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Manama he oldest Bahraini woman died at the age of 103 on Sunday.T Amina Al Sabah was buried on the same day in Bilad Al Qadeem graveyard. She was born in Rasrumman village back in 1914 and lived there most of her life. She memorised the Holy Quran by heart and gave Quranic lessons in the area for decades. She was also one of the first personalities to fight illiteracy, before the establishments of Move to rein in schools in . The deceased later moved to live in Bilad Al Qadeem village with her grandchildren and was massage parlours, known for her social activities and service to the communities of both villages. x ‘Karaaf’ fishing US condemns veto of probe Muhannad Mansour/DTNN fishing method locally known as “Karaaf which Saudi plans into chemical weapons use [email protected] endangers marine life and negatively affects the Washington Kingdom’s food stocks and natural resources. he is The MPs insisted on implementing Article T“very disappointed” that he House of Representatives yesterday 16 of Law Decree 20 of 2002 with regards $500bn on Tuesday cast a passed two urgent proposals to tighten the to regulating fishing processes and protecting veto at the United Nations government’sT grip on massage parlours and marine resources. Security Council against stop ‘Karaaf’ fishing. The Article stipulates that “a decision issued renewing a mandate to The proposals were passed at the end of the by the concerned Minister, in coordination continue an investigation regular weekly meeting of the House, chaired with the concerned authorities, may prohibit mega city into who was responsible for by Speaker Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al Mulla, at the fishing of marine resources of all kinds Saudi Arabia is planning to the use of chemical weapons the Parliament House in Gudaibiya yesterday. temporarily for the purpose of protecting this build a brand new futuristic during Syria’s civil war. The first proposal is aimed at monitoring and wealth”. Article 20 of the same decree prohibits city that will be populated by more robots than people. The visit cancelled initiating procedures to combat the “immoral” the use of nets, machinery and equipment that activities taking place inside massage parlours aren’t permitted by the authorities. city, named Neom, will cost located in different areas and hotels in the The “Karaaf” method is basically mowing $500 billio dollars. The project urkey’s Justice Ministry Kingdom. Second Deputy Speaker of the the seabed using large nets to catch certain fish envisioned by Crown Prince said yesterday that Council Abdulhaleem Murad and MPs Anas species and prawns. However, in this process Mohammed bin Salman will itT had canceled a planned Buhindi, Mohsen Al Bakry, Osama Al Khaja many marine species such as sea turtles are feature nanobiology labs, study visit to the United and Majid Al Majid moved the proposal. killed. solar panels, Michelin-starred States due to the widening The majority of MPs present at the session During the session the MPs also approved restaurants, luxury retailers diplomatic row between the supported the proposal without discussing its several bills and proposals, including imposing and robots. countries over the issuing details. The MPs also gave the green light to a ban on cross dressers and punishing violators of visas. another urgent proposal to stop the traditional and combating commercial monopoly. Saudi Crown Prince vows ‘moderate’ Islam 8P 04 P P P P Mega city to link , 8P 07

Farhad aims 02 King Sejong 05 Alba wins 09 Ronaldo retains24 title after Institute top honour FIFA award for Bahrain win opened world’s best player 2 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Farhad aims title after Bahrain win Manama streak in the history of Indian Mixed sure that I will win over him with a ohammed Farhad from Martial Arts. Currently training with TKO,” said Mohd Farhad. Farhad also will face Hamza Kooheji at Team Relentless, he is also significantly stated that he will be looking out for MBrave 9 held in Khalifa Sports City influenced by the explosive boxing the opening bout that will feature India on November 17. skills of his training partner, Abdul against . Atif Mohammad will The Indian bantamweight fighter Muneer. face Haider Farman from Pakistan. have announced that he is confident “Hamza is similar to me in many Brave 9 features 32 athletes over a victory against Hamza and aspects. He represent Bahrain as the representing 21 nations competing is looking forward to secure the only Bahraini pro-MMA fighter and is against each other. The event which Bantamweight championship title at the pride of Bahrain. Any athlete who is held under the patronage of His Brave. steps into the cage deserves respect. Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Farhad holds the record for the This fight will be about who wants the Khalifa features three championship fastest knockout in the history of Brave victory more. He stands in the path title fights which makes it the largest Combat Federation. Farhad also holds of my dream about the championship fight night in the history of Middle the record for the longest winning title of Brave Combat Federation. I am East. Mohammed Farhad

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Riyadh audi Arabia’s Crown Prince Key decisions “It was not SMohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud pledged a Launch of $500 bil- like this in the “moderate, open” Saudi Arabia lion megacity with yesterday, breaking with ultra- separate regulations conservative clerics in favour of an past... We will image catering to foreign investors and Saudi youth. Return of the king- end extremism The Saudi strongman, 32, did dom to ‘moderate, not mince words in declaring a very soon” new reality for the kingdom, hours open Islam’ after announcing the launch of an independent $500 billion megacity Privatisation pro- however, insist Aramco is on track -- with “separate regulation” -- gramme, including for listings as early as next year. along the Red Sea coastline. PIF managing director Yasir “We want to live a normal life. A selling 5 percent of oil al-Rumayyan, who is also on the life in which our religion translates giant Saudi Aramco board of Aramco, addressed those to tolerance, to our traditions of concerns at the forum in Riyadh kindness,” he told international Transferring owner- on Tuesday. investors gathered at an economic “Everything in on track, 2018 is forum in Riyadh. ship of Aramco to the our target. There is nothing that I “Seventy percent of the Saudi Public Investment know about which can take us off population is under 30, and Fund track,” he said. honestly we will not spend the next 30 years of our lives dealing Development of Islands with destructive ideas. We will Development of semi- Another plan backed by PIF is the destroy them today and at once,” autonomous islands development of semi-autonomous the crown prince said. off of Saudi Arabia’s islands off of Saudi Arabia’s Red Prince Mohammed, known by Sea coast, where the kingdom’s his initials MBS, said he would see Red Sea coast rules on gender segregation and to it his country moved past 1979, women’s dress will likely not a reference to the rise of political Creating tens of apply. Virgin Group’s founder Islam in the years following the Richard Branson, who’s scheduled assassination of King Faisal in thousands of jobs for to speak at the investment forum 1975. young Saudis Thursday, recently visited some Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman The early 1970s had ushered of the kingdom’s future tourist bin Abdulaziz Al Saud major change into the oil- destinations. rich kingdom, including the introduction of television and The kingdom hopes to do this New hotels schools for girls. by listing less than 5 percent of The fund is also creating a state-owned oil giant Aramco company to build new hotels and ‘Return to what was’ on the Saudi stock exchange and prime real estate around Muslim “We are returning to what we were an international exchange, and holy sites in Mecca and Medina. before -- a country of moderate transferring ownership of Aramco It launched an entertainment Islam that is open to all religions, to the Public Investment Fund, investment company to cater to traditions and people around the also known as PIF. the needs of Saudi Arabia’s youth Saudi Crown globe,” he said. Saudi Arabia says this could and oversee the development of a Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed’s comments put some $2 trillion under PIF’s Six Flags theme park outside the came hours after the opening of control— double that of Norway’s capital, Riyadh. the Future Investment Initiative, sovereign wealth fund, which is a three-day economic conference currently the world’s largest. More jobs that drew some 2,500 dignitaries, All of these projects are aimed PrincePrince vowsvows including 2,000 foreign investors, Aramco IPO at creating tens of thousands to Riyadh. Recently, reports emerged that of jobs for young Saudis. Over The conference, dubbed the Saudi Arabia was considering the next decade, an estimated 5 Future Investment Initiative , is holding off on the international million young Saudis will enter the being hosted by Saudi Arabia’s portion of the IPO in favour of workforce, creating an urgent need sovereign wealth fund. The event a private offering from a key for the government to support returnreturn toto is being attended by giants in the investor like . Saudi officials, rapid job creation. (Agencies) business world and top Saudi officials. “I do not think demand for oil will Reform efforts At the heart of the conference are decline but will increase between ‘moderate,‘moderate, Saudi reform efforts to transform its sovereign wealth fund into the 2030 and 2040” open Islam’ world’s largest. Saudi reveals $500bn NOTICE: plans for Mega city Ithmaar Bank gives notice of its intention to cease to provide all the financial services linking Jordan, Egypt licenses by the Central Bank of Bahrain at its Um Al Hassam old branch as of 28 September (Page 7) 2017, and welcome our valued customers in our new branch in the same area, across the road. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 5 Scary Halloween King Sejong Institute for party on Oct 27 DT News Network opened Manama allah Promotions, in DT News Network Institute, which aims at collaboration with Manama consolidating relations DBNG Events and DJ Jackson he King Sejong Institute between the university and Productions, is bringing the for Korean Language the South Korea and open biggest and scariest Halloween CoursesT opened its doors a gateway for students to party to the Kingdom this officially at the University of discover the South Korean year. The party, ‘The Haunted Bahrain. culture. Ballroom’ is all set to take place The inauguration ceremony Forty students affiliate at at the Awal Ballroom, Gulf was attended by UoB Vice different UoB colleges have Hotel on October 27, 2017. President for Academic already enrolled at Korean “The party is one-of-a-kind. Programmes and Postgraduate language course at the King Plenty of surprises planned for Studies Professor Waheeb Sejong Institute. the guests. The best costume Isa Al-Nasser, South Korean Dr. Al-Nasser stressed will be winning two airline Ambassador to Bahrain Koo the importance of studying tickets. We are also having Hyun-mo, Foreign Ministry languages as a gateway to valet parking, red carpet entry, Assistant-Undersecretary for promote cooperation and scary costumes and several Arab and Afro-Asian Affairs partnership between peoples other interesting things.” and Organisations Shaikha and transfer knowledge and Tickets rate are available for Rana bint Isa Al-Khalifa exchange expertise. BD12 and BD15 (on the gate) and other guests and King Assistant-Undersecretary at Gulf Hotel and at U Make Sejong Institute teachers and for Arab and Afro-Asian We Bake Cafe. students. Affairs and Organisations South Korean Ambassador to Bahrain Koo Hyun-mo and others cutting a cake to mark the Halloween parties are scary The University of Bahrain Shaikha Rana bint Isa inauguration of the Korean Language Institute with costumes traditionally and the South Korean Embassy Al-Khalifa hailed the opening modeled after supernatural signed a memorandum of of the Korean Language relations between the South Korean Ambassador first batch of students who figures such as vampires, understanding last June to Institute which, she said, Kingdom of Bahrain and the to Bahrain Koo Hyun-mo enrolled at the King Sejong monsters, ghosts, skeletons, establish the King Sejong reflects steadily-growing Republic of South Korea. expressed his delight at the Institute. witches, and devils. Members of House

