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Manama he Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and FirstT Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday instructed to address the needs of the residents of Buri village affected by Friday’s pipeline HRH Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, chairing the 18th meeting of the Supreme Council for Natural Resources yesterday explosion. The instructions came while Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla the compensation procedures Governorate Ali Al Asfoor Al Majid demanded to relocate the Crown Prince chaired the Al Khalifa and Oil Minister of the affected residents. stated that the governorate is the oil pipelines near the village 18th meeting of the Supreme Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa In the meeting, a report on following up on the conditions considering threat to residents Council for Natural Resources Al Khalifa on the terror attack the conditions of the affected of the residents who were and health. “The mishap was an and Economic Security. that targeted the pipeline residents were reviewed. A sheltered by government eye-opener to the danger of the During the meeting the Crown which connects Saudi Arabia plan to compensate the owners houses and shelters under the oil pipelines on the residents Prince affirmed that citizens’ and Bahrain. of 19 houses that were affected supervision of Labour and of Buri and Suq Waqif area” safety is a national priority. The Northern Governorate by the heat and oil drips was Social Development Ministry. demanding the authority to He was briefed by Interior also held a meeting with the also discussed. In a related development, the “seriously consider relocating Minister Lieutenant General parties yesterday to speed up Governor of the Northern area’s representative MP Majid the pipelines,” Al Majid said. The show begins WITH THIS PAPER Kingdom moves

EXCLUSIVE TO DT SUBSCRIBERS closer to VAT 10 killed in Muhannad Mansour/DTNN of the government headed by the first quarter of 2018, [email protected] by Finance Minister Shaikh as announced by Finance earth quake Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Minister earlier this year. Manama Khalifa. The Financial and During the session, the Manama ahrain is only a step Economic Affairs Committee minister affirmed that “the massive earthquake away from implementing had passed the bills in a government is ready to measuring 7.2 on the Bits first tax system as a meeting held last week and implement the taxes at the ARichter scale rattled the bill to join the unified issued a report supporting it. earliest” in reference to the northern border between Iraq GCC tax agreements was Majority of council members three products mentioned in and Iran killing at least 10 passed by both branches voted for the bill. The bill the agreement. The minister people and injuring hundreds, of the legislative authority stipulates imposing taxes on clarified that VAT would Iran’s state television said. The yesterday. selected products that are be implemented only after quake was felt in several Iranian Shura Council yesterday harmful to health including setting up an authority that is provinces bordering Iraq approved the joining of the soft drinks (50 per cent), tasked to implement it. and eight villages have been Kingdom of Bahrain in the tobacco (100 per cent) and The minister said last week damaged, Xinhua, quoting the unified GCC agreement on energy drinks (100 per cent). that around BD58 million is steate TV said. Health officials selective taxation and Value After the approval of the expected revenues from said most of the wounded were Added Tax (VAT), less than the legislative authorities, imposing the taxes on the in Darbandikhan, 75 kilometres a week after the House of the bill will be returned to three products in 2018. east of the city of Sulaimaniyah Representatives passed it. the government for final However, the predicted in Kurdistan. -(See Page 2) This came during the approval before it could be income from the new tax council’s regular weekly implemented as a new law. system would be BD62 meeting in Gudaibiya, in the However, the taxes are million and BD66 million in presence of representatives predicted to come into effect 2020 and 2022, respectively. P P 24 HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Shura Council passes bill to join Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa during the launch of IMMAF 09 World Championships for Amatuer MMA at Khalifa Sports Arig posts steady City yesterday unified GCC tax agreements 9-months profits 2 Monday, November 13, 2017 Tremor felt in Bahrain as quake rocks Iraq

Manama Ameer, who ran out of her Many have observed the massive earthquake building in the capital’s tremors to have lasted for measuring 7.2 on the Salihiya district with her three few seconds, yet its impact ARichter scale rattled the children. “I thought at first was strong enough to have northern border region that it was a huge bomb. But shaken objects and buildings. At least 10 dead, hundreds injured between Iraq and Iran then I heard everyone around Bahrain resident also took yesterday killing at least me screaming ‘Earthquake!’” to Twitter to share their 10 people and injuring There were similar scenes experience. “Our building hundreds, according to Iran’s in Erbil, the capital of the was shaking like crazy!”Lee state Television Station. semi-autonomous Kurdistan Crow tweeted. “I was upset The quake felt in several Region, and across other and ran out of the building Iranian provinces bordering cities in northern Iraq, close with my two children,” Iraq damaged eight villages, to the quake’s epicentre. Alison from Juffair tweeted. Xinhua, quoting the state The quake was even felt in Turkey’s southeastern city television, said. the Iranian capital Tehran, of Diyarbakir and Kuwait Health officials said most with some villages hit by also reported feeling a strong of the wounded were in power cuts, Iranian state TV tremor, but there were no Darbandikhan, 75 kilometres reported. immediate reports of damage (47 miles) east of the major “The quake was felt in or casualties in the city. city of Sulaimaniyah in the several Iranian provinces No harm in Kuwait semi-autonomous Kurdistan bordering Iraq ... Eight Kuwait Fire Services region. villages were damaged ... Directorate (KFSD) said the The district’s main hospital Electricity has been cut in earthquake that was felt by was severely damaged and some villages and rescue most of the people in Kuwait had no power, Kurdistan teams have been dispatched on Sunday did not cause any Regional Government’s to those areas,” TV harm. Health Minister Rekawt reported. It added in a statement it Hama Rasheed said. received more than 40 calls Some social media users Tremor felt in Bahrain from people saying they felt in the United Arab Emirates Residents in Bahrain also the tremor. (UAE), Turkey, Kuwait and reported feeling a strong Kuwait National Seismic Bahrain have also reported tremor. However, there were Network said a tremor feeling tremors. no immediate reports of measuring between 4-5 Reuters, quoting Iraqi damage. “I was on the eighth degrees on Richter scale hit meteorology official, said floor with my family when the country, caused by a 7.5 at least six people had been my wife pointed that the two magnitude earthquake that killed in the quake, whose chandeliers in our hall were struck Iraq-Iran borders. epicentre was in Penjwin, in swinging,” Joel Indrupati The earthquake epicentre the Sulaimaniyah province. told DT News. was in Iraq’s province of The US Geological Survey Another resident, Mahesh Sulaimaniya, 200 kilometres said the quake measured a Bhatia, who resides in Juffair northeast of the Iraqi capital, magnitude of 7.3, while an area, confirmed the incident Baghdad. (With input from Iraqi meteorology official saying that it had happened agencies) (With input from put its magnitude at 6.5 at approximately 9:38 am. agencies) according to preliminary information. Recording stations in Haifa in northern Israel and Beer Sheva in southern Israel measured a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale. Many residents in the Iraqi capital Baghdad rushed out of houses and tall buildings in panic. “I was sitting with my kids having dinner and suddenly the building was just dancing in the air,” said Majida Monday, November 13, 2017 3 Filipino expatriate Gulf Air appoints new CEO to get justice at last Harpreet Kaur/DTNN [email protected] eny Agbulig, an expatriate According to Jenny, an expatriate from the Philippines, whose Jpassport was confiscated and from the Philippines, who worked for visa cancelled by her sponsor, Transport Offshore Reclamation as a will soon get her passport. Krešimir Kučko with Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani According to Jenny, staff cleaner and a caterer assistant, who worked for Transport DT News Network position at Gulf Air, having Offshore Reclamation as a staff the sponsor confiscated her passport Manama held roles in the airline industry cleaner and a caterer assistant, and refused to give it back until she ulf Air yesterday for the past 25 years. He joins the sponsor confiscated her announced the the airline’s recently appointed passport and refused to give paid him the ransom he demand- Gappointment of Krešimir Deputy Chief Executive Officer, it back until she paid him the ed. After a long time, she will now Kučko as the Chief Executive Captain Waleed Abdulhameed ransom he demanded. Officer of the airline, effective Al Alawi, at a significant time “After a long period, I receive her passport back November 12. Zayed bin in the airline’s history as it will receive my salary and Rashid Alzayani, Chairman of prepares to receive a new fleet passport in a few days. An Jeny Agbulig Gulf Air’s Board of Directors consisting of 39 new Boeing official has asked me to get the my apartment and relocate my apartment and banged the welcomed Kučko to his new and Airbus aircraft due for CPR number of the sponsor me as I was not able to secure somewhere else for safety door. I was terrified and after post. delivery commencing in early so that legal action can be any work. A few sponsors reasons. My sponsor and his that I moved out of the place,” “On behalf of the airline’s 2018. The modern fleet will taken against the sponsor for were ready to hire me. Since driver used to roam around she said. Board of Directors and herald a new era for Gulf Air violating the law,” Jenny told I did not have my passport, my apartment in their cars DT News had previously executive management team I as it continues to enhance its DT News. the employers refused to take during night to terrorise me. reported the incident with welcome Kučko to the Gulf Air product and service offering. “These past months have me,” she said. There were occasions when exclusive footage of the family,” said Alzayani. Kučko Kučko previously served as been extremely difficult for “Further, I had to leave the driver even came up to sponsor threatening Jenny. brings a wealth of international Croatia Airlines President and aviation experience to his new Chief Executive Officer. 4 Monday, November 13, 2017 Monday, November 13, 2017 5 Minister lauds Civil Defence Spying case referred personnel DT News Network Manama nterior Minister, Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah AlI Khalifa visited the General to High Criminal Court Directorate of Civil Defence DT News Network information pertaining to the directed its media to achieve Doha, provided Qatar with on yesterday. He was received Manama Kingdom’s internal affairs. this purpose and allowed the secret information about by Chief of Public Security, he Public Prosecution has They deliberately spread false Ali Salman Ali suspects to appear in the Qatar the mobilizations of Bahrain Major-General Tariq Al referred the case of Ali rumours aimed to weaken Ahmed, Hasan Ali media to spread false news Defence Force, National Hassan and General Director SalmanT Ali Ahmed, Hasan Ali the financial confidence in and disinformation aimed to Guard, Public Security, and of Civil Defence. Juma Sultan and Ali Mahdi Ali Bahrain to damage its national Juma Sultan and jeopardize Bahrain’s military, the Gulf Cooperation Council The minister conveyed the Al Aswad to the High Criminal sovereignty and financial Ali Mahdi Ali Al political and economic position (GCC)’s Peninsula Shield Joint greetings of His Majesty King Court, Advocate General in the reputation abroad,” Al Aswad are facing and to tarnish its reputation Force. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Public Prosecution, Ahmed Al Hammadi said. abroad,” he said. They also monitored the Royal Highness Prince Khalifa Hammadi said in a statement “Investigations confirmed charges of estab- “The suspects, coordinated forces’ points of concentrations bin Salman Al Khalifa, the yesterday. the validity of these charges, lishing foreign their intelligence ties with and budgets for the purpose Prime Minister and His Royal The trio are facing charges including Qatar’s involvement Qatar, carried out hostile of targeting the regime by Highness, Prince Salman bin of intelligence contacts with in the activities aimed to links to subvert activities against the Kingdom’s spreading rumours, chaos, Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Qatar, Al Hammadi said. undermine Arab countries, Bahrain national interest and tasked instability and creating a Prince, Deputy Supreme According to Al Hammadi, especially Bahrain, evidenced a communications officer continuous internal turmoil to Commander and First Deputy the three suspects are charged by the Qatari media’s hostile to contact Qatari officials. topple the regime,” the said. Prime Minister for the sincere with establishing foreign campaign against Bahrain and legal permissions. These acts The suspects conducted “The suspects received large efforts of civil defence teams in intelligence links to commit communicating with anti- exposed that the two sides several interventions and financial amounts from Qatar extinguishing the oil pipeline subversive acts against Bahrain state elements, including the agreed to carry out hostile participations through the in consideration for carrying fire near Buri village. and undermine its political, suspects in this case, for this act of sabotage to undermine Qatari media at the behest out their acts of sabotage He expressed thanks and economic position and national purpose,” he said. Bahrain’s status and conveyed of the Qatari side in which against Bahrain. One of the appreciation to the personnel interests with the purpose of “Investigations revealed information about military they spread false stories and witnesses said the suspect Ali for their sincerity and overthrowing the regime. the existence of direct mobilizations in the Kingdom rumours about the Kingdom’s Salman threatened to resort to professionalism in dealing with “The suspects passed on communications via meetings of Bahrain during the 2011 internal situation aimed to Iran to bring its military might this serious terrorist crime. national defence secrets between the two sides inside crisis,” he said. spread strife, distort the image into Bahrain as soon as he The Minister hailed the to a foreign country. They Bahrain and abroad and the “They tried to weaken these of its regime internally and knew that the GCC Peninsula distinguished performance that accepted financial sums from exchange of messages and mobilizations aimed to secure externally,” he said. Shield Forces had entered the reflects the sense of national a foreign country to supply telephone calls which were Bahrain by not participating “The suspects, as part Kingdom in the aftermath of responsibility of civil defence it with military secrets and monitored after obtaining in them. Qatar instead of their agreement with 2011 incidents,” he said. personnel. 6 Monday, November 13, 2017 Mini Olympics registration begins in Jan. Manama including tennis, cycling, he Bahrain Olympic sailing, open water swimming, Committee (BOC) has badminton, fencing, judo startedT its preparations for the and karate, to name a fifth edition of the School Mini few. Olympics, to be organised in A preparatory meeting cooperation with the Ministry with representatives of the of Education, in March participating government 2018. and private schools, headed Registration will begin on by Lounes Madene, will look January 25, while deadline has into latest arrangements and Representatives of government and private been scheduled for February preparations for the festivities. schools at the meeting 5. The first technical meeting The event is held under the is confirmed to take place on patronage of Shaikh Nasser bin March 1. Lounes Madene Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty Students from 38 addresses the the King’s Representative for government and private schools schools’ representa- Charity Works and Youth are expected to compete in a tives Affairs, Supreme Council for Iran and variety of sports during this Youth and Sports chairman and year’s event, to be held for the There will be 22 sports Bahrain Olympic Committee fifth successive year. events lined up this year, president. Regional Instability wo incidents which happened in the last And Iranian Foreign Policy, if there is one, few days prompt this piece of writing. seems to be aimed only at fomenting strife, TFirstly, the ballistic missile fired on increasing violence and creating instability in Saturday 4 November, from Yemen towards the region. the international airport of the Saudi capital In fact, new incidents, like what we are Riyadh. It was thankfully intercepted and seeing now, are indicative of a complete lack destroyed. But the missile is an open act of of resolve, on the part of Iranian leaders, aggression. to effectively address the accusations; and And Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has to proactively make peace with its regional accused Iran of this “direct military aggression” neighbours. saying Iran must have supplied the missile to Iran does not have a solid ground to refute Houthi rebels because the missile bears the accusations that it is meddling in the internal markings of Iran. affairs of its neighbours. Secondly, the oil pipeline fire which broke A top U.S. Air Force General in the Middle out on the evening of Friday 10 November, East has confirmed that missiles fired by the near the village of Buri in Bahrain. It has been, Houthis clearly bore “Iranian markings”. The thankfully, extinguished without loss of life. writings on the Houthi Burkan, or “Volcano”, But it is an act of violence and terror. ballistic missile correctly match with those on And Bahrain’s Minister of Interior has the Iranian Qiam missile, according to the stated that it is the latest example of a terrorist expert. act performed by terrorists in direct contact An article in ‘Washington Post’ titled “US, with, and under instruction from, Iran. Saudi Arabia accuse Iran over Yemen missile So, Iran’s apparent involvement, in both launch”, refers to another good information these events, shows us what many Arab source - a London based group called ‘Conflict countries have been accusing Iran of, over Armament Research’. several years. For example, according to this research In fact, last year too, around November, group, three dhows were intercepted by a letter was sent by 11 Arab countries to the the US Navy warships in early 2016, in the United Nations, accusing Iran of being “a Arabian waters. And the dhows were found State sponsor of terrorism” throughout the carrying thousands of Kalashnikov assault entire Middle East; and of only increasing rifles, as well as sniper rifles, machine guns, “aggression in the region and the continuation rocket-propelled grenade launchers, anti-tank of support for terrorist groups.” missiles and other weapons (Washington Post, That letter, published on Friday 14 11 November 2017). November 2016, by the UN, was signed by the The group says that “2,000 new assault UN ambassadors of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, rifles with serial numbers in sequential order Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, (are) suggesting they came from a national Sudan, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. stockpile.” In the letter were these words: “We And it points to Iran as the illegal supplier stress that the Islamic Republic of Iran is of arms to Yemen’s rebels. Even rocket- a State sponsor of terrorism in our region, propelled grenade launchers and drones used from Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, to by Houthis are found to bear hallmarks of Houthis in Yemen and terrorist groups Iran’s production. and cells in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Iraq, It is time, therefore, that international the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and organizations, and especially the governments elsewhere”. of the Middle East and North Africa, must I found it pertinent to refer to this one-year- voice stronger protest against Iran’s military old letter because the accusations have not aggression and terror-sponsorship. It is time stopped. Yet. to step up the fight against terror. Monday, November 13, 2017 7 Dubai Air Show opens with Emirates’ $15.1B Boeing buy Dubai maintenance and so on.” ong-haul carrier Emirates purchased It’s the second time Airbus has lost out 40 American-made Boeing 787-10 on selling the A350 to Emirates. In June DreamlinersL yesterday at the start of the 2014, the state-owned Emirates cancelled an biennial Dubai Air Show, a $15.1 billion order for 70 A350s after a “fleet requirement” deal certain to please U.S. President Donald review. Trump who has touted the plane’s sales as a The Boeing 787-10 typically lists for $312.8 job creator in America. million. Delivery will begin in 2022. The deal appeared to surprise Boeing’s Chicago-based Boeing Co. already has 171 arch-rival Airbus, whose staff had attended 787-10s on order. Among those waiting for a long-delayed news conference and left the the aircraft is Abu Dhabi-based Etihad. room just moments before the announcement. The deal was signed in the presence of Airbus has pinned hopes of continuing Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid production of its double-decker jumbo jet on Al Maktoum, who also serves as the United Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Arab Emirates’ prime minister and vice aircraft which took delivery of its 100th A380 president. earlier this month. Reports circulated before “The order will take Emirates’ total the air show that a major A380 sale would be (number of) wide body aircraft of the Boeing coming. to 204 aircrafts, units worth over $90 billion,” But instead, Emirates CEO and Chairman Sheikh Ahmed said. “This is a long-term Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum commitment that supports hundreds of explained how the airline considered the thousands of jobs, not only at Boeing but also Airbus A350 and decided to pick the Boeing throughout the aviation supply chain.” 787-10. Emirates now relies solely on the Airbus “We were comparing the two apples,” 380 and the Boeing 777 for its flights, making he said, but found that the Boeing 787 is it the largest operator of both. It now has 165 Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler “the best option” for Emirates “given its Boeing 777s in its fleet today. (AP) of Dubai visits the Dubai Air Show

