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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 MUHARRAM 8, 1437 AH www.kuwaittimes.net KAC expects Canada’s ‘Halal tourism’ Giroud profit in few Liberals storm emerges as punishes Neuer years; plans for to landslide businesses serve blunder to new terminal election win Muslim travelers lift Arsenal

2Kuwait-France7 13 ties hailed20 as Min 24º Sheikh Jaber, Hollande meet Max 36º High Tide 03:38 & 18:42 Defense deals worth €2.5bn to be signed Low Tide 11:23 & 23:33 40 PAGES NO: 16673 150 FILS PARIS: French President Francois Hollande received HH conspiracy theories the Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- Hamad Al-Sabah yesterday for broad talks on bilateral rela- Racism and wasta! tions and an overview of the situation in the Gulf region and the Middle East, Hollande’s office said. During the meeting at the Elysee Palace, Hollande told Sheikh Jaber of his satisfaction with the visit, which he said represents a “new step” in bilateral relations, noting that “this visit con- stitutes a reinforcement of our bilateral partnership”. Sheikh Jaber is heading an important delegation over By Badrya Darwish the next two days to discuss relations with France in a vari- ety of areas, including in the political, economic and finance, military, cultural and scientific and health areas. Contacts between a delegation of Kuwaiti businessmen from the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry [email protected] (KCCI) and their French counterparts are also taking place at the MEDEF business federation. In the meeting with Sheikh Jaber yesterday, Hollande all it discrimination. Call it racism. Call it whatev- indicated that “agreements will be reached in several er you want. These are diseases that kill society. areas” during the visit. He remarked that France and CThey are viruses which creep into a society and Kuwait will create “a public-private fund” aimed at financ- slowly destroy it. Such diseases should not be nour- ing small and intermediary enterprises and industries in ished in my country. Lately, I heard the disturbing “strategic sectors” here. The French leader also indicated news that there is a study or possible plan to allocate that “a security and defense partnership” will be agreed the new Jaber Hospital only for us Kuwaitis. and also an accord on “cultural and scientific cooperation”, Why? Are we superior to the rest of the human an area that has been growing solidly in recent years. race? The expats that are serving us and our country “The president of the republic also praised the impor- are not allowed to enter this sacred place? Makkah tant health cooperation that is being established with does not forbid expats from coming. Madinah, where Kuwait,” his office said. On regional issues, “the president the Prophet (PBUH) lies, is for everybody from all races. praised the moderating actions of Kuwait in the region So why should Jaber Hospital be allocated only for us? PARIS: French President Francois Hollande meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- (and) its contribution to the fight against Daesh (IS).” Continued on Page 13 Sabah yesterday at the Elysee Palace. — AFP Continued on Page 13 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 LOCAL

Fawaz Al-Farah (right) and Yousef Al-Fouzan launch the exhibition. Kuwait Airways to make profit in two to three years

By Nawara Fattahova

KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways expects to make a profit within the next two to three years, its chief executive said yesterday, as it aims to cut costs and improve its operational efficiency. The airline’s losses for 2015 will be less than KD 20 million ($66.3 million), compared with KD 33 million in the previous year, Chief Executive Abdullah Al-Sharhan said. “In 2015, we aim to reduce some of the losses. We continuously improving,” he said. Kuwait’s government has approved plans to privatize the airline. Under the pro- posal, 20 percent of the airline’s shares would be offered to Kuwaiti citizens, five percent to current and retired employees, while the government would retain the rest. Sharhan said that parliament is expect- ed to pass this plan in the next few months. Sharhan also revealed some of the carrier’s present and future operations and expansion plans. “We intend to renew the current fleet with 12 aircraft from Airbus - five A330s and seven A320s - which should be executed Fawaz Al-Farah presenting a speech dur- during 2015 and 2016. By the end of 2016, we will ing the opening ceremony of the start receiving 10 Boeing 777 aircraft till the mid of Al-Farah and Al-Fouzan are pictured during a tour of the exhibition. Conference. —Photos by Joseph Shagra 2017. In 2019, we will start receiving 25 aircraft from Airbus including 15 A320 planes, which we will develop the civil aviation sector in Kuwait. The value expansion of the new terminal 2 at the airport, the Factories Co, United Projects for Air Services, the Sokker, Business Development Manager - SITA, a receive till 2021, and another 10 A350/900 aircraft of these projects is around $6 billion,” Farah noted supporting terminal project, developing the current French company Real France and several internation- company specialized in the field of air transport com- from 2020 till 2022,” he pointed out. during the opening ceremony held yesterday. The runways - both the east and west ones - and building al companies such as Selex, Smiths Detection, munications and IT, spoke about moving towards the “To execute this plan, we need to develop and two-day conference at the Regency Hotel is held a third new runway, building a second control tower, Siemens, Jet, Teko International and Cavotech. next phase of airport development through technol- enlarge the airport. We also need infrastructure and under the auspices of Minister of Communications carrying out the second phase of an air freight city, During the conference, Vice Chairman and CEO of ogy and innovation. smart and spacious airports. In 2022, we will have 47 Essa Al-Kandari, with Kuwait Airways as the diamond develop navigation equipments and the weather ALAFCO Airplane Finance, Purchase and Leasing On the agenda of the second day of the confer- new aircraft in the fleet, both leased and bought. We sponsor and ALAFCO as golden sponsor. The event is broadcast system, building and developing the road Ahmad Al-Zeben spoke about the general trends of ence is Jamal Al-Foudari from the Australian College, expect to have the second terminal completed within organized and managed by Kuwait’s Expo Tag for network at the airport and developing the electricity the aviation industry in Kuwait and the region. Then who will speak about training requirements in the 5 to 10 years, and in 18 months from now, the con- Organizing Exhibitions and Conferences Co and infrastructure,” he explained. CEO of Bahrain Airport, Mohammad Youssef bin aviation field in Kuwait and the region; while Senior struction of a new airport for Kuwait Airways will Babylon International of the UAE. Director General of DGCA Youssef Al-Fouzan stat- Falah, spoke about airport economic and commercial Consultant of Business and Financial Services Vinod start. As part of the expansion plan, we will build a Airports in the region and particularly in the GCC ed that this event contributes to strengthening the development opportunities, while the Hassan Houri, Karthik from India will deliberate about the motivat- maintenance base, 10 hangars and runways, a train- countries are rapidly developing. “These govern- Kuwaiti economy and will highlight the latest prod- the CEO of National Aviation Services (NAS) Group ing factors for development and change in airports. ing center, and land service center. We are only wait- ments aim through these developments to increase ucts, technologies and services related to airports. spoke on the issue of development and improvement Moreover, Vice Chairman of Facilities ing for the lands to start the projects,” stressed abilities and improve services according to the “The conference will discuss studies of investments of passenger services and the future developments of Management at Saudi Oger Dr Waleed Youssef will Sharhan. Sharhan was speaking at the Directorate increasing number of passengers using their airports. and commercial opportunities for joint ventures with self service. First-day panel discussions covered three address the management of airport facilities; and General of Civil Aviation’s 5th annual emerging air- The civil aviation in Kuwait has prepared a major plan the public and private sectors through BOT (Build- main themes - airports capacity in the region, sustain- Sales Manager at Cavotech Co Yakeen Dabda will talk ports conference and exhibition called “Expansion of of expansion and developing projects of Kuwait Operate-Transfer),” he stated. ability in the development of airports and effect of about ways to improve ground operations at airports Airports - Kuwait 2015”. DGCA President Fawaz Al- International Airport. All these projects aim to The Ministry of Public Works and Ministry of regional situations on the aviation sector, with pre- and provide services to airplanes at airports. Farah said civil aviation is one of the most important improve the aviation services provided here,” added Interior are participating in the conference, in addi- sentations by Fouzan, Zeben, Falah and Regional Additionally, Pedro Russo, Business Development sectors participating in realizing economic and devel- Farah. The expected growth of air traffic at Kuwait air- tion to many companies specialized in aviation and Manager of Hill International Mohammad Al-Rais. Manager at Tisen Group Elevators in the Middle East opment plans by providing work opportunities and port during the next 10 years will reach 7 percent per its various services such as NAS Co, Nisf Group for CEO of Erbil International Airport Talar Fae, spoke in Dubai will give a lecture; plus a speaker from Cisco, increasing the total local product. “Such conferences year. “The expansion plan is in line with the fast Trade and Industrial Engines, the Aviation about the challenges facing Erbil International as well as Hamdi Shok and the CEO of GRM Airport and exhibitions shed light on projects that aim to growth of air traffic. The most important plans are the Department of the Australian College, Alam Steel Airport in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. Meanwhile, Adonis Development in India. FIFA decision unconvincing, unjustifiable: Sheikh Salman Info Minister blasts FIFA

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and those of other countries in the region; voiced hope that everybody will work Minister of State for Youth Affairs they are on par with the international for the interests of Kuwait and refrain Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al- standards. “It would have been more from any measures that could have Humoud Al-Sabah has blasted FIFA for proper for FIFA to hold Kuwait in high negative impacts on the progress of its recent decision to ban Kuwait from esteem after His Highness the Amir the sports movement in the country. participation in international soccer decreed in 2012 amending the sports “The government remains commit- activities. “The decision is utterly legislations to enshrine the independ- ted to impartiality regarding the sports unconvincing and unjustifiable. It’s an ence of the sports institutions. But the institutions and clubs, and will not uncalculated punishment that harms FIFA, to the contrary, resorted to threats,” interfere in the affairs of the Kuwait the fame of the Kuwaiti sport,” the min- he went on. Football Association in keeping with ister told reporters on Monday evening. “The International Olympic the local and international regulations. Sheikh Salman made the comments Committee issued threats to Kuwait on “Nevertheless, the government will during a ceremony held by the Public July 20 and October 15. We offered continue shouldering its responsibility Authority for Sports and Youth (PAYS) to detailed explanations regarding the and offer limitless support to these honor the former board members of legal and technical aspects of the mat- institutions as usual in order to main- PAYS. “Given its numerous contribu- ter to the honorable IOC deputy chair- tain the good fame of the Kuwaiti tions to FIFA and the international man and board members, but all to no sport,” he added. Asked on the apology sports, the State of Kuwait doesn’t avail,” he recalled. “Out of keenness on for the country’s inability to host the deserve this treatment,” he regretted. participation in overseas sports activity, 23rd Gulf Cup, Sheikh Salman blamed In the meantime, Sheikh Salman reaf- we keep the door open for further dis- the decision on the abrupt FIFA ban, firmed Kuwait’s “unequivocal respect” for cussions of all sticking points during adding that Kuwait was eager for the the Olympic Charter and the interna- meetings between the IOC and our event and put all its resources at the tional sports regulations. “The Kuwaiti Olympic Committee in a responsible disposal of the championship but faced legislations are more advanced than way,” Sheikh Salman went on. He formidable hurdles. —KUNA Kuwait promotes SDGs

NEW YORK: Kuwait is ready to shoulder its regional and international responsibility towards achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2015-30, Diplomatic Attache in Kuwait’s Permanent Delegate to the UN Farah Al-Gharabally has said. Kuwait is keen on dealing seriously and effectively with the SDGs-related issues, Al-Gharabally said in a speech at UN Economic and Social Council meeting on Monday. She expounded that Kuwait has hosted a number of high-level economic, social and humanitarian meetings and conferences with a view to fostering development and humanitarian partnership among regional and world countries. Kuwait has been also providing finan- Diplomatic Attache in Kuwait’s Permanent cial assistance to set up development projects in devel- Delegate to the UN Farah Al-Gharabally oping and least developed countries, through its differ- ent financial institutions at the forefront of them the Gulf states eye Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Al- Gharabally stated. She noted that Kuwait in the past ‘green schools’ few years provided development assistance that amounted to 2.1 percent of its GDP, which is more than KUWAIT: A consultative meeting of Gulf countries and Yemen has double the percentage agreed-upon internationally. mulled an ambitious proposal to set up green schools in Gulf coun- Al-Gharabally emphasized her country’s backing to the tries and Yemen as a part of the region’s efforts to promote sustain- UN and particularly the Economic and Social Council able development. The conferees have discussed a number of recom- efforts to eradicate poverty, materialize SDGs and con- mendations to put into effect the proposal, General Coordinator of trol the communicable and non-communicable dis- the meeting Dr Ali Al-Kanderi said following the conclusion of the eases. She stated that Kuwait would end its term in the two-day event. They also thoroughly debated a plan of action on the membership of the UN Economic and Social Council in green schools projects, detailing the roles of the students, teachers, December 2015. school administrations and local community, he said. Al-Kanderi added that the conferees reviewed a number of the stories of success of the She expressed gratitude for countries which voted eco-friendly projects in the region. The outcome of the meeting, organ- for Kuwait’s membership in the Commission on the ized by the Kuwaiti national educational, scientific and cultural commit- Status of Women (CSW), the United Nations Entity for tee under the auspices of Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, for Education Dr Bader Al-Essa, would be formulated in a comprehensive four years starting from 2016. —KUNA report to be implemented by the participating countries. —KUNA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 LOCAL Kuwait underscores the importance of closer coordination among GCC states ‘Gulf should exert effort to improve labor markets’

DOHA: Kuwaiti Minister of Social charity to offer more contributions determination of the GCC states to Affairs and Labor, and Minister of to the social development in modernize their social legislations State for Planning and Kuwait. He spoke highly of the in a way that could ensure justice Development Affairs Hind Al- support given to civil society insti- to marginalized or vulnerable seg- Sabeeh has underscored the tutions by the Ministry of Social ments of their communities, and importance of closer coordination Affairs and Labor which set the improve the quality of social serv- among GCC states in social action standards for selecting the best ices. to realize the objectives of devel- projects in this regard. opment. In statements to KUNA Led by Al-Sabeeh, Kuwait’s del- GCC labor markets following the opening session of egation to the meeting includes Meanwhile, Qatar’s Assistant DOHA: Kuwait’s Minister of Health Dr Ali Saad Al-Obaidi hold talks with GCC health ministers in Doha. —KUNA the 32nd GCC social affairs minis- Undersecretary of the Ministry of Undersecretary at the Ministry of ters’ meeting, she said the GCC Social Affairs and Labor Dr Matar Labor and Social Affairs Ahmad Al- GCC Health ministers’ meetings aim societies face almost identical risks Ali Al-Mutairi, Deputy Director- Nasser urged GCC states to exert which require concerted efforts to General of Human Resources and more efforts to eliminate obstacles to bolster cooperation, unify visions ensure better future. Financial Affairs Dept of the public that face the GCC markets. Al- “Today’s meeting led to an authority of disability affairs Dr Nasser said that local and regional DOHA: Kuwait’s Minister of Health Dr ment quality, provide better health- received by Qatar’s Minister of Public agreement to promote sharing of Hussein Al-Duwaihes and director challenges are affecting the GCC Ali Saad Al-Obaidi has stressed the care, share expertise and enact legis- Health Abdullah bin Khaled Al- information and experiences of the cooperative development markets and its manpower sources importance of meetings of GCC health lations and regulations pertaining to Qahtani and Kuwait’s Ambassador to among the GCC states in the social dept Sami Al-Othman. since the Gulf countries share the ministers - aiming to coordinate the health sector, the minister said. Qatar Muteb Saleh Al Mutoteh. The fields in order to advance the joint efforts, bolster cooperation and unify The meeting’s agenda has several top- Kuwaiti delegation headed by the action,” Al-Sabeeh pointed out. visions in regional and international ics, mainly preparations for emer- minister, includes Undersecretary She added that the executive scenes. Upon his arrival in the Qatari gency, the possibility of providing Khaled Saad Al-Sahlawi, Assistant office discussed a range of issues capital to take part in the second better healthcare to GCC citizens and Undersecretary for legal Department foremost among which are the meeting of GCC health ministers’ com- following up the relevant resolutions Dr Mahmoud Al-Abdelhadi, Assistant mittee, Al-Obaidi said that the meet- of supreme council, he added. The Undersecretary for Medicines and youth question, the risks of vio- ing will be held today in implementa- meeting will also discuss putting in Medical Equipment Affairs Dr Omar lence and extremism, and how to tion of the directives of GCC leaders place comprehensive health cover- Al-Sayed, Assistant Undersecretary for offer social care for the vulnerable and the foreign ministers’ meetings to age, financing healthcare and follow- Public Health Affairs Majda Al-Qattan, segments of the society including achieve a Gulf health system from ing up the progress made by GCC to Director of Public Relations and Media the elderly people, people with which all citizens benefit in several achieve development objectives of Faisal Al-Dosari and Director of special needs and the street peo- fields. the third millennium. Emergencies Department Dr Tareq Al- ple. On the sidelines of the minis- Among these fields are to imple- On arrival, the minister was Jassar. —KUNA terial meeting 11 projects, includ- ing two Kuwaiti ones, were hon- ored for leading the social action in the GCC states. The project to rehabilitate and Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh Quality, Reliability, Together employ disabled persons of Majd International Trading Co won the Good citizenship same economic, social, cultural By Douglas Silliman known for its quality products, servic- nationals, particularly in the petro- award of the commercial sector Al-Sabeeh noted that the GCC is and environmental conditions. He US Ambassador to Kuwait es, technology, automobiles, educa- chemical industry. Through Discover while the student care project of ready to address social problems pointed out that the meeting dis- tion, films, and music-all of which are America Week, you will see many Al-Najat Charitable Society was such as those related to the issues cussed means on increasing ne of the most exciting and popular with discerning Kuwaiti con- more examples of how American cul- awarded on behalf of the civil of belongingness, identity and cit- employment opportunities for rewarding aspects of being sumers. This passion for quality unites ture and business are creating new society sector. Director General of izenship. “Good citizenship, from national labors, updating voca- Othe US Ambassador to Kuwait Americans and Kuwaitis and is evi- opportunities for our people to grow Majd Co Dr Isa Ali Al-Saadi wel- the legal point of view, constitutes tional classifications, and renew- is the opportunity to help Kuwaitis dent in the American businesses rep- closer and prosper together. comed the honoring, saying that it the principal social bastion against ing plans for joint markets activi- discover new and interesting sides of resented here. Discover America Week is a fun will give impetus to the social the menaces of extremism, terror- ties. American culture. That is why I am Reliability - What is made in the way to bring our two people closer thrilled to announce the launch of United States lasts. This is as true of together, while highlighting the action players from the private ism and violence,” she stressed. The meeting also tackled labor the third annual “Discover America American products and services as it many ties between our countries. sector. “The honoring shed light The minister called for strengthen- rights, improving markets’ struc- Week,” October 25-31, a celebration is of the strong US-Kuwait relation- Culture and business are, after all, first on the effort to tap into the poten- ing the social relations and joint tures, and discussing international of my country’s culture, including ship. As we prepare to celebrate the and foremost about relationships and tials of people with special needs action among the GCC states with treaty No 189 for domestic work- education, technology, food, enter- 25th anniversary of Kuwait’s libera- shared experiences. As US and employ them in the private a view to coordinating their ers. Other high ranking partici- tainment, and shopping. At venues tion, we are reminded that, then as Ambassador to Kuwait, one of my top sector,” he added. stances and reflecting their Arab pants in the meeting expressed across the city, you’ll find events that now, Kuwait has a reliable partner in priorities is to strengthen and deepen Dr Al-Saadi thanked Qatar for cultural identity at the regional similar opinions on how to capture your imagination and appeal the United States. the relationship between our coun- hosting this gathering and honor- and international forums. improve labor markets in the GCC, to all five senses. Together - The Kuwaiti and tries, which I will continue to encour- ing the GCC social action leaders Earlier today, Qatari Minister of especially through exchanging vis- There will be musical performanc- American people share much in com- age across the full range of sectors in 2015. Labor and Social Affairs Dr its and expertise of all member es, food exhibitions, educational fairs, mon: a deep commitment to educa- and people-to-people exchanges. On his part, Dr Mohammad Al- Abdullah Al-Khulaifi opened the states in order to achieve objec- a business speaker series, a car tion, to family, to health, and to her- My embassy, working closely with the Ansari, director general of Al-Najat meeting and delivered a speech in tives of social development and launch, and much more. You’ll be itage. We have faced challenges Kuwaiti government and the private charity, expressed joy for honoring which he affirmed the GCC states’ social welfare of citizens and to able to discover the incredible depth together in recent years that have sector, stands ready to support part- the student care project, saying commitment to advance the social ensure their security and their and variety of the American experi- brought our two nations closer togeth- nerships that benefit our two that the award will encourage the development. He stressed the future. —Agencies ence. This year’s Discover America er, creating an inseparable bond. economies, our citizens, and our theme is: Quality. Reliability. Together. It is therefore no surprise to me shared future. The 2015 Discover I chose this theme because it not only that trade between our countries America Week is an excellent exam- describes American products and expanded by more than 165 percent ple of this partnership, and I hope services, but also the enduring rela- between 2009 and 2014. I am proud that you’ll join me at one of the excit- tionship between the United States to note that American industry is the ing events taking place this week. and Kuwait. largest foreign investor in Kuwait and Visit www.daw-kuwait.com for a com- Quality - The United States is largest private employer of Kuwaiti plete schedule. Syrian network busted

By Hanan Al-Saadoun

KUWAIT: Detectives busted a Syrian network for forging seals of vehicle technical inspection departments including the employment numbers of workers in the department. The network was run by a Syrian abroad, and after being contacted by phone, he instructed people who wanted transactions to be processed on where to go. Members of the network confessed and their cases are being processed.

Bogus domestic help office Residency affairs detectives arrested a gang of nine Ethiopians for running a bogus domestic help office and trading in absconding helpers. The gang used to make an agreement with a maid to escape from the sponsor’s house and return to them. Authorities urged citizens and expats

to only deal with licensed offices to avoid swindlers and maids with infectious diseases.

Coastguard patrols rescue 2 Coastguard patrols rescued two citizens after receiving a call about a boat that had flipped over in Al-Mafattah bay in Khairan. The two were in good condition, and their boat was tugged to Khairan coastal center. The coastguard urged citizens and expats to inform them about their times of sailing out and return, while complying with the safety rules.

Airport officials nab 56 Airport security said the passport department, using the fingerprint system, arrested 56 persons, cancelled their res- idencies and deported them. The department also sent 31 persons to the central department for entry and exit proce- dures, 109 were sent to residency affairs detectives as they had security restrictions, while 36 forgers were arrested in the month of September.

Firemen rescue Asian Firemen rushed to an accident site and freed an Asian from one of the vehicles involved in the accident. He had minor leg injuries and was handed over to medical emer- gency personnel.

Cat freed Firemen freed a cat trapped in an electricity box in Jahra unharmed. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 LOCAL

Photo Crime of the day Report EPA chief dives into water to ensure reefs’ well-being

KUWAIT: General Director of Environment Public Authority (EPA) Sheikh Abdullah Ahmad Al-Humoud Al-Sabah dived into the deep waters at Jaber marine reserve to examine status of coral reefs and marine life in the depths. EPA said in a statement yesterday that Sheikh Abdullah put on the scuba diving equipment and dived into the waters, accom- panied by a team of divers to see for himself conditions of the coral reefs and the sea creatures living in and around the locations. Sheikh Abdullah, during the tour of the reserve, set up new buoys, as a precaution to safeguard the reefs and guide divers and visitors. He also checked on the oysters farming and sea-goes to abstain from acts harmful to the marine environment.

General Director of Environment Public Authority (EPA) Sheikh Abdullah Ahmad Al-Humoud Al-Sabah dived into the deep waters at Jaber Marine Reserve to examine status of coral reefs and marine life in the depths. — KUNA

Minister, US delegation discuss media relations KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al- KUWAIT: A fisherman tries to fix his net near the Arabian Gulf. The fishing net, locally known as ‘Al-Saliah’ is a main part of our sea heritage. — KUNA Humoud Al-Sabah held talks with General John Allen, US President’s Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL and his accompanying delegation. The meeting, which was held at Kuwait National Library, Cuba’s Minister of External Trade aimed to strengthen Kuwaiti-US relations in the media and cultural fields, said the Information Ministry in a statement. They also discussed boosting youth capa- and Foreign Investment in Kuwait bilities in scientific, cultural and sporting aspects, it added. The meeting was attended by a number of offi- cials in the US embassy and Information Ministry. Diaz woos Kuwaiti investors Cost of Maximo project hits KD 1 million: KNPC KUWAIT: Total costs of the Maximo electronic project sys- tem in use at the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) since 2012, have hit about KD 1 million, spokesman Khaled Al-Asousi said. Maximo brings all the technical and administrative operations at KNPC refineries under one umbrella, Al-Asousi, also Deputy CEO for Support Services said. The statement was made on the sidelines of the com- pany’s celebration of applying the IMB Maximo Enterprise Asset Management system, to all its refineries. The KNPC initially used the system for administrative work, and later in refineries as a “strategic step,” he said. Maximo stream- lines administrative work and duration of procedures in KNPC refineries, which have reached an advanced stage of using it. Since 2013, the system has finalized 300,000 work permits inside the company refineries, saving much time and effort, and it controls all commercial and administra- tive matters, he noted.

Judiciary following KUWAIT: Cuba’s Minister of External Trade and Foreign Investment Rodrigo Malmierca KUWAIT: Ali-Mohammed Thunayan Al-Ghanim (2nd from right) and a number of KCCK up PISS fraud case Diaz (3rd from left) meets Kuwait officials at the KCCI. — Photos by Yasser Zayyat members at the KCCI. KUWAIT: Justice Salah Hussein, in charge of the Public Institution for Social Security (PISS) fraud case, has By Ben Garcia Al-Ghanem and a number of KCCI mem- approved the so-called guidelines for the blockade issue. It’s going to be a process denied reports that Swiss judicial authorities have bers. “Our political ties are excellent, but economic and social development of and it’s not going to happen in one day, enforced reserve seizure on assets of the former gener- KUWAIT: With the political environment in zero in terms of economic relations. So we Cuba,” he pointed out. but even before this (lifting of the embar- al director of the PISS Fahad Al-Rajaan. The judge, also Cuba improving rapidly as it reestablishes want to hear from you how we can “After discussions with the people and go), we want to have a diversified relation- the Head of the Fatwa and Legislation Department political relations with the US, business in improve this,” Ghanem said as he wel- with their ideas included, we changed the ship with the world,” he said. and chief of investigators tasked with investigations in Cuba is booming. A delegation of Cuba’s comed the delegation at the KCCI head- guidelines. The process is complemented In the presentation yesterday by Rivas, the fraud case said that the department is continuing Minister of External Trade and Foreign quarters in Kuwait City. with the relationship with the US - we have she stressed various ways on how to invest legal procedures, in line with the Cabinet instructions, Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz is in Diaz said he is keen on developing and already reestablished our diplomatic rela- in Cuba, mentioning a new law which was concerning irregularities and suspected manipulation town, enticing Kuwaiti investors to invest improving economic ties with Kuwait. “We tions, but the economic blockade or passed in Cuba’s parliament last year where of public funds in the institution by the ex-director, in Cuba. Diaz was accompanied by Cuba’s have excellent relations politically, and we embargo is very complex, so there is an she emphasized more guarantees and along with “other parties,” pending referral to the judi- Director of Foreign Investment are thankful for this, but we want to see the obstacle with our relationship with the more incentives for foreign inventors. “We cial authorities. The department is diligently following Opportunities Deborah Rivas and Cuba’s same level in terms of the economy,” he world. But we see the light at the end of created a special development economic up on all detailed issues of the case. Orders had been Ambassador to Kuwait Andres Gonzalez said in his opening remarks. the tunnel now since the US government zone to be developed and financed by for- issued to suspend accounts of Al-Rajaan and the other Garrido as they visited the Kuwait “We are in the process of change in has accepted that the blockade was a failed eign investors. We have invested a lot in collaborators. Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Cuba, a process we initiated with our policy,” Diaz mentioned. “US President new ports, we have portfolio of foreign yesterday. The group was welcomed by own population. We have the consensus Barack Obama has declared that he will go investment opportunities and we hope to KCCI Chairman Ali-Mohammed Thunayan of the majority of people when we to the US Congress and will act on the welcome you all in Cuba,” Rivas said. Khaleej Al-Noor Festival strengthens GCC bonds KUWAIT: Gulf Festival ‘Khaleej Al Kuwait Oil Tanker Kuwait Speaker and IPU chief hold talks Noor’ Higher Committee Deputy Chairman Abdullah Abdulrasoul Company CEO wins GENEVA: Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union said yesterday that the upcoming (AIPU) President and Kuwait’s National youth gathering reflects the politi- ‘Seatrade award’ Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim cal leadership approach toward the and his accompanying delegation met in youth locally and strengthens Geneva yesterday with President of the bonds among them in other Gulf KUWAIT: CEO of Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) Sheikh Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Saber Cooperation Council (GCC) states. Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has won the Seatrade Chowdhury. It was a “friendly and inti- Abdulrasoul said the four-day festi- Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa Award 2015, the mate”, Al-Ghanim told reporters after the val, to be launched next November company announced yesterday. In a statement to KUNA, KOTC meeting, adding that Chowdhury is by the Public Authority for Youth Abdullah said that Sheikh Talal was announced as the winner of the aware of Kuwait’s role that helped him and Sport (PAYS), will include many Abdulrasoul international award on Monday night in Dubai, in apprecia- reach the post. activities and field visits, under the tion for his efforts in the company and in Kuwait’s oil sector, During the meeting, Chowdhury reiter- supervision of the festival’s organizing committee. Among adding that this is his second time to win - as he received the ated the pledges he had made before the planned activities, there will be a fair for the youth same award in 2013. The CEO noted that the award was due to being elected for the IPU top job - namely handicrafts. PAYS under the leadership of its Chairman and KOTC’s efforts in developing its services and acquiring a large to adopt Islamic and Arab issues, Al- Ghanim added, noting that Kuwait will would allow nobody to hinder the project,” that Kuwait proceeds as AIPU president till Director General (PAYS) Sheikh Ahmad Al-Mansour Al- modern fleet performing on regional and international levels. submit a project “that we won’t reveal for hoping it will serve the issues of the Arab March reflects their confidence in the Ahmad Al-Sabah is looking forward to organize this festival KOTC is expected to receive several international awards this the time being till we are sure it will be a and the Muslim nations. country and the policy adopted by His which will present in the inauguration ceremony an year, presented by well known organizations for the compa- success.” He said that the project would be In the meantime, the AIPU President Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- operetta titled “Khaleej Al Noor.” Around 900 participants of ny’s efforts in the fields of safety, the environment, training, submitted to the IPU’s 134th Assembly, in noted that the IPU 133rd Assembly, Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, he said. Kuwait’s Kuwait Education Ministry and Kids Garden Association of performance and modern fleet. — KUNA Zambia, March 2016 “and we want to Geneva 17- 21 October, was a success on diplomacy has reached “advanced levels the Social and labor affairs will take part in the operetta. make sure it won’t be a stumbling block to the international, Islamic, Arab and Gulf and established close ties with all sisterly the relevant legal and regulatory proce- levels. He added that during Kuwait’s pres- and friendly parliaments” and in case of dures.” According to Al-Ghanim, idency of the AIPU, it managed to “take it need, they will support Kuwaiti rights. He UN-Habitat and KRCS Chowdhury renewed his commitment to to safe shores” despite hard Arab differ- hoped that the 134th Assembly would wit- IPU regulations and statute and that he ences. Insistence by the Arab delegations ness a landmark event. — KUNA discuss cooperation KUWAIT: A visiting mission from the UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) held talks yesterday with Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) on bilateral cooperation in the NCCAL prepares for ‘World humanitarian field. The visit aims at bolstering ties between UN-Habitat and KRCS, Dr Ameera Al-Hassan, head of the vis- Arabic Language Day 2015’ iting mission, said in a press statement, pointing out KRCS’s significant role in providing aid for the needy, particularly the KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for titude of writers, scientific researchers, media figures and Iraqi people, recently. Al-Hassan also commended the Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al- diplomats at the UNESCO, to highlight Kuwait’s civilized image Kuwaiti society’s efforts in aiding Iraqis since the fall of the Sabah, has ordered officials at the National Council for Culture, as well as Arabic ability to interact with sciences, the state- former Iraqi regime and until this period, especially the Arts and Letters (NCCAL) to prepare for the World Arabic ment added. In addition, Sheikh Salman tasked the NCCAL recent donation provided by His Highness the Amir to help Language Day 2015. Sheikh Salman, who is also Chairman of officials to organize local functions on Arabic and the role of Iraqi refugees inside Iraq, stressing the importance of this aid the NCCAL, entrusted the Council’s Secretary General Ali Al- early Arab scientists in developing sciences. Sheikh Salman that alleviated the suffering of refugees. Meanwhile, KRCS’s Yoha with making arrangements for participating in the event had received a message from Dr Ziad Aldree, president of the Deputy Chairman Anwar Al-Hasawi confirmed the society’s slated for 18 December at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, International Advisory Board of the Plan for the Development keenness on cooperating and coordinating with UN-Habitat DUBAI: CEO of Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) Sheikh in providing aid for the needy, affirming Kuwait’s readiness to the Information Ministry said in a statement yesterday. of Arab Culture that the theme of the 2015 celebrations will Talal Al-Khaled receives the Seatrade Middle East, Indian help those affected by conflicts anywhere in the world. Subcontinent and Africa Award 2015 in Dubai. — KUNA Linguists and experts will take part in the event with a mul- be “Arabic language and sciences.” —KUNA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 LOCAL Kuwait ‘has achieved much of its sustainable development goals’

Central Administration for Statistics marks World Statistics Day

KUWAIT: Kuwait has been fortunate to have Role of CAS achieved a sizable portion of its goals for sus- Meanwhile, the Minister of Social Affairs and tainable development for 2015 and beyond, said Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh said official data have an official yesterday. At a meeting celebrating become cornerstone for planning and decision World Statistics Day, Assistant Undersecretary making in Kuwait, stressing importance of Two Kuwaiti female activists in Social Responsibility honored in Jordan. — KUNA photos for Statistical Information at the Ministry of Central Administration for Statistics (CAS) role in Planning and Development, Muna Al-Da’as, planning and development. Al-Sabeeh, also delivered a speech in which she stressed that Minister of State for Development and Planning, Kuwaiti female social the nation predicated much of its sustainable made her remarks in a press statement Monday development plans on information stemmed on the sidelines of an event where CAS celebrat- activists honored in Jordan from collating statistics on the socio-economic ed World Statistics Day, noting that whenever conditions in society. database and official indicators were compre- AMMAN: Two Kuwaiti female activists in the and cultural attainment, she added. The Kuwaiti For instance, statistics provided to the gov- hensive, their impact grows bigger on the deci- Social Responsibility field have praised the woman has always been leading and innovative. ernment by the Kuwait Central Statistical sion making process. Celebrating World Statistic prominent role of Kuwaiti women and their She is capable of taking decisions not only within Bureau through the 2011 census and the 2013 Day in Kuwait is part of boosting Kuwait’s pio- remarkable capabilities in leading and building her household, but also outside the home, she the society along with the men. They stressed on affirmed. survey of income expenditure by families and neering role at the statistical action level and to the importance of trusting women’s abilities and Such capability of holding responsibilities is the 2014 survey on the status of the work force support development at regional and interna- their skills in building the society. These remarks reflected in her continuous demand for gaining in the country were instrumental in planning tional levels, the Minister said. came during interviews with the Kuwaiti constitutional support for rights of education, the near and medium future of development Assistant Undersecretary for Statistical The event was also an opportunity to bolster activists, following their honoring ceremony, work, and politics until she gained them all, she plans and economic growth in Kuwait, said Information at the Ministry of Planning and public awareness on the importance of work and organized by Arab Women Council, on sidelines added. The honoring of Al-Baghli came after her Lawaheth Al-Qattan Assistant Undersecretary Development Muna Al-Da’as. efforts exerted by statisticians at CAS in gathering of Social Responsibility Forum, held in Amman nomination by Board Trustees of Arab Women’s for Administrative and Financial Affairs at the viable statistical information. database, support national and international Jordan recently. The Executive Chief of ‘Safira’ Council, for creating a social responsibility for ministry. This fact, she said, has not been lost on activities, and contribute to the efforts to achieve Company for Social Responsibility, and head of specialized company since 2014, which aims at In implementing a plan to gather statistics Kuwaitis who have paid serious attention to the the developmental goals for 2015. Al-Sabeeh also rehabilitating woman and young people and concrete information on the nation’s work usefulness of statistics in the nation’s growth mentioned that celebrating World Statistics Day through spreading social awareness and organiz- force, the government has had to work in unison and development plans. This is the second aims at confirming the importance of boosting ing campaigns in cooperation with the public with the World Bank and the UN Development World Statistics Day. This year’s theme empha- society partnership in achieving duties and sector institutions and bodies. She expressed her Program (UNDP), she said. Also speaking at the sizes the critical role of high-quality official sta- responsibilities of sustainable and integrated happiness for this honoring besides a number of celebration was UNDP representative in Kuwait, tistical information in analysis and informed pol- development. She said that honoring His activities and figures in the field in the Arab Dima Al-Khateeb who emphasized that celebrat- icy decision-making in support of sustainable Highness the Amir’s vision required the collection region. ing the World Statistics Day was an admission by development. It also reflects the importance of of accurate statistics in order to monitor the devel- Instructor of marketing at Kuwait University, the world community to the imperative that no sustainable national statistical capacity to pro- opment goals post 2015, as well as achieving and member of Board Trustees of Arab Women’s tangible sustainable development would face Kuwait sustainable developmental plan 2030, and Council Dr Mouna Al-Ghais said in remark to duce reliable and timely statistics and indicators success without enormous reliance on a pool of Kuwait’s strategic vision for 2035. — Agencies KUNA that the woman has a remarkable and dis- measuring a country’s progress. tinguished role in the society, as the woman “composes half of the society and serves the oth- er half”. She praised the role of the Kuwaiti women in building the society, especially in the field of small and medium enterprises. The Kuwaiti woman proved through history that she has a role which is not less important than the role of man in community development. The Executive Chief of ‘Safira’ Company She stressed on the importance of shedding for Social Responsibility and head of light on Arab women who are distinguished in Kuwait Business and Professional their working field, and to support them finan- Network Maha Al-Baghli. cially and morally through training and improv- ing their skills. Kuwait Business and Professional Network, Maha The main aim of the Board Trustees of Arab Al-Baghli, shed light on the importance of reha- Women’s Council is working to create job oppor- bilitation and empowerment of woman to be “an tunities for Arab woman, and to offer specialized active entrepreneur, and effective leader of the training courses after studying each Arab society society”. and understanding its needs, besides financing Al-Baghli added that woman should receive woman projects, as well as honoring prominent great care in the Arab society, indicating that Arab woman figures in various fields, she said. whenever the women’s capabilities are support- Lebanon based-Arab Women’s Council, which is ed, this leaves a boundless positive effect on the chaired by Lina Moukarzel has recently organ- society. The Kuwaiti woman is efficient enough ized Regional Social Responsibility Forum, with to be successful partner of the man in building the participation in specialized Arab governmen- the state, due to her keenness on improving her- tal and public institutions, besides the civil socie- self through her continuous strife in educational ty organizations. — KUNA ABK contributes to Red Crescent

KUWAIT: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) yesterday announced its support for the Kuwait Red Crescent Society as part of an initiative launched by the Bank during Ramadan, whereby ABK donated 50 fils for every ATM with- drawal made using an ABK ATM across Kuwait. Fawzy Al Thunayan, ABK’s General Manager of Board Affairs, presented a cheque to Dr Hilal Al Sayer, Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society, who thanked ABK for the contribution. The Kuwait Red Crescent Society provides assistance to vulnerable people affected by social conflicts, wars or natural disasters. Each year ABK has a comprehensive Ramadan program, and this is the second year towards the Red Crescent. For more an ABK representative via ‘Ahli Chat’ or the Bank involves the community by information about Ahli Bank of Kuwait by contacting a customer service donating through ATM withdrawals please visit www.eahli.com, contact agent via ‘Ahlan Ahli’ at 1899899.

Burhani Center for Bohra community holds Muharram condolence session

KUWAIT: The Burhani Center for the Bohra the Prophet (PBUH), members of his family their Kuwaiti brothers for the service of community in Kuwait held a Muharram and the late Bohra sultan Mohammed Kuwait in all fields. Jamali also presented to condolence session attended by thousands Burhanuddin. The current Bohra Sultan HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al- of Bohras in Kuwait. The representative of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin is holding con- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Crown the Bohra sultan in Kuwait, Sheikh dolence sessions in Houston in the US. Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Saifuddin Jamali, started the session by Jamali reminded Bohras to abide by HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- thanking God and sending prayers and Islamic law, be of good behavior, respect Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Interior peace to His Prophet (PBUH). He praised the laws of Kuwait and participate with Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al- Sabah, MoI Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahd, assistant undersecre- taries of the MoI, the government and in particular the ministry of interior and secu- rity systems greetings of thanks and grati- tude for the facilities and assistance they offer for conducting religious rituals mark- ing the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein in the month of Muharram. Jamali asked God to extend the life of Humanitarian Leader HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah and wished him good health and wellness, and continue the blessings of security, safety, prosperity and progress on Kuwait. He also asked God to extend the life of Syedna Mufaddal for the sake of serving Islam, Muslims and the entire mankind. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 From the Arabic press

Al-Qabas Al-Anbaa FIFA stabs the NO Football Egypt’s most heart of Kuwait crucial elections

By Yousuf Al-Shihab By Sami Abdullatif Al-Nisf

IFA achieved what it wanted towards Kuwait sports, n view of unprecedented local and regional challenges, and decided on what it wished with premeditation Egypt’s parliamentary elections are absolutely the most Fto stop Kuwait sports activities for the second time, House Front Glass Iimportant and dangerous in its entire history. Coinciding and with that it stabbed the heart of Kuwait, before tar- with those elections, a number of endless fatwas were geting Kuwaiti sports and athletes. I expected such a deci- issued by several scholars who prohibited the entire demo- sion, because intentions were clear and indicators do not cratic process, deeming it ‘haram’, because it allows women need any clarification, despite the marathon meetings and non-Muslims to vote in the elections, while others more between the government delegation led by Information radically announced that voting was a religious duty as Minister and State Minister for Youth Affairs Sheikh important as prayer and that those who do not vote as just Salman Al-Sabah and his delegation with FIFA officials, like those who never pray! who confessed to receiving wrong information and differ- With its article 247, the new Egyptian constitution passed ent from those given by the government delegation. by a founding committee presided by ambassador Amr With those confessions, they should have been more Moussa grants the parliament endless powers including realistic and fair in dealing with this case, and not consider demanding prosecuting and deposing the president upon the lies they received from those who sought the suspen- the approval of two-thirds of its members, annulling or sion from inside Kuwait, with regret. What we knew after Kuwaiti Football rejecting legislations he passes and depriving him of the the meeting of the government delegation with the right to dissolve the parliament unless through a public ref- International Olympic Committee (IOC), is that the delega- erendum, which cannot be done twice for the same reasons. —Al-Anbaa tion asked for the points that alleged government inter- On the other hand, the new constitution authorizes the ference, and IOC promised to send them, while at the president, after consulting his PM, to appoint ministers of same time gave two more weeks as a deadline to send the defence, interior, foreign affairs and justice because they are clarifications. The Kuwait delegation rejected the deadline considered ‘sovereign ministries’ usually given to members in respect of Kuwait laws and the state’s sovereignty, of the ruling families in GCC states due to their significance which do not accept any encroachment from FIFA, IOC or Al-Anbaa as well as to give political leaderships a role to play in their others. governments’ performance. All promises of FIFA did not take place, rather they car- However, voter turnout is not expected to be as much as ried out their game and brought in the suspension, as if Good intentions, bad results previous elections when competition was very fierce they do not know, or they know and ignore that there are amongst various blocs and powers, as the current elections countries with government interference more that those By Saleh Al-Shayeji involve independent candidate and blocs. It is also a good said the government here is interfering in sports, and this thing not to declare the result of overseas ballots first, the is a lie that came out of Kuwait, and FIFA took it with fforts exerted for good causes that are driven by good cooperation. We would all help each other in safeguarding way it was did in previous elections, and wait until the ones pleasure to fulfill what was wished by those who wanted counted at home come to light, and both added and intentions of honest souls who strongly believe in common human values. A follower of a certain religion did the suspension by any means to feel that they got what declared the way all other democracies do. they wanted, even if that was against Kuwait sport. Ewhat they do will not necessarily be successful or fruit- not create that religion himself. He was rather brought up to In view of their long passivity in terms of participating in The issue, following the suspension decision, no longer ful. Good intentions are not enough to achieve the desired it, and thus cannot and is not entitled to amend it to be com- general elections and in view of the traffic congestions in requires any complacency with the sports union, follow- good. In this regard, I believe that efforts made by some patible with other beliefs. For instance, a Christian will not be major Egyptian cities, it might be advisable to adopt online ing what the sports movement has seen in the form of countries, official establishments, some NGOs and even able to convince a Jew to break the ice between both reli- voting in the future to get higher participation. destruction, deterioration and failure at the regional, con- some individuals to bring various religious beliefs closer gions for the good of Christianity simply because he had not tinental and international levels. Our sports today need a together and hold inter-faith dialogues, conferences and set the religion he follows. The same applies for a Muslim Finally, I would like to point out that: rescue tube, following where it has reached. It is enough seminars that cost fortunes are highly appreciated, but they with a Christian, because such attempts are doomed to fail- 1- The current voter turnout does not reflect negative nor that our reputation abroad is the talk of all satellite sta- are unfortunately fruitless and in vain. They fail to achieve the ure for the same reasons. Moreover, it also applies to follow- positive acceptance of the current political leadership in tions and various media, and enough pain and heartbreak purpose of holding them and all funds spent are uselessly ers of different doctrines within the same religion. Egypt. that hit us (by the deed of more than one person). wasted, leaving each religion or discipline with its own preju- Accordingly, governments, activists, NGOs and people 2- This coming Egyptian parliament and the next one due We were on top recently, when there were people who to be elected in 2020 will not have any ruling majority dices unchanged, which is normal, otherwise followers with good intentions must stop such attempts, because such were not looking for the chair or budget as much as they party, and thus will go through the same democracy were looking for achievements with which they raised should have followed it in the first place. good-intentioned attempts may revive and enhance differ- game Kuwait has been experiencing over the past 50 Kuwait’s name at all events. Congratulations to those who If only those good-intentioned people and those who ences and disagreements that make people cling stronger to years, in which the government had no majority within were hoping and longing to stop Kuwait sports activities, arrange conferences, opened halls for them and held various their own beliefs - the ones they think are more genuine and the parliament, grilling motions have been excessively and they got what they wanted, but the stumble will not seminars had used those efforts to bridge the gaps between correct. So, to all good people and mediators, leave every- used, a multitude of political crises took place, many last long, and Kuwait will get its sports back as well as its followers of different faiths, we would have been all leading body to their own beliefs and focus on having people of dif- cabinets resigned, development has been delayed and, pioneering role by those who are the people of sports, a more peaceful life dominated by the concept of coexis- ferent beliefs peacefully coexist. Bringing people closer and consequently, legislative corruption prevailed and and not intruders. tence between people of various religions and doctrines. We leaving ideas would be much more fruitful. enhanced corruption in other powers. —Translated by Kuwait Times would all act in a brotherly manner and exchange love and —Translated by Kuwait Times —Translated by Kuwait Times

Crime Report

Good Samaritan has car stolen

KUWAIT: Two people who pretended that their car broke down stole the car of a good Samaritan who stopped to help them. The citizen was heading back to his flat at dawn when he noticed the two next to a car in Ishbiliya area between blocks 2 and 3. The man stopped to ask if they needed help, they told him their car broke down so he got out of his car to help. Then one of the two pushed him to the ground, they both jumped into his car and drove off. The man called a friend who came and followed him with the other car to the police sta- tion. Hawally detectives are working on the case.

