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Wednesday, September 30, 2015 We stand? Where A strain on Bahraini Hearts According to recent statistics, poor lifestyle contributes to 13.4% deaths caused by heart disease. This is alarming enough for us to reconsider our way of life. However we have rounded up some other hard-hitting facts that prove Bahrainis needf whom to put 36% down are obese. that This was Fatburger and hit the treadmill now overweight, o t 12%. significantly higher than the global average ty, which in 2008 stood a for obesi l Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of food, death in Bahrain. Obesity is one of the major risk factors l Bahrain is gaining weight, eating more junk l In the last few years people in Bahrain have upped exercising less leading to their calorie consumption with more than 70 per cent physical inactivity increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke byn are of adults being either overweight or obese, which populatio counts for seven out of 10 people 50%. This means that a significant number of the local l Among the younger generation, childhood obesity over the ideal body weight, the extra has reached an alarming level in the Arab Gulf states, layers of fat putting a major strain on including Bahrain with the prevalence of overweight Bahrainis’ hearts and obesity among school children (14-18 years) in these countries ranging from 30% to 45% l Moreover, obesity also contributes to the prevalence of related conditions such as such n 2007, the country had one of the highest as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases annual l I the 5th weight at rates of overweightan Region and (after obesity Kuwait in WHO and Eastern Saudi Mediterrane Arabia), with 33% of adults aged over 20 classified as tional survey for obesity and over References: 1. Health promotion Director Dr Amal Al Jowder on the latest na Health and Wellness Expo 2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4048493/ 3. WHO 2014 – Bahrain tackling obesity We can do!

WhatDr. Sunil Rathi Striving for happy hearts icine, Aster Medical Centre, Dr.Sunil Rathi, Internal Medicine nal Me d & Medical With Obesity as one of the growing trends among children and adults that is leading Coordinator, Aster to heart diseases, Specialist Inter Medical Centre recommends a heart healthy diet that would help you to follow a healthier lifestyle.

Simple Steps/Lifestyle changes to prevent heart diseases: a) Don’t smoke or use tobacco b) Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the lweekso can reduce your c) Eat a heart-healthy diet. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help protect your heart. Beans, other low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish a risk of heart disease. d) Calculate your BMI: BMI numbers 25 and higher are associated with higher blood fats, higher blood pressure, and an increased SEE PAGES 11-13 risk of heart diseaseing 5and-10% stroke. of weight this month: Reducing your e) Target reduc weight by just 5 to 10 percent can help decrease your blood pressure, lower your blood cholesterol level and reduce your risk of diabetes. f) Get enough quality sleep Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Issue No. 6789 g) Check BP, Cholesterol and Blood sugar regularly

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Money FLAME Transfers Ten people were rescued from fire Muhannad Mansour/DTNN Hussain Al Khayat visited the flat [email protected] a few hours later. Thanks to the and efforts of Civil Defence and Housing Manama Ministry, no casualties were reported. Currency en people were rescued without Ministry officials notified residents Tinjuries from a building and evacuated the building, while Exchange that caught fire in the Northern firefighters put out the fire and Governorate yesterday. prevented it from spreading to other The blaze occurred on the second apartments,” Buhumood said. at great floor of a residential building at He stated that the flat was at least Al Lawzi Government Housing 90 per cent damaged, adding that rates Project, close to Roundabout 7 in it was packed with furniture, which Hamad Town. Though not officially contributed to the spread of the confirmed, the cause of fire is believed fire. to be due to electric shortcut. Interior Ministry stated on its official Twitter page, “Civil Defence The blaze rescued 10 people from a building that caught fire in Al Lawzi area and occurred on controlled the fire from spreading to nearby areas.” the second JO1433_BFC_Generic_Display_8cmX4cm.indd5/11/15 1 2:29 PM Meanwhile, reports emerged that floor of a Afghan forces an elderly Bahraini suffocated in the fight to retake fire, but they were not confirmed by residential the concerned authorities. ‘Kunduz’ However, Northern Governorate building at 8P26 Municipal Council Chairman Mohammed Buhumood said a person Al Lawzi was admitted to the hospital, but couldn’t confirm if it was an elderly Govt Housing person. Project “I along with Municipal Representative of the constituency 2 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 HM THE KING LAUDS Jamaica calls for Britain to pay billions of pounds in reparations for slavery New York PROGRESS OF GOVT David Cameron is facing calls for Britain to pay billions of pounds in repara- HM the King held meeting with HRH Premier tions for slavery ahead of his first official visit to Jamaica DT News Network on Tuesday. Manama HM the King Downing Street said the PM is Majesty King Hamad commended does not believe reparations Hbin Isa Al Khalifa praised or apologies for slavery are the landmark achievements HRH Premier’s the right approach, but the of the government, under issue is set to overshadow HRH Premier’s leadership, in role and efforts his trade trip to the island, the field of information and in supporting where he will address the communication technology, its Jamaican parliament. use of modern technology to and achieving Ahead of his trip, Sir Hilary serve sustainable development Beckles, chair of the Caricom plans and strategies in all the sustainable Reparations Commission, sectors in the kingdom. development has led calls for Cameron HM King Hamad to start talks on making commended HRH Premier’s goals at the amends for slavery and role and efforts in supporting local and referenced the Premier’s and achieving the sustainable ancestral links to the trade development goals at the local international in the 1700s through his and international levels. HM the King and HRH Premier during their meeting yesterday. cousin six times removed, HM the King congratulated levels General Sir James Duff. HRH the Prime Minister him by the International Prince Khalifa bin Salman Supreme Commander and Jamaica’s Premier Portia on the “Information and Telecommunication Union Al Khalifa, in the presence of First Deputy Premier. Simpson Miller called for Communication Technology (ITU) during a meeting at His Royal Highness Prince HM King Hamad and HRH and the role of the Saudi-led non-confrontational discus- in Sustainable Development” Gudaibiya Palace yesterday Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister discussed Arab Coalition to restore sions at the UN in 2013. Award conferred on with Prime Minister HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy the current situation in Yemen, legitimacy and stability there. Cultural Passport to be launched

DT News Network presence of our heritage in Manama the consciousness of every o celebrate World citizen as it promotes the Tourism Day, Bahrain local public to visit cultural AuthorityT for Culture and sites in Bahrain. We want to Antiquities will launch offer our citizens, residents Cultural Passport at the and tourists a new experience Arab Regional Centre for in the discovery of Bahrain.” World Heritage to rediscover Director of the Arab US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain William and experience the cultural Regional Centre for Roebuck being greeted at a reception organised in and historical charm of the World Heritage Director honour of Bahraini alumni of US educational and Kingdom. Dr. Mounir Bouchenaki professional exchange programmes. For the promotion commented: “Tourism is of Bahraini culture and an orbiting mergence of identity, the Cultural Dr. Mounir and Shaikha Mai different people and is able Passport represents to promote mutual cultural travelling through cultural collecting stamps from 21 a soft copy online. During understanding.” NIHR official, US envoy touristic sites in which cultural sites, where the the event, President of “Cultural tourism has the holder of the passport winners will be announced Bahrain Authority for become one of the priorities can dedicate their time to during the National Day Culture and Antiquities of UNESCO’s programmes for Human Rights meet visiting 21 cultural sites. celebrations. (BACA) Shaikha Mai bint for the promotion of Geneva the mechanism of receiving The Cultural Tourism The Cultural Tourism Mohammed Al Khalifa said, archeological sites in ice President of the complaints and ways of passport campaign will be passport can be obtained as “We are strengthening the Bahrain,” he added. National Institute for handling them. The US starting from October where HumanV Rights (NIHR) ambassador commended participants can collect and Abdullah Ahmed Al-Derazi the role of NIHR in Bahrain, hold their passports from and Head of the Complaints stressing his country’s Bahrain National Museum, and Monitoring Committee readiness to provide all needed Bahrain Fort Museum, Maria Khouri met the US assistance by holding training Riffa Fort, Bait Al Qur’an Ambassador for Human Rights programmes and transferring and Shaikh Ebrahim bin to Geneva Keith Harper, on the expertise to boost the Mohammed Centre for sidelines of itss participation in foundation’s role in fostering Culture and Research. the 30th session of the Human human rights. The holder of the Cultural Rights Council in Geneva. The meeting was attended Passport will be able to get a Al-Derazi gave a briefing on by NIHR Assistant Secretary chance by winning one of the foundation, its goals and General Yasser Ghanim the 21 tickets at random duties as well as proposals to Shahin, the foundation’s to travel in various cultural harmonise national legislations Acting Secretary General, and sites around the world with the international human member of the US Permanent Officials pose for a photograph once the holder completes rights covenants. Mission to Geneva Tabitha Ms Khouri highlighted Snowbarger. 2 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 3 HM THE KING LAUDS MEAT SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Jamaica calls for Britain to pay billions of pounds in reparations for slavery New York PROGRESS OF GOVT David Cameron is facing TRADERS GROPE IN DARK calls for Britain to pay bil- Meat traders at Manama Central Market yet to get official communication lions of pounds in repara- HM the King held meeting with HRH Premier tions for slavery ahead of his Melvin Mendonca/DTNN that the meat subsidy withdrawal first official visit to Jamaica DT News Network [email protected] might affect the livelihood of 200 New chicken prices on Tuesday. Manama HM the King Manama plus employees of Manama meat tarting tomorrow, chicken prices in Downing Street said the PM is Majesty King Hamad commended ith the meat subsidy market. SBahrain would increase by at least does not believe reparations Hbin Isa Al Khalifa praised Wwithdrawal getting round the Meat trader Nissar said that the 30 pc. In a circular issued yesterday, or apologies for slavery are the landmark achievements HRH Premier’s corner, speculations are rife in the government should have withdrawn Delmon Poultry Company announced the right approach, but the of the government, under meat market. The meat traders at meat subsidy step by step. “Complete the new wholesale prices of chicken and issue is set to overshadow HRH Premier’s leadership, in role and efforts Manama Central Market are not sure withdrawal of meat subsidy will not portions. his trade trip to the island, the field of information and in supporting about the date of subsidy withdrawal only affect meat business at the “With reference to the removal of where he will address the communication technology, its and the official decision on the Central market, but it will also have subsidy on the poultry meat, we would Jamaican parliament. use of modern technology to and achieving subject. negative impact on restaurants,” he like to bring to your attention that from Ahead of his trip, Sir Hilary serve sustainable development the sustainable Sources have confirmed that the said. October 1, 2015, the wholesale prices of Beckles, chair of the Caricom plans and strategies in all meat subsidy will be withdrawn on Information Affairs Minister Isa whole chicken and its portions (fresh and Reparations Commission, sectors in the kingdom. development October 1. bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammadi frozen) will be sold on commercial basis,” has led calls for Cameron HM King Hamad Salam, a meat trader at Manama recently said that as many as eight General Manager Abdul Karim Ismail Al to start talks on making commended HRH Premier’s goals at the Central Market, said that he had centres and websites had engaged in Alawi mentioned in the circular. Half PIC: SANTHOSH RAJENDRAN amends for slavery and role and efforts in supporting local and not yet received any official A customer at Manama Central Market registering the beneficiaries, who will chicken, whole leg, liver and hearts prices referenced the Premier’s and achieving the sustainable communication from the authorities for many months. “But nothing customers may prefer supermarkets, be compensated after the withdrawal would be BD1.4/kg, while fillets will cost ancestral links to the trade development goals at the local international about the withdrawal of meat subsidy. is clear about the date of subsidy if the meat market becomes of meat subsidy. BD2.4/kg, the circular stated. in the 1700s through his and international levels. HM the King and HRH Premier during their meeting yesterday. levels “Currently, we are selling mutton at withdrawal or the prices of meat,” competitive. Earlier, the government said that The new prices include BD1.9/kg cousin six times removed, HM the King congratulated BD1 per kg and beef at BD1.2 per kg. he added. “Nowadays, people are buying the meat subsidy would be axed for minced chicken meat, BD2/kg for General Sir James Duff. HRH the Prime Minister him by the International Prince Khalifa bin Salman Supreme Commander and I have no idea about the future prices Salam said that there would be meat in big quantities expecting on August 1. Later, the plan to boneless chicken thighs and BD1.3 for Jamaica’s Premier Portia on the “Information and Telecommunication Union Al Khalifa, in the presence of First Deputy Premier. of mutton and beef,” he revealed. a fall in sale of meat at the central that the meat rate would go up next scrap meat subsidy was postponed thighs with bones, BD1.1/kg for wings, Simpson Miller called for Communication Technology (ITU) during a meeting at His Royal Highness Prince HM King Hamad and HRH and the role of the Saudi-led He said that he had been reading market, if the meat prices were month. Otherwise, we hardly witness twice, pushing the date of subsidy BD1.5/kg for breasts and BD1.6/kg for non-confrontational discus- in Sustainable Development” Gudaibiya Palace yesterday Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister discussed Arab Coalition to restore about the meat subsidy withdrawal hiked. According to him, most of the any big turnout here,” he said, adding withdrawal to October 1. drumsticks. sions at the UN in 2013. Award conferred on with Prime Minister HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy the current situation in Yemen, legitimacy and stability there. Cultural Passport to be launched

HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, in the presence of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday.

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received senior state officials at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday.

BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Dhiab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi visited the Royal Guard Bahrain Taskforce on Monday. He was received by Royal Guard Commander Brigadier Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force, Bahrain Taskforce Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 5 BAHRAIN COMMITTED TO HEALTHCARE: MINISTER First Annual Gulf Healthcare Summit inaugurated

Muhammad Azam/DTNN including doctors and nurses Manama to have firsthand interaction ahrain is fully committed to with the world-class experts. provide its citizens the best He said that Salmaniya Bhealthcare services, said Health Medical Complex (SMC) was Minister Sadiq AbdulKarim Al one of the biggest hospitals Shehabi. in the region and the quality He was speaking at the of healthcare was very much inaugural ceremony of the there. First Annual Gulf Healthcare Jassim opined that Summit here yesterday. accreditation bodies were Shehabi asked the international important to examine and organisations to come forward measure the services of the and join hands in sharing hospitals and advise them their specialised knowledge Sadiq AbdulKarim Al Shehabi where they really stood in and expertise with Bahraini terms of healthcare. counterparts. terms with their international Main organiser of the Emphasising the Ministry’s counterparts.” conference and Chief Executive keenness on organising such Speaking to DT News, of Roshcomm M. A. Sridhar events for the improvement Senior Advisor to Ministry remarked, “We are not going of the healthcare services, he of Health Mohammed Jassim to talk about medicines or art commented: “Such conferences Mohammed said that the main of healing here. We are going View of participants at the First Annual Gulf Healthcare Summit can play a vital role in bringing goal of the Gulf Healthcare to talk about administering Around 15 to 20 speakers nurses and primary health existing practices in terms of our doctors, nurses and the Summit was to provide an quality service and manageing would interact with the local service providers and help patient quality and healthcare paramedical staff on equal opportunity to the caregivers, patient safety.” bodies and hospitals, doctors, them to be able to enhance the service facilities. US scholar sees Iran’s threat to Kingdom Detox the Natural Way DT News Network al-Mukhtar, which has taken it would be used against [email protected] responsibility for numerous the US naval base,” he said, Manama bomb and small arms attacks, adding, “In the past four years, research scholar at had been quite vocal in issuing their acquisition of weapons University of Maryland more ominous threats. and growing expertise to Ahas highlighted the threat According to Smyth, the use them has jumped from posed by Iran to Bahrain US has also been facing threat building simplistic Boston in his article “After nuke Marathon bombing-style Inaugural agreement, blocking Iranian pressure cooker bombs to the aggression in Bahrain.” infamous Explosively Formed Offer!! Phillip Smyth, an adjunct Penetrator (EFP), a bomb fellow at the Washington which uses an advanced Institute For Near East Policy, shaped charge to slice through said that Bahrain, the Persian armour.” Gulf’s geostrategic hot seat, Phillip Smyth was in MEM introduces Colon Hydrotherapy was the home of a growing Bahrain recently as part Iranian-aided insurgency of his research trip. He One of the safest, natural and most hygienic methods to detox the colon till now. targeting the country’s remarked: “Many of these government. weapons shipments have been “Nuclear agreement or Phillip Smyth smuggled by Iran into Bahrain not, Tehran’s full-court by sea, and Bahraini military press in the region shows from this terrorist group. units have made a number of no sign of relenting. There “Recently, the group claimed high profile seizures.” is every indication of gaining to have developed a new He also cited the momentum toward their rocket munition and avowed apprehension of a ship objective of acquiring more carrying suppresser-equipped power and territorial control. Kalashnikov type rifles, more They use sectarian proxy “Bahrain, the than 50 Iranian-made hand forces to achieve the ultimate Persian Gulf’s geo- grenades, EFPs, Claymore goal of singularly dominating strategic hot seat, is type IEDs, hundreds of the Gulf and kicking Sunni the home of a grow- pounds of C4 plastic explosive Arab states to the curb,” he ing Iranian-aided and a belt-fed machine gun. wrote in his article published insurgency target- Smyth urged the US to in Washington-based daily share more intelligence The Hill. ing the country’s information with Bahrain He explained that Bahrain’s government” to diminish the presence of militant group, Saraya militant cells. 6 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 BAHRAIN 8TH AMONG ARAB STATES IN FEMALE INMATES According to a global report, 4.7pc of the total number of detainees are women

Manama Female Imprisonment List (Women statistical report stated that and girls in penal institutions, Bahrain occupies the eighth rank including pre-trial detainees/remand Aamong Arab countries in terms of prisoners” disclosed that Qatar and female prisoners’ rate, as they reached Kuwait are among the top countries in 4.7 per cent of the total number of terms of female prisoners’ rate. detainees in Bahrain, i.e is 189 female The report revealed that Qatar prisoners. occupied the first rank among The report indicated that the Arab countries with 14.7pc female number of female prisoners in prisoners, which amounts to 81. Bahrain reached 101 in 2004 with Kuwait came second among 23.1pc, whereas it reached 57 in 2009 the Arab countries, as the number with 11.4pc. of female prisoners reached 440 The global report entitled “World with 13.8pc. However, Libya and

