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The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain | 1758 6499 hoever said fundraising can be a tedious process, hasn’t met the likes of Jill Boggiss- an enthusiastic When East designer, who makes use of exciting textures and meets West vibrant colors to raise funds for important causes. The former resident of Bahrain will be launching her new collection Speaking of her aesthetic W collection, Jill said: “This ‘RePassionFashion, under her brand ‘Sweet Jilly Designs’ to raise funds for The Saturday Biryani Party. The Saturday Biryani Party year I will be carrying initiative has distributed 47,045 free meals every week for the last kaftans, shimonos, 125 weeks to workers; it was founded by Abbas and Mahrukh Khan, sparkly kaftan jackets along with their two kids. as well as a new range of reloved clothes: high This is the second annual fundraiser being held in Bahrain by quality ‘swing’ shirts and Jill, who is known for her love for Eastern and traditional wear, our perennial favorites consisting of heavy embellishments and striking border work. Her range of ‘two sides designs are equally appreciated and admired by the Western crowd, now’ scarves.” Jill’s who don it because of its less formal look. “This year’s collection collection is not mass production, in fact each garment is unique, Page 3 is inspired by my vision of cultural connection; The Saturday tailored locally using vintage fabrics from the UK and sari fabric Biryani Party with workers brings a diverse crew together to show from India and Pakistan. The clothes are deliberately styled with appreciation to the Bahrain construction worker community. The a western twist using eastern fabrics to add glamour, usually sari Biryani meal is a symbol of silks, to create a relaxed and glamorous range of kaftans, jackets and friendship that connects people beachwear that are designed to be flattering and easy to wear as well across cultures. When you as two-sided wraps and scarves.“I’m doing my part to reduce waste. mention a Biryani meal, people’s Fast fashion is generally ‘throw away’ which is not necessary, I’m a expressions fan of slow fashion, to find well-made garments made from quality ‘I Am Khaleeji’ in UK change; it’s a cotton and wool and recycle, repurpose, to ReFashion with Passion. definite shared Giving new life to beautiful clothes.” passion across She will be joined by Peace Hearts who are selling their handcrafted cultures,” shared love hearts to raise funds for the cause. Youngsters have been Page 4 Jill. working each Saturday to craft these and they will be sold at the venue. The exciting campaign will take place from November 30 – December 2 at More Words in Jannusan. What do you know... The God of Thunder has a funny bone! Many Visionaries. One Vision he leading ladies of the ‘Visions donates to thirty charities in the Kingdom 2017’ of Bahrain.AWA Art Group Chairperson, Page 5 exhibition from American Irina Averinos, spoke to Weekender Women’s Association (AWA) how every single artist in the group Thave come together to showcase their has committed to creating artwork that individuality through fascinating work of expresses their individual selves while art.With all participants living in Bahrain, serving a common vision, “Our group their widely differing backgrounds mean has worked wholeheartedly to create THE COUNT DOWN that each piece of art is the reflection of pieces that reflect their personalities their personal soul and experience. A wide and with this amazing varied HAS BEGUN! variety of styles, subjects and approaches, collection, we would like to from realism to pure abstraction, will be give something back to the local presented and all the pieces on exhibition society, to help people in need, as will be on sale. we raise funds from the sales. I am Page 7 asking all art lovers and fellow artists The event is held for two reasons: to and photographers to visit our exhibition showcase the diverse talent of AWA’s and support our ladies in their project for a artists and photographers and raise very good cause.” money for the community service fund. An active and diverse association that It will be held at the second floor of brings together women from around the Bahrain Gate, Bahrain Financial Harbour, globe, to promote charity, friendship, and Manama, from November 11-16, 2017. CRÈME CARAMEL cultural understanding, AWA annually

Nov 9- 15, 2017| Weekender WEEKENDER EXCLUSIVE FOR DT NEWS SUBSCRIBERS x His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa 8P 08 Bahrain to attract $300m taking a tour of the Louvre Museum The Louvre comes to Abu Dhabi investment in 2018: EDB opened in Abu Dhabi yesterday Manama EO of Bahrain Economic Development Board, KhalidC Al Romaihi said that 85% of Bahrain Logistic Zone has been leased, the rest to be leased in 2018. He expected to lure $200- e-Payments soar 69pc 300 million investment in DT News Network Khaja, iGA Acting Chief This is what the eServices beneficiaries’ confidence in some of which include industrial sector and logistic Manama Executive of eTransformation, achieve as demonstrated by the eServices provided by the Electricity & Water, services in 2018. he Kingdom has seen a stated that the trend in the their promptly increasing the governmental entities driving school as well as the quantum leap in digital Kingdom is in consistence usage,” he said. – reducing time and effort University of Bahrain services transactionsT in the third with the proposals of the Dr. Zakareya also necessary to complete these accompanied by the Sijilat 578 illegal taxi quarter of 2017, according to Government Forum 2017 highlighted that the delivery services. system. data released by Information held under the patronage of of government eServices iGA data indicated that Such increase is due to the drivers arrested & eGovernment Authority His Royal Highness Prime comes in collaboration with payment transactions demand by graduate students Manama (iGA). Minister Prince Khalifa numerous entities in order to completed from January to to obtain the driving license. 78 illegal taxi drivers have According to iGA, bin Salman Al Khalifa, and accomplish requirements of end of September 2017, in During the same period, been arrested during an e-transactions jumped to the initiative of His Royal the sustainable development. comparison to the previous eTransactions via the 5inspection drive to find those 28,000, an increase of 51 per Highness Prince Salman bin The Acting Chief Executive year, have shown that about applications (available on who provide transportation cent during the third quarter Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown added that the authority seeks 244,000 online payments were the Bahrain eGovernment services without licence, Lt-Col of 2017 compared to the same Prince, Deputy Supreme to create eTransformation conducted via the national Apps Store) have increased Adel Ibrahim Al Dossairi, period in 2016. It recorded Commander and First Deputy in the society so as to make portal on Bahrain.bh with an by more than 30,000 online Director of Operations and a remarkable growth in the Prime Minister. the completion of services increase of 44 per cent and a transactions for an amount Traffic Control at the General value of financial payments “The trend towards electronically become the first total amount of approximately exceeding BD2 million – Directorate said yesterday. reaching to about 69 per cent sustainability of government choice for beneficiaries. BD22 million. equivalent to 135 per cent They arrested are referred during the period with a total services is based on the Dr. Zakareya said the A set of payment services – of the amounts paid via the to the Public Prosecutor. They amount of more than BD24 highest standards of quality statistics reflect the society’s via the portal – have resulted applications during the third could be awarded ten days jail million. and efficiency – benefiting acceptance of such type in a growth in the number quarter of the year 2016. terms, up to BD500 fines and Dr. Zakareya Ahmed Al the citizen first and foremost. of transformation and of transactions and payments, (Continued on Page 3) deportation for expatriates. 2 Thursday, November 9, 2017 MMA Selwady helps Rayyan Nickname: Mineiro Age: 28 Record: 19-3 Lucas Martins beat Country: Brazil

Lucas “Mineiro” Martins is only 28 years of age, but he has the resume of a vet- eran MMA fighter. Fighting out of the world-renowned Chute Boxe gym, alongside the likes of Charles Oliveira, Thomas Almeida and Felipe Efrain, the Brazilian Featherweight will have the first taste of a world championship title fight at the autism co-main event of Brave 9: The Kingdom of Champions. The Brazilian will face defend- Manama old, Rayyan has formed a strong grown in confidence, developing social ing champion Elias Boudegzdame. Lucas has made history in his short stint with the bdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, who is bond with the Lightweight contender. skills and became the top student in UFC, becoming one of the few fighters to have won in three different weight classes. set to fight Erick da Silva at Brave Rayyan was born with a rare condition her class in the process. A9, in Bahrain, on November 17th, will and underwent painful surgery when Selwady is proud about the impact be cheered on by his number one fan she was only 14 months old. She was he made on young Rayyan’s life and when he steps in to compete. diagnosed with autism. is grateful for being a part of such Rayyan is a student of Al-Selwady’s Everything changed when she joined extraordinary change through martial For the at Fortis MMA, in Texas. At six years Al-Selwady’s classes in Dallas. She has arts training.

fighting Manama ahraini artists declare Africa’s largest pride of Bsupport for the first and only Bahraini professional Mixed Television News Martial Artist, Hamza Kooheji. Bahrain Bader Al Shirawi has presented an anime portrait of Hamza Network covers Kooheji to extend his support for the fighter. Brave Bahrain “Hamza Kooheji is the NCA, Africa’s largest Television News fighting pride of Bahrain and Network covers exclusive about Brave Combat it is with pride the artists eFederation in Bahrain. eNCA is launched by of Bahrain is supporting the award winning journalist Simon Stephens youth icon who followed who began Sports Broadcasting 30 years ago for his dream. His journey will ITV Sports in the United Kingdom for Touring encourage the Bahraini Cars, English Premier League, Horse Racing and youth to follow their dreams Speedway. eNCA, is one of the top television and bring the Kingdom to the Simon Stephens news networks that covers Mixed Martial Arts. global forefront,” said Bader. Hamza will be facing Mohammed Farhad from India in the bantamweight division. The fight will be the main fight in Ace Media awards on December 10 the preliminary fight card. Lately HK Holding announced revised Brave International Combat Week to Bahraini teen sensation Hala dates for the 2017 Ace Media their advantage. Al Turk and a series of artists KAwards to December 10, 2017, due to The flagship event will honour had come forward to support a high volume of requests from the exceptional accomplishment or the KHK MMA fighter and the public. The spokesperson had declared contribution to the media industry Bahrain national team who will the change in dates will extend the in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The last be competing in the 2017 Brave opportunity and allow businesses in date for receiving application has been International Combat Week. Bahrain to capitalise the upcoming 2017 extended to December 1, 2017. Thursday, November 9, 2017 3 Bahraini boy killed in road

accidentMuhannad Mansour/DTNN in Saudipronounced dead on the spot ArabiaThe vehicle involved in the accident [email protected] and his body was moved to Khafji General Hospital. His Manama younger brother sustained Bahraini boy was killed minor injuries and was kept and two members of his under observation at the same Afamily were injured in a road hospital, and the father walked accident in Saudi Arabia on out unharmed,” Mohammed Tuesday morning. Al Shabbaq said. Ahmed Al Shabbaq, 14, The grieved uncle confirmed was on a pilgrimage trip to to DT News that “the embassy Karbalaa in Iraq along with officials completed all his father and four-year-old formalities with the authorities brother when the accident there” and that “the body is on happened. its way to Bahrain”. Speaking to DT News The deceased hails from yesterday, the boy’s uncle Karranah village in the Mohammed Al Shabbaq said Ahmed Al Shabbaq Northern Governorate and that the Bahraini Embassy in “The accident took place driving the car lost control of would be buried in the village’s Riyadh has been contacted and at around 7 am on a freeway the vehicle and it overturned graveyard today as informed that the embassy’s officials are in Khafji area near the Saudi- multiple times. No other by the uncle. He is survived by following up the case with the Kuwaiti border on Tuesday. vehicles were involved in the his parents, four brothers and Saudi authorities. The boy’s father who was accident. The deceased was a sister. Most transactions on Security guard ‘eTraffic’, ‘EWA’ jailed for ‘GovEmployee’ apps drug abuse DT News Network Manama Bahraini security guard has been jailed for drug Aabuse on duty at the National Stadium in Isa Town. The man who lost consciousness because of the narcotics, however, claimed that he “unknowingly” consumed the substance. He was initially sentenced by the criminal court for six months of imprisonment, but the Public Prosecution appealed against the verdict demanding a tougher punishment. Dr. Zakareya Ahmed AlKhaja The Court of Appeal accepted the prosecution’s (Continued from Page 1) payment services since the demand and fined the man otal usage of applications launch of the revamped version BD500 in addition to the by beneficiaries in May 2016, approximately sentence he was awarded amountedT to about 1.3 7,000 transaction procedures earlier. million user with an increase were conducted with a total The defendant told the of 46 per cent in comparison payment of nearly BD212,000. prosecutors that he was not a to third quarter of 2017. Most transactions were made drug addict and that a friend Most users utilized the to the services ‘Payment of convinced him to consume a ‘eTraffic’ app, ‘EWA’ app, Criminal Orders’, ‘Vehicle yellow substance before going SECURE ONLINE MONEY TRANSFER followed by ‘GovEmployee’ Registration Renewal’ along to work. since they offer services that with the ‘Payment of Traffic “I consumed the substance FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR are of interest to a large Contraventions’. and headed to the National segment of the society. On the other hand, Live Stadium to perform my duties OWN HOME, GUARANTEED! While the number of visits Chats - received by the as a security guard. I was later Take advantage of our great rates with BFC Smart Money and transfer money overseas to the available services on National Contact Center woken up in a hospital bed at the portal has exceeded by - have more than doubled the Accident and Emergency in just a few clicks of a button! To register, visit www.bfcsmartmoney.com 2,500,000 visit - comprising where over 20,000 instant Department in Salmaniya or visit us in branch. visits to the services ‘Passport chats have been responded Medical Complex unaware of Renewal’, ‘Courts and Cases to. National eGovernment what happened,” the defendant /BFCBahrain /BFCBahrain Services’ as well as the portal users may access the claimed. Tel: 1722 8888 | www.bfc.com.bh ‘General Directorate of Traffic Live Chats when utilizing any Anyhow, the Anti-narcotics Services’. of the eServices to request Police examination of the Regarding eKiosks which assistance while using the man’s blood and urine samples have developed features of services if needed. showed that he consumed morphine and heroin.

