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Page 3 Shining the spotlight on Animals, Adoption & Happiness!

here may be several animal shows and programmes in the news right now but nothing quite like the one set to take place in Adhari Park on April 13. An event with a paramount cause, the first major event of It’s not cheesy… its kind, ‘Bahrain Pet Expo 2018’ aims to focus on the stray dog crisis whileT giving a family carnival of lots of fun and games.

it’s deliciously Bahrain Pet Expo 2018 will bring leading animal welfare advocates together on one platform as they talk of the current crisis and bring forth initiatives dreamy! that will help make a difference. This includes well-known names like Tony the Dogfather, Wildlife Manager ‘Donata Baars’, BSPCA Chairman ‘Mahmoud Faraj’, Bahrain Rescues representative ‘Mojda Banahi’, Bahrain Strays representative ‘Alise Lappo’ and Save our Strays representative ‘Sonia Page 5 James.’

Games & Giveaways! The event being organized by Weekender along with event management The sweet company ‘ROOM32’ aims to provide families with an exciting experience that will be centred on animals and the happiness pets bring into our lives. Registered sound of silence... pets will be able to take part in many games and competitions, walking away with exciting giveaways and gift hampers. There will be a kid’s entertainment area also which includes face painting, balloon making, mascot interaction and more. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a range of stalls that will cover the shopping corner and food corner. There will also be a petting zoo and pony rides Page 7 to get young visitors excited. Aside from that, visitors will also have a chance to adopt a vaccinated/neutered stray dog or cat from the venue itself as ‘Save Our Strays’, ‘Bahrain Rescues’ and other groups will be bringing their rescued animals to the event for adoption possibilities. Pet owners can also pamper their precious ones by making use of the free health check-ups by Four Paws and free grooming services by Pretty Paws, readily available at the venue.

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Riyadh‘counter-attackmilitia against using these an airport in the southwestern forces are backed by Russia immediate tests conducted’ stern warning was issued capabilities against civilian province of Abha and another and Iran, over a suspected by specialists revealed yesterday to Houthi objects and people as in Jazan, according to state chemical weapons attack. that the “fragments were Aarmed militia supported well as vital and industrial media and the Saudi-led Shortly after the incident, identical to the hostile Bahrain rejects by Iran to end “targeting facilities. coalition fighting the Iran- air navigation was closed drone’s fragments that seizure of civilians”, and using “suicide The coalition also called aligned Houthis in Yemen. in accordance with the were downed at Abha attack tactics” or face firm upon the “leaders and The attacks mark the global aviation laws and was International Airport.” UAE aircraft in “deterrent counterattack”. planners of the terrorist fourth time in five months reopened later. The Houthis said they were Somalia In a less thinly veiled militia and those who stand that missiles have flown over Col. Al-Malki said that targeting an Aramco facility 8P 04 warning to Iran, following behind them to reconsider Riyadh specialists of the joint in Jazan, but the company missile attacks targeting their use and be ready to bear “The air defence system coalition forces had examined said its facilities there were Riyadh, Colonel Turki the consequences”. detected at 07:40 am an the fragments of the drones operating “normally and Al-Malki, Spokesman of the The statement came soon unidentified body flying and identified it as a “hostile safely”. Coalition Forces in Support after Saudi Arabia said its air towards Abha International Houthi drone with Iranian The company is building of Legitimacy in Yemen defence forces successfully Airport and destroyed it,” features and specifications a 400,000-barrel-per-day said, “The command will intercepted a ballistic missile said Al-Malki. and were trying to target the refinery in Jazan, part of a take all deterrent actions in over Riyadh and shot down The missiles were fired just airport.” new economic city on the accordance with international two drones with Iranian hours after President Donald He also confirmed that Red Sea, which is expected India, Aramco humanitarian law and features over the southern Trump confirmed the U.S. another drone was monitored to become fully operational sign $44bn customary rules.” cities of Abha and Jazan. would strike Syrian President and destroyed by air defence in 2019. (With input from refinery-petchem Al Malki warned Houthi The drones were targeting Bashar al-Assad, whose forces in Jazan and that agencies) project 8P 06 Saudi Arabia downs Houthi drones, missile 2 Thursday, April 12, 2018 What is the safest seat on a bus?

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listeriosis tainted melons from local market Manama However, a lane will be Sunday at 05:00 a.m. Mohammed Zafran/DTNN measures have been taken “to monocytogenes bacterium, eft lane of the Um Al provided for traffic movement The ministry and the [email protected] ensure that’s it’s not imported according to WHO, has a Hassam flyover will be from Mina Salman Area to General Directorate of Traffic he authorities here by the concerned authorities potentially long incubation closedL for maintenance works, Sitra. of the Ministry of the Interior yesterday confirmed that in the Kingdom.” period, usually one or two announced Ministry of Works, The closure will be effective have requested all road users theyT have taken all measures Authorities have also weeks but possibly up to 90 Municipality Affairs& Urban during weekend from to observe and obey the traffic necessary to withdraw formed a specialised MOH days, “so more cases may be Planning. Thursday at 11:00 p.m. to rules for safety of all. rockmelons tainted with team to follow up on the reported”. deadly listeriosis bacteria matter, in coordination with The milder symptoms of from the local market. the concerned agricultural Listeriosis are diarrhoea The move follows a departments in Works, and fever. Elderly people, warning issued by World Municipalities Affairs and pregnant women, patients Health Organisation (WHO) Urban Planning Ministry, undergoing treatment for saying that Bahrain is among which announced last month cancer, and HIV are more the nine countries that that a ban on the import of likely to suffer from the severe received shipments of melons Australian melons has been form of the disease which can contaminated with deadly enforced, with the aim of also cause septicemia and listeriosis bacteria. protecting consumers’ health. meningitis. A 20-30 percent Responding to the According to WHO mortality rate was noted in development, in a joint Australia exported the severe form of the disease. statement issued, the Ministry rockmelons or cantaloupes The Australian melon of Health(MOH) and the to Hong Kong, Japan, producer, which the WHO concerned department from Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, did not name, recalled the the Works, Municipalities Qatar, Singapore, the United fruit on Feb 27. and Urban planning ministry Arab Emirates and Bahrain, It is believed that the also instructed consumers and may also have gone to cause of the outbreak here to “avoid this fruit for Seychelles. was a combination of the time being to avoid the Media reports claim that environmental conditions disease”. between Jan 17 and April 6 and weather contaminating The statement further 19 cases of infections were the surface of the fruit, with confirmed that “the imported confirmed in Australia. Seven low levels of the bacteria quantity in Bahrain is small” died. persisting after the washing and that all precautionary The Listeria process. Two women Jailed Terror case adjourned for beating cops Manama DT News Network them to the police station. he Military Court of [email protected] The two women, however, Cassation adjourned he First High Criminal continued to aggressively resist TerroristT Cell Case 1/2017 to Court yesterday sentenced arrest and started abusing and April 25 to announce the verdict. Ttwo Asian women to one-year assaulting the police officer The court allowed all lawyers imprisonment for attacking and ‘hysterically’. to present their pleadings abusing a policewoman, while Though the officer’s colleagues on the ruling of the Supreme resisting arrest. at the station intervened to help, Military Court of Appeal. The The court also ordered to the rampaging youths continued defendants are: Mubarak Adel deport them, once they complete to attack her and other officers. Mubarak Mohanna, a soldier, their jail term. Both the women were finally Fadhil Alsayed Abbas Hassan According to the court files, handcuffed and brought under Radhi, Alsayed Alawi Hussain the women, aged 20 and 25 control by officers at the station. Alawi Hussain, Mohammed years, were wanted for damaging They were referred to Abdulhassan Ahmed a property in the Muharraq the Public Prosecution on Almitghawi, Mohammed Governorate. charges of physically and Abdulhussain Saleh Al Shehabi, Following an investigation, verbally assaulting on-duty Mohammed Abdulwahid a police patrol from Samaheej policewomen, in addition to Mohammed Alnajjar and police station identified and disturbing the peace at Samaheej Hussain Mohammed Ahmed arrested the women and brought police station. Shehab. 4 Thursday, April 12, 2018 Bahrain rejects seizure of

