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11th Hour Netanyahu urged to meet Quartet Strasbourg U foreign policy chief EFederica Mogherini Sooner, faster! yesterday urged Israel HRH Premier orders speedy implementation of Muharraq projects Premier Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to DT News Network Park. Prince Khalifa directed meet Quartet representatives Manama the Works, Municipalities “within days” in the hope of aking up the cudgels for Affairs and Urban Planning to kick-starting stalled peace development, Prime revamp Al Dair and Samaheej talks. MinisterT HRH Prince Khalifa Avenues and complete the “I have asked both bin Salman Al Khalifa has Busaiteen Coast Project. Netanyahu and Abbas to urged the implementation The Premier tasked the receive the Quartet envoys of approved projects at Ministerial Committee for in the coming days, not the earliest. During his visit Urbanisation and Infrastructure weeks,” Mogherini said. to Muharraq Municipality to follow-up the implementation yesterday, HRH Premier issued of the aforesaid projects, in Labour law: Emir directives to give top priority coordination with the relevant to a number of development Ministries and government approves changes projects in Muharraq and departments. Doha expedite their implementation. During the visit, Prince atar’s emir approved The projects include new Khalifa held a meeting with reform of the country’s central market, multi-storey the officials, in the presence Qmuch-criticised “kafala” park at the current premises of of members of the Muharraq labour laws yesterday, state Muharraq Post, construction Municipal Council. media said. of the damaged part in the Stressing government’s The Qatar News Agency Muharraq Souk, roads, halls keenness, Prince Khalifa HRH Premier along with officials during his visit to Muharraq Municipality yesterday said the emir had issued for visitors and facilities for said: “Our top priorities are a new law overseeing the shoppers at the Souk, acquiring achieving the aspirations of His Reviewing the housing the Muharraq Municipal Muharraq Municipal sponsorship system -- land for the Muharraq branch Majesty King Hamad bin Isa projects in Muharraq, HRH Council to coordinate on a Council Chairman Mohammed which currently only allows of the University of Bahrain and Al Khalifa to fulfil the needs of Premier also issued directives number of housing projects in Al Snan and members were workers to leave the country revamping of Grand Muharraq our citizens.” to the Housing Ministry and Arad, Busaiteen and Hidd. present on the occasion. with the approval of their employer -- as well as rules which allow workers to MAYOR’S DAY OUT switch jobs. ATM fire: Six men Al Aqsa violence: Islamic cleric jailed get 15 years in jail Jerusalem n Israeli court yesterday DT News Network found links between them ordered the jailing of Manama and the incident. Aa firebrand cleric whose ix defendants involved in The ATM was reportedly Islamist group has been setting a Hamad Town completely destroyed owing accused of inciting a wave SATM on fire were slapped to the blaze. of violence over Jerusalem’s with 15 years behind bars Six of the defendants were Al Aqsa mosque compound. each. They were also ordered earlier this month sentenced Fresh violence erupted to pay a combined total of to 10 years in prison each for in the evening, with two BD18,770 in compensation their involvement in a similar Palestinians shot dead in the for the inflicted damage to incident. West Bank after stabbing an the ATM. They reportedly torched Israeli soldier. Raed Salah, A seventh defendant was another ATM belonging to the head of the radical also charged in connection a local bank in Hamad Town northern wing of the Islamic with the case, but was given also. They were also ordered Movement in Israel, was only three years behind bars, to pay a combined total of found guilty on appeal of as he was a minor. BD31,000 in compensation inciting violence at the holy The convicted defendants for the damage caused to the site in a 2007 speech. were said to have poured ATM. However, he has also been petrol on the ATM and The seventh defendant had on the government’s radar torched it with firebombs. The also stood trial in this case, for stoking tensions over the London Mayor Boris Johnson takes part in a tug of war with members of the armed defendants were all captured but he was acquitted due to compound that has led to a services to launch the London Poppy Day, outside City Hall, in London after police investigations lack of evidence. wave of anti-Israeli violence. 2 Wednesday, October 28, 2015

MPsMuhannad Mansour/DTNN forstoke the subsidies redirection Buali said, “I havesubsidy personally debate [email protected] scheme of the government and informed Prime Minister HRH its results. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Manama Qarata explained, “We Khalifa that we don’t have to he Council of enquired about the income create more difficult situations Representatives witnessed of oil and gas industry, but in the country, as we’re already anT intense discussion yesterday we received no answer. They facing economic issues.” He on the government’s subsidies refused to save the 25 per cent called upon his fellow MPs to redirection schemes. Though - 30pc (hundreds of millions) activate their constitutional MPs had different views on the of the government’s state tools, mainly Article 65 of the mechanisms of implementing budget, which is allocated council’s bylaws, which allows the redirection of subsidies, for subsidising products and MPs to question Ministers for they had consensus in industries. Why the main focus any failures. “protecting citizens’ interests.” of the government was on the MP Khalid Al Shaer Several lawmakers meagre five pc that goes to called for scrapping other Parliament session in progress criticised the government for subsidising products allocated unnecessary expenditures. implementing the decision for citizens?” He quoted the government’s citizens. The Parliament and we good results, and that’s what Mechanism adjustable while MPs were on holiday The First Deputy Speaker action plan and the state are partners in achieving these we hope to accomplish in Minister Al Hammadi budget for the ongoing fiscal goals. The Council previously cooperation with you.” confirmed that “the year saying, “It’s mentioned demanded the implementation government is committed to that BD3.5 million is allocated of many programmes and we 2,000 complaints received implement the action plan as to purchase the residence of implemented them. But since agreed with the council.” Bahrain’s Ambassador in the oil income dropped by Minister Al Zayani “We have been tasked Kuwait. BD600, 000 is allocated more than 50pc lately, we must assured that the Ministry was to increase the income and to fix our Ambassador’s house acknowledge that we are in monitoring the market to rationalise the expenditures. in Egypt. Another BD558, exceptional situations.” prevent any manipulation in Several decisions have been 000 will be paid to maintain “We’re partners and we the prices of meat. taken in this regard, including our Ambassador’s house in should discuss together the He revealed that “the resizing the Cabinet, merging Washington. This is unfair.” upcoming procedures to serve Ministry received 2,000 government entities and the Unnecessary expenditures are Bahrain. There are many complaints regarding the redirection of subsidies. We almost equal to the amount opportunities in the next phase. prices’ manipulation after the are implementing a sustained From left, Al Zayani, Shaikh Ahmed and Al Hammadi allocated to subsidise meat Tourism and businessmen decision was implemented financial policy without and during the time when a of the Council Ali Al Aradi products.” services are some of the areas (since October 1).” harming citizens’ livelihood,” parliamentary committee was said in his speech, “It’s unfair that we are looking forward “192 outlets and restaurants he explained. studying the matter. to leave us in the frontlines Ministers reply to invest in,” the Minister said that raised their prices were The Minister asserted that Member of the special while addressing the MPs. alerted and 187 out of them the subsidies redirection committee that was formed Commerce, Industry and He added, “We must show responded and rectified their decision was implemented with to look into the decision, MP Tourism Minister Zayed bin the world that our democratic prices. the option of reconsidering the Mohammed Al Ahmed said, Rashid Al Zayani, Finance experiment is successful. The remaining five that mechanisms of implementation “We were promised that any Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Democracy means different didn’t respond were referred and compensation confirming decision regarding the subsidies Mohammed Al Khalifa and opinions and then a mutual to the prosecution and were the flexibility of applying the redirection will be taken Shura Council and Parliament understanding followed by shutdown,” he explained. decision. in consensus with us, but it Affairs and Information Affairs wasn’t.” “We should reconsider Minister and the Official the country’s priorities before Mohammed Al Ahmed Government Spokesperson implementing such a decision. with the people of Bahrain and Isa bin Abdulrahman Al PICTURE OF THE DAY The government doesn’t have throw such an important file Hammadi, also attended the a clear plan on the subsidy on our backs, without having session yesterday. redirection.” any say in the implantation of In their replies to the MPs, MP Ahmed Qarata warned the decision in the first place.” the three Ministers separately that the council would not reaffirmed the importance cooperate with the government Constitutional tools of cooperation between both anymore, if it continued to the legislative and executive take such unilateral decisions. Head of the council’s authorities. Speaking to the press, Qarata Financial and Economic Affairs Shaikh Ahmed said, “We are said, “MPs are not responsible Committee MP Abdulrahman committed to serving our fellow Rain, strong wind likely today DT News Network reach 22 knot, gusting 35 feet inshore and from 3-5 feet Manama knots in times,” they said in a offshore and can reach 8 feet in he Meteorological statement here yesterday. gusty condition, the statement Directorate forecast partly Maximum and minimum added. cloudyT to cloudy with slight temperatures will range The Meteorological chance of light scattered rain between 33 – 28 degrees Directorate also cautioned Palestinian school girls walk in line in the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem’s in some areas today. “South- centigrade respectively. of strong, high-speed gusty Old City yesterday eastern wind 10-15 knots may Sea waves may rise from 1-3 wind. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 3 Abandoned buildings, nests for illegal activities: MP MP claims flesh trade is being offered in old Muharraq area for BD1-BD2 Muhannad Mansour/DTNN “We have housing requests in the Spokesman Isa bin state’s budget that is allocated [email protected] Abdulrahman Al Hammadi for the ramshackle houses governorate that are pending since said during the session that project.” Manama 1992. The government says we have implementation of such a The minister demanded to lesh trade services are lack of land, but then, it should project needs comprehensive remove the phrases from the Fbeing offered at BD1- planning. session’s transcript. BD2 in some of the areas in acquire more land” The minister also censured However, majority of old Muharraq area, an MP allegations of both MPs, MPs voted for the proposal claimed. claiming “government by the end of the heated The lawmaker stated that local bars and brothels. These and the Official Government officials have stolen from the discussion. “escaped housemaids are places have become a nest for exploited by pimps, who illegal practices.” force them to sell their bodies The MP also highlighted at low prices to low-income the increase of crime rates in labourers.” the area, blaming it on such This was stated by the Isa bin Abdulrahman Al residences. Hammadi He said, “There has been an alarming increase in stabbing cases in Muharraq.” He also recalled the recent arrest of a gang of expats who attacked and robbed elderly men in the alleys of Muharraq. “Seven cases of knifings have been reported in Muharraq between October 2014 and August 2015,” Al Hammadi said before the council yesterday, stressing that public security is threatened. He added, “We thank His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for instructing to initiate the rebuilding of ramshackle houses project. It benefitted many people. But we sense corruption in this project. Many houses that need to be rebuilt are just left scattered here and there in the governorate. Additionally, houses that have been MPs say abandoned houses are nests for illegal activities rebuilt or revamped as part of the project, are witnessing technical issues, only after two years after revamping them.” Supporting the idea that such criminal activities are taking place in a different area, MP of the second constituency in the Capital Governorate Ahmed Qarata said, “We demand the country to acquire more lands to accommodate housing projects in the Capital. Bahraini families have abandoned Manama as it has Ahmed Qarata Ibrahim Al Hammadi become a bachelors’ zone. We have housing requests in the parliamentary representative acquire old and abandoned governorate that are pending of the second constituency residences and replace them since 1992. The government in Muharraq Governorate with modern housing projects says we have lack of land, but Ibrahim Al Hammadi. for citizens. then, it should acquire more His statements came Al Hammadi said, land. Over 3600 houses in during yesterday’s Parliament “Within an area of six square Manama are not fit to reside.” House weekly meeting, while kilometres in old Muharraq, Shura Council and discussing a proposal that I’ve personally seen how old Parliament Affairs and demands the Government to residences being turned into Information Affairs Minister 4 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Crown Prince welcomes Sudan’s role in Yemen Prince Salman held discussion with Sudanese Ambassador

DT News Network Manama HRH Crown Prince emphasised the rown Prince, Deputy importance of further strengthening Supreme Commander and FirstC Deputy Prime Minister ties between Bahrain and Sudan, HRH Prince Salman bin which have already advanced ties in Hamad Al Khalifa, welcomed the Sudanese government’s many areas interest in addressing a number of regional issues and its participation in the in Yemen. Prince Salman of further strengthening ties Saudi-led military operations emphasised the importance between Bahrain and Sudan,

Prince Salman with Abdulrahman Khalil which have already advanced of Sudan, Abdulrahman Khalil Ambassador and wished him cooperation in a number of Ahmed, at Gudaibiya Palace success in his new diplomatic areas, and achieved particular yesterday. assignment. success within the agriculture On the occasion, Prince Abdulrahman Khalil and livestock sector. Salman commended the work expressed his gratitude for The Crown Prince was of the Ambassadors in both HRH the Crown Prince’s speaking in a meeting with the countries and welcomed the continued support to Bahraini- newly-appointed Ambassador newly appointed Sudanese Sudanese relations. Prince Salman holds meeting with TRA board of directors

During the meeting Manama telecommunications over the government’s economic he Crown Prince, Deputy past decade, as seen recently strategy. Supreme Commander and when the International The Crown Prince FirstT Deputy Prime Minister Telecommunications Union added that the successful HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad presented Prime Minister development of Bahrain’s ICT Al Khalifa yesterday met the HRH Prince Khalifa bin sector has been underpinned Minister of Transportation Salman Al Khalifa with by private sector participation and Telecommunications, the Award for Sustainable and investment, which has Kamal Ahmed, and the Development in ICT. enhanced competition and Board of Directors of Prince Salman directed driven up standards for the Telecommunications the Ministry and the TRA to consumers. Regulatory Authority (TRA), complete the fourth National The TRA Board of Directors at Gudaibiya Palace. ICT Sector Development welcomed the importance During the meeting, Plan as quickly as possible, Prince Salman attaches to the Prince Salman highlighted and emphasised that further Kingdom’s ICT sector, and the role the Kingdom expanding the ICT sector reiterated their commitment to has played in developing is a key priority within the working with the government. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 5 US airliner to forgo direct flights to Bahrain, Kuwait Direct services to be stopped by United Airlines from January 13