The report revealed that Qatar occupied the first rank among Arab countries with 14.7pc female prisoners, which amounts to 81. Kuwait came second among the Arab countries, as the number of female pris- The report explained in its third edition that over 700,000 females languish behind bars worldwide. oners reached 440 with 13.8pc. However, Mauritania came at the bottom of the of the female prisoners. It did not languish behind bars worldwide, Libya and Mauritania came at the bottom list with 1.2pc female prisoners. classify the type of crimes over which indicating that the rate of female of the list with 1.2pc female prisoners The report issued by the “Criminal they were detained as well. prisoners has increased quicker than Justice Policy Research Institute” did The report explained in its third that of males since 2000, as it increased not specify the nationalities and ages edition that over 700,000 females by 50pc in the past 15 years. Malabar Gold & Diamonds KFH–Bahrain supports opens its renovated outlet business owners summit DT News Network DT News Network Manama Manama uwait Finance House – Bahrain alabar Gold & Diamonds will (KFH-Bahrain) announced it’s open its renovated and restyled GoldenK sponsorship of the “First Moutlet inside Gold City, Manama Annual Global Summit Conference tomorrow at 4pm. The outlet is for Business Owners”, to be held at now renovated to accommodate the the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain on October growing customer footfall. 6 and 7. Located inside the Gold City, the The conference aims to examine makeover of the showroom will the promotion of the private offer the customers an exceptional sector and to improve the business shopping experience in all areas; environment issues. It will discuss products, service and ambience. how to develop relations of To welcome the festive season, in Manama as the company already purchase of gold jewellery worth BD cooperation, exchange experiences the showroom features an exclusive has a outlet near the Gold City. 300. There is also a ‘Zero Deduction and expertise between business collection of gold and diamond Like all other Malabar Gold & Exchange’ as a part of the inaugural owner sectors, and also establish Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat jewellery in mesmerizing designs at Diamonds outlets, this showroom offers. regulatory frameworks at the attractive prices. will also display a significantly Furthermore, 8 gm gold coins can international level to ensure the “Important topics will be This is their second showroom large collection of traditional and be bought from their outlets with creation of sustainable jobs. discussed, which include expat’s contemporary jewellery in gold, absolutely no making charge during It will be held under the patronage rights and opportunities to launch certified diamonds, platinum and this period. These offers are valid at of Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme new economical enterprises. The With every pur- precious stone jewellery from across the outlet inside Gold City, Manama Commander and First Deputy Prime conference will support Bahrain’s chase of diamond the world. until October 15. Minister HRH Prince Salman bin vision and suggested solutions that jewellery worth BD To celebrate this occasion, the Apart from the above offers, Hamad Al Khalifa. will encourage regional and global group has introduced fabulous this outlet will also take part in the Managing Director and CEO investments,” he added. 500, the custom- inaugural offers for their customers. ‘Diamond Exchange Offer’ giving of KFH-Bahrain Abdulhakeem Over 450 participants are expected ers will get a 1 gm With every purchase of diamond the customers a golden opportunity Alkhayyat commented, over the two days. It is anticipated the gold coin absolute- jewellery worth BD 500, the to upgrade their old diamond “We acknowledge and offer Director General of the International ly free customers will get a 1 gm gold coin jewellery and buy new ones that are congratulations to The Chamber of Labor Organization and head of the absolutely free. The customers can certified by IGI. Diamond Exchange Commerce and Industry in Bahrain Organization of Business Owners also avail a free gold coin with every offer will end on October 10. for successfully organizing the “First will attend, supported by a large Annual Global Summit for Business number of experts and entrepreneurs Owners” outside Genève.” from around the world. 6 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 7 BAHRAIN 8TH AMONG ARAB JAIL TERM COMMUTED FOR STATES IN FEMALE INMATES ASIAN LANCE CORPOREL According to a global report, 4.7pc of the total number of detainees are women Accused bought a SIM card using a stranger’s ID card Manama Female Imprisonment List (Women statistical report stated that and girls in penal institutions, DT News Network he completes his prison term. the victim was behind the Investigators then ABahrain occupies the eighth rank including pre-trial detainees/remand Manama The incident took place last calls. The incident took place last year identified the accused who among Arab countries in terms of prisoners” disclosed that Qatar and n Asian lance corporal year when the victim forgot “Police informed me there when the victim forgot his wallet, admitted to committing the female prisoners’ rate, as they reached Kuwait are among the top countries in Aconvicted of misusing his wallet, which contained was a complaint against offence. 4.7 per cent of the total number of terms of female prisoners’ rate. an ID card belonging to a the ID card, in a local me. When I went there, which contained the ID card, in a “I saw the wallet while I detainees in Bahrain, i.e is 189 female The report revealed that Qatar 20-year-old Bahraini had restaurant. officers accused me of being local restaurant. The 32-year-old was with a friend. I gave it prisoners. occupied the first rank among his jail term commuted on The 32-year-old accused responsible of malicious to him and I asked him to The report indicated that the Arab countries with 14.7pc female appeal. pocketed the wallet and phone calls to many women,” accused pocketed the wallet and get a SIM card with using number of female prisoners in prisoners, which amounts to 81. He was given three years obtained a SIM card using the victim said in his obtained a SIM card using the ID it. We wanted to call some Bahrain reached 101 in 2004 with Kuwait came second among behind bars, but the High the ID card. He then used the statement. card. He then used the SIM card to girls, but didn’t want to do 23.1pc, whereas it reached 57 in 2009 the Arab countries, as the number Criminal Appeals Court SIM card to call and annoy “Then I realized someone it with my own SIM card,” with 11.4pc. of female prisoners reached 440 commuted it to two years. random women. had taken a SIM card using call and annoy random women the accused told prosecutors The global report entitled “World with 13.8pc. However, Libya and He will be deported once It was initially thought that my ID card,” he added. earlier.

The report revealed that Qatar occupied the first rank among Arab countries with Blast: Appeal rejected

14.7pc female prisoners, which amounts to DT News Network Twelve other accused are also remotely when police patrols 81. Kuwait came second among the Arab [email protected] embroiled in the same case, and arrived at the village to clear the Manama were sentenced to life in prison. debris on May 29, 2013. countries, as the number of female pris- The report explained in its third edition that over 700,000 females languish behind bars worldwide. wo persons convicted in The accused, aged 18 to 23, All the accused were held oners reached 440 with 13.8pc. However, Tconnection with a bomb placed the explosive among guilty of attempted murder, Mauritania came at the bottom of the of the female prisoners. It did not languish behind bars worldwide, blast that injured four policemen burning tyres near a health possessing firebombs, Libya and Mauritania came at the bottom list with 1.2pc female prisoners. classify the type of crimes over which indicating that the rate of female had their appeals rejected. centre in Bani Jamra after a damaging property belonging of the list with 1.2pc female prisoners The report issued by the “Criminal they were detained as well. prisoners has increased quicker than Leg of one of the victims group of around 50 masked of the Interior Ministry, putting Justice Policy Research Institute” did The report explained in its third that of males since 2000, as it increased had to be amputated following men pelted firebombs and people’s lives in danger and not specify the nationalities and ages edition that over 700,000 females by 50pc in the past 15 years. the attack and the accused were stones at policemen stationed rioting and taking part in an slapped with life sentences on the Janabiya Highway. illegal gathering. each. They triggered the bomb Malabar Gold & Diamonds KFH–Bahrain supports Three held for making bombs DT News Network before starting a riot to bring He was nabbed while opens its renovated outlet business owners summit Manama police officers into the area. possessing an explosive, three hree persons were held for Although they made several detonators and a mobile phone DT News Network making explosives and hand attempts, none of the bombs used to remotely trigger bombs DT News Network Manama made-bombsT to attack police detonated due to manufacturing as well as wires and a metric. Manama officers, court reports indicated. defects. And, during interrogations, uwait Finance House – Bahrain A driver and two passengers suffered injuries following a road accident in alabar Gold & Diamonds will (KFH-Bahrain) announced it’s High Criminal Court will They were, however, arrested he told prosecutors that he was open its renovated and restyled GoldenK sponsorship of the “First hear their trial on October 28. and investigations found that included into a riot group by the Sitra. The trio’s car reportedly crashed into a lamppost after the driver lost Moutlet inside Gold City, Manama Annual Global Summit Conference The trio also reportedly the first accused was an expert in first accused due to his ‘expertise control of the vehicle. The accident caused heavy traffic snarls. tomorrow at 4pm. The outlet is for Business Owners”, to be held at planted explosives in a garden making improvised explosives. in making bombs’. now renovated to accommodate the the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain on October growing customer footfall. 6 and 7. Located inside the Gold City, the The conference aims to examine makeover of the showroom will the promotion of the private Early retirement for people with chronic diseases mooted offer the customers an exceptional sector and to improve the business shopping experience in all areas; environment issues. It will discuss Muhannad Mansour/DTNN that multiple Bahraini SCD visit medical centres and 15 years in the private sector products, service and ambience. how to develop relations of [email protected] patients expressed to him are frequently hospitalised. and he should be entitled To welcome the festive season, in Manama as the company already purchase of gold jewellery worth BD cooperation, exchange experiences that they required special Employers should make for early retirement. His the showroom features an exclusive has a outlet near the Gold City. 300. There is also a ‘Zero Deduction and expertise between business Manama treatment at workplaces, in exceptions considering their condition must be looked collection of gold and diamond Like all other Malabar Gold & Exchange’ as a part of the inaugural owner sectors, and also establish Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat ahrainis with chronic terms of the burden of work conditions,” Al Mahfoudh into from a humanitarian jewellery in mesmerizing designs at Diamonds outlets, this showroom offers. regulatory frameworks at the Bdiseases might soon or timings. commented. perspective more than a attractive prices. will also display a significantly Furthermore, 8 gm gold coins can international level to ensure the “Important topics will be have the choice to retire Al Mahfoudh called upon The MP’s statements came professional one.” This is their second showroom large collection of traditional and be bought from their outlets with creation of sustainable jobs. discussed, which include expat’s earlier than their fellow establishments of both private as he received at his office “There are many citizens contemporary jewellery in gold, absolutely no making charge during It will be held under the patronage rights and opportunities to launch citizens. “Considering their and public sectors to treat yesterday, Bahraini SCD suffering like him and both certified diamonds, platinum and this period. These offers are valid at of Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme new economical enterprises. The special conditions, early their employees with SCD patient Ahmed Taresh, whose work sectors should cooperate With every pur- precious stone jewellery from across the outlet inside Gold City, Manama Commander and First Deputy Prime conference will support Bahrain’s retirement for citizens with mercifully, by granting them petition for early retirement to make their lives easier, chase of diamond the world. until October 15. Minister HRH Prince Salman bin vision and suggested solutions that chronic diseases is a national special privileges such as was recently rejected by the especially after they’ve served jewellery worth BD To celebrate this occasion, the Apart from the above offers, Hamad Al Khalifa. will encourage regional and global duty,” Independent MP early retirement and to avoid authorities. their country for long years,” group has introduced fabulous this outlet will also take part in the Managing Director and CEO investments,” he added. Jalal Kadhem Al Mahfoudh overburdening them. He had filed for an he added. 500, the custom- inaugural offers for their customers. ‘Diamond Exchange Offer’ giving of KFH-Bahrain Abdulhakeem Over 450 participants are expected said yesterday, demanding He said that his demand early retirement due to his According to recent ers will get a 1 gm With every purchase of diamond the customers a golden opportunity Alkhayyat commented, over the two days. It is anticipated the to reduce retirement age (From left) Al Mahfoudh and Tarish during their meeting. aimed to underline the nature deteriorated condition, as information from Bahrain gold coin absolute- jewellery worth BD 500, the to upgrade their old diamond “We acknowledge and offer Director General of the International for citizens suffering from of SCD patients and their SCD damaged vital organs SCD Patients Care Society, ly free customers will get a 1 gm gold coin jewellery and buy new ones that are congratulations to The Chamber of Labor Organization and head of the chronic diseases. (SCD), which is widespread them in 2015 alone, as shown abilities, especially that they in his body and deprived life expectancy for sickle cell absolutely free. The customers can certified by IGI. Diamond Exchange Commerce and Industry in Bahrain Organization of Business Owners Al Mahfoudh highlighted among citizens and killed by Bahrain SCD Patients Care need rest more than their him of the ability to work. patients in Bahrain is 42, also avail a free gold coin with every offer will end on October 10. for successfully organizing the “First will attend, supported by a large the conditions of Bahraini almost 240 of them during the Society statistics. coworkers. Al Mahfoudh pointed out: much lower than the average Annual Global Summit for Business number of experts and entrepreneurs patients of Sickle Cell Disease last six years, more than 22 of The lawmaker revealed “SCD patients periodically “Tarish served for more than age in US, which is 62. Owners” outside Genève.” from around the world. 8 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 STAR RATING CARDS TO BE

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DT News Network comes as a means to reduce come into force on February Manama energy consumption of air 20, next year. ir conditioners will now be conditioners in the Kingdom. It would give a period available with its energy According to this system, of 6 months to enable Aefficiency stated in star system, the machines bearing more importers and manufacturers following the new decree issued number of stars give higher of air conditioners to meet by the Ministry of Industry efficiency, with 6 stars giving regulation requirements. and Commerce. The move the best. It should be noted that the The Director of Directorate of Standardization Standardization and and Metrology will check “The system Metrology Mona Alzeera in the customs ports the helps in reducing said the regulation is another pre-registration for air the electricity bill success for Bahrain in energy conditioners and the saving and environmental efficiency card. and also reduces protection. The Ministry of Industry the loads on “The system helps reduce and Commerce called upon all electricity bill and loads on traders concerned to initiate power network” power network,” she said. the necessary measures to The new regulation will avoid rejection of shipments. Picture for representation purpose only Manama in top 10 in School project progress inspected travel shopping index DT News Network Authority. Work is underway Manama to complete the internal DT News Network MasterCard MENA region he Assistant finishing works and the Manama Raghu Malhotra said, Undersecretary for electromechanical works; with anama has been “With 108 million Muslim ConstructionT Projects and 69 per cent progress achieved ranked among the travellers representing Maintenance at the Ministry so far,” Al Motawa informed. Mtop 10 destinations within 10 per cent of the entire of Works, Municipalities Hamad Town Intermediate the Organisation of Islamic travel economy in 2014, it is Affairs and Urban Planning School for Boys is part of a Cooperation (OIC) to travel evident this segment of the Eng. Mona Al Motawa string of projects implemented for shopping purposes, travel market represents a inspected Hamad Town by the Gulf Development according to a new report huge opportunity for both Intermediate School for Boys Programme for the Ministry released by MasterCard and public and private sector yesterday. of Education. It supports the CrescentRating. organisations.” During the inspection, Al education and development The Muslim Travel CEO of CrescentRating & Motawa said the Ministry had requirements in the Kingdom Shopping Index 2015 (MTSI HalalTrip Fazal Bahardeen completed the foundation of Bahrain. 2015) was released during said, “The MTSI is a work on the school main The Ministry’s Construction MasterCard’s Innovation fascinating insight into building, the guardroom, Projects Directorate has During the inspection Forum in Kuala Lumpur. the shopping habits of the power sub-station and designed the school based on school, funded by the construction area of 16165m2. It analyses the trends and Muslim consumers and will the water tank room. “All the recent requirements of the Saudi Development Fund, The main school building preferences of the Muslim prove to be an invaluable have been handed over to Ministry of Education. is constructed on an area comprises of a ground floor traveller shopping market tool to the entire sector. the Electricity and Water The BD3,850,321 of 11135m2 and a total and three additional storeys based on the performance The research looks at two with 30 classrooms. The of 40 main international of the most important school has the capacity to shopping destinations. expenditure components of accommodate 1000 students, It ranked Manama as the Muslim travellers, which are in addition to 210 staff. seventh top shopping shopping and dining.” Al Motawa explained destination for Muslim MTSI uses a that the school building tourists globally, with a comprehensive set of had been designed based weighted score of 59.6 out metrics to rank destinations on the Education Ministry’s of 100. including a city’s suitability requirements, which include Dubai came first with a as a shopping destination, sustainability, green buildings weighted score of 79.5 out its Muslim-friendly services and energy saving measures; of 100. Doha was the third and facilities, and its such as thermal insulation for in the Arab, closely followed ease of travel and family roofs and walls, double-glazing by Riyadh in the fourth spot. friendliness. Collectively, windows to reduce noise, Commenting on the these factors contribute to sensor taps in bathrooms, release of MTSI 2015, the overall score and ranking energy saving lighting Division President, of each destination. systems, acoustically insulated vinyl flooring and paints with low volatile and anti-carbon It ranked Manama as the seventh organic compounds. top shopping destination for Al Motawa was accompanied by a number of engineers from Muslim tourists globally, with a the Ministry, project consultant weighted score of 59.6 out of 100 Inspection in progress and contractor. 8 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 9 STAR RATING CARDS TO BE FIFTH GIFA CEREMONY HELD Islamic banking and finance professionals from around the world attended the ceremony