UAE’sDT News Network The UAEaircraft said it was Arab Emirates to Somalia at in Somalia Manama sending the money to the various humanitarian, political, ahrain’s Foreign Minister Somali army to support its financial and security levels yesterday blasted Somalia operations against Islamist and in all international forums Bfor ‘denying and insulting’ militants, and a government and conferences. UAE by ‘hiding in the arms of minister said internal Somali “The Kingdom of Bahrain the nation’s enemies’. politics appeared to lie behind looks forward to cooperating In a statement posted on his the incident in which the with the Somali Government Twitter account, Shaikh Khalid aircraft was also temporarily in the interest of achieving bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said seized. security, stability and UAE has “stood with Somalia About $9.6 million in cash prosperity for the brotherly against the pirates and did all was taken from the plane that Somali people,” the statement to support them with money, had landed from the UAE, added. Representative picture arms and medicine.” Somali police and government Meanwhile, Somali Defence (Courtesy africanews) However, “Somalia has sources had said. Minister Mohamed Mursal in only responded by denying, Denouncing the act and a statement said that Somalia insulting and hiding in the expressing solidarity with would end UAE funding for its by Somali security forces. UAE has provided all kinds said. arms of the nation’s enemies.” UAE, the Kingdom’s Foreign armed forces. The money was allocated to of political, economic, military Somalia’s defence minister Somali security staff, Affairs Ministry statement The UAE’s state news support the Somali army and and humanitarian support said all of the UAE-trained according to UAE, seized said that Bahrain regrets the agency, WAM, said some of trainees, WAM reported. in the darkest conditions to Somali troops would be several million dollars from incident and expressed sincere the 47 Emirati Armed Forces “The UAE deplores this establish security and stability” integrated into army units by one of its civilian aircraft at appreciation for the constant personnel on the plane were violation of international law in Somalia, the foreign ministry Thursday. (With input from Mogadishu airport this week. support provided by the United held at gunpoint and assaulted and norms at a time when the statement carried on WAM agencies) Bulimia Nervosa: If you have it, Don’t ignore it! ociety has long set an 7. 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Mohammed Zafran/DTNN efforts. This came as he was Warresources are flowing in from said,over aims at addressing the Water [email protected] speaking during the launch outside,” the Minister pointed problem of water scarcity ater resources could of a ‘Water Preventive out. in the region and seeking to The Minister be a catalyst or a Diplomacy Process’, an Explaining his concerns provide safe and sustainable speaking contributingW factor for initiative that focuses on over the role of water in water resources in the long during the future wars in the Middle preventive measures to conflicts, the Minister also term. event East, experts cautioned ensure sustainable equitable highlighted to the participants The minister also affirmed yesterday, while calling for distribution of water resources that water can also be “a Bahrain’s commitment to close cooperation between in MENA region. pathway for confidence support the initiative of water countries in the region to Under the patronage building, cooperation and security and sustainability and avert such situations. of Minister of Electricity conflict prevention.” the participation of the GCC “Water may not be the and Water Affairs, Dr “Globally reported countries in a unified water sole determinant for war but Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza, cooperative incidents on the strategy it can be a catalyst for wars, the event was launched by water far exceeds those of IPI MENA Director it can be a threat multiplier International Peace Institute water conflict,” he said. Nejib Friji hosted the and add to the tensions that MENA in collaboration with In this regard, the minister session, other experts who already exist,” said Waleed 1958 Project Management and also highlighted the setting spoke included Lena Salame that at a time of increasing to the development of Khalil Zubari, Professor of Marketing and Water Science up of the Water Resources - a lawyer in international water scarcity and high cooperation as well as to Water resources management and Technology Association. Council and the concerns public law specialized in demand, “regional and the preventive function of at Arabian Gulf University. In his keynote address, of His Majesty and Their conflict mitigation, and global cooperation in water international water law,” “We should have common the Minister warned the Highnesses the leaders of the Noha Mohamed Nasralla was a tool for peace and a he stressed welcoming solutions and agreements participants of the conference Gulf Cooperation Council - a specialist in technical comprehensive mechanism international community in place,” he stressed citing citing statistics that by 2025, (GCC) countries in developing cooperation with the Nile for stability and sustainable to strengthen existing the varying opinions “1.8 billion people will be a unified water strategy up to Basin countries. development.” frameworks to resolve water- Arab countries express in living in areas of water 2035. Freiji thanked the minister “Dialogue and capacity- related divisions and build a international conferences. scarcity and two-thirds of the The strategy, Dr Mirza for his support, and stressed building are of great relevance bridge to security and peace. “This needs to change,” population of the world will Zubari said adding: “We need be living in water-stressed to be more united in our condition”. stance.” Water scarcity, Dr Mirza “The cooperation should be said, has become a threat in everything related to water multiplier aggravating existing as well as in other areas such tensions and instability in the as in food production, energy, MENA region and in many environmental issues and other water-scarce regions more,” he pointed out. in the world. “In the MENA Prof. Zubari also urged region, the potential role of experts in the field of water water in conflict will be more resources and water scarcity than in other regions as more to spearhead such cooperation than two-thirds of the water Invited guests at the event Works Affairs, Kuwait fund review projects’ progress DT News Network project contract was signed Affairs & Urban Planning The BD1,987,870 project tender Director Mariam Amin Alba & Nuwaidrat Interchanges. Manama with the Kuwait Fund in Ahmed Al Khayyat met with has recently been awarded. delivered a detailed presentation The meeting also referred to ork progress of the April 2017. Implementation a delegation from the Kuwait Implementation is to commence about a number of projects being the completion of the causeway projects funded by is expected to commence in Fund for Arab Economic soon. implemented as part of the aid leading to North Town, the theW Kuwait Fund for Arab October 2018. Development. Al Khayyat explained that the provided by the Kuwait Fund for revamp of Jasra Interchange Economic Development Discussions also focused the The meeting also highlighted meeting is part of the constant Arab Economic Development. Project, the revamp of Budaiya at the roads, sanitary and $19 Million Hamad Town Care the Agriculture Affairs Building, follow-up to progress achieved Roads Assistant Highway and Janabiya Highway, construction and maintenance Complex, to be funded by the planned for construction in in those projects, which also Undersecretary Huda Fakhro the revamp of Sheikh Isa bin sector were reviewed yesterday. Kuwait Fund. Implementation Hawrat A’Ali. The building addresses the possible obstacles highlighted in detail the most Salman Highway, the Dry Dock The projects include A’Ali is expected to commence in comprises of 12 labs specializing facing the projects and refers to important roads projects funded Highway Revamp Project and Comprehensive Disability October 2018. in planting, water, soil and financial matters, expenses and by the Kuwait Fund. The the proposed North Highway Complex and the $20 Million This came as Works Affairs tissue. The building is to include the financial flow needed to projects include the revamp of Project (parallel to Budaiya Comprehensive Social Services Undersecretary of the Ministry all external works and facilities implement such projects. Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway). Complex in Isa Town. The of Works, Municipalities and accommodate 33 vehicles. Construction Projects Highway and the Revamp of Sanitary Engineering Planning & Projects Director Nazha Abu Hindi highlighted the expansion of Tubli Sewage Treatment Plant- Phase 4 (funded by both the Kuwait and Saudi Development Fund) and referred to the consultancy and supervision project for the expansion of Tubi STP (Kuwaiti fund). 6 Thursday, April 12, 2018 India, Aramco sign $44bn

refinery-petchemNew Delhi project million-barrel-per-day (bpd) Energy Minister Khalid consumer. Last year it opened audi Aramco and a refinery integrated with al-Falih said. an office in New Delhi. consortium of Indian state petrochemical facilities with “We’re very much India outlined plans Srefiners agreed to build a mega a total capacity of 18 million interested in retail ... We want in February to expand its refinery and petrochemical tonnes per year, the officials to be consumer facing,” he refining capacity by 77 project on India’s west coast said on the sidelines of the said. percent to about 8.8 million for an estimated $44 billion, International Energy Forum. Saudi Aramco will supply bpd by 2030. oil officials at the signing The plant will be one at least 50 percent of the crude Saudi Aramco, the world’s of an initial agreement said of the largest refining and to be processed at the planned biggest oil exporter, is moving yesterday. petrochemical complexes refinery, officials said. to invest in refineries overseas Top executives of Saudi in the world, built to meet Aramco may introduce at to help lock in demand for its Aramco and India’s Ratnagiri fast-growing fuel and a later stage another strategic crude, and expand its market Refinery & Petrochemicals petrochemicals demand in partner to share its 50 percent share ahead of an initial public (RRPL) - a joint venture of India and elsewhere, and stake, Falih said. offering that is expected later Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan providing a steady outlet for Saudi’s petrochemical this or next year. Petroleum Corp and Saudi crude oil, they said. company SABIC is also keen During a visit to New Delhi Bharat Petroleum Corp - “Large as this project may to invest in a cracker and other in February, Falih had said Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan with Saudi Aramco chairman signed a memorandum of be, it does not by itself satisfy facilities in India, he said. Saudi Arabia would sign oil Khalid A. Al-Falih in New Delhi (liveMint) understanding to take equal our desire to invest in India Aramco, like other major supply deals as part of any market share in Asia and fend of investments in refinery stakes in the project in ... We see India as a priority producers, wants to tap rising agreements to buy stakes in off rivals. projects in Indonesia and Maharashtra state. for investments and for our demand growth and invest in Indian refineries, a strategy Last year, Saudi Arabia Malaysia that came with long- The project includes a 1.2 crude supplies,” Saudi Arabia the world’s third-biggest oil it has adopted to expand its pledged billions of dollars term crude oil supply deals. UAE says producers trying ADNOC mulls JVs abroad with Aramco

to define long-term alliance Dubai/New Delhi downstream business, we New Delhi the end of 2018 and Saudi bu Dhabi National Oil are exploring a number PEC oil producers and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Co (ADNOC) is in of select international their partners are trying Salman told Reuters last month Atalks with several partners, downstream opportunities, toO work out a structure for their that Riyadh and Russia were including Saudi Aramco, for especially in growth proposed long-term agreement considering a deal to extend possible downstream joint markets. We will update the on oil supplies, the energy their alliance for years or even ventures abroad, particularly market in due course,” an minister for the United Arab decades. in Asia, industry sources with ADNOC spokesman said Emirates said on Wednesday. “We are now trying to put knowledge of the matter said. on Wednesday, declining to Suhail al-Mazroui also a structure, or a term sheet, or The Abu Dhabi state energy comment on specific projects. said on the sidelines of the a charter around what is the company wants to increase One source said the International Energy Forum scope of the group,” Mazroui, its crude refining capacity opportunities ADNOC could in India that the agreement whose country holds the OPEC by 60 percent and boost be looking at included a may not include a provision presidency this year, told petrochemical production. refinery and petrochemical on cutting or increasing oil Reuters. It plans to spend more than project in India, for which output. The talks have raised the 400 billion dirhams ($109 Aramco signed an initial The Organization of prospect that producers could UAE, Energy Minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazroui billion) in the next five years, agreement on Wednesday the Petroleum Exporting extend tangible actions to prop which will include boosting with a consortium of Indian Countries, Russia and several up oil prices through supply clear. producers aimed to draft the gas output and investing in state refiners. other non-OPEC producers cuts - or moderate them by “No, we need to wait until agreement by the end of this international downstream The source said talks were began to cut supply in January pumping more - beyond this we agree with everyone what year, adding that it wasn’t a activities, the company said at a very early stage and no 2017 in an effort to erase a year’s expiry of the supply cut is going to be the charter,” he target to do this at the next in November. decision had been taken. global glut of crude that had agreement. said. “What form, what shape, OPEC meeting in June. ADNOC wants to expand It was not clear whether built up since 2014. But the minister, asked if the we’re not ready to discuss that “I don’t think June is the its downstream portfolio in ADNOC would join Aramco OPEC and its partners agreement would have such a now.” target. Before the end of the markets where demand for on the same project. have extended the pact until provision, said it was not yet The minister reiterated that year that’s my hope.” oil is still growing, such as In March, an executive China and India, securing a of Indian Oil Corp said new outlet for its crude. ADNOC was interested in “As part of ADNOC’s buying a stake in its planned Won’t let another glut form: Saudi further expansion of our west coast refinery. (Reuters) New Delhi on the sidelines of the Wednesday, though easing producing countries and a lack audi Arabia’s energy International Energy Forum, away from the 2014 highs of investment in new supplies. minister said yesterday that a gathering of oil producers it matched in the previous “There is no such thing as a Sthe world’s biggest exporter and consumers in New Delhi. session, as escalating Middle target price by Saudi Arabia,” of oil will not sit by and let Falih also told reporters he was East tensions were offset by he said. “We’re seeing many another supply glut surface, but happy with the current state of increasing inventories and regions declining. The only way also does not want oil prices to the oil market. production in the United to offset this is for the financial rise to “unreasonable levels”. “I think a lot of the glut States. markets to start financing and Members of the has been cleared,” said Falih. Asked if India, a major funding upstream projects.” Organization of the Petroleum Asked if he was happy with consumer, would be happy “I don’t know what is the Exporting Countries (OPEC) the current market, he replied, with oil at $80 a barrel, Falih price that will provide that are seeking a close balance “Yes, I am.” said no specific price was aimed equilibrium. All we know is between supply and demand, Brent crude was trading for, and he was concerned in 2018 we’re still not seeing Khalid al-Falih said, speaking above $70 a barrel on about declining output in some that.” Thursday, April 12, 2018 7 Plane crash kills 257 in Algeria

