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JO3897_Smart_Money_App_Launch_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm.indd 1 4/9/18 10:38 AM US warns China after pilots injured No end in sight to Washington woes of ship crew he United States has issued a formal warning toT China after personnel at the Chinese military base in Djibouti used lasers to interfere with U.S. military aircraft, giving two pilots minor injuries, according to the Pentagon. Top Defense Department spokeswoman Dana White told reporters Thursday that the U.S. is confident the Chinese are behind the “very serious incidents,” which have increased in the past few weeks. 8P 03 At least 125 killed as A free press builds stronger & healthier societies. Today, on #WorldPressFreedomDay, we storms batter celebrate the important work journalists do to promote & India 8P 20 protect democracy – and also remember those who have lost US to dump their lives in the pursuit of the truth. @JustinTrudeau Today’s Weather Max Min 30°C 24°C Iran N-deal Washington .S. President Donald Trump has all but decided to withdraw Ufrom the 2015 Iran nuclear accord by May 12, two White House officials and a source familiar with the administration’s internal debate said 2 dead after Russian yesterday. fighter jet crash off There is a chance Trump might 8P 19 choose to keep the United States in Syrian coast the international pact under which Iran agreed to curb its nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief, in part because of “alliance maintenance” with France and Donald Trump to save face for French President Emmanuel Macron, who met Trump in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon, but was unable to describe what that Mafra to last week and urged him to stay in, diplomats said. might look like. A presentation by the source said. Technically, Trump must decide Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin represent A decision by Trump to end by May 12 whether to renew Netanyahu on Monday about what Brazil U.S. sanctions relief would all “waivers” suspending some of the he said was documentary evidence Iranian experts back but sink the agreement and could U.S. sanctions on Iran. of Tehran’s past nuclear arms trigger a backlash by Iran, which A White House officials said it was programme could give Trump a fresh Houthis in Saada, says 8P 24 could resume its nuclear arms possible Trump will end up with a argument to withdraw. Yemeni Army 8P 06 programme or “punish” U.S. allies decision that “is not a full pullout” - (Continued on Page 2) 2 Friday, May 4, 2018 Goals of King Hamad Global Centre praised DT News Network and Acting Director of the peace and moderation and this regard, he said. Manama Jaffari Endowments, Ali Mirza reflecting the image of peaceful The centre’s Board of hairman of the Jaffari Khamis, were also present. co-existence and tolerance Trustees Deputy Chairperson, Endowments Council, Shaikh Al-Asfoor welcomed which Bahrain has been known Betsy B Mathieson, expressed ShaikhC Mohsen Al-Asfoor, the delegation and lauded the for throughout ages as a land of Shaikh Mohsen Al-Asfoor’s received yesterday a delegation lofty goals of the King Hamad love and peace that embraces initiatives in support of the from the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful all its components. activities and events of the HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa with the BIEDC award Global Centre for Peaceful Co-existence. He affirmed The goals were stressed King Hamad Global Centre for Co-existence, led by Board of that the Jaffari Endowments in the “Kingdom of Bahrain Peaceful Co-existence, noting Trustees’ Deputy Chairperson, Directorate supports the Declaration” which embodies that Al-Asfoor was the first Bahrain wins ME best Betsy B Mathieson. King Hamad Global Centre the philosophy and visions of religious figure the centre’s Deputy Chairman of the for Peaceful Co-existence, His Majesty King Hamad bin delegation has met. exhibition award Jaffari Endowments Council, and shares with its officials Isa Al Khalifa, who represents She added that Shaikh DT News Network of judges from outside the Dr Abdul Hussain Al-Dairi, the goals of disseminating a role model to be emulated in Al-Asfoor has played a key Manama Middle East. role in consolidating the is Highness Brigadier The Middle East Special kingdom’s image as a land of Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Events event was organised by co-existence and peace, noting HAl Khalifa, Commander of The Special Events magazine, that the Jaffari Endowments the Royal Guard, Chairman the world’s largest professional participated actively in the of the Supreme Organising magazine. events organised by “This Is Committee of the Bahrain BIDEC reported a great Bahrain” in various capitals. International Defence success, with 9,120 visitors Mathison said that Bahrain Exhibition and Conference from 49 countries. The 180 sends messages of peace to the (BIDEC), received the award exhibitors participated in the world, based on what all those of the best exhibition in the exhibition held on October who have set foot in the soil Middle East won by BIDEC 16-18 2017 at the Bahrain for centuries know, adding that 2017. International Exhibition and the Kingdom’s components This came during HH Shaikh Convention Centre. constitute a beautiful mosaic Nasser’s meeting with Thomas The second edition of Shaikh Mohsen Al-Asfoor with delegation from the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful reflecting its image. Gaunt, Director of Events at the BIDEC will be organised by Co-existence Bahrain International Defense Clarion Events, the world’s Exhibition and Conference. largest organiser of defence The 2018 Middle East and security events, on October Trump to dump Iran N-deal Awards jury included a group 28-30, 2019. From Page 1 EU losing hope they cannot tell the Europeans Mike Pompeo time to negotiate ran has denied ever seeking Trump gave Britain, France and what would secure Trump’s more with the Europeans, Ministry distributes nuclear weapons and accuses Germany a May 12 deadline to blessing. Trump could refuse exploiting the deal’s dispute itsI arch-foe Israel of stirring up fix what he views as the deal’s to renew the waivers but give resolution mechanism. world suspicions against it. flaws - its failure to address new U.S. Secretary of State - Reuters 4000 health cards The pact between Iran and Iran’s ballistic missile program, DT News Network Al Alawi highlighted that six major powers - Britain, the terms by which inspectors Manama the scheme, which covers China, France, Germany, visit suspect Iranian sites, and Road to Iran’s nuclear deal he Ministry of Health, chronic and acute diseases, Russia and the United States “sunset” clauses under which U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to scrap an internationally- in cooperation with the emergency room visits and brokered nuclear deal with Iran and re-impose sanctions unless the T - was among former U.S. some of its terms expire - or he regime stops testing ballistic missiles and supporting terrorism Supreme Council of Health, preventive care, allows doctors President Barack Obama’s will reimpose U.S. sanctions. Uranium mines Uranium enrichment Military Reactor has distributed 4,000 health to regularly monitor patients signature foreign policies but While European officials TURKEY Caspian TURKMENISTAN cards to individuals enrolled and their families to help has been described by Trump continue to work toward such Sea Centrifuges at in the ‘Select Your Family prevent the spread of infectious as “one of the worst deals I a “fix,” they believe the odds Fordow: Under deal, Ramsar Natanz and Fordow Physician’ scheme within the diseases. fuel enrichment cut from 20,172 have ever witnessed.” are against reaching one. Bonab to 6,104. Uranium A’Ali Health Center catchment He added that, while halted for 15 years. Tehran The White House official One of the main sticking Facility converted Karaj enrichment limited area. patients are free to select their said Trump was “most of points has to do with the for medical isotope Parchin to 3.67% The scheme is a preferred medical practitioner, research only the way there toward pulling “sunsets,” where the United significant milestone in with the option of switching on Natanz IRAN out of the deal but he hasn’t States in effect wishes to find a IRAQ the implementation of the an annual basis, the initiative made the decision” and that way to extend some of the limits Isfahan Saghand National Health Plan (2016 – will equally distribute patients Ardakan he “seems poised to do it but on Iran’s nuclear program Arak: Heavy Water 2025), which aims to further across all available doctors, Reactor redesigned IAEA* to monitor AFGHANISTAN until a decision is made by this beyond their expiration dates to prevent uranium mining enhance the quality of health allowing for more effective, president it is not final.” under the agreement. production of for 25 years services in the Kingdom. targeted care. weapons-grade Bushehr Top aides are not seeking The source familiar with the plutonium The Gulf Assistant Undersecretary The programme, currently aggressively to talk Trump debate said U.S. negotiators of Primary Healthcare, Dr. in its pilot stage, will be 200km KUWAIT Gachin out of withdrawal because he are hamstrung by the fact that 120 miles SAUDI ARABIA Manal Al Alawi, commended implemented across all health seems intent on it, a second they do not really know where 2013: Hassan Rouhani Nov: Iran agrees pact with the efforts of all those working centres operating under the White House official said. Trump’s “red line” is and so (left) elected Iran’s U.S., UK, China, France, towards the implementation of Ministry of Health upon its president, replacing Germany and Russia to curb the National Health Plan. completion. hard-line Mahmoud nuclear work in return for Will not renegotiate deal: Iran Ahmadinejad sanctions relief Ankara in the international accord Jan 2016: Iran nuclear 2015: Congress passes ran’s foreign minister said by May 12, he will refuse to deal – JCPOA† – enacted. Iran Nuclear Agreement yesterday U.S. demands extend U.S. sanctions relief Iran receives $100 billion Review Act – INARA – toI change its 2015 nuclear for the oil-producing Islamic of its assets frozen in which allows U.S. president foreign banks to reimpose sanctions agreement with world Republic powers were unacceptable as “Iran will not renegotiate Sep 2017: IAEA says Iran May 12, 2018: a deadline set by President what was agreed years ago is in compliance with JCPOA. Deadline under Donald Trump for Europeans and has been implemented,” U.S. and EU say missile tests INARA for Trump violate UN resolution 2231 to trigger to “fix” the deal loomed. Foreign Minister Mohammad which is part of deal sanctions Trump has warned that Javad Zarif said in a video unless European allies message posted on YouTube. *International Atomic Energy Agency. †Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action rectify the “terrible flaws” - Reuters Sources: Nuclear Threat Initiative, Reuters Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS A man receiving the health card Friday, May 4, 2018 3 No end in sight to woes

