TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 How the carbon-neutral asset class is taking over finance? INSTAGRAM Drag racing champions /nobmedia 2 crowned after action- LINKEDIN MONDAY newsofbahrain MARCH 2020 packed season-finale 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8404 Bahrain International 38444692 Circuit (BIC) crowned its FACEBOOK newest group of champions /nobmedia over the weekend after MAIL hosting a hugely exciting [email protected] season-finale in the WEBSITE 2019/2020 Bahrain Drag newsofbahrain.com Racing Championship. P16 Oprah Winfrey falls on stage while talking about balance 14 CELEBS WORLD 10 Syria says 2 warplanes downed by Turkey A unique Children's Plan TALEEM PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PLAN OF LIC INTERNATIONAL IN BAHRAIN FOR 30 YEARS Horse race success Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates: All infected patients are in a stable Number of infected cases: 47 condition and are receiving ongoing care from a specialised medical team Measures taken: An electronic registration service was launched to schedule medical examinations His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received at Al Safriya Palace, in the presence of Personal Representative His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the for returnees from Iran during February, available at: www.moh.gov.bh/444 King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, National Security Adviser and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Affairs (SCYS) Chairman HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing High Authority Vice-Chairman HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who presented to HM the King the trophies they The mobile testing units continue to collect samples from individuals who have had won in the Saudi World Cup. Port Lions, owned by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, won the 2,100-metre-long returned from Iran before Iran announcing the pandemic race for open category in the Saudi World Cup, which was held yesterday in Riyadh under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Dark Power, owned by HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, son of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, won the second race as part of the maiden Saudi World Cup. HM Latest update: 11:00 PM the King congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the 1 March 2020 historic achievement, which honoured the Kingdom in the Saudi World Cup. Locusts invasion again? • General Shaikh Manama Rashid dedicated the medal to His he Agriculture and Majesty King Hamad A milestone honour TMarine Resources has bin Isa Al Khalifa for warned that locusts could Interior Minister receives Prince Naif Award for Arab Security reach Bahrain this week and trusting him to lead urged farmers to be ready. the Interior Ministry. rorist threats and immediate The department within analysis of terrorist acts, the rec- the Ministry of Works, Mu- Tunis ommendations of conferences nicipal Affairs and Urban Arab security situation and meetings that held by the Planning referred to a state- requires more General Secretary in 2019 and ment issued by the locust nterior Minister has dedi- participation in strategic the results of joint meetings centre in Saudi Arabia stat- cated the Prince Naif Award with Arab and international or- ing that opposite air currents for Arab Security, which he security causes. ganisations. I GENERAL SHAIKH RASHID from the north and south won for being the best Interior The council decided at the end this week are expected to Minister in the region, to His of the session based on a proposal carry swarms of locusts. Majesty for the great leadership Interior Minister, General by the General Secretariat of the and supportive stances. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Prince Naif Award for Arab Se- This came as Tunisian Pres- Khalifa chaired Bahrain’s dele- curity, led by His Royal Highness ident Kais Saied yesterday re- gation that took part in the ses- Saudi Interior Minister, Prince ceived at the Carthage Presi- sion’s meetings held on Sunday Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin dency Palace Arab Interior and led by Sudanese Interior Abdulaziz Al Saud, the honorary Ministers on the side-line of Minister, Lt-General El Tereifi President of the Council to grant DON’T MISS IT 37th session of the Arab Interi- General Shaikh Rashid receives the award from Prince Abdulaziz Al Saud. Idris, head of the session. the Prince Naif Medal for Arab or Ministers Council in Tunisia. The agenda of the session in- Security to Interior Minister of The Tunisian President those meetings in reinforcing re- wished success to those meet- cluded various essential security Bahrain that is awarded to a se- welcomed the Arab officials, gional security cooperation and ings to meet the inspirations of topics, including the formation curity leader with distinguished BIC lines up world- highlighting the importance of joint Arab work in all fields. He Arabs. of a work team to monitor ter- and active role. class musicians 02 for F1 Bahrain VIRUS THREAT GP off-track entertainment 1977 tested until now; six new cases BD56m e-Payment TDT | Manama en to combat the spread of the have been transferred to an iso- combat the spread of COVID-19, 04 success COVID-19 and safeguard the lation centre for treatment and ensuring the continued health he Ministry of Health has health of citizens and residents, medical care, under the supervi- and the safety of the community. Money laundering registered six new Coro- the Ministry of Health has tested sion of a specialised medical team. The Ministry reiterated its 05 convict loses plea Tnavirus (COVID-19) cases, a total of 1977 individuals return- The Ministry of Health fur- call for all individuals returning which include three female Bah- ing from Iran and other COVID-19 47 ther outlined that it is currently from Iran to isolate themselves raini nationals, two male Bahraini affected countries. people are undergoing implementing a mobile testing immediately and schedule their 210 fils (includes VAT) nationals and one male Saudi A total of 1931 individuals have treatment in the Kingdom process for the 2,292 individuals medical examinations via www. national, arriving at Bahrain In- tested negative, whilst 47 individ- after being infected with returning from Iran before the moh.gov.bh/444 or by contact- ternational Airport via indirect uals have tested positive and are in Coronavirus. country announced the pandem- ing hotline no 444, stressing that flights from Iran, bringing the total a stable condition. ic, in order to ensure full medical they should avoid contact with number of confirmed cases to 47. The ministry highlighted that examinations are carried out as others until the medical exam- As part of the measures tak- all patients that tested positive per official measures applied to inations are carried out. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 02 BIC lines up world-class musicians for F1 Bahrain GP off-track entertainment TDT | Manama he Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, has “Tlined up a fantastic roster of world-class performers as part of the off-track entertainment at the upcom- ing Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020. BIC’s Formula 1 Village vending area is set to be the stomping ground for the eclectic mix of artists from all across the globe. Among the most notable will be the teams of talented musicians who will be helping set the vibrant family atmos- phere at the circuit. They include Funky Style Band from Italy, Papaya Jam from Spain and Aras Stilt Band from Germany, and are cer- tain to get the crowds moving to their beats. Funky Style Band is an innovative marching band that maintains a union between sound and movement, but re- interprets it in a unique way. Aras Stilt Band is a combination between one of the best groups of They have eye-catching uniforms Funky Style Band is an innovative marching band that maintains a union between sound and movement. percussions and and stilt-walkers in Germany. and they play and dance with the grit and enthusiasm typical of a respectable the freshness of the movements and sions and and stilt-walkers in Germany. China and Russia, to name a few. Fans who purchase a Main Grandstand street band, but without forgetting the the beats of the drum, and they will be Their colourful outstanding costumes These artists and so many more are ticket on or before March 7 will have a elegance of the Italian funky style. surprised with the effects. with big wings and their beautiful music set to entertain the crowd at the up- chance to take home a pair of Formula Papaya Jam are a young and talented Papaya Jam was launched in 2015, make them one of the most appreciated coming Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain 1 Paddock Club three-day passes worth al- batucada ensemble from Spain. They from the district of Santa Eugènia de in Europe, inspired by the Aras colorful Grand Prix, taking place March 19 to most US$10,000 in an exciting new raffle. perform a fusion of rhythm, taste, colour Ter in the city of Girona in Spain, and bird from the rain forest. 22 in Sakhir. For further information on the For- and dance through Brazilian and Latin they offer a fresh, artistic and visual Their trademark is their great joy of Tickets to the Bahrain Grand Prix mula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix American sounds. spectacle ideal for all types of events. playing, which makes the spark jump to are selling fast and all those excited to 2020, visit BIC’s official website www.