An Algerian military plane is seen after crashing near an airport outside the capital Algiers

Algiers base, 30 kilometres (20 miles) n Algerian military southwest of the capital Bahrain condoles with Aplane carrying soldiers, Algiers, for the southwestern their families and some military base in Bechar, Algerian President refugees crashed soon after according to Farouk Achour, takeoff yesterday into a field spokesman for Algeria’s civil is Majesty King Hamad Salman Al-Khalifa and in northern Algeria, killing protection services. The flight bin Isa Al Khalifa sent Crown Prince, Deputy 257 people in what appeared also included a layover in the Ha cable of condolences Supreme Commander and to be the North African southern city of Tindouf, he to Algerian President First Deputy Prime Minister nation’s worst-ever aviation said. Abdulaziz Butaflika on the HRH Prince Salman bin disaster. The Soviet-designed Il-76 victims of the military plane Hamad Al Khalifa also Algeria’s Defence Ministry military transport plane crash near Boufarik military sent similar cables of said those killed included crashed in a farm field with no airport. Prime Minister condolences to the Algerian 247 passengers and 10 crew. people nearby, Achour said. HRH Prince Khalifa bin President. An Algerian-backed group Footage from the scene seeking independence for showed thick black smoke were among those killed in at least 76 people and leaving Western Sahara said 30 of coming off the field, yesterday’s crash. just one survivor. its people, including women ambulances and Red Crescent Algeria President Abdelaziz The heavy loss of life of and children, were among the vehicles arriving at the crash Bouteflika declared three days soldiers was certain to dead. site and body bags lined up in of national mourning and shake Algeria to the core. The cause of the crash was the field. prayers for the dead on Friday. The National Liberation unclear and an investigation Several witnesses told The Il-76 model has been Army — which grew out has been opened. Algerian TV network Ennahar in production since 1970s of the fighting force which Algerian authorities did not they saw flames coming out of and has an overall good safety freed Algeria from French mention any survivors but one one of the planes’ engines just record. It is widely used for colonial rule — is revered by witness reported seeing some before it took off. One farmer The victims’ bodies have neighbouring Western Sahara, both commercial freight Algerians. people jump out of the aircraft said some passengers jumped been transported to the a disputed territory annexed and military transport. The Today, the army is credited before it crashed at 7:50 a.m. out of the aircraft before the Algerian army’s central by Morocco. Algerian military operates with saving the nation from yesterday. Algerian TV Dzair accident. hospital for identification. The Algeria-backed several of the planes. a deadly insurgency by said five people were in a “The plane started to rise Algeria is vast and plane Polisario Front, which seeks It was the first crash of Islamist extremists in the critical state but it’s unclear before falling,” an unidentified flights are often the best way independence for Western an Algerian military plane 1990s and early 2000s. The whether they were inside the man lying on what seemed to to traverse Africa’s largest Sahara from Morocco, told since February 2014, when battle continues with sporadic plane when it crashed. be a hospital bed told Ennahar nation. The Associated Press that a U.S.-built C-130 Hercules attacks around Algeria and The flight had just taken TV. “The plane crashed on its Tindouf is home to 30 refugees who had been turboprop slammed into a networks dismantled by off from the Boufarik military wing first and caught fire.” many refugees from the treated in Algerian hospitals mountain in Algeria, killing soldiers. (AP)

Firefighters and civil security officers work at the scene of a fatal military plane crash in Boufarik, near A Russian Ilyushin 76 (IL-76) plane is seen at Moscow’s the Algerian capital, Algiers The plane is seen after the crash airport 8 BUSINESS Thursday, April 12, 2018 CIBAFI names VIVA, FutureTec ink its speakers for cloud services deal Global Forum

Mehmet Simsek Dr. Lulwa Al Mutlaq

Dr Mohammad Burhan Adnan Ahmed Yousif Arbouna Manama Mehmet Simsek, the he General Council Deputy Prime Minster of the Tfor Islamic Banks Republic of Turkey will be VIVA Bahrain CEO, Ulaiyan Al Wetaid and Feras Al and Financial Institutions giving a special address at the Oqlah, FutureTEC CEO and Founder (CIBAFI), the global forum which now has around umbrella of Islamic financial 33 confirmed speakers. Some Manama huge growth opportunities Cloud computing services the business and ensure its institutions has announced of the confirmed speakers IVA Bahrain’s portfolio by improving operational such as Infrastructure as a continuity.” its confirmed speakers for are Dr Ali Mohsen Ismail Al of ICT services efficiencies and lowering Services (IaaS), virtual servers, VIVA offers an extensive the 2018 edition of CIBAFI Alaq, Governor of the Central hostedV locally at the VIVA infrastructure costs. Disaster Recovery as a Service range of ICT solutions that Global Forum, which is Bank of Iraq, Dr. Lulwa DataCenter in Bahrain has VIVA Bahrain CEO, (DRaaS), Backup as a Service keep business sensitive data organised in partnership Al Mutlaq, Founder and expanded to include Cloud Ulaiyan Al Wetaid said, (BaaS), Internet Security and safe and highly secured. The with the Banking Regulation Chairwoman of the Golden computing & Cloud Security “By offering secure and Email Security as a Service DataCentre is built to Tier- and Supervision Agency of Trust Bahrain, Adnan Ahmed Services for businesses in efficient services like this, which are powered by 3 standards and managed Turkey (BRSA) and will take Yousif, Chief Executive Bahrain. thus reducing the need for leading technology providers by a highly specialised team place on 2 – 3 May 2018, in Officer of Al Baraka Banking These new offerings come IT infrastructure CAPEX such as NUTANIX and of dedicated professionals, Istanbul, Turkey. Group, Dr Mohammad as a result of a partnership and expensive IT operational Fortinet. providing a one-stop CIBAFI said it is privileged Burhan Arbouna, Executive joining VIVA Business expenses, we’re allowing Feras Al Oqlah, FutureTEC technological solution to to bring together top notch Vice President and Head of and FutureTec, a leading VIVA Business customers CEO and Founder said, “We VIVA Business customers in industry experts on one stage Sharia Department, Al Salam information technology to focus on bigger goals and are certain that moving all areas of expertise. to share their experience on Bank, and Abdelilah Belatik, solutions provider. trust us with their IT systems into cloud will speed up the Interested customers can global agendas shaping our Secretary General, General The new offerings are management.” overall process of acquiring contact VIVA Business on economy and future of the Council for Islamic Banks designed to enable VIVA Hosted in Bahrain, VIVA and adding new resources 34128128 Or email business@ Islamic financial services andFinancial Institutions Business customers to seize will be launching various on demand to fully serve viva.com.bh industry. (CIBAFI).

SADAD Bahrain, a payment channel in the Kingdom, recently organised an information security and risk management training session for over 60 of its employees. The initiative in line with the company’s commitment to creating awareness, educating staff, protecting assets and providing customers with fully secure innovative payment channels and services. CEO of SADAD Bahrain, Abdulla Al-Ghatam stated that security awareness is part of the corporate culture in SADAD Thursday, April 12, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Tenmou names new Chief Executive Officer Manama creating a truly collaborative environment professional experience. He began his career enmou announced yesterday the within the Kingdom. I also look forward to as a Project Coordinator for the Bahrain appointment of Nawaf Mohammed Al supporting Tamkeen’s initiatives, cooperate Qualifications Framework Project (BQF) KoohejiT as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and at Tamkeen and was then promoted to The strategic move was made in light of Tourism along with the Bahrain Chamber of several positions until he was appointed as the Company’s new vision to support the Commerce and Industry; in pursuance of the Director of Bahrain Shopping Festival growth of the local economy by focusing the diversification sources of the national (Shop Bahrain). He holds a Bachelor of Arts on innovative investment opportunities and income in light of the Kingdom’s 2030 from Webster University in London, UK, Nawaf Al creating new partnerships and collaborations Vision,” said the CEO of Tenmou, Nawaf in addition to a master’s degree in business Kooheji with key investors. Al Kooheji. administration from a prestigious university “Our efforts at Tenmou will be focused on Al-Kooheji has more than 10 years of in Texas, USA.