of Bahraini shipMohammed Zafran/DTNN to set sailcrew and the company is who remain in the ship include [email protected] not able to get replacements,” a Jordanian, Syrian and a Manama he said. Myanmar national. he plight of the crew of “Bahraini authorities have Thu Ya Aung, a crew member the Bahraini ship stranded limitations in what they can from Myanmar who works inT Omani waters is continuing do because this is a financial as the second engineer in the with no end in sight to their dispute the company is ship said that the situation has woes as the shipping company involved in. I spoke to the not improved. “The situation is involved in a financial captain and the chief engineer remains the same, it’s difficult. dispute. and I have told them this case Without fuel or electricity, it is The three members of the is going to take longer to settle not even possible to cook. We crew are staying in the ship because of the nature of the are in the ship at the anchorage at an anchorage without fuel case,” he said. 24/7 for the past many months, and electricity after being “I am surprised that they do never able to go on land,” he abandoned by their employers. not have fuel and electricity in said. Mohammed Arrachedi, DT News reported on April 22 their ship. I thought the Omani who is the International the plight of the abandoned authorities would provide it. Transport Workers’ Federation crew of the Bahraini cargo They should be provided with (ITF)’s Arab World Network company who are living at the fuel and electricity as it is done Coordinator said that he is mercy of Omani authorities. in such cases in Bahrain. We hopeful of a deal to get fuel to Bahrain International should ensure that they have the ship. “There are some talks Seafarers Society Chairman Ali electricity until they leave,” he going on to deliver fuel, we are Al Ghawas said that despite said. waiting to see the outcome,” the society’s best efforts, no The seafarers, originally a he said. progress has been made group of 18, were employed by “The crew have been without because the company does not a Bahraini shipping company light since 6 weeks now. How The stranded ship in have the financial resources to for the past 18 months for do they go to the market while Omani waters settle the dispute. shipping cargo in the Middle they are at the anchorage? This “The company appears to East region. is indefensible, the company have no money to pay them 15 of the crew returned should be made to pay and or their agent who also have a home after receiving part of send these men home,” he said. dispute with them. Apart from their salary while 3 remained When contacted by DT News the financial crisis, the ship at the ship insisting on full previously, the owner of the does not have sufficient crew payment of salaries. The crew company denied all allegations. Crew abandoned by Bahraini shipping company Crew living without electricity for the past 6 weeks Food supplies are reportedly minimal, mainly donations from Omani authorities

The crew is living without fuel and electricity Thu Ya Aung with Chief Officer Ahmed Hesham Ahmed, the crew o fthe ship 4 Friday, May 4, 2018 Protecting heritage Her Highness Shaikha Mariam bint Salman Al Khalifa patronises “The Southern Governorate: Glory and History” initiative

The initiative aims preserving gains and heritage of the Southern Governorate

Manama HH Shaikha Mariam bint Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa’s Hall at the University meet their needs. values of the Governorate was n initiative aimed Salman Al Khalifa patronised Khalifa Al Khalifa, Ministers, of Bahrain. HH Shaikh Khalifa also screened during the event. at preserving deep- the inauguration of the senior guests and scores of The governor said the announced celebrating May The governor presented Arooted gains and authentic initiative titled “The Southern the Southern Governorate’s Governorate draws inspiration 3 as “Southern Governorate’s HH Shaikha Mariam with heritage of the Southern Governorate: Glory and dignitaries were present at the from the directives of His Heritage Day” every year. a memento in appreciation Governorate was inaugurated History”. ceremony held at the Shaikh Majesty King Hamad bin Isa A movie showcasing of her patronage of the yesterday. Southern Governor, HH Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Al Khalifa to contact citizens to landmarks, monuments and ceremony.