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Reviewed)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 30 September 2017 31 December 2016 30 September 2016 For the three For the financial For the year For the three For the financial For the three For the three For the financial For the financial For the year (reviewed) (audited) (reviewed) months ended year-to-date ended months ended year-to-date months ended months ended year-to-date year-to-date ended 30 September 30 September 31 December ASSETS 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 31 December 2016 2016 2016 Cash and bank balances 132,420 180,460 227,809 2017 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016 (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (audited) Investments 555,692 554,660 509,995 (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (audited) Accrued income 138,338 101,610 125,006 (Loss) profit for the period (203) 2,160 4,687 4,150 10,151 Gross premiums written 26,723 21,307 216,317 227,481 245,431 Insurance receivables 119,857 108,402 106,705 Other comprehensive income Insurance deposits 26,676 28,086 33,268 Deferred policy acquisition costs 26,632 17,800 21,014 Net earned premiums 45,372 41,821 131,805 131,828 180,503 Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss: Reinsurers’ share of technical provisions 95,455 83,818 88,288 Claims and related expenses (35,298) (27,557) (85,447) (89,670) (119,412) Changes on remeasurement of available for sale investments Other assets 20,135 17,991 17,854 Policy acquisition costs (11,811) (11,322) (39,497) (35,178) (46,370) 1,887 224 5,543 5,272 1,101 Property and equipment 21,003 21,588 21,768 Investment income attributable to insurance funds 3,250 3,372 10,400 8,765 11,123 Transfers for recognition of losses on disposal of available for sale investments 1,136,208 1,114,415 1,151,707 Operating expenses (1,759) (3,768) (9,152) (12,077) (17,508) (299) 947 1,000 1,917 2,262 LIABILITIES Underwriting result (246) 2,546 8,109 3,668 8,336 Other comprehensive income 1,588 1,171 6,543 7,189 3,363 Technical provisions 710,893 673,681 733,743 Total comprehensive income 1,385 3,331 11,230 11,339 13,514 Insurance payables 50,140 61,571 39,155 Investment income attributable to shareholders’ funds 2,044 2,183 7,195 6,683 8,166 Borrowings 34,000 41,000 41,000 Attributable to: Operating expenses-non underwriting activities (2,026) (2,028) (7,315) (5,555) (8,042) Other liabilities 47,033 45,349 47,490 Non-controlling interests (283) 456 575 986 1,128 Borrowing cost (226) (125) (718) (513) (866) 842,066 821,601 861,388 Shareholders of parent company 1,668 2,875 10,655 10,353 12,386 EQUITY Other income 811 907 2,727 3,074 5,299 Attributable to shareholders 1,385 3,331 11,230 11,339 13,514 Other expenses and provisions (560) (1,323) (5,311) (3,207) (2,742) of parent company Share capital 220,000 220,000 220,000 (Loss) profit for the period (203) 2,160 4,687 4,150 10,151 Treasury stock (14,793) (14,793) (14,793) Reserves 44,150 37,684 40,491 Attributable to: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Retained earnings 8,030 13,743 8,903 Non-controlling interests (175) 484 637 706 989 For the financial For the financial For the year 257,387 256,634 254,601 Shareholders of parent company (28) 1,676 4,050 3,444 9,162 year-to-date year-to-date ended 36,180 35,718 Non-controlling interests 36,755 (203) 2,160 4,687 4,150 10,151 30 September 30 September 31 December 294,142 292,814 290,319 Earnings per share attributable to shareholders 2017 2016 2016 1,136,208 1,114,415 1,151,707 (basic and diluted): (US cents) (0.0) 0.8 2.0 1.7 4.6 (reviewed) (reviewed) (audited) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Premiums received 158,374 194,309 250,560 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Reinsurance premiums paid (27,524) (27,460) (38,955) FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Claims and acquisition costs paid (174,003) (177,038) (232,796) Share Treasury Reserves Retained Non-controlling Total equity Reinsurance receipts in respect of claims 8,559 15,543 24,650 capital stock earnings interests (reviewed) Investment income (162) (4,735) 89 Balances at 31 December 2016 220,000 (14,793) 37,684 13,743 36,180 292,814 Interest received 1,756 1,707 2,281 Net profit for the period - - - 4,050 637 4,687 Dividends received 740 683 761 Changes on remeasurement of available for sale investments - - 5,452 - 91 5,543 Operating expenses paid (20,552) (22,644) (30,174) Transfers for recognition of losses on disposal of available for sale investments - - 1,153 - (153) 1,000 Other (expenses) income, net (1,233) (5,318) (3,911) Total comprehensive income for the period - - 6,605 4,050 575 11,230 Insurance deposits received, net 1,667 4,225 9,079 Dividends paid - - - (9,902) - (9,902) Purchase of trading investments (14,823) (22,807) (26,364) Transfer of net depreciation on revalued property - - (139) 139 - - Sale of trading investments 7,220 27,940 44,003 Balances at 30 September 2017 220,000 (14,793) 44,150 8,030 36,755 294,142 Net cash used in operating activities (59,981) (15,595) (777) Balances at 31 December 2015 220,000 (14,793) 33,750 5,291 34,732 278,980 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net profit for the year - - - 9,162 989 10,151 Maturity/sale of investments 218,140 293,215 Changes on remeasurement of available for sale investments - - 977 - 124 1,101 207,531 Transfers for recognition of losses on disposal of available for sale investments - - 2,247 - 15 2,262 Purchase of investments (187,736) (189,549) (326,719) Total comprehensive income for the year - - 3,224 9,162 1,128 13,514 Term deposits with bank (9,601) 153 21,202 Transfer of net depreciation on revalued property - - (184) 184 - - Interest received 6,622 6,849 9,738 Transfer to non-distributable reserves - - 894 (894) - - Investment income 2,018 6,855 3,899 Adjustment for minority’s share of subsidiary - - - - 320 320 Collateralised cash deposits 683 6,493 6,858 Balances at 31 December 2016 220,000 (14,793) 37,684 13,743 36,180 292,814 Purchase of property and equipment (88) (273) (328) Purchase of intangible assets (445) (38) (37) Balances at 31 December 2015 220,000 (14,793) 33,750 5,291 34,732 278,980 Net profit for the period - - - 3,444 706 4,150 Investment in associate - (63) (63) Changes on remeasurement of available for sale investments - - 5,010 - 262 5,272 Net cash provided by investing activities 18,984 48,567 7,765 Transfers for recognition of losses on disposal of available for sale investments - - 1,899 - 18 1,917 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Total comprehensive income for the period - - 6,909 3,444 986 11,339 Borrowings (7,000) (3,000) (3,000) Transfer of net depreciation on revalued property - - (137) 137 - - Interest on borrowings (588) (723) (866) Transfer from non-distributable reserves - - (31) 31 - - Dividends paid (9,054) (63) (62) Balances at 30 September 2016 220,000 (14,793) 40,491 8,903 35,718 290,319 Net cash used in financing activities (16,642) (3,786) (3,928)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (57,639) 29,186 3,060 These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 12 November 2017 and signed on its behalf by: Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents (2) 7 (167) Saeed Mohammed Albahhar Ahmed Saeed Almahri Yassir Albaharna Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 139,408 136,515 136,515 Chairman Director Chief Executive Officer Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 81,767 165,708 139,408 The above condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been extracted from the condensed consolidated interim financial statements reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers ME Limited. Term deposits with bank 50,653 62,101 41,052 The reviewed condensed consolidated interim financial statements are available on Arig’s website www.arig.net Cash and bank balances, end of period 132,420 227,809 180,460 Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.) – a reinsurance firm regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain 8 BUSINESS Monday, November 13, 2017 BisB appoints AlQais as GM for Retail Banking Manama ahrain Islamic Bank Hala Bahrain (BisB) has announced the Bappointment of Dalal AlQais as the new General Manager of Retail Banking, effective October 3, 2017. Dalal has over 15 years of announces experience in retail banking and held several key positions at Standard Chartered Bank. Dalal holds a Master’s degree in Finance and a Bachelor’s new services degree in Management and great support to the Bank’s Marketing. management team and will Hassan Jarrar, BisB CEO enhance and develop the stated, “Dalal is the first Bank’s Retail Banking growth Bahraini woman to hold plans, especially in the field of for private jet this position and will be a digital banking.” Ellis named as biz passengers director, FP7/BAH Manama BAC Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah P7 yesterday announced Manama and from the airport via concierge services, and a “This agreement marks the naming Paul Ellis as ahrain Airport Company private jets on government, number of other airside realisation of a long-held FBusiness Director of their (BAC), the operator and private, business, corporate, and landside transportation vision for MENA Aerospace; Bahrain office. Bmanaging body of Bahrain or chartered flights will be solutions. to deliver convenient Paul is a well versed and International Airport (BIA), eligible to sign up for CIP Commenting on the individual and packaged all round digital marketer and announced that the newly- handling services. They will move, BAC Chief Executive handling services directly analyst with strong commercial registered Hala Bahrain arrive and depart through Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al to our clients, offering acumen, negotiation skills and will be including CIP a special dedicated facility Binfalah, said: “The aim is exclusive services with luxury attention to detail. He’s had (Commercially Important to ensure the maximum to ensure a seamless service facilities, at competitive both agency-side experience Person) handling services in privacy and luxury. for our CIP customers, an rates.” in the UK as well as client among its range of offerings. The services will include important part of our growth The $1.1 billion Airport side experience in Dubai with Aimed at further improving meet and greet facilities; strategy going forward. Modernisation Programme Majid Al Futtaim, building the the passenger experience assistance through airport Incorporating Hala Bahrain aims to elevate all aspects of the digital practice on their behalf at BIA, Hala Bahrain also security, passport control, as our designated lounge airport experience, building Spending four years across talent on board to lead our signed an agreement for and customs; transportation service provider was one of its capacities significantly. Dubai and Bahrain has enabled business unit will allow us to the provision of these to and from aircraft, and the first steps we have taken Once completed, the main him to directly manage digital expand our offering whilst services with its first client, to and from the terminal; to accommodate the expected passenger terminal building marketers and manage digital injecting a new way of thinking MENA Aerospace, a wholly and luggage handling by surge in passenger numbers will have an area of 210,000 projects with colleagues from throughout the organization.” Bahrain-owned provider of dedicated porters. once the new terminal is sqm, and the airport overall countries all over the world. “The Bahrain office of FP7 comprehensive aviation and Hala Bahrain will be the ready.” will be able to accommodate Paul will report to Ehab Lori, has some of the region’s most aerospace services. provider of lounge services MENA Aerospace CEO an annual volume of 14 FP7/BAH Managing Director. outstanding talent and an Passengers travelling to for passengers and airlines, Omar Matar commented: million passengers. Ehab Lori, MD, FP7/BAH, enviable client base,” said Paul said, “Having a pure digital Ellis. The Middle East’s Premier Jewellery & Watch Show Returns The Middle East’s BAHRAIN SHINES premier jewellery What to expect? Bahrain will showcase its high and watch exhibition, Huge range of finished jewellery standards in jewellery manufac- Jewellery Arabia, is ture and design in a national pavil- set to return to the Luxury timepieces ion at Jewellery Arabia 2017 from Bahrain International Precious stones 21 – 25 November. The pavilion Objets d’art will showcase locally produced Exhibition and gold and pearl jewellery from 5 of Convention Centre Clocks Bahrain’s top jewellers using both from 21 – 25 Designers and manufacturers traditional and modern concepts. November 2017. from Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Thailand Free entry Fine writing instruments and more Jewellery Arabia 2017 is open free 600 exhibitors of charge to the public. The exhi- For informed buying “Last year, we welcomed over 49,000 visitors from 43 coun- bition will open from 4 pm to The show brings together tries. In 2017 visitors can look forward to the latest collections, 10 pm on 21 to 24 November, over 600 exhibitors from To assist visitors in making informed creations and innovations at this trendsetting exhibition and and from 12 pm to 10 pm on 25 30 countries for a daz- buying choices, the world’s fore- November. For more information, zling 5-day gala of glitz most authority on gemology the GIA the unique opportunity to purchase from the widest selection of visit www.jewelleryarabia.com. and glamour on a 21,000 (Gemological Institute of America) will jewellery and watches in the region,” square metres of exhibi- be offering visitors complimentary - Fawzi Al Shehabi, tion space. seminars on gems and jewellery. UBM AEM’s Director of Sales and Marketing Monday, November 13, 2017 BUSINESS 9 IPO preparations ongoing, (British taxpayers) would not want me to just come along says Aramco CEO and just give away billions of Khobar pounds. So we’ve been very, reparations to float very careful, and it’s taking Pshares of Saudi time and we will take our time Aramco next year are to get to the right answer,” proceeding, but no decision has been taken yet on the venue for the international listing, the chief executive of the Gulf Air and CFM International have signed an agreement for the purchase state oil company told - David Davis, Al Arabiya. “Preparations are proceeding to the of 58 LEAP-1A engines to power 17 Airbus A321neo and 12 A320neo aircraft fullest extent for listing in 2018,” Amin Nasser said. European Union, and an additional 7 spare engines to support the operation. Brexit Minister