DT News Network Islamic banking and finance also won the Islamic Finance of KFH-Bahrain, received Manama relevant not only to Muslims, Leadership Award 2015 in the the Pioneering Islamic Bank MADE MADATORY FOR ACs ifth Global Islamic Finance but also to the wider global institutional category award for Kuwait Finance Move to reduce energy consumption in the Kingdom Awards (GIFA) ceremony community. “GIFA has always House. Fwas held at Gulf Convention “By committing itself promoted best research in “Attending the GIFA Centre on Monday. It was to a well-defined regime of Islamic banking and finance, ceremony was indeed an DT News Network comes as a means to reduce come into force on February attended by Islamic banking social responsibility, Islamic and I am so happy that honour for me not only for Manama energy consumption of air 20, next year. and finance professionals banking and finance can our pioneering research in receiving the Upcoming ir conditioners will now be conditioners in the Kingdom. It would give a period from around the world. develop an all-inclusive model Islamic financial criminology Shari’a Lawyer of the Year Aavailable with its energy According to this system, of 6 months to enable Muhammadu Sanusi of financial intermediation,” is recognised tonight,” said award, but also to see that efficiency stated in star system, the machines bearing more importers and manufacturers II, Emir of Kano, Nigeria, he said. a jubilant Professor Normah local Bahraini culture was following the new decree issued number of stars give higher of air conditioners to meet was the guest of honour Ambassadors of the UK, Omar who received an presented in the form of by the Ministry of Industry efficiency, with 6 stars giving regulation requirements. and he was presented with Malaysia and Pakistan were award on behalf of Universiti traditional Bahraini music and Commerce. The move the best. It should be noted that the the prestigious top award among the high-profiled Teknologi MARA Malaysia. and dances,” said a buoyant The Director of Directorate of Standardization – Global Islamic Finance dignitaries. “Malaysia bagged 12 Kamran Khalid Sherwani, “The system Standardization and and Metrology will check Leadership Awards –for his “It was pleasing to be part of awards tonight, and as head of Shari’a advisory, Metrology Mona Alzeera in the customs ports the advocacy for Islamic banking this celebration of success of Malaysian Ambassador in compliance and quality helps in reducing said the regulation is another pre-registration for air in Nigeria and his leadership Islamic banking and finance,” Bahrain I really felt proud control at ADCB Islamic. the electricity bill success for Bahrain in energy conditioners and the role in promoting ethics said Simon Martin, the UK of my country’s leadership “We are so glad that the saving and environmental efficiency card. and social responsibility in ambassador in Bahrain. role in Islamic banking and fifth GIFA ceremony proved and also reduces protection. The Ministry of Industry Islamic banking and finance. Pakistani Ambassador Muhammad Saeed Khan distributes one Khaled Al Aboodi, CEO finance,” said Dato’ Ahmad to be a huge success,” said the loads on “The system helps reduce and Commerce called upon all “We aim to engage the of the awards to a winner of ICD, a member of the Shahizan Abd Samad. Rizwan Malik, convener of the power network” electricity bill and loads on traders concerned to initiate political leadership in the IDB Group was given the Datuk Mustafha Abd awards ceremony and head power network,” she said. the necessary measures to OIC countries to create have championed the cause of Islamic financial services prestigious Islamic Finance Razak, CEO and managing of business development and Picture for representation purpose only The new regulation will avoid rejection of shipments. awareness of Islamic banking Islamic banking and finance industry with enthusiasm and Personality of the Year award. director of Bank Rakyat strategy at Edbiz Consulting. and finance within the in their respective countries commitment as he has shown He said, “I am extremely Malaysia was announced as He also thanked the government sectors,” said and globally. We hope in the last decade.” honoured and humbled to the Islamic Banker of the Bahraini government for Professor Humayon Dar, that our this year’s GIFA Sanusi emphasised on join the list of past recipients Year. extending all the necessary Manama in top 10 in founder and chairman of Laureate Emir Sanusi will the importance of social for this prestigious award.” Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat, help for holding the event in School project progress inspected GIFA. “Our GIFA Laureates continue to lead the global responsibility in making Islamic Development Bank CEO and managing director Bahrain. travel shopping index Elyx to visit Bahrain today DT News Network Authority. Work is underway Manama to complete the internal DT News Network MasterCard MENA region Manama he Assistant finishing works and the Manama Raghu Malhotra said, Elyx, “digital ambassador” Bin Hindi Informatics inaugurates TUndersecretary for electromechanical works; with anama has been “With 108 million Muslim for the United Nations (UN) is Construction Projects and 69 per cent progress achieved Mranked among the travellers representing visiting Bahrain today. Maintenance at the Ministry so far,” Al Motawa informed. top 10 destinations within 10 per cent of the entire The visit is part of Elyx’s of Works, Municipalities Hamad Town Intermediate the Organisation of Islamic travel economy in 2014, it is Samsung Customer Service Plaza in Riffa 70-day virtual trip around the Affairs and Urban Planning School for Boys is part of a Cooperation (OIC) to travel evident this segment of the world to highlight UN efforts Eng. Mona Al Motawa string of projects implemented for shopping purposes, travel market represents a DT News Network made easy with ample parking. Service Plaza at Riffa for segment, which simply allows Informatics has also proved inspected Hamad Town by the Gulf Development according to a new report huge opportunity for both and to build momentum for [email protected] Besides the new Samsung our customers to experience us to provide our customers its strong commitment Intermediate School for Boys Programme for the Ministry released by MasterCard and public and private sector the organisation’s 70th anni- Manama Customer Service Plaza, the the latest hi-tech after-sales with the latest after-sales to the Samsung brand by yesterday. of Education. It supports the CrescentRating. organisations.” versary. in Hindi Informatics Bin Hindi Informatics also services, which redefines services of the Samsung introducing innovative During the inspection, Al education and development The Muslim Travel CEO of CrescentRating & During his visit, Elyx will W.L.L., the authorized operates a Samsung service todays existing after-sales brand,” A. Aziz Bin Hindi, customer services such as Motawa said the Ministry had requirements in the Kingdom Shopping Index 2015 (MTSI HalalTrip Fazal Bahardeen explore the country to learn Bdistributor for Samsung centre located at Exhibition services in Bahrain as well as Director of Bin Hindi Group, Wasel service. completed the foundation of Bahrain. 2015) was released during said, “The MTSI is a about its culture and tradi- in Bahrain, inaugurated a road opposite Al Hoora in the region,” Ahmed Bin said. This service allows work on the school main The Ministry’s Construction MasterCard’s Innovation fascinating insight into Samsung Customer Service police station, and also has Hindi said. Bin Hindi Informatics customers to reach out to the During the inspection tions and will also meet the building, the guardroom, Projects Directorate has Forum in Kuala Lumpur. the shopping habits of UN Country Team. Plaza at the Enaya Car Care established micro repair “The opening of this currently has five Samsung service centre via a hotline the power sub-station and designed the school based on school, funded by the construction area of 16165m2. It analyses the trends and Muslim consumers and will Centre in Wadi Al Sail, West centres or QRS “Quick Repair new Samsung Customer showrooms in Bahrain. from any place in Bahrain so the water tank room. “All the recent requirements of the Saudi Development Fund, The main school building preferences of the Muslim prove to be an invaluable Riffa, yesterday. Service” at the Bahrain City Service Plaza comes at a very In addition to these, it has that the service centre picks have been handed over to Ministry of Education. is constructed on an area comprises of a ground floor traveller shopping market tool to the entire sector. Twitter account holder held It was inaugurated by Centre, Sultan Mall and Seef crucial period of time for us established shop-in-shop up the mobile/tab from their the Electricity and Water The BD3,850,321 of 11135m2 and a total and three additional storeys based on the performance The research looks at two Jaeho Lee, Head of Samsung Mall Muharraq. particularly when Samsung is outlets at 3 strategic locations doorsteps, gets it serviced with 30 classrooms. The of 40 main international of the most important DT News Network Customer Service, in the “We are pleased to offer introducing futuristic models to extend its products to its and delivers it back to the school has the capacity to shopping destinations. expenditure components of Manama presence of Justice, Head such an impressive Customer in the Imaging & mobility customers. The Bin Hindi customer for a nominal fee. accommodate 1000 students, It ranked Manama as the Muslim travellers, which are Following a complaint of Samsung Mobiles, Mr. in addition to 210 staff. seventh top shopping shopping and dining.” from MP Jamal Buhassan Ahmed Bin Hindi, A. A Bin Al Motawa explained destination for Muslim MTSI uses a against its sectarian and Hindi Group Vice-Chairman that the school building tourists globally, with a comprehensive set of hostile posts, the owner & CEO, Samsung Gulf had been designed based weighted score of 59.6 out metrics to rank destinations of Freej Karimi account (@ Electronics officials, members on the Education Ministry’s of 100. including a city’s suitability of the press and Bin Hindi FareejKarimi) on Twitter was requirements, which include Dubai came first with a as a shopping destination, management team. sustainability, green buildings weighted score of 79.5 out its Muslim-friendly services arrested by the authorities. The new Bin Hindi and energy saving measures; of 100. Doha was the third and facilities, and its According to a state- Informatics - Samsung CSP such as thermal insulation for in the Arab, closely followed ease of travel and family ment issued by the chief is located at Riffa, next to the roofs and walls, double-glazing by Riyadh in the fourth spot. friendliness. Collectively, of Muharraq Governorate Wadi Al Sail Petrol station, windows to reduce noise, Commenting on the these factors contribute to Prosecution Mooza Al Na’aar, 1st Floor. sensor taps in bathrooms, release of MTSI 2015, the overall score and ranking the detainee initially con- It is a large service facility energy saving lighting Division President, of each destination. firmed that he was the owner of 350m2 with 4 face-to- systems, acoustically insulated of the account, but later face service and information vinyl flooring and paints with denied it during questioning. counters, and has most low volatile and anti-carbon It ranked Manama as the seventh modern and high standard However, police officers organic compounds. top shopping destination for test and repair equipment. Al Motawa was accompanied dug out an electric detona- It displays a wide range of by a number of engineers from Muslim tourists globally, with a tor, wireless devices and sev- Samsung products. the Ministry, project consultant weighted score of 59.6 out of 100 eral mobile phones from his The access for customers is Bin Hindi Informatics currently has five Samsung showrooms in Bahrain Inspection in progress and contractor. home during an inspection, according to the statement. 10 Wednesday, September 30, 2015

money in science either.” Ojha those mysterious Martian lines was in a good position to make are as wet (and also salty) as pocket that dedicated leap to science. suspected. The findings were f it were up to protector-wearing scientists. He moved to the United States also published Monday in the In 2011, McEwen ILujendra “Luju” When Ojha returns my call with his family from Nepal journal Nature Geoscience. and Ojha Ojha, he might be killing it on shortly after I leave a message as a teenager and landed in Ojha still has another year introduced guitar in his old death metal on his cell phone, he’s quick to Tucson, Arizona, where he or so before he graduates band today. Instead, he was in clarify that he doesn’t consider was able to start working with from his program at Georgia RSL and the France for a fellowship when himself an astrobiologist or Alfred McEwen, who runs Tech, but he’s also staying possibility of a he called in to a much-hyped a planetary scientist. That’s the MRO’s high-resolution true to his jack-of-all-trades NASA press conference to not just because he’s only 25 camera. mentality. He’s not only wet Mars to the share his historic finding of years old and still technically “The discovery of RSL working on NASA’s Insight world flowing liquid salt water on in graduate school, pursuing [recurring slope lineae, the mission to dig more deeply Mars. a Ph.D. at Georgia Tech, but name for the lines of flowing and study the interior of the If you get Ojha’s voice mail, because he sees himself more salt water observed on Lujendra “Luju” Ojha Red Planet and intriguing the recording tells you in a as a “jack of all trades” as following the tragic tremors comic drawl that he might far as science goes. He also there earlier this year. call you back, “or maybe not.” spends a lot of time studying Ojha is perhaps the latest in earthquakes on our own How is all that possible? a growing list of young space planet, for example. scientists like Bobak “NASA He walks me through how “I just...I don’t sleep and I Mohawk Guy” Ferdowsi who he devised a new technique work on a lot of different stuff are breaking the mould of to analyze photos from the that I probably shouldn’t. I your grandpa’s stereotypical Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter probably should enjoy my buttoned-down, clean-shaven, (MRO) and wound up finding life but I don’t.” evidence of water mixing with I’m not sure if he’s joking salts. After that, I can’t help but I suggest that maybe he Lujendra Ojha asking about a photo on his should try to enjoy his time is perhaps personal website -- it shows in France on his current Ojha in long hair, guitar in National Science Foundation the latest in a hand, microphone in front of fellowship. “Yeah, yeah. growing list of his mouth, belting it out with It’s been great,” he laughs. his old death metal band. “I’m not on a vacation...I’m young space “Yeah, that was an old here trying to do some scientists like life,” Ojha confesses with experiments, but yeah... Bobak “NASA a laugh. “I was kind of in Mars] was kind of like my the possibility of a wet Mars concepts like “Marsquakes,” tough luck, right?” poverty with music. I wasn’t undergraduate thesis when to the world. Ojha went to but he also spends a lot of He chuckles a little more, Mohawk Guy” making enough money so I I was at the University of Georgia Tech to continue that time in his native Nepal we say our goodbyes and Ferdowsi said screw music, let’s go to Arizona,” he recalls. work and on Monday, he and studying earthquakes in the I tell him sincerely that I science, maybe there’s more In 2011, McEwen and McEwen again joined with Himalayas, a project that look forward to following his money in it. But there isn’t Ojha introduced RSL and NASA to share the news that seems especially worthwhile career. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Where We stand? A strain on Bahraini Hearts According to recent statistics, poor lifestyle contributes to 13.4% deaths caused by heart disease. This is alarming enough for us to reconsider our way of life. However we have rounded up some other hard-hitting facts that prove Bahrainis need to put down that Fatburger and hit the treadmill now

l Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of overweight, of whom 36% are obese. This was death in Bahrain. Obesity is one of the major risk factors significantly higher than the global average for obesity, which in 2008 stood at 12%. l In the last few years people in Bahrain have upped their calorie consumption with more than 70 per cent l Bahrain is gaining weight, of adults being either overweight or obese, which eating more junk food, counts for seven out of 10 people exercising less leading to physical inactivity increasing the l Among the younger generation, childhood obesity risk of heart disease and stroke by has reached an alarming level in the Arab Gulf states, 50%. This means that a significant including Bahrain with the prevalence of overweight number of the local population are and obesity among school children (14-18 years) in over the ideal body weight, the extra these countries ranging from 30% to 45% layers of fat putting a major strain on Bahrainis’ hearts l In 2007, the country had one of the highest rates of overweight and obesity in WHO Eastern l Moreover, obesity also contributes to the Mediterranean Region (after Kuwait and Saudi prevalence of related conditions such as such Arabia), with 33% of adults aged over 20 classified as as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases References: 1. Health promotion Director Dr Amal Al Jowder on the latest national survey for obesity and overweight at the 5th annual Health and Wellness Expo 2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4048493/ 3. WHO 2014 – Bahrain tackling obesity What We can do! Dr. Sunil Rathi Internal Medicine & Medical Striving for happy hearts Coordinator, Aster With Obesity as one of the growing trends among children and adults that is leading Medical Centre to heart diseases, Specialist Internal Medicine, Aster Medical Centre, Dr.Sunil Rathi, recommends a heart healthy diet that would help you to follow a healthier lifestyle. Simple Steps/Lifestyle changes to prevent heart diseases: a) Don’t smoke or use tobacco b) Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week c) Eat a heart-healthy diet. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help protect your heart. Beans, other low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish also can reduce your risk of heart disease. d) Calculate your BMI: BMI numbers 25 and higher are associated with higher blood fats, higher blood pressure, and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. e) Target reducing 5-10% of weight this month: Reducing your weight by just 5 to 10 percent can help decrease your blood pressure, lower your blood cholesterol level and reduce your risk of diabetes. f) Get enough quality sleep g) Check BP, Cholesterol and Blood sugar regularly 12 HEALTH TALK Wednesday, September 30, 2015 CliCk the Wholesome lifestyle! ith the deadline to StepS to enter the GCC Food PhotographyW Awards drawing closer, two fun activities were staged for photography change revellers. A Photo walk was held across farms in the Kingdom. With kelly Participants got the chance to 3 meet and interact with farmers Kelly Armatage is the inventor of A.S.K. - A while they tended to their Serenity Kit. This Therapist in a KIT is a 3 step farms. Plenty of photography subconscious re-wiring technique that creates opportunities were available. major change. See www.aserenitykit.com Exploring the farms provided Each week, Kelly will show us the “3 Steps To expectant contestants to Change” on a specific life subject. capture shots ideal for one of the three categories of the competition – Food from the Farms. 3 Steps to Change – Addiction Another opportunity of fun with food and photography was a cooking 1. Remove Guilt 2. Find Healthier 3. Continue class which was conducted Many of us suffer from As you 1) remove the on 29th of September at addictions to food, people, internet Habits guilt through forgiveness Jawad Supermarket in Jawad and substances. Our minds obsess If you have developed and 2) replace the Dome, Barbar. Participants daily about the next ‘hit’. Then an addiction to someone subconscious high with enjoyed an interactive session once we have carried out the or something in order a new healthier habit; with Chef Alexandra who addictive behaviour, guilt kicks to feel a subconscious you transcend addiction provided cooking tips giving in. Guilt is to beat ourselves up pleasure, then you can and are on the way to participants the opportunity for what has occurred. In order to replace that habit with a happier, healthier to polish their culinary skills remove any addiction, rule number a healthier addiction. and more functional alongside snapping their 1 is to remove all guilt. We do this Prayer can replace over- existence. Practise and creations. The classes proved by replacing the “I hate myself for eating. Meditation can continue the above 2 to be a great platform for doing that” to a thought such as “I replace an addiction to steps until addiction to those interested in the fine art deadline which was earlier to enter their original forgive myself for carrying out that addictive drugs and so the negatives becomes a of cooking and photography. until the 30th of September, photographs depicting behaviour to feel good”. on. thing of the past. Alternatively, the cooking 2015. Entries for the GCC different forms, styles, session was a great way to Food Photography Awards preparations and occasions snap a shot for the Food 2015 will be accepted until of food. Our vision is to raise If there is a specific state/subject that you would like Kelly to highlight Portrait category of the October 7, 2015 now. awareness on healthy eating send it to [email protected] competition. Based on the theme habits as well as traditional By popular demand, the ‘Celebrating good food’, and organic farming through ManaGinG OuR MOOds organizers have extended the participants are invited photography. oods affect our emotional and physical well-being; Win 4 Mmoods influence our perception and behavior very deeply. Negative moods can hinder our overall performance vouchers, and decision-making and can also lead to various mental Contests and physical illnesses. In contrast positive mood can enhance Simply answer the following questions and optimism, creativity, problem solving and overall well-being. worth Bd25 Meditation has been a great tool in maintaining a positive take loved ones for 3 hours of unlimited time mood. Take your family and friends to the Bahrain Meditation play at the park. each, for Centre for an enlightening evening on Thursday, 1st t1- What is the topic highlighted in this week’s 3Steps October from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with Mike George on to Change? adhari Park. how to manage moods. Arabic translation will also be t2- Where was the cooking class conducted on Sept available. 29th, where participants enjoyed an interactive session with Chef Alexandra? ExclusivE DEntal carE send your answers to [email protected] by Oct 6, 2015. IMS Bahrain and adults for correction Medical Centre of malocclusion such as Winners will be contacted. K(KBMC) is hosting Dr. crowding, proclination, Rajeesh Radhakrishnan, deep bite and open Orthodontist bite. Additionally, Dr. and Dentofacial Radhakrishnan is specialized Orthopaedics, who in applying traditional braces is delivering superior and esthetic brackets, and the Win shopping vouchers dental services at Royal use of self-ligating brackets. Bahrain hospital and He is deeply involved Choose and savor from the many delicacies available at the will be visiting KBMC to in general dentistry as Jawad Supermarket by answering the following question and serve its valued patients. well as various procedures winning shopping vouchers for the supermarket! Dr. Radhakrishnan including invisalign and has completed his Post lingual orthodontics. He t1- State one lifestyle change to prevent heart diseases? graduation (M.D.S) in also has a special interest Orthodontics from Rajiv Gandhi University of in myofunctional appliances for growth send your answers to mehr@ Health Sciences, in Bangalore, coming with rich modification, orthodontic implants to reinforce experience from many prestigious hospitals and anchorage as well as space maintainers. dt.bh by Oct 6, 2015. health care providers. Dr. Radhakrishnan is available at the Winners will be contacted. He has been delivering outstanding Dentistry department at KIMS Bahrain Medical Orthodontic care and treatment for children Centre every Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 HEALTH TALK 13 WHOLESOME Spreading ‘heart’ VISTA – with Weam Zabar (Certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Level awareness 4 Healer and the founder of Special health packages and free check-up Namaste Bahrain)

