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Samuel L Jackson Called out on Social Media for Making Los Angeles Racist Remarks on Nigerian Footballer Alexander Iwobi TWITTER CELEBS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 If Mark Zuckerberg wants to talk, Britain is waiting INSTAGRAM Black Panther, Glenn /nobmedia 29 Close, Rami Malek win LINKEDIN TUESDAY newsofbahrain JANUARY 2019 SAG Awards 200 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8006 The Screen Actors Guild 38444680 (SAG) Awards here saw FACEBOOK Marvel Studios’ “Black /nobmedia Panther” taking the best MAIL cast ensemble prize, while [email protected] Rami Malek and Glenn WEBSITE Close emerged as best newsofbahrain.com actors. P14 Freida Pinto will not work with Woody Allen again 14 CELEBS WORLD 6 IS confined to 4 square kms Ensure eective implementation of VAT 80008001 For inquiries & complaints www.nbr.gov.bh @BahrainNBR Japan enters Plea rejected in Asia Cup final Al Ain espionage case Manama apan will play for a re- Support proposal Jcord fifth Asian Cup title he Court of Cassa - after reaching the final by Ttion rejected the ap - defeating Iran 3-0 yesterday. peal lodged by Ali Salman The host United Arab against the life sentence Emirates and Qatar will issued by the High Appeals meet in the other semifinal Court in November, Advo- today in Abu Dhabi for a for small traders cate General Osama Al Oufi berth in Friday’s final. said. Forward Yuya Osako did Ali Salman and two other the damage in the second Commerce Ministry along with BCCI to work out the details defendants were convicted half by scoring the first on charges of establishing goals conceded by Iran in foreign intelligence connec- the tournament. See page 15 tion to commit hostile acts against Bahrain to damage its political, economic and national interests and top- HRH the Premier chairs the Cabinet. Manama process, on the hand, and to keep Relief for kindergarten workers the unemployment rate at secure he Cabinet yesterday natural levels, on the other. chaired by His Royal he session discussed a It referred to the Ministerial The Labour and Social Devel- THighness Prime Minister Tproposal prepared by the Committee for Social Affairs, opment Ministry was requested Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Supreme Council for Women Communications, Media and to prepare the action plan or- The convicts Khalifa gave directives to the to improve the situation of the Youth, led by Deputy Premier, dered by HRH Premier, in co- disclosed defence Ministry of Industry, Commerce women staff at kindergartens HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al operation with the competent secrets to a and Tourism to devise, in co-op- and nurseries. In this regard, Khalifa, a joint memorandum authorities, and to submit it to foreign country eration with the Bahrain Cham- HRH Premier gave directives to submitted by the Minister of the Cabinet. for financial gain ber of Commerce and Industry enhance the conditions of the Education and the Minister of HRH the Prime Ministers gave and propagated (BCCI), a work plan to support women workers in the nurser- Labour and Social Develop- directives to preserve the social small traders. ies and kindergartens sector. ment in this regard. fabric at the new towns and hous- false rumours. HRH the Premier stressed that ing projects as much as possible, MR AL OUFI the action plan should be im- and to take that into considera- plemented in accordance with The Ministry of Industry, Com- tion while distributing the units ple the Kingdom’s constitu- a well-thought-out time frame merce and Tourism Ministry was to beneficiaries, stressing the tional regime. and goals based on the needs and requested to submit a report on need to give priority to the resi- They also disclosed de- visions of the beneficiaries. the inspection campaigns. dents of the regions that are near fence secrets to a foreign DON’T MISS IT Among other things, HRH the HRH Premier gave directives 130,000 to the housing project without country for financial gain Prime Minister gave instructions to develop an action plan to ex- housing services have prejudice to the seniority factor. and propagated false ru- to intensify the inspection cam- pedite the employment of jobless been delivered by the The Premier made the com- mours to tarnish the King- Govt committed paigns on markets and commer- university graduates, and to reha- Housing Ministry since its ments while reviewing the gov- dom’s reputation, according cial outlets, stressing the impor- bilitate and integrate those spe- establishment. ernment’s achievements in the to Mr Al Oufi. to support private tance of continuing to follow up cialised in academic disciplines field of housing. The Court of Cassation 02 sector for the on the prices of commodities and that do not match the require- Statistics showed that the gov- session was held in public development of consumer goods and to ensure ments of the local labour market. ernment had delivered about in accordance with the pro- that there is no manipulation or The Premier’s directives are 130,000 housing services since visions of the