Expat wife robbed by hubby An expat accused her husband of transferring KD 2,750 from her account to his through the internet according to a complaint she filed at Salmiya police station. The man was charged with forgery in a bank document, and Hawally detectives were asked to arrest him.

Convict arrested A deputy prosecutor ordered the arrest of an ex-convict for attacking and beating a policeman at a police station. The policeman sustained a head wound, and his uniform was torn inside Nugra police station. The policeman was on duty at 5am when the culprit entered and all of a sud- den began beating the officer. The injured policeman was taken to Mubarak Hospital. The suspect was arrested and is being processed for further legal action.

Nursery robbed Thieves broke into a children’s nursery in Shuhada and stole computers and damaged other material inside the preschool. The nursery manager filed a complaint at Zahra police station. Hawally detec- tives are dealing with the case.

KUWAIT: The Palestinian Ambassador in Kuwait Rami Tahboub yesterday received condolences for the Palestinian martyrs who were killed recently by Ethiopian mugged Israeli troops in the occupied Palestinian territories. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Three men mugged an Ethiopian woman of KD 100 and a smart phone in Mahboula area, the culprits escaped, and she was not able to get the 4WD vehicle plate num- ber. The victim told Abu Halaifa police that three per- sons in a 4WD stopped next to her then took the money and phone. Detectives are working on the case.

Fiancé attempts suicide A drunk citizen threw himself out of his Iranian fiancéé’s window, and was rushed to Mubarak Hospital. The Iranian told police about her fiance’s suicide attempt. So police rushed to the site and found him in a pool of blood. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital under heavy guard. The Iranian said the citizen broke into her flat, drunk, then jumped out of the window. He was charged with attempted suicide and drunkenness by Salwa police. —Al-Rai WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 Flood misery in Philippines after UN chief urges calm amid Palestinian-Israeli violence typhoon kills 22 Page 8 Page 12

MONTREAL: Canadian Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie wave on stage in Montreal yesterday after winning the general elections. — AFP Canada’s Liberals storm to landslide win PM to resign as Tory leader after election loss

OTTAWA: Canada’s Liberals won a landslide general elec- incomplete figures from Elections Canada. advantage of an all-time low in Harper’s popularity. But the party stumbled in recent weeks. It lost key support in tion victory Monday, with young leader Justin Trudeau Turnout was 68 percent, compared to 61 percent in the Indeed, “there was a kind of mini Trudeaumania” surround- Quebec province over its opposition to the popular ban on the ending a decade of Conservative rule with pledges to raise last election four years ago. ing the campaign, said Claude Denis, a politics professor at niqab. It looked to finish in third place. taxes on the rich in a struggling economy. Public opinion had swung wildly during the hard- the University of Ottawa. “This election has been about change and tonight Canadians For many Canadians the vote was a referendum on out- fought campaign, which at 11 weeks was one of the have turned the page on 10 long years (of Harper rule),” Mulcair going premier Stephen Harper’s management style, criti- longest in Canada’s history. The Liberals came from behind Marijuana and face veils said in his concession speech. At times, the battle descended cized as autocratic, and on who was better placed to put a late in the campaign, with Trudeau promising “not just a The long campaign gave voters unprecedented expo- into personal attacks, with Tory ads suggesting that Trudeau was sputtering economy back on track. Besides raising taxes change in government, but a better government.” “Tonight sure to party leaders and their ideas in five debates and “just not ready” to be prime minister. But arguably, the long con- on the richest Canadians, Trudeau, the youthful and good- Canada is becoming the country it was before,” Trudeau almost daily stump speeches. Besides campaigning on a test gave him time to sharpen his campaign skills, and give looking son of the late and beloved ex-premier Pierre said in his victory address. pledge to raise taxes on the richest and lower rates for mid- Canadians a chance to get to know him better. His colorful past Trudeau, has said he will lower them for the middle class. “Canadians from across this great country sent a clear dle-income Canadians, Trudeau said he would spend bil- includes work as a snowboard instructor, a bartender and a Canada’s economy contracted in the first half of this message tonight-it’s time for a change in this country, a lions on infrastructure to give the struggling economy a bouncer. By the end of the campaign, Trudeau had even lost his year. The country is the world’s fifth largest oil producer real change,” he said. Trudeau was elected Liberal leader boost. He also pledged to legalize marijuana. voice. On voting day, a cold snap hit parts of the country and and has suffered dearly from a big drop in prices for crude. only two years ago, after two past leaders failed to unseat Along the way was debate on how Canada should han- attention on the Toronto Blue Jays’ first baseball playoff run in 22 Trudeau has also pledged to take in thousands of Harper in 2008 and 2011 and subsequently resigned. He dle a record influx of people fleeing the war in Syria, a years risked resulting in a low voter turnout. But Canadians refugees from Syria and battle climate change. appears to have made good on his hope to recreate the court ruling quashing a ban on the niqab veil worn by turned out in force after record low turnout in the past two elec- The 43-year-old-who ran a combative campaign and “Trudeaumania” that swept his charismatic father to into some Muslim women, and economic recession. The left- tions. Harper said in a concession speech, as his party offered up what he called a “new vision” for the nation- office in 1968. Harper, who took power in 2006, had been leaning New Democratic Party, led by Thomas Mulcair, had announced his plans to step down as Tory leader, that “the out- would be able to form a majority government with 184 of seeking a fourth term in office. But Trudeau tapped into a hoped to build on its second-place finish in the last ballot come is not the one we hoped for.” But, he added, “We gave the 338 seats in the House of Commons, according to still strong desire for change in administration, and took in 2011, and govern for the first time. everything we had to give and we have no regrets.” — AFP Cambodian on trial for infecting 200 with HIV

PHNOM PENH: An unlicensed medical practi- ments and to give injections. her family have been infected with HIV - her tioner who infected more than 200 villagers in Yem Chhrin, 53, was one such practitioner. “I daughter, her mother, a 3-year-old grand- northwestern Cambodia with HIV by reusing was shocked when I learned I was infected. ... I daughter and a 57-year-old sibling. unclean needles went on trial yesterday, facing am sure the HIV virus I had was from Yem Em Sovann, the lawyer, said his client has three charges including murder, his lawyer Chhrin’s treatment,” Leurn Lum, one of the 120 acknowledged reusing syringes for treatment said. villagers who filed the police complaint, said by of patients. But he “has repeatedly said before Yem Chhrin faces up to life in prison if found telephone. “I am a good husband, as I have the police and court officials during pre-trial guilty of murder, intentionally spreading HIV - never had sex with other women in my life.” detention that he had no intention to transmit the virus that causes AIDS - and practicing Leurn Lum, 51, said he had never sought the deadly virus to any of his patients,” Em medicine without a license, his lawyer, Em treatment from anyone other than Yem Chhrin. Sovann said. Sovann, said by telephone from Battambang He found out he had HIV in late 2014, and his He said he will try to get two of the charges town, where a provincial court is holding the wife had also tested positive. He said he wants - murder and intentionally spreading HIV - five-day trial. to see Yem Chhrin punished. dropped by the court. Yem Chhrin’s wife, Yem Chhrin was arrested last December and Nhoum Chenda, said her husband never taken into protective custody, fearing revenge Good reputation believed that the villagers were infected lynching by residents of Roka village, where at Some villagers said Yem Chhrin had a good because of his actions. least 206 of the 800 people tested were found reputation for his years of dedicated service to “The HIV virus transmitted to those villagers to be infected with HIV, or human immunodefi- the village by providing treatment even must be from ... something else that we don’t ciency virus. Local newspapers have put the though he lacked formal training or certifica- know about right now,” she said by phone. She number at 300. tion. “Whether it was day or night, whether the added that since her husband’s arrest, she also The infected range in age from 3 to 82, and patient had money to pay for the treatment or had to flee to another province, fearing that include Buddhist monks. At least 10 victims are not, Yem Chhrin treated them regardless. I angry villagers would kill her. reported to have died. Cambodia, one of the think he was a good neighbor,” said Chay Cambodia had a high HIV prevalence rate of poorest countries in the world, has inadequate Savorn, a 60-year-old woman who received 2.0 percent in 1998, but an aggressive cam- health care facilities, especially in rural areas, treatment from him and was later found to be paign to promote safe sex brought the figure BATTAMBANG: Yem Chhrin, 55, is escorted by Cambodian police officials at a court in where villagers often have no recourse but to HIV positive. down to an estimated 0.7 percent last year, Battambang province yesterday. An unlicensed Cambodian doctor who allegedly rely on unlicensed medical practitioners who She said she decided not to join the police according to the UN agency that spearheads infected more than 200 people with HIV, including some who later died, went on trial have trained themselves to treat minor ail- complaint even though four other people in the worldwide fight against AIDS. — AP for murder yesterday. — AFP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 INTERNATIONAL

Police arrest Kurdish lawyer on charges of terrorist propaganda

DIYARBAKIR: Police arrested a senior association, made his assertion on CNN EU, has been fighting an insurgency since Turkish media during the evening. was due to be questioned in a court- Kurdish lawyer in southeast Turkey Turk TV last week, at a time when fighting 1984, demanding greater Kurdish auton- “If a bar chairman ... is subject to a house in Istanbul’s Bakirkoy district, the before dawn yesterday on a charge of is raging between PKK militants and gov- omy in the mainly Kurdish southeast. The criminal investigation and arrest because state-run Anadolu new agency said. terrorist propaganda after he said the ernment security forces, and tensions are conflict has killed about 40,000 people. of what he said, it illustrates clearly what The agency said the charge was “mak- Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) was not a mounting before Nov. 1 elections. The state launched a peace process state democracy and freedom of expres- ing propaganda for a terrorist organisa- terrorist group. “Even if some of the PKK’s acts have a with the group’s jailed leader in 2012 but sion has reached in this country,” he told tion”. Supporters, including lawyers and terrorist character, the PKK is an armed a ceasefire collapsed in July and hun- reporters in his office. The Union of Turkish Bar Associations local politicians, gathered at Tahir Elci’s political movement,” he said during a dis- dreds have died in the subsequent con- Elci said he had been waiting all day in said it could not agree with a declara- office in the region’s largest city cussion programme. “It is a political flict. Accompanied by his supporters, Elci his office, within the Diyarbakir court tion that the PKK is not a terrorist group Diyarbakir, chanting “pressure will not movement with political demands and waited in his office on Monday night for house, for an invitation to go and make a but said the warrant was “unlawful”, say- intimidate us”, before he was flown to with very strong support in society.” the police to arrive and execute the arrest statement in court. Police from Turkey’s ing such a step should only be taken if a Istanbul. The PKK, deemed a terrorist organisa- warrant issued by an Istanbul court - a anti-terror force took him away at around suspect refuses to go and make a state- Elci, head of Diyarbakir province’s bar tion by Turkey, the United States and the decision which had been leaked by 2:20 am (2320 GMT), said witnesses. He ment. — Reuters Tens of thousands flee new Syria offensives

BEIRUT: Tens of thousands have fled new ravaged by war and divided between govern- regime offensives in Syria, the UN warned yes- ment forces in the west and rebels in the east terday, as Russian air strikes were reported to since shortly after fighting there began in mid- have so far killed 370 people, many of them 2012. civilians. The situation is largely reversed in the sur- The mass exodus was focused south of rounding countryside and the frontlines have Syria’s second city Aleppo, one of five areas been static for months. But last Friday, govern- where regime troops have launched renewed ment forces began a new offensive south of the attacks since Russia began its air war on city, attacking areas near the strategic Aleppo- September 30. “Around 35,000 people are Damascus highway. reported to have been displaced from... the The Observatory said yesterday that regime southwestern outskirts of Aleppo city, following forces had seized five villages in the area since government offensives over the last few days,” the offensive began. But Syria’s Al-Watan daily, said Vanessa Huguenin, spokeswoman for the which is close to the regime, said the army had UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian taken 16 villages and an area totalling some 100 Affairs (OCHA). She said many of the displaced square kilometres (40 square miles). were living with host families and in informal It said the operation would “cut militant rein- settlements in the west of the province. “People forcement routes between south Aleppo urgently need food and basic household and province and east Idlib province and take the shelter items,” she said. international highway from Aleppo to Hama.” “Aid agencies are growing more and more The highway that runs from Aleppo to concerned for families living outdoors as the Damascus via Hama and Homs provinces weather is getting colder, especially overnight.” appears to be the main target of several of the Syria’s conflict has left more than 250,000 dead government offensives launched in recent and forced millions from their homes since weeks. March 2011, sparking a mass migration of In Hama, much of the fighting has centred RAMALLAH: Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli security forces in the West Bank town of Al-Bireh, on the northern outskirts of Ramallah, refugees that has left Europe struggling to cope. on an area close to the road, and in Homs, the yesterday. UN chief Ban Ki-moon warned of a “dangerous escalation” and urged Israelis and Palestinians to move quickly to calm nearly three Russia has carried out more than 500 air government has been fighting to take villages weeks of unrest during a visit to Jerusalem. — AFP raids in support of President Bashar al-Assad’s along the highway just north of the provincial forces and a monitoring group yesterday gave capital. the first estimate for the total number of dead in There has also been heavy fighting for the UN chief urges calm amid the strikes. Sahl al-Ghab region between Hama, Idlib and The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Latakia provinces, with government troops Human Rights said at least 370 people had seeking to prevent rebels who control Idlib been killed, including more than 120 civilians. province from being able to attack Latakia. Palestinian-Israeli violence Among them were 45 rebels and civilians killed Russia insists its air campaign is intended to on Monday in a series of Russian strikes in the target the Islamic State group and others it north of government stronghold Latakia describes as “terrorists”. But rebels and their Palestinian shot dead after stabbing military officer province, it said. backers accuse Moscow of seeking to prop up Dozens were also wounded in Monday’s Assad, a longtime ally, and accuse Russia of JERUSALEM: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called according to a Palestinian security official who spoke on labeled by Israel as attackers, and the rest in clashes with raids, some of the deadliest yet in the Russian striking moderate and Islamist opposition for calm during a surprise visit to Jerusalem yesterday condition of anonymity because he was not authorized Israeli troops. An Eritrean migrant died after being shot campaign, and a rebel commander from a mod- forces rather than just jihadists. ahead of meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, in to talk to the media. by a security guard and beaten by a mob that mistaken- erate opposition group was among the dead, it The Observatory said yesterday that some a high-profile gambit to bring an end to a monthlong Ban arrived from Europe yesterday afternoon and is ly believed he was a Palestinian attacker. said. 243 opposition forces had been killed in Russian wave of violence. set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas The initial outbreak of violence was fueled by rumors The Observatory also said tens of thousands air strikes since September 30, including 52 The visit comes amid unrest that erupted a month in the West Bank and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin that Israel was plotting to take over Jerusalem’s most were fleeing the new offensives, estimating that from IS. At least 127 civilians have been killed in ago over tensions surrounding a Jerusalem holy site Netanyahu. He called for calm during a press conference sensitive holy site, a hilltop compound revered by Jews up to 100,000 had been forced from their the strikes, including 36 children and 34 sacred to Jews and Muslims. It soon spread to Arab with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and said “no society as the Temple Mount and home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, homes in Hama, Aleppo and Latakia provinces. women, it said. neighborhoods of east Jerusalem and then to the West should live in fear.” Islam’s third-holiest shrine and a key national symbol for Another 25 fighters from the pro-govern- Bank, Gaza and Israel. A spate of Palestinian attacks, the Palestinians. Regime targets key highway ment National Defence Forces militia were most of which have involved stabbings, has caused pan- Dangerous escalation Aleppo, once Syria’s economic hub, has been killed in clashes in Jabal Al-Akrad and Sahl al- ic across Israel and raised fears that the region is on the “My visit reflects the sense of global alarm at the Hamas official arrested a key focus of the fighting. The city has been Ghab on Monday, the monitor said. — AFP cusp of a new round of bloodshed. dangerous escalation in violence between Israelis and Israel has adamantly denied the allegations, saying it The violence continued in the West Bank yesterday. Palestinians,” he said. “I am here to encourage and sup- has no plans to change the status quo at the site, where A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a group of port all efforts to lower tensions and prevent the situa- Jews are allowed to visit but not pray. Israel has accused Israelis waiting at a bus stop at a junction on the out- tion from spinning out of control.” Palestinian leaders of incitement to violence over the skirts of Jerusalem in the West Bank, the Israeli military Ban added, “It’s not too late to avoid a broader crisis.” site. But Jewish visits to the site have doubled since said. He then attempted to stab bystanders. A civilian Prior to the visit, Ban issued a video message late 2010 and senior members of Netanyahu’s government and a soldier were injured in the attack before the Monday calling for calm on both sides.He said he under- have called for Jewish prayer rights, fueling Palestinian attacker was shot and killed, it said. stood the Palestinians’ frustrations, but that violence concerns about the site. Earlier, a 24-year-old Palestinian was shot dead by would only harm their legitimate aspirations. Israel has struggled to contain the attacks. Israeli forces after he stabbed an Israeli military officer “I know your hopes for peace have been dashed Authorities have blocked roads and placed checkpoints and lightly wounded him, the Israeli military and countless times. You are angry at the continued occupa- at the entrances of Palestinian neighborhoods in east Palestinian health officials said. The military said it hap- tion and expansion of settlements,” he said. “I am not Jerusalem. Other security measures include ID checks pened during a “violent riot” of Palestinian demonstra- asking you to be passive, but you must put down the and requiring some Palestinian residents to lift their tors. weapons of despair.” shirts and roll up pant legs as they exit their neighbor- In a separate incident in the West Bank, an Israeli Addressing Israelis, he said he understood their fears hoods to prove they are not carrying knives. Soldiers man was killed after being run over during a clash with due to the security deterioration, but said there was no have been deployed in Jerusalem and cities across Palestinians. The man exited his car after Palestinian military solution. “When children are afraid to go to Israel. demonstrators threw stones at it and he began to hit school, when anyone on the street is a potential victim, Yesterday, the Israeli military arrested top Hamas passing Palestinian cars with a large stick, according to security is rightly your immediate priority,” he said. “But official Hassan Yousef in the West Bank, saying he had an Associated Press photographer who witnessed the walls, checkpoints, harsh responses by the security been “actively instigating and inciting terrorism” by incident. The man hit a passing truck with the stick, and forces and house demolitions cannot sustain the peace encouraging attacks against Israelis. the truck ran the man over. The Israeli military confirmed and safety that you need and must have.” “Hamas’ leaders cannot expect to propagate vio- his death. Over the past month, 10 Israelis have been killed in lence and terror from the comfort of their living rooms The truck driver turned himself in, saying he hit the Palestinian attacks, most of them stabbings. In that time, and pulpits of their mosques,” said Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, a MAALOULA: In this photo taken on Sunday, children talk as they sit in the village of Israeli by accident while trying to swerve out of the way, 43 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire, including 21 military spokesman. — AP Maaloula, north of Damascus, Syria. Syrian government forces retook the ancient Christian town of Maaloula in early 2014 after it was overrun by Syrian rebels and al- Top US military officer Qaeda-linked militants. — AP Saudi activists sentenced to arrives for talks in Iraq decade-long prison terms

IRBIL: The top US military officer land- tainers to make urgent phone calls to signaling the high priority he and the Iraqi officials have broad concerns RIYADH: A terrorism tribunal in Saudi director at Amnesty. A Saudi judiciary ed in Iraq yesterday to get an update officials on the ground, to fix the confu- Pentagon leadership place on finding about any effort to provide equipment Arabia, which was elected to the UN spokesman was not immediately avail- on the battle against Islamic State mili- sion. After about a half-hour, the air- the right formula to use local forces or weapons directly to the Kurds. Human Rights Council in 2013, has sen- able for comment. The Interior Ministry tants, saying he sees no prospect right craft got permission to land in Irbil. backed by coalition airstrikes to defeat tenced two political activists to decade- has previously said ACPRA’s involvement now for Russia to expand its airstrike It was unclear what triggered the the Islamic State extremists and retake IS threat long prison terms for establishing a rights in a string of protests against what it campaign into the war-torn country. mix-up, but officials said the plane’s territory the militants control in Iraq Dunford’s stop in Iraq comes after organisation, Amnesty International said called extrajudicial imprisonment of sus- Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, chair- flight had been pre-approved by Iraqi and Syria. He was scheduled to meet three days of meetings with senior mili- on Monday. pected militants had led to attacks in the man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was leaders. with the head of Iraq’s Kurdish regional tary and government leaders in Israel Abdulkareem al-Khoder, one of 11 kingdom. making his first trip to the warzone This also is Dunford’s first overseas government, President Massoud and Jordan, two key US allies in the founding members of the Saudi Civil and Al-Khoder, a former professor of since taking the top post on Oct. 1. He trip since he took the chairman’s job, Barzani and other government leaders. region. In both countries, Dunford Political Rights Association (ACPRA), was Islamic jurisprudence, was previously told reporters traveling with him that heard officials’ concerns about the sentenced to 10 years in prison under a sentenced to eight years in prison in 2013 earlier reports that Prime Minister Islamic State threat and the roiling year-old counter-terrorism law, London- by a criminal court for offences including Haider al-Abadi wanted Russia to con- instability in the region. Dunford is also based Amnesty said. On Wednesday, “disobeying the ruler” and “taking part in duct airstrikes in Iraq are no longer in likely to talk to Iraqis about the volatile another ACPRA member, Abdulrahman founding an unlicensed organization”. play. He said US officials spoke with situation in Beiji. Late last week Iraqi al-Hamid, was given nine years in prison His conviction comes amid a flurry of Iraqi leaders and were told no Russian troops backed by Shiite militia fighters followed by a nine-year travel ban, it said. activity by the Saudi Specialized Criminal strikes have been requested. drove IS militants out of the Beiji oil His brother Issa al-Hamid was due to be Court (SCC), a tribunal established in Dunford said he wants to talk with refinery, which has been contested for sentenced the same week, but the court 2008 to try terrorism cases, but often his commanders to get updates on bat- months. session was postponed to November. used for political offences. tles in Beiji and Ramadi. “Being in the Islamic State militants still hold the The sentences dealt a further blow to civil The SCC recently reopened its case job about two weeks, one of the things town of Beiji, which is about 155 miles rights activism in Saudi Arabia that has against ACPRA’s youngest member, I want to do is go over here, get eyes (250 kilometers) north of Baghdad and been targeted by a sweeping security Omar al-Sa’id, who likewise was sen- on, on the ground,” Dunford said as his is strategically located on the road to crackdown since the Arab Spring upris- tenced in 2013 to four years imprison- C-17 headed into Irbil. Dunford’s flight Mosul, the country’s second largest city. ings of 2011. ment and 200 lashes. Last Tuesday, the into Iraq was suddenly delayed when Mosul and Ramadi, the capitol of All 11 of ACPRA’s founding members court sentenced another activist, Iraqis on the ground in Baghdad Iraq’s western province of Anbar, are are either jailed or awaiting trial. “The Abdulaziz Abdulatif Alsonaidi, to eight refused to allow his C-17 aircraft to land both under IS control, and efforts to outrageous convictions of ACPRA mem- years in prison and a travel ban, accord- in Irbil. Just before 9:30 a.m., local time, IRBIL: In this photo provided by the Pentagon, US Ambassador to retake them have been problem- bers for their human rights activism, ing to the Canada-based Monitor of as Dunford’s plane was nearing Iraq, Stuart E. Jones and US Army Lt. Gen. Sean McFarland, left, greet plagued. Earlier this month, however, coming on top of Saudi Arabia’s already Human Rights in Saudi Arabia. Baghdad en route to Irbil, the crew was Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. upon his arrival at US officials said Iraqi ground forces appalling human rights record, makes a Alsonaidi was charged with signing an directed to fly instead to Baghdad. Irbil, Iraq, yesterday. Dunford landed in Iraq yesterday to get an have advanced to the outer suburbs of further mockery of its obligations as a ACPRA petition and writing tweets criti- The change set off a flurry of activity update on the battle against Islamic State militants, saying he sees no Ramadi and that conditions may be member of the UN Human Rights cal of the king, the group said in a on the plane, as military staff quickly prospect right now for Russia to expand its airstrike campaign into right to launch an assault to take back Council,” said James Lynch, Middle East statement. — Reuters yanked phones and cords out of con- the war-torn country. — AP the city. — AP

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 INTERNATIONAL

Indonesia’s Widodo marks disappointing first year in power

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo cised for backsliding in the fight against cor- projects, and Widodo’s attempts to attract new national police chief-a move observers said was based on flawed evidence. took office last year on hopes that an outsider ruption in one of the world’s most graft-rid- investors were undercut by protectionist poli- believe was aimed at keeping the powerful The execution by firing squad in April of and “man of the people” would swiftly usher in den nations, and his image abroad has been cies unilaterally announced by ministers, such head of his party and political patron, two Australians, a Brazilian and four Nigerians a new era of cleaner, more effective gover- tarnished by the execution of foreign drug as the abrupt cancellation of thousands of Megawati Sukarnoputri, on side. for drugs offences sparked international out- nance. Twelve months on, critics say those convicts. import licences. A year on, economic growth rage, and ally Australia took the unprecedent- hopes have come to nought. Widodo, known “It has been a rocky first year for Joko is languishing at a six-year low and the rupiah ‘Determined dolphin’ ed step of withdrawing its ambassador from by his nickname “Jokowi”, swept to power on a Widodo,” said Professor Jeffrey Winters, an has fallen heavily. The nomination triggered a row between Jakarta in protest. wave of popular support for his hands-on Indonesia expert from Northwestern While global market turmoil has played a the notoriously corrupt police and the popular Despite all his problems, some analysts approach and his image as a corruption-free, University in the United States. “The major role, Widodo has also faced criticism for anti-graft agency, which accused the nominee nevertheless see signs he is finding his feet-he fresh face in a country long dominated by oli- Indonesian people are tired of business as not doing enough to fix the economy-his of bribery. Widodo withdrew the candidate, was praised for an August cabinet reshuffle garchs from the era of dictator Suharto. The usual and they voted for Jokowi to bring main focus. In a recent BBC interview, he but only after dithering, by which point the that replaced key economic ministers, and a former Jakarta governor, who would cam- change-but there hasn’t been much change.” defended his record, saying that reforming anti-corruption body had been severely weak- recent series of stimulus measures. “He’s still paign in the slums wearing casual clothes, was the economy was a “long process”, adding: “It ened by attacks from the police. His popularity very weak, but he is progressing,” said Achmad elected after a bruising battle against a con- Languishing economy takes time to manage a country as big as has been sliding ever since. A survey by poll- Sukarsono, an Indonesia analyst from risk con- troversial ex-general with a chequered human The president took office on October 20, Indonesia.” ster Indo Barometer this month showed public sultancy Eurasia Group. Northwestern rights record, becoming the country’s first 2014 and got off to a good start by cutting For many Indonesians, an even bigger dis- satisfaction with Widodo at 46 percent in University’s Winters said the president can still leader from outside the political and military fuel price subsidies that ate up a huge chunk appointment has been what they see as September, down from 57 percent in March. keep support by playing to his down-to-earth elite. of the government’s budget, freeing up bil- Widodo’s failure to step up the fight against For allies overseas who had welcomed a image. But running the world’s fourth most-popu- lions of dollars to invest in boosting the slow- graft, in a country where facing demands for fresh face in the presidency, there was disbe- “The Indonesian people will cut him slack lous country has proved even more difficult. ing economy. kickbacks is just part of everyday life for many. lief at Widodo’s drive to put foreign drug con- if he can maintain the image that he is a deter- Widodo’s plans to kick-start the economy But red tape and a lack of organisation In particular, the president faced criticism over victs to death in the name of fighting a mined dolphin swimming in a pool of menac- have made little progress, he has been criti- hampered efforts to launch vital infrastructure his nomination of a controversial figure as the national narcotics “emergency” that experts ing sharks,” he said. — AFP

Ouattara seeks re-election in test of country’s stability

ABIDJAN: Five years after winning office in a Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI) set up by the coun- vote marred by violence, Ivory Coast President try’s founding father Felix Houphouet-Boigny. Alassane Ouattara looks set to win a new man- Ouattara needs “a strong vote”, said his biog- date Sunday in an election seen as critical to rapher Cisse Ibrahim Bacongo. “That is how he sealing the peace. will win unquestionable legitimacy.” But his Ouattara’s election campaign has focused on camp is worried. “Our enemy is abstention,” said his efforts to revive the economy of the world’s Alphonse Soro, a parliamentarian who heads top cocoa producer, ravaged by months of post- the RDR youth movement. “The problem is how election violence in 2010-2011 in which some to convince people to come out and vote.” 3,000 people died. But voter apathy and opposi- tion criticism of the country’s electoral commis- Gbagbo’s ghost sion threaten to undermine the credibility of the As criticism of the election commission October 25 vote. mounts, former foreign affairs minister Amara Photos circulating on social media this week Essy suspended his candidacy “to avoid becom- show staff soundly sleeping in offices where ing an accomplice in an electoral masquerade”. Ivory Coast’s 6.3 million voters can pick up their “If we don’t take care we’ll head into a post- election ID cards, highlighting a lack of public election crisis that will be one post-election crisis interest in the ballot. too many,” he warned. Just days before the vote, the national elec- Three days later he was followed by another toral commission (CEI) decided to extend distri- eminent contender for the top job, ex-parlia- bution of the cards until Wednesday, October ment speaker Mamadou Koulibaly. Other Ivorian 21. The move came after two presidential candi- political VIPs, former premier Charles Konan dates pulled out of the race, denouncing it as “a Banny, MPs Konan Kouadio and Kacou masquerade”. Gnangbo, as well as businessman Simeon Ouattara’s 2010 election was the last but Konan Kouadio, have suggested they too could deadliest chapter in a conflict that had divided boycott the vote. the country into a rebel-held north and a loyalist Only four of the eight contenders still in the GEVGELIJA: People sit on the ground as they wait with other migrants and refugees to enter a registration camp after crossing south for almost a decade. race have so far signed “a code of good conduct the Greece-Macedonia border near Gevgelija yesterday. A surge of 10,000 migrants crossed from Macedonia into Serbia Then president Laurent Gbagbo refused to for a peaceful election” drafted by the electoral overnight on October 18 to 19 and headed for the Croatian border, where 3,000 had gathered by October 19 morning, said concede defeat to the former deputy head of commission, Some in the opposition want the Mirjana Ivanovic Milenkovski with the UN refugee agency in Serbia. — AFP the IMF, triggering the bloodshed. He is now in a commission dissolved on the grounds it favours Dutch jail, awaiting his November war crimes tri- Ouattara. al by the International Criminal Court in The Ouattara’s main challenger is seen as being EU, Turkey remain divided, Hague. Pascal Affi N’Guessan, a former prime minister under Gbagbo and leader of the Ivorian Popular Ouattara needs ‘strong vote’ Front. It was hoped this week’s vote would turn the Founded by the ex-president the party is despite migrant challenge page on the past and help Ivory Coast become now split between those backing N’Guessan’s the stable West African powerhouse it once was. run for president and die-hard Gbagbo loyalists, Ouattara, a tall 73-year-old economist mar- who are boycotting the vote. Some 34,000 Erdogan accuses EU of being ‘not sincere’ ried to a Frenchwoman, is hoping for a clear first- troops, including 6,000 UN peacekeepers, will be round victory. “In the next five years we will deployed during the election. To ward off fears strengthen our institutions to consolidate peace of electoral fraud, polling stations will send vote BRUSSELS: Never waste a crisis, the political adage eralized visa requirements. All of that would give seem to find a way to make the relationship work, and harmony,” he pledged on the campaign tail. counts electronically to the electoral commis- goes. The European Union and Turkey may be doing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a boost ahead of the especially with an increasingly assertive Erdogan. He heads a coalition including his own Rally sion in Abidjan and voters will be identified bio- so right now, failing to build a closer partnership while Nov. 1 elections. of Republicans (RDR) party and the Democratic metrically. — AFP facing a common challenge in the Syrian refugee cri- Key diplomatic broker sis. Harsh words Three decades ago, when Turkey first made its EU Instead of bringing the two sides together, the The outcome so far: angry words, hurt feelings and membership request, the situation was starkly differ- past few weeks have mainly highlighted why the rela- accusations of political extortion. On Monday, on the ent. Turkey was economically weak, and the main tionship has been troubled for decades. Even if the EU heels of a visit from Chancellor Angela Merkel of thing it was known for bringing to the EU was “gastar- persuades Turkey to keep refugees from spilling into Germany - where World War II references still touch a beiter” - guest workers doing the menial jobs that Europe - in exchange for money and political sweet- nerve - Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said fueled industry in Germany and other western eners - the deep-seated causes of the antagonism will “no one should expect Turkey to turn into a concentra- European nations. remain. tion camp where all of the refugees are kept.” The membership request was mostly met with In recent days, Cyprus has thrown water on rekin- The harsh words are an indication the size of the derision then. Things started to change as Turkey, dled hopes for speeding up Turkey’s EU membership challenges ahead. “This is going to be very, very diffi- under Erdogan, became one of the world’s hottest bid, and France and Holland stressed the need for cult to bridge in practice,” said Ian Lesser of the emerging economies and a key diplomatic broker stringent conditions before visa-free travel for Turks German Marshall Fund think tank. “Yes, there is a lack with the Middle East. But even today, the thought of a becomes a reality. An angered Turkish President Recep of trust. But there is also a gap on policies.” mainly-Muslim nation of 78 million joining a mostly Tayyip Erdogan responded by accusing the EU of And tensions had already been driving both sides Christian club of over 500 million is met with great being “not sincere” about bringing Turkey into the asunder over the past months and even years, with resistance in Europe - especially due to the hostility European fold. Meanwhile, the two sides are bickering the EU ever more critical of Erdogan, increasingly spawned by Islamic extremism. over how much money Turkey should get for helping viewed as a repressive autocrat. Even as relations “Unfortunately,” said Lesser, “for political reasons to keep migrants out of Europe. soured, Erdogan has been able to bolster Turkey’s we can understand, (Islam) has become part of the The EU sees Turkey as a sieve letting through too national pride, economic clout and strategic impor- debate.” Since Turkey was accepted as a candidate for many Syrian refugees, while Ankara says Europe is not tance. The country no longer has much reason to be membership a decade ago, accession talks have doing its part in helping Turkey deal with the crisis - subservient to a troubled economic power like the EU. moved at snail’s pace, overshadowed by the 1974 and has always shown disdain for Turkey’s attempts to A glance at a map of the region drives home Turkish invasion of Cyprus after a Greek junta-backed get closer to wealthy bloc. Turkey’s vital strategic importance as a bridge to Asia, coup aiming to unite the island with Greece. The ABIDJAN: A supporter of the Democracy and Peace party (RHDP) headed by The solution under review: more financial aid for and the volatile Middle East - making it a key EU part- Greek part of Cyprus is an EU member now. As recent- the incumbent Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, wearing the Ivory Coast Turkey to keep migrants within its borders; accelera- ner by force of geography alone. The conundrum is ly as Monday, Cyprus insisted that Turkey should not colours, passes by the popular Koumassi district in Abidjan on October 17, tion of EU membership talks; and concessions on lib- that Europe knows that it needs Turkey, but can’t harbor too many hopes for membership. — AP to rally supporters for the upcoming 2015 presidential elections. — AFP US student arrested in 3 journalists attacked at attack on Muslim woman

BLOOMINGTON: A 19-year-old Indiana German anti-Islam rally University student accused in a racially motivat- ed attack on a Muslim woman says he had been BERLIN: The German Federation of Journalists union Prosecutors said they were still waiting for police Haase, said a criminal complaint alleging incitement drinking alcohol and had not taken his anti-anx- called on authorities yesterday to prosecute those reports on the attacks, which also included clashes had been received about remarks made by PEGIDA iety medication prior to the incident. responsible for attacks on reporters at an anti-Islam between PEGIDA protesters and counter-demonstra- speaker and author Akif Pirincci suggesting that Court records show Triceten D. Bickford rally in the eastern city of Dresden. tors. A spokesman for the Dresden prosecutors, Lorenz refugees should be put in concentration camps. — AP faces multiple felony charges including intimi- At least three journalists were assaulted by people dation, strangulation and battery in the taking part in the rally organized by the group calling Saturday evening attack in a cafe in itself Patriotic Europeans against the Islamization of Bloomington, Indiana. He was released on $500 the West, or PEGIDA. bond and returned to class Monday. Participants at Monday’s rally, which marked the A city police report says officers responded group’s first anniversary, chanted slogans denouncing to reports of an assault at a cafe around 7:30 immigrants, the government and journalists, including p.m. Saturday. The report says a 47-year-old “Lying press, smash their faces!” Hendrik Zoerner, a woman was sitting at a table with her 9-year- spokesman for the German Federation of Journalists, old daughter when a man shouted epithets and said the union had observed a growing willingness racially charged threats at the woman, includ- Triceten D. Bickford among PEGIDA protesters to attack journalists over ing “white power” and “kill them all.” the past year, and a reluctance of bystanders to step Federal authorities could also bring hate According to the report, the man then in. “Sadly, the authorities aren’t doing enough either,” crime charges against Bickford. Wendy grabbed the woman by the neck and forced her Zoerner said. “We’ve repeatedly noted that police Osborne, a spokeswoman for the FBI in head toward the table, restricting her breathing aren’t acting against those who attack journalists.” He Indianapolis, told TV station WXIN that the while trying to take off her headscarf. The cited similar violent incidents at two previous PEGIDA agency is considering whether to open a civil report says her husband and passers-by were rallies in the past month. rights case. Bickford told WTHR-TV in able to pull the man off and restrained him on German broadcaster Deutsche Welle said one of its Indianapolis he has no memory of the incident the sidewalk until police arrived. reporters, Jaafar Abdul Karim, was hit in the neck by and that a combination of drinking alcohol and The man spit in the faces of the husband protesters as he and two colleagues were trying to not taking anti-anxiety medication caused him and passers-by, threatened to kill them and conduct interviews. The Berlin-based news agency to snap. He said he is not a hateful person. arriving officers, tried to kick out the windows Ruptly said one of its cameramen was attacked by “I am so sorry to that woman,” Bickford told of a patrol car and bit an officer on the calf after neo-Nazis, who also broke his camera. Dresden police DRESDEN: Supporters of the PEGIDA movement, “Patriotische Europaeer gegen die the TV station. “I have no idea who she is, but arriving at the Monroe County Jail, according to spokesman Thomas Geithner said a photographer words can’t explain how much that ... I’ve never Islamisierung des Abendlandes,” which translates to “Patriotic Europeans Against the the report. also reported being attacked by four PEGIDA protest- hurt someone like that before.” — AP Islamisation of the Occident” gather at a protest rally yesterday in Dresden, eastern ers and having his camera stolen. Germany. — AFP

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 INTERNATIONAL News in brief

Bangladesh politician jailed

DHAKA: A Bangladesh court yesterday jailed a former mayor of Dhaka for 13 years for corruption in absentia, a prosecutor said, a fresh blow to the beleaguered opposition which called the charges politically motivated. An anti-graft court found Sadeque Hossain Khoka, now living in the United States, guilty of amassing wealth illegally and of concealing information about his income. “He was sentenced to 13 years in jail in total for the two charges,” Mosharraf Hossain, prosecutor for the country’s Anti Corruption Commission, told AFP. “The judge also ordered confiscation of 100.5 million taka ($1.3 million) in ille- gally acquired property,” he said. Khoka, 63, is a vice-chairman of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and was mayor of the capital Dhaka for nearly ten years until 2011. He now lives in New York where he is being treated for cancer, his lawyer Sanaullah Mian told AFP, adding that they planned to appeal against the verdict. Mian, who is also a BNP official, called the case “one hundred percent politically motivated”.

Youngsters killed in arson attack

NEW DELHI: A nine-month-old boy and his toddler sis- ter from a low-caste community were burnt alive in an arson attack yesterday on their home in India which LA PAZ TOWN: Residents ride on a farm tractor with their belongings including motorcycles as they cross floodwaters over a national highway due to heavy also badly injured their parents, police said. The infant rains brought about by typhoon Koppu in La Paz town, Tarlac province north of Manila yesterday. Heavy rain deepened flood misery in farming and moun- and his two-year-old sister were both asleep in their tainous regions of the northern Philippines yesterday, after the latest typhoon to hit the storm-ravaged nation killed at least 22 people. — AFP home in Faridabad district, around 25 miles (40 kilome- tres) outside New Delhi, when the attackers doused the building with petrol and set it alight. Both children died Flood misery in Philippines at the scene while their parents were rushed to hospital in the capital, according to police. The mother is in criti- cal condition although the father’s life is no longer in danger. Three people have been arrested over the after Koppu typhoon kills 22 attack on the family who are members of the Dalit com- munity, according to the detective leading the murder inquiry, although no one has yet to be formally charged. Second strongest storm to hit Philippines this year Subhash Yadav, Faridabad’s police commissioner, said the attack appeared to have been part of a long-run- LA PAZ: Head-high floodwaters churned across flooded road to beg a friend for fish to feed his Hundreds of villages flooded hit after emerging over the Pacific Ocean. ning feud between the area’s Dalit community and the vast farming regions of the northern Philippines wife and children, aged between three and eight. More than 200 villages in the farming regions Scientists have warned climate change will mean higher Rajput caste, which also claimed the lives of yesterday as heavy rain compounded the misery Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the were submerged yesterday, with some areas more frequent and intense storms. three people a year ago. of a typhoon that killed at least 22 people and dis- Philippines this year, forced 70,000 people from more than 1.5 metres (five feet) under water, The most powerful storm ever recorded on placed thousands. Koppu weakened into a tropi- their homes and impacted about 230,000 others according to the local civil defence office and land, Super Typhoon Haiyan, hit the Philippines in cal storm and moved into the South China Sea by across the main island of Luzon, the government’s regional officials. 2013, leaving at least 7,350 people dead or miss- yesterday morning, but its huge rain band disaster management agency said. In the large coastal town of Lingayen, 170 kilo- ing. While the latest storm has not been one of Pakistan executions ensured more downpours while flooding swept Twenty-two people were killed in floods, land- metres north of Manila, residents were taken by the deadliest, it will condemn many thousands of within 40 kilometres (25 miles) of Manila, the capi- slides and boat accidents, as well as by flying surprise on Monday night after the Agno river already financially struggling farmers to deeper MULTAN: Pakistan hanged nine more convicted murderers yes- tal. Rice farmer Jeffrey de la Torre, 32, woke up to debris, according to an AFP tally based on con- broke its bank and led to neck-deep floods. poverty. On the outskirts of Cabanatuan, a region- terday, bringing the total number of executions to around 250 water flowing through his shanty for a second firmed figures from national and local authorities. “We thought the danger had already passed,” al trading centre about three hours’ drive north of since the government controversially lifted a moratorium on the day, dangerously close to the top of a dining table Floods as high as rooftops covered some of municipal disaster officer Sharon Sison told AFP, Manila, receded floodwaters on Monday revealed death penalty last December. Pakistan lifted its six-year ban on used by the family of five as an emergency bed. the nation’s most important rice and corn farming referring to Koppu slashing through the town of vast swathes of rice crops destroyed, their green executions as part of a crackdown on militancy following an “We’re miserable. I hardly get any sleep. I’m regions in the flat plains north of Manila that are 100,000 people late on Saturday. blades turned brown, flattened and withered. attack by Taleban militants on a school in the northwestern city of scared the water might rise,” said de la Torre, a either side of three giant mountain ranges. While Sison said local rescue workers and volunteers Farmers and other residents, their legs and Peshawar in which they killed over 150 people-mostly children. father of three young children from the small the water had subsided yesterday in many areas on boats picked up more than 2,000 people who arms caked in mud, wrung mattresses and blankets The latest executions took place in Lahore, Attock, Faisalabad, farming town of La Paz, 95 kilometres (59 miles) closer to the ranges, the flooding moved down- were stranded in their homes or on the roofs. The by the roadside to squeeze out brown water. “If we Sargodha and Bahawalpur in Punjab province. “Three convicts on north of Manila. “I just hope our rice stock is stream. With the heavy rain continuing over the Philippines endures about 20 major storms a year, don’t clean this up fast, we’ll get sick,” tricycle driver death row were hanged in Attock, two each in Faisalabad and Kot enough. Our farm was wiped out so, for now I’m Cordillera ranges in the north and dams almost at many of them deadly. Dennis Punzalan told AFP, his feet buried in thick, Lakhpat Jail Lahore, and one each in Bahawalpur and Sargodha out of work.” capacity, more water was expected to flow down The islands of the Southeast Asian archipelago slimy mud, as he threw his five-year-old daughter’s jails,” Chaudhry Arshad Saeed, an adviser to Punjab’s chief minister De la Torre spoke to AFP as he waded across a throughout the week. are often the first major landmass that the storms teddy bears on to a pile of rubbish. — AFP for prison affairs, told AFP. Delhi court finds Uber driver guilty of rape

NEW DELHI: An Indian Uber taxi driver was tenced on October 23 after being convicted which shone a harsh spotlight on the issue convicted yesterday of raping a young on four charges rape, abduction, intimida- of violence against women. The victim in female passenger in the capital last year, a tion and causing harm. the December 5 attack, who cannot be case that sparked fresh fears in a city Defence lawyer Dharmender Kumar named for legal reasons, said she had dozed plagued by sexual violence. Mishra said his client would appeal the ver- off in a taxi while returning home from din- Uber was banned from operating in dict at a higher court, calling the investiga- ner. New Delhi in the aftermath of the tion “flawed”. She told police she woke to find the taxi December 5 attack, which sparked accusa- Shortly after the attack it emerged that parked in a secluded place where the driver tions it failed to conduct adequate back- Yadav had been accused of assaulting other raped her, before dumping her near her ground checks, although the ban has never women, although he had no previous con- home in north Delhi. been fully enforced. victions. Yadav was tried by one of the fast- The woman also hired a lawyer in New The Delhi court found Shiv Kumar Yadav track courts introduced in 2013 following York in January to sue Uber in US courts but guilty of raping the 25-year-old woman as the fatal gang-rape of a student on a bus in later dropped the lawsuit. “I think it (the ver- she returned home from dinner with friends Delhi, a crime that sparked nationwide dict) is extremely important in times when in the Indian capital. “Shiv Kumar Yadav is protests about India’s treatment of women. we are getting more and more incidents of DIAMOND MOUNTAIN RESORT: North and South Korean family members meet during the Separated Family convicted of all charges (against him),” The Uber rape occurred days before the sexual violence,” Ranjana Kumari, head of Reunion Meeting at Diamond Mountain resort in North Korea, yesterday. Hundreds of elderly Koreans from divid- Judge Kaveri Baweja said. Yadav will be sen- second anniversary of the attack on the bus, the Delhi-based Centre for Social Research, ed North and South began three days of reunions yesterday with loved ones many have had no contact with since told AFP. the war between the countries more than 60 years ago. — AP Yesterday’s judgement comes days after a toddler and a five-year-old girl were raped Koreans celebrate in separate attacks in New Delhi. India recorded 36,735 rape cases in 2014, with 2,096 of them in Delhi alone. Experts say those figures are likely to represent only the reunions across DMZ tip of the iceberg. SOKCHO: Nearly 400 South Koreans their first meeting since the younger man while in the North. Yesteday morning ‘Brought to justice’ crossed the heavily armed border into was just a year old, according to a report they boarded buses to cross the border. Uber, which resumed operations in the North Korea yesterday to be reunited, in by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. The reunions, held in a ballroom at the capital earlier this year despite the ban, said an outpouring of emotions and tears, Foreign news outlets were not allowed Mount Kumgang resort, are watched by it had learnt lessons from the case and with family members separated for more to cover the event. Families separated officials and media and include only two made improvements for better safety. than six decades since the 1950-53 since the war have no means of commu- hours of private time before they end “Sexual assault is a terrible crime and Korean War. The two Koreas, which are nication and often do not know if rela- tomorrow. South Korean participants are we’re pleased he has now been brought to divided and remain in a technical state of tives on the other side are surviving. advised to steer clear of a long list of top- justice,” Amit Jain, Uber India president, said war, agreed to hold the family reunions ics, such as the North’s political leadership in a statement on the verdict. for the first time since February last year Guidebook or living standards, to the frustration of The California-based startup’s rapid after negotiating the end of a standoff at In the first round of reunions which some of the visitors. international growth has sparked tensions the military border in August. started yesterday, 96 North Koreans and A guidebook suggests advance prepa- in several countries, with rival taxi compa- Participants, some as old as 88, were their families met about 390 people trav- ration of notes for subjects to be dis- NEW DELHI: In this photograph taken on December 8, 2014, Indian nies protesting that Uber cars are not sub- reunited at the resort of Mount Kumgang elling from the South. The second round cussed with North Korean kin, such as the police escort Uber taxi driver and accused rapist Shiv Kumar Yadav ject to the same regulations. It set up its just north of the militarised border with reunites about 190 North Koreans with 90 dates of parental deaths, as time is limited (C) following his court appearance in New Delhi. An Indian court India operation in September 2013 and children and spouses from whom they South Koreans and their families. and the emotions can be overwhelming. now works in more than a dozen cities. The had been separated when the peninsula The South Koreans, mostly elderly and Before leaving yesterday for a reunion yesterday, has convicted an Uber driver of raping a young female company and its Indian rival Ola applied for passenger in the capital last year, his lawyer and the public prose- was divided at the end of the war. some in wheelchairs, had gathered on with his elder brother in the North, Kim formal licences to operate as radio taxi com- “Father, it’s me, your son,” Chae Hee- Monday in the east coast city of Sokcho Ki-joo struggled to frame the questions cutor said, in a high profile case that sparked fresh safety fears in a panies after they were banned from operat- city plagued by sexual violence. — AFP yang, 65, from the South told Chae Hoon- near the border for medical check-ups he would ask at their first meeting in 65 ing in December. — AFP sik, 88, from the North, as they wept at and a briefing on appropriate conduct years. — Reuters Sri Lankan judge says war crimes claims ‘credible’