“Our selection of this engine The order is valued at for our incoming Airbus air- approximately $1.9 billion U.S. at list price, including craft is significant, reflecting Arig posts a long-term service agree- the reliability and expertise ment. The aircraft order was announced in January 2016. afforded by CFM products,”

- Captain Waleed Abdulhameed Al Alalawi, steady Gulf Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer

The 10-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) agreement with CFM guarantees Gulf 9-months Air maintenance costs “We are honoured to be a for all of Gulf Air’s LEAP- 1A engines on a dollar per part of this team and to be a engine flight hour basis. part of Gulf Air’s continued growth and success,” profits Yassir Albaharna - Gaël Méheust, Manama Arig’s net result for the Arig, commented: “Despite President and CEO of CFM International. rig yesterday announced third quarter alone was the likely impact of high consolidated net profits a break-even (Q3 2016: level of catastrophe losses Gulf Air has been a CFM Aof US$4.1 million for the first Profit US$1.7m) and the experienced in the third customer since 1992 and nine months of 2017 (nine Company’s gross premiums quarter on the industry’s currently operates a fleet months 2016: US$3.4m) increased to US$26.7m (Q3 profitability, we continued of 16 Airbus A320ceo air- backed by positive technical 2016: US$21.3m) during the to generate an improved craft powered by CFM56- performance and higher quarter alone. positive result in the first 5B engines. Going for- investment earnings. The Company’s nine nine months of 2017 against ward, the airline will wel- The LEAP engine entered commercial service in August 2016 Income from investments months gross premiums the same period of last year. come 17 Airbus A321neo and is providing its more than 20 operators with a 15 percent over the nine months was written declined to We will continue our efforts and 12 A320neo aircraft improvement in fuel efficiency, with an equivalent reduction higher year-on-year at US$216.3m (nine months to streamline Arig for better alongside 10 Boeing Wide in CO2 emissions; and lower noise and NOx emissions. To US$17.6m (nine months 2016: US$227.5m), reflecting performance and enhance Body aircraft - due for date, the fleet in service has logged more than 75,000 engine 2016: US$15.4m) as a result continued effort to strengthen the Company’s earnings.” delivery commencing in flight cycles and more than 350,000 engine flight hours while of continuing positive equity bottom line results by Arig’s shareholders’ equity early 2018. maintaining CFM’s industry-leading reliability. returns. The Company’s voluntary non-renewal stood at US$257.4m as at 30 improved combined ratio of of underperforming and September 2017 (end of 2016: 90.6 per cent for the first nine inadequately priced accounts US$256.6m) after payment of months (nine months 2016: coupled with downward dividend of US$9.9m. Book 92.9pc) highlights a stronger premium adjustments of our value per share was US$1.30 underwriting position as Lloyd’s portfolio. for the same period (end of compared to the previous year. Yassir Albaharna, CEO of 2016: US$1.30). Ibdar names new CFO Manama banking and finance executive bdar Bank, a Bahrain with almost two decades of local based wholesale Islamic and regional experience. Prior investmentI bank, announced to Ibdar, Ahmed was an Audit the appointment of Ahmed Supervisor with KPMG, and a Mostafa as Chief Financial Senior Auditor with Deloitte & Officer (CFO) of the Bank Touche. Ahmed is a Certified effective 1st October 2017. Public Accountant and holds Mostafa has been with the a Bachelor of Commerce Bank since 2005, prior to the in accounting from the merger of Elaf, Capivest and University of Helwan, Egypt. Capital Management House Ahmed Mostafa, Chief He holds many certificates which made Ibdar Bank one Financial Officer, Ibdar Bank including international of the largest investment banks leadership management Gulf Air, CFM sign a $1.9 billion LEAP-1A engine and ser- in the Kingdom of Bahrain. implements its new five-year and an advanced diploma in vices dea Mostafa will oversee the plan. Islamic Jurisprudence (pending bank’s financial strategy as it Mostafa is an experienced award). 10 BUSINESS Monday, November 13, 2017 Complete registration and verification for mobile lines Manama Registration Regulation and providing the following Commercial /Government atelco yesterday for mobile services came TRA’s SIM-Card Enabled documents, as well as scanning entities to provide the Bannounced that all mobile into effect on 12th July, their fingerprint: for Bahraini following documents: copy of customers are required to 2017. Telecommunications Services nationals (valid Bahraini valid Commercial Registration complete the registration The regulation, governing Registration Regulation for ID (CPR/Smartcard), GCC (CR), authorization letter and and verification process for the registration of both nationals (valid GCC national valid ID (CPR/Smartcard) for their mobile lines in line Prepaid and Postpaid mobile mobile services came into effect ID or valid Bahraini ID (CPR/ the authorized signatory of with the guidelines issued SIM-cards for all of Bahrain’s on 12th July, 2017 Smartcard) and Non-Bahraini the entity. by the Telecommunication mobile operators, states that or non-GCC nationals (valid For more information visit Regulatory Authority all mobile customers are passport or valid Bahraini ID www.batelco.com, or contact (TRA). required to complete the “With effect from requested to re-register their (CPR/Smartcard),” Batelco Batelco personnel by calling TRA’s SIM-Card Enabled registration and verification November 2017, all Batelco Postpaid mobile lines by said in a statement. 196 or visiting any Batelco Telecommunications Services process for their mobile lines. mobile customers are visiting any Batelco shop The statement also requires Retail Shop. Gulf shares