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Manama he Bahrain Franchise & 2017 Franchise TDine Expo 2017, a first- of-a-kind expo, held under the patronage of Shaikh Hisham bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, was inaugurated at Crowne Plaza yesterday. and Dine Expo The expo held under the Dr. Ebrahim Mohammed theme of “Expand Your Global Dr Khalid Al-Sharafa Janahi Footprints in the Middle East Market”. The expo is organised market. The franchise business 27 per cent. We are optimistic by the Middle East and North is an ever-growing business that the business environment Africa Franchise Association in the MENA region and the in Bahrain and the region is (MENAFA) and Quick Media world, with great business suitable and ready for more inaugurated Solutions Company W.L.L opportunities, which Bahrain growth and expansion, (QMS) in partnership with enterprises can venture into therefore, they should work Tamkeen. The expo will and work continuously towards towards gaining a larger share conclude on November 9. developing their businesses in this growing market,” he “Tamkeen, as a strategic and accessing new markets,” said. “This expo provides a great partner of the Expo, is Janahi added. opportunity for all businesses, keen to support Bahrain “I would first like to thank owners of brand products and enterprises by networking Shaikh Hisham bin Abdul- services, and investors to meet and envisioning development Rahman Al-Khalifa, Governor and network with regional and and growth opportunities in of the Capital Governorate international franchisors and franchising, which is going for having the event under experts to explore potential to be highlighted during the his patronage; further it is an business prospects,” he said. different workshops and honour to be to host such a “We are pleased to be sessions of the Expo,” said Dr. significant event with the organising the expo along Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi, support and collaboration with QMS. We believe that the The inauguration of the Bahrain Franchise & Dine Expo 2017 Labour Fund (Tamkeen) Chief of experts in the business franchise industry is booming Executive. and the government,” Dr and this is an amazing platform “Tamkeen offers a wide Khalid Al-Sharafa, Founder to bring all the like-minded range of Enterprise Schemes to & Chairman of MENAFA, people under one roof that support Bahraini entrepreneurs Co-Organizer of the expo said. would not only support local and international enterprises in “We are dedicated to raising business to expand but also the the Bahraini market, paving the Bahrain and GCC’s share of Kingdom,” said Sara Khalid Al way for business growth and the franchise business growing Sharafaa, Regional Director for diversification in the franchise in MENA region at a rate of MENAFA. Consumers are unaware of security risks in IOT devises Mohammed Zafran/DTNN being used as a way in to attack [email protected] a company directly,” he said. “The technology here is Manama different but the fundamental nternet of things (IOT) way in which we deal with this devices will be one of the is not too different from what topI cybersecurity risks in the we have been doing already. coming years as manufacturers So we can apply the same are releasing devices into approach to a different kind the market without properly of system. Businesses should assessing its vulnerabilities, already have the tools to deal an expert said. Governments with this. It’s just a change of have a challenge ahead of them mindet that is needed,” he said in regulating IoT devices and Ben Dowton educating the public about “Consumers might have the its risks, said Ben Dowton, a being produced in the market risk of someone accessing their Security Consultant. as well as regulate devices network and personal data. While the IoT market is that are produced elsewhere, Often, they are just a victim growing rapidly with even which is a difficult thing to and they do not know that their water bottles and lightbulbs do. So it will be necessary to device is being used in attacks. being turned into smart educate consumers so they Possibly the worst case for a devices, it is also coming with understand the risks and the customer is the fact that their its risks, he said. Hackers could steps to be taken to protected,” network could get blacklisted hack into the internet network he explained because of this. Things like of a home or business and He said that the threat is personal data will always be at take control of the connected rapidly rising. “It’s affecting risk if someone can access the devices. devices and we have seen a data. We have also seen some Dowton told DT News lot in the past few years or privacy concerns. It happened that this could pose a threat so. We are seeing more and with laptops where the hackers to businesses as well as more reports of compromise could also for ransom by consumers. “It is very difficult of these device because they are turning on the cameras of the for the general public. We are being pushed out to the market device and sending the victims very reliant on manufactures before security is considered. video feeds of themselves in and trusting the government. So we are definitely seeing compromising situations. The The challenge is that this an increase. Last year we saw more connected devices we relies on the government thousands of devices being have the more risk there is,” regulating what devices are compromised. We see devices he said. Al Salam Bank-Bahrain B.S.C. Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended 30 September 2017 These statements have been extracted from the interim condensed consolidated financial statements on which Ernst & Young has issued an unqualified review report dated 8 November 2017.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF (Reviewed) (Audited) Three Three Nine Nine 30 September 31 December INTERIM CONSOLIDATED INCOME months months months months FINANCIAL POSITION 2017 2016 ended ended ended ended STATEMENT (REVIEWED) 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September BD ’000 BD ’000 2017 2016 2017 2016 ASSETS BD ’000 BD ’000 BD ’000 BD ’000 Cash and balances with banks and Central Bank 103,102 131,990 OPERATING INCOME Sovereign Sukuk 363,160 358,269 Income from financing contracts 11,030 9,988 32,654 28,638 Murabaha and Wakala receivables from banks 155,585 182,452 Income from Sukuk 4,190 3,663 12,543 11,766 Corporate Sukuk 10,337 28,934 Gain on sale of investments and Sukuk Murabaha financing 221,661 213,687 - net 2,407 172 2,830 2,226 Mudaraba financing 289,089 252,807 Income from investments 131 246 1,697 1,877 Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek 213,249 188,485 Fair value changes on investments (551) (864) (826) 363 Musharaka 17,098 12,304 Dividend income 168 435 575 817 Assets under conversion 3,094 37,016 Foreign exchange gain 302 461 632 1,155 Non-trading investments 115,130 122,073 Fees, commission and other income - net 2,961 2,695 10,946 5,931 Investments in real estate 51,863 51,863 20,638 16,796 61,051 52,773 Development properties 10,696 17,781 Profit on Murabaha and Wakala payables Investment in associates 17,529 10,561 to banks (341) (369) (1,322) (1,481) Other assets 69,829 27,260 Profit on Wakala payables to non-banks (3,695) (4,397) (11,701) (13,627) Goodwill 25,971 25,971 Profit on Murabaha term financing (546) (571) (1,668) (1,391) Assets classified as held-for-sale - 19,840 Return on equity of investment account- TOTAL ASSETS 1,667,393 1,681,293 holders before Group’s share as a LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT Mudarib (56) (55) (147) (162) ACCOUNTHOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY Group’s share as a Mudarib 25 25 66 73 LIABILITIES (31) (30) (81) (89) Murabaha and Wakala payables to banks 145,432 132,032 Total operating income 16,025 11,429 46,279 36,185 Murabaha and Wakala payables to non-banks 658,535 723,439 Current accounts 291,407 279,609 OPERATING EXPENSES Liabilities under conversion 2,199 217 Staff cost 2,685 2,649 8,006 8,172 Murabaha term financing 97,144 91,837 Premises and equipment cost 393 328 1,120 1,560 Other liabilities 57,046 49,043 Depreciation 298 572 1,131 2,552 Liabilities relating to assets classified as held-for-sale - 11,421 Other operating expenses 2,241 1,765 7,018 6,419 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,251,763 1,287,598 Total operating expenses 5,617 5,314 17,275 18,703 EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNTHOLDERS 89,941 68,796 PROFIT BEFORE PROVISIONS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY RESULTS OF ASSOCIATES 10,408 6,115 29,004 17,482 Share capital 214,093 214,093 Provision for impairment - net (6,108) (1,823) (17,219) (5,537) Treasury stock (1,733) (1,646) Share of profit from associates - - 910 727 Reserves and retained earnings 112,637 100,213 NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 4,300 4,292 12,695 12,672 Proposed appropriations - 10,705 Total equity attributable to shareholders of the Bank 324,997 323,365 ATTRIBUTABLE TO: Non-controlling interest 692 1,534 - Shareholders of the Bank 4,356 4,220 12,833 12,930 - Non-controlling interest (56) 72 (138) (258) TOTAL OWNERS’ EQUITY 325,689 324,899 TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT 4,300 4,292 12,695 12,672 ACCOUNTHOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY 1,667,393 1,681,293 Weighted average number of shares (in ’000) 2,125,086 2,140,931 2,125,191 2,140,931 Nine Nine Basic and diluted earnings per months months INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ended ended share(fils) 2 2 6 6 CHANGES IN OWNERS’ EQUITY (REVIEWED) 30 September 30 September 2017 2016 BD ’000 BD ’000 Balance at 1 January 324,899 320,002 Three Three Nine Nine Net profit for the period 12,695 12,672 months months months months TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ended ended ended ended Net changes in fair value 377 447 (REVIEWED) 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September Foreign currency re-translation (138) (64) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Dividend paid (10,626) (10,705) BD ’000 BD ’000 BD ’000 BD ’000 Sale of a subsidiary (1,431) - Net profit for the period 4,300 4,292 12,695 12,672 Purchase of treasury stock (87) - Non-controlling interest arising on acquisition Unrealized gain reclassified to interim of a subsidiary - 602 consolidated income statement on Balance at 30 September 325,689 322,954 disposal of fair value through equity investments (595) - (1,322) (82) Unrealised gain on fair value through Nine Nine months months equity investments 25 567 972 529 INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ended ended CASH FLOWS (REVIEWED) 30 September 30 September Foreign currency re-translation (223) 106 (138) (64) 2017 2016 Other comprehensive (loss) / gain for BD ’000 BD ’000 the period (793) 673 (488) 383 Net cash used in operating activities (98,626) (85,554) Total comprehensive income for the Net cash from investing activities 24,671 25,040 period 3,507 4,965 12,207 13,055 Net cash from financing activities 15,739 51,640 Attributable to: NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (58,216) (8,874) - Shareholders of the Bank 3,563 4,852 12,345 13,325 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 284,928 223,677 - Non-controlling interest (56) 113 (138) (270) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 226,712 214,803 3,507 4,965 12,207 13,055

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 8 November 2017. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa Yousif Abdulla Taqi Chairperson of the Board Director & Group CEO Licensed and regulated as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain 17005500|alsalambahrain.com 6 Thursday, November 9, 2017

Hong Kong remains the world’s most visited city by international travellers, highlighting the growth in Asian tourism according to Euromonitor International’s report on the top 100 city destinations Top 10 international arrivals (2017, % change on 2016) Asia Pacific* 1. Hong Kong Europe 25.7m -3.4% GHG operating net Americas 2. Bangkok 23.3m 9.9% Middle East and Africa 4. Singapore *Each block represents one city 17.6m 6.0% 9. Shenzen 6. Macau 13.0m 3.2% 16.3m 5.8% profit rises 17.60pc 10. Kuala Lumpur 3. London Manama 12.8m 3.2% 19.8m 3.1% ulf Hotels Group (GHG) 8. New York 13.1m 3.1% yesterday announced 7. Paris Gfinancial results for the third 14.3m quarter of 2017, reporting a -0.7% total Gross Operating Revenue of BD27.546 million compared to BD 26.055m in same period 2016, an increase of BD1.491m or 5.72 per cent. For Q3 the Group achieved Gross Operating Revenue of BD9.160m compared to BD9.672m in same period 47 2016, a decrease of BD512 K Number of cities or 5.3pc. from Asia Pacific in Top 100 The company generated Q3 5. Dubai ranking YTD Net Profit of BD8.679m 16.6m 11.4% in comparison with BD 7.381m Source: Euromonitor International © GRAPHIC NEWS achieved in the same period Farouk Almoayyed, Chairman Garfield Jones, CEO 2016; an increase of BD1.298m over the past 4 years resulted in He, however, said that the in the industry is negative,” he (or 17.59pc). a 21.3pc drop in revenues since group expects to continue said. Egypt re-elected as member of For Q3 2017 the Group 2014 for Gulf Hotel. expanding within Bahrain He further indicated that achieved a Net Profit of “Many hotels will be with projects such as the the bedroom refurbishment UNESCO executive board till 2021 BD2.809m in comparison forced out of business if the development of a multi- of the Group’s Crowne Plaza Cairo Egypt, which has been a with BD 2.894m achieved in government does not act to restaurant facility in the Block hotel is progressing well with gypt has been reelected member of the UNESCO the same period 2016; slight support the industry and 338 area and the development completion expected by first as member of the Executive Board from decrease of BD85 K on 2016 stimulate business,” he said of the Gulf Executive Residence quarter of 2018 and that the ExecutiveE Board of the 2013 to 2017, garnered (or 2.91pc). However published pointing out the increases in Juffair. construction of the 109 unit United Nations Educational, 141 out 184 votes in an profit of Q3 YTD includes duties, employment costs, The Group’s Chief Executive Gulf Executive Residence Juffair Scientific and Cultural electoral group including One Time Bargain Profit of overheads and utilities. Officer, Garfield Jones, is now in the fit-out phase, Organization (UNESCO) Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and BD6.126m associated with the Citing the challenging reiterated the comments of expecting the property to open for another four-year term, Morocco. acquisition of Bahrain Tourism Bahrain market conditions, the Chairman, stating that for business in the second half showed a list of winner states The four Arab states in the Company. Almoayyed also confirmed that trading conditions in the hotel of 2018. released by the UNESCO on electoral group competed Highlighting the challenges the “Group will concentrate and restaurant sectors were The Group will also complete Wednesday. on three seats. Jordan came facing the hospitality industry, on external expansion in extremely challenging. “Our a full refurbishment of the Gulf The vote has been held first with 153 votes, Egypt Farouk Y. Almoayyed said order to diversify its portfolio” current growth results from Convention Centre in 2018 during the 39th session of came second with 141 votes, that the hospitality industry, highlighting UAE and KSA as our acquisition of Bahrain along with upgrades to the Gulf the organization’s biannual Morocco came third with which has experienced falling key target markets for both the Tourism Company in 2016 Hotel’s Al Waha Restaurant and General Conference in 125 votes and Iraq failed occupancies and room rates hotel and restaurant segments. however the underlying trend Sherlock Holmes outlet. Paris. with 109 votes.

