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In the “old days,” when good news was reported, the Stock Market would go up. Today, when good news is reported, the Stock Market goes down. Big mistake, and we have so much good (great) news about the economy! pipelinepipeline blastblast @realDonaldTrump DT News Network took place on November 10, x Manama causing a major fire near ecurity Buri, opposite to Souq Waqif National Guard chief authorities Area and Hamad Town in attends Janadriyah Fest haveS arrested the Northern Governorate. Manama four members The terror attack targeted n behalf of His Majesty of the ‘February the supreme interests of the King Hamad bin Isa 14 Coalition’, a terror nation and the people’s safety. AlO Khalifa, National Guard group involved in the oil The blast was brought under Chief Lieutenant General pipeline explosion that control by the Civil Defence Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa took place near Buri village, Force in cooperation and Al-Khalifa yesterday attended in Northern Governorate coordination with the Interior the opening ceremony on November 10, 2017, Ministry and the Oil Ministry. of the 32nd Al Janadriyah the Interior Ministry said The investigation revealed National Festival for Heritage yesterday. that two of those arrested had and Culture. The Saudi Search is The arrested are: Fadhel received intensive training leader received Lt. Gen. Mohammed Jaffar Ali, 23, in the Iranian Revolutionary Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa continuing to a driver; Anwar Abdulaziz Guard camps with the help Al Khalifa and other GCC arrest others Musa Jaffar Mushaima, of fugitive terrorists living delegations taking part in the 24, a private-sector in Iran. opening ceremony. Lt. Gen. involved in employee; Mohammed “The terrorists in Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Abdullah Isa Abdullah Bahrain are recruited and Al-Khalifa conveyed to the financing, Mahroos, 27, a company their travelling to Iran are Saudi monarch greetings employee already covered under the excuse of from HM the King. HM the planning and sentenced to 15 years in expenses for religious visits. King also wished the Saudi jail; and Adel Ahmed Ali They are trained in bomb- leader health and happiness. implementation Ahmed Saleh, 23, another making, using Kalashnikovs of the blast company employee. The and PKCs as well as rocket- arrest was made as part propelled grenades (RPGs). of the counter-terrorism They are also assigned to P operations and to maintain carry out attacks to harm national security, said the the Kingdom’s economy and Interior Ministry. its oil pipeline,” the Interior 02 Search is continuing Ministry said. Israel ‘strikes to arrest others involved in The investigation has Damascus financing, planning and revealed the physical and implementation of the crime, digital evidence of the military complex’ Adel Ahmed Mohammed Anwar Al Fadhil the Interior Ministry said. suspects’ involvement in Mahroos Mushaima Mohammed They are: Habib Abdullateef financing, preparing and Mahdi, 19, a fugitive sentenced executing terror crimes in P to life imprisonment; different areas, which were Abdullah Jaffar Ahmed Al foiled by their arrest, the Madani, 34, a fugitive living statement said. in Iran; and Mohammed Ali The Public Prosecutor’s 03 Ibrahim Khalil, 35, a fugitive investigation will reveal Put pressure on Iran living in Iran. further details in this regard, The oil pipeline explosion the statement said. to end support for Muhammed Abdullah Al terror: BHRWS Ali Madani 2 Thursday, February 8, 2018 Israel ‘strikes Damascus

Israel has acknowledged carrying out dozens of strikes inside Syria in recent years

Damascus suspects chemical weapons foughtmilitary a war with Israel in Israel fully responsible for the complex’Studies and Research Centre the Syrian government as a sraeli warplanes have fired are produced. 2006 and has sent thousands dangerous consequences of (SSRC). civilian research institute but missiles at a Syrian military Israel, which has of fighters to Syria to support its repeated, aggressive and A Western intelligence the US accuses the agency of positionI near the capital, acknowledged carrying out at President Bashar al-Assad’s uncalculated adventures,” it agency told the BBC last year focusing on the development Damascus, Syrian media least 100 clandestine strikes in forces. The Syrian military added. that three branches of the of non-conventional weapons report. Syria since 2011, declined to statement said Israeli The Syrian Observatory for SSRC, including the one at and the means to deliver A Syrian military statement comment. warplanes had fired several Human Rights, a UK-based Jamraya, were being used to them. Wednesday’s missile said its air defence systems Many of the Israeli strikes missiles from inside Lebanese monitoring group, said produce chemical munitions strike came after medics and blocked most of the missiles, are believed to been aimed airspace at a military position some of the missiles struck in violation of a deal that saw Western powers accused but gave no further details. at preventing transfers in the Damascus countryside ammunition depots in Mr Assad agree to destroy his Syrian government forces of A monitor said ammunition of advanced weapons to at 03:42 (01:42 GMT) on Jamraya. The area - also chemical arsenal after a deadly dropping bombs filled with depots in Jamraya were hit. It the Lebanese Hezbollah Wednesday. known as Dummar - is home Sarin attack in Damascus in chlorine on rebel-held areas is the location of a scientific movement. “The general command to several military facilities but 2013. six times over the past month. facility where the West The Iran-backed group of the armed forces holds also a branch of the Scientific The SSRC is promoted by (BBC)

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supportMuhannad Mansour/DTNN for terror: BHRWS BHRWS said, referring to the International Criminal Court. crimes orchestrated by Iran. Damascus [email protected] arrest of suspects involved Fulad said that the BHRWS DT News reported last in the terrorist attack on the observed with concern November that the attack on Manama Israel has acknowledged carrying out dozens of Bahrain-Saudi pipeline in Buri the the Interior ministry’s the pipeline occurred in a strikes inside Syria in recent years ahrain Human Rights last November. statement, which revealed that highly populated area in Buri. Watch Society (BHRWS) The human rights society investigations’ results linked The fire lasted for ours Byesterday called upon the demanded the international the arrested to the Iran-backed causing no injuries among the international community to community to “bear its “February 14 Coalition” residents of the village and Damascus suspects chemical weapons foughtmilitary a war with Israel in Israel fully responsible for the complex’Studies and Research Centre the Syrian government as a put pressure on Iran to end responsibilities, combat the terrorist group. The Interior only damaging nearby homes sraeli warplanes have fired are produced. 2006 and has sent thousands dangerous consequences of (SSRC). civilian research institute but that country’s support to terror Iranian regime and impose Ministry yesterday revealed and vehicles. Civil Defence Imissiles at a Syrian military Israel, which has of fighters to Syria to support its repeated, aggressive and A Western intelligence the US accuses the agency of groups in Bahrain. strict sanctions on it”. the arrest of four people in firefighters, who reached position near the capital, acknowledged carrying out at President Bashar al-Assad’s uncalculated adventures,” it agency told the BBC last year focusing on the development “The Iranian regime and the Faisal Fulad, the BHRWS connection with the Buri the scene in three minutes, Damascus, Syrian media least 100 clandestine strikes in forces. The Syrian military added. that three branches of the of non-conventional weapons terrorist Revolutionary Guards General Secretary, demanded pipeline explosion yesterday. evacuated all residents and report. Syria since 2011, declined to statement said Israeli The Syrian Observatory for SSRC, including the one at and the means to deliver are responsible for these in the statement that the The Society praised the secured the area. 12 houses A Syrian military statement comment. warplanes had fired several Human Rights, a UK-based Jamraya, were being used to them. Wednesday’s missile acts of terror. They’re also political, religious, military efforts of the different security were damaged in the incident, said its air defence systems Many of the Israeli strikes missiles from inside Lebanese monitoring group, said produce chemical munitions strike came after medics and responsible for the training, and intelligence leaders of authorities to protect citizens while four shops and 28 blocked most of the missiles, are believed to been aimed airspace at a military position some of the missiles struck in violation of a deal that saw Western powers accused sheltering and financing of the Iranian regime should and residents of the Kingdom vehicles were also damaged but gave no further details. at preventing transfers in the Damascus countryside ammunition depots in Mr Assad agree to destroy his Syrian government forces of terrorism against Bahrain,” be presented before the of Bahrain from terrorist because of the heat. A monitor said ammunition of advanced weapons to at 03:42 (01:42 GMT) on Jamraya. The area - also chemical arsenal after a deadly dropping bombs filled with Faisal Fulad depots in Jamraya were hit. It the Lebanese Hezbollah Wednesday. known as Dummar - is home Sarin attack in Damascus in chlorine on rebel-held areas is the location of a scientific movement. “The general command to several military facilities but 2013. six times over the past month. facility where the West The Iran-backed group of the armed forces holds also a branch of the Scientific The SSRC is promoted by (BBC) Youth who killed Appeal rejected in his father to face trial on Feb 26 drunk driving case DT News Network dispute over the former’s late DT News Network/DTNN [email protected] stay outside the house. 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willDT News Network beeffective presencehonoured: in the legislative Princess Manama and municipal councils, and well omen’s Day 2018 will be as their ability to enhance their devoted to honouring women contributions to public affairs and inW the legislative field and municipal be involved effectively in political work, Her Royal Highness Princess work. Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, In this regard, Princess Sabeeka Wife of HM the King and President cited Bahraini women’s qualitative of the Supreme Council for Women contributions to preparing the (SCW), said yesterday. National Action Charter, as well as Chairing the second meeting of to national efforts to follow up on the SCW’s sixth session, held here, implementing its provisions. HRH Princess Sabeeka voiced pride HRH Princess Sabeeka pointed in the Bahraini women’s landmark out that honouring Bahraini women achievements and gains emanating in the legislative field and municipal from NAC’s core principles, stressing work coincides with the forthcoming that the SCW is proud of being one municipal and parliamentary of NAC’s main fruits. elections to be held in the kingdom HRH Princess Sabeeka extended later this year, expressing confidence sincere congratulations to His that the move will highlight Bahraini Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al women’s honourable image and Khalifa on the 17th Anniversary of milestone achievements in the the National Action Charter. legislative and municipal fields. Bahrain women’s involvement in It is also an opportunity to shed municipal work goes back to the light on the political maturity of the 1920s when they took part in the first Bahraini society, whose members Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka municipal elections held by Bahrain showed confidence in the Bahraini then, HRH Princess Sabeeka said. women’s ability to exercise their The theme was also chosen to role as fully eligible citizens, HRH Integrating Bahraini Women’s Needs local, regional and international The SCW Secretary-General celebrate 20 years since Bahraini Princess Sabeeka said, stressing the in Development, and will continue competitiveness rates in order to renewed the kingdom’s commitment women entered the appointed Shura importance of effective participation the remaining requirements through bridge gaps, and enhance Bahrain’s to submitting its fourth national Council, and 15 years after their of all relevant parties in honouring the activation of the “Knowledge standing in the field of women report on the implementation of the access to the elected Representatives women in the legislative and Management” and “Impact advancement. Convention on the Elimination of Council and municipal councils. municipal fields. Measurement” themes. Princess Sabeeka also pointed all Forms of Discrimination Against The SCW said that in 2001, On the occasion SCW Secretary- The meeting endorsed a out that the SCW was informed Women (CEDAW) to the relevant Bahraini women started enjoying General Hala Al-Ansari stated national report that monitors about the efforts being exerted UN committee. their full political rights through the that the SCW, within its efforts Bahraini women’s progress in state to activate the mechanisms of HRH Princess Sabeeka approved National Action Charter and the to implement the National Plan departments. the Bahraini women’s political the report, which will be forwarded 2002 Constitution. for the Advancement of Bahraini Al-Ansari added that the SCW, as participation programme, and through the official channels, in HRH Princess Sabeeka affirmed Women, and integrating them in the part of its efforts to boost knowledge- approved an integrated programme line with the SCW’s keenness on that this year’s theme reflects the national development programmes, based economy, has approved an for electoral preparation ahead of honouring the kingdom’s pledges great achievements attained by has achieved 77per cent of the electronic knowledge database for the forthcoming parliamentary and regarding international women- Bahraini women through their requirements of National Model for gender balance indicators to measure municipal elections. related conventions. Nightclub closed Amwaj Gateway auction on Mar 1 for flouting rules DT News Network parties. take part in the public auction are Manama In a statement yesterday, the required to register a date before Muhannad Mansour/DTNN The minister announced a similar new auction will be held on the judicial committee said that other auction day or an hour before the [email protected] decision to take strict procedures March 1 to try to sell the stalled measures would be undertaken to auction and contact Cluttons experts against 14 violating tourism outlets AAmwaj Gateway development project. settle the stalled Amwaj Gateway, on telephone: 17562860 - 973. Manama last December. The Bahrain’s Judicial Committee for in case of failure to sell the project The Amwaj Gateway development he authorities have closed The outlets included first class the Settlement of Stalled Real Estate in its entirety. The committee said covers 33,391m2 of land and will down an oriental nightclub in restaurants, bars, lounges and night Projects announced that the auction that it had resorted to public auction have a total built-up area of around aT hotel here over violations termed clubs in a number of four and five would be held at 11:00 AM on the after exhausting all other channels to 190,000m2once completed. The “harmful” to national tourism. star hotels in Juffair, Seef, Manama third floor of the headquarters of the reinstate the rights of the buyers of project consists of 20-storey twin- The action was taken after Industry, and other areas. Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs Amwaj units, stressing keenness on towers which accommodate 384 Commerce and Tourism Minister According to Decree Law 15 of and Endowments. The mandated guaranteeing the rights of all parties apartments and a two-storey building Zayid bin Rashid Al Zayani instructed 1986, violating establishments would judicial committee has also decided to and speed up the settlement of the comprising of 93 townhouses, as well to revoke the tourism license of the be subjected to imprisonment not reduce the price of the whole project stalled project. Bidders wishing to as a 143-room hotel tower. facility in the four-star hotel as “the exceeding three months and fines not by 15 per cent (15 per cent) to BD 22 hotel violated the tourism norms and exceeding BD500 or one of these two million. legislations in a way that’s harmful to punishments. “This auction is the last opportunity national tourism”. DT News reported last month to auction the project in its entirety Published in the Official Gazette that the Council of Representatives within the fixed period for investors, on Thursday, the resolution included recently passed a bill to increase whether companies or individuals”, that the outlet was closed as per the punishments to imprisonment said the committee, adding that the the recommendations of Bahrain not exceeding six months, and fines aforementioned deadline aims at Tourism and Exhibitions Authority not less than BD10, 000 and not allowing potential buyers enough CEO Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al exceeding BD50, 000, in a bid to curb time and protect the rights of all Khalifa. rule violations at tourism outlets. Thursday, February 8, 2018 5 Capital Governorate felicitates volunteers

Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa with volunteers who were feliciatated at a function held yesterday

DT News Network raise awareness development sponsoring 95 programs and Fuad Al-Hajji, a member wise leadership and for the Abdullah Al Khalifa for the [email protected] of the society. activities, including inviting of Shura Council and Head Governate’s support during efforts in ensuring safety “The Capital Governorate the residents to attend the of Husseiniyah Processions, the Ashura season. He also and securing the participants Manama seeks to solidify the concept weekly council sessions of the extended his gratitude extended gratitude to Interior on the occasion in various haikh Hisham bin of cooperation, cohesion and governorate and monitoring and appreciation to the Minister, Shaikh Rashid bin regions of the Kingdom. Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, solidarity with the forces the needs of their regions SGovernor of the Capital of society surrounding during the governorate’s Governorate, yesterday the governorate through organization field visits,” honoured more than 100 the implementation of the Shaikh Hisham said. volunteers and organizations various annual projects “We are further delighted to for their efforts in various and programs with specific offer a pioneering and unique activities and programmes in objectives by meeting the initiative for volunteering the governorate during the immediate needs of the as the first governorate in past one year. members of society through the Kingdom of Bahrain to A ceremony was held at analyzing and studying the undertake the approach of the Public Security Officers current situation and future sustainable development goals Club in this regard which directions of these programs,” in an innovative and unique was attended by a number of said Shaikh Hisham. way in a hope that it will representatives of government “These activities involve complement the voluntary and private bodies, the reflection of public and work that the governorate voluntary and cooperative their integration directly, seeks in partnership with committees, representatives whether by opinion, work the organisations,” Shakh of the Al-Husseiniya funeral or funding, with the aim of Hisham said. processions. building bridges of common “I further thank and Capital Governorate also relations that raise the level appreciate all the volunteers announced the ‘voluntary of public awareness towards and collaborators for their work permit’ initiative at the the culture of volunteering, contribution to the promotion function. Capital Governorate which ultimately contributes of volunteering in the capital is the first governorate in to the development of the province, as these efforts have the Kingdom to undertake community,” Shaikh Hisham been a contributing factor in the sustainable development said. reaching such a large number goals in an innovative and “In the year 2017, the of events and programs unique way to be in line with Capital Governorate held last year,” said Shaikh the goals of the province to contributed to organizing and Hisham. NAC conference, expo on Thursday DT News Network honourable national stances and member of the Supreme Manama regarding such a major event in Committee of the National nder His Majesty the Kingdom’s modern history, Action Charter, Mohammed King Hamad bin Isa explore the future prospects, bin Ibrahim Al-Mutawa, will UAl Khalifa’s patronage, the and highlight its relation to lecture about the NAC’s idea Representatives Council sustainable development and and efforts. Vice-President will organise, in cooperation global peace. of the Supreme Council for with the International Peace The National Action Charter Women and member of the Institute (IPI), the National Conference and Exhibition will Supreme Committee of the Action Charter (NAC) feature three main plenary National Action Charter, Dr. Conference and Exhibition sessions, covering three Shaikha Mariam bint Hassan entitled “Future Prospects, themes, the political, religious Al Khalifa will talk about Sustainable Development and and economic ones. women empowerment, while Peace”. Coinciding with the The first session, related the Deputy Chairman of the Kingdom’s annual celebrations to the political theme and Human Rights Committee at of the National Action Charter entitled “NAC and Benefits”; the Council of Representatives, Anniversary, which falls on will be moderated by MP MP Dr. Majeed Mohsen February 14, the conference Abdulrahman Bu Majeed. Al-Asfoor will focus on the aims to shed light on the Cabinet Affairs Minister Initiative and Reforms. 6 Thursday, February 8, 2018 By Invitation Iraqi forces attack Marjan Modara Challenges in Life IS remnants in aving a vision of where you are heading in life is crucial. It applies to all aspects of your daily being, fromH the personal to family to work and, last but not least, your relationships. But the big vision at the end of the tunnel can get overwhelming if we don’t focus on where we’re going desert region and get lost somewhere in between.For me, family, relationships, and personal health and well-being were on the right track, the problem was my career and self-development. Believing that I must be here for a purpose has driven me to take up so many challenges throughout my journey in life so far, to prove something; as if I compete with myself all the time. My most recent adventure was participating in a half marathon, and challenging myself to see whether or not I could finish it.I went to the start point with zero knowledge of what goes on or what to expect. I was so occupied with finishing the race that I was not ready at all for what hit me next. At the start, the fear of not being left alone and behind made me run a faster pace than my normal one, so I wasn’t in the moment and enjoying what I was experiencing for the first time. Iraqi fighters flash the victory sign from an armoured personnel carrier in Anbar province After a while, I noticed that an experienced runner was Tuz Khurmatu, Iraq government forces in the trying his best not to leave me behind as he started giving raqi forces backed by the The army, rapid intervention forces Khurmatu region. me hints on what is coming up next and encouraging me US-led coalition began a Authorities have blamed throughout the run to keep going as I was doing well so majorI operation Wednesday and paramilitaries, in coordination not just IS but also pro- far. His mentoring helped me run to the midpoint which against Islamic State (IS) with Kurdish fighters and with Iraqi independence Kurds accused I originally had set as my first goal to achieve when I group jihadists hiding out in a and coalition air cover, launched the of seeking revenge for the started the marathon. It wasn’t until then that I realized I northeastern desert region, the takeover by government was keeping him behind his own pace, so I thanked him military said. operation east of Tuz Khurmatu to forces of Kirkuk province, for his support and let him know that I was doing well The army, rapid intervention chase away IS remnants. in particular the expulsion and that he should go ahead and continue to enjoy the forces and paramilitaries, in of many Kurds from the Tuz run at his own pace.It was at this moment that I snapped coordination with Kurdish Khurmatu area. myself back into the present and remembered that it fighters and with Iraqi and camp, according to the rapid extremist group seized a third The town is home to a was my first time participating in a new experience. I coalition air cover, launched intervention forces. of its territory and swathes of mixed Kurdish, Arab and stopped trying to figure out how to get it over with and the operation east of Tuz The operation met no initial neighbouring Syria, declaring a Turkmen population. It was began actually enjoying the experience.The sensation Khurmatu “to chase away IS resistance, an AFP journalist at “caliphate” ruling over millions the scene of deadly violence of being alone was so liberating that I already started remnants,” said Iraq’s Security the scene said. of people. in mid-October when Iraqi savoring the sweet taste of achievement and of having Information Centre. Iraq declared victory Jihadists are still active, forces retook it in response raced past another challenge in my life’s journey.That Iraqi forces retook several against IS in December, more however, and there have to a Kurdish independence was the moment that I started noticing the amazing villages and stormed an IS than three years after the been several attacks against referendum. (AFP) blue color of the sea surrounding me, the cool breeze hitting my face, the birds flying freely high above, and the exhilarating sense of achieving another goal in life. Fancy number plate Our lives are full of a combination of challenges that we Conditions met for visa set for ourselves to face and aim to overcome. Once we buyer in jail for have decided to tackle a challenge, it means it’s time for it to be tested and passed, to move on to the next one.We free travel: Turkey to EU issuing dud cheque will never know the outcome of our encounters unless we Ankara Abu Dhabi take part in them and defy all their challenges and do our urkey said yesterday he Abu Dhabi Appeal Court on best to confront them one by one. We find out in each it had fulfilled all Monday upheld the three-year jail encounter that there are individuals who are meant to conditionsT on visa- sentenceT awarded to a businessman be part of what we are going through at that moment as free travel to Europe, who bought a fancy car number plate mentors, supporters, and caregivers, as a sign for us not adding it hoped Brussels in a special auction but issued a dud to give up.One has to be an achiever and never settle until would respond and lend cheque for Dh31 million. they’ve overcome all the obstacles and hurdles of each “momentum” to better ties The 33-year-old Emirati challenge to reach the finish line and start a new one. between Ankara and the businessman bought the Abu Dhabi It’s human nature to crave growth more than anything. EU. No. 1 licence plate in November So as not to lose sight of the growth in our life’s journey, As part of a controversial 2016 at the Vanity Number Plate we should not look too far ahead. We should focus on agreement signed in March Auction commemorating Abu Dhabi the works along the path instead of setting our sight to 2016, the EU offered government’s golden jubilee at the endpoint that is at the end of the tunnel, so far away Ankara billions of euros Emirates Palace hotel in the capital. that it might make us lose hope and give up early in life. and visa liberalisation The cheque he gave the organisers for Therefore, the next time you’re facing a challenge in life in exchange for Turkey Police escort a migrant from a Turkish ferry carrying a Dh31 million bounced on submission. and find yourself skeptical on how far you can go, sit for stemming the flow of group deported from Europe to Turkey Earlier, the Abu Dhabi a moment and recall how far you have come. Reminisce migrants after Europe’s “The 72 criteria for momentum to Turkey-EU Misdemeanours Court had sentenced about everything you have tackled, all the battles you have worst refugee crisis since visa-free travel have been relations.” him to three years in jail after he was won, all the lovely people who appeared along your path World War II. completed,” presidential Kalin hailed the found guilty of fraud and issuing a dud mysteriously to support you, and all the uncertainties you But Turkey has long spokesman Ibrahim development, saying “from cheque. have overcome. Only then will you be ready to dive into been irritated that Brussels Kalin told reporters in today we can say there is a The prosecutors charged him with your next challenge and do your utmost to conquer it. has not yet approved visa Ankara, saying Turkey new process”. fraud and issuing a dud cheque after liberalisation because of its had informed the Kalin did not elaborate he admitted to being aware of the (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do continued calls for Ankara EU. on how Turkey intended insufficient balance in his bank account not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) to reform its anti-terror “We hope and expect to satisfy the EU on anti- when he issued the cheque. (gulfnews) laws. that this will add new terror laws. (AFP) Thursday, February 8, 2018 7 Bahrain athletes secure six medals