COLOMBO: Allegations that Sri Lankan He ordered the inquiry in 2013 in a bid vidual criminal responsibility,” said the 178- in a documentary broadcast by Britain’s show, however, that there was material troops committed war crimes are “credible”, to deflect mounting international censure, page report presented to parliament yester- Channel 4 that purportedly showed Sri enough to justify a judge-led investigation,” a judge appointed by the island’s former and the new government made the find- day. The government of Rajapakse’s succes- Lankan soldiers executing Tamil prisoners. the Paranagama commission said. It said president has concluded in a report pre- ings public in line with a promise to the UN sor, Maithripala Sirisena, has vowed to pun- At the time Sri Lanka’s military dismissed another high-profile case involving the exe- sented to parliament yesterday. The find- Human Rights Council last month. ish war criminals and set up a truth commis- the documentary, “No Fire Zone: Sri Lanka cution of the top Tamil Tiger political leader- ings mark the first time a domestic inquiry A long-awaited report from the United sion and a reparations office to help heal Killing Fields”, as a fabrication. But ship on or about May 18, 2009 should also has said there is evidence the army commit- Nations human rights office last month laid the wounds left by the conflict. Paranagama concluded there was evidence be investigated by an independent judicial ted war crimes, and are all the more remark- bare horrific wartime atrocities committed to suggest the footage-showing prisoners inquiry despite the then-government deny- able given that the report was commis- by both the army and the separatist Tamil Fabrication stripped naked and blindfolded, their arms ing the killings. sioned by Mahinda Rajapakse. Sri Lanka’s Tiger rebels in the bitter 37-year war. “There But it has resisted pressure to allow a for- tied behind their backs, being shot dead by The commission had no powers to pros- former strongman leader oversaw the final are credible allegations which, if proved to eign inquiry, which many members of the mocking soldiers-was genuine. “The ecute, but it recommended that the gov- push against Tamil Tiger rebels in 2009 the required standard, may show that some island’s Sinhalese majority consider an Commission is of the view that the material ernment set up an internationally moni- before losing power in January, and has members of the armed forces committed infringement of sovereignty. The latest shown in Channel 4 - shorn of its theatrical tored judicial inquiry to ensure accountabili- always fiercely denied his troops committed acts during the final phase of the war that inquiry was overseen by retired judge and dramatic presentation and of the occa- ty, in line with last month’s Human Rights war crimes. amounted to war crimes giving rise to indi- Maxwell Paranagama and examined claims sionally extravagant language used-does Council resolution. — AFP NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

A truck driven by a Palestinian man runs over an Israeli man as a stick he was wielding is thrown into the air at Fawar junction near the West Bank city of Hebron yesterday. The Israeli, who later died, had gotten out of his car after Palestinian demonstrators threw stones at it and began to hit passing Palestinian cars with the stick. The man hit a passing truck with the stick, and the truck ran the man over. The Israeli military confirmed his death. The truck driver turned himself in, saying he hit the Israeli by accident while trying to swerve out of the way, according to a Palestinian security official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media. — AP ‘Halal tourism’ emerges US to sell Saudis 4 warships

WASHINGTON: The US government has approved an partner, which has been and continues to be an to serve Muslim travelers $11 billion deal to sell Saudi Arabia four advanced important force for political stability and economic warships, officials said yesterday, amid mounting progress in the Middle East.” ABU DHABI: A rental company in Orlando, Florida, is more ... Los Angeles and San Diego, there are a lot of regional tension. Saudi Arabia is modernizing its east- Dubbed a “multi-mission surface combatant ship” offering “halal vacation homes” with curtained pool people going there, and also New York,” he said from his ern fleet, which faces off against Iranian forces across in its export version, the ships carry dozens of Sea decks and rooms with prayer mats and copies of the stand at the World Halal Travel Summit and Exhibition in the oil-rich Gulf. The four ships, based on the US Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles and Harpoon anti-ship Holy Quran. A British company’s app lists gourmet Abu Dhabi. restaurants serving halal meat in London and Dubai, Along Turkey’s southern coast, several all-inclusive Navy’s littoral combat ship, are relatively small but missiles. Its main gun is the 76mm OTO Melara, built while a Boston-based developer’s app offers travel resorts have expansive private beaches and pools for designed to be fast and maneuverable in shallow in Italy, but the main contract for the vessels will go to guides for 90 cities with local prayer times and a com- women. One resort even built a structure in the sea to water and to pack a punch. US arms giant Lockheed Martin. The sale, if approved pass pointing Muslims toward Makkah for daily prayers. keep people on boats from catching a glimpse. Malaysia The statement from the Defense Security as expected, comes amid a renewed arms race in the The so-called “halal tourism” market was once seen is also aggressively seeking more Muslim tourists, pro- Cooperation Agency said it had notified the US Middle East. Russia has stepped up military support as a niche revenue stream, limited to pilgrimages like moting itself as “Muslim-friendly Malaysia” in brochures Congress of the State Department’s decision and was for Syria, a bitter foe of Saudi Arabia, and Saudi ally the multi-billion dollar-a-year revenue stream generat- at the Abu Dhabi conference. awaiting final approval. The agency said the sale Egypt has agreed to buy two helicopter carrier vessels ed by Muslim travelers to Makkah. But now there’s a would “improve the security of a strategic regional from France. — AFP movement in the tourism industry to widen the “halal Permissibility tourism” market to cater to Muslim travelers worldwide, Elnur Seyidli, chairman of a website called Halal particularly those from wealthy Gulf Arab states. Booking, says his company has served 43,000 customers Travelers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United from 75 countries. The website can filter requests to find Kuwait-France ties hailed as Sheikh Jaber... Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Oman will spend $64 billion hotels that do not serve any alcohol, or hotels that only traveling this year and are expected to spend $216 bil- serve alcohol in some restaurants. For meat, which Continued from Page 1 deal for 24 Caracal heavy helicopters has been in the lion by 2030, according to a 2014 study for the travel should be slaughtered according to Islamic rules, the works since June, when French officials said it had been tech company Amadeus. The study found that, on aver- website offers filters ranging from food that is all halal, or Hollande also praised the humanitarian role of HH provisionally agreed during a visit to Kuwait by French age, a traveler from these countries spends around halal meat available upon request. “It’s about permissi- the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. Also due to be $9,900 per trip outside the Gulf. For Emiratis, the figure bility... Nothing is 100 percent halal in my opinion and Meanwhile, a source familiar with the matter said signed today are non-binding “letters of acceptance” on reaches $10,400. nothing is 100 percent non-halal,” he told an audience at France will today sign €2.5 billion of defense deals and deals worth €1.5 billion for ground vehicles built by Ritz-Carlton hotels in Dallas and New York hired the the summit. “Even for individual travelers for different provisional agreements with Kuwait, including a sale of Volvo’s Renault Trucks Defense and the modernization Dinar Standard advisory firm to help them better serve trips, requirements may change.” Airbus-built military helicopters worth €1 billion. The of P37 patrol boats, the source said. -— Agencies Muslim guests, including Arab royalty. Now the two For those not interested in a shawarma (grilled meat) hotels serve halal meals upon request, have Middle wrap on the go, Halal Gems is an app that lists gourmet Eastern chefs on staff, offer rooms with spaces that halal eats in London and Dubai. The app’s founder Zohra allow for gender-segregated settings and have trained Khaku says she’s raised money by charging listed restau- Racism and wasta! frontline staff on other cultural norms. rants an annual fee. In Dubai, though, the challenge isn’t Reem El-Shafaki, a senior associate at Dinar Standard, so much finding halal food, but finding the best gour- Continued from Page 1 Patriotism comes by enhancing education; by creating says that the hospitality industry can market to Muslims met options, or as she calls it, “curated halal dining.” strong generations who can support and work and take without alienating non-Muslims. “What some hotels and Irfan Ahmad is another app developer tapping into Why are we tarnishing the reputation of Kuwait by the care of Kuwait when we can no longer afford expats (in destinations are doing is that they’re using the term the Muslim market. His app, called Irhal, lists sightseeing actions of a few silly people who are narrow-minded and case oil runs out or in an emergency). Patriotism comes ‘family friendly’,” she said at a conference this week in and shopping as well as maps for mosques and halal think by such racist acts they show more patriotism to from advancing Kuwait at all levels and loyalty to the Abu Dhabi, which brought people from across the bud- restaurants. It also comes with a compass to help Kuwait? On the contrary, my dear sirs, you are harming souls of Kuwait, not by robbing it left, right and center, ding industry to explore the topic. Muslims find the direction of prayer toward Makkah. The Kuwait. Maybe you don’t even realize or know it. and complaining that expats did this to us, when expats Halal in Islam literally means that which is permissi- app, available in both English and Arabic, has been You are harming all the generations to come when did not do it - we did it to ourselves with wasta and cor- ble. Observant Muslims typically avoid alcohol and downloaded more than 25,000 times, he said, and cov- you start institutionalizing discrimination between all ruption. areas where there can be excessive nudity, like beaches ers 90 cities worldwide, ranging from Amsterdam and strata of society. As far as I know, expats in my country Patriotism comes from regulating the status of expats and nightclubs. For women who adhere to Islam’s mod- Athens to Beijing and Bangkok, as well as US cities like are not charitable projects. They work and earn their and maintaining high standards of imported labor. But est dress code, swimming can pose a challenge. That Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, New York and money, and actually we are of very little help to them. We high numbers of unskilled and unnecessary labor is means resorts that offer gender-segregated beaches Washington DC. are not subsidizing them for anything, and I’m not asking brought in through wasta, which takes a toll on our serv- and pools have an advantage. The idea was sparked by his personal struggles find- for them to be subsidized. They pay health insurance and ices and systems. But of course, we all know that wasta Roberto Silva of Florida Reality Investments says the ing halal food in Europe, as well as not knowing when it high rents and still they accept this and don’t complain. (influence and connections) is a disease. It is what should company took 50 of its rental properties and outfitted was dawn or dusk in different cities, which affects them with a few changes, like curtains around the pool Muslim prayer times. He’s looking for around $1 million So don’t jump the edge. For those heroes who think be segregated and discriminated and decimated in my deck, to make them more comfortable for their many in investment to expand and include more cities. “Just patriotism is shown by attacking expats, we are not stu- country. Gulf Arab customers, who often travel as large families like any startup, one of the biggest challenges is funding pid and naive. Patriotism doesn’t come from segregation Like this, all expats suffer. Good workers who benefit to Orlando for several weeks at a time and want to be ourselves,” he said. “We’ve been able to fund the entire or racism against nationalities. Also, this is against our this country suffer. near Disney World and other parks. “I would love to do project on our own by bootstrapping.” — AP religion, and of course our beautiful constitution. Have a nice day. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 ANALYSIS

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Focus Renzi mimics Berlusconi to inherit voters

By Gavin Jones

recent front-page cartoon in Italy’s mainstream newspa- per Corriere della Sera depicted elderly former Prime AMinister Silvio Berlusconi affectionately holding the hand of his little ice-cream licking “son” Matteo Renzi, the current pre- mier. The sketch summed up a growing perception in Italy that 40-year-old Renzi, leader of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD), has moved so far to the right that he has become the political heir to 79-year-old conservative leader. The cartoon followed an announcement by Renzi that he was relaxing a limit on the use of cash, which had been introduced by a previous government to curb rampant tax evasion. The last person to raise the cash ceiling, in 2008, was Trouble for Israel’s ‘Mr Security’ Berlusconi, to howls of protest from the PD, which said at the time that he was pandering to his electoral base of tax-dodging small businesses and retailers. The cash threshold was just the By Maayan Lubell Determination Netanyahu was able to show off Israel’s ability tion government’s majority of just a single latest of many examples of the former mayor of Florence singing The death toll among Israeli civilians in to shoot down incoming rockets with a high- seat in parliament seems safe for now - from Berlusconi’s hymn sheet, blurring the traditional divide he sound of a fist banging on a table this wave of attacks is already higher than it tech anti-missile system, today he has found Israeli parties traditionally do not walk out between left and right and making the future of Italian politics came through sharp and clear as was from rockets during that war, when no such success halting knife and gun during security emergencies - cracks are more unpredictable. TPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu demonstrated his determination attacks, for which he has said there is “no already visible. “As of now it is not in the “Renzi has decided to ally himself with big business,” said his anger captured on a leaked audiotape, to protect Israelis by ordering the offensive quick fix”. interest of anyone in the coalition to break Luca Ricolfi, a sociology professor and prominent political and berated his own party members for not that killed 2,100 Palestinians, many of them A rightwing Israeli group, demanding a up the government,” Amnon Abramovich, a economic commentator. “By most traditional parameters his eco- having his back in confronting a civilians, and 67 Israeli soldiers. crackdown to halt the wave of violence, has political analyst for Israel’s Channel Two tel- nomic policy is more to the right than Berlusconi’s.” Berlusconi’s Palestinian wave of attacks. “I expect sup- If last year posted a widely viewed clip of evision, told Reuters. “But this can definitely decline and the absence of an obvious centre-right successor port from each and every one of you and Palestinian attacks on the change.” offers Renzi rich electoral pickings among his former voters, if not these games ... Be leaders. Leaders do Internet. It includes old A Channel Two poll on Saturday found only he can persuade them to cross an increasingly tenuous but the right thing, don’t play games,” footage of Netanyahyu 71 percent of the Jewish public is dissatis- deep-rooted political divide. The centre-piece of Renzi’s 2016 Netanyahu said at the closed meeting of telling an Israeli televi- fied with Netanyahu’s handling of the secu- budget is the abolition of housing tax, reviving a flagship policy his Likud faction last week, in the record- sion show: “How do I rity situation. Only 17 percent of those of Berlusconi which had always been criticised by the left and ing broadcast on Army Radio. want my term to be polled considered Netanyahu the best per- most economists, who see it as populist move that will dent a He was referring to public remarks remembered? As a son to resolve the crisis, placing him second drive to cut the deficit. The budget has been attacked by the and visits several Likud ministers paid guardian of Israel’s to former Foreign Minister Avigdor trade unions, the PD’s traditional allies, but cheered by industry to a protest tent that settlers, demand- security.” In the past Lieberman, an ultranationalist picked by 29 ing stronger security measures, erect- year, Netanyahu’s percent. Lieberman has called for tougher lobby Confindustria, which welcomes Renzi’s labour reforms and ed outside Netanyahu’s official resi- image at home has also action such as the death penalty for tax breaks. Renzi’s left-wing predecessor as PD leader, Pierluigi dence in Jerusalem after a deadly been dented by his Palestinians who kill Israelis. Bersani, said that by scrapping the housing tax even for those Palestinian assault. It was only one sig- inability to persuade Within the cabinet, Education Minister with castles, Renzi was pandering to the rich and flouting the nal of possible political trouble ahead the United States Naftali Bennett has gone public with mis- constitutional tenet that tax levels should be linked to income. for the four-term leader trying to stem and other allies to givings about Netanyahu’s stated willing- Renzi shot back that “cutting taxes is neither right-wing nor left- an eruption of almost daily Palestinian rebuff a nuclear ness to meet Abbas to try to calm tensions. wing, it’s just the right thing to do”. knife and gun attacks, which have deal with Iran. Bennett, whose party controls eight of par- killed eight Israelis in the past three Washington liament’s 120 seats and can potentially Awkward Ally weeks. drew Israeli anger bring down the coalition, called Abbas “a Renzi’s choice of allies angers PD traditionalists as much as his Forty-one Palestinians, including last week when a terrorist with whom you don’t speak”. policies. With his parliamentary majority weakened by defec- assailants and protesters at anti-Israeli State Department “In the short run there is no imminent tions, he has enlisted the help of Denis Verdini, a former close demonstrations in the occupied West spokesman suggest- threat on Netanyahu’s government stability aide to Berlusconi, to push through a hotly contested reform to Bank and Gaza, have been killed by Israeli ed that excessive because during times of terror usually reduce the powers of the upper house Senate. Verdini aban- security forces in response. An Eritrean force was being used politicians actually back up the govern- doned Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party in July along with a group of migrant mistaken for an attacker was also to thwart Palestinian ment. Nevertheless, in the long run, fellow deserters to bolster Renzi’s majority. Facing trial for fraud, killed. At least three recent polls have attacks. President Barack Netanyahu’s position as ‘Israel’s Mr. Security’ bankruptcy and corruption, Verdini is seen as a pariah by many in shown an overwhelming majority of the Obama seemed to take a might be affected,” Amit Segal, a Channel the PD. public is dissatisfied with Netanyahu’s swipe at Netanyahu, who Two political correspondent, told Reuters. Rubbing salt into their wounds, Verdini says he is confident handling of the situation. It is a jolting has been vocal in accusing “People say: ‘If terror attacks happen on a Renzi will eventually break with the left and turn the PD into a reversal for Netanyahu, who many sup- Palestinian President Mahmoud daily basis, on an hourly basis and if he can’t broad-church party like the defunct Christian Democrat party porters have long hailed as “Mr Security” Abbas of inciting violence, by say- handle the situation against the 16 year old that dominated Italy for 50 years after World War Two. “Renzi is and who enjoyed wide public backing ing on Friday that both leaders terrorist in Jerusalem or the 18 year old ter- emptying our policy bag,” said an exasperated deputy from Forza during last year’s Gaza conflict, when he should “tamp down rhetoric” rorist in Beersheba, why would we elect him Italia, asking not to be named. Renzi’s signature reform this year, ordered an assault on the Hamas-con- that may fuel bloodshed. again?’ and that’s the main threat on abolishing the talismanic article 18 of the labor statute that pro- trolled enclave to halt rockets. While Netayahu’s coali- Netanyahu’s position.” —Reuters tected workers from wrongful dismissal, achieved what Berlusconi failed to do 13 years ago, when he was beaten back by union resistance. Renzi’s schools reform and his bid to cut the powers of the Senate also both have echoes of previous Berlusconi initiatives. The similarities are not limited to policy. Both men have formida- Gaddafi legacy still haunts Libya ble communication skills based on constant, can-do optimism. They both came to power cultivating the image that they were outsiders vowing to sweep away an old, discredited political By Mohamad Ali Harissi robes, he ruled Libya four decades after leading a military coup victed in the case who died in 2012 protesting his innocence. class. Berlusconi made a “contract with the Italians” on television that toppled a Western-backed monarchy in 1969. He died Libya admitted responsibility for the bombing in 2003 and in 2001 promising “less taxes for everyone”. Fourteen year on, our years after Muammar Gaddafi was killed in an uprising, aged 69. “There was no institutionalised state in Libya, leading Gaddafi’s regime eventually paid $2.7 billion in compensation Renzi proposed a “pact with the Italians” involving whopping tax the dictator’s legacy continues to haunt oil-rich Libya as it to the chaos after his removal,” said Nayebi-Oskoui. “He pitched to victims’ families. cuts of 50 billion euros ($56 billion) by 2018. Fstruggles to find its national identity. “Gaddafi chose to tribes and regions and different ethnic groups against one build the idea of a state around his personality,” said Michael another for decades, which is why Libyans Chaos and Fear PD Decline Nayebi-Oskoui, senior Middle East analyst at the US-based glob- and the international community have Gaddafi has left behind a “fractured On a personal level, Renzi and Berlusconi seem to like each al intelligence firm Stratfor. The dictator ousted and slain in struggled to create a national identi- nation,” said Nayebi-Oskoui, who expects other. Renzi snipes at the unions and PD dissidents far more October 2011, “used a military funded by oil to crush any opposi- ty in his absence.” that the policies he formulated often than he criticises Berlusconi; and the ageing opposition tion to himself, rather than build state institutions that could sur- The expert believes that would “extend for decades”. leader is similarly “soft” on the prime minister. “Berlusconi sees vive beyond him,” he said. “It will be several years if not decades Gaddafi’s name and the conse- The Tripoli government himself in Renzi and he also envies him,” says Vittorio Feltri, for- for Libya to create a national identity.” quences of his policies will con- official agreed. “He is mer director of Berlusconi’s family newspaper Il Giornale. “When Libya, a largely tribal nation, descended into chaos after tinue to make news for years to still remembered you see someone 40 years younger doing what you tried to do, Gaddafi’s fall, with two governments vying for power and armed come. Last week Scottish pros- despite his death then envy is only natural.” groups battling for control of its vast energy resources. A militia ecutors said they had identi- and he will stay Berlusconi won three national elections over 14 years before alliance including Islamists overran Tripoli in Aug 2014, establish- fied two new Libyan suspects present among us he was hamstrung by a tax fraud conviction and sex scandals. ing a rival government and a parliament that forced the interna- in the bombing of a Pan Am until we can over- Renzi, who took office last year in an internal PD power struggle, tionally recognized administration to flee to eastern Libya. jet over the Scottish town of come the 40 years has yet to win an election. Some analysts believe he may dominate Months of UN-brokered talks to persuade the warring sides to Lockerbie in 1988, which of chaos he has Italian politics as long as Berlusconi did, though that looks less like- agree to a peace deal and form a national unity government killed 270 people. Scottish sown,” he said. “I ly now than it did in May last year when the PD won a record 41 have run aground. media named one of the hope we won’t percent in elections for the European Parliament. —Reuters two suspects as former need another 40 Lockerbie Bombing intelligence chief Abdullah years.” Taking advantage of the chaos, the Islamic State group has Senussi and the other as Outside the gained a foothold in Libya and people-smugglers are again fer- Abu Agila Mas’ud. walls of Gaddafi’s All articles appearing on these rying illegal migrants from its shores to Europe on rickety Senussi was sentenced former Tripoli com- boats and contributing to thousands of deaths. But the focus to death in July for crimes pound, meanwhile, pages are the personal opinion of remains on Gaddafi, the flamboyant strongman who called committed during the upris- street artists have left the writers. Kuwait Times takes no himself “Guide of the Revolution” and declared Libya a ing along with Seif al-Islam, unflattering graffiti of the responsibility for views expressed Jamahiriya or “state of the masses” run by local committees. Gaddafi’s son and one-time dictator and drawings, “He will make headlines for a long time because the regime heir apparent, and seven oth- including one depicting him therein. Kuwait Times invites read- he consolidated will need a long time to be undone,” an official er people linked to the slain in a trash can. “We used to be ers to voice their opinions. Please with the Tripoli-based government said. “Everything he left strongman. Mas’ud is reported- afraid even to look at the com- send submissions via email to: opin- behind is corrupted: Politics, the economy, society even sports, ly behind bars in Libya, where pound,” said Ahmad, a cigarette and we need to change from A-to-Z, all the legislation, all the Senussi has been in custody since vendor who works nearby. “Today, [email protected] or via snail rules and all the instructions,” he added. Gaddafi was captured 2012. Scottish prosecutors said things have changed, of course, but mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. and killed by gunmen in his hometown Sirte on Oct 20, 2011. they are suspects in the bombing the fear we felt still reminds us of him. The editor reserves the right to edit Three days later transitional authorities announced the “total along with former Libyan intelligence Generations will pass before we can any submission as necessary. liberation” of Libya. officer Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al- overcome the fear he instilled in us,” he Known for his droning speeches and flashing bedouin-style Megrahi, the only other person ever con- added. —AFP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 SPORTS

‘Swans will take flight’ Chadli out Spieth to play in Singapore LONDON: Swansea manager Garry Monk is confident his players can halt the club’s slide down the for six weeks SINGAPORE: Player of the Year Jordan Spieth will skip the Farmers Insurance Premier League table as their woeful run of results continued on Monday with a 1-0 defeat at home to Open on the PGA Tour to instead play in the returning Singapore Open in January, Stoke City. The Swans made a promising start to the campaign, climbing as high as fourth in the table LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder organisers announced yesterday. after the first four games, following results that included an impressive 2-1 win against Manchester Nacer Chadli has been ruled out for six weeks The 22-year-old world number two enjoyed a breakout 2015, United and a 2-2 draw with champions Chelsea. However, there has been little to cheer since as they after he sustained ankle ligament damage winning the Masters, US Open and the PGA Tour Championship have failed to win any of their last five matches, losing three of them. Swansea currently sit 14th in the among his five victories as he went on to claim the lucrative table after nine games and are in danger on spending the season looking nervously down towards during Saturday’s goalless draw against the relegation zone rather than dreaming of a European berth if their poor form continues. Liverpool, the Premier League club said on FedEx Cup. Their slump has also coincided with a dry spell for striker Bafetimbi Gomis, who their website (www.tottenhamhotspur.com). “Playing in the SMBC Singapore Open is something I’m real- has failed to find the back of the net since their victory against Manchester United The Belgium international was forced off ly looking forward to,” Spieth said in a statement. “I’m very for- on Aug. 30. “We’re in a difficult moment but we will come back in tomorrow and the field after 11 minutes on Saturday having tunate to play golf around the world and can’t wait to visit work hard and stick together to make sure we return to the levels that we are landed awkwardly inside the Tottenham Singapore for the first time.” The 50th Singapore Open, featur- capable of,” Monk told the club’s website (www.swanseacity.net). “We’ve been in penalty area. ing prize money of at least $1 million, will be played on difficult moments before and we’ve all experienced them, but it’s about work- Chadli joined the growing ranks of the Sentosa Golf Club’s demanding Serapong Course ing hard to come through this period. We went five games last season without Tottenham players on the treatment table, from Jan. 28-31 on the Asian and Japan Golf Tours winning and went on to have a fantastic season. including recent signing Son Heung-min, after a three-year absence. “I’m more than confident in the group that I have-it’s about bringing the midfielder Ryan Mason and Nabil Bentaleb. Spieth missed the cut at the $6.5 million players’ confidence back up and working with them closely. “It’s not through The 26-year-old Chadli, who has scored one Farmers Insurance Open in January at the lack of effort and commitment, you can see that. It’s our intricate passing in goal in 11 appearances this season, is set to and around the box, which is usually so crisp, that isn’t quite there,” he famed Torrey Pines course in San Diego, added. Monk will be hoping to get back to winning ways on Saturday miss the North London derby against Arsenal where current world number one Jason when his side travel to face 19th place Aston Villa, who have lost their on Nov. 8 and the clash with champions Day of Australia triumphed after a four- last five game. — Reuters Chelsea on Nov. 29. — Reuters man playoff. — Reuters

NEW YORK: Rangers’ Jesper Fast (19) shoots the puck past San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) during the third period of an NHL hockey game. — AP NHL Standings

Rangers blank Sharks Western Conference Eastern Conference Central Division Atlantic Division Montreal 6 0 0 20 7 12 WL OTLGFGAPTS Tampa Bay 4 2 0 19 15 8 NEW YORK: Antti Raanta made 22 saves for with four wins. Jones had allowed just two Rangers’ most complete performance of the St. Louis 5 1 0 21 14 10 Ottawa 3 2 1 19 17 7 his fourth career shutout in his Rangers goals in the Sharks season-opening winning season. Dallas 4 1 0 19 13 8 Florida 3 2 0 16 9 6 Nashville 4 1 0 14 9 8 Detroit 3 2 0 15 13 6 debut to lead New York to a 4-0 victory over streak and came in leading the NHL in goals- While Raanta did not have to work espe- Winnipeg 4 2 0 20 13 8 Boston 2 3 0 18 21 4 Toronto 1 3 1 12 17 3 the San Jose Sharks on Monday. against average (0.49), save percentage cially hard, his toughest stop occurred early Minnesota 3 1 1 14 15 7 Marc Staal, Mats Zuccarello, Jesper Fast (.982) and shutouts (2). in the second period as New York was killing Buffalo 1 4 0 9 14 2 Chicago 3 3 0 14 14 6 Metropolitan Division and Viktor Stalberg scored for New York, Alain Vigneault opted to keep the same a 5-on-3 Sharks power play. San Jose center Colorado 2 3 0 16 16 4 NY Rangers 4 2 1 18 15 9 which snapped a three game winless streak forward lines and defense pairings that could Joe Thornton attempted a quick shot from Pacific Division NY Islanders 3 1 1 17 15 7 (0-2-1) after opening the season with three only score once in the Rangers’ 2-1 overtime along the goal line as Patrick Marleau drove Washington 3 1 0 13 10 6 San Jose 4 2 0 17 12 8 Philadelphia 2 1 1 7 10 5 wins. Raanta was playing for the first time loss to the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. the net, but Raanta kicked the puck away. Vancouver 3 1 2 16 11 8 Pittsburgh 2 3 0 7 9 4 since being acquired from Chicago in a draft- Vigneault’s gambit paid immediate divi- The save was significant when Arizona 3 2 0 16 11 6 New Jersey 1 3 1 8 14 3 day trade in June. dends as Staal scored his first of the season Zuccarello scored his fourth of the season Los Angeles 2 3 0 6 14 4 Carolina 1 4 0 11 17 2 Columbus 0 6 0 13 30 0 Martin Jones finished with 24 saves in his 10:36 into the game. Staal’s point shot later in the period. With Rick Nash screen- Edmonton 2 4 0 12 16 4 Note: Overtime losses (OTL) are worth one first loss of the season as the Sharks lost their appeared to ricochet off of Joel Ward. New ing Jones, Zuccarello whipped a shot from Anaheim 1 3 1 5 12 3 point in the standings and are not included second straight after opening the season York continued to attack in what was the the right side into the net. —AP Calgary 1 4 0 10 19 2 in the loss column (L) Zain honors Eagles soar over Giants Kuwaiti Jet Ski NEW YORK: The Eagles intercepted Eli touchdown pass to wide receiver Riley Cooper. Nikita Whitlock that gave Philadelphia a first champion Manning twice and returned one for a touch- Bradford also threw three interceptions. down. The Eagles took advantage, finally scor- down as Philadelphia beat the New York Running back DeMarco Murray had his first ing on a 12-yard run by Murray to give the Abdulrazzaq Giants 27-7 on Monday to take over first place 100-yard rushing game with the Eagles, finish- Eagles a 24-7 lead with 6:13 left in the third in the NFC East. ing with 109 yards on 22 carries. quarter. The big play of the game came when cor- The Eagles led 17-7 in the third quarter The Philadelphia defense held back the KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunica- nerback Nolan Carroll picked off a Manning when they marched downfield on an 85-yard, Giants in the fourth quarter, and Caleb Sturgis tions company in Kuwait, congratulated pass and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown 11-play drive that was helped by a roughing- kicked a 39-yard field goal to make it 27-7 with Kuwaiti Jet Ski champion Yousef Al that gave the Eagles a 14-7 lead in the second the-punter call against Giants defensive tackle 8:19 left in the game. — Reuters Abdulrazzaq, who recently achieved the first quarter. The Giants never scored again. “I just place title of the Pro-Am Runabout LTD cate- read the route and jumped it,” said Carroll. gory during his recent participation in the “Then it was just a matter of catching the NFL Standings International Jet Sports Boating Association ball and not falling down before I got to the (IJSBA) World Championship 2015 held in Lake end zone.” Manning, who completed his first Havasu in Arizona, USA. 10 passes, finished 23 of 37 for 200 yards and American Football Conference National Football Conference Zain expressed its pride in Al Abdulrazzaq’s one touchdown. The quarterback, who was AFC East NFC East latest achievement, which the Kuwaiti champi- sacked just four times in the Giants’ first five W L T OTL PF PA PCT Philadelphia 3 3 0 0 144 110 .500 on attained for the second consecutive year. games, was sacked four times on Monday and New England 5 0 0 0 183 103 1.000 NY Giants 3 3 0 0 139 136 .500 This year marks the seventh in which the com- penalized twice for intentional grounding. NY Jets 4 1 0 0 129 75 .800 Dallas 2 3 0 1 101 131 .400 pany sponsors Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq, who “There’s no big secret to all of this-we’re just Buffalo 3 3 0 0 145 139 .500 Washington 2 4 0 1 117 138 .333 continues to show unmatchable determina- playing better football,” said linebacker Miami 2 3 0 0 103 111 .400 tion in raising the Kuwaiti flag high by achiev- NFC North DeMeco Ryans, who had one of the Eagles’ AFC North Green Bay 6 0 0 0 164 101 1.000 ing internationally renowned titles. interceptions. Cincinnati 6 0 0 0 182 122 1.000 Zain affirmed that its role not only concen- Minnesota 3 2 0 0 96 83 .600 “We got off to a slow start on both sides of Pittsburgh 4 2 0 1 145 108 .667 Chicago 2 4 0 1 120 179 .333 trates on economic and business activities but Cleveland 2 4 0 1 141 158 .333 the ball, but we stuck with it and kept work- Detroit 1 5 0 0 120 172 .167 also contributes significantly in various areas Baltimore 1 5 0 1 143 162 .167 ing, and good things started to happen. NFC South within the Kuwaiti society, especially towards “Now we have to build on this win and AFC South Carolina 5 0 0 0 135 94 1.000 Kuwaiti champions. This resembles the com- tinue motivating them to achieve the recogni- keep playing the way we’re capable of playing. Indianapolis 3 3 0 0 126 147 .500 Atlanta 5 1 0 0 183 143 .833 pany’s endless confidence of the competen- tion they deserve. We still haven’t put together 60 minutes of Houston 2 4 0 0 128 155 .333 cies of these young athletes and their capabili- It is worth noting that Al Abdulrazzaq won good football, and that’s our next challenge.” Tennessee 1 4 0 0 112 129 .200 Tampa Bay 2 3 0 0 110 148 .400 ties in excelling in different fields. a number of prominent titles in his past partic- Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, who Jacksonville 1 5 0 1 113 176 .167 New Orleans 2 4 0 0 134 164 .333 As a leading telecommunications company ipations, including the first round of 2013’s missed practice all week with a sore ham- AFC West NFC West in Kuwait, Zain is constantly looking to identify Aquabike Class Pro World Championship held string, caught seven passes for 61 yards and Denver 6 0 0 0 139 102 1.000 Arizona 4 2 0 0 203 115 .667 and support excellence across the sports sec- at Viverone, Italy, and the Gold title of the 800 scored New York’s only touchdown on a 13- Oakland 2 3 0 0 107 124 .400 St. Louis 2 3 0 0 84 113 .400 tor. The company will continue to put Kuwaiti Professional Category during 2006, 2007, and yard reception in the first quarter. Eagles quar- San Diego 2 4 0 0 136 161 .333 Seattle 2 4 0 2 134 125 .333 National teams and individual athletes at the 2008, in addition to the Gold title of the Beach terback Sam Bradford completed 24 of 38 Kansas City 1 5 0 0 127 159 .167 San Francisco 2 4 0 0 100 160 .333 forefront of its priorities and pledges to con- Olympics Championship held in Oman. passes for 280 yards, including a 32-yard WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 SPORTS Dodgers and manager again under scrutiny

LOS ANGELES: Having again failed to reach the Mattingly has achieved a .551 winning percent- to soften that blow.” In the aftermath of that defeat, this. There’s no reason Donnie has to be fired.” World Series with Major League Baseball’s biggest age, better than any Dodgers manager since Walter Mattingly was not prepared to talk about his mana- Reliever J.P. Howell said: “The expectations are payroll, the Los Angeles Dodgers face intense Alston, but of the four managers in Los Angeles gerial future. Asked during the post-game news World Series or fail, and that’s throughout the scrutiny over the coming days with manager Don with at least 10 postseason games in the last 60 conference where Thursday’s loss had left him in whole season ... he’s done a great job of when it’s Mattingly’s position looking tenuous. years, he is the only one with a losing record (8-11). terms of coming back to the Dodgers next year, he not going so well. He’s always cool to be around.” The Dodgers’ 3-2 loss to the New York Mets in For Mattingly, there was no way “to soften that replied: “Seriously, you’re asking me that now?” Third baseman Justin Turner told reporters he the decisive fifth game of the National League blow” after the Dodgers were ultimately outplayed The Dodgers won the most recent of their six would play for Mattingly “any day of the week”, Division Series on Thursday marked the second sea- by the Mets in their best-of five NL Division Series. MLB championship titles a distant 27 years ago and adding: “Anything he wanted me to do, anything he son in a row they have exited the playoffs at the first “It’s just disappointing,” Mattingly said after a Mattingly’s plight is not helped by the fact that he asked of me, I’m right there, I’m behind him 100 hurdle. While they have reached the postseason Game Five that was decided by Daniel Murphy’s go- was not hired by the club’s new president of base- percent. “I think he’s an unbelievable manager, and three times during Mattingly’s five years in charge ahead home run in the sixth inning. ball operations, Andrew Friedman. did an unbelievable job handling everything that and have won three straight NL West titles, they “There are really no words to describe how you However, Mattingly was given plenty of support goes on both on and off the field with this club.” As have clinched just one playoff series in that span. feel. You come to Spring Training, you work all win- in the Dodgers locker room as the players were for a final decision on Mattingly’s future with the For diehard Dodgers fans, that is barely worth cele- ter, you scratch, you fight all year long to get into striving to come to terms with the shuddering halt Dodgers, that will be made by Friedman. “You can’t brating given that their team’s record payroll this situation and you have a chance. to another season. hire guys like that (Friedman) and then make the increased to more than $300 million for this season, “It comes to a crash. It doesn’t matter if you “We didn’t lose because of Donnie,” said utility decisions for them,” said Mark Walter, the control- consequently driving their lofty expectations for expect it or whatever ... it’s disappointing no matter player Enrique Hernandez,. “We lost because we ling partner in Guggenheim Baseball Management, the ‘The Boys in Blue’ even higher. what the situation is. I don’t think there is anyway couldn’t score runs. Donnie has nothing to do with which owns the Dodgers franchise. — Reuters Crown Prince shooting Blue Jays bats come to tourney on target By Abdellatif Sharaa life to defeat Royals KUWAIT: HH The Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah shoot- ing championship will be launched today, TORONTO: The Toronto Blue Jays blasted their with the participation of shooters from all way back into the American League champi- six GCC member countries at Sabah Al- onship Series with an 11-8 win over the Kansas Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex. City Royals on Monday, the home side delivering HH The Crown Prince will be represent- a landslide victory on election day in Canada. ed by Hawally Governor Sheikh Ahmad Trailing 2-0 after losses in Kansas City, the Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. President of the Blue Jays returned to the Roger Centre’s hitter- Higher Organizing Committee, President of friendly confines and got a three-run blast from Troy Tulowitzki and a two-run shot from Josh Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Eng. Donaldson in a six-run third inning to open a 9-2 Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi said preparations lead. Ryan Goins added a solo homer in the fifth started early to organize this distinguished for the Blue Jays, who will host Game Four of the sports event, and duties were allocated to best-of-seven series late yesterday. subcommittees, and workshops were held “That’s really what we are all about (hitting),” to ensure the best championship in a fit- Blue Jays manager John Gibbons told reporters. ting fashion. “We desperately needed that breakout. “The Al-Otaibi said HH The Crown Prince Eng. Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi home run ball, which we are known for, was a Championship, which will be concluded on never hesitates to support Kuwait Shooting Sport which made Olympic and huge part of the game.” With the country’s atten- October 25, will see 200 shooters of both tion divided between electing a new prime min- genders participating, and competition are International achievements with the Grace of Allah, then the fatherly support of HH ister and the baseball playoffs, the Blue Jays expected to be fierce as the shooting sport stepped out into a raucous arena knowing full is at a high level in Kuwait and the Gulf. He The Amir and HH The Crown Prince, as well as the wise government. well the task that awaited them if they were to said the championship is considered a fall further behind. major event, awaited by shooters, in order Al-Otaibi also thanked all officials who supported the sport of shooting as well as Only once in Major League history has a to see each other competing in Kuwait. team, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, clawed their the Ministry of Youth and Public Authority Al-Otaibi said the board of directors way out of 0-3 hole . The situation, however, was for Youth and Sports. decided to double the prize money to the not completely unfamiliar for the Blue Jays, who Al-Otaibi said that Kuwait and Arabian winners. All shooters are given free ammu- dropped the opening two games of the best-of- Gulf Countries enjoy officials interest in the nition and entry during the official training five AL Division Series to the Texas Rangers shooting sport which produced Olympic and and competition. before storming back to sweep the next three, International achievements especially in He wished shooters all success, as but it was a high wire act that Toronto and their Qatar, UAE and Kuwait, while Bahrain, Saudi Kuwait Shooting Sport Club is keen on fans were not eager to walk. organizing this championship every year, in Arabia and Oman are exerting tremendous efforts to boost their technical level. appreciation of HH The Crown Prince who BOOM OR BUST The most lethal hitting team in baseball, the Blue Jay bats have been boom or bust in the postseason and on Monday they were firing on all cylinders, cranking out 11 hits. The Royals, however, were the first to get busy with Alcides Escobar tagging Toronto starter Marcus Stroman for a first inning leadoff triple then scoring on a Ben Zobrist groundout to grab a 1-0 lead. TORONTO: Kansas City Royals right fielder Alex Rios catches a fly ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays’ But Toronto hit right back, rattling Royals Justin Smoak during the eighth inning in Game 3 of baseball’s American League starter Johnny Cueto for three runs in the sec- Championship Series. — AP ond to match the total they scored in the first two games of the series. with a baseball, and manager Joe Maddon chat- games of a best-of-seven series in the baseball “You’re hoping somewhere, at the two-inning ted amiably with his players and staff as he playoffs has advanced 83 percent (63 of 76) of mark, you’re just hoping that he (Cueto) can made his way around Wrigley Field on Monday the time, and the Mets have Jacob deGrom make that adjustment,” Royals manager Ned Yost afternoon. heading to the mound for Game 3 on Tuesday said. “Tonight he just couldn’t. “Now we’ve got Down 2-0 to the New York Mets in the NL night.“We have a lot of confidence,” manager two more games here, we can go ahead and Championship Series, the Chicago Cubs are Terry Collins said. pour the coals on them.” sticking with what worked for them during a “Any night that he pitches, we’ve got a good Toronto would tag on six more runs in that breakthrough season. “We’ll come out tomor- chance to win.” DeGrom is coming off a pair of decisive third inning to chase Cueto from the row, we’ll be ready to play,” Maddon said. “Our impressive victories in the NL Division Series, game and continued to bludgeon Kansas City’s guys are always ready to play.” albeit for different reasons. pitching by building an 11-4 lead before the It might not matter if the Mets continue to The 27-year-old was dominant in Game 1 at Royals pushed across four consolation runs in pitch as well as they did in New York. Matt Los Angeles, striking out 13 while pitching seven the ninth. “It is the same every single day in the Harvey and Noah Syndergaard shut down scoreless innings in New York’s 3-1 win. Then he club house,” said Stroman, after picking up his Chicago’s powerful lineup in the first two games came back for Game 5 and worked six effective Joey Logano first postseason win. “You could not tell if we’re of the series, putting New York in an ideal posi- innings despite not having his best stuff. down 0-2 or up 2-0. tion to make it to the World Series for the first The reigning NL Rookie of the Year matched Logano may finally be “What we have is extremely special the confi- time in 15 years - a quaint little drought com- Bartolo Colon for the team lead with 14 wins this dence that everybody has... just looking forward pared to the Cubs’ seven mostly empty decades year, but it was the gutsy start against the to keeping it going.” Meanwhile, Kris Bryant, Kyle since they last played in the Fall Classic. Dodgers that really cemented his place among tough enough to win a title Schwarber and Jason Hammel played hacky sack According to STATS, the winner of the first two the best young pitchers in the game. — AP CHARLOTTE: There was a time not so long ago Sunday. Logano was unapologetic about the out- when it was easy to pick on Joey Logano. He was come. “We both went for the same piece of real tongue-lashed by Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick estate,” Logano said. “We ran each other hard. He Bjorn hails Hansen after and Ryan Newman. He feuded for weeks with for- ran me hard, and I ran him hard back.” Kenseth mer teammate Denny Hamlin and was cast as the was adamant he was intentionally wrecked and bad guy when hard racing between the two end- willingly added his name to a list of drivers who ed in a hard crash that broke Hamlin’s back. dislike Logano. He also added he had nothing to fellow Dane bows out Logano was ridiculed when his father once discuss with Logano. angrily ordered his son to confront Harvick after a “You make decisions every day. You make deci- 2010 incident. Already viewed by many as a rich sions every minute behind the wheel,” Kenseth VILAMOURA: Players’ Committee chairman Thomas kid who used his daddy’s money to crack said. “To me, strategically, that doesn’t seem like a Bjorn has saluted fellow Dane Anders Hansen after the NASCAR’s top series as soon as he turned 18, his great decision for him. But it’s the one he made twice winner of the European Tour’s flagship event, the father’s constant presence did Logano no favors. and that’s how he wanted to win. I’m one of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, quit top-flight So it was no surprise last November when only guys that I think hasn’t been into yet with golf. The 45-year-old Hansen bowed out after sharing Harvick, ever the pot-stirrer, poked and prodded Joey and I’ve always raced him with a ton of 22nd place in the Portugal Masters at Vilamoura on at Logano in the leadup to the championship- respect, I’ve actually been one of his biggest fans. Sunday. deciding season finale. Harvick may have rattled I’m certainly not anymore.” That didn’t seem to bug “I’ve known Anders since we were 14...we were Logano a little bit, but with a square jaw and an Logano, who at just 25 years old is in his seventh foursomes partners and room mates in Danish ama- awe-shucks smile, Logano did his best to tune season of fighting for respect. Sure, when he was teur teams,” 15-times tour winner and triple Ryder Cup out the eventual Sprint Cup champion. Now 18 with the nickname “Sliced Bread” and a clear player Bjorn told Reuters. here we are, nearly a year later, and Logano path to replace Stewart at Joe Gibbs Racing, it was “Anders is an unbelievable talent. He probably doesn’t appear willing to be picked on by any- easy for other drivers to resent Logano. It was also could have achieved more than he accomplished but one anymore. He’s shrugged off any Harvick easy for him to back away from a fight, to avoid he’s had a great career. “He hasn’t enjoyed the last cou- comments, downplayed any notion that all the conflict, to let the veterans push him around. ple of years, with the travel getting to him, and you can title contenders are chasing the reigning cham- But he now drives for Roger Penske, one of totally understand he wants to spend more time with pion, and he’s raced as if he won’t back down the most successful businessmen in the world, his family,” added Bjorn. from anything. and Penske has stood firmly behind his driver. Hansen won the BMW PGA event in 2002 and 2007 His aggression was on display Sunday at He’s offered advice and anecdotes, and he and also finished third at the US PGA Championship in Kansas Speedway when he chased down Matt defends his driver in every situation. The way Atlanta in 2011. “I had been thinking of retiring from Kenseth in the closing laps for the win. Kenseth Penske saw it Sunday, it was “one of those racing the tour last year but then this year I went out wonder- was in a dire situation, badly needing the win to accidents” spurred at least in part because “there ing if I wanted to continue and, to be honest, I am no guarantee his Chase doesn’t end with this was no question that Kenseth was doing every- longer enjoying the travelling plus I have other things week’s elimination race at Talladega. Logano, on thing he could to keep Joey from going by.” going on,” he told Reuters. the other hand, had nothing to lose: A win at It isn’t that Logano spun Kenseth that shows “For me to be able to continue to compete at this Charlotte last week earned him an automatic something about Logano’s mettle, rather it’s the level I need to put more effort into my game but I just berth into the third round and a victory at shoulder-shrug position he took after the fact. It’s don’t have the time for that. “I have three children aged Kansas was worth nothing but the trophy. So the kind of attitude that could win him a champi- nine, 12 and 17 and I want to be able to spend more Kenseth threw a block on Logano’s attempt to onship because he no longer will be bullied. But, it quality time with them.” Anders Hansen pass him for the win. That move, many believe, could also cost him a title if his driving leads to ret- Hansen won three times on the tour, his other vic- ning. “If my short game had been a lot sharper I may on to the tour,” he said. Olesen, who has won three times meant all bets were off when it comes to a gen- ribution. Either way, he recognizes he’s come a tory coming at the 2009 Joburg Open. His biggest pay- have won more but all in all I am quite pleased. The including this year’s Dunhill Links Championship in tleman’s code. When Logano tried again to get very long way from that scrawny kid thrust into the day arrived when he received a cheque for 725,000 proudest moments of my career were winning twice at Scotland, paid tribute to Hansen. “Anders will be a big past Kenseth, he made contact with the leader big leagues with high hopes of being a big star. euros ($820,772) for landing the PGA title at Wentworth and that third-place finish in the US PGA,” loss not only to Danish golf but European golf,” the 25- and caused Kenseth to spin. “It’s tough. It’s not supposed to be easy. That’s Wentworth eight years ago. added Hansen. year-old told Reuters. “Along with Thomas, Soren The move earned Logano the victory - his sec- why this is the top level of motorsports,” he said. “Looking back on my career I am very proud of my “I would have liked to play in the Ryder Cup ... but as Kjeldsen and Soren Hansen, he was one of my mentors ond of the Chase, fifth of the season - and likely “I’m proud to be in it and proud to be winning in it. achievements and I worked very hard to achieve what I I said, it’s been a great career.” Hansen leaves the tour growing up and I have learned so much from him. “We cost Kenseth his shot at the Sprint Cup title. Does it toughen you up? Yeah, it toughens you up. achieved,” he said. “Of course I would have liked to happy that so many good young Danes are starting to were also good friends well before I came on to the tour. Barring a win at Talladega or serious mishaps to I toughened me up pretty quick in the first two or have won more tournaments but then golf is not emerge, with Thorbjorn Oesen leading the way. “There I will miss his company as we have shared a lot of several drivers ahead of him in the standings, three years of my career. You don’t really have an always up to you as you can go out and play your best was a time many years ago when there were just four of evening meals together. “He leaves the tour with Danish Kenseth will be eliminated from the Chase on option sometimes but to toughen up. — AP and other things happen so that you don’t end up win- us but now it seems like there is a steady flow coming golf in a very good state,” said Olesen. — Reuters WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 SPORTS Room for a view - Tests battle empty feeling