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL AUSTRALIA 0.2958 0.2933 BANGLADESH 0.00483 0.00462 CANADA 0.2998 0.2966 mostly Representative picture DENMARK 0.0621 EGYPT 0.0234 0.0220 EURO 0.4457 0.4431 HONGKONG 0.04970 0.04930 Closing Bell INDIA 0.00592 0.00584 INDONESIA 0.00003017 0.00002844 SAUDI fell 0.3 percent to 6,933 points. IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 weak IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 DUBAI rose 0.4 percent to 3,465 points. JAPAN 0.00349 0.003420

JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354 Dubai linked to people who have ABU DHABI edged down 0.1 percent to 4,374 points. KOREA 0.00038568 ulf stock markets mostly been detained in the probe, KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 fell yesterday, although Kingdom Holding rebounded QATAR edged down 0.1 percent to 7,876 points. MALAYSIA 0.0916 0.0914 Gtrading volume in Riyadh 5.8pc, although it remained NEW ZEALAND 0.2623 0.2624 shrank, suggesting there was 16pc below its level before EGYPT fell 0.6 percent to 14,271 points. NORWAY 0.0483 less panic selling of shares. chairman Prince Alwaleed NEPAL 0.00395 0.00365 KUWAIT dropped 1.3 percent to 6,176 points. OMAN 0.98014 0.98301 The Saudi index fell as much bin Talal was arrested. as 1.5 per cent during the day Dubai’s index climbed PAKISTAN 0.00371 0.00358 BAHRAIN fell 0.3 percent to 1,264 points. PHILIPPINES 0.00755 0.00732 but closed only 0.3pc lower 0.4pc. Falling stocks after state-linked funds once outnumbered rising ones by QATAR 0.2831 0.10376 OMAN added 0.2 percent to 5,067 points. SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 again bought stocks in late 17 to 13, but Emaar Properties SINGAPORE 0.2816 0.2795 trade. National Commercial added 1.0pc before it reported SOUTH AFRICA 0.02820 0.02810 Bank, a key stock held by quarterly earnings. quarter net profit to 1.51 billion dirhams. SRI LANKA 0.00274 0.00246 the Public Investment Fund, After the close, Emaar billion dirhams, beating SICO Qatar’s index edged down SWEDISH 0.0482 rose 1.3pc. Among stocks posted a 32pc rise in third- Bahrain’s forecast of 1.36 0.1pc. (Reuters) SWITZERLAND 0.3857 0.3829 SYRIA 0.001740 0.3827 TAIWAN 0.013100 THAILAND 0.011560 0.011570 TURKEY 0.1066 Gulf Air appoints new Chief UNITED KINGDOM 0.5066 0.5036 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Business Development Officer Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please Manama call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Al Khaleej Development utilised to their fullest extent ulf Air Group (GFG) Company (Tameer), First in this challenging new role. announced the Gulf Real Estate Co (KSA), His experience in the aviation Gappointment of Mohamed and Technal Middle East. field, as well as his broader Khalil Ahmed as its new Chief He has served on a number business background, will help Business Development Officer, of boards, including those of us to grow by tapping into new tasked with further expanding Bahrain Airport Company sources of revenue.” COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN its reach and portfolio. He will Jet Fuel Company, Tamcon Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s also be identifying investment Contracting, and Bahrain degree in Architectural BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3777 0.3321 opportunities and leveraging Investment Wharf (BIW) Engineering from the KUWAIT 0.2855 32.4071 0.2860 0.2515 synergies between the group’s Labour Accommodation, University of Bahrain and an subsidiaries to create value and among others. IATA Diploma in Airport OMAN 0.3849 0.3842 0.3856 0.3391 improved income streams. Minister of Transportation Strategic Management, in QATAR 3.6420 3.6351 3.6489 3.2085 Ahmed previously worked Mohamed Khalil Ahmed and Telecommunications addition to being a Certified UAE 3.6730 3.6660 3.6800 3.2358 for five years as Chief and GFG Chairman, Kamal International Property Commercial Officer at Bahrain Bahrain International Airport Ahmed, said: “Mohammed will Specialist (CIPS) from the SAUDI 3.7500 3.7429 3.7571 3.3037 Airport Company (BAC), the (BIA). He has also held senior be an important asset to GFG, National Association of manager and operator of the positions at GFH Properties, and his wide set of skills will be Realtors in the US. Monday, November 13, 2017 11 “Adopt a Fruit, Adopt a Vegetable” back at LuLu Dubai ore children in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, MBahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are being offered one free fruit or vegetable when they visit select LuLu Hypermarket outlets on select weekends between November 9 and December 21st. The move through the “Adopt a Fruit, Adopt a Vegetable” initiative was launched earlier this year by United for Healthier Kids – a programme developed by Nestlé to create partnerships that help nurture healthier generations. “The initial phase of the programme was launched in April and was a huge success, encouraging us to do this again,” said Juzer Rupawala Regional on the benefits of fruits and life, especially if adopted at an and influence behaviour, using Director Lulu Hypermarket vegetables, is a coming together early age. “The initial phase of the programme messaging interventions to Bahrain. of Nestlé Middle East with LuLu “Our purpose at Nestlé is to gently nudge parents and their “We ended up distributing Hypermarket to advocate for enhance the quality of life and was a huge success, encouraging us kids towards actions scientifically more than one ton of fruits the ‘More Fruits & Vegetables’ contribute to a healthier future, to do this again,” said Juzer Rupawala proven to improve their and vegetables across more behavior called for by United for which we know can best be done health. than 30 LuLu Hypermarket Healthier Kids; which capitalizes through collaborations,” said Regional Director LuLu Hypermarket “We invite everybody outlets in six countries, creating on the generosity of Arab Patricia El Chammas, United to unite for healthier kids by a positive impact among kids culture by promoting MORE for Healthier Kids Manager at joining the movement at towards fruits and vegetable Movement, MORE Water, Nestlé Middle East. for Healthier Kids in 2015 in lifestyle habits for children aged www.U4HK-me.com, and to consumption.” MORE Fruits & Vegetables, and As part of a global partnership with various public 4 to 12. download the Tummyfish App The initiative, which also MORE Managed Portions – commitment to leadership and private sector entities, in the United for Healthier Kids which encourages children includes year-round displays and behaviors scientifically proven* in child nutrition, Nestlé aim of helping parents establish offers game-changing education to drink More Water,” said El dissemination of information to positively impact quality of Middle East launched United healthier eating, drinking and and fun ideas to inspire action Chammas. campus he Indian School Bahrain (ISB) were a variety of programmesISB such as celebrates Urdu Day Urdu Department celebrated patriotic song, national song and a UrduT Day with colourful programmes humorous skit. The Urdu Day report on Thursday at the Isa Town Campus. was presented by Urdu Teacher Urdu Scholar Mohammad Shuaib Sameena Shaikh. In his speech, Nigramy was the chief guest and the chief guest Mohammad Shuaib Urdu Poet Dr Nawaz Deobandi Nigramy highlighted the contribution and Ex-Head of Dept. of IT- of Urdu scholars. He congratulated GIIC Mohammad Anwar were the the school for organising Urdu Day guests of honour. in a grand manner. Nawaz Deobandi The programme started with the recited his Urdu poem which was school prayer followed by the national appreciated by all students. ISB EC anthem. The welcome address was Members (Academics) Khursheed given by student Redah Sohail of Alam, Jayafar Maidani (Sports), class X after the lighting of the lamp. Principal VR Palaniswamy, HOD This was the grand finale of the week- Ibadur Rahman and Vice Principals long celebrations which had many were present. The winners were competitions for students of classes awarded a trophy and certificate by VI, VII and VIII. the chief guest. Sarah of class XII gave Apart from the competitions, there the vote of thanks. Inaugural ceremony of ISB Urdu Day by lighting the lamp.

he New Horizon School conducted New the Annual Sports Meet 2017- 18 on Thursday.T Chief Guest Jiju Varghese lit the torch while Principal Nirmala Jose released balloons declaring the Athletic Horizon Meet open. Other guests were Fatema Al Mehzaa, Amal Al Durazi, Soman Baby and AS Jose. Deputy Principal Shiny Menon welcomed the gathering. The School Sports Day programme included National Anthems, March Past Contest and colourful themes portrayed through an array of Drill Displays by classes 1 to holds 5. The Rolling Trophy was won by Jupiter House. In the Drill Display, Grades 3, 2 and 5 were the first, second and third sports meet place winners respectively. 12 Monday, November 13, 2017 Monday, November 13, 2017 13

HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa arrived in Bahrain after par- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at ticipating in the funeral of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. While in Thailand, HRH Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received the Director-General and Safriya Palace yesterday. The Egyptian Foreign Minister conveyed to HM the King a message from Premier held a meeting with his Thai counterpart, General Prayuth Chan-ocha on Interior Minister, Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa visited the General Directorate Chief Executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Dr. John Chipman. During their meet- Egyptian President Abdelfattah El-Sisi on strong bilateral fraternal relations. HM the King hailed Interior Minister, Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa visited the General Directorate bolstering cooperation and coordination between the two friendly countries in of Civil Defence yesterday. The Minister was received by Chief of Public Security, Major-General ing, the Minister welcomed the Director-General and Chief Executive of IISS, praising the efforts of the Institute Egypt’s stances, under the leadership of President Abdelfattah El-Sisi, supporting Bahrain, com- of Civil Defence yesterday. The Minister was received by Chief of Public Security, Major-General various fields. Upon arrival at the airport, HRH the Prime Minister was welcomed Tariq Al Hassan and General Director of Civil Defence. The minister expressed thanks and ap- in preparing valuable research studies and seminars on important issues and topics on the regional and inter- mending Egypt’s pivotal role in defending Arab issues and interests and protecting the Arab Tariq Al Hassan and General Director of Civil Defence. The minister expressed thanks and ap- by deputy premiers, the Southern Governor and a number of senior state officials. preciation to the personnel for their sincerity and professionalism in dealing with the terrorist national arenas. national security. The Egyptian Foreign Minister who arrived in Bahrain earlier yesterday, was preciation to the personnel for their sincerity and professionalism in dealing with the terrorist Earlier yesterday, HRH Premier was seen off at the airport by representatives of the crime. “The terrorist crimes witnessed in Bahrain and caused deaths make us more determined welcomed by his Bahraini counterpart Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and crime. “The terrorist crimes witnessed in Bahrain and caused deaths make us more determined Thai government and King who expressed his appreciation of the Prime Minister’s to hold those behind them accountable to protect our country and follow the footsteps of our Egyptian Ambassador to Bahrain Suha Ibrahim Refa’at. to hold those behind them accountable to protect our country and follow the footsteps of our visit, and of his interest in developing Bahraini-Thai relations. grandfathers,” the minister said.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yes- terday received Justin Siberell who presented a copy of his credentials as Ambassador-designate of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Minister welcomed the newly appointed am- bassador and reviewed with him the historically deep-rooted strategic relations and their constant prog- ress which reflect common desire to develop cooperation prospects The Minister of Industry, Commerce & Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani met State to the Minister of Industry, Investment, Trade in multiple areas and coordinate and Digital Economy, in charge of Foreign Trade Rkia Derham, in presence of Moroccan Ambassador to Bahrain Ahmed Rasheed Minister of Labour and Social Development, Jameel Humaidan, represented Bahrain in the international con- stances at international forums, Khutabi. They reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them to reach common aspiration and objectives ference hosted by Kuwait on the suffering of the Palestinian children in light of Israel’s violations of the UN wishing him success in his duties. set by both leaderships. Convention on the Rights of the Child. The conference is being held under the patronage of HH Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jabir Al Sabah.