Shaikh Isa bin Rashid Al Khalifa and Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa congratulate Busaiteen Club athletes Action from the Bahrain vs Kuwait basketball match

Manama ahrain had another golden day yesterday at the fourth Bedition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST), being held in Sharjah. The nationals, represented by Busaiteen Club, showed outstanding performance on the inaugural day of athletics event and captured six medals in total, including three gold, one silver and two bronze amidst stiff competition from other athletes from around the Arab region. Last night’s outcome boosted Bahrain’s medal tally to 19 medals in total, including Hajer Al Amiri, left, and compatriot Zainab The relay team celebrate their 4x100m gold medal win seven gold, six silver and six Abdulhussain with their 100m medals bronze, thus topping the overall standings after the fifth Mazoon Al Alawiya (12.54) crossing the 4x100m finish Lulua Askar (20:1273) was Coached by former nationals lost their opener 1-3 day action. and compatriot Zainab line first in 50.89 seconds. third. international basketball player to Kuwait Girls Club, followed Hajer Al Amiri opened Abdulhussain (13.30), who Algeria (51.04) took the silver In the 400m, Busaiteen Fadel Milad, the Bahrainis by followed by a 2-3 defeat to Bahrain’s account, taking came second and third, and Oman (52.47) the bronze. secured podium after took firm control on most of Mu’ta Club of Jordan. Bahrain home the 100m gold in 12.25 respectively. Busaiteen’s Marta Herbato Josephine came third in the quarters for a well-earned will play Sharjah Club in their seconds, beating Omani The relay team followed suit, added Bahrain a third gold 1:03.13, with Algeria’s Shaima victory. They now have six fourth match today. medal of the day in the 800m Wanis (59.09) and compatriot points from three matches and Meanwhile, the shooting final, in which she came on top (Sabrine Hussain (1:01:13) are the present leaders. events conclude today with Last night’s outcome boosted in 2 minutes and 9.84 seconds. sealing a 1-2 finish. The team was congratulated the 25m air pistol competition Behind her were Algeria’s Early on, the Youth and by Bahrain chef de mission as Bahrain looks to end their Bahrain’s medal tally to 19 medals Nabeela Al Sifi (2:16.00) Sports Ministry’s basketball Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz participation on a high note. in total, including seven gold, six sil- and Kuwaiti Amal Al Rumi team extended their winning Al Khalifa and Shaikh Isa bin In volleyball, Muharraq (2:20.02). run in the competition Rashid Al Khalifa after the Club will play their third and ver and six bronze, thus topping the Fatuma Juaro (17:53.79) and registered their third match. crucial match today against overall standings after the fifth day won the 5,000m silver for successive win, beating Kuwait Bahrain Table Tennis Club Morocco at Sharjah Ladies action. Busaiteen, finishing behind Girls Club 76-66 in one of the clinched their maiden win Club hall. The Bahrainis must Algeria’s Ameer Fares most challenging matches for yesterday, beating Jeddah win this match, should they (17:50.63), while Kuwait’s the Bahraini team. Club of Saudi Arabia 3-0. The keep their title hopes alive. 8 BUSINESS Thursday, February 8, 2018 U.S. Embassy launches ‘Fintastic Bahrain Week’ Discover America Week Manama .S. Embassy Manama has announced the launch of U“Discover America Week.” fromManama February 19 to 21 financiers, economists, voices from Bahrain, including The week long program, he Bahrain Economic investors, bankers and Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed The conference February 10-15, is TDevelopment Board (EDB) policy makers to discuss and Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance, designed to highlight the announced the first Fintastic debate challenges and future and Rasheed Mohammed Al being held from robust bilateral economic Bahrain Week from February opportunities for the global Maraj, Governor of the Central relationship between the 19 to 21. financial sector, and what this Bank of Bahrain. February 19 to 21, Kingdom of Bahrain and the The week-long series of means for the GCC, with a Victoria Behn, Director will bring together United States of America activities will bring together primary focus on innovations of Middle East and Africa at and to promote American around 700 international and like FinTech, blockchain, Euromoney Conferences, experts to discuss businesses and brands in regional financial services artificial intelligence and big commented: “Under the theme Bahrain. experts to explore disruptive data. ‘innovation and the future of future opportu- Discover America Week innovation across the industry. Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief financial services’, this year’s nities for global Bahrain will feature a wide Hosting Fintastic Bahrain Executive, Bahrain Economic conference is uniquely tailored variety of events, activities, Week is part of the EDB’s Development Board, to explore the implications of financial sector. and promotions. efforts towards attracting commented: “Just as we set the the continued convergence The American Chamber investment and creating high- global benchmark for Islamic Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief of finance and technology of Commerce in Bahrain, in quality jobs. banking regulation, today the Executive, Bahrain Economic for the financial services report, FinTech maintains cooperation with the U.S. The return of the seventh Kingdom’s regulatory sandbox Development Board industry in the GCC. With its position at the top of Embassy, will host a reception annual GCC Financial Forum, is creating new inroads for High profile speakers international financiers, senior the investment deal flow, for American university co-hosted by Euromoney innovation, enabling FinTech are converging for the GCC policymakers and leading accounting for just below alumni. Conferences and EDB, will firms to test and experiment Financial Forum, part of FinTech firms attending from 12% of all startups deals and The U.S. Embassy will form the backbone of the week, new banking ideas and Fintastic Bahrain Week, across the Middle East, the valued at US$ 66.6 million. present a roundtable taking place on February 20 solutions. Fintastic Bahrain include Lord Mervyn King, GCC Financial Forum will The top 3 largest investments discussion on how to do and 21 at the Four Seasons Week presents an important Economist and Former once again be an unmissable from Fintech startups in business in the United States Hotel, Bahrain Bay. moment to share insights from Governor of the Bank of event in the region’s financial 2017 include Paytabs ($20m) and will sponsor an American The industry-leading Bahrain, the GCC and around England; and Mohamed El calendar.” headquartered in Bahrain, movie night at the Bahrain conference will bring together the world to help shape the Erian, Chief Economic Advisor According to MAGNiTT Souqalmal ($10m) and Wahed Cinema Club. international and regional future of the sector.” at Allianz. They join prominent 2017 State of MENA Funding ($7m). Fun activities at malls part of ‘Shop Bahrain’ Manama he shopping malls participating in the 4thT edition of the Bahrain Shopping Festival continue to offer visitors a unique range of activities until February 10. In its 4th edition, Shop Bahrain Festival is proud to have witnessed a huge participation of more than 20 shopping malls across Bahrain, where a number of activities for visitors including art installations, entertainment shows, competitions and games are being held. The Avenues – Bahrain, Seef Mall – Seef District, Muharraq and Isa Town, Dragon City, Representative image Gold City, Lulu Hypermarkets Festival,” commented Director prize for one lucky winner in Riffa, Hidd, Dana Mall, of the Shop Bahrain Festival, which is a luxury residential Ramli, Galleria, and Juffair Mall, Yousef Al Khan. apartment in Juffair. in addition to Al Aali Shopping “We invite shoppers to take Shoppers can double their Complex, Bab Al Bahrain Mall, advantage of the special offers chances of winning as they City Centre Bahrain, Yateem provided at the retail outlets purchase and collect points in Complex, El Mercado, Saar and increase their chances of Shop Bahrain loyalty system at Mall, Enma Mall, The Bahrain winning a luxury apartment in participating malls, restaurants, Mall and Moda Mall are among Juffair, one of the 20 cars, and and hotels. the participating malls in the more than 6,000 airline tickets Shoppers can learn more shopping Festival this year. at a special rate” he added. about “Shop Bahrain” by “The participating malls offer Shop Bahrain offers shoppers visiting the website: www. a wide range of activities and the opportunity to enter the shopbahrain.com or through Sheraton Bahrain Hotel hosted an exclusive media preview of Malaysian Street Food entertaining family events that raffle draws to win 20 cars from the account @shopbahrain on Festival at Soie Restaurant. Crowds favourite includes Shrimps Laksa (Malaysian cater to visitors of all ages. These YK Al Moayyed & Sons, 6,000 the social networking channels laksa of shrimps, tofu, bean sprout in spicy coconut milk and Malaysian curry paste) events aim to attract as many Gulf Air tickets at a special Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Beef Rendang, Mee Goreng and more. Malaysian Street Food is on offer from Feb visitors as possible to increase rate, and more than 30,000 and YouTube, in addition to a 1-9 , 2018 now extended until February 16 due to public demand and available for the number of shoppers in malls prizes from VIVA Bahrain. The dedicated whatsapp channel on dinner from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm at Soie Restaurant at the Sheraton. and retail stores during the Festival will also offer a grand +973 33480480. Thursday, February 8, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Mercedes apologises to China Bangladesh to file suit over bank heist “If we don’t change the legislation, if Beijing Dhaka we don’t get rid of these loopholes ercedes-Benz has become the latest foreign company to angladesh’s central bank will file a lawsuit in New York where killers are allowed to Mrun afoul of Beijing’s policies on Tibet and other Chinese- Bagainst a Philippine bank over the world’s largest cyber come into our country and claimed regions, apologising heist, the finance minister said continue to kill ... if we for “hurting the feelings” of the yesterday. don’t change it, let’s people of China for quoting the Unidentified hackers stole Dalai Lama. The German auto $81 million in February 2016 have a shutdown,” giant joined several international from the Bangladesh central Donald Trump companies that have backpedalled bank’s account with the US recently for offending Chinese Federal Reserve in New York. US President consumers with advertising (AFP) (AFP)