ABU DHABI: Ticket prices slashed, night-time crick- touring “Barmy Army” outnumbered locally-based sparse although organisers are hopeful of an upturn full houses in the Indian Premier League, are to et with pink balls and desperate appeals for livelier fans, mainly expats from India and Pakistan whose for the final Test in Sharjah. blame for the decline in Tests’ attendance. wickets, the battle continues to preserve the time to watch cricket is severely limited by their Declining crowds for Tests is not restricted to the England enjoyed good crowds in the recently integrity of Test matches. work duties. David Miller, a fan from Sheffield in United Arab Emirates. “There were never great concluded Ashes series, with a good number of fans When Pakistan and England opened their Test northern England, described the numbers as disap- crowds in Pakistan in modern times,” former making the journey from Australia. But the Ashes series in Abu Dhabi last week, only 54 people pointing. “We thought that it would be a good com- England captain Bob Willis told Sky Sports. tends to be the exception. watched the first day at the 20,000-capacity Sheikh petition in the stands but there were very few peo- “In India, all they want to see is one-day cricket. The argument that fans cannot spare time in the Zayed Stadium. ple to counter our songs and chants,” Miller said. Once you lose a Test crowd, it’s hard to get it back.” day to watch Test matches led the MCC cricket com- The stadium’s operations manager Shahnawaz The number of spectators rose to around 5,500 “Similarly in South Africa, only the Cape Town Test mittee to back day-night Tests using a pink ball. Hakim admitted that crowds have always been big- on the Thursday-a holiday due to the first day of the gets any crowd at all. Adelaide will finally host a Test under lights for ger for one-day internationals than for five-day Islamic calendar-and on Friday, the traditional “People are concerned about the future of Tests- the first time next month when Australia take on Tests. “We put prices on tickets in anticipation that weekly rest day in the Gulf. it’s only in England and Australia where you still get New Zealand. Cricket Australia chief executive people would come but there were insignificant But it came down to 2,500 on Saturday as the large crowds.” Pakistan have been forced to play James Sutherland suggested Test matches starting numbers on the first two days,” Hakim told AFP. match headed for a draw on a flat pitch drained of their ‘home’ series in the UAE ever since the 2009 late in the afternoon could be a solution. Prices ranged from just $5 to $28. its lifeblood. Even the drama in the final evening militant attack on the Sri Lankan team sparked an “We came out of a series in the UAE where apart “We expect more people in the one-day interna- session, when England were denied a possible vic- international boycott of tours to the country. from the weekend days there was virtually no one tionals-in fact, it’s always a full house on Friday in tory by bad light, came too late to whet the But even when Pakistan last hosted a Test there,” said Sutherland after Australia’s series against limited overs matches,” said Hakim, of the four one- appetite of stayaway fans. against the Sri Lankans in Lahore six years ago, Pakistan last year. “But it’s quite forseeable that if day and three Twenty20 internationals which will When play was halted, England required just 25 there were more policemen than fans in the stadi- those matches had started at 3pm and gone into follow the three-match Test series. runs off eight overs. Dubai will stage the second um. Analysts believe the advent of more thrilling the evening, the attendance would have been sig- England’s enthusiastic supporters group, the Test from Thursday where crowds will again be and the shorter duration Twenty20 matches, with nificantly better.” — AFP Record-breaking Indian opener Sehwag retires

NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag, the only Indian batsman ever to score a triple century in Test match cricket, announced his international retirement yesterday. More than two years after last appearing for his country, Sehwag accepted that there would be no emotional comeback as he became the latest member of India’s World Cup-winning team to call it a day. “God has been kind and I have done what I wanted to do,” he said in a statement on his 37th birthday after again being overlooked by the selectors for the ongoing series against South Africa. “Cricket has been my life and continues to be so. Playing for India was a memorable journey and I tried to make it more memorable for my team mates and the Indian cricket fans.” PRETORIA: In this Monday April 7, 2014 file photo, Oscar Pistorius weeps as he listens The right-handed batsman also confirmed he to evidence by a pathologist in court in Pretoria. — AP was retiring from the Indian Premier League, an annual Twenty20 tournament that takes place in Pistorius under April and May. Reports however said Sehwag would contin- ue to play first-class cricket for his state side house arrest Haryana in the domestic Ranji Tropy competi- tion. After making his debut against South Africa PRETORIA: Oscar Pistorius, South Africa’s dou- house arrest. But Dewald Reynders, a former in 2001, Sehwag became one of the most feared ble-amputee “Blade Runner”, was released on athlete who said he trained with Pistorius in the batsmen in world cricket, forming part of a for- parole late on Monday, just short of a year into past, welcomed the news. Reynders said he’d midable line-up that also included Sachin his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend known Pistorius since 2004 and had seen what Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Sourav Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013. effect the media scrutiny had on the then Ganguly. Sehwag is widely credited with trans- The disgraced Paralympic gold medallist teenage boy. forming the role of opening batsman in Test must serve the rest of his sentence under house “I’m glad he was released quietly last night. cricket with a hard-hitting style that brought arrest and still faces an appeal on Nov. 3 by pros- He shouldn’t have to go through all of it over him a top score in Test matches of 319, against ecutors who argue that he should have been and over again.” A bouquet of flowers was deliv- South Africa in Chennai in 2008. convicted of murder, not culpable homicide. ered to the house although it was unclear who Pistorius, 28, who was found guilty of the had sent it. ‘MY WAY’ lesser charge for firing four shots through a The athlete, whose lower legs were amputat- locked bathroom door that hit Steenkamp, will ed when he was a baby, was freed in line with While his sometimes unorthodox style often be confined to his uncle Arnold’s home in a South African sentencing guidelines that say infuriated the purists, he resisted pressure to wealthy suburb of the capital, Pretoria. Pistorius non-dangerous prisoners should spend only temper his aggression at the top of the order. had been expected to leave prison on Tuesday, one-sixth of a custodial sentence behind bars. “I also want to thank everyone for all the crick- and his early release took media by surprise. “I’m hoping to catch up with him some time eting advice given to me over the years and apol- Family spokeswoman Anneliese Burgess said on this week,” Pistorius agent Peet van Zyl said, ogise for not accepting most of it,” he joked on Tuesday that they were glad to have Pistorius adding that he understood Pistorius had not Tuesday. “I had a reason for not following it, I did home and that the athlete would observe his been training during his year behind bars. it my way!” The Delhi-born batsman was twice parole conditions closely. Pistorius will be allowed to leave the house named the world’s leading player by the Wisden “The family is happy that Oscar is home, but on occasion. “The conditions are strict and he cricketers’ almanack. He played a total of 104 INDORE: In this Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 file photo, Indiaís captain Virender Sehwag celebrates they want to make the point that his sentence will be able to leave the house to go to work, go Tests, scoring 8,586 runs at an average of 49.34. scoring double century and his world record one-day score during their fourth one day inter- continues,” Burgess said outside the house. to church or to buy groceries,” said Karen van He also played 251 ODIs, scoring 8,273 runs at national†cricket match against West Indies. — AP The Department of Correctional Services Eck, an attorney with Clarke and Van Eck an average of 35.05. He at one stage held the can proudly say I have witnessed Virender on the domestic circuit. His announcement (DCS) said officials at the capital’s Kgosi Attorneys. But as his job is competitive athletics record for the highest score in 50-over interna- Sehwag tearing apart the best bowling attacks,” came just five days after his World Cup team- Mampuru II prison, formerly known as Pretoria this could prove challenging for him, as events tionals after plundering 219 against the West Dhoni wrote on Twitter. mate and bowling spearhead Zaheer Khan said Central, had acted to avoid a media scrum at its far from the house are likely to be off limits, said Indies. Although he had not played for his coun- Tendulkar, who retired in 2013, said Sehwag he was quitting international cricket. gates. “The handling of the actual placement is Van Eck. try since a Test against Australia in 2013, many had been a joy to watch and play with. Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh were an operational matter of the local management, fans yearned for his return to the national side, Writing on Twitter, Tendulkar said that he the only survivors of the 2011 World Cup to be and how they handle it is their prerogative,” APPEAL LOOMS with which he also won the 2011 50-over World department spokesman Manelisi Wolela said in Prosecutors argue that the verdict should be “had the best seat during most of his superlative named on Monday in the ODI and Test squads a text message. “They carry it out in the best one of murder because Pistorius must have Cup on home soil. performances on field”. chosen to play the touring South Africans. interest of all parties concerned.” known that the person behind the door could Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who captained India “Loved his instinctive approach to batting Sehwag has already signed up for a veterans’ The DCS later said in a statement that “the be killed. Their appeal is due to be heard on Nov. to victory in 2011, led the tributes to his former and life,” he added. Sehwag was dropped from Twenty20 competition due to be held in the privacy of offenders may not be invaded”, in 3. The state will argue that the trial judge misin- team-mate as he compared Sehwag to West the national side after a string of poor perform- United Arab Emirates next year alongside the response to media requests on the specific terpreted parts of the law. A murder conviction Indies batting legend Vivian Richards. ances with the bat. He continued to hold out likes of former West Indies captain Brian Lara details of Pistorius’ parole conditions. would result in a minimum sentence of 15 years “Didn’t see Viv Richards bat in person but I hope of a comeback but only fired intermittently and Australia’s Adam Gilchrist. — AFP A lawyer for Steenkamp’s family, who pub- in prison. licly questioned the verdict in August said they A panel of five judges will hear the appeal, were indifferent to his release in view of their which Pistorius is not obliged to attend. They loss., “To them it doesn’t matter whether he was could either reject the prosecution’s appeal, Balanced 2016 Tour route released yesterday a few hours earlier or a few order a retrial or convict Pistorius of murder hours later,” lawyer Tania Koen said on Talk Radio themselves, legal experts say. Parole conditions 702.“Whether he remains incarcerated or not, it already announced include that Pistorius, a gun still set to favor climbers makes no difference to them now because enthusiast, must undergo psychotherapy and is Reeva is still not coming back.” Koen said the not allowed to possess a firearm. Steenkamps will not be issuing a further state- South Africa has one of the world’s highest PARIS: The Tour de France looks set to be dominated ment about Pistorius’s release. “They are focus- rates of violent crime. Louise Ferreira, a femi- by the climbers once more in 2016 but cycling’s most ing on their work with the Reeva Rebecca nist activist and writer, was critical of how prestigious stage race should get off to a calmer start Steenkamp Foundation. The fight against gen- short a time he had spent behind bars in view than this year after organisers revealed a balanced der-based violence was a passion of Reeva’s and of his crime. course yesterday. After rattling through cobbled sec- she was due to speak about it on the day of her “He might not have been found guilty of tions and battling perilous crosswinds in an extremely death,” Koen told Reuters. murder, but it was yet another instance of a nervous opening block of racing this year, the overall A neighbour who declined to be named told South African woman killed by an intimate contenders will be relieved that the first week will be Reuters it was sad Pistorius was freed having partner, and I don’t believe the time he spent in much less treacherous. “It looks that way but we can served less than a year in prison. prison reflects the severity either of his crime never be sure. The Tour de France is a stressful race,” “This is hardly a prison,” she said of the leafy or the epidemic of violence against women,” warned defending champion Chris Froome of Britain. suburb of Waterkloof, where Pretorius is under she said. — Reuters “It will, however, be a week for the strong,” said competition director Thierry Gouvenou, who designs the course along with Tour director Christian Isner starts with Vienna win Prudhomme. The sprinters will have more chances to shine with about seven stage finishes designed for the VIENNA: American John Isner rained down 16 problem if I don’t make it - at least I will have speed merchants, between the first stage ending at aces in an opening victory at the Austria Open tried my best. Utah Beach, the site of one of the D-Day landing oper- yesterday as the third seed kept up a long- “I’ll just go into the off season, rest and ations in 1944, to the traditional final dash up the odds bid for an ATP year-end finals spot. prepare for 2016.” Isner said that advancing Champs-Elysees. It means that a sprinter is highly likely One of the tallest men in tennis defeated past 123-ranked De Schepper was not easy. “It to wear the yellow jersey after the first stage. “That an opponent he called “a left-handed version came down to a few points, which I was able makes me super excited obviously, hopefully this time of me,” advancing to the second round over to win. it’s going to work out,” said Briton Mark Cavendish, Frenchman Kenny De Schepper 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 “I like the conditions here, the court and who missed out on that opportunity in 2014. (7/5). Isner did not face a break point in the the balls are fantastic,” said the player how lost There will be plenty of mountains too, with 28 victory lasting almost one and three-quarter in the 2009 first round on his only other climbs, three more than this year, scattered over four hours at the Stadthalle. Isner had a match appearance in the Austrian capital. chains-the Massif Central, Pyrenees, Alps and Jura. Four point in the penultimate game, which he Unsseded Italian Paolo Lorenzi of Italy mountain stages will conclude with uphill finishes. The missed before serving out the victory 7/5 in a spent two and a quarter hours getting past Tour has heavily favoured the pure climbers since tight deciding tie-breaker. Rajeev Ram 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 6-4, woinning 2012, when all-rounder Bradley Wiggins became the He next lines up against Ernests Gulbis thanks in part to 16 aces. Sergiy Stakhovsky of first Briton to win the race. after the patchy Latvian ended an ATP-level the Ukraine beat Germany’s Jan-Lennard The Queen stage on Bastille Day will take the pelo- five-match losing streak stretching to last Struff 6-4, 6-4. ton from Montpellier to the iconic Mont Ventoux, one August with his opening victory on Monday. In addition to Ferrer and Isner, two more of France’s toughest climbs-a crippling 22.7-km ascent “I’m very happy with this performance,” London contenders are trying to add points in at an average gradient of 7.2 percent, where defending said Isner, who stands provisional 12th among Vienna this week plus two more remaining in champion Chris Froome crushed his rivals in 2013. five other rivals battling for the last two places the ATP regular season. “We try, when possible, to have a significant stage in the eight-man field for next month’s World Shanghai finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will on the 14th of July (French national day),” Prudhomme Tour Finals in London. make his start on Wednesday in the first told reporters. While this year’s race had a post-World “My goal is to try and make London but round against 37-year-old wild card Tommy War Two low single individual time trial measuring just (Vienna top seed David) Ferrer is so many Haas while South African Kevin Anderson also 14 km, the 2016 edition will feature two arduous tests points ahead (on provisional eighth). It’s not a begins play. — AFP against the clock that are likely to suit the overall con- FRANCE: This photo provided by ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation) and released yesterday, tenders and Olympics-bound cyclists. —Reuters shows the official map of the 2016 Tour de France cycling race. — AP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 SPORTS Juventus must eclipse domestic woes again - Allegri

MILAN: Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri Claudio Marchisio as well as experienced has demanded his side forget their domestic defender Andrea Barzagli. woes with a Champions League win over Although Juve are not quite the side that Borussia Monchengladbach that would put Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez inspired to a them within sight of the last 16. An under- league and Cup double last season, the whelming start to the Serie A season has left Bianconeri are finally beginning to play like a Juventus just four points above the relega- team. “Now, I have all of the squad available tion zone and nine points behind leaders for selection, even if some of the lads are lack- Fiorentina after eight games. ing a little match fitness,” Allegri said. Allegri is But in true Jekyll and Hide style, Juve-last expected to deploy his preferred 4-3-1-2 for- season’s beaten finalists appear to transform mation for Wednesday’s clash in Turin, with when the challenge of Europe’s premier club Alvaro Morata already sure to claim one of competition looms. They are among only six the two strikers’ spots. teams with maximum points from their first The Spanish international’s goal against two games, following a 2-1 win at Manchester Sevilla last time out meant he equalled City with a 2-0 defeat of Sevilla that has pro- Alessandro Del Piero’s club record of scoring pelled them to the top of Group D. in five consecutive Champions League Holding a three-point cushion on both games. Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala City and Sevilla, Juve will take a significant are vying to join him up front. step towards the knockout stages with victo- Gladbach have also endured a Jekyll and ry over Andre Schubert’s improving Hyde season so far, in the Bundesliga at least. Bundesliga side today. The Germans suffered five straight league Observers looking at Juve’s Serie A per- defeats and lost 3-0 to Sevilla in Europe, leav- formances and position should be wary. On ing them bottom of Germany’s top flight and Sunday, the Bianconeri snatched a point from prompting coach Lucien Favre’s shock resig- a pulsating scoreless draw away to on-form nation in mid-September after four successful Inter Milan, but it was a compelling display years at the helm. from the champions and, with the exception Schubert was installed only as caretaker of a poor first-half display from Paul Pogba, coach, but the change was immediate. The dispelled any existing doubts about Juve’s Foals went on to win four league games on steadily-improving form. After the game, the trot and although a 2-1 defeat to City has Allegri alluded to Juve’s split personalities in a left them bottom of the group without a SPAIN: Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match. — AP post on Twitter, writing: “We played a good point, the Germans are defiant. game, now let us see #euroJuve and get “There is a jolt going through the team focused on the Champions League.” and the way we are playing at the moment is Supremacy at stake as The statistics back up the 48-year-old sensational,” defender Tony Jantschke said coach. Juve stunned City at the Etihad after Gladbach hammered Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium just after they had suffered defeats 5-1 away on Saturday. “The fact is that we are to Udinese and Roma, and could only draw not exactly playing with our heads down at the PSG host injury-hit Real with Chievo at home, in their first three moment. “We are going to Turin to win, we games of the season. want to show that we can compete against the Since then, Juve have only slowly big names.” Fleet-footed winger Patrick PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid will Sergio Ramos is reportedly set to start against “Real can hurt you at any moment. In mid- improved on the domestic front. But Allegri Herrmann is out with a knee injury while while test their Champions League credentials when the French champions after overcoming a shoul- field and up front all of their players can make has welcomed back key players from injury, Swiss defensive midfielder Granit Xhaka is they meet at the Parc des Princes today with der injury. the difference,” warned PSG striker Edinson including midfielders Sami Khedira and doubtful with an ankle knock.— AFP supremacy in their group at stake. Madrid are joint top of La Liga and are still Cavani. The all-star cast for the game will be The two teams, who harbour ambitions of unbeaten this season under Benitez, but Spain headed by PSG’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Real’s going all the way in Europe’s elite club competi- midfielder Isco admits that record will be seri- Cristiano Ronaldo, who have both become the tion, are locked together at the top of Group A ously tested at the Parc des Princes. all-time leading scorers for their respective clubs having both beaten Malmo and Shakhtar “They are one of the most complete sides in since the start of this month. Donetsk without conceding a goal. the competition and they have great players,” Meanwhile, Argentina winger Di Maria will be Both sides are therefore well on course to Isco told realmadrid.com. “The two matches eager to feature for Paris against the side he qualify for the last 16, but their double con- against them will be very hard and will be helped win the Champions League in 2014 with frontation over the next two weeks-they also defined by the small details. We need to follow an outstanding performance in the final against meet in the Spanish capital on November 3 — the same path as we have up to now, scoring a Atletico Madrid. will likely determine who wins the section and lot of goals and conceding very few.” However, he says he will not produce his thereby sets up a more favourable draw in the Like their opponents, PSG are yet to lose this trademark celebration, his fingers forming the first knockout round. season and they are top of Ligue 1 after winning shape of a heart, should he score. “I won’t cele- Madrid’s preparations for the match-which 2-0 at Bastia at the weekend. brate because in my heart I have not forgotten comes ahead of a testing run of games in which Indeed, that result left them unbeaten in their what I went through with Madrid. It was unfor- they will also meet Celta Vigo, Sevilla and last 20 games in all competitions since a 2-0 gettable, a magnificent memory that will always Barcelona in La Liga in the next month-have defeat against Barcelona in the quarter-finals of stay with me,” Di Maria told Canal Plus. While been overshadowed by injuries. Gareth Bale is last season’s Champions League in April. Paris have faced Barcelona six times in the last set to miss out with a recurrence of a calf injury However, Paris coach Laurent Blanc also has three seasons, they have not come up against suffered in the 3-0 win against Levante at the injury concerns, with Marco Verratti and Angel Real for two decades. weekend, while James Rodriguez, Pepe and Dani Di Maria hoping to feature after missing the Back then, the French side knocked Madrid Carvajal are all expected to be sidelined in Paris. Bastia game and David Luiz struggling to over- out of Europe in consecutive seasons, beating Karim Benzema is also a major doubt due to a come a knee injury suffered playing for Brazil. them in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 1993 hamstring strain. In addition, first-choice goalkeeper Kevin when a legendary late goal by Antoine However, Rafael Benitez’s men have been Trapp faces a fight to recover from a thigh injury Kombouare secured a 5-4 aggregate triumph, boosted by the return of Luka Modric to training in time, so Salvatore Sirigu is standing by to and then coming out on top in the Cup Winners’ after an abductor muscle injury and captain replace him. Cup quarter-finals a year later. — AFP Atletico eye maximum points

MADRID: Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has insisted his side must take maximum points from their two encounters with Champions League debutants Astana in the next fortnight to get their European campaign back on track. The Spanish side host the Kazakh champions today hoping to make amends for their first home defeat in the Champions League for six years against Benfica last time out. Diego Simeone’s men are still well-placed to qualify from Group C thanks to their 2-0 win at Galatasaray on match day one. However, having ITALY: Juventus’ Juan Cuadrado kicks the ball in this file photo. made the quarter-finals in each of the last two seasons, Torres is determined to reach the knockout stages as group winners to ensure an Gulf rivals battle easier path to the last eight once more. “We knew it was very important to win at Galatasaray ahead of the home match against to reach ACL final Benfica. We won in Turkey, but it wasn’t our plan to lose here at home against Benfica,” the former DUBAI: Gulf bragging rights are at stake as at this year’s Asia Cup, but he played down any Liverpool and Chelsea striker told Uefa.com. Dubai’s Al Ahli and Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal play the advantage this experience might provide. “We need the points even more in the second leg of their Asian Champions League “In football everyone has the tendency to upcoming matches but we are confident that we (ACL) semi-final late yesterday. believe football is a science, or mathematical,” will make it into the next round, which is our The likes of World Cup winning captains the Romanian told a news conference. “Football short-term objective. Fabio Cannavaro and Diego Maradona have is a show, it is made by artists and in any “We want to finish first in our group, because SPAIN: Atletico de Madrid’s Yannick Carrasco celebrates in this file photo. — AP been lured to play or coach in the wealthy region moment they improvise, they can do things that you have more advantages, or let’s say fewer dis- “On paper we are the favourites, but not real- but the Argentine could rotate his squad with a in recent years, but sustained continental success are not expected. advantages, in the next round. We are at that ly knowing them can be a real danger,” added key clash against Valencia in La Liga to come on has proved elusive with only one Gulf club- “My knowledge of them helps, but it will not point now to know that we need six points in Torres, who is just one goal away from his 100th Sunday. Qatar’s Al Sadd-crowned Asian champions in the be the deciding factor. Whoever has more psy- our next two matches.” Astana made the longest for the club. Astana secured their first ever point in the past decade. chological power, more strength, they will suc- ever trip in Champions League group stage his- Hoping to put that right are hosts Al Ahli, ceed.” “In such matches we have to focus on our- competition with a 2-2 draw at home to tory when they travelled over 6,000 kilometres who will be slight favourites after netting a For Al Ahli, much will depend on playmaker selves, play our game, keep the concentration Galatasaray last time out in a crazy game domi- potentially crucial away goal in drawing the first Everton Ribeiro. The two-time Brazilian player of to play Benfica on matchday one and face that you need in Champions League matches, nated by three own goals. The visitors will be leg 1-1, and Al Hilal, Asia’s second-ranked team the year has dazzled since his surprise move to another marathon trip as they try to spring a and approach it with the determination to win.” without Ghanaian striker Patrick Twumasi as he and 2014 ACL runners-up. Al Ahli coach Cosmin the United Arab Emirates for a reported fee of 15 massive upset in the Spanish capital. Simeone has a fully-fit squad to choose from, serves the third of a four-game ban. — AFP Olroiu led Al Hilal to the Saudi title in 2008 and million euros last winter. The 26-year-old scored also took charge of the kingdom’s national team in the final three ACL group games to help Al Ahli scrape into the knock-out phases and has five goals and a clutch of assists in 21 domestic Sterling sets sights on Sevilla games. Matches on TV Ribeiro will be ably supported by his compa- LONDON: After a hat-trick against Bournemouth, one side now and look towards Sevilla on Pellegrini has allayed fears about the fitness of triot, the striker Rodrigo Lima, 32, who netted Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has set Wednesday and Man United next weekend. But Yaya Toure after he was taken off at half-time. (Local Timings) home and away against Iran’s Naft Tehran in the his sights on bigger targets, starting with today’s our focus for now is purely on Wednesday.” Although fit, Toure is not content, as he dis- quarter-finals and bagged the opener in the Champions League encounter at home to Having crushed Newcastle United 6-1 prior to closed in an interview with L’Equipe on Monday UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg. “We know about Al Ahli, they Europa League holders Sevilla. the international break, City have now scored 11 in which he said that he was “not happy” due to Juventus v Borussia 21:45 have good players, not only these two,” Al Hilal’s Sterling inspired City to a 5-1 demolition of goals in two games, but the transition from a perceived lack of recognition from the English beIN SPORTS 3 HD Greek coach Giorgos Donis said. “They work as a Bournemouth on Saturday in his best perform- domestic to continental competition has been a media. While the Ivorian broods, Wednesday’s Moskva v Man United 21:45 team, but tomorrow it is more important for us ance since joining from Liverpool in a deal that consistent area of concern in recent seasons. game is likely to be a happier occasion for City to improve some things from the last game.” beIN SPORTS 4 HD could be worth up to £49 million ($75.7 million, City won their first five Premier League games winger Jesus Navas, who played 393 games for Al Hilal will also look to two Brazilians for 66.7 million euros). without conceding a goal, only to crash 2-1 at Sevilla during a 10-year period prior to alighting beIN SPORTS 12 HD inspiration. Ailton, a journeyman striker recruit- With Wilfried Bony also scoring twice, Manuel home to Juventus in their opening Group D in northwest England in 2013. Atletico v Astana 21:45 ed from Europe’s minor leagues, and muscular beIN SPORTS 9 HD midfielder Carlos Eduardo, 25, have scored nine Pellegrini’s side barely missed the injured Sergio assignment last month. Sevilla’s domestic struggles continued on Wolfsburg v PSV 21:45 goals in six ACL and Saudi league matches Aguero and David Silva, but ahead of successive A 90th-minute Aguero penalty saw them win Saturday as they could only manage a 1-1 draw beIN SPORTS 7 HD between them since signing in the summer. games against Sevilla and Manchester United, at Borussia Moenchengladbach in their second at Eibar, which left them 12th in La Liga with just Galatasaray v Benfica 21:45 But the Riyadh outfit will be without key Sterling knows that City’s path is about to group game, but with Juventus having beaten two wins from their opening eight games. beIN SPORTS 6 HD defender Digo, who is suspended, plus goal- become a great deal steeper. Sevilla 2-0 on the same night, a shootout for sec- However, they have shown their ability to rise Malmo v Shakhtar 21:45 keeper Khalid Sharhili who was dropped after “That was my best game so far for City. I had ond place is already on the cards. As well as to the occasion as one of those victories came beIN SPORTS 5 HD skipping training. chances and I finished them, so I’m happy,” the Aguero and Silva, City are also currently without against European champions Barcelona. PSG v Real Madrid 21:45 “If someone continues with amateur behav- England forward told the club website. both left-backs Aleksandar Kolarov and Gael Unai Emery’s squad is also beginning to take beIN SPORTS 2 HD iour there’s no place for him in our club,” added “The movement up front and the passing Clichy, meaning right-back Bacary Sagna is shape after a spate of injuries, but Gael Kakuta, beIN SPORTS 11 HD Donis. In the other semi-final, Japan’s Gamba from midfield has been really good in the last expected to fill in on the left side of defence. Sergio Escudero, Nico Pareja, Daniel Carrico and Man City v Sevilla 21:45 Osaka will attempt to overturn a 2-1 first-leg few games and we’ve been playing some good, Skipper Vincent Kompany is in line to return goalkeeper Beto are all expected to miss the trip beIN SPORTS 1 HD deficit at home to China’s Guangzhou free-flowing stuff. “We have to put this game to after being rested against Bournemouth, while to Manchester. —AFP Evergrande today. — Reuters WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 SPORTS Ideye gives Olympiakos 1-0 victory at Dinamo

ZAGREB: Olympiakos Piraeus boosted their Eduardo. Dinamo pounded a series of hopes of reaching the Champions League fizzing crosses into the penalty area but to knockout stages after an Ideye Brown goal no great effect as a packed Olympiakos helped them to a 1-0 Group F win at defence held their own. Dinamo Zagreb yesterday. Both sides missed a sitter each in the The result left Olympiakos level with space of a minute shortly after the break Bayern Munich at the top of the section when Dinamo’s Domagoj Antolic hit the with six points from three games after the post from close range before Ideye skewed German side suffered a 2-0 setback at his shot wide from three metres with the Arsenal. goal at his mercy. Dinamo and Arsenal have three points Marko Rog’s trickling shot shaved the each. Nigerian Ideye scored the 79th- Olympiakos woodwork before Ideye raced minute winner with a superb finish from a clear of his marker on the left flank and tight angle, redeeming himself for an buried the ball past Eduardo with a crisp astonishing miss earlier in the second half. finish. Dinamo had the upper hand in the open- Substitute Angelo Henriquez missed ing period but the best chance fell to the Dinamo’s last chance to salvage a point, visitors when a viciously dipping shot by heading inches wide of the far post after a defender Arthur Masuaku forced a good good cross from the right by full-back save from the home team’s goalkeeper Alexandru Matel. — Reuters Porto go top in Group G

PORTO: Two first half goals gave Porto they are still without a point or a goal in an easy 2-0 win over Champions League the competition so far. Group G outsiders Maccabi Tel Aviv yes- The dynamic Aboubakar, a constant terday that put the Portuguese side in threat, ran into the area to powerfully the box seat to qualify for the last 16. head home a perfectly-measured cross Goals from striker Vincent Aboubakar from the left by Miguel Layun that left in the 37th minute and Yacine Brahimi in Maccabi’s goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic the 41st helped Porto go two points clear helpless on his line. at the top of the group as rivals Dynamo Aboubakar then sent a ball through Kiev held Chelsea to a goalless draw. the middle of the Maccabi defence for UKRAINE: Kiev’s Artyom Kravets (left) challenges for the ball with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill during the Champions League Group G soccer match. — AP Porto allowed Maccabi plenty of pos- Brahimi to slot home and effectively end session and space but that was never the match as a contest. going to be enough for the Israelis, as the Porto’s former Real Madrid keeper Iker superior speed and skill of the home Casillas set a new record for the most Kiev stalemate keeps team kept them in control and they were clean sheets in the Champions League never threatened. Maccabi managed to with his 51st shutout, moving one ahead create some threatening situations mid- of ex-Juventus and Manchester United way through the first 45 minutes but keeper Edwin van der Sar. — Reuters Chelsea in suspense

KIEV: Chelsea’s Champions League last 16 hopes that beat Aston Villa 2-0 in the Premier League Vitaliy Buyalskiy served a reminder of the hosts’ remain in the balance after they drew 0-0 at on Saturday, with Hazard, Gary Cahill and threat mid-way through the first half with a left- Dynamo Kiev yesterday despite an improved Nemanja Matic replacing Pedro Rodriguez, foot shot that flicked off John Terry and flashed display at the Olympic Stadium. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Baba Rahman. Hazard, narrowly wide. On a cold, misty night in the Ukrainian capi- last season’s Player of the Season, had been The visitors continued to exert pressure early tal, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho saw his side upbraided by Mourinho for his lack of defensive in the second period, with Willian bending a 25- hit the woodwork through the recalled Eden efforts, but he was quick to make his presence yard free-kick against the bar and Fabregas driv- Hazard and Willian, but had to settle for a point. felt on his return to the starting XI. ing a shot straight at Shovkovskiy. Having lost 2-1 at Porto in their previous In the ninth minute, a deflected shot from But with each chance they did not take, so the game, it means the misfiring Premier League Cesc Fabregas found its way to the Belgian, who risk of a sucker-punch loomed larger, and Dynamo champions have gone two games without victo- shifted the ball onto his right foot and curled a began to make inroads of their own.With Chelsea’s ry in Group G, leaving them three points below shot goalwards, only for Dynamo’s 40-year-old- players caught upfield, Andriy Yarmolenko released Porto and a point behind Dynamo. But with goalkeeper Olexandr Shovkovskiy to brilliantly Derlis Gonzalez with a showy, no-look pass and the home games against both those sides to come, tip it onto the post. Paraguayan cut inside before forcing Asmir Begovic as well as a trip to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Mourinho Fabregas then had a penalty appeal turned to save at his near post. Mourinho sent Oscar on in will remain confident of progressing, particularly down after tumbling over Serhiy Rybalka’s out- place of Fabregas for the final 15 minutes, but after witnessing a much-improved performance stretched leg inside the home penalty area. Dynamo continued to threaten. After a sloppy pass by his team. Pursuing their strong start, Chelsea saw from visiting captain Terry, Denys Garmash set up Sehiy Rebrov’s Dynamo will also take heart Willian’s left-wing free-kick narrowly elude Diego fellow substitute Junior Moraes with a whipped from the game, however, particularly as it fol- Costa, while Nemanja Matic slalomed through cross from the right, but Begovic bravely threw lowed a 3-0 loss at home to Shakhtar Donetsk, the Dynamo defence and poked a right-foot himself at the Brazilian’s feet. Willian almost had the which was their first league defeat in 39 games. shot across goal and wide. Chelsea were show- last word for the men in blue, but he could only curl Mourinho made three changes to the team ing a zip and snap scarcely seen this season, but wide from just outside the box. — AFP Leverkusen salvage point in thrilling Roma draw

LEVERKUSEN: Bayer Leverkusen snatched a dra- matic late point in a 4-4 draw against Roma in a thrilling Champions League group stage encounter yesterday. Javier Hernandez’s brace had put Leverkusen ahead after just 20 minutes, but Roma drew lev- el before half time as Daniele De Rossi struck twice, before the Italians scored twice more through Miralem Pjanic and Iago Falque to seemingly secure victory in the second half. However, two Leverkusen goals in the last 10 minutes from Kevin Kampl and Admir Mehmedi capped off an exhilarating game and secured the Germans a dramatic share of the spoils. The result was another disappointment for Roma. After defeat to BATE Borisov earlier this month, they now sit bottom of Group E. The group remains wide open, however, with just one point separating Leverkusen, Borisov and Roma underneath leaders Barcelona. Leverkusen took the lead from the penalty spot with only four minutes played. A Hakan Calhanoglu cross struck Vassilis Torisidis’ trailing ST. PETERSBURG: Lyon’s Brazilian defender Rafael (left) vies for the ball with Zenit’s hand, and Hernandez converted the resulting Spanish midfielder Javi Garcia during the UEFA Champions League Group H football penalty. match. — AP The Mexico international doubled the lead in the 19th minute. Free in the box after a defen- sive mistake from Lucas Digne, Hernandez’s first SPAIN: Valencia’s Aderlan Santos from Brazil duels for the ball with Gent’s Laurent Zenit in sight of last shot was saved by Wojciech Szczesny, but he Depoitre (left) during a Group H Champions League soccer match. — AP coolly slotted home the rebound. But Roma 16 after Lyon win were gifted a goal in the 30th minute. After Bernd Leno failed to properly clear a corner, Late own goal edges Daniele De Rossi was left unmarked six yards SAINT PETERSBURG: Zenit St steer beyond Lyon goalkeeper Anthony from goal and the Roma captain toe-poked the Petersburg edged closer towards a place Lopes for his sixth goal in his last seven ball in to make it 2-1. Valencia past Gent in the last 16 of the Champions League appearances for club and country. The goal sparked Roma into life, and they yesterday after a 3-1 home victory over Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa stung the palms were rewarded for sustained pressure in the Lyon in Group H. of Zenit ‘keeper Mikhail Kerzhakov with a VALENCIA: A Stefan Mitrovic own goal 18 The opener did arrive on 15 minutes when 38th minute. De Rossi was left unmarked again Artem Dzyuba continued his impres- snap volley but the home side should minutes from time handed Valencia a vital 2-1 Feghouli swept home his third European goal at a free kick from Pjanic, and he equalised from win over Gent yesterday to edge the Spaniards of the season from Joao Cancelo’s cross with sive goalscoring form as he put Zenit have increased their lead when Hulk close range. With Roma dominating the early ahead after just three minutes at the found Dzyuba in acres of space inside closer to the last 16 of the Champions League. the help of Nielsen. stages of the second half, Gervinho broke A strong start from Valencia was rewarded Sels then made a fantastic double save Stadion Petrovskiy. the box, only for the Russia striker to slip through the Leverkusen defence in the 53rd Lyon pulled level shortly after half- as he pulled the trigger. when a combination of Sofiane Feghouli and from Mina and Dani Parejo and was called into minute, only to be denied by a smart save from Gent defender Lasse Nielsen opened the scor- action again from the resulting corner as he time through Alexandre Lacazette but Having conceded possession for the Leno. The Italians completed the turnaround just ing for the hosts from close range, but Gent parried Santos’s header. However, the Mestalla Hulk drilled home a trademark long- Zenit opener, it was from right-back one minute later. Pjanic showed his set piece went in level at the break thanks to a stunning was stunned five minutes before the break range strike to restore the lead for Zenit. Christophe Jallet’s low cross that Lyon quality once more, placing a free kick into the strike from Thomas Foket. when Foket broke forward and fired a spectac- Danny then ended any hopes of a Lyon restored parity as Lacazette cleverly bottom corner from 20 yards out. However, a better second-half display from ular shot into the top corner. comeback on 83 minutes as Andre Villas- flicked the ball past Kerzhakov four min- Leverkusen struggled to find a route back the Belgian champions was undone when A much more evenly balanced second peri- Boas’ men registered a third win in as utes into the second half. However, Lyon into the game despite a short resurgence imme- Mitrovic turned Jose Luis Gaya’s effort into his od ensued as nerves crept into a Valencia side many attempts to strengthen their posi- were made to pay a heavy price seven diately after the goal. With 17 minutes to play, own net. Victory strengthens Valencia’s posi- that has struggled in La Liga so far this season. tion at the top of the group. minutes later after Hulk shrugged off a Roma hit on the counter attack, Gervinho link- tion in second place in Group H, five points Spanish international Paco Alcacer should Zenit are three points clear of second- couple of challenges before taking aim ing up with the substitute Falque, who made it ahead of Gent and Lyon, who lost 3-1 to group have restored the hosts’ lead when he clipped placed Valencia who beat Gent 2-1 in the from distance and beating Lopes with a 4-2. The game looked over until the 84th leaders Zenit St Petersburg. the ball over the bar with just Sels to beat. night’s other game to leave both defeat- vicious swerving effort. Dzyuba wasted a minute, when Kampl suddenly curled in a beau- Valencia should have had the game well Yet Valencia got the slice of luck they need- ed sides, Lyon and Gent, on one point chance to add to his tally after prodding tiful strike from outside the penalty area. Just wrapped up by half-time, but were left to rue ed when Cancelo’s cross came back off the apiece with their European dreams fad- wide on 67 minutes but Zenit skipper two minutes later, the ball passed from Kampl, some wayward finishing and brilliant goal- crossbar and Gaya’s follow-up effort rebound- ing fast. Danny ensured the Russians achieved a via Wendell to Mehmedi, who put it in the net keeping by Matz Sels. ed off Mitrovic and into his own net. Santi Mina missed a one-on-one with the Gent could still have salvaged a point, but Lyon were caught cold on a chilly hat-trick of wins to start a group stage from close range. Hernandez could have won Gent ‘keeper after eight minutes before Jaume Domenech came to Valencia’s rescue night in St Petersburg as the hosts campaign for the first time as Shatov the game in stoppage time as Leverkusen struck secured an early breakthrough when raced clear before squaring for the Shkodran Mustafi headed over when with a stunning stop to deny Thomas Matton on the counter attack, but his shot flew inches unmarked from a corner 10 yards out. 10 minutes from time. — AFP Oleg Shatov played in Dzyuba to coolly Portuguese to tap in. — AFP wide of the post. —AFP Record-breaking Kiev stalemate Indian opener keeps Chelsea Sehwag17 retires in19 suspense WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

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LONDON: Olivier Giroud kept Arsenal’s Costa’s quick feint took him past Hector Bellerin lashed just over from long-range soon after the Champions League campaign alive as the France with ease and Bayern winger’s powerful shot from interval. Robert Lewandowski had scored 15 striker punished a costly blunder from Bayern a tight angle forced Cech to make a good save at goals in his last seven appearances for club and Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to inspire a cru- his near post. Bayern’s intelligent movement again country and Bayern’s Polish forward nearly added cial 2-0 win yesterday. Giroud came off the bench reduced Arsenal to helpless bystanders when to that tally with a stinging drive that Cech to open the scoring after Neuer made a hash of Arturo Vidal finished another flowing move by pushed over. dealing with a free-kick with 13 minutes left at the testing Cech with a dipping strike. Bayern kept pressing and Lewandowski’s shot Emirates Stadium and Mesut Ozil added the killer Aware that chances would be at a premium was repelled by a Laurent Koscielny block, while second with virtually the last kick. Despite being against such elite opposition, Arsenal countered Muller’s angled strike flashed just wide. on the back foot for long periods, Arsene Wenger’s by attacking with pace on the break, but when But after his earlier heroics, Neuer finished side gratefully accepted Neuer’s gift after consecu- their chances came Theo Walcott scuffed wide the villain as he gifted Arsenal the lead in the tive Group F defeats had left them on the verge of from a good position and Sanchez blazed high 77th minute. Santi Cazorla floated a high free- elimination. into the stands. kick into the Bayern area and as Neuer came to The Gunners still have little margin for error Walcott had no reason to reproach himself late collect behind Koscielny he allowed the ball to with a trip to Munich next up, but their deter- in the first half when his seemingly goal-bound slip past him to Giroud, who headed against his mined display has given them much-needed hope close-range header from Nacho Monreal’s cross hand and into the empty net. Rocked by that of making the knockout stages for a 16th succes- was brilliantly clawed away by Neuer. It was an stunning setback, Bayern succumbed again in sive year. It was an especially ironic twist after a outrageously good save and Arsenal’s frustration stoppage-time when Bellerin caught them on howler from Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina had only grew as Aaron Ramsey dragged the rebound the break with a blistering run and cross to Ozil, played a major role in their loss against across goal. whose first-time shot crossed the line despite Olympiakos in their previous European fixture. Costa was a constant menace and the Brazilian Neuer’s best efforts. — AFP Wenger had made the surprisingly candid rev- elation that his players underestimated Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiakos in the two defeats that Rakitic eases Barca past BATE had put them in such a perilous position, but there was never any chance they would repeat BARYSAW: European champions Barcelona three minutes but his shot was too close to that mistake against the Bundesliga leaders. edged closer to sealing their place in the last 16 Sergei Chernik. Alexis Sanchez led Arsenal’s first incisive raid as of the Champions League as Ivan Rakitic’s double Munir El Haddadi was standing in for Messi on the Chilean surged forward before picking out Ozil handed them a comfortable 2-0 win away at the right side of the Barca attack and the Spanish for a low shot that Neuer turned away. BATE Borisov. under-21 international should have opened the Bayern’s victory at Werder Bremen on Saturday Rakitic had started on the bench, but was scoring from a well-worked corner only to see his made them the first team ever to win their open- pressed into action by a first-half injury to Sergi effort brilliantly repelled by Chernik. ing nine league games. And the sublime attacking Roberto and finally opened the scoring after a The visitors suffered another injury blow on play behind that record-breaking run was on dis- frustrating opening period for the visitors soon 17 minutes when Roberto hobbled off, but his play when Thomas Muller slipped a perfectly after half-time. replacement Rakitic was to have a telling impact. weighted pass through to Thiago Alcantara, Neymar then teed up the Croatian for his sec- Sergio Busquets was unfortunate to see a shot fly whose drive was parried away by Petr Cech. ond of the evening as Barca solidified their posi- across goal and beyond the far post before Bayern boss Pep Guardiola had claimed he tion atop Group E with seven points from their Rakitic should have done better when unmarked expected Arsenal to fight like animals, but first three games. An incredible 4-4 draw from Dani Alves’s cross as the recently crowned Wenger’s men were caged by the Germans’ metro- between Bayer Leverkusen and Roma in the oth- Belarusian champions held out until half-time. nomic passing game for long periods and Sanchez er game in the group on Tuesday leaves Barca However, it took Barca just three minutes to was fortunate to get away with a handball as he three points ahead of the Germans with BATE still open the scoring after the break as Neymar teed blocked a shot. a point ahead of Roma in third. up Rakitic to fire his first goal of the season into With the Germans weaving intricate patterns Neymar has taken the lead role since Lionel the top corner. LONDON: Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud (front) and Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez celebrate around midfield, Arsenal’s concentration wavered Messi was sidelined by a knee ligament injury Neymar’s search for the goal that his perform- after scoring during the Champions League Group F soccer match between when Jerome Boateng was given time and space three weeks ago and he nearly added to his four ance deserved continued as he sent a sweetly Arsenal and Bayern Munich. — AP for a long pass to Douglas Costa. goals against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday within struck volley inches wide moments later. — AFP Nissan Exhibit at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show Page 25