ahrain’s newest ‘friendly month. cholesterol. The package is offered for a neighbourhood family clinic’, Aster The multi-specialty clinic has special price of BD 4 until 15th October Bmedical Centre is offering exclusive introduced a special package to evaluate 2015. health check-up packages and free the risk of Coronary Artery Disease The free health check-ups from check-ups for the local community to (Heart Attack) which includes medical Aster, which will be organized at Gold A journey commemorate World Heart Awareness consultation and blood tests including City in manama on 2nd - 3rd October from 3:30pm to 8:30pm, will include blood pressure, height to peAce weight and body mass index have been lucky enough recently to set foot in mount Abu, a (BmI) tests as well as testing home to Raja yoga and the Brahma Kumaris. It was the kind of Random Blood Sugar as ofI experience that makes all the effort worthwhile. It was the Diabetes is a risk factor for kind of experience that leaves you speechless and overflowing Coronary Heart Diseases. with love, peace and contentment, that is strong and stable. Also, as part of its World Fittingly, the retreat was called “Inner Peace, Inner Power”. Heart Day campaign, As I walk into the pleasantly mild morning breeze I am Aster is reaching out to surprised at how much at home I feel. It feels familiar, safe, residents of Bahrain to welcoming like a mother’s embrace. I am greeted by two lovely contribute towards raising Brahma Kumaris with a pure twinkle in their eyes, the kind you funds for heart care. Simply only find in the eyes of those dedicated to the spiritual path, capture a heart you either determined to walk as far as they could during this lifetime yet create or spot and share calm and perfectly content in the spot their feet are planted it on Aster’s Facebook (@ now. I now know I had been invited, I now know I had no asterdmhbahrain), Twitter choice but to go. mount Abu called and my soul willingly (@astermedcentres) answered. or Instagram (@ In my days in mount Abu, it felt like my eyes had been asterdmhbahrain) swapped with someone else’s. I began to see beauty wherever channels using the hashtag I turned: In the eyes of the Brahma Kumari who handed me #sharehappyhearts. For every a dark pink rose to welcome me. In the softness of the hair of ‘heart’ picture shared, Aster an old person that seemed magically genderless. In the colors medical Centre will donate of the Saris of the women who cleaned our rooms. In the 500 fils on your behalf to thoughtfulness of preparation for our arrival. In the echoing Royal Charity Organisation sound of the flute as we stood silently in the valley hugged for the treatment of heart by the cold morning breeze on our silent mornings. In the diseases. ability to feel a deep connection, love, gratitude, friendship and compassion to a complete stranger. In the enthusiasm in the eyes of the yogis who cooked our meals every morning. In the energy of the children travelling miles to entertain us. In rBH MedicAl center introduces the innocence of the village children as they reached out for their biscuits. In the magic of meeting a Dadi. In the ability to feel the closeness of God, and the ease of calling Him FotonA HAir reMovAl systeMs Baba. In the feeling of feeling the same and different but oyal Bahrain Hospital (RBH) moreover, the success of Fontana transformed. medical Center- part of KImS laser system is its ability to treat meeting beautiful souls, being surrounded by pure love, finding medicalR group – has announced the all skin tones and different hair perfectly aligned signs launching of its all new Fotona hair colors. wherever I turned can removal devices at its Cosmetic and “At RBH medical Center, hair be too much. Gratitude Plastic Surgery department. removal treatments are performed can be overwhelming: Fontana’s high performance safely and efficiently on larger it can fill you with laser system with FRAC3 body areas with minimal painful humility, love and technology has introduced process, especially when combined lightness you’re not new standards of efficiency with Fotona the high performance used to having to rush in providing permanent hair laser machines, these features result through your soul. You removal that targets the deepest in our patients’ satisfaction which feel little and great at the hair follicles; Fontana treats in return is our major concern,” same time, powerful yet desired areas while leaving said, Jacob Thomas, Director of tender. surrounding tissues unaffected. Operations at RBH medical Center. 14 Wednesday, September 30, 2015

I do not consider myself a feminist. I do not believe that by doing female-oriented films that depict a woman fighting the system, we can change the system. - Anushka Sharma

New York ollywood actor Arjun Kapoor is accustomed toB getting photographed Washington. D.C. with his fans, but he went aul Walker’s daughter Meadow ahead and “asked for a Rain Walker has filed a wrongful picture” when he met Nobel Pdeath lawsuit against automobile Peace Prize winner Malala manufacturer Porsche over claims that Yousufzai at an event in 2005 Carrera GT had flawed design New York. that resulted in his father’s death. “The first and only In her lawsuit, the 16-year-old time I remember asking and her lawyers alleged that there someone for a picture. She was no safety features in the gives humanity hope for a Carrera GT, which could have better future @MalalaFund prevented the accident or at least #Malala,” Arjun posted on would have allowed the Furious his Twitter page yesterday. 7 actor to survive the crash. Malala and Arjun came In a statement, Meadow face-to-face at the Global attorney Jeff Milam said, “The Citizen Festival in New bottom line is that the Porsche York last week. They posed Carrera GT is a dangerous together and can be seen car”, adding, “It doesn’t sporting smiles. belong on the street. And we Various world leaders shouldn’t be without Paul met at the UN in the quest Walker or his friend, Roger to adopt the Global Goals, Rodas.” 17 targets to end poverty, Paul died in a car crush on inequality and injustice, November 30, 2013. tackle climate change and campaign for a better world by 2030.

Washington DC aylor Swift makes everyone go crazy while Tsinging and when recently she was joined by music legend Mick Jagger at her ‘1989’ concert in Nashville to sing ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’, the madness got double. The ‘Shake It Off’ hit- maker and 72-year-old Rolling Stone singer walked down the stage’s long ramp and sang in unison on the classic 1965 single, with the impassioned rendition concluding in a call-and- response rave-up, TMZ.com reported. A day before this, the 25-year-old singer welcomed Steven Tyler and Alison Krauss during her tour. Notably, this wasn’t the first time Swift and Jagger performed together, as before this the duo performed together in June 2013 in Chicago and sang ‘As Tears Go By.’ 14 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 15

I do not consider myself a feminist. I do not believe that by doing female-oriented films that depict a woman fighting the system, we can change the system. - Anushka Sharma Shah Rukh Khan @iamsrk Woke up to World Heart Day & a Worst Hair Day. Now torn between whether I Actress who played should give unconditional love or condition Claudia on the my hair today? TV series Party of Five and provided Katy Perry @katyperry the voice of Eliza Was feeling it so much tonight that I threw Thornberry on my gloves that I’ve been using for 143 odd the Nickelodeon shows in the audience! series The Wild Thornberrys. Her film credits include Mean Kelly Osbourne @KellyOsbourne Girls, Lost in Space, New York The person I am most proud of is my broth- Daddy Day Care and ollywood actor Arjun er @jackosbourne The Pleasure Drivers. Kapoor is accustomed toB getting photographed Washington. D.C. with his fans, but he went September 30, 1982 aul Walker’s daughter Meadow ahead and “asked for a Britney Spears @britneyspears Rain Walker has filed a wrongful picture” when he met Nobel Is there one book you’ve read as an adult P that you wish you could share with your death lawsuit against automobile Peace Prize winner Malala younger self? #SmartGirlsAsk #Emmys manufacturer Porsche over claims that Yousufzai at an event in Lacey Chabert 2005 Carrera GT had flawed design New York. that resulted in his father’s death. “The first and only Olivia Wilde @oliviawilde In her lawsuit, the 16-year-old time I remember asking Having a holy-crap moment on stage with my and her lawyers alleged that there someone for a picture. She gorgeous co-host, and the other Olivia, @ker- was no safety features in the gives humanity hope for a rywashington Carrera GT, which could have better future @MalalaFund prevented the accident or at least #Malala,” Arjun posted on would have allowed the Furious his Twitter page yesterday. Hugh Jackman @RealHughJackman 7 actor to survive the crash. Malala and Arjun came Today I had the great pleasure of meeting this lovely lady, Marie Lozano from the In a statement, Meadow face-to-face at the Global Philippines. attorney Jeff Milam said, “The Citizen Festival in New bottom line is that the Porsche York last week. They posed Carrera GT is a dangerous together and can be seen car”, adding, “It doesn’t sporting smiles. belong on the street. And we Various world leaders shamed her online. The 20-year- I’m not going to lie, I did let the shouldn’t be without Paul met at the UN in the quest old model took to Instagram negativity get to me a little.” Walker or his friend, Roger to adopt the Global Goals, and wrote, “So many people are Hadid added that she is not the Rodas.” 17 targets to end poverty, so quick to comment negative first or last model of her type in Paul died in a car crush on inequality and injustice, opinions this month. Yes, the industry and is at her position November 30, 2013. tackle climate change and Washington DC judgment on social media comes because of the hard work she did. campaign for a better world igi Hadid has recently written from people who, 99 per cent of The model further wrote that by 2030. an open-letter to defend herself the time, have no idea what they’re the time has come to end cyber Gagainst the people who have body- talking about, but I’m human, and bullying. Washington DC aylor Swift makes everyone go crazy while Tsinging and when recently she was joined by music legend Mick Jagger at her ‘1989’ concert in Nashville to sing ‘(I Can’t Get No) Washington. D.C. Satisfaction’, the madness mma Watson, who has always raised her voice got double. against female inequality, used numerical facts to The ‘Shake It Off’ hit- explainE sexism in tinsel town. maker and 72-year-old In a recent interview, the 25-year-old actress Rolling Stone singer walked revealed that she was the victim of sexism, adding that down the stage’s long ramp she had been directed by male directors seventeen and sang in unison on the times and only twice by women. classic 1965 single, with She added “I have always insisted on being treated the impassioned rendition Washington DC equally and have generally won that equality.” concluding in a call-and- f you were hoping to see Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Watson believes that some of the best feminists she response rave-up, TMZ.com Sweeting together, then it’s a heartbreak time has encountered are directors Steven Chbosky and reported. forI you as the actress has filed her divorce petition. James Ponsoldt. A day before this, the Nearly after 21-months of marriage, the 29-year- 25-year-old singer welcomed old actress filed for divorce on September 25 Steven Tyler and Alison in an L.A. Superior Court, citing irreconcilable Krauss during her tour. differences as the reason for the split. Notably, this wasn’t The court documents lists September 3 as the the first time Swift and date of separation of the couple and has revealed Jagger performed together, that a prenuptial agreement was signed between as before this the duo the two on November 20, 2013. performed together in June Cuoco and the tennis player, who will divide their 2013 in Chicago and sang ‘As assets after divorce, tied the knot on December 31, Tears Go By.’ 2013. 16 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 17

Al Hawaj Group held a business strategy meeting at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel on September 21 in the presence of Chairman and Managing Director Jawad Al Hawaj, General Manager Abdul Wahab Al Hawaj, Operations Manager Shyam Narayanan and Retail Manager Hazem El Razek. Above, picture on left, officials and staff during the Al Hawaj Business Strategy Meeting at the Diplomat Hotel. Picture, on the As part of Eid celebrations, Alba Management team led by Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray, Chief Operations Officer Isa Al Ansari and Acting Chief Marketing Officer Khalid A. Latif toured the plant right, Al Hawaj unveils its new empowerment programme. From left, Abdul Wahab Al Hawaj, Jawad Al Hawaj, Directors Ahmed Al Hawaj and Hussain Al Hawaj, and Shyam Narayanan. and personally greeted workers and thanked them for their contribution towards the success of Alba.

Batelco has announced its support for the First Annual Global Employ- ers’ Summit which will take place at the Bahrain Convention Centre on October 6 and 7. Batelco Public Relations Specialist Kumail Al Musawi presented the sponsorship cheque to Bahrain Chamber of Commerce Head of Facilities Ali Alhawaj during a meeting held at Batelco Head- KPMG Fakhro welcomed a new group of university students as part of its ongoing internship programme. Above, students at The British School of Bahrain (BSB) celebrated the opening of its new track field yesterday. Head of school, head teachers and PE teachers attended the event in the presence of BSB students. quarters. KPMG office during a photocall.

Takaud hosted an exclusive gathering of Manama Club’s board members and key as- sociates for a wealth management and financial planning seminar at the Capital Club. The seminar show- cased Takaud’s savings and investment solutions, with an empha- sis on wealth management services. Takaud’s Chief Investment Offi- cer, Johannes Van Der Dong, Chief Executive Officer, Luc Metivier and sales team members were also present The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) in collaboration with the Institute of International Finance (IIF) launched their inaugural Executive Programme themed “Islamic Finance - Global Developments and Strategic Insights”. The event will conclude today on the occasion. at Four Seasons Hotel, Manama. 18 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Reel Veil CAP THE SNAP Head this challenge. Can you think of an apt caption for this? Something funny, intelli- gent and out-of-the-box! If you make a winning entry, your photo along with the caption will be featured in DT News. So grab a pen, think hard, write to us and see yourself in this space soon! Send entries to: facebook@ dt.bh with subject as ‘Caption Contest’ Some films stand out for directorial prowess. Some remain afresh in our memory for their punch dialogues. There’re also films which are a visual treat. Movies come in two genres; commercial and artistic. Let alone the genre, a movie should be evocative or entertaining. We’re certain you have a long list of such movies BEST FROM THE LOT. YOU COULD BE NEXT which you would want to see again and again. DT News reproduces a scene a day HA HA...HEE HEE...HO HO...! from a popular movie with a few questions. Relapse into flashback mode and answer! Today’s questions You got it right! Top five one liners: 1. Escalators don’t break 1. Guess the film down… they just turn into 2. Name the actors stairs 2. “I’m sorry” and “I apologize” 3. Author of the novel the film is mean the same thing… adapted from: except when you’re at a Send your entries to [email protected] funeral. with your profile picture. If you are Film: Space Jam 3. I intend to live forever… or die trying. - the first to come up with the right Actors: Bill Murray and Michael Jordan with cartoon 4. I used to be in a band, we answers, your picture will appear in character Bugs Bunny were called ‘lost dog’. You prob these columns. ably saw our posters. Name of theirMajid basketball Ahmed Am I not looking impressive? .come on team: Tune Squad 5. I childproofed the house… guys..let’s have some cool fun! but they still get in! Neena Punnen YOUR STAR TODAY

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER 20th March - 20th April 20th April - 20th May 20th May - 20th June 20th June - 20th July If people tend to say that you’re It’s time to face up to certain things You know when it feels like life is When you were younger, your hu- stubborn when you are being that you have been in denial for slipping through your fingers and manity knew no bounds. You felt determined, do what you need to some time. You only have yourself to you can’t seem to slow it down, it involved in the world and what was do. However, when you think you are being answer to. You’re not the first one to deal with scares you. But life that is not playing tricks going wrong with it. Today you may be re- determined, but you’re being obstinate about old hang-ups that aren’t as shameful as you on you, it’s that you aren’t seeing things as minded of these dreams, and it may be time things, you may want to listen to them. It’s not think. You can’t keep hiding them from your- clearly as you should. You feel a left out of to make them come true. It would benefit you because of jealousy that they tell you to calm self, as this could cause problems than just things, but don’t worry. Think of it as a much if you could connect it to the work you do. It’s down. It’s because they care about you. dealing with your problems once and for all... needed break from it all... never too late to make a dream come true!

