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Gomez: My heart has always been in acting 16 SHOW BUSINESS 9 NBK-Bahrain H1 net profits up 19.4pc Supreme Health Council, WHO to boost cooperation Tehran warned Israel warns of deploying military if Iran tries to block Bab Al Mandeb Strait

straits of Bab Al Mandeb, I am Saudi Arabia took certain that it will find itself con- • fronting an international coalition the extraordinary that will be determined to pre- measure of temporarily vent this, and this coalition will suspending oil shipments also include all of Israel’s military through the Bab Al branches,” Netanyahu said at a passing out parade for new naval Mandeb Strait after two officers in Haifa. Dr Ibrahim being briefed on the Kingdom’s health strides. tankers came under Defence Minister Avigdor attack by Yemen’s Iran- Lieberman said in a separate Manama the WHO. allied Houthi militia. speech at the event that Israel He said the comprehensive had “recently heard of threats to hairman of the Supreme development of the healthcare harm Israeli ships in the Red Sea.” Council of Health (SCH), sector is a priority of Bahrain’s Jerusalem Ships bound for Israel, main- CLt-Gen Dr Shaikh Mo- National Health Plan (2016- Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted oil tankers moving through the Bab El ly from Asia, pass through the hammed bin Abdullah Al Khal- 2025) recently approved by srael would deploy its mil- Mandeb Strait. waterway to Eilat, or continue ifa, yesterday discussed with the Cabinet, expressing appre- itary if Iran were to try to through the Suez Canal to the WHO Regional Director for the ciation of the WHO’s coopera- Iblock the Bab Al Mandeb Yemen’s Houthis, who have Mediterranean Sea. Ships bound Eastern Mediterranean, Dr tion and support for the same strait that links the Red Sea to previously threatened to block for Jordan’s Aqaba port and for Ahmed Salim Al Mandhari, ways strategy that constitutes a road the Gulf of Aden, Prime Minister the strait, said last week they had some Saudi destinations must to enhance health cooperation. map for the health sector in Benjamin Netanyahu said yes- the naval capability to hit Saudi also pass through the strait. Health Minister Faeqa Al Bahrain. terday. ports and other Red Sea targets. Bab Al Mandeb is 29 km wide, Saleh and WHO Representative He reviewed the develop- Last week, Saudi Arabia said Iran has not threatened to 29 making hundreds of ships po- for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and ment of the Health Insurance it was suspending oil shipments block Bab Al Mandeb but has said kilometers is the tentially an easy target. The US Bahrain, Dr Ibrahim Jawdat Programme aimed at building through the strait, on the main sea it would block the Strait of Hor- width of Bab Al Energy Information Adminis- Al Zik, were present . a solid health system based route from the Middle East to Eu- muz, at the mouth of the Gulf, if Mandeb Strait. tration said an estimated 4.8 mil- The SCH Chairman high- on quality and sustainabili- rope, after Yemen’s Iran-aligned it were prevented from exporting lion barrels per day of crude oil lighted Bahrain’s commitment ty in the provision of health Houthis attacked two ships in the its own oil. and products flowed through it to continue cooperation with services. waterway. “If Iran will try to block the in 2016.

Congo declares new Air disaster UAE offers Ebola outbreak amnesty Goma for migrant

our people have tested workers positive for Ebola in The major barrier Dubai Feastern Democratic Re- will be safely public of Congo just days after accessing the he United Arab Emir- another outbreak that killed 33 Tates, a major hub people in the northwest was affected population for migrant laborers, on declared over, the health min- in a conflict zone. Wednesday began an am- istry said yesterday. WHO OFFICIAL nesty for workers who en- Twenty people have already tered the country without died from hemorrhagic fevers a visa or overstayed their in and around Mangina, a from the Ugandan border, work permit. densely populated town about the ministry said in its state- Firefighters douse a fire as smoke billows above the site where an Aeromexico-operated Embraer passenger jet crashed The government said 30 km (18 miles) southwest of ment, without saying when the in Mexico’s northern state of Durango. See Page 12 those who entered the UAE the city of Beni and 100 km deaths occurred. illegally or overstayed their visas and who come for - NATION’S PRIDE ward by October 31 would not be fined or charged if they choose to leave the country voluntarily. Postage stamps to mark greatest oil discovery The amnesty also grants DON’T MISS IT those looking for employ- boost Bahrain’s competitiveness and capac- appraisal wells in 2018, to further evaluate ment a six-month visa to The new oil production ity to achieve its sustainable development reservoir potential, optimise completions, find a job. is• anticipated to boost goals, initiatives and projects. and initiate long-term production, Oil Min- It excludes, however, Crackdown on Agreement has been reached with Halli- ister Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al those who are “blacklisted” Bahrain’s competitiveness burton to commence drilling on two further Khalifa, had said. or with legal cases pending. efforts to boost and capacity to achieve its Official statistics for 03 sale of breast sustainable development goals, 2016 show the UAE’s labour milk substitutes force to be 6.3 million, out initiatives and projects. of a population of 9.1 mil- lion. South Korea ties Manama The UAE press published 04 in focus testimonies of blue collar ew postage stamps were issued labourers who had come Single website by Bahrain Post to commemorate forward for the amnesty for all ministries Nthe epoch-making largest light oil Wednesday. 06 reservoir discovery. “Girraj Prasad, 54, from soon The Ministry of Transportation and Tel- the state of Rajasthan, ecommunication (MTT)’s Post Department is the first Indian who issued three stamps, a souvenir card and cleared all the procedures envelope in an ensemble of designs to illus- to get exemptions from trate Khaleej Al Bahrain Oil Reservoir, the fines to leave the country biggest oilfield in the Kingdom’s history. without a ban,” Gulf News The new oil production is anticipated to New postage stamps issued by Bahrain Post. reported. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 03 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 big story Crackdown on efforts to boost sale of breast milk substitutes Various companies sending representatives to hospitals, where they cajole new moms into giving breast milk substitutes to infants

not only benefits mothers and babies, The Ministry of health has but also our beautiful planet Earth.” spotted• a large number of cases in recent years where, Last resort marketing representatives of many companies have Lactation Educator, Breastfeeding Counsellor and founder of ibreastfeed. been found promoting bh Rasha Karmustajii, said that substi- breast milk substitutes. tutes should not even be considered as the second option if the mother is una- Healthcare and lactation The ministry is now tackling Babies are born to be If a mom is unable to ble to feed the baby her own breast milk experts• told Tribune that breastfed: breastfeeding breastfeed, the next for any reason. Rather it should be seen the issue by imposing stringent as a last resort in absence of any other the practice is dangerous as restrictions on activities the is not an added extra and alternative is not substitutes. choice, she stressed. naïve mothers may fall for companies are allowed to mothers’ milk is the best She should look for other moms “If the mother is unable to perform the tactics and may opt for perform at hospitals. food for all newborns. willing to donate breast milk. breastfeeding for any reason, the next the vastly inferior option DR BUTHAYNA MS VICKY MS RASHA alternative to consider is not breast milk substitutes, rather they should of breast milk substitutes look for donors who might be willing to in the name of convenience by claiming that they are there to pro- serve as a guideline; it has many tips on these factors and makes specific anti- donate breast milk. We should not rush against breastfeeding. mote certain other products useful to how to keep the baby healthy. The baby bodies against bacteria and viruses in to accept milk substitutes for our babies; the mother and child. However, after friendly hospital initiative is one of the the baby’s environment. Artificial milk, it is something that we should only re- TDT|Manama they make their way into the ward, they many steps we are taking. often called ‘formula’ is usually cows’ sort to if we have no other option. The Mohammed Zafran start promoting their milk substitutes “In 2019, we will invite international milk which has been modified to make it reason for this is milk substitutes are products. organisations to come and evaluate more suitable for babies; however, it can not natural, it cannot be identical to “They know they are not allowed to our hospitals and evaluate how baby never come close to having the unique mother’s milk.” ompany representatives have promote breast milk substitutes so they friendly Bahrain’s hospitals are, before properties of breast-milk and using for- “There should be more support for been deceitfully visiting hospi- hide these products while they show that we hope that we can move forward mula increases the risk of infection and mothers, as well as more awareness Ctals across the country target- the other products to the nurses and and be able to have all our hospitals to other health problems in babies. programmers to promote the impor- ing mothers of newborns to market when they are inside with the mother be baby friendly.” “In addition, breastfeeding is very en- tance of breast feeding. There are rare breast milk replacement products, and they take out these milk substitutes. “Companies promoting their prod- ergy-efficient and has no adverse effect cases where the substitutes are needed now health authorities are engaged in a Only when the mother complaints do ucts are a real problem to the society. on the environment, whereas the pro- to save the baby’s life, but in general it is crackdown against the practice. the nurses come to know.” With their promotion they may be en- duction of formula has a significant car- not recommended. The mother’s milk Marketing of breast milk substitute “Sometimes the company repre - couraging mothers to depend on breast bon footprint in addition to all the waste is easier to digest and absorb, the form products are not only frowned upon, but sentatives run promotional offers and milk substitutes rather than providing generated such as formula packaging, of it is such that it is most suitable for also against the law. However, various convince the mothers to buy the prod- their children with breast milk, which plastic bottles and teats. Breastfeeding the baby.” companies in Bahrain have been send- ucts; this is something more than a vi- will nurture them. We will also impose ing their representatives to hospitals to olation and cannot be tolerated. We more measures to restrict the compa- boost their sales. do not want mothers to favour breast nies from doing this. Our goal is to have The Ministry of health has spotted a milk substitute after being convinced by a healthy society where a child can grow large number of cases in recent years these companies. For the baby’s optimal up with optimal health,” she said. where, marketing representatives of health, mother’s milk is necessary and many companies have been found pro- that is why we are so keen on promoting moting breast milk substitutes. breastfeeding.” Brain growth Private Hospitals are the main targets She said that hospital staff would be for these companies; however, sources given training to handle this issue. “This Vicky Honar, IBCLC Lactation Con- told Tribune that these companies have year we are engaged in many activities sultant and Founder of ‘Breastfeeding achieved some success even at public aimed at improving the health of the in Bahrain’ underscored the importance hospitals. baby and the mother. We have the im- of breast milk saying that breast milk Health Ministry is enforcing a crack- plementation of the Baby Friendly Hos- contains many essential nutrients that down on the companies that have been pital Programme across all hospitals in the baby needs to grow as well as to fight targeting new mothers to market their Bahrain to spread awareness about the off diseases, she said. products. According to health ministry best practices to be performed after hav- “Babies are born to be breastfed: officials, the violating companies visit ing a child. Staff at all mother and child breastfeeding is not an ‘added extra’: private hospitals and go room to room facilities will be trained with the WHO’s mothers’ milk is the normal food for all looking for mothers of newborns; an Baby Friendly Hospital Programme’s newborn babies and as such promotes elaborate marketing pitch ensues to ten steps. the optimum growth, health and de- convince the mothers of the supposed “The ten steps stress on how mother velopment. benefits of the substitutes. should breast feed the baby. The ten will “Breast milk contains the exact bal- Healthcare and lactation experts told ance of protein, fat and sugars that Tribune that the practice is dangerous the baby needs in a form that the baby as naïve mothers may fall for the tac- can digest easily. Lactose, the sugar in tics and may opt for the vastly inferior DID breast milk is particularly important as option of breast milk substitutes for its it is necessary for the rapid growth of convenience instead of breastfeeding, the baby’s brain in the first year of life. which they say is important for the ba- KNOW Breast milk is the original organic ‘su- by’s wholesome development. per-food’ as it changes in response to Head of Nutrition at the Public Health the individual baby’s needs,” she said. Directorate of the Ministry of Health Dr “Breastfeeding does not only provide Buthayna Yusuf told Tribune that the Breast milk is best for food for the baby; it is also essentially Ministry has noted a large number of babies, and the benefits of helpful in developing the baby’s im- violations related to breast milk sub- breastfeeding extend well mune system and to provide protection stitute marketing at hospitals. She said against infections in the early months that ministry is now tackling the issue beyond basic nutrition. In and years. Colostrum, the first milk af- by imposing stringent restrictions on addition to containing all ter birth, contains a high concentration activities the companies are allowed to the vitamins and nutrients of factors, which will protect the baby perform at hospitals. a baby needs in the first against all the microbes that she/he is six months of life, breast exposed to. Slick milk is packed with dis- “It provides a coating for the baby’s ease-fighting substances vulnerable digestive tract and actually encourages the growth of healthy mi- The company representatives are sly that protect babies from crobes that keep out harmful bacteria. as they trick their way into the wards illness. “Mature breast milk also contains THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 04 South Korea ties in focus

HRH the Premier stressed• Bahrain’s interest in bolstering bilateral cooperation and His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday received WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, coordination in various Dr Ahmed bin Salim Al Mandhari, at the Gudaibiya Palace. The Premier fields with South Korea. praised the programmes adopted by WHO regarding international partnership to develop general health, being the cornerstone of sustainable Manama development which depends primarily on human resources.

is Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Hbin Salman Al Khalifa has Fish market to open in Budaiya received an invitation to make an official visit to South Korea. Agriculture and Marine Re- This came as HRH the Premier The official sources Shaikh Mohammed received, at the Gudaibiya Palace • bin Ahmed Al Khalifa unveiled yesterday, the South Korean Am- underlined the the plan during a meeting with bassador to Bahrain, Koo Hyun- Government’s the Bahrain Fishermen’s Soci- Mo, who handed over to him a directives to develop ety and Sitra Society. written message from his Korean and regulate fishing He underlined the Govern- counterpart, inviting him to visit ment’s directives to develop and his country. jetties across Bahrain, regulate fishing jetties across The meeting reviewed relations adding that the fish Bahrain, adding that the fish between the two friendly coun- HRH the Premier receives the invitation letter from Mr Hyun-Mo. market which was market which was opened in tries, and their shared desire to opened in Hidd showed Hidd showed positive results. bolster bilateral cooperation in the kingdom is pleased to be reached by the Bahraini-South them. The Undersecretary stressed various fields. among the first countries in the Korean cooperation, noting The South Korean Ambas- positive results. the ministry’s support, un- HRH the Prime Minister said region to have multiple cooper- that relations between the two sador underlined his country’s derlining the Government’s that the Republic of Korea’s re- ation fields with South Korea. friendly countries and their admiration for the landmark Manama keenness on preserving the markable progress in the econom- The Prime Minister reviewed peoples have always been based achievements attained by the traditional social heritage ic, developmental, technological with the ambassador the pro- on mutual respect and shared Government of Bahrain, under fish market will be and developing fishing jetties and industrial levels and its good gress of the Bahraini-South keenness to achieve common the leadership of HRH Premier, opened within a month across Bahrain. relations with various countries Korean relations of friendship, interests. and its success in earning Bah- Aat the Budaiya fisher- He described fishermen as of the world have strengthened stressing Bahrain’s interest in HRH the Prime Minister af- rain leadership positions in var- men’s jetty after finalising all key partners with the direc- its international standing. bolstering bilateral cooperation firmed the strength of the joint ious fields. required measures. torate of marine resources, HRH Premier stressed that the and coordination in various economic and political relations, He affirmed that efforts to bol- stressing keenness on engag- four-decade Bahraini-South Ko- fields. and shared desire of the two ster bilateral cooperation would Works, Municipalities Af- ing them to develop the sec- rean cooperation has achieved HRH Premier expressed satis- countries to open up new ho- continue in order to achieve fairs and Urban Planning tor, and address any problems outstanding success, noting that faction with the advanced level rizons of cooperation between joint interests. Ministry Undersecretary for which may face fishermen. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018

2017 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

With a mandate to invest in and for Bahrain, the value of our consolidated assets has reached BD5.8 billion as at 31st December 2017. Heavily invested in Bahrain, our growth model is built on seeking new investment opportunities in growth sectors while actively supporting our portfolio companies, creating value, pursuing diversification and achieving sustainable returns.