A ceremony to honour Bahraini students who graduated from French universities in various disciplines were hosted by the Bahraini embassy in Paris under the patronage of Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Dr. Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar Abdullah, in coordination with Cultural Advisor and Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Shaikha Wafa bint Abdullah Al Khalifa. The ambassador congratulated the graduates on their success, stressing that their success in French universities is an honour and a source of pride. Expert Laparoscopic surgeon joins Middle East Hospital Manama r. K Kamalakannan has joined Middle East Hospital doctor panel as the new General and DLaparoscopic Surgeon with more than 12 years experience in the field of general, Laparoscopic and surgical gastroenterology. He has attained his fellowship in minimal access surgery from Association of Minimal Access Surgeon of India, GEM Hospital, India. Dr K Kamalakannan is specialised in haemorrhoids, fissures, anal fistula, hydrocele, breast diseases, and soft tissue swelling and abdominal surgeries. He also has a wide range of experience in diabetic foot diseases, Minimal Access surgery and various types of Laparoscopic surgeries like appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia surgery, lymph node biopsy and diagnostics. For appointments call 17362233 Dr. K Kamalakannan FINANCIAL RESULTS 31 March 20172018 (Reviewed)

www.kfh.bh Interim Consolidated Statement Interim Consolidated Interim Consolidated of Financial Position Statement of Income Statement of Cash Flows

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ASSETS Income from financing contracts 12,490 10,925 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash and balances with banks and Central Bank of Bahrain 78,361 66,962 Income from investments 737 523 Net income for the period 4,934 2,836 Due from banks 80,263 46,107 Income from sukuk 2,166 1,744 Adjustments for: Provisions - net 553 Financing contracts 780,139 737,552 Share of income from associates 56 191 (493) Depreciation 284 257 Investments 6,502 7,747 Net revenue from non-banking business entities 7 600 Share of income from associates (56) (191) Investment in sukuk 188,083 157,065 OPERATING INCOME 15,456 13,983 Investment in associates 12,921 12,599 Net gain on sale of investments (168) (39) Foreign exchange gain (154) (160) Receivables and other assets 254,245 272,856 Return on equity of investment account holders before Net unrealised loss on investment in real estate - 326 Premises and equipment 9,500 9,437 Group’s share as mudarib (3,267) (2,561) Net unrealised loss (gain) on investments 1 (167) TOTAL ASSETS 1,410,014 1,310,325 Group’s share as mudarib 1,981 1,392 Dividend income (16) (35) Return on equity of investment account holders (1,286) (1,169) Rental income - (18) LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNT Operating income before changes in HOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY Profit on due to banks, due to non-banks and operating assets and liabilities 4,332 3,362 LIABILITIES subordinated wakala payable (3,512) (3,093) Customers’ current accounts 138,580 135,098 NET OPERATING INCOME 10,658 9,721 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Due to banks 166,769 163,760 Mandatory reserve with Central Bank of Bahrain (1,020) (240) Due to non-banks 336,667 234,933 Staff costs 3,640 3,510 Due from banks 12,906 (394) Other liabilities 21,882 23,101 Depreciation 283 252 Financing contracts (40,974) (13,816) Subordinated wakala payable 94,250 94,250 Provision - net (493) 553 Receivables and other assets 510 (2,503) 758,148 651,142 Other expenses 2,167 2,158 Customers’ current accounts 3,482 (1,697) EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNT HOLDERS 483,230 477,676 Operating expenses of non-banking business entities 127 412 Due to banks 3,009 (1,458) TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 5,724 6,885 Due to non-banks 101,734 (2,602) OWNERS’ EQUITY Other liabilities (1,780) 2,805 Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities 82,199 (16,543) Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 4,934 2,836 Share capital 132,519 132,519 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Statutory reserve 19,768 19,768 Attributable to: Disposal (purchase) of investments - net 1,272 (1,268) Fair value through equity reserve 26 - Shareholders of the Parent 4,946 2,882 Purchase of investment in sukuk - net (31,148) (14,143) Proposed dividend - 18,095 Non-controlling shareholders (12) (46) Purchase of investment in real estate - net - (55) Retained earnings 8,532 3,321 4,934 2,836 Distributions from investment in associates - 383 160,845 173,703 Dividend income 16 35 Non-controlling shareholders 7,791 7,804 Rental income - 18 168,636 181,507 Purchase of premises and equipment - net (347) (170) Net cash flows used in investing activities (30,207) (15,200) TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNT HOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY 1,410,014 1,310,325 FINANCING ACTIVITY Net movement in equity of investment account holders 5,554 32,098 OFF-BALANCE SHEET Net cash flows from financing activity 5,554 32,098 EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNT HOLDERS 146,880 135,080 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS 118,166 135,078 CASH EQUIVALENTS 57,546 355

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 58,500 103,687 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 31 MARCH 116,046 104,042

Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Owners’ Equity

Attributable to shareholders of the Parent

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Balance at 1 January 2018 132,519 - - 19,768 - - - - 3,321 18,095 173,703 7,804 181,507 Net income for the period ------4,946 - 4,946 (12) 4,934 Other comprehensive income for the period - - - - - 291 - - - - 291 - 291 Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - - 291 - - 4,946 - 5,237 (12) 5,225 Dividend payout ------(18,095) (18,095) - (18,095) Net transfer from fair value through equity reserve - - - - - (265) - - 265 - - - - Net movement in share of non-controlling shareholders ------(1) (1) Balance at 31 March 2018 132,519 - - 19,768 - 26 - - 8,532 - 160,845 7,791 168,636

Balance at 1 January 2017 177,140 71,403 (21,923) 17,757 28,237 (3,574) 30,923 (91) 60,403 - 360,275 8,316 368,591 Net income for the period ------2,882 - 2,882 (46) 2,836 Other comprehensive income for the period - - - - - 196 - 16 - - 212 - 212 Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - - 196 - 16 2,882 - 3,094 (46) 3,048 Net movement in share of non-controlling shareholders ------274 274 Balance at 31 March 2017 177,140 71,403 (21,923) 17,757 28,237 (3,378) 30,923 (75) 63,285 - 363,369 8,544 371,913

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Licensed as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain 6 Friday, May 4, 2018 Iranian experts back Houthis in Saada, says Yemeni Army Yemeni army claims 100 Iranian experts are in Saada to assist Houthis emeni army claims to have large numbers of experts to leaders who were captured by in addition to those who were spotted more than 100 Saada, the birthplace of the the army. The information is killed by the strikes of the Army find arsenal of weapons IranianY experts in Saada, who leader of the coup d’état, significant and accurate about coalition forces to support the are providing logistical and Abdelmalek Houthi. the presence of these experts legitimacy. technical support to the Houthi The city is also the main in the city and the missions He added that the army militias. station for storing the weapons they carry out by laying monitored the presence of The report by Al Arabia seized from the army depots mines, providing training in about 100 Iranian experts also claims that the army have during the coup in order to heavy equipment and firing providing various forms of Captures 10 militia leaders found an arsenal of medium stop the advance of the national missiles indiscriminately and support for the Houthis in and heavy weapons, such as army towards the city, which intensively. Saada, such as manufacturing ballistic missiles deployed is now surrounded from five Asharq al-Awsat newspaper and firing missiles. in the city of Saada and main directions. reported that Brigadier Abdo He also said that the army inside its caves in the past The information, according Majali said that 10 of the is imposing a siege on the few days. to the report, was gathered prominent field commanders militias, which led hundreds Imposed a siege on militias Citing military sources, the through intelligence operations of the militias fell into the of fighters to flee from their report says that the militias and the statements made by hands of the army, dealing a positions towards villages near have recently begun sending more than 10 Houthi militia severe blow to the Houthis, Saada. (Agencies) Saudi Quality of life programme