Airbus tests drone delivery service The mannequin at the wheel of the Tesla roadster blasted into space The Skyways project aims to use drones to provide an efficient The mock delivery service of small parcels to staff and students across the campus of the National University of Singapore payload of a red SKYWAYS DRONE: Octocopter DELIVERY Tesla roadster, designed to carry payload Robotic arm loads of 2-4kg 1 package on to underside of drone complete with fake astronaut driver, is on its way to orbiting

Drone flies the Sun 2 autonomously via air corridor between parcel stations Drone lands, robotic Elon 3 arm places parcel in locker

Parcel SINGAPORE station Recipient notified Musk’s 4 by mobile that parcel is ready National to collect University of Cape Canaveral Singapore he world’s most powerful rocket, SpaceX’s Falcon (NUS) Air Falcon THeavy, blasted off Tuesday on its highly anticipated corridor maiden test flight, carrying CEO Elon Musk’s cherry red NUS Tesla Roadster toward an orbit near Mars. Campus Screams and cheers erupted at mission control in Cape Canaveral, Florida as the massive rocket fired its 27 engines and rumbled into the blue sky over the same 400m NASA launchpad that served as a base for the US missions Port of Singapore 1,300ft rocket to the Moon four decades ago. GPS and precision If university test “The mission went as well as one could have hoped,” an localization system is successful, ecstatic Musk told reporters, calling it “probably the most corrects position of system could be exciting thing I have seen literally ever.” drone when approaching extended to service ships “I had this image of a giant explosion on the pad with delivery station anchored in Port of Singapore a wheel bouncing down the road with the Tesla logo Sources: Airbus Helicopters, NUS, SingPost, Aviation Week © GRAPHIC NEWS soars to landing somewhere,” he said. “Fortunately that is not what happened.” Stock market pullbacks and corrections Loaded with Musk’s red Tesla and a mannequin in After months of levitation, markets are down some eight percent from a spacesuit, the monster rocket’s historic test voyage all-time highs, triggering fears of a pullback or so-called correction – captured the world’s imagination. a 10 percent drop from the prior market peak space SpaceX’s webcast showed the Tesla Roadster soaring S&P 500 index into space, as David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” played in the Jan 26, 2018: All-time background -- with the words “DON’T PANIC” visible on Market pullback – 5% decline high of 2,872.87 3,000 the dashboard, in an apparent nod to the sci-fi series the Correction – 10% decline Feb 5: Low of 2,638.17 “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Decline of -8.2% Bear market – 20%-plus downturn The Roadster was also outfitted with a data storage unit containing Isaac Asimov’s science fiction book series, the 2,500 -12.4% Foundation Trilogy, and a plaque bearing the names of Financial crisis 6,000 SpaceX employees. -5.8% Musk posted a live video showing the “Starman” 2,000 mannequin appearing to cruise, its gloved hand on the -7.7% wheel, through the darkness of space, with the Earth’s FALL -19.4% image reflected on the car’s glossy red surface. He tweeted late Tuesday night that the rocket’s upper 1,500 -56.8% -16.0% -6.9% -13.3% stage had made a successful final burn, sending the car and its mannequin passenger out of Earth’s orbit, into an -5.8% orbit around the Sun that brings it close to Mars. 1,000 After surviving a five-hour journey through the Van -9.8% Allen Belt -- a region of high radiation -- the car now embarks on a journey through space that could last a 500 -9.9% billion years and take it as far as 400 million km from Earth, 2008 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 the same as a trip around the equator 10,000 times. (AFP) Falcon 9 SpaceX heavy rocket lifts off Sources: Yahoo Finance, Yardeni Research, Inc. © GRAPHIC NEWS 10 BUSINESS Thursday, February 8, 2018 Most major bourses rebound Closing Bell

SAUDI ARABIA fell 0.7pc to 7,417 points.

Dubai saying quarterly net profit DUBAI rose 0.8pc to 3,354 points. COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL ost major Middle tumbled to 6.7 million riyals Eastern stock markets ($1.8m) from 29m riyals a year ABU DHABI gained 1.2pc to 4,596 points. AUSTRALIA 0.3061 0.3037 Mrebounded yesterday after ago because of a slowdown in BANGLADESH 0.00479 0.00453 global bourses stabilised projects and stiff competition. QATAR surged 2.7pc to 8,888 points. CANADA 0.3096 0.3064 following their tumble in SICO Bahrain had forecast DENMARK 0.0662 recent days, but the biggest a profit of 22.3m riyals. EGYPT climbed 2.2pc to 15,037 points. EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 regional market, Saudi But food retailer Abdullah EURO 0.4766 0.4741 KUWAIT rose 0.5pc to 6,658 points. HONGKONG 0.04967 0.04927 Arabia, was hit by profit- Al-Othaim Markets, which INDIA 0.00598 0.00593 taking in petrochemical and rose on Tuesday after saying BAHRAIN fell 0.2pc to 1,336 points. INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002857 cement shares. quarterly profit grew 75pc, IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 The Saudi index rose climbed a further 5.5pc. OMAN dropped 0.8pc to 4,972 points. IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 almost 1 per cent in early Dubai’s index gained 0.8pc JAPAN 0.00359 0.003520 trade but then edged down as blue chip Emaar Properties JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 for the rest of the day, added 1.1pc. In Abu Dhabi, the black last year and hiking Market sources told KOREA 0.00039660 closing 0.7pc lower. Thirteen the index rose 1.2pc as the its dividend. Reuters on Tuesday that KUWAIT 1.264 1.264 of 14 petrochemical shares biggest bank, First Abu Dhabi Qatar’s index, which Masraf Al Rayan and Amwal MALAYSIA 0.0997 0.0994 dropped along with 11 of 14 Bank, climbed 1.3pc. suffered more than other Gulf planned this quarter to list NEW ZEALAND 0.2797 0.2803 cement shares. Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics markets during the recent exchange-traded funds, NORWAY 0.0510 Al Yamamah Steel jumped 3.6pc in thin trade global downturn, surged which could give the market NEPAL 0.00395 0.00368 Industries sank 6.2pc after after reporting it swung into 2.7pc in active trade. a boost (Reuters) OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 PAKISTAN 0.00354 0.00341 PHILIPPINES 0.00770 0.00734 QATAR 0.10381 0.10397 SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10066 Chinese police don high-tech SINGAPORE 0.2907 0.2887 SOUTH AFRICA 0.03270 0.03260 SRI LANKA 0.00283 0.00245 SWEDISH 0.0509 glasses to nab suspects SWITZERLAND 0.4129 0.4098 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 Beijing department. suspicious individuals and It also tells officers whether TAIWAN 0.013600 hinese police are sporting The system is part of China’s compare them to a database the possible perps are on the THAILAND 0.012180 0.012160 high-tech sunglasses that efforts to build a digital back at headquarters. run from the law, the address TURKEY 0.1053 canC spot suspects in a crowded surveillance system able to use The app brings up the of the hotel where they are UNITED KINGDOM 0.5392 0.5263 train station, the newest use of a variety of biometric data -- suspect’s vital information, staying and information UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 facial recognition technology from photos and iris scans to including name, ethnicity, related to their internet usage. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 that has drawn concerns fingerprints -- to keep close gender and address. (AFP) YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 among human rights groups. tabs on the movements of the 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 In a scene reminiscent of the entire population. dystopian sci-fi television show The rapid development of “Black Mirror”, officers in the the technology has triggered central city of Zhengzhou are a demand for commercial wearing the digital shades amid applications of the technology the crush of travellers heading as well, with gyms, restaurants home during Chinese New and even public toilets getting COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Year, the busiest time for the in on the facial recognition country’s transit system. game. BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.4025 0.3456 So far, the technology The special glasses are being KUWAIT 0.2855 31.1423 0.3048 0.2617 has allowed police to nab used by four officers positioned seven suspects accused of at the entrances to Zhengzhou’s OMAN 0.3849 0.3605 0.4110 0.3529 crimes ranging from human east station, according to the QATAR 3.6420 3.4111 3.8885 3.3388 trafficking to hit and runs, as People’s Daily. well as another 26 people who The glasses have a camera UAE 3.6730 3.4401 3.9216 3.3673 A Chinese police officer wears a pair of smartglasses were using fake IDs, according connected to a smartphone- with a facial recognition system at Zhengzhou East SAUDI 3.7500 3.5123 4.0038 3.4378 to the state-owned People’s like device that allows the Railway Station in Zhengzhou in China Daily, quoting the city’s police officers to take mugshots of People should pursue what [email protected] they’re passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else. Elon Musk Thursday, February 8, 2018 11 Life without technology