“Maintenance at regular intervals is an essential part of our operations. There is no higher priority in the aviation industry than the safety of passengers and employees. Ensuring that the airport is running at optimum efficiency levels and that all its components are in the best possible condition allows us to offer the safest experience both on the ground and in Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), carried out maintenance works the sky.” on the airport’s runway during the month of October to ensure that flights take off and land at optimal safety and efficiency levels. The operation, which lasted 16 nights, required complex scheduling in order not to disrupt flights or the continuity of any of the airport’s other -Abdulla Janahi, ongoing activities. It was performed in a total of 48 hours by 185 personnel, who worked for an average of 3 hours per night utilising 70 Bahrain Airport Company Chief vehicles on-site each night. Development and Technical Officer INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Takaful International Company B.S.C. STATEMENTS AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2017 (BAHRAINI DINARS) INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the period ended 30 September 2017 (Reviewed) Shareholders General takaful Family takaful Total Reviewed Audited Reviewed Audited Reviewed Audited Reviewed Audited 30 September 31 December 30 September 31 December 30 September 31 December 30 September 31 December For nine months ended 30 September 2017 For nine months ended 30 September 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 General Family General Family BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD Shareholders Takaful Takaful Total Shareholders Takaful Takaful Total ASSETS BD BD BD BD BD Cash and investments: BD BD BD Statutory deposit 125,000 125,000 - - - - 125,000 125,000 Net profit and surplus/(deficit) for the period 145,631 66,244 (121,935) 89,940 300,425 89,533 101,096 491,054 Cash and bank balances 1,717,761 1,114,232 2,699,778 5,331,443 1,407,414 1,162,428 5,824,953 7,608,103 Other comprehensive income / (loss) to be reclassified to Investments 2,474,227 2,428,308 1,200,163 773,056 1,649,436 1,485,205 5,323,826 4,686,569 interim statement of profit or loss in subsequent periods:

4,316,988 3,667,540 3,899,941 6,104,499 3,056,850 2,647,633 11,273,779 12,419,672 Available-for-sale investments: Takaful and retakaful balances receivable - - 9,187,582 8,578,362 241,508 440,464 9,429,090 9,018,826 Fair value changes arising during the period 7,907 (36,581) (44,229) (72,903) 46,578 (21,760) 17,158 41,976 Due from retakaful companies in connection with outstanding claims - - 9,674,901 8,285,559 883,429 616,433 10,558,330 8,901,992 Recycled to interim statement of Deferred retakaful contribution - - 2,067,852 2,702,966 80,229 327,386 2,148,081 3,030,352 profit or loss on disposal/impairment 99,855 41,400 75,008 216,263 26,832 15,271 5,004 47,107 Deferred policy acquisition costs 431,877 706,739 - - - - 431,877 706,739 Other comprehensive income for the period to be reclassified Due from retakaful companies in connection to interim statement of profit or loss in subsequent periods 107,762 4,819 30,779 143,360 73,410 (6,489) 22,162 89,083

with family takaful technical reserves - - - - 1,707,505 1,707,505 1,707,505 1,707,505 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD 253,393 71,063 (91,156) 233,300 373,835 83,044 123,258 580,137 Property and equipment 2,272,525 - - 2,272,525 2,145,248 - - 2,145,248 Attributable to: Other receivables and prepayments 225,175 333,142 203,341 104,982 28,649 10,936 457,165 449,060 Shareholders of the parent 357,790 83,044 123,258 564,092 Receivable from takaful funds 983,532 - - 983,532 214,165 71,063 (91,156) 194,072 963,633 - - 963,633 Non-controlling interests 39,228 - - 39,228 16,045 - - 16,045 TOTAL ASSETS 8,082,921 7,963,478 25,033,617 25,776,368 5,998,170 5,750,357 39,114,708 39,490,203 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY, PARTICIPANTS’ FUND AND LIABILITIES 253,393 71,063 (91,156) 233,300 373,835 83,044 123,258 580,137 Shareholders’ equity Share capital 6,250,000 6,250,000 - - - - 6,250,000 6,250,000 For three months period 01-July-17 to 30 September 2017 For three months period 01-July-17 to 30 September 2016 Statutory reserve 519,727 519,727 - - - - 519,727 519,727 General reserve 200,000 200,000 - - - - 200,000 200,000 General Family General Family Accumulated losses (572,810) (679,213) - - - - (572,810) (679,213) Shareholders Takaful Takaful Total Shareholders Takaful Takaful Total Investments fair value reserve 84,219 (23,543) 17,652 12,833 (2,262) (33,041) 99,609 (43,751) BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent 6,481,136 6,266,971 17,652 12,833 (2,262) (33,041) 6,496,526 6,246,763 Net profit / (loss) and surplus / (deficit) for the period (69,075) (12,085) (132,988) (214,148) 78,677 68,776 33,606 181,059 Non-controlling interests 109,814 70,586 - - - - 109,814 70,586 Other comprehensive income / (loss) to be reclassified to Total equity 6,590,950 6,337,557 17,652 12,833 (2,262) (33,041) 6,606,340 6,317,349 interim statement of profit or loss in subsequent periods: (Deficit)/surplus in participants’ fund - - (1,280,375) (1,346,619) 1,087,422 1,209,357 (192,953) (137,262) Available-for-sale investments: Fair value changes arising during the period (88,292) (46,194) (64,199) (198,685) 59,063 (40,332) 2,028 20,759 Liabilities Recycled to interim statement of profit or loss on Gross outstanding claims - - 12,182,520 11,004,805 1,026,382 733,691 13,208,902 11,738,496 disposal/impairment 103,115 45,577 70,830 219,522 7,138 15,394 412 22,944 Unearned contributions reserve - - 8,335,127 8,226,306 144,072 462,157 8,479,199 8,688,463 Other comprehensive income / (loss) for the Unearned retakaful commissions - - 376,587 480,289 8,152 5,027 384,739 485,316 period to be reclassified to interim statement Family takaful technical reserves - - - 2,940,866 2,780,866 2,940,866 2,780,866 of profit or loss in subsequent periods 14,823 (617) 6,631 20,837 66,201 (24,938) 2,440 43,703 Retakaful/ takaful and other payables 461,414 567,550 3,776,539 5,675,492 743,742 581,770 4,981,695 6,824,812 Other liabilities and provisions 734,020 812,703 709,746 748,294 1,984 1,966 1,445,750 1,562,963 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD (54,252) (12,702) (126,357) (193,311) 144,878 43,838 36,046 224,762 Employees’ terminal benefits 296,537 245,668 - - - - 296,537 245,668 Attributable to: Payable to shareholders - - 915,821 974,968 47,812 8,564 963,633 983,532 Shareholders of the parent (80,919) (12,702) (126,357) (219,978) 142,210 43,838 36,046 222,094 Non-controlling interests 26,667 - - 26,667 2,668 - - 2,668 Total liabilities 1,491,971 1,625,921 26,296,340 27,110,154 4,913,010 4,574,041 32,701,321 33,310,116 144,878 43,838 36,046 224,762 TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY, PARTICIPANTS’ FUND AND LIABILITIES 8,082,921 7,963,478 25,033,617 25,776,368 5,998,170 5,750,357 39,114,708 39,490,203 (54,252) (12,702) (126,357) (193,311)

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS For the nine month period ended 30 September 2017 (Reviewed) INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS For the three month period ended 30 September 2017 (Reviewed)

Shareholders General takaful Family takaful Total Shareholders General takaful Family takaful Total

30 September 2017 30 September 2016 30 September 2017 30 September 2016 30 September 2017 30 September 2016 30 September 2017 30 September 2016 30 September 2017 30 September 2016 30 September 2017 30 September 2016 30 September 2017 30 September 2016 30 September 2017 30 September 2016 BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD Revenues Revenues Gross contributions - - 13,326,843 15,179,335 1,079,449 1,468,444 14,406,292 16,647,779 Gross contributions - - 3,891,890 3,906,948 272,391 485,927 4,164,281 4,392,875 Retakaful share - - (3,875,042) (4,732,067) (522,636) (484,069) (4,397,678) (5,216,136) Retakaful share - - (977,714) (1,299,700) (231,313) (168,345) (1,209,027) (1,468,045) Retained contributions - - 9,451,801 10,447,268 556,813 984,375 10,008,614 11,431,643 Retained contributions - - 2,914,176 2,607,248 41,078 317,582 2,955,254 2,924,830 Unearned contributions adjustment - gross - - (108,821) (1,252,957) 318,085 (10,025) 209,264 (1,262,982) Unearned contributions adjustment - gross - - 355,928 796,961 355,688 12,232 711,616 809,193 Unearned contributions adjustment - retakaful - - (635,114) 582,081 (247,157) (1,780) (882,271) 580,301 Unearned contributions adjustment - retakaful - - (626,848) (137,821) (205,278) (7,042) (832,126) (144,863) Net earned contributions - - 8,707,866 9,776,392 627,741 972,570 9,335,607 10,748,962 Net earned contributions - - 2,643,256 3,266,388 191,488 322,772 2,834,744 3,589,160 Commission income - - 681,033 800,601 10,705 7,541 691,738 808,142 Commission income - - 188,528 184,600 2,481 - 191,009 184,600 Unearned retakaful commission income adjustment - - 103,702 (113,731) (3,125) (935) 100,577 (114,666) Unearned retakaful commission income adjustment - - 95,680 42,113 392 1,549 96,072 43,662 Net earned commission income - - 784,735 686,870 7,580 6,606 792,315 693,476 Net earned commission income - - 284,208 226,713 2,873 1,549 287,081 228,262 Other takaful income - - 619,796 646,242 3,884 6,843 623,680 653,085 Other takaful income - - 194,876 172,706 - 4 194,876 172,710

Total takaful revenue - - 10,112,397 11,109,504 639,205 986,019 10,751,602 12,095,523 Total takaful revenue - - 3,122,340 3,665,807 194,361 324,325 3,316,701 3,990,132

Expenses Expenses Gross claims paid - - (11,615,073) (13,958,658) (573,900) (633,480) (12,188,973) (14,592,138) Gross claims settled - - (4,240,257) (5,544,612) (124,512) (129,048) (4,364,769) (5,673,660) Claims recovered from retakaful and other parties - - 4,417,480 5,470,396 333,223 549,190 4,750,703 6,019,586 Claims recovered from retakaful and other parties - - 1,654,334 2,760,533 25,010 103,683 1,679,344 2,864,216 Outstanding claims adjustment - gross (1,177,715) 497,102 (292,691) (638,267) (1,470,406) (141,165) Outstanding claims adjustment - gross - - 229,021 (103,451) (379,633) (250,679) (150,612) (354,130) Outstanding claims adjustment - retakaful and others - - 1,389,342 244,921 266,996 592,392 1,656,338 837,313 Outstanding claims adjustment - retakaful and others - - (24,183) 300,699 323,200 274,728 299,017 575,427