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HRH Prince Salman in discussion with Lord Sebastian Coe at Gudaibiya Palace sports sector: CP Manama sporting talents in the receiving Lord Sebastian Coe, the Kingdom in several sustainable development. of the SCW. is Royal Highness, Prince Kingdom. President of the International international tournaments The Crown Prince also In this regard, the Crown Salman bin Hamad Al “Bahrain is committed to Association of Athletics including Olympics, Prince praised the positive impact Prince emphasised the HKhalifa, the Crown Prince, providing athletes with the Federations (IAAF) at Salman said, “The exceptional of women in the sport and role sportsmanship plays Deputy Supreme Commander support they deserve,” said Gudaibiya Palace. Lord Coe is talent and dedication of the youth sector, in particular, the in promoting integrity and First Deputy Prime Prince Salman stressing that visiting the Kingdom to attend Kingdom’s youth had made the role of the Supreme Council and fairness stressing that Minister, yesterday reaffirmed the Kingdom will work hard the IAAF Gender Leadership entire nation proud.” for Women led by Her Royal these characteristics extend Bahrain’s commitment to to “deliver opportunities to its Taskforce meeting. HRH Prince Salman further Highness Princess Sabeeka bint throughout the wider initiatives providing “modern sports young people”. Highlighting the stressed the role played by Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His that increase Bahrain’s facilities’ to help nurture His Royal Highness was achievements made by Bahraini youth in accelerating Majesty the King and President competitiveness. Premier restructures Commission of prisoners rights High Human Rights restructured Manama Coordination Comm. is Majesty King Hamad Manama Supreme Council of Women, bin Isa Al Khalifa is Royal Highness Legislation and Legal Opinion Hissued Royal Order 61/2017 Prince Khalifa bin Commission, National restructuring the Commission HSalman Al Khalifa the Prime Communication Centre, of Prisoners and Detainees Minister issued Edict 31/2017 National Security Agency, Rights. The Royal Order restructuring the High Ombudsman Office and stipulated the restructuring Human Rights Coordination Special Investigation Unit. of the Commission presided Committee. The names of members will over by the Ombudsman. The HRH the Premier’s Edict be issued by the Committee’s members are Wael Rasheed stipulated the restructuring of president - i.e. the Minister Buallai, Osama Ahmed Khalaf the Committee presided over of Foreign Affairs - upon Al Asfoor, Dana Khamees by the Minister of Foreign their nomination from the Al Zayani, Abdullah Ahmed Affairs, and comprising the respective departments. Al Durazi, Maria Antoine following members: Assistant Members should be in the rank Khoury, Khalid Abdulaziz Foreign Minister, as Vice of assistant undersecretary or Al Shaer, Atittallah Hassan President and representatives its equivalent. The duration of Rouhani, Hamad Ahmed from the Foreign Ministry, membership will be three years Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Interior Ministry, Ministry renewable for similar period(s). Amal Ahmed Abdullah Abul, of Justice, Islamic Affairs If a member’s seat becomes Fahad Khalid Mohammed Al and Endowments, Education vacant, he/she will be duly Buainain, Mardhiya Hassan Ministry, Labour and Social replaced by a representative Mohammed Qamber and Dr. Development Ministry, Health of the same department to Waleed Khalifa Al Manei. The Ministry, Information Affairs complete the tenure of his/her membership term shall be for Ministry, Public Prosecution, predecessor. three years.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani received Djibouti Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Diaa-Eddin Saed Bamakhrama. The meet- ing which was held at the GCC General-Secretariat in Riyadh focused on joint cooperation between the GCC states and Djibouti, in addi- tion to regional political developments and issues of mutual concern. 6 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7 Government Saudi reveals $500bn plans for Mega city linking Jordan, Egypt committed Riyadh phone - Prince Mohammed audi Arabia announced said they represented the The project could lead the way in yesterday a $500 billion difference between what Splan to build a business and NEOM would be and any other the use of drones, driverless cars industrial zone that links with such area. and robotics Jordan and Egypt, the biggest “This place is not for effort yet to free the kingdom conventional people or to boosting from dependence on oil exports. conventional companies, this run the NEOM project. The of dollars. PIF managing The 26,500 square km will be a place for the dreamers zone, which will have its own director Yasir al-Rumayyan (10,230 square mile) zone, for the world,” he said, speaking tax and labour laws and an told the conference that Saudi HRH Prince Salman in discussion with Lord Sebastian known as NEOM, will focus on a panel at the conference autonomous judicial system, is was still on track to conduct an Coe at Gudaibiya Palace on industries including energy Tuesday. “The strong political to power itself solely with wind initial public offer of Aramco and water, biotechnology, will and the desire of a nation. power and solar energy, PIF shares in 2018, but did not say sports sector: CP food, advanced manufacturing All the success factors are there said - a goal which may be hard on which stock markets the Manama sporting talents in the receiving Lord Sebastian Coe, the Kingdom in several sustainable development. of the SCW. and entertainment, Saudi to create something big in to achieve in practice. company would be listed. is Royal Highness, Prince Kingdom. President of the International international tournaments The Crown Prince also In this regard, the Crown Crown Prince Mohammed bin Saudi Arabia,” he added. A key source of future Aramco CEO Amin Nasser HSalman bin Hamad Al “Bahrain is committed to Association of Athletics including Olympics, Prince praised the positive impact Prince emphasised the Salman said. Speaking at the NEOM could be a major Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shakes hands with Klaus Kleinfeld after investment funds for the PIF, told that in addition to Riyadh, Khalifa, the Crown Prince, providing athletes with the Federations (IAAF) at Salman said, “The exceptional of women in the sport and role sportsmanship plays Future Investment Initiative in focus of new investment. The Kleinfeld was appointed as NEOM’s Chief Executive Officer, in Riyadh which now has about $230 billion possible foreign listings in Deputy Supreme Commander support they deserve,” said Gudaibiya Palace. Lord Coe is talent and dedication of the youth sector, in particular, the in promoting integrity Riyadh, the crown prince said Saudi government, the PIF “NEOM is situated on one the project’s first phase by of assets under management, is markets such as New York, and First Deputy Prime Prince Salman stressing that visiting the Kingdom to attend Kingdom’s youth had made the role of the Supreme Council and fairness stressing that people with vision would see and local and international of the world’s most prominent 2025. Prince Mohammed the government’s planned sale , Tokyo and Hong Minister, yesterday reaffirmed the Kingdom will work hard the IAAF Gender Leadership entire nation proud.” for Women led by Her Royal these characteristics extend the opportunity. investors are expected to put economic arteries ... Its strategic appointed Klaus Kleinfeld, of a roughly 5 percent stake in Kong had been looked at, and Bahrain’s commitment to to “deliver opportunities to its Taskforce meeting. HRH Prince Salman further Highness Princess Sabeeka bint throughout the wider initiatives “This is a double-edged more than half a trillion dollars location will also facilitate the a former chief executive of national oil giant Saudi Aramco, a decision still had to be made. providing “modern sports young people”. Highlighting the stressed the role played by Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His that increase Bahrain’s sword. If they (young Saudis) into it in coming years, Prince zone’s rapid emergence as a Siemens AG and Alcoa Inc, to which could raise tens of billions (CNBC, Reuters) facilities’ to help nurture His Royal Highness was achievements made by Bahraini youth in accelerating Majesty the King and President competitiveness. work and go the right way, with Mohammed said. global hub that connects , all their force they will create Adjacent to the Red Sea and and .” another country, something the Gulf of Aqaba and near There was no immediate Premier restructures Commission of completely different ... and if maritime trade routes that comment on the plan from they go the wrong direction it use the Suez Canal, the zone Jordan and Egypt, which are prisoners rights will be the destruction of this will serve as a gateway to the close allies of Saudi Arabia. High Human Rights country,” he said. proposed King Salman Bridge, Riyadh said it was already restructured Holding two phones - one which will link Egypt and Saudi in contact with potential Manama a decade old and one a smart Arabia, the PIF said. investors and would complete Coordination Comm. is Majesty King Hamad Manama Supreme Council of Women, Hbin Isa Al Khalifa is Royal Highness Legislation and Legal Opinion issued Royal Order 61/2017 Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Commission, National restructuring the Commission HSalman Al Khalifa the Prime Communication Centre, of Prisoners and Detainees Minister issued Edict 31/2017 National Security Agency, Rights. The Royal Order restructuring the High Ombudsman Office and stipulated the restructuring Human Rights Coordination Special Investigation Unit. of the Commission presided The Bahrain Petroleum Company BSC (Closed) hereby invites tender for the following: Committee. The names of members will over by the Ombudsman. The HRH the Premier’s Edict be issued by the Committee’s members are Wael Rasheed Tender Tender Submission Initial Bond Tender Title Tender No. Documents stipulated the restructuring of president - i.e. the Minister Buallai, Osama Ahmed Khalaf (BD) the Committee presided over of Foreign Affairs - upon Al Asfoor, Dana Khamees Fees (BD) Day Date Time by the Minister of Foreign their nomination from the Al Zayani, Abdullah Ahmed 01:30 pm on Affairs, and comprising the respective departments. Al Durazi, Maria Antoine Wednesday following members: Assistant Members should be in the rank Khoury, Khalid Abdulaziz SUPPLY OF PRESSURE VESSELS SPARES Q094948 (53) 500/- 15/- 8th Nov. 2017 NOTE: Purchase Tender Documents Foreign Minister, as Vice of assistant undersecretary or Al Shaer, Atittallah Hassan Deadline: 13:30 on 02-Nov-2017 President and representatives its equivalent. The duration of Rouhani, Hamad Ahmed from the Foreign Ministry, membership will be three years Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Interior Ministry, Ministry renewable for similar period(s). Amal Ahmed Abdullah Abul, Interested Contractors with proven capabilities and experience in providing the above services may Purchase the Tender documents online using e-Tendering system from https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh from of Justice, Islamic Affairs If a member’s seat becomes Fahad Khalid Mohammed Al Wednesday October 25, 2017. Tender documents can be downloaded after paying the non-refundable tender and Endowments, Education vacant, he/she will be duly Buainain, Mardhiya Hassan fees as specified above. An Initial Bond should be enclosed for the amount specified above or 1% of the bid value, Ministry, Labour and Social replaced by a representative Mohammed Qamber and Dr. whichever is lesser (in any case Initial Bond shall not be less than BD 100/-), payable by a Manager’s Cheque, Development Ministry, Health of the same department to Waleed Khalifa Al Manei. The Certified Cheque, Letter of Guarantee or Insurance policy issued by Local Agencies or Cash. The bond shall remain valid throughout the tender period specified in the relevant tender documents. For more information please call the Ministry, Information Affairs complete the tenure of his/her membership term shall be for following numbers: 36027245-17755845- 17752995 – 17757044-17757054. Ministry, Public Prosecution, predecessor. three years. Quotation should be deposited in the tender box provided at the Tender Submission Office, Tender Board Gulf Cooperation Council Arcapita Building 551 – Ground Floor Road 4612 – Block 346 Bahrain Bay Manama – Bahrain, before 01.30 (GCC) Secretary-General pm on the tender closing date. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid This tender is subject to the provisions of Legislative Decree No.36 of 2002 with respect to Regulating Government Tenders- Auction and the Legislative Decree No.37 of 2002 with respect to the Tender Law’s Al-Zayani received Implementing Regulations. Djibouti Plenipotentiary The following conditions shall be complied with: Ambassador to Saudi 1. Enclose a copy of the Commercial Registration Certificate valid for the current year, and be in Arabia Diaa-Eddin Saed conformity with the subject tender. Bamakhrama. The meet- 2. Submit quotations on “Tender Submission Form” No. (TB 02). ing which was held at the 3. Enclose a copy of Certificate of Compliance with the Employment Percentage for Bahraini Manpower issued by the Ministry of Labour. GCC General-Secretariat 4. Ensure to stamp with the official seal on all the original documents and copies thereof, which form in Riyadh focused part of the offer. on joint cooperation Vendors who are not registered in Tender Board E-tendering System shall be required to register through the between the GCC states link below. and Djibouti, in addi- https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh/xcap/supplier/suplogin.aspx tion to regional political For any inquiry please call help desk email [email protected] or telephone no. +973-17566617. developments and issues of mutual concern. • This announcement is considered as a part of the Tender Documents. 8 BUSINESS Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Date set for Amwaj BHB launches online Gateway auction Manama trading platform he Amwaj Gateway development project willT be auctioned publicly on October 31st 2017, announced Bahrain’s Judicial Committee for the Settlement of Stalled Real Estate Projects, The auction will be held at Ministry of Justice at 11am with a starting price of BHD36 million. The agreement was signed by Tawfeeq Welcoming the decision, Mohamed Bastaki, Chief Risk Officer Harry Goodson-Wickes, Head - Acting CEO of KHCB and Zaid Aloul, of Cluttons Bahrain, said: General Manager of Mubasher Financial “Cluttons has received a positive Services at Bahrain Bourse premises in the response from investors since presence of Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim our appointment on the project Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse and and we are excited for the executive management members. future of Amwaj Gateway.” The Amwaj Gateway development covers 33,391 square meters of land and will KHCB is the first financial institution to participate in ‘Bahrain Trade’ have a total built-up area of Manama Chief Risk Officer - Acting be launched by the bank in the investors to select “what suits enhance this partnership around 190,000 square meters haleeji Commercial Bank CEO of KHCB and Zaid first quarter of 2018.” their objectives without the with various banks,” Aloul once completed. The project (KHCB) and Mubasher Aloul, General Manager of For his part, Shaikh Khalifa need for dealing with a broker.” added. consists of 20-storey twin- Ksigned yesterday an agreement Mubasher Financial Services at bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO “We are looking forward It is worth mentioning that towers which accommodate to launch “Bahrain Trade”, an Bahrain Bourse premises in the of Bahrain Bourse explained to having other banks and “Bahrain Trade” is Bahrain 384 apartments and a two- innovative trading solution presence of Shaikh Khalifa bin that the services will link financials follow the step Bourse’s latest customer- storey building comprising that enables investors to trade Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of investors directly to the trading taken by Khaleeji Commercial centric initiative, jointly led of 93 townhouses. The on Bahrain Bourse (BHB) Bahrain Bourse and executive floor through an interactive Bank to enjoy the range of and powered by Mubasher, development also includes a online. management members. platform. opportunities that Bahrain one of the licensed brokers on 143-room hotel tower. The solution powered Commenting on the This, he said, will allow Trade can offer,” Shaikh Bahrain Bourse and the Middle The project will be open to by Mubasher is endorsed by agreement, Tawfeeq Mohamed investors benefit from all Khalifa added. East Region’s leading brokerage local and international buyers Bahrain Bourse. 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Article 155 of ’s constitution gives power to “take all Calls for independence are not unique to Spain where Catalonia’s is finalizing construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam, measures necessary” to bring a rogue region into line. The Speaker of its first major dam on the Blue Nile, and will then start filling the giant regional government is demanding self-determination – there are several Catalonia’s parliament has called the measures a “de facto coup d’etat” other movements in Europe seeking self-rule reservoir behind it to power Africa’s biggest hydroelectric plant Parliament of Catalunya Faroe Islands Construction: Launched in building in Flanders Grand Apr 2018: Will vote on 2019: Independence of December 2010. Dam likely to be Ethiopian new constitution and Flemish-speaking finished late 2017 or early 2018 Nile Renaissance possible separation Flanders region from Dam (GERD) Cost: $5 billion from French-speaking EGYPT Wallonia likely to Power: 6,400MW – big boost for 1,000km dominate Belgian Ethiopia’s 100 million people, most of federal elections 600 miles whom lack access to electricity SUDAN Reservoir: 74bn cubic metres of Scotland YEMEN water – equivalent to entire annual 2014: Referendum on Khartoum flow of Blue Nile at Sudan border independence lost DENMARK Blue with 55% of voters Impact: Downstream countries Nile SOMALIA choosing to stay in UK White fear dam will reduce water supplies. UK Blue Nile supplies 60 percent of water GOVERNMENT POLICE South Tyrol Nile ETHIOPIA Madrid plans New administrators will take Annexed to that reaches Nile – main water source following World War I. SOUTH to remove Catalonia’s control of 17,000-strong Catalan for Egypt’s 93 million people Carles Mossos d’Esquadra. Secessionist SUDAN President police – Puigdemont movement wants to Emergency and Officers may be replaced by national Basque Country entire cabinet. Central police if deemed necessary reunify with Austria spillway Main dam Basque Nationalist government ministers will Catalan police chief, Josep Lluís Party supports Lake World’s largest Lombardy, Veneto take over regional administration Trapero (above right), who is under independence Victoria TANZANIA roller-compacted PARLIAMENT investigation for sedition, Oct 22, 2017: Millions concrete dam. vote for greater Spanish prime minister may be removed AUSTRIA Reservoir: Covers Height: 155m autonomy in twin Mariano Rajoy has power FINANCES 1,680 sq km – about Length: 1,780m regions that contribute to dissolve Catalan parliament Central government four times as big as Cairo. and call regional elections 30% of Italy’s economy Could take from five has already increased Ballot to be held within control over regional SPAIN to 15 years to fill six months of direct rule finances to block use of state ITALY coming into force funds to organize secession bid, Penstocks and started paying directly for Powerhouses Madrid would remain in charge essential services. Catalonia 16 turbines* until new Catalan government Under new proposal, Oct 2017: Following threats is formed Madrid keeps to declare independence Corsica PUBLIC MEDIA financial control from Spain, Madrid plans 2003: Referendum *Estimated BLUE TV3 Catalunya to impose direct rule on on independence Project also includes rockfill saddle dam annual capacity NILE Catalan public television and radio station Ràdio will come under central control to ensure information region which generates from France lost and gated spillway south of main dam 15,000 gigawatt hours transmitted is “true, objective and balanced” 20% of Spanish GDP by 49% to 51% Sources: Associated Press, HydroWorld, Salini Impregilo © GRAPHIC NEWS Source: Spanish government Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS Sources: CNBC, Deutsche Welle, Reuters © GRAPHIC NEWS Wednesday, October 25, 2017 BUSINESS 9 India bans use of coal alternative makes Schaeuble speaker Saudi Arabia supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s ndia’s top court yesterday banned the use of petroleum coke, ermany’s new parliament elected Wolfgang Schaeuble, concerns about , following his a dirtier alternative to coal, in and around New Delhi. The the country’s longtime finance minister, as its speaker decision not to court,I which recently banned the Gwhile the nationalist Alternative sale of firecrackers in the New Delhi for Germany party declared certify that area, also ordered a ban on the sale that a “new era” had begun. The is complying with a and use of furnace oil - another opening session provided a taste nuclear accord,” dirty refinery by-product - in and of a more raucous atmosphere, around the capital and ordered even though a new govt won’t -Adel al-Jubeir, implementation of strict emission be in place for weeks or even norms by the end of December. months. Saudi Foreign Minister Batelco Selects Ciena to Build New Batelco Alba wins Gulf Network Batelco, Bahrain Telecommunications Company, has selected Ciena’s Converged Packet Optical Platform as the foundation for the new Batelco Gulf Network (BGN). top honour Leading Corporate for Investor Relations – Bahrain Batelco chose to invest Manama All across in the Batelco Gulf ahrain-based international aluminium smelter, Network as a fully BAluminium Bahrain (Alba) owned and managed announced that it was the terrestrial fiber optic recipient of the ‘Leading cable network, thus pro- Corporate for Investor GCCThe BGN cable system viding the country with Relations – Bahrain’ at the will be connecting all the Middle East Investor Relations Association’s 2017 IR Awards countries across the GCC a new state-of-the-art international gateway (MEIRA) 2017 that was held in (Gulf Cooperation Council) September 2017 in . in the Arabian Gulf region. that will enable Bahrain The MEIRA, in collaboration to meet the growing with WeConvene Extel, demand for data ser- recognises the performance vices and applications,” of corporate and individual Investor Relations (IR) 1,400km -Mohamed Bubashait, professionals in the Region. In The BGN terrestrial Batelco Bahrain CEO total, 294 qualifying responses fibre cable extends from 181 separate organisations The BGN is a reliable (buy-side and sell-side) were 1,400km and is man- received this year. aged by Batelco with alternative to more Commenting on the full control and man- vulnerable submarine occasion, Alba’s Chief Alba officials during the award ceremony held in Dubai ageability and can be cables, all with scalable Executive Officer Tim Murray governance policies as well dual listing on the Bahrain capacity and the short- said: “We view investor as recognises our continuous Bourse and London Stock interconnected with relations as a commitment efforts in engaging with the Exchange. other regional and est inter-Gulf latency. to our shareholders and investment community, both The Company’s current global cable systems This new partnership stakeholders and are honoured regionally and internationally.” shareholders are Bahrain for access to onward with Ciena will enable to receive this prestigious It is noteworthy that Mumtalakat Holding Company connectivity to Europe, us to achieve all of this,” award for the 7th year in a in 2010 Alba launched its (69.38%), SABIC Industrial row. This award endorses Initial Public Offering (IPO) Investment Company (20.62%) Asia, Africa and the Alba’s transparent corporate as well as completed its and the General Public (10%). rest of the world. -Adel Al-Daylami, Batelco Chief Global Business Officer Economy needs to do more: Putin Optical Transfer third quarter this year. materials and energy rose by Network “Ciena is delighted to ussia’s economy needs to To reach the pre-set targets, 18.6 percent year-on-year to partner with Batelco Rbecome more dynamic the country needs to activate 77 billion U.S. dollars in the The BGN runs over a on the Batelco Gulf and efficient, Russian President new sources of growth, he first eight months this year, state-of-the-art Optical Network, which will Vladimir Putin said yesterday. added. Primarily, Russia needs accounting for 35 percent of “We cannot be satisfied with to increase labor productivity all Russian exports, Putin said. Transfer Network (OTN) enhance communica- the current growth rate. We through modernizing “The development of to meet the demand for tions and deliver world have to raise it to levels above production and launching new the digital economy and the reliable and cost effec- class networking ser- the global average,” Putin said industrial units on the basis of launch of new business models tive high bandwidth con- vices for customers, in an address to an international modern technologies, he said. will make Russian companies nectivity and capacity for and position Bahrain as investment forum in the Russia Russia should keep more competitive, diversify capital Moscow. improving its business the economy in general, Batelco customers and a regional leader and The Russia leader said the climate, stimulate competition stimulate industries through international carriers’ innovator in telecoms country’s economy is reviving and create a more favorable breakthrough technological wholesale needs, sup- services,” with its gross domestic product environment to attract solutions, and guarantee porting up to 8.8Tbps -Keri Gilder, rising over the last four investment, he said. higher living standards for the and beyond. Ciena Vice President and General Manager EMEA quarters, with the growth rate The volume of Russian people of Russia,” Putin said. exceeding two percent in the exports other than raw (Xinhua) 10 BUSINESS Wednesday, October 25, 2017