DT News Network 13. However, the airlines said Airways from operating there Saturday. The airliner started its Bahrain and the US will remain connecting flight. [email protected] the move would not affect as it refused to accept Israeli Bahrain service in April 2010. uninterrupted even after the Meanwhile, United Airlines passengers flying between passport holders. Currently the Boeing 777 cancellation of Kuwait service. has expressed its hope of Manama Bahrain and the US. The United Airlines aircraft of United Airlines Bahraini passengers will be resuming Kuwait-US flight merican carrier United The American carrier presently connects Bahrain and leaves Bahrain at 9.15pm and connected through Dubai, the service. According to United Airlines will terminate decided to stop its direct Washington DC via Kuwait. reaches Washington DC at source said. Airlines spokesperson Luke Aits direct services to Kuwait services to Kuwait two weeks The service is available on 7.05am after halting in Kuwait According to the new Punzenberger, the airline would and Bahrain from January after a US court banned Kuwait Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and for 1.45 hours. It begins its schedule available on the continue to work with the journey from Washington DC website of the United Airlines, Kuwaiti government. at 10pm and lands in Bahrain flydubai will connect the “We have taken steps to at 7.40pm, after grounding in Washington bound United cease our service to Kuwait and Kuwait 1.15 hours. Airlines, via Dubai. Bahrain, effective January 13, A source from the United There are also options to 2016,” View from the Wing Airlines office in Manama travel via London, Frankfurt aviation blog reported as Luke said that the service between or Paris, using Gulf Air as a Punzenberger saying.

For representation purpose only Illegal fruit vendors on street take customers for a ride Melvin Mendonca/DTNN was completely rotten when [email protected] I opened it at home.” When Locals can she went back to return the contact hotline Manama fruit, the seller had vanished. number uying vegetables and Another East Riffa 17761327 to fruits from roadside resident Pauline was recently Bvendors might not save your cheated by an illegal fish register plaints money anymore. There have seller, who sold to her putrid been several complaints king fish. “While buying, the vendors with the help of against fruit vendors, fish looked good. But when Interior Ministry and Labour especially in East Riffa that I began cutting it in my Market Regulatory Authority they have been cheating the kitchen, I realised that it was (LMRA). “But still there are customers by selling rotten not good,” she said. She lost some illegal vendors who are fruits. her BD5 in the process. operating under free visa,” Linette, the recent victim According to sources the sources said. of an illegal fruit seller in from the Southern The municipality has East Riffa, said, “A few days Area Municipality, the asked the locals to contact ago I bought a watermelon municipality usually takes its hotline number 17761327 weighing almost 10 kg. But it action against such illegal to register any complaints, adding that fruits, vegetables or fish being sold outside get spoiled very early in this region as the weather is hot for almost six months. Last March, a video circulated online exposed some of the fruit vendors, who were picking rotten fruits from Manama Central Market. The 15-second video showed an Arab shouting at an Asian, who was picking the rotten strawberries at the market. According to sources, the practice of picking the rotten fruits for selling them on streets has been prevalent in A rotten watermelon fruit bought from a street vendor the Kingdom for many years. 6 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Serviced apartments in Manama cosy and costly Manama has highest average rates for serviced apartments in GCC region

DT News Network nationals. The report adds Manama that Manama is expected to n the GCC region, the increase its availability of highest average rates for serviced apartments. servicedI apartments are found Excluding Dubai, the in Manama, reaching up to current supply of serviced US$200 per night in peak apartments within the GCC periods, according to the is limited, predominantly “MEA Serviced Apartment managed by unbranded and Markets & Guest Experience locally branded operators. Index” published by Colliers This highlights the International. opportunity for international This is due to limited operators to enter the GCC availability and the nature of serviced apartment market, Bahrain as a weekend getaway the report added. destination for many GCC When looking at the segmentation of demand for generated by short stay guest, stay segment within KSA, UAE, groups. As a result, these guests serviced apartment within who visit for religious, or Oman, and Bahrain is linked to tend to prefer accommodation the analysed markets, it was leisurely purposes. the fact that the GCC nationals facilities with self-catering Due to limited availability and nature found that long-stay was The dominance of the short- typically travel in large family services, the report noted. of Bahrain as a weekend getaway more in demand than short or medium-stay. However, the destination for many GCC nationals case is different in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where demand is

Two Bahraini men have been admitted to hospital with grievous injuries following an accident involving two cars in Muharraq in the wee hours of yesterday. Both the cars were occupied by two men. Witnesses said that the incident occurred after one of the cars jumped a red traffic light. (Above) the mangled remains of the car. Reckless driving: Vehicles seized, fines slapped DT News Network Manama he General Directorate of Officials have issued 192 traffic Traffic seized 10 vehicles fines after receiving a complaint andT arrested a number of drivers for traffic violations from the residents of block 915 in yesterday. Officials have Riffa. A number of drivers also issued 192 traffic fines after receiving a complaint were arrested from the residents of block 915 in Riffa. Residents complained of reckless driving, and posed threat to violators, informed the drivers, who violated traffic the safety of road users. authorities. The department rules by creating blaring Investigation will continue called upon drivers to avoid sounds through their reckless to arrest the remaining wrong traffic practices. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 7 Life term of blast Apartment catches suspect reduced DT News Network then write political slogans on Manama the wall to attract officers to person accused of the area,” the first accused told Adetonating a bomb in prosecutors earlier. fire in Isa Town Dumistan had his life sentence “He then handed me the commuted to 15 years on bomb, which we placed in an appeal. under construction building in No injuries reported in the incident The accused, along with Dumistan. My friend dug into another suspect, plotted the ground, placed the bomb DT News Network in cooperation with Interior to bomb police officers in and covered it with sand,” he [email protected] Ministry. Dumistan. His co-accused added. The beneficiaries of the unit is still at large and was held He said they detonated the Manama were also summoned. They guilty in absentia. They were bomb when the officers arrived, fire broke out at a confirmed they were not using both convicted of attempted and quickly fled the scene. residential apartment in the flat for a while. murder, possessing explosives The injured policemen were AIsa Town yesterday, but no and damaging a private taken to BDF Hospital where injuries were reported. property. one of them underwent an The incident occurred in the According to court files, the operation on his right leg. morning on the first floor of a duo planted an improvised The High Criminal Court building in Isa Town Housing The incident explosive near a charity earlier found both the accused Project in Block 815. occurred in organisation’s building. The guilty based on prosecution Housing Ministry confirmed the morning pair remotely detonated it witnesses, and their confessions in a press statement that the upon the arrival of policemen, before the Public Prosecution. residents of the building were on the first who were assigned to remove It’s worth to note that not harmed in the fire, which floor of a anti-government posters and a police officer was killed was swiftly controlled by Civil graffiti. in December last year in an Defence firemen. building in Isa The blast, which occurred explosion in Dumistan. The The ministry said it cleaned Town Housing on December 12, 2013, caused bomb went off as he and his the apartment and installed Project in severe injuries to two police colleagues were confronting supportive wooden planks on officers. miscreants, securing roads and the ceiling. Block 815 “I called my friend (the trying to maintain order. The statement added that second accused) after we agreed He was the sixth police investigations are ongoing Smoke coming out of the building to target policemen. He said we officer to be killed in Bahrain into the details of the accident would first plant a bomb and last year. Funeral service today DT News Network Babu was as a senior Manama accountant at Gulf Daily News SCHOOLS VANDALISED he funeral of Samuel Babu, and Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej 64, who died at Salmaniya Press and Publishing House MedicalT Complex last Friday since 1983. following heart attack, will be He is survived by wife held at 1.30pm today at the Mariamma, daughter Grace National Evangelical Church and two sons Joy and John. (NEC). Babu served as an elder of The body will be later flown Believers’ Brethren Assembly, to his home in Trichur, Kerala. Majlis, in Manama. Samuel Babu Kleptomaniac to be given treatment instead of jail DT News Network a medical centre to receive set made of gold and diamond Manama treatment. worth BD6,000, according to Bahraini college student The accused reportedly the victim’s statement. who stole jewellery worth took advantage of her close The accused was arrested Aover BD100,000 from her relationship with the Gulf after police reviewed the friend was spared jail after it national victim, making a plan security cameras footage. was confirmed that she was to empty her jewellery box, The footage showed her suffering from Kleptomania. which had numerous diamond disembarking a car, entering The 19-year-old was earlier and gold jewellery. the victim’s house and leaving sentenced to one year behind The 19-year-old girl after a few minutes with the bars for her crime by the High reportedly had so much jewellery. Shockingly, the Criminal Court. But a medical freedom at the victim’s house accused admitted to selling report confirmed that she is that she was allowed to enter some of the expensive sets to suffering from Kleptomania, and leave without permission. local jewellery shops for BD200 which is a complex disorder Therefore she allegedly and BD255 and BD730. characterized by repeated, sneaked into the house on Court files indicated that failed attempts to stop stealing. December 9 last year, while no the accused wanted to recover It is often seen in patients one was inside and bagged all the stolen items to avoid who are chemically dependent the jewellery in the box. trial, but the shops told her The fence of Manama Secondary School for Girls was damaged by vandals yesterday, or who have a coexisting mood, The stolen items included a that they were fused and while A’ali Primary Girls school had its extinguishers and other facilities tampered with. anxiety, or eating disorder. Rolex watch worth BD5000, a cannot be returned. The case Both the attacks were reported to relevant authorities. According to sources, there The High Criminal Appeals diamond set worth BD12,000, was also referred to the Civil have been 435 attacks on educational institutions so far since 2011. (Above) Scenes Court yesterday ordered four Cartier bracelets priced Court to decide the amount of from A’ali Primary Girls School the defendant to be kept in at BD4000 as well as another compensation to the victim. 8 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 BPTC launches array of facilities for passengers BPTC’s hotline assistance service a success

DT News Network the company launched a new the public transport service Manama hotline service to respond to to ensure it meets the high ahrain Public Transport passenger queries and offer standards we have set. We are Company (BPTC), the real-time assistance. The always looking for new ways to Bnew operator of the Bahrain’s hotline was initially operational enhance the customer service revamped public transport for nine hours, five days a week. support and assist passengers network, has launched a But following the gradual surge in navigating the new network number of customer service in passenger numbers and with ease.” initiatives to facilitate passenger the increased enquiries, the “We will continue to movement across the extended timings were extended from develop the service with more grid and further enhance the 7am to 9pm through a week. initiatives, new smart ticketing travel experience. Recently A new and improved products and a mobile application to be launched very A new and improved bi-lingual soon,” he added. Bahrain’s new bus network website www.bahrainbus.bh has operates a total of 32 routes also been launched to provide all and new destinations with the service of 141 state-of-the-art the latest information on routes, Passengers are seen waiting at Manama bus stand buses. destinations, timetables and bi-lingual website www. latest information on routes, Manager of BPTC, Borja The bus services cater to over ticketing services bahrainbus.bh has also been destinations, timetables and Bermudez, commented, “We 77 per cent of the Kingdom’s launched to provide all the ticketing services. General are continuously monitoring inhabited areas. ROC’s Archbishop hails Six arsonists sentenced to Bahrain’s fraternity 10 yrs in jail Manama has always supported the he had the honour of meeting DT News Network he Jerusalem-based Palestinian people, especially King Hamad, Prime Minister [email protected] Patriarch of the Sebaste the issue of Jerusalem, as well HRH Prince Khalifa bin Romanian-OrthodoxT Church as the Palestinian struggle to Salman Al Khalifa and Crown Manama (ROC), Archbishop Atallah break away from the shackles Prince, Deputy Supreme ix persons accused of Hanna, has expressed his of colonialism. Commander and First Deputy burning a car during the gratitude to His Majesty King During a reception hosted Prime Minister HRH Prince SBahrain Formula 1 season in Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the by the Palestinian Ambassador, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. 2013 were sentenced to 10 Government and people of Taha Abdulqader, Archbishop He also participated in years each behind bars. Bahrain for their supportive Attallah said his current visit several conferences and They were found guilty stance towards the Palestinian was not the first of its kind. seminars hosted in Bahrain, by the High Criminal Court, people. He said he had been invited hailing the Kingdom’s peaceful which also sentenced a He saluted His Majesty by HM the King to the coexistence, fraternity and seventh accused to three years King Hamad for Bahrain’s Kingdom in 2002 to see the amity amongst its people. imprisonment. supportive stances towards the peaceful coexistence among all Archbishop Attallah also It also acquitted one person Palestinian cause. community components. visited the Bahrain National due to lack of evidence. The Archbishop said Bahrain He said during his first visit, Museum as part of the visit. The convicts reportedly set a scrap vehicle on fire near Zallaq, just a few kilometres away from the Bahrain International Circuit where the race was taking place. The suspects were identified after police reviewed the traffic cameras. Investigation revealed that the suspects used petrol and firebombs to torch the vehicle, before uploading a video online with a message that read ‘The second warning operation’. They also left a fake bomb beside the car to distract the security forces. Their alleged motive was to disturb the Formula 1 race and PIC: SANTHOSH RAJENDRAN cause panic among those who The trails of a Jet plane and cloud formation. A scene came to Bahrain to watch the from Diplomat Area. Archbishop Atalla Hanna during his visit to Bahrain National Museum event. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 9 Information Minister opens ‘Letters of Hope’ art expo Proceeds from the expo to go to suffering patients