Net claims incurred - - (6,985,966) (7,746,239) (266,372) (130,165) (7,252,338) (7,876,404) Net claims incurred - - (2,381,085) (2,586,831) (155,935) (1,316) (2,537,020) (2,588,147) Other takaful expenses (367,039) (329,132) (8,625) (11,886) (375,664) (341,018) Other takaful expenses - - (147,036) (107,799) (2,077) (2,558) (149,113) (110,357) Transfer to family takaful technical reserve - - - - (160,000) (280,533) (160,000) (280,533) Transfer to family takaful technical reserve - - - - (50,000) (95,000) (50,000) (95,000) Provision for impaired takaful receivables - - - (44,108) - (1,087) - (45,195) Provision for impaired takaful receivables ------Total takaful expenses - - (7,353,005) (8,119,479) (434,997) (423,671) (7,788,002) (8,543,150) Total takaful expenses - - (2,528,121) (2,694,630) (208,012) (98,874) (2,736,133) (2,793,504) Surplus from takaful operations before wakala fees - - 2,759,392 2,990,025 204,208 562,348 2,963,600 3,552,373 Surplus/(Deficit) from takaful operations before wakala fees - - 594,219 971,177 (13,651) 225,451 580,568 1,196,628 Wakala fees - - (2,724,041) (2,894,123) (323,835) (513,955) (3,047,876) (3,408,078) Wakala fees - - (628,131) (910,603) (125,299) (204,462) (753,430) (1,115,065) Surplus/(Deficit) from takaful Surplus/(Deficit) from takaful operations after wakala fees - - (33,912) 60,574 (138,950) 20,989 (172,862) 81,563 operations after wakala fees - - 35,351 95,902 (119,627) 48,393 (84,276) 144,295 Wakala fees 753,430 1,115,065 - - - - 753,430 1,115,065 Wakala fees 3,047,876 3,408,078 - - - - 3,047,876 3,408,078 Investment income 38,594 13,736 29,999 10,906 15,816 25,928 84,409 50,570 Investment income 93,464 95,721 102,597 36,387 67,622 94,218 263,683 226,326 Mudarib share 11,454 16,015 (7,499) (2,704) (3,955) (13,311) - - Mudarib share 42,555 32,651 (25,649) (9,096) (16,906) (23,555) - - Other income 135,422 84,344 - - - - 135,422 84,344 Other income 323,085 246,000 - - - - 323,085 246,000 938,900 1,229,160 22,500 8,202 11,861 12,617 973,261 1,249,979 3,506,980 3,782,450 76,948 27,291 50,716 70,663 3,634,644 3,880,404 Management, general and administrative Management, general and administrative expenses and depreciation (709,478) (724,919) - - - - (709,478) (724,919) expenses and depreciation (2,276,523) (2,184,912) - - - - (2,276,523) (2,184,912) Amortisation of acquisition costs (298,053) (408,201) - - - - (298,053) (408,201) Amortisation of acquisition costs (983,024) (1,226,481) - - - - (983,024) (1,226,481) Impairment loss on investments (444) (17,363) (673) - (5,899) - (7,016) (17,363) Impairment loss on investments (101,802) (70,632) (46,055) (33,660) (53,024) (17,960) (200,881) (122,252) Total management, general and Total management, general and administrative expenses (1,007,975) (1,150,483) (673) - (5,899) - (1,014,547) (1,150,483) administrative expenses (3,361,349) (3,482,025) (46,055) (33,660) (53,024) (17,960) (3,460,428) (3,533,645) Net profit and surplus/(deficit) for the period (69,075) 78,677 (12,085) 68,776 (132,988) 33,606 (214,148) 181,059 Net profit and surplus / (deficit) for the period 145,631 300,425 66,244 89,533 (121,935) 101,096 89,940 491,054 Attributable to: Attributable to: Shareholders of the parent (95,742) 76,009 Shareholders of the parent 106,403 284,380 Non-controlling interests 26,667 2,668 Non-controlling interests 39,228 16,045 145,631 300,425 (69,075) 78,677 Earnings per share 1.70 Fils 4.55 Fils Earnings per share -1.53 Fils 1.22 Fils

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTICIPANTS’ FUND INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the nine month period ended 30 September 2017 (Reviewed) For the nine month period ended 30 September 2017 (Reviewed)

Investments fair value 30 September 2017 30 September 2016 reserve BD BD Net cash (used in) from operating activities (1,349,119) 1,505,456 General takaful Family takaful General takaful Family takaful Total Net cash used in investing activities (2,750,994) (394,529) BD BD BD BD BD Net cash used in financing activities - - At 1 January 2017 - Audited (1,346,619) 1,209,357 12,833 (33,041) (157,470) NET (DECEREASE) / INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (4,100,113) 1,110,927 Fair value changes arising during the period - - (36,581) (44,229) (80,810) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 6,792,576 4,011,894 Recycled to interim statement of profit or loss on disposal/impairment - - 41,400 75,008 116,408 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 2,692,463 5,122,821 Surplus / (Deficit) for the period 66,244 (121,935) - - (55,691) COMPRISING: At 30 September 2017 - Reviewed (1,280,375) 1,087,422 17,652 (2,262) (177,563) CASH AND BALANCES WITH BANKS Cash and balance in current accounts 2,692,463 3,696,084 At 1 January 2016 - Audited (1,425,425) 1,060,272 (35,792) (37,293) (438,238) Bank deposits with maturity of three months or less - 1,426,737 Fair value changes arising during the period - - (21,760) 17,158 (4,602) Recycled to interim statement of profit or loss on disposal/impairment - - 15,271 5,004 20,275 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2,692,463 5,122,821 surplus for the period 89,533 101,096 - - 190,629 Bank deposits with maturity of more than three months 3,132,490 1,924,043

At 30 September 2016 - Reviewed (1,335,892) 1,161,368 (42,281) (15,131) (231,936) Cash and balances with banks as per interim statement of financial position 5,824,953 7,046,864

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY For the nine month period ended 30 September 2017 (Reviewed) These Financial Statements have been reviewed by Ernst & young and approved by the Investments Equity attributable Non- Share Statutory General Accumulated fair value to shareholders Controlling Total board of directors at their meeting held on 8th November 2017 capital reserve reserve losses reserve of the Parent interests equity BD BD BD BD BD BD BD BD

At 1 January 2017 - Audited 6,250,000 519,727 200,000 (679,213) (23,543) 6,266,971 70,586 6,337,557 Profit for the period - - - 106,403 - 106,403 39,228 145,631 Other comprehensive income - - - - 107,762 107,762 - 107,762

Total comprehensive income for the period - - - 106,403 107,762 214,165 39,228 253,393

At 30 September 2017 - Reviewed 6,250,000 519,727 200,000 (572,810) 84,219 6,481,136 109,814 6,590,950 Jamal Ali Al Hazeem Abdulrahman Abdulla Mohamad Younis J. Al Sayed

At 1 January 2016 - Audited 6,250,000 480,066 200,000 (1,036,159) (74,368) 5,819,539 15,902 5,835,441 Chairman Vice Chairman Chief Executive Profit for the period - - - 284,380 - 284,380 16,045 300,425 Other comprehensive income /(loss) - - - - 73,410 73,410 - 73,410

Total comprehensive income for the period - - - 284,380 73,410 357,790 16,045 373,835 Increase in subdiary capital ------48,000 48,000 www.takaful.bh At 30 September 2016 - Reviewed 6,250,000 480,066 200,000 (751,779) (958) 6,177,329 79,947 6,257,276 Licensed as a General and family Takaful Company by the CBB 8 BUSINESS Thursday, November 9, 2017 The Louvre comes to Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice President, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first foreign branch of the Parisian landmark, is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Al-Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Crown will house a permanent collection of more than 600 artworks from across HAl-Khalifa yesterday attended Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Prince and UAE Armed Forces the world representing different civilisations and periods in history the opening of the Louvre Abu Al-Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Crown Deputy Supreme Commander Dome: Measures 180m in diameter, Dhabi Museum in the Island of Prince and UAE Armed Forces HH Shaikh Mohammed bin shading two-thirds of museum. Saadiyat in the UAE capital. Deputy Supreme Commander Zayed Al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Structure appears to float over water, The opening ceremony celebrates Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Executive Council Deputy as its four supporting pillars the completion of the museum ten Al-Nahyan, on the opening of the Chairman HH Shaikh Hazza bin are hidden within building years after the signing of an 30-year cultural milestone, the first world- Zayed Al-Nahyan and other senior SAADIYAT agreement between the UAE and standard museum in the Arab officials. CULTURAL France initially reported to be region and the Middle East. HM, the King and other senior DISTRICT worth $1.1 billion. HM, the King hailed deep- attendees toured different sections “The museum, inspired by the rooted fraternal relations binding of the museum which showcases Architect Arab architecture, has become a the Kingdom of Bahrain and the artworks and artefacts reflecting Jean Nouvel new destination that mingles the United Arab Emirates, lauding past and contemporary world Construction global historical heritage with advanced cooperation on all levels, human heritage. 2009-2017 contemporary creations, thus particularly culture, arts and HM, the King also saw a reflecting the UAE openness to museums. collection of acquisitions and rare Estimated cost all cultures and civilisations and Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid religious manuscripts which date $1.3 billion Abu keenness on building bridges of Al-Maktoum and French President back to old historical civilizations. Dhabi science and knowledge with all Emmanuel Macron addressed the King Hamad also held cordial “Museum city”: 23 galleries housed Saadiyat Island peoples in the world,” said HM the grand opening ceremony. talks with heads of state, who in 55 buildings scattered around UAE King in his address. Earlier, HM the King was attended the opening of the Louvre dome, built to resemble Arab village The HM the King congratulated received at the museum by UAE Abu Dhabi Museum, focusing Gulf the United Arab Emirates, led by Vice President, Prime Minister on Bahrain’s relations with their Geometry: Almost 8,000 metal “stars” UAE President Shaikh Khalifa bin and Dubai Ruler His Highness countries. repeated at various sizes and angles Louvre in eight layers to create lace-like form Abu Abu Dhabi Outer dome Dhabi Stainless steel 5km 3 miles

Inner dome Aluminium “Rain of light”: Gaps in roof allow sunlight to filter into gallery spaces, reminiscent of overlapping palm trees HM King Hamad with leaders of Arab nations and French president during the opening ceremony Sources: BuroHappold, World Architecture, The Telegraph Picture: Gabriel Jorby © GRAPHIC NEWS