Dev Nambiar (Grade-6) Bahrain Indian School

ne fine morning there is a sound of a cock crowing cock-a-doodle doo, waking meO up from my sleep. I woke up to see my house looking very different. I see my mother Students with their certificates cooking on a chulha not a stove. Everything has changed; there is no T.V to watch, no PS4 to play. My mother rushes me to get ready MAISB hosted a Leadership President of Elementary Student has conducted several workshops learning across different levels. The for school. I even go to school on my bicycle. Workshop for 28 Student Council Aya Mohamed, and the for students and employees in the younger student council officers had When I reached school we were supposed to CouncilA officers and grade level President of the Supreme Student Philippines and in the Kingdom of the experience to work with their sit on mats not on tables or chairs. We were representatives from Grade Council Muhammad Umair Zahid Bahrain. peers in the higher grade levels and learning from black boards not smart boards, 4 to 12 on Sunday. Leading the Muhammad Zahid. Meanwhile, students were learned that this is the real world the teachers used chalks and not markers. group were the President of High The workshop was spearheaded amazed at the new learning they where they can not choose who When it was time to go down for assembly a School Student Council Ahmed Al by Anna Liza Valencia, a noted have encountered, the activities that to work with and therefore must man took a triangle bell and hit it, there was no Ansari, President of Middle School speaker on Leadership, Teamwork were presented in the workshop and appreciate how to work well with electrical bell. We went down for the assembly Student Council Hussain Osama, and interpersonal relationships. She the interaction that they had while others. as there was no mics. After the school ended I went back home on my bicycle again. When I reached home it was 5:30! It was getting dark so my mother took a kerosene lamp and a match stick and lit the kerosene lamp as there was no light bulb. As it was cold and there was he XI graders of The New words of blessings and goodwill the Vice Principals. were adjudged as the Princess no heater, we had to make bon-fires outside Indian School, Bahrain bid from Chairman, Dr. T. T. Sheela Suresh, Head of the & Prince of 2017-2018. The XI our house and after all this I realised that we farewellT to the outgoing class XII Thomas, followed by the address Department of English shared a graders complimented their was living in mud houses. When I looked batch on January 25. of Director, Dr. V. Gopalan, motivational speech. Ruby Sara seniors with memento as a token outside the streets was empty without any cars, The ceremony started with the Principal, Gopinath Menon and Varghese and Pratyush Dwivedi of love and memory. instead there were bullock carts. People were walking around with kerosene lamps as there was no street lights and the shops outside also used kerosene lamps. My brother and I were playing on the empty streets with our friends and the stray dog. When my mother called me and my brother to have dinner we had to sit on the floor for dinner, even the glass I used was made of wood. Soon it was time to sleep but as I was dozing off I suddenly got an awake call from my mom’s smartphone. I woke up to see that everything was back to normal. I saw smartphones, microwaves, T.V, Computers etc. Then I realised I was dreaming, this dream turned out to be horrifying. I totally agree that we are living in a time of technology but there was a time totally opposite where nothing was dependent on technology and life was actually hard and very different from today. There was no technology in the olden times but there was a lot of free time for innovation and free thinking. It is those who used their free time School officials with well, who have made our current lives easier Farewell Princess and Prince and faster. 12 Thursday, February 8, 2018

Education Minister Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi received First Deputy Speaker Ali Abdulla Al Aradi yesterday. The minister reviewed the ministry’s ongoing educational programmes and developmental projects. The first deputy speaker praised the ministry’s efforts to develop the educational services.

On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, National Guard Chief Lieutenant General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Riyadh to attended the opening ceremony of the 32nd Al Janadriyah National Festival for Heritage and Culture. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud received Lt. Gen. Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and other GCC delegations taking part in the opening ceremony.

The U.S. Embassy in Manama organized a reception to welcome new U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell at the ambassador’s residence in Saar. Ambassador Siberell and his wife received a cross section of guests and underscored longstanding U.S.-Bahrain relations. Senior government officials, diplomats, business people, Shura Council members, members of the Council of Representatives, academics, and journalists attended the reception.

General Secretary Pak - Bahrain Friendship Society Abdul Rashid Rana and Muhammad Sajid Sheikh (BCCI) arranged a Reception Dinner in the honour of Pakistan Senate Member Lt. General (R) Abdul 5th Quran & Seerat conference 2018 by Jamiat Imam Malik Bin Anas Bahrain was held at Bahrain Engineer Qayyum. Prominent Business Community Members joined the Dinner. Society Hall. More than six hundred people attended the Islamic Conference. Thursday, February 8, 2018 13

Interior Minister Lieutenant-Gen- eral Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al- Khalifa received British Ambassa- dor Simon Martin. The meeting was also attended by Chief of Public Se- curity, Major-Gen- eral Tariq Al Has- san. They reviewed the outcome of the minister’s visit to the UK last week and his meetings with his UK coun- terpart and some Advisor of His Majesty the King for Media Affairs Nabeel Alhamer received Moroccan Ambassador Ahmad Rachid Khattabi. Al parliamentarians. Hamer praised the cooperation in all fields, particularly in the media field.

A delegation from the Bah- rain Society of Engineers, led The U.S. Embassy in Manama organized a reception to welcome new U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell at the ambassador’s residence in Saar. Ambassador Siberell and his wife received a cross section of guests and underscored longstanding U.S.-Bahrain relations. Senior government of- by its Board ficials, diplomats, business people, Shura Council members, members of the Council of Representatives, academics, and journalists attended the reception. of Directors Chairman Masoud Al- Hermi visited the Gulf Pet- rochemical In- dustries Com- pany (GPIC). Company Plants Opera- tions Manager Yasser Al Abas- si welcomed the guests and gave the visitors an over- view of the nature of the Company’s work and its 5th Quran & Seerat conference 2018 by Jamiat Imam Malik Bin Anas Bahrain was held at Bahrain Engineer operational Society Hall. More than six hundred people attended the Islamic Conference. strategy 14 Thursday, February 8, 2018

Hugh Jackman @RealHughJackman An extraordinary night with my @Deborra_lee and our friend #BobRoth . Celebrating his new book #STRENGTHINSTILLNESS #TM

amie Dornan has said he is getting ‘too old’ for the ‘Fifty JShades’ franchise. The 35-year-old actor, who plays billionaire BDSM addict in the film based on the popular book series of the same name by E L James, told Lorraine Kelly on her show that the third film would be the ‘last one’. “I don’t think there’s any...I mean there’s no other books. (E L James) wrote the first two books again from Christian’s perspective, but I guess we’ve already seen...” “We’ve done those films, the same story, so they won’t do that again. Unless Erica keeps writing, but Dakota (Johnson) and I are... Particularly me, I’m gettin’ too old for... For this,” Dornan said. The actor said he likes how his character has grown over the course of time. (PTI)

Los Angeles eality TV personality Kylie Jenner and rapper Travis Scott have named their daughter Stormi. RIn an Instagram post, Kylie posted an image of her holding her daughter’s hand with the caption: “Stormi”, reports the thesun.co.uk. Los Angeles Although Kylie and her boyfriend Travis Scott ollywood actress Jennifer Garner says her have yet to reveal the reason they chose the weakness is tortilla chips, but she opts for a moniker, some baby name websites say the name healthierH option by munching on kale chips. means having “charm” and being able to “attract The star of the upcoming film “Peppermint” shared money”. on Instagram that: “Blue corn chips are my nemesis.” Another website claims Stormi means Garner shared a cooking video and recipe for the someone who is a “free spirit” and has the superfood snack on social media, reports people. “biggest heart”. com. Kylie announced on Sunday that her child “Kale chips are my (green tick mark emoji),” with Scott was born on February 1 and she wrote. apologised for keeping her pregnancy secret “I bet your kids like them,” she added. from her 101 million Instagram followers She later shared steps on how to make the and other fans. (IANS) healthy snack. (IANS) xxx

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Hugh Jackman @RealHughJackman An extraordinary night with my @Deborra_lee and our friend #BobRoth . Celebrating his new book #STRENGTHINSTILLNESS #TM

amie Dornan has said he is getting ‘too old’ for the ‘Fifty JShades’ franchise. The 35-year-old actor, who plays billionaire BDSM addict in the film based on the popular book series of the 1. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle $10.93mn same name by E L James, told Lorraine Kelly on her show 2. Maze Runner: The Death Cure $10.47mn that the third film would be the ‘last one’. 3. Winchester $9.30mn “I don’t think there’s any...I mean there’s no other books. (E 4. The Greatest Showman $7.69mn L James) wrote the first two books again from Christian’s 5. The Post $5.21mn perspective, but I guess we’ve already seen...” 6. Hostiles $5.10mn “We’ve done those films, the same story, so they won’t do 7. 12 Strong $4.70mn that again. Unless Erica keeps writing, but Dakota (Johnson) 8. Den of Thieves $4.55mn and I are... Particularly me, I’m gettin’ too old for... For 9. The Shape of Water $4.44mn this,” Dornan said. The actor said he likes how his character 10. Paddington 2 $3.27mn has grown over the course of (boxofficemojo) time. (PTI)