DT News Network her paintings. “It’s message added a spiritual dimension Manama addressed to all private and and used very expressive nformation Affairs Minister public entities as well as to words,” he commented. Isa bin Abdulrahman Al individuals to contribute Dayana said that she was HammadiI inaugurated the to charitable causes and pleased with the tremendous “Letters of Hope” exhibition support philanthropic support by all those who visited by Bahraini artist Dayana Al and humanitarian works the exhibition, particularly Shaikh at Moda Mall yesterday. encouraged by our religion,” the Information Minister, The exhibition sheds light he opined. diplomats and other artists. on a personal experience in “Acts of charity should not Turkish Ambassador Hatun fighting cancer with faith. A be confined to supporting Demirer and US Ambassador collection of Arabic calligraphy places of worships and William V. Roebuck were paintings featured more other important fields, but among the diplomats, who than 40 unique artworks should also extend to other attended and voiced support with a powerful message. humanitarian aspects,” the for the exhibition. The proceeds from the sale Minister said. “People with Commenting that she was of paintings will go to the cancer deserve full support. overwhelmed by the high Bahrain-based Child’s Wish We are proud to have a caring level of care and compassion, Society to support more than society here and acts of charity Dayana added: “I have 500 children suffering from cover a wide range of fields. But witnessed something truly chronic ailments and other we should carry on to support special about human dedication people with special needs. humanitarian acts.” and compassion and I pray Inaugurating the expo, “Dayana Al Shaikh has that people will always come Al Hammadi commended succeeded in blending art with together to support noble the artist’s skills in blending the message and in linking causes.” art, philanthropic work her work with determination, The exhibition will run until and humanitarian deeds in fortitude and hope. She has October 31. Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi along with officials and organisers at the exhibition ‘Gulf States never hesitate to fight terror’ DT News Network Expansionism”. Arab coalition in defending HRH PM’s patronage Manama He was invited to speak at the legitimacy in Yemen. he Ambassador of Bahrain the event by Commandant He stressed that the Gulf Tto UK, Shaikh Fawaz bin at the Royal College of region and the rest of the Mohammed Al Khalifa, said Defence Studies and former world are facing a real threat. of Arab meet lauded the Gulf States would never Ambassador to the Kingdom of “Achieving peace in these Cairo hesitate to combat terrorism Saudi Arabia Sir Tom Philips. areas is impossible without he Kingdom will host the and eradicate it to achieve the Shaikh Fawaz highlighted the competent and effective Ministerial Conference security and stability of the counterterrorism measures in intelligence and military onT the Implementation of region. response to combat extremism effort.” the Sustainable Development He was addressing an and terrorism and dry up its Shaikh Fawaz stressed the Agenda 2030 in the Arab audience comprising Defence source and funding resources. vital role played by Western States on December 6-7, 2015, and Intelligence experts on the He noted the efforts states in helping the Gulf under the auspices of Prime topic “Islamic Extremism and exerted by the Saudi –led States in fighting extremism. Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. It was broached in the 66th session of the Executive Board of the Arab Social Affairs Ministers’ Council, held at the headquarters of the Arab League’s Secretariat-General here. Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan led the Kingdom’s Jameel Humaidan attends the meeting delegation to the meeting. 2025), issues related to people Prime Minister in the field of The agenda of the session with disabilities and putting sustainable development, and also featured the preparations forward a unified Arab his patronage of the such an for regular Arab summits in quiz to measure the elderly important Arab gathering. The the fields of economic and quality of life, proposed by Minister welcomed his Arab social development. The Post- Bahrain. counterparts’ participation in 2015 Sustainable Development The Labour and Social the Manama conference. Agenda in the Arab region and Development Minister He said that HRH Premier other issues such as reducing hailed the decision to hold had placed the Kingdom of poverty rate and allocating the Ministerial Conference Bahrain at the top of countries A woman was injured in an accident involving six cars in Hamad Town 14th rounda- more interest in the sustainable in Manama, under HRH which are keen on achieving bout’s tunnel yesterday. The woman was said to have failed to brake her vehicle after development programmes Premier’s patronage. sustainable development. seeing the traffic in the tunnel wasn’t moving. Her car collided with another car and as were also discussed. The Minister praised the The session also discussed a result four cars that came from behind also involved in the crash. The accident left all The session also discussed Arab Social Development issues related to Arab social the vehicles with major damage. The injured woman was admitted to hospital. the Arab Covenant of Civil Ministers’ lauding of the work and providing relief aid Society Organisations (2015- key role played by HRH the for Yemen. 10 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 BCICAI’s flagship event to be organised on Oct 30, 31 Industry minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani to patronise the event

DT News Network never compromise on their Manama integrity and values. The event ahrain Chapter of The is slated to be an ideal platform Institute of Chartered to exchange views and get BAccountants of India insights into governance (BCICAI)’s flagship event titled framework of public sector and “CA’s – fostering growth and private entities. good governance” will be held BCICAI thanked the over two days on October 30 generous support of Ahli and 31 at Diplomat Radisson United Bank and Batelco as Hotel. Title Sponsors of the event, Held under the Patronage BDO Consulting, Protiviti of Minister of Commerce, and Fahd Alireza Engineering Industry and Tourism Zayed Consultants (FAEC) as event bin Rashid Al Zayani, the sponsors and the day sponsors two-day conference will see KPMG, Standard Chartered experts in the field of Banking, and BisB. Insurance and Finance and This event will be open for Corporate leaders from BCICAI members and non- Bahrain, India and GCC This event will be open for BCICAI members and non-members at a nominal fee members at a nominal fee.

share insights with over 400 “Hence, it is our duty that participating delegates. we imagine a better future; The two-day conference will see Chairperson of BCICAI, innovate to ensure sustainable experts in the field of Banking, CA Kapil Batra, said, “For growth and inspire future any organisation, the essence generation to achieve the Insurance, Finance and Corporate of sustainable growth is built pinnacle of success. It is not on the foundation of good done at the cost of our ethics leaders from Bahrain, India and governance with strong moral and values as growth that is not GCC share insights with over 400 and ethical values. Strong supported by good governance ethics and values are part of is like a weak twig,” he added. delegates our DNA, which makes us, He further stated that CAs Chartered Accountants, an should always uphold the invaluable tool for any society.” prestige of the profession and The event will be held at Diplomat Radisson Hotel

GWS to launch Princess Al global heritage Tamkeen to host consultation session Jawhara Centre Manama increased awareness activities, to launch programme s part of its efforts to organisational transparency Manama communicate directly and enhancing processes. seminars he Good Word Society Awith the public and to collect Specialised sessions (GWS) said it would host feedback from its various will discuss 2016 plans of DT News Network theT second Global Heritage stakeholders, Tamkeen will Tamkeen, which has been Manama Revitalisation Programme hold a consultation session aligned with its 2015-2017 he Princess Al Jawhara along with the UNESCO- on November 3 to discuss its strategy. bint Al Ebrahim Centre affiliated International programmes and the priorities Tamkeen aims to promote forT Molecular Medicine and Volunteering Coordinative for next year. professional growth via Inherited Disorders will launch Panel from November 13 to The session will include improvements to the quality a series of academic sessions 23. Youth organisations from participants from all economic of its programmes and themed ‘Molecular Medicine: 20 countries are expected to sectors and bring together services, ease of accessibility From Basics to Aspired participate in it. professionals of different levels and in providing unique Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa Horizons’ under the auspices The organising panel has including business owners, offerings to the private sector of Ministry of Health (MoH)’s been formed and chaired by the entrepreneurs, executives, job and Bahrainis. by arming the country’s the Kingdom’s economy and Undersecretary, Dr. Ayesha M. Head of Bahrain International seekers, students and other Commenting on the workforce with a versatile the public as a whole. Bu Enq. Centre for Volunteers in the stakeholders. announcement, Tamkeen’s skill set to suit their needs To participate in this forum, Slated to begin today, the Society, Mohammed Bu Kamal. Tamkeen’s consultation Chairman and Acting Chief and providing resources and e-mail to consultation@ seminars will highlight the The subcommittees and the forum will begin with Executive, Shaikh Mohammed advice to businesses across tamkeen.bh . importance of genetic (i.e. duties of each subcommittee an overview of its bin Essa Al Khalifa, said, “In different sectors,” he added. hereditary) tests in examining have also been defined. accomplishments in 2015 and 2015, we undertook many Shaikh Mohammed also hereditary disorders and the The chairman of GWS, will revolve around its efforts steps in line with the feedback appreciated the continued Specialised role of tests in forestalling Hassan Bu Hazza, said the to deliver quality, value. It will we received during our 2014 interest in Tamkeen’s sessions numerous diseases. programme will provide also discuss the common issues consultation efforts with the initiatives and emphasised The series of lectures will be opportunities for international across Tamkeen’s impact public, the private sector, and how it will continue to will discuss presented by several academic volunteering to Bahraini assessment studies such as the other stakeholders.” value the opinions of its 2016 plans of specialists, who will shed youths. He added it would train need for targeted and effective “We intend to strengthen stakeholders to better serve Tamkeen light on latest technological youths on entrepreneurship programmes, continuous Bahrain’s economy and the the development of Bahrain’s developments pertaining to potentials suitable for Bahrain’s monitoring and enforcement, growth of the private sector private sector, the growth of genetic diagnostics and tests for economic environment. neonates (newborn babies). Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Dehydration and its remedy What are the symptoms? What are the Preventive Measures? Dr Nawsher M Labib General Practitioner Middle East Symptoms of mild to moderate dehy- Prevention is better than cure. Adults should Medical Center dration include drink at least 10-12 glasses of fluids daily (including l Thirst fluid from eating foods high in water content, such l Reduced sweating as fruits and vegetables). Fluid intake should be l Reduced skin elasticity increased on hot days and during or after prolonged l Reduced urine production exercise. Exercise, a high body temperature, and l Dry mouth hot weather increase the body’s need for water. What is Dehydration? In severe dehydration, the sensation Flavoured sports drinks have been formulated to Dehydration is a deficiency of water in of thirst may actually decrease and blood replace electrolytes lost during vigorous exercise. the body. pressure can fall, causing light-headedness These drinks can be used to prevent dehydration. l Vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive or fainting, particularly upon standing. If People should drink fluids with electrolytes before sweating, and use of diuretics may cause dehydration continues it causes shock and and during exercise as well as afterward. Before dehydration. severe damage to internal organs, such as exercising, people with heart or kidney disorders l People feel thirsty, and as dehydration kidneys, liver, and brain. Brain cells are should consult their doctors about how to safely worsens, they may sweat less and excrete particularly susceptible to more severe replace fluids. less urine. levels of dehydration. Consequently, l If dehydration is severe, people may be confusion is one of the best indicators confused or feel light-headed. that dehydration has become severe. Very l Treatment is restoring lost water severe dehydration can lead to coma. and mineral salts (such as sodium and potassium) that are dissolved in the blood (electrolytes), usually by drinking but How to Diagnose? have certain disorders. sometimes with intravenous fluids. Dehydration normally causes the Dehydration occurs when the body l A doctor’s evaluation sodium level in the blood to increase. loses more water than it takes in. l Sometimes blood tests The reason is that although the common Vomiting, diarrhoea, the use of drugs Dehydration can often be diagnosed causes of dehydration (such as profuse that increase urine excretion (diuretics), from symptoms and the results of a sweating, vomiting, and diarrhoea) profuse sweating (for example, during doctor’s examination. But sometimes result in a loss of electrolytes (especially heat waves, particularly with prolonged doctors do blood tests (E.g.: Serum sodium and potassium), even more water exertion) and decreased water intake can Electrolytes) for people who appear is lost, so the concentration of sodium in lead to dehydration. seriously ill or who take certain drugs or the blood rises.

How to treat Dehydration? diarrhoea may be used. substitute for these solutions. However, when a person is vomiting, l Replacing fluids and electrolytes l Mild dehydration drinking fluids may not be sufficient For treating mild dehydration, drinking Oral rehydration solutions that to treat dehydration. plenty of water may be all that is needed. contain appropriate amounts of With moderate and severe dehydration, electrolytes are available without a l Severe dehydration lost electrolytes (especially sodium and prescription. These solutions work More severe dehydration requires potassium) must also be replaced. well to treat mild dehydration, treatment by doctors with intravenous Treatment is also directed at the especially that caused by vomiting solutions containing sodium chloride. cause of dehydration. For example, or diarrhoea in children. Sports The intravenous solution is given when people have nausea or diarrhoea, drinks do not necessarily contain rapidly at first and then more slowly as drugs to control or stop the vomiting or enough electrolytes to be an adequate the physical condition improves.

Dehydration at a Glance

lThe body needs water to function. lDehydration occurs when water intake is less than water loss. lSymptoms range from mild to life-threatening. lPrevention is the important first step in treating dehydration. lThe young and the elderly are especially susceptible to dehydration.