audi Arabia’s Council of the Council of Ministers. 2020 reflects the vision of the Economic and Development The Programme comes as a government of King Salman SAffairs has launched the continuance to the operational bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Quality of Life Programme Programs that were launched Custodian of the Two Holy 2020, with a total expenditure to support the achievement of Mosques, and Crown Prince of $34.6 billion (130bn riyals). the Vision 2030, as well as to Mohammed bin Salman The Quality of Life strengthen the cornerstones in to prepare the required Programme is, one of the the Kingdom. environment to improve Vision Realization Programs The implementation plan of individuals and families’ 2030 which was approved by the Quality of Life Program lifestyle. (Al Arabia)

China has reportedly installed missiles on Subi Reef and other outposts in the dis- Missing Pets puted Spratly Islands (AFP) Beijing ‘installs missiles’ on S. China Sea islands Beijing deployment of necessary Fiery Cross Reef, Subi Reef CHUMBY - Male Persian, 1.5 yrs, white/dark gray, eijing yesterday reasserted national defence facilities, is and Mischief Reef, according not wearing collar/ID tag, Bits right to build “defence” aimed at protecting China’s to CNBC. under treatment for fever ZIGGY - Female, 2 yrs, SOOZE - Male, 7 yrs, white facilities in the disputed South sovereignty and security,” she They are all in the Spratly and wounds (just released white with tabby patches, with ginger spots and China Sea, but declined to said. archipelago located in waters from vet clinic), escaped green eyes, small scratch patches, blue eyes, neutered, confirm reports it had installed “Those who don’t intend to south of mainland China open window, Old Zinj on back of neck, spayed, microchipped, not wearing new missiles on artificial islands violate (this sovereignty) have between Vietnam and the (near Al Manar Bakery/ Saar (between Saar Ave collar or ID tag, workers left it has built in the region. no reason to worry,” she said. Philippines. Biladal Qadeem), 25/4/18. and Saar Cinema), 25/4/18. front door open, Saar (Lamees Garden), 10/4/18. 39533150 The Chinese army installed The South China Sea issue Beijing’s territorial claims, 35348575 or 34492322 32039988 anti-ship and air-to-air has been brewing for years, based on its own historical defences on outposts also with China, the Philippines, records, have also pitted it claimed by Vietnam and Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam against the United States. the Philippines over the last making competing claims While Washington takes no 30 days, US network CNBC in waters with vital global position on the sovereignty reported Wednesday, citing shipping routes and what are claims, it has raised concerns sources close to US intelligence. believed to be significant oil that Beijing is “militarising” the If the information is verified, and natural gas deposits. South China Sea. it could provoke renewed In addition to land- But the US Navy itself tensions between countries reclamation efforts on reefs frequently sends warships and SADIE/PRINCESS - Female, 9 bordering the strategically vital it controls and building aircraft carriers to patrol the years, spayed, very shy and maritime region. civilian facilities there, China area. ARIE - Female Siamese, 2 LOCKY - Male Saluki, 1.5 likely scared, not wearing At a regular briefing on also has air bases, radar and China’s defence ministry yrs, slipped out when yrs, wearing collar (unsure collar or ID, may have been Thursday, Chinese foreign communications systems, did not immediately respond driver left the house, afraid of colour)/no ID tag, stolen, New Zinj (behind ministry spokeswoman Hua naval facilities and defensive to a request for comment but of cars and loud noises, escaped home - could be Ceram Dental - near Pizza Chunying neither confirmed weaponry in place including has previously stressed that the probably stolen, wearing stolen, West Riffa (opposite Hut), 21/11/17, REWARD for nor denied the deployment. landing strips able to islands were “part of Chinese black collar with crystals - BDF Hospital), BD400 safe return. “China’s peaceful accommodate military planes. territory” and that it was up to no ID tag, Sanad, 1/5/18. REWARD for safe return, 39656793/39670024/33744 construction in the Spratly The new Chinese missiles China alone to decide what it 38420204 1/5/18. 39448383 734/39893752 archipelago, including the were reportedly deployed on does there. (AFP) Friday, May 4, 2018 7 LuLu Financial sets foot in HK Branded as “LuLu Money, this is LuLu’s 10th country of operation

Branch inaugurated by Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director, LuLu Financial Group