DT News Network [email protected] ahrain yesterday inked a partnership with United Nations (UN) which will Bsee 16 the UN agencies work closely with the Kingdom in various fields. The partnership will see UN agencies offering its expertise towards new projects for the sustainable development of Bahrain. 16 UN agencies including United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), World Health Organization(WHO), International Labour Organization(ILO), United Nations Industrial Development Organization(UNIDO) Food Amin El Sharkawi and Shaikh Khalid signing the deal and Agriculture Organization(FAO), and UN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme are included in the partnership. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative to the Bahrain, UN Kingdom of Bahrain Amin El Sharkawi and representatives of 16 UN Resident and Regional Agencies signed the Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement between Bahrain and the United Nations 2018-2022. “The signing of the SPF is a very important agencies in milestone in the partnership between Bahrain and the UN agencies,” said Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of International Affairs Ministry of Foreign COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL Affairs said during a press briefing yesterday. 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Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Total investment in Jassim Fakhro fund reached $1.15m, says KPMG Manama COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN completed their professional provide to accelerate their to financial support along with PMG in Bahrain qualifications, with financial professional growth during time and mentoring from more BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3818 0.3318 Kannounced yesterday and mentoring support at a their career with KPMG and experience colleagues to help KUWAIT 0.2855 32.4357 0.2891 0.2513 key progress in the firm’s total cost of USD1.15 million beyond.” them pursue and complete any flagship human development (BD 435,000), covered entirely The fund was developed professional qualification of OMAN 0.3849 0.3801 0.3898 0.3388 initiatives, Jassim Fakhro by KPMG in Bahrain. to honour Jassim Fakhro, their choice. QATAR 3.6420 3.5961 3.6885 3.2057 Fund and KPMG’s internship KPMG’s Managing Partner the co-founder of KPMG in So far this year, KPMG in UAE 3.6730 3.6267 3.7199 3.2330 programme. Jamal Fakhro said: “I am Bahrain, and to support the Bahrain has also welcomed 46 Since the inception delighted to see many Bahraini professional development of Bahraini students from leading SAUDI 3.7500 3.7028 3.7979 3.3008 of the fund in 2001, 97 employees are utilizing the talented young Bahrainis. It universities inside and outside Bahraini employees have valuable opportunities we provides local staff with access of the Kingdom of Bahrain. 10 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Kidney failure can 5 new malaria vaccine BUSINESS 11 isolate young patients targets identified idney failure takes an S scientists have DT News Network especially tough toll on identified five malaria [email protected] Kyoung adults, affecting their Uvaccine targets that have ahrain yesterday inked a partnership employment and relationships, the potential to reduce the Bwith United Nations (UN) which will researchers report. Young people parasite’s ability to invade see 16 the UN agencies work closely with the with kidney failure are less likely blood cells. Malaria is a disease Kingdom in various fields. to have jobs or be in long-term caused by a plasmodium The partnership will see UN agencies relationships than others their age. parasite, transmitted by the offering its expertise towards new projects It is vital to understand how kidney bite of infected mosquitoes. In for the sustainable development of Bahrain. failure affects social goals, because 2015, malaria was responsible 16 UN agencies including United Nations by defining these we can seek for the death of nearly half Children’s Fund(UNICEF), World Health interventions to improve areas of a million people globally Organization(WHO), International Labour Wednesday, October 25, 2017 deficit, researchers said. (HealthDay) (IANS) Organization(ILO), United Nations Industrial Development Organization(UNIDO) Food Amin El Sharkawi and Shaikh Khalid signing the deal and Agriculture Organization(FAO), and UN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme are included in the partnership. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, PET VET United Nations Resident Coordinator Vitamin D in kids and UNDP Resident Representative to the Dr. Rajani Rajesh Bahrain, UN Kingdom of Bahrain Amin El Sharkawi and representatives of 16 UN Resident and Regional Agencies signed the Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement between Feline Bahrain and the United Nations 2018-2022. cuts diabetes risk “The signing of the SPF is a very important Immunodeficiency Virus hildren who receive the pancreas. author Jill Norris from the identified islet autoimmunity agencies in milestone in the partnership between Bahrain eline Immunodeficiency Virus, also known as Feline Aids, Chigher levels of Vitamin D Islet autoimmunity, Colorado University – in 376 children and compared and the UN agencies,” said Dr Shaikh Abdulla most closely resembles HIV contracted by humans. It is during infancy and childhood detected by antibodies that Anschutz. them with 1,041 children who bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of Fnot often fatal for cats, as they can live for years as carriers may be significantly at a appear when the immune In the study, published in did not. International Affairs Ministry of Foreign and display no symptoms. The immune system eventually gets lower risk of developing islet system attacks the islet cells the journal Diabetes, the team Among children who were COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL Affairs said during a press briefing yesterday. attacked and becomes compromised, causing failure. autoimmunity as well as Type in the pancreas that produce searched for triggers and at an increased genetic risk Explaining, Dr Shaikh Abdulla said that The virus devastates a cat’s immune system, stopping it from 1 diabetes, according to a insulin, is a precursor to Type protective factors in 8,676 for Type 1 diabetes, those AUSTRALIA 0.3005 0.2980 deal to boost the deal allows Bahrain to focus on its effectively combating other diseases and infections. The disease study. Type 1 diabetes is a 1 diabetes. “For several children with with lower Vitamin D levels BANGLADESH 0.00483 0.00463 priorities. “It allows us to make sure that is transmitted from cat to cat by blood and saliva. 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JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354 A representative from UN-Habitat often suffer from numerous diseases and infections, including (IANS) KOREA 0.00038478 development told DT News that they are working with anemia.Many develop chronic infections, such as with the KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 the Ministry of Housing to revise the bladder or respiratory tract. Eye conditions may develop. MALAYSIA 0.0916 0.0913 housing policy of Bahrain and building on Diarrhea is also a common occurrence. The cat may also NEW ZEALAND 0.2653 0.2654 the successful experience of Bahrain. suffer neurological problems that cause seizures, problems NORWAY 0.0493 “On another front, we are also going to maintaining balance and dementia, as well as behavioral NEPAL 0.00395 0.00364 take Bahrainis experience to other parts of changes like inappropriate elimination. Co-infection with OMAN 0.98014 0.98301 the world and facilitate the exchange of ideas feline leukemia virus can occur. 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SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 for the country.” TAIWAN 0.013100 (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do “We are very honoured to work with the not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) THAILAND 0.011580 0.011580 Supreme Council for women on the Global TURKEY 0.1083 awards for women’s empowerment,” said a UNITED KINGDOM 0.5052 0.5023 UN Women representative adding: “We are UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 discussing further potential collaborations UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa as well.” YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 RBH inaugurates play hospital in Seef Mall Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Salmaniya environment. Speaking on the occasion, upporting early learning The area is equipped with Dr. Sheriff Sahadulla, Total investment in Jassim Fakhro and development in safe, children friendly medical Executive Director & Chief Schildren, Royal Bahrain equipment required for day- Medical Officer at Royal Hospital recently inaugurated to-day checkups and activities Bahrain Hospital said, “We fund reached $1.15m, says KPMG an interactive hospital themed that go on in a normal day at are extremely glad to be Manama COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN completed their professional provide to accelerate their to financial support along with play area at the PLAY in Seef a Hospital. associated in this initiative PMG in Bahrain qualifications, with financial professional growth during time and mentoring from more Mall. 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In addition QATAR 3.6420 3.5961 3.6885 3.2057 Fund and KPMG’s internship KPMG’s Managing Partner the co-founder of KPMG in So far this year, KPMG in setting. Children can role-play to to introducing children to UAE 3.6730 3.6267 3.7199 3.2330 programme. Jamal Fakhro said: “I am Bahrain, and to support the Bahrain has also welcomed 46 Children can engage in perform checkups, eye exams or hospital functions in a fun Since the inception delighted to see many Bahraini professional development of Bahraini students from leading role-playing as doctors and study an x-ray all while wearing way we will also be conducting SAUDI 3.7500 3.7028 3.7979 3.3008 of the fund in 2001, 97 employees are utilizing the talented young Bahrainis. 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His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representa- Local newspapers and media platforms were tive of His Majesty the King for hailed for covering the third edition of Kha- Charity Works and Youth Af- lid Bin Hamad Theatres Festival for National fairs, Chairman of the Supreme Clubs, Youth Centres and People with Disabil- Council for Youth and Sports, ity, which was held at Muharraq Model Youth President of Bahrain Olympic Centre in Busaiteen from October 14-21. HH Committee, expressed his ap- Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, First Deputy preciation of the efforts exert- President of the Supreme Council for Youth and ed in enhancing bilateral rela- Sports and Honorary President of Bahrain Sports tions between the Kingdom Federation for Disabilities thanked Akhbar Al- of Bahrain and the State of Khaleej, Al-Watan, Al-Ayam, Al-Bilad, DT News and Kuwait. This came during the Gulf Daily News, in addition to the Ministry of In- reception of Shaikh Khalifa bin formation Affairs represented by Bahrain Sports Hamad Al Khalifa, Ambassador Channel for allocating space and time to cover of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the festival activities. Al Watan received the ex- the State of Kuwait, where he cellent coverage award from HH. Shaikh Khalid affirmed the depth of fraternal bin Hamad Al-Khalifa has directed the organis- and historical relations linking ing committee to begin the preparation for the the two countries. next edition of the festival.