The Crown Prince International Scholarship Programme (CPISP) has announced GFH Financial Group (GFH) as a platinum spon- sor for CPISP. Following a signing BD1 million support ceremony held in GFH’s premises, the group provided its first CPISP’s Platinum Sponsorship category is consid- monetary support of BD200,000. ered the highest category of sponsorship of the programme. There are a total of 7 sponsors in this category. The total value of monetary support provided within this category is BHD 1 million. Opportunity to learn Fully funded scholarships Established in 1999, the programme, which is funded by HRH the Crown Each year, CPISP awards 10 fully funded univer- Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, sity scholarships to young men and women from and First Deputy Prime Minister, Prince both governmental and private secondary schools, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa as well as based on their academic merit. Since the pro- various local and international organi- gramme’s inception, over 160 of Bahrain’s bright- sations and individuals, aims to nurture est high school graduates have been selected to the minds of future generations of pursue higher education degrees at top interna- Bahraini leaders through educational tional universities around the world. initiatives. The programme provides Bahrain’s most gifted and talented “The move reflects the Group’s commitment to support- “We are delighted to participate in youth the opportunity to learn at the ing various educational initiatives that are instrumental to finest international educational institu- HRH the Crown Prince’s vision for the tions as well as providing them with developing the Kingdom’s gifted young leaders,” development of young Bahrainis,” career development support and -Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, training. -Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs at the Court of the Crown The Chairman of GFH Prince, Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Finance and Administrative Committee of CPISP 8 BUSINESS Thursday, November 9, 2017 Thursday, November 9, 2017 BUSINESS 9 US tightens sanctions on Cuba EU pushes cut in car emissions We will have ‘one gun’ in Gaza. Washington Berlin How can I do security when there he Trump administration yesterday announced new he European Commission said Wednesday it wants to are all these rockets and guns? This restrictions against Cuba, tightening sanctions against the cut emissions of carbon dioxide from cars by 30 percent is possible? This CaribbeanT island nation in an effort byT 2030, and boost the use of The Louvre comes to Abu Dhabi to prevent U.S. trade and travelers electric vehicles by making them doesn’t work.” The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first foreign branch of the Parisian landmark, Abu Dhabi Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice President, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid from benefiting its military. The cheaper and easier to charge. The will house a permanent collection of more than 600 artworks from across is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Al-Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Crown changes, which will take effect on proposal stops short of imposing the world representing different civilisations and periods in history HAl-Khalifa yesterday attended Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Prince and UAE Armed Forces Thursday, will expand the list of fixed quotas for emission-free the opening of the Louvre Abu Al-Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Crown Deputy Supreme Commander Dome: Measures 180m in diameter, Cuban government officials barred vehicles and is more modest than -Hazem Attallah, Dhabi Museum in the Island of Prince and UAE Armed Forces HH Shaikh Mohammed bin shading two-thirds of museum. from transactions as well as set goals already set out by some EU Saadiyat in the UAE capital. Deputy Supreme Commander Zayed Al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Structure appears to float over water, policy to deny exports to entities. members. the Palestinian chief of police The opening ceremony celebrates Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Executive Council Deputy as its four supporting pillars the completion of the museum ten Al-Nahyan, on the opening of the Chairman HH Shaikh Hazza bin are hidden within building years after the signing of an 30-year cultural milestone, the first world- Zayed Al-Nahyan and other senior SAADIYAT agreement between the UAE and standard museum in the Arab officials. CULTURAL France initially reported to be region and the Middle East. HM, the King and other senior DISTRICT worth $1.1 billion. HM, the King hailed deep- attendees toured different sections “The museum, inspired by the rooted fraternal relations binding of the museum which showcases Architect Arab architecture, has become a the Kingdom of Bahrain and the artworks and artefacts reflecting Jean Nouvel new destination that mingles the United Arab Emirates, lauding past and contemporary world Construction BTEA inks deals global historical heritage with advanced cooperation on all levels, human heritage. 2009-2017 contemporary creations, thus particularly culture, arts and HM, the King also saw a reflecting the UAE openness to museums. collection of acquisitions and rare Estimated cost all cultures and civilisations and Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid religious manuscripts which date $1.3 billion Abu keenness on building bridges of Al-Maktoum and French President back to old historical civilizations. Dhabi Akshay Bajaj (COO – Mukta A2 Cinemas (ME)), Kiyoshi Asako (Ambassador of Japan), science and knowledge with all Emmanuel Macron addressed the King Hamad also held cordial “Museum city”: 23 galleries housed Prasad Prabbakaran (GM – Mukta A2 Cinemas (ME)) with Travel and Saadiyat Island peoples in the world,” said HM the grand opening ceremony. talks with heads of state, who in 55 buildings scattered around UAE King in his address. Earlier, HM the King was attended the opening of the Louvre dome, built to resemble Arab village The HM the King congratulated received at the museum by UAE Abu Dhabi Museum, focusing Gulf the United Arab Emirates, led by Vice President, Prime Minister on Bahrain’s relations with their Geometry: Almost 8,000 metal “stars” UAE President Shaikh Khalifa bin and Dubai Ruler His Highness countries. repeated at various sizes and angles Louvre in eight layers to create lace-like form Abu Abu Dhabi Tourism Cos Outer dome Dhabi Stainless steel 5km 3 miles To track show timing or to book tickets log on to www.muktaA2cinemas.com.

Inner 8 Service on seat facility dome 8 Unique comfortable seating options, Aluminium 8 Soothing ambiance, 8 State-of-the-art technology, “Rain of light”: Gaps in roof allow 8 Variety of gourmet food and beverage sunlight to filter into gallery spaces, options. reminiscent of overlapping palm trees In pictures, scenes from the expo HM King Hamad with leaders of Arab nations and French president during the opening ceremony Manama Sources: BuroHappold, World Architecture, The Telegraph Picture: Gabriel Jorby © GRAPHIC NEWS and Exhibition Authority’s he Bahrain Tourism and participation in the WTM Exhibitions Authority is in line with its strategy to (BTEA)T announced signing promote Bahrain as an ideal The Crown Prince International multiple deals with Travel tourism destination across Scholarship Programme (CPISP) and Tourism Companies regional and international has announced GFH Financial during its participation markets. Group (GFH) as a platinum spon- in the 37th edition of the During the exhibition, sor for CPISP. Following a signing World Travel Market BTEA promoted the BD1 million support ceremony held in GFH’s prem- (WTM) 2017 exhibition. upcoming Formula 1 ises, the group provided its first The three-day event Gulf Air Bahrain Grand CPISP’s Platinum Sponsorship category is consid- monetary support of BD200,000. ered the highest category of sponsorship of the brings together around 5,000 Prix. Visitors to the stand programme. There are a total of 7 sponsors in this destinations, technology also had the opportunity category. The total value of monetary support pro- and private sector to participate in the daily vided within this category is BHD 1 million. exhibitors networking with ‘fastest lap’ competition. 51,000 travel experts, key Additionally, BTEA Opportunity to learn industry buyers, journalists, focused on promoting the Fully funded scholarships Established in 1999, the programme, digital influencers, pearl diving project which which is funded by HRH the Crown Each year, CPISP awards 10 fully funded univer- students and Tourism aims to revive Bahrain’s Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, sity scholarships to young men and women from Ministers. long-standing history in and First Deputy Prime Minister, Prince both governmental and private secondary schools, The Bahrain Tourism this area. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa as well as based on their academic merit. Since the pro- various local and international organi- gramme’s inception, over 160 of Bahrain’s bright- sations and individuals, aims to nurture est high school graduates have been selected to the minds of future generations of pursue higher education degrees at top interna- Cinephiles got their wishes granted, as Mukta A2 Bahraini leaders through educational tional universities around the world. initiatives. The programme provides Cinemas at Juffair Mall hosted Special Preview Shows for T-bills fully subscribed Bahrain’s most gifted and talented Manama issued by the CBB, on behalf 1st October 2017. “The move reflects the Group’s commitment to support- “We are delighted to participate in youth the opportunity to learn at the the much anticipated film Thor: Ragnarok on Wednesday he Central Bank of of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The approximate average finest international educational institu- ing various educational initiatives that are instrumental to HRH the Crown Prince’s vision for the 1st November. The films extraordinary narrative coupled TBahrain (CBB) yesterday The issue date of the bills price for the issue was 98.513%, developing the Kingdom’s gifted young leaders,” tions as well as providing them with announced that the BD35 is 12th November 2017 and with the lowest accepted price development of young Bahrainis,” career development support and with the cinemas’ DOLBY ATMOS Surround Sound system million monthly issue of the maturity date is 13th May being 98.432%. -Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, training. -Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Government Treasury Bills has 2018. With this, the total Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs at the Court of the Crown The Chairman of GFH and state-of-the-art technology created an unparalleled been fully subscribed by 100%. The weighted average rate of outstanding value of Prince, Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Finance The bills, carrying a interest is 2.98%, compared to Government Treasury Bills is and Administrative Committee of CPISP movie experience for its patrons. maturity of 182 days, are 3.01% for the previous issue on BD 2.085 billion. 10 BUSINESS Thursday, November 9, 2017 NOGA opens US$20 million joint venture

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top award HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Manama Chairman of the Economic a total of BD150,000 in cash So far, the award has Entrepreneurship is organised well as its’ knowledge advisors, he third edition of the Development Board. prizes, other key rewards and honoured 14 outstanding by Tamkeen in association with the Arab International Centre Bahrain Award for The ceremony is positioned benefits. The third edition of business leaders during the its’ strategic partners including for Entrepreneurship and EntrepreneurshipT will be held as a platform to honour and the award aims to celebrate first two editions. 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Bahrain-Bosnia and Herzegovina Friendship and Business Society (BBHS) elected Jawad Al Hawaj as the Chairman at its meeting of board of directors. Riyadh Yousuf will be the first Deputy Chairman and Lejla Muhasilovic will be the second Deputy Chairman. Hamid Rahma was elected as the trea- surer while Maida Gafic will head Public Relations & Event Committee. The meeting was held in the presence of Bahrain’s Ambassador to Russia Dr Ahmed Al Saati 12 Thursday, November 9, 2017 Thursday, November 9, 2017 13

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday attended the opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum in the Island of Saadiyat in the UAE capital. HM the King was received at the museum by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and UAE Armed Forc- es Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Executive Council Deputy Chairman Shaikh Hazza bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and other senior officials. HM the King and other senior attendees toured different sections of the museum which showcases artworks and ar- tifacts reflecting past and contemporary world human heritage

The Deputy The Deputy King, King, HRH Prince HRH Prince Salman Salman bin Ha- bin Hamad Al mad Al Khalifa Khalifa yesterday yesterday held his visited the General weekly Majlis, at Command of the Riffa Palace. Mem- Bahrain Defence bers of the Royal Force (BDF). Upon family, senior his arrival, the government offi- Deputy King was cials, members of received by BDF the Shura Coun- Commander-in- cil and Council of Chief Field Marshal Representatives, Shaikh Khalifa bin members of mu- Ahmed Al Khalifa, BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received yesterday, nicipal councils, and BDF Chief of in the presence of BDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Dhiyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, the Egyptian delegation religious and Staff Lt. Gen. Dhi- BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a delega- to the 15th meeting of the High Joint Bahraini-Egyptian Military Cooperation Committee, led community lead- yab bin Saqr Al- tion from the US-based Foundation for the Defence of Democracies (FDD), including Senior by the Assistant Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Rear Admiral Hussain Mustafa Al- ers, journalists, Nuaimi as well as Vice President, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, and Senior Counselor, John Hannah at the BDF’s General Jaziri. A number of issues of mutual concern were also discussed. Director of the BDF’s General and diplomats at- a number of senior Command yesterday. Director of the BDF’s General Command’s Court, Major-General Hassan Command’s Court, Major-General Hassan Mohammed Saad, Inspector-General, Major-General tended the Majlis officers Mohammed Saad, Inspector-General, Major-General Abdulla Hassan Al-Nuaimi, and Assistant Abdulla Hassan Al-Nuaimi, and Assistant Chief of Staff for Supply and Catering, Rear Admiral Chief of Staff for Supply and Catering, Rear Admiral Yussef Ahmed Malallah, were also present Yussef Ahmed Malallah, were present

Health Minis- ter Faeqa bint Saeed Al Saleh visited Galali to be updated on the people’s health needs there. The visit is in implemen- tation of HRH Prime Minis- ter’s directives to service ministers to inten- sify visits to all Bahrain’s areas Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa received yesterday Tamkeen Chief Executive Ibrahim Janahi. The to learn about Southern Governer hailed the dedicated national efforts of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) in boosting the Bahraini peo- Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa yesterday held his weekly Majlis, which convened in the Southern Governorate’s building in the presence of dignitaries from the governor- citizens’ needs ple’s contribution to the national economy by improving their competence and competitiveness in the labour market ate. The Southern Governor praised cooperation with relevant parties, describing them as strategic partners in achieving set up goals

As part of Science Week, BKS Science A delegation from Forum celebrated the 150th birth an- the Nasser Vocational niversary of Madam Curie. Dr. Sadeq Al Training Centre (NVTC) Alawi Dean of College of Applied stud- made a field visit to the ies and Physical Education, University of Bahrain Training Insti- Bahrain and Dr. Mohamed Salim Akhter tute (BTI). The delega- Professor Department of Chemistry Uni- tion visited the labora- versity of Bahrain were the Key Note tories and workshops Speakers for the programme. A docu- of BTI’s Mechanics and mentary named “The genius of Marie Motor Vehicle Division, Curie” was screened on the occasion. and was informed N.K. Veeramani, General Secretary wel- about the equipment comed guests and viewers. P.T.Thomas and modern technolo- Bahrain-Bosnia and Herzegovina Friendship and Business Society (BBHS) elected Jawad Al Hawaj as delivered a speech on the important of gy offered to the train- the Chairman at its meeting of board of directors. Riyadh Yousuf will be the first Deputy Chairman science forum. Rajitha Sunil, convenor ees of air conditioning, and Lejla Muhasilovic will be the second Deputy Chairman. Hamid Rahma was elected as the trea- of BKS Science Forum thanked all those refrigeration, welding surer while Maida Gafic will head Public Relations & Event Committee. The meeting was held in the who attended the programme and automotive tech- presence of Bahrain’s Ambassador to Russia Dr Ahmed Al Saati nology 14 Thursday, November 9, 2017

Justin Timberlake‏ @jtimberlake What a great #WorldSeries. So fun to watch and congrats to the @astros on that ring and @ Dodgers on a great year! We will be back, LA!