law, and in the national economy illegal commercial practices that in line with the government’s such category of graduates to the establishment of the Ministry presence of the defendant affect the consumers. keenness to pave the way for contribute to the nation-building of Housing. and his attorneys. Minister warns against ADULTERY CHARGE 03 questioning Bahraini judicial system’s integrity Kuwaiti MP sentenced for ‘tricking’ wife Best government he divorced her and continuing to have taken advantage of and tricked into some- The appeals court on sexual relations with her, her lawyer said. thing that criminalises her under sharia practices in • Waleed Al Tabtabai, an Islamist who is (Islamic) law,” he told AFP. 04 cloud computing Monday upheld a 2018 verdict currently outside Kuwait, already faces a The lawyer said his client had found out highlighted at finding him guilty of adultery 42-month jail term handed down in July her husband divorced her in 2017 — a year in another case for storming parliament later — after she sued him for failing to workshop Kuwait City and assaulting police. provide for her and their child. The appeals court on Monday upheld a “Evidence was brought forward that 2018 verdict finding him guilty of adultery, they continued a marital relationship Kuwaiti court yesterday sentenced said the lawyer, Naser Al Otaibi, adding the during the time they were divorced, in- an opposition politician to seven ruling was not political. cluding an exchange of intimate pictures A years in jail for failing to tell his wife Waleed Al Tabtabai “My client received justice after she was via WhatsApp,” he said. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019 02 Govt committed to support private sector for the development of national economy HRH the Premier visits BCCI; holds discussions with members of Chamber on overcoming challenges faced by businesses HRH the Premier listened• to ideas of BCCI members on boosting the Bahraini private sector and small traders, in addition to difficulties facing the real estate and aluminium sectors. The BCCI Chairman welcomed• HRH the Premier’s visit, saying it reflects his policy of direct dialogue and constructive HRH the Premier with BCCI members. communication. government facilitation offered they are adjustable when their Manama to business owners in terms of practical application are proven employment permits. unserviceable in the direction of is Royal Highness Prime HRH the Premier upon ar - serving the interests of citizen Minister Prince Khalifa rival at the BCCI was received or business owners they will be Hbin Salman Al Khalifa by Chairman Sameer Abdullah adjusted. yesterday paid a visit to Bahrain Nass, members and a number of HRH the Premier stressed that Chamber of Commerce and In- businessmen. the government has created an dustry to review the commer- HRH the Premier said all atmosphere of openness, en- cial situation, real estate and legislation and regulations are couraged investors and attracted industrial activities and the subject to constant evaluations, investments for benefiting the citizens. He pointed out Bahrain’s need for labour to carry on with its development, but in accordance with certain regu- lations that preserve citizens’ livelihood. HRH the Premier said that HRH the Premier being received by Mr Nass. the policy of economic open- ness followed by the Kingdom leading merchants to the growth HRH the Prime Minister said of Bahrain leads to promoting of the national economy, as well the Bahraini traders are the cor- competitiveness and sustain- as the BCCI’s role in stimulat- nerstone of the development of CORAL TRAINING CENTER The policy of economic Language Skills, Commercial & Administrative ability, highlighting resolve to ing business movement for the the national economy, pointing set out laws and regulations benefit of the economic devel- openness followed by out the government keenness to Training Center to serve the homeland and opment. the Kingdom of Bahrain provide support for overcoming VAT TRAINING / SALES AND MARKETING / ACCOUNTING & citizens’ interests, as well as He said the economic chal- has led to promoting obstacles they may face to en- MANAGEMENT/LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/ reinforcing the investment en- lenges currently facing Bah - competitiveness and hance their contributions to the RETAIL MANAGEMENT & MERCHANDISING/OFFICE vironment. rain need concerted efforts and sustainability. economic growth. MANAGEMENT & SECRETARIAL PRACTICE/IELTS/OET He attached importance to closely work together to defend The BCCI Chairman welcomed economic competitiveness, the national gains. “Those chal- HRH THE PREMIER HRH the Premier’s visit, saying it creating suitable business at- lenges only increase our deter- reflects his policy of direct dia- mosphere and improving laws mination to bring more pros- He also listened to a BCCI ini- logue and constructive commu- and regulations to strength- perity for the people of Bahrain,” tiative on conducting a study on nication, which also embodied en confidence in the Bahraini he added.
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