GROUP PERFORMANCE LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT WE INVEST IN AND FOR BAHRAIN

VALUE OF CONSOLIDATED ASSETS CAPITAL EXPENDITURE IN BAHRAIN INVESTMENTS IN 2017

2017 MILLION NEW MILLION BHD 583 12 INVESTMENTS 104 TOTAL VALUE

2016 247 MILLION 3.9 5.8 Capital Expenditure in BHD BILLION BILLION GEOGRAPHICAL DIVERSIFICATION

EMPLOYEE EARNINGS AND BENEFITS IN BAHRAIN 2017 67% 27% 6%

2016 2017 2016 72% 19% 9% 2017 281 MILLION Group Consolidated assets in BHD 2016 2015 81% 12% 7% 254 MILLION Employee Earnings & Benefits in BHD 2014 89% 8% 3%

2013 89% 11% NET PROFIT VS TOTAL DEBT, 2016-2017 NUMBER OF JOBS IN BAHRAIN 2012 90% 10%

Bahrain and the Region Europe USA Approximately 14,000 jobs are supported by Mumtalakat investments SECTORAL DIVERSIFICATION 2016 2017

DISTRIBUTION IN KEY SECTORS 3.20% Telecommunicat ions, 7.90% Med ia & Technology Aviat ion 6.40% 19.00% Consumer Real Estate & Tourism BHD '000 4.80% 5,725 3,525 1,783 Educat ion Industrial Jobs Aviation Jobs Real Estate & 2016 2017 Tourism Jobs 9.50% Logist ics 14.30% Financial Net Profit 68,905 210,583 Services 14.30% Industrial 9.50% Divestment 540 67,643 Manufacturing Food & Agricul ture Debt 734,843 1,658,055 421 948 1,171 Food & Financial Services Telecommunications 3.20% 7.90% Agriculture Jobs Jobs Jobs Heal t hcare General Services

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company B.S.C. (c) Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company B.S.C. (c) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME 31 December 2017 Year ended 31 December 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016 BD '000 BD '000 BD '000 BD '000 ASSETS Revenue 1,497,459 1,023,398 Cash and bank balances 337,214 164,279 Direct costs (1,301,208) (901,927) Derivative financial instruments 5,704 - Gross profit 196,251 121,471 Trade accounts receivable, prepayments and other receivables 337,031 182,810 Dividend income 8,378 11,695 Inventories 273,957 180,932 Gain on investments carried at fair value through Investments carried at fair value through statement of income 259,674 245,365 Non-trading investments 271,838 261,401 statement of income 60,481 38,021 Investment in associates 598,375 874,801 Other operating income 29,600 7,805 Investment in joint venture 7,694 5,151 Government assistance 38,137 63,401 Investment properties 405,226 359,470 Selling and distribution expenses (111,984) (73,272) Property, plant and equipment 1,864,236 1,276,373 Administrative expenses (107,067) (80,718) Other assets 131,752 32,712 Other operating expenses (14,309) (4,084) Intangible Assets 595,995 2,432 Operating income 99,487 84,319 Goodwill 665,794 346,264 TOTAL ASSETS 5,754,490 3,931,990 Share of profit of associates and joint ventures 14,794 39,423 Gain on deemed disposal of associates 250,792 - LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Interest income 3,977 3,430 Liabilities Interest expense (38,911) (24,558) Borrowings 1,658,055 734,843 Fair value loss on revaluation/settlement of derivatives (net) (2,746) - Derivative financial instruments 8,204 18,161 Impairment losses (105,468) (33,510) Trade accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities 844,345 459,874 NET PROFIT BEFORE TAX FOR THE YEAR 221,925 69,104 Employees’ end of service benefits 17,856 12,268 Obligations relating to acquired entities - 21,562 Income tax for the year (11,342) (199) Total liabilities 2,528,460 1,246,708 NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 210,583 68,905

Equity attributable to shareholder of the parent Attributable to: Share capital 2,000,000 2,000,000 Shareholder of the parent 181,029 53,912 Capital contribution 352,869 421,377 Non-controlling interests 29,554 14,993 Statutory reserve 57,801 39,698 Other reserves 45,551 (75,775) 210,583 68,905 Retained earnings 220,144 57,757 2,744,873 2,374,549 Non-controlling interests 481,157 310,733 Total equity 3,226,030 2,685,282 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 5,754,490 3,931,990 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 06 Single website for all ministries soon Industry, Commerce and Tourism Ministry launches new website

The Undersecretary confirmed• to Tribune that a new website will soon combine all ministries as part of the Kingdom’s 2030 vision to facilitate the services of the government provided to its citizens, residents and visitors.

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website combining all minis- tries and government authorities Ais being planned, Tribune has learnt. The unified website comes as part of the efforts of the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Mr Alashraaf (second from left) speaking during the conference A screenshot of the new website This was revealed during a press conference held at Bahrain Financial studied by the government”. plus, the use of filters to assist visitors in Harbour yesterday to launch the new As for the ministry’s new website, reaching their goals in a recorded time. website of Industry, Commerce and the minister said in a speech recorded She pointed out that the new web- Tourism Ministry. The revamped website is on the occasion of the launch, “The site has been designed in a practical Industry, Commerce and Tourism ministry plays an important role in the 10,000 way so that any piece of information expected to attract more on an average daily Minister Zayed Al Zayani deputised visitors from inside and shaping of the Bahraini economy, and can be tagged and linked to other in- Resources and Services Assistant Un- that’s through the fields of industry, visited the old website formation in the content. dersecretary Abdulaziz Alashraaf to outside Bahrain. commerce and tourism. While building of the Industry, “For example, if a search took place inaugurate the website. MR ALASHRAAF the website, we ensured ease of access Commerce and for a specific information, then, the Tourism Ministry. During the conference, Mr Alashraaf to all services provided by the ministry labelling system will assist to recall confirmed to Tribune that a new web- to its esteemed clients, keeping in mind all the related information and/or the site will soon combine all ministries as visitors. efficient and easy access to information. researched information,” Ms Al Mah- part of the Kingdom’s 2030 vision to However, the official didn’t specify We look forward to receiving your feed- “This is phase one of the new web- meed explained. facilitate the services of the government a time frame to implement the plan, back and comments, and remain at your site. There’s more work and develop- She added, “The main advantage of provided to its citizens, residents and which he referred to as “a matter being service.” ment planned in the near future. We’re the newly-designed website is its in- “The ministry seeks to enhance the also planning to make the website novative feature when applying tagged principle of electronic transactions available in six to seven languages, in information. This gives the ability to through developing its website to in- order to widen our reach to visitors, collect the largest amount of informa- clude all services required for both the investors and tourists,” Mr Alashraaf tion, and choices that shares the sub- trader and investors and in a way that said. ject of visitor’s search, plus, the ease of saves time and effort. Redesigning and In the conference, eCommerce Ap- transmission between them. The aim engineering the website comes in line plications Section Chief at the eCom- of the new website is to strengthen with the development of all ministry’s merce and IT Directorate Maram Al communication bridges between the sectors, especially the services sector Mahmeed, gave a detailed presenta- service provider represented by the provided to customers,” Mr Al Zayani tion on how to use the website and Ministry of Industry, Commerce and said in a statement. how to benefit from its services. Tourism and traders and investors, as On his part, Mr Alashraaf said the re- Ms Al Mahmeed presented the new well as to provide the highest degree vamped website is expected to attract look of the website which includes of professionalism and high quality more visitors from inside and outside more options to access various ser- electronic services.” Bahrain, mentioning that “10,000 vis- vices that were dispensed with the old It was also announced during the itors was the daily average of the old method of browsing the sites and ac- conference that the ministry intends to website” and adding that “the number cessing a number of navigation lists to launch a promotional campaign for its is expected to multiply as the new site get the required information. This was website before the start of the second Ms Al Mahmeed presenting the features of the new website to attendees provides more enhanced services”. replaced by providing simple search, phase of development. Receptionist acquitted of Firm ordered to pay BD29,000 in breaching tourism law TDT|Manama indemnity to sacked employee Ali Tarif TDT|Manama The plaintiff joined the lower rungs of from the company. he High Lower Crimi- Ali Tarif the company in 1995 for a salary of BD200 The High Administrative Court, how- nal Court has acquitted He wasn’t aware and rose up the ranks to become a manager ever, ordered for the company to settle a receptionist of pro- he High Administrative Court has having a salary of BD1,889. his indemnity but declined his demand T that he was making viding special tourism servic- ordered a financial company to give He was fired in 2016 for breaching the em- for termination compensation because he es without obtaining a licence. a violation, thus he TBD29,000 in indemnity to an ex-em- ployment contract, according to the company. breached the contract. The defendant was accused wasn’t responsible ployee who was fired for allegedly breach- The plaintiff approached the court seek- It also ordered the company to pay him of serving alcoholic drinks in a for the crime. ing the contract. ing indemnity and dismissal compensation for a return ticket to his home country. hotel which wasn’t permitted MS SABT to practise such an activity as per the tourism classification for local hotels. The defendant’s lawyer court that my client was only Scores flock to market as shrimps return to menu Zainab Sabt made a valid ar- a mere employee in this hotel TDT|Manama gument, stating that the re- and didn’t intend to breach The fish central markets in Manama, ceptionist was only a mere the law as he was only serving Hamad Town and Riffa were stormed by employee in the hotel and the decision of his superiors. he sale of fresh shrimps dominated customers who weren’t able to buy fresh wasn’t aware of the things “He wasn’t aware that with the local fish market on the first day shrimps since the ban was implemented by prohibited to be done in the his act he was making a viola- Tafter the five-month ban on shrimp- Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban property. tion, thus he wasn’t responsi- ing that was imposed by the authorities Planning Ministry back in March. She highlighted the provi- ble for the crime.” ended yesterday. As reported earlier, the ban on shrimping sions of Article 31 of Bahrain’s The lawyer requested the Fishmongers said that large quantities of is annually implemented for a period of four Penal Law which stated that court to question the owner shrimp were provided by fishermen on the to six months, in an official bid to preserve “the perpetrator of a crimi- or investor of the hotel or the first day after the ban was lifted. Large quantities of fresh shrimp at the market. shrimp wealth while allowing them to re- nal act without knowing or manager of the property about They said that the demand for shrimps produce. choosing must be deemed ir- such a crime, not the recep- was more than fish, adding that “many of BD0.800-BD2 per kilo. However, the decision has raised contro- responsible”. tionist. Therefore, the defend- the vendors only sold shrimps” yesterday. He also said the fishermen sold the icebox versy in recent years, as new categories of She added in her argument: ant’s charge was cleared by Mohammed Falamarzi, a Bahraini fish- for around BD45 and that each dhow caught fishermen’s licences were introduced, pro- “It’s clear for this honourable the Lower Criminal Court. monger, said that the shrimps were sold for an average of six to eight boxes. hibiting them from catching certain species. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 07 90pc reports on Al Jazeera.net support terrorism in Bahrain Qatar media outlet accused of providing training to terrorists for carrying out online campaigns against the Kingdom TDT|Manama anyone can double check it, it is verifi- ited to publishing reports against in Iran and are connected to these Mohammed Zafran able. We mainly focused on the Arabic Bahrain; the Al Jazeera group has groups through a virtual room.” site,” Taha told Tribune. also provided training to terror group ver 90 per cent of reports “The research was not too difficult Jam’iyat al-Ikhwan al-Muslimin AKA published by Al Jazeera.net to do because we have always been the Muslim Brotherhood to create Information Oon Bahrain were in support of monitoring all the media reports pub- an online campaign against Bahrain, terrorism in the country, according lished in Gulf States, we just had to he said. The training allowed the The information gathered on the to British Society for Middle Eastern have a record of everything,” he said. Muslim Brotherhood to run various campaign by Al Jazeera and the online Studies. He added that only 9.8 per cent of Facebook campaigns against Bahrain, defamation and terrorism supporting A research done by the society head- the reports published were actual he said. campaign by Qatar will be passed over ed by Amjad Taha revealed that only formal news - news from the Bahrain “The al-Ikhwan al-Muslimin is run- to various human rights organisations, a small percentage of the reports on government. “We found that 90.2pc We are raising this ning many Facebook groups and cam- he said. Bahrain published by the Qatari news of the news published on Al Jazeera. issue in the human paign, they were trained by Al Jazeera “We are passing this information outlet were official news, while a vast net was against Bahrain and in sup - rights council and and both of these parties are helping to various human rights institutions. majority were propaganda material port of terrorism. The reports speak other councils that and assisting in the campaign against These people are targeting Bahrain’s supporting terrorism in Bahrain. He about Bahrain in every negative way Qatar is using various the Bahrain government. security and its people, through an said that the findings follows a long possible.” “The brotherhood is happy to col- online world and other forms. We term research his organization un - means to bring laborate with Al Jazeera. A special are raising this in the human rights dertook. countries down and team from Al Jazeera.net provided the council and other councils, that Qatar “We did the research especially on Training terrorists to support terrorism training. The team is based in Doha is using various means to bring coun- Al Jazeera we found all of this manu- and violence. and is in communication with the tries down and to support terrorism ally. It is as accurate as possible and Al Jazeera’s activities were not lim- MR TAHA Bahraini terrorists who are fugitives and violence.”

Water bills: Tenants need landlords’ nod for switching over to individual metering Explaining the procedure to follow for changing According to EWA, excessive the metering, a source from EWA said, “Anyone • wishing to change the meter reading method for water bills may also be due to visible their apartment needs to contact the landlord or invisible water leaks, problem in and take permission from them and the landlord the internal plumbing system, not needs to give the customer a letter authorising it. using water saving devices in the taps “The letter must be taken to EWA where the customer will be given further instructions on and shower heads or other reasons. how to receive a separate meter.” Another source from EWA said that while old- TDT|Manama Anyone wishing to er buildings have bulk metering, landlords are Mohammed Zafran change the meter choosing the separate metering system for many reading method for of the newer buildings. “The older buildings partment dwellers who are unhappy over mostly have bulk metering but the newer build- receiving water bills as an equal part of the their apartment ings that have been coming up are incorporated Ameter readings of the whole building, will needs to contact with separate metering for each apartment,” the have to convince their landlords to allow them the landlord and EWA source said. change the meter reading method from ‘bulk take permission Since the removal of subsidies for electricity metering’ to ‘individual metering’, it was learnt. from them and the and water, there has been renewed interest in Residents who wish to receive their water usage landlord needs to water conservation. Residents have also been bill according to the exact meter readings of their give the customer a scrutinising details of their water bill and many usage will need to take permission from their land- have blamed the bulk metering system as the lord and submit an application to Electricity and letter authorising it. reason as to why they are unable to keep their Water Authority (EWA). As of now, the EWA allows EWA SOURCES water bills low. The change from bulk metering landlords to choose whether to have a bulk me- to individual may also incur expenses. tering or individual metering at their apartments. According to EWA, excessive water bills may Many residents blame bulk metering system for high water bills. An EWA representative told Tribune that it is also be due to visible or invisible water leaks, the landlord and not EWA who decides on the problem in the internal plumbing system, not matter. “If the landlord has already applied bulk included in the bulk metering. So if the bill is 10 BD need to pay 2 BD each, regardless of how much the using water saving devices in the taps and shower metering for the building, all apartments will be and there are 5 apartments, every apartment will water usage is for each flat, it is equally divided.” heads or other reasons. Special training Court orders man to pay BD180 in monthly alimony TDT|Manama Eid Al Adha. Ali Tarif “My client’s hus- band refused to fter 33 years of My client was patient furnish their house marriage, a re- with him out of her despite 33 years of Atiree shocked desire to protect their marriage together. his wife and sons alike She was forced to do with his decision to get family ties. it from the savings married for the second MS AL SHAE’R she made from her time, the court heard. low income while “He didn’t just do it, she was working as but he also left his wife a cleaner in schools. and sons without pocket money, while She was helped by their sons after they made his second wife live in a fully fur- began working,” lawyer Huda Al Sha’er nished house.” said. Distraught, the first wife took her “A large part of the house remained husband to court to get pocket money unfurnished and without maintenance for her and her sons apart from a ful - to the point that the ceiling started col - ly-furnished house. lapsing. And the Lower Sunni Court accept - “However, her husband, despite the ed her requests, ordering her husband difficult living conditions, refused to A batch of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) affiliates yesterday graduated after completing a military course. BDF Assistant Chief of Staff to pay BD180 on monthly basis to her help them. My client was patient with for Human Resources Major-General Shaikh Ali bin Rashid Al Khalifa patronised the ceremony. He distributed certificates and gifts to and their sons, as well as another him out of her desire to protect their the graduates who took their oath. The graduation ceremony was attended by a number of senior BDF officers. BD180 twice a year for Eid Al Fitr and family ties,” she added. 08 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 business