Health Minister Faeqa Saeed Al Saleh received Member of Parliament Ghazi Al Rahma to discuss healthcare-related dossiers. Discussion fo- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative to the Kingdom of cused on building a health centre in the Northern Governorate’s fourth Bahrain Amin El Sharkawi and representatives of 16 UN Resident and Regional Agencies yesterday signed a Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement between Bahrain and the Health Minister Faeqa Saeed Al Saleh paid an inspection visit to Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC)’s department of internal medicine. The minister met constituency, recruitment of physicians and nursing staffs and Fly-in United Nations. Above, Shaikh Khalid with UN officials during a photocall the Kidney Transplant Consultant Professor Yaman Tokat from the Turkish Republic, currently visiting Bahrain as part of the Fly-in Doctors Programme. Doctors Programme.

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received the newly elected members of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Society for Social Re- The King Sejong Institute for Korean Language Courses opened its doors officially at the University of Bahrain yesterday. The inauguration was attended by UoB Vice President for Academic Programmes and Postgraduate Studies Professor Waheeb sponsibility headed by Khalid Al-Qaoud, the Chairman. The minister welcomed the guests and congratulated them on the formation of the new board, wishing Isa Al-Nasser, South Korean Ambassador to Bahrain Koo Hyun-mo, Foreign Ministry Assistant-Undersecretary for Arab and Afro-Asian Affairs and Organisations Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al-Khalifa and other guests and King Sejong Institute teachers and them success. students. Forty students from different UoB colleges have enrolled in the course at the King Sejong Institute.

Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Cham- The Arabian Gulf ber of Commerce University (AGU) has and Industry (BCCI) honoured about 40 Dr. Khalid Al Ruwaihi nurses working at received at his office the Haematology in Bait Al Tijjar yester- Centre at Salmaniya day the Korean Am- Medical Complex for bassador to Bahrain their efforts to find Hyunmo Koo. The alternative treat- meeting centered on ments for sickle cell the preparations for anaemia patients. hosting a Korean busi- President of AGU, ness delegation at Bait Dr Khalid bin Abdul Al Tijjar on 30th Octo- Rahman Al-Ohaly, ber 2017, and holding praised the cooper- business-to-business ation of the Ministry meetings with their of Health in the suc- Bahraini counterparts. cess of the project. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 13

Local newspapers and media platforms were hailed for covering the third edition of Kha- lid Bin Hamad Theatres Festival for National Clubs, Youth Centres and People with Disabil- ity, which was held at Muharraq Model Youth Centre in Busaiteen from October 14-21. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Honorary President of Bahrain Sports Federation for Disabilities thanked Akhbar Al- Khaleej, Al-Watan, Al-Ayam, Al-Bilad, DT News and Gulf Daily News, in addition to the Ministry of In- formation Affairs represented by Bahrain Sports Channel for allocating space and time to cover the festival activities. Al Watan received the ex- cellent coverage award from HH. Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa has directed the organis- ing committee to begin the preparation for the next edition of the festival.

Health Minister Faeqa Saeed Al Saleh received Member of Parliament Ghazi Al Rahma to discuss healthcare-related dossiers. Discussion fo- cused on building a health centre in the Northern Governorate’s fourth Health Minister Faeqa Saeed Al Saleh paid an inspection visit to Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC)’s department of internal medicine. The minister met constituency, recruitment of physicians and nursing staffs and Fly-in the Kidney Transplant Consultant Professor Yaman Tokat from the Turkish Republic, currently visiting Bahrain as part of the Fly-in Doctors Programme. Doctors Programme.

The King Sejong Institute for Korean Language Courses opened its doors officially at the University of Bahrain yesterday. The inauguration was attended by UoB Vice President for Academic Programmes and Postgraduate Studies Professor Waheeb Isa Al-Nasser, South Korean Ambassador to Bahrain Koo Hyun-mo, Foreign Ministry Assistant-Undersecretary for Arab and Afro-Asian Affairs and Organisations Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al-Khalifa and other guests and King Sejong Institute teachers and students. Forty students from different UoB colleges have enrolled in the course at the King Sejong Institute.

The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) has honoured about 40 nurses working at the Haematology Centre at Salmaniya Medical Complex for their efforts to find alternative treat- ments for sickle cell anaemia patients. President of AGU, Dr Khalid bin Abdul Rahman Al-Ohaly, praised the cooper- ation of the Ministry of Health in the suc- cess of the project. 14 Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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London rammy Award winning singer Kelly Clarkson has admitted she contemplated suicide after being forced to lose weight at the beginning of her music career. GIn an interview with Attitude, the 35-year-old said the pressure to be thin for the sake of her career made her “miserable”, reports dailymail. Katy Perry co.uk. “When I was really skinny, I wanted to kill myself,” Clarkson said. October 25, 1984 The “Because of you” hitmaker, who previously battled an eating disorder when she was in high school, told the magazine that the period was a “very dark time” in her career. Pop singer who gained fame in 2008 after releasing “I thought the only way out was quitting. I, like, wrecked my knees the hit “I Kissed a Girl.” Her 2010 Teenage and my feet, because all I would do is put in headphones and run. I was Dream featured five songs that topped the U.S. at the gym all the time,” she added. (IANS) Billboard Hot 100. xxx