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO 20th July - 20th Aug 20th Aug - 20th Sept 20th Sep - 20th Oct 20th Oct - 20th Nov You have been sensitive to the At the moment you may feel Unfortunately, this is a period of At the moment, you seem to be drama of an unhappy childhood. likras joining with others working conflict and tension in your fam- able to do everything you want Today you can no longer stand the for a social cause. The period you ily life, where your siblings are con- to do. Things are going so well for thought of children living in misery, victims are in is bringing you closer to such causes, cerned. Don’t you think it’s time to deal with you, as you reap the rewards of important of war or other atrocities. This all becomes and making you to think about doing some- these problems once and for all, in order to decision you made in the past. The obsta- painful when you look at the happy children thing for the people less fortunate. You could build a new relationship with them? It’s up to cles that got in your way are history, and full of joy around you. You may be thinking develop a new plan for this cause. Don’t hes- you to take the first step and call a meeting your family life is happy. This success is en- that it’s time for you to do something about it! itate and be a little more generous in life... in order to put all your cards on the table... couraging you to make some future plans.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES 20th Nov - 20th Dec 20th Dec - 20th Jan 20th Jan - 20th Feb 20th Feb - 20th Mar You need to be more spontaneous, You are a very hard worker, and Watch out for any errors today. At the moment, there is a great and stop constantly trying to or- you expect the same from oth- You may be having some com- deal of electricity in the air, espe- ganise other’s lives. The unexpected ers. Today, you want to take a look munication problems with almost cially in your life at home. Ignore also has its own special charm... you’re a slave at your relationships in your personal life everyone. You feel like everything you say those people that try to provoke you, and to routine, that’s why you need to take a big and work. You may be concerned about just falls on deaf ears, and no one really don’t get involved in conflicts that could bite out of life and to put your trust in chance your friendships, being a demanding per- wants to listen to you. Don’t get frustrated! degenerate into fights. Just go off some- for a while. The people would like to see more son. Separate the good from bad. Life is Relax and see it with humor! Just be an ob- where to be alone. Why not spending the originality in your personality. Listen up! too short to have a bad relationship. server for one day, and see what happens! afternoon in a museum, for example? Wednesday, September 30 , 2015 19 CROSSWORD Across 1- Throat problem; 6- Bundle; 11- Spring mo.; 14- ___ Yesterday’s solution barrel; 15- Rope used to guide a horse; 16- Possess, to Burns; 17- Autocratic Russian rulers; 18- Made a choice; 19- Leftover; 20- Drinks slowly; 22- Uncanny; 24- Hobby; 28- Main arteries; 30- Eye membrane; 31- Actor Hawke; 32- Like some vbs.; 33- At hand; 37- Actress Farrow; 38- Oldsmobile model; 39- Sue Grafton’s “___ for Evidence”; 40- Highly seasoned sausage; 43- Category; 45- Property claims; 46- Delphic shrine; 47- Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace; 49- Make tough; 50- Meat; 51- Earth’s satellite; 52- Aliens, for short; 53- Ancient; 56- Inexpensive; 61- A mouse!; 62- Fowl pole; 63- Small mountains; 64- Monopoly quartet: Abbr.; 65- Tortilla topped with cheese; 66- Shouts; Down 1- Boozehound; 2- Boob tubes; 3- “Michael Collins” actor; 4- Flub; 5- Elapsing; 6- Slant; 7- Jumps on one leg; 8- Tolkien tree creature; 9- Word that can succeed old, ice and bronze; 10- Pert. to a union of states; 11- Now, in Nogales; 12- Seine spot; 13- Nerve network; 21- The Monkees’ “___ Believer”; 23- Gas burner or Sicilian volcano; 24- Dress with care; 25- Eagle’s home; 26- Leash; 27- Neckwear; 28- Maker of Pong; 29- Presidential battleground state; 31- Levels; 33- Isolated; 34- Expanse of sand; 35- Cotton thread used for hosiery; 36- City on the Ruhr; 38- Ancient Athens’s Temple of ___; 41- Entreaty; 42- Primitive form of wheat; 43- Crisp; 44- Fall back; 46- Winning tic-tac-toe line; 47- Brown-furred aquatic carnivorous mammal; 48- Student tables; 49- Scout master?; 50- Visionary; 51- Interlock; 54- Mauna ___; 55- Dwarf with glasses; 57- Get a move on; 58- Building annex; 59- Competitor of Tide and Cheer; 60- Letter addenda;

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For general election such be no borders, no The incident happened at the pilgrims as they embark on this a legal notice to every member must boundaries, no flags, intersection of streets 204 and 223 spiritual journey, stressing that contain date and time of election, date and the only passport leading up to Jamaraat bridge. It is following directions and regulations is for receiving nomination papers etc the deadliest accident to occur in the to everyone’s- benefit. leaving a margin of time for contesting will be the heart.” Hajj since the 1990 stampede that killed which can be performed throughout It is also worth noting that in a region parties for their campaign. Someone @tweetingash 1,426 people. It is also the deadliest the year, is one of its most important gripped by political violence and once stated that it appears that the stampede of the 21st century. Could responsibilities. sectarian turmoil, the Saudi authorities authorities have closed their eyes this tragedy have been prevented? Billions of dollars have been spent issued a warning that they “will not from the Asian expatriates and left The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. expanding Mecca’s Grand Mosque allow any party to exploit Hajj for their fate exclusively in the hands of Every able-bodied Muslim is required to itself, and several bridges and tunnels political purposes”. their missions and clubs. The Pakistan perform it at least once in their lifetime. have been built to accommodate the The message seems to have been Club held its elections on 31.07.2015 Although it is a physically demanding ever increasing numbers of pilgrims directed at Iran, whose pilgrims were by just placing a notice on the rite that takes place over a few days and performing rites at sites outside involved in clashes with Saudi security Facebook on 25.07.2015. And this was involves travelling back and forth to Mecca like Mina, where many deadly personnel in 1987 following a political all. About eighty percent registered several sites that are miles apart - often stampedes have occurred. demonstration. members of Pakistan Club are low paid on foot - the number of pilgrims visiting Although the Hajj has not witnessed I hope that the Saudi authorities would laboure rs employed in three or four Mecca has increased steadily over the a tragedy on this scale since 2006, take a closer look at what needs to organisations only. They hardly have past few decades. some have maintained that the sheer be done. The extra measures, the access to Facebook. Majority of those It is estimated that two million people number of people moving back technology, the crowd control, trying elected in the elections are employees What you think of are performing this year’s Hajj. and forth between sites that are in to find ways and means to prevent of one single Employer having different yourself is much more The Saudi government has always relatively confined spaces has meant such catastrophes -- not only because CRs and perhaps Facebook notice was maintained that protecting the “House that accidents are difficult to prevent it’s the responsibility of the kingdom adopted to achieve this goal. Laws important than what of God” and ensuring the safety of the completely. to provide safety, but because it concerning expatriates working in people think of you. millions of pilgrims who descend on A major challenge that organisers face also reflects politically badly on the Bahrain are only for preservation in the @KhalidAlQoud Mecca every year to perform the annual is the fact that pilgrims come from 200 authorities in the kingdom. file cabinets only ? Hajj as well as the lesser rite of Umrah, countries around the world and speak Fahad Waseem The Pet Project Behavioural problems of birds DT News Network When a clipped bird tries to re-grow its wing feathers by producing the new ‘blood’ feathers, these are liable ll flying birds including parrots have an escape to be damaged. This is because unlike the normal response to danger, which is both instinctive wing, a clipped wing does not have adjacent old, full Aand is a reflex action. Clipping a bird prevents it length feathers to give the new blood feathers any Running away from a from exercising this most vital predator-avoidance protection during their very delicate growth stage. problem doesn’t solve response. It is the frustration of this response Bleeding can be profuse if such a feather is caused by wing-clipping which causes many parrots damaged. Birds which do not show any behavioural it. Face it and you will great psychological stress. Some birds transfer this problems at the time of clipping often develop find a way. frustration into maladaptive behaviours such as problems later. @Umsultan feather plucking, self-mutilation, biting or screaming. If your bird is clipped, it is best to restore flight by Moulting and re-growth of feathers can mean having donor feathers attached to the clipped feather further problems stumps, this procedure is called imping and can done Missing Pets for clipped birds. by an avian vet.

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1.Tariq Imran 2. Iqbal Ahmad Wani 3. Oriadna Ortega 4. Rashmi Dhanuka

* First two winners will be eligible for fully Manama About 6 students were Among the students paid training course (12 weeks long)at the ir Syed Educational felicitated with mementos honoured was Class XII topper Arsenal Soccer School including a training and Cultural Society and gifts. The program was of CBSE schools in Bahrain (SSEDuCul),S Bahrain, a society attended by senior AMU Obada Anwar, students of class bag and kit. formed by prominent AMU alumni and honorary X: Fuad Mohammad Khan , alumni and Bahrain residents, members of the society Prof Mohammad Anas Adil , Afreen * The next two winners will get training bag involved in providing support Dr. Shamsul Haque Alvi of Sayed Afroz , Altamash Alam and kit. to achieve quality education UOB, Dr Ali Athar Khan of and Areeba Zubairi . for the economically deprived UOB, Mohammed Anwar and Obada Anwar and Afreen meritorious students of the Prof Jameel Qureshi. Sayed Afroz also shared their CONGRATULATIONS community, organized a Addressing the students Dr experiences with audience programme to felicitate class Alvi appreciated the students comprising of parents and

X and XII students who have for their successes. While students who would be In200fils www .dt.bhassociation with performed exceeding well sharing his experiences, Dr appearing for class X and class during the recent board exams Alvi exhorted the students to XII in the coming academic conducted by CBSE in Bahrain. value time and education. year. Monday, December 1, 2014 Issue No. 6486 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 22

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The inconceivable Investment is likely to misconduct that has come respond more strongly if to light in Volkswagen over there is more certainty about the past days pains me and the extent of monetary angers me immensely stimulus in the pipeline, even if transmission is slow -VW Chief executive - RBI Governor 24 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Matthias Mueller Raghuram Rajan GIFA 2015 Awards Glencore rebounds after VCBANK IS TOP ISLAMIC assurances Doha hares in mining giant Glencore rebounded Syesterday after the company assured markets its business INVDT News Network BANK AT GIFA 2015 developed a successful track remained robust, following Manama In the ceremony record for superior deal rumours in financial circles it enture Capital Bank held on Monday flow and strong placement might soon be delisted. (VCBank) has received capability. Over the last The debt-laden Swiss theV award for the “Best evening at the year, we were able to company, which has been Islamic Investment Bank” at Gulf Hotel here, successfully conclude three hard-hit by a commodity price the Global Islamic Finance new transactions which have collapse as China’s economic Awards (GIFA) for 2015. The VCBank bagged further strengthened and boom slows and its demand for awards ceremony was held the ‘Best Islamic diversified our investment raw materials declines, insisted on Monday evening at the Investment portfolio.” its business was “operationally Gulf Hotel. “I would like to sincerely and financially robust”. On the occasion, Bank’ award by thank our shareholders, “We have positive cash flow, VCBank’s Board Member GIFA for 2015 clients, the Central Bank good liquidity and absolutely and Chief Executive Officer, of Bahrain and employees no solvency issues,” it said in a Abdullatif Mohamed Janahi for their continued support statement. commented: “It is an honour “The award coincides which plays a critical role The announcement Board Member and Chief Executive Officer, Abdullatif Mohamed to have won the Best Islamic with VCBank’s 10 years in the ongoing success of appeared to reassure investors: Janahi & UK Ambassador to Kingdom of Bahrain, Simon Martin. Investment Bank award at anniversary which marks VCBank. This recognition Glencore’s share price surged the Global Islamic Finance ceremony. At Venture value and clients’ wealth, and a significant corporate will help build our market as much as 20 per cent in Awards and to be recognised Capital Bank, we aim to add a new dimension to the milestone. During the leadership and motivate our London trading before closing at this well respected maximise Shareholders’ Islamic Banking industry.” past decade, VCBank has people”, he concluded. up 16.95pc. German inflation ‘Mashroo3i’ Competition registrations begin DT News Network of their innovative products targets Bahraini youth aged Registration back to zero Manama and services throughout a between 15 and 26 who have Frankfurt oinciding with the 2015- number of phases, which a passion in entrepreneurship, deadline on onsumer prices in Germany, 2016 academic year and will culminate with a public with the aim of unleashing November 2 Europe’s biggest economy, asC part of its efforts to support exhibition displaying the their ideas and transforming didC not rise in September, data youth and prepare them for best business ideas in one them into real products and showed on Tuesday, raising the labour market, Tamkeen of the active shopping businesses that will contribute initiatives targeting youth pressure on the ECB to prevent has opened registration malls in the Kingdom. to the development and growth as they are going through a the wider euro area from slipping for the third edition of Following an evaluation of the Kingdom’s economy. transitional period of their lives into a dangerous cycle of falling “Mashroo3i” Youth Business process of all submitted Commenting on the that will determine their future prices. Awards competition. The business plans by a jury announcement, Tamkeen’s careers.” Germany’s national inflation award aims to raise awareness of experienced entrepreneurs, Chief Operating Officer, Amal To register visit www. yardstick, the consumer price about the importance of the “Mashroo3i” award will be Al Kooheji said: “Tamkeen seeks tamkeen.bh/mashroo3i. index, showed zero change this entrepreneurship and instil granted to the winning team, to support Bahrainis throughout Deadline is on November 2, month, after rising by a meagre the spirit of entrepreneurship which include career-building their development stages. As 2015. For more information, 0.2 percent the previous amongst Bahraini youth. opportunities, such as local Awards Logo part of this, ‘Mashroo3i’ Youth contact Tamkeen on17383333 month, the federal statistics Selected teams will formulate and international internship, non-financial support from Business Awards competition or visit any of Tamkeen’s office Destatis said. and prepare business plans in addition to financial and Tamkeen. The competition is considered one of Tamkeen’s branch. GARMCO signs remelt expansion contract with Fives DT News Network lines for the world’s largest casting. The project will run to produce 120,000 tonnes of Manama industrial companies, to build for a duration of approximately aluminium slabs. armco, the Bahrain-based a new state of art cast house 21 months, starting September Bernard Regnauld-Fabre, international aluminium at Garmco’s Bahrain based 2015. The first stage has already Ambassador of France Grolling mill and one of the facilities. commenced and is being to Bahrain, and Valerie largest downstream aluminium The Re-melt Project managed internally by Garmco Montane, the Commercial facilities in the Middle East, has is an EPC (Engineering, with the support of a local Counsellor, attended the awarded a contract worth $47 Procurement & Construction) supplier. This stage consists signing ceremony as the guest million to Fives, an industrial Turn-Key project, which will of the construction of a scrap of honours. Garmco has also engineering group and enable GARMCO to develop storage area and segregation invited the project’s financier supplier of machines, process its metal recycling capability unit. The new project, once – Ahli United Bank to join the French ambassador (seated left) and Valerie Montane, the Commercial equipment and production and lower the cost of metal complete, will enable Garmco ceremony. Counsellor (standing left) with Garmco and Fives officials Wednesday, September 30, 2015 BUSINESS 25 Gates richest American, 3 tech chiefs join top 10: Forbes New York Gates held onto the Hathaway, ranked second last year. Total wealth is the surging value of Amazon to land the 10th spot, with icrosoft founder Bill number-one spot in with $62 billion, while former $2.34 trillion, up from $2.29 stock. $33.3 billion. The business Gates retained his the annual list of the 400 Oracle chief executive Larry trillion in 2014. Facebook CEO Mark magazine also spotlighted Mtitle as wealthiest American, wealthiest Americans for the Ellison is third with $47.5 Entering the top 10 richest Zuckerberg, who jumped Republican presidential while three founders of 22nd straight year, with net billion. rank this year were three from 11th to seventh place, contender Donald Trump, online companies joined worth of $76 billion, down $5 Forbes said the average net founders of e-businesses. had net worth of $40.3 who has claimed wealth of at the top 10, according to billion from 2014. worth of the 400 members on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos billion. And Larry Page, least $10 billion. Forbes came the Forbes 400 list released Warren Buffett, the head the list stands at a record $5.8 bolted from 15th to fourth CEO of Google, moved up with a lower figure, rating Tuesday. of conglomerate Berkshire billion, above the $5.7 billion place at $47 billion, thanks to from number 13 in 2014 the billionaire in 121st place.