MOIC’s new look website goes live both the trader and inves- premises. Adopt the principle tors and in a way that saves “MOIC website includes Faster loading, • time and effort.” filters to assist visitors in adaptive pages The website, the min- reaching their goals in re- istry said, is capable of cord time,” said Chief of adapting itself better to of- eCommerce Applications of change: Minister TDT | Manama fer optimum viewing ex- Section at the Directorate perience whether you are of eCommerce and IT Mar- perfect opportunity to accelerate using a mobile, tablet de- am Al Mahmeed. Oil Minister to collaboration with industry lead- he Ministry of Indus- vice or Personal Computer. The main advantage is • ers and seek out investment op - Ttry, Commerce and The site was inaugurated its innovative tagging fea- open GPCA Forum portunities across the entire value Tourism presented its new by Assistant Undersecre- ture, which allows users to chain. look website www.moic. tary of Resources & Ser- collect information with The forum at Madinat The forum, the minister said, gov.bh, which, the ministry vices Abdulaziz Mohamed flexibility and easiness. Jumeirah,• Dubai from brings to the forefront practical said, offers faster loading Alashraaf as delegated by The Ministry also said it 26–28 November 2018 means to this transformation, and and adaptive pages in an Minister of Industry, Com- intends to launch a promo- an opportunity to share knowledge even better format. merce and Tourism Zayed tional campaign before the in an effective way forward.” The website, according Bin Rashid Alzayani dur- start of the second phase, TDT | Dubai Yousef Al-Benyan, Vice Chair- to the ministry, includes ing a press conference held which will focus on adding man and CEO, SABIC and Chairman, “all services required for yesterday at the Ministry’s more languages. ahrain’s oil minister yester- GPCA, is set to deliver the opening day urged companies to adopt session, with Amin Nasser, Presi- B“the principle of change” to dent and CEO, Saudi Aramco, deliv- remain relevant in the turbulent ering the keynote address. market condition. The forum will also host the 9th Ebdaa Bank gave loans worth BD3 million “But with change comes transfor- H.E. Shaikh-Mohammed-bin-Khalifa-bin- edition of GPCA’s Leaders of To- mation, and it is this transformation Ahmed-Al-Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Kingdom morrow programme, a platform TDT | Manama women, while 51pc of total that will determine a company’s of Bahrain that provides university and col- borrowers are youth under success for many years to come,” lege students engaged in science, bdaa Bank for Microfi- the age of 35 years. said Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa technology, engineering and math- Enance has granted 2415 Value of micro loans esti- bin Ahmed Al Khalifa while view- The forum from 26–28 November ematics (STEM) an opportunity to loans for Bahraini entre- mated at BD200 to BD5000, ing the world as an ever-changing 2018 will put the spotlight on the learn through close interaction with preneurs and SMEs valued while the average of one one fraught with uncertainty and theme “Executing transformation industry leaders. at 3.045.965 BD. outstanding loan of BD893 turbulence. and investing in growth”. The Annual GPCA Forum is the Forty nine pc of loans over a 14-months period. This came during his comments “I am extremely pleased to biggest and highest-profile gath- were paid back, while 81 Dr Khaled Al Ghazzawi, on the 13th Annual GPCA Forum of see GPCA building on last year’s ering of chemical industry leaders pc of borrowers renewed CEO of Ebdaa Bank, noted the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemi- theme and focusing on “Execut- in the Arabian Gulf, consistently their loans. that those figures mark a cals Association, which will be inau- ing transformation and investing in attracting over 2,000 delegates from According to a survey is- significant success, which gurated by the minister at Madinat growth,” said the minister adding almost 600 companies in over 50 sued by Ebdaa Bank, 52pc have been achieved despite Jumeirah, Dubai. that this year’s forum provides the countries. of borrowers are Bahraini Dr Khalid Al Ghazzawi all economic challenges.

Gulf Air aims 5pc cut in fuel consumption TDT | Manama

n a bid to minimize the Iairline’s carbon foot- print, Gulf Air yesterday announced adopting a flight efficiency software. Adopting Honeywell’s GoDirect Flight Efficiency analytics software, Gulf Air said, will help optimize fuel consumption and lower as- sociated operational costs. Existing users of Honey- Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) and Islamic International Rating Agency (IIRA) officials during a deal well’s service, according to signing ceremony to further strengthen and enhance collaborative efforts on various aspects of training in the Islamic the company, have reported Finance. The deal, according to BIBF’s Director, Dr Ahmed Abdulhameed Al Shaikh and IIRA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Shaikh Mohamed Bin Khalifa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa, on the right, P.G.S Nair fuel savings of up to 5pc. Sabeen Saleem, will lead to further capacity building and boost the region-wide effort of ongoing human development - Managing Director and K.P Chandran - Chairman, on the left, during the “The software allows Gulf in the area of Islamic Finance. IIRA’s primary mandate is to contribute to the development of capital markets through inauguration of Manama Auctions - Group of Companies at their new location Air to quickly improve fuel its ratings. at Umm Al Hassam consumption by analyzing the performance of our aircraft at different stages of operations,” Gulf Air’s CBB bond issue fully Deputy Chief Executive Of- ficer Captain Waleed Ab- subscribed Focus on open source, says ICTGC dulhameed AlAlawi said. Gulf Air will get 5 Boe - TDT | Manama ing 787-9 Dreamliners and Reviews projects 1 Airbus A320neo this year. he issue of the 3 Year • TGovernment Develop- worth BD39m ment Bond has been fully subscribed, said the Central TDT | Manama India hikes rate Bank of Bahrain (CBB) in a statement. ahrain’s ICT Governance Mumbai, India Subscriptions worth BCommittee (ICTGC) yes- BD150 million were received terday stressed the importance ndia’s central bank raised for the BD150m issue, which of encouraging ‘Open Source’ Iyesterday borrowing carries a maturity of 3 years. software wherever possible in rates for the second time in The expected interest reducing expenditures and de- ICTGC Reviews Budget of IT Projects that Cost BD39 Million as many months. rate on the issue, which be- veloping systems. The Reserve Bank of In- gins on 5th August 2018 and The Committee, chaired by This came as the committee as well as updating the support acle software licenses and the dia (RBI) said the bench- matures on 5th August 2021, Mohamed Ali AlQaed, Chief reviewed various IT projects system of Bahrain Post. study prepared for activating mark repo rate, the level it is 6.55 per cent. Executive of the Information & submitted by ministries and The Committee addressed the eMeeting system. lends to commercial banks The Government Devel- eGovernment Authority (iGA) at governmental entities amount- numerous IT projects and re- Projects related to develop- at, would be increased by 25 opment Bonds are issued Authority’s Muharraq branch, ing to around BD39 Million. viewed its strategy, related pol- ing and revamping the internal basis points to 6.50 per cent. by the CBB on behalf of the said the authority is keen on The projects reviewed include icies as well as financial costs in networks of government enti- India’s retail inflation Government of Bahrain. encouraging investment within that for a Customs Information accordance with standards and ties were also approved to raise recently touched 5.00pc, This is Government De- internal HR and national cadre System, Electricity & Water Au- best-adapted practices. their performance and keep above the central bank’s velopment Bond issue No.17 in public entities when it comes thority (EWA) data management Approvals were given to the pace with the trend of Cloud target of around 4.00pc, on (BH0009646512). to establishing new systems. system of Smart Energy Meters study for government level Or- Computing. the back of higher oil prices. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 09 Mumtalakat assets value Ticking Point

increases to $15.4 billion NITIN NOHRIA/ MICHAEL E. PORTER

for legacy and strategic assets Alba’s revenues to the establishment of 11 new • companies and ventures.” CEO’s job is all consuming increased by 28pc Net profits reached BD210.6m (US$560m) dur- hile our research focuses pit stop.” Mumtalakat’s share ing the year in comparison to Won the CEO role in large, THEY WORK FACE-TO-FACE of• profit from NBB rose BD68.9m (US$183m) in 2016. complex companies, its findings The top job in a company in- have implications for all leaders volves primarily face-to-face in- Group Performance Net profits reached (including executives of non- teractions, which took up 61pc • Alba’s revenues increased by profits) looking for ways to use of the work time of the CEOs we BD210.6 million 28pc to BD857.8m (US $2.3bn) their time and influence more studied. Another 15pc was spent in comparison to BD669.8m effectively. on the phone or reading and re- Committed (US$1.8bn) the previous year. CEOs are always on, and there plying to written correspond- BD104m• to new Net profit grew by 91pc in 2017 is always more to be done. The ence. The final 24pc was spent investments in 2017 Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa Mahmood H Alkooheji to reach BD92.5m (US$246m) leaders in our study worked 9.7 on electronic communications. compared to BD48.4m hours per weekday, on average. Face-to-face interaction is the (US$129m) in 2016. The in - They also conducted business best way for CEOs to exercise in- TDT | Manama son to the previous year for its crease was due mainly to high- on 79 per cent of weekend days, fluence, learn what’s really going diversification to job crea - key Bahrain-based companies. er aluminium prices. putting in an average of 3.9 hours on and delegate to move forward ahrain Mumtalakat tion,” said Shaikh Khalid bin Mahmood H. Alkooheji, Mumtalakat’s share of prof- daily, and on 70pc of vacation the multiple agendas that must be Holding Company Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of it from the National Bank of days, averaging 2.4 hours daily. advanced. It also allows CEOs to B(Mumtalakat) yester- Prime Minister, Chairman of Mumtalakat added, “We re- Bahrain (NBB) increased from As these figures show, the CEO’s best support and coach the peo- day reported a 46.4 per cent Mumtalakat. ported net profits for the fifth BD25.1m (US$67m) in 2016 to job is relentless. ple they work closely with. How growth in its 2017 consolidat- Mumtalakat commit- consecutive year, reflecting BD26.3m (US$70m) in 2017. About half (47pc) of a CEO’s a CEO spends face-to-face time is ed total assets to BD5.8 billion ted BD33 million (US$88m) the success of our investment The fair value gain resulting work was done at company head- viewed as a signal of what or who (US $15.4bn) from a year ago throughout the year to legacy model as we continue to in- from the consolidation of the quarters. The rest was conduct- is important; people watch this helped by value gains from assets including Bahrain Inter- vest in and for Bahrain while McLaren Group was BD250.8m ed while visiting other company more carefully than most CEOs Mumtalakat portfolio com- national Circuit, Bahrain Real managing our portfolio with a (US$667m). locations, meeting external con- recognise. panies including the consoli- Estate Investment (Edamah) commercial mindset.” Mumtalakat recognised im- stituencies, commuting, traveling AVOIDING THE LURE OF dation of McLaren and Alba’s and Arab Shipbuilding and Re- “In addition, we commit- pairment losses of BD105.5m and at home. Altogether, the CEOs EMAIL. In theory, email helps Line 6 project. pair Yard (ASRY). ted BD104m (US$277m) to (US$281m) during the year in our study worked an average of leaders cut down on face-to-face “Last year was notable for The group generated new investments in 2017. This 2017 compared to BD33.5m (US 62.5 hours a week. meetings and improve produc- Mumtalakat as we witnessed BD583m (US$1.6bn) last year included acquisitions with a $89m) in the prior year. The Why such a gruelling schedule? tivity. In reality, many find it in- substantial growth in the in capital expenditure com- co-investment partner. In to- share of profits from Bahrain Because it is essential to the role. effective and a dangerous time Group. Our strong investment pared to BD247m (US$657m) tal, since inception of the fund Telecommunications Compa- Every constituency associated sink — but one they have trouble mandate and results support in 2016 while expenditure on in 2006, BD807m (US$2.1bn) ny (Batelco) declined due to with a company wants direct con- avoiding. Email interrupts work, the growth of the local econ- employee salaries and benefits has been invested in Bahrain, impairment losses on some of tact with the person at the top. As extends the workday, intrudes on omy from further economic increased by 11pc in compari- ranging from growth capital its overseas investments. much as CEOs rely on delegation, time for family and thinking and they can’t hand off everything. is not conducive to thoughtful They have to spend at least some discussions. CEOs are endlessly time with each constituency in copied on FYI emails. They feel order to provide direction, cre- pressure to respond because ig- NBK-Bahrain H1 net profits up 19.4pc ate alignment, win support and noring an email seems rude. gather the information needed CEOs should recognise that to make good decisions. Travel is the majority of emails cover is- While total shareholders’ also an absolute must. You can’t sues that needn’t involve them Total assets equity increased by 18pc y-o-y run a domestic company, let alone and often draw them into the • to US$1.703bn (BD642.330m) a global one, from headquarters operational weeds. Conversely, increased by 13pc compared with US$1.447bn alone. As a CEO, you have to be emails from the CEO can create (BHD 545.482m) for the same out and about. a downward spiral of unneces- Customer deposits period of previous year. MAKING TIME FOR PERSONAL sary communication and set the increased• by 24pc Customer deposits increased WELL-BEING. Given that work wrong norms, especially if the by 24pc y-o-y to US$8.6bn could consume every hour of CEO sends them late at night, on (BD3.244bn) compared with their lives, CEOs have to set lim- weekends or on holidays. It then TDT | Manama US$6.926bn (BD2.611bn) for its so that they can preserve their becomes easy for everyone in the same period of previous health and their relationships an organization to fall into the ational Bank of Ku - year. with family and friends. Most of bad habit of overusing electronic Nwait-Bahrain (NBK Bah- Looking ahead, Al-Sager af- the CEOs in our study recognized communications. rain), a branch of NBK Group firmed that NBK-Group will that. They slept, on average, 6.9 That’s why setting proper ex- in Bahrain, reported a 19.4 NBK-Bahrain The solid 1H2018 continue to focus on its inter- hours a night, and many had reg- pectations and norms for what per cent jump in its net profits continues to draw results posted national operations and foster ular exercise regimens, which emails the CEO needs to receive — to US$146 million (BD55.010m) on NBK-Group’s by NBK-Bahrain external growth in order to consumed about 9% of their non- and when he or she will respond for the first half of 2018 from complement its local domi- work hours (or about 45 minutes — is essential. Norms are neces- US$122m (BD46.067m) in the clear strategy reflect the Group’s nance. a day). To sustain the intensity of sary for the others in the organ- same period a year ago. to focus on our sound strategy Commenting on the perfor- the job, CEOs need to train — just ization as well, to prevent email The improved profit perfor- core business to in focusing on mance, Ali Fardan, NBK-Bah- as elite athletes do. That means from having a cascading effect on mance was attributed by the consistently drive our international rain General Manager, said, allocating time for health, fitness everyone, wasting precious hours company to increased operat- solid results operations “We continue to draw on NBK- and rest. and intruding on personal time. ing banking revenues despite Group’s clear strategy to focus We paid special attention to One way for the CEO to stay ahead the challenging operating en- ALI FARDAN, ISAM AL-SAGER, on our core business to con- the 25pc of time — or roughly six of the digital avalanche is to have NBK-BAHRAIN GENERAL MANAGER NBK GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE vironment. OFFICER sistently drive solid results. In hours a day — when CEOs were an adept EA filter messages and “We have been increasingly addition to that, we have a very awake and not working. Typi- delegate many of them to others focused on our international business continued to grow, NBK-Bahrain’s total assets talented and experienced team cally, they spent about half those before the CEO even sees them. operation and the numbers strongly contributing close increased by 13pc y-o-y to that backs our operations year hours with their families, and In the end, though, there is no have definitely reflected the to 30pc of the Group’s bot - US$16 billion (BD6.048bn), after year. I am confident that most had learned to become very substitute for being disciplined successful route we have tom line,” said Isam Al-Sager, compared with US$14.217bn we are set to achieve further disciplined about this. Most also about resisting the siren call of been following. During the NBK Group Chief Executive (BD5.359bn) for the same pe- growth in the remaining part found at least some hours (2.1 a electronic communications. This 1H2018, our international Officer. riod of previous year. of 2018 and beyond.” day, on average) for downtime, is a topic our CEOs were often an- which included everything from imated about, and best practices watching television and reading in this area are still emerging. for pleasure, to hobbies like pho- Some CEOs in our study have tography. begun to use videoconferencing Four seasons now has three Les Clefs D’or members The CEO’s job is mentally and as an alternative to face-to-face physically demanding. Activities meetings, especially to cut down TDT | Manama previously been achieved in that preserve elements of normal on travel for themselves and Bahrain. Khalil Al Yaman is the life keep CEOs grounded and bet- for team members who might he Concierge team at Four founder and re-elected Pres- ter able to engage with colleagues otherwise have to come to see TSeasons Hotel Bahrain Bay ident of the Bahrain Hotels and workers — as opposed to dis- them. Although such efficiencies now has three officially recog- Concierge Group. Saleha Al tant, detached and disconnected. should surely be sought, CEOs nised Les Clefs d’Or members. Wazzan, Concierge Agent, is CEOs also have to make time for must never forget that at its core Khalil Al Yaman, Saleha Al the first female Bahraini Les their own professional renew- their job is a face-to-face one. Wazzan and Ali Radhi wear Ali Radhi Khalil Al Yaman Saleha Al Wazzan Clefs d’Or concierge member. al and development (which our their golden Les Clefs d’Or Ali Radhi, Concierge Supervi- data showed was often the big- Michael E. Porter is a uni - badges. “We are really hon- sor, received the coveted gold- gest casualty of a packed sched- versity professor at Harvard, oured to have three Les Clefs dinary Bahrain,” says Richard cierge Khalil Al Yaman, the en Les Clefs d’Or keys last year, ule). And they must be careful, based at Harvard Business d’Or members that present Raab, General Manager of Four team is made up of dedicat- making him the first Bahraini as our colleague Tom DeLong School in Boston. Nitin Nohria Hotel guests the very best in- Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. ed individuals that have each national to accomplish this puts it, not to become “like race is dean of Harvard Business sights into exploring extraor- Spearheaded by Chef Con- attained titles that had not amazing feat. car drivers and treat home like a School THE FUTURE REWARDS THOSE WHO QUOTE PRESS ON. I DON’T HAVE TIME TO FEEL OF THE SORRY FOR MYSELF. I DON’T HAVE TIME DAY TO COMPLAIN. I’M GOING TO PRESS ON. Friday, August 3, 2018 BARACK OBAMA Waiting for Caesar