Academy-Award nominated screenwriter and director Paul Thomas Anderson and actor Armie Hammer will be honoured at the upcoming Texas Film Awards. The Austin Film Society (AFS) made the announcement on Tuesday, reports variety.com. Anderson will receive the inaugural Jonathan Demme Award of the Texas Film Hall of Fame. The AFS consulted with Demme’s family to choose Anderson as this year’s recipient of the award. Anderson was a disciple of Demme and shot his 2007 drama “There Will Be Blood” in Texas. Anderson most recently directed and wrote the screenplay for Los Angeles “Phantom Thread”, which has been nominated for Academy Awards for best Los Angeles eality TV personality Kylie Jenner and rapper director and best motion picture. (IANS) ctor Jordan Peele says Travis Scott have named their daughter Stormi. he will “seriously RIn an Instagram post, Kylie posted an image of Aconsider” a sequel to his her holding her daughter’s hand with the caption: hit film “Get Out”. “Stormi”, reports the thesun.co.uk. “Get Out”, a horror film centred on an Los Angeles Although Kylie and her boyfriend Travis Scott inter-racial relationship between a black ollywood actress Jennifer Garner says her have yet to reveal the reason they chose the American man and his white partner, was a weakness is tortilla chips, but she opts for a moniker, some baby name websites say the name satire on racism and it was critically lauded. healthierH option by munching on kale chips. means having “charm” and being able to “attract The director has said that while he has The star of the upcoming film “Peppermint” shared money”. received a lot of feedback on the film, on Instagram that: “Blue corn chips are my nemesis.” Another website claims Stormi means hearing audiences relate to the feeling Garner shared a cooking video and recipe for the someone who is a “free spirit” and has the of “the sunken place” has been the most superfood snack on social media, reports people. “biggest heart”. Seth Green meaningful, reports hollywoodreporter. com. Kylie announced on Sunday that her child com. “When you create something like that, “Kale chips are my (green tick mark emoji),” with Scott was born on February 1 and it’s very personal and meaningful, but to hear she wrote. apologised for keeping her pregnancy secret February 8, 1974 that people kind of related to that feeling and “I bet your kids like them,” she added. from her 101 million Instagram followers needed it to be named has been very touching She later shared steps on how to make the and other fans. (IANS) for me,” Peele said. (IANS) healthy snack. (IANS) Comedic actor who became known as Oz on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and won multiple Emmy Awards for creating the television show Robot Chicken. His film credits include The Italian Job and Rat Race. 16 Tuesday,Thursday, January February 30, 8, 2018 2018 [email protected] www.newsofbahrain.com 17579914 38444687 ClassiﬁedsReaching the right audience

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Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart THE COMMUTER (Pg-15) PROUD MARY ( Action / DANA: Timings: 10:45,13:00,15:1 (Thriller/Crime) Thriller ) t some point, Jean- Alain Moussi stepped in his Sloane gets kidnapped and 5,17:30,19:45,22:00,00:15 Starring: Liam Neeson, Vera Starring: Taraji P. 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Retaliation, which is all man-beast (Game of Thrones 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 Pm + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 Starring: Ashley Boettcher, G.k. That could explain why he kinds of what-the-f***. strongman Hafpór Júlíus 12.00 Mn Pm + 12.00 Mn Bowes, Gavin Hammon produced and co-starred in For Chrissakes, the movie Björnsson). Thankfully, Van THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Kickboxer: Vengeance, a begins with an elaborate, Damme’s (now-blind) mentor BRAVEN ( Action / Drama ) COCO (Pg) (Animation/ 13:00,16:30,20:00,23:30 straight-up remake of 1989’s dream/fight sequence on is there to train him, along Starring: Jason Momoa, Jill Wag- Adventure/Comedy) Kickboxer. In Vengeance, a train that Moussi’s Sloane with Mike Tyson, who shows ner, Zahn Mcclarnon Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael THRONE OF ELVES ( he assumed the Stallone is having in the middle of up out of nowhere as an DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:30,14 Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt Animation / Fantasy ) role as the wise trainer- an MMA fight. Things get incarcerated, Zen-like bruiser. :15,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:0 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.30 Starring: Ashley Boettcher, G.k. mentor, while stuntman more crazy from there when (villagevoice) 0,00:45 Am + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + Bowes, Gavin Hammon CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 Am 10.45 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.15 Am 11:15,13:15,15:15,17:15 Thursday, February 8, 2018 19 CROSSWORD Your star today Take the time to consider your physical and (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) mental health today. Given your hard-driving YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION nature, these are areas that may be neglected. One really affects the other. If you overwork your brain or put off dealing with problems, your physical health will suffer. Things like excess weight, and bouts of depression are all indicators. It’s the perfect day to do some planning. Take the time on a regular basis to think about the (Apr 21st - May 21st) things you want to do and accomplish. It’s essential for feeling you have control over your life. It can be almost impossible to reach your goals without a concrete plan. Just as you wouldn’t build a house without a plan, it isn’t wise to build a life without one either. Today is a good day to think about your (May 22nd - Jun 21st) ambitions. Considering what you really want out of life can be instrumental in setting goals and making dreams come true. Reaching them can often be as simple as making a decision and taking that first step. For example, if your dream is to have your ideal partner, and you’re with someone who isn’t, the practical choice is to end the current relationship. (June 22nd - July 23rd) You might be feeling a bit more hesitant than usual when it comes to making decisions. Even if someone accuses you of being distrustful, it’s your sense of caution that saves you a lot of grief. If a person or situation has you feeling sceptical, there is probably a good reason for it. Across Down 1- Final Four org.; 5- 401(k) cousins; 9- Pianist Claudio; 14- Hurler 1- E or G, e.g.; 2- Gator’s kin; 3- Dynamic leader?; 4- Wonderland girl; (July 24th - Aug 23rd) You may feel that you have to defend your motives today, and this can really put you off, Hershiser; 15- State bird of Hawaii; 16- Silk cotton; 17- Actress 5- Position, in Britain; 6- Remember; 7- Collections of anecdotes; 8- especially if you can’t see a reason for it. Try Spelling; 18- Read quickly; 19- One on track?; 20- Widespread Transmitted; 9- Beyond; 10- Harvests; 11- Having wealth; 12- Have ___ not to take it personally. Just because you environmental disaster; 23- Airline to Israel; 24- Donkey; 25- Asian in one’s bonnet; 13- Nasser’s org.; 21- “The dog ate my homework,” e.g.; know where you’re coming from doesn’t mean language; 28- Ailment; 31- Freddy Krueger’s street; 34- Take ___ at 22- Dreadlocks wearer; 25- Sri ___; 26- For ___ (cheap); 27- Brown-furred the other person does. It may simply be a (try); 36- Bran source; 37- Intestinal sections; 38- In spite of; 42- Leg aquatic carnivorous mammal; 29- Polite refusal; 30- Grab a bite; 31- communication problem. joint; 43- Yes, to Yves; 44- Red fluorescent dye; 45- Cabinet dept.; 46- Beethoven dedicatee; 32- Bolshevik leader; 33- ___ Carta; 35- Feeling of Greek goddess of justice; 49- Bambi’s aunt; 50- Opposite of post-; 51- being overwhelmed; 37- Wedding words; 39- We’re Off ___ the Wizard; (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) Is there a person in your life who keeps coming Sailors; 53- County in central England; 60- State Farm rival; 61- Bank 40- Humble dwelling; 41- Approaches; 46- Obscure; 47- Comfortable; to mind again and again? If so, it might be time offering; 62- Irish island group; 63- Massenet opera; 64- Scottish 48- Breadwinner; 50- Burgundy grape; 52- Covered; 53- Escaping fluid; to get together. Whether there’s something that Gaelic; 65- Title for Agatha Christie; 66- Glide along smoothly; 67- 54- View from Catania; 55- Dog-powered snow vehicle; 56- Got ripped; needs to be worked out or you simply miss him or her, take the steps needed to connect, even Doe or fawn; 68- 365 days; 57- Dies ___; 58- ___ Lama Ding Dong; 59- Steven Chu’s cabinet dept.; if it takes email, letters, or a phone call to get in 60- Mornings, for short; touch. Rather than having them pop into your head continuously, reach out and make contact.

R (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) Your usual outgoing and often radical nature BEETLE BAILEY may be far more conservative today. This can be a result of the day’s planetary influences, and if used well, this mood can prove most beneficial. It can add seriousness to your day that suits such activities as goal setting, budget planning, or recovery.

Focus on yourself today. Yours is often (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) an extremely giving nature. You can be compassionate to a fault, in that too much of your energy goes to helping solve others’ problems. Then you’re left without enough focus for yourself and the things that are troubling you. See about spending some time alone to concentrate on any issues you have. Today is an excellent day to set some new goals. (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) When was the last time you did this? Many think that New Year’s Day and birthdays are prime times to make resolutions or set goals, YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION yet this is something that can be done any time. In fact, it’s advisable to renew, rename, and revamp ambitions on a regular basis, since life brings constant change to circumstances. Pull out some paper and jot your ideas down. (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) Another person will probably bring you much comfort today. It could be someone you know well, but chances are it will be someone you’d least expect to be there for you. With your tendency to keep to yourself and be on the quiet side, you may not always notice those around you. Yet this doesn’t mean that they don’t notice you.

(Jan 21st - Feb 19th) You may find yourself feeling more aggressive than normal today. This can serve you well when it comes to getting what you want, provided no one suffers in the process. It isn’t generally in your nature to step on anyone on the way up the ladder, and you aren’t likely to feel good if this occurs. Look at all possible ways to attain your goals. It would be wise to spend some time thinking (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) about your finances today. Do you have a realistic budget, or does yours exclude such things as How to play: entertainment, gifts, and occasional splurges? Such a budget won’t suffice, because these are Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each expenses that everyone has. Take a good look at row across, each column down and each 9-box square your spending habits and see where you could contains all of the numbers from one to nine. cut back without too much pain. 20 Thursday, February 8, 2018 Noerh Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C) with his sister Kim a #PollToday Yo-Jong (2nd L) ‘Fake’ doctor accused of infecting 46 Indians with HIV

New Delhi and that, combined with ndia is investigating a lack of regulation, has Iclaims an unlicensed allowed unlicensed doctors Pence says U.S. to announce doctor infected at least 46 to thrive, particularly in rural new, tough sanctions on people with HIV by re-using areas. North Korea. Do you expect syringes, the latest case The latest case was exposed any changes after the to expose the paucity of when government medical sanctions are announced? healthcare in the country of screenings uncovered a high 1.25 billion. concentration of human Yes No Cant Say Police in Uttar Pradesh immunodeficiency virus have registered a criminal (HIV) cases in the Unnao case against Rajendra Yadav, district of Uttar Pradesh. who provided cheap door- “All these 46 cases are to-door medical services to from specific localities poor villagers in the northern within our district,” Unnao’s state. chief medical officer S.P. India has only limited Choudhary told AFP. “I’m announcing today public healthcare services (AFP) that the United States will soon unveil the toughest and most aggressive round Kim Jong-Un’s of economic sanctions on At least 6 killed, 60 missing North Korea ever” -Mike Pence after quake rocks Taiwan sister to visit US Vice President Pakistani to hang for ‘blasphemy’ murder