The combined net worth of Russia’s wealthiest people fell by almost $16 billion following U.S. sanctions on oligarchs who have benefited The U.S. Treasury Department placed new sanctions on seven Russian Batelco signs financially from close oligarchs, 12 companies they either own or control and 17 senior Kremlin officials. The move is designed to prevent the targeted oli- ties to Russian President garchs from doing business in U.S. dollars and stop them dealing with Vladimir Putin. U.S. citizens. Russia’s wealthiest tycoons lost a staggering $15.8 billion by Tuesday morning, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index Of the seven Russians sanc- which updates figures at the close of every trading day in New York. tioned, Oleg Deripaska lost $905 million on Monday. deal with BUB According to analysts’ estimates, most of the losses fell on Siberian Investors wiped off 54 nickel miner Vladimir Potanin, whose fortune declined $2.28 billion. percent of the value of his Lukoil CEO Vagit Alekperov lost $1.37 billion, while Viktor Vekselberg industrial conglomerate saw his net worth fall by $1.28 billion. Of the three oligarchs, sanctions En+ Group since Thursday, only applied to Vekselberg. according to London Stock Exchange data. Through U.S. sanctions hit Russian oligarchsEN+, Deripaska owns 48 The sanctions are America’s response to Russia’s actions in Crimea, percent of Rusal, the sanc- Syria andThe Ukraine combined as well as interferencenet worth in of the Russia’s 2016 U.S. presidential wealthiest tioned people giant fell byaluminium election.almost $16 billion following U.S. sanctions on seven producer.oligarchs who have benefited financially from ties to President Vladimir Putin SANCTIONED Loss Viktor Vekselberg: Russia’s $1.28bn ninth richest businessman with net worth of $15.1bn. President of Renova Group – conglomerate with interests Dr. Al-Nuaimi with Ebru Pilav and Keith Sharp, following the signing of the MoU in oil company TNK-BP and giant aluminium $ billions Manama and postgraduate teaching occasion, Batelco Bahrain producer Rusal atelco, a leading digital and student experiences. CEO Mohamed Bubashait 300 solutions provider The signing ceremony took said, “This Partnership Bin the Kingdom, signed place at the British University represents the mutual interest a memorandum of of Bahrain premises in the between both organisations understanding (MoU) with presence of The Duke of York for collaborative research and 290 $283.95bn the British University of and Dr Majid Al-Nuaimi, development opportunities, Bahrain (BUB) to mark the the Minister of Education, and additional training and inauguration of a strategic official dignitaries, academics capacity building activities partnership between the two and guests. for the British University 280 organisations. The MoU was signed by of Bahrain and Batelco to Apr 7: U.S. hits seven As part of the MoU, Batelco General Manager benefit from”. oligarchs, 12 companies Batelco will be the exclusive Talent Development & Commenting on the sponsor of the British Culture Ebru Pilav, on behalf partnership Professor Sharp and 17 Russian officials Net wealth of Russia’s University of Bahrain’s ICT of Mohamed Bubashait, said, “Fundamental to BUB’s with sanctions 270 27 richest (including College. The MoU will also and Professor Keith Sharp, mission is to work as closely sanctioned billionaires) Apr 10: S268.13bn incorporate collaborative the Vice President of BUB, with industry as possible Loss of $15.82bn research and development during the inauguration to ensure that our students opportunities, training and ceremony of the British benefit from learning in real- 260 capacity building activities University of Bahrain, a world environments and gain FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL and opportunities for BUB partner of The University of the skills which employers and Batelco to benefit from Salford in Manchester. in Bahrain and the region SANCTIONED $905m Oleg SANCTIONED $702m Suleiman in the areas of undergraduate Commenting on this need.” Deripaska: Kerimov: Loss stems from his Russian politician industrial conglomerate is under investigation Remote update for Mars probe En+, whose shares in France for tax fraud. Berlin have plunged 54% Family owns Polyus, he European Space Agency since Thursday. Russia’s largest gold plans to remotely update En+ has 48% stake producer. Polyus is theT software on its Mars A photo shot in Rusal not under sanctions Express probe to ensure the by European space ship ‘Mars Andrei Skoch: Politician Vladimir Bogdanov: aging spacecraft remains stable. $106m $47m The probe arrived at Mars Express’ of a sanctioned for “being an Chief executive of oil in late 2003 for a two-year gigantic glacial official of Russian government” company Surgutneftegaz mission , but almost 15 years valley on planet Mars. Kirill Shamalov: Sanctioned – was Igor Rotenberg: Sanctioned – later it’s still operating. able to borrow more than $1 billion received assets from his father, ESA said Wednesday four of from bank of Putin associate after Arkady Rotenberg, who is building Mars Express’ six gyroscopes So engineers decided surrounding stars most of the marrying Putin’s daughter bridge to Russia-annexed Crimea — used to measure the probe’s to rewrite the spacecraft’s time. The code was uploaded rotation — are failing, which computer code so it can last Sunday. A reboot is Sources: Bloomberg, Forbes, Reuters Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS would end the mission in 2019. orient itself using pictures of planned Monday. 10 BUSINESS Thursday, April 12, 2018 TRA to start publishing ‘complaint indicators’ Settles 95 per cent complaints in 2017

DT News Network received, 55pc were from Manama mobile market, while 30pc he Telecommunications were from broadband market, Regulatory Authority 13pc from fixed services, (TRA)T will start publishing and 2pc for the remaining “complaints indicators” markets. against telecom operators On category basis, to promote transparency complaints were broken down and competitiveness among into Billing (33pc), Network service providers. Service Performance (25pc) This, according to TRA’s and contracts (20pc), while Senior Consumer Affairs the remaining categories Advisor, Shaikh Abdulla bin combined for (22pc). Humood Al Khalifa, will help Roaming complaints, providers to develop services according to TRA, have COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL and address complaints from fallen to about 4pc compared their subscribers. to previous years. In 2017, AUSTRALIA 0.2986 0.2961 He also stressed that the Consumer Call Center BANGLADESH 0.00472 0.00452 consumers have the right received 4,053 calls with a CANADA 0.3036 0.3004 to contact the TRA in case 99pc response success rate. DENMARK 0.0655 EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 the service provider fails to On the World Consumer EURO 0.4717 0.4692 resolve the complaints. Rights Day, Shaikh Abdulla HONGKONG 0.04967 0.04927 “To do so, they can contact stated: “TRA has stepped up INDIA 0.00585 0.00585 the Consumer Call Center its efforts to protect consumer INDONESIA 0.00002941 0.00002808 81188 or submit a complaint rights. This year, TRA issued IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 through the TRA’s website,” the Consumer Disputes IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 said Sh. Abdulla Regulation that establishes the JAPAN 0.00369 0.003620 He said this while revealing principals and procedures JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 the call centre statics for 2017, for the handling of a dispute KOREA 0.00040378 during which the authority arising between a subscriber KUWAIT 1.263 1.264 handled 942 complaints. and a licensed operator.” MALAYSIA 0.0998 0.0997 TRA has resolved 95pc “This regulation is one of NEW ZEALAND 0.2813 0.2814 of the complaints received the legal instruments that NORWAY 0.0505 during the year, Shaikh will create more transparency NEPAL 0.00395 0.00364 Abdulla said adding that 71pc and regulation among all OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 PAKISTAN 0.00350 0.00327 of the consumers expressing concerned parties to reach a PHILIPPINES 0.00749 0.00727 their satisfaction in the fair solution that preserves QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 solution offered. consumer rights in disputes,” SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10067 Of the total complaints he added. SINGAPORE 0.2920 0.2900 SOUTH AFRICA 0.03260 0.03250 SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00243 SWEDISH 0.0482 Egypt stocks surge on property merger talks SWITZERLAND 0.4023 0.3993 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 Dubai Saudi Arabia’s market slid in TAIWAN 0.013600 gyptian real estate stocks the final hour, with the index THAILAND 0.012270 0.012250 surged yesterday after two losing 1.9pc. Al Rajhi Bank TURKEY 0.0984 bigE companies in the sector lost 1.3pc and Savola Group Closing Bell UNITED KINGDOM 0.5418 0.5389 said they might merge. tumbled 6.0pc. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 SAUDI index declined 1.9pc to 7,803 points. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 In Egypt, the stock index Dubai’s index, which has YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 gained 1.4 per cent as SODIC been trading at two-year lows, DUBAI up 1.4pc to 3,133 points. jumped 5.5pc to a 10-year closed 1.4pc higher, led by Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh closing high and Madinet Nasr property and construction ABU DHABI lost 0.5pc to 4,690 points. for Housing and Development stocks. added 7.4pc to a record high, Emaar Properties, Dubai’s QATAR inched 0.1pc higher to 9,015 points. although both stocks ended largest property developer, well off their intra-day highs. rebounded 4.8pc. Emaar EGYPT gained 1.4pc to 17,944 points. The companies said they had reached a level where it would start preliminary talks became a buying opportunity, KUWAIT gained 0.5pc to 4,812 points. COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN on strategic cooperation that said Marie Salem, director of might involve a merger or Capital Markets at FFA Dubai; BAHRAIN edged up 0.1pc to 1,289 points. BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3923 0.3531 acquisition; EFG Hermes will its trailing price-earnings ratio OMAN edged up 0.1pc to 4,790 points. KUWAIT 0.2855 30.4857 0.2971 0.2674 advise Madinet Nasr. had sunk to about 7 times. Other real estate stocks Earlier this year, investors OMAN 0.3849 0.3699 0.4005 0.3605 climbed on speculation that exited United Arab Emirates Bhandari said. “buy” from “neutral”, saying QATAR 3.6420 3.5003 3.7894 3.4108 a deal could encourage more markets and built positions in The Abu Dhabi index slipped it had the cheapest valuation, UAE 3.6730 3.5301 3.8217 3.4398 M&A in the sector; Palm Hills Saudi Arabia and Egypt, but 0.5pc as First Abu Dhabi Bank adjusted for return on equity, Development gained 3.6pc and now there is a “rotation back to lost 1.6pc, but Union National in its Gulf Cooperation Council SAUDI 3.7500 3.6041 3.9018 3.5119 Heliopolis Co for Housing and the UAE and more is expected Bank rose 2.7pc after SICO universe, along with a dividend Development rose 3.0pc. in the next few months,” Bahrain upgraded the stock to yield of 5.6pc. (Reuters) Education is not just about going to school and [email protected] getting a degree. It’s about widening your knowledge and absorbing the truth about life. -Shakuntala DeviWilde Thursday, April 12, 2018 11 Fervour of charity among NMS-DPS students ith a vision to develop an understanding towardsW the society and its needs, the students of New Millennium School-DPS undertook a charity drive on 9th April, 2018, by donating 10 wheelchairs to Bahrain Parents Care Society. The fund was raised through NMMUN (New Millennium Model United Nations Conference), organized in October 2017. The New Millennium School is the first CBSE school in the island, to host an International Model United Nations for two days, in which around 250 delegates from 5 schools across Bahrain participated. Dr. Ravi Pillai, Chairman, Geetha Pillai, Managing Director & Arun Kuumar Sharma, Principal appreciated the students for their noble gesture and thanked both the parents and the teachers for their efforts in inculcating the sense of social responsibility among students. Every year, funds are collected through various school activities and are donated to charity Highlights of the event organizations in the Kingdom.