JENNI RUSSELL

n the eight years of the Obama presidency, there were three cycles of policymaking. First came the attempt to pass an ambitious liberal agenda through a Dem- ocratic-controlled Congress, which ended with the Republican House takeover in 2010. Then came the Iattempt to strike bargains, grand and otherwise, with John Boehner and congressional Republicans, which petered out early in Barack Obama’s second term. And finally came the imperial phase, in which activists appealed to the president to claim powers that he had previously abjured, and override or sidestep congressional gridlock on immigration, climate policy and health care through the power of the presidential pen. Under Donald Trump, the imperial phase might arrive much sooner. The possibility for further ambitious conserv- ative legislation seems to have died away already; it’s hard to imagine Trump successfully making deals with Democrats if his party loses the House in November, and so two years may stretch ahead of us in which literally nothing passes Will the Congress except the necessary budget deals. In the last few weeks, we’ve had a preview of how pro- Trump Trump voices will fill that vacuum — with appeals that mirror the appeals of liberal activists in the late Obama President Trump speaks on the phone in the Oval Office with now-former national security adviser Michael Flynn (center) and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon White years. Dear Mr President, don’t you realize that you have the power to do [thing that most people assume the president tial systems, especially Latin American governments that perial Obama was a politically unsuccessful Obama, whose House start doesn’t have the power to do]? Dear Mr President, fortune imitated our constitutional arrangements. And the drift of party lost the Senate and then the White House during its favours the bold. Dear Mr President, just act. American institutions lately — the celebrity status of the imperial phase — ushering in a Republican presidency that testing the For instance, two weeks ago Michael Anton, erstwhile presidency and the increasing powers claimed by presi- set about unilaterally reversing much of its predecessor’s national security staffer and “Flight 93 Election” essayist, dents of both parties, the abdication and ineffectiveness unilateralism, from DACA to the Paris and Iran deals. limits of its took to The Washington Post with the claim that birthright of Congress, the tendency for policy disputes to be tacitly In the same way but more so given his worse-than-Obama citizenship isn’t required by the 14th Amendment — and that negotiated between the White House and the Supreme poll numbers, it’s very hard to see how the imperial forays power? therefore the president himself, through his constitutional Court — is arguably creating some of the preconditions for being urged on Trump by immigration restrictionists or powers, can end jus soli via executive fiat. a Latin American-style breakdown. supply-siders would make him more popular, or less likely Meanwhile, cheered on by supply-siders, Trump is consid- But at the same time, the legacy of Obama’s foray into Cae- to suffer a repudiation at the polls. (Maybe the capital gains ering using a power that previous Republican administra- sarism offers some reasons to think that our system will limp cut would juice the economy enough to compensate for the tions felt the president did not possess to cut investment tax- along without a crisis for a while. That’s because one of the awful optics of yet another tax cut weighted to the rich … but es sharply by indexing capital gains calculation to inflation. essential preconditions for such a crisis would be a feeling, those of us who aren’t sworn to the supply-side catechism I wrote a lot, sometimes shrilly, about liberal Caesarism in in an ambitious White House, that going the full Caesar on should be doubtful.) the late Obama years, and the ideas being urged on Trump some disputed issue would make them dramatically more By contrast, in countries where an imperial presidency would represent the right-wing version of that tendency. For popular. And in our environment of stark polarization, equal- transitions to an authoritarian one, the transition often observers in the market for authoritarian scenarios, they also ly balanced parties and presidents who struggle to keep their happens precisely because the imperial president has strong point to the surest path to a real constitutional crisis in our approval ratings above water once the policymaking starts, popular support. The original Caesar was dangerous because staggering republic: an aggressive president who first claims it’s hard to chart a course from constitutional aggression to he was beloved, and a country like Venezuela is where it is new powers to fill the void where Congress used to work, clear political success. today because Hugo Chávez was able to win thumping-big and then defies the other branches, the courts especially, Certainly, that was the case with the Obama White House. electoral victories throughout his constitutional aggressions, when they attempt to check his ambitions. It wasn’t just that Obama’s more imperial forays on immigra- on a scale that no recent American president has been able These kinds of collisions are common in other presiden- tion were quickly tied up in the courts. It was that the im- to achieve or sustain.

rabbinate. And so he performs weddings without its blessing. Technically, this makes him a criminal. Under Section 7 of Israel’s Marriage and Divorce Ordi- Fighting nance, any marriage or divorce that isn’t registered with the rabbinate is illegal. The potential punish- ment: two years in prison. RABBI SETH FARBER What would Israel’s founders make of this situa- for tion? What about our Jewish ancestors? am an Orthodox rabbi dedicating my life to More than 3,000 years ago, Judaism introduced breaking the ultra-Orthodox monopoly over a radical idea into the world: Human beings are all IJewish life in Israel. created in the image of God. Unlike other ancient I have not been detained by the Israeli police on near-Eastern creation narratives, which speak of Judaism my way to morning prayers, but I am preparing for man as being created out of battles between the that eventuality. That’s the new reality of life in the gods, the Torah insists that human beings were Jewish state for those of us who publicly oppose created out of a divine decision to bring goodness Jewish fundamentalism. to the world. When God chooses to make a nation of in the Just ask my colleague Rabbi Dov Hayoun. Abraham, God says, “I know that he will command On July 20, Rabbi Hayoun, a prominent Conserv- his children to seek justice and righteousness.” ative rabbi, was awakened at 5:30 a.m. by the police With the founding of the state of Israel in 1948, Rabbi reading the marriage contract, Ketubah, to the Bride and Groom at his home in Haifa and taken to a station for ques- David Ben-Gurion and others transformed that bib- tioning. What was his alleged crime? Performing a lical vision into modern reality. Israel’s Declaration It is a stirring vision worthy of our people’s sto- Jewish Jewish wedding in the Jewish state. of Independence states that the state “will be based ried and painful history. But Israel still has a long In Israel, the ultra-Orthodox chief rabbinate on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the way to go to realize the vision of the prophets of is legally responsible for sanctioning all Jewish prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality Israel — or to address the needs of the world’s 14 weddings and divorces. But Rabbi Hayoun, like of social and political rights to all its inhabitants million Jews. State hundreds of other rabbis, isn’t recognized by the irrespective of religion, race or sex.” Recent legislation has reinforced the notion that

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Prayers and thoughts in honour of Samia Engineer TOP 4 Waiting for Caesar TWEETS 01 HALA BINT MOHAMMED AL KHALIFA

hen death takes away a loved soul, meet with Dr Samia, the artist and the Wall we are left with are memo - professor at Bahrain University to start a JENNI RUSSELL ries, accompanied by tears, smiles, and conversation about a possible role at the prayers. This week I received the ex- university, and to share thoughts with ooking back on histo- tremely sad news that my dear friend and someone experienced in the development Lry, who was treated n the eight years of the Obama presidency, there were mentor Dr Samia Engineer had passed of art education, and art scene in Bahrain. worse, Alfonse Capone, three cycles of policymaking. First came the attempt away. I was in the middle of a busy shop- I remember walking into a gathering legendary mob boss, to pass an ambitious liberal agenda through a Dem- ping mall in Paris and for a split second with my mother, and she pointed out killer and “Public Ene- ocratic-controlled Congress, which ended with the the world around me came to a standstill. that Dr Samia was amongst the guests, my Number One,” or Paul Republican House takeover in 2010. Then came the All the noise caused by people passing I immediately went to introduce myself, Manafort, political oper- Iattempt to strike bargains, grand and otherwise, with John up and down went silent, all I could re- and I still remember how I clicked with ative & Reagan/Dole dar- Boehner and congressional Republicans, which petered out member was holding onto my daughter’s her instantly. ling, now serving solitary early in Barack Obama’s second term. And finally came the hand, and closing my eyes to find Samia’s She was a woman with so many layers, confinement - although imperial phase, in which activists appealed to the president smile and voice so close and alive in my a special soul; she was unique in her style, convicted of nothing? to claim powers that he had previously abjured, and override subconscious. in her creative process and art. She was @realDonaldTrump or sidestep congressional gridlock on immigration, climate It’s a great loss; I can never see this original to the core. I remember her policy and health care through the power of the presidential person again. Death takes us by surprise, office filled with books, and a beauti - pen. every time, it’s like a sudden eclectic ful view on the university landscapes, a 02 Under Donald Trump, the imperial phase might arrive shock wave that every time it happens it lot of light, and a desk filled with small much sooner. The possibility for further ambitious conserv- has the same sharp sting, the same pain. figurines of females, delicate, in every ative legislation seems to have died away already; it’s hard to I remember coming back to Bahrain, as shape, her work was accumulative – It imagine Trump successfully making deals with Democrats a fresh graduate from University. was like her, so many layers that protect if his party loses the House in November, and so two years My mother mentioned that I should a pure core. may stretch ahead of us in which literally nothing passes Nothing that Samia touched was flat or Will the Congress except the necessary budget deals. one dimensional, I remember the needles ’m confident that, In the last few weeks, we’ve had a preview of how pro- and threads, the pen and colors, the little Itogether, they’ll Trump Trump voices will fill that vacuum — with appeals that things that she would collect and work strengthen this country mirror the appeals of liberal activists in the late Obama President Trump speaks on the phone in the Oval Office with now-former national security adviser Michael Flynn (center) and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon with to form a visual art piece. we love by restoring op- White years. Dear Mr President, don’t you realize that you have the The shock of hearing the news of her portunity, repairing our power to do [thing that most people assume the president tial systems, especially Latin American governments that perial Obama was a politically unsuccessful Obama, whose So long as that kind of popularity eludes our chief exec- passing was one part of the story; the alliances and standing in House start doesn’t have the power to do]? Dear Mr President, fortune imitated our constitutional arrangements. And the drift of party lost the Senate and then the White House during its utives, their unilateralism is more likely to be a driver of other was an enormous feeling of guilt the world, and upholding favours the bold. Dear Mr President, just act. American institutions lately — the celebrity status of the imperial phase — ushering in a Republican presidency that dysfunction — encouraging wild swings from the presi - when I walked into her house to pay my our fundamental com- testing the For instance, two weeks ago Michael Anton, erstwhile presidency and the increasing powers claimed by presi- set about unilaterally reversing much of its predecessor’s dency to the presidency, impeding policy certainty and fol- respects to her family. The house that mitment to justice, fair- national security staffer and “Flight 93 Election” essayist, dents of both parties, the abdication and ineffectiveness unilateralism, from DACA to the Paris and Iran deals. low-through — than a greased slope to presidential tyranny. she often spoke to me about, the house ness, responsibility, and limits of its took to The Washington Post with the claim that birthright of Congress, the tendency for policy disputes to be tacitly In the same way but more so given his worse-than-Obama For that to change you would need a different correlation that had Samia’s soul in every corner. She the rule of law. citizenship isn’t required by the 14th Amendment — and that negotiated between the White House and the Supreme poll numbers, it’s very hard to see how the imperial forays of forces than our polarized landscape currently produces — often invited me to come and see it, and @BarackObama power? therefore the president himself, through his constitutional Court — is arguably creating some of the preconditions for being urged on Trump by immigration restrictionists or with a significantly more popular president pushing against catch up on life and share time together, powers, can end jus soli via executive fiat. a Latin American-style breakdown. supply-siders would make him more popular, or less likely a clearly unpopular Supreme Court or Congress, under the guilt that I was never available to Meanwhile, cheered on by supply-siders, Trump is consid- But at the same time, the legacy of Obama’s foray into Cae- to suffer a repudiation at the polls. (Maybe the capital gains conditions (a terror campaign, an economic crash) where accept her invite. 03 ering using a power that previous Republican administra- sarism offers some reasons to think that our system will limp cut would juice the economy enough to compensate for the the stakes in the big policy debates seem more immediate Samia will never be forgotten, she has tions felt the president did not possess to cut investment tax- along without a crisis for a while. That’s because one of the awful optics of yet another tax cut weighted to the rich … but and dire. touched my life, I have a lot of love and es sharply by indexing capital gains calculation to inflation. essential preconditions for such a crisis would be a feeling, those of us who aren’t sworn to the supply-side catechism That’s hardly unimaginable, but it isn’t likely to happen respect for her and what she believed I wrote a lot, sometimes shrilly, about liberal Caesarism in in an ambitious White House, that going the full Caesar on should be doubtful.) under Trump. An imperial presidency that alternately ag- in. Her endless dedication to her family, the late Obama years, and the ideas being urged on Trump some disputed issue would make them dramatically more By contrast, in countries where an imperial presidency gresses on behalf of liberal and conservative interest groups her art, her students and the importance would represent the right-wing version of that tendency. For popular. And in our environment of stark polarization, equal- transitions to an authoritarian one, the transition often will continue to erode constraints on presidential power. of the growth as humans and how art is observers in the market for authoritarian scenarios, they also ly balanced parties and presidents who struggle to keep their happens precisely because the imperial president has strong But for the Republic to take the next step into outright crisis a language that holds a serious message. point to the surest path to a real constitutional crisis in our approval ratings above water once the policymaking starts, popular support. The original Caesar was dangerous because probably requires something else — not just a demagogue These are the values that have been im- t a time when gun staggering republic: an aggressive president who first claims it’s hard to chart a course from constitutional aggression to he was beloved, and a country like Venezuela is where it is stamped by partisanship and polarization, but a Caesar who printed in me, and I am sure that this Aviolence and school new powers to fill the void where Congress used to work, clear political success. today because Hugo Chávez was able to win thumping-big promises to be the leader who transcends them. remains the same with every student and shootings are becoming and then defies the other branches, the courts especially, Certainly, that was the case with the Obama White House. electoral victories throughout his constitutional aggressions, person she was connected with. Rest in more and more routine, when they attempt to check his ambitions. It wasn’t just that Obama’s more imperial forays on immigra- on a scale that no recent American president has been able Ross Douthat is a film critic for National Review and Peace, Samia, the Georgia O’Keeffe of our the last thing we need These kinds of collisions are common in other presiden- tion were quickly tied up in the courts. It was that the im- to achieve or sustain. the author of several books. Samia Engineer beautiful Bahrain. is to enable anyone – including people who otherwise couldn’t le- gally purchase a gun – rabbinate. And so he performs weddings without a proposed conversion law would give the chief distinction of being an Orthodox rabbi who has to ‘print’ a gun on a 3-D its blessing. rabbis unprecedented power over who can join the sued the chief rabbinate in Israel’s Supreme Court printer. Technically, this makes him a criminal. Under Jewish people. — six times. @SenSanders Section 7 of Israel’s Marriage and Divorce Ordi- These are just the latest moves by extremist At present, I am representing 27 people whose Fighting nance, any marriage or divorce that isn’t registered elements in the government to make life in the Jewishness has been revoked by the government. with the rabbinate is illegal. The potential punish- Jewish state less welcoming for anyone who doesn’t In each case, families that were in Israel for more 04 ment: two years in prison. identify with ultra-Orthodox Judaism. than two decades (and who had actually been RABBI SETH FARBER What would Israel’s founders make of this situa- Thanks to the rabbinate’s stranglehold on mar- married through the rabbinate) were summoned for tion? What about our Jewish ancestors? riage, approximately one out of every eight Jewish to “unJew” themselves because a new immigrant am an Orthodox rabbi dedicating my life to More than 3,000 years ago, Judaism introduced Israeli couples each year choose to marry outside of relative of theirs was unable to present to the rab- breaking the ultra-Orthodox monopoly over a radical idea into the world: Human beings are all Israel. (Cyprus is the typical destination of choice.) binate adequate certification of Jewishness, which IJewish life in Israel. created in the image of God. Unlike other ancient Tens of thousands more have foregone marriage created a domino effect. Unbelievably, Israel’s two I have not been detained by the Israeli police on near-Eastern creation narratives, which speak of altogether. chief rabbis both wrote approbation letters in the ome of those most Judaism my way to morning prayers, but I am preparing for man as being created out of battles between the More than 425,000 immigrants to Israel — pri- last year for a book that supports DNA testing to Saffected by climate that eventuality. That’s the new reality of life in the gods, the Torah insists that human beings were marily from the former Soviet Union, where Ju- prove Jewishness. This is the kind of creeping crisis are acting to solve Jewish state for those of us who publicly oppose created out of a divine decision to bring goodness daism was outlawed for decades — are listed in fundamentalism I’m trying to stop. it. Innovations in en - Jewish fundamentalism. to the world. When God chooses to make a nation of the population registry as “no religion” because Many people are critical of my work. In some ergy storage & tech., & in the Just ask my colleague Rabbi Dov Hayoun. Abraham, God says, “I know that he will command no one is willing to help them clarify their Jewish parts of the Orthodox Jewish community, I am increasingly lower costs On July 20, Rabbi Hayoun, a prominent Conserv- his children to seek justice and righteousness.” status. The rabbinate won’t perform weddings for accused of “going too far,” of undermining the for renewable energy al- ative rabbi, was awakened at 5:30 a.m. by the police With the founding of the state of Israel in 1948, Rabbi reading the marriage contract, Ketubah, to the Bride and Groom them. Halakhah (traditional Jewish legal corpus) that low places like Palau to at his home in Haifa and taken to a station for ques- David Ben-Gurion and others transformed that bib- I know many of these disaffected Jewish Israelis stands at the cornerstone of my faith. In other cir- transition from diesel to tioning. What was his alleged crime? Performing a lical vision into modern reality. Israel’s Declaration It is a stirring vision worthy of our people’s sto- today’s Israel is succumbing to myopic extremism. personally. For more than a decade, I have been cles, I am accused of being “too hard on Israel,” of 100% clean energy. Jewish Jewish wedding in the Jewish state. of Independence states that the state “will be based ried and painful history. But Israel still has a long The recently passed nation-state law has drawn fighting to break the ultra-Orthodox monopoly airing the dirty laundry of a “young state that has @algore In Israel, the ultra-Orthodox chief rabbinate on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the way to go to realize the vision of the prophets of the justifiable ire of many of Israel’s non-Jewish over Jewish life in Israel. Through the organization done so much for the Jewish people”. is legally responsible for sanctioning all Jewish prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality Israel — or to address the needs of the world’s 14 law-abiding citizens, who say it makes them feel I run, I help more than 5,000 families each year weddings and divorces. But Rabbi Hayoun, like of social and political rights to all its inhabitants million Jews. second class. A new law does not allow gay cou- navigate state-administered matters of Jewish life, Rabbi Seth Farber is the founder of ITIM, an Disclaimer: (Views expressed hundreds of other rabbis, isn’t recognized by the irrespective of religion, race or sex.” Recent legislation has reinforced the notion that ples to have a child using a surrogate in Israel. And like marriage and conversion. I have the dubious advocacy organization by columnists are personal and State need not necessarily reflect our editorial stances)