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COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL REFITBerlin 11M CARS to bring diesel emissions into olkswagen announced line with the law. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 39.6825 34.4828 plans yesterday to refit Germany’s transport US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6469 upV to 11 million vehicles and ministry said yesterday it CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.6337 3.4614 overhaul its namesake brand had set up an investigative PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923 following the scandal over its commission and it was INDIAN RUPEE 176.3668 168.3502 rigging of emissions tests. holding talks with the U.S. BANGLADESH TAKA 208.2899 196.8117 New Chief Executive Environmental Protection CHINESE YUAN 17.2712 16.3399 Matthias Mueller said the Agency over the scandal. HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.5146 20.0481 German carmaker would ask Investors are impatient for INDONESIAN RUPIAH 41373.6036 34879.6652 JAPANESE YEN 323.6246 301.2048 customers “in the next few answers too. KOREAN WON 3618.5996 2729.6301 days” to have diesel vehicles Volkswagen said previously that contained illegal software about 11 million vehicles were SRI LANKAN RUPEE 384.8463 330.203 MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 12.0192 11.0865 refitted, a move which some fitted with software capable NEPALESE RUPEE 322.7347 263.2604 analysts have said could cost From a VW plant of cheating emissions tests, PHILIPPINE PESO 129.0323 121.2121 more than $6.5 billion. including 5 million at its VW PAKISTAN RUPEE 273.9268 256.3702 Europe’s biggest carmaker brand, 2.1 million at luxury SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.8373 3.7023 has admitted cheating in 1.8m VW commercial brand Audi, 1.2 million at THAI BAHT 96.432 93.1099 diesel emissions tests in the Czech division Skoda and AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.8625 3.6697 United States and Germany’s 1.8 million light commercial NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 4.2626 4.0883 transport minister says it also vehicles also involved vehicles. EURO 2.3969 2.3068 manipulated them in Europe, Frankfurt Martin Winterkorn, and Refitting 11 million cars SWISS FRANC 2.6413 2.5094 where Volkswagen sells about erman auto giant subsidiaries Audi and Skoda would be among the biggest CZECH KORUNE 89.2857 45.045 40 per cent of its vehicles. Volkswagen said admitted that more than recalls in history by a single BRITISH POUND 1.7759 1.7126 G TURKISH LIRA 8.2257 7.5131 Volkswagen did not say how yesterday that 1.8 million three million of their vehicles automaker, similar in scale to SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9315 the planned refit would make of its commercial vehicles were also fitted with software Toyota’s recall of more than 10 UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7182 cars with the “cheat” software worldwide are fitted with designed to dupe emission million vehicles between 2009 QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6256 comply with regulations, or the sophisticated software tests. and 2010 over acceleration KUWAITI DINAR 0.8065 0.7968 how this might affect vehicles’ enabling them to cheat The German government problems, though dwarfed OMANI RIYAL 1.0299 1.02 mileage or efficiency, which are emission tests. is also piling on the pressure by the number recalled by EGYPTIAN POUND 20.5761 19.3798 important considerations for Earlier on Monday, and has given the embattled multiple carmakers due to JORDANIAN DINAR 1.885 1.8619 customers. German prosecutors had auto giant until October 7 faulty Takata airbags. LEBANESE POUND 4223.508 3812.8646 Germany’s KBA watchdog announced a criminal probe to outline how it plans to Volkswagen sold 10.1 MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.2467 23.753 had set Volkswagen an Oct. 7 of Volkswagen’s former boss resolve the crisis. million vehicles in the whole SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 deadline for it to present a plan of 2014. YEMENI RIYAL 911.9095 541.5358

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 First Bahrain unveils new project DT News Network Spring 2016. We are actively Manama discussing lease agreements ith construction on their with anchor tenants as we work neighbourhood retail towards delivering a quality centreW in Janabiya progressing mix of goods and services COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN smoothly, First Bahrain Real which will meet the needs of Estate Development Co. the local community.” BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5726 0.3844 0.3142 yesterday unveiled the branding Built on an 86,000 square KUWAIT 0.2855 34.2514 0.2911 0.2380 for its new development which foot plot, the retail centre will will henceforth be known as offer 48,500 square feet of OMAN 0.3849 0.3775 0.3924 0.3208 “El Mercado Janabiya.” The Artist’s rendering of the project leasable area. The development QATAR 3.6420 3.5721 3.7133 3.0358 new identity, designed by architecture while describing Amin Al Arrayed, Chief is located at the corner of UAE 3.6730 3.6025 3.7449 3.0616 local consultancy MM Brand, the centre as a place which Executive Officer of First Avenue 27 and Road 7151, translates to “the market,” will facilitate both community Bahrain, stated, “We are just off the Sh. Isa Bin Salman SAUDI 3.7500 3.6780 3.8234 3.1258 honouring the Spanish and commerce in a beautifully working hard towards project Highway along the way to the Mediterranean feel of the landscaped outdoor space. completion and an opening in Saudi causeway 26 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 The Battle for key city 20 feared missing after India boat capsizes AFGHAN FORCES FIGHT Guwahati escuers were searching yesterday for about 20 peopleR feared missing after a boat capsized and sank in a rain-swollen river in remote KunduzTO RETAKE ‘KUNDUZ’Interior Minister Ayoub hundreds of prisoners including northeast India, a government fghan troops backed by Salangi said that security forces some Taliban commanders. official said. US air support launched were ready to retake the city But several other government The motorised ferry was Aa counter-offensive yesterday and vowed to investigate how facilities, including a 200-bed taking about 100 villagers to a to retake Kunduz, a day after the Taliban managed to seize a local hospital, were still under popular boat race in Assam state Taliban insurgents overran major urban centre for the first Taliban control. when it hit a bridge pylon and the strategic northern city in time in 14 years. President Ashraf Ghani in overturned on the Kolohi river their biggest victory since being The defence ministry a televised speech said the late on Monday, a top district ousted from power in 2001. yesterday claimed that the Taliban were using civilians administrator said. Gun battles erupted and police headquarters and city as human shields, which “The village headman who Humvees rolled through the prison had been retaken, after was hampering the efforts of jumped out first from the boat city as Afghan security forces, marauding insurgents freed security forces. told us that some 80-90 of his who had retreated to the fellow passengers swam to outlying airport after the fall, safety,” said Vinod Seshan. began a counter-strike backed Afghanistan “There are apprehensions by reinforcements. about some 20 other people, The Taliban had captured Afghan Special Forces arrive at the airport as they launch a Afghan army launches TAJIK. but no one has reported any government buildings and counter-offensive to retake the northern city of Kunduz o ensive to retake city Kunduz person missing to the police as freed hundreds of prisoners from the Taliban Tuesday. yet. But we have restarted rescue US conducts air strike The Taliban on Monday, raising their rural strongholds. US forces counter-offensive, Kunduz KABUL operations this morning,” he trademark white flag also conducted an air strike in swarmed with Taliban fighters on Monday said. throughout the city. Kunduz province yesterday, a racing stolen police vehicles took the city, Ferries plying rivers in in the their The stunning fall of the NATO statement said, without and Red Cross vans. biggest victory India’s remote northeast do not provincial capital, which has sent specifying the target. Insurgents also showed off since 2001 keep passenger lists, making it panicked residents fleeing, dealt The strike was carried out to seized tanks and armoured cars, PAKISTAN impossible to find out the exact a major blow to Afghanistan’s “eliminate a threat to Afghan chanting “Allahu Akbar” (God number of people missing after a NATO-trained security forces and coalition forces”, a NATO is the greatest) and promising boat accident. Boat accidents are and highlighted the insurgency’s spokesman added. to enforce Islamic sharia law, a 200 km common because of lax safety potential to expand beyond its Despite the launch of the Taliban video showed. Deputy standards and overcrowding.

Tropical storm Joaquin forms, Hurricane Marty downgraded Hajj death toll reportedly climbs to over 1000 Miami Riyadh PML-N political party who is minister, Sushma Swaraj, on A new tropical storm, Joaquin, audi Arabia has given leading his country’s response Sunday. “Saudi authorities has formed in the Atlantic, on Sforeign diplomats over to the disaster, said Saudi have released photos of 1,090 a path toward possible landfall 1,000 photographs of the dead officials gave diplomats “1,100 pilgrims who have died in (the in the eastern United States by from last week’s Hajj crush and photos” of the dead. Hajj) stampede,” Swaraj wrote the weekend, forecasters said stampede, Indian and Pakistani Chaudhry told journalists on Twitter. authorities said, in an indication during a news conference However, Indian diplomats yesterday. of a significantly higher death broadcast nationwide on and government officials Joaquin is the 10th storm of toll than previously offered by Monday night that the photos declined to discuss or elaborate the current Atlantic hurricane the kingdom. could be viewed at Saudi on Swaraj’s tweet. season. Meanwhile, anoth- Saudi officials could not embassies and missions Saudi authorities have said er storm, Marty, which had be immediately reached abroad. at least 769 people died when reached hurricane force at its for comment about the “This is the official figure two large waves of pilgrims peak, was downgraded to a discrepancy surrounding the of martyrs from Saudi officials converged on a narrow road tropical storm yesterday as it death toll of the disaster in given for the identification last Thursday during the final churned in the Pacific Ocean Mina. process,” Chaudhry said. days of the annual Hajj in Mina off the coast of Mexican resort Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, an His comments echoed near the holy city of Mecca. MP from Pakistan’s governing Muslim pilgrims during Hajj in Mina, outside Mecca, last Friday those of India external affairs (The Guardian) town Acapulco. Really Giant New Zealand to create massive marine sanctuary Wellington area was home to thousands of applauded the move, saying it the decision to ban all forms ew Zealand has unveiled important species, including added to a network of protected of resource extraction from the plans to create a South whales, dolphins, seabirds and areas in the Pacific that now marine zone, which is remote NPacific marine sanctuary the size endangered turtles. covered more than 3.5 million and largely unsurveyed or of France, saying it would protect “(It) is one of the most square kilometres. scientifically sampled. one of the world’s most pristine geographically and geologically “We congratulate the “The Kermadec region is an ocean environments. diverse areas in the world,” he government for taking decisive exceptional place and is very Prime Minister John Key said said in a statement. action to protect this incredibly much in need of protection the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary “It contains the world’s special area from mining and before large-scale exploitation would cover an area of 620,000 longest underwater volcanic arc fishing,” World Wildlife Fund really commences,” said square kilometres (240,000 and the second deepest ocean New Zealand chief executive Jonathan Gardner from Victoria square miles) about 1,000 trench at 10 kilometres deep.” Chris Howe said. University’s school of biological kilometres (620 miles) off New The sanctuary will prevent “This decision puts New sciences in Wellington. Zealand’s northeast coast. fishing and mineral exploitation Zealand back at the forefront of “As a contribution to large Announcing the plans at the in an area where scientists marine protection on the global scale marine conservation the A spotted black grouper is seen in the waters of the United Nations in New York on regularly discover new marine stage.” Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary is Kermadec Islands Monday, Key said the Kermadec species. Conservation groups Scientists also applauded globally important.” Wednesday, September 30, 2015 27 INT’L SCHOOLS SHUT IN BANGLADESH Dhaka heard about IS in Bangladesh, reassure those living in the September as a precaution,” nternational schools closed but we haven’t found any of capital’s diplomatic quarter, the ministry also said on its down in Bangladesh them,” Khan said. saying security was sufficient. website. yesterdayI and Western Cesare Tavella was shot “There is nothing to worry “You should be particularly embassies restricted their three times on Monday night about,” he said. vigilant at this time.” diplomats’ movements after by attackers who fled on a But in an updated advisory The US embassy on Monday an Italian aid worker was shot motorcycle. No arrests have yesterday, the British Foreign said its diplomats would dead in an attack claimed by been made. Office (ministry) warned its be barred from attending the Islamic State group. IS claimed “a security officials against attending international hotels and other Home Minister detachment” tracked and gatherings of Westerners in such gatherings and advised its Asaduzzaman Khan sought to killed the 50-year-old with Bangladesh, saying there was citizens to follow suit. calm escalating security fears “silenced weapons” in “reliable information” that Other countries also issued in the country, denying the Dhaka’s Gulshan district. If militants may be planning to warnings, including Italy, jihadist group was behind the the claim is verified, it would target Western interests. which confirmed the charity murder on Monday night and be the group’s first attack “A number of international worker’s death and advised describing it as an “isolated inside Bangladesh. schools and expatriate clubs Bangladeshi police officers stand guard at the site where an nationals “to limit their incident”. “We have only The minister tried to have closed for the day on 29 Italian charity worker has died after being shot by attackers movements” in Bangladesh. Despite claims he was 15 at the time of arrest Sporadic clashes hit Jerusalem, West Bank PAKIslamabad HANGS ANSAR IQBAL akistan has hanged a man Iqbal was hanged Jerusalem who claimed he was 15 yesterday in poradic clashes between Pwhen he was arrested for a Israeli security forces and murder he did not commit, the central SPalestinians hit Jerusalem’s in the latest case to shine a Pakistani city of Old City and a checkpoint spotlight on the country’s outside Ramallah yesterday, justice system. Sargodha and his with tensions heightened as Ansar Iqbal and a friend body had been Jews celebrated their Sukkot were arrested 16 years ago for handed over holiday. the murder of a neighbour. The incidents followed The victim’s family said Iqbal to his family, fresh clashes on Monday at killed the neighbour over an authorities said Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque argument at a cricket match, compound, where security but Iqbal said police framed forces fired stun grenades him by planting two guns at which give his age as 14 and 15 and tear gas and Palestinians his house. respectively at the time of the threw stones and petrol Iqbal was hanged yesterday murder, saying the documents bombs while barricading in the central Pakistani city were submitted too late. themselves inside the shrine. of Sargodha and his body had “All the documentary Yesterday’s disturbances been handed over to his family, evidence provided to the An ambulance transports the body of Ansar Iqbal, convicted for a neighbour’s murder 16 years in Jerusalem occurred on authorities said. courts during his trial or appeal ago, after his execution at the district jail in Sargodha, Pakistan the margins of the Al Aqsa Pakistani law does not allow indicates that he was a child at compound, with an increase the execution of someone the time of the alleged offence; his 20s,” British legal aid group an attempt to crack down But very few of the 240 people in the number of Jewish arrested as a child. The court however, the courts have Reprieve said in a statement. on militancy after Taliban hanged since had any links visitors expected due to the did not examine Iqbal’s school chosen to believe the estimate Pakistan brought back gunmen killed more than 130 to militancy. Most, like Iqbal, eight-day Sukkot holiday that records and birth certificate, of police officers that he was in hanging in December in pupils at an army-run school. were convicted of murder. began Sunday night. Super typhoon kills three, injures hundreds in Taiwan Taipei coastal city of Putian by yesterday Operation Centre said, putting the uper typhoon Dujuan has killed afternoon, state news agency Xinhua death toll at three and the number of three people and left more than said, but there were no immediate injured at 346. S300 injured in Taiwan, authorities reports of damage. Severe winds uprooted trees and said yesterday after it swept across Many of those injured in Taiwan smashed windows while heavy rains the island before making landfall were hit by flying debris or involved triggered multiple landslides. in eastern China. It hit the Chinese in traffic accidents, the Emergency More than 12,000 people were evacuated and almost 3,000 are in temporary shelters, authorities said. Over 175,000 homes are still without electricity as the storm left a trail of destruction in the north of the island. One of the dead was a 54-year-old man swept in the air by winds at a construction site. A 70-year-old man died after a fall and a 41-year-old A resident collects stones from the Xindian river after typhoon Dujuan woman was killed in a car accident. passed New Taipei City Taiwan’s aboriginal mountain communities are particularly at Taipei. It was the latest hit for hotels were still rebuilding even as the risk during typhoons, as areas often Wulai, which was severely damaged latest typhoon struck. affected by flooding and mudslides. by flooding and landslides in August “The roads are blocked but Landslides blocked the roads into when Typhoon Soudelor hit, with residents aren’t in any immediate the hot spring town of Wulai, in some residents unable to return danger,” a spokesman for New Taipei Many of those injured in Taiwan by super typhoon Dujuan were hit mountains just outside the capital home for weeks. Many shops and City fire department said. by flying debris or involved in traffic accidents 28 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 #PollToday 131 dead in alleged strike COALITION DENIES AIR Will Barcelona be able to win La Liga without Messi? RiyadhSTRIKEinto the incident. “WeON can bodies, including ‘WEDDING’ women and number of fatalities, he said. may be the single deadliest he Saudi-led coalition prove by satellite that we did children, had been brought in. The United Nations said incident since the start of denied yesterday its not fly over that zone,” a “Many bodies are laid on it was trying to verify the the conflict,” said Rupert Yes No Can’t Say warplanesT were behind the coalition source said. the floor because the hospital death toll. Colville, spokesman for the bombing of a wedding in Meanwhile, UN Secretary- does not have the means” “If the numbers are as UN High Commissioner for southwestern Yemen in which General Ban Ki-moon to accommodate the large high as suggested, this Human Rights. 131 people were killed. condemned Monday’s Rest in sight “The coalition did not bombing, saying intentional conduct any air strikes in attacks on civilians were Kuwait minister offers to the area over the past three considered a “serious resign over dubious contract days,” coalition spokesman violation of international A Kuwaiti minister tendered Brigadier-General Ahmed Al humanitarian law”. his resignation yesterday after Assiri said, referring to the The death toll rose to a court sentenced him to deadly bombing near the Red 131 yesterday after “more jail for wrongly approving a contract that inflicted heavy Sea city of Mokha. bodies were taken overnight losses on the state, the gov- “This is completely false,” to hospital and many of the ernment said. he said. wounded succumbed to their Residents accused the Arab injuries,” a health official coalition, which launched an said, requesting anonymity. Obama meets Raul Castro air war on the Huthi Shia Previously the toll had in New York rebels in late March, of been at least 40 dead and carrying out a strike that hit dozens wounded. the wedding hall. A doctor at Mokha’s Al The coalition called for an Reefi Hospital, Mayaz Al Smoke billows from buildings in Sanaa independent investigation Hamadi, confirmed that 131 UAE adopts reforms to curb Kuwait court bails four suspects in Iran-linked cell President Barack Obama met abuse of foreign workers Kuwait City physical torture. The remaining his Cuban counterpart Raul uwait’s lower court three, including the only Castro yesterday at the United Abu Dhabi - similar to reforms announced language, legally registered and yesterday bailed four Iranian, are at large. Iran has Nations. he United Arab Emirates in Qatar - will allow foreign laying down terms that cannot Ksuspected members of a officially denied any links to Tyesterday announced workers to terminate their be changed after the worker’s 26-member cell accused of the suspects. Prosecutors had US widens sanctions on IS; labour reforms to be enforced contract and change employer. arrival in the UAE. The whole plotting attacks on the Gulf also charged the suspects with 3 French, 4 British on list from January 1 aimed at Employers must issue job contractual process must be state in collaboration with Iran smuggling explosives into the The US has said it is imposing curbing abuse and protecting offers in the employee’s “totally transparent”. and the Shia group Hezbollah. country and preparing them, as new sanctions on IS figures to the rights of millions of A judicial source said that well as possessing firearms and cut off their sources of financ- foreign workers. in a new hearing held behind ammunition. ing. It also named individuals Emirati Labour Minister closed doors judge Mohammad Several were also charged and groups as foreign terrorist Saqr Ghubash held a press Al Duaij ordered the four to with Hezbollah membership. fighters, including 4 British and conference in Abu Dhabi pay bail of $1,650 each. He also The interior ministry said 3 French citizens. to announce the reforms barred them from leaving the in August it had uncovered contained in three ministerial country. a large amount of weapons, Iran says return of Hajj decrees.“We want to close the At a hearing two weeks ago, ammunition and explosives dead delayed door on those who trick the 23 suspects, all of them Kuwaiti when arresting members of a The repatriation of Iranians simple worker,” said Ghubash, Shias, denied the charges and “terror cell”. killed in the Saudi Hajj stam- whose ministry has 500 claimed their confessions The judge set the next hearing pede has been delayed until at inspectors. The new measures Labourers work at the construction site of a track for the Dubai Metro were extracted under extreme for October 4. least today, officials said.