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@JohnCena Stress and tough times are part of any relationship. Trust and honest communication are tools to help weather most any storm. Los Angeles London ctress and former wife of the late ormer One Direction star Niall American singer Elvis Presley, Horans debut solo album “Flicker” APriscilla Presley has not quit the Church F has been released. of Scientology, despite reports that she has It contains 10 original had enough of the religion. tracks. Representatives for Priscilla have Released by Capitol confirmed that she has not quit Scientology, Records on Monday, reports people.com. the songs include “This Priscilla is believed to have town” and “Slow hands” been a member of the church and Horan’s new single since Elvis’ death in 1977 and “Too much to ask”. she raised their daughter “Flicker” is the Lisa-Marie in it. However, result of a year-and-a- there have been unconfirmed Perception Heaven Upside half-long writing and reports that Lisa-Marie has NF Down recording process, quit, although she has Marilyn Manson Los Angeles reports billboard. never commented ctress Jennifer Aniston’s new fragrance com. publicly on it. Chapter One is inspired by her “It’s something High profile Los Angeles “younger years” when she admired that I’ve worked church members odel Gigi Hadid had to keep the details of her Aher mother Nancy Dow’s collection of really hard on and include celebrities make-up range a secret from her family. perfumes. I’m incredibly proud like Tom Cruise, She was desperate to speak out Aniston, 48, says her mother’s perfumes of it. This is the first John Travolta XXXX Mabout her project. influenced the tear drop shape of the glass time I’ve put my and Kirstie Hadid, 22, launched her beauty bottle of her new fragrance, reports thoughts and emotions Alley, while Leah line earlier this month with the people.com. on paper and then onto Remini has been cosmetic brand Maybelline. “It’s a feminine mix of florals, citrus record and it feels really an outspoken critic She did not even tell her and woodsy notes that is captivating good,” Horan tweeted. since defecting three sister Bella Hadid, 21, about it. and chic but still approachable. (IANS) years ago. (IANS) Greatest Hits Kane Brown Only the brand’s global make- The tear drop-shape was inspired Tom Petty And The Kane Brown up artiste Erin Parsons knew by my younger years seeing my Heartbreakers about it, reports people.com. mother’s perfume bottles on her “When I landed in London on vanity,” said Aniston. the tour for my Tommy Hilfiger line The “We’re The Millers” actress in September, we had to go straight said when she was younger, she to a radio show. We had to pretty used to “pound” make-up on much do hair and make-up for her face. But since then, she the show in the tiniest bathroom has changed her ways with the you’ve ever seen,” Hadid said. belief that beauty is not about “Erin did my make-up with the a person’s exterior appearance. Jetsetter palette but she couldn’t (IANS) say it because it wasn’t announced yet. We were talking about it after - how she wished she could tell Phantom Anthem Love Yourself: Her people what we used,” she added. BTS (IANS) Wanted to kill Julia Roberts and Lucas Lucas Hedges, who was Hedges are set to star in nominated for an Oscar for the homecoming drama his work in Manchester by Ben Is Back. the Sea, will next be seen in myself: Kelly Peter Hedges (What’s Greta Gerwig’s directorial Eating Gilbert Grape, debut Lady Bird and the About a Boy) wrote and Martin McDonagh drama will direct the feature Three Billboards Outside Now As You Were Clarkson that takes place over Ebbing, Missouri. 24 hours, following the Roberts will next be Shania Twain Liam Gallagher charming-but-troubled seen in the adaptation London Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges), of R.J. Palacio’s New rammy Award winning singer Kelly Clarkson has admitted she who returns home to his York Times best-seller contemplated suicide after being forced to lose weight at the unsuspecting family one Wonder, starring opposite beginning of her music career. fateful Christmas Eve. Owen Wilson and Jacob GIn an interview with Attitude, the 35-year-old said the pressure to be Ben’s wary mother, Holly Tremblay. thin for the sake of her career made her “miserable”, reports dailymail. Burns (Roberts), welcomes CAA packaged the Katy Perry co.uk. her beloved son, but soon project and will rep the “When I was really skinny, I wanted to kill myself,” Clarkson said. learns that he is still in film for the U.S. Sierra/ October 25, 1984 The “Because of you” hitmaker, who previously battled an eating harm’s way. Affinity will be handling disorder when she was in high school, told the magazine that the period Nina Jacobson and Brad Hedges. 30West and Black Bear international rights for was a “very dark time” in her career. Simpson’s Color Force and Teddy will fully finance the pic, which is the pic, which will be presented Pop singer who gained fame in 2008 after releasing “I thought the only way out was quitting. I, like, wrecked my knees Schwarzman’s Black Bear Pictures set to begin shooting in December at the upcoming American Film Nightbringers Evolve the hit “I Kissed a Girl.” Her 2010 album Teenage and my feet, because all I would do is put in headphones and run. I was are producing alongside the elder in New York. Market. (hollywoodreporter) The Black Dahlia Imagine Dragons at the gym all the time,” she added. (IANS) Dream featured five songs that topped the U.S. Murder Billboard Hot 100. (billboard.com) 16 Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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of Philippines 16 police were killed in a brazen ambush by militants Clark more than 1,100 combatants terror suspect who was southwest of Cairo he Islamic State group and civilians dead, including killed by Filipino troops The Trump administration Cairo has targeted security troops sent at least $1.5 million more than 900 militants, last week. will require all refugees to gyptian police arrested in recent years in a series of toT finance the recently and displaced some 400,000 “That was their blueprint, provide information about 12 suspected militants in brazen attacks. ended siege of the southern residents, including the that was their pattern,” he said, their whereabouts going aE province southwest of the The arrests were made Philippine city of Marawi, entire population of Marawi, adding that troops recovered back a decade, twice as long capital, Cairo, the Interior in Fayoum province, 80 with the assault leaders using a bastion of the Islamic Islamic State group video as before, during screening Ministry said on Tuesday, kilometers (50 miles) the 2014 IS seizure of the Iraqi faith in the predominantly discs of the Mosul violence in for admission to the United days after a deadly attack on southwest of Cairo, it said. city of Mosul as a blueprint, Roman Catholic captured militant positions in States. the country’s security forces Police also seized 13 weapons the Philippine military chief Philippines. Marawi. killed at least 16 policemen. and two explosive devices. said. Military airstrikes, artillery “They thought that they Indian state defers The ministry statement The arrests came a The battle defeats of and heavy machine-gun fire can get the helicopters and media curbs said the militants were few days after authorities the brutal group in Syria turned the lakeside city’s armoured vehicles and the India’s western state of “cadres” of Hasm, which officially announced that at and Iraq, and now the central business district and people of Marawi will protect Rajasthan deferred until next authorities say is a breakaway least 16 police were killed in IS-aligned gunmen in outlying communities into them, and there will be a flag year a measure requiring gov- faction of the outlawed a brazen ambush by militants Marawi, however, show a a smoldering wasteland of flying and they can all it their ernment permission for the Muslim Brotherhood that southwest of Cairo. (AP) major vulnerability of the disfigured buildings and own, an enclave, and probably publication of details regard- extremists: Their audacious bullet-pocked mosques and more foreign fighters will ing judges and public servants territorial occupations tend to houses. come,” Ano said. who face accusations. crumble over time as they’re It was one of the most Tens of thousands of cornered in urban settings devastating urban fights the Marawi residents, however, Donors pledge over Less than 5 percent of by the relentless firepower country has witnessed since abandoned the city in panic US$344m to Rohingya of U.S.-backed offensives, World War II, the military and troops managed to secure The international donor Syria still under IS control Beirut Gen. Eduardo Ano said in an chief said. Marawi’s military camp and community yesterday into the eastern Syrian town interview . Like in Mosul, the black- other vital areas. pledged more than US$344 fter losing major of Mehkan, one of the few “They underestimated flag waving militants plotted The United States and million to ramp up assis- Astrongholds and key still held by IS. the reaction of the different to launch the Marawi siege on Australia later deployed tance to Rohingya refugees. urban areas across Syria, Speaking at a conference countries in the world, the the first day of Ramadan, the surveillance aircraft that including its self-proclaimed in the Philippines, Shoigu alliances,” he said. holy Muslim month of fasting, provided real-time images Russia vetoes chemical capital, the city of Raqqa, said on Monday that “With what happened in but they were forced to stage of militant positions, even weapons mission the Islamic State group now “terrorists” — a term the Mosul, the Philippines and the attack prematurely after at night — modern warfare Russia cast a veto at the controls only 5 percent of the Syrian government and Raqqa, the different countries Philippine army troops raided technology that, coupled with United Nations preventing country’s territory, according its allies use for all armed are now confident that if ever the hideout of its leaders. the tenacity of Filipino troops, the renewal of the mandate to Russia’s defence minister. opposition, including an ISIS siege would erupt They also took hundreds of became a “game changer” in for a mission that investi- That’s a dramatic decline militant groups such as IS ... they now have the recipe hostages as human shields the massive effort to liberate gates the use of chemical from the height of the rise and al-Qaida’s Syria affiliate or the formula to fight it,” and employed snipers to slow the city, Ano said. weapons in Syria. of IS in 2014, when the — controlled more than Ano said, adding that the the advance of the military, “We designed a very extremist group seized about 70 percent of the country Philippine military is ready Ano said. good campaign to flush For more, catch us a third of both Syria and Iraq, before Russia launched its to share its battle experiences “Every day, they watched them out and pressure online at: before its downfall began. air operation at the end of in mosque-studded videos of ISIS in Mosul,” them and canalize them The remarks by Defence 2015 to support President Marawi. Ano said of the Marawi into the chosen engagement www.newsofbahrain.com Minister Sergei Shoigu came Bashar Assad’s offensive The siege, which was siege leaders, including areas,” he said. “We call it /nobonline as Russia-backed Syrian against IS militants and launched on May 23, left Isnilon Hapilon, a top Asian constriction.” (AP) /newsofbahrain troops are pushing deeper opposition forces. (AFP) 20 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Wednesday, October 25, 2017 21 Spectacular support races set

forSakhir Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain based on the highly successful stops in Dubai and he FIA WEC Bapco 6 Porsche formula for racing. The before returning to BIC. Hours of Bahrain is set championship was created to Meanwhile, the highly toT be more than the annual give the region’s home-grown acclaimed World Series endurance racing spectacle at driving talent an opportunity Formula V8 3.5 championship Bahrain International Circuit to realize their racing potential, is set to be the newest addition (BIC). while enhancing personal to BIC’s long list of world-class Set to be a major part of the circuit experience championships. weekend’s on-track events are It is now well established as Its long-awaited Bahrain three top-class international the most exciting, successful debut will be supporting the sprint championships, each and professional one-make Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain, and of which will certainly add a series on the regional motor there will be plenty to look unique flavour to the highly racing calendar forward with its roster of some exciting occasion. The diverse range of drivers of the most talented young The MRF Challenge, the hail from as many as a dozen drivers from across the globe Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Action from previouss World Endurance Championship different nations across the in single-seater, open-wheel Middle East and the World Tickets cost BD10 apiece for one another in one of Asia’s that month and then the season Middle East and Europe, racing. Series Formula V8 3.5 the entire weekend. Children fastest racing cars, but it has finale in in February making for a truly international Cars in the series currently championship will all be aged 12 and under can get in since been redesigned. They of next year. line-up. feature Dallara T12 chassis. supporting the FIA World for free. are powered by a two-litre The Porsche GT3 Cup The first round of the They are powered by a 3.4 Endurance Championship The MRF Challenge is an Mountune Duratec engine Challenge Middle East is the 2017/2018 campaign will litre V8 engine producing 530 (WEC) on November 17 and India-based, single-seater with a max power of 250bhp. region’s leading one-make be held during the WEC BHP at 9250 rpm, developed 18. championship. It features some Bahrain is the first of championship. weekend, with a pre-season by Zytek. In addition, a Drag The event will mark the of the fastest young talent from four meetings in the 2017 This year, the series will be test happening at BIC the week Reduction System is used, ninth and final round of the around the world, with races championship. Round two will using new Porsche GT3 (991) before. The championship which operates in a similar WEC’s 2017 season, making being held all across Asia. be held in Dubai in December, Gen. II Cup cars. continues until April of next way to the one in use in for an extra-thrilling meeting. Last season, the field battled round three in Abu Dhabi later The Porsche GT3 Cup is year, with the series making Formula 1.