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Afghan sets April 20 as pres election date Kabul, Afghanistan 3D gun triggers uproar fghanistan Wednes- Aday announced April US judge blocks release of 3D gun blueprints, Eight states and District of Columbia had filed a lawsuit 20 next year as the date for its presidential election, amid concerns that grow- ing insurgent violence could Blueprints allow threaten the poll. • ‘I intend to litigate’ The vote will take place making guns using six months after parliamen- 3D printers, also ilson remained defiant tion online without govern- tary elections, which have using plastic Wand vowed to fight in ment interference, contends been scheduled for October court. He told Wired magazine that the US Constitution’s Sec- 20 after repeated delays. Govt earlier settled that he is facing legal action ond Amendment, which guar- Current President Ashraf • from “at least 21 state attorneys antees the right to bear arms, Ghani is widely expected to a 5-year battle by general” who have cited a risk should extend to a person’s stand for another five-year permitting Defcad to to public safety. right to make their own guns. term. publish blueprints “I intend to litigate,” he told His legal team has argued the magazine. “Americans have that any move to prevent the The website is the unquestionable right to distribution of the blueprints • share this information.” would run counter to the ‘Victory is near,’ envisioned by the The self-proclaimed “cryp- “foundational principles of founder as a WikiLeaks to-anarchist” also made the free speech.” Syria’s Assad tells for homemade firearms digital blueprints available on- But federal courts have dis- troops called “ghost guns.” line earlier than the Wednes- agreed. Before the settlement Software 3-Dengineer printed Travis Lerol takesgun aim blueprints with an unloaded Liberatorhalted handgun in day launch date he had previ- with the Trump administra- Damascus, Syria the backyardA U.S. court of his has home blocked in Hanover, the release Maryland of downloadable blueprints to ously announced. tion, Wilson had lost in both AFP | Chicago, United States make 3-D printed guns that can go undetected by security screening It was able to download two district and appellate court. yrian President Bashar Defense States suing to stop release files from the website on Tues- The US Supreme Court had Distributed: al-Assad told his troops US judge on Tuesday day, though it had some techni- declined to take up his case. S Austin-based yesterday they were close temporarily blocked company Washington cal glitches and was difficult to Politicians, gun control ad- to winning the country’s the online publication founded Oregon access. The site had 10 firearms vocates and law enforcement A by Cody seven-year civil war after of blueprints for 3D-printed and weapons components with had expressed concerns that Wilson Austin, inflicting a succession of firearms, in a last-ditch effort (right). Texas downloadable digital files. Defcad’s files would allow any- defeats on rebels. to stop a settlement President Trump Wilson, a law school dropout one -- from a teen to a convict- Early last year, govern- Donald Trump’s administration administration who has taken up the cause of ed felon -- to make dangerous granted permission ment forces held just 17 had reached with the company to company to publish Connecticut, Maryland, allowing unfettered informa- weapons. percent of national territo- releasing the digital documents. blueprints on Massachusetts, New Jersey, ry but a series of blistering Eight states and the District August 1 New York, Pennsylvania and District of offensives has since forced of Columbia, which houses the Columbia tectors. the White House expressed the rebels out of many of capital Washington, had filed a US District Judge Robert skepticism over the legality of their strongholds, putting lawsuit against the federal gov- Lasnik in Seattle, Washington Wilson’s efforts, even though the Assad’s government in con- ernment, calling its settlement granted the plaintiffs’ motion administration had green-light- trol of nearly two-thirds of with Texas-based Defence Dis- LIBERATOR for a temporary restraining or- ed the project. First working the country. tributed “arbitrary and capri- 3-D printed gun, der blocking the release of the Trump weighed in on Twitter, “Our date with victory cious.” single-shot digital plans, and scheduled a revealing that he had spoken to is near,” Assad wrote in an The Trump administration pistol made Liberator hearing for August 10. America’s main pro-gun lobby, open letter to the rank and had settled a five-year legal fight mostly of fires less In a written statement, New the National Rifle Association, file. by permitting the company to thermoplastic powerful York Attorney General Barbara about the topic. components, bullet than Undetectable “They (the rebels) publish its website Defcad -- with metal longer 9mm Firearms Act, Underwood, one of plaintiffs, White House spokesman were ultimately forced to which founder Cody Wilson firing pin round 1988: Bans called the ruling “a major victory Hogan Gidley expanded on the leave -- humiliated, rolled envisioned as a WikiLeaks for 3-D printed guns known as guns that do not for common sense and public president’s comments Tuesday back, their tails between homemade firearms called “ghost guns” because they are contain enough safety.” “As we argued in the suit night, telling reporters: “It is unregistered, untraceable and metal to be detected their legs -- after you “ghost guns.” do not have serial numbers by screening machines, we filed yesterday, it is -- simply currently illegal to own or make gave them a taste of bitter Those weapons can be man- Plans, but does not require that metal -- crazy to give criminals the a wholly plastic gun of any kind defeat.” ufactured using 3D printers or and printer, parts be non-removable tools to build untraceable, un- -- including those made on a 3D personal steel mills, and lack to build lower Makers of 3-D printed guns detectable 3D printed guns at printer.” Twenty-three Demo- receiver of can get around ban by creating traceable serial numbers. At AR-15-style rifle metal inserts that are not the touch of a button. Yet that’s cratic senators later introduced least one of the guns can also also available essential for gun to function exactly what the Trump admin- a bill designed to block the pub- be made from plastic, which is Pictures: AP, Jay Janner/Austin American Statesman, via AP istration decided to allow.” lication of 3D printable firearm IS fighters virtually invisible to metal de- Source: Defense Distributed © GRAPHIC NEWS As uproar mounted Tuesday, blueprints. surrender in Afghan’s north: officials Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghani- 97 injured as Mexican plane crashes at airport stan AFP | Durango, Mexico runway because it was a hard ore than 150 Islam- surface, then we skidded on the Mic State fighters sur- n Aeromexico flight crashed ground until it stopped,” added rendered in Afghanistan on Aon takeoff during a heavy There have been the Durango native, a housewife Wednesday, Afghan officials hail storm in northern Mexico, no deaths from who was on a journey back to said, a move which they and engulfing the plane in flames the flight #AM2431 Colombia where she lives. the Taliban hailed as the and injuring 97 people, officials accident With the plane on the ground end of the extremist group said Tuesday. amid some bushes and brush, in the northern part of the The Embraer 190 aircraft, JOSE ROSAS, GOVERNOR Flores said luggage began sliding country. which was operating between down the aisle and she started to The apparent IS capitu- Durango and Mexico City and patch of a team to investigate the smell smoke. lation comes after weeks crashed around 3:00 pm local crash. Dozens of lightly injured “I undid my seatbelt and saw of intense fighting with the time (20:00 GMT), was carrying passengers were seen leaving flames, and realized we had to Taliban in Jowzjan province “88 adults, nine minors, two in- The wreckage of a plane that crashed with 97 passengers and four crew on board the plane, which was engulfed jump. “There was a hole right in the north, and ongoing fants, two pilots and two flight on take off at the airport of Durango, in northern Mexico in gray smoke in a field. next to us and the plane had pressure from Afghan and attendants,” the airline’s direc- broken up, I told my girl ‘We US forces. tor general Andres Conesa told a young girl suffered burns on the pilots tried to make an emer- ‘We had to jump’ have to jump over here’ and we “Their fighters have sur- a news conference. 25 percent of her body, the gov- gency landing, after which the “We were on the runway jumped,” she added. rendered in the past, but this “It is confirmed that there ernor said. fire broke out. when the visibility grew worse,” According to Rosas, the pas- time it is more important have been no deaths from the A total of 97 people were ad- Conesa thanked the crew “for 47-year-old Jacqueline Flores, sengers helped each other because the Daesh leader flight #AM2431 accident,” tweet- mitted for treatment following their professionalism” and said who was traveling with her quickly evacuate the aircraft and deputy surrendered ed Jose Rosas, the governor of the crash, most of them for “very that the aircraft “was perfectly 16-year-old daughter, told AFP. through the openings in the cab- with more than 150 fight- Durango state where the crash light” injuries, according to Du- maintained,” but did not provide “When we were already aloft, in caused by the accident. ers all at once,” Mohammad occurred. rango civil defense spokesman details on the circumstances of up high, it felt like the plane was In July 1981, an Aeromexi - Hanif Rezaee, spokesman The accident did cause two Alejandro Cardoza. the accident. going to level out but just then is co flight crashed on landing in for the 209 army corps in series injuries: a pilot had to Cardoza said the plane was Brazilian aircraft manufactur- when it plunged to the ground. northern Chihuahua due to bad the north, said. undergo a spinal operation, and caught in a heavy hailstorm and er Embraer announced the dis- “I think we fell back on the weather, killing 32. 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Videos released of captives in Syria Washington | United States