Peru declares state of emergency over mine violence Iran FM criticized for handshake with Obama Peru declared a state of emergency in six provinces, after Istanbul the sidelines of the UN general John Kerry, at the UN two protests over a big Chinese ran’s foreign minister has assembly. years ago. “You are shaking copper mining project left been accused of appeasing It was the first time a hands with the Great Satan,” three people dead. “theI Great Satan” after high-ranking Iranian official said the statement by students “accidentally” shaking hands had shaken hands with an affiliated to the hardline Obama says Assad must go, with the US president, Barack American president in over voluntary basij miltia. “A pushes campaign against IS Obama, in the corridors of three decades. Iran’s semi- Great Satan that takes pride US President Barack Obama the UN headquarters in New official Isna news agency said in remaining as our enemy.” said yesterday that Syrian York. the two men ran into each other The statement said news of President Bashar Al Assad must Mohammad Javad Zarif, after the address of Iranian the handshake had taken go if the Islamic State group is the head of Iran’s diplomacy president, Hassan Rouhani, students by surprise. to be defeated. apparatus who played an to the general assembly while “You have to give answers to instrumental role as the Zarif was on his way out of the The EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, and Iranian why you chatted with Obama For more, catch us country’s chief nuclear UN headquarters. foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, at the United Nations while the US’s dim view of our online at: www.dt.bh negotiator in securing the But the handshake did not country has not changed,” it said. landmark nuclear agreement go down well with everyone. published on the Fars news “the Great Satan”. Zarif faced The students urged the Iranian /DailyTribunenews this summer, shook hands A group of hardline students agency that accused Zarif of similar reactions when he first parliament to summon Zarif for /DTribune with Obama on Monday on in Iran issued a statement appeasing Iran’s sworn enemy, met the US secretary of state, questioning. (The Guardian) 28 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 SPORTS Wednesday, September 30, 2015 29 #PollToday 131 dead in alleged strike KEEPING WOLVES FROM THE DOOR Manchester top of the league for the first time Rooney and Memphis Depay and Valencia having filled in ack on top of the Premier since 2013, but having begun the scored their first league goals of on the right side of the defence. BLeague, Manchester Champions League with a 2-1 the season against Sunderland Despite United’s recent domestic COALITION DENIES AIR United will attempt to get their defeat at PSV Eindhoven -- a -- the former ending an 11-game flowering, they will be aware Champions League campaign off game marred by Luke Shaw’s drought -- while Juan Mata has of the potential cost of failure the ground when they welcome gruesome double leg break -- come into his own on the right against Wolfsburg. Will Barcelona be able Wolfsburg to Old Trafford today. they are under increased pressure flank, producing three goals and The last time United failed to to win La Liga without Domestically, United made a to win their first home game. three assists in his last seven win either of their first two group Messi? slow start to the season, but the “I think in the Champions outings. games was in 2011-12, when a RiyadhSTRIKEinto the incident. “WeON can bodies, including ‘WEDDING’ women and number of fatalities, he said. may be the single deadliest deadline-day arrival of Anthony League you need to win all your But Michael Carrick and 1-1 draw at Benfica was followed he Saudi-led coalition prove by satellite that we did children, had been brought in. The United Nations said incident since the start of Martial appears to have inspired home matches, otherwise it shall Marcos Rojo will not face by an untidy 3-3 draw at home denied yesterday its not fly over that zone,” a “Many bodies are laid on it was trying to verify the the conflict,” said Rupert Louis van Gaal’s side, who have be very difficult,” says Van Gaal. Wolfsburg due to injury, while to Basel. Two and a half months Yes No Can’t Say warplanesT were behind the coalition source said. the floor because the hospital death toll. Colville, spokesman for the recorded four consecutive three- “We have improved when we Antonio Valencia and Ander later, they were out. bombing of a wedding in Meanwhile, UN Secretary- does not have the means” “If the numbers are as UN High Commissioner for goal victories against Liverpool, have to compare with the team Manchester United captain Rooney Herrera are doubts. It leaves Wolfsburg go into the game southwestern Yemen in which General Ban Ki-moon to accommodate the large high as suggested, this Human Rights. Southampton, Ipswich Town, in of last year, and we need still League.” Martial, 19, has taken in his first five games, and his Van Gaal facing a dilemma at beneath a cloud of exhaust fumes 131 people were killed. condemned Monday’s the League Cup, and Sunderland. time to improve because we have to life in English football more defence-stretching pace has full-back, with Matteo Darmian emanating from the scandal Rest in sight “The coalition did not bombing, saying intentional Saturday’s 3-0 win over to improve to win the Premier quickly than anyone could have also benefited the three players having switched from right-back surrounding longstanding conduct any air strikes in attacks on civilians were Sunderland took United to the League or the Champions anticipated, scoring four goals playing behind him. Wayne to left-back against Sunderland benefactor Volkswagen. Kuwait minister offers to the area over the past three considered a “serious resign over dubious contract days,” coalition spokesman violation of international A Kuwaiti minister tendered Brigadier-General Ahmed Al humanitarian law”. his resignation yesterday after Assiri said, referring to the The death toll rose to Sports in Shorts a court sentenced him to deadly bombing near the Red 131 yesterday after “more Pak win T20 series jail for wrongly approving a Zain Bahrain Bowling contract that inflicted heavy Sea city of Mokha. bodies were taken overnight losses on the state, the gov- “This is completely false,” to hospital and many of the Open starts Friday ernment said. he said. wounded succumbed to their Manama Residents accused the Arab injuries,” a health official Awali Bowling Club will host coalition, which launched an said, requesting anonymity. the annual Zain Bahrain Obama meets Raul Castro air war on the Huthi Shia Previously the toll had Bowling Open starting on in New York rebels in late March, of been at least 40 dead and HarareTHE CHEVRONS GO DOWNhad faced them on Sunday, Friday at Awali Bowling carrying out a strike that hit dozens wounded. mar Akmal’s aggressive Zimbabwe’s batsmen had an Club with prizemoney the wedding hall. A doctor at Mokha’s Al innings proved crucial in opportunity to show what they of $5,000 up for grabs. The coalition called for an Reefi Hospital, Mayaz Al Ua low-scoring game as Pakistan had learned but lost their top Smoke billows from buildings in Sanaa Competition will take place independent investigation Hamadi, confirmed that 131 beat Zimbabwe by 15 runs four with just 24 runs on the on three consecutive week- to win yesterday’s Twenty20 board. ends which also includes Kuwait court bails four international at Harare Sports That left the middle order a handicap for ladies and UAE adopts reforms to curb Club and sweep the two-match with too much to do, and junior bowlers categories. series. although Williams shared a Following the preliminary suspects in Iran-linked cell Akmal scored 38 not out 60-run partnership for the fifth rounds, the top 15 will qual- President Barack Obama met abuse of foreign workers Kuwait City physical torture. The remaining from 28 balls and added 24 runs wicket with Sikandar Raza Butt ify for the final round on his Cuban counterpart Raul uwait’s lower court three, including the only with Imad Wasim in the last - the only half-century stand 17 October from 3pm and Castro yesterday at the United Abu Dhabi - similar to reforms announced language, legally registered and Kyesterday bailed four Iranian, are at large. Iran has two overs of Pakistan’s innings in the series - he was always play nine games with the Nations. he United Arab Emirates in Qatar - will allow foreign laying down terms that cannot suspected members of a officially denied any links to to boost the tourists’ total playing catch-up. total pin falls determining Tyesterday announced workers to terminate their be changed after the worker’s 26-member cell accused of the suspects. Prosecutors had to 136 for six, which proved Once Raza had been bowled the final standings with no US widens sanctions on IS; labour reforms to be enforced contract and change employer. arrival in the UAE. The whole plotting attacks on the Gulf also charged the suspects with beyond Zimbabwe despite Sean for 36 by Imran Khan and stepladder involved. 3 French, 4 British on list from January 1 aimed at Employers must issue job contractual process must be state in collaboration with Iran smuggling explosives into the Williams’s fighting 40 not out. Elton Chigumbura’s brief The US has said it is imposing curbing abuse and protecting offers in the employee’s “totally transparent”. and the Shia group Hezbollah. country and preparing them, as Williams shared a 60-run but entertaining stay at the BMMI destroy Central new sanctions on IS figures to the rights of millions of A judicial source said that well as possessing firearms and partnership for the fifth wicket crease had come to an end, Cafe cut off their sources of financ- foreign workers. in a new hearing held behind ammunition. with Sikandar Raza Butt -- the Zimbabwe’s hopes vanished. Manama ing. It also named individuals Emirati Labour Minister closed doors judge Mohammad Several were also charged only half-century stand in the “I can repeat what I said BMMI recorded a thrill- and groups as foreign terrorist Saqr Ghubash held a press Al Duaij ordered the four to with Hezbollah membership. series -- but was always playing after the last game,” said ing last ball two-wicket fighters, including 4 British and conference in Abu Dhabi pay bail of $1,650 each. He also The interior ministry said catch-up after the hosts had Chigumbura. “We were 3 French citizens. win over Central Cafe in to announce the reforms barred them from leaving the in August it had uncovered slumped to 24 for four at the Pakistan players celebrate the win against Zimbabwe disappointing again with the Group D of The Indian Club contained in three ministerial country. a large amount of weapons, start of their chase. Afridi said. “Body language is Although Pakistan made a Wasim were able to take the bat, but the bowlers were Indian Expats Seven-a-Side Iran says return of Hajj decrees.“We want to close the At a hearing two weeks ago, ammunition and explosives Zimbabwe finished on 121 very important and whatever brighter start after they once attack to the hosts. good. We need to make sure Softball Cricket Tournament dead delayed door on those who trick the 23 suspects, all of them Kuwaiti when arresting members of a for seven, as left-arm spinner the coach has asked, the boys again won the toss and opted After struggling to gain any we up our game for the ODI 2015 at its premises in The repatriation of Iranians simple worker,” said Ghubash, Shias, denied the charges and “terror cell”. Wasim once again proved the have delivered.” With the to bat first, they lost wickets meaningful momentum, the series.” Gudaibiya. Batting first, killed in the Saudi Hajj stam- whose ministry has 500 claimed their confessions The judge set the next hearing pick of the Pakistani bowlers game being played on the same whenever their batsmen tourists went into the final two The two sides have just one Central Cafe scored 38 for pede has been delayed until at inspectors. The new measures Labourers work at the construction site of a track for the Dubai Metro were extracted under extreme for October 4. with figures of 1 for 14 from pitch as Sunday’s series opener, attempted to force the pace. overs with just 112 runs on the day off before the three-match least today, officials said. three in its six overs largely four overs. low and slow conditions made While Sohaib Maqsood board and were grateful to the one-day international series due to an unbeaten 22 by “Our bowlers were good the going heavy for batsmen anchored the innings with a pair for some late blows. gets underway at the same Vassant. Peru declares state of emer- again,” Pakistan captain Shahid throughout. run-a-ball 26, only Akmal and With the same task that venue on Thursday. gency over mine violence Iran FM criticized for handshake with Obama Peru declared a state of emergency in six provinces, after Istanbul the sidelines of the UN general John Kerry, at the UN two protests over a big Chinese ran’s foreign minister has assembly. years ago. “You are shaking BBSF holds ‘Shuttle Time’ training course copper mining project left been accused of appeasing It was the first time a hands with the Great Satan,” three people dead. “theI Great Satan” after high-ranking Iranian official said the statement by students DT News Network and coaches will be held this who play, so this was a “accidentally” shaking hands had shaken hands with an affiliated to the hardline Manama Friday. very positive step towards Obama says Assad must go, with the US president, Barack American president in over voluntary basij miltia. “A he Bahrain Badminton and ‘Shuttle Time’ is the broadening the participation pushes campaign against IS Obama, in the corridors of three decades. Iran’s semi- Great Satan that takes pride TSquash Federation (BBSF) umbrella brand-name that the base,” said Ebrahim. US President Barack Obama the UN headquarters in New official Isna news agency said in remaining as our enemy.” recently held a one day ‘Shuttle World Badminton Federation Ebrahim went on to add said yesterday that Syrian York. the two men ran into each other The statement said news of Time’ Training Course at its has established to incorporate “One of our very good young President Bashar Al Assad must Mohammad Javad Zarif, after the address of Iranian the handshake had taken headquarters in Shaikh Khalifa the initiatives to develop Bahraini players, Adnan Ehsan, go if the Islamic State group is the head of Iran’s diplomacy president, Hassan Rouhani, students by surprise. Sports City, Isa Town attended badminton at youth level and won the under-17 singles to be defeated. apparatus who played an to the general assembly while “You have to give answers to by around 30 Arabic speaking the BBSF will be looking to title in a recent international instrumental role as the Zarif was on his way out of the The EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, and Iranian why you chatted with Obama teachers and coaches. build interest and participation Participants of the recent ‘Shuttle Time’ Training Course tournament and this ‘Shuttle For more, catch us country’s chief nuclear UN headquarters. foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, at the United Nations while the US’s dim view of our This event was held to boost in the Kingdom. experienced players and expand the sport in Bahrain, and coaches as the sport is Time’ initiative hopefully online at: www.dt.bh negotiator in securing the But the handshake did not country has not changed,” it said. the development of badminton The recent course, which officials from BBSF led by particularly the youth sector. generally viewed as expatriate will help develop more local landmark nuclear agreement go down well with everyone. published on the Fars news “the Great Satan”. Zarif faced The students urged the Iranian in Bahrain’s schools and combines theory with Jaffer Ebrahim and are part “It was great to see so much dominated, particularly players of Adnan’s standard /DailyTribunenews this summer, shook hands A group of hardline students agency that accused Zarif of similar reactions when he first parliament to summon Zarif for colleges, while a similar course practical game examples, was of a wider programme by interest in the course with considering the large number and increase its popularity at /DTribune with Obama on Monday on in Iran issued a statement appeasing Iran’s sworn enemy, met the US secretary of state, questioning. (The Guardian) for English speaking teachers conducted by professional, the BBSF to promote and the Arabic speaking teachers from the Indian community all levels in Bahrain. Premier League 2015 Matchday 8 2016 30 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 SPORTS InPremier the Spotlight League 2015 ManuelMatchday Pellegrini 8 2016 London After losing their opening group After 2 successive rsenal’s Champions League game at Dinamo Zagreb, Wenger Champions League defeats the campaign was plunged into acknowledged there was no more In the SpotlightManchester City A Manuel Pellegrinimanager needs crisis as a horrendous mistake from margin for error. to rouse his team goalkeeper David Ospina helped Yet he still made five changes After 2 successive for the visit of defeats the Olympiakos claim a stunning 3-2 win from Saturday’s win over Leicester, NewcastleManchester United City at the Emirates Stadium yesterday. including the gamble on Ospina that manager needs Arsene Wenger’s side paid the would prove so costly. to rouse his team price for an error-strewn display Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain almost for the visit of GUNNERS Statistic that condemned them to a second made an immediate impact as he Newcastle United successive Group F defeat and could fired into the side-netting, while ruin their hopes of qualifying for the Walcott wasted a good opportunity when he shot tamely at Olympiakos With 8 Statisticpoints8 from 7 games, last 16. Chelsea have made the worst After falling behind to Felipe goalkeeper Roberto. start to a season as defending Pardo’s deflected opener, Arsenal After that spritely start, Wenger’s champions since Blackburn HELD equalised through Theo Walcott. side lost their rhythm and it wasn’t Rovers in 1995 With 8 points8 from 7 games, But Wenger’s surprise decision long before their always-fragile Chelsea have made the worst to select Ospina instead of regular defence began to creak. startMatch to a season of the as defending Week champions since first choice Petr Cech backfired in Arsenal BlackburnMan Utd Comical fashion Rovers in 1995 spectacular fashion late in the first half when the Colombian allowed Arsenal’s relief was short-lived, DOWN Match of theV Week a Kostas Fortounis corner to slip with Olympiakos regaining the lead through his grasp for an embarrassing in comical fashion in the 40th minute. Arsenal Man Utd own goal. There shouldn’t have been any The new leaders versus Alexis Sanchez dragged Arsenal cause for alarm when a Fortounis the Gunners, V4th in the league. back into it with a second half corner drifted harmlessly towards The latest instalment equaliser, but incredibly the north Ospina but, under no pressure, the of one of English football’s most enduring rivalries Londoners imploded again with more keeper let it drop through his hands The new leaders versus slack defending gifting Iceland striker as though he was handling a grenade the Gunners, 4th in the league. The latest instalment Alfred Finnbogason the winner. and the extra official behind the goal of one of English football’s Beaten on all 12 visits of ruled it had gone over the line before most enduring rivalries their previous visits to England, he could recover. Fixtures Olympiakos had caused one of the There was more urgency about great European upsets and Arsenal, Arsenal in the second half and Per who face group leaders Bayern Mertesacker saw his powerful shot Saturday 3 October Munich in their next two Champions saved by Roberto, with Santi Cazorla’s Fixtures League fixtures, are in severe goal-bound strike from the rebound Crystal Palace danger of being eliminated from the bravely headed off the line by Omar West Brom 12:45 tournament by early November. Elabdellaoui. Sanchez Saturday 3 October Aston Villa Stoke 15:00 Crystal Palace West Brom 12:45 Bournemouth Watford 15:00 Aston Villa FIFA bans Warner, Platini still aiming for top spot Stoke 15:00 Man City Newcastle 15:00 Doha He defended receiving a two million Swiss franc ($2 Bournemouth IFA banned one of its most notorious former million dollar) payment from the world body in 2011 Watford 15:00 Norwich leaders for life yesterday as president Sepp for work completed nearly a decade earlier. Leicester 15:00 F Man City Blatter’s heir-apparent, Michel Platini, reiterated his “I was employed by FIFA as a special advisor to Newcastle 15:00 determination to stand for the leadership. President Sepp Blatter, working on various matters Sunderland West Ham 15:00 Amid calls for an emergency task force to be sent related to football, such as the international football Norwich in to run the scandal-tainted body, Jack Warner -- an calendar. It was a full-time job,” Platini said. Leicester 15:00 Chelsea ex-FIFA vice president and former ally of Blatter -- “Like I explained to the Swiss authorities, I received Southampton 17:30 Sunderland was barred from all football activities by FIFA’s ethics only part of the agreed salary between 1998 to 2002. West Ham 15:00 committee over repeated misconduct. “This occurred because, at the time, FIFA informed Sunday 4 October Platini, speaking exclusively to AFP, insisted: “I am me that they would not be able to pay me the total Chelsea still determined to present myself as a candidate for agreed amount. Of course all the moneys received at Southampton 17:30 Everton 13:30 the FIFA Presidency so I can introduce the governance the time were declared to the pertinent authorities.” Liverpool reforms that are necessary to restore the order and Announcing the life ban on 72-year-old Warner, Sunday 4 October credibility to world football.” Warner (File) who previously led CONCACAF, the confederation of Arsenal Man Utd 16:00 But dismissing speculation that he had received nothing wrong. That is why I have made myself fully North and Central America and the Caribbean, a FIFA Everton “disloyal” payments from Blatter, Platini said his available to cooperate with the relevant bodies and ethics committee statement said: “He was a key player Liverpool 13:30 Swansea conscience was clear. authorities to clarify whatever may be necessary,” he in schemes involving the offer, acceptance, and receipt Tottenham 16:00 Arsenal “There is no doubt about my integrity. I have done added. of undisclosed and illegal payments.” Man Utd 16:00