The group acquired 100% ownership of a local financial services company

LuLu Financial Group is also foraying into digital space

Hong Kong Group’s tenth country of operation created in-house,” added Adeeb uLu Financial Group, a leading and second in the APAC region, after Ahamed. financial services and payments Philippines. “LuLu Money” retail outlets will solutionL brand, commenced its Speaking on the occasion, Adeeb offer money transfer, retail currency operations in Hong Kong with the Ahamed said, “We are extremely exchange and import & export of inauguration of their head office at delighted to start our operations in currencies. The company is also in Kowloon. Hong Kong. The Asia Pacific region foraying into the digital space, with The branch was inaugurated by is home to some of the most dynamic an aim to revolutionize the fintech Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director, economies and Hong Kong is one environment in the region. The LuLu Financial Group in the of the most strategic markets. We upcoming “LuLu Money” app will presence of Surendran Ammitathody, are excited to be part of the region’s have various features including VP-APAC, other senior officials and growth story.” instant online transactions, payment dignitaries. “Further to offering our world tracking in real time and payment The group acquired 100 per cent class services, that has made us one history, among others. ownership of a local financial services of the most sought after financial With plans to move nearly 30% company in Hong Kong, adding five services organisation in the world, of its transactions on to the digital more branches to its global network. we will be reaching out to a larger platform by 2020, LuLu Financial Officials cutting a cake during the opening ceremony Branded as “LuLu Money” in audience through our innovative Group is committed to remain on the Hong Kong, this is LuLu Financial digital platforms that have been digital fast track. ‘Pet grooming at-your-doorstep’ BAC recognises Pretty Paws creates New Platform for Pet Industry RFFS on Int’l Fire Manama model, brand identity, to van n upscale mobile pet retrofitting. Fighters’ Day grooming start-up, Pretty “Although it is our true APaws Pet Services, is taking the brainchild, we wouldn’t be Manama Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, local industry to the next level able to complete this project ahrain Airport Company said: “The main objective of with a unique ‘pet grooming without the support we’ve (BAC), the operator and airport RFFS is to save lives at-your-doorstep’ concept. received from the Government Bmanaging body of Bahrain in the event of an aircraft Launched in December entities,” Piechoska said. International Airport (BIA), accident, but they also handle 2017, Pretty Paws has set out Pretty Paws will soon recognised the hard work and different types of emergencies to fill a market niche, offering begin several collaborations dedications of Rescue and within the airport boundary something highly in-demand with local animal welfare Firefighting Services (RFFS) where lives or properties can and yet not widely available on organisations, contributing to team on the occasion of be saved, including structural the island. the cause by educating the local International Firefighters’ Day fires, Air traffic accidents The start-up delivers community and supporting (IFFD), which takes place on medical emergencies, and premium, comprehensive pet charities across the country. May 4. hazmat incidents. grooming services to their “We are an enthusiastic team Airports around the world BAC’s RFFS team is customers’ doorstep, in a of animal lovers on a mission are categorised from 1 to 10, comprised of 97 professionals cutting-edge grooming van, to help make Bahrain a pet- depending on the type and size who have undergone CAA- which can be parked at any friendly place!” Ali said. Piechoska and Ali of aircraft they handle. BIA approved international location. is category 10 and caters for training, both internally and “We’re bringing this the largest aircraft, namely externally. Besides responding innovative mobile services the Airbus 380, therefore it to emergencies using a fleet of trend to Bahrain, which is now requires extensive rescue and specially designed state-of-the- emerging in the kingdom. We firefighting cover as specified art vehicles, BAC RFFS also believe that it is the future of by the Bahrain Civil Aviation carry out frequent fire safety business offering, and people Affairs (CAA). risk assessments throughout in Bahrain are always open to BAC Chief Executive Officer, the airport’s premises. out-of-the-box ideas,” Pretty Paws Pet Services co-founder and MD Hussain Mohsin Ali said. Co-founded by Ali, from Bahrain, and his wife Agnieszka Piechoska, the company joins the ranks of home-grown SMEs. Ali and Ms Piechoska have meticulously crafted their new business from scratch, starting from the concept, in-depth market research, business Grooming services to customers’ doorstep in a cutting-edge grooming van RFFS team is comprised of 97 professionals 8 BUSINESS Friday, May 4, 2018 Batelco Group Q1 profit Jumps 60pc to BD13.1m Subscriber base rose to 9.3 million Revenues boosted by mobile, broadband services

Manama Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa an increase of 13% over atelco, a regional Al Khalifa said, “Across our Q4, 2017 and year-on-year telecommunications group of operations, we are increases of 84pc and 65pc Bgroup with operations across working diligently on our respectively,” Batelco Group 14 countries, yesterday strategic plans to provide CEO Ihab Hinnawi said. announced a promising reliable and future proof For the period, 61pc start to the year with strong networks that meet the needs of Revenues and 52pc of improvement in its overall of each location, with their EBITDA was attributable to performance compared to the specific requirements.” operations outside of Bahrain. first quarter of 2017. EBITDA for the first quarter Batelco Bahrain CEO Net Profit of the Group of 2018 stands at BD36.6m Mohamed Bubashait said jumped 60 per cent to BD13.1 (US$97.1m) compared to that Batelco’s successful fibre Million (US$34.7m) from BD32.3m (US$85.7m) in Q1 delivery and comprehensive BD8.2m (US$21.8m) in the “Our teams throughout our 2017, representing an increase portfolio of digital products first quarter of 2017. organisation are committed of 13pc and EBITDA margin and services attributed to Earnings per share or EPS to the implementation of our of 37pc. growing customer numbers was 7.9 fils for the quarter “At home, we remain focussed strategic plans which include Subscriber base increased to in the Kingdom of Bahrain compared to 4.9 fils in the year on ensuring that Bahrain is continuing to invest in digital 9.3 million, an increase from reflected by an increase of 7pc ago quarter. among the best-connected “Notable increases include technology, improving the 9.2 million recorded in the in fixed line customers and Batelco’s operating Profit countries in the region, in growing customer numbers quality and speed of LTE net- year ago quarter. 27pc in Broadband numbers, for the quarter was BD20.3m, support of the Bahrain govern- for Broadband products in works and continuing with “Notable increases include year over year. up by 43pc from BD14.2m ment’s initiatives for the com- Bahrain with numbers up by transformational exercises growing customer numbers Looking ahead, Batelco recorded in Q1 2017 munications sector.” 4pc over Q4, 2017 and 27pc aimed at increasing profit- for Broadband products Chairman Shaikh Mohamed Gross revenues rose -Shaikh Mohamed year-on-year.” ability going forward,” in Bahrain with numbers said that the company by 11pc from BD89.7m bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, -Ihab Hinnawi, -Mohamed Bubashait, up by 4pc over Q4, 2017 is looking forward with (US$237.9m) reported Batelco Chairman Batelco Group CEO Batelco Bahrain CEO and 27pc year-on-year. enthusiasm towards the in Q1 2017 to BD99.5m Umniah and Dhiraagu second qarter and “believe (US$263.9m) supported by In Bahrain, revenues were and in Umniah revenues were services and fixed broadband. have also posted improved that our strategic plans for all strong performance at Batelco boosted by improvements in up in all revenue streams with Commenting on the broadband numbers with operations will continue to Bahrain and Umniah Jordan. mobile and broadband services notable growth in adjacent results, Batelco Chairman, both companies showing deliver the desired results.” Huawei setting the scene at the SAMENA Summit 5G, Cloud, and Digital Transformation top agenda Launches Middle East first Multitenant IoT Hosting Center

UAE to the key role 5G will play uawei, a leading in the Middle East’s digital global ICT solutions transformation journey Hprovider, and the SAMENA Huawei recommends Middle Telecommunications Council East operators and government hosted the fifth annual agencies to support spectrum Telecom Leaders’ Summit in neutrality and uses test-driven Dubai yesterday. development to construct Held under the theme Mobile Broadband networks in “Building the Digital Economy order to roll out 5G as fast as of the Middle East”, the possible. The sub-forum was event was a platform for an opportunity for Huawei and leading telecommunications other ICT leaders to discuss companies, regulators, how to address remaining government bodies, technology challenges and opportunities providers and consultants on the road to 5G. across the Middle East and At the summit, Huawei also Africa to discuss how to frame announced the launch of the practicable ICT strategies that “Middle East first Multitenant will enable governments and Charles Yang, President IoT Hosting Center” in order organizations to reap maximum Huawei Middle East to facilitate IoT local ecosystem socio-economic benefits from All-Cloud Transformation incubation and accelerate IoT digital transformation. and presented the Global business development in the In addition to being the Industry Vision 2025 and the region. Based on this IoT strategic partner of the Global Connectivity Index SAMENA Huawei Press Conference Hosting Center and ecosystem SAMENA Summit for five 2018. Huawei also showcased 5G Ecosystem Program in the and organization for a fully was “5G is Now.” The forum enablement strategy, Huizhong consecutive years, Huawei its latest 5G E2E solutions, Middle East. connected, intelligent world,” focused on the imminent and Hayat are the first partners held three sub-forums that launched the “Middle East “This year, Huawei’s new said Charles Yang, President of arrival of 5G and its support to to obtain “The Middle East IoT guided discussions on key first Multitenant IoT Hosting corporate vision is to bring Huawei Middle East. national transformation plans Hosting Center 1st NB-IoT industry trends like 5G and Center” and introduced its digital to every person, home Huawei’s first sub-forum across the region, in addition enabled certificate”. Friday, May 4, 2018 BUSINESS 9 BPW to host business women forum