Greek actress Katerina Lechou (front R) acting Pakistan School win U16 Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Best FIFA Footballer of the Year the high priestess lights the Olympic flame dur- after winning a Champions League-La Liga double with Real Madrid. ing the Olympic flame lighting ceremony Lieke Martens of the Netherlands picked up the women’s award after CBA Championship leading the Dutch to the European Championship title in the summer Manama School posted 155 runs and hailed the success of the The Best: akistan School defeated in reply Pakistan Urdu school tournament and promised Ancient Olympia, Greece at war – organizers insist there is no fear for the Pakistan Urdu School could only manage 123 runs. more school tournaments Men’s player Cristiano Ronaldo POR he flame for the 2018 Pyeongchang Games Feb. 9-25 Winter Games. Pby 32 runs in the final of the In the semi finals Pakistan to continue at the venue Women’s player Lieke Martens NED Twas lit at the birthplace of the ancient “We want the international community to Under 16 School Tournament School defeated Indian School which include Under 14 Men’s Coach Zinedine Zidane FRA Olympics yesterday, despite a brief cloudburst understand that we are committed to hosting a organized by Cricket Bahrain whereas Pakistan Urdu school and Under 19 tournaments. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon ITA that disrupted the sun-reliant ceremony. safe and secure” Games, organizing committee Association at Khalifa Sports had defeated New Millenium CBA officials and coaches FRA It launched a long torch relay that will chief Lee Hee-beom said during yesterday’s City ground in Isa Town. School. were present during the Puskàs Award Olivier Giroud culminate with the winter Games opening on lighting ceremony. Batting first Pakistan The President Saleem Elias match. Fair Play Award Francis Kone TOG February 9. The ski resort town of Pyeongchang lies about Fans Award Celtic Fans SCO “Now it will be up to Pyeongchang to keep 80 kilometres (50 miles) south of the world’s the dynamism for the last three months of most heavily armed border that divides the two preparations,” International Olympic Committee Koreas. president Thomas Bach said. “They are very The IOC has also stressed that there is no cause WORLD 11 Gianluigi well under way, the stage is set for the winter for concern. Bach made no direct reference to the Buffon athletes of the world and we are looking forward tensions yesterday, only saying during his speech to a successful and great Olympic Games in that the Games “stand above and beyond all the Dani Leonardo Sergio Marcelo Pyeongchang.” differences that divide us.” Alves Bonucci Ramos Using backup fire kept from Monday’s last Normally, the flame-lighting ceremony rehearsal, an actress playing an ancient pagan involves the priestess offering a token prayer Priestesses perform during the final dress rehearsal Luka Modric Toni Kroos Andres Iniesta priestess ignited the torch in front of the to the dead pagan gods of Olympia – a major for the Olympic flame lighting ceremony 2,600-year-old Temple of Hera in the southern ancient Greek sanctuary – before using a bowl- Neymar Lionel Messi Greek Peloponnese region. shaped mirror to focus the heat of the sun’s rays Cristiano Ronaldo She then passed the flame to the first relay on her torch. runner, Greek skier Apostolos Angelis, who ran But with rain forcing officials to huddle under with it for a short distance before handing over umbrellas, there was no hope. Sources: FIFA Pictures: Associated Press, Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS to former Manchester United soccer player Park “Sorry for the rain,” Greek Olympic Committee Ji-sung, a South Korean. chief Spyros Capralos joked. “As a sports person I have been watching the Lee said it didn’t really matter, as the last Bayern’s Mueller ruled out for three weeks Olympics throughout my life, and I really wanted rehearsal on Monday went well — even though Berlin be available for around three Mueller will miss two games to participate, to be involved in the Olympics,” the priestess, the actress Katerina Lehou, had to homas Mueller will be weeks, reports Xinhua news against Leipzig, in the German Park said afterwards. “We will show to the world make two unsuccessful attempts before her torch sidelined for three weeks agency. Cup and in the Bundesliga. … how we can organize a sports event.” caught fire. afterT suffering a thigh injury, Mueller was fielded in the 46 He will also miss the UEFA From the verdant, rain-soaked valley of The ancient Games were held at Olympia German football giants Bayern minutes and assisted Corentin Champions League match Ancient Olympia, where the Games of antiquity from 776 B.C. to 393 A.D, after which they Munich have announced. Tolisso for the only goal of the against Celtic. were held for more than a thousand years, the were stopped by Christians. However, ancient The Germany international match before he was taken off The 28-year-old striker flame will course through Greece for eight days traditions point to an earlier date for sports sustained a torn muscle in his 10 minutes later. joined Bayern as a youth and reach South Korea on Nov. 1. events at Olympia, where the first traces of right upper thigh in Saturday’s As a result, Bayern will player in 2000 before he made Despite tensions between the U.S. and North human settlement go back to the 3rd millennium 1-0 victory over Hamburg in be without one of their key his breakthrough into the first Korea – with which the south remains technically B.C. (AP) a Bundesliga tie and will not performers in crucial weeks. team. (IANS) Pakistan School won U16 CBA Championship SPORTS Wednesday, October 25, 2017 21 Spectacular support races set

forSakhir Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain based on the highly successful stops in Dubai and Abu Dhabi he FIA WEC Bapco 6 Porsche formula for racing. The before returning to BIC. Hours of Bahrain is set championship was created to Meanwhile, the highly toT be more than the annual give the region’s home-grown acclaimed World Series endurance racing spectacle at driving talent an opportunity Formula V8 3.5 championship Bahrain International Circuit to realize their racing potential, is set to be the newest addition (BIC). while enhancing personal to BIC’s long list of world-class Set to be a major part of the circuit experience championships. weekend’s on-track events are It is now well established as Its long-awaited Bahrain three top-class international the most exciting, successful debut will be supporting the sprint championships, each and professional one-make Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain, and of which will certainly add a series on the regional motor there will be plenty to look unique flavour to the highly racing calendar forward with its roster of some exciting occasion. The diverse range of drivers of the most talented young The MRF Challenge, the hail from as many as a dozen drivers from across the globe Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Action from previouss World Endurance Championship different nations across the in single-seater, open-wheel Middle East and the World Tickets cost BD10 apiece for one another in one of Asia’s that month and then the season Middle East and Europe, racing. Series Formula V8 3.5 the entire weekend. Children fastest racing cars, but it has finale in Chennai in February making for a truly international Cars in the series currently championship will all be aged 12 and under can get in since been redesigned. They of next year. line-up. feature Dallara T12 chassis. supporting the FIA World for free. are powered by a two-litre The Porsche GT3 Cup The first round of the They are powered by a 3.4 Endurance Championship The MRF Challenge is an Mountune Duratec engine Challenge Middle East is the 2017/2018 campaign will litre V8 engine producing 530 (WEC) on November 17 and India-based, single-seater with a max power of 250bhp. region’s leading one-make be held during the WEC BHP at 9250 rpm, developed 18. championship. It features some Bahrain is the first of championship. weekend, with a pre-season by Zytek. In addition, a Drag The event will mark the of the fastest young talent from four meetings in the 2017 This year, the series will be test happening at BIC the week Reduction System is used, ninth and final round of the around the world, with races championship. Round two will using new Porsche GT3 (991) before. The championship which operates in a similar WEC’s 2017 season, making being held all across Asia. be held in Dubai in December, Gen. II Cup cars. continues until April of next way to the one in use in for an extra-thrilling meeting. Last season, the field battled round three in Abu Dhabi later The Porsche GT3 Cup is year, with the series making Formula 1.

Pakistan School win U16 Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Best FIFA Footballer of the Year after winning a Champions League-La Liga double with Real Madrid. Lieke Martens of the Netherlands picked up the women’s award after CBA Championship leading the Dutch to the European Championship title in the summer Manama School posted 155 runs and hailed the success of the The Best: akistan School defeated in reply Pakistan Urdu school tournament and promised Pakistan Urdu School could only manage 123 runs. more school tournaments Men’s player Cristiano Ronaldo POR Pby 32 runs in the final of the In the semi finals Pakistan to continue at the venue Women’s player Lieke Martens NED Under 16 School Tournament School defeated Indian School which include Under 14 Men’s Coach Zinedine Zidane FRA organized by Cricket Bahrain whereas Pakistan Urdu school and Under 19 tournaments. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon ITA Association at Khalifa Sports had defeated New Millenium CBA officials and coaches FRA City ground in Isa Town. School. were present during the Puskàs Award Olivier Giroud Batting first Pakistan The President Saleem Elias match. Fair Play Award Francis Kone TOG Fans Award Celtic Fans SCO

WORLD 11 Gianluigi Buffon Dani Leonardo Sergio Marcelo Alves Bonucci Ramos Luka Modric Toni Kroos Andres Iniesta