Dr Nawsher M Labib is a General Practitioner in Middle East Medical Center. for more information Call 17464848 12 HEALTH TALK Wednesday, October 28, 2015 What’s Girl

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Los Angeles he Martian regained the top spot on the North American box office charts over the weekend,T dethroning spooky children’s flick Goosebumps, industry figures showed Monday. The critically acclaimed blockbuster starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars -- a film that is already generating serious Oscar buzz -- raked in another $15.7 million, for a total of $166.2 m since its release. Goosebumps, a family-friendly action-comedy based on a series of books by R.L. Stine, pulled in $15.5m, according to box office tracker Exhibitor Relations. Bridge of Spies, Steven Spielberg’s well- received Cold War spy drama starring Tom Hanks, held onto third place for a second week running with $11.4m.

Washington hot” for him. iam Payne and his Talking about marriage, longtime girlfriend the ‘Drag Me Down’ hit- London SophiaL Smith have parted maker added, “Sophia needs ond’s recent release Spectre is being highly criticized. ways after dating for two to go off and do what she The audience and fans have called it a “sexist” attempt years. wants to do. I don’t want asB the female lead Monica Bellucci appears on screen for The 22-year-old singer her to be one of those stay- only a matter of few minutes. revealed that during school at-home girlfriends who The fans had expected a change in the latest instalment time, Smith, who was very doesn’t really do much.” of the Bond flick, which was supposed to mark a new era shy, did not give him any Liam and Sophia, who for the notoriously chauvinistic spy, played by Daniel indication that she liked him, started dating back in Craig. and therefore he assumed 2013, have been friends A critic, David Jenkins, said Bellucci’s part is in keeping that she wasn’t interested in since their schooldays in with the antiquated role of the Bond girl. The actor can be him thinking she was “too Wolverhampton. seen straight away entering into her bed and then getting out of it straight in the next frame to get the required information out.

Melbourne always been in the headlines for his ooks like no one can beat controversial jokes. “Disarming and comedian Ricky Gervais in surprising, Ricky is ready to honour hosting,L as he is all set to host the - and send up - the best work of the 2016 Golden Globes for a fourth year in film and television,” Robert time. Greenblatt, NBC’S Entertainment The 54-year-old comedian, who Chairman said in a statement. earlier hosted the award show The 73rd Golden Globes will be three times from 2010 to 2012, has held in Los Angeles on January 10. 14 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 15

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1. Steven Spielberg: 2. Peter Jackson: $9.02 billion $6.52 billion

ot that it’s any major shock, but ailing from Wellington, Los Angeles Steven Spielberg is the ranking New Zealand, Peter he Martian regained the top spot on the Nchampion when it comes to directing JacksonH has a net worth of TNorth American box office charts over the films. Munich, War of the Worlds, well over $397 million. Some weekend, dethroning spooky children’s flick War Horse, The Terminal, Minority of his most notable films Goosebumps, industry figures showed Monday. Report, A.I., Jurassic Park, Saving include ‘The Lord of the Rings The critically acclaimed blockbuster starring Private Ryan, Amistad, The Colour (The Follow-ship of the Ring, Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars Purple, Indiana Jones’ (The Temple The Two Towards, and The -- a film that is already generating serious Oscar of Doom and The Last Crusade), Return of the King), ‘King buzz -- raked in another $15.7 million, for a E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Kong,’ and ‘The Hobbit’ (The total of $166.2 m since its release. and Schindler’s List are all on his Desolation of Smaug and The Goosebumps, a family-friendly action-comedy massively impressive resume. Battle of the Five Armies). based on a series of books by R.L. Stine, pulled in $15.5m, according to box office tracker Exhibitor Relations. Bridge of Spies, Steven Spielberg’s well- 3. James Cameron: received Cold War spy drama starring Tom Hanks, held onto third place for a second week $6.139 billion running with $11.4m. he lone Canadian on the list, James Cameron Tstarted directing in 1981 when he was unexpectedly given direction over Piranha II: The Spawning. James Cameron is nothing short of an iconic film director. He was the brains behind movies such as Aliens, The Washington hot” for him. Terminator, True Lies,’ iam Payne and his Talking about marriage, Titanic, and Avatar. longtime girlfriend the ‘Drag Me Down’ hit- London SophiaL Smith have parted maker added, “Sophia needs ond’s recent release Spectre is being highly criticized. ways after dating for two to go off and do what she 4. Michael Bay: $5.78 The audience and fans have called it a “sexist” attempt years. wants to do. I don’t want billion asB the female lead Monica Bellucci appears on screen for The 22-year-old singer her to be one of those stay- only a matter of few minutes. revealed that during school at-home girlfriends who The fans had expected a change in the latest instalment time, Smith, who was very doesn’t really do much.” of the Bond flick, which was supposed to mark a new era shy, did not give him any Liam and Sophia, who orn in Los Angeles, for the notoriously chauvinistic spy, played by Daniel indication that she liked him, started dating back in Bhe attended Wesleyan Craig. and therefore he assumed 2013, have been friends University and graduated in A critic, David Jenkins, said Bellucci’s part is in keeping that she wasn’t interested in since their schooldays in 1986. Michael Bay has had a head with the antiquated role of the Bond girl. The actor can be him thinking she was “too Wolverhampton. in a lot of action-packed thrillers seen straight away entering into her bed and then getting throughout his career. He out of it straight in the next frame to get the required directed Bad Boys, Pearl Harbor, information out. and Transformers (Revenge of the Fallen, Dark of the Moon, and Age of Extinction).

6. David Yates: $4.18 billion Melbourne always been in the headlines for his ooks like no one can beat controversial jokes. “Disarming and Lcomedian Ricky Gervais in surprising, Ricky is ready to honour 5. Christopher Nolan: $4.22 billion orn in England, he made his first hosting, as he is all set to host the - and send up - the best work of the Bfilm in 1988. David Yates has 2016 Golden Globes for a fourth year in film and television,” Robert J.K. Rowling to thank for about 90 pc time. Greenblatt, NBC’S Entertainment ailing from London, he went to University College London and of his directing career. He directed The 54-year-old comedian, who Chairman said in a statement. Hbegan his film career in 1989. Christopher Nolan has had his biggest ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the earlier hosted the award show The 73rd Golden Globes will be successes with the Batman franchise, directing the blockbusters Batman Phoenix,’ ‘Harry Potter and the Half- three times from 2010 to 2012, has held in Los Angeles on January 10. Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. Blood Prince,’ ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ Parts 1 and 2. 16 Wednesday, October 28 , 2015

On the occasion of launching the case study ‘The Ahwar of Southern Iraq Nomination file’, Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARCWH) yesterday held the opening ceremony of ‘A journey into the Iraqi Marshlands’ exhibition at the ARCWH headquarters in Manama. The event was attended by Iraqi Ambassador to Bahrain Ahmed Al Dulaimi, senior officials and guests. The exhibition will continue until the third of November 2015 between 9am and 6pm.

VIVA Bahrain con- cluded its exclusive Talabat.com promo- tion by awarding the latest Range Rover Evoque to the grand prize win- ner, Yahya Buallay. This was part of the promotion, which offered VIVA cus- tomers a chance to win exciting prizes for every BD1 spent when ordering food with the online food delivery portal. In pic, from left, Hasan Hasan, Country Manager, Talabat. com with VIVA cus- tomer, Yahya Bual- lay and his wife Zain Bahrain supported Shahid Afridi Foundation to raise funds and create awareness Reem Othman and amongst the people of Bahrain regarding the activities of the foundation. “Zain Bahrain Khalid Alia, Market- will continue to support people who are in need of good health care,” said Samya Hussein, ing Director, VIVA. Corporate Communications Manager of Zain Bahrain.

The Bahrain Petroleum Company is currently par- ticipating in the Arab World CSR Regional Con- ference which is being held in Jordan from 27 – 29 Octo- ber 2015 under the title “Gains & Challenges”. Bapco’s delega- tion at the event consisted of its Manager – Pub- lic Relations, Ali Yacoub Al Meftah and CSR Officer, Moham- The Old Markets Committee of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry presided over by board member Khalid Alzayani held its periodic meet- med Al Khalaf. ing at Bait Al Tijjar. The meeting stressed the importance of improving and invigorating old markets in Bahrain while preserving their essence and originality. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 17

On the occasion of launching the case study ‘The Ahwar of Southern Iraq Nomination file’, Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARCWH) yesterday held the opening ceremony of ‘A journey into the Iraqi Marshlands’ exhibition at the ARCWH headquarters in Manama. The event was attended by Iraqi Ambassador to Bahrain Ahmed Al Dulaimi, senior officials and guests. The exhibition will continue until the third of November 2015 between 9am and 6pm.

Al Hawaj launched Employee Fitness pro- gramme as part of its 100 Days Fitness Challenge 2015. The launching was made in coordination with the Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH) at the Al Hawaj Head Office in Salman- ya. The event started with a health forum presided by Dr. He- cham Harp from RBH. More than 50 employ- ees have enlisted for the weight loss compe- tition. Present during the launch were Jawad Al Hawaj, Abdul Wahab Al Hawaj, Mohammed Jawad Al Hawaj, Shyam Narayanan, and other Zain Bahrain supported Shahid Afridi Foundation to raise funds and create awareness Al Hawaj officials. Dr. amongst the people of Bahrain regarding the activities of the foundation. “Zain Bahrain Hecham and his team will continue to support people who are in need of good health care,” said Samya Hussein, represented the Royal Corporate Communications Manager of Zain Bahrain. Bahrain Hospital.

The Old Markets Committee of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry presided over by board member Khalid Alzayani held its periodic meet- Toon Guru art classes were inaugurated at Sree Narayana Cultural Centre in Salmania by Indian writer, scholar and linguist Dr Vallayani Ar- ing at Bait Al Tijjar. The meeting stressed the importance of improving and invigorating old markets in Bahrain while preserving their essence and junan. SPAC Group Chairman P Unnikrishnan, SNCS Chairman Shaji Karthikeyan, Secretary Baiju Damodaran and V.R Sathyadev (Toon Guru) originality. attended the event. Classes will be held in Painting, Cartoon, Caricature and Mural on Fridays and Saturdays. 18 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Reel Veil CAP THE SNAP Head this challenge. Can you think of an apt caption for this? Something funny, intelli- gent and out-of-the-box! If you make a winning entry, your photo along with the caption will be featured in DT News. So grab a pen, think hard, write to us and see your- self in this space soon!

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In its Dubai London have weighed on the market office, Travis Harding has been il retreated after Saudi “Prices are a for more than a year have appointed Regional Director – Arabia’s influential oil persisted, but are starting to Head of Social Media for the ministerO said yesterday it was function of show signs of alleviation,” it MENA region. up to the market to determine supply and said, slightly adjusting upwards Managing Director of prices, effectively ruling out an its 2015 forecast for crude Mindshare UAE Mazen intervention to prop them up. demand,” Ali demand. Fakhoury will transition to US benchmark West Texas Al Naimi said The cartel also reduced its a new position, Chief Growth Intermediate (WTI) for on the sidelines forecast for production by non- Officer. Chief Client Officer delivery in December dipped OPEC members. Ravi Rao, who has a successful 60 cents to $43.38 per barrel of a mining Oil prices have plunged from track record in both GCC and compared with Monday’s close. conference peaks above $100 a barrel early India, will become the LEAD of Brent North Sea crude for last year owing to slackening the UAE offices in addition to his December delivery was down demand in the global economy, Saudi Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources Ali Al Naimi (C) role as CCO. Nizar Abou Saab 29 cents at $47.25 per barrel in “Fundamental factors (of record production by OPEC smiles during the opening ceremony of the first Saudi Mining moves from his position as MD London midday deals. supply and demand) that and a strong US dollar. and Minerals exhibition and conference held at a hotel in Riyadh of Mindshare Bahrain to lead “Prices are a function Mindshare’s office in Abu Dhabi of supply and demand,” Ali and MSPLUS in the UAE. Ziad Al Naimi told reporters on Abou Khalil has been reallocated the sidelines of a mining from Morocco to head conference in the Saudi capital. Energy price hike on the cards Mindshare Bahrain take over He made no further Riyadh Saudi petrol prices are usually associated with Saudi diversifies its economy,” from Nizar Abou Saab. Finally, comment on oil prices, which audi Arabia is considering the cheapest in the Gulf Arabia, the world’s biggest oil Naimi told reporters. Boutaina Tazi will become have dropped by more than raising its heavily subsidised and among the lowest on exporter. “The kingdom is blessed Mindshare Morocco’s newest half from early last year to Sdomestic energy prices, the oil the planet. 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Electricity and water are kingdom tries to diversify its conference and exhibition to embodies Mindshare MENA Saudi Arabia has traditionally “All prices eventually also heavily subsidised. oil-dependent economy. promote the sector. as an agency,” says Mindshare acted to stabilise the market by rise,” Ali Al Naimi said on At the conference, Naimi By 2035, Saudi Arabia In 2012 aluminium MENA CEO Samir Ayoub. adjusting output. the sidelines of a mining denied that falling oil revenues wants mining to account for production began from the But in an increasingly conference. have given an urgency to between four and five percent kingdom’s first smelter at competitive environment the “Is it under study?... developing the kingdom’s of GDP, double the current the Ras Al Khair complex in cartel has kept production the answer is ‘Yes’,” he other resources, saying there contribution, Sultan bin Jamal Eastern Province. levels unchanged, in what told reporters, without were already significant Shawli, deputy minister for The $10.8 billion joint analysts say is a bid to push out commenting further. efforts underway to do so. mineral resources, told the venture between the Saudi new players, in particular US Fuel consumption in “The investment in mining gathering. Arabian Mining company, shale producers. Saudi Arabia has risen nine- is really substantial,” he said. Plans call for mining to Ma’aden, and US giant Alcoa In its October monthly fold since 1971, making the “You can see the economic become the third “economic includes a bauxite mine. report, the Organisation of the country one of the largest activity in the country.” pillar” after petroleum and Officials said the kingdom’s Petroleum Exporting Countries consumers per capita in the Phosphates, bauxite and petrochemicals. potential resources beneath said market pressures appear to world, according to one study. silica are not the products “Every wise country the desert are under-explored. be easing. Ziad Abou Khalil JIB Q3 profits rise 6.1 per cent to $49.6 million