Faculty members perform during the assembly

he New Millennium School DPS Bahrain, assemblies were based on inculcating values of While in the middle school and secondary skills of children, to connect lessons to real life began its new academic session 2018-19, on hard work, sincerity and dedication among the level, more emphasis was given on interaction situations and also help the children discover Tuesday,T 3rd April. children and also grooming them as responsible between the teachers and the students so as to joys of learning. Lesson planning at the middle Children were welcomed to the new grades individuals. The children were thrilled to see counsel and create a bond and also prepare the school and secondary grades will aim at gaining by their homeroom teachers. The colourful and their teachers perform. children for the challenges of the upcoming competency in various external and internal vibrant corridors and classrooms, displayed the Welcome cards consisting of the teacher’s session. examinations, preparing children to meet creativity of the faculty members. The décor of welcome message, were given to the students As a strategic planning towards achieving the challenges of the world and also making the classrooms showcased the school’s culture which increased their enthusiasm and ensured excellence in this academic session, many learning interesting by connecting to life. of love and care and displayed the strong bond better attachment to the new homerooms. In innovations have been implemented in the Chairman, Dr. Ravi Pillai, Managing between the teachers and the students. the primary grades, the day was planned with teaching learning process. The emphasis in Director, Geeta Pillai and Principal, Arun The children were welcomed in special various activities so as to make the children the primary will be on strengthening the home Kuumar Sharma, congratulated the students on assemblies, hosted by the teachers. The comfortably settle down to the new homerooms. school bond, improving reading and writing their successful promotion to the next grades. 12 Thursday, April 12, 2018

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received the Board of Directors of the Al-Bilad newspaper led by Chairman of the Board of Directors Abdul-Nabi Al-Shoala, the executive and editorial boards led by the newspaper’s CEO Ahmed Al-Bahar, Editor-in-Chief Moanis Al-Mardi, Managing Editor, Ayman Hammam, heads of departments. The Prime Minister asserted that Bahrain should congratulate itself on its national press for the crucial role it is playing in enlightening the public opinion regarding local, regional and regional issues of common interest. The delegation also included journalist Sayed Ali, the winner of the Arab Journalism Award for “Investigative Reporting” granted to him at a ceremony held at the conclusion of the Arab Media Forum (AMF) 2018 in Dubai.

Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received the Secretary General of the Gulf Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received at Gudaibi- Engineering Union (ENGGCC) Kamal Abdullah Al Hamad who expressed his appreciation of Prime Minister ya Palace his office employee Hala Yaqoob Yusef who presented him with a HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa’s patronage of the 21st Gulf Engineering Forum last February. The copy of her Masters Degree which she obtained with honours. The Deputy Deputy Prime Minister has urged official and professional engineering societies in the GCC countries to BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Ambassador of Bahrain Premier asserted support to the young Bahraini competencies in their quest further their cooperation to regulate the practice of the profession according to the best universal stan- to the US Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa. The Commander-in-Chief reviewed several issues of mutual for knowledge to boost their role in serving the nation. dards of practice. interest with the ambassador.

Foreign Affairs Minister Shai- kh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mo- hammed Al Khalifa received Bahrain Business & Profes- sional Women’s Interna- tional Federation President Shaikha Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa in the presence of the Federation’s Secretary Khairiya Dashti. The minister hailed the great efforts the President is exerting to highlight Bahraini women’s role and broaden their participation in the economic sector.

Chairman of the Bahrain Cham- ber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Sameer Nass alongside first Vice-chairman Khalid Najibi, Vice-treasurer Waleed Kanoo, and board member Ahmed Al Saloom received at Bait Al Tijjar the Egyptian Ambassador Soha Al Far. During the meeting, BCCI Chairman hailed the deep-rooted Bahraini-Egyptian ties, and called to step-up trade and investment to match the aspirations of both business communities. Thursday, April 12, 2018 13

Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received the participants of the International Fire Operations Conference in the Middle East. The event is being held in Bahrain from April 10 to 12 and organised by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) in cooperation with BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Ambassador of Bahrain Saudi Oil Company (Aramco). The minister welcomed Executive Director of Safety and Industrial Safety to the US Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa. The Commander-in-Chief reviewed several issues of mutual at Aramco and President of the Conference Bader bin Fahd Al Qadran. He presented the representatives interest with the ambassador. of Aramco, IAFC and American Society of Safety Engineers.

Education Minister Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi has visited the King Fa- had National Library in Riyadh to view the library’s collection of thousand books, historical documents, rare manuscripts and photographs archiving important events in Saudi Ara- bia. The minister praised the efforts by the library’s team to absorb the huge number of books. The minister presented a gift to the library’s secretary- Health Minister Faeqa Saeed Al Saleh received a delegation from the private sector. The delegation presented to the general Mohammed Abdu- minister invitation to patronize the Family Health Open Day slated to take place at the HRH Princess Sabeeka bint laziz Al Rashid. Ibrahim Park, to coincide with the World Health Day on April 14.

Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Sa- meer Nass alongside first vice-chairman Khalid Najibi and board members Ahmed Al Saloom and Ramez Al Awadhi received at Bait Al Tijjar the Head of Trade Section of the Euro- pean Union Lucie Berger. The meeting discussed the business relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the member countries of the European Union, and stressed the Ombudsman Nawaf Mohammed Al Maawda received a delegation from the Washington-based ‘The Heritage Foundation’ on a importance of augmenting coopera- visit to Bahrain. The Ombudsman highlighted to the delegation the efforts of his Office and the role of the Prisoners and Detainees tion and invigorating trade levels. Rights Commission. 14 Thursday, April 12, 2018