Manama Kingdom’s position as a regional Bahrain Authority for Culture & Asfoor from Egypt, who is the first he Bahrain Business & hub for FinTech, the Sustainability Antiquities. Arab President of the International Professional Women & Future of Start-ups and Women in Commenting on the forum, Federation. The current president InternationalT Federation (BPW Leadership. Shaikha Hind bint Salman Al Dr Amani will be honoured at the Bahrain) has announced hosting The forum, which brings together Khalifa, President of BPW Bahrain, opening ceremony, in recognition The 2nd International Business regional and international figures, said: “We are pleased to host the of her outstanding role and the & Professional Women Forum in will discuss collaborations as well 2nd International Business & significant progress made by Arab Bahrain. as investment opportunities the Professional Women Forum after women in the World Federation.” The opening ceremony will be Kingdom offers. The event concludes the success we gained in 2015.” Dr Shaikh Hessa Saad Abdulla held on Saturday evening at Bahrain on Tuesday. “The forum celebrates the women Salem Al Subah, the Arab Region Fort Museum Site, while the panel The programme includes panel who presided the International Ambassador of the International discussions will be held the next discussions and visits to economic Federation since its inception 120 Federation and President of BPW day at Bahrain National Museum. landmarks and leading corporates years ago. And here, I would like Kuwait and presidents of the Arab Shaikha Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa The discussions will highlight the and includes tours organised by to refer with pride to Dr Amani Federations will attend the forum. eGovernment payments rise 12% growth recorded in transaction value

1.9 Million visits to national portal Bahrain.bh

Transactions through mobile app grew 19% The offer is valid for customers who apply to get their prepaid card cur- Dealings through eKiosks increased 7% rency of choice with any of the four available card currencies in Bahraini Dinar, US Dollar, EURO or British Manama the fourth quarter of last year. apps saw a rise in the value ahrain recorded a 12 per In addition to the ‘Passport of transactions during the Pound. cent growth in ePayment Renewal’ eService - provided first quarter – some of which Bvalue across various channels by the Nationality, Passports comprise the ‘King Fahad during the first quarter of 2018, and Residence Affairs – which Causeway Insurance’ eService according to a quarterly report. increased by 62pc during the available on the eTraffic app Values of payments, same period. and increased in usage by 10 according to the report times. Moreover, the eService Free Prepaid card with no card monitoring the performance Apps contribute 19pc ‘Mailbox Renewal’ – accessible issuance fee available for a lim- of the eGovernment channels, The mobile apps, available on via the Postal Services app - has ited period has reached more than BD23 Bahrain.bh/apps, witnessed a risen by nearly twice. Million from January to March growth by 19pc in utilization “The multiple currency prepaid cards 2018 with an increase of 10pc with an increase in the number eKiosks generate 7pc are best suited for travellers and in the number of financial of financial transactions by 5pc; The eKiosks also witnessed transactions. while the value of accomplished an increase in usage by 7pc, shoppers to take advantage of zero The report attributes the transactions during the first the value of accomplished Easily reloadable, enhances FX mark up when using in the country growth to the continuous quarter of 2018 witnessed a transactions increased shopping experience of the card’s currency, in addition developments implemented decrease by 25pc. by 33pc with an increase it is more convenient way to spend by the General Directorate The top five utilized apps in a number of financial Benefit of cashless transactions of eTransformation at the included the Student Exam transactions of 20pc during and manage their cash in a secured Information & eGovernment Results, eTraffic Services, the same period. The services Accepted at more than 35 manner as it bring added safety and Authority along with the Electricity and Water Services, ‘Payment of Criminal Orders’ security features when making their awareness campaigns GovEmployee and Postal and ‘Vehicle Registration million outlets conducted to encourage users Services. Renewal’ were amongst the card transactions on Point of Sale to benefit from the online A number of services on the top used services. 2 million ATMs across the globe machines (POS) locally or at travel, for services. online shopping, or when paying bills The number of visits to the national portal (Bahrain.bh) Free SMS alerts online as well as to withdraw cash has reached nearly 1.9 Million, from ATMs.” which raised the number of Monthly electronic statements accomplished transactions by -Anwar Murad 11pc. Secured online shopping Transactions include First Deputy CEO of Al Salam the ‘Execution Services’ - through “Verified by Visa”. Bank-Bahrain provided by the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and For more information on the new prepaid card or to apply online, visit Al Salam Bank-Bahrain website: www.alsalambahrain. Awqaf – which increased by com or contact our customer care center on 17005500. 94% during the first quarter of this year in comparison to Representative picture 10 BUSINESS Friday, May 4, 2018 Financial services in focus at CIBAFI meet