SouthSeoul subjected Korea to multiple rounds South Korean President he sister of North of United Nations Security Moon Jae-In and give him TKorean leader Kim Jong- Council sanctions. a personal letter from her Un will visit the South this Tensions soared last brother, expressing his hopes Rescue workers are seen by a damaged building after an week for the Pyeongchang year as the North carried for a successful hosting of A Pakistani court sentenced earthquake hit Hualien, Taiwan Winter Olympics, Seoul out multiple weapons tests, the Olympics and desire to one person to death and said Wednesday -- the first including intercontinental improve inter-Korean ties, he five others to life imprison- Hualien, Taiwan although an exact figure was member of its ruling family ballistic missiles capable of added. ment for lynching a student escuers combed the not provided. As many as 150 ever to do so. reaching the US mainland, “This will mark Kim accused of blasphemy. rubble of collapsed were initially feared missing. Kim Yo-Jong, who is a and by far its most powerful Yo-Jong’s debut on the buildingsR on Wednesday, Many of the missing senior member of the ruling nuclear test to date. international stage,” Yang Early Briton had in a search for about 60 were believed to be still Workers’ Party, will be part But the Olympics told AFP. “She is being dark skin, blue eyes people missing after a strong trapped inside buildings, of a high-level delegation have triggered a rapid groomed as one of the North’s earthquake killed at least some of which were tilting due Friday and led by the rapprochement on the most powerful figures by her A Briton from 10,000 years six near Taiwan’s popular precariously, after the quake North’s ceremonial head of peninsula. brother.” ago had blue eyes, dark col- tourist city of Hualien. hit about 22 km northeast state, the unification ministry “It is highly significant Kim Yo-Jong, believed oured curly hair and “dark The magnitude 6.4 quake, of Hualien on Taiwan’s east said. that a member of the Kim to be aged about 30, was to black” skin pigmenta- which hit near the coastal coast. The two Koreas have been family is coming to the South promoted in October to be tion, shows DNA analysis of city just before midnight on At the city’s Marshal divided by the Demilitarized for the first time in history,” an alternate member of the Cheddar Man, Britain’s oldest Tuesday, also injured 258 Hotel, rescuers trying to Zone since the end of the said professor Yang Moo-Jin party’s powerful politburo, nearly complete skeleton. people and collapsed four free two trapped Taiwanese Korean War in 1953, and of the University of North the decision-making body buildings, officials said. pulled out one alive, but the Pyongyang’s pursuit of Korean Studies in Seoul. presided over by her brother. Maldives president Hualien Mayor Fu Kun- other person was declared nuclear weapons have seen it She was likely to meet (AFP) back in control chi said the number of people dead, the government said. Maldives President Abdulla missing was now close to 60, (Reuters) Yameen appeared to have gained the upper hand in a ‘World’s loneliest bird’ bitter power struggle after a diminished Supreme Court Fears for Olympic athletes reinstated the convictions as stomach bug cases triple Nigel dies in New Zealand of high-profile political dis- sidents including the exiled Pyeongchang, South Korea names -- would be a major Wellington trying to mate with it. have left any time and didn’t,” leader of the opposition. yeongchang Olympic embarrassment to hosts ew Zealand wildlife lovers “Nigel chose to live on Department of Conservation Porganisers were South Korea. are mourning the death Mana, and we know he was ranger Chris Bell said India PM’s wife scrambling Wednesday to Underlining growing Nof a gannet named Nigel, happy there because he could Wednesday. (AFP) prevent an outbreak of the concerns about the spread dubbed “the loneliest bird in survives car crash highly contagious norovirus of the stomach bug, which the world” due to the absence Indian Prime Minister spreading to athletes after causes diarrhoea and of any feathered friends on his Narendra Modi’s wife, the number of cases nearly vomiting, the Korean island home. Jashodaben, was injured and tripled overnight. Centre for Disease Control Instead the seabird, also her relative was killed when No athletes are among the and Prevention held a press known as “no-mates Nigel”, their car rammed into a truck 86 confirmed cases so far and conference to outline what spent years living among a in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh. officials at the Winter Games steps it was taking. colony of fake concrete birds say they are doing everything “As of February 6 we had set up by conservationists in a For more, catch us they can to ensure it stays 32 cases, but today... we have bid to attract wildlife. online at: that way, two days before the an additional confirmed 54 The antisocial avian fell in Olympics open. cases so in total we have 86 love with one of the decoys www.newsofbahrain.com Any illness spreading cases of norovirus,” said the The seabird, also known as “no-mates Nigel”, spent /nobonline on Mana Island, off the years living among a colony of fake concrete birds set to the competitors -- centre’s director Kim Hyun- Wellington coast, and was seen up by conservationists in a bid to attract wildlife /newsofbahrain particularly one of the star Jun. (AFP) preening, nestling and even SPORTS Thursday, February 8, 2018 21 Virat Kohli of India plays a shot (Pic courtesy-BCCI)

Cape Town Markram was outfoxed n all-round show saw India completely to be stumped off crush South Africa by 124 Kuldeep in the 17th over and Aruns in the third ODI in Cape following that the spinners tightened Town yesterday as they took an their stranglehold in the middle Virat Kohli scores 160* unassailable 3-0 lead in the three- overs. Duminy, who returned to match series. The wristspinners form with his 25th ODI fifty, soon again spelled the doom for the followed when Chahal joined the hosts as the pair of Kuldeep Yadav fun trapping the well-set batsman in (4/23) and Yuzvendra Chahal (4/46) the 22nd over. shared eight wickets to bowl out While Indian innings found a South Africa for 179 in chase of 304. rock in Virat Kohli who scored a It was a comprehensive magnificent unbeaten 160 to help performance from the visitors who, them breach the 300-run mark, for the first time, recorded a third there was no such luck for South India consecutive win in a bilateral series Africa. They weren’t allowed to in South Africa. The hosts never build any partnerships and the rising looked in the hunt as regular strikes pressure combined with the spinning pushed them on the backfoot with the deliveries, contributed to a quick end. spinners bossing over their batsmen. Debutant Heinrich Klaasen lasted South Africa chase started on the six runs while David Miller tried wrong foot with Jasprit Bumrah settling in before Jasprit Bumrah trapping opener Hashim Amla with returned to have him out caught BRIEF SCORE trample his first delivery of the innings in behind on 25 as South Africa lost India 303 for 6 (Kohli 160*, Dhawan the second over. Captain Aiden half their side on 129. 76, Duminy 2-60) beat South Africa Markram (32) and JP Duminy (51) The last five wickets fell for the 179 (Duminy 51, Kuldeep 4-23, attempted to resurrect the chase addition of just 50 with Chahal Chahal 4-46) by 124 runs with a decent 78-run stand before and Kuldeep inflicting the damage. SA again the slide began. (TOI) GB sprinter Nigel Maxwell century powers Levine suspended Australia to victory London since he broke his pelvis ritish Olympic sprinter in a motorbike crash in Nigel Levine has been Spain in January 2017, an Hobart wanted to be this summer. Bprovisionally suspended for accident which also involved lenn Maxwell slammed a last- Maxwell had a big moment on failing a drugs test. compatriot James Ellington. ball six to score a masterful 59 when his lofted drive found It was reported in He was also part of Gcentury and lead Australia to a the fingertips of long-off fielder December the 28-year-old Britain’s 4x400m relay team five-wicket victory over England Jason Roy. had allegedly tested positive at the 2016 Rio Olympics. in the second tri-series Twenty20 But Maxwell stood his ground for the banned asthma drug Clenbuterol is on the international in Hobart yesterday. and although umpire Gerald clenbuterol. World Anti-Doping Maxwell, who earlier took three Abood’s soft signal was out, the Levine will be offered a Agency’s prohibited list wickets in two overs, was man of television umpire deemed Roy did UK Anti-Doping hearing to because it is deemed a the match with an unbeaten 103 not complete the catch. defend himself. performance-enhancing as the Australians chased down Australia had a rocky start to The European indoor gold drug and can induce weight- England’s 155 for nine in the 19th their run chase when David Willey medallist has not competed loss. (BBC) over. dismissed David Warner and Chris Maxwell, who was Lynn in the space of three balls. Nigel Levine (file pic) controversially dropped from But Maxwell rebuilt the innings Australia’s one-day team for the with stands with D’Arcy Short recent series against England, (30), Travis Head (6) and Alex responded with a 58-ball century Carey (5 not out) to secure victory. including 10 fours and four sixes Willey finished with three at Bellerive Oval. wickets for 28 off three overs. “It was nice to get one over the England, troubled by Australia’s rope and finish the job,” Maxwell spinners, lost their last six wickets said. “For us to start the series the for 33 in registering a below-par way we have has been outstanding. total of 155. We haven’t had a lot of success in Dawid Malan cracked 50 off BRIEF SCORE T20 cricket for the last few years. 36 balls with five fours and two Australia 5 for 161 (Maxwell 103*, “Missing out on the one-day sixes but England fell away after Short 30, Willey 3-28) beat England squad and not playing any part in reaching 94 for two in the 10th 9 for 155 (Malan 50, Maxwell 3-10, the Ashes, it was obviously where I over. (AFP) Agar 2-15) by 5 wickets Australia’s Glenn Maxwell plays a shot