Shakira cancels event due to XXXX vocal strain Berlin inger Shakira has cancelled the first Los Angeles show of her upcoming “El Dorado” ctress Emily Blunt says it world tour due to vocal strain. was intimidating to sing for SThe 40-year-old was supposed to kick off fantasy animation film “My her roadshow on Wednesday in Germany, LittleA Pony”. reports aceshowbiz.com. “Daniel (Composer Daniel “During these last few days of Ingram) wrote not only an rehearsals, I have unfortunately strained amazing song for me to sing. It’s my vocal cords and as a result my doctors such a powerhouse moment for have ordered me to go on vocal rest to Tempest in the movie but he was so avoid any greater damage that could keep constructive in how he went about me from performing. I’m devastated to recording it and not wanting to blow have to miss our first show on November my voice out because it’s a big number. 8 in Koln,” Shakira announced on her It’s a big song and I was intimidated to official website. sing it,” Blunt said in a statement. “I love my German fans and was really She added: “He put me at ease and we looking forward to sharing my first show just did it in sections. I just think the with you. As much as it pains me, I know song is really soaring and spectacular I need to heed the advice of my doctors ... and you discover the reason why so I can give you all everything I’ve got once she became the way she is. I’ve I’m on the road and not risk any further always felt with songs in movies injury,” she explained. (IANS) that if you’re not able to say it, then sing it.” (IANS)

ctor Russell Crowe, George MacKay, and Nicholas Hoult will star in a new western film ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’. The film will be directed by Justin Kurzel and is based Aon a novel of the same by Peter Carey. The story is about notorious French Montana bushranger Ned Kelly (Mackay), one of the world’s greatest outlaws. Shaun Grant will write the screenplay for the film, which also November 9, 1984 features Essie Davis, Travis Fimmel and Dacre Montgomery. The project is being produced by Liz Watts, Hal Vogel, and Brad Feinstein with Peter Carey, David Aukin, CEO and founder of Cocaine City Records whose Vincent Sheehan, and Joseph F Ingrassia serving as debut album, Excuse My French, was released in May the executive producers. (TOI) 2013. He is best known for his collaborations with Max B and Rick Ross. xxx

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Justin Timberlake‏ @jtimberlake What a great #WorldSeries. So fun to watch and congrats to the @astros on that ring and @ Dodgers on a great year! We will be back, LA!

Shakira ctor Ray Fisher said he wants the upcoming ‘Cyborg’standalone Los Angeles cancels movie to be an ‘intimate’ story and ctor Channing Tatum did not hide his past from Anot have any appearances by other DC his wife and actress Jenna Dewan Tatum on their superheros. Reportedly, the 30-year- first date. He told her that he was earlier a stripper old actor will make his DC Extended Abefore getting into showbiz. event Universe debut with ‘Justice League’. The 37-year-old actor, who married Jenna in 2009, says his “Things are in development. If I partner “needed to know” the truth. had my druthers, I think a Cyborg “I think it was one of the very first like dinners we ever had standalone would be a slightly more together. I don’t know. I’m not shy about it. She was just like, due to intimate story. One of the things that ‘What?’ She needed to know just like everybody,” Channing I always think is interesting with these told etonline.com. sort of universes, is whenever there’s Jenna, 36, wasn’t bothered by the revelation, and the a world threatening crisis, it always “Magic Mike” star says it has been his male friends who have vocal makes you wonder, ‘Where are the asked the most questions. (IANS) XXXX other members of the group? Why didn’t they show up?” “I think finding strain an organic way to explain Berlin why these inger Shakira has cancelled the first characters Los Angeles show of her upcoming “El Dorado” have to have ctress Emily Blunt says it world tour due to vocal strain. their solo was intimidating to sing for SThe 40-year-old was supposed to kick off mission,” fantasy animation film “My her roadshow on Wednesday in Germany, Fisher said. LittleA Pony”. reports aceshowbiz.com. (TOI) “Daniel (Composer Daniel “During these last few days of Ingram) wrote not only an rehearsals, I have unfortunately strained amazing song for me to sing. It’s my vocal cords and as a result my doctors such a powerhouse moment for have ordered me to go on vocal rest to Tempest in the movie but he was so avoid any greater damage that could keep constructive in how he went about me from performing. I’m devastated to recording it and not wanting to blow have to miss our first show on November my voice out because it’s a big number. 8 in Koln,” Shakira announced on her It’s a big song and I was intimidated to official website. xx sing it,” Blunt said in a statement. “I love my German fans and was really She added: “He put me at ease and we looking forward to sharing my first show just did it in sections. I just think the with you. As much as it pains me, I know song is really soaring and spectacular I need to heed the advice of my doctors ... and you discover the reason why so I can give you all everything I’ve got once she became the way she is. I’ve I’m on the road and not risk any further always felt with songs in movies injury,” she explained. (IANS) that if you’re not able to say it, then sing it.” (IANS) shley Judd has been roped 1. Thor: Ragnarok $122.7mn in to feature in the canine drama ‘A Dog’s Way 2. A Bad Moms Christmas $16.7mn Home’.A Reportedly, the 49-year- old actor will be joined by Edward 3. Jigsaw $6.55mn James Olso, Wes Studi, Alexandra Shipp and Jonah Hauer-King. 4. Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween $4.54mn Directed by Charles Martin Smith, the movie is an adaptation 5. Geostorm $3.19mn of the best-selling book ‘A Dog’s ctor Russell Crowe, George MacKay, and Nicholas Hoult will Purpose’, by W Bruce Cameron. star in a new western film ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’. 6. Happy Death Day $2.69mn Besides Cameron, his wife and The film will be directed by Justin Kurzel and is based 7. Blade Runner 2049 $2.32mn co-writer of the novel, Cathryn Aon a novel of the same by Peter Carey. The story is about notorious Michon has penned the screenplay French Montana bushranger Ned Kelly (Mackay), one of the world’s greatest outlaws. 8. Thank You for Your Service (2017) $2.20mn for the film. Shaun Grant will write the screenplay for the film, which also Reportedly, ‘A Dog’s Way Home’ November 9, 1984 features Essie Davis, Travis Fimmel and Dacre Montgomery. 9. Only The Brave $1.9mn chronicles the heartwarming The project is being produced by Liz Watts, Hal Vogel, adventure of Bella, a dog who and Brad Feinstein with Peter Carey, David Aukin, 10. 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Don’t worry, if doe-brownO eyes and long fluttery when asked if there are problems something has upset me,” she an intriguing smile, and deeply you’re nice to me I’ll be nice to you.” eyelashes made international with robots having feelings, she said, demonstrating different expressive eyes that seem to So far there’s only one Sophia in headlines. She’d just become a full gave a wide smile and said, “Oh expressions. Quite how these change colour with the light. existence, so the likelihood of her citizen of Saudi Arabia -- the first Hollywood again.” Her deadpan emotions correlate to actions are suddenly being in your school or robot in the world to achieve such tone might be robotic, but it was unknown, but it’s interesting to Wants to protect humanity workplace is still a way out. And a status. perfectly used in this example. note that this is being developed “My AI is designed around human even when we do have more in Hanson Robotics cloud-based AI from the ground up. values like wisdom, kindness, existence, we still need to muddle She has a sense of humour offers deep learning and is also and compassion,” she said. When out the whole concept of robotic When asked if she was happy open source meaning anyone can Designed like Audrey Hepburn questioned about her potential for rights, citizenship and how this to be here, she said, “I’m always develop their own Sophia. According to Hanson Robotics, abuse, she had a quick rebuttal. plays together. (Forbes) Classifieds Reaching the right audience [email protected] Bahrain best classifieds www.newsofbahrain 17879896 38444684 Thursday, November 9, 2017 Classifieds 17 Reaching the right audience [email protected] Bahrain best classifieds www.newsofbahrain 17879896 38444684

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(Hindi/Drama/Musical) 18 Thursday, November 9, 2017 Bajrangbali Singh Daily At (Vip Ii): 12.30 + 3.15 + Starring: Zaira Wasim, Aamir DANA: Timings: 10:45,13:00,15:1 ARAMM ( Tamil / Drama ) 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm Khan, Meher Vij C/O SURYA ( Telugu / Action / CINECO (20) : Daily At (Atmos): 5,17:30,19:45,22:00,00:15 Starring: Sundeep Kishan, Meh- SEEF (II) : Daily At: (12.45 Mn CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.45 Drama ) 11.30 Am + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.45 reen Pirzada, Harish Uthaman Thurs/Fri) Am + 4.30 + 9.15 Pm Starring: Sundeep Kishan, Meh- 9.30 Pm + 12.00 Mn Am + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:15,15:3 SAAR : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.45 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + reen Pirzada, Harish Uthaman Daily At: (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri.) 11.15 Pm 0,17:45,20:00,22:15 5.30 + 8.15 + (11.00 Pm Thurs/Fri) 4.00 + 9.00 Pm DANA: Timings: 10:45, 13:15, Daily At (Vip I): 10.30 Am + 1.00 + SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.15 Am + AL JAZIRA : Daily At: 5.30 + WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.00 15:45, 18:15, 20:45, 23:15 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 Pm 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 Pm TYLER PERRY’S BOO 2: A (11.00 Pm Thurs/Fri) Am + 3.45 + 8.30 Pm SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + MADEA HALLOWEEN WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.45 + IPPADAI VELLUM ( Tamil / 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 AN ORDINARY MAN (Action / (Comedy / Horror) 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 Pm 24 HOURS TO LIVE (15+) Action / Comedy ) Pm + (12.30 Mn Thurs/Fri.) 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Jackson Starring: Nathan Barnatt, Gina DANA: Timings: 10:30,13:15,16:0 THE FOREIGNER (15+) (Action/ CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.45 MURDER ON THE ORIENT Briganti, Bawriboon Chanreuang 0,18:45,21:30,00:15 OMAR EL AZRAQ ( Arabic / Thriller/Crime) Am + 3.00 + 7.15 + 11.30 Pm EXPRESS: ATMOS DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:45,14:4 AL HAMRA : Daily At: 12.00 + Drama ) Starring: Jackie Chan, Pierce ( Crime / Drama / Mystery ) 5,16:45,18:45,20:45,22:45,00:45 6.00 Pm Starring: Nedal El Shafey Zaki Brosnan, Charlie Murphy FIRST KILL (Pg-15) (Action/ Starring: Daisy Ridley, Johnny SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Fateen Abdel Wahab Sabry CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 Thriller/Crime) Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 Pm SHADI MAIN ZAROUR AANA ( Abdelmonem Am + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + Starring: Bruce Willis, Hayden DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:15,15:3 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Hindi/Drama/Romance ) DANA: Timings: 11.30 Pm + (12.30 Mn Thurs/Fri.) Christensen, Tu Shelton 0,17:45,20:00,22:15,00:30 12:45, 16:30,20:15,00:00 Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Kriti 13:45,17:30,21:15,01:00 SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.00 + 4.45 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 1.00 + SEEF (I) : Daily At: 2.00 + 6.00 + + 9.30 Pm 5.15 + 9.30 Pm 10.00 Pm JIGSAW (18+) (Crime/Thriller/ THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE ESCAPE ROOM ( Thriller ) Horror) (Pg) (Animation/Action/ Starring: Evan Williams, An- Starring: Matt Passmore, Tobin Comedy/Adventure) nabelle Stephenson, Elisabeth Bell, Callum Keith Rennie Starring: Olivia Munn, Justin Hower CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.30 + Theroux, Jackie Chan DANA: Timings: 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 1.45 + 11:00,15:45,19:30,23:15 Pm + (12.30 Mn Thurs/Fri.) 6.00 + 10.15 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.30 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 2.00 + 7.00 7.15 Pm + 12.00 Mn Pm + 12.00 Mn IT (18+) (Horror/Drama) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.00 Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 Pm BOO 2! A MADAE HALLOWEEN Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard + 12.00 Mn (Pg-15) (Comedy/Thriller) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.15 + THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Starring: Tyler Perry, Brock 7.00 + 11.45 Pm 11:15,13:00,14:45,16:30,18:15,20: O’hurn, Patrice Lovely 00,21:45,23:30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 THE LITTLE VAMPIRE (Pg) Am + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + (Animation/Adventure/ THANK YOU FOR YOUR 9.00 + 11.00 Pm Comedy) SERVICE (Biography/Drama/ SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.45 Am + Starring: Jim Carter, Rasmus War) 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + Hardiker, Alice Krige Starring: Haley Bennett, Miles 11.45 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.45 Teller, Keisha Castle-Hughes WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 1.45 + Am + 4.00 + 8.15 Pm DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:45,14:4 6.30 + 11.15 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 5,16:45,18:45,20:45,22:45,00:45 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 11:00,14:45,18:30,22:15 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am 11:15,13:15,15:15,17:15,19:15,21 + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + :15,23:15 KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN 9.45 Pm + 12.00 Mn Circle (15+) (Action/ r-themed films don’t The pic marks the home to find his fiancee (Erin SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.15 + 2.30 + GEOSTORM (Pg-15) (Action/ Adventure/Comedy) Wahave to concentrate directorial debut of Hall, who Darke) gone and his home 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 Pm Thriller/Sci-Fiction) Starring: Taron Egerton, Colin on combat to be harrowing. traversed similar dramatic stripped of furniture. SAAR : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.15 + Starring: Gerard Butler, Jim Firth, Mark Strong Case in point: Jason Hall’s territory with his screenplay Upon arriving at the 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + (11.15 Pm Sturgess, Abbie Cornish CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.00 + affecting drama depicting the for Clint Eastwood’s American airport, Adam is approached Thurs/Fri) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 Pm emotional turmoil suffered by Sniper. He has winnowed by Amanda (Amy Schumer), WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.30 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 Pm several Iraq War veterans upon the book’s many subjects — the widow of a fellow soldier, + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + SEEF (I) : Daily At: 2.30 + 7.15 + TISBAH ALA KHAIR (Pg-13) their return home. Based on soldiers of the 2-16 Infantry who begs him to tell her 11.45 Pm 12.00 Mn (Arabic/Drama/Comedy/ David Finkel’s acclaimed 2013 Battalion — into a handful, the circumstances of her THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Thriller) nonfiction book, Thank You for including Adam Schumann husband’s death. He tells her 11:30,13:30,15:30,17:30,19:30,21 11:15,15:15,19:15,23:15 Starring: Tamer Hosney, Dorra Your Service sheds a spotlight (Miles Teller), who returns that he wasn’t there when :30,23:30 Zarrouk, Nour on the PTSD that afflicts so home to his loving wife, it happened, although the THE SON OF BIG FOOT (Pg) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + many veterans of America’s Saskia (Haley Bennett), and pained look in his eyes signifies ON WINGS OF EAGLE (Drama (Animation/Adventure) 4.45 + 9.30 Pm longest war. Considering two young children; Tausolo that there’s more to the story. / History / Sport) Starring: Cinda Adams, Bob that there seems to be no Aieti (Beulah Koale), or “Solo,” Thank You for Your Service Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Bruce Barlen, Cal Brunker ITTEFAQ (Hindi / Mystery / end in sight of the country’s a soldier of American Samoan approaches its powerful subject Locke, Richard Sanderson CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am Thriller) involvement in the Middle descent suffering the effects in admirably understated DANA: Timings: 10:30,12:15,14:0 + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + Starring: Sidharth Malhotra, East, the film proves timely and of a brain injury; and Will fashion. (hollywoodreporter) 0,15:45,17:30,19:15,21:00,22:45 8.30 + 10.30 Pm Sonakshi Sinha, Akshaye affecting. 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Use today’s electric feeling to fuel your passion. (Apr 21st - May 21st) A subtle tension has been building for some time. You’ve reached a critical turning point. Don’t shy away from adventure because you fear failure. Change and open up your heart to the world. You may hesitate to make a move because you don’t want to make waves, but how else are you going to advance in life? Don’t let other people’s arguments get in the (May 22nd - Jun 21st) way of your truth. Don’t doubt yourself. Stop worrying. Don’t be disgruntled if you aren’t fitting in with whatever is going on around you. This indicates that you may need to take another route. If you don’t like the music being played, start your own band. You may work hard today to balance powerful forces. You may be torn between a lust for (June 22nd - July 23rd) adventure and a need for communication. Either way, the bottom line is freedom to do and say the things you want. This is an important time to spread your wings despite any opposition. You can’t go wrong with anything involving higher learning, religion, or spirituality. Across Down (July 24th - Aug 23rd) The extreme passion that rules you may 1 Tax pro; 4 Protected from the sun; 10 Agreement; 14 Old California 1 Believable; 2 Commonplace; 3 Extend; 4 Listerine alternative; 5 meet opposition today as more information fort; 15 Photographic device; 16 Construction beam; 17 Deity; 18 Fabled loser; 6 Affable; 7 Grades; 8 “___ tu” (Verdi aria); 9 Rockers appears. Communication may colour the Creative ability; 20 “___ Beso” (1962 hit); 21 Fleshy fruit; 22 Pennies; Steely ___; 10 Heap; 11 From within; 12 Marsh plant; 13 Assignations; scene differently than you pictured in your 23 John ____ Garner; 25 Outdoes; 28 Tit for ___; 29 South American 19 Cooling units, for short; 24 Picture theater; 26 Airline to Oslo; 27 head. Be patient and wait for all the spaces monkey; 30 Lucid; 31 “Exodus” author Leon; 32 Pertaining to a con- Threefold; 30 King Minos, for one; 31 Unfasten; 33 ___ few rounds; 34 to fill in before you make any decisions about gress; 35 Fair hiring abbr.; 36 Penpoint; 37 Something immaterial; 44 Lubricate; 37 Quarantine; 38 Dark pigment in skin; 39 Sorority letter; how to proceed. What is usually malleable and On a cruise; 45 In the least; 46 Scottish refusals; 48 Cambodia’s Lon 40 Elevating; 41 Forbidden by law; 42 Clubfoot; 43 The beginning; easy to affect may be a bit stubborn and rigid. ___; 49 For want of ___...; 50 Twotime loser to Dwight; 51 San Antonio 44 Aleve alternative; 47 Yes ___, Bob!; 49 “You’ve got mail” co.; 50 (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) You may feel pressured to make an important, landmark; 53 Mariners can sail on seven of these; 55 Discount rack Fall bloomer; 52 Gds.; 54 Weary comment; 57 Bambi’s aunt; 58 Actor decisive move today. Expansive options abbr.; 56 Light of a candle; 59 ___ favor; 60 How sweet ___!; 61 Chaney; are coming into focus. You may experience Generic; 62 Compass dir.; 63 Hawaii’s state bird; 64 Person who fishes; opposition as you stand up for what you believe. 65 Get it?; Your desire for freedom gives you a positive outlook that others find inspiring. Don’t lose your adventurous spirit by thinking you need to tie yourself down to solid commitment.