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FRIDAY SPRING FAIR BRUNCH Di Belle Arte in Torino, Italy. The display features cover the different interests and tastes of the cul- Date: Every Friday from April 6 until May In collaboration with the Pearling Path, the a collection of models that illustrate the history ture and art audience. Hosted by the Kingdom of 11 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Parisian-based L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels of theatre set design and highlights the story of Bahrain’s numerous cultural institutions, histori- Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay brings together two pearl experts: Talal Mattar, scenic architecture in the world of theatre, sce- cal sites and landmarks, the festival’s wide variety a 6th generation pearl merchant from one of the nography and stage design. of events, programs and activities continue to Spring fairs bring forth many exciting memories oldest pearl merchant families in the Kingdom build bridges of cultural communication between to mind. Expect fun, excitement, vivacious col- of Bahrain, and Olivier Segura, Director of the THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Bahrain and the rest of the whole world. ours, floral fragrances and comfortable weather. French Gemological Laboratory (LFG) and natu- Date: 12 April 2018, 4:30pm Every Friday, Bahrain Bay Kitchen’s garden will ral pearl expert, for an insightful discussion about Venue: Cultural Hall This year’s edition of the festival is part of the be transformed into a welcoming hive of activity. this gem that has fascinated civilizations since Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities’ Lounge in the open air while indulging in new ancient times. A great introduction to live theatre for the little celebration of Muharraq, the Capital of Islamic seasonally influenced dishes. Children’s hearts ones through this wonderful and very colorful Culture in 2018, in which it highlights the will be filled with a sense of delight as they 26TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL - story which features 75 puppets, the show fea- deep-rooted heritage and traditions of this enjoy plentiful fair-style games and activities. MEMORY OF MUHARRAQ tures four of Eric Carle’s most beloved books; The ancient city, particularly the history of pearl div- Discover pony rides, Ping-Pong, darts and train Date: 25 April - 5 May 2018, 5:00 - 9:30 pm artist who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, ing, a glorious history whose details are revealed rides. Throughout these Friday afternoons of Venue: Events Tent By Arad Fort The Very Lonely Firefly and The Very Hungry by the Pearling Trail, Bahrain’s second site to be indulgence, sip on a refreshing iced tea, chilled Caterpillar. inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage site. milkshake or your desired beverage. The Spring Under the Patronage of his Majesty King Hamad Fair Brunch is a nod to everything that inspires Bin Isa AlKhalifa, the 26th Annual Bahrain DAR AL RIFFA AL-ODA The festival kicks off in conjunction with Arab weekend bliss. Heritage Festival brings the island’s unique cul- Date: 14 & 28 April 8:00pm Tourism Day, an initiative which was adopted ture to the forefront and showcases the variety Venue: Dar Al Riffa Al-Oda when Manama was the 2013 Capital of Arab RE/IMAGINE YOUR SATURDAYS and diversity of local heritage. The festival por- Tourism to mark the anniversary of the birth of Date: Every Saturday from trays the theme of “Memory of Muharraq” which The Dar Al-Riffa Al-Oda will host a series of the Arab traveler Ibn Battuta. features exhibition spaces, craftsmen, workshops, 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm musical concerts that highlight the rich tapestry of ART EXHIBITION Venue: re Asian Cuisine by food vendors, and live traditional music. It also Bahraini folk music. The newly inaugurated Dar Date: 8th April to 22nd April Wolfgang Puck Asian offers a chance to see some of Bahrain’s finest Al-Riffa Al-Oda comprises of the conservation craftsmen at work. A balanced mixture of con- and rehabilitation of the existing original Dar in Venue: Albareh Art Gallery Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites you to temporary and traditional products at the souq the old neighbourhood of East Riffa along with a Enchained Dyads showcases the works of Annie discover the perfect Saturday Brunch at re/Asian which is surrounded by Bahraini cafes and offers contemporary extension that can accommodate Kurkdjian, a Lebanese artist who has exhibited Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck. Soak in the immersive the visitor to experience flavours of the Kingdom. larger performances and residency spaces, with extensively in her home country and in France, views from the 50th floor and feast on mouthwa- the ultimate aim of enhancing Riffa’s intangible Jordan, and Bahrain. Her art questions the grand tering Asian selections like Korean Fried Chicken SCENAMADRE heritage and the folk singing specific to that area. themes of life and death through the topics of reli- Bao Buns, Wok Fried Shrimp Dumplings and Date: 29 March - 27 May 2018, 8:00am - gion and eroticism and reflects on their current Brisket Wontons for BD 19++. 8:00pm THE 13TH SPRING OF CULTURE FESTIVAL Venue: Bahrain National Theatre Date: February – April 2018 state far removed from their early beginnings as EVENING CONVERSATION: “THE MAGIC Venue: Different Locations central to humanity. The exhibition will run from OF NATURAL PEARLS” In celebration of the World Theatre Day, the Sunday 8th April to 22nd April at Albareh Art Bahrain National Theatre hosts SCENAMADRE , The 13th edition of the Spring of Culture Festival Gallery. 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CROSSWORD Your star today Love and romance should be flying high for (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) you now. If you’re single, you could soon YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION form an incredible relationship. If you’re already involved, the spiritual and emotional bonds between you and your beloved should grow by leaps and bounds. The lines of communication are wide open. Make use of them. You should be feeling physically strong, healthy, (Apr 21st - May 21st) and energetic today, although you could also be a little lightheaded. You could experience the sensation of wandering around in a daze with your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds. Achieving balance won’t be easy, but you should be able to manage it. Concentrate on activities that involve spiritual faculties. (May 22nd - Jun 21st) In future years, you might remember today as one of the best days of your life. Romance should be going beautifully. You could exchange deeply felt words of love with your partner. The future looks bright, and you should be full of enthusiastic plans for pursuing what you really want to do. You should also be feeling especially strong, energetic, and ready to try anything. (June 22nd - July 23rd) Happiness reigns in the home as friends and family members gather for a long-awaited reunion. Or you could be hosting a gathering of friends and acquaintances interested in the arts or psychic or metaphysical matters. Discussions should be intense but fascinating nonetheless. A young visitor could come up Across Down with some unexpected insights. (July 24th - Aug 23rd) 1- Mil. school; 5- On the main; 9- The Jetsons’ dog; 14- Kemo ___; 1- Moving; 2- Chili con ___; 3- Behind; 4- Debris; 5- Does penance; Group activities, perhaps with a social, 15- Semester; 16- Villain’s look; 17- Italian restaurant; 19- Courtyard; 6- Twilled fabric; 7- Buffalo’s county; 8- Doc bloc; 9- Pain and fever ecological, or humanitarian focus, could take 20- Transgress; 21- Grow to maturity; 22- Unemployed person?; 23- tablet; 10- Be short with; 11- Head of France; 12- Bridle strap; 13- place today somewhere in your neighborhood. Yuri’s love; 24- Your, to Yves; 25- Uppercase; 28- Infectious agent; Acapulco gold; 18- Wearies; 21- Swift; 23- Coherent light beam; You might decide to attend with your romantic 31- Gum; 32- Immerse; 34- Egyptian fertility goddess; 35- Assisted; 25- Chest or closet material; 26- Increases; 27- In ___ of (replac- partner. You could encounter friends in the 36- Baltic feeder; 37- Bar order; 38- Academy award; 39- Point in ing); 28- Through; 29- “Cast Away” setting; 30- Monetary unit of process, and all of you could well be caught up question; 40- Voter; 42- SASE, e.g.; 43- D-Day beach; 44- Small ring; Cambodia; 31- Big name in copiers; 33- Opposite of post-; 35- Take in excitement generated by those in spotlight. 48- Chocolate substitute; 50- Remove from action; 51- Pulsate; 52- ___ at (try); 36- Kiss; 38- Tenth month of the year; 39- Type of sanc- (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) Your values could undergo a complete Capable of being counted; 53- Jeweler’s glass; 54- Space; 55- Side; tum; 41- The continent; 42- Make beloved; 44- Anouk of “La Dolce turnaround today. Recent developments in the 56- More adorable; 57- Boxer Max; 58- Some Ivy Leaguers; Vita”; 45- Defamation; 46- China’s Zhou ___; 47- Abounds; 48- ___ world, your community, among your circle of En-lai; 49- Stuck in ___; 50- Chapter of the Koran; 51- Pampering, friends, and within you could make you realize, briefly; 52- Capture; like it or not, you and everyone around you is going through a transformation. This might be a little disconcerting, but it’s a positive development.

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All done with ruthless brio. 11.30 Pm 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + Am + 4.15 + 8.45 Pm ‘A ‘Aliens’ retooled as a Save for some late-in-the- The rules of this world 11.15 Pm militant librarian’s fantasy. day news headlines, Krasinski are fast and loose, so the STOLEN PRINCESS : RUSLAN & PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING Actor-director John Krasinski’s admirably gives us little monsters can’t hear over LUDMILA SUBMERGENCE ( Drama / (Pg-15) (Action/Adventure/ relentless shocker thrives on backstory for the monsters. waterfalls but can listen (Animation / Comedy / Fantasy) Romance / Thriller ) Thriller/Fantasy) a nifty premise: in a post- Instead, mum (Emily Blunt), through walls. 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Malukha Dana: Timings: 12:30,16:15, CINECO (20) :Daily At: 12.30 + where the slightest sound Simmonds), whose deafness The family dynamics lack Dana: Timings: 10:45,12:30,14:1 21:00,00:45 4.45 + 9.00 Pm brings out deadly monsters. means she can’t hear the nuance, but real-life husband 5,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:00 CINECO (20) :Daily At: 11.15 Am With minimal dialogue – beasties coming, are just and wife Krasinski and Blunt CINECO (20) :Daily At: 1.30 + + 3.30 + 7.45 Pm + 12.00 Mn MARY & THE WITCHE’S characters communicate by shoved through the mill. bring poignancy, the CG 5.45 + 10.00 Pm SEEF (II):Daily At: 12.15 + 2.30 + FLOWER (subtitled) sign language, Nerve-shredding set pieces beasties are striking and the SEEF (II):Daily At: 12.45 + 5.00 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 Pm (Pg) (Animation/Adventure) eye contact and whispers – revolve around a nail sticking film pulses with ideas. It all 9.15 Pm SAAR: Daily At: 11.00 Am + 1.00 New ‘A Quiet Place’ is pure, bold out of a stair, a flooding adds up to a monster movie + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + *- Hana Sugisaki, Ryûnosuke cinema, its images and creepy basement and a ‘Jurassic to shout about. Or maybe not. A QUIET PLACE 11.00 Pm + (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri) Kamiki, Yûki Amami sounds working together to Park’-like run through a field. (timeout) (Drama / Horror / Thriller) WADI AL SAIL: Daily At: 11.45 SEEF (I): Daily At: 11.30 Am + Starring: Emily Blunt, John Kra- Am + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 4.30 + 9.30 Pm sinski, Noah Jupe 9.45 + 11.45 Pm 20 Thursday, April 12, 2018 a #PollToday It looks simple, but this French house was built by a robot

As Trump says missiles ‘will be coming’ to Syria, do you see Trump the possibility of a war in the country?