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COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL Manama/ Istanbul, Turkey practice around personal and The fourth session themed session presented an overview eneral Council of Islamic organisational leadership. “Role and Power of Mobile in of technologies underpinning AUSTRALIA 0.2908 0.2884 Banks and Financial It offers a very different Expanding Financial Inclusion” the fourth industrial revolution BANGLADESH 0.00470 0.00452 GInstitutions, the umbrella of perspective – one that is much was chaired by Mohamed and discussed the role of CANADA 0.2998 0.2966 DENMARK 0.0638 Islamic financial institutions more suited to today’s uber- Abbes, Public Policy Director, digital branches, robo-advisors EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 held the second and final day connected and uber-populated MENA, GSMA, Tunisia. The in enhancing customers’ EURO 0.4584 0.4559 of its third Global Forum, age. Session focused on the power of banking experience. 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Too Few Leaders (Simon & panellists have shared their This Global Forum is IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 The Forum, organised in Schuster, 2011), Be the Change experience and thoughts on organised as part of CIBAFI’s JAPAN 0.00360 0.003530 partnership with the Banking (McGraw-Hill, 2014), Open whether the Mobile money and 3rd Strategic Objective of JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 Regulation and Supervision Source Leadership: Reinventing payments is an opportunity or Awareness & Information KOREA 0.00040082 Agency of Turkey (BRSA) Management When There’s threat for Islamic Financial Sharing, which aims to KUWAIT 1.263 1.264 at Raffles Istanbul Hotel in No More Business as Usual Institutions. spread awareness and MALAYSIA 0.0983 0.0982 Istanbul, Turkey, started (McGraw-Hill, Oct 2017), The second day concluded promote information sharing NEW ZEALAND 0.2694 0.2694 with a special and exclusive and a regular writer for with Session 5 themed among its members and NORWAY 0.0489 NEPAL 0.00387 0.00355 CIBAFI Breakfast session on Forbes - Rajeev Peshawaria. “Leveraging the Industry other stakeholders for the OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 “Leadership and Strategy in the The eminent author shared Growth in the Era of Fourth development of the Islamic PAKISTAN 0.00345 0.00327 Era of the Fourth Industrial the stage in a conversation Industrial Revolution”, which finance industry. This annual PHILIPPINES 0.00744 0.00730 Revolution”. with a Veteran Regulator and was chaired by Prof. Dr industry leaders gathering of QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 The session is an interactive Prominent Academic Prof. Lokman Gündüz, Director of CIBAFI has marked its place SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10067 exchange that challenges Ahmet Faruk Aysan, currently Graduate School of Business, as the industry debate and SINGAPORE 0.2877 0.2857 conventional wisdom and Dean, İstanbul Şehir University İstanbul Şehir University. The networking venue. SOUTH AFRICA 0.03130 0.03120 SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.00240 SWEDISH 0.0457 SWITZERLAND 0.3854 0.3824 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.013600 THAILAND 0.012130 0.012080 Blue-chips lift Saudi TURKEY 0.0959 Dubai UNITED KINGDOM 0.5201 0.5171 products. The company posted UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 iddle East stock markets a net profit of 638 million riyals UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 Mmoved down in line ($170.12 million)versus an Closing Bell YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 with global emerging markets average estimate of 372 million and because of persisting riyals, based on three analysts. Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please SAUDI was up 0.1pc to 8,107 points call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh geopolitical tensions, as the risk Real estate developer Dar of the United States pulling out Al Arkan was the most traded DUBAI dropped 1.8pc to 2,948 points of the Iran nuclear deal looms. stock on Thursday, and fell The Saudi Arabian index 3pc. The worst performer was ABU DHABI was down 1.7pc to 4,557 points was in negative territory most Company for Cooperative of the day but closed up 0.1 per Insurance (Tawuniya) , QATAR fell 1.7pc to 8,806 points cent as some selective buying which plunged 9.9pc after COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN for blue-chip stocks such as Al disappointing first quarter KUWAIT climbed 0.3pc to 4,792 points Rajhi Bank, up 0.8pc, and Saudi financial results. Its Q1 net BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3784 0.3439 Arabia Mining Co (Ma’aden), profit fell to 21.5 million riyals BAHRAIN edged up 0.2pc to 1,263 points KUWAIT 0.2855 31.2965 0.2866 0.2604 up 2.4pc, offered support to an from 36.1 million riyals one otherwise sluggish market. year earlier. OMAN shed 0.1pc to 4,726 points OMAN 0.3849 0.3834 0.3864 0.3511 Ma’aden shares soared The Egyptian index closed QATAR 3.6420 3.6282 3.6559 3.3224 almost 3pc in early trade after 1.9pc down, with shares across EGYPT dropped 1.9pc to 17,833 points UAE 3.6730 3.6590 3.6870 3.3507 it said its first-quarter net various sectors posting losses profit had more than doubled of up to 5pc. Properties, which shed 3.7pc. Industries Qatar was down SAUDI 3.7500 3.7358 3.7643 3.4209 on higher sales and increased The Dubai index lost 1.8pc, The Qatar index dropped 0.6pc and Qatar National Bank average realised prices of dragged down by Emaar 1.7pc, weighed by blue chips. dropped 1.9pc. (Reuters) Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into [email protected] practice. . -Anton Chekhov

Friday, May 4, 2018 11 NMS –DPS conducts social science workshop ew Millennium School- challenges faced in terms of DPS, organised a understanding the importance Nworkshop, ‘Enriching Social of Social Science, the importance Science’, on 28th April, as part of sensitizing children towards of a series of workshops by the social issues, developing the skill Bahrain Chapter of Council of of observation and different CBSE affiliated Schools in the types of questions for assessing Gulf. the learning. Teachers from all the CBSE The interactive session affiliated schools in Bahrain focused on the various attended the workshop. The strategies used for making resource person, Meenakshi teaching-learning of Social Mathur, HOD Social Science, Science more interactive and laid importance on developing interesting for learners where analytical and conceptual skills teachers shared their views and of the learners to enable them experiences on the same. to understand the environment The workshop also focussed with emphasis on the on the advantages of the interrelationship between the interdisciplinary approach to natural and social environment. making teaching-learning more The session highlighted the interesting and productive. Participants of the workshop pose for a group photo NMS-DPS celebrates labour day QES celebrates Graduation Day

Students of NMS perform on stage during labour day celebration o appreciate and thank the Principal Arun Kuumar Sharma selfless service of all who work addressed the students and The KG students of QES during the graduation ceremony withT full dedication and ensure the emphasized the values of dignity uality Education School (QES) on the importance of encouraging an Arabic skit and a fashion show hygiene and security of the school, of labour which helps a person celebrated KG Special Day and young minds to tap into their true performance. the students of NMS-DPS Bahrain to become more humane and QGraduation Day on Saturday, at Zamil potential. Chairman Baboo Kewalram celebrated Labour Day last week. responsible towards their fellow Campus, Maqaba. The KG students quickly took over presented the KG students with a A special assembly was beings. The event began with the recital the stage and enthralled the audience certificate of graduation. This event conducted on this occasion Chairman Dr Ravi Pillai and of the Holy Quran and the Bahrain with their unique dance moves on aimed at encouraging positive highlighting the need, importance the Managing Director Geetha National Anthem, followed by an tracks ranging from Arabic to behaviour among young students and significance of the role of Pillai appreciated the efforts of the inspiring address by the Principal English and Hindi. They showcased and building a strong sense of self- workers in our life. children. Dr. Ravi Warrier, who emphasized the multitude of their talent with worth. 12 Friday, May 4, 2018 Friday, May 4, 2018 13

Commander-in-Chief of BDF Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received outgoing Vice Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Com- BDF Commander-in-chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Vice President of Poli- Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received newly- mand, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, accompanied with newly appoint- cy, Planning, International Relations and Armament Control at the Italian Staff Maj-Gen Alberto Biavati and BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa paid an inspection visit to BDF appointed Bahraini Ambassador to the UAE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa. ed Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined the accompanying delegation. The Commander-in-chief praised the Bahraini-Italian friendship relations weapons and units. The commander-in-chief was briefed on some of the development and modernisation The minister and the ambassador reviewed security cooperation programmes within the Maritime Forces, Scott Stearnet. and reviewed topics of joint interests. plans and stages of implementation. framework of boosting bilateral coordination.