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KUWAIT: Traders check the price monitors at the Kuwait Stock Exchange. The KSE ended trading yesterday in the green zone, as the weighted index went up by 2.29 points, to stand at 391.52 points, and the price index also gained 20.55 points to reach 5,804.92 points. — KUNA Oil drop to fuel fiscal reforms in GCC: Moody’s Cooperation with OPEC? No thank you, say ex-Soviet producers

DUBAI: A projected long-term drop in oil prices bon gross domestic product for the six GCC chance of a deal when OPEC experts meet with as its output has fallen. Azerbaijan has received worst forecasts... Oil is unlikely to go that low and will drive fiscal reforms in energy-dependent states to fall by 11 percent between 2012 and producers outside the group today. The ex- an invitation but does not plan to attend the stay there for long,” said a senior government Gulf states and spur public borrowing, Moody’s last year to $685 billion, Moody’s said. Soviet oil nations have the financial cushion to meeting in Vienna, Energy Minister Natig Aliyev official. Oil production in Azerbaijan is expected Investor Service said yesterday. The ratings The combined current account surplus weather low prices and some of them, too, find it said. “Azerbaijan has no specific need to take part at 40.7 million tons this year, down 3 percent agency also revised downward its projections for slipped to 14 percent of GDP from almost 25 per- difficult to cut output amid a battle for market in the meeting,” Aliyev told reporters on Tuesday. year-on-year, and falling further to 40 million oil prices from $65 a barrel to average $55 this cent during the same period. “We expect that the share. “As it is known, oil produced in Azerbaijan tons in 2016. Over 75 percent of Azeri oil output year and $53 dollars in 2016. GCC region will post a combined fiscal deficit of “I think they will not cooperate. They belongs to the consortium (ACG) so decisions on comes from BP -led Caspian offshore fields Azeri, The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council close to 10 percent of regional GDP in 2015 and (Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan) are typical non- this matter could not be taken by the state.” Chirag and Guneshli (ACG), where output has (GCC) states grouping Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, 2016, respectively, compared to an average OPEC countries who simply produce at a maxi- been volatile. Helped by the weak rouble, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab aggregate surplus of almost 9.0 percent in the mum they can,” said Daniel Yergin, vice-chairman FINANCIAL CUSHION Russian oil output is staying near its post-Soviet Emirates, depend on oil for around 90 percent of years 2010 to 2014,” Moody’s said. That would at Washington-based IHS think-tank. OPEC and Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan all have highs of around 10.7 million barrels per day their revenues. translate into a deficit of over $140 billion this producers outside the group will attend a techni- safety cushions of income from oil and gas to (bpd), with Moscow ready to defend its market “We expect that the impact of lower hydro- year. Moody’s expects that all GCC states will bor- cal meeting on Oct. 21 in Vienna, with invitations help in the hard times of benchmark Brent crude share as rival Saudi and Kurdish oil reaches carbon revenues on GCC public finances will row to face budgetary shortfalls. sent to Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, Kazakhstan, under $50 a barrel. Russia puts aside energy rev- Europe. Rakhman Gurbanov, vice-president for spur policy adjustments in 2016,” said Steffen “Overall (GCC) government gross borrowing Norway, Mexico, Oman and Russia. Moscow enues into two sovereign funds which have a Azeri state energy company SOCAR’s oil-gas pro- Dyck, a VP-Senior Analyst at Moody’s. “These needs will likely average about 12.5 percent of plans to send a senior Energy Ministry official, combined $144 billion in savings. Kazakhstan’s duction and transportation, said that output may could include reductions in subsidy spending regional GDP, or around $180 billion per year in head of the international cooperation depart- National Fund has $68 billion while Baku runs a be regulated by mothballing wells. and measures to broaden the non-oil revenue 2015 and 2016,” Dyck said. ment Ilya Galkin, yet it has already said it sees no $36 billion oil fund. However, Russia cannot sharply cut output as base,” he said. The UAE took the lead in June by Saudi Arabia and Qatar have already issued point in artificially cutting production. Kazakhstan plans to produce 79.5 million tons wells will freeze if they stop pumping, and it can- liberalising fuel prices. Kuwait lifted subsidies on bonds. Some GCC states, mainly Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, the biggest pro- of oil this year (1.6 million bpd), down from 80.8 not store the output it would otherwise export. diesel and kerosene and other states are plan- have started withdrawing from foreign reserves ducers among ex-Soviet countries after Russia, million tons in 2014, with output seen fluctuat- For Kazakhstan, a sharp output cut is close to ning subsidy cuts. estimated at $2.7 trillion by the International can manage with current prices and face a natu- ing around current levels before new production impossible due to similar technical reasons, Oil prices have fallen by around 60 percent Institute of Sovereign Funds. ral decline in output anyway, officials say. comes onstream over the next years. Astana is industry sources say. since June 2014 due to oversupply and weak Vladimir Shkolnik, Kazakhstan Energy even considering tax breaks for some of its “You can stop adding new wells, lower the global demand. As a result, GCC states are Ex-Soviet producers Minister, told Reuters Kazakhstan planned to mature fields to maintain output, which con- pressure or mothball a well - but restoring it will expected to lose $300 billion in oil revenues, Meanwhile, ex-Soviet oil producers, led by send an Energy Ministry official or at least a trasts with its earlier forecasts that production be more costly (than keeping oil flowing) - here said the International Monetary Fund. The oil Russia, are not bowing to pressure to reduce out- member of its diplomatic mission to the Vienna may fall by a tenth next year if prices drop to $30 things are largely like in Russia”, a source at state price drop caused aggregate nominal hydrocar- put in order to lift global prices, leaving little meeting. He said Astana has already contributed per barrel. “This (cut by a tenth) is one of the energy firm KazMunaiGaz said. — Agencies Tougher times ahead for Islamic finance Oil dampens Saudi, DUBAI: A decision by DBS Bank to wind down a joint SLOWDOWN Qatar etc., so the interest from Islamic investors is venture with Gulf investors is more than a setback for Born in its modern form in the 1970s, Islamic there,” said Gurbanzada, now deputy chief executive Gulf remain sluggish Singapore’s biggest lender - it’s a sign that tougher finance - which obeys religious principles such as at rival Amrahbank. But he added that expansion of times lie ahead for Islamic finance worldwide. bans on interest payments and monetary specula- the industry was hurt by Islamic banks’ emphasis on The industry grew at double-digit annual rates for tion - was advertised during the global credit crisis as short-term profits rather than long-term growth. MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS much of the past decade, faster than conventional a safe alternative to conventional finance. It became finance. Economic booms in its core markets, the mainstream in Gulf Arab countries and Malaysia, VULNERABILITY DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market fell yester- impose a fee of up to 100 riyals per square Muslim-majority nations of the Gulf and southeast accounting for around a quarter of banking assets. In some ways, Islamic finance is better prepared day in response to weak oil prices while real metre on undeveloped land. The council is Asia, fuelled the gains. As Islamic financial assets But even before this year, signs were appearing in than before to weather a slowdown. Islamic bonds - estate developer Emaar Misr, seen as a hedge expected to complete its study of the proposal came to exceed $2 trillion, the industry started some countries that its period of easiest growth was sukuk - have become less complex and expensive for against currency depreciation, boosted within 30 days, though it is not clear when the expanding beyond its historical borders. Banks and ending. Banks and insurers had already signed up borrowers as the market gradually standardises. Egypt’s index. Gulf markets in general tax would actually be imposed. governments in nations without Muslim majorities, most customers who had purely religious motives; to Issues by Britain, Luxembourg and South Africa in remained sluggish. Brent crude sank nearly 4 The stock market’s property sector index from Britain to South Africa, scrambled to grab some continue growing, they had to compete more direct- the past year used similar structures and documenta- percent overnight and remained under pres- dropped about 10 percent in late March after of the market by issuing sharia-compliant debt. But ly on price and service with conventional finance. tion, Damak said. Geographical expansion will con- sure in Asian trade yesterday. This helped to the cabinet decided in principle to impose plunging oil and commodity prices since last year Annual growth of Islamic bank assets in tinue in some areas. After the Arab Spring uprisings, push the Saudi stock index down 1.0 percent such a tax, because of a belief that the value of mean the Gulf and Malaysia may be in for years of Indonesia, home to the world’s biggest Muslim pop- some Muslim countries such as Tunisia and Morocco at the close. real estate developers’ land banks would slower growth. That will make it harder for Islamic ulation, dropped to 8.1 percent in June from 12.4 intend to develop the industry, after previously Some shares tumbled in response to poor shrink. But real estate blue chip Dar Al Arkan banks and insurers, which remain smaller than their percent in 2014 and above 20 percent in the previ- neglecting it for ideological reasons. third-quarter earnings, with Saudi fell only 0.7 percent yesterday, suggesting conventional competitors, to invest in developing ous two years. An economic slowdown may magnify The industry still enjoys support from regulators International Petrochemical Co (Sipchem) investors have now largely factored in the products and expertise needed to narrow the gap. this problem. in populous countries such as Pakistan and down 8.4 percent after it reported a 55.4 per- expected tax. Telecommunications firm Customers and investors may be less willing to Weak growth prospects appear to be behind sev- Indonesia. On the other hand, its dependence on cent slump in net profit to 71.6 million riyals Mobily added 3.6 percent to 31.90 riyals, tolerate the higher costs which Islamic products eral corporate decisions in the last few months to official support can make it vulnerable. ($19.1 million). Analysts had forecast 122.9 bringing its rebound from its August low to 47 often carry because of their complexity and lack of cancel expansion plans on the periphery of Islamic Global sukuk issuance in the first nine months of million riyals. percent. The stock has almost regained the standardization. And with less money sloshing finance. Last month, DBS said it would wind down this year totalled $48.8 billion, down 40 percent from Mouwasat Medical Services, one of Saudi 33.80 riyal level where it closed in June just around the Gulf and southeast Asia, banks and gov- Islamic Bank of Asia, a joint venture set up in 2007 a year earlier after Malaysia’s central bank - the single Arabia’s largest listed healthcare providers, before it was suspended for two months ernments outside the Muslim world may see less alongside Gulf investors with $500 million in paid-up largest issuer - decided to use other funding tools. dropped 2.0 percent after reporting a 40.3 per- because of the market regulator’s investiga- need to court Islamic investors. capital; it said it had failed to reach economies of “That is the biggest hit that the sukuk market is cent fall in profit to 43 million riyals; analysts tion of its earnings restatements. had forecast 64 million riyals. Savola Group, Dubai’s stock index fell 0.6 percent while Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, which scale. going to take. New sovereigns might issue, but it will Saudi Arabia’s largest food products company, Abu Dhabi and Qatar were almost flat. estimates Islamic finance grew 10 to 15 percent In Turkey, state-run Halkbank said this month it by no means replace what BNM (Bank Negara slipped 1.3 percent after reporting a 47 per- However, Qatar Gas Transport (Nakilat) rose annually over the past decade, thinks growth will was cancelling plans to set up an Islamic unit. Malaysia) was issuing,” said Monem Salam, president cent fall in profit to 371.6 million riyals; ana- 4.1 percent and was its market’s most heavily drop to single digits in 2016. International Bank of Azerbaijan, the country’s of investment firm Saturna in Malaysia. lysts had forecast on average 411 million riyals. traded stock after the firm decided to raise its “There has been a positive impact from the high largest bank, closed its Islamic banking department “In the first six months to a year there might not The company also cut its third-quarter divi- foreign ownership limit to 49 percent from 25 economic performance of countries where Islamic this month. Behnam Gurbanzada, its former head of be new money coming in, but old money staying in,” dend. However, real estate shares reacted percent. Foreigners currently hold about 8.8 banking has been developing,” said Mohamed Islamic banking, cited lack of support from local reg- Salam said. If economic growth remains slow over calmly to news that the cabinet had submitted percent of the company, according to Damak, S&P’s global head of Islamic Finance. “But ulators and other industry bodies. the long term, he said, Islamic finance could come a proposal to the advisory Shura Council to exchange data. —Reuters now growth is expected to go down.” “During the crisis we raised funds from Dubai, under further pressure. — Reuters WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 B U S I N E S S News Kuwait consumer sector remains i n b r i e f Qatar’s QIB raising robust despite mild moderation $750m from sukuk DUBAI: Qatar Islamic Bank has further narrowed price guid- ance for a $750 million five-year sukuk issue, which it plans to NBK ECONOMIC REPORT price later, a document from lead arrangers showed. Price KUWAIT: The consumer sector continued to grow more Hiring among skilled expatriates appears to have guidance has been revised to the range of 135-140 basis rapidly than the rest of Kuwait’s economy despite some slowed somewhat over the last 12 months, especially points (bps) over midswaps, the document showed, narrower slowdown in growth. Household debt growth remained in among the more highly skilled. Employed non-Kuwaitis than its previous guidance of 140-145 bps. The initial guid- the double-digits, though it has moderated over the last with at least a secondary education rose by 8,600 during ance was given in the area of 145 basis points over the same twelve months. Consumer spending growth also main- the 12 months ending in June 2015, down from 15,000 a benchmark. Order books exceeded $1.75 billion for the sukuk tained a robust pace, driven by good sentiment and year before. The weakness was more notable among those being arranged by Barwa Bank, Citi, HSBC, Noor Bank, QInvest healthy growth in household income. Indeed, employment with a university education. By contrast, total expatriate and Standard Chartered. growth has been improving over the last 12 months, sup- employment in the private sector continued to see strong porting the consumer sector. While overall expatriate growth, rising by 7.5 percent y/y, implying robust growth employment has been strong, there was some weakening in the unskilled segments. Egyptian central bank in skilled expat hiring over the last 12 months. The consumer sector is expected to maintain healthy holds pound steady Household’s debt growth stood at 12.5 percent year-on- growth, supported by robust hiring and healthy consumer CAIRO: The Egyptian central bank held the pound steady year (y/y) in July, mostly unchanged from the pace a year sentiment. Employment growth among Kuwaitis, com- at a dollar sale yesterday, selling $37.8 million at a cut-off ago. Personal facilities excluding credit for the purchase of price of 7.9301, but the currency weakened on the paral- securities rose to KD 10.2 billion. Most of the growth has lel market. Egypt, which is facing a currency crisis due to been in installment loans, which largely finance home what many economists consider to be an over-valued acquisition. Installment loans grew by 15 percent y/y in pound, had allowed the it to weaken to 7.83 pounds per July, with the pace picking up slightly from a year ago. This dollar from 7.73 on Thursday, then to 7.93 on Sunday. On most likely reflects the role strong demand for housing the parallel market, one trader said the dollar traded at plays in driving household debt growth. 8.50 pounds while another trader said the rate was 8.60 Consumer spending remained relatively robust, though pounds per dollar, compared with 8.42 pounds on it has begun to moderate in 2015.While growth in the val- Sunday. Egypt has sought to tame a once-thriving cur- ue of point-of-sale transactions (POS) in 2Q15 stood at a rency black market by imposing a cap on dollar-denomi- healthy 12 percent y/y, it was still the slowest in over three nated bank deposits among other measures. In January years. If consumers’ ATM cash withdrawals are also includ- the central bank allowed banks to exchange currency at ed, spending softened to 8 percent. National account data up to 0.10 pounds above or below the official rate, with also pointed to some moderation in consumer spending, currency exchange bureaux allowed to trade at 0.15 as nominal private consumption growth eased to 5.9 per- pounds above or below the official rate. cent in 2014 (preliminary figures), it slowest pace in four years. In real inflation adjusted terms, growth also slowed. Employment among Kuwaiti nationals has been picking UAE Sept inflation up slightly over the last 12 months, providing some addi- bined with strong housing demand, is likely to continue to eases to 4.3% tional support to the sector. New hires among Kuwaitis drive strong household debt growth. The weaker hiring ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates National Bureau of over the 12 months ending in June 2015 are estimated at trend among skilled expats could hurt growth slightly, Statistics released the following September consumer price 21,900 compared to 20,100 a year before.Net employment though the impact is expected to be relatively small. data yesterday, showing inflation easing from August to 4.3 growth has been mostly steady at around 3 percent y/y. percent, which saw the highest annual rate since February 2009. Housing and utility costs, which account for over 39 percent of consumer expenses, rose 8.3 percent from a year earlier in September. Abu Dhabi, the biggest emirate in the UAE, hiked electricity and water tariffs from Jan 1. Food and OPEC has stalled the shale revolution soft drink prices, which account for nearly 14 percent of the basket, climbed 2.0 percent from a year ago. Transportation LONDON: The resilience of US shale producers has surpassed all NORTH DAKOTA prices had remained at the pre-June 2014 level of over $100 per bar- price inflation eased to an annual 5.9 percent in September expectations as they have wrung extra efficiencies out of their oper- In North Dakota, the oil boom has stalled as low prices have rel and OPEC had cut its own production in a bid to support them. from 10.7 percent in August. The UAE lowered gasoline and ations and pulled rigs back to the most prolific sections of existing brought formerly rapid production growth to a standstill since the In that case, North Dakota production would probably have diesel prices in September; in August, gasoline prices jumped plays. The shale sector’s ability to cut costs and sustain their output end of 2014. State oil output grew at an compound average rate of grown to over 1.5 million bpd by now and reached almost 1.7 mil- when the UAE reformed its domestic fuel pricing system, link- in the face of plunging prices has been extraordinary and testament just 0.38 percent per month over the last 12 months, according to lion bpd by the end of 2015. By allowing prices to tumble, OPEC has ing prices to global levels. to the entrepreneurial spirit and technical skill of the independent records published by the Department of Mineral Resources. shut in 300,000 to 500,000 bpd of probable shale production producers. Shale producers are justifiably proud of their ability to By contrast, production increased at a compound rate of 2.37 growth in North Dakota. survive the perfect storm that has hit their industry since the middle per month in the 12 months before prices started to crash in June of 2014. But it should not disguise the fact that the collapse in oil 2014. Output has been flat at 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) since UNITED STATES Saudi lab firm Al-Borg prices has paused the shale revolution, with the sector’s focus shift- the end of 2014, the deepest and most protracted pause since the For the United States as a whole, crude and condensates pro- plans 49% stake sale ing from growth to survival. shale revolution began in the state in 2005. If production had con- duction would have hit 11.3 million bpd by the end of 2015 if it had DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Al Borg Medical Laboratories is The revolution cannot be reversed. Techniques once mastered tinued rising on its pre-June 2014 trend, output would now be continued increasing along the pre-June 2014 trend. working with Ernst and Young over the possible sale of a will not be unlearned. And adversity has forced shale drillers to 330,000 bpd higher at 1.52 million bpd. Some analysts question Instead, the US Energy Information Administration predicts pro- 49 percent stake in the firm, sources familiar with the become more efficient. If and when prices rise, shale output is very whether the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries duction will end the year at around 9.0 million bpd (“Short Term matter told Reuters. The possible transaction is another likely to start increasing again, and from an even lower cost base. (OPEC) is winning its price war against high-cost producers. They Energy Outlook” Oct 2015). The gap of more than 2 million barrels sign of investment activity in the Gulf Arab region’s fast- For the time being, however, lower prices have stunted shale’s point to resilience in shale production in North Dakota and Texas as between actual and pre-June 2014 trend output illustrates why growing healthcare sector, as lifestyle related diseases growth in the United States and slowed its spread around the rest of evidence that OPEC’s strategy has had only limited success. prices could not have remained above $100 and the crash was nec- among its wealthy populations increase. Gulf states have the world. But the correct comparison is with what would have happened if essary to rebalance the market. Herbert Stein, chief economic advis- some of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. United er to President Richard Nixon, once observed that “if something can- Arab Emirates’ Al-Noor Hospitals Group, which last week not go on forever, it will stop” (“Essays on economics, politics and agreed to be bought by South Africa’s Mediclinic said life” 1998). In the case of oil prices and the shale revolution, US pro- yesterday VPS Healthcare had approached it with an indi- duction was on an unsustainable trajectory so prices have fallen and cation of interest. Shareholders are looking to fetch 12 to the trend has stopped. The 2 million barrel gap is also an indication 15 times earnings before taxes, which could value the of OPEC’s success shutting in shale production growth and pushing company at up to 1.5 billion riyals ($399.99 million), the oil market onto a new trajectory. according to a banker familiar with the deal. Al Borg’s The 2 million barrel gap is a very rough calculation and should forecast earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and not be taken too literally: the real gap could be 1.5 million or even amortization for 2015 are around 100 million riyals ($26.7 1.0 million barrels. But coupled with demand growth of around 1.5 million), the banker and a private equity source said. The million bpd in 2015, up from less than 1 million bpd in 2014, it is a transaction value, however, will be set by an auction measure of how far the oil market has come in terms of rebalancing. process, a second private equity source said. Al-Borg could not be reached for comment when contacted by OPEC WINNING Reuters, while Ernst and Young declined to comment. The oil market remains oversupplied, but the oversupply would have been far worse if prices had not fallen by more than half over since the middle of 2014. OPEC’s strategy, in reality a Saudi strategy, Saudi Sipchem CEO of holding output steady and forcing other countries to adjust their expects better 2016 own production has been reasonably successful and there is no rea- DUBAI: Saudi International Petrochemical Co’s (Sipchem) son to discontinue it now. In any event, it is not clear either Saudi chief executive said yesterday that he expected his company’s Arabia or the organization as a whole had much alternative in 2014, performance to improve in 2016 with higher product prices or has much choice now. Some countries, including Venezuela and and as maintenance of some of its facilities ended. “I am opti- Iran, have indicated OPEC should cut production and aim for a price mistic that 2016 will be a better year in stabilizing prices and of $70 or even $80 per barrel. But while most shale producers are increasing production in all plants of the company,” Ahmad struggling with prices below $50, many are ready to start increasing Al-Ohali said in an interview with Al-Arabiya television. “Some output again if US crude prices hit $60 or $70, which would worsen projects which are in a testing phase...will have completed oversupply in the short term. There has been a lot of speculation their testing and be in operation.” Earlier, Sipchem reported a NEW YORK: People pass a Wall Street subway stop, in New York’s Financial District. European shares were about which countries are the intended target of Saudi Arabia’s and 55.4 percent year-on-year slump in third-quarter net profit to mostly higher Monday while Chinese markets zigzagged after quarterly growth figures countered pes- OPEC’s decision to maintain output, allow prices to fall, and curb 71.6 million riyals ($19.1 million), blaming lower average sell- high-cost production. —- Reuters simism about the world’s No 2 economy. — AP ing prices of all company products.

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Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. GOLD Saudi Riyals 81.460 US Dollars Mint 0.298900 0.302900 20 gram 236.79 Jordanian Dinar 426.600 10 gram 121.09 Asia ASIAN COUNTRIES Egyptian Pound 37.593 5 gram 61.23 Bangladesh Taka 0.003484 0.004084 Japanese Yen 2.531 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.153 Chinese Yuan 0.046405 0.049905 Indian Rupees 4.662 Indian Rupees 4.659 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036941 0.039691 Pakistani Rupees 2.897 Pakistani Rupees 2.897 Indian upee 0.004378 0.004768 Srilankan Rupees 2.152 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Bangladesh Taka 3.883 Philippines Pesso 6.548 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Nepali Rupees 2.922 Cyprus pound 576.640 Japanese Yen 0.002446 0.002626 Singapore Dollar 218.810 CURRENCIES TELEX TRANSFER PER 1000 Japanese Yen 3.530 Kenyan Shilling 0.003144 0.003144 Hongkong Dollar 39.032 Australian Dollar 210.32 Canadian Dollar 235.65 Syrian Pound 2.600 Korean Won 0.000258 0.000273 Bangladesh Taka 3.888 Swiss Franc 320.95 Nepalese Rupees 3.905 Malaysian Ringgit 0.068374 0.074374 Philippine Peso 6.569 Euro 345.92 Malaysian Ringgit 72.000 Nepalese Rupee 0.002898 0.003068 Thai Baht 8.551 US Dollar 302.70 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 47.945 Pakistan Rupee 0.002833 0.003113 Sterling Pound 470.95 Thai Bhat 9.515 Philippine Peso 0.006470 0.006750 GCC COUNTRIES Japanese Yen 2.57 Turkish Lira 104.195 Sierra Leone 0.000068 0.000074 Saudi Riyal 80.710 Bangladesh Taka 3.886 Singapore Dollar 0.214294 0.220294 Qatari Riyal 83.139 Indian Rupee 4.659 South African Rand 0.016743 0.025243 Omani Riyal 786.120 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.159 Bahrain Exchange Company Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001858 0.002438 Bahraini Dinar 803.770 Nepali Rupee 2.922 Taiwan 0.009215 0.009396 UAE Dirham 82.403 Pakistani Rupee 2.899 CURRENCY BUY SELL Thai Baht 0.008224 0.008774 UAE Dirhams 0.08236 Europe ARAB COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 0.8044 British Pound 0.461096 0.470096 Arab Egyptian Pound - Cash 40.050 Egyptian Pound 0.03855 Czech Korune 0.004626 0.016626 Bahraini Dinar 0.794758 0.802758 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 38.209 Jordanian Dinar 0.4305 Danish Krone 0.041835 0.046835 Egyptian Pound 0.037789 0.040619 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.412 Omani Riyal 0.7860 Euro 0.336939 0.344939 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Tunisian Dinar 155.290 Qatari Riyal 0.08346 Norwegian Krone 0.033113 0.038313 Iraqi Dinar 0.000199 0.000259 Jordanian Dinar 426.900 Saudi Riyal 0.08074 Romanian Leu 0.077309 0.077309 Jordanian Dinar 0.422651 0.430151 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.017 Slovakia 0.009011 0.019011 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Syrian Lira 2.157 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Swedish Krona 0.032327 0.037327 Lebanese Pound 0.000150 0.000250 Morocco Dirham 31.842 Swiss Franc 0.309459 0.319659 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020452 0.044452 Turkish Lira 0.098992 0.109292 Nigerian Naira 0.001247 0.001882 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Omani Riyal 0.779294 0.784974 US Dollar Transfer 302.500 US Dollar 302.750 Australasia Qatar Riyal 0.082378 0.083591 Euro 344.250 Canadian Dollar 234.300 Australian Dollar 0.211529 0.223029 Saudi Riyal 0.080030 0.080730 Sterling Pound 469.780 Sterling Pound 469.260 New Zealand Dollar 0.199315 0.208815 Syrian Pound 0.001282 0.001502 Canadian dollar 232.870 Euro 344.035 Swiss Frank 290.555 Tunisian Dinar 0.151983 0.159373 Turkish lira 104.130 Bahrain Dinar 803.530 America Turkish Lira 0.098992 0.109292 Swiss Franc 317.920 UAE Dirhams 82.725 Canadian Dollar 0.226548 0.235048 UAE Dirhams 0.081378 0.082527 Australian dollar 221.130 Qatari Riyals 90.700 US Dollars 0.298400 0.302900 Yemeni Riyal 0.001367 0.001447 US Dollar Buying 301.300 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 BUSINESS Avaya demonstrates depth and breadth of expertise

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CBK posts KD 25.4m profits Euro-zone bank sector on for first 3 months of 2015 mend, shows ECB survey KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced that it made net profits of KD 25.4 million over the Banks easing lending norms to help enterprises first three quarters of 2015 compared to only KD 25.3 million for the same period FRANKFURT: Europe’s battered financial sector is el of interest rates and housing market prospects,” the Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, “banks expect a last year. The bank’s operational profits showing further signs of mending and banks are ECB said. The euro-zone central bank has previously further net easing in credit standards on loans to enter- were KD 74 million compared to KD 73.5 increasingly competing for custom by easing credit complained that its ultra-easy monetary policy had not prises,” the ECB said. And on the demand side, “banks for the same period last year. standards, a key European Central Bank survey showed been feeding through into the real economy, because expect a further considerable increase in demand from CBK’s official spokesperson, Yaqoub yesterday. The ECB said its quarterly bank lending sur- banks are not passing the money on in loans, particular- enterprises in the fourth quarter of 2015,” the ECB said. Al-Ibrahim said that the bank’s total vey (BLS) showed banks are easing credit standards for ly to the small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) which assets as per the end of September was loans to enterprises, an encouraging sign, since the are the region’s economic backbone. ‘QE good news’ KD 4 million compared to KD 4.2 million chronic weakness of credit activity in the euro area has Analysts welcomed the results of the bank lending by the end of September 2014. “The previously been blamed for the absence of any notice- QE effect survey. “The loosening of credit standards is encourag- slight difference was the result of posi- able recovery in the 19 countries that share the single In an attempt to address this, the ECB embarked on ing against a backdrop of continued weak lending,” said tive implementation of the bank’s new currency. a controversial program of sovereign bond purchases, Capital Economics economist Jennifer McKeown. “But liquidity management strategy”, he “In the October 2015 bank lending survey, euro area known as quantitative easing or QE. The ECB said the the loosening seen so far has been modest compared to explained. The bank’s strategy aims at banks reported a net easing of credit standards on loans additional liquidity made available to banks via QE was the aggressive tightening applied during the previous diversifying revenue sources and to enterprises in the third quarter of 2015, which was being used to grant loans. “Regarding the impact of the six years or so, implying that lending criteria are still rela- decreasing risks through adapting a stronger than banks’ expectations in the previous survey expanded asset purchase program (APP), banks report- tively tight,” she cautioned. teamwork policy. Yaqoub Al-Ibrahim round,” the ECB report said, attributing the development edly used additional liquidity from the program to grant The fact that the QE program was also having a posi- to “competitive pressures”. loans over the past six months,” the ECB wrote. tive effect was “good news for the ECB given the impor- At the same time, banks reported a net tightening of “The APP had a net easing impact on credit stan- tance of bank lending in the euro-zone and it may well credit standards on loans to households for house pur- dards and particularly on credit terms and conditions.” encourage the ECB to up the pace of its purchases to try Shrian Dhafer Shrian Al-Dosari, chases, saying that tighter national regulation was off- The QE program also had a two-fold effect on banks’ and boost lending growth further,” the expert said. setting the easing effect of competition. Demand for profitability, boosting the institutes’ capital gains, but The ECB is scheduled to hold its regular policy meet- new winner of Al-Thuraya draw loans is also increasing, the ECB found. tightening net interest margins, the ECB said. “Overall, a ing in Malta on Thursday and president Mario Draghi “Net demand for loans to enterprises increased, due slightly positive net percentage of banks report an could use it to signal an increase in QE, some analysts KUWAIT: Burgan Bank recently announced on a quarterly basis. The account aims at mainly to the general level of interest rates, as well as to increase in profitability over the past six months, as a say. Natixis economist Johannes Gareis said that Draghi its Al-Thuraya Account winner of the Audi raising the frequency of customers winning increased needs for fixed investments. Net demand for result of the APP, though a marginally negative effect is could “utilise the survey results to justify a QE extension R8 sports car. The winner Shrian Dhafer one of the world’s most admired sports cars. housing loans continued to increase due to the low lev- expected over the next six months,” it said. (if needed).” — AFP Shrian Al-Dosari expressed his excitement Opening an Al-Thuraya account is sim- for being the new winner of the Audi R8 ple; customers are required to visit their with Al-Thuraya Salary Account from nearest Burgan Bank branch and obtain all Burgan Bank. the necessary details, or simply call the Al-Thuraya Account is the only salary bank’s Call Center 1804080. For further account in Kuwait that provides its cus- information, customers can visit the bank’s tomers with the chance to win Audi R8 Cars website on www.burgan.com.

UK steel maker to lay off 1,200 amid cheap Chinese imports

LONDON: Manufacturer Tata Steel announced led to lower prices, and the European Union is 1,200 job cuts in the UK yesterday, underscoring trying to ensure that Chinese steel is fairly priced the damage caused by cheap Chinese imports by imposing anti-dumping duties, Hammond and throwing a shroud over a state visit by said. Chinese President Xi Jinping designed to usher But Koehler called on the European in a “golden era” of relations between the coun- Commission, the EU’s governing body, to do tries. “much, much more to deal with unfairly traded Tata blamed the layoffs in northern England imports.” “Inaction threatens the future of the and Scotland on a “flood of cheap imports, par- entire European steel industry,” he said. Tata, ticularly from China,” along with high electricity whose European operations include plants in costs and the strong pound. Though the cuts the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France and had been rumored for days, the timing of the Belgium, said that in the past two years, imports announcement - on the first full day of Xi’s visit - of steel plate from China have quadrupled. seemed designed to win maximum attention. A stronger pound has also undermined the “The UK steel industry is struggling for survival competitiveness of products made in Britain in the face of extremely challenging market con- and shipped to Europe, and high electricity ditions,” Karl Koehler, chief executive of Tata’s costs have eaten into profits. BEIJING: A store assistant (right) follows a customer in a fashion outlet in Beijing yesterday. China’s economy logged its worst performance since European operations, said in a statement. “This Tata Steel, part of a global corporation based the global financial crisis, official figures showed yesterday with analysts warning it is likely to worsen and the government must do more to industry has a crucial role to play in rebalancing in India, previously said it planned to cut costs avert a sharp slowdown. — AFP the UK economy, but we need a fairer system to and focus on higher-valued products. encourage growth.” Oversupply is greatest among lower-value prod- The British government is under pressure to ucts. The company said in August it had spent Vitol sees oil struggling raise the issue of China selling steel at a loss on millions of pounds to improve its manufacturing Swiss watch exports slide as world markets. Tata’s decision comes only weeks plants. to break above $60/bbl after Sahaviriya Steel Industries announced the “But surging, and often unfairly traded, China, Asia demand plunges closure of its plant in Redcar, costing 2,200 jobs. imports have combined with a strong pound to LONDON: Vitol, the world’s largest oil Reuters annual Commodities Summit. Another firm, Caparo Industries, went into par- create a very challenging business environ- ZURICH: Swiss watch exports posted to tough comparables in the previous trader, believes the crude price will strug- “Can I see a big run next year? No. If tial administration on Monday, threatening hun- ment,” Stuart Wilkie, director of Tata’s UK strip the biggest quarterly export drop year and continuing effects of a dead- gle to trade above $60 a barrel next year, we are above $60 by the end of 2016 I dreds more jobs. products business, said at the time. Union lead- since 2009 in the third quarter as ly SARS virus outbreak earlier this year. as the effects of slowing global demand will be a little bit surprised.” The China’s steel exports are “certainly one of the ers were devastated, but not surprised, by the plummeting sales in Hong Kong and growth could be compounded by a International Energy Agency forecasts things we’ll be talking about,” Foreign Secretary job cuts. China spread to other Asian markets APPLE WATCH return of Iranian and maybe even Libyan demand growth of 1.21 million bpd in Philip Hammond told the BBC yesterday while “I’ve worked here for 40 years and I don’t in September. At 1.814 billion Swiss francs ($1.91 barrels. The price of oil has halved over 2016. Taylor said he did not expect stressing that increased Chinese investment will know my future,” said Paul McBean, from the “After May and July, September is billion), September watch sales the last 12 months, mainly as a result of OPEC’s meeting in early December to stimulate the British economy and create jobs. Community union at the Scunthorpe plant. “It’s the third month to show a marked abroad significantly undershot ana- unprecedented levels of production from yield any change to the producer group’s The oversupply of steel on the world market has the same for a lot of people in there.” —AP decline in Swiss watch exports,” the lysts’ expectations, posting declines some major exporting countries, but also stance of retaining market share by Federation of the Swiss Watch that were double to triple what ana- as demand from China and other com- pumping record amounts of oil. The poli- Industry (FH) said yesterday. “This neg- lysts had forecast. Timepieces in all modity consumers, such as Brazil and cy has exacerbated a global glut of crude. ative change has spread to other, hith- price segments were impacted, but Russia, slackened. Ian Taylor, the chief “I don’t expect it, but I’m certainly not erto more robust Asian markets, and watches in the low to mid-segment executive of Vitol, said his company fore- going to take any big bets, because it still casts something of a shadow over took the biggest hit. The 200-500 franc cast global oil demand growth in 2016 to could happen and all we need is 500 prospects for the year 2015.” Watch export category slipped 14.5 percent, reach around 1.35 million barrels per day (500,000 bpd) less from Saudi to give the exports were down a real 8.5 percent igniting concerns that the Apple (bpd), slowing from this year’s strong market a bit of a serious shock,” he said. for the third quarter after falling 9.9 Watch could finally be taking a bite expected growth of 1.7 million bpd. percent in September and 10 percent out of the Swiss industry’s stake. Cheap oil encouraged record refining RETURN OF IRAN in July, the Federal Customs Office On Friday, Bank Vontobel released runs, but even this has not been enough One of the big questions for com- said on Tuesday. a sector report highlighting Swatch to absorb oversupply and, as such, the modity traders is how quickly Iran can Sales in Asia declined 12.7 percent Group’s particular smartwatch expo- price has held below $50 a barrel for return to the global markets once interna- in September, as continued drops in sure, with its mid-range brand Tissot much of the second half of this year. tional sanctions against it are lifted. The Hong Kong, China and Singapore and lower range own label, Swatch. Taylor said he expected consumption consensus among industry players is for were compounded by sharp turn- “Swatch Group is the only (Swiss) in China to increase next year, but global Iranian exports to rise by around 300,000- arounds in Taiwanese and Emirati player which also has a strong posi- demand growth would likely still fall 500,000 bpd by next spring. “There will be sales and a dive in South Korean sales tion in low to mid-end segments,” short of the levels seen this year. “Will we a battle for market share, particularly in from negative 3.7 percent in August to Vontobel said. “Swatch Group has a get 1.7 million barrels a day in 2016? No. I Asia and a little bit in the Mediterranean. negative 35 percent in September. market share of 60-65 percent in the don’t think so and that’s one of my wor- It will be difficult to place that (Iranian) oil. SCUNTHORPE: The Tata Steel plant in Scunthorpe, northeast England. India’s Tata Analysts at Kepler Cheuvreux said the low to mid-end (accounting for 25 ries. If we did get 1.7 million bpd in 2016, I think it will depend very much how far Steel yesterday said it would cut around 1,200 jobs at two plants in Britain, blaming poor performance could be pegged percent of sales)” — Reuters then we could easily get to $60, but I US production has gone down by then,” the move in part on cheap imports from China. — AFP don’t think we will,” Taylor told the Taylor said. — Reuters WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 BUSINESS European stocks slip as China dents sentiment

LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets as investors mulled news that China’s “Should this be a case of bad news is recession” next year. In London yes- Nuclear Corporation, Les Echos news- sank yesterday as investors continued to economy expanded in the third quarter at good news, and expect the central banks terday, the mining sector fell heavily paper said. The agreement also fore- fret over the broader global impact of its slowest rate since early 2009 at the to pump up equities in the near future, or for a second consecutive day on stub- sees the possibility of building a China’s economic slowdown, dealers said. height of the global financial crisis. does a more sinister path lie ahead-such born demand fears because the Asian Chinese “Hualong” nuclear reactor at Around midday, London’s benchmark “European equities ... continue to as the one put out by Citi recently that powerhouse is a leading consumer of Bradwell, southeastern England, FTSE 100 index slid 0.33 percent to struggle with deciphering the weak suggests China could drag everyone many commodities. which is also owned by EDF’s British 6,331.10 points, Frankfurt’s DAX 30 index Chinese GDP figure yesterday and how down into a global recession?” The US BHP Billiton sank 2.01 percent to offshoot EDF Energy, the paper also dropped 0.33 percent to 10,130 much of a warning flag it should be for bank had warned late last week that there 1,074 pence, Rio Tinto shed 1.35 per- added. points and the Paris CAC 40 shed 0.79 per- the rest of the global economy,” said was a risk of a “contagious slowdown” cent to 2,407 pence and Glencore lost London is looking to Xi’s visit as an cent to 4,667.10. Jonathan Sudaria at London Capital from China and other emerging markets 1.55 percent to 108.30 pence. China opportunity to seal the deal for Markets had traded mixed on Monday Group yesterday. that “increased the likelihood of a global also remained in focus after India’s Hinkley Point, two years after it first Tata Steel axed about 1,200 jobs at gave the green light for the project. two plants in Britain, blaming the EDF, who declined to comment on move in part on cheap Chinese the report, saw its share price rise 0.32 imports. percent to 17.27 euros in Paris. On the downside, Credit Agricole’s share Xi seeking closer ties price sank 1.30 percent to 11.02 euros. The Tata announcement coincided The French bank agreed overnight with the start of a four-day visit to to pay $800 million to settle charges Britain by Chinese President Xi it flouted US sanctions in Iran and Jinping, who is aiming to build closer other countries, a person familiar business ties. French and British with the matter said Monday. The media have reported that China has settlement, part of a long-running US agreed to take a stake in French pow- investigation of European banks for er giant EDF’s £25 billion (34-billion- illicit dollar transactions with nations euro) next-generation nuclear power under US sanctions, will be project at Hinkley Point in Britain. announced this week, possibly as China is taking a 33.5-percent soon as Tuesday, the source said. share in the construction of two reac- In yesterday’s foreign exchange tors at Hinkley Point, southwestern deals, the euro rose to $1.1355 from England, in a deal signed by EDF with $1.1322 late in New York on Monday China General Nuclear Power before Thursday’s interest rate call from Corporation and China National the European Central Bank. —AFP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 BUSINESS