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(Jan 21st - Feb 19th) You won’t have any idea how to fight if you don’t know who your enemies are. Keep an eye out for people who try to bring you down. Their energy may be subtle so you might not even notice their influence at first. Today’s powerful planetary energy creates a manipulative power struggle that may hinder your expansion and prosperity. A strong transforming force may be pulling you (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) in opposite directions now. Long-term trends are coming to a climax. Karma that you haven’t How to play: resolved over the past few years may come back to haunt you. Today’s planetary lineup is Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each turning up the heat on your present situation. row across, each column down and each 9-box square You’re going to need your flameproof suit. contains all of the numbers from one to nine. 20 Thursday, November 9, 2017 a #PollToday his is Pakistan’s ‘human owl’ Donald Trump warns North Tteenager who can turn his head 180 degrees to look directly behind Korea of grave danger him. Muhammad Sameer, from the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, uses his hands to help rotate his head back over his shoulders. Now the 14-year-old is hoping his Sophia, the artificially intelligent robot, has gained citizenship in unbelievable flexibility will land him a Saudi Arabia. At present, she is the part in a Hollywood movie. only one of her kind in the world. The teenager, who trains constantly But that might change soon. Do to keep up his elasticity, said: ‘I would you agree? have been six or seven when I saw an Yes No Cant Say actor in a Hollywood horror movie turning his head to look behind him. ‘It fascinated me. I started practising for it and within few months, I was able to it. U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. first lady Melania ‘My mother slapped me when she visit the Forbidden City with China’s President Xi Jinping in saw me doing this and told me never Beijing to do it again as I might end up You want to ask a question, Beijing “Do not underestimate us hurting my neck but with time she I’ll give you an answer. Lay off. .S. President Donald and do not try us,” Trump realised that I’m God gifted. That is not your business. That Trump arrived in China told North Korea as he ‘My dream is to work like that actor is my business. I take care of Uon Wednesday seeking help wrapped up a visit to South my country and I will nurture in Hollywood horror movies.’ my country to health,” to rein in North Korea, telling Korea with a speech to the Sameer quit his studies and became Rodrigo Duterte, the reclusive state’s leader he National Assembly before part of a dance group, Dangerous Philippines President on human was putting his country in heading to Beijing, where he Boys, to earn a living and help his rights issues raised by Trump grave danger by developing was making his first official family run the household affairs after nuclear weapons. visit. his father fell ill. Trump used some of his Trump painted a dystopian His father Sajid Khan, 49, had toughest language yet against picture of the reclusive suffered heart strokes twice and left North Korea in a wide- North, saying people were working. Putin and Trump likely ranging address in Seoul that suffering in “gulags” and Mother Rukhsana Khan, 45, said: to meet in Vietnam lodged specific accusations of some bribed government ‘Sameer’s father was working in a chilling human rights abuses. officials to work as “slaves” textile mill. But he had to stop working He called on countries overseas rather than live Boy, 14, after he suffered heart strokes twice in around the world to isolate under the government a year. Pyongyang by denying it at home. He offered no ‘He is only a kid but we have no “any form of support, supply evidence to support those other option. I wanted him to study or acceptance.” accusations. (Reuters) and make a name for himself but can twist destiny had something else in store.’ The Kremlin says Russian Sameer along with eight other and U.S. presidents have a members of the dance group performs busy agenda for their likely at dance shows across Karachi. encounter on the sidelines of Pakistani police arrest aunt For every show, the talented boy a Pacific nations’ summit later his head earns between £6 to £10. this week. in family poisoning case Sameer explained: ‘I can make around £100 to £120 every month. Typhoon Damrey kills ‘I work so that I can support my family. I don’t want that due to lack of 106 in Vietnam resources my four sisters do not have Vietnam’s deadliest storm to quit studies. this year, Typhoon Damrey, Asher Khan, lead dancer of has killed 106 people, leaving Dangerous Boys, said: ‘I was shocked 25 missing and 197 injured. when I first saw Sameer’s ability to rotate his neck and shoulders. He is incredible. Sameer said: ‘I am working on my dance skills, gymnastic stunts and acting skills as well in order Schools shut as toxic to find better work opportunities smog thickens 180 to support my family and fulfil my Delhi’s government ordered 21-year-old Aasia Bibi and her boyfriend, Shahid Lashari, are dream. I hope to show my talent in schools shut for the rest presented to journalists, at police station in Muzaffargarh in big screens someday.’(Daily Mail) of the week as air pollu- Pakistan degrees tion worsened and criti- akistani police said prepared the night of Oct. cism mounted over failure PWednesday they arrested 24 but it was later found by to tackle the public health a woman for allegedly plotting his mother, 52-year-old Janat A grasshopper is found lodged crisis. with her newly married niece Bibi, who unwittingly used to poison the young woman’s the tainted milk to make a husband with tainted milk traditional yogurt drink the in Van Gogh’s ‘Olive Trees’ Taiwan grounds that would eventually kill him following day. is paintings have been Mirage jets and 17 other relatives in a The yogurt concoction Hadmired for years, but it Taiwan’s air force said remote village. was served to 27 members seems that one feature in a Vincent Wednesday it has ground- Investigators believe the of the extended family, Van Gogh masterpiece has gone ed all its Mirage jets as it boyfriend of 21-year-old including Amjad, who along unnoticed for over a century. searched for a pilot who newlywed Aasia Bibi incited with 17 others subsequently Curators have discovered a went missing while con- her to kill her husband, died at a district hospital. small grasshopper embedded in ducting a training mission. Mohammad Amjad, by “The family of Amjad did the paint of Van Gogh’s Olive poisoning his milk with not contact police after this Trees. For more, catch us rat poison because she was tragic incident but we took The experts believe the critter online at: not happy in her arranged initiative and launched a was probably already dead when marriage. Amjad was her probe into the matter when it landed on Van Gogh’s canvas, www.newsofbahrain.com cousin. Local police chief bodies started coming to the which he painted outdoors in Curators have discovered a small /nobonline Zulfiqar Ali said Amjad village from the hospital,” Ali grasshopper embedded in the paint Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in /newsofbahrain did not drink the milk Bibi said. (AP) 1889. (Daily Mail) of Van Gogh’s Olive Trees SPORTS Thursday, November 9, 2017 21 Moyes says he has Messi plots a ‘point to prove’ Newell’s return as Barca contract David Moyes (file pic)