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It’s a head cut off,” Academics at the solution and a constructive Francois Hollande University of Nantes who principle that is interesting Former French president led the project said it was because we create the house Missiles ‘will be coming’ to Syria the first house built in situ directly on site and in for human habitation using a addition thanks to the robot, Washington said yesterday that his threats would be shot down and the robot 3D-printer. we are able to create walls efying Russian warnings are “reckless” and endanger launching sites targeted — a The robot, known as with complex shapes,” said against U.S. military international peace and stark warning of a potential BatiPrint3D, uses a special Benoit Furet, a professor Dstrikes in Syria, President security. major confrontation. Power down as polymer material that should who worked on the project. Donald Trump said Trump’s tweet also drew Shortly after warning storm hits Auckland keep the building insulated (Reuters) yesterday that missiles “will a quick response from that missiles were coming, be coming” in response to Russia’s Foreign Ministry. Trump tweeted that the U.S. Syria’s suspected chemical Spokeswoman Maria “relationship with Russia is attack that killed at least 40 Zakharova said on Facebook worse now than it has ever people. that “smart” missiles would been, and that includes the At least 21 killed in Brazil “Russia vows to shoot destroy any evidence of a Cold War.” Then, striking a down any and all missiles chemical weapons attack. more conciliatory tone, he prison breakout bid fired at Syria,” Trump The term “smart” missile said: “There is no reason Rio de Janeiro Izabel Penitentiary Complex, tweeted. “Get ready Russia, dates to the introduction for this. Russia needs us to Up to a quarter of homes t least 21 people near the Amazon rainforest because they will be coming, decades ago of weapons with help with their economy, in Auckland were without died yesterday in an city of Belem in Para state, nice and new and ‘smart!’ advanced guidance systems something that would be power after a wild storm Aattempted breakout from as a military style battle in You shouldn’t be partners — for example, using GPS — very easy to do, and we packing winds of more a prison in northern Brazil which both prisoners inside with a Gas Killing Animal to achieve greater precision need all nations to work than 200kmh lashed New aided by an armed group on and associates on the outside who kills his people and in targeting. The term was together. Stop the arms Zealand’s largest city. the outside trying to blow up were armed. enjoys it!” meant to contrast with race?” a wall, officials said. “In the rescue attempt, Trump did not detail what “dumb” bombs lacking such Trump’s administration U.S. House Speaker The Para state security explosives were used against a strike would look like, or technology. Virtually all U.S. has sought to show toughness announces retirement service described the mass one of the walls,” the agency whether these would be U.S. missiles now have advanced on Russia, with a series of escape attempt at the Santa said in a statement. (AFP) U.S. House Speaker Paul missiles. U.S. officials have guidance systems. economic and diplomatic Ryan, the top Republican in been consulting with global Russian lawmakers have actions, including new Congress, told Republicans in allies on a possible joint warned the United States sanctions last week against the House of Representatives military response to Syria’s that Moscow would view government officials and he will not seek re-election in Elephant water battle alleged poison gas attack. an airstrike on Syria as a oligarchs. Trump has largely November Trump cancelled a foreign war crime and that it could avoided criticizing Russian trip in order to manage a trigger a direct military clash President Vladimir Putin heralds Thai new year crisis that is testing his vow to between the two former Cold by name, though he singled Billionaire vanishes stand up to Syrian President War adversaries. Russia’s him out in a tweet over the on Swiss Alps Bashar Assad. ambassador to Lebanon said weekend for supporting Swiss and Italian police Syria’s Foreign Ministry any missiles fired at Syria Assad. (AP) continued their search for German retail magnate Karl- Erivan Haub who has been Syria calls US threats to attack it ‘reckless’ missing since Saturday when he failed to return from an Damascus off-piste skiing tour in the yria yesterday called Alps. SU.S. threats to attack it “reckless” and said they Remains of 281 US Elephant water battle heralds Thai new year display a lack of “wisdom MIAs located in Laos and logic” and endanger Ayutthaya, Thailand decorated with paint, international peace and The remains of almost half lephants used their trunks splashed and sprayed in the security. of the 573 American service to shower floral-clad streets of Thailand’s former The statement by personnel presumed miss- ThaisE with water yesterday capital Ayutthaya, a tourist the Foreign Ministry in ing in action (MIA) in Laos in a street fight celebrating hotspot famed for its ancient A Syrian soldier loyal to President Bashar Damascus comes as a war during the Indo-China War the kingdom’s traditional temple ruins. al Assad is seen outside eastern Ghouta, in of words is raging between have been located. new year, a raucous festival A mix of Thais and Damascus Washington and Moscow For more, catch us known as Songkran that foreigners armed with water over last weekend’s online at: will bring revellers out for a guns and buckets fired back suspected chemical attack attack killed more than 40 Syria’s Foreign Ministry nationwide water battle this at the elephants, who were on a rebel-held town near people. Syria and its ally said Washington is using the www.newsofbahrain.com week. controlled by handlers -- the Syrian capital. Activists Russia deny such an attack alleged chemical attack as a /nobonline The animals, whose known as mahouts -- riding and first responders say the happened. pretext to target Syria. (AP) /newsofbahrain wrinkled hides were on their backs. (AFP) SPORTS Thursday, April 12, 2018 21 BDF-RMS’s treatment lead to Mechanic’s speedy recovery FIA to DT News Network Manama Formula 1 mechanic Ais fully mobilized and recovering extremely well after investigate a horrific pit stop incident that shocked fans worldwide, thanks to the fast acting orthopedic team at Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services (BDF- RMS) Military Hospital. Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa wheelguns The pit crew mechanic arrived by ambulance to the with a titanium intramedullary BDF-RMS Military Hospital’s nail in a procedure that lasted “It’s looking like less and emergency room at 9:00pm one and a half hours from on April 8th and was found 11:30pm until 1:00am. less like a coincidence” to have open comminuted The surgery was extremely fractures of the tibia and fibula successful with minimal blood Charlie Whiting (file pic) in his left leg. He was stabilized loss, and the patient was up and in the emergency room, and mobilized less than 24 hours Manama wheelguns in a bid to find out immediately shifted to the after the incident, thanks to wo races, three high- what went wrong and prevent Operating Theatre, where the outstanding leadership and profile unsafe releases such an instance happening he was placed under spinal directions of the Director of the fromT pit stops. Perhaps it’s again. anesthesia. Royal Medical Services Major no surprise then that the FIA “Alonso lost a wheel in The orthopedic team, General (Prof) Shaikh Khalid have vowed to investigate, testing if you remember headed by Senior Consultant bin Ali Al-Khalifa, and fast with the governing body’s we went through it all with Orthopedic and Trauma acting response from the BDF- F1 Race Director Charlie McLaren, they gave us a report surgeon Dr. Ali Hasan Al RMS emergency department, Whiting saying the incidents in the week,” said Whiting. Majed, thoroughly cleaned the orthopedic and physiotherapy are “looking less and less like “We discussed it with the wound and fixed the fracture teams. a coincidence.” Technical Working Group to Ferrari were fined understand it all, to make sure €50,000 for releasing Kimi everybody else realises these Raikkonen’s car in an unsafe Kimi Raikkonen drives (Pic courtesy: eurosport) things can happen, everyone manner during the Bahrain in second practice in Sakhir two incidences in Melbourne tries to learn from them. Grand Prix, which resulted with a loose wheel. were quite clearly wheelgun “What happened was that in the Finn inadvertently And it came after Haas, operator error,” said Whiting. the design of the nose piece knocking over and breaking who use the same rear- “They cross threaded the nuts that goes into the axel, that is the leg of one of his mechanics. wheel components as Ferrari and thought it was tight, came the thing that holds the two- It marked the third race through their technical off and then realised a little stage retention mechanism. in the last four seasons in partnership with the Italian too late it wasn’t. But the way that is fixed into which Raikkonen has retired outfit, suffered two unsafe “[With the incident in the axel was not quite strong due to unsafe release, and the releases during the Australian Bahrain], the guy hadn’t even enough so the wheel was a second time over the weekend race, which cost them 22 taken the wheel off, which is little bit loose, it worked itself that Ferrari suffered such a points. slightly perplexing.” loose because it had done four Ferrari’s machanic is attended by problem, with the 2007 world “It’s looking like less and Whiting said the FIA would laps prior to that.” his fellow crew after an accident champion also forced to stop less like a coincidence but the “absolutely” take a look at the (Formula 1) (Pic courtesy: Reuters ) Calling Cyclists to join Nazley to face Aleina in semis Kia, Merida Charity tour DT News Network DT News Network Manama Manama n the Ladies Singles played ahrain Merida Cycling yesterday in the 69th Open Team, in collaboration TennisI Championship, Nazley Bwith Kia Motors, is presenting beat Abby Pelagio 7-5, 6-4 and cyclists with a great opportunity moves to the semis will take to start the summer season Aleina Alex. together in a large group In the Super singles quarters, circuiting closed roads. Karim Abdul Redha came back This time, Bahrain-Merida All participants must to wear from a set down against Eric From left, Najjar, Hammad Fardan, Nalan Chokopa and Ahmed Jaffar Cycling Team will take to helmets; those without will not to move to the semis 7-5, 0-6, Muharraq and Amwaj, areas. be allowed to join the group. 4-10. against top seeds Hammad In addition, the proceeds of The tour will be covered In the Ladies semis played, Fardan and Salch Al Najjar 6-7, this initiative will be donated at a speed of 25 km/h, with Safa and Nazley downed Abby 7-6, 10-8. to Dar Al-Manar Parents Care. participants launching from and Annie 7-5, 6-4 moving to In today’s Super singles The initiative is supported Muharraq to Marassi Beach, the finals will take on Aleina semis Elias Redha had a tough by Bin Hindi Motors - Kia where there will be a short break and Kalpaka who beat Marilla outing against his brother Motors dealers in Bahrain, for water and refreshments, and Jinq in the other semis Karim eventually pulling of starting and ending at the Kia before heading back again 6-3, 6-0. 3-6, 6-2, 10-5 and awaits the Showroom in Arad (near Seef towards Amwaj Island to the In another Men’s doubles winner of second semis going Mall Muharraq, towards Arad Kia Showroom in Muharraq semis, Ali Alasfoor and John on between Anton and Hassan Fort). (Muharraq Club). K. beat Somanathan and Redha. Meanwhile the stage is The cycle tour will begin at 7 On returning, the Teddy 6-0, 6-2, will face Nalan set for the finals on Thursday am on Friday. participants will receive snacks Chokopa and Ahmed Jaffar and Friday starting from 6pm Attendance is required at the Kia Motors showroom, (final) who had a tough outing onwards. before this time to register and concluding this sports day with From left, Ali Alasfoor, John K., Somanathan and Teddy prepare for the trip. a number of valuable prizes. 22 Thursday, April 12, 2018 SPORTS Sport unites people, Economic says El Sharkawi goals

Melanie Hutchinson dur- discussed ing her presentation

Amin El Sharkawi DT News Network talked about the cluster of and sustainability perspective. the West Asia region Melanie Manama health and wellness “Green Dr Hussein pointed out that Hutchinson. he role of sport in Lifestlye” in Bahrain, in it’s the first programme of its Al Saad’s working paper DT News Network other social problems prevail,” achieving economic the second session of the kind in the world to encourage was the mainly about the Manama said El Sharkawi. goalsT for a sustainable conference. new investments in the health sustainability of sports esident Representative “In 2001, the United development were discussed Dr Hussein said the and wellness field, which facilities and its relevance to of United Nations Nations had established a at the First Arab Conference programme aims to promote provides scientific support the society needs. He talked DevelopmentR Programme dedicated office for sport and on Sport with the slogan “The health concepts and the and practical training as well about the developmental (UNDP) and UN Resident development, which has a Role of Sport in Achieving healthy behaviours and as procedural facilities for dimensions of the programme Coordinator Amin El Sharkawi great interest in programmes Sustainable Development lifestyles practices to prevent Bahrainis wishing to establish created in the kingdom, stressed the role of sport in and general policies in Goals”. common diseases. projects that concern health. which focuses on developing uniting people from all around recognition of its importance The conference was He also noted other Meanwhile, the conference health care Improving the world and elude conflicts. in providing young people organised by the Ministry of objectives of the programme, came to a close yesterday at living and safety standards, This came during the with the opportunity to Youth and Sports Affairs in such a goals to increase Art Rotana Amwaj Hotel in ensuring the sustainability opening day sessions of this develop communities by cooperation with the United awareness of local Muharraq. The concluding of vital resources, promoting two-day conference, hosted by incorporating them in a Nations Office in Bahrain and communities on how to live day of the conference focused community development and Art Rotana Amwaj Hotel in conducive environment,” the International Council for a balanced and healthier on two themes, the first of developing the non-profit Muharraq. he said. Health, Physical Education, life, and access to services which was the role of sport in sector, achieving excellence “The United Nations The Youth and Sports Affairs Sports and Recreation and products; generate new executing the environmental in government performance, believes in the role of sport Ministry is bringing this event (ICHPER.SD). business opportunities, goals for sustainable enabling the community in achieving world peace by for the first time in the Arab Dr. Hashim S. Hussein and develop wellness and development. to enter labour market and uniting people. Sport can region in cooperation with is Head of United Nations health clusters; and sensitize This theme was presented increase its attractiveness, also reduce their suffering, the United Nations Office in Industrial Development entrepreneurs on the theme by Dr Bander Al Saad of contribute to empowerment particularly in areas with Bahrain and the International Organization - Investment of wellness; and the need to Saudi Arabia and Regional of the private sector and political and ethnic conflicts, Council for Health, Physical and Technology Promotion improve the conditions of Development Coordinator for develop the tourism sector or those lacking necessary Education, Sports and Office (UNIDO-ITPO), workers and their families, UNEP’s Regional Office for and national heritage. potentials, where poverty and Recreation (ICHPER.SD). Annual Inter-Hotel Charity cricket begins