Overview Nissan Exhibit at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

YOKOHAMA: Nissan Motor Co, Ltd yesterday 16GT Four Personalization models; and special- onboard and online. Designed under the concept released an overview of its exhibit at the 44th feature models, including the Skyline 350GT “a clean canvas,” its key feature is its smooth white Tokyo Motor Show, which will be held at Tokyo Hybrid Type-SP Cool Exclusive, Fuga 370GT Type- interior that allows the instrument panel, seats Big Sight and open to the public from October 30 S Cool Exclusive and Serena Highway Star V and even door trim to serve as a blank canvas for through November 8. Among the exhibits will be Selection. expression. Teatro for Dayz, an innovative concept that sig- The Nissan booth will be in West Exhibition Built on Nissan’s EV technology, Teatro for nals a new direction in mobile technology. Hall 2. Dayz is as much a giant mobile battery as four- Designed especially for the digital native genera- Further details of the main featured vehicles: wheel transportation. To a share native, this is the tion, this vision of near-future vehicles departs Teatro for Dayz -A new approach to driving point: Cars can be mobile devices for occupants from convention and marks a shift in perception. the next-generation interested in creating, connecting and sharing. Major Nissan exhibit components include: Nissan describes the generation that went What Teatro for Dayz is and how it’s used will * Nissan Gripz Concept, making its Japan straight from the cradle to digital technology as finally be decided by share natives themselves. At debut following its unveiling at the 2015 “share natives.” This generation will reach driving the motor show, you will get a glimpse into the Frankfurt Auto Show last month age in a few years, but has shown little interest in future and see the creativity of the next genera- * Upgraded Nissan Leaf with increased battery cars so far. What kind of cars will move share tion at play. capacity, resulting in significantly longer driving natives? Will they even want to drive? Nissan has Nissan Gripz Concept — EV-based series range designed a provocative solution: Teatro for Dayz. hybrid sports crossover * Leading-edge autonomous drive and safety Teatro for Dayz: Its name is drawn from the The Nissan Gripz Concept, conceived by technologies Italian word for theater and a Nissan minicar. This designers in Europe and Japan, aims to blend the * Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo concept has an innovative design and features ability and practicality of a compact crossover A total of 20 vehicles will be on display, includ- that enable share natives to create and share with the excitement and performance of a sports ing the X-Trail Hybrid Mode Premier and Juke experiences immediately with friends both car. Equipped with an EV-technology-based series body color and featuring a new expression of hybrid system—Pure Drive e-Power—, the Nissan’s signature V-Motion grille, the Nissan Nissan Gripz Concept delivers a smooth, refined Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is a real-world and exhilarating driving experience with out- embodiment of a virtual car, through which standing fuel efficiency. Within the system, an gamers around the world experience Nissan’s efficient gasoline engine powers the same elec- dynamic performance and innovation. tric motor used in the Nissan Leaf. Note: “PlayStation” and “Gran Turismo” are The exterior of the Nissan Gripz Concept is trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, guided by the “emotional geometry” body Inc. sculpting concept which depicts strong con- New Nissan Leaf - longer driving range and trasts through the dynamic, tensional, yet edgy, Forward Emergency Braking as standard surface. The interior has a “gliding wing” instru- Since the Nissan Leaf’s launch in 2010, over ment panel, with an elegantly thin design that 180,000 have been sold worldwide, making it the combines strength with simplicity. world’s best-selling EV. At this year’s Tokyo show, Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo Nissan will exhibit a new grade offering a single- — New color, enhanced presence charge driving range up to 280 km (Nissan inter- Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo, a nal measurements based on Japanese driving concept supercar developed in conjunction with conditions) and advanced safety technology- Polyphony Digital Inc., the creators of the racing standardized across all grades for the Japan mar- video game Gran Turismo for PlayStation, is cer- ket-including Forward Emergency Braking, tain to further increase Nissan’s sizable presence which is designed to help drivers avoid or miti- in the game and beyond. gate the impact of frontal collisions, and Lane The latest creation in the Vision Gran Turismo Departure Warning. Nissan plans to announce Project was unveiled at Goodwood Festival of the latest Nissan Leaf grades for Japan in Speed 2014 in England. In new Fire Knight red November and begin sales in December. Apartments drive home Demand puts Ferrari on construction gains in US pole for Wall Street debut WASHINGTON: Construction com- “So, for beleaguered buyers who has dipped to 63.4 percent, the low- ROME: Ferrari makes its stock market debut on panies built more apartment com- can’t find what they are looking for est level in 48 years. The influx of Wall Street today with owner Fiat Chrysler hopeful plexes in September, sparking a because of a dearth of listings, there millennials and downsizing baby the luxury sports car maker will roar off the start- temporary rise in housing starts for a is a bit of help on the way.” boomers into the rental market has ing grid. Against a backdrop of reported strong real estate market that otherwise Construction rose last month in caused monthly leases to jump 3.8 demand for the stock despite the problems other appears to have crested during the the Northeast, South and West, percent over the past year, accord- recent IPOs have encountered, Fiat Chrysler has summer. Housing starts last month while falling in the Midwest. ing to the real estate firm Zillow. placed nine percent of Ferrari’s capital with rose 6.5 percent to a seasonally Housing starts have soared 12 per- But price appreciation has also investors across the globe. adjusted annual rate of 1.21 million cent in the first nine months of 2015. slowed as many Americans lack the If underwriters take up their maximum homes, the Commerce Department But the pace of building retreated income to spend more on housing. options, the number of shares sold will account said yesterday. But a 17 percent from its June apex, in part due to the Average hourly earnings have for 10 percent of the company, valuing the iconic surge in multi-family housing - expiration of tax incentives for increased just 2.2 percent to $25.09, Italian marque at up to $9.8 billion. The initial pub- which includes apartments - developers in New York. meaning that home values and lic offering is the first step in a complete spin-off accounts for almost all of that Approved permits fell 5 percent rental costs are rising at roughly process which is central to Fiat Chrysler’s plans to increase. in September to an annual rate of double the rate of incomes. invest $48 billion to expand its total worldwide New construction and sales of 1.1 million, a sign that construction There are signs that more sales to seven million vehicles per year, largely existing homes surged in the first will likely slow in the coming Americans are renovating their through the development of its Jeep, Alfa Romeo half of the year as more Americans months. Sales of existing homes homes instead of buying new prop- and Maserati brands. The final pricing of the found work and the unemployment similarly accelerated through the erties. A new index compiled by BEVERLY HILLS: A new Ferrari 348 Spider convertible makes its debut on Rodeo Drive in Ferrari shares, which were offered in a $48-$52 rate dipped to a solid 5.1 percent. start of the summer, only to decline BuildZoom - which identifies con- Beverly Hills, California. Road-worthy vehicles have become the cornerstone of the com- dollar range, was to be announced in New York But tight inventories, rising prices in August. The tight inventories - just tractors for projects - found that ren- pany ahead of its flotation. In 2014, Ferrari shipped 7,255 cars, helping to generate a net yesterday evening. and the absence of meaningful 5.2 months’ supply of homes were ovations are running 2.8 percent profit of around $300 million. — AP Quoting sources familiar with the progress of wage growth have capped growth listed for sale - have propped up above their 2005 level. Meanwhile, the private share placement, Bloomberg reported most celebrated team in motorsport’s elite cham- through sponsorship and related commercial as affordability has become an issue prices, as the median cost to buy a despite the gains of the past year, that demand for a piece of the action had raced pionship is vital to the value of its brand. It also agreements, including licencing of the company’s - a problem that new construction home increased 4.7 percent over the new home construction remains 57 ahead of the number of available shares. accounts for more than 10 percent of its revenue name and famous prancing stallion logo. — AFP can help resolve. year to $228,700, according to the percent below its 2005 level during That points to a scramble for stock after “Builders are stepping up to meet National Association of Realtors. the housing bubble. Still, remodel- Ferrari’s top executives ring the opening bell on 10 days remaining to enter Gulf Bank’s that demand but doing so cautious- A greater share of the country is ing activity has been flat during the Wall Street on Wednesday morning. But even a ly,” said Stephen Stanley, chief econo- also choosing to rent. The percent- past year as new home construction company trading under the ticker RACE cannot be annual Al-Danah millionaire draw mist at Amherst Pierpont Securities. age of Americans owning homes has advanced. —AP sure of getting off to a flier. KUWAIT: The countdown to the annual Al- East, that being the 1 Million Kuwaiti Dinars These are uncertain times for corporate Danah Millionaire draw for 2015 has begun. cash prize. The more customers save, and the fundraising and for an automobile industry reel- There are only 10 days remaining for customers longer the duration, the more chances they ing from the fallout from the Volkswagen pollu- to increase their deposits or to open an Al- have to be one of the lucky winners of Al tion-cheating scandal. The most high-profile casu- Danah account by 31 October, to enhance their Danah’s draws. alty of recent emerging market turbulence was chances of winning, and be eligible for Al- Five reasons why the Al-Danah account is Caribbean Telecoms group Digicel, which was Danah’s biggest draw. The annual draw will be the best: forced to pull its planned New York listing earlier held on 7, January, 2016 in which the winners 1) Kuwait’s single biggest yearly cash prize of this month. IPOs in the cash-hungry tech sector of, KD50,000, KD250,000 and 1 Million Kuwaiti KD 1 million are also notably down on last year. Dinars will be announced. 2) Kuwait’s biggest quarterly cash prizes, up to Opening an Al-Danah account merely KD500,000 Formula One factor requires a minimum balance of KD 200 to be 3) Two winners of KD1,000 every working day The exact level of demand for the new stock deposited as to allow active participation in the 4) The most opportunities to win (64 draws a will not be clear until Wednesday but analysts Al-Danah draws. Minors wishing to open an year, and up to 532 winners) think Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, who is account require their parents or their legal 5) Only bank that transfers your chances to win also chairman of Ferrari, has been astute in bring- guardian to open the account on their behalf. from year to year ing a restricted number of shares to market. The Customers are advised to maintain the mini- Open an account and deposit now to win strategy mirrors the one Ferrari has deployed with mum balance, allowing them to automatically big, live big, with Al-Danah 2015. Gulf Bank its cars: keeping production tight to preserve their enter the Al-Danah Draws. The Al-Danah would like to remind its customers that open- exclusive cachet. account offers the Daily Draw, 3 Quarterly ing an Al-Danah Account is quick and simple Ferrari shipped 7,255 new cars to its wealthy draws as well as an annual draw. The daily draw through its 58 branches strategically located customers last year and the IPO prospectus envis- has two winners drawn for every working day throughout Kuwait. Customers are encouraged ages only a gradual expansion to around 9,000 a and accordingly up to 10 winners announced to go to their nearest Gulf Bank branch or call year by 2019. The flotation will not have any the following week with each receiving the Customer Contact Center on 1805 805 and impact on Ferrari’s involvement in Formula One KD1000. The 3 Quarterly draws take place every the Customer Care Center representatives will racing, in which it is reemerging as a force after 3 months; their cash prizes range from be delighted to assist with any further informa- enduring a lean period in the slipstream of world KD25,000 - KD500,000. Finally, the annual draw, tion or questions on Al-Danah or on any of the NEW YORK: A shopper walks past a store with a “Help Wanted” sign in the window, in New York. champion Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team. offers the biggest single prize in the Middle Bank’s products and services. The Labor Department reports on state unemployment rates for September yesterday. — AP Ferrari’s status as the longest-established and WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 BUSINESS

Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer begins the biggest promotion ever Celebrating top recognition for Toyota’s spirit to make ever better cars

KUWAIT: Toyota’s spirit to make being exciting and fun to drive all business categories in extended service packages, canon ever better cars backed by tech- has been the strong commitment Interbrand’s new ranking of the cameras, Sun Control Protection nology enhancement efforts and from Toyota and this has also 100 Best Global Brands for 2015. filmduring the promotion period. “waku-doki”, have garnered top resulted in a quantum jump in Toyota marked 16% increase in In addition to this customers recognition, making Toyota the customer satisfaction while giving brand value for the year 2015 will benefit from greatest value most valuable automotive brand. them the peace of mind of Toyota compared to 2014. offers including 5 years warranty Celebrating this spirit Mohamed ownership. These results give a Earlier in the year Toyota had unlimited mileage, 3rd party Naser Al-Sayer & Sons, the exclu- good platform to build on in also retained the title of the indus- insurance, 2 years service / sive distributor for Toyota in terms of extending robust per- try’s most valuable brand (in the 30000km, car registration, T- Kuwait has announced the formance for the future with a eight of the ten years the study Connect and GardX protection. “biggest promotion” ever on New Above allcustomer will get a Toyota models. chance to enter one of the 3 raffle draws grabbing a chance to win Toyota committed to make grand prizes - 2016 Land Cruiser Ever Better Cars V6 or Prado TX. The raffle draws Toyota has made significant will be held on 5 November, 6 progress toward achieving sus- great lineup of vehicles that has been released) in the BrandZ December 2015 and 7 January tainable growth by making ever- reflect Toyota’s ongoing product Top 100 Most Valuable Global 2016. better cars. This has required a innovation, quality, durability and Brands Study. new approach to manufacturing reliability. Be-Reassured with automobiles, with the core aims Greatest Toyota Promotion Ever Toyota Al-Sayer being greatly improved product Toyota retains the position of Popular Toyota models includ- Our “Be-Reassured” campaign development and more competi- most valuable auto brand ed in the “biggest promotion” are has been further strengthened as tive production sites. This work is Market leading technology Yaris and Yaris HB, Corolla, Camry, an assurance of the commitment based on the Toyota New Global and consistent customer satisfac- Aurion, Avalon, RAV4, Fortuner, FJ, to best customer care and service Architecture (TNGA) and is sup- tion efforts have helped Toyota Prado, Sequoia and Land Cruiser. making Toyota ownership experi- ported by the cultivation of a garner top honors as the most The biggest promotion on ence the best more than ever. skilled and capable workforce. valuable automotive brand world- Toyota guarantees variety of fabu- With Toyota Al Sayer Be Reassured Making vehicles that have wide for the 12th straight year and lous prizes totaling to 1 million - you are always guaranteed the ties and we are committed to Celebrate and live every mile with “Waku-Doki” which translates to the sixth important brand across liters of petrol, 15KG of gold, best products, services and facili- making your journey smoother. Toyota.

Khaled Al-Mazrouei Rashed Al-Sharji Omar Al-Memari Etihad Airways appoints 3 UAE nationals at airports in US, Egypt

KUWAIT: Omar Al-Memari has been receive truly world-class service-from named Etihad Airways’ Airport Manager check-in to boarding to arrival. at San Francisco Airport and Khaled Al- He will also serve as the airline’s key Mazrouei has been named Assistant liaison with airport authorities, local gov- Airport Manager at Los Angeles Airport. ernment agencies and third-party serv- Rashed Al-Sharji, has been appointed ice providers to ensure Etihad’s seamless to the role of Assistant Airport Manager and efficient operation in the region. Huawei anniversary event. for Etihad Airways in Cairo. Khaled Al-Mazrouei was appointed More than 190 UAE nationals now Assistant Airport Manager at Los Angeles hold airport management roles at Etihad from his previous role as Graduate Huawei: Middle East driving Airways’ destinations across the Middle Manager, Airport Operations, where he East, Europe, Asia, Australia and the will be responsible for all facets of airport Americas. operations and guest services. digital transformation agenda Geert Boven, Etihad Airways’ Senior He began his career at Etihad Airways Vice President, Airport Services, said: in 2013 in the Graduate Management KUWAIT: Looking to the future of the region’s government bodies, analysts, regulators and the evening gala’s entertainment was further ignited “Etihad Airways is pleased to announce Development Program, now named connected digital economy, senior executives media. The day’s honored guest was Sheikh by a performance from Huawei brand ambassa- the appointments of Omar, Khaled and Future Leaders Program, where he was for across the technology industry have joined Hasher bin Maktoum Al- Maktoum, Director dor Nancy Ajram singing a number of her great- Rashed to key positions within the airline trained in all aspects of Etihad Airways Huawei-a leading global information and com- General of Dubai’s Department of Information, est hits. in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Cairo. operational departments from check-in munications technology (ICT) solutions with speakers including: Dr Aisha Bin Bishr, “Studies have shown time and again that ICT Their appointments will greatly support to boarding. Khaled previously served provider-to commemorate the company’s 15 Assistant Director General of The Executive infrastructure is a powerful engine for social and the continued growth and success of our on Etihad Airways’ team in Chicago at year anniversary of operations in the Middle Office and Smart Dubai Taskforce Leader, Hatem economic development. The Middle East has in US and Egypt operations.” Prior to his O’Hare International Airport before East. Huawei has hosted a number of commem- Bamatraf, Chief Technology Officer at Etisalat many ways risen to be a global hub for new appointment to Airport Manager, Omar being selected to assist the team at San orative activities over the past week culminating Group, Eng Nasser Sulaiman Al-Nasser, Senior technology deployments as government leaders Al Memari served as Assistant Airport Francisco. recognize the potential of connectivity to create Manager at San Francisco Airport. He Rashed Al-Sharji joined Etihad Airways more competitive industries, safer cities and joined Etihad Airways in 2010 where he in 2009 as a Ground Services Agent look- more inspired services for the public,” said served as Duty Manager in Sydney, ing after VIPs as well as Hajj and Umrah Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East. Geneva and Dulles International Airport operations at Abu Dhabi airport. He was Speaking at the event, Hatem Bamatraf, Chief in Washington, DC. then assigned as Airport Duty Manager Technology Officer at Etisalat Group, added: “We In his new role, he will be responsible in Inchon in South Korea before moving are working in an industry which is fast and con- tinuously evolving from one generation to the for Etihad’s day-to-day operation at San to Cairo and being appointed to his new other. It changes lives, enables capabilities, helps Francisco, ensuring that Etihad guests post of Assistant Airport Manager. economies, and powers entrepreneurship. We believe that there’s a lot of value that will be added from a partner like Huawei in pursuing that journey.” Over the last 15 years Huawei Middle East has established an end-to-end portfolio of ICT solu- tions to serve its growing partner base. It has also been a commercially successful geography for Huawei. The wider Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region accounted for 35 percent of Huawei’s total global revenue in 2014 with the region’s revenues up approximately 20 percent year on year. “Fifteen years ago Huawei’s corporate struc- ture looked considerably different than it does today. Nevertheless, our values have largely Guo Ping, Deputy Chairman of the Board Charles Yang, President of Huawei, remained the same. We exist to serve our cus- and Rotating CEO, Huawei. Middle East. tomers and local communities,” adds Yang. Takaud inks agreement “Huawei has done this by delivering exceptional in a gala event held recently at the Armani Hotel Vice President of Technologies & Operations at before and after-service support to our partners, in Downtown Dubai, UAE. STC, and Guo Ping, Deputy Chairman of the respecting local cultures and striving to learn with Sicura Fortuna Driven by a desire to build a better connect- Board and Rotating CEO of Huawei. and grow together with our partners.” ed world, today Huawei Middle East is a strategic The forum was opened by Charles Yang, Today the company’s Middle East headquar- MANAMA/DUBAI: Takaud, the specialist high-profile clients and organizations in partner to leading telecom operators, govern- President of Huawei Middle East, who touched ters is located in Bahrain with offices across 10 provider of savings, pension and invest- the MENA region. Empowered by a global ments and enterprises in enabling the Middle upon some of the key transformations taking countries and around 5,000 employees-of whom ment solutions in the MENA region, has network of insurance providers and pro- East’s digital society. place in the ICT industry over the last 15 years. over 66 percent are local hires. Founded in 1987, appointed Sicura Fortuna, a Dubai-based fessionals able to provide solutions for The milestone event was attended by over Guests also engaged with a number of Huawei Huawei globally has grown from a $5,680 small risk management consultancy firm, as a any risk requirement, Sicura Fortuna 300 senior government and business leaders innovation demos of upcoming ICT application, company to a truly international enterprise an consultant for Takaud’s savings and pen- excels in providing the most suitable cov- including representatives from top telecom including 4K video, drones & robotics, wearable annual revenue volume of $46.5 billion and a sion solutions in the UAE. er for the needs of its members and asso- operators, information technology ministries & devices, and 4.5G & 5G mobile connectivity. The business presence in over 170 countries. The consultancy agreement was ciates. signed yesterday by Takaud’s CEO Luc Takaud CEO Metivier said, “Takaud has Metivier and Sicura Fortuna’s Managing recently become the go-to specialist firm Director Anthony Cerchai at a special sign- for a variety of savings and pension relat- ing ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton ed solutions to a wide range of market Ahli United Bank (UK) appoints DIFC in Dubai. segments in the region. We’re expanding Headquartered in Bahrain, Takaud pro- our partnerships and business develop- new non-executive director vides savings and pensions solutions to ment initiatives as we continue to grow individuals and corporations in the local the business”. KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank (UK) May 2006 until his retirement Egypt SAE. More recently David are delighted to appoint such a and expatriate communities across the Cerchai added, “We believe that the PLC has announced the appoint- from the company in December has been Executive Chairman and highly experienced individual to MENA region. With a cutting-edge open pension marketplace is ripe for innovation ment of David Hodgkinson as 2008. During his time with HSBC Non-Executive Chairman of Allied join the Board as a Non-Executive architecture investment platform, Takaud and differentiation, where technology-dri- also offers wealth management services ven platforms serve people’s needs for Non-Executive Director in he held a number of senior man- Irish Banks from 2010 to 2014. Director. He brings a wealth of to the mass affluent and high net worth long-term financial security. We have been replacement of David Casson agement positions, including The appointment was made experience and expertise across individuals helping them with financial very impressed by the innovative online who will retire in November after Managing Director of the Saudi with effect from 23 September numerous and relevant geogra- planning and investment solutions that platform created by Takaud. Our associ- 10 years of valued service. British Bank, CEO of HSBC Bank 2015. Hodgkinson will also sit on phies. I am certain David will protect and grow their wealth and ates, individuals, families, SMEs, large cor- David Hodgkinson has worked Middle East, Chairman of HSBC the Audit & Compliance make an important contribution achieve their future aspirations. porations and government entities are with the HSBC group since 1969. Bank Middle East Limited and Committee of Ahli United Bank in the years to come to AUB (UK)’s Sicura Fortuna is a company boasting sure to be equally impressed by this plat- He was Group Chief Operating HSBC Bank A S Turkey. He also (UK) plc. AUB’s Chairman, Hamad growth and business develop- 30 years of experience in the world of form that confers a new flexibility, porta- Officer of HSBC Holdings plc from served as a Director of HSBC Bank Al-Humaidhi, commented:”We ments.” insurance, providing access to risk man- bility and transparency upon the manage- agement solutions to a wide range of ment of savings and investments.” technology WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 Irish court orders probe into Facebook data transfers

DUBLIN: Ireland’s High Court yesterday gence.” Austrian law student Max as “Safe Harbour” invalid, the case ruled that the country’s data protection Schrems had asked the Irish data protec- returned to the Irish High Court. agency should examine whether to sus- tion commissioner to investigate the “What is clear is that the decision of pend the transfer of Facebook users’ protection afforded to the data trans- the commissioner must be quashed,” data from Europe to the United States. ferred to the United States by the social Hogan said. Speaking outside the court The Data Protection Commissioner “is network, Facebook, which has its after the hearing, Schrems said the “big obliged now to investigate the com- European headquarters in Ireland. question is going to be if the Irish DPC is plaint”, Judge Gerard Hogan said, follow- The then Irish data protection com- going to do its job.” “Basically the law is ing a landmark ruling by the European missioner in 2013 declined to investi- clear and the facts are rather clear as Court of Justice earlier this month. gate the complaint on the grounds that well so theoretically you could make a Commissioner Helen Dixon said in a EU authorities had decided that the US decision within weeks,” he told reporters. LUXEMBOURG: Austrian activist Max Schrems (left) arriving with his lawyer statement: “I welcome today’s ruling ensures an adequate level of data pro- “But I don’t think the DPC is going Herwig Hofmann (right) before a verdict at the European Court of Justice (SCJ) from Judge Hogan which brings these tection. to go down that road, so very likely in Luxembourg. Ireland’s High Court yesterday ruled that the country’s data proceedings to a conclusion. “My Office In light of the ruling this month by we will see a long and deep investi- protection agency should examine whether to suspend the transfer of will now proceed to investigate the sub- the European Court of Justice ruling the gation and long debates with Facebook users’ data from Europe to the United States. — AFP stance of the complaint with all due dili- EU-US data transfer agreement known Facebook.” — AFP How to spot a fake online review

NEW YORK: Do you trust online reviews? Now this makes sense because someone who has nev- that Amazon is suing more than 1,000 people er been to a location might have a tough time who allegedly offered to write glowing product describing it accurately. reviews for cash, you might reasonably be con- cerned. Turns out, deceptive reviews are com- JUNK THE JARGON monplace online - and so are doubts about them. On the flip side, beware of recommendations The research organization Mintel found that 57 that read like product manuals. Reviews that percent of surveyed consumers are suspicious of repeat the full product name or model number companies or products that only have positive may be an attempt to game the search engine online reviews. And 49 percent believe companies system. And if they use excessive technical or probably give incentives for online reviews. marketing jargon, odds are they aren’t providing a Fortunately, there are a few good techniques that genuine review - most real people don’t talk like can help you tell truth from fiction. that.

DON’T TRUST YOURSELF REVIEW THE REVIEWER A team of researchers at Cornell University cre- Check out the profile of the person providing ated a computer algorithm for detecting fake the review, said Louis Ramirez, senior features hotel reviews by analyzing the language used in writer with online deal site DealNews. If they only legitimate and phony write-ups. The computer write reviews for a particular company, that’s a program, Review Skeptic, is accurate about 90 huge warning sign they could have a vested inter- percent of the time, but humans alone performed est in that business. Some sites let people upload poorly at determining the truth teller. pictures of the item they bought, which can help “People are terrible,” said professor Claire add credibility. Cardie, who helped develop the system. “I was Amazon verifies some of its reviewers, indicat- very surprised. We just cannot tell the difference ing they actually bought the product (although much more than chance.” some of the people it’s suing allegedly found ways around that). Some other sites only allow WASHINGTON: A forklift operator moves a pallet of goods at an Amazon.com fulfillment center in DuPont, Washington. Amazon LISTEN TO THE LANGUAGE posts from people who’ve made a purchase there. said yesterday, it will add 100,000 holiday jobs this season across the country in its fulfillment and sortation centers, so that it Beware of extremes - overly enthusiastic or Look closely on the site for their review policies. can meet increased customer demand. — AP negative reviews are red flags. False reviews tend to use more extreme language to get their mes- PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL sage across. So if someone says “It is the most If you think about your own experiences with Amazon sues to stop comfortable bed ever,” perhaps in all caps, take an unpleasant experience or product, you can pause. probably explain exactly why it was bad. Ramirez Additionally, the Cornell researchers found suggests if you’re unsure about a review, put that when it comes to hotels, fake reviewers tend- more stock in someone who provides details of phony product reviews ed not to talk about the spatial details - such as why they didn’t like a product (“Oh, the battery the floor or bathroom. Instead, they focused on only lasted four hours”) that in someone who the reason they were there, such as describing a complains more generally (“I hated this laptop. It recent fake vacation or business trip. In practice, was horrible”). — AP Amazon to hire 100,000 for holiday rush NEW YORK: Internet users increasingly rely on online product reviews when weighing an online purchase, “In the first half of 2015 alone we took action customer reviews when making spending decisions, according to Forrester Research. Two-thirds of shop- against 29 different optimization companies around whether they’re buying an iPhone case on Amazon or pers trust consumer opinions online, according to the world to put a stop to their activity,” said hiring an Uber ride in their hometown. But just how research by Nielsen. For small businesses, it can be spokesman Kevin Carter. much can you trust those reviews? more economical to pay for positive reviews than to But in general, experts say, fraudulent reviews A new lawsuit in which Amazon accuses more buy advertising. aren’t going away anytime soon. Gartner estimates than 1,000 people of offering to post bogus glowing For example, a half-star increase in a restaurant’s that 10 to 15 percent of all online reviews are fake. write-ups for as little as $5 apiece might give you online rating can increase the likelihood of securing, Legal recourse has been scarce. In 2013, the New York pause. say, a 7 pm booking by 15 to 20 percent, said Jenny attorney general’s office said it had settled cases with The case, filed in Washington state court Friday by Sussin, a director at Gartner Research. So a restaura- 19 companies and secured $350,000 in penalties for the nation’s biggest online retailer, casts light on what teur might be tempted to pay $250 for 50 positive fake reviews. appears to be a burgeoning practice: the commis- reviews online in the hopes of raising that rating. In April, Amazon sued several websites that sioning of paid, fake reviews that masquerade as tes- offered to produce positive reviews. Now it’s target- timonials from ordinary people. Fake reviews are Fake reviews ing the actual writers of the reviews - in this case, nothing new to online retailing, and Amazon is far Online sites like Amazon, Yelp and TripAdvisor those who have accounts at Fiverr.com, a site for free- from the only big company affected. Yelp’s restaurant have worked hard to thwart the planting of fake lancers looking for work. In many cases, the writers reviews and TripAdvisor’s hotel ratings have long reviews - a practice sometimes called “astroturfing,” a ask product sellers themselves to write the review, been a target of critics who claim that merchants can reference to the synthetic grass used on sports fields. and then they put their name on it, the Amazon law- easily post positive reviews of their own businesses. They employ computer algorithms and teams of suit alleges. At least one would-be reviewer offered to Amazon’s legal counteroffensive, however, investigators who scour reviews and delete suspi- receive an empty envelope from a seller to make it appears to be one of the most aggressive attempts cious entries. Often, only people who have paid for a look as if the person had actually bought the product, LAGUNA BEACH: Tim Cook (right), CEO of Apple, responds to questions from yet by a major US e-commerce company to fight product or service and been verified can post reviews. according to the lawsuit. interviewer Gerard Baker on Monday in Laguna Beach, California at the opening back. Yelp director of business outreach Darnell The defendants in the lawsuit are identified only of the 2015 WSJD Live. The event brings together top CEOs, founders, pioneers, Its lawsuit alleges that individuals would write Holloway said that when suspicious reviews are by their online handles. Amazon is still working to investors and luminaries to explore the most exciting tech opportunities emerg- five-star reviews about products they never even found, the company puts a “consumer alert” badge on determine their real names. Amazon is suing for ing around the world. — AFP tried, and plotted with product makers to subvert a company’s Yelp site for 90 days warning consumers unspecified damages and an order forcing the users Amazon safeguards that are meant to bolster confi- that reviews might be deceptive. If the problem per- to stop writing fake reviews. The Seattle company NSA chief looks to win allies dence in the website’s reviews. “Suing the reviewers is sists, Yelp removes all reviews of the company. said the offenders are liable for breach of contract for a way to discourage them from doing it again,” said Most recently, Yelp deleted all reviews of a busi- violating Amazon’s terms of service. Forrester analyst at elite tech conference Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter. “They’re trying to ness called Movers Alliance after if found the compa- Sucharita Mulpuru said that ultimately it’s up to the make a statement that you can rely on the integrity of ny was pressuring customers to write positive consumer to read and evaluate reviews online care- the reviews on the site.” reviews. TripAdvisor says it has a team of 300 people fully. “You never know until the product actually LAGUNA BEACH, US: The director of the US of the argument that there must be trade-offs There are powerful incentives to plant fraudulent using fraud detection techniques to weed out fake comes to you if a review is real or not,” she said. National Security Agency on Monday sought to balance Internet privacy and national securi- reviews. About 45 percent of consumers consider reviews. “Online shopping is a leap of faith.” — Agencies allies at an elite technology conference amid ty. “We should be smart enough to do both pri- lingering distrust about widespread online vacy and security.”Cook said that Apple strongly snooping. Admiral Michael Rogers, who heads opposes back doors in software, and that US Cyber Command as well as directing the encryption “is a must” on the Internet today. Govt tightens payments to NSA, stated his case at the opening of a Wall “You can’t have a back door that is only for Street Journal WSJDLive conference here. the good guys,” Cook said. “Any back door is “We increasingly live in an acrimonious something the bad guys can exploit.” Cook was for-profit college ITT Tech environment where differences in perspective adamant that the answer to the problem of bal- are made almost personal,” Rogers said. ancing privacy and national security was in WASHINGTON: Education officials are placing new lim- The Education Department had previously imposed percent of the student aid it processes every year. ITT “Government is largely distrusted. We have got innovation, not compromise. “Reasonable peo- its on federal student aid administered by struggling a form of additional financial scrutiny on ITT known as did not immediately respond to phone and email mes- to work our way through things and find out ple can have discussions and figure out how to for-profit college chain ITT Educational Services. The heightened cash flow monitoring, and required ITT to sages left at its corporate headquarters Monday how we are going to work together.” go forward,” Cook said during a mildly combat- move comes after the government found ITT was failing provide a letter of credit for $79.7 million, roughly 10 evening. — AP Rogers avoided being pinned down regard- ive point in a wide ranging chat. “We have the to comply with previous orders to improve its financial ing whether he favored having US tech compa- responsibility to do everything in our power to controls. nies install “back doors” that intelligence agents make sure we are part of that solution.” ITT has not produced proper and timely accounting could use to get into systems or devices. Nor Rogers noted the growing list of cyber for the federal grants and loans it distributes to students did he take a stand supporting or opposing attacks on companies and expressed certainty since at least 2009, the Department of Education says in companies providing users with data encryp- that hackers would at some point shift from a letter sent to ITT on Monday. As a result, the letter says, tion that would make online communications stealing data to damaging infrastructure. ITT will now be allowed to pay out federal education designed to make email unreadable to snoops. He suggested there was potential for an funds to students only after they have attended classes Rogers held firm that the NSA has followed extremist group to use the Internet as “a and been certified as eligible by a school representative. the law when it comes to seeking information weapons system.” “I fully expect it will happen Along with delaying ITT’s receipt of federal funds, that could provide clues regarding terrorist during my time as director,” Rogers said. The the Education Department will also require the compa- activity or other threats. “It isn’t that one side is admiral declined to say what he thought about ny to provide it with additional student information and good and one side is bad,” Rogers said of the NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden being news about any restrictions placed on it by lenders. In a debate between online privacy champions and hailed by some as a hero, or whether he statement accompanying the letter, Education US agents out to defend the nation. “We have thought the man would be brought back to the Undersecretary Ted Mitchell said that the government got to meet both imperatives. We can’t do that US for a legal accounting of his actions. would take additional actions against ITT if it believed in a world where each side castigates the other; “You cannot divorce standing up for what is doing so would keep students safe. I am interested in how we get to solutions.” right from being accountable for your actions,” ITT - which operates vocational colleges attended by Rogers said. Former US intelligence contractor 50,000 students in 27 states - already faces legal chal- Innovation, not compromise Snowden, 32, sought and won asylum in Russia lenges from both the Securities and Exchange Rogers plea was endorsed, in a way, by two years ago after Washington filed a warrant Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection SINGAPORE: This photograph made available from The Straits Times and taken on Monday Apple chief Tim Cook, during a separate on- for his arrest for having leaked documents that Bureau. The SEC alleges that the company and its top shows Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) interacting with Olivia the robot (right) at the offi- stage chat at the conference. “I think that it is a revealed the vast scale of US surveillance pro- executives committed fraud by hiding losses in an ITT cial opening of Fusionopolis Two, a high-tech research & development hub in Singapore. Olivia, cop-out that there is a compromise,” Cook said grams. — AFP student loan program, while the CFPB accused it of developed by the government’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research, can understand pushing students into high-cost, predatory loans. commands and can analyse the characteristics of the person it is dealing with. —AFP HEALTH & SCIENCE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 Mom’s weight gain after giving birth may increase child’s obesity risk

NEW YORK: (Maternal weight gain after was 14. Mothers gained an average of 13.7 giving birth, not just during pregnancy, kilograms, or about 30 pounds, during increases a child’s risk of being overweight, pregnancy, and almost a third experienced according to a new study. “We already “excessive” weight gain. There are three know that women who gain a lot of weight plausible explanations for the link between during pregnancy are more likely to have pregnancy weight gain and childhood overweight children, but it is surprising weight: genes, lifestyle and “intra-uterine that women who gain relatively much programming,” van Rossem told Reuters weight after pregnancy are more likely to Health by email. “As the prevalence of have overweight children as well,” said lead childhood overweight increased very fast author Lenie van Rossem of University over the last decades, genetics can hardly Medical Center Utrecht in The Netherlands. be the only explanation,” she said. Excess weight gain during pregnancy is also linked with a higher risk of Cesarean Post delivery weight sections, spontaneous early delivery and “If (the mother) eats a lot of sugar for babies who are larger than is healthy at example, this passes through the placenta birth, according to the Centers for Disease and the fetus’ metabolism responds to this Control and Prevention. Ideal weight gain diet,” she said. “After birth, the child is pro- during pregnancy varies by individual, but grammed with a certain metabolism.” It is most women at a healthy weight before still not clear whether post delivery weight pregnancy should gain between 25 and 35 gain has an independent effect on child’s pounds while pregnant, based on Institute weight or if weight gain during pregnancy of Medicine guidelines. drives most of the child’s risk, and also hap- In a group of 3,367 children born in or pens to coincide with post pregnancy after 1996 in The Netherlands, those whose weight gain, according to Jihong Liu of the mothers gained too much weight in preg- Arnold School of Public Health at the nancy were more likely to be overweight University of South Carolina in Columbia. themselves, researchers found. In addition, “Weight management is very important those whose mothers gained at least one for women before, during and after preg- kilogram (about two pounds) per year after nancy,” Liu told Reuters Health by email. “It TEXAS: A radiologist compares an image from earlier, 2-D technology mammogram to the new 3-D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis mammography in giving birth also tended to be heavier for has the potential to break the vicious cycle Wichita Falls, Texas. — AP their heights than other children, the of weight-related health issues in women researchers found. and their offspring.” Liu was not involved in American Cancer Society says At age 14, children of mothers with high the new study. Pregnant women don’t weight gain both during pregnancy and need to “eat for two,” but they also do not afterward had the highest risk of being need to stick to a restrictive diet, van overweight, the researchers reported in Rossem said. “Physical activity is - for most start mammograms at 45, not 40 Pediatrics. The mothers reported their own pregnant women - feasible until delivery,” weight gain and their child’s height and she said. “You don’t have to run marathons, ‘At age 40, breast cancer is uncommon and false alarms are more likely’ weight via questionnaires starting during but a short walk or swimming are activities pregnancy and continuing until the child that certainly contribute.”— Reuters CHICAGO: New mammogram advice from the mending monthly breast self-exams. The update Draft recommendations American Cancer Society says most women should also drops a recommendation for routine physical The US Preventive Services Task Force, whose start annual screenings at age 45 instead of 40, a breast exams by doctors, saying there’s no evidence guidelines have historically influenced Medicare change that moves the group closer to guidelines that these save lives. The Rev Jennifer Munroe- coverage, made waves in 2009 when it recommend- from an influential advisory task force. The cancer Nathans, a church pastor in Millis, Massachusetts, ed mammograms every other year starting at age group also now advises switching to screening to said she hasn’t paid attention to guidelines and 50, to age 74. In draft recommendations released every other year at 55. The task force recommends started getting annual scans around age 40 on her earlier this year, the group said mammograms for starting routine screening for breast cancer at age doctor’s advice. Her mother had breast cancer; so women in their 40s should be an individual decision 50, then every other year. It’s not a one-size-fits-all have some of her congregants and Munroe-Nathans based on preferences and health history, and that recommendation; both groups say women’s prefer- said she has no plans to change course when she more research is needed to determine potential ences for when to be scanned should be considered. gets older. benefits or harms for scans for women aged 75 and The advice is for women at average risk for breast older. That panel also questioned the value of breast cancer. Doctors generally recommend more inten- Updated guidelines exams by doctors, citing a lack of evidence for any sive screening for higher-risk women. “The most “For my own peace of mind I intend to continue benefit or harm. It will examine the cancer society’s important message of all is that a mammogram is yearly mammograms,” she said. “I’ve seen the impact evidence review in finalizing its update, said Dr. the most effective thing that a woman can do to of breast cancer - perhaps that makes me a little Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, the task force’s vice chair reduce her chance of dying from breast cancer,” said more hyper-vigilant.” The society’s updated guide- and a professor at the University of California, San Dr Richard Wender, the cancer society’s cancer con- lines say switching to every other year at age 55 Francisco. Most health plans are required to cover trol chief. “It’s not that mammograms are ineffective makes sense because tumors in women after screening mammograms free of charge as part of in younger women,” he said, but at age 40, breast menopause tend to grow more slowly. Also, older preventive care mandated by the Affordable Care cancer is uncommon and false alarms are more like- women’s breasts are usually less dense so cancer is Act, and many insurers cover the screenings starting ly. more visible on mammograms, said Dr Kevin at age 40. Several doctor groups still recommend Concern about false alarms contributed to the Oeffinger, chairman of the society’s breast cancer mammograms starting at age 40, including those cancer society’s new guidance. These lead to worry guideline panel and director of the cancer survivor- representing radiologists and gynecologists, but the and more testing - they mean an initial result was ship center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer American Cancer Society’s breast cancer guidelines suspicious but that cancer was ruled out by addi- Center in New York. The guidelines were published are the most widely followed, said Dr Kenneth Lin, a tional scans and sometimes biopsies. The latest Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical family medicine physician at Georgetown University guidelines acknowledge that some younger women Association. School of Medicine. are willing to accept that, and that for them starting More than 200,000 women in the US are diag- Lin said he supports the new guidance but that it More evidence marriage annual exams at age 40 is fine, as long as they know nosed each year with breast cancer and about will make his job more challenging at first, trying to the risks. 40,000 die from the disease. Overall, 1 in 8 women explain to patients the changes and differences with may be bad for your waistline The guidelines were developed by experts who will be diagnosed with the disease at some point other groups. Lin said he - and probably many other reviewed dozens of studies including research pub- and chances increase with age. Oeffinger said doctors - will likely continue doing physical breast NEW YORK: Need another reason to blame 89 percent increased risk of developing lished since 1997 - the year the trusted medical women need to be familiar with their breasts and exams, out of habit and because they consider the weight gain on your marriage? When one obesity for their wives. group recommended yearly mammograms starting aware of any changes, which should be evaluated exams to be an important part of doctor-patient spouse becomes obese, the other’s risk of Not many people who started out obese at age 40, and since 2003, when it stopped recom- by their doctors. interactions.— AP obesity almost doubles, a US study sug- lost enough weight to be considered no gests. “Normal weight people whose longer obese, but when they did, their spouses went from being normal weight to spouse was also more likely to become obese were more likely to become obese,” non-obese. Shortcomings of the study Global physicians said Laura Cobb, who led the study as a include the long stretch of time that researcher at Johns Hopkins University in elapsed between the fourth and fifth group promises Baltimore. exams and the large proportion of people “This suggests that changes in one who died or left the study before the final to treat transgenders spouse are likely to also be reflected in the visit, the authors acknowledge. other spouse, likely because of similar with respect changes in diet, physical activity or other Health knowledge behaviors that impact obesity,” Cobb said It’s not unusual for married couples to NEW YORK: The World Medical Association, repre- by email. Plenty of research already links forge common habits over time that influ- marriage and weight gain, and scientists ence their weight, said Ivanka Prichard, a senting more than ten million physicians, has have firmly established the connection weight loss researcher at Flinders adopted guidelines to treat transgender people in between obesity and heart disease, dia- University in Adelaide, Australia. “Over time, ways that respect their choices and rights and do betes, and certain cancers. similarities in diet, particularly any not question their sexuality, the global group said. What the current study adds is a fresh unhealthy aspects, may lead to weight Delegates in the group from nearly 60 national take on how couples may gain weight in changes,” Prichard, who wasn’t involved in medical associations adopted a blueprint on how tandem, insight that might help shape the study, said by email. “There are also a to treat transgender people at a meeting on more effective obesity prevention and range of pressures in life that could impact treatment efforts targeting couples, Cobb this such as having children, work, shared Sunday in Moscow, the WMA said in a statement. and colleagues note in the American health knowledge, time or finances.” WASHINGTON: In this Oct 6, 2015, file photo, the HealthCare.gov website, where people The guidelines recognize that being transgender Journal of Epidemiology. Researchers fol- Like unhealthy habits, though, positive can buy health insurance, is displayed on a laptop screen. — AP is not a disorder and explicitly reject “coercive lowed almost 4,000 couples for up to 25 lifestyle choices can also be contagious in a Potential delay on some upgrades treatment or forced behavior modification,” the years, starting between 1987 and 1989. marriage, said Debra Umberson, director of statement said. After an initial exam, they had three follow- the Population Research Center at the to govt insurance site The move responds to a need to provide trans- up visits roughly three years apart, fol- University of Texas at Austin. “When mar- gender people with healthcare that accounts for lowed by a fifth exam between 2011 and ried people get in shape or lose weight, it’s WASHINGTON: With sign-up season Spokeswoman Lori Lodes (LOW-dess) 2013. often because one spouse takes the lead their individual choices and rights, WMA Secretary starting in just two weeks, the Obama says those online improvements will be General Otmar Kloiber told the Thomson Reuters At the start of the study, 23 percent of and urges the other spouse along,” administration is indicating on Monday ready to launch when the administration the men and 25 percent of the women Umberson, who wasn’t involved in the that some long-awaited upgrades to the is confident that data provided by health Foundation. In the past, some treatment of trans- were obese. Non-obese men whose wives study, said by email. “Even if the person not government’s health insurance website insurers is accurate and validated. She gender people has occurred with disregard for became obese between visits in the study taking the lead is resistant, over time they could take more time. At issue is a new would not commit to a specific date, say- their unique needs “and often this has happened were 78 percent more likely to become will probably be influenced by the kinds of doctor look-up tool for HealthCare.gov, as ing only it will happen soon. The insur- with the participation of the physician,” he said. obese during that period than they would food and activities their spouse is involved well as another feature that would allow ance industry says testing has uncovered Based in France, the WMA represents 112 member have been had their wives not gained so with - especially if the person taking the consumers to find out whether a particu- some problems with accuracy of those much weight, the study found. Having a lead is the one who purchases groceries or associations worldwide from Nigeria to Cuba and lar health plan covers their prescription features. Open enrollment runs from Nov the United States. husband become obese was linked to an prepares meals.”— Reuters drugs. 1 to Jan 31. — AP Earlier this year, the Council of Europe, a human rights watchdog, called on 47 countries to protect the rights of transgender people, abolish medical Cancer drug shows promise procedures needed to change legal gender and make transgender-specific healthcare accessible. In order to have desired gender legally recognized against Parkinson’s disease by the government, most countries in Europe require transgender people to undergo genital removal surgery and sterilization, be diagnosed WASHINGTON: A cancer drug may be helpful in improving For some, the gains were dramatic, particularly those who appears to work by clearing toxic proteins in the brain. Patients with a mental disorder and get divorced if mar- memory and motor skills in patients with Parkinson’s disease, were treated early in the course of their disease. One person were given nilotinib, a treatment for chronic myelogenous according to preliminary research presented at a US medical who had been confined to a wheelchair was able to walk leukemia (CML), in escalating doses of 150 to 300 milligrams ried. conference this weekend. The trial at Georgetown University again, researchers said. Three others regained their ability to over the course of six months. The doses used were much Worldwide, transgender people comprise involved 12 people who had Parkinson’s or a related condition speak and hold conversations. “To my knowledge, this study smaller than the amount used to treat cancer-which is up to about one in every 30,000 people, according to an called Lewy body dementia. All 11 who completed the trial represents the first time a therapy appears to reverse-to a 800 mg daily-and patients experienced no major side effects. estimate cited by the Center for Excellence for using the drug nilotinib-marketed by Novartis as Tasigna, greater or lesser degree depending on stage of disease-cogni- The study was designed to test safety, and did not compare Transgender Health at the University of California, which has been approved by the US Food and Drug tive and motor decline in patients with these neurodegenera- the drug to other treatments or to a placebo. The drug is costly, San Francisco. A 2014 Amnesty International esti- Administration for leukemia-showed improvements in move- tive disorders,” said a statement by researcher Fernando Pagan, however. The 800 mg daily dose used for cancer treatment mate tallied up to 1.5 million transgender people ment and mental function by the end of the study, according a Georgetown University associate professor of neurology. costs $10,360 per month, according to the researchers. Larger to the findings presented at the Society for Neuroscience “But it is critical to conduct larger and more comprehensive clinical trials with nilotinib for patients with Parkinson’s and across the European Union. — Reuters meeting in Chicago. studies before determining the drug’s true impact.” The drug Alzheimer’s could begin as early as 2016.— AFP HEALTH & SCIENCE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

After 100 years, Einstein’s theory stands test of time

WASHINGTON: Albert Einstein’s general theory of “So space bends and time warps, and it was a this time difference, otherwise GPS would not be United States and VIRGO, a gravitational wave relativity is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary whole new way at looking at gravity.” Einstein had able to function. detector in Italy in Europe. and his revolutionary hypothesis has withstood the put forth a more restrained version of his theory in According to the theory of general relativity, test of time, despite numerous expert attempts to 1905, the special theory of relativity, which left out light is also warped by powerful gravitational fields, String theory find flaws. “Einstein changed the way we think gravity but described the relationship between which British astronomer Arthur Eddington con- An enormous challenge remains-to reconcile the about the most basic things, which are space and space and time. It held that the speed of light is the firmed with his observations on the deflections of general theory of relativity with quantum physics, time. And that opened our eyes to the universe, and same in a vacuum, and the laws of physics do not starlight by the Sun in 1919. Einstein also predicted the two big pillars of modern physics. Quantum how the most interesting things in it work, like black change regarding inert objects. He also came up that stars at the end of their lives would collapse physics, contrary to relativity, perfectly describes holes,” said David Kaiser, professor of the history of with his famous equation, E=mc2, which says that under their own gravity. Their external envelope phenomena on an atomic level and has numerous science, technology and society at the energy equals mass times the speed of light in a would explode in a supernova while their heart applications, from transistors to computers. Turner Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). vacuum, squared. In other words, mass and energy would form a very dense object known as a neutron said the most popular theory for reconciling the two Einstein, a celebrated German-born theoretical are the same but in different forms. star, or a rapidly spinning pulsar. is string theory, which holds that particles are not physicist who spent the final years of his life at They could also transform into a black hole, the fundamental building blocks of matter but are Princeton University in the northeastern United Precursor to GPS which such a huge gravitational field that space and elastic strings that vibrate at different frequencies. States, presented his theory on November 25, Ten years later, the general theory of relativity time could not escape. According to Einstein, these “String theory might answer that deep question of 1915 before the Prussian Academy of Science. The offered a larger and more explanatory vision, celestial bodies, given their masses, should provoke what space and time are,” Turner told AFP. document was published in March 1916 in a journal adding gravity’s role in the space-time continu- waves in space time much like a thrown stone caus- “It suggests it could be extra dimensions and called Annalen der Physik. The general theory of rel- um. Therefore, time would move more slowly in es ripples in water. These are the gravitational waves that the number of dimensions of space and time ativity was among the most revolutionary in history; proximity to a powerful gravitational field, such that astronomers hope to observe first-hand. This could change,” he added. “And if you take the most it marked a major leap from the law of universal as that of a planet in the void of space. This rela- would “confirm one of the last great but as yet extravagant view of that, maybe space and time did gravitation put forth by Sir Isaac Newton in 1687. tionship has been verified by comparing two untested predictions from Einstein, equation that not exist and they emerged from something else.” Einstein believed that “space and time are not fixed, atomic clocks, one on Earth and the other in a space and time are not really dynamical but they Turner described string theory as an “empty vessel,” which was what others had thought, but are flexi- high-altitude airplane where it shows a slight can ripple, like the surface of a pond,” said Kaiser. and added: “the great thing about an empty vessel ble, dynamic phenomena like other processes of the delay. Global positioning systems (GPS) are an Instruments have been designed to capture this is that we can put our hopes and dreams in it.” “We universe,” said Michael Turner, director of the Kavli application of this phenomenon. Satellites have phenomenon, including the Laser Interferometer are now ready for the next Einstein to open our eyes Institute for Cosmological Physics. clocks that are precisely adjusted to account for Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in the a little more.”—AFP