Minister of Shura Coun- Customs President Shaikh Ahlia University held its 12th grad- cil and Parliament Af- Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa uation ceremony yesterday eve- fairs Ghanim Al Buainain received yesterday Korean Am- ning at the Gulf Hotel convention received Pakistani Am- bassador, Koo Hyun-Mo. They centre. HRH Prime Minister Prince bassador, Javed Malik, reviewed cooperation be- Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa dep- wishing him success tween the two friendly coun- utized the Southern Governor HH in his duties. The Min- tries to improve customs oper- Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa to ister commended the ations and exchange expertise. attend the event. The graduation Kingdom of Bahrain’s The meeting also highlighted ceremony was attended by min- advanced ties with Paki- the latest development of the isters, senior officials, members of stan, citing the efforts of Customs Affairs, mainly the the diplomatic corps, Shura Coun- both countries leader- launch of the Customs Affairs cil members, MPs, financiers, busi- ships in boosting them. Strategy 2017-2020. nessmen and leading personalities

Southern Governor HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa hailed the initiatives of the private sector in backing projects and programmes that serve the community. He pointed out that serving the commu- nity is a common responsibility that everybody has to shoulder to prosper, thrive and translate ideas The Information Ministry concluded a special training session on TV and cinematography skills and into a reality benefiting citizens in the Southern Governorate. The Southern Governor was speaking Aluminium Bahrain is conducted a workshop on ‘The Power of Strategic Conversations’ by Mark Magnacca for the Executive Management team and Managers on November 12 and 13 at Alba technics with the participation of 12 trainees. The session held on October 15 and 16 aims to groom during a meeting with Chief Executive of VIVA Bahrain Alyan Al Wateed and Chairman of the ocom- Club. The Workshop was led by Mark who is a recognized business building coach, keynote speaker and author of “So What? How to Communicate What Really Matters to Your Audience”. pany’s Government Affairs and Social Responsibility Programme Shaikh Zied bi Faisal Al Khalifa. young talents and hone their skills in the field of TV filming and cinematography Monday, November 13, 2017 13

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received the Director-General and Interior Minister, Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa visited the General Directorate Chief Executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Dr. John Chipman. During their meet- of Civil Defence yesterday. The Minister was received by Chief of Public Security, Major-General ing, the Minister welcomed the Director-General and Chief Executive of IISS, praising the efforts of the Institute Tariq Al Hassan and General Director of Civil Defence. The minister expressed thanks and ap- in preparing valuable research studies and seminars on important issues and topics on the regional and inter- preciation to the personnel for their sincerity and professionalism in dealing with the terrorist national arenas. crime. “The terrorist crimes witnessed in Bahrain and caused deaths make us more determined to hold those behind them accountable to protect our country and follow the footsteps of our grandfathers,” the minister said.

The Minister of Industry, Commerce & Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani met State to the Minister of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy, in charge of Foreign Trade Rkia Derham, in presence of Moroccan Ambassador to Bahrain Ahmed Rasheed Minister of Labour and Social Development, Jameel Humaidan, represented Bahrain in the international con- Khutabi. They reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them to reach common aspiration and objectives ference hosted by Kuwait on the suffering of the Palestinian children in light of Israel’s violations of the UN set by both leaderships. Convention on the Rights of the Child. The conference is being held under the patronage of HH Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jabir Al Sabah.

Customs President Shaikh Ahlia University held its 12th grad- Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa uation ceremony yesterday eve- received yesterday Korean Am- ning at the Gulf Hotel convention bassador, Koo Hyun-Mo. They centre. HRH Prime Minister Prince reviewed cooperation be- Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa dep- tween the two friendly coun- utized the Southern Governor HH tries to improve customs oper- Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa to ations and exchange expertise. attend the event. The graduation The meeting also highlighted ceremony was attended by min- the latest development of the isters, senior officials, members of Customs Affairs, mainly the the diplomatic corps, Shura Coun- launch of the Customs Affairs cil members, MPs, financiers, busi- Strategy 2017-2020. nessmen and leading personalities

The Information Ministry concluded a special training session on TV and cinematography skills and Aluminium Bahrain is conducted a workshop on ‘The Power of Strategic Conversations’ by Mark Magnacca for the Executive Management team and Managers on November 12 and 13 at Alba technics with the participation of 12 trainees. The session held on October 15 and 16 aims to groom Club. The Workshop was led by Mark who is a recognized business building coach, keynote speaker and author of “So What? How to Communicate What Really Matters to Your Audience”. young talents and hone their skills in the field of TV filming and cinematography 14 Monday, November 13, 2017

Jeremy Renner‏ @Renner4Real What a fantastic group of gentleman!#latimes #roundtable thx you all for the shared experience!…

ctor Mark Wahlberg said he is often mistaken for ‘Jason Bourne’ star Matt Damon. A The 46-year-old actor said he never corrected people and felt embarrassed Los Angeles by it. “Yeah, he gets recognised ctress Julia Roberts says for me and I get recognised drama film “Wonder” is as him but I never tell similar to a “superhero people. I never correct movie”.A anybody. Somebody Roberts, who portrays Isabel, the comes up to me and mother of August ‘Auggie’ Pullman says, ‘I loved you in (Jacob Tremblay) who has a rare ‘Bourne Identity’, I genetic disorder named Treacher say ‘Thank you, I Collins, believes the drama, which is got another coming in production, should be placed in out soon’ and I just a different film category because keep going,” said of the topic it addresses, reports Wahlberg. thesun.co.uk. “I don’t want to “To me, ‘Wonder’ is a have to apologies superhero movie because Auggie then start is a superhero,” she said. explaining. Don’t The “Pretty Woman” star says want to think I’m she begged directors to cast her offended, I’m not in the film adaptation of the offended at all,” he novel by the same name because added. (TOI) her and her children Henry as well as twins Hazel and Phinnaeus “loved” it. (IANS)

onder Woman’ star Gal Gadot has reportedly refused to sign the much-awaited sequel of ‘Wonder Woman’ if producer Brett Ratner, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, remains involved‘W with the film franchise. According to the sources, Gadot said that she won’t sign for the sequel unless Warner Bros. buys Brett out [of his financing deal] and gets rid of him. Ratner helped in producing the first ‘Wonder Woman’ movie as part of a co-financing deal with Warner Bros. through his production company RatPac- Dune Entertainment, which will reap a fair chunk of the profits thanks to the film’s success. American singer-songwriter Austin Mahone The movie has grossed more than USD 400 million internationally, and attended Lady Bird Johnson High School however Ratner’s company will take a healthy share of the profits. (TOI) was forced to drop out in 2012, due to his growing fame. (thefactsite) 14 Monday, November 13, 2017 Monday, November 13, 2017 15

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ctor Mandy Moore wants to get married soon to her partner Taylor Goldsmith. Taylor, 32, popped the question two months ago, but ‘A Walk to Remember’ Astar is already planning to tie the knot as she does not want to wait for too long. The 33-year-old actor told, “It’ll happen sooner rather than later. I’m not in any rush, but also I’m like, I wanna do it. I don’t need to wait, I don’t need to have a long engagement. I’m not planning some giant, lavish affair. So, I might as well just do it.” ctor Mark Wahlberg said he Moore also said that she would love to start a family as soon is often mistaken for ‘Jason as she ties the knot,”I have always known that I wanted to be Bourne’ star Matt Damon. a mother, hopefully. Hopefully that’s on the cards for me.” A The 46-year-old actor said he never (TOI) corrected people and felt embarrassed Los Angeles by it. “Yeah, he gets recognised ctress Julia Roberts says for me and I get recognised drama film “Wonder” is as him but I never tell similar to a “superhero people. I never correct movie”.A anybody. Somebody Roberts, who portrays Isabel, the comes up to me and mother of August ‘Auggie’ Pullman says, ‘I loved you in (Jacob Tremblay) who has a rare ‘Bourne Identity’, I genetic disorder named Treacher say ‘Thank you, I Collins, believes the drama, which is got another coming in production, should be placed in out soon’ and I just a different film category because keep going,” said of the topic it addresses, reports Wahlberg. thesun.co.uk. “I don’t want to “To me, ‘Wonder’ is a have to apologies superhero movie because Auggie then start is a superhero,” she said. explaining. Don’t The “Pretty Woman” star says want to think I’m she begged directors to cast her offended, I’m not in the film adaptation of the offended at all,” he novel by the same name because added. (TOI) her and her children Henry as well as twins Hazel and Phinnaeus “loved” it. (IANS)

ctor Jason Momoa has had a crush on his wife, Lisa Bonet, since he was an eight-year-old. AMomoa, 38, and Bonet, 49, got married recently during a ceremony held at their house in Topanga, California. The couple has been together for over 10 years now and have two children, a 10-year-old daughter onder Woman’ star Gal Gadot has reportedly refused to sign named Lola Iolani and an eight-year-old son the much-awaited sequel of ‘Wonder Woman’ if producer Brett named Nakoa-Wolf. Ratner, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, remains Gerard Butler “I was eight-years-old and I saw her on involved‘W with the film franchise. the TV and I was like, ‘Mommy, I want that According to the sources, Gadot said that she won’t sign for the sequel unless one.’ I was like, ‘I’m going to stalk you for Warner Bros. buys Brett out [of his financing deal] and gets rid of him. November 13, 1969 the rest of my life, and I’m going to get you.’ Ratner helped in producing the first ‘Wonder Woman’ movie as part of a I’m a full-fledged stalker,” said Momoa. co-financing deal with Warner Bros. through his production company RatPac- “I didn’t tell her that until we had two Dune Entertainment, which will reap a fair chunk of the profits thanks to the He won an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for babies otherwise it would have been (harpersbazaar.com) film’s success. his performance as King Leonidas in 300. His creepy and weird. I’ve always wanted to American model Bella Hadid in a shiny red, ‘90s-inspired suit, with black American singer-songwriter Austin Mahone The movie has grossed more than USD 400 million internationally, and performances in PS I Love You, Gamer and Law meet her. She was the queen always,” he boots and a black hat attended Lady Bird Johnson High School however Ratner’s company will take a healthy share of the profits. (TOI) Abiding Citizen gained him additional fame. added. (TOI) was forced to drop out in 2012, due to his growing fame. (thefactsite) 16 Monday, November 13, 2017