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DT News Network Dantil, Director -Finance Match 1: Intercontinental (Regency) Match 3: Lagoona VS Gulf Match 4: Sheraton VS Four Manama Nadeem Ikram and Director- Regency VS Domain Hotel Match 2: Best Western plus Hotel Seasons A he Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Human Resources Ricardo Del Regency Intercontinental The Olive VS Movenpick Lagoona (48/4 from 6 overs, Four Seasons A (50 all out in 7th Annual Inter-Hotel Rio. (51 for 3 wkts from 6 Overs, Best Western (54/5 from 6 Irfan 16(13), Justin 1 for 13) 6 overs, Sanjay 21(11), Angelo CharityT Cricket Tournament 26 teams are in the fray playing Zeeshan 14(3), Babar 1 for) overs, Vipin 16(10), Rasika 2 for beat Gulf Hotel (28/4 from 6 2 for 4) beat Sheraton (35 all has begun at the Ritz-Carlton round-robin group matches beat Domain Hotel (23 all 3) beat Movenpick (49 all out in overs, Naeem 14(9), Irfan 1 for out in 5.1 overs, Farman 13(6), Staff Recreation area in Manama followed by the knockout stage out in 6 overs, Sanoop 13(9), 5.2 overs, Ruwan 23(10), Vipin 2) by 20 runs. Raziq 5 for 2) by 15 runs. in the presence of Ritz Carlton with the final set for April 28. Zeeshan 1 for 2) by 28 runs. 3 for 8) by 5 runs. Man of the Man of the Match: Man of the Match: General Manger Jean Paul Results: Man of the Match: Zeeshan Match: Vipin (Best Western) Irfan(Lagoona)Ben Proud Sanjay(Four Seasons) SPORTS Thursday, April 12, 2018 23 Brave became the focus of Brazilian IMMAF, WMMAA announce an amalgamation Manama he International MMA Federation T(IMMAF) and the World Mixed media Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) Manama across the African continent. have announced an amalgamation he role played by the Kingdom Brave Combat Federation towards the global unification of the of Bahrain under the initiative recorded fastest growth in terms of sport of MMA. ofT His Highness Shaikh Khalid broadcast expansion by any sports The move is significant for the bin Hamad Al Khalifa to develop media established in Middle East bid for sport recognition. A joint the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and Africa. application will be made to the Global became the focus of Brazilian “Brave Combat Federation is Association of International Sports media attention. specifically focused on growth as Federations (GAISF). Brave 11 marks the third time a truly global mixed martial arts The agreement also strengthens the the promotion is hosting an event promotion and our initiatives application by delivering the required in Brazil. Apart from coverage are focused on the long run to number of an organisation’s member IMMAF Director George Sallfeldt, IMMAF CEO Densign White, WMMAA received from the sports media and establish the Kingdom of Bahrain federations which are recognised by President Vadim Finkelchtein and IMMAF President Kerrith Brown national media, the proceedings of as a global hub for sports media sports ministry or national Olympic education courses for officials and a Bahrain is the only nation to host Brave 11 is currently one among operations. The leadership of committee. consolidation of resources which will World Championships other than the the most covered media events in His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin IMMAF President, Kerrith Brown, in turn boost growth. IMMAF and United States of America. Belo Horizonte. Hamad Al Khalifa is exemplary said: “The unification of WMMAA WMMAA are both set to be bolstered Lately Bahrain also became the The increased television and motivates our global team to and IMMAF has been agreed by by this agreement and we would like only other nation to host the world coverage of Brave Combat create this unique achievement both organisations’ members for the to thank both memberships for their championships three times in a row. Federation which secured for Bahrain. We aim to keep the betterment of the sport of MMA. visionary leadership in ratifying the The world championships were broadcast to over 53 nations momentum going and to take As well as strengthening MMA’s agreement.” hosted in Bahrain as a part of the in Africa with a single deal was this to the next level with the bid for sport recognition by the The move will boost the status of week long Brave International Combat praised by the Brazilian media. upcoming event in Indonesia,” Olympic movement, the move will MMA to be included as an Olympic Week which features the premium fight This marks for the first time a said Mohammed Shahid, bring benefits to the members of both sport. The developments came as the card by the Brave Combat Federation mixed martial arts event hosted President of Brave Combat organisations including combined Kingdom of Bahrain was announced which was established by His Highness in Brazil is exclusively accessible Federation. championships and events, joint to host 2018 World Championships. Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Big win for Sprite against Masters CC DT News Network two wickets each for Masters. 57, Fadhal 28, Sunil 2/26) beat (Shlok 49, Rishabh 45, Vijay (Khursheed 46) beat BHI (Mansoor 48, Hameed 3/23) Manama Chasing the target, Sprite Bulls 122/10 (Rijo 32, Rajeev 2/21) by 18 runs. Matrix 87/10 (Althaf 19, Imran beat Bahrain Super Kings 161/9 prite beat Masters CC opening bowlers bagged five 4/19) by 4 wickets. Friends CC 89/5 in 17.5 5/18) by 57 runs. (Ramzan 30, Anupam 30, Yasir by 118 runs in the latest wickets collapsed the Masters Asma CC 178/6 (Sohaib overs (Halal 29, Prabu 25, Shafiq Glass 167/10 3/33) by 6 runs. Smatches of the CBA Division CC battling line up, Noufal the 84, Noor 40, Khan 2/25) beat Nabeel 3/24) beat Bharath D cricket tournament. top scorer with 42 runs. Rangers 151/10 (Jibin 52, Ali Legends 88/10 (Sam 22, Ajesh Toss won by Sprite and While other got out in single 30, Umair 3/15) by 27 runs. 4/13, Abdulla 3/11) by 5 elected bat first, Opener digit score, at the end of 25 Tornado Riders 145/3 in 22 wickets. Abubaker scored a brilliant overs Masters managed to overs (Regi 50, Sonu 33) beat Tornado A 217/8 (Gigin 101, half century and gave a quick score only 93 runs. Royal Blasters 143/10 (Joby 26, Asif 4/45) beat MNCA Arabian start. Other scores: Vijeesh 2/23) by 7 wickets. Oryxes 164/7 (Taha 31, Munir Then the middle order Fog Printing 219/4 (Hardeep Titans CC 116/7 (Jishad 21, 29, Gigin 2/25) by 53 runs. batsmen Zafar scored a 71, Jayan 46, Tabreez 3/29) beat Punnose 3/22) beat Rising Star NDC Bahrain 205/7 brilliant half century with well Lantern Lions 67/10 (Rushab 95/10 (Vargheese 32, Pravin (Ayyappan 42, Ajeesh 41, supported by Asim by 32 runs. 21, Reji 3/10, Bingly 2/6) by 4/15, Ratan 3/17) by 21 runs. Sherjy 39, Sanjay 3/25) beat At the end of 25 overs Sprite 152 runs. Hempel Paints 148/6 (Vijay Focused Eye 141/10 (Waheed scored 211 for 8 wickets. Bahrain Indian Challengers 50, Abbas 42, Shubdeep 3/29) 34, Chandru 5/27) by 64 runs. Gigin - Tornado A Majeed and Haris bagged 125/6 in 24.3 overs (Rajeev beat Young Blasters 130/5 Zayani Motors 144/8 Vijay - Hempel Paints Brave became P23 the focus of Brazilian media SPORTS 2424 Thursday, April 12, 2018

Manama MMA Bahrain Gym which “I have in the best shape amza Kooheji has is ranked on of the best fight of my life and at the moment announced that he is camps in Asia. this is the best training camp I Htraining alongside Eduardo Apart from Dantas, Mehdi have attended which featured Dantas. Baghdad, Karl Ammoussou, some of the best athletes Eduardo Dantas is the Eldar Eldarov, Hussain Ayyad around the world in KHK former Bellator Bantamweight and Abbas Khan have joined MMA Bahrain. I am soon set Champion and Shooto South the camp. to announce my upcoming American Featherweight Kooheji has previously fought fight. This will be great since Champion. in Brave 9: The Kingdom of there will be more athletes from Dantas is ranked fifth among Champions hosted in Bahrain, KHK MMA Bahrain who will Kooheji the bantamweight fighters in where he humbled Mohammad be featured alongside me in the the world by fightmatrix. Farhad winning the fight by coming fightcard,” said Hamza trains The fight camp is set at KHK unanimous decision. Kooheji. with

Dantas Hamza Kooheji with Eduardo Dantas (R) Two championship titles on the line Manama champions crowned in the history rave Combat Federation has of Brave Combat Federation. unveiled the titles for the The addition of the interim Bchampions of the fight night in championship will make the Brave 11. number of title holder to 6 by the The event will be hosted in the end of the event in Brazil. terrace, Mineirao Stadium in Belo The event marks the eighth Horizonte, Brazil. title fight featured in the history The co-main event will feature of Brave Combat Federation. the defending Light-Heavyweight The last time the championship champion from Brazil, Klidson title was featured was at Amman, Farias facing Matt Baker from Jordan at Brave 9: The Kingdom Canada. Rises when the featherweight The main event will feature an champion Elias Boudegzdame interim championship title being defending his title successfully introduced in the lightweight against Jakub Kowalewicz. division. The current Lightweight Luan Santiago will face Lucas champion Ottman Azaitar Martins which marks for the first will have to face the winner time two Brazilian athletes are of the Interim Lightweight facing each other in Brave for the championship to reinstate his championship. undisputed claim as the champion Currently there are 5 of the Lightweight division.

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