REDLAND, United States: South Florida farmer Victoria Barnes holds an avocado REDLAND, United States: Noel Ruiz stands at his empty fruit stand. from one of her trees in Redland, Florida. — AFP photos Tiny Asian pest puts squeeze on Florida fruit growers

REDLAND, United States: Victoria Barnes was about to har- ‘Don’t move fruit’ Higher prices vest her early season avocados when the Oriental fruit fly Along the main road into Redland, a large traffic sign In order to ship produce, growers must sign a compliance reared its tiny head and all but shut down south Florida’s $1.6 warns drivers, in both English and Spanish, not to move fruit, agreement and follow a strict regimen of pesticide applica- REDLAND, United States: A pamphlet describing the billion agriculture industry. Barnes owns two avocado groves due to the risk of spreading the fruit fly. Hundreds of growers tions and inspections. But the task is daunting, said one agri- Oriental fruit fly (pictured at top) is handed out at an infor- in Redland, just south of Miami, where authorities have quar- of tropical delicacies are on lockdown. Some are entirely out culture official speaking on condition of anonymity. “There mation booth. antined 97 square miles (25,122 hectares) of farmland-an area of business, others restricted to a small percentage of their are eight of us inspectors for 800 farmers,” he told AFP. A twice the size of Paris-over the fly invasion. typical output. Salvador Fernandez of J&C Tropicals estimates spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Agriculture “Everything came to a standstill,” she said. None of the 165 that his business lost about a million dollars in sales in just declined to give specifics on staffing for the eradication Abandoned seal pup, fruit flies trapped since August have been found on her prop- five weeks. “Pretty much every single fruit in the Florida tropi- effort, saying only that “numerous employees” were working erty, yet the farmer estimates she has already lost 12,000 cal season is under quarantine right now,” he told AFP. on the task alongside the US Department of Agriculture. now healthy, pounds (5,440 kilograms) of fruit. Officials have fought off the Oriental fruit fly in Florida and “The department has entered more than 1,200 compliance “We have over a thousand trees and since the last days of California before, but never has Florida seen an invasion of agreements with growers, packers and others within the released back to wild August, nothing has been picked. Nothing has gone out of this scale. industry in order to conduct pre- and post-harvest treatment this farm.” In Florida, a land where invasive creatures are a con- The 165 flies found so far represent “by far the largest out- that would allow the products to be moved into the market- JUNEAU, Alaska: A seal pup found abandoned and sick- stant threat to the natural balance-from giant African snails to break we’ve had in this state’s history,” said agriculture com- place,” communications director Jennifer Meale wrote in an ly on a Juneau-area beach this summer has been Burmese pythons to Argentine tegu lizards-the Oriental fruit missioner Adam Putnam. Oriental fruit flies may live only 30 email to AFP. released back to the wild after undergoing rehabilitative fly is considered among the most dangerous. Barnes called to 45 days during warm seasons, but the females can pro- For Noel Ruiz, who sells tropical trees and runs a fruit care. Heli was released off Douglas Island Monday. A the invasive pest “probably the most devastating insect that duce up to 1,500 eggs in that time span. The female injects stand in Redland that used to bring in sales of up to $700 per small crowd that included children watched as she we could have.” Known formally as Bactrocera dorsalis, the fly up to 20 eggs at a time into the pulp of a fruit. The larvae day, the requirements were just too much. His display box- poked her head from an animal carrier and undulated can travel long distances and feeds on 432 different kinds of damages the fruit from the inside and causes it to drop from es-once filled with avocados, mameys, sweet potatoes, down the beach to the waiting, cool water. plants, including mangoes, bananas, tomatoes, figs, watermel- the tree, rendering it unsellable. onions and bananas-are empty. For consumers, the fly inva- When the pup was found in July, she had puncture on, cucumbers, potatoes, green beans, lemons and lychees. Under an agricultural state of emergency issued by sion means higher prices and harder-to-find produce, partic- wounds and was dehydrated. She was taken to the non- Its common range is from southern China to northern Putnam, the quarantine will last at least until the end of ularly passion fruit, dragon fruit and bright green Florida profit Alaska SeaLife Center, where she was treated for India, and US officials say they do not know how the fly got February, or three life cycles since the last fly was found on avocados. Produce that does reach the marketplace will have conditions that included lungworms and pneumonia here this time. “Countries with established Oriental fruit fly October 10. “Before, it was found mostly in urban areas where been treated with more pesticides, though officials say the and learned to catch live fish. Halley Werner, with the populations have typical crop losses of 25-50 percent,” warned eradication is much easier,” said entomologist Daniel Carrillo, tools they are using have been proven safe. “If before, a box Alaska SeaLife Center, says Heli is healthy and weighs a Florida Department of Agriculture leaflet being handed out who is working with farmers and government officials to of avocado cost 10 dollars, now it is 40 dollars. Everything is about 45 pounds. Heli has a tracking device glued to her at a gas station in the quarantine zone. “If it becomes estab- eradicate the fly. “This time it is a little bit more problematic more expensive,” said Ruiz, standing beside a deserted out- fur that will allow her movements to be tracked. — AP lished in the continental United States, it will ravage commer- because the fruit fly is present in an agricultural area where door picnic area. “We have not been able to sell anything cial agriculture.” there are multiple potential hosts.” since the problem with the fly began.”—AFP WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 Dubai Crown Prince visits VIVA in GITEX Linden US University Fair he Linden US University Fair will be held at the Marina Birthday greetings Hotel in Salmiya tomorrow October 22, 2015 at 6:00 Tpm. Ambassador Douglas A Silliman will provide opening remarks. It is organized by Linden Educational Tours in conjunction with the US Embassy. The fair will host representatives from several universities throughout the US. Embassy consular officials will be available to answer ques- tions about the student visa process. At 5:30 pm, university representatives will present a session open to the public entitled ‘Overview of US Education and Application Process.’ Participating universities include: Fairfield University, Farleigh Diekinson University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Middle Tennessee State University, State University of New York- University at Buffalo, University of California- San Diego, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri- St Louis, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rhode Island and University of South Florida. The Linden US University urray! David and Divine are one today. 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Korean Cultural at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event attracted 3900 Performances exhibitors from across the world. Dr Khaled Al-Bayari, CEO of STC Group, he Embassy of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) received His Highness, along with is organizing the Korean Cultural Event in coopera- executives from STC, VIVA Kuwait Ttion with the National Council for Culture, Arts and and VIVA Bahrain. Al-Bayari present- Letters as a follow-up of the State Visit of HE Park Geun- ed a brief about the STC business hye, President of the Republic of Korea to the State of growth and progress in the Gulf Kuwait in March 2015. The time is 8 pm on October 23 region and beyond, its latest and (Fri), 2015; Venue - Abdulhussain Abdulredha Theater in comprehensive range of technical Salmiya (Previously Salmiya Theater). The Program solutions. In addition, he explained includes: Fusion Korean music; Traditional music and the company’s plans to further dance; B-Boy dance. expand data reach and penetration In this event, the performances will feature the follow- in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and ings: - Fusion Korean Music by the Performing Art Group the services provided by VIVA Gong Myoung which is well known for combining tradi- Message from Kuwait and VIVA Bahrain. tional and modern traits of Korean music. - Dance by the The participation of VIVA and Korean B-Boy team - Gorilla Crew Pansori (traditional India Embassy STC Group in Gitex drew large num- vocal and percussion music) and Cheoyongmu (tradition- bers of visitors and industry al masked dance), which express key emotions that have he Embassy will be closed on the occasion of Vijay experts. grown out of the Korean experience such as sadness, a Dashmi (Dussehra) on Thursday, 22 October 2015. The Companies’ management However, the Embassy will continue to provide emer- heaviness in the heart and joy. Please come and enjoy T held several important meetings the various Korean traditional and modern cultural per- gency Consular, Labor, Attestation and E-migrate services with a large number of delegates formances! Admission : Free to the service seekers on Thursday, 22 October 2015. representing major international ‘Beat Diabetes’ Walkathon

andmark Group, the region’s leading and all registered participants are given a Basu, Chief Operating Officer, Landmark given to this social and health event to pro- eat healthy and stay active. Under the retail and hospitality conglomerate, has walkathon kit. Qualified trainers from Fitness Group, Kuwait said, “We are very happy to mote awareness about diabetes. Through the Landmark Group’s Beat Diabetes initiative, the Lteamed up with the Ministry of Health First will lead a mass warm-up session prior to launch the walkathon again this year and Beat Diabetes campaign, we aim to encourage walkathon is held across seven countries over and Dasman Diabetes Institute once again this the walk. Commenting on the occasion, Saibal spread awareness about both type 1 and type people to eat healthy, exercise frequently and the months of November and December as a year, to launch the sixth edition of the ‘Beat 2 diabetes. Throughout the last five years, our regularly take the blood glucose test. We urge culmination of a year-long calendar of activi- Diabetes’ walkathon in Kuwait. The walkathon Walkathon has garnered huge success and has everyone in the community to come forward ties. Individuals, groups and organizations can will take place on Saturday, November 14, become one of the much awaited public activ- on 14th November to support this cause.” register for the walk at all Centrepoint stores 2015. The group encourages Kuwait to register ities. The Beat Diabetes initiative encourages and through the Beat Diabetes website and participate in the walk which will flag off This has been reflected through the consis- people to monitor blood glucose levels www.beatdiabetes.me or the Landmark Group from the Yacht Club and end at Green Island. tent increase in number of participants from through regular screening. It makes people Kuwait’s facebook page. Further details about Open to all age groups, the 3.2km walk is different age-groups .We are amazed with the awards of what diabetes is all about, its pre- the sixth edition of the walkathon will be organized to raise awareness about Diabetes. year-to-year increase of participants which is vention and cure and also through educative shared in the weeks preceding the event and Participation in the walkathon is free of charge evidence of the huge public recognition being information driven activities inspire people to on www.facebook.com/beatdiabetesme.

Monument Co, Indo Kuwait Friendship Society promoting tourism in Kuwait

ndo-Kuwait Friendship Society, a non- Tourism and looking forward more coop- profit socio cultural NRI association in eration in the future from the expatriate IKuwait will now collaborate with communities”. Kuwait based ‘Monument Co’ for promot- The Monument Co, the country’s best ing Kuwait Tourism. Arranging trips to var- inbound tour operator totally dedicated to ious tourism destinations such as heritage promote tourism into Kuwait. Monument areas in the deserts, Failaka Islands, free runs tours around the various city sights. It entry to Kuwait Museum and other vari- will cater large and small tour groups, but ous attractive monuments in Kuwait. can also arrange similar tours for individu- This is the first time Monument Co als. Excursions include half- and full-day along with IKFS is initiating for the promo- city, coastline, and Gulf cruising tours. tion of tourism especially for expatriate Monument Co. has already offered a luxury communities in Kuwait. HE Sheikh Hamad sightseeing bus with comfort table and Fahad Al Sabah, The Founding Chairman free snack on board. IKFS is inviting family, of Monument Company quoted while say- children, and all interested parties to regis- ing that “I am very much delighted to ter their name as soon as possible. The first receive support from Dr Ghalib Al- Luxury bus trip will start on 30th October, Mashoor, The President of Indo-Kuwait and have only limited seats. The tickets will Friendship Society for promoting Kuwait be issued the “First come first serve base”. Markaz raises cooperation with Kuwait Red Crescent Society uwait Financial Centre immediately in times of disaster history. Therefore, we decided “Markaz” announced rais- to extend their support. to partner with KRCS as the King the level of its coop- Markaz’s donation is yet anoth- society is well-positioned to eration with Kuwait Red er valuable contribution to alle- efficiently deliver the dona- Crescent Society (KRCS). The viate the suffering of Syrian tions of our board members cooperation focused on sup- refugees. The initiative is a testi- and employees to Syrian porting KRCS’s efforts in allevi- mony of Markaz employees’ refugees and distributing them ating the humanitarian crisis of compassion and sense of to those in need.” Syrian people. To this end, humanitarian duty.” Al-Budaiwi added: “We are Markaz launched an internal Dr Al-Sayer explained that committed at Markaz to contin- fundraising campaign among KRCS is contributing to ue cooperating with Kuwaiti its board of directors and refugees by providing them non-profit and humanitarian employees, and submitted the with urgent humanitarian relief organizations such as Kuwait donations to KRCS who will supplies, meeting their needs Red Crescent Society, which deliver it to affected Syrian and supporting them. He also enjoys credibility and maintain families. stressed on the significant role a strong track-record in human- Dr Hilal Al-Sayer, Kuwait Red of the State of Kuwait in lead- itarian work in Kuwait and Crescent Society’s Chairman, ing humanitarian initiatives in around the world. We also strive thanked Markaz on behalf of the world, noting that extend- to strengthen this cooperation the Society’s Board and volun- ing a helping hand to those in within our corporate social teers. He said that funds raised distress has always been an responsibility strategy, which is by Markaz would bring much integral value in the Kuwaiti built on three pillars: a) Human needed help to those affected culture. capacity building, b) Adapting by the Syrian crisis, which left Alrazi Al-Budaiwi, Assistant our broader business environ- thousands of refugees in neigh- Vice President -Media and ment to the best practices of boring countries. He added: Communications at Markaz, investment and corporate gov- “The Kuwaiti private sector has said: “Syrian people are living ernance, c) and introducing consistently supported humani- one of the most distressing principles of good governance tarian relief efforts and reacted humanitarian crises in modern in the business environment.” WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

AFM, Sloan’s Ice Cream seal deal FM establishment, that owns and manages many retail and real estate companies in Kuwait, announced signing a franchise contract with Sloan’s Ice Cream - a well-known trade mark headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA that has been famous for mixing ice cream flavors with creative pinkish and greenish colors as well as a variety of kids’ candy and toys. AFM co-owner Ali Al-Mutawa said Athe moment he entered Sloan’s in South Florida, he knew there was the chances of success as he was overwhelmed by Sloan’s creativity in serving absolutely magnificent Ice Cream. Al-Mutawa added that AFM intends to open five branches in Kuwait soon after launching the prime one at the Promenade Mall in Hawalli. ACK holds ‘Engineering Seminar Week’ he Australian College of Kuwait’s (ACK) School of Engineering recently held series of Engineering seminars for its staff and Tstudents - bringing in industry specialists and utilizing the expertise of ACK faculty to highlight the latest innovations, stan- dards and practices in the field of Engineering. One of the seminars was held under ACK’s Civil Construction Design department entitled “Building Information Modeling” (BIM). The seminar revolved around defining BIM, as well as illustrating its uses in design and construc- tion. The seminar presented the extraordinary capabilities of this emerging technique, a revolution that will positively impact the entire civil engineering industry. The BIM seminar was presented by Eng. Tony Michael, Eng. Ayman Esawy and Engr Salah Omran from “Projacs”, a globally-recog- nized project management firm. Another seminar entitled “Application of Effective Control Systems on a Smart Mechanical Structure”, held by the Mechanical Engineering department at ACK. Delivered by Dr Nader Ghareeb, from ACK’s very own faculty, the seminar addressed the conversion of a smart system, consisting of electro-voltaic ceramic slides into an easy-to-control mathematical model through a computer. The seminar also presented how to expose the mathematical model to concussion as a result of its spe- cial frequencies and the method of designing and implementing an active control system to cease vibrations resulting from special fre- quencies within very short periods.

NBK co-sponsors KRCS’ needy families kvids’ education BK sponsored a project to educate needy families’ kids. The event was launched by KRCS to provide those kids with educational services. NBK’s CEO Essam Al-Sager recently visited KRCS where he was Nreceived by chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

17:00 Science Of Stupid 06:00 Jaws: The Revenge-PG15 18:00 Chef-PG15 17:30 Science Of Stupid 08:00 Rush Hour-PG15 20:00 If I Stay-PG15 18:00 The Border 10:00 Rush Hour 2-PG15 22:00 About Last Night-18 19:00 Airport Security: Colombia 12:00 The Day The Earth Stood 20:00 China From Above Still-PG15 00:00 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 20:50 Science Of Stupid 14:00 Jaws: The Revenge-PG15 Notebook: Cosmo Cook 21:15 Science Of Stupid 16:00 The Legend Of Hercules 00:25 Marbella Mansions 21:40 The Border 18:00 Rush Hour 2-PG15 01:10 The Planners 22:30 Airport Security: Colombia 20:00 Falcon Rising-PG15 00:45 The Guardian 02:00 Antiques Roadshow 23:20 Caught In The Act 22:00 The Italian Job (2003)-PG15 03:00 Deep Rising 02:50 Come Dine With Me 04:45 Tomorrow When The War 03:15 Bargain Hunt Began 04:05 The Planners 06:30 The Limits Of Control 04:55 Antiques Roadshow 08:15 Seabiscuit 05:45 Come Dine With Me 10:30 Starship Troopers 06:35 The Good Cook 12:30 Real Steel 00:30 Last Man Standing 00:00 Malavita 07:00 Antiques Roadshow 14:45 Deep Rising 01:00 The Nightly Show With Larry 02:00 Captain Ron 07:50 Come Dine With Me 16:30 The Entitled Wilmore 04:00 The Naked Gun: From The 08:15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent - 18:15 Dangerous Minds 01:30 Veep Files Of Police Squad Specials 20:00 The Rock 03:30 The Goldbergs 06:00 Simon Birch 09:05 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 22:15 Planes 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 08:00 Liar, Liar Notebook: Cosmo Cook 23:45 Derailed Jimmy Fallon 10:00 The Naked Gun: From The 09:30 Marbella Mansions 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers Files Of Police Squad 10:15 The Planners 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 12:00 Captain Ron 11:05 Antiques Roadshow Jimmy Fallon 14:00 The Nutty Professor (1996) 11:55 Bargain Hunt 14:00 The Goldbergs 16:00 Liar, Liar 12:45 The Good Cook 15:30 Last Man Standing 18:00 Moms’ Night Out 13:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent - 00:00 Grey’s Anatomy 16:00 The Nightly Show With Larry 20:00 Save The Date Specials 01:00 MasterChef Australia Wilmore 22:00 The Right Kind Of Wrong 14:00 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 02:00 Revenge 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers Notebook: Cosmo Cook 04:00 Bones 18:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 14:25 Marbella Mansions 05:30 Scrubs 18:30 The Goldbergs 15:10 The Planners 06:00 The Simpsons 19:00 Hot In Cleveland 16:00 Antiques Roadshow 07:00 Lost 20:00 The Tonight Show Starring 16:50 Bargain Hunt 01:00 Dawn Rider-PG15 08:00 Grey’s Anatomy Jimmy Fallon 17:45 The Good Cook 03:00 God Help The Girl-PG15 09:00 MasterChef Australia 21:00 Last Man Standing 18:10 Fantasy Homes By The Sea 05:00 The Citizen-PG15 10:00 Revenge 21:30 The Nightly Show With Larry 18:55 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 07:00 Chalet Girl-PG15 12:00 Bones Wilmore Notebook: Cosmo Cook 09:00 Philomena-PG15 13:00 Scrubs 22:00 Married 19:20 Masterchef: The 11:00 The Citizen-PG15 14:00 The Simpsons 22:30 Brickleberry Professionals 13:00 One Chance-PG15 15:00 Lost 23:00 Curb Your Enthusiasm 20:10 A Taste Of Greenland 15:00 Return To Nim’s Island-PG 16:00 Desperate Housewives 23:30 Late Night With Seth Meyers 21:05 Antiques Roadshow 17:00 Philomena-PG15 17:00 MasterChef Australia 21:55 Come Dine With Me 19:00 The Trials Of Cate McCall 18:00 Switched At Birth 22:20 Hairy Dieters 21:00 A Thousand Times Good 19:00 The Secret Life Of The 23:10 Fantasy Homes By The Sea Night-PG15 American Teenager 23:00 Before Midnight-18 20:00 The Secret Life Of The 00:00 The Americans American Teenager 01:00 Blood & Oil 21:00 Melissa & Joey 02:00 Downton Abbey 22:00 The Simpsons 03:00 Tyrant 23:00 Lost 04:00 The Voice 00:20 Fast N’ Loud 06:00 The Astronaut Wives Club 01:10 Marooned With Ed Stafford 08:00 Chicago Fire 01:30 Jodorowsky’s Dune 02:00 Kings Of The Wild 09:00 The Voice 03:15 Against The Ropes 02:50 River Monsters 11:00 Blood & Oil 05:15 Phantom 00:00 Storage Wars Texas 03:40 Container Wars 12:00 Emmerdale 07:00 Far And Away 01:00 Storage Wars 04:05 Dallas Car Sharks 12:30 Coronation Street 09:30 Odeio O Dia Dos 02:00 Storage Wars: New York 04:30 Baggage Battles 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Namorados 03:00 Storage Wars Texas 05:00 How It’s Made: Dream Cars 14:00 Chicago Fire 11:15 Phantom 04:00 Duck Dynasty 05:30 How Do They Do It? 15:00 The Astronaut Wives Club 13:00 The Magic Of Belle Isle 05:00 American Pickers 06:00 Ice Cold Gold 16:00 Emmerdale 15:00 Against The Ropes 06:00 Ax Men 06:50 Junkyard Empire 16:30 Coronation Street 17:00 Odeio O Dia Dos 07:00 Swamp People 07:40 Fast N’ Loud 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Namorados 08:00 Mountain Men 08:30 Container Wars 18:00 Chicago Fire 19:00 Not Fade Away 09:00 The Curse Of Oak Island 08:55 Dallas Car Sharks 19:00 The Voice 21:00 Seeking A Friend For The 10:00 The World Wars 09:20 Baggage Battles 20:00 Royal Pains End Of The World 11:00 Sean Bean On Waterloo 09:45 How It’s Made: Dream Cars 21:00 Marvel’s Agents Of 23:00 End Of Watch 12:00 American Pickers 10:10 How Do They Do It? S.H.I.E.L.D. 13:00 Storage Wars 10:35 Marooned With Ed Stafford 22:00 The Flash 14:00 Pawn Stars 11:25 Kings Of The Wild 23:00 Tyrant 15:00 Shipping Wars 12:15 River Monsters 17:00 Storage Wars: New York 13:05 Container Wars 01:00 Begin Again-PG15 18:00 American Pickers 13:30 Dallas Car Sharks 03:00 Step Up All In-PG15 19:00 Storage Wars 13:55 Baggage Battles 05:00 Parkland-PG15 20:00 Ax Men 14:20 Ice Cold Gold 07:00 Planes: Fire And Rescue-PG 21:00 Pawn Stars 15:10 Junkyard Empire 09:00 The Signal-PG15 22:00 Swamp People 16:00 Fast N’ Loud 10:45 Transformers: Age Of 23:00 Mountain Men 16:50 How It’s Made: Dream Cars 00:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Extinction-PG15 17:15 How Do They Do It? 01:00 Good Morning America 13:30 Dragonheart 3: The FALCON RISING ON OSN MOVIES ACTION HD 17:40 Dynamo: Magician 03:00 Salem Sorcerer’s Curse-PG15 Impossible 04:00 Grimm 15:15 The Trouble With Bliss-PG15 21:05 Echo And The Elephants Of 17:35 2 Point 4 Children 13:50 Adventure Time 10:20 Forensic Detectives 18:30 Superhuman Science 05:00 Good Morning America 17:00 The Signal-PG15 Amboseli 18:05 Call The Midwife 14:10 The Amazing World Of 11:10 True Crime With Aphrodite 19:20 Dual Survival 07:00 Emmerdale 19:00 Lucy-PG15 03:05 Rikky And Pete 22:00 Hunt For The Tasmanian 19:00 Doctors Gumball Jones 20:10 Dallas Car Sharks 07:30 Coronation Street 21:00 13 Sins-PG15 04:45 The Sharkfighters Tiger 19:30 Eastenders 15:00 New Ben 10 Omniverse 12:00 The Will 20:35 Baggage Battles 08:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 23:00 300: Rise Of An Empire-18 06:00 Everybody’s Fine 22:55 Gator Boys 20:00 New Tricks 15:20 Ben 10: Omniverse 12:50 I Almost Got Away With It 21:00 Dynamo: Magician 09:00 Suits 07:40 Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell 23:50 Snake Sheila 20:50 New Tricks 15:45 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu 13:40 California Investigator Impossible 10:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Earthbound 00:45 Call Of The Wildman 21:45 A Young Doctor’s Notebook 16:10 Matt Hatter Chronicles 14:05 Dr G: Medical Examiner 21:50 Superhuman Science 10:30 Coronation Street 11:05 Puckoon 01:40 Hunt For The Tasmanian 22:10 Waking The Dead 16:30 Teen Titans Go! 14:55 Fatal Encounters 11:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 12:30 The Adventures Of Buckaroo Tiger 23:00 Waking The Dead 17:20 Clarence 15:45 On The Case With Paula 12:00 Switched At Birth Banzai 02:35 Tanked 23:50 The Weakest Link 17:40 The Amazing World Of Zahn 13:00 Supernatural 01:00 Back To The Sea 14:10 Hoosiers 00:35 Doctors Gumball 16:35 Murder Shift 14:00 Live Good Morning America 02:45 True Story Of Puss’n Boots 16:05 Saved! 01:05 Eastenders 18:30 Adventure Time 17:25 I Almost Got Away With It 16:00 Suits 04:30 Blackie And Kanuto 17:35 The Great Scout And 18:50 Over The Garden Wall - New 18:15 Forensic Detectives 00:00 Stewarts And Hamiltons 17:00 Switched At Birth 06:00 Earth To Echo Cathouse Thursday 19:15 New Uncle Grandpa 19:05 True Crime With Aphrodite 00:55 The Grace Helbig Show 18:00 Supernatural 08:00 Krazzy Planet 19:25 Thunderbirds Are Go 19:27 Uncle Grandpa Jones 01:25 Keeping Up With The 19:00 Suits 03:30 Little Britain 10:00 Asterix: The Mansions Of 21:00 Be Cool 19:40 Steven Universe 19:55 California Investigator Kardashians 20:00 Switched At Birth 04:00 Absolutely Fabulous The Gods 23:00 Rob Roy 20:00 Regular Show 20:20 The Will 02:20 Giuliana & Bill 21:00 Supernatural 04:30 Me & Mrs Jones 11:30 Kikoriki: Team Invincible 01:15 The Faculty 20:50 New Ben 10 Omniverse 21:10 Who On Earth Did I Marry? 03:15 Christina Milian Turned Up 22:00 Salem 05:00 The Green Balloon Club 03:20 Grojband 13:00 True Story Of Puss’n Boots 21:15 Ben 10: Omniverse 22:00 Scorned: Crimes Of Passion 04:10 E!ES 23:00 Grimm 05:25 Nuzzle & Scratch: Frock n 04:05 Total Drama: Revenge Of 05:05 Pop Innovators 14:30 Ghatothkach - Master Of Roll The Island 21:40 Adventure Time 22:50 Blood Relatives 06:00 Keeping Up With The Magic 05:45 Nuzzle & Scratch: Frock n 04:50 Teen Titans Go! 22:25 Johnny Test 23:40 Who On Earth Did I Marry? Kardashians 16:15 Ernest & Celestine Roll 05:10 Grojband 23:10 Regular Show 00:30 The Haunted 07:50 Style Star 18:00 Asterix: The Mansions Of 06:05 Gigglebiz 06:00 The Amazing World Of 23:55 Total Drama: Pahkitew Island 01:20 Ghost Lab 08:20 New Money The Gods 03:25 Gator Boys 06:20 The Green Balloon Club Gumball 00:40 Grojband 02:10 Scorned: Crimes Of Passion 09:15 Giuliana & Bill 00:00 Turkey Shoot 20:00 Minuscule: Valley Of The 04:15 Snake Sheila 06:40 Gigglebiz 06:25 New Uncle Grandpa 01:25 Transformers: Robots In 11:10 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 02:00 Max Payne Lost Ants 05:02 Treehouse Masters 06:55 Nuzzle & Scratch: Frock n 06:37 Uncle Grandpa Disguise 12:05 The Grace Helbig Show 04:00 Outpost: Black Sun 21:45 Ghatothkach - Master Of 05:49 Shamwari: A Wild Life Roll 06:50 Adventure Time 01:50 Regular Show 13:05 Fashion Bloggers 06:00 Kill Em All Magic 06:36 Call Of The Wildman 07:15 The Weakest Link 07:35 Clarence 02:35 Johnny Test 14:05 Dash Dolls 08:00 Jaws: The Revenge 23:30 Ernest & Celestine 07:25 Dogs 101 08:00 Absolutely Fabulous 08:00 Teen Titans Go! 15:00 Keeping Up With The 10:00 Rush Hour 08:15 Snake Sheila 08:30 2 Point 4 Children 08:20 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu 03:00 How It’s Made Kardashians 12:00 Rush Hour 2 09:10 Treehouse Masters 09:00 Eastenders 08:45 New Ben 10 Omniverse 03:48 Moon Machines 17:00 Hollywood Cycle 14:00 The Day The Earth Stood Still 10:05 Tanked 09:30 Call The Midwife 09:10 Ben 10: Omniverse 04:36 The Big Brain Theory 18:00 E! News 16:00 Jaws: The Revenge 11:00 Dogs 101 10:25 Silk 09:30 Regular Show 05:24 Through The Wormhole With 11:55 Bondi Vet 03:00 Devil In The Details 19:00 Dash Dolls 18:00 The Legend Of Hercules 00:15 The Anomaly-18 11:15 The Weakest Link 09:55 Dreamworks Dragons: Morgan Freeman 12:50 Ten Deadliest Snakes 03:45 Who On Earth Did I Marry? 20:00 Fashion Bloggers 20:00 Rush Hour 2 02:00 Stolen Child-PG15 12:05 Absolutely Fabulous Defenders Of Berk 06:12 How Do They Do It? 13:45 Snake Sheila 04:30 The Haunted 21:00 House Of DVF 22:00 Falcon Rising 04:00 Marvel’s Hulk vs. Thor & 12:35 2 Point 4 Children 10:20 Total Drama World Tour 07:00 Mythbusters 14:40 Treehouse Masters 05:20 Forensic Detectives 22:00 E! News Wolverine-PG 13:05 Call The Midwife 10:40 Total Drama: Pahkitew Island 07:50 Bang Goes The Theory 15:35 Tanked 06:10 True Crime With Aphrodite 23:00 WAGs 06:00 Babylon A.D-PG15 13:55 Silk 11:05 Johnny Test 08:40 X-Machines 16:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life Jones 08:00 The Gabby Douglas Story 14:50 Absolutely Fabulous 11:50 Steven Universe 09:30 Food Factory 17:25 Megalodon: The New 07:00 Nightmare Next Door 10:00 Police Story-PG15 15:20 2 Point 4 Children 12:15 Uncle Grandpa 11:10 Through The Wormhole With Evidence 07:50 On The Case With Paula 12:00 Fatal Instinct-PG15 15:50 Doctors 12:40 Regular Show Morgan Freeman 00:00 Max Payne-PG15 18:20 Snake Sheila Zahn 14:00 Iron Man-PG15 16:20 Eastenders 13:25 Adventure Time 12:00 Moon Machines 02:00 Outpost: Black Sun-PG15 19:15 Treehouse Masters 16:50 The Weakest Link 13:35 Adventure Time 08:40 Fatal Encounters 12:50 Bang Goes The Theory 16:15 The Gabby Douglas Story 20:10 Tanked 00:10 The Chase 04:00 Kill Em All-PG15 09:30 Murder Shift 13:40 X-Machines 01:05 May The Best House Win 14:30 How It’s Made 02:00 Emmerdale 15:20 Home Factory 02:25 Eggheads 16:10 Through The Wormhole With 02:55 Coronation Street Morgan Freeman 03:25 Doc Martin 17:00 Bang Goes The Theory 04:20 Shetland 17:50 Mythbusters 05:15 Take On The Twisters 18:40 What Could Possibly Go 06:10 Who’s Doing The Dishes? Wrong? 07:05 Coronation Street 19:30 Food Factory 07:30 Doc Martin 20:20 How It’s Made 08:25 Shetland 21:10 How Do They Do It? 09:20 Who’s Doing The Dishes? 22:00 What Could Possibly Go 10:15 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Wrong? Of Here 22:50 Through The Wormhole With 11:10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Morgan Freeman Of Dogs 23:40 Moon Machines 11:35 May The Best House Win 12:30 Take On The Twisters 13:25 Emmerdale 13:50 Eggheads 14:20 Coronation Street 14:45 The Chase 03:10 Henry Hugglemonster 15:35 Who’s Doing The Dishes? 03:20 Calimero 16:30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 03:35 Zou 18:20 Take On The Twisters 03:45 Loopdidoo 19:10 Coronation Street 04:00 Art Attack 19:35 Who’s Doing The Dishes? 04:25 Henry Hugglemonster 20:30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 04:35 Calimero 22:20 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out 04:50 Zou Of Here 05:00 Loopdidoo 23:15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love 05:15 Art Attack Of Dogs 05:35 Henry Hugglemonster 23:40 Eggheads 05:50 Calimero 06:00 Zou 06:20 Loopdidoo 06:35 Art Attack 07:00 Calimero 07:10 Zou 00:10 Yukon River Run 07:25 Limon And Oli 01:00 Airport Security: Colombia 07:35 Jake And The Never Land 02:00 Monster Fish Pirates 02:55 Wicked Tuna 07:50 Sofia The First 03:50 Yukon River Run 08:20 Doc McStuffins 04:45 Nazi Underworld 08:45 Loopdidoo 05:40 Caught In The Act 09:00 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 06:35 Money Meltdown 09:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 07:00 Money Meltdown 10:00 Sofia The First 07:30 Ultimate Airport Dubai 10:30 Doc McStuffins 08:25 Somewhere In China 10:55 Miles From Tomorrow 09:20 Nazi Megastructures 11:25 Jake And The Never Land 10:15 Danger Decoded Pirates 11:10 Science Of Stupid 11:55 Loopdidoo 12:05 The Border 12:10 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 13:00 Somewhere In China 12:35 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 14:00 Ultimate Airport Dubai 13:00 Sofia The First 15:00 Megastructures 13:30 Henry Hugglemonster 16:00 China From Above THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL ON OSN MOVIES ACTION HD 14:00 Doc McStuffins Classifieds

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (15/10/2015 TO 21/10/2015)

SHARQIA-1 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 5:00 PM AVENUES-1 JUNE 11:45 AM JUNE 7:00 PM MOMENTUM 11:30 AM PAN 1:30 PM JUNE 9:00 PM BLACK MASS 1:30 PM JUNE 3:45 PM JUNE 11:00 PM BLACK MASS 4:00 PM PAN 5:45 PM JUNE 1:00 AM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 4:00 PM JUNE 8:15 PM BLACK MASS 7:00 PM JUNE 10:15 PM FANAR-2 BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 7:00 PM THE MARTIAN 12:15 AM PAN 11:45 AM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 10:00 PM AHWAK 2:15 PM THE MARTIAN 10:00 PM SHARQIA-2 PAN 4:45 PM BLACK MASS 1:00 AM MOMENTUM 11:30 AM AHWAK 7:15 PM MOMENTUM 1:30 PM AHWAK 9:45 PM AVENUES-2 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 3:30 PM AHWAK 12:15 AM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 12:15 PM THU+FRI+SAT HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 2:15 PM MOMENTUM 3:30 PM FANAR-3 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 4:15 PM NO THU+FRI+SAT THE MARTIAN 12:30 PM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 6:15 PM AHWAK 5:30 PM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 1:30 PM THE WALK 8:15 PM VIP- 36 BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 3:30 PM THE WALK 11:15 PM MOMENTUM 8:00 PM THE MARTIAN 3:30 PM AHWAK 10:00 PM THE MARTIAN 6:30 PM AVENUES-3 MOMENTUM 12:30 AM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 6:30 PM AHWAK 11:30 AM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 9:30 PM THE MARTIAN 2:00 PM SHARQIA-3 BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 10:00 PM THE MARTIAN 5:00 PM AMERICAN ULTRA 11:30 AM THE MARTIAN 9:30 PM THE MARTIAN 8:00 PM AMERICAN ULTRA 1:45 PM MOMENTUM 1:00 AM THE MARTIAN The public is hereby notified adversely affected by said THE MARTIAN 3:45 PM THE MARTIAN 12:30 AM CHANGE OF NAME that MS. SUSAN VASQUEZ Petition, file his written oppo- BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 3:45 PM AVENUES-4 ARCA has filed with the sition with the Embassy within THE MARTIAN 6:45 PM FANAR-4 THE MARTIAN 12:15 PM My name is Syed Mohammed Embassy of the Republic of ten (10) working days. BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 6:45 PM MOMENTUM 12:15 PM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 12:30 PM Umar, S/o S. Mohammed the Philippines, State of (C 5056) BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 10:00 PM MOMENTUM 2:15 PM THE MARTIAN 3:15 PM Yousuf, holder of Indian Kuwait, a Migrant Petition for AMERICAN ULTRA 1:00 AM MOMENTUM 4:30 PM AHWAK 3:15 PM Passport No: G9943660, D.No. Correction of Clerical Error to TUITION AMERICAN ULTRA 9:45 PM MOMENTUM 6:30 PM JAZBAA 6:15 PM 19/321, Varasmiya Street, Y.S.R. correct the middle name of AMERICAN ULTRA 11:45 PM MOMENTUM 8:30 PM JAZBAA 6:15 PM Dist. In my Passport my name her son, from A To VASQUEZ, Learn Holy Quran in per- MOMENTUM 10:30 PM THE MARTIAN 9:15 PM mention wrong as Shaik in the Report of Birth field fect way, private tuition MUHALAB-1 MOMENTUM 12:30 AM THE MARTIAN 12:15 AM Mohammed Umar. Correct with the Embassy on 22 JUNE 11:30 AM available for elders & chil- name is Syed Mohammed October 2001. Any person dren, by Hafiz-E-Quran. Call: AHWAK 1:30 PM FANAR-5 AVENUES-5 Umar (New Name). (C 5057) HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 4:00 PM AMERICAN ULTRA 12:15 PM MOMENTUM 1:30 PM having knowledge and/or 66725950. (C 5058) JUNE 6:00 PM THE WALK 2:30 PM MOMENTUM 3:45 PM 21-10-2015 claiming interest or may be 21-10-2015 JUNE 8:00 PM AMERICAN ULTRA 5:00 PM MOMENTUM 6:00 PM AHWAK 10:00 PM JAZBAA 7:00 PM AHWAK 8:15 PM JUNE 12:30 AM AMERICAN ULTRA 9:45 PM MOMENTUM 10:45 PM AMERICAN ULTRA 12:05 AM MOMENTUM 1:00 AM No: 16673 MUHALAB-2 12:05 AM AMERICAN ULTRA 12:00 PM MARINA-1 AMERICAN ULTRA 2:00 PM THE MARTIAN 12:00 PM 360º- 1 THE WEDDING PULLAV 4:00 PM JUNE 3:00 PM THE MARTIAN 12:15 PM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 4:00 PM THE MARTIAN 5:00 PM THE MARTIAN 3:15 PM AHWAK 7:00 PM JUNE 8:00 PM THE MARTIAN 6:15 PM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 7:00 PM JUNE 10:00 PM THE MARTIAN 9:15 PM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 10:00 PM THE MARTIAN 12:05 AM THE MARTIAN 12:15 AM AMERICAN ULTRA 1:00 AM AMERICAN ULTRA 10:00 PM MARINA-2 360º- 2 AMERICAN ULTRA 12:15 AM AMERICAN ULTRA 11:30 AM AMERICAN ULTRA 11:30 AM AMERICAN ULTRA 1:30 PM AMERICAN ULTRA 1:30 PM MUHALAB-3 AHWAK 3:30 PM THE WEDDING PULLAV 3:45 PM MOMENTUM 11:45 AM AMERICAN ULTRA 5:45 PM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 3:45 PM THE MARTIAN 1:45 PM AHWAK 7:45 PM BLACK MASS 6:45 PM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 1:30 PM AHWAK 10:15 PM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 6:45 PM MOMENTUM 4:45 PM AMERICAN ULTRA 12:45 AM BRUCE LEE - THE FIGHTER 9:45 PM MOMENTUM 6:45 PM THE WEDDING PULLAV 9:45 PM MOMENTUM 8:45 PM MARINA-3 AMERICAN ULTRA 12:45 AM MOMENTUM 10:45 PM MOMENTUM 12:30 PM MOMENTUM 12:45 AM MOMENTUM 2:30 PM 360º- 3 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 4:30 PM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 1:15 PM FANAR-1 PAN 6:30 PM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 3:15 PM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 1:00 PM MOMENTUM 9:00 PM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 5:15 PM JUNE 1:00 PM MOMENTUM 11:00 PM HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA2 7:15 PM JUNE 3:00 PM MOMENTUM 1:00 AM AHWAK 9:15 PM

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Arrival Flights on Wednesday 21/10/2015 ETD 919 Abu Dhabi 12:45 ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:10 KAC 541 Cairo 12:05 Airlines Flt Route Time MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 AIC 975 Chennai 22:25 KAC 103 London 12:10 JZR 239 Amman 00:20 THY 766 Istanbul 13:10 BBC 6033 Dhaka 22:40 UAE 874 Dubai 12:10 JZR 267 Beirut 00:30 KAC 620 Doha 13:10 FDB 059 Dubai 22:50 AXB 890 Mangalore 12:15 DLH 637 Dammam 00:35 CLX 792 Luxembourg 13:15 JZR 185 Dubai 23:00 MSC 402 Alexandria 12:20 THY 772 Istanbul 00:35 IZG 4167 Mashhad 13:30 JAI 574 Mumbai 23:20 AGY 685 Sohag 12:40 JAD 301 Amman 00:45 IRC 526 Mashhad 13:50 RBG 555 Alexandria 23:25 KAC 785 Jeddah 13:00 FDB 069 Dubai 00:55 MSR 575 Sharm el-Sheikh 13:55 FDB 071 Dubai 23:35 IAW 158 Al Najaf 13:00 JZR 539 Cairo 01:30 KAC 672 Dubai 13:55 KLM 411 Amsterdam/Dammam 23:40 JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 PGT 858 Istanbul 01:40 QTR 1078 Doha 14:05 IRM 1189 Mashhad 13:10 RJA 642 Amman 01:45 FDB 057 Dubai 14:20 Departure Flights on Wednesday 21/10/2015 FDB 076 Dubai 13:10 ETH 620 Addis Ababa 01:50 GFA 221 Bahrain 14:20 Airlines Flt Route Time JZR 786 Riyadh 13:20 OMA 643 Muscat 02:05 SVA 500 Jeddah 14:30 AIC 988 Hyderabad/Chennai 00:05 SAW 702 Damascus 13:35 GFA 211 Bahrain 02:15 KAC 742 Dammam 14:50 BBC 044 Dhaka 00:10 IRC 6512 ABD 13:40 KKK 6507 Istanbul 02:15 KAC 540 Sharm el-Sheikh 14:50 JAI 573 Mumbai 00:25 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 UAE 853 Dubai 02:25 RJD 135 Abu Dhabi 15:00 UAL 981 IAD 00:25 THY 767 Istanbul 14:10 MSC 403 Sohag 02:30 KAC 788 Jeddah 15:00 FDB 072 Dubai 00:45 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 QTR 1076 Doha 02:55 OMA 645 Muscat 15:05 JZR 502 Luxor 01:10 IZG 4168 Mashhad 14:30 ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 03:05 KNE 462 Madinah 15:05 JAD 302 Amman 01:30 MSR 576 Sharm el-Sheikh 14:40 CEB 7694 Manila 03:10 ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 DLH 637 Frankfurt 01:35 ETD 920 Dubai 14:45 FDB 067 Dubai 03:15 UAE 857 Dubai 15:45 THY 773 Istanbul 02:05 CLX 792 Hanoi 14:45 MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 RJA 640 Amman 15:55 ETH 621 Ababa 02:50 IRC 527 Mashhad 14:50 SYR 341 Latakia/KAC 03:25 ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 16:00 PGT 859 Istanbul 02:55 KAC 545 Alexandria 15:00 KAC 1544 Cairo 03:35 KAC 512 Mashhad 16:10 KKK 6508 Istanbul 03:10 QTR 1079 Doha 15:05 THY 1464 Istanbul 03:55 FDB 051 Dubai 16:10 MSC 404 Sohag 03:30 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:05 MSC 401 Alexandria 04:00 QTR 1072 Doha 16:20 OMA 644 Muscat 03:35 FDB 058 Dubai 15:05 PGT 860 Istanbul 04:05 NIA 263 Luxor 16:30 UAE 854 777 Dubai KAC 617 Doha 15:15 THY 770 Istanbul 04:40 IRM 1180 Mashhad 16:35 FDB 068 Dubai 04:00 SVA 503 Jeddah 15:45 DHX 170 Bahrain 05:10 JZR 787 Riyadh 16:45 ETD 306 Abu Dhabi 04:05 KAC 773 Riyadh 15:55 KAC 412 Manila/Bangkok 06:15 KAC 562 Amman 17:00 MSR 613 Cairo 04:15 KNE 463 Madinah 16:00 BAW 157 London 06:35 SVA 510 Riyadh 17:15 SYR 342 Damascus 04:25 KAC 791 Madinah 16:00 JZR 503 Luxor 07:20 JZR 357 Mashhad 17:30 CEB 7695 Manila 04:40 OMA 646 Muscat 16:05 KAC 382 Delhi 07:30 GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 PGT 861 Istanbul 04:45 RJD 136 Abu Dhabi 16:10 KAC 206 Islamabad 07:45 JZR 177 Dubai 17:45 THY 1465 Istanbul 04:50 ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 KAC 204 Lahore 07:50 SYR 343 Damascus 17:55 THY 765 Istanbul 04:55 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 16:45 FDB 053 Dubai 07:50 FDB 065 Dubai 18:05 MSC 406 Sohag 05:00 RJA 641 Amman 16:55 QTR 1086 Doha 07:55 JZR 483 Istanbul 18:20 JZR 560 Sohag 05:00 JZR 266 Beirut 17:05 KAC 354 BLR 07:55 KAC 502 Beirut 18:35 QTR 1077 Doha 05:05 FDB 052 Dubai 17:10 KAC 302 Mumbai 07:55 KAC 786 Jeddah 18:35 RJA 643 Amman 06:35 QTR 1073 Doha 17:25 KAC 346 Ahmedabad 08:00 KAC 542 Cairo 18:55 GFA 212 Bahrain 06:50 NIA 264 Alexandria 17:30 KAC 154 Istanbul 08:10 QTR 1080 Doha 18:55 THY 771 Istanbul 06:50 UAE 858 Dubai 17:40 KAC 344 Chennai 08:15 KAC 618 Doha 18:55 FDB 070 Dubai 07:05 IRM 1187 Tehran 17:50 KAC 352 Kochi 08:15 KAC 166 Paris/Rome 19:00 JZR 164 Dubai 07:15 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 UAE 875 Dubai 19:05 BAW 156 London 08:30 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 KAC 362 Colombo 08:30 GFA 217 Bahrain 19:05 FDB 054 Dubai 08:30 JZR 184 Dubai 18:20 KAC 288 Dhaka 09:00 FDB 063 Dubai 19:10 KAC 539 Sharm el-Sheikh 08:50 KAC 563 Amman 18:30 ABY 125 Sharjah 09:05 ABY 123 Sharjah 19:20 QTR 1087 Doha 08:55 JZR 538 Cairo 18:40 ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 09:10 MSR 606 Luxor 19:30 KAC 671 Dubai 09:25 JZR 238 Amman 18:45 NIA 261 Alexandria 09:10 JAI 572 Mumbai 19:35 KAC 619 Doha 09:30 SYR 344 Damascus 18:55 IRM 1186 Tehran 09:15 KAC 774 Riyadh 19:40 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:30 FDB 066 Dubai 18:55 QTR 1070 Doha 09:25 FDB 061 Dubai 19:50 KAC 117 New York 09:40 JZR 528 Asyut 19:30 IRA 665 Shiraz 09:25 AGY 684 Sohag 19:50 JZR 482 Istanbul 09:40 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 FDB 055 Dubai 09:40 KAC 102 New York/London 19:55 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:45 FDB 064 Dubai 19:50 KAC 350 Kochi 09:40 KAC 674 Dubai 20:00 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 QTR 1081 Doha 19:55 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 OMA 647 Muscat 20:00 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 10:00 ABY 124 Sharjah 20:00 UAE 873 Dubai 10:40 KNE 460 Riyadh 20:10 NIA 262 Luxor 10:10 KAC 361 Colombo 20:00 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 KAC 511 Mashhad 10:20 MSR 619 Alexandria 20:30 AXB 889 Mangalore/Bahrain 11:15 DLH 636 Frankfurt 20:20 IRM 1181 Mashhad 10:25 UAE 876 Dubai 20:35 MSC 405 Sohag 11:20 KAC 792 Madinah 20:55 IRA 664 Shiraz 10:25 JAI 571 Mumbai 20:35 JZR 561 Sohag 11:25 ALK 229 Colombo 21:10 QTR 071 Doha 10:40 FDB 062 Dubai 20:35 AGY 680 Alexandria 11:40 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 FDB 056 Dubai 10:40 KAC 283 Dhaka 20:40 IRM 1188 Mashhad 11:45 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:15 KAC 501 Beirut 11:00 AGY 681 Alexandria 20:50 JZR 165 Dubai 11:50 FDB 073 Dubai 21:30 KAC 175 Frankfurt/Geneva 11:15 KAC 1543 Cairo 20:55 IAW 157 Al Najaf 12:00 QTR 074 Doha 21:30 KAC 561 Amman 11:25 OMA 648 Muscat 21:00 FDB 075 Dubai 12:25 JZR 125 Bahrain 21:45 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 DLH 636 Dammam 21:00 SAW 701 Damascus 12:35 GFA 19 Bahrain 21:45 JZR 356 Mashhad 11:40 KAC 331 Trivandrum 21:00 IRC 6511 ABD 12:40 KAC 546 Alexandria 22:05 KAC 741 Dammam 11:50 KAC 351 Kochi 21:05 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 THY 764 Istanbul 22:10 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 KNE 481 Riyadh 21:10 DIAL161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION stars34 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

What about your friends? Today’s moon in your group-oriented Live out loud! Today’s passionate moon-Mercury trine clarifies eleventh house forms a helpful trine to chatty Mercury, urging you to check your priorities and helps you express your beliefs. You’re not afraid to speak in with your crew. Someone close to you might be in need of your trademark up—especially if you witness an injustice—but you’ll be able to do so diplo- optimism. Offer your encouraging words, book recommendations and matically under these stars. This is a great time to step up on your soapbox or inspiring opinions. If you're the one struggling, don’t be afraid to lean on to advocate for your own advancement. The squeaky wheel gets the oil now. your closest confidantes. They’ll be happy to advise—or just to listen—so go Good news for the special someone in your life, too—this affectionate aspect to dinner or for a long walk to talk this out. inspires you to declare your adoration. Go ahead and gush!