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We are pleased to announce the ART AT THE HARBOUR EXHIBITION “FROM BAHRAIN” FUEGO: ANTONIO GADES 11th Annual Charity Sale Bazaar in Date: Ongoing COMPANY Shahrazad Hall (Behind Zait Alzaytoon Venue: Harbour Towers-West Date : 1 December 2017, 8:00pm –Budaiya Road) on the 25 November Venue : Bahrain National Theatre 2017 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.!! Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company had more than 30 people attending the opening of the 20th Art at The Antonio Gades Company, a major Participate in this great charity event to support Bahrain Breast Cancer Society the Harbour exhibition “From Bahrain” in the Harbour Towers-West, within Bahrain Financial Harbour. pillar of Spanish flamenco dance, Twenty-six pieces by the Bahraini artist Ameena Alaidi went on display at the expo showcasing the artist’s own will be presenting “Fuego”, which is (Think Pink) & Other charitable causes. Ways YOU Can Help! representation of Bahrain, introduced by the CEO of Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company, Mr. Angus inspired by the work of the late Spanish Campbell. legendary composer, Manuel de Falla. Donate items for the charity sale event from 1 to 24 November 2017 from 9 Ameena is a very talented young artist who has always been very interested in art since she was a young girl, spend- The plot, choreography and lighting ing most of her time playing with pencils and colours. She studied Educational Arts in University of Bahrain for made by the late Antonio Gades and to 12 a.m. & from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Shahrazad Hall: “Clothes, books, furni- two years and a half and she participated in Nasser Bin Hamad International Youth Creativity Award in 2013 and the Spanish film director, photographer won the 3rd place. In addition, she participated in many exhibitions in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman. and writer Carlos Saura. Coinciding ture, toys, household items, electronics, plants, antiques, etc” “From Bahrain” is a very unique reflection of Bahrain, not only reviving some elements from the old Bahraini with the tenth anniversary of the death culture, heritage and lifestyle, but also featuring other sides of the current modern life and beautiful nature. of Antonio Gades, the foundation that “I felt like I owe it to my country to dedicated time and effort to reflect its beauty on canvas. Bahrain Financial carries his name decided to under- Harbour Holding Company gave me the opportu- take a very significant challenge setting “HOUE” nity by giving me the space to showcase my artwork Date : Till 31 December 2017, up another version of the Manuel de in the Harbour Towers and I decided to allocate my Falla’s ballet “Enchanted Love”. Titled 8:00am - 8:00pm entire exhibition for the love of Bahrain.” “Fuego”, this production was the sec- Venue : Bahrain National Theatre This is yet another step that Bahrain Financial ond scenic interpretation which the Harbour Holding Company takes towards sup- choreographer had of Manuel de Falla’s The Bahrain National Theatre will host porting art in Bahrain and providing artists a space work. Being an exponent of Gades’ the “HOUE” installation by French- to display their artwork. The exhibition will con- core idea “return to tradition if you Iraqi artist Mehdi Moutashar. The tinue in the Harbour Towers-West lobby for a total want to evolve”, this ballet is a transi- HOUE installation will be exhibited at of four weeks, after which it will be moved to the tional piece between the almost mythi- the Theatre’s foyer, allowing the visitors Harbour Towers-East for another four weeks and it cal setups in the classic plays, Carmen to directly interact with it. is open for visitors at any time. and Fuenteovejuna. It was also the last of the joint mythical flamenco works “Houé” is an Arabic word formed from by Gades and Saura, with the same two letters: an aerial letter, the aspired overlaying structure they followed in ‘h’, developed from a double move- Carmen, first as a film and secondly ment – concentric and eccentric, and as a ballet. houses will be making a return appear- the waw (O) which follows a helical Mehdi Moutashar was born in Hilla, JEWELLERY ARABIA 2017 ance at the 26th edition of the exhibi- layout. A back and forth movement Iraq in 1943. He moved to Paris in Date: November 21-25 tion, including major brand names. NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION similar to breathing is born from the 1967, and since 1974, has lived and Venue: Bahrain International Many of these high profile interna- entanglement of these two letters; the worked in Arles. He was a professor Exhibition and Convention Centre tional exhibitors will use the event as a first as a breath, the second as an instru- at Ecole National Superieure des Arts platform to introduce exclusive collec- ment. Decorantifs in Paris, from 1974 to 2008. tions and limited edition pieces to the The Middle East’s premier jewel- Moutashar’s work has been exhibited lery and watch exhibition, Jewellery Middle East collectors’ market. Houe literally means “the other, him, globally, in such countries as Bahrain, Complementing these iconic brands the one who reflects my image and Arabia, is set to return to the Bahrain the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, International Exhibition and are national groups from leading jew- confirms my humanity”. It is also the Germany Iraq, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, ellery export countries. They include root of the word identity, but beyond Convention Centre from 21 – 25 the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, November 2017. large returning delegations of the finest this first meaning, Houé (Him) is the the UAE, and the US. retailers, designers and manufacturers name used by mystics to signify God. from Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Held under the patronage of His Royal Date : 16 December 2017, 8:00pm PAOLO FRESU QUARTET Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Thailand. Collectively, these groups Venue : Bahrain National Theatre Houé’s calligraphic from, written from Date : 16 November 2017, 8:00pm reflect the very best manufacturing right to left using a qalam, a sharpened Al Khalifa the Prime Minister of the Venue : Cultural Hall capabilities, design expertise and gem- dried reed filled with ink, starts with a Kingdom of Bahrain, this spectacular Coinciding with the Kingdom of ological resources that their respective thick, intense, black line and narrows annual event brings together over 600 Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, countries have to offer. towards the end like a hair. With his creativity, talent and tech- exhibitors from 30 countries for a daz- the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Joining international brands and nique, Paolo Fresu is considered one zling 5-day gala of glitz and glamour. 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Monday, November 13, 2017 19 a #PollToday Turkey denies report of plan to kidnap Gulen Istanbul urkey yesterday Tdismissed as “ludicrous ‘I would and groundless” a report Trump along with Vietnamese that Turkish officials may President Tran Dai Quang underscored the importance of have discussed kidnapping free and open access to South a U.S.-based Muslim cleric China Sea. Do you consider this in exchange for millions of as possible? dollars. Yes No Cant Say On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Special Counsel Robert Mueller NEVER Islamic cleric Fethullah was investigating an alleged plot involving former U.S. Gulen National Security Adviser for last year’s failed coup Michael Flynn and his son attempt. Gulen denies the to forcibly remove Fethullah claim. In a statement on call him “As to whether I believe it or Gulen and hand him over to Twitter, Turkey’s embassy not, I’m with our agencies, especially as currently consti- Ankara for as much as $15 in Washington reiterated tuted. As currently led, by fine million. demands that the U.S. people, I believe very much in Turkey blames Gulen extradite Gulen. our intelligence agencies,” short Donald Trump US President said at a news confer- Indonesia museum ence with Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on Russian med- removes Hitler display and fat’ dling in US election. Prince Charles leads Remembrance day Trump taunts Kim Jakarta from Jewish and rights groups. n Indonesian visual effects Human Rights Watch Hanoi its government. of its missiles or nuclear museum that encouraged had denounced the exhibit S President Donald “Reckless remarks by devices since Sept. 15, Avisitors to take selfies with a as “sickening” and the Trump is exchanging an old lunatic like Trump a relative lull after a brisk Prince Charles led the waxwork of Hitler against a Los Angeles-based Simon Uschool yard taunts with will never scare us or stop series of tests earlier this annual ceremony to honour giant image of the Auschwitz Wiesenthal Center, which North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. our advance,” the North’s year. Britain’s war dead, laying a extermination camp has campaigns against Holocaust In a response to North Foreign Ministry said in a Asked at news conference wreath on behalf of 91-year- removed the exhibit after denial and anti-Semitism, Korea calling Trump’s speech statement. “On the contrary, with Vietnam’s president old Queen Elizabeth to mark protests. The De Mata Trick had demanded its immediate in South Korea “reckless all this makes us more sure later Sunday if he could Remembrance. Eye Museum’s marketing removal. The museum, which remarks by an old lunatic,” that our choice to promote become friends with the officer said the statue was has waxworks of about 80 Trump tweeted from Hanoi economic construction at North Korean leader, Trump Slovenia returns to polls removed Friday night famous people, had the Hitler on Sunday morning: “Why the same time as building up replied it “might be a strange following an Associated Press figure on display since 2014. would Kim Jong-un insult our nuclear force is all the thing to happen but it’s Slovenia held a run-off elec- story highlighting outrage (AP) me by calling me ‘old,’ when I more righteous, and it pushes certainly a possibility.” tion Sunday, with internet- would NEVER call him ‘short us to speed up the effort to He said he doesn’t know if savvy President Borut Pahor and fat?’” complete our nuclear force.” that friendship will develop, widely forecast to win a sec- Trump goes on to say North Korea is not but added it would be “very, ond term, although a low sarcastically, “Oh well, I try known to have tested any very nice if it did.” (AP) turnout could hand victory Boat capsizes in Andhra so hard to be his friend — to his rival. and maybe someday that will Pradesh, 14 dead happen!” Sexual violence against Trump has been working INSULTS AND THREATS Rohingya to rally global pressure rump has traded U.S. dotard” whom he against North Korea’s nuclear insults and threats would tame with fire. His A UN official said would raise weapons programme on a trip withT Kim in the past amid comments came after the issue of persecution of to Asia. That includes a stern escalating tension over Trump threatened in his Rohingya, especially sexual speech delivered in South Pyongyang’s nuclear and maiden United Nations violence and torture, with Korea’s National Assembly missile programs as North address to “totally destroy” the Intl Criminal Court (ICC). on Tuesday, in which he said: Korea races toward its goal the country of 26 million “Do not underestimate us. of developing a nuclear- people if the United States Bill Gates buys land to And do not try us. ... The tipped missile capable of were threatened. build ‘Smart City’ weapons you’re acquiring are reaching the United States After North Korea’s One of Bill Gates’ investment not making you safer, they -something Trump has Foreign Minister Ri Yong firms has spent $80 million to are putting your regime in vowed to prevent. Ho addressed the U.N. kickstart the development of grave danger. Every step you North Korea conducted General Assembly in Krishna The National Disaster a brand-new community in take down this dark path its sixth and most powerful September Trump tweeted: t least 14 people have Response Force (NDRF) has the far West Valley. increases the peril you face.” nuclear bomb test on Sept. “Just heard Foreign Abeen killed after been pressed into service to On Saturday, Kim’s 3, prompting another round Minister of North Korea For more, catch us a boat capsized in Krishna find the missing persons. government responded by of U.N. sanctions. speak at U.N. If he echoes online at: river of Andhra Pradesh on The incident comes days accusing Trump of trying to In September Kim thoughts of Little Rocket Sunday. after at least 9 people were demonize North Korea, keep described Trump as Man, they won’t be around www.newsofbahrain.com The incident took killed in similar incidents it apart from the international a “mentally deranged much longer!” /nobonline place at Ibahimpatnam in Vaishali and Samastipur community and undermine /newsofbahrain mandal in Krishna district. districts of Bihar. (ANI) 20 Monday, November 13, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Monday, November 13, 2017 21 Valencia Moto GP Dovizioso says Jorge Ronaldo Lorenzo Sebastian Vettel wins better than Marquez did not hold ‘Incredible’ Sao Paulo Brazilianof the race,Grand will finish the season as ultimately hadPrix to settle for fourth and claims him up ebastian Vettel the second-placed driver in the world the Driver of the Day award. Messi, says Valencia his pitboard. won the Brazilian championship ahead of the Finn. Vettel had missed out on pole efeated MotoGP title However, Dovizioso said he SGP from Valtteri “He had it all under control,” position on Saturday after running wide Dcontender Andrea was happy for Lorenzo to lead Bottas as Lewis summarised Sky F1’s Martin Brundle into the first corner. But the Ferrari Alonso Dovizioso says he didn’t feel him during the race, and said he Hamilton charged as Vettel celebrated his third win at driver, eager to deliver a welcome fillip fourth title Marc Marquez rides (file pic) he was held up by Ducati team- wouldn’t have been fast enough from the pitlane to Interlagos. “Vettel did a superb job. He to his beleaguered Ferrari team after London mate Jorge Lorenzo in the to catch the leaders even if the fourth. got the start right and then controlled the collapse of his title bid, was to use ristiano Ronaldo is better than the “incredible” Lionel Valencia Marquez had started the concentration on the braking garage to let Dovizioso pass Valencia season finale. Spaniard had moved over. In the race’s decisive the pace.” almost exactly the same piece of tarmac Messi, according to Formula One driver Fernando arc Marquez claimed his race from pole position and point. but refused to do so until he In a race he had to win to “I’m happy because we moment, Vettel passed the The race was enlivened by to rectify his mistake as he squeezed Alonso.C Mfourth MotoGP title in led after the start before being “I would like to congratulate went off. Dovizioso, though, stand any chance of beating tried until the end, and it was pole-sitting Bottas off the line Hamilton’s brilliant charge from last past Bottas into the first corner after an Real Madrid star Ronaldo and Barcelona maestro Messi five years after finishing third passed by Zarco on lap three. Dovi and the Ducati team.” went off himself moments later Marc Marquez to the title, open until 10 laps to the end,” and into the first corner. following his crash in qualifying to evenly-matched start off the line. are often compared, with the two modern-day greats at the season-ending Valencia He stayed behind the Lorenzo seemed to be and Marquez’s title victory was Dovizioso crashed out on lap 25 Dovizioso told BT Sport. Vettel then emerged just ahead fourth place behind Kimi Raikkonen. “We lost the race in the first corner,” having won the past nine Ballons d’Or. race in his native Spain. Frenchman until the latter getting messages from his confirmed. (BBC) of 30, just a handful of corners “We improved during the of the Mercedes following his one Hamilton’s stunning surge through bemoaned Bottas. Alonso, a two-time F1 world champion and honorary The 24-year-old Honda stages before suffering a scare after Lorenzo had fallen. weekend, but we weren’t fast and only pit-stop after Bottas the field, which saw him lead the Although Bottas briefly threatened to club member at Madrid, said there was no doubt in his rider, who needed to finish when Marquez passed Zarco to The pair ran fourth and fifth enough. I was really on the limit tried to undercut the German. race at the halfway stage after the claim back the lead after Mercedes called mind who was the better of the two. in the top 11 to beat Andrea re-take the lead only to go off Valencia GP results: for the majority of the race, as from the first lap. It was Vettel’s 47th F1 frontrunners had pitted and overtake him in for an early stop, Vettel held his “Cristiano is better than Messi, yes,” the Spaniard told Dovizioso to the crown, is the the track at turn one on lap 23. 1. Dani Pedrosa (Spa/Honda) 46 minutes 08.125 seconds Marquez settled into second “At the beginning I wanted victory but only his first since Max Verstappen with 10 nerve and quickly built up a comfortable Globo Esporte ahead of Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix. youngest driver to win four However, Marquez skilfully 2. Johann Zarco (Fra/Yamaha) 46:08.462 place behind leader Johann to overtake Jorge, but in some July. The result also all- laps remaining, was buffer after returning to the track a few “Messi has an incredible talent as well, but as a Real titles in the class. managed to stay on his bike 3. Marc Marquez (Spa/Honda) 46:18.986 Zarco, with Lorenzo seemingly corners I was slower, at the end but guarantees Vettel, only thwarted when he metres ahead of Bottas. Madrid fan, only Real Madrid players interest me.” Dovizioso was frustratingly and rejoined in fifth behind 4. Alex Rins (Spa/Suzuki) 46:21.692 holding up Dovizioso. he created a good pace. who maintained caught Raikkonen and An accomplished frontrunner, Vettel Messi and Ronaldo will try to lead Argentina and held up by Ducati team- Spaniard Lorenzo and Italian 5. Valentino Rossi (Ita/Yamaha) 46:21.942 After a number of laps of “It was good for me to follow at least a two- locked up into the first never let his lead drop below two seconds Portugal respectively to World Cup glory in Russia next mate Jorge Lorenzo before Dovizioso, who both crashed 6. Andrea Iannone (Ita/Suzuki) 46:22.641 running in formation, Lorenzo him, I could stay with them, but second lead over corner. through the final 20 laps and eventually year. both crashed out in separate out to promote him to third. 7. Jack Miller (Aus/Honda) 46:25.212 was given the coded ‘Suggested we were over the limit the whole Bottas through Had Hamilton been took the chequered flag 2.7 seconds clear However, Alonso believes two other nations – Brazil incidents. “It is an amazing feeling,” 8. Cal Crutchlow (GBR/Honda) 46:25.355 Mapping 8’ instruction on race. We both did a mistake. the closing able to quickly pass of Bottas. (skysports) and Spain – deserved favouritism for the showpiece event. Honda’s Dani Pedrosa won Marquez said. “In the race I 9. Michele Pirro (Ita/Ducati) 46:34.067 his dashboard, which was “We have to be happy, happy stages Raikkonen then, with “It is difficult to know who will win, but right now the race, with Yamaha rookie tried to be calm and control 10. Tito Rabat (Spa/Honda) 46:35.145 later followed by a ‘-1’ and a about the championship.” Bottas only just ahead of Brazil are the favourites,” he Johann Zarco in second. the situation. In turn one I lost downwards-pointing arrow on (autosport) the Ferrari, an unlikely Brazilian GP results said. victory push could “Spain can be strong. have followed 1. Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Ferrari 1hr 31mins 26.260secs It would be nice but the four- 2. Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Mercedes GP 1:31:29.022 if they played the 3. Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) Ferrari 1:31:30.860 Massa saddened by F1 Sebastian Vettel time world final.” (goal.com) ACL crush SNCS Transfast champion 4. Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP 1:31:31.728 celebrates (Picture DT News Network 5. Max Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull 1:31:59.200 Titans 141.6 (Ibrar 34, Irshad 26, courtesy: f1fanatic. Manama 6. Daniel Ricciardo (Aus) Red Bull 1:32:14.951 Anees 2/26) by 2 wickets. co.uk) personnel attacks CL Haseena Upholstery beat Kerala XI 96/0 in 10.3 overs ( 7. Felipe Massa (Bra) Williams 1:32:35.142 SNCS Transfast by 69 runs Feroz 60, Justin 22) beat Bahrain 8. Fernando Alonso (Spa) McLaren 1:32:35.623 Ain the latest matches of the CBA Indians 90/9 (Joji 16, Shajeer 3/7) 9. Sergio Perez (Mex) Force India 1:32:35.760 Division C cricket tournament. by 10 wickets. Silva’s brace helps Spain 10. Nico Hulkenberg (Ger) Renault at 1 Lap Toss was won by ACL and Mumbai Raiders 131/7 in 19.2 elected to bat first, ACL Haseena overs (Faizan 35, Nabeel 27, Upholstery scored 153 runs in 20 Ajish 2/15) beat Tornado A 130/8 overs. Bilal the top scorer for ACL (Sarath 44, Vipin 30, Farsan 4/16) dominate Costa Rica with 39 runs. by 3 wickets. London In second innings team ACL’s RKCT 70/2 in 6.2 overs (Suraj avid Silva scored twice Babr’s magic spell did the damage 26, Guru 18) beat Lanterns XI 70/9 as Spain coasted to a 5-0 for SNCS and he took 5 wickets (Chamila 18, Harpreeth 3/16) by Dwin over against Costa Rica for just 18 runs and windup the Babr- ACL Haseena Upholstery 8 wickets. in Saturday’s friendly at La opponent for 84 runs. (Sujeendran 16, Ajeesh 3/13) by 5 Pak Panthers 100/10 (Ibrahim Rosaleda in Malaga. Other scores: wickets. 27, Waseem 3/22) beat Muharraq Jordi Alba gave Spain Lulu 99/5 in 15.4 overs (Ajay 57, Sultan Palace 142/8 in 20 overs Eagles 64/10 (Shehzad 16, Raees an early lead before Chelsea Suhail 2/10) beat Falcon CC 95/10 (Suresh 55, Pravin 2/15) beat 3/9, Zia 3/22) by 36 run. forward Alvaro Morata netted a second from close range. Silva struck twice at the start of the second half as Costa Rica were overrun before skipper Great Britain claim gold Andres Iniesta capped an Felipe Massa (file pic) impressive team performance with a late fifth as Spain Cristian Sao Paulo organisers have promised “heavy” police in women’s team pursuit extended their unbeaten record Gamboa saw ocal hero Felipe Massa says he is reinforcements for race day, the number to 15 matches. his pass fly across the face of Lsaddened by the spate of attacks on of problems faced by personnel over London pursuit final. victory came in a time of four Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper goal, with Johan Venegas just Formula 1 personnel this weekend, with the weekend has increased pressure on reat Britain claimed their Callum Skinner took bronze in minutes 16.803 seconds, their Kepa Arrizabalaga was handed not able to get on the end of it. Sauber the latest team to suffer an incident F1 and race organisers to improve the Gthird gold medal of the Track the men’s 1km time trial for the fastest since their world-record his senior international debut, Spain, though, were soon on Saturday night. situation in the future. Cycling World Cup with victory 100% me team. time at the 2016 Rio Olympics and while Real Sociedad full-back David Silva’s celebrates (Picture courtesy: Reuters) pushing for a third as Carvajal Mercedes team members were subject Massa, who is from Sao Paulo, said he in the women’s team pursuit in Scotland’s Skinner finished over almost five seconds ahead of Italy. Alvaro Odriozola came into the made a fine stop from Isco’s to an armed robbery near the track on was especially upset by the events that Manchester yesterday. one second behind gold medallist “It is pretty quick considering defence and Chelsea forward who lashed a first-time shot Costa Rica box. curling free-kick and the Friday night, with Williams and FIA had happened over the past few days Elinor Barker, Katie Archibald, Matthew Glaetzer from Australia, we have had a big month of racing Morata headed the attack. back into the far corner. His low pass across goal was Costa Rica keeper also denied personnel also coming face-to-face with Asked if he was ashamed for Brazil, Emily Nelson and Neah Evans while German Eric Engler was before this,” Barker said. “It says a Spain, who qualified for next La Roja remained on cut out by goalkeeper Danny Morata at point-blank range gun carrying criminals. he said: “Undoubtedly, I think we all feel crushed the Italian team in the second. lot and we can push this time a bit summer’s World Cup ahead the offensive, and it was no Carvajal, but the ball fell just before half-time. On Saturday night, robbers tried to like this. We always expect the best for final. Earlier in qualifying, Glaetzer going into the Worlds.” of Italy, took the lead after just surprise to see them double straight back to Morata who Morata was replaced by stop a minibus carrying Sauber team our country. It was Archibald and Barker’s set a sea-level record of 59.790 Britain’s Joe Truman qualified five minutes. their lead after 23 minutes. converted from close range. Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas members - but the crew’s driver was able “A safe country that we can educate our second gold, having triumphed in seconds, the first sub-one-minute for the men’s keirin final, but Silva got into the right side Again Silva was involved, Costa Rica, who will also as one of several changes by to escape. children, good hospitals and when we hear Saturday’s madison after Britain’s time in the event. finished sixth as Dutchman of the area and cut the ball this time the City midfielder be in Russia, went close to an Spain manager Julen Lopetegui Although Brazilian Grand Prix problems like this, it is very sad. (autosport) men’s team won their team The women’s team pursuit Matthijs Buchli won gold. (BBC) across the box for Jordi Alba, played into the left side of the equaliser when Celtic defender for the second half. (espn.in) SPORTS Monday, November 13, 2017 21 Ronaldo Sebastian Vettel wins better than ‘Incredible’