LeagueSwansea Table Tottenham 16:00 Wozniacki, Azarenka join Wuhan casualty list Points Played 1 Man Utd 16 7 Sydney 7-6 (8/6) in round two. “I started aroline Wozniacki complained feeling dizzy already in the second ManLeague City Table7 2 15 of dizzy spells yesterday as she set and I just tried to push through 3 West HamPoints 13 7 Played joinedC Victoria Azarenka on the it,” said Wozniacki, whose chances 14ManArsenal Utd 161377 long list of casualties at the Wuhan of reaching the eight-player WTA Open, which has been badly hit by Finals are fast receding. Wozniacki 25ManEverton City 151277 upsets and retirements. lasted a lot longer than Azarenka 36WestTottenham Ham 131277 A day after Maria Sharapova and break-out Swiss star Bencic, 47ArsenalCrystal Palace 131277 and Eugenie Bouchard both who both retired in the second 58EvertonLeicester 121277 withdrew with injuries, Wozniacki, set of their matches against Azarenka and Belinda Bencic all Johanna Konta and Camila Giorgi 6 Tottenham 12 7 9 Liverpool 11 7 had medical problems as the end respectively. 710CrystalSouthampton Palace 12977 of a long season nears. Two-time major-winner 811LeicesterSwansea 12977 Wozniacki, the former world Azarenka stopped play when she number one from Denmark, called was one set and one game down 912LiverpoolNorwich 11977 Everton’s striker Romelu Lukaku somersaults to the doctor on court to take her to Brit Konta, saying she picked 10celebrate13SouthamptonWatford after99 7scoring7 his team’s third goal in the 3-2 temperature as she lost to Anna up a thigh injury in training on Wozniacki (File) 11win14SwanseaChelsea against West9877 Brom at The Hawthorns Karolina Schmiedlova 1-6, 6-4, yesterday morning. 1215NorwichWest Brom 9877 1316WatfordAFC Bournemouth 9777 1417ChelseaStoke 8677 1518WestAston Brom Villa 8477 1619AFCNewcastle Bournemouth 7377 1720StokeSunderland 6277 18 Aston Villa 4 7Last match 19 WonNewcastleDrawn 3Lost7 20 SunderlandChampions League2 7 (C1) C1 Qualifying stage Last match Europa League Won Drawn Lost Relegation zone Champions League (C1) C1 Qualifying stage Europa League Relegation zone Premier League 2015 Matchday 8 2016 30 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 SPORTS Wednesday, September 30, 2015 31 InPremier the Spotlight League 2015 ManuelMatchday Pellegrini 8 2016 London After losing their opening group After 2 successive rsenal’s Champions League game at Dinamo Zagreb, Wenger Champions League defeats the campaign was plunged into acknowledged there was no more In the SpotlightManchester City A Manuel Pellegrinimanager needs crisis as a horrendous mistake from margin for error. to rouse his team goalkeeper David Ospina helped Yet he still made five changes After 2 successive for the visit of defeats the Olympiakos claim a stunning 3-2 win from Saturday’s win over Leicester, NewcastleManchester United City at the Emirates Stadium yesterday. including the gamble on Ospina that manager needs Arsene Wenger’s side paid the would prove so costly. to rouse his team price for an error-strewn display Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain almost for the visit of GUNNERS Statistic that condemned them to a second made an immediate impact as he Newcastle United successive Group F defeat and could fired into the side-netting, while ruin their hopes of qualifying for the Walcott wasted a good opportunity With 8 points8 from 7 games, last 16. when he shot tamely at Olympiakos Statistic CroydonTHE NEW WINGS OF FRANCE Chelsea have made the worst After falling behind to Felipe goalkeeper Roberto. South African-born Scott Spedding start to a season as defending Pardo’s deflected opener, Arsenal After that spritely start, Wenger’s emy Grosso stepped up his rapid Grosso rise from the fullback spot. And with champions since Blackburn HELD equalised through Theo Walcott. side lost their rhythm and it wasn’t rise from anonymity yesterday Fijian-born wing Noa Nakaitaci rested Rovers in 1995 R With 8 points8 from 7 games, But Wenger’s surprise decision long before their always-fragile when he was named in the France side crowned with after playing in the wins over Italy Chelsea have made the worst to select Ospina instead of regular defence began to creak. to play Canada in their Rugby World and Romania the Racing 92 man gets startMatch to a season of the as defending Week first France cap champions since first choice Petr Cech backfired in Cup Pool D game on Thursday. another chance. Arsenal BlackburnMan Utd Comical fashion Rovers in 1995 spectacular fashion late in the first The 26-year-old Castres wing, “He has started to adjust to the half when the Colombian allowed Arsenal’s relief was short-lived, DOWN whose squad call-up to replace the something I have dreamed of achieving differences between the two positions Match of theV Week a Kostas Fortounis corner to slip with Olympiakos regaining the lead injured Yoann Huget surprised even since I was a boy,” he added. since we started working with him on through his grasp for an embarrassing in comical fashion in the 40th minute. Grosso, wins his first cap against a Philippe Saint-Andre, the France those,” said Saint-Andre. Arsenal Man Utd own goal. There shouldn’t have been any Canada side who showed sparkle in coach, said Grosso has seen a Saint-Andre has also recalled The new leaders versus Alexis Sanchez dragged Arsenal cause for alarm when a Fortounis their 23-18 defeat by Italy on Saturday. remarkable rise. several of his first choice players for the Gunners, V4th in the league. back into it with a second half corner drifted harmlessly towards Grosso has only previously donned “For him, it is an exceptional the rugged challenge that Canada will The latest instalment equaliser, but incredibly the north Ospina but, under no pressure, the a blue jersey for the sevens side in adventure,” said coach Philippe Saint- provide. of one of English football’s most enduring rivalries Londoners imploded again with more keeper let it drop through his hands the European qualifiers for next year’s Andre after announcing the team Thierry Dusautoir returns to The new leaders versus slack defending gifting Iceland striker as though he was handling a grenade Olympics in June. seeking a third successive win. captain the side with the halfback the Gunners, 4th in the league. The latest instalment Alfred Finnbogason the winner. and the extra official behind the goal “It was an honour and a superb “A few weeks ago he would not even partnership of Toulon duo, scrum- of one of English football’s Beaten on all 12 visits of ruled it had gone over the line before experience to represent France at have been thinking of the World Cup. half Sebastien Tillous-Borde and most enduring rivalries their previous visits to England, he could recover. Sevens,” said Grosso. “Now he is in the first team. Now kicker Frederic Michalak also back in Fixtures Olympiakos had caused one of the There was more urgency about “But I am a player of fifteen-a-side it is for him to prepare for the game Grosso (right) the frontline. great European upsets and Arsenal, Arsenal in the second half and Per rugby and have been a supporter of without putting pressure on himself The mercurial Michalak could who face group leaders Bayern Mertesacker saw his powerful shot the national team since I was a child and he plays his normal game out against Six Nations champions unfamiliar position against England pass a personal milestone if he scores Saturday 3 October Munich in their next two Champions saved by Roberto, with Santi Cazorla’s and sang the ‘Marseillaise’ in front of there.” Ireland, also gives fullback Brice before the tournament. four points he will become France’s Fixtures League fixtures, are in severe goal-bound strike from the rebound the TV. Saint-Andre, who is building Dulin another try on the wing after Dulin, who will win his 22nd cap, all-time World Cup scorer passing Crystal Palace danger of being eliminated from the bravely headed off the line by Omar “This is on another level. This is towards the decisive pool match a disappointing performance in the has found it impossible to dislodge Thierry Lacroix’ mark of 124. West Brom 12:45 tournament by early November. Elabdellaoui. Sanchez Saturday 3 October Aston Villa Stoke 15:00 Crystal Palace Wales field top team West Brom 12:45 Bournemouth Watford 15:00 Aston Villa FIFA bans Warner, Platini still aiming for top spot for Fiji challenge Stoke 15:00 Man City Cardiff Newcastle 15:00 Doha He defended receiving a two million Swiss franc ($2 Bournemouth IFA banned one of its most notorious former million dollar) payment from the world body in 2011 ales have confined Watford 15:00 Norwich leaders for life yesterday as president Sepp for work completed nearly a decade earlier. Ireland’s themselves to three Leicester 15:00 F W Man City Blatter’s heir-apparent, Michel Platini, reiterated his “I was employed by FIFA as a special advisor to Tommy enforced changes from the Newcastle 15:00 determination to stand for the leadership. President Sepp Blatter, working on various matters side that defeated England at Sunderland Bowe West Ham 15:00 Amid calls for an emergency task force to be sent related to football, such as the international football beats the Twickenham at the weekend for Norwich in to run the scandal-tainted body, Jack Warner -- an calendar. It was a full-time job,” Platini said. Thursday evening’s encounter Leicester 15:00 tackle from Chelsea ex-FIFA vice president and former ally of Blatter -- “Like I explained to the Swiss authorities, I received Romania’s with Fiji at the Millennium Southampton 17:30 Sunderland was barred from all football activities by FIFA’s ethics only part of the agreed salary between 1998 to 2002. Stadium. 15:00 Ionut West Ham committee over repeated misconduct. “This occurred because, at the time, FIFA informed Botezatu Three backs have been ruled Sunday 4 October Platini, speaking exclusively to AFP, insisted: “I am me that they would not be able to pay me the total to score his out by injury: Liam Williams, Chelsea still determined to present myself as a candidate for agreed amount. Of course all the moneys received at Scott Williams (knee) and Hallam Southampton 17:30 1st try Everton Amos (shoulder) with the latter Matthew Morgan 13:30 the FIFA Presidency so I can introduce the governance the time were declared to the pertinent authorities.” Liverpool reforms that are necessary to restore the order and Announcing the life ban on 72-year-old Warner, two ruled out of the rest of the Taulupe Faletau set to win their Sunday 4 October credibility to world football.” Warner (File) who previously led CONCACAF, the confederation of tournament. Matthew Morgan, 50th caps. Arsenal Man Utd 16:00 But dismissing speculation that he had received nothing wrong. That is why I have made myself fully North and Central America and the Caribbean, a FIFA Tyler Morgan and Alex Cuthbert Wales cannot qualify for the Everton “disloyal” payments from Blatter, Platini said his available to cooperate with the relevant bodies and ethics committee statement said: “He was a key player replace them with James Hook, quarter-finals on Thursday, but Liverpool 13:30 Swansea conscience was clear. authorities to clarify whatever may be necessary,” he in schemes involving the offer, acceptance, and receipt who was brought into the squad a bonus point would all but seal Tottenham 16:00 Arsenal “There is no doubt about my integrity. I have done added. of undisclosed and illegal payments.” on Monday, named on the bench. their passage into the last eight Man Utd 16:00 The pack remains the same with with England facing Australia at the back rowers Dan Lydiate and Twickenham on Saturday. LeagueSwansea Table Tottenham 16:00 Wozniacki, Azarenka join Wuhan casualty list Points Played 1 Man Utd 16 7 Sydney 7-6 (8/6) in round two. “I started aroline Wozniacki complained feeling dizzy already in the second Tonga rams into winless Namibia ManLeague City Table7 2 15 of dizzy spells yesterday as she set and I just tried to push through 3 West HamPoints 13 7 Played joinedC Victoria Azarenka on the it,” said Wozniacki, whose chances Exeter display by Australian-born campaign against Namibia. plus crowd at Exeter’s Sandy 14ManArsenal Utd 161377 long list of casualties at the Wuhan of reaching the eight-player WTA tand-out flanker Jack Ram specialist sevens player Ram, Tonga winger Telusa Veainu Park. But after five minutes, a Open, which has been badly hit by Finals are fast receding. Wozniacki bagged two tries to help the South Sea islanders scored also bagged a brace of tries deft inside ball in midfield saw 25ManEverton City 151277 S upsets and retirements. lasted a lot longer than Azarenka Tonga put a disappointing five tries to bag a bonus point while Latiume Fosita crossed Veainu power in from halfway 36WestTottenham Ham 131277 A day after Maria Sharapova and break-out Swiss star Bencic, opening loss to Georgia that could be vital in their for another. Vunga Lilo hit two despite a desperate Chrysander 47ArsenalCrystal Palace 131277 and Eugenie Bouchard both who both retired in the second behind them with a thrilling battle with Georgia for third conversions and a penalty, and Botha tackle on the tryline. 58EvertonLeicester 121277 withdrew with injuries, Wozniacki, set of their matches against 35-21 World Cup victory over place in Pool C and automatic Kurt Morath a late penalty. Namibia, made up largely of Azarenka and Belinda Bencic all Johanna Konta and Camila Giorgi Namibia yesterday. qualification for the 2019 Namibia hit back with a first- amateurs, remained dangerous 6 Tottenham 12 7 9 Liverpool 11 7 had medical problems as the end respectively. After going down 17-10 to World Cup. half try from Johan Tromp and on the break, often showing 710CrystalSouthampton Palace 12977 of a long season nears. Two-time major-winner the Georgians, Tonga showed While Tonga mathematically two Jacques Burger pushovers pace that would have had the 811LeicesterSwansea 12977 Wozniacki, the former world Azarenka stopped play when she their true colours against an remain in the hunt for second in the second. Theuns Kotze onlooking, flag-waving Frankie number one from Denmark, called was one set and one game down outpowered Namibia, who are place, they have still to play, in converted all three. Fredericks, winner of four 912LiverpoolNorwich 11977 Everton’s striker Romelu Lukaku somersaults to the doctor on court to take her to Brit Konta, saying she picked now winless in 17 World Cup quick succession, heavyweights An energetic opening saw Olympic sprint silver medals 10celebrate13SouthamptonWatford after99 7scoring7 his team’s third goal in the 3-2 temperature as she lost to Anna up a thigh injury in training on Wozniacki (File) matches. New Zealand and Argentina, wasted chances by both sides for the southwestern African 11win14SwanseaChelsea against West9877 Brom at The Hawthorns Karolina Schmiedlova 1-6, 6-4, yesterday morning. Tonga’s wing Halaifonua helped his side to the win over Namibia Led by a barnstorming who finish up their pool in front of a raucous 10,000- nation, purring with satisfaction. 1215NorwichWest Brom 9877 1316WatfordAFC Bournemouth 9777 1417ChelseaStoke 8677 1518WestAston Brom Villa 8477 1619AFCNewcastle Bournemouth 7377 1720StokeSunderland 6277 18 Aston Villa 4 7Last match 19 WonNewcastleDrawn 3Lost7 20 SunderlandChampions League2 7 (C1) C1 Qualifying stage Last match Europa League Won Drawn Lost Relegation zone Champions League (C1) C1 Qualifying stage Europa League Relegation zone NEW WINGS P31 FOR FRANCE SPORTS 2432 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 VENUS CRACKS THE 700

Venus The 700 Club 1. Martina Navratilova (USA) 1,442 2. Chris Evert (USA) 1,309 CLUBWuhan, China enus Williams beat Julia Goerges at the Wuhan 3. Steffi Graf (GER) 902 VOpen to reach 700 career wins yesterday, the only active women’s player to achieve the milestone other 4. Virginia Wade (GBR) 839 than her sister Serena. The 35-year-old, still winning despite her ongoing 5. Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (ESP) 759 fight with Sjogren’s Syndrome, said she had no idea she was approaching the milestone before her 6-4, 6-3 6. Lindsay Davenport (USA) 753 victory in China. 7. Conchita Martinez (ESP) 739 “I didn’t know. I’m glad nobody told me before. I would have been a little bit nervous,” the American 8. Serena Williams (USA) 737 told reporters. She added, with a smile, that her first thought now 9. Venus Williams (USA) 700 was how long would it take her to get to 800. Williams, who is the oldest player at Wuhan and Navratilova Evert turned professional in 1994, when Goerges was not yet six, becomes only the ninth player to reach 700 wins. Martina Navratilova (1,442 wins), Chris Evert (1,309) and Steffi Graf (902) head the list, while Serena Williams hit 700 in April and is now on 737. Williams was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome, an immune system disorder, in 2011 and later switched to a vegan and raw foods diet to curb its symptoms. 2 This year she won her 46th career title in Auckland and reached both the Australian Open and Wimbledon S. Williams quarter-finals, losing to Serena in New York. 1 Williams shows few signs of slowing down and 8 she said she now had her sights set on next year’s Rio Olympics, where she will hope to add to her haul of Graf four gold medals. “The Olympics -- that will be awesome to be able 3 to play there, represent the US again. That will be an honour,” she said. During her career Williams, now ranked 24th, has spent 11 weeks as the world number one and won seven Grand Slam singles titles, the last one in 2008.

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