Sofia, Bulgaria progressed 6-3 6-7 (2/7) 6-3. Denis Istomin defeated Adrian ixth seed Viktor Troicki ended German Mayer had also made Andreev 6-3 6-4, and the Uzbek the hopes of former world it into the first-round draw as a player will next face Troicki, while Troicki Snumber 10 Ernests Gulbis with lucky loser, but went down 6-4 6-1 qualifier Jozef Kovalik progressed victory in their first-round clash at to Mirza Basic of Bosnia. after beating Radu Albot 6-3 6-3. the Sofia Open in Bulgaria. Slovak Martin Klizan beat Tuesday’s late match saw dumps out Latvian Gulbis, now ranked 199, Alexander Donski of Bulgaria number seven seed David Ferrer had come through qualifying by 7-5 6-1 to set up a second- of Spain suffer a surprise defeat to beating Florian Mayer but despite round contest against top seed Russian Karen Khachanov as the Ernests forcing a deciding set, he was Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss world 21-year-old won through 6-7 (5-7) defeated by Troicki as the Serbian number 15. 6-3 6-4. (PA Sport) Viktor Troicki Gulbis 22 Thursday, February 8, 2018 SPORTS Bayern Munich

enteralso scored before Robben semi-finalsgot in on hand to slot home the loose ball. Ten minutes after the break, on the action as Bayern reached Bayern doubled their lead six Tolisso headed home following a the semis for the ninth consecutive minutes later when Coman slipped James Rodriguez corner to make London season. the ball into the box to Lewandwoski, it 4-0. ingsley Third-division Paderborn had who showed good control to bring Paderborn were left shaking their Coman their share of chances and had a the ball down with his chest before heads as Ben Zolinski hit the post hadK a goal and goal ruled out for offside in the slotting home. and Phillip Tietz could not finish an assist and Arjen eighth minute, but Bayern took It wasn’t all good news for Bayern off a pass in the box with the goal Robbed added a late brace the lead in the 19th minute. as Muller suffered a knock in the gaping. as Bayern Munich cruised into Thomas Muller ran onto build-up to the first goal and had to But Robben scored a trademark the semifinals of the DFB Pokal a lobbed pass in the box and be replaced by Tolisso. left-footed curler from the top of with a 6-0 win away to Paderborn volleyed the ball back to the The third goal came soon before the box for Bayern’s fifth goal with on Tuesday. centre, and though Robben half-time as Kimmich beat first the four minutes to play, then had the Robert Lewandowski, Joshua scuffed his attempt at a offside trap and then the opposing simplest of tap-ins to cap the victory. Kimmich and Corentin Tolisso right-footed shot, Coman was goalkeeper at his near post. (Espn) Di Maria scores hat-trick as PSG cruise to quarters, 4-1 London Sochaux’s Florian Martin quickly rebound after Cavani’s effort was aris St Germain’s levelled with a left-foot finish in the parried into his path three minutes sparkling forward Angel 13th. later. DiP Maria scored a hat-trick PSG’s Uruguay striker Edinson Olympique de Marseille as the holders won 4-1 at Cavani converted Layvin Kurzawa’s thrashed Ligue 2 side second-tier Sochaux to reach cross to restore the visitors’ lead Bourg-en-Bresse 9-0 the French Cup quarter-finals after 27 minutes and Di Maria put to reach the last on Tuesday. the result beyond doubt after the eight with Argentine Di Maria opened break. Greek striker the scoring with a first- The Argentina international Konstantinos minute header for the Ligue caught Sochaux keeper Lawrence Mitroglou Di Maria 1 leaders, who are aiming Ati-Zigi off guard at his near post and Argentine winger for their fourth French Cup with a precise left-foot finish after Lucas Ocampos bagging hat-tricks. triumph in a row. However, 59 minutes and then scored on the (Reuters)

Sanchez accepts deal for tax fraud Arjen Robben of Bayern Munich controls the ball London (Pic courtesy: Xinhua) anchester United striker Alexis Sanchez has accepted a 16-month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud in return for avoiding a Mtrial. The ex-Barcelona player faced going to trial in Spain over unpaid Evra feels ‘lucky’ after taxes amounting to around 1m euro (£886,000). The unpaid taxes derive from image rights deals in 2012 and 2013. West Ham United deal When Sanchez, 29, was first accused in 2016, his agent said the London Chile forward had “fully obeyed” laws and his image rights income ormer Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra “has been declared”. feels “lucky” after signing for West Ham United Sanchez, who joined United from Arsenal last month, is rumoured Funtil June. to be the highest paid player in the Premier League following the The Frenchman, 36, had been without a club since transfer, earning £14m a year after tax. leaving Marseille by mutual consent in November He is one of a number of high-profile players to have fallen foul of after kicking a fan before a Europa League match. the tax laws in Spain. Evra was banned from Uefa competition for Last month, Real Madrid’s Croatia midfielder Luka Modric paid the rest of the season but can play in the Premier Spanish fiscal authorities close to 1m euro to settle his own image League for the Hammers. rights tax case. (BBC) “It’s amazing to be back and I am thankful to West Ham for giving me the opportunity to do my job,” he said. “You don’t realise how lucky you are. Just to wake up this morning and know I am going to train with my new team-mates made me smile. (BBC) SPORTS Thursday, February 8, 2018 23

DubaiViviani edges out Groenewegen lia Viviani (Quick-Step 2018 Dubai Tour Results EFloors) collected the best Skydive Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah, 190km birthday present he could wish 1. Elia Viviani (Ita) Quick-Step Floors, in 4 hr 34 min 31 secs for with victory on stage 2 of 2. Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) LottoNL-Jumbo the Dubai Tour. The Italian, 3. Riccardo Minali (Ita) Astana who turned 29 yesterday, 4. Mark Cavendish (GBr) Dimension Data edged out stage 1 winner 5. John Degenkolb (Ger) Trek-Segafredo Dylan Groenewegen (LottoNL- 6. Magnus Cort (Den) Astana Jumbo) and Riccardo Minali 7. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) UAE Team Emirates (Astana) to take the spoils. 8. Jean-Pierre Drucker (Lux) BMC Racing The stage was decided by 9. Sonny Colbrelli (Ita) Bahrain-Merida another messy and chaotic sprint 10. Adam Blythe (GBr) Aqua Blue Sport, all at same time with none of the major leadout General classification teams able to deliver their 1. Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) LottoNL-Jumbo, in 8 hr 25 min 50 secs sprinter perfectly to the line. 2. Elia Viviani (Ita) Quick-Step Floors, at 2 secs On stage 1 it was Groenewegen 3. Nathan Van Hooydonk (Bel) BMC Racing, at 9 secs who picked his way through the 4. Magnus Cort (Den) Astana, at 9 secs crowd and 24 hours later it was 5. Riccardo Minali (Ita) Astana, at 10 secs Viviani who repeated the trick. 6. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) UAE Team Emirates, at 12 secs Viviani timed his acceleration 7. Nacer Bouhanni (Fra) Cofidis, at 16 secs perfectly, seeing off the

8. Sonny Colbrelli (Ita) Bahrain-Merida, at 16 secs (Cyclingweekly) challenge from Mark Cavendish (Dimenion Data) who took Elia Viviani celebrates victory (Pic courtesy: Eurosport) fourth, and then holding off BMC Racing’s Nathan Van leader. missed one chance that would For the second day in a row, team on the front for most of the a late charge from the faster- Hooydonck once again made “Having my birthday today never be given back. I feel I’m in Marcel Kittel (Katusha-Alpecin) stage, but they withdrew from finishing Groenewegen. it into the break and collected added to my motivation. Losing good condition and have the legs failed to deliver his lines when the action in the closing stages Groenewegen remains the enough bonus seconds to finish yesterday was also good for my for winning. I had a mechanical the spotlight shone in his only to rally with a desperate overall leader, with Viviani just the stage third overall, nine head,” explained Viviani. but luckily it was with 20km to direction. challenge inside the final two two seconds in arrears. seconds down on the overall “Overnight we felt like we go and I had time to come back.” The German rider had his kilometres. (Cyclingnews) Organisers step up Brave CF partners with Karasi DT News Network 2018 Bahrain Sports Manama rave Combat Federation Bhas partnered with Jordan Day preparations based e-ticketing partner Karasi for Brave 10: The Kingdom Rises hosted in Amman, Jordan on March 2, 2018. The event marks for the first time that the Bahrain based sports media property is operating in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Brave Combat Federation had previously announced to maximise digital enablements discounts. 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routWales Notts wansea recorded their biggest-ever FA Cup win as Notts County were demolished 8-1 at the Liberty Stadium. SFirst-half braces from Tammy Abraham and Nathan Dyer, as well as second-half efforts from Kyle Naughton, Wayne Routledge, Tom Carroll and debutant Daniel James, saw Swansea cruise into a last-16 tie away to manager Carlos Carvalhal’s former club Sheffield Wednesday. Noor Husin gave County brief hope, making it 3-1 after 35 minutes, but the League Two promotion contenders were blown away on a freezing night in south Wales. It also gave County an unwanted spot in Swansea history, the margin of defeat bigger than the 7-2 and 6-1 FA Cup scorelines inflicted on Folkestone and Rhyl. Carvalhal had called for Abraham to show a marked improvement after going 14 games without scoring, and the England striker duly responded with his first goals for nearly four months. Swansea showed their intent in the opening exchanges when Adam Collin saved from Abraham and Dyer, but the County goalkeeper was beaten after 18 minutes. Naughton and Luciano Narsingh combined down the right and Abraham was picked out to sweep home his first goal since October 14. Abraham turned provider just 83 seconds later with a delightful pass which Dyer sidefooted home for his first Swansea goal since August 2015. Dyer’s next, however, took only 10 more minutes to arrive with the lively Narsingh again making a telling contribution. Mike van der Hoorn should have extended the lead from Carroll’s corner, rising above former Swan Richard Duffy but heading over from six yards. And County were given hope when Husin fired home from the edge of the box after Swansea had failed to clear their area. The goal was allowed to stand after Martin Atkinson had checked with the Video Assistant Referee to see whether a couple of County players, standing in offside positions, were obscuring the view of Swansea goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt. Jorge Grant almost reduced the deficit further, but Nordfeldt pushed away his half-volley and Swansea restored their three-goal advantage in the second minute of stoppage time. Kyle Bartley’s raking pass sent Narsingh scampering down the right again and he fed Abraham, who converted with another firm finish. Jon Stead tested Nordfeldt after robbing Van der Hoorn, but the County defence continued to creak with Abraham close to a hat-trick and Collin blocking Narsingh’s near-post effort. Collin was not so competent dealing with Carroll’s 53rd-minute corner and the loose ball to Naughton, who lashed home only his second Swansea goal. (PA Sport) Nathan Dyer, Wayne Routledge and Tammy Abraham 8-1all scored for Swansea City (Pic courtesy: theguardian) Hon.Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Responsible Editor Mahmood AI Mahmood | Managing Editor Soman Baby | Managing Director P. Unnikrishnan | Adviser Med Jones Advt : Strategic Publicity & Advertising Co.W.L.L | Tel: 17270710, Fax17256470, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 17579911, Fax17250150, Email: [email protected] Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing | Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877/Fax17250150, Email:[email protected] | Website: www.dt.bh