Sao Paulo Brazilianof the race,Grand will finish the season as ultimately hadPrix to settle for fourth and ebastian Vettel the second-placed driver in the world the Driver of the Day award. Messi, says won the Brazilian championship ahead of the Finn. Vettel had missed out on pole SGP from Valtteri “He had it all under control,” position on Saturday after running wide Bottas as Lewis summarised Sky F1’s Martin Brundle into the first corner. But the Ferrari Alonso Hamilton charged as Vettel celebrated his third win at driver, eager to deliver a welcome fillip from the pitlane to Interlagos. “Vettel did a superb job. He to his beleaguered Ferrari team after London fourth. got the start right and then controlled the collapse of his title bid, was to use ristiano Ronaldo is better than the “incredible” Lionel In the race’s decisive the pace.” almost exactly the same piece of tarmac Messi, according to Formula One driver Fernando moment, Vettel passed the The race was enlivened by to rectify his mistake as he squeezed Alonso.C pole-sitting Bottas off the line Hamilton’s brilliant charge from last past Bottas into the first corner after an Real Madrid star Ronaldo and Barcelona maestro Messi and into the first corner. following his crash in qualifying to evenly-matched start off the line. are often compared, with the two modern-day greats Vettel then emerged just ahead fourth place behind Kimi Raikkonen. “We lost the race in the first corner,” having won the past nine Ballons d’Or. of the Mercedes following his one Hamilton’s stunning surge through bemoaned Bottas. Alonso, a two-time F1 world champion and honorary and only pit-stop after Bottas the field, which saw him lead the Although Bottas briefly threatened to club member at Madrid, said there was no doubt in his tried to undercut the German. race at the halfway stage after the claim back the lead after Mercedes called mind who was the better of the two. It was Vettel’s 47th F1 frontrunners had pitted and overtake him in for an early stop, Vettel held his “Cristiano is better than Messi, yes,” the Spaniard told victory but only his first since Max Verstappen with 10 nerve and quickly built up a comfortable Globo Esporte ahead of Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix. July. The result also all- laps remaining, was buffer after returning to the track a few “Messi has an incredible talent as well, but as a Real but guarantees Vettel, only thwarted when he metres ahead of Bottas. Madrid fan, only Real Madrid players interest me.” who maintained caught Raikkonen and An accomplished frontrunner, Vettel Messi and Ronaldo will try to lead Argentina and at least a two- locked up into the first never let his lead drop below two seconds Portugal respectively to World Cup glory in Russia next second lead over corner. through the final 20 laps and eventually year. Bottas through Had Hamilton been took the chequered flag 2.7 seconds clear However, Alonso believes two other nations – Brazil the closing able to quickly pass of Bottas. (skysports) and Spain – deserved favouritism for the showpiece event. stages Raikkonen then, with “It is difficult to know who will win, but right now Bottas only just ahead of Brazil are the favourites,” he the Ferrari, an unlikely Brazilian GP results said. victory push could “Spain can be strong. have followed 1. Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Ferrari 1hr 31mins 26.260secs It would be nice but the four- 2. Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Mercedes GP 1:31:29.022 if they played the 3. Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) Ferrari 1:31:30.860 Sebastian Vettel time world final.” (goal.com) champion 4. Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP 1:31:31.728 celebrates (Picture 5. Max Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull 1:31:59.200 courtesy: f1fanatic. 6. Daniel Ricciardo (Aus) Red Bull 1:32:14.951 co.uk) 7. Felipe Massa (Bra) Williams 1:32:35.142 8. Fernando Alonso (Spa) McLaren 1:32:35.623 9. Sergio Perez (Mex) Force India 1:32:35.760 Silva’s brace helps Spain 10. Nico Hulkenberg (Ger) Renault at 1 Lap dominate Costa Rica London avid Silva scored twice as Spain coasted to a 5-0 Dwin over against Costa Rica in Saturday’s friendly at La Rosaleda in Malaga. Jordi Alba gave Spain an early lead before Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata netted a second from close range. Silva struck twice at the start of the second half as Costa Rica were overrun before skipper Andres Iniesta capped an impressive team performance with a late fifth as Spain Cristian extended their unbeaten record Gamboa saw to 15 matches. his pass fly across the face of Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper goal, with Johan Venegas just Kepa Arrizabalaga was handed not able to get on the end of it. his senior international debut, Spain, though, were soon while Real Sociedad full-back David Silva’s celebrates (Picture courtesy: Reuters) pushing for a third as Carvajal Alvaro Odriozola came into the made a fine stop from Isco’s defence and Chelsea forward who lashed a first-time shot Costa Rica box. curling free-kick and the Morata headed the attack. back into the far corner. His low pass across goal was Costa Rica keeper also denied Spain, who qualified for next La Roja remained on cut out by goalkeeper Danny Morata at point-blank range summer’s World Cup ahead the offensive, and it was no Carvajal, but the ball fell just before half-time. of Italy, took the lead after just surprise to see them double straight back to Morata who Morata was replaced by five minutes. their lead after 23 minutes. converted from close range. Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas Silva got into the right side Again Silva was involved, Costa Rica, who will also as one of several changes by of the area and cut the ball this time the City midfielder be in Russia, went close to an Spain manager Julen Lopetegui across the box for Jordi Alba, played into the left side of the equaliser when Celtic defender for the second half. (espn.in) 2 Monday, November 13, 2017 MMA International athletes from over 20 nations have landed in Bahrain. Among the major athletes landed in Bahrain includes Elias Boudegzdame who is the featherweight champion of Brave Combat Federation. The fighters have been transported to K-Hotel at Juffair. Media interviews and operations are scheduled at K-Hotel in the coming days. Among the others who have arrived are Mohammed Foreign Fakhreddine, Tahar Hadbi, Jeremy Smith, Stephen Loman athletes and Gurdarshan Mangat.