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Look for creative places to network today, Taurus. The Aquarius Family matters take center stage in your life today as the moon in moon is lighting up your ambitious tenth house, linking up with talkative your domestic sector forms a trine to communicator Mercury. You might Mercury. Rather than standing stiffly at a manufactured industry mixer, keep receive some unexpected news about your kin, but a healthy balance it real. Chatting with the person behind you in the latte line or at the dog between your head and your heart means you’ll be able to find the right park, for example, could lead to your next big connection. If you’re self- words to either congratulate or sympathize. Could a move or change in your employed or work in sales, you’ve got to find your own unique leads, so living situation be on the horizon? Discussing the matter with your partner, thinking outside the box really pays off. Scour social media and interesting family or roommate can help you decide which direction you’d like to take. blogs for ideas and some possible people to approach.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Variety is the spice of life, and it’s certainly YOUR sign's favorite fla- Today's moon-Mercury trine awakens your wanderlust…but vor. If life feels mundane, it’s time to mix things up. Today’s innova- what will you do about it? Pay attention to little clues from the universe tive moon-Mercury trine floods you with ideas for mixing up your daily routine. ACROSS DOWN today. For example, the scent of fresh pastries at a cafe could stir up memo- Travel can hit the reset button, but no need to pack a bag yet. Explore your own 1. (computer science) A computer that is running 1. (informal) Exceptionally good. ries of a Paris trip, prompting you to plan your next vacation. A song on software that allows users to leave messages and neighborhood. Taking a class, experimenting with a new hobby or checking out 2. Massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivo- Spotify could conjure up nostalgia from your college days, reminding you access information of general interest. a new restaurant every week can free you from your rut. Reach out and make rous mammals with long shaggy coats and that you’re two semesters shy of your Masters degree. Stay present instead of 4. A mountainous province of central Sudan. plans with a new acquaintance who seems like a potential kindred spirit. Fresh strong claws. just going through the motions—valuable guidance is all around you. 12. An associate degree in applied science. 3. An antidepressant drug that acts by blocking conversations and new friendships can really make your world feel bigger. 15. A widely distributed system consisting of all the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal parti- is available to act on receptors in the brain. cles etc, except for certain white blood cells. 4. A member of an aboriginal people living in the Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. Without obstructions to passage or view. hills in southeastern India. Cancer (June 21-July 22) 17. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic informa- 5. An organization of countries formed in 1961 tion from DNA to the cytoplasm. It’s hard for you to discuss sensitive matters without getting emo- Staying grounded is soothing to you, Capricorn, but that doesn’t mean to agree on a common policy for the sale of 18. A river in north central Switzerland that runs tional, but today’s intimate moon-Mercury trine helps you express yourself you need to dread your daily routine. An optimistic moon-Mercury angle inspires you petroleum. northeast into the Rhine. rationally. If you need to get something off your chest, you should be able to to add more excitement to your days. This could be as simple as convincing your 6. A network of intersecting blood vessels or 19. An isolated fact that is considered separately have a calm heart-to-heart. You could hear major family news, possibly about an boss to let you work remotely once a week or treating yourself to a monthly massage. intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph ves- from the whole. engagement, pregnancy or real estate purchase—and you might have strong Sticking to a strict schedule helps you stay focused, but having something new and feelings about it. Pause before sharing, though, and think through what you'll 20. American professional baseball player who hit sels. fun to look forward to will keep you from getting burned out. Put it in your schedule 7. A nucleic acid consisting of large molecules say. Just because you don't love your sister's new fiance, for example, doesn't or pay upfront so you can't wriggle out of this commitment to yourself. more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934). mean you can't congratulate them. Live and let live! 22. A contorted facial expression. shaped like a double helix. 24. Pouring from or as if from a sluice. 8. Type genus of the Oniscidae. 26. A soft white precious univalent metallic ele- 9. (of persons or their actions) Able or disposed ment having the highest electrical and thermal to inflict pain or suffering. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) conductivity of any metal. 10. A very poisonous metallic element that has Be the bright light wherever you go today, Aquarius. The moon 28. A master's degree in religion. three allotropic forms. You’re not one to beat around the bush, Leo, but today's stars help in your sign forms positive connection to talkative Mercury, making you 29. (trade mark) A soft form of cereal for infants. 11. An anti-inflammatory drug that does not you speak your mind tactfully. The moon in your relationship zone is linking up social and energetic. Stimulating conversations will help break up a monot- 33. A modified bud consisting of a thickened contain steroids. with communicator Mercury, giving you a healthy balance between your head onous day, but do your best to avoid too many tempting distractions, or globular underground stem serving as a repro- 12. Accomplishment of an objective. and your heart. If your S.O. has a draining day at work or is dealing with family dra- you'll be stuck working late. If you’ve got a presentation or public speech to ductive structure. 13. Sweet pulpy tropical fruit with thick scaly rind ma, you’ll be able to offer some kind words or to make relaxing social plans. At deliver, you’ll nail it. Save the mundane tasks for another and channel this 35. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake and shiny black seeds. work, it’s a good day to negotiate, both with your boss and professional contacts creative energy into your most visionary projects. Chad. 14. North American woodland herb similar to outside your company. Go over every detail before signing on the dotted line. 38. Expel, as of gases and odors. and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng. 39. A genus of European owls. 21. (chemistry) Being or containing an acid. 40. A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and 23. A republic on the island of Malta in the Virgo (August 23-September 22) shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small Mediterranean. Pisces (February 19-March 20) flowers and berries (including hollies). 25. A slight rounded elevation where the 41. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a malleus attaches to the eardrum. Check in with yourself, Virgo. A health-focused moon-Mercury As the zodiac’s most empathic sign, you’re a magnet for people skewer usually with vegetables. 27. A unit of current equal to 10 amperes. trine helps you analyze your weekly routine and figure out what is and isn’t who need emotional support. Today’s healing moon-Mercury trine practical- 44. An honorary degree in science. 30. Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic pro- working for you. If you never make it to your morning yoga class, ditch the ly hangs a "free advice" shingle on you. Friends, co-workers and casual 45. A dark-skinned member of a race of people tozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feed- guilt and sign up for evening sessions instead. If you always get takeout on acquaintances alike may approach you for guidance, and you’ll have all the living in Australia when Europeans arrived. right words to soothe them. But make sure to reserve some time for your ing and locomotion. Tuesdays because your schedule is packed, dedicate Sundays to cooking 48. A Mid-Atlantic state. own self-care, Pisces. Too much listening to other people's problems can be 31. Wild ox. healthy freezer meals so you’ll be prepared. And if you’re just not feeling 49. An independent agency of the United States something on your agenda, ditch it entirely and free up time for things that an energy drain. 32. A state in New England. government responsible for aviation and space- matter. flight. 34. A prisoner serving a term of life imprison- 51. An independent ruler or chieftain (especially ment. in Africa or Arabia). 36. (geology) Deposited or arranged in horizon- WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution 52. East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a tal layers. somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient. 37. European herb resembling vetch. 55. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle 42. A crystalline rock that can be cut and pol- where driver sits. ished for jewelry. 57. A rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that 43. The rate at which red blood cells settle out in resembles manganese chemically and is used in a tube of blood under standardized conditions. some alloys. 46. Having a sophisticated charm. 59. Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect 47. Tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then that explode when mature shedding large quan- was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701). tities of down. 60. A Japanese martial art employing principles 50. Harsh or corrosive in tone. similar to judo. 53. Jordan's port. 63. Tropical starchy tuberous root. 54. A Bantu language spoken in the coastal 65. A colorless and odorless inert gas. regions of eastern Kenya. 66. Any of a number of fishes of the family 56. A public promotion of some product or serv- Carangidae. ice. 67. A silvery soft waxy metallic element of the 58. Airtight sealed metal container for food or alkali metal group. drink or paint etc.. 69. Small motorcycle with a low frame and small 61. Small tropical American tree bearing edible wheels and elevated handlebars. plumlike fruit. 73. Feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and being unable to roar. 62. An Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar. 76. A river that rises in central Germany and flows 64. One of the elements that collectively form a north to join the Elbe River. system of numbers. 77. South American wood sorrel cultivated for its 68. A city in northern India. edible tubers. 70. A small island. 78. Consisting of or combining two races. 71. A secret society of white Southerners to resist 80. The month following February and preceding Black emancipation. April. 72. Suggestive of the supernatural. 81. A prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill. 74. A mature blood cell that contains hemoglo- 82. Solitaire with two players using separate bin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues. packs. 75. (Scotland) A small loaf or roll of soft bread. 83. One or some or every or all without specifica- 79. A highly unstable radioactive element (the tion. heaviest of the halogen series). Yesterday’s Solution

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Gossip Charli XCX is done with collaborations

harli XCX is done with collaborations. The myself. “Maybe I will do another collaboration in claimed she wasn’t wearing a bra as a feminist ‘Boom Clap’ singer is currently working on the future but right now I want to be quite self- statement. When asked if she was a feminist, the Cher new album - the follow-up to 2014’s ish and work on my own.” Charli admits the early 23-year-old brunette beauty exclaimed: “Yes! ‘Sucker’ - but there won’t be any special guests studio session are going well and has revealed And I’m not wearing a bra today!” Other stars at on it because Charli is getting “selfish” with her the record will contain lots of big pop songs. She the ceremony, which was held at The Grosvenor music. Charli has enjoyed working with artists said: “I’m not giving too much away yet, it’s still House Hotel, included Noel Gallagher, Duran like Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora but she’s ridding at the ideas stage but it’s going very well, it’s Duran’s Simon Le Bon, Chris Martin, Jess Glynne herself of her pop pals and going it alone on her very pop. I was really struggling on tour so I’m and Mark Ronson. new LP. Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the Q really happy to be back in the studio being cre- Awards in London on Monday, she revealed: “I ative.” Charli caused a stir when she walked the feel like I’ve done my fair share of collaborations red carpet at the star-studded event in a sheep for life now! I’m going to take some time for skin coat covering her racy silk dress and

Taylor Swift Iron Maiden to feels lucky to headline Download be liked

ron Maiden will headline Download headlining at Castle Donington, it’s the aylor Swift feels “lucky” to be liked by the public. The in 2016. The band will perform on the first time we’ve been able to land Ed ‘Bad Blood’ hitmaker - who earns $1 million a day - final day of the rock festival on Force One right on the doorstep of the Tconsiders herself fortunate that people like her songs I but believes her good luck could change at any time. She Sunday 12 June at Donington Park, Festival site!” And he insisted that fans Leicestershire, their only UK show in are in for a treat with a mix of new songs told Australia’s VOGUE magazine: “Things are good right 2016. The band will fly in to East and classics. He added: “We haven’t now but I’m never going to be stupid, foolish or ignorant Midlands Airport on their Boeing 747- decided on the set list as yet and won’t enough to think I have control over the public. All I can 400 jumbo jet Ed Force One, piloted by until we start rehearsing but we really control is making good music. “I am so lucky that people Bruce Dickinson and carrying band, look forward to playing a number of new seem to like me right now, but in no way, shape or form is crew, stage production and equipment songs live, especially as the recording it a permanent thing. And I think being aware of that is over 55,000 miles around the world, vis- was so much live. However, as it’s been a what keeps you smart and is what keeps you on the game.” iting 35 countries on ‘The Book Of Souls while since we saw you all, I am sure we The 25-year-old star added that if people get sick of her, World Tour’. Bruce said: “Download is a will include plenty of older songs too. I she has no problem with taking some time off to. She very special place for us. Not just think the fans will be delighted by what explained: “Then I’ll feel like I’ll need to give people a because it’s always great to play on we have in mind. We are also in the mid- breather.” Taylor also believes it’s good to be aware that home turf but because there’s a truly dle of creating the new show and rest Smith wins BMI fans and critics could turn against her at any time. She unique vibe there, it’s the very heart of assured we are working hard to bring added: “The public could change their minds about me England and of Metal, so a fitting place you all something spectacular, some- tomorrow. If they decided that I was annoying tomorrow, for Iron Maiden! “The crowd is always thing with a lot of heart!!! You certainly they would use that angle and then a few other writers Song of the Year would use that and it would catch on.” fiercely passionate and the whole band deserve it for your patience. “ feeds off that famous Donington energy. We aim to deliver a really memorable am Smith won the Song of the Year time together and I made this whole new show for our fans to close the 2016 award at the 2015 BMI London record in America and I was literally three Festival. Although this is our sixth time SAwards on Monday. The 23-year-old doors down from Calvin and he was so bril- singer picked up the prestigious Robert S liant through that time. I mean we’ve Musel award for ‘Stay With Me’, beating off known each other for two years now.” stiff competition from Ed Sheeran and Meanwhile, Graham Gouldman was named Hozier. The gong is given to the most-per- BMI Icon because of his “unique and indeli- formed song of the previous year by UK or ble influence on generations of music mak- European writers in the BMI catalogue on ers”. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards US radio and television. He also received received the BMI Million-Air Award for the four Pop Awards for ‘Stay With Me’, ‘I’m Not nine million combined radio plays of ‘(I The Only One’, ‘Latch’ and his contribution Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’. Other writers to ‘La La La’. John Newman was presented receiving awards for five million plays with Pop Awards for BRIT Award nominat- include The Bee Gees for ‘Islands In The ed ‘Love Me Again’ and ‘Blame’ and Stream’, Sting for ‘Roxanne’ and Des’ree for revealed he is currently working on some ‘You Gotta Be’. Celebrating 75 years of serv- exciting new collaborations. Speaking at ice to songwriters, composers, music pub- the ceremony at London’s Dorchester lishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Hotel, he told BANG Showbiz: “I’ve got Inc. (BMI) is a global leader in music rights some really exciting collaborations, I think management, serving as an advocate for it’s now a time when I can really open up a the value of music. bit. We’re gonna extend this campaign as well and have a long second album. I was actually in the studio with Diplo yesterday which was really exciting and I’m working with Major Lazer and Calvin Harris and I just got out of the studio with Rudimental. I’ve got fingers in all the pies.” Referring to his good friend Calvin, John added: “We’re very, very close friends. We spend a lot of Zellweger excited by Bryce Dallas Howard Bridget Jones return ‘loved’ running in heels enee Zellweger is relishing the chance to make a new ‘Bridget Jones’ movie. The 46-year-old actress in Jurassic World Rhas reprised the iconic role for the new movie, ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’, and has revealed she’s loved reunit- ryce Dallas Howard is proud of herself for running ing with the cast, which includes Oscar-winning star Colin from dinosaurs in high-heeled shoes. The 34-year- Firth. Renee - who appeared in the two earlier movies, in Bold star admitted she wasn’t prepared for people to 2001 and 2004 - shared: “It’s really a nice reunion with old pay more notice to her footwear than the jaw-dropping friends. And it’s always wonderful to be back in London reptiles in ‘Jurassic World’, but she “loved” the attention. and I love this character so it’s been a real treat to get to She explained: “If too much attention is called to it, it’s like, revisit it again.” The American star also revealed she never ‘Oh, man - maybe I did something wrong, because they’re thought a third ‘Bridget Jones’ movie would come to paying attention to the thing that they really shouldn’t be fruition. But she told E! Online: “I’m really glad to be doing paying attention to’, but in this case, I loved it because I it.” Meanwhile, it was recently reported that Renee had was like, ‘Yeah! Damn right I ran in heels!’” However, the been enjoying a high-calorie diet of chips and liquid flame-haired actress gave herself an extra pat on the back shakes in a bid to pile on the pounds in order to play the because she found practicing for the role hard work, espe- titular heroine once more. An insider previously said: “She cially wearing heels. She told PEOPLE magazine: “Yeah, that knows she can’t play Bridget with her naturally skinny was very tricky.” Meanwhile, Bryce revealed she was frame.” Renee gained approximately two stone to play shocked when the blockbuster’s director Colin Trevorrow Bridget in the first two movies, both of which featured told her she had the lead part in the movie. She added: Colin Firth as Mark Darcy. “When he first told me about the movie, he was like, ‘she’s Duran Duran dream of the lead,’ and I was like, ‘Yeah, I’ll believe it when I see it. “He was like, ‘No, no, no. She’s the lead. She’s the one that changes. She’s the one who you meet in the beginning, winning Q Emoticon Award and you are with at the end.’ “

uran Duran want to win the Q Emoticon Award in got some [and] my dad has got some.” What’s more, Nick 2016. The British band were named the Q Icon revealed he was surprised to have been handed the Icon Daward winners at the event at the Grosvenor House Award, having previously won a Lifetime Achievement Hotel in London earlier today and have revealed they’ve Award. The 53-year-old star said: “You know the funny set their sights even higher for 12 months’ time. Nick thing is the last time we won a Q Award, I think it was a Rhodes, who founded the group in 1978, told BANG Lifetime Achievement Award, we sort of thought they were Showbiz: “I thought icons were things on computers, like trying to tell us something at the time. At least the Icon small symbols.” To which band-mate Simon Le Bon shot Award shows that there’s life after a Lifetime Achievement back, jokingly: “No that’s emoticons! We’re going to come Award. “It’s a good awards ceremony it’s lunchtime, there back and win the emoticon award next year, you get pre- was a great crowd in I saw Gary Numan, Jean Michelle sented with a small smiley face.” Meanwhile, the band Jarre, Tony Iommi - who is from Birmingham like me - and members also revealed they keep their accolades in some of course New Order.” rather unusual places. Asked where he keeps his awards, Nick said: “In a cardboard box in a garden shed. So no one will steal them of course.” By contrast, Simon said he keeps his prizes with family members, revealing: “My mum has lifestyle WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

Fashion Rousteing Jaime King’s giant praises Halloween outfit error H & M aime King accidentally dressed as the “jolly I legitimately looked like I could’ve been on a can green giant” for Seth Rogen’s Halloween party. of beans, but I was comfy so I wasn’t mad at it.” JThe model-and-actress intended to look like Jaime has also revealed her “lower middle class” Peter Pan when she was invited to the ‘Knocked Up’ upbringing and having “no money” to splash out on star’s bash but it went horribly wrong and she end- clothes has provided her with a more creative fash- ed up looking like the Green Giant frozen and ion sense. Speaking to E!, the 36-year-old star said : canned vegetable company’s advertising mascot. “As a kid from Omaha that had no money to buy Jaime confessed: “I remember going to Seth Rogen’s anything, I do have to say I’m really glad that I came Halloween party once, and it was like the year of from a lower middle class family because that really Marie Antoinette. Everyone had these decadent inspired me to think outside of the box with fashion. costumes ... and I dressed up like Peter Pan. All I had Because I didn’t have the money to just buy what on was a pair of opaque green tights, shoes with everyone was after, it really gave me my own sense bells and a felt costume with a felt hat. I had no of style. My mom was a seamstress, and she would make-up on and my hair was tied back in a bun ... I make so many of my clothes. We would go to the honestly looked like the Jolly Green Giant and not fabric store and come up with ideas.” Peter Pan. Train journey back to nature

Olivier Rousteing

livier Rousteing says H&M “under- stand” him. The designer - who is cre- Oative director at Balmain and has dressed stars including Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian West - has teamed up with the high street clothing store to create an afford- able collection titled Balmain x H&M and is thrilled that the brand appreciates his rela- tionship with social media. He revealed: “H&M really understand how important social media is to me. We created the new hashtag, #H&MBalmaination, to stand for this new H&M Balmain world.” And to push the collection - which is mod- elled by stars including Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid - the 29-year-old fashion icon has called on fans to take selfies with the hashtag. In a video posted on Vogue’s website, Olivier teaches Alexa Chung the steps that are neces- sary to create the perfect snap. Olivier Models display creations from the Pierre Cardin Spring/Summer 2016 collection during a fashion show at the China Railway Museum in Beijing yesterday. The show, with the theme of explains: “Look at the camera. Take the pic- ‘Train Journey Back to Nature’, featured 80 models and over 100 outfits sent from France. — AFP ture. And after you use great filters. Actually it takes more time to put on the filter. I have so many, it depends on the light. And use a great app to photo shop it. Facetune. Everybody thinks I woke up like this. Really?”

Kylie Jenner Jenner showcases Models present creations by Ronaldo Fraga during the 2016 winter collection of the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, Brazil. — AFP new bob haircut ylie Jenner has showcased yet anoth- er new haircut. The ‘Keeping Up With Kthe Kardashians’ star shared a video of her new short bob on picture sharing Happy 50th anniversary Aigner! app Instagram over the weekend. She wrote alongside the video: “thanks for the dope blunt haircut @priscillavalles (sic)” adiance and elegance were on call for However, it doesn’t look like she will be Aigner’s Fall/Winter’15 revelation of keeping the style for very long as she later Rtimepieces and jewelry at The posted a throwback of her green hair, Avenues in Kuwait City. Fashionistas attend which she said will be making a “come a four-day preview of brilliance, where back”. everything from sheen to pearls was show- Hours later she wrote alongside a photo cased. The new collection resonated chic of her green locks: “green has been my and bespoke crafting in all its motifs. “It is favorite so far. Def making a come back in with great pleasure that we bring AIGNER’s the next few weeks(sic).” The change to her F/W’15 collection of watches and jewelry to hair comes as Kylie previously shared she is the fashion shores of Kuwait. The year 2015 unable to dye her hair back to it’s natural has been an extremely important year for color. She previously shared with her 11.7 AIGNER as it marks our 50th anniversary million followers: “I really wanted to wear milestone. The fall line will be the last col- my natural hair but the front is so damaged lection to carry limited edition novelties now ... Should I stay black or go back to from the celebratory year. This season is an green or baby blue? ... I see a lot of baby ode to beauty, grace and charm and is syn- blue (sic)” The 18-year-old star clearly went onymous with exactly the same poise and against the idea of dying her hair baby blue confidence that AIGNER is famed for”, said and opted for staying black, and her ever- Tanveer Bashir, Brand Spokesperson for changing hair could soon go back to green. AIGNER watches and jewelry. -Bang Showbiz lifestyle WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

Music & Movies ‘Star Wars’ fans crash ticket sites as new trailer premieres

he Force is calling to moviegoers, and they are eager to at a crushed mask of Darth Vader and vowing: “Nothing will cloaked figure with a robotic hand touching R2-D2 in the trail- let it in. “Star Wars” mania reached a new high Monday as stand in our way. I will finish what you started.” A damaged er. “Star Wars” has attracted generations of loyal fans ever Tfans overwhelmed cinema websites selling advance tick- Tie-Fighter spins through space. The Millennium Falcon and X- since the first film arrived nearly 40 years ago, creating a sig- ets for the next installment in the blockbuster intergalactic Wing Fighters zoom through the air. Epic battle scenes erupt nature moment in the history of popular culture and launch- saga, and the new trailer for the film instantly went viral. The on a desert planet and over snowy mountains. The trailer ing one of the biggest movie franchises ever. Walt Disney huge demand from keen fans in the United States and Britain ends with a female voice-possibly Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Company bought the rights to the saga created by George seeking to secure their seats for the first screenings of “The who appears for the first time in this preview-saying, “The Lucas when it purchased Lucasfilm three years ago for $4 bil- Force Awakens”-which hits US screens on December 18 — led Force it’s calling to you. Just let it in.” lion. Disney soon announced plans for a new trilogy in the to site crashes and loading issues. series, with acclaimed Hollywood director J.J. Abrams being “Certain cinemas are being overwhelmed with requests,” New faces, old favorites entrusted with “The Force Awakens.” Other standalone films said Odeon, a leading cinema chain in Britain. “The website Disney had previously released two “teaser” trailers for the are also planned-”Rogue One” is due in December 2016. has taken a battering today. “We’re trying to fix the problem as film and on Sunday released the poster. Monday’s trailer is the The company has launched a carefully orchestrated quickly as possible. Please bear with us as we summon the last before the film comes out. “The Force Awakens” takes mega-marketing campaign for “The Force Awakens.” Force.” US sites Fandango and MovieTickets.com also experi- place 30 years after “Return of the Jedi”. In the trailer, the Analysts expect merchandise sales to reach up to $5 billion enced problems as fans rushed to purchase tickets. Vue events of the original films seem to have become the stuff of this year, with everything from light sabers to action figures Cinemas in Britain said Jedi fans snapped up 10,000 tickets in legend. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) tells some of the new charac- and even pet gear on offer. Super fans of the saga will also the first 90 minutes of tickets going on sale. “Star Wars: ters, “It’s true... all of it.” The new film will feature some new be able to book tickets for marathon viewing of the first six Episode VII-The Force Awakens” is one of the most eagerly faces but also several members of the original cast including installments in the series before Episode VII. The entertain- awaited films of the year, and the first in the series in a decade. Fisher, Ford and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker). The two ment site Deadline has predicted that the movie could rake The trailer, which premiered during Monday Night Football beloved droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, will be back, as will in a record-setting $615 million when it opens during the on Disney-owned ESPN, quickly set Twitter-which even creat- Chewbacca, Han Solo’s co-pilot. busy Christmas season. — AFP ed special emojis for certain “Star Wars” hashtags-and other The absence of Skywalker from the movie’s poster has This undated photo provided by Disney shows the poster social media sites alight. The preview-which runs about two fueled speculation as to what role he will play in the new for the new film, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’ — AP and a half minutes-features black-clad villain Kylo Ren looking movie. Many on Twitter suggested Monday that he is the Apple Music boasts 6.5m subscribers

pple chief executive Tim Cook said Monday ple’s tastes. Apple Music, the tech giant’s new month has the potential to do for television what dios might have about distribution rights. the technology giant’s new music service streaming service, went live at the end of June as iPhone did to mobile phones, while claiming a “What has to happen in the TV land is it has to Ahas some 6.5 million subscribers. “It is the company behind iTunes looks to dominate the starring role in home entertainment. Updated be brought up and modernized,” Cook said.”It is going really well,” Cook during an on-stage chat fast-growing sector. Apple TV hardware was not expected to revolu- almost as though you step into a time capsule on the opening evening of a Wall Street Journal Apple Service began with the launch of Beats tionize the television industry, but it could strike a when you step into your living room.” The new technology forum on the Southern California 1, an international radio station that will feature blow to cable companies that have been in a pow- Apple TV will launch with a starting price of $149. coast. “Lots of people are liking it.” People have shows by high-profile artists, and offered stream- er seat when it comes to delivering shows and Apple TV has lagged behind rivals such as Roku begun ending free trials of the music service, ing for the first time-of Taylor Swift’s blockbuster other content. and Google Chromecast. Cook declined to pro- which launched at the end of June in more than “1989” album. To edge its way into the streaming The new Apple TV will have a version of the vide figures regarding Apple Watch sales, but said 100 countries. More than eight million people are music market, Apple has offered a three-month App Store that has been a hit on iPhones. Siri vir- the California company shipped “a lot” in the first still in the free trial of Apple Music, pushing the trial period to new subscribers, after which sub- tual assistant software built in Apple TV allowed quarter they were released and that number has total number of users above 15 million, according scriptions cost $9.99 per month. for natural language searches for shows, such as ramped each subsequent quarter. He dodged to Cook. asking for something funny or a certain actor by questions regarding what kind of plans, if any, He credited a human curation element-actual Apple TV turned on name. People should also be able to see what they Apple had for making a car. Rumors have abound- people who fashion playlists for creating listening On another entertainment front, Apple will want on-demand instead of being at the mercy of ed in recent months of Apple working on a self- experiences superior to that delivered by “zeroes begin taking orders for new Apple TV hardware cable broadcast schedules. These options can spur driving car, in its own spin on work being done by and ones” of computer algorithms. “We have beginning on October 26 and shipments will start a trend of “cord cutting” or ending the subscrip- Google and Tesla. — AFP music experts just like the DJs when we were by the end of that week, according to Cook. “I tion “bundles” offered by cable and satellite TV growing up,” Cook said, setting the service apart think it will be disruptive of the TV watching expe- firms. By letting media companies keep control of from entrenched rivals such as Spotify and rience,” Cook said. “This is the foundation of the their content in apps, Apple could find new mon- Pandora which use software to tailor tunes to peo- future of TV.” The new Apple TV unveiled last ey-making models while sidestepping worries stu- Kanye West surprises with two newly released songs ap superstar Kanye West, who has drawn more attention recently for non- Rmusical pursuits from fashion to the presidency, on Monday unexpectedly released two songs. West, without comment, put two tracks on Soundcloud, his first post- ings on the free sharing website frequently used by little-known bands to promote their work. One track is a new version of “Say You Will,” the opening song on his chart-topping 2008 album “808s & Heartbreak,” but the oth- er is a new song, entitled “When I See It.” The new song starts with the same In this June 8, 2015 file, Beats co-founder and Apple employee Jimmy Iovine speaks at smooth R&B beat of “Tell Your Friends,” a track Apple CEO Tim Cook, center, poses for photos after speaking at the Apple Worldwide Developers the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. by fast-rising Canadian singer The Weeknd Conference in San Francisco. — AP photos that was co-produced by West. “When I See It,” which the rapper apparently posted two weeks ago before it went live on Monday, fea- tures a mellow West singing of his recollec- Gomez tops tions of a drive on a Los Angeles highway. The Blake Shelton sues In Touch Weekly over rehab story release immediately sparked speculation on social media that the song will appear on the Billboard 200 chart, The lake Shelton sued the tabloid magazine article and laying out the Grammy-nominat- that Shelton had hit “rock bottom.” “To be next West album, which he says will be called In Touch Weekly on Monday over a cov- ed singer’s busy schedule. “Mr Shelton is not clear: Mr Shelton has not hit rock bottom,” the “Swish.” Game drops to No 2 Ber story claiming heavy drinking by the in rehab and has no plans to go to rehab.” An lawsuit states. It accuses In Touch of publish- West himself has played down expecta- country music star contributed to his divorce email sent to publicists for In Touch was not ing the story without reaching out to the tions of an imminent album, recently telling op star Selena Gomez edged out rapper The Game from Miranda Lambert and that he was head- immediately returned. The lawsuit points out singer’s lawyers or other representatives. The Vanity Fair magazine that “Swish” was like a for the top spot on the weekly US Billboard 200 ed to rehab. Shelton’s defamation lawsuit that Shelton continues to work as a judge on lawsuit states Shelton, 39, has sought a retrac- complicated painting and could take him filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court NBC’s “The Voice” and on an upcoming great- tion of the story but received no response. In Palbum chart on Monday. “Revival,” the second another year. West, who has likened himself seeks more than $1 million in damages over est hits album. In Touch published the story in addition to monetary damages, Shelton is record from 23-year-old Gomez, sold 85,000 albums and to Michelangelo with his diverse talents, last the story that his lawyers say is false. The law- late September that alleged Shelton was seeking an injunction that would prevent In 198,000 songs, and was streamed 18.5 million times in released an album in 2013, but has remained the week ending Oct 15, totaling 117,000 units, accord- suit against In Touch publisher, Bauer drinking heavily and that his actions con- Touch from repeating allegations in the dis- Publishing Co., contends the tabloid has tributed to the end of his marriage to puted story. — AP constantly in the public eye since. In recent ing to figures from Nielsen SoundScan. repeatedly published false information about Lambert. It previously published a story months, the husband of reality television star The Billboard 200 chart tallies units from album sales, the singer and his breakup with Lambert. claiming Shelton had cheated on Lambert Kim Kardashian scheduled a surprise show at song sales (10 songs equal one album) and streaming “Blake Shelton has had enough,” the law- and that contributed to their divorce. New York Fashion Week and announced-with activity (1,500 streams equal one album). The Game, a suit begins before refuting claims made in the The rehab cover story also proclaimed an uncertain degree of seriousness-that he native of Compton, Southern California, came in at No 2 will run for president in 2020. — AFP with “Documentary 2,” which sold 95,000 units, while rap- per The Weeknd dropped one spot to No 3 as “Beauty Behind the Madness” sold 77,000 units. Last week’s chart- topper, Janet Jackson’s “Unbreakable,” dropped to No 8 this week. The only other new entry in the top 10 this week was actress and country singer Jana Kramer’s Sophia Loren: Retire? Never! “Thirty-One,” at the bottom of the group.-Reuters ome things about the film business have changed for actresses in the more than five decades since Sophia SLoren was first discovered, and some things have stayed exactly the same. Take pay equity, for instance, and the reality that worthy actresses sometimes make less than their male counterparts. “It never changed. It’s always the same. It’s always the same like before, but not only in the movies. Even in life sometimes, unfortunately,” Loren said on the red carpet Monday night before the nonprofit Americans for the Arts hon- ored her at its National Arts Awards. Loren received the Carolyn Clark Powers Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to her by director and choreog- rapher Rob Marshall before a star-studded crowd that included Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga and artists Chuck Close and Jeff Koons. Herbie Hancock and Gaga were also among the hon- Sophia Loren attends the Americans for the Arts 2015 Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga attend the Americans for the orees, but it was Loren who stole hearts in a black evening National Arts Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday. Arts 2015 National Arts Awards. — AP photos gown, accompanied by son Edoardo Ponti and daughter-in-law “Well I think you have to get accustomed to the new things that Sasha Alexander. At 81, Loren still works when the mood strikes. girls, they do because they don’t have experience.” She added: come out and try to run after them and try to be always living in “They need good mothers, good parents.” — AP The word retirement is not in her vocabulary. a world that belongs to you, even though you have to learn “That’s terrible, the word retire. Never,” she said. “We start many things more,” she explained. What is Loren’s best advice always like it was the beginning of a long career.” With the for young actresses today? “To take life seriously,” she said, “to onslaught of technology and the speed at which the world do the right things and not to take life easily, as sometimes the turns today, Loren said she enjoys embracing the “new” in life. lifestyle WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

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Photo shows Ksiaz Castle in Walbrzych, southwestern Poland. Ksiaz Castle in Poland links WWII secrets, treasure, ghost

f you are fascinated by World War II secrets, treasures and ghosts, then Ksiaz Castle is the place for you. A Ibreathtaking site, it sits on a wooded hilltop in the city of Walbrzych, in southwestern Poland. The area drew worldwide attention recently, when two explorers announced they had located a secret tunnel that hides a wartime armored train with precious load. The news revived a local legend of a train laden with gold and valuables that the Nazis reportedly hid from the Red Army in the mountains in 1945. The authorities are taking steps to verify the explor- ers’ claim, but the former coal mining center of Walbrzych (known as Waldenburg in its German era) and the castle are already the richer for the tourists and reporters whose numbers soared after the news of the Photo shows a reinforced tunnel and an unfinished lift alleged find broke. shaft under Ksiaz Castle. Even without the train and the gold, visitors will enjoy the beauty of the Owl Mountains in the Sudeten Range, the area’s rich and dramatic history and a visit to the magnificent Ksiaz Castle. The castle was seized by the Nazis in 1941 as a future residence for Hitler. Many of the historic interiors were torn down in a miscon- ceived drive for modesty. The Nazis then began to build a bunker some 50 meters beneath the castle to protect Hitler from Allied bombs. Ksiaz Castle in Walbrzych, southwestern Poland. — AP photos World War II, this Lower Silesia region became part of Nuclear weapons laboratory Poland. Eventually a labyrinth of tunnels and bunkers was built using forced labor from the nearby Gross-Rosen Second husband concentration camp, but the complex was not complet- The castle’s last owner, evicted by the Nazis, was ed by the war’s end and its true purpose remains a mys- Wales-born Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West, first Photo shows the grounds of Ksiaz Castle in Walbrzych, tery 70 years after the war. Some historians say the com- wife of Prince Hans Heinrich XV. Bearing the title of the southwestern Poland. plex was to become Nazi command headquarters, oth- Princess of Pless, but popularly known as Daisy, she ers believe the tunnels were to house an armaments was a great beauty, a socialite, and related by marriage factory or a nuclear weapons laboratory. Some of the to Winston Churchill. Her brother George was the sec- tall, damp tunnels can be visited by tourists, but many ond husband of Churchill’s mother, Jennie. The princess remain unexplored. The legend of a hidden gold train died in 1943 and was buried in the Hochberg was first brought to light by a retired coal miner, Mausoleum near the castle, but her servants moved Tadeusz Slowikowski, in the 1970s, but it’s been kept the body a number of times to protect the grave from alive by the mysteries surrounding the complex. plunder by Soviet troops, who occupied the area from The massive gray and pink castle links many archi- May 1945 until the end of 1946. As a result, Princess tectural styles, dating back to the 13th century and to Daisy’s resting place remains unknown. It’s another cas- Slavic rulers. It passed into Austrian and then Prussian tle mystery with its own legend - that her spirit comes hands and was known as Schloss Furstenstein, while back to visit. — AP repeatedly being expanded, the last time in the early 20th century. It was private property of the aristocratic Hochberg family since the early 16th century, until the Nazis seized it in order to punish the Hochbergs who Photo shows an unfinished stair- case leading to a bunker under Photo shows the view from the porch of Ksiaz Castle. did not support Hitler. When borders shifted after Ksiaz Castle.

Photo shows the ballroom at the Ksiaz Castle in Walbrzych. Photo shows a room with maps and documents and an original inmate uniform, at the Ksiaz Castle. ‘Star Wars’ fans crash ticket sites as new trailer premieres

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Indian Bollywood actor Salman Khan (front) performs with actress Sonam Kapoor (center) during a promotional event for the forthcoming Hindi film ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ in Mumbai. — AFP Haunted houses, creepy mazes and other Halloween attractions

scape rooms, zombie fights and carnival sideshow freaks are nights, the park becomes a more intense experience, with out- named America’s scariest display by ABC’s “The Great Halloween period in which crime is legal. There are also six themed mazes a few of the themes popping up at this year’s Halloween door scare zones, haunted houses and edgy shows. Great America Fright Fight.” based on movies and TV shows: The Walking Dead, Insidious, Eattractions. But if you’re not up for extreme frights offered by in Santa Clara, California, also offers family friendly activities dur- The other 14 listed by HauntWorld are Headless Horseman, in Crimson Peak, Halloween, This Is The End and Alien vs. Predator. hard-core haunted houses and nighttime theme park events, ing the day, while nighttime thrills include roving monsters, nine Ulster Park, New York; The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Crimson Peak, for example, is inspired by a horror movie being there are lots of low-key alternatives, with some venues avoiding mazes, scare zones and the park’s thrill rides. the Dent Schoolhouse in Cincinnati; Netherworld in Atlanta; 13th released in mid-October by director Guillermo del Toro, taking vis- scary stuff altogether. Disney World in Florida hosts Mickey’s Not- Carowinds park in Charlotte, North Carolina, recommends its Floor, San Antonio, Texas; Bennett’s Curse, Baltimore; Erebus, itors on a journey with the main character, Edith Cushing, to a So-Scary Halloween Party, with a similar Mickey’s Halloween Party Scarowinds extravaganza - including a homecoming at Zombie Pontiac, Michigan; Bates Motel, Philadelphia; The Darkness, St haunted estate in the English countryside. The Walking Dead at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Holiday World in Santa High - for guests age 13 and older. Busch Gardens Tampa part- Louis; Cutting Edge, Dallas; Spookywoods, Greensboro, North maze is based on season five of the AMC series. Claus, Indiana, offers 12 acres of corn mazes, a talking pumpkin, a nered with Robin Cowie, producer of “The Blair Witch Project,” to Carolina; House of Torment in Chicago; Hex House, Tulsa, Universal Orlando, which is marking its 25th year of Halloween Horror Nights, has nine haunted houses, including “Freddy vs. Jason,” “The Purge,” “An American Werewolf in London” and “The Walking Dead.” The Florida park also has five scare zones.

Regional Eastern State Penitentiary, the historic former prison in Philadelphia, is celebrating its 25th season hosting Halloween madness. Its massive haunted house, “Terror Behind the Walls,” has been redesigned for the anniversary. In Reading, Pennsylvania, Shocktoberfest offers Zombie World and Prison of the Dead Escape, which requires guests to escape from multiple rooms. Because November’s calendar has a Friday the 13th in it, the attraction will stay open through that date. In Pittsburgh, ScareHouse attractions include The Summoning, a haunted attraction set in October 1932 that tells a story of secret societies, rituals and demonic inhabitants. Sixteen miles west of Detroit, the Hush Haunted Attraction’s Detroit Experiment Facility brings visitors through the collapsed ceilings, overgrown green- ery and flickering dungeons of a science facility where experi- ments have gone wrong. Freakshow in Wabash Valley, Illinois, introduces guests to sideshow freaks including evil magicians, mimes and clowns. Wisconsin FearGrounds in Waukesha, This undated photo provided by Universal Hollywood theme park in Los Angeles shows This undated image provided by Haunted Overload shows a scene from the attraction in Wisconsin, just outside Milwaukee, offers three haunted houses. visitors at the park encountering a creepy character, part of Universal’s Hollywood Horror Lee, N H Haunted Overload tops this year’s list of best attractions published by At Lookout Mountain in Ruby Falls, Tennessee, Haunted Cavern Nights extravaganza. — AP photos HauntWorld.com. includes one haunt in the mind of a madman and one in a cave featuring creepy night creatures. laser light show and more. An overnight stay at Great Wolf lodges create “Unearthed,” about a woman named Scarlett who comes Oklahoma; and Fear Experience in Cleveland. Enigma Haunt in Boca Raton, Florida, includes a blackout includes Howl-O-Ween activities like trick-or-treat trails and a back to life after a construction crew digs too far. Busch Gardens maze, The Abyss, and themed chambers in the Realms of Terror. Monster Bash dance party. SeaWorld San Diego’s Halloween Williamsburg gets scary with five Terror-tories and seven haunted Universal’s Halloween horror nights Attractions at Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England in Spooktacular includes “Sesame Street’s Who Said Boo?” houses. At Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida, and Los Angeles, Litchfield, New Hampshire, include a tractor ride through the Some theme parks host family friendly activities on Saturdays Halloween Horror Nights draw thousands of visitors, ranking woods to a spider-infested campground, plane crash scene and and Sundays, then ramp up thrills and chills at night on Fridays, Hauntworld’s top 15 among the parks’ busiest times of year. The experience is worthy torture compound, along with a showcase of “rejected carnival Saturdays and Sundays. Many Six Flags parks have child-friendly HauntWorld.com’s list of top 15 haunted houses is topped by of Hollywood, inspired by famous horror films, sci-fi shows and misfits ... clowns to demented sideshow freaks.” Finally, the annual activities during the day, then transition to nighttime Fright Fests, Haunted Overload, in Lee, New Hampshire, described by stories, with movie-quality special effects, technology, sets, cos- New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival isn’t supposed to be scary, but with creepy roaming creatures, haunted houses and scare zones. HauntWorld as “an original outdoor haunt in a class of its own” tumes and makeup. last year’s was marred by alcohol-fueled parties and 100 arrests. At Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, HalloWeekends include day- with “handmade sets, gigantic monsters and spellbinding cos- At Universal Hollywood in Los Angeles, the extravaganza It’s relocating this year from Keene to Laconia. — AP time family friendly activities like the Great Pumpkin Fest, a tumes with spectacular sound and lighting ... set in an eerie dark includes a new “terror tram” experience through Universal’s film parade and hay-bale mazes. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday New England forest.” Haunted Overload also won a $50,000 prize, studio back lot themed on “The Purge,” a film about a 12-hour Napa farmer wins Northern California giant pumpkin contest Napa farmer won a Northern California contest with and has a neurodevelopmental disorder called Rett syn- a record-setting 1,806-pound pumpkin that judges drome. She was with him almost every night as he tended Anicknamed “The Flying Saucer” because of its wide to his patch, he said. He purchased the unique seed from and flat shape. Grower Tim Mathison was one of about 50 which he grew the pumpkin from the Make-a-Wish big pumpkin farmers to haul their heaviest crops to the Foundation, a charity that arranges joyful experiences for annual weigh-in at the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin & Harvest children with life-threatening conditions. Festival, the Sacramento Bee reported Sunday. “She knows what it’s all about,” he said. “It makes her Most of the pumpkins entered in Saturday’s contest really happy.” The winning pumpkin beat last year’s mon- were grown in about 90 days, sometimes growing as fast as ster pumpkin, which weighed in at 1,584 pounds. But no 30 pounds per day, said Brian Myers, chairman of the one came close to beating the current national record for California Pumpkin Growers Association. There were about heaviest pumpkin - 2,154 pounds. — AP half as many pumpkins entered this year than in previous years, largely due to what farmers said were overly hot and suboptimal growing conditions. In this Saturday, Oct 3, 2015, photo, the Mathison collected $12,000 in prize money but he says grand prize-winning pumpkin weigh- the most important part of Saturday’s event was sharing it ing in at 1,806 pounds is displayed at with his 28-year-old daughter Tara, who uses a wheelchair the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival in Elk Grove, Calif. — AP