaja 101 no, we’re starting to build towards in all departments,” Sri Lankan bowling at close to 145 kph (90 fore he was struck in the head by his bat and Cummins took an T. Head 59 no; Rajitha 2-64) something so it’s great to get skipper Dinesh Chandimal said. mph), clipping his leg bail in a Pat Cummins bouncer. athletic diving catch. Sri Lanka 2nd innings (overnight 17-0) some reward for the work we’ve “Credit goes to Australia. They Chandimal also failed to deliv- It went from bad to worse D. Karunaratne b Starc 8 been putting in.” have played some outstanding er, struggling against the speed with Dickwella bowled by Starc L. Thirimanne c & b Cummins 30 He was especially pleased cricket throughout the series,” and bounce of a fired-up Starc, for 27 just before lunch and Kus- D. Chandimal c Labuschagne b Starc 4 with his bowlers, who worked he added. bowling at perhaps his best over al Perera, cleared to play after N. Dickwella b Starc 27 well as a unit. “It was really tough. Espe - We were outplayed the past year. taking a hit on the helmet on K. Mendis c Patterson b Lauschagne 42 “The wicket didn’t offer a lot cially in the last six months we as a team in all He poked at an away swinger Sunday, out for a golden duck K. Perera c Paine b Starc 0 but they kept smacking away couldn’t get the right combina- departments. Credit and was caught at slip for four by next ball. D. de Silva c Head b Richardson 6 and bowled beautifully. For our tion to finalise our best XI.” goes to Australia. They Marnus Labuschagne, capping Dhananjaya de Silva fell soon C. Karunaratne c Paine b Cummins 22 group to get some belief out of Dimuth Karunaratne and La- have played some a miserable series in which he after the break and while young D. Perera c Paine b Cummins 4 this will be excellent moving hiru Thirimanne had survived a managed just 24 runs in two gun Kusal Mendis added a brisk K. Rajitha not out 2 forward.” tough six overs on Sunday ahead outstanding cricket Tests. 42, the tail soon folded. V. Fernando b Starc 0 Paine set the big run chase af- of stumps, and they resumed throughout the series Niroshan Dickwella, promot- Extras (lb1, b1, w2) 4 ter declaring Australia’s second with hopes high of taking the DINESH CHANDIMAL ed to number four from his usual Dire run Total: (10 wickets; 51 overs) 149 innings at 196 for three, follow- game into a fifth day to provide six, was building a handy part- It extended a dire run of Test

Herrera wants United to maintain Smith and Warner to play ‘huge’ Fulham focus ahead of PSG clash AFP | London ond-bottom Fulham Saturday. nder Herrera has urged United midfielder Herre- part in Ashes series - Paine AManchester United to ra, however, said: “It will be a maintain their concentration big mistake if we think further AFP | Canberra, Australia against an England side reeling on the task facing them at Ful- than Fulham, that’s a massive from an embarrassing capitula- ham this weekend as they head game for us because (fourth- kipper Tim Paine yesterday tion in the West Indies. into a month of crunch games. placed) Chelsea are playing Ssaid he expects the banned Following a 381-run defeat Sunday’s 1-0 win at Leices- (Manchester) City. Let’s go Steve Smith and David Warn- by the hosts in the first Test in ter extended caretaker man- game by game, because if you er to play “a huge” role in this Barbados last month, England ager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s lose one game you regret. year’s Ashes series against Eng- suffered a 10-wicket thrashing unbeaten start to 10 games and “Now for Fulham, then we land, with Australia now in “a in Antigua on Saturday to lose saw United move up to fifth will think about PSG. The best really good place.” the three-match se- place in the Premier League way to prepare for the PSG After a torrid 12 months ries 2-0. table, just two points adrift of game is to try and win away marred by the ball-tampering the top four. at Fulham and that’s the way row and poor form without Won back respect Next week they face Paris I think.” their top stars, Australia ended With the immi- Saint-Germain in the last Meanwhile the Spain inter- their summer on a high by em- nent return of Warn- 16 of the Champi- national said talk of United re- phatically winning two Tests er and Smith, there ons League before maining unbeaten under Sol- against Sri Lanka. are now question a fifth-round FA skjaer this season was fanciful They claimed the first in Australia’s captain Tim Paine walks off the field after winning against Sri Lanka marks over Mar- Cup tie against given the quality of opposition Brisbane by an innings and 40 cus Harris and Chelsea on Feb- they must face in the remain- runs and the second in Can - part in us winning the series. number four Mar- ruary 18 which der of the campaign. berra by 366 runs, following a That’s how I see how important nus Labuschagne. is in turn fol- “That is impossible, the Pre- tough home series defeat to top- they are to this team. Harris strug- lowed by an mier League is so tough, City is ranked India. “We know how good they are gled in Canberra on Old Traf - a fantastic team and they lost Smith and Warner’s bans for and hopefully once their bans a batting-friendly ford clash away at Newcastle the other their role in trying to alter the are up they’ll be welcomed back wicket as fellow open- with Premier day,” he said. KNOW WHAT ball in South Africa expire late and they will win Test matches er Burns hit 180, while La- League leaders “In the Premier League it’s next month and they are widely like they did before.” buschagne managed just six Liverpool, United’s impossible to go unbeaten expected to quickly return to Without the experienced pair, and four in his two innings. arch-rivals. from when the manager came Australia broke a cen- the national set-up. Australia struggled. But at least Khawaja’s snapping of a run But before all in, to have 25 or 30 games un- tury drought stretch- “I think everyone to a degree they broke a century drought drought is widely seen as being those fixtures beaten.” ing back to October has to earn their stripes. I think stretching back to October enough for him to remain at United have the United’s form has improved those two have got plenty of in Canberra, with Joe Burns, first drop, with Head’s 161 and seemingly more hugely under Solskjaer since in Canberra, with Joe runs in the bank if you like,” Travis Head, Kurtis Patterson 59 not out sealing his place at straightfor- he replaced the sacked Jose Burns, Travis Head, Paine said when asked if they and Usman Khawaja all cash- number five. ward task Mourinho but Herrera was coy Kurtis Patterson and could slot straight back in. ing in. Paine said he has a “fair idea” of a league when asked if the Norwegian Usman Khawaja all “Look, I see us going to the Their knocks put them in of what the Ashes team might Ander match should be appointed on a per- cashing in Ashes and them having a huge prime position for the Ashes look like. Herrera to sec - manent basis.