jihadist group has re- Daring daylight heist Aleased videos of a Jap- anese journalist and an Italian man held captive in Thieves snatch Swedish royal jewels in daylight heist by motorboat Syria in which they appeal for their release, US-based monitors said Tuesday. The jewels are being The two men -- Japanese • freelance journalist Jum- sought internationally pei Yasuda and Italian na- via Interpol tional Alessandro Sandrini -- appear in two separate Objects were termed videos that are nonetheless as• “national treasure” similar in their staging and were released by the SITE group, which tracks white Perpetrators risk up supremacist and jihadist or- to• six years in prison ganizations. SITE did not say which group was responsible for AFP | Stockholm, Sweden the videos. Both men are shown obbers who nabbed two Swedish royal funeral regalia, including gold burial crowns (dated from the 17th kneeling in front of a wall 17th century royal crowns century) belonging to King Karl IX (top-L) and his wife Queen Christina (top-R) wearing orange jumpsuits Rand an orb from a Swed- that were on display at the Strängnäs Cathedral while armed men dressed ish cathedral remained at large head-to-toe in black stand yesterday, a day after fleeing behind them. their daring midday heist by locked cabinet in Strangnas Ca- but we are interested in further Jumpei is thought to motorboat. thedral, located 100 kilometers information from anyone that have been abducted by the The thieves, who have not (60 miles) west of Stockholm. has made any observations,” Al-Nusra Front, a former been identified, and the jewels King Karl IX’s crown is made he said. Al-Qaeda affiliate, in north- are being sought international- of gold and features crystals Tom Rowsell, who was hav- Swedish royal funeral regalia, including gold burial crowns (dated from the 17th ern Syria in 2015. ly via Interpol, Swedish police and pearls, while Christina’s is ing lunch outside the cathedral century) belonging to King Karl IX (top-L) and his wife Queen Christina (top-R) He identifies himself as spokesman Stefan Dangardt smaller and made of gold, pre- where he is to be married this that were on display at the Strängnäs Cathedral Korean in the video but said, noting the objects were a cious stones and pearls. weekend, told daily Aftonbladet speaks Japanese, giving the “national treasure” and would “We have as yet no value of he saw two men dash from the and search dogs looking for the not possible to sell these kinds recording date as July 25, likely be “very difficult to sell”. the stolen goods, except that it building toward a motorboat thieves but their efforts have so of objects,” the national police stating that he is in a bad sit- The 1611 gold burial crowns is a national treasure,” Dangardt waiting on Lake Malaren. far proved fruitless, Dangardt coordinator for thefts of cultural uation and asking for help. belonging to King Karl IX and told AFP. said. artefacts, Maria Ellior, told news Sandrini gives a different his wife Queen Christina were “Several people were seen ‘Not possible to sell’ “There is of course going to be agency TT. date, July 19, and says that originally interred with the leaving the church by boat or The theft occurred just before a lot of media interest in these “So we can only speculate it is his last request to the couple but were later exhumed waterscooter after the theft. noon on Tuesday, and police types of objects. There will be about (the thieves) intentions,” Italian government. and had been on display in a We have spoken to witnesses, quickly had helicopters, patrols, pictures in the media. It’s just she added. The Italian hostage was kidnapped in Turkey in October 2016 before being taken to Syria, according to reports in the Italian media. Danish ban on Islamic Iraqis from same family risk full-face veil takes effect US Air Force death penalty over IS killings Baghdad | Iraq have admitted to participat- were blindfolded and had terminates ing in the Khasfah massacre,” their hands tied behind their ICBM test ight Iraqis from the same said Supreme Judicial Council backs, before being forced to Efamily risk being sentenced spokesman Abdel Sattar Bay- kneel. They were then shot and Washington | United States to death after admitting to in- raqdar. pushed into the crater. volvement in killing 370 people “They participated in the More than 300 people, in - he US Air Force had to while members of the Islamic execution of 370 civilians and cluding around 100 foreigners, Tabort a test flight Tues- State group, the judiciary said members of security forces and have been sentenced to death day of an unarmed inter- yesterday. the arrest of 400 people in Mo- or life in prison by Iraqi courts continental ballistic missile The men face charges under sul,” who were then held in IS over their membership of IS, after it developed an “anom- Representative picture (Courtesy of Daily Times) Iraq’s anti-terror legislation jails, he added in a statement. according to judicial sources. aly,” officials said. over the killings at Khasfah, After IS overran Mosul in Iraq declared victory in De- The flight of the Min - a sinkhole in northern Iraq 2014, Khasfah became one of cember over the jihadist group, uteman III missile, which Stockholm | Sweden just eight kilometres from Mo- Iraq’s largest mass graves as which at its peak controlled launched from Vandenberg sul, the former capital of IS’s jihadists carried out a series of nearly a third of the country as Air Force Base in California, enmark’s ban on the Is- self-declared “caliphate”. executions at the site. well as large swathes of neigh- was safely terminated over Dlamic full-face veil in pub- “The eight terrorists arrested Witnesses said the victims bouring Syria. the Pacific Ocean at 4:42 am lic spaces came into force yes- (1142 GMT). terday, with anyone wearing a KNOW WHAT Officials are forming a garment that hides the face in “launch analysis group” to public risking a fine. determine what caused the Human rights campaigners anomaly. have slammed the ban as a vio- The full-face veil France scraps expulsion order “An anomaly is any unex- lation of women’s rights, while is an issue across pected event during the test. supporters argue it enables Europe. Belgium, Since anomalies may arise better integration of Muslim France, Germany for Tunisian fire hero from many factors relating immigrants into Danish soci- and Austria have to the operational platform ety. Wearing a burqa, which Pontoise | France itself, or the test equipment, covers the entire face, or the imposed bans or careful analysis is needed niqab, which shows only the partial bans rance has revoked an ex- to identify the cause,” Air eyes, in public will lead to a lations of the ban had been Fpulsion order for a Tunisian Force Global Strike Com- fine of 1,000 kroner ($156, 134 registered. man who saved two children mand said in a statement. euros). A 30-year-old Muslim wom- in a 2015 fire, the Val-d’Oise KNOW WHAT Personnel at Vandenberg The ban also targets other an interviewed in daily Ber- prefecture in the Paris suburbs routinely carry out tests items that hide the face such lingske, identified only as Sa- said Tuesday. of Minuteman missiles, as balaclavas and false beards. rah, said on Wednesday that In June the prefecture had Latrous had and the launches are often Repeated violations will be she had “lost faith in the sys- said it would reconsider the planned years in advance. fined up to 10,000 kroner. tem”. Born and raised in Den- case of Mohamed Aymen La- earned only ano- Decades after the Cold It is not known how many mark by parents who emigrat- trous, 25, in the aftermath of a nymity after his War, the United States still women wear the niqab or bur- ed from Turkey, she has worn similar case which saw Malian own “heroic act,” Mohamed Aymen Latrous fields hundreds of Min - qa in Denmark. the niqab since she was 18. national Mamoudou Gassama which was seen by uteman III ICBMs, dot- Protests against the ban were “I’ve realised that democ- swiftly receive citizenship after nobody ted in silos across rural planned in the capital Copen- racy doesn’t work. Politicians scaling a building to rescue a Macron. America. hagen and the second-biggest boast of freedoms and rights child dangling off a balcony. In contrast, the paper said Over the next 20 years, city Aarhus late Wednesday, when they are making fun of Le Parisien daily had noted that Latrous had earned only was served an order to leave the the Air Force will switch with several hundred people Muslims and when they are in a recent article how Gassa- anonymity after his own “he- country at the end of January. out the entirety of its Min- expected to attend -- some of drawing caricatures of the ma, 22 and nicknamed “Spi - roic act,” which was seen by On Monday, Latrous was uteman III fleet with a new them wearing the full-face veil. prophet. But when it comes to derman”, enjoyed nationwide nobody. granted a renewable permit for missile known currently A spokesman for Denmark’s me, they take away my right to acclaim for his bravery, seen on His local town hall had a year allowing him to live and known as the Ground Based national police said that as of choose how I want to dress,” social media by millions, and backed his bid for residency work in France, a prefecture Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). 2:30 pm (1230 GMT), no vio- she said. meeting President Emmanuel but initially to no avail and he spokesperson said. 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 features Made in Fukushima Japan farmers struggle to win trust

where thick tree growth makes it impractical. But elsewhere topsoil has been removed, trees washed down and potassium sprinkled to reduce caesium uptake. But the testing process is the cornerstone of efforts to win consumer trust. ‘Our products are safe’ “Some people are still worried, in Japan and abroad, so we want to continue to explain to people in other prefectures and in for- eign countries that our products are safe,” said Kenji Kusano, an official at the testing centre. Fish in a bucket before being tested for radiation And occasionally radioactivity is detected, for example in wild plants and mushrooms, which Fukushima’s seafood. those bans. are destroyed if they exceed the “When we catch fish and send And another 23 markets, in- government standard. it to market in Tokyo, some peo- cluding the United States and Kusano said testing will re- ple don’t want to buy it,” said European Union, have relaxed main important as residents Kazunori Yoshida, director of restrictions, though some re- gradually return. Iwaki’s fishing cooperative. gional neighbours including “When residents come back As a result, fishermen brought China and South Korea have to areas that are off-limits at in just 3,200 tonnes of seafood kept bans in place. the moment and start producing in the area last year, down from The perception problem per- their own fruit and vegetables, 24,700 in 2010. sists domestically too, with sur- An employee of the Onahama Port displaying fish to be tested for radiation in Iwaki. they must be tested,” he said. The problem remains one of veys showing some Japanese The Fukushima disaster dev- perception, despite the fact that consumers still avoid Fukushi- AFP | Koriyama, Japan ed, weighed, and then passed astated a previously flourishing independent testing confirms ma produce. through a “germanium semicon- local agricultural sector. what government labs show. And experts say the govern- he pumpkin is diced, ductor detector”. Rice under- “Profits have not yet reached The Minna no Data (Our ment’s science-based approach the chicken carved goes screening elsewhere. pre-2011 levels and prices re- Data) NGO carries out its own has done little to convince peo- and the eggs beat- While radiation affected sev- main below the national aver- testing and spokesman Hidetake ple. en into an omelette, eral regions which have their age,” said Fukushima represent- Ishimaru said the group was “Nobody believes, just by but the people pre- own testing processes, Fukus- ative Nobuhide Takahashi. “very surprised” by the “mostly shouting safety,” said Katsumi Tparing the food are not chefs hima’s programme is the most The situation is even worse very low levels” it found in Fuk- Shozugawa, a University of To- -- they are scientists testing pro- systematic, testament to the for fisherman, many of whom ushima produce. kyo professor who has studied Seven years duce from Japan’s Fukushima particularly severe reputational have survived only on compen- Fukushima food safety. region. damage it suffered. sation paid by Fukushima oper- ‘Nobody believes’ He said government testing after the Seven years after the March In the wake of the nuclear ator TEPCO. At the international level, there was appropriate, but attempts to March 2011 2011 nuclear disaster caused by disaster, a wide-scale decon- The tsunami destroyed ports has been some progress: 27 convince consumers remained a devastating tsunami, rigorous tamination programme has been across the region and demand countries of the 54 that imposed “poor.” nuclear testing shows no radioactive carried out in Fukushima. is low despite an even stricter restrictions on food from Fukus- Tomiko Yamaguchi, sociolo- threat from Fukushima’s pro- It can’t be done in forests, testing standard of 50Bq/kg for hima after 2011 have now lifted gy professor at Tokyo’s Inter- disaster duce, officials and experts say. national Christian University, But local producers say they said some consumers were torn caused by a still face crippling suspicion between fear over Fukushima from consumers. produce and solidarity with res- devastating More than 205,000 food items idents there. have been tested at the Fukus- “People can’t talk about these tsunami, hima Agricultural Technology things. It’s almost like a taboo,” Centre since March 2011, with she said. rigorous Japan setting a standard of no “But regardless ... if you are more than 100 becquerels of very concerned for your chil- testing shows radioactivity per kilogramme dren, it doesn’t matter if there’s (Bq/kg). scientific evidence or not.” no radioactive The European Union, by com- On a farm in Fukushima parison, sets that level at 1,250 where peaches hang ready to threat from Bq/kg and the US at 1,200. be picked, 14th generation farm- In the last year, the centre says er Chusaku Anzai said he was Fukushima’s no cultivated produce or farm- resigned to the situation. produce reared livestock has exceeded “There’s no point wasting our the government’s limit. energy trying to convince those In all just nine samples out who don’t want our products,” of tens of thousands were over the 69-year-old said, his face the limit: eight from fish bred in worn by five decades of farm- inland ponds, and one a sample work. of wild mushrooms. “We can’t do anything but Each day, more than 150 Reactor unit 3 over storage tanks of radiation-contaminated water at the tsunami-crippled Tokyo Electric Power wait for them to change their samples are prepared, cod - Company (TEPCO) Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima prefecture minds.” 15 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 entertainment

CROSSWORD YOUR STAR TODAY

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries Cool your jets today. This is a good time to stop and focus on you. Make sure to give your body the respect it deserves. Make sure you’re fostering the kind of character you wish to become. Base your self-image on something internal rather than an external craving for attention from others. Your true beauty lies within. Taurus Your brain and warrior instincts are in agreement to- day. Team up with others who share similar thoughts and desires. Conversations can be extremely reward- ing. You’re apt to learn a lot about yourself. Don’t be afraid to share deep thoughts and emotions. Gemini Something or someone could confront you today. Try 50- Apropos of; 51- Slender bar; 52- Singer Torme; 54- Not not to assume things about the situation before you plausible; 61- Like the Gobi; 63- Swimming holes; 64- Nightclub know all the facts. If a piece of the puzzle is still in of song; 65- Brief letter, paper money; 66- Greek goddesses of question, face the issue right away. Your sensitivity is the seasons; 67- License plates; 68- Spoollike toy; 69- Hi-___; precious, whether you realize it or not. 70- Sports figure?; Cancer Down Have no fear today. You have the power and mental 1- Kirkuk’s country; 2- “Star Trek” role; 3- That’s ___!; 4- Tantalizes; capacity to cut through just about anything. Don’t Across 5- Golden Fleece ship; 6- Lunch time, often; 7- Crucifix letters; let fear or regret hold you back. Clear the path and 8- ___ snail’s pace; 9- Soldier in the cavalry; 10- Faucet fault; 11- be strong in your approach to the new and different. 1- The wolf ___ the door; 5- Black cuckoo; 8- Electrically ver- Spelunking site; 13- Lack of success; 14- Country singer Tucker; Stay on target and be bold in your actions. You have satile; 12- Dominion; 13- Foremost part; 15- Skater Lipinski; 20- Try out; 21- “___ grip!”; 25- Actress Virna; 26- Valuable collec- the ability to conquer new literal and figurative lands. 16- Inter ___; 17- Greek marketplace; 18- Tel ___; 19- Asking; tion; 27- Unlawfulness; 28- Giving the once-over; 29- Agitates; 30- 22- Copycat; 23- Moray; 24- Scream; 26- Fine cloth; 29- Lit- Spine-tingling; 31- R&R provider; 33- This is what eyes do; 35- Pro Leo erary ridicule; 31- Modern address; 32- Romantic rendezvous; ___; 37- Energy units; 39- Use too often; 42- Opponent; 44- Archer Don’t worry about not being on the right path, because 34- So far; 36- Boot bottom; 38- Refrain in a children’s song; 40- of myth; 47- Pizazz; 49- Decrees; 52- Numerous; 53- Switch ending; you are. You seem to always be in the right place at Former Hungarian premier Nagy; 41- ___ barrel; 43- Audacity; 55- Needy; 56- Passed-down knowledge; 57- ____, poor Yorick; 58- the right time. There’s no need to feel regret or shame 45- Align the cross hairs; 46- Milk and egg drink; 48- Tranquil; Sloop, yacht, or canoe; 59- Annika Sorenstam’s org.; 60- Sunrise about things that have happened in the past. Turn direction; 62- ___ volente (God willing); negative experiences into lessons for a better future. BEETLE BAILEY Virgo A war could be brewing in your world today. Emo- tionally charged arguments shoot back and forth with conviction. Try not to get discouraged. Don’t burn any bridges either. Remember that your words may fall on extremely sensitive ears, so use them with care. There’s a very active part of your psyche that needs to be heard. Libra An inner voice is warning you to slow down. It’s probably best if you take a break and let someone else take the lead. Concentrate on matters at home and take care of issues that crop up among loved ones. It’s quite possible that an argument is brewing. Whether you realize it or not, there are serious issues that need to be addressed. WORD OF THE DAY Scorpio Today is a fantastic day to take action. Your eagerness to strike out for new territory is heightened by a drive risorgimento tion and Napoleonic wars (1796-1815), the the name Risorgimento, which literally to experience the unknown. Take an internal journey French dominated Italy and introduced translates from Italian as “rising again.” and see what kind of wonderful things you can dis- Definition: many new reforms to the Italian states. Although most modern use of the term still cover. There’s a tremendous strength inside you that 1 often capitalized : the 19th century move- After the wars, the states were restored to refers to this movement, the word also has doesn’t always get to show itself. ment for Italian political unity their former rulers, the Austrians, and took broader application in English, referring to on a conservative character. In response, revivals or renewals of any sort. This second Sagittarius 2 : a time of renewal or renaissance : revival a number of secret societies arose as part sense is occasionally capitalized in a nod to Think before you act today. Rash moves are likely to of an ideological and literary movement the earlier use. get you into trouble. An annoying interruption in your Did You Know? in support of a united Italy free of foreign daily routine could throw you off guard. Sit down and During the period of the French Revolu- domination. This movement was given think about the situation before you act too hastily. Bumps in the road are often messages from the Uni- verse that you’re moving too quickly and carelessly. SUDOKU It’s time to slow down. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Capricorn Today is a great day to act on things that have been brewing in your brain for quite some time. Perhaps you’ve been feeling unsure of yourself. It’s OK to surrender and admit that you just don’t have all the answers. Use this as an opportunity to restructure and rebuild. Aquarius Be a bit more sensitive with your words today. Your mind is apt to be especially active and even a bit rest- less. This is more than likely a signal to get more of your opinions out into the world. As you do, make sure you take into account the feelings of others. Pisces Your mind is clear and your sensitivity focused. Now How to play is a good time to make a move. Don’t let insecurity Place a number in the empty boxes in or fear keep you from pursuing your dreams. Realize such a way that each row across, each that action you take today doesn’t need to be a bold column down and each 9-box square outward movement in order to be effective. In truth, contains all of the numbers from one quite the contrary is true. to nine. 16 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018

THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME SEEF (II) 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 PM JURRASIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM (15+) (ACTION/COMEDY) NEW SAAR 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 PM (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLER/SCI-FIC- MILA KUNIS, SAM HEUGHAN, KATE MCKINNON TION) WADI AL SAIL 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 PM BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD, CHRIS PRATT, JEFF CINECO (20) 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + GOLDBLUM 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 DAILY AT (VIP I): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) + 11.15 PM Moretz admits + 8.30 + 11.00 PM TOM CRUISE, HENRY CAVILL, VING RHAMES SEEF (II) 11.30 AM + 4.30 + 9.30 PM SEEF (II) (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) CINECO (20) (IMAX 3D): 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 SEEF (I) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + + 8.30 + 11.30 PM (VIP II): 11.00 AM + 2.00 + THE ESCAPE PLAN 2: HADES 11.45 PM 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM (ATMOS): 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 MN 10.30 AM + 1.00 + (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) SAAR 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 4.00 + 7.00 + 10.00 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) SYLVESTER STALLONE, DAVE BAUTISTA, 11.15 PM XIAOMING HUANG she is single SEEF (II) 11.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + CINECO (20) 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + WADI AL SAIL 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 6.45 + 8.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM + 9.00 + 11.30 PM 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 4.00 + HARB KARMOZ 7.00 + 10.00 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) THE INCREDIBLES 2 (PG-15) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) NEW SAAR 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) AMIR KAKAR, GHADA ABDEL RAZEK, MOSTAFA CRAIG T. NELSON, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, CATHE- WADI AL SAIL 11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + RINE KEENER KHATER 11.15 PM CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 3.45 + 8.15 PM + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) SKYSCRAPER KNOW WHAT AL ABLA TAMTAM SEEF (I) 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 (PG-13) (ACTION/THRILLERA/DRAMA) + 11.30 PM DWAYNE JOHNSON, NEVE CAMPBELL, (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) PABLO SCHREIBER YASMIN ABDULAZIZ, HAMDI ALMIRGHANI, SAAR 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + BAYOUMI FOUAD 11.00 PM CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + Moretz was only eight 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN + CINECO (20) 1.45 + 6.15 + 10.45 PM WADI AL SAIL 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + when her movie “The 8.45 + 11.15 PM (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) KARWAAN Amityville Horror” SEEF (II) 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + (PG-13) (HINDI/DRAMA/COMEDY) NEW OUR HOUSE 11.30 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) IRRFAN KHAN, DULQUER SALMAAN, MITHILA (2005) premiered. As (15+) (DRAMA/HORROR/THRILLER) NEW WADI AL SAIL 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM PALKAR she was too young for an THOMAS MANN, NICOLA PELTZ, XAVIER DE SEEF (II) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 GUZMAN HOTELTRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER + 11.45 PM R-rated movie, she wasn’t CINECO (20) 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 (PG) (ANIMATION/COMEDY/DRAMA) allowed to watch it + 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN ADAM SANDLER, ANDY SAMBERG, THE ASHRAM SEEF (II) 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + FRAN DRESCHER (PG-15) (FANTASY/THRILLER) NEW 9.30 + 11.30 PM CINECO (20) 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + SAM KEELEY, MANOEL ORFANAKI, HERA HILMAR WADI AL SAIL 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II) 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + DAILY AT (DUBBED IN ARABIC): 10.30 AM + 12.30 9.15 + 11.15 PM PATRICK + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM (PG) (COMEDY) NEW SEEF (II) 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + SHOCK AND AWE BEATTIE EDMONDSON, ED SKREIN, TOM 9.00 + 11.00 PM (PG-15) (BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA) NEW BENNETT WOODY HARRELSON, JAMES MARSDEN, ROB WADI AL SAIL 11.15 + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 PM Chloe Moretz CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 REINER + 9.15 + 11.15 PM THE FIRST PURGE SEEF (II) 8.00 + 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN SEEF (II) 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 (18+) (ACTION/CRIME/HORROR) IANS | Los Angeles she was still a couple with the September 2017, when Brook- + 8.45 + 10.45 PM MARISA TOMEI, LEX SCOTT DAVIS, MULK LUNA LAUREN VELEZ (PG-15) (HINDI/DRAMA) NEW budding photographer, the lyn moved to the US to study TAPSEE PANNU, RISHI KAPOOR, ABDUL QUADIR FANNEY KHAN CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + AMIN ctress Chloe Moretz says actress confessed they were photography. (PG-15) (HINDI/COMEDY/DRAMA) NEW 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I) 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 she is “single and doing “friends”. Following the split, the son of AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN, ANIL KAPOOR, good” following her She said, “I’m okay. I’m sin- soccer legend David Beckham RAJKUMMAR RAO ANT-MAN AND THE WASP A BUYBUST split from Brooklyn Beckham gle. I’m 21, I’m single, I’m good.” was spotted locking lips with CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN PAUL RUDD, EVANGELINE LILLY, MICHAEL PENA (18+) (FILIPINO/ACTION/THRILLERA) NEW in March. She has been focusing on her model Lexi Wood. ANNE CURTIS, BRANDON VERA, VICTOR NERI SEEF (I) 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + She said she was enjoying the work since her split from boy- However, he has now ap - 9.00 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I) 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 SAAR 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM + 11.00 PM single life, when she appeared friend. peared to have found love WADI AL SAIL 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + SEEF (II) 2.00 + 7.00 PM + 12.00 MN on a television programme on The two had been dating on again with Abi Manzoni, who 11.15 PM KOODE Monday, according to reports. and off for a number of years, he joined for lunch here earlier OCEAN’S EIGHT (MALAYALAM) NEW After being asked whether but rekindled their romance in this week. LEO DA VINCI: MISSION MONA LISA (PG-15) (COMEDY/CRIME) PRITHVIRAJ, NAZRIYA NAZIM, PARVATHY SANDRA BULLOCK, CATE BLANCHETT, ANNE (PG) (ANIMATION/COMEDY/ADVENTURE) NEW SEEF (I) 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 JOHNNY YONG BOSCH, CHERAMI LEIGH, HATHAWAY BRYCE PAPENBROOK CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + AL HAMRA 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 PM 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM Alan Alda reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis Gomez: My heart has Ella Purnell shuns beauty routine Reuters | New York always been in acting ward-winning actor IANS | Los Angeles but, I barely take my make-up for something. Everyone’s got a AAlan Alda disclosed on off at night,” Purnell said. thing and I am still figuring out Tuesday that he has Par- ctress Ella Purnell says “I am done with trying to what is my thing?” kinson’s disease, saying he Ashe does not have a beauty project perfection. it’s refresh- According to reports, on the did not want the revela - routine, but she is done with ing to be like, ‘I do not know, work front, Purnell can cur- tion that he had the nerv- “trying to project perfection”. I’ll let you know when I figure rently be seen portraying wait- ous system disorder to be “You want to project an image it out!’ There’s a pressure for ress Tess in ‘Sweetbitter’ and told from “a sad point of that you are perfect and peo- young actors and actresses to has found working on the show view.” ple ask, ‘What are your beauty be working all the time and to “therapeutic” because she can The 82-year-old star of secrets?’ You want to come up stay relevant so when it comes identify with her character’s TV series “M*A*S*H” told with great, amazing routines, to interviews you have to stand feelings. “CBS This Morning” that he had learned of the di - agnosis more than three years ago, but that so far Selena Gomez NAME CHANGE NAME CHANGE NAME CHANGE the progressive disease has not stopped him from act- IANS | Los Angeles I, KIARA, D/O, PETER, I, Nazma, D/O, Pawan I, PETER, S/O, PATROS ing or pursuing other career opportunities. inger-actress Selena Gomez holding Indian Mashi and W/O Peter, SADIQ, holding Indian says music has been a dom- My heart has Passport No. M8029198 holding Indian Passport Passport No. M3421722 S inating factor in her life, but dated 01/05/2015 No. N2236571 dated dated 05/12/2014 issued always been in acting has always been her issued at SRINAGAR, 12/08/2015 issued at at SRINAGAR, JAMMU acting. 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Keith Lee trains De Kock steers South alongside Kevin Africa to take lead

AFP | Dambulla, Sri Lanka

icketkeeper-bats- man Quinton de WKock hit an attack- ing 87 to guide South Africa to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day interna- tional in Dambulla yesterday. Chasing 245 for victory, the visitors rode on a 91-run open- ing partnership between de Kock and Hashim Amla, who Kevin Lee in action scored 43, to achieve their target with more than seven overs to spare. South Africa take a 2-0 TDT | Manama lead in the five-match series. Skipper Faf du Plessis con- FC superstar Kevin Lee is tributed with a valuable 49 Ucoaching his brother Keith after Sri Lankan spinner Aki- Lee ahead of his promotional la Dananjaya led the bowling debut at Brave Combat Federa- KNOW WHAT charge to give the visitors some tion. Keith Lee is also joined by tough moments in their chase. Joseph Benavidez in sparring The Proteas bowlers also sessions. played their part earlier as pace- Keith will be facing Jere - Keith Lee is known for men Lungi Ngidi and Andile my Pacatiw from Team Lakay his work on American Phehlukwayo claimed three at Brave 14. Pacatiw has the independent circuit, wickets each to restrict Sri Lan- most number of appearances where he competed ka to 244-8 in 50 overs. South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (R) plays a shot as Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella (L) looks on for a fighter from Philippines for promotions such as Skipper Angelo Mathews at Brave Combat Federation. Evolve, All American made 79 off 111 balls while Ni- Pacatiw is currently under- Wrestling, and Pro roshan Dickwella scored 69 to with them having a set batsman. after South Africa’s quick start going training alongside his give the Sri Lankan total some Plans were good and the execu- BRIEF SCORE but the rest of the bowling and team mate and champion of Wrestling Guerrilla respectability after they elected tion was great,” he added. some sloppy fielding let the the bantamweight division of advanced and mature game to bat first. South Africa began their in- South Africa 246 for 6 (De home team down. Brave Combat Federation, Ste- plan as he assimilates the years “Excellent bowling perfor- nings with a big first-wicket Kock 87, Du Plessis 49, Dananjaya had Amla caught phen Loman. of experience brought forth by mance, seemed like Sri Lanka partnership as de Kock hit bowl- Dananjaya 3-60) beat Sri and bowled and then snapped At the same time, Keith has his training partners. would get 280-300 but we kept ers to all parts of the ground Lanka 244 for 8 (Mathews up Aiden Markram for three. revealed that he is training Kevin is closely monitoring getting wickets,” an elated du during his 78-ball knock, laced 79*, Dickwella 69, Phehluk- He later denied du Plessis his alongside fighters above his the progress and is most likely Plessis said after the win. with 13 fours and 1 six. half-century with another skill and experience level on a expected to be in the corner of “We kept pulling it back even Dananjaya took two wickets wayo 3-45) by four wickets caught and bowled effort. daily basis. Keith as he will face the pros- He added that the routine pect trained by Mark Sangiao helps him establish a much himself. Root’s Test century drought continues Brave CF concludes major AFP | Birmingham, UK Wicket-keeper Bairstow played the ball to midwicket for signings from Brazil ngland captain Joe Root’s a single and then set off for what TDT | Manama has 12 wins in his fight career Ewait to score his 14th Test always looked a tight second, where he competed 14 times. hundred continued in frus - with Root, who responded to rave Combat Federation 11 of the victories came by trating fashion when he was the call, comfortably run out by Bhas officially announced way of submissions with 10 run out for 80 in a mix-up with opposing captain Virat Kohli’s signing two new top prospects finishes coming within the 1st Yorkshire team-mate Jonny direct hit from midwicket to from Brazil. minute of action. Bairstow on the first day of the end a 156-ball innings including Geraldo Coelho and Gabriel Mohammed Shahid, Presi- series opener against India at nine fours. Miranda have signed the mul- dent of Brave Combat Feder- Edgbaston yesterday. It was the 11th time that Root ti-fight contracts to represent ation has announced aggres- Root looked on course for his had made a Test fifty since Edg- Brave Combat Federation in sive expansion plans for the first hundred at this level since baston hundred last year with- the upcoming events. remainder of 2018. he made 136 against West Indies out going on to three figures. Geraldo “Luan Santana” Currently Brave Combat last year at Edgbaston. Kohli then rubbed salt into Coelho has competed 14 times Federation with its active ath- But, not for the first time, he the wound by blowing kisses in in his career and has 11 wins. lete relations program is the failed to convert a century into the direction of Root and put- Meanwhile Gabriel “Fly” fastest growing mixed mar- a hundred, although the fault lay ting his finger to his lips, as if to Miranda is among the top tial arts organisation in the as much with Bairstow as Root. England’s Joe Root attempts to shoo away a pigeon from the wicket quieten the crowd. prospects of the region who world.