Nickname: Bulldozer lands in Age: 27 Record: 8-0-0 Country: Morocco Ottman Azaitar

Ottman Azaitar has one of the longest undefeated streaks in the history of Brave where he has won all eight fights in which he had Bahrain appeared. On his last appearance, Azaitar emerged victorious showcas- ing one of the best fights of the year against Charlie Leary, in Abu Dhabi. The instant classic, which earned him the “Fight of the Night” bonus, also secured Ottman’s spot as the number one contender in the Lightweight division. For the debut of Ottman in Brave, it was Diego Maradona who came out publicly in support for the Moroccan fighter. UFC Middleweight champion Georges St. Pierre has backed the Moroccan Bulldozer in his championship title fight.

rave Combat Federation has confirmed Open Workouts for the event to take Bplace at The Avenues on 15th November at 7 PM. The fighters will showcase their skills Open before the public and interact with their fans during the open workouts. This will also raise Workouts awareness about Mixed Martial Arts. Key fighters, celebrities and MMA legends will be present during the open workouts. Following confirmed the day of open workouts, there will be public Fighters arrive Workouts for Brave 9 weigh-ins held at the Khalifa Sports City.

School visit

Brave Combat Federation conducts school visits

rave Combat Federation officials students and discussed aspects of Haider Farman were among the in school and the necessity for self support received. The event will take conducted school visits to the sport, fitness, future goals and athletes who joined the school defence training among girls. After place in Khalifa Sports City on 17 Bpromote Brave 9: The Kingdom shared inspiring words. Gurdarshan visit. the discussion, the fighters and November. The students expressed of Champions hosted in Bahrain. Mangat, Stephen Loman, Jeremy The fighters also emphasised the staff spend time with the students their interest towards the sport and International athletes interacted with Pacatiw, Atif Mohammad and relevance of anti-bully campaigns and thanked them for the massive cheered for their favourite fighters. SPORTS Monday, November 13, 2017 23 Stephens loses to Federer Aryna Sabalenka opens with

win over Aryna Sabalenka (file pic) Minsk so good. I was fighting with ith a crowd of nearly myself and finally I did it. I just 9,000 strong behind started crying because it was her,W Belarusian teenager such an important match.” Jack Sock Aryna Sabalenka engineered a Yesterday’s win is the latest stunning final-set comeback to in a series of firsts for the pull her country level in the 19-year-old; she cracked the Fed Cup final yesterday. Top 100 last month after a run The newly-minted to her first WTA final at the Belarusian No.1 was a break Tianjin Open, and the victory down three times in the final marks her first against both a set, but rallied for victory over Top 20 player, and Grand Slam US Open champion Sloane champion. Stephens, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the Sabalenka’s all-or-nothing second match of the day in the style produced some stunning final between Belarus and the winners which thrilled her United States. compatriots in the Chizhovka This weekend affair is the Arena, as she struck 31 winners first-ever Fed Cup final in over the course of the match Belarus’ history, while the - nearly triple Stephens’ total United States looks to win its (12). first trophy since 2000. An early break and a 3-0 “I’ve never felt so much lead set the tone for Sabalenka’s emotion in a match,” Sabalenka strong first set, and though said following the victory. Stephens got back on serve in “When you play at home and the seventh game, the US Open you are down 0-1 and you champion could do little to have to win and you fight with stem the home favorite’s tide of yourself. My game was not momentum. (wtatennis) Chung crowned first Next Gen champ!

Roger Federer of Switzerland competes (Picture courtesy: Xinhua) ATP Finals Hyeon Chung celebrates

London second round-robin singles second set before the pressure to be able to play a bit more ix-time champion Roger match in the Boris Becker eventually told. freely after that,” said Federer. Milan became the first South Korean Federer opened with a Group. Federer served out the “The second set was tight, outh Korea’s Hyeon Chung to hoist an ATP World Tour Sstraight-set win over Jack The Pete Sampras Group opener after 36 minutes but I missed some opportunities, won the inaugural Next singles trophy since Hyung-Taik Sock at the ATP Finals in starts on Monday, with could not close it out in the the breaker could have gone SGen ATP Finals championship Lee captured the 2003 Sydney London. Dominic Thiem taking on second as five break points either way and in the end he on Saturday night, beating title, and he did it by racing The 36-year-old Swiss, Grigor Dmitrov followed by slipped by across the seventh, helped me with some double top seed Andrey Rublev of through the #NextGenATP field. making his 15th appearance Rafael Nadal against David ninth and 11th games. faults and some mistakes. Russia 3-4(5), 4-3(2), 4-2, 4-2 Chung won all three matches at the season-ending event for Goffin. For the first time in four “I’m really happy that I got to celebrate his maiden ATP in group play, including the top eight players in the Federer lost just four points meetings. Sock managed to through somehow.” World Tour crown in Milan. an earlier straight-sets win world, won 6-4 7-6 (7-4) at behind his first serve as he take the 19-time Grand Slam Federer last won the “I’m just really, really happy, against Rublev, and the Korean the O2 Arena. came through an entertaining champion to a tie-break, season-ending title back in because, I don’t know, I really dismissed Russian Daniil American Sock was making match without facing a break but a double fault from the 2011, but he is the favourite don’t know how I won here in Medvedev in the semi-finals to his tournament debut, having point. American at 4-5 handed to add a seventh victory to his Milan,” Chung said. “[It was reach his first tour-level final. qualified by winning the Paris Sock, 25, never looked like Federer a match point that he extraordinary CV at the end a] really tough match tonight In Chung’s third FedEx ATP Masters a week ago. causing an upset after dropping clinically converted. of a year when he has won against Rublev. He was better Head2Head meeting against Alexander Zverev takes his opening service game but “I got off to a great start, two more Grand Slam titles. than the last time [we played]. So Rublev, he was as steady as on Marin Cilic in Sunday’s clung on impressively in the my big hope was I was going (BBC) I was just trying to play my best.” ever to finish the tournament a The 21-year-old Chung perfect 5-0. (atpworldtour) Federer opens with P23 win over Jack Sock SPORTS 2424 Monday, November 13, 2017

DT News Network became the first nation 50 countries and will extend “I want to thank HH [email protected] other than the United States until 19th. Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad ahrain yesterday made of America to host IMMAF Fighters from over 20 Al Khalifa for his dedication Bhistory by becoming the World Championships of nations already landed in and commitment which first Asian and Arab country Amateur MMA. Bahrain for the championship has been led to the growth to host IMMAF World IMMAF, part of the which features 16 Bahraini and development of MMA Championships of Amateur Brave International Combat fighters including 2 female in the Kingdom. “He is MMA, which is taking place Week, is held under the fighters. Among the major truly an inspiration to the outside Las Vegas, Nevada patronage of HH Shaikh athletes who reached includes MMA community of the for the very first time. Nasser bin Hamad Al Elias Boudegzdame, who is Middle East,” Brown said, A glitzy mix of musical Khalifa, Representative of His the featherweight champion adding: “We gather here and cultural performances, Majesty the King for Charity of Brave Combat Federation. as a family to celebrate the including that of Bahraini Works and Youth Affairs, Densign White, CEO of sport with pride, passion and artist Flipperachi’s smash- President of the Supreme IMMAF, earlier said that hope.” hit rap song, marked the Council for Youth and Sports the competition would see a Khalid Al Khayat, glittering opening ceremony and President of the Bahrain comparatively larger female President of Bahrain Mixed Brave which set the ball rolling for Olympic Committee. participation. Martial Arts Federation the 2017 Brave International The Brave International In his speech at the (BMMAF) told reporters Combat Week at Khalifa Combat Week comprises of opening ceremony, Kerrith that Bahrain expects to win Sports City, where the entire two competitions, Brave 9: Brown, the President of a medal. “The team won a competition will be held. The Kingdom of Champions IMMAF said that the event bronze medal a couple of The crowd at the indoor and IMMAF World is going to be the biggest ever years ago, and recently combat stadium enjoyed every bit Championship for Amateur IMMAF. “I would like to they bagged four gold and of the much-anticipated MMA. The combat week will thank HH Shaikh Nasser for one silver medal in South performances, as Bahrain see the participation of over his support.” Africa.” week kicks off Hon.Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Responsible Editor Mahmood AI Mahmood | Managing Editor Soman Baby | Managing Director P. Unnikrishnan | Adviser Med Jones Advt : Strategic Publicity & Advertising Co.W.L.L | Tel: 17270710, Fax17256470, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 17579911, Fax17250150, Email: [email protected] Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing | Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877/Fax17250150, Email:[email protected] | Website: www.dt.bh