Neymar Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo

Sources: FIFA Pictures: Associated Press, Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS Bayern’s Mueller ruled out for three weeks Berlin be available for around three Mueller will miss two games homas Mueller will be weeks, reports Xinhua news against Leipzig, in the German sidelined for three weeks agency. Cup and in the Bundesliga. afterT suffering a thigh injury, Mueller was fielded in the 46 He will also miss the UEFA German football giants Bayern minutes and assisted Corentin Champions League match Munich have announced. Tolisso for the only goal of the against Celtic. The Germany international match before he was taken off The 28-year-old striker sustained a torn muscle in his 10 minutes later. joined Bayern as a youth right upper thigh in Saturday’s As a result, Bayern will player in 2000 before he made 1-0 victory over Hamburg in be without one of their key his breakthrough into the first a Bundesliga tie and will not performers in crucial weeks. team. (IANS) Pakistan School won U16 CBA Championship 22 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 SPORTS Toro Rosso drops Kvyat to Giggs throws hat into the ring for Leicester, give Hartley Everton jobs London ormer Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs is interested in the Leicester and Everton jobs. FBoth Premier League positions are vacant after Brendon Hartley another go Leicester sacked Craig Shakespeare last week and the City mistakes in the race. Bull Racing outfit, bringing on reputation as a very quick driver Toffees fired Ronald Koeman for their poor start to the oro Rosso have dropped “Scuderia Toro Rosso’s driver young drivers, and Kvyat was from his time with the Porsche season on Monday. Russian Daniil Kvyat for lineup for the upcoming 2017 always operating on borrowed endurance team. Giggs is looking to get into management following his Sunday’sT Mexican Grand Prix Mexican Grand Prix will be time having been promoted Kvyat meanwhile has stint as Louis van Gaal’s number two at Old Trafford, and handed Brendon Hartley formed by ... Pierre Gasly and and dropped from the former accumulated only five points having been interviewed for the job at Swansea last a second chance after the New Brendon Hartley,” the team said champions. from 15 races this season, season, and fancies either role. Zealander made a strong debut in a statement. However, Hartley is 27 and finishing 10th in Austin, and “I think you look at those two teams, Leicester being in Texas at the weekend. Gasly competed for the Red was dropped from the Red Bull was completely eclipsed by Sainz champions two seasons ago, Everton being a fantastic Frenchman Pierre Gasly will Bull-owned team in Malaysia program entirely after testing in the early part of the year. club with a fantastic history, for me these are clubs I return to the lineup after missing and Japan alongside Spaniard with Toro Rosso in 2009. He was dropped from the Red would be interested in,” Giggs told Sky Sports. the U.S. Grand Prix to compete Carlos Sainz, who has now His return to the fold is Bull senior team four races into “However, there are a lot of coaches out there who in the final round of the Japanese moved to Renault. unprecedented for a team that the 2016 season to make way would be interested in those positions. Super Formula championship It is the third time that Kvyat has cast many drivers aside over for Max Verstappen, a Dutch “I’ve said all along that I’d be open to clubs which that was ultimately washed out has been dropped by Red Bull the years, but he has won the teenage prodigy who is now 20 share the ambitions of myself. I want to improve clubs by bad weather. and it remains to be seen whether Le Mans 24 Hours and world and a two times race winner. and improve players, to enjoy working for them and for Hartley, who finished 13th he returns, with the 23-year-old endurance championship in the Toro Rosso are still evaluating players to enjoy the challenge. at the Circuit of the , Russian seemingly no longer in intervening years. their options for 2018, with “There are clubs in the Premier League which would impressed with his calm the company’s long-term plans. The New Zealander, his Gasly looking sure to be one of be good jobs but also in the Championship and League approach to stepping in at the Toro Rosso serves as a country’s first Formula One the drivers and Hartley clearly One. It’s more about the philosophy for me than the last moment and made no major feeder team to the main Red driver in 33 years, also has a in the frame. (Reuters) stature of the club.” (football365) Hamilton all for more razzmatazz in Formula One Madrid won’t use team Austin, Texas Bowl, the NFL games, the NBA same old boring thing” for years. America, isn’t it? We’re under coach for Girona clash riple world champion Lewis games. They are way more Traditionally, drivers have new ownership, we have to be Madrid THamilton would like to fun than other sporting events parked their cars, leaving prepared to try new things,” eal Madrid will not use their branded team coach see Formula One throw more in Europe,” Hamilton told mechanics to prepare them commented Red Bull team boss to transport players for the trip to Catalonia to American showmanship into the reporters. while VIP guests circulate and Christian Horner. playR Girona on Sunday for security reasons, Spanish mix after the sport’s new owners “They are more showy and its the national anthem is played. “If that engages the American media reported. jazzed up Sunday’s U.S. Grand more of an atmosphere and I like US-based Liberty Media, who public then why not? It didn’t The club do not want the vehicle to become a target Prix presentations. that its starting to spill over into took over the sport in January, detract from the race and seemed due to political unrest in the region over Catalonia’s The extended pre-race show this. I think that’s the best start have said they to get the crowd excited prior to bid for independence. saw drivers stepping out one of a grand prix that I’ve seen,” want every race the race. Madrid do not usually bring the team coach to by one through a tunnel while added the Briton, who won for to be like a Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel felt matches which are considered high risk, like the boxing announcer Michael Mercedes. Super Bowl German fans would want a more “Clasico” in Barcelona or away at Athletic Bilbao. Buffer presented them to the “If we can bring that more into in terms of traditional approach. The team are planning to arrive in Girona by plane crowd with plenty of fanfare. Formula One culture I think it’s atmosphere “I think Americans appreciate on Saturday evening before the match on Sunday, Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders just going to be more exciting… and that sort of atmosphere and which they will travel to in an unmarked coach, performed in front of the the sex appeal was there. build- entertainment a lot more. I think Marca said. The plans are subject to change based on grandstand, Hollywood actors That’s what motor racing has up. Germans are maybe a little the political situation. (Reuters) appeared on the starting grid been missing for a long time, I “It’s slower on that front,” he and Jamaica’s Olympic sprint think.” said. (Reuters) champion Usain Bolt waved the Hamilton, who entered South Africa skipper Du cars off for the formation lap. Formula One in 2007 and can Afterwards, former U.S. win his fourth title in Mexico this Plessis out for six weeks president Bill Clinton presented weekend, said the sport Cape Town the winner’s trophy while Bolt had put up with “the aptain Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of South conducted podium interviews. Africa’s Twenty20 international series against “I think it’s great. The Bangladesh.C Americans are way better Du Plessis suffered the problem during the third one- than us Europeans in day international against the Tigers in East London on putting shows on. You Sunday, a match the hosts won by 200 runs. look at the Super The 33-year-old batsman will not feature in the two T20Is in Bloemfontein and Potchefstroom, although Cricket South Africa is confident he will be available for the lone Test against neighbours Zimbabwe, which starts on December 26. “Faf consulted with our team of specialists in Lewis Hamilton Cape Town on Monday,” Proteas team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee said in a statement. (sportstarlive) SPORTS Wednesday, October 25, 2017 23 Djokovic, Wawrinka will return to action in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is very strong as always and it will be the ovak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka are perfect way to make my comeback and begin due to make their competitive return the season.” Nafter six months out injured in Abu Dhabi Swiss star Wawrinka, 32, missed his US in December. Open title defence when undergoing knee The former world number ones have not surgery in August. played since Wimbledon, with Djokovic The three-time Grand slam winner said: nursing a long-term elbow problem and “My recovery is going well and I can’t wait to Wawrinka undergoing knee surgery. be back on court. I’m working hard together They will join among others Rafael Nadal with my team and looking forward to being in the December 28-30 Mubadala World back.” Tennis Championship, organisers of the Wawrinka was last seen on court suffering exhibition tournament announced yesterday. a first round loss to Russia’s Daniil Medvedev Twelve-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic, at Wimbledon, while Djokovic called time who became a father for the second time on his season after retiring injured from last month, called time on his season after his Wimbledon quarter-final against Tomas struggling on and off for 18 months with a Berdych. right elbow injury. Joining them in Abu Dhabi will be The 30-year-old Serb, a three-time winner Dominic Thiem, Milos Raonic and Pablo Novak Djokovic(L) and Stan Wawrinka after of the Abu Dhabi event, said: “The line-up Carreno Busta. (AFP) US Open 2016

Karolina Pliskova Venus outlasts eases into Ostapenko semi-finals in marathon Singapore had a 70 percent success rate with orld No 3 Karolina Pliskova her first serve in the early going booked a berth in the semi- and relentlessly targeted Muguruza’s Singapore epic finalsW after delivering a masterclass body. Singapore to overwhelm Garbine Muguruza The 25-year-old cruised through enus Williams kept her hopes of returning to world No. 1 alive in a straight sets demolition in the the first set in just 26 minutes and the after an epic battle with Jelena Ostapenko at the WTA WTA Finals yesterday. one-sided rout continued. Pliskova FinalsV in Singapore. The legendary American ace, 37, beat Pliskova continued her won the first five games of the second a woman 17 years younger in three hours and 13 minutes, stranglehold over the World No 2 set before Muguruza saved some face to recover from her opening round mauling courtesy of with a 6-2, 6-2 victory in just 62 by winning consecutive games. Karolina Pliskova, in what was a terrific contest. minutes. It was her seventh But it wasn’t long until Both players struggled to hold their serve throughout victory from nine starts Pliskova deservedly sealed amid some strong returning, and sometimes questionable over the Spaniard, who her spot in the final four. serving, in what proved to be a topsy-turvy match. appeared hampered by an (AFP) ‘There were so many times when I thought I had it but upper leg injury, which she kept coming back again and again. But I kept going,’ required strapping early Williams said after the match. in the match. ‘I wasn’t playing that bad on my serve – I was putting Pliskova’s victory a lot in court and losing on my first serve. means she will finish top ‘She was returning well – credit to her. Hopefully I of the White Group and can maybe win again, we’ll see.’ knocks out winless No 7 Ostapenko lost the first set seed Jelena Ostapenko. having served for it but dug in Muguruza and Venus well to save a match point Williams will in the second. fight for the last Having clawed her semi-finals spot way back into it by from the White winning a tiebreak, the Group when French Open champion they clash on had plenty of opportunities in Thursday. the third before ultimately being Pliskova downed. came out Venus kept her hopes of reaching the Venus Williams firing semi-finals alive with the 7-5 6-7 7-5 success with her but needs to win the title to have any chance of trademark returning to world No. 1. serve Garbine Muguruza and Pliskova will do battle later providing in Singapore, with the winner assuming control of the lethal. She Karolina Pliskova White Group. (metro.co.uk) Djokovic, Wawrinka will P23 return to action in Abu Dhabi SPORTS 2424 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world’s best player London won both La Liga and the Champions League final his trophy from ristiano Champions League last win over Juventus in Cardiff great Diego Maradona and Ronaldo has season, dominated the 2017 on June 3. ’s Ronaldo at the Cset his sights on a Best Fifa football awards at Ronaldo saw off London Palladium theatre. “lucky seventh” piece a star-studded ceremony in competition from “I mention Leo and of Fifa silverware London on Monday. longstanding Barcelona Neymar, great to be here. after collecting his fifth The Portuguese ace has rival Lionel Messi and Real Madrid supporters, my Men’s Player of the Year scored 44 goals in just 48 Saint-Germain’s Neymar, teammates, my coach, they Real Madrid’s Cristiano award on Monday. games for club and country the world’s most expensive all support me all year. Ronaldo celebrates after Ronaldo’s Real so far this calendar year, player. But, typical of a “We are in England for winning The Best Fifa Men’s Madrid side, who including two in a 4-1 footballer who has enjoyed the first time and I win Player Award huge success at both consecutive awards,” he Manchester United and added. “This is a great Real, Ronaldo was not moment for me. I have fans satisfied. all over the world.” “I want seven. Five Zidane won out ahead is good but seven is my of Chelsea’s Antonio Conte lucky number so seven and Juventus’ Massimiliano would be great.” Allegri to be crowned men’s Real boss Zinedine coach of the year after Zidane took the becoming the first man to corresponding manager oversee a successful defence of the year award, with of the European Cup in the the Spanish giants Champions League era. providing five players “I’d like to thank all of in the FIFPro team of the players for making this the year. possible,” said Zidane. “This Ronaldo won the is a very special prize.” inaugural Best Fifa Real’s superb campaign men’s player of the was recognised in a FIFPro year award last year team that featured Ronaldo following the end of a and club-mates Toni Kroos, six-year merger between Luka Modric, Marcelo and the Fifa honour and Sergio Ramos. France Football’s Ballon The XI also included D’Or. Fifa’s goalkeeper of the year, The 32-year-old Gianluigi Buffon. previously won the AC Milan’s Leonardo Fifa World Player of Bonucci and PSG’s Dani the Year award, the Alves were in the defence, precursor to the Best with Barcelona playmaker Fifa award, in 2008. Andres Iniesta in a side He has now won also featuring Messi and the last two Fifa men’s Neymar. (AFP) trophies as well as three of the last four Ballon D’Or awards. “Thanks a lot for voting for me,” said Ronaldo after receiving

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