Minister of For- eign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received media figure Mo- hammed Al Arab. The minister welcomed Al Arab and praised his efforts and expert- coverage in which he highlights facts in a professional manner and raises The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, yesterday audience’s aware- received in his office at the Ministry’s General Court, the Ambassador of the Republic of France ness of the vari- to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Cecile Longe. The Minister welcomed the French diplomat and com- ous Arab, regional Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received the US Ambassador Justin Siberell and outgoing US Naval Forces Central Command and Fifth Fleet Commander Vice Adm. mended the constant progress of bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the and international John C. Aquilino who introduced to him his successor Vice Adm. Scott A. Stearney. The Interior Minister thanked Vice Adm. John C. Aquilino for his efforts to boost bilateral relations and cooperation. Republic of France. causes.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Electricity and Water Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Khalifa received an invitation Mirza participated in a dis- from the President of the Com- cussion along with other mission for Tourism and Na- ministers, senior officials and tional Heritage in the Kingdom decision makers in the water of Saudi Arabia Prince Sultan bin sector, during the Third Arab Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Water Conference in Kuwait. attend the opening of the 12th The Minister explained the edition of Okaz Market. This need for inter-linkages be- came as the minister received at tween sectors related to his office at the Ministry’s Gener- water resources and their al Court, Prince Sultan’s Personal uses to ensure the sustain- and Media Adviser Abdullah bin ability of the water sector in Mohammed Al Sheikh who de- the service of development livered the invitation to him. goals in the Arab countries.

Executive Director of INJAZ Bahrain HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khal- Under the patronage of As- ifa and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strate- sistant Chief of Public Security gies (H+K) MENA & Turkey Bashar Al for Operations and Training Kadhi signed a memorandum of un- Affairs, Brigadier Shaikh Ha- derstanding (MoU) during the INJAZ mad bin Mohammed Al Khali- Young Entrepreneurs Competition fa, the Training Directorate has with Director of GPIC and Chairman held a course on forged docu- of INJAZ Bahrain Dr. Abdulrahman ments and behaviour analysis. Jawahery in attendance to continue Organised in cooperation with a successful partnership for the fore- the Joint Counter-terrorism seeable future. The MoU confirms Centre and the US embassy, H+K’s commitment to supporting the course highlighted exam- BDF Chief of Staff Lt-General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi attended the conclusion of the joint exercise of BDF INJAZ Bahrain across all communica- ining passports and IDs meth- fighting group held in Al Nairiya, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The chief of staff was briefed on the training tions activities as its official strategic ods for potential fraud cases. programme before following up the exercise activities. The units of the combat group showed a number of communications partner in Bahrain. field applications for all defensive and offensive operations using live ammunition. 12 Friday, May 4, 2018 Friday, May 4, 2018 13

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Las Vegas Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and inger Ariana Grande will open Shawn Mendes. the 2018 Billboard Music The award ceremony, hosted by Awards.S Kelly Clarkson, will be held here Grande shared the news during on May 20. her gig on “The Tonight Show Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran Starring Jimmy Fallon,” reports lead the pack with nominations in billboard.com. multiple categories including top She joins the star-studded male artist. schedule with previously Lamar and Sheeran have 15 announced performances from nominations, each. (IANS)

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(June 22nd - July 23rd) You might have questions about the satisfaction you feel about your personal life. It’s possible you have more demands than ever. Things seem so urgent to you now. Why not take advantage of this attitude to talk about your deepest desires with your partner? Things will be much clearer. You may just need Across Down to express some of your negative emotions. 1- Flavor; 6- Ed and Mel of baseball; 10- Czech, e.g.; 14- Device with 1- Box; 2- Verdi heroine; 3- Duo; 4- Dedicated to the ___ Love; 5- Like (July 24th - Aug 23rd) Today is excellent for just letting your intuition 88 keys; 15- Lash; 16- Yarn; 17- French farewell; 18- I could ___ horse!; some corners; 6- Be in the red; 7- Yonder thing; 8- Saturn’s largest moon; guide you. If you have time, you might want 19- Architectural pier; 20- Enthusiastic; 22- Pertaining to tactics; 9- Astronaut; 10- Flight of steps; 11- Knight’s weapon; 12- Communion to let your mind go and follow the train of 24- Actress Ruby; 26- Closer; 27- Explorer; 31- AWOL chasers; 32- table; 13- Osso buco meat; 21- Golly!; 23- Record with a VCR; 25- Muse of thought wherever it takes you. You could find something out about yourself of which Christopher of “Back to the Future”; 33- Pond scum; 36- Modern-day love poetry; 27- Scheme; 28- Would ___ to you?; 29- A Chaplin; 30- Big you unaware, something just waiting to be evidence; 39- Hokkaido native; 40- Dined at home; 41- Bump into; Apple sch.; 34- ___ Misérables; 35- Gadget; 36- Sub station?; 37- Verne noticed. Remember, your desires are fantasies 42- PBS supporter; 43- Monetary unit of Poland; 44- Alabama city; captain; 38- ___ all-time high; 40- Apprehended; 41- ___ Brooks, filmaker before they become realties, so dream a little. 45- Neither partner; 46- 1000 times 1000; 48- Equilibria; 51- We’re responsible for “Blazing Saddles”; 43- Gee whiz!; 44- Arm coverings; 45- (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) number ___!; 52- Predict; 54- Kathmandu native; 59- Prefix for small; Aboriginal; 47- Traveler’s stop; 48- Dirties; 49- Musical sounds; 50- Beetle Today is the kind of day when all you want to do is think about a vacation. You’re usually 60- Horse’s gait; 62- Pertaining to the palm of the hand; 63- Mtn. Bailey’s boss; 52- Hook’s helper; 53- Hindu discipline; 55- Tent stick; 56- such a responsible, conscientious worker that stat; 64- Breakfast brand; 65- Actress Verdugo; 66- “___ quam videri” On the sheltered side; 57- Slender; 58- Some nest eggs; 61- Craggy hill; you can afford to escape for just a few minutes. (North Carolina’s motto); 67- Costly; 68- Looks for; You could visit the world inside of you. You may even find something that’s been on your mind for quite some time that requires some action by you now.

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Friday, May 4, 2018 19 a #PollToday 27 die as bus catches fire after turning turtle in India New Delhi station area of Motihari Syrian rebels wenty-seven people died district of Bihar. and four injured when The report quoted state’s theT bus they were travelling Disaster Management The new US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants to dismantle in turned turtle and caught Minister Dinesh Chandra North Korea’s weapons of mass fire in India’s eastern state Yadav as confirming 27 destruction without any delay. Do of Bihar yesterday, reported deaths in the bus mishap. pull-out from you think he will be able to do so? leading English daily The Xinhua tried in vain to Yes No Cant Say Times of India. contact the concerned senior According to the online district officials as they edition of “The Times of were said to be on the spot India”, the bus was on its overseeing the relief and route from Muzaffarpur to rescue work. Though one of New Delhi. It turned turtle the officials, on the condition S