Manama reached about 20.25pc, non Group (ABG) said the results till 6.4pc and amounted to about ordan Islamic Bank (JIB) said performing financing Ratio the end of the third quarter assert US$5.8 billion compared to its profits after tax reached reached about 4.52pc, coverage the strong financial and credit US$5.5bn at the end of 2014 with US$49.6J million till September 30, ratio 97pc, Earning per share position of JIB and the success of an increase of about US$347m. 2015 compared to US$46.7m till increased to 33 CENT/US$ its prudent policy. The growth of facilities granted September 30, 2014 recording a compared to 31 CENT/US$ at the Musa Shihadeh, CEO/General for customers including reached growth of about 6.1 per cent. end of September of the last year. Manager of JIB said the growth about 11.8pc and amounted to Profits before tax reached Adnan Ahmed Yousif, of the bank’s assets including about US$4.1bn compared to about US$76.0m, compared to Chairman of the Board of (restricted investment accounts, about US$3.7bn at the end of 2014 US$66.4m, an increase of 14.4pc. Directors of JIB, President & Chief Muqarada bonds and investment with an increase reached about Adnan Ahmed Yousif Musa Shihadeh Capital Adequacy Ratio(CAR) Executive of Al Baraka Banking by proxy accounts) reached about US$438.6m. 24 BUSINESS Wednesday, October 28, 2015 GIB continues to expand int’l network DT News Network The Abu Dhabi office GIB network is a testament banking model, to deliver named the “Best Equities Manama will build on the bank’s 40 to the continued support sustained growth and robust Bank in the Middle East” and ulf International years of experience in the of its shareholders’ and performance.” “Best Investment Bank in Bank (GIB) yesterday financial sector to leverage their confidence in GIB’s Earlier this year GIB was Bahrain” by New York based Gannounced that, in line with the bank’s capabilities, and Global Finance magazine. its strategy to be a pan-GCC better service its commercial GIB was also named the universal bank, it will be and corporate customers The bank is all set to opens its Abu “Fastest Growing Asset inaugurating the opening in the UAE. GIB CEO Dhabi wholesale banking branch Management Bank, Saudi of its Abu Dhabi wholesale Dr. Yahya Alyahya said: Arabia” by Global Banking Dr. Yahya Alyahya banking branch. “The latest expansion of the and Finance Review.

Petrochemicals drop 3.4pc

SaudiDubai Economic City,stocks a developer slide audi Arabia’s stock market of industrial zones, plunging fell sharply yesterday 10pc. Safter the oil minister said the Most other Gulf markets government was considering were also soft because of whether to raise domestic weak oil prices and global COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL energy prices. Bahrain index equities. Dubai’s index fell fell 0.4 per cent to 1,249 1.0pc to 3,518 points, testing points. technical support around SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 38.9105 33.8983 The Saudi stock index sank 3,500 points, from which US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6462 3.0pc to 7,098 points, close it bounced three times in CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.5817 3.4141 to technical support at its September. PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923 August low of 6,921 points. Abu Dhabi dropped 0.5pc INDIAN RUPEE 176.9912 168.9189 Turnover rose as the market although some blue chips were BANGLADESH TAKA 209.0738 197.5114 dropped, a negative technical strong, with Aldar Properties CHINESE YUAN 17.1527 16.2338 HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.51 20.0441 signal. up 1.8pc. INDONESIAN RUPIAH 39215.6863 33333.3333 The petrochemical sector Qatar, seen as a defensive JAPANESE YEN 326.7974 303.9514 index slid 3.4pc as the market because of high KOREAN WON 3397.0853 2601.6599 top producer, Saudi Basic dividend yields and the Representative picture SRI LANKAN RUPEE 384.7308 330.118 Industries, fell 2.1pc. government’s comfortable In Egypt, the index dropped surged in early trade but closed MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 11.7371 10.846 But stocks dropped across fiscal position, once again 0.6pc with activity still focusing flat. In other markets, Kuwait NEPALESE RUPEE 322.6327 263.1925 the board, with miner Ma’aden outperformed most of the on real estate developer Amer edged down 0.2pc to 5,792 PHILIPPINE PESO 126.7427 119.1895 slipping 5.3pc, Al Rajhi Bank region, with its index edging Group, down 5.4pc, and its points, while Oman edged up PAKISTAN RUPEE 278.1641 260.078 losing 2.8pc, and Knowledge down just 0.1pc. spin-off Porto Group, which 0.1pc to 5,938 points. SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.7369 3.6075 THAI BAHT 95.4198 92.1659 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.7467 3.5651 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 3.9841 3.8314 EURO 2.4468 2.3529 Economy Golden class, Marhaba in deal SWISS FRANC 2.6817 2.5452 DT News Network CZECH KORUNE 90.9091 45.4545 business travellers on all airlines as assistance through immigration slows in Manama BRITISH POUND 1.7581 1.6961 as well as groups and family by fast tracking their formalities & TURKISH LIRA 7.9891 7.3153 olden Class Travel has joined travel a complimentary meet & baggage claim. The services will SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9285 3Q: UK Ghands with Marhaba, one greet at three levels - (golden/ be effective immediately, on all UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7163 of the region’s leading passenger silver and bronze), access airlines dealing through Golden QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6228 London service providers to offer to Marhaba lounges as well Class Travel. KUWAITI DINAR 0.8078 0.7981 ritain’s economic growth Golden Class travellers an OMANI RIYAL 1.0299 1.0197 slowed in the third quarter, executive package of meet and EGYPTIAN POUND 20.7469 19.5313 Bofficial data showed yesterday, greet and lounge services when JORDANIAN DINAR 1.8847 1.8615 hit by shrinking construction they choose to travel through LEBANESE POUND 4222.438 3811.9925 and manufacturing activity as Bahrain International Airport. MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.2467 23.753 well as global economic strains. In a ceremony held at SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 Gross domestic product the Marhaba, Golden Class YEMENI RIYAL 911.577 541.4185 (GDP) -- the value of all Managing Director Abdulmalik goods and services produced Al Saei and Marhaba Operation in the economy -- expanded Manger for Bahrain Fathi 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 by 0.5 per cent between July Alsaeed signed an agreement to and September, the Office for this effect. Under this scheme, National Statistics said in an Golden Class Travel through initial estimate. Marhaba will offer its corporate That was a slightly lower accounts executives, first and The deal signing ceremony rate than market expectations for 0.6pc quarter-on-quarter COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN expansion, and followed growth of 0.7pc in April through Qatar tops cost-to-income ranking BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5831 0.3916 0.3152 June. KUWAIT 0.2855 34.1429 0.2965 0.2387 The nation’s powerhouse DT News Network based banks have appeared in Masraf Al Rayan and Qatar services sector grew by a solid manama the top 5 Islamic banks in the International Islamic Bank, OMAN 0.3849 0.3706 0.3998 0.3218 0.7pc, but this was partially he WIBC Leaderboard GCC based on the Cost-to- both based in Qatar are QATAR 3.6420 3.5065 3.7827 3.0454 offset by a 2.2pc drop in Tannounced yesterday the Income ratio rankings. positioned at the top of UAE 3.6730 3.5364 3.8149 3.0713 construction output. global rankings of Islamic The Cost-to-Income ratio is Islamic financial institutions Manufacturing meanwhile banks in terms of Cost-to- a key financial measure used in the GCC with a ratio of SAUDI 3.7500 3.6105 3.8949 3.1357 slid by 0.3pc but mining and Income ratio. to gauge the efficiency of a 20.6 per cent and 24.4pc quarrying activity rose 2.4pc. No less than three Qatar- bank. As per the rankings, respectively. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 BUSINESS 25 Bahrain Islamic Bank convenes EGM DT News Network Manama ahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) announced Bthat its Extra Ordinary Shareholder Meeting (EGM) held yesterday approved all agenda items including the reduction in issued and paid- up capital aiming to write-off accumulated losses. The move, according to BisB, would reduce its paid- up share capital 15.34 per cent (approximately a reduction of Officials during the EGM 2 shares for each 13 shares) June 30, 2015, by adjusting Shares with Nominal Value of offer to all shareholders as and authorised the Chairman statement from the Chairman from BD94,907,023 to BD11,807,778 against statutory BD0.100 each and empowered prescribed in the regulatory or whom he authorises to of the Board of Directors, BD80,347,245, based on the reserve, BD1,000,000 against the Board of Directors to decide procedures of acquisitions sign the amendment to the Abdul Razak A. Hassan Al approval by Central Bank of general reserve, BD29,754 upon the terms and conditions issued by the Central Bank of Memorandum and Articles of Qassim. Bahrain. against share premium and of the Rights Offer. Bahrain. Association. Shareholders attendees, The decision follows BD14,559,778 against paid-up The meeting also exempted Approval was also given The meeting held at BisB representatives from CBB, recommendations made by share capital. any existing shareholder to the amendment of the Headquarters – Al Salam Ministry of Industry & the board on August 2, 2015 Among other decisions, whose ownership may Memorandum and Articles Tower – Diplomatic Area has Commerce, Bahrain Bourse, to write-off accumulated the EGM approved issuance increase up to 30pc or of Association to reflect the been satisfied with 82.44pc in External Auditors, and the losses of BD27,397,310 as of of up to 200,000,000 Ordinary more to make a mandatory changes approved by the Board attendance and started with a Share Registrar were present.

Tackling budget deficit Ghosn to lead Nissan ME Kuwait urges reforms marketing as revenue drops 60pc Kuwait City to a huge deficit,” the emir told sovereign wealth fund. however, amounted to more uwait’s ruler called lawmakers. The International Monetary than half of the 12.2bn dinars Kyesterday on officials He called for “speedy “The decline in oil Fund said in a report last week income projected for the whole Fadi Ghosn in the oil-rich state to seek actions to adopt serious and prices has caused that under existing conditions, year. Dubai alternative revenue sources fair measures to complete revenues to drop the reserves would be enough At the start of 2015, Kuwait adi Ghosn, one of the top and reduce public expenditure economic reforms... and reduce to last Kuwait for the next 23 lifted subsidies on diesel, Fexecutives in the automotive after state income dropped 60 public expenditures.” by around 60pc years. kerosene and aviation fuel. It industry in the Middle East, per cent due to a sharp slide in “Any delay would only while spending But Sheikh Sabah said the is considering similar measures has joined Japanese automaker crude prices. increase the budget deficit and government should avoid for electricity, water and petrol. Nissan. Addressing parliament make the cost (of reforms) remained without tapping the sovereign fund to Public spending has risen Ghosn, who possesses at the beginning of its new higher,” the emir said. any reduction finance the budget shortfall. more than three-fold in Kuwait a wealth of experience term, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Oil income accounted Based on figures published over the past seven years, with in the industry, has been Al Sabah urged citizens to for about 94pc of Kuwait’s leading to a huge by the finance ministry, the overwhelming majority of appointed marketing understand the new measures. revenues during the past 16 deficit” Kuwait’s revenues in the first the increase going to wages and director/chief marketing “The decline in global years, when the emirate half of 2015 hit 8.34 billion subsidies. officer for Nissan Middle oil prices has caused state posted a budget surplus dinars ($27.6bn), way below The emirate has a native East. revenues to drop by around and piled up massive fiscal the 15.1bn dinars of income population of 1.3 million and is He will report directly to 60pc while spending remained reserves of around $600 billion The reserves are invested in the same period of last also home to about 2.9 million Samir Cherfan, the company’s without any reduction leading (543bn euros). mostly abroad by the country’s fiscal year. The revenues, foreigners. regional managing director. Infiniti ‘Ultimate Test Drive’ winners honoured