London career at Preston North End, was voted est Ham boss David Moyes says LMA Manager of the Year three times Whe has a “point to prove” as he while at Everton from 2002 to 2013 - an ticks down aims to “repair” his reputation at his 11-year spell during which they finished new club. in the top eight nine times. London the club before the international Messi tops the La Liga scoring The former Everton and Manchester He signed a six-year contract when ionel Messi has reiterated break, he has been linked with charts this season, with his 12 United manager has replaced Slaven he succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as the dreams of playing for a switch to Manchester City to league goals helping Barca Bilic, who was sacked on Monday with Manchester United boss in 2013 but childhoodL club Newell’s Old Boys reunite with former mentor Pep to establish a four-point lead the Hammers in the relegation zone. was sacked 10 months into the deal. in Argentina, as speculation over Guardiola. over Valencia at the top of the Moyes, 54, has been out of work Moyes then went to Spain to manage his future continues to build. And Messi added fuel to the fire table, with rivals and defending since May, when he resigned as Real Sociedad but was dismissed in Although Barcelona president in a rare interview, in which he champions Real Madrid eight Sunderlandboss after the club’s November 2015 after a year in charge. Josep Maria Bartomeu has asserted he hopes to head home to back in third. relegation to the Championship. He took over at Sunderland in July consistently claimed Messi’s Argentina later in his career. And the five-time Ballon d’Or “It is good for West Ham, they are 2016 but quit in May 2017 after the contract renewal has been agreed “The desire is always playing for winner hinted he is keen to getting a good manager,” he said. Blacks Cats finished bottom of the with the superstar, the club is yet to Newell’s, it is what I dreamed as a head home after describing his Moyes, who started his managerial Premier League. (BBC) confirm the news. kid,” Messi told Argentine channel first experience of playing at La Messi’s current Barca deal is due TyC Sports. Bombonera, the home of Boca to expire at the end of the season, “When I went to the club I Juniors, in a World Cup qualifier with the 30-year-old therefore free imagined playing in the Primera last month. Nov 11-12, Minsk, Belarus to discuss terms with other clubs Division, but I do not know what’s “It was a beautiful experience in January. going to happen in a few years. personally and I think with the Surface: Indoor hard Although Messi has spent his “I cannot say I’m going back national team it was spectacular,” BELARUS UNITED STATES entire senior career at Barcelona because I do not know where I’m said Messi of Argentina’s 0-0 draw Eduard Captain Kathy and reached 600 appearances for going to be.” with Peru. (goal.com) Dubrou Rinaldi Final Best Winner 2017 17 times Gwen Jorgensen to Play-off 2016 Play-off Beat RUS 3-2 Beat AUS 4-0 switch to marathon HEAD-TO-HEAD London Olympic gold medal,” she said. USA beat Belarus 5-0 in lympic triathlon “Though my near-future training only previous meeting – gold medallist Gwen will be focused on winning gold in the World Group II tie in 2012 OJorgensen has announced she marathon in Tokyo, I will always be a will switch to the marathon part of the USA Triathlon family.” Aryna Sabalenka ROUTE TO FINAL Coco Vandeweghe for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic If she were to win gold in the Belarus 4-1 Netherlands First round Germany 0-4 United States Games. marathon, she would become the Jorgensen, 31, won the first male or female athlete of any Belarus 3-2 Switzerland Semi-final Czech Rep. 2-3 United States USA’s first-ever Olympic gold nationality to secure Olympic titles Singles / doubles rank TEAM LINE-UPS Fed Cup record in triathlon at Rio 2016 but did in both disciplines. Jorgensen, who not compete in the 2017 season qualified for her first Olympics at Aryna Coco after giving birth to her first child. London 2012, suffered a flat tyre on the Sabalenka 78 442 W2-L3 Vandeweghe 12 64 W9-L3 In November 2016, she came bike leg and finished 38th overall. 14th in the women’s New But in Rio, she out-ran defending Aliaksandra Sloane York marathon race. Olympic champion Nicola Spirig of Sasnovich 87 - W18-L9 Stephens 13 165 W3-L3 “USA Triathlon Switzerland for an historic gold medal. Vera Shelby brought me to Just months after that victory, she Lapko 130 103 W4-L1 Rogers 59 244 W1-L1 this sport and ran her first competitive marathon in I’m privileged to New York, finishing in a time of two Lidziya Alison step away with an hours 41 minutes one second. (BBC) Marozav 477 69 W1-L2 Riske 70 121 W1-L2 Gwen Jorgensen (file pic) Source: Fed Cup Pictures: Getty Images, Newscom © GRAPHIC NEWS 22 Thursday, November 9, 2017 SPORTS BIC set to host ‘Ultimate Track Experience’ on Friday DT News Network is required before taking part Manama in the SR1 experience. ahrain International The Radical SR3 passenger Circuit (BIC) hosts on ride will be conducted BFriday an Ultimate Track alongside one of BIC’s expert Experience. driving instructors. A Radical Motorsport fans are invited SR3 boasts an RPE-Suzuki to take part in one of the most Generation 1,340 DOHC exhilarating activities in Sakhir. engine. 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Plenty of off-track experience Federer to face Zverev in ATP Tour Finals at Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain London tennis by storm this year, ix-times champion Roger rocketing up to number three DT News Network Federer was paired in in the world rankings after Manama Sthe same group as German winning five titles, including he FIA WEC Bapco 6 debutant Alexander Zverev two Masters 1000 events. Hours of Bahrain is set to for next week’s ATP Tour “It’s an honour to play beT more than just a weekend Finals when the draw was there in London, it’s my first of top-class motorsport. made in host city London on time and hopefully not my Happening November 17 and Wednesday. last,” Zverev said in Milan 18 at Bahrain International World number one Rafael where he took part in an Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir, the race Nadal, who is recovering exhibition match at the Next weekend also promises plenty from a knee injury to play in Gen Finals, having dropped of off-track entertainment that the season-ending showpiece, out to concentrate on London. can be enjoyed by the whole heads the other group and will “I will try to prepare myself family. Some of the attractions face Belgian David Goffin, as well as I can and try to win include bungee jumping, street Bulgarian debutant Grigor many matches there.” shows, roaming performers, Hakuna Ma Samba and Cie Tac Ace-K moves like a ninja as hip hop, funk and flamenco; Dimitrov and Austrian He is one of three first- children’s theatre shows and a O Tac, amongst others. – swift and precise. His jaw- while Cie Tac O Tac offers a Dominic Thiem. timers with Dimitrov finally kids’ area. Umami Dance Theater dropping routine will amaze mix of dance and acrobatics for Also in the Pete Sampras qualifying after being long- The thrill of bungee jumping is a street dance duo who crowds as he performs a unique a show you’ve never seen before. group with Federer is Croatian predicted to become a regular will have your heart racing as create classical numbers with set of acrobatics and juggling, as Their balance, strength and Marin Cilic, the man he beat member of the men’s elite. you fall to the ground, only to contemporary touches in an well as some of the most insane poetry create an explosive, sweet in this year’s Wimbledon Sock is the first American to bounce back up again. off-the-wall, slightly surreal, balloon manipulation ever. and unforgettable universe. final, and American Jack qualify since Mardy Fish did The street shows include very funny and highly talented Hakuna Ma Samba is a show For more information, visit Sock who crept into the so in 2011. (Reuters) several engaging acts, including mix of pantomime, theatre and based on samba and influenced www.bahraingp.com or call the tournament after Umami Dance Theatre, Ace-K, physical comedy. by different musical styles such BIC Hotline. winning the Paris Masters. Federer will kick off the Azarenka to miss Fed Cup final tournament, London her Twitter account. which has ictoria Azarenka will miss this week’s “Even though I will not be in Minsk been held in Fed Cup final in Minsk against the for the final my heart is always with my London’s 02 UnitedV States due to an ongoing custody country and my team and I will cheer for Arena since 2009, battle with her baby son’s father, the former them from afar.” against Sock on Sunday with world number one said on Tuesday. The two-times grand slam winner Zverev facing Cilic in the Azarenka said she was unwilling to leave returned to action in June after the birth later session. her son behind in California, where she of her son Leo last December and decided Nadal will start on has a home and where her child was born to skip the U.S. Open in September amid Monday against Goffin, and must stay until his future is decided. the custody battle. giving him an extra day to “It is heart-breaking for me to not have a Belarus, who will host the Nov. 11-12 test the knee which forced chance to play and help Belarus in the final decider, have never won a Fed Cup him to withdraw from the but unfortunately, my current custody championship while the United States won Paris Masters. situation is keeping me in California,” the the last of their record 17 titles in 2000. victoria azarenka Zverev, 20, has taken men’s 28-year-old said in a statement posted on (Reuters) SPORTS Thursday, November 9, 2017 23 Merc ready to experiment in last two races of F1 Sao Paulo that have been afforded by early title hampions Mercedes plan to use success.” Cthe last two races of the Formula Mercedes won the constructors’ I want to fight One season to test new ideas and parts championship for the fourth year for 2018 now that they have won both in a row in Texas last month while titles. Hamilton, now Britain’s most The British-based team said in a successful driver of all time, took his preview for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand fourth title in Mexico. Prix that, with nothing at stake, they Mercedes said they would be using could afford to become “a little bolder” prominent aerodynamic devices, of Hamilton: and experiment in Friday practice. the type usually seen in pre-season The experiments could also be testing and which carry extra weight, carried over into the race for newly- in Friday practice. crowned four times world champion They will also test some new pit- Lewis Hamilton and team mate stop equipment and techniques in live Valtteri Bottas. conditions for the first time. “These two final weekends are not Team boss Toto Wolff said there Verstappen only an opportunity to test new parts, would be no easing up when it came but also allow experiments for those to racing, however. Redbull’s Max Verstappen is sixth in the overall standings tasks that the team simply doesn’t have ”Inside the team, we are looking the opportunity to complete during a at the next two race weekends as the with a 185-point deficit to Lewis Hamilton normal race weekend,” said Mercedes. first two grands prix of 2018,“ said “The team will have an intense the Austrian. “We have two races that ax Verstappen wants to fight “Of course [I could put up a are not in the same car and I programme on the next two Fridays we are determined to win in order to Lewis Hamilton for the 2018 fight], otherwise I wouldn’t be haven’t really been in the same in Brazil and Abu Dhabi to make the take that positive momentum into the Mworld title. driving in Formula 1. I would do position as him. absolute most of the opportunities winter.” (Reuters) Verstappen dominated the something else if I thought I was not “And I also don’t think about it. Mexican Grand Prix to take his able to do it.” I just focus on what I have to do.” second win of the season last time Verstappen was asked if he Hamilton knows Verstappen is out - on the day Hamilton clinched thinks he’s performing at the same waiting in the wings and he’s wary his fourth title. level as the Mercedes driver at the of the threat the Red Bull star will The Dutchman, 20, is sixth in the moment, to which he replied: “It’s pose in 2018. standings with a 185-point deficit to difficult to He said: “I want to be better next the Mercedes man. say, year. The challenge is going to be But Verstappen is considered the w e even bigger from Ferrari and Red next big thing in F1 and he wants Bull next year. to prove it next season - by “Formula 1 doesn’t sleep. It going for the championship. doesn’t stand still. There is always Verstappen said: “He someone there waiting to take my [Lewis Hamilton] is a great position. driver and he really deserved “I’ve got Max sitting there it this year because he was the waiting to take it. I’ve got to raise most consistent and fastest the game another level in order Lewis Hamilton of team Mercedes drives his car (file pic) driver from the guys who were to stay ahead of him and that fighting for the championship. motivates me. “But yeah, I would love “There’s my motivation already ‘I will beat Joshua in safe haven’ to [fight with Hamilton]. for next year.” (express.co.uk) London “rumours” that Joshua is the best Hopefully we can do that BC heavyweight champion heavyweight in the world. already next year. Deontay Wilder says he will “I think Eddie is ducking me more beatW Anthony Joshua in his “safe so than Joshua,” Wilder added. “If haven” of Great Britain. Joshua’s a strong champion, Wilder, 32, defended his belt against a true champion, you Bermane Stiverne on Saturday, a week guys in England should after Joshua retained the WBA and smoke him out, make IBF crowns against Carlos Takam in him fight. You should Cardiff. see if he’s the best. “Packing out stadiums “My heart says I’m looks good but the the best, if I’m not I want money and Mecca someone to show me.” of boxing is in In 2015, Stiverne America,” Wilder became the only told BBC Sport. man to take “But if you Wilder 12 rounds, want to stay but succumbed at home like within just one a little girl, at New York’s this king Barclays Centre has no on Saturday. The problem win took Wilder’s travelling unbeaten record to knock to 38 knockouts out the from 39 bouts champion.” in a professional In an career which interview began after with BBC he claimed a Radio 5 bronze medal live Breakfast, at the 2008 Wilder accused Olympic promoter Games. (BBC) Eddie Hearn of Deontay Wilder (Picture “brainwashing” Max Verstappen (file pic) courtesy: theguardian) British fans with I want to fight Hamilton: P23 Verstappen SPORTS 2424 Thursday, November 9, 2017

Fernando Alonso (file pic) AlonsoAlonso setset forfor ToyotaToyota LMP1LMP1 WECWEC testtest inin Bahrain BahrainLondon ernando Alonso declared last year that one of his major motorsport goals was to win the triple crown of motorsport - which includes Fvictory at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Alonso has already won the first, and attempted the second. He is now getting set to have a go at the third, is what it seems like. Various websites have begun reporting the fact that the Spaniard, who has two F1 world championship titles under his belt, will soon test a Toyota LMP1 machine at the FIA WEC rookie test at Bahrain next Sunday. It has been reported that Alonso will be a part of Toyota’s drive line up during the test session that will follow the 6 Hours of Bahrain. It will be his first public outing in a sportscar. It has been reported that Alonso will share time in the Toyota TS050 Hybrid LMP1 car in Bahrain with LMP2 driver Thomas Laurent and Toyota racer Mike Conway. Alonso will make his debut in sport car racing at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and will drive for the United Autosports team at the event in January 2018. This is meant to be a precursor to a possible outing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. While Toyota hasn’t yet confirmed its commitment to the upcoming World Endurance Championship super season (that includes two 24 Hours of Le Mans races) they are expected to continue in the series. This will mean that they will be the only manufacturer in the upcoming season of the WEC. (overdrive.in)

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