Williams, Russell power West Indies over Bangladesh

AFP | Basseterre, Saint Kitts match, fast bowler Williams and Nevis BRIEF SCORE claimed four for 28 to ensure there would be no substan- esrick Williams’ ca- West Indies 93 for 3 tial recovery for the tourists Kreer-best bowling fig- despite a fighting topscore ures and a hurricane bat- (Russell 35*, Mustafizur KNOW WHAT of 35 from Mahmudullah as ting cameo by Andre Rus- 2-18) beat Bangladesh 143 they finished at 143 for nine. sell highlighted an efficient for 9 (Mahmudullah 35, Set a revised target of 91 at Seef District too effort by the West Indies Williams 4-28) by seven Widely regarded as off 11 overs after rain de - in defeating Bangladesh by wickets (by DLS method) biggest hitter of the layed the Windies response Um al Hassan +973 17728699 seven wickets in the rain-af- cricket ball, Andre by more than 90 minutes, Seef District +973 17364999 fected opener of the three- Russell blazed an unbeat- match T20 International Nurse rocked the visitors Russell has hit a centu- en 35 off 21 balls with three series at Warner Park in St with the wickets of both ry in 42 balls in Carib- fours and three sixes to en- Kitts on Tuesday. openers without scor - bean Premier League sure there were no alarms After off-spinner Ashley ing in the first over of the for home side in taking lead. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 18 Roma rally past Barcelona Malcom impresses but AS Roma and Florenzi fight back to beat Barcelona ESPN | Arlington, Texas lead after good work from Ballou spurned two openings when Tabla. Barcelona 2 – 4 AS Roma Rafinha capped a fine team move BETTER oma came from behind to He almost scored again, too, Stephan El Shaarawy (35’) in the seventh minute to open beat Barcelona 4-2 in the sending a free kick inches wide Rafinha (6’) the scoring. Malcom (49’) Alessandro Florenzi (78’) RInternational Champions before seeing a shot well saved Bryan Cristante (83’) Valverde’s side continued to Cup at AT&T Stadium but not by substitute goalkeeper Anto- Diego Perotti (86’ PEN) pile on the pressure. Rafinha, KNOW before Malcom had given them a nio Mirante. who’s playing for his future at taste of what they missed out on. Barca’s young side had start- the club, almost set up Malcom A flurry of late goals from ed quickly. Munir had already for a second goal, but Robin Alessandro Florenzi, Bryan Cris- Often nicknamed tante and Diego Perotti helped ‘The Wolves’, the an- the Italians recover from 2-1 imal has always fea- down as they took full advantage tured on AS Roma’s of Barca’s changes in the latter badge. Their current stages of the game. Ernesto Valverde had made badge portrays a 10 outfield substitutions by the female wolf with time Florenzi levelled the match two infant brothers, at 2-2 and the Barca coach will Romulus and Remus, be happy with what he saw be- which illustrates the fore he brought on the club’s B myth of the creation team players -- especially from of Rome new signing Malcom. Roma thought they had signed Malcom from Bordeaux last Olsen saved. week only to see Barca swoop Barca’s grip on possession in at the 11th hour, nabbing the remained but the frequency of Brazilian from under their noses their chances decreased as Roma in a deal worth €41 million. began to pose a threat on the Defender Kostas Manolas break. played down the transfer saga Chances for Edin Dzeko before the game, saying he and Florenzi had already been hadn’t even heard of Malcom, snuffed out when summer sign- but all the Roma players will ing Justin Kluivert set up El have been aware of him by full- Shaarawy to equalise. time. Malcom then had his moment Making his first start for his in the 49th minute before Val- new club, Malcom impressed in verde rung the changes on the a Barca side which was without hour mark. Lionel Messi and the other play- Florenzi took advantage of ers that took part in this sum- some open defending from Bar- mer’s World Cup. ca’s youngsters, who play in the After Stephan El Shaarawy third tier of Spanish football, to had cancelled out Rafinha’s early level before Cristante beat Jas- opener, the script was written FC Barcelona’s Rafael Alcantara “Rafinha” fights for the ball with AS Roma’s Federico Fazio per Cillessen after being given for Malcom to restore Barca’s too much room to turn. N’Koudou strike sees Spurs defeat Milan Lukaku to return early Reuters | Manchester pre-season tour but insisted Tottenham wrap up International Champions Cup with friendly win the fixtures did not reveal an- elgium striker Romelu ything new strategically. BLukaku has curtailed his “I didn’t learn anything (tac- ESPN | Minneapolis vacation and will join Man- tically). I know what (Ander) chester United at the start of Herrera is, I know what (Juan) Tottenham finished their their Premier League cam- Mata is, I know what (Alexis) wpreseason tour of the U.S. paign, manager Jose Mourin- Sanchez is, I know what they with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, ho has said. are... I know the kids need time with Georges-Kevin Nkoudou Mourinho called for the to grow up,” Mourinho said. hitting the second-half winner. club’s World Cup participants “The boys tried everything, Mauricio Pochettino fielded to shorten their rest days after they gave everything, they a youthful side including three last month’s tournament to know we have to try to fight 21-year-olds and three teenag- help United, who have also for the best result but tactically ers, while naming senior figures been hindered by injuries, it means nothing.” Christian Eriksen, Heung-Min avoid a poor start to the league United have won two of Son, Serge Aurier and Ben season. their five pre-season fixtures Davies on the bench. England duo Phil Jones and so far and will be keen to make But his team still came out on Marcus Rashford were already a quick start in their quest to top after Nkoudou’s 47th-min- set to return early and United win silverware this season. ute strike -- the Frenchman’s will now be boosted by Luka- Mourinho was unsure, how- second goal in successive ku’s decision as they prepare ever, if Anthony Martial would matches after Saturday’s equal- to host Leicester City in their return in time to play Sunday’s iser against Barcelona in Los first league game on Aug. 10. final friendly against Angeles. “We will have (Victor) Lin- Bayern Munich af- Tottenham dominated pos- delof who started training two ter the Frenchman session at US Bank Stadium, days ago,” Mourinho said after left the team’s with academy trio George Tottenham Hotspur’s British defender Kyle Walker-Peters (L) vies for the ball with AC Milan’s Italian foward Patrick United’s 2-1 win over Real Ma- pre-season tour Marsh, Luke Amos and Oliver Cutrone (C) and foward Fabio Borini drid in the pre-season Interna- early to attend Skipp showing confidence and tional Champions Cup (ICC) the birth composure in central midfield. forced a save from Michel Vorm Nkoudou intercepting a woeful narumma. on Wednesday. of his However, AC Milan had the bet- with a header from Suso’s cross, crossfield pass outside Milan’s Both teams made multiple “Marcus Rashford, daugh- ter chances in the first half. and Fabio Borini sent a flicked box, accelerating outside Mu- changes after the hour-mark, Jones and Lukaku, ter. Suso’s 14th-minute cross header just wide. sacchio and sending a rising with Pochettino introducing because they gave bounced just in front of a sliding Kessie also went close with a drive into the top corner at the Eriksen, Son, Davies and Auri- to the group and to Patrick Cutrone six yards out low deflected shot, while Cutro- near post. er, and the substitutions affect- the team three days Romelu and, when Amos scuffed a clear- ne was inches away from con- The Italians nearly hit ed the flow of the game, with of their holidays, Lukaku ance, Franck Kessie fired over. necting with deliveries from straight back as Hakan Calhano- chances drying up. so they are coming Amos nearly gave Spurs the Suso and Davide Calabria, so glu forced a save from substitute That suited Spurs perfectly back three days early lead when he tackled Mateo Tottenham were somewhat goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga and and, after suffering a late scare to try to be available Musacchio in AC Milan’s box fortunate to go into the break then sent a free kick past the as Luca Antonelli wastefully for the team.” and watched as the ball rolled on level terms, despite the im- post. overhit a cross to Nikola Ka - The Portuguese agonisingly wide of open net, pressive performances of their But Nkoudou nearly struck linic, they completed their In- boss praised his but that was the north London- youngsters. again at the other end, getting ternational Champions Cup senior players for ers’ best opportunity of the half. Yet it was they who took the behind on the right side before campaign with two wins and a the intensity they At the other end, Cutrone lead just after half-time, with driving his shot at Antonio Don- defeat to Barcelona on penalties. showed in United’s THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 19 Serena handed worst defeat

Serena Williams in action Johanna Konta in action

AFP | San Jose most of the 2017 season due to a -- so I tried to play the match on ed the most. Discrimination? I defeating Williams’ older sister pregnancy. my terms and just do what I can think so,” Williams wrote in a Venus in the final. erena Williams suffered The 36-year-old Williams out here,” Konta said. tweet. Konta next faces Sofia Kenin, the most lopsided loss of tried to shrug off the worst loss Both women were playing Williams had won this tour- who earned an impressive win her career at the WTA San of her hall of fame career. their first match since Wimble- nament the last three times over qualifier Veronica Cepede S KNOW WHAT Jose event on Tuesday, losing “I don’t know. I have so many don, where Williams finished she played it in 2011, 2012 and Royg on Monday. the final 12 games in a shocking things on my mind that I don’t runner-up to Angelique Kerber 2014 and won her only previous Konta played a superb match first-round upset to unseeded have time to be shocked about a and Konta lost in the second meeting with Konta 6-2 6-3 in with 17 winners, nine unforced Johanna Konta. loss where I clearly wasn’t at my Serena Williams round to eventual quarter-final- the 2017 Australian Open quar- errors and won 83 percent of her The 23-time Grand Slam win- best,” she said. starred with Venus in ist Dominika Cibulkova. ter-finals. first-serve points. ner struggled mightily against Williams, who was seeded The loss to Konta comes just “I think she played better This was one of the biggest the British No. 1 and former win- sixth, managed just nine win- the reality TV series over a month after Williams in this match than she did 18 wins of her career but Konta ner Konta, who crushed Wil- ners against 25 unforced errors Venus and Serena: complained that she is being dis- months ago, so that’s a good said she won’t be celebrating liams 6-1, 6-0 in just 51 minutes and had her serve broken six For Real, which de- criminated against by the sport’s thing for her,” said Williams. too long because there is more on the main Stadium. times. buted in 2005 drug testing program because work to do. Williams, who was playing She looked nothing like the of the number of samples she is Beat both sisters “I don’t believe in big bang her first match since dropping player that dominated the Tour million in prize money. being asked to provide. Konta won her maiden WTA ti- moments, or magic moments the Wimbledon final, is trying to for years, winning 72 singles ti- “She obviously wasn’t playing “Out of all the players it’s been tle at this event in 2016 when it where the fingers click and it all regain her top form after missing tles and earning more than $86 her best level -- nowhere near proven I’m the one getting test- was held in Stanford University, comes together,” she said. Stan Wawrinka ousted by Murray adds China Open to schedule Reuters | Washington qualifier Young ormer world number one FAndy Murray has added the China Open to his schedule in AFP | Washington October as he continues his re- turn from hip surgery earlier hree-time Grand Slam this year. Tchampion Stan Wawrinka, Murray, who played three struggling in his comeback from matches in late June but with- left knee surgery, was ousted by drew from Wimbledon as it US qualifier Donald Young at came too early in his recovery the ATP and WTA Washington process, made his return to Open on Tuesday. hardcourt tennis on Monday at Young, ranked 234th, out- the Washington Open where he lasted the 33-year-old Swiss battled to a first-round victory 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/3) and over Mackenzie McDonald. advanced to a second-round “The China Open ... has an- Andy Murray match with Japanese seventh nounced the entry of three- seed Kei Nishikori. time Grand Slam champion Briton Kyle Edmund in the sec- The China Open, which will “It was a tough fight, a lot and former world number one ond round of the Washington be held from Oct. 1 to 7, will also of nerves because he can hit Andy Murray to the 2018 player Open, is expected to play in feature current world number any shot,” Young said. “Stan field,” tournament organisers Toronto and Cincinnati before one and defending champion Stan Wawrinka in action at the top is totally different said on their website. the final Grand Slam of the year Rafa Nadal and Argentine Juan than when he’s working his way Murray, who will face fellow at the U.S. Open. Martin Del Potro. back. I’m sure he’ll be back. I Grand Slam title at the 2014 won’t want to play him when Australian Open and added the he’s back.” 2015 French Open and 2016 Wawrinka, ranked 198th, fell It’s painful to lose in US Open titles. He reached the to 6-11 this year after missing the first round here, Wimbledon quarter-finals in Geraint Thomas overwhelmed with reactions most of nine months before re- especially 7-6 in the 2014 and 2015 but hasn’t gotten turning in May. third. I was missing past the second round since. AFP | London “It’s painful to lose in the first a lot for sure. It’s Hard-learned patience over round here, especially 7-6 in the tough when you 12 years before his Slam break- eraint Thomas has been third,” Wawrinka said. “I was through is paying dividends as Goverwhelmed by the reac- missing a lot for sure. It’s tough haven’t played a lot Wawrinka tries to recapture tion to his Tour de France victo- when you haven’t played a lot of of matches. Tough top form. ry with one particular favourite matches. Tough loss for sure.” loss for sure “There are different steps. a video featuring the likes of On the women’s side, reign- STAN WAWRINKA Right now is to get back a little Elton John, Thierry Henry, Ga- ing US Open champion Sloane confidence and get rid of all the reth Bale and Sam Warburton. Stephens opened by beating doubt you have in your game,” The 32-year-old Welshman fellow American Bethanie Mat- Wawrinka said. -- who went to the same school tek-Sands 7-5, 6-4. drea Petkovic. “I feel like I’m really close, as the younger duo of Bale Third-ranked Stephens, who “I’m super excited about the but sometimes really far. I’m and Warburton -- admitted to captured her first Grand Slam hardcourt season again,” Ste- sure I’ll get back where I want The Daily Telegraph he had Geraint Thomas title last year in New York, ral- phens said. “It was good I was to be. It’s a long process and you watched the video endlessly lied from 5-2 down in the first able to fight back and win.” have to accept that. I know I’ll in a taxi on the way back to his Thomas, who according to Thursday week from his home set to book a second-round Wawrinka, who began his get back. I just don’t know how hotel following celebrating his the paper has pencilled in a re- in Monaco, said impact of his match against Germany’s An- career in 2002, won his first long it will take.” epic win on Sunday in Paris. turn to Cardiff for a parade on achievement has yet to sink in. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 20 United hold on to beat Real Sanchez and Herrera hit for Mourinho’s side in winning effort

Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United return from difficult USA tour

12 12 key players of Manchester United were absent for most of the tour with many enjoying an extended break following the World Cup

Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez (top) fights for the ball with Real Madrid’s Javier Sanchez

AFP | Miami Manchester United 2 – 1 Real Madrid ose Mourinho was finally Alexis Sanchez (18’) Karim Benzema (45’+3’) given something to smile Ander Herrera (27’) Jabout as a tempestuous trip to the United States ended with Man United’s 2-1 win over for- mer club Real Madrid thanks of the tour with many enjoying superbly. to first-half strikes from Alexis an extended break following the “Alexis Sanchez is fresh, the Sanchez and Ander Herrera. World Cup. way the man is running, I think Mourinho has cut a miserable In front of 64,141 at Miami’s he is in a fantastic condition,” figure during their two week Hard Rock Stadium, United said Mourinho. trip to the United States, lashing were finishing off their pre-sea- The second goal which arrived out at a lack of transfer activity son preparations against a Real on 27 minutes was equally im- while reserving stinging criti- Madrid side just starting theirs. pressive. cism for a number of first team La Liga starts a week later than Darmian lifted the ball to players. the Premier League so new Real Mata and once the Spaniard But seeing his side establish manager Julen Lopetegui was had regained his composure he a two goal lead in the first half able to name the likes of Gareth crossed for Sanchez who was was encouraging, as was holding Bale to start while Germany star able to divert the ball into the Real at bay after Karim Beneze- Toni Kroos was on the bench. path of Herrera who made no ma’s goal just before the interval Spanish international David mistake. gave the Spanish side hope of de Gea was making his first start Bale curled wide soon after mounting a comeback. since returning from the extra but just before the interval, “I didn’t learn anything (from time given to him following the Benzema tapped in an excellent this tour),” said Mourinho. “I World Cup and he was almost Theo Hernandez cross to give know what Ander Herrera, Juan beaten in the eighth minute - the vast amounts of Madrid fans Mata and Alexis Sanchez are. Bale starting a move which saw in Miami something to cheer. “I know the kids are very Benzema fire just wide from Bale, a one time target for young and need time to grow close range. Mourinho, was withdrawn for up, I know my players gave Brazilian Fred, who was the second half as Lopetegui everything and in the last 15 signed earlier this summer for shuffled his pack and one of the mins we are dead and they bring £52 million, was making his first substitutes, Martin Odegaard on Toni Kroos and Asensio and United start and looked comfort- should have levelled on 56 min- Isco and I thought we wouldn’t able in his new surroundings. utes when he blazed over the bar resist but we did. And on 18 minutes, United from eight yards. “That’s the spirit we need were ahead. Herrera fed Matteo The Norwegian saw a free- because our first two or three Darmian and teed up Sanchez kick saved by De Gea late on but weeks in the Premier League who clinically swept the ball United held firm to lift Mourin- are going to be really hard for home. ho’s mood. us because we didn’t prepare It was their first victory in reg- for that.” Taken superbly ulation play this pre-season - AC The Portuguese has been Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Fred (L) and Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera (R) fight for the ball with Real It was Man United’s first real Milan were defeated on penal- without 12 key players for most Madrid’s Spanish midfielder Daniel Ceballos opportunity - and it was taken ties in Los Angeles last week.