DT News Network draw. These two fortunate winners Manama now get the incredible opportunity aha Nasar Mohsen and Shabir to get behind the wheel of a real Ahmed Abdulaziz winners Formula One car with personal ofT the Infiniti ‘Ultimate Test instruction from Infiniti Red Bull Drive’ campaign were handed Racing driver Daniil Kvyat. their certificates by Rami Alsaleh The winners were both briefed from Nissan Gulf and Anas on the activities that they will be Abdulla, Infiniti Sales Manager, engaged in while in Dubai on at the Infiniti showroom in Sitra November 16. A regional qualifier yesterday. will also be chosen in Dubai Mohsen and Abdulaziz were amongst the participants who will two of the many customers who get the opportunity to participate in visited the Infiniti Showroom and a worldwide test drive competition completed an Infiniti Q50 test that will be held in London in drive to be able to enter this lucky November 2015. The winners will get the incredible opportunity to get behind the wheel of a real Formula One car 26 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Hunt for survivors continues Earthquake toll tops 360 Islamabad day after a powerful earthquake hit northern Taliban vow to help Afghan AAfghanistan and Pakistan, officials said yesterday that Kabul Emirate (Taliban) calls on... more than 360 people had he Taliban yesterday charitable organisations to been killed in both countries, urged charity not hold back in providing while warning that a complete organisationsT not to hold shelter, food and medical picture of the damage in back in delivering aid supplies to the victims of remote areas isolated by to Afghan victims of a this earthquake,” the group difficult terrain and an active devastating earthquake, said on its website. insurgency could take days to saying militants in the “It similarly orders its emerge. affected areas were ordered Mujahideen in the affected Desperate survivors, to provide “complete help”. areas to lend their complete meanwhile, appealed for Taliban promised help to the victims and food and blankets after the to pave access for aid facilitate those giving devastating earthquake, as organisations. “The Islamic charity to the needy.” harsh weather, rugged terrain and pockets of militancy hampered rescue efforts. Mass burial ceremonies were conducted in both Shocked Pakistan cricketers countries as officials warned that the death toll could spike Pakistani soldiers distribute food to earthquake survivors at a quake-hit area of Lower Dir pledge support to victims as entire communities remain Dubai work once they return inaccessible amid freezing to see how its population of been disrupted and roads recorded so far were in hocked Pakistan home,” Intikhab said after winter conditions. nearly half a million people blocked so we cannot say Pakistan, where 248 people cricketers pledged their the 178-run win. Captain Pakistani officials were had fared. anything about the damage were killed, including 202 Ssupport to the relief effort Misbah-ul-Haq added: “We unable to reach authorities in “There is no way to there,” a police official in the in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the wake of the massive are badly hurt by the news the remote district of Kohistan communicate with the northwestern city of Peshawar province, and more than earthquake yesterday. of the earthquake and send in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa officials in Kohistan, the said. 1,600 injured, disaster The Pakistan team said our heartfelt condolences to province for a second day communication lines have The bulk of the casualties management authorities said. they did not celebrate their families who lost their dear Prime Minister Nawaz win against England in ones. Sharif flew to Shangla in the second Test in Dubai “The news pushed our Khyber Pakhtunkhwa -- on Monday after hearing win against England to believed to be one of the news of the disaster, with one side and every player worst-hit districts with 49 manager Intikhab Alam was shocked and wants reported dead so far -- where confirming they were in a to contribute towards the he pledged compensation for state of shock. relief work.” damaged homes, state media “Our hearts are with “It’s a big disaster for our reported. the suffering families and beloved nation,” said senior In Gandao village in players intend to do relief batsman Younis Khan. Shangla the quake left homes completely flattened or riddled with cracks, forcing set in. “We have nothing to said at least 115 people were most of the population to eat and wear in the cold,” confirmed dead and hundreds camp out in the open amid resident Hakim Khan, 60, more injured, with casualties freezing winter rain. whose 12-year-old nephew reported from around half People desperately appealed was killed in the quake. “My a dozen of the country’s to the government for quilts, family members are forced 34 provinces, and more A Pakistani resident searches for victims in the rubble of collapsed houses in the quake-hit vil- blankets, sweaters and food to wait for help under the than 7,600 homes reported lage of Gandao around 20 kilometers from Shangla in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province rations as snowy conditions open sky.” Afghan officials damaged. Ancient warrior’s tomb, huge treasure hoard found Athens more than 3,500 years along important to have been on the island of Crete from S archaeologists in Greece with a huge hoard of treasure, discovered in 65 years” in around 2000 BC, with the have uncovered the the Greek culture ministry continental Greece, the figures of deities, animals and Uskeleton of an ancient warrior announced. ministry said. floral motifs. that has lain undisturbed for The treasure is “the most The wooden coffin of the The archaeologists, Jack unknown soldier -- evidently L. Davis and Sharon R. a person of some importance Stocker from the University -- was found on the site of of Cincinnati, have identified the Mycenaean-era Palace more than 1,400 pieces “whose of Nestor on Greece’s quality testifies to the influence Peloponnese peninsula. of the Minoans” on the later He had been laid to rest with Mycenaeans. an array of fine gold jewellery, The Mycenean civilisation including an ornate string of spread from the Peloponnese pearls, signet rings, a bronze across the whole of the eastern sword with a gold and ivory Mediterranean in the 2nd handle, silver vases and ivory century BC. combs. The tomb, which stands at A sealing ring The jewellery is decorated 2.4 metres (7 feet 10 inches) begun in May near Pylos, Built between 1300 and 1200 A golden necklace, one of the items found in a 3,500 years old in the style of the Minoans, long and 1.5 metres wide, was on the site of the palace of BC, the palace’s ruins were warrior tomb unearthed in the Peloponnese region of Greece the civilisation that flourished unearthed during excavations Nestor. discovered in 1939. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 27 Egyptians vote in election run-off Cairo strongly participate in this lawmakers firmly backing from competing after it was gyptians returned to polling important election to choose Sisi in the absence of any declared a “terrorist group,” stations yesterday as a first their representatives,” Prime opposition. several secular parties are roundE run-off got underway in Minister Sharif Ismail said in While the Muslim either boycotting the vote or a parliamentary vote expected a statement. Brotherhood, the country’s are badly represented. to elect lawmakers firmly “It’s in their hands to main opposition group for “People are disappointed backing President Abdel Fattah determine the turnout.” decades, has been banned after so much political turmoil. Al Sisi. The previous general election The political system must take Turnout for the first round held in late 2011, months after steps to encourage voting,” of voting held in 14 of Egypt’s the ouster of longtime leader Turnout for the engineer Abdel Rahman 27 provinces last week was just Hosni Mubarak, saw a turnout first round of Suweid, 60, said after casting 26.6 per cent. of 62pc in the first round. his vote in Dokki. One polling station in the Sisi himself was elected voting held in Only four candidates capital’s central district of president in May 2014 after 14 of Egypt’s 27 were elected in the first Dokki saw 20 people vote in he crushed Islamist supporters provinces last round of voting. The second the hour after polling opened at of the Brotherhood as well round across 13 remaining 9:00 am (0700 GMT), a polling Egyptians vote at a polling station in Cairo’s Dokki district as several secularists and week was just provinces will be held on officer said. yesterday leftists. 26.6 per cent November 22-23. A run-off, Among voters who had government employees, retired it was reported. The latest election is if necessary, will be held on turned out were elderly people, bureaucrats and ex-servicemen, “I urge Egyptians to widely anticipated to vote in December 1-2. Through 2016

Dog named ‘Trigger’ shoots owner in the foot UK troops extend New York dog named Trigger shot his 25-year-old owner in Athe foot in a bizarre accident that had Indiana officials on Monday reminding hunters mission in Afghan to take safety lessons. London military mission in the country Allie Carter of Avilla ritain will keep its current in 2016, to help build a secure Officials reminded hunters was wounded during a level of 450 troops on and stable Afghanistan,” he to take safety lessons waterfowl hunt on Saturday Bnon-combat missions in added. morning at the Tri-County The safety of the shotgun Afghanistan through 2016, Fallon explained that Fish and Wildlife Area in was not on, so it went off and Defence Secretary Michael British troops were involved northern Indiana, according Carter was shot in the left Fallon said in a written in training Afghan army to Indiana Department of foot, Boyd said. statement to parliament officers, building capacity in Natural Resources. Carter, who had never yesterday. Afghan security ministries and She laid her 12-gauge completed a hunter The announcement comes supporting NATO operations shotgun on the ground while education course, was after the United States earlier in Kabul. repositioning herself and hospitalized. this month announced that Afghan President Ashraf her 11-year-old chocolate She suffered non-life- thousands of its troops would Ghani welcomed Britain’s British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon Labrador stepped on the threatening injuries from stay in Afghanistan longer than announcement. gun, depressing the trigger, the bird shot pellets and was promised following intense International help for the said. The last British combat would keep non-combat troops said Indiana Conservation treated and released, Boyd recent fighting. Afghan army “augments the troops in Afghanistan were in Kabul through 2015 at least. Officer Jonathon Boyd. said. “Both the US and our own commitment and effectiveness airlifted out of Camp Bastion, President Barack Obama has decisions underline NATO’s of these forces to fulfil their a sprawling base located in the said the US will maintain its continued commitment to grand mission, and further southern Helmand province, current force of 9,800 in the Lizards may ‘disappear’ training and assisting Afghan boosts their morale,” he said in last October. country through 2016, going forces as they grow stronger,” a statement. The pull-out formally ended back on a campaign promise from parts of Europe Fallon said. “The government of a mission that lasted longer to end the war in Afghanistan “We have now concluded Afghanistan thanks its than World War II and cost after acknowledging that Miami that we should maintain the international partners like 453 lives. Afghan forces were not ready izards may disappear scale of the UK’s current Britain for their assistance,” he Britain had previously said it to stand alone. from parts of Europe overL the next century, as global warming disrupts their life cycle and breeding EU, Kosovo sign accord on closer ties habits, researchers said. While all lizards are not Strasbourg Agreement is the first key step expected to vanish, as many European lizards may disap- he European Union signed for non-EU countries on the as 30 per cent of the current pear in warming world a long-awaited accord with long road towards membership population could be lost, range of distribution might KosovoT yesterday that will lead of the bloc, which currently particularly in the southern particularly suffer from to closer ties and could open the groups 28 nations. It requires ranges of their territory, warmer climates,” said way to EU membership for the the country concerned to ensure said the study in the journal co-author Julien Cote. small Balkan country. that its governance and civil PLOS Biology. Scientists studied how EU foreign affairs head society norms -- for example on “Although these results lizards coped for one year in Federica Mogherini and human rights and the judiciary -- might seem dramatic, we an enclosed space that was Kosovo’s Prime Minister Isa are brought up to EU standards. do not predict extinction two degrees Celsius higher Mustafa signed the agreement It also involves a commitment of common lizards at the than current temperatures, at the European Parliament to improve trade relations, with scale of the species, but we about the amount of in Strasbourg, official images Federica Mogherini (L) and Kosovo PM Isa Mustafa candidate countries having suggest that populations at warming expected for the released to the press showed. relationship. It represents Kosovo and the region at large,” to open up their economies the southern edge of their Earth in the next 100 years. “This agreement is opening a an important contribution Mogherini said at the signing. progressively in return for EU new phase in the EU-Kosovo to stability and prosperity in The Stabilisation and Association help. 28 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 #PollToday Israeli-Palestinian conflict discussed Putin, Saudi King seek Will All Blacks retain the championship in the Rugby World Cup finals against solution to Syria crisis Australia? Moscow ussian President Vladimir Defence Secretary Ashton Carter RPutin held phone talks on yesterday said the United States Yes No Can’t Say Monday with King Salman of Saudi Arabia focussed on would ramp up efforts to fight seeking a solution to the Syria Islamic State jihadists in Syria and crisis, the Kremlin said. Iraq, including with additional air Rest in sight The call was a Saudi initiative, the Kremlin said in strikes and possibly by direct action FB sued over posts statement. on the ground inciting attacks on Jews The two exchanged Vladimir Putin King Salman An Israeli NGO said yester- views on “all the questions associated with resolving the future. Washington and Riyadh and Ankara back groups day it was suing Facebook Syrian crisis, including four- are part of a US-led coalition fighting the regime of Russia Iran invited to join int’l for failing to remove pages way talks,” between Russian that last year launched an air ally President Bashar Al that encourage the killing Foreign Minister Sergei campaign targeting the Islamic Assad, while Moscow says talks on Syria: Officials of Jews, after a wave of Lavrov and his US, Turkish State jihadist group which it is targeting IS and other attacks by Palestinians left and Saudi counterparts, it controls swathes of territory “terrorists” in Syria. Washington The next diplomatic nine Israelis dead. said. in Syria and neighbouring Putin and the Saudi King ran has been invited to round starts Thursday in The four foreign ministers Iraq. also discussed the Israeli- participate for the first Vienna, with Secretary of Russian says soldier met in Vienna last Friday, Russia launched its own Palestinian conflict. Itime in international talks State John Kerry, Russian killed himself in Syria but failed to make any major aerial campaign on September “The two parties expressed over Syria’s future, US Foreign Minister Sergey Russia’s military said that a sol- breakthrough on how to end 30 in response to a request their concern at the growing officials said yesterday. Iran Lavrov and several top dier had killed himself while the Syrian conflict, with the from Damascus. deterioration in the situation,” has yet to reply, the officials European and Arab diplomats on duty in Syria, the first con- sides sharply at odds on Assad’s Washington, Riyadh the Kremlin said. (AFP) said. attending. (AP) firmed death of a serviceman in the war-torn country since Moscow launched its bomb- At least 9 dead after Libya ing campaign last month. US warship sails close to China islands helicopter shot down: official Beijing Beijing said it had “shadowed”. Tripoli he United States defied China claims sovereignty over A helicopter carrying 16 people TChina yesterday by sending almost the whole of the South was shot down and crashed a warship close to artificial China Sea, raising concerns it into the sea near Libya’s capi- islands the rising Asian could one day dictate who may tal yesterday with at least nine power is building in disputed transit its busy sea lanes. passengers, including a senior waters, prompting Beijing to Several neighbouring militiaman, confirmed dead, a Persian Gulf: too hot for summon the US ambassador countries including the and denounce what it called a Philippines, a US ally, have military official said. humans by 2100? threat to its sovereignty. competing claims and the The aircraft was hit by gun- Global warming could cre- The USS Lassen passed dispute has raised fears of fire shortly before noon and ate peaks of humid heat within 12 nautical miles -- clashes in an area through went down near the Al Maya in the Persian Gulf beyond the normal limit of territorial which a third of the world’s area just west of Tripoli, said human tolerance by cen- waters around natural land -- oil passes. Picture for representational purpose only Colonel Mustafa Sharkasi, a tury’s end, according to a of at least one of the formations The US action was part spokesman for the air force of study published in a journal. Beijing claims in the South of its “routine operations law allows.” China’s deputy provocation,” the official news Libya’s Tripoli-based govern- China Sea. in the Sea in accordance foreign minister Zhang Yesui agency Xinhua said. ment. “We have so far recov- China’s defence ministry with international law”, an summoned US Ambassador A foreign ministry ered nine bodies, including the UN calls for end to US said a destroyer-class ship and American official said. “We will Max Baucus yesterday to spokesman said that the ship embargo on Cuba another frigate were dispatched fly, sail, and operate anywhere announce that the USS Lassen had “illegally entered” waters body of Colonel Hussein Abu The UN General Assembly to “warn” the US vessel, which in the world that international had engaged in a “serious near the islands. Diyya,” he said. called for an end to the dec- ades-long US embargo on Cuba in a resolution. Russian police bust caviar smuggled in coffin Kuwait to deport 23 Moscow plastic containers with caviar reveal several tightly wrapped expats for mass brawl ussian traffic police have under the funeral wreaths and packages with more caviar Kuwaiti authorities will Rbusted a caviar smuggling even inside the coffin, with the inside. The driver and his deport without trial 17 operation after stopping a total haul amounting to 500 accomplice swore they had no Egyptians and 6 Syrians speeding hearse with half-a- kilogrammes (1,100 pounds). idea they were loaded with an ton of black caviar hidden in The prized delicacy fetches illegal caviar cargo instead of a after they were involved in a a coffin. around $100 for a tiny 125- corpse, according to the police mass brawl over a commer- The driver of the funeral gram jar. statement. cial dispute, an official said. home vehicle told police that Police footage from the A man had approached he was transporting a dead nighttime raid showed officers them, asking to come and pick For more, catch us woman to the far-eastern pick through the hearse’s up the coffin and drive it to a online at: city of Khabarovsk, but upon cargo, holding up tupperware morgue, paying them 25,000 www.newsofbahrain.com inspection it turned out that containers with the greenish- rubles ($400, 360 euros) and “there was no dead body in black fish roe inside. The “the coffin was loaded into /DailyTribunenews the car,” regional police said in officers then pry the lid off a the hearse by men they didn’t /DT_TopTweets a statement. Policemen found purple coffin with frilly trim to know”, it added. The prized delicacy fetches around $100 for a tiny 125-gram jar SPORTS Wednesday, October 28, 2015 29 ITF Tennis Three seeds knocked out Aidan Payne/ DTNN sets 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to UAE’s it through the quarter finals eighth seed Themis Haliou Nieto (Mex)/Julian Robinson [email protected] Fahad Al Janahi. with a easy 6-3, 6-0 win over got the better of Egypt’s Sara (Gbr) bt Abdulla Ahli (UAE)/ Switzerland’s third seeded Pakistan’s Mujahid Khan, while El Ghazouly 6-1, 6-1 and the Fahad Al Janahi (UAE) 6-3 Manama Carlos Kelaidis ranked 587 also Bahrain’s sole survivor from battle of the unseeded players 7-5, Youssef Hamido Nour hree seeds were yesterday fell by the wayside going down the first round Ali Dawani put saw Germany’s Lara Schmid Eldeen (Egy)/Seif Shawky knocked out in the second 7-5, 6-3 to Egypt’s Yousef up a valiant effort before losing beat Britain’s Tzarina Tuen (Egy) bt Adham Hesham Gabr roundT of the boys singles at Khamis, while fourth seeded out in a third set tie-break by Matthews 6-3, 6-3. (Egy)/Saarang Phsadnid (Ind) the Seventh Bahrain ITF Junior Norwegian Christian Linge 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(3) to Egypt’s sixth Event gold sponsors are 7-5 6-4, Adham Gaber (Egy)/ Tennis Championships at the ranked 650 also lost in straight seeded Adham Gaber. Solidarity Group Holding BSC Ulas Boran Ulusoy (Tur) bt Bahrain Tennis Club in Juffair, sets 7-5, 6-1 against Bulgarian In other second round and E K Kanoo and the event Bader AlAsous (KSA)/ Rakan with second seed Mohammed Kaloyan Dimitrov. matches, Fares Al Janahi of the is being held in collaboration AlQauod (KSA) 6-4 6-0, Fares Abdel-Aziz of Egypt ranked Top seed and defending UAE comfortable beat Saudi with the General Organisation Al Janahi (UAE)/Ali Dawani 415 in the world the biggest champion Ammar Al Hogbani Arabia. Abdulaziz Al Bayouk for Youth and Sports and under (Brn) bt (4) Karim Adel Raouf casualty after losing in three of the US ranked 375 make 6-3, 6-0, seventh seeded the patronage of Deputy Prime (Egy)/ Yousef Khamis (Egy) Cypriot Eleftherios Neos (Cyp) Minister Shaikh Mohammed 1-6 6-3 [10-5], Abdullah Al was a 6-2, 6-2 winner over bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. BarwaniI (Oma)/Abdulaziz Egypt’s Adham Hesham Gabr Al Bayouk (KSA) bt Youssef Adham Gaber and eight seed Patricio Nieto Today’s schedule: Ashraf (Brn)/Rahul Jaideep from Mexico got the better Briton Donia Abdel-Aziz (8.30am): Girls singles (quarter (Ind) 6-2 6-4, (2)Carlos of Egyptian Seif Shawky 6-2, seeded third and ranked 571 finals) followed by Boys Kelaidis (Sui)/Eleftherios Neos 7-6(7). knocked out Bahrain-based singles. (quarter finals). (4pm): (Cyp) bt Musaeed Al Azzam Meanwhile, in the girls Areej Fareh of Chinese Taipei Girls doubles (quarter finals) (KSA)/Hussain Dawani (Brn) singles second round, results 6-2, 6-1, and two other Britons followed by Boys doubles 6-1, 6 1. were less dramatic with all advanced with fourth seeded (quarter finals). Girls Doubles (1st Rd): seven seeds serving from Camille Verden Anderson Bdour Kandil (Egy)/Tzarina the first round on Monday ranked 662 winning 6-0, 6-0 Other results: Tuen-Matthews (Gbr) bt Ridah advancing to the quarter finals. against Ecuador’s Rafaella Saa Boys Doubles (1st Rd): (1) Nayeemullah (Brn)/Kalpaka Leading the way was top and compatriot and fifth seed Mohamed Abdel Aziz(Egy)/ Pradip (Ind) ret, Ayca Erturk seed Emelie Luisa Schwarte Lily Reynolds was a 6-4, 6-2 Ammar Al Hogbani (US) bt (Tur)/Zehra Lara Tekbas (Tur) from Germany ranked 509 winner over Turkey’s Ayca Mujahid Khan (Pak)/Varun bt Teodora Sabljarevic (Srb)/ to brush aside India’s Aaliya Erturk. Venkat (US) 6-2 6-4, Hamad Frana Ugarkovic (Cro) 6-1 Ebrahim 6-3, 6-0 and second In other matches, sixth Abdul A’al (Brn)/ Elyas 6-1, Nida Shahid Kamal (Ind)/ seeded Ahlam Shawkat ranked seed Nancy Fawzy of Egypt Abdulnabi (Brn) bt Rajeh Al Manni Zhang (Brn) bt Annika 514 was a 6-2, 6-4 winner over for the better of India’s Rai Rajeh (KSA)/Sare Al Matar Kannan (Ind)/Rafaella Saa Ammar Al Hogbani Turkey’s Zehra Lara Tekbas. Sengupta 6-2, 6-1, Cypriot (KSA) 6-3 6-3, (3)Patricio (Ecu) 4-6 6-2 [10-8]. Open Track Day to thrill race fans Askar to attend ANOC DT News Network for just half the day, timings available. Those who book in as a passenger in a car. General Assembly Manama for the half-day drive will be advance will also get a discount Friday’s activities are run to ace fans from across the able to choose between the for the full day of half day. the highest of international DT News Network Olympics and representatives Gulf can enjoy an Open morning session from 9am Friends or family members safety standards, although Manama from the five bid cities for the TrackR Day for Cars and to 12 noon and the afternoon accompanying participants at participants will still be able to ahrain Olympic Committee 2024 Games will also be on Bikes this Friday at Bahrain session from 1pm to 4pm, a BIC will also have a chance push their cars or motorbikes (BOC) general secretary hand. International Circuit (BIC) in single 30-minute drive is also to be a part of all the action to their very limit. All BAbdulrahman Askar will be During the General Assembly, Sakhir. The Open Track is one vehicles must first go through attending the Association of representatives from the of the most popular activities scrutineering before being National Olympic Committees National Olympic Committees, offered regularly to the public allowed to take to the track. (ANOC) General Assembly Organising Committees, and at the world-class track, where Those taking part must also this week in Washington, International Federations will be participants may drive their own a valid driver’s licence US. Askar, along with more discussing progress on various very own cars or motorbikes and must be wearing the than 1,000 delegates from 206 projects, highlight outstanding along the 5.412km Grand Prix appropriate clothing along nations, are expected to attend efforts with awards, and prepare track. with closed-toe footwear. the general assembly. for upcoming events. Next Action will be held from 9am For more information about IOC President Thomas to the Olympic Games, the until 4pm and those interested Open Track Day or other BIC Bach, along with IOC members ANOC General Assembly is the in taking part may choose activities, visit www.bahraingp. and sports federation leaders, largest event for the Olympic between a full day package, or Action from a previous race com or call the BIC Hotline. organisers of the next three Movement. BIC congratulates Lewis Hamilton and Team Mercedes DT News Network unassailable lead in the 2015 Nico Rosberg amassing 574 won this prestigious title Manama championship. With a win at points, with three races still multiple times, let alone twice ahrain International BIC earlier this year, Hamilton to go in the season. in a row. Circuit (BIC) have secured his 10th victory of the BIC Chief Executive His special achievement Bcongratulated Lewis season and now becomes the Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al certainly cements his place Hamilton and the Mercedes equal most successful British Khalifa said: “On behalf of amongst the greatest ever Formula One team on F1 driver of all time with three the Bahrain International in the sport, with still a long securing a second successive championship titles, alongside Circuit board, its management career remaining. drivers’ and constructors’ Sir Jackie Stewart. and staff, I would like to I also congratulate him on championship after a The Mercedes team has congratulate Lewis for once matching the feat of another thrilling United States Grand also secured the constructors’ again winning the drivers’ friend of the BIC, Sir Jackie Prix, the British driver championship for the world championship. Only Stewart, in winning three secured a win at The Circuit second year running, with a handful have reached the titles, equalling the record for of the Americas to take an Hamilton and his teammate pinnacle of the sport and any British driver.” Lewis Hamilton 30 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 SPORTS Shaikh Salman furious at ‘nasty lies’ London present,” the Asian Football would not take a salary if sian football chief Confederation president told elected and vowed to clean up and FIFA presidential the BBC in an interview. scandal-tainted FIFA. Acontender Shaikh Salman bin “I cannot deny something Shaikh Salman was among the late “With the support I’m Ebrahim al Khalifa yesterday that I haven’t done,” the candidates who entered the race to going to get we’re going to hit out at “nasty lies” which 49-year-old added. turn it around very quick,” he said were damaging his “Such accusations are not succeed Sepp Blatter as president of he promised. campaign. just damaging, it’s really FIFA on Monday in the hours before the “We have big examples of Bahrain human rights hurting. Some people have deadline to submit bids passed football organisations around groups have accused Shaikh agenda on their table.” the world - the Premier Salman of involvement “It’s not just damaging me, League, the Bundesliga, in the arrest and torture it’s damaging the people and even UEFA who have from of footballers when he was the country,” Shaikh Salman a football side and a revenue head of the Bahrain Football added. FIFA on Monday in the hours he will be one of the leading side, it is not even greater Association. Shaikh Salman was among before the deadline to submit contenders among the eight than FIFA, but it is handled “These are false, nasty lies the late candidates who bids passed. registered for the vote on in a very professional way. that have been repeated again entered the race to succeed With the numerical power February 26. And this is what we want to and again in the past and the Sepp Blatter as president of of the Asian confederation Shaikh Salman said he bring to Fifa.” Shaikh Salman Sports in Shorts Nagelsmann to become youngest coach Roger Federer shines Berlin Basel be looking for a fast start. Seppi 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Julian Nagelsmann will “That was my main oger Federer charged The fourth-ranked become the youngest strategy, to keep him past his first hurdle in Federer was rock solid in coach in Bundesliga history R under control. I knew the the quest for a lucky seventh his first match since an when the 28-year-old takes second set would go easier. title at the Swiss Indoors opening loss a fortnight ago charge of Hoffenheim next “I’m very happy with this yesterday, with the top in Shanghai. season, the club announced performance, especially seed delivering a crushing The Swiss is seeking yesterday, providing they to advance so well here at 6-1, 6-2 lesson to Mikhail his 10th straight finals avoid relegation. home. He was trying to give Kukushkin. appearance at Basel. He last With Hoffenheim second me a game I don’t like but I The first-round beat his 64th-ranked Kazakh from bottom, Markus was able to counter that. demolition in front of an opponent in the Davis Cup Gisdol was relieved of his “This was a very good appreciative home public at quarter-finals in Geneva a duties as head coach on start for me, an enjoyable the event where the 17-time year ago. Monday and has been match.” Grand Slam winner got his Federer said he knew that replaced by renowned Grigor Dimitrov began start in the game as a ballboy he would be facing a tough German club saviour Huub erasing a run of recent took only 54 minutes. customer in Kukushkin. Stevens for the rest of this poor form as the Bulgarian 2014 finalist David Goffin “I was seeing the ball as season. of Belgium, hammered by big as a melon,” said the beat Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-3, Federer in less than an hour 34-year-old, who has five 6-4 to reach the second a year ago in the title match, titles this season. “I knew round. German Philipp Warne wants to train won his opening match as that I had to stay with him Kohlschreiber put out Pole Federer celebrates victory he beat Italian Andreas in the first set as he would Jerzy Janowicz 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. with Shah Dubai Legendary Australian leg- spinner Shane Warne October 31, Twickenham Stadium, London, England yesterday said he would Barcelona look to youth NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA like to train with fast-rising Coach Coach Steve Hansen Michael Cheika Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah Captain: Richie McCaw Captain: Stephen Moore World Cup record HEAD-TO-HEAD World Cup record in the nets, a wish Pakistan (All-time meetings) W43 L6 W39 L8 management welcomed. for Copa del Rey tie N. Zealand 105 Australia 42 Best finish Best finish Warne, on a promotional Winner 1987, 2011 Winner 1991, 1999 Madrid Aiming to be first team Arguably tougher route tour to United Arab As a result, four players to win back-to-back Draws 7 to final, beating England titles – 48 wins in 53 and Wales before Emirates (UAE), said he opa del Rey holders from Barca’s B team, who like matches since victory controversial win over Barcelona begin their Villanovense compete in the over France in 2011 final Scotland in quarter-final believes Shah is a world C Dan Carter ROAD TO FINAL Bernard Foley class bowler. defence of the trophy Second Division B, have been Record points scorer, Argentina 26-16 Match 1 Fiji 28-13 Australia will need set for first World Namibia 58-14 Match 2 Uruguay 65-3 fly-half to be at when they go to third-tier promoted to the first team. Cup final after Georgia 43-10 Match 3 England 33-13 his kicking best missing to compete Villanovense for the first leg of Midfielders Sergi Samper 2011 Tonga 47-9 Match 4 Wales 15-6 with Carter with France 62-13 Q-final Scotland 35-34 Rooney granted their last-32 tie on Wednesday and Gerard Gumbau, both injury S. Africa 20-18 S-final Argentina 29-15 evening. 20 and who have already TEAM STATISTICS testimonial 256 Points scored 205 London The match has been featured for the first team, are 80 Points against 84 brought forward from the first included along with attacking 36 Tries 26 Manchester United captain 45 Turnovers 42 Wayne Rooney will have a midweek in December because duo Aitor Cantalapiedra and 551 Tackles 726 3464 Metres gained 2379 testimonial next season after of Barcelona’s involvement in Wilfrid Kaptoum, both aged AUSTRALIA 53 Offloads 35 1 Slipper 9 Genia a campaign by supporters to the Club World Cup in Japan 19. A slip-up would not be 11 2 Moore (c) 10 Foley 13 3 Kepu 11 Mitchell Key men: honour the England striker’s at the end of the year, and so disastrous for Barca with 15 12 4 Douglas 12 Giteau Savea v 5 Simmons 13 Kuridrani 10 long service to the club. the Catalans make the trip to the second leg to be played Ashley-Cooper 6 Fardy 14 Ashley- 14 9 In-form wingers 7 Hooper Cooper 8 7 Rooney will play in a the small town of Villanueva on December 2 at the Camp on opposite 8 Pocock 15 Folau 4 sides of pitch PROBABLE LINE-UPS 6 5 1 testimonial match for a de la Serena while the rest of Nou, but Luis Enrique is 2 3 NEW ZEALAND 3 2 1 Moody 9 A. Smith 1 5 6 11 Manchester United XI La Liga enjoys a midweek off. prevented by competition 4 13 2 Coles 10 Carter 12 8 10 against a yet-to-be-named Still without the injured rules from fielding too many 3 Franks 11 Savea Key 7 9 4 Retallick 12 Nonu battle: opponent at Old Trafford on Lionel Messi, Barca coach reserve players. 5 Whitelock 13 C. Smith McCaw v 14 15 6 Kaino 14 Milner- Pocock Luis Enrique has also opted “We are limited because we 7 McCaw (c) Skudder Turnover balls at August 3, 2016. 8 Read 15 B. Smith breakdown will be crucial to rest the likes of Neymar, must always have seven first- Details of the players and EXCITING ENCOUNTERS: An Antipodean rivalry managers who will be Luis Suarez, Gerard Pique, team players on the field,” he World Cup SF, AUS 16 Test match, NZL 39 Rugby Ch’ship AUS 27 Dublin, 1991 NZL 06 Sydney, 2000 AUS 35 Sydney, 2015 NZL 19 involved on the day are Sergio Busquets and Claudio acknowledged. First meeting on neutral soil. All Blacks lead 21-0 after just Wallabies win first meeting David Campese makes five minutes in front of world in 11 in World Cup warm-up. expected to be revealed Bravo for the game against “I would have liked to rely inspired reverse pass to record crowd of 109,874 – All Blacks lost same match Tim Horan, who scores Australia draw level before in 2011 but went on to win over the next few weeks. opponents from the region of Barcelona’s Luis Suarez and on more young players and to send Australia to final Jonah Lomu seals late win World Cup on home turf Extremadura in western Spain. Jordi Alba warm up give more of a rest to others.” Sources: IRB, Scrum.com Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS SPORTS Wednesday, October 28, 2015 31

Austin are sometimes ewis Hamilton spent the night at unbearable. Pete’s Dueling Bar in East Sixth I don’t take Street,L Austin. anything from The original idea at this kind of it. I’ve seen Nico establishment is that pianists sit on in lots of different two baby grands and compete to play lights over the fastest and best. It was the closest years.” thing to a duel the new triple world “So the hat came champion has experienced all year. past me and I was booked the top floor and were ready But before he went to the bar he like, “No problem”. I’m completely to celebrate winning the constructors’ sat down calmly, his dog Roscoe by oblivious to it.” Mercedes principal title regardless of whether Hamilton his side, and breathed in one of those Toto Wolff has said he will sit his had managed to wrap up the title Key moments in Hami’s title season rare moments in the life of a top-level sportsman when their job is done and there is a brief pause before the Melbourne, March 15 next stage of an otherwise relentless After winning his second drivers’ title in the double points finale journey. at Abu Dhabi last season, Hamilton pledged to improve in every There was only one area of way for 2015. The proof was in the pudding at Albert Park where contention in town: the rare he arrived in determined mood, looked fit and focused and truculence of Nico Rosberg. When drove with the confidence of a champion. Hamilton tossed his Mercedes team- mate the cap he was meant to wear for Shanghai, April 12 the podium rituals, he threw it back at Hamilton’s grip was loosened by Sebastian Vettel’s victory in him, with interest. Malaysia, where Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg clocked the Why? “It’s the worst thing being fastest lap, and a mere second place in the race amid reports that my team-mate,” said Hamilton with a his focus was affected by his diversions in the United States and smile. “It’s not good.” his new single status. But he bounced back with a vengeance in He had not only just beaten Shanghai with another cleansweep of pole, victory and fastest Rosberg at the American Grand lap. Prix to become the first British driver to win consecutive titles, but Monte Carlo, May 24 outclassed him so brutally all season Rosberg had rallied and enjoyed a strong weekend in Barcelona that the German looks destined to be at the Spanish Grand Prix where he won from pole, leaving many Hamilton’s No 2 as long as they drive critics to question Hamilton’s dedication as his trans-Atlantic Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium next to Nico Rosberg, Paddy for the same team. forays attracted more negative attention. For the champion, the Lowe (Mercedes Technical Executive Director) and Sebastian Vettel A measure of the disparity is that season threatened to implode when his Mercedes team bungled Rosberg lies third in the standings drivers down to talk through the here, with three races to spare. his pit-stop strategy in Monaco where he led supremely from despite driving the championship’s conflagrations of the day, which Downstairs were hundreds of pole and was then called in for tyres in a move that gifted victory superior car. Speaking about the pre- included Rosberg being angry at how fans. They chanted for Hamilton, to Rosberg. podium incident, Hamilton said: “I aggressively Hamilton pushed him who appeared at the balcony to picked up the three caps and mine wide at the opening corner. wave to them. Rosberg sang the Silverstone, July 5 was at the back, the one with No 1 It was a tough move, yes. For night away, going on to the stage If Rosberg had harboured hopes of stopping Hamilton’s cham- on the side, so I gave one to Sebastian the team, too tough, Wolff said. downstairs to join in, appropriately pionship express, after they traded wins in Canada and Austria, (Vettel, who was third) and one to Hamilton, however, defended enough, with Bon Jovi’s Livin’ On he knew it was imperative to beat him at Silverstone on home Nico (who was second). I said, “Here himself. Talks? “No need,” he said. A Prayer. soil. But in front of an impassioned 120,000 crowd Hamilton you go mate”, and then it came back “Everyone has a right to his own When Hamilton won his second was never more inspired and reproduced his very best form and at me. I can understand in many opinion but it doesn’t matter because title in Abu Dhabi last November he dominated the British Grand Prix weekend. respects how it is. It was tough.” I won the race so I feel pretty good celebrated with nothing stronger than “He was disappointed with himself about it.” watermelon juice. He says that has Monza, September 6 for making a crucial mistake. I guess Whatever their differences, all changed, painting himself as the This was the weekend when Hamilton must have felt the title that, when you come in after the race Hamilton and Rosberg were both in party animal of the western world. was his for the taking as every decision went his way –- not only and are disappointed, the emotions Pete’s Dueling Bar. Mercedes had (Daily Mail Online) did he complete another perfect treble of pole, race win and fastest lap, but Rosberg had to retire in the closing stages due “Nico could easily have won the race to an engine failure on a weekend when he had already suffered “Something like that has never hap- but Lewis drove his race to win it. It power unit problems. pened to me ever. Can’t explain it. was Nico’s to lose and that is what Really tough to lose the lead and the happened” Sochi, October 11 win like that” - Former fellow three-time Another slice of ill-fortune for Rosberg cemented Hamilton’s - Nico Rosberg world champion Jackie Stewart place at the top of the standings despite being outpaced by the German in practice and qualifying. Rosberg took pole, led the “Congratulations to Mercs and Lewis race but then had to retire with a throttle failure in the Sochi Autodrome and Hamilton, who had survived an accident in “Lewis was almost faultless this year wonderful finish for US Grand Prix Hungary and a retirement in Singapore, increased his wins tally and the car didn’t let him down. It is great Champion. Congrats to all driv- to ten and his title race lead to 66 points on Vettel, and 69 over just an amazing feeling” ers today” Rosberg. (AFP) - Mercedes team chief Tito Woolf - 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell on Twitter HAMILTON TEASES P31 NICO ROSBERG SPORTS 2432 Wednesday, October 28, 2015

SharapovaSingapore returns the eight-player season finale, moment for a one-set lead largely kept her sidelined since it’s special to me,” she said. aria Sharapova now tops Red Group after also when Halep, serving to stay in her Wimbledon semi-finals “Here it’s like you’re playing emphatically beating Agnieszka Radwanska. the first set, made her first two loss to Serena Williams. the final of a Grand Slam every declaredM her return Earlier Flavia Pennetta upset double faults. In the other Red Group match, so you try your best.” to form after months Radwanska 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 with She grabbed a double break match on Tuesday, US Open Victory at the glitzy season of injury problems Red Group now set to go down to go 5-1 up in the second champion Pennetta kept her climax would be a fairytale yesterday as she beat to the wire in Thursday’s final set before Romania’s Halep hopes of one last title alive farewell for Pennetta, who top seed Simona Halep round-robin matches. belatedly rediscovered her with her win over Radwanska. has held open the door to 6-4, 6-4 at the WTA “It definitely got really mojo, dragging it back to 5-4 The 33-year-old, who returning for next year’s finals in Singapore. tough and I guess those are in an inspired spell. announced her retirement Olympics. Sharapova showed few the moments that you just But Sharapova, after a moments after winning her But she will first have to signs of rust or fitness have to get through when stern talking-to by her coach, first Grand Slam title last find a way past Sharapova, problems but she had to you haven’t played for a long then brought up two match month, swept past the Pole who looks in determined overcome a determined time,” Sharapova said of her points on Halep’s serve and with a display of controlled mood as she bids to regain a fightback from the world match against Halep. she finished it with a firm aggression. title she last won aged 17 on Maria Sharapova number two before “Especially against the backhand into the corner. The Italian, who could have debut in 2004. finally closing out the number two player in the been eliminated on Tuesday, On that occasion, the victory. world these matches don’t ‘Grand Slam final’ said she was enjoying every Russian won the final against The Russian, who come easy. It definitely showed moment on the court after Williams, this year’s defending had not completed until the end.” Sharapova’s sixth straight declaring her retirement plans. champion and world number a match since July The five-time Grand Slam- win over Halep comes after “It’s the last tournament of one who has opted not to play when she arrived at winner broke at the crucial leg and forearm problems had the year. It’s the last moment, in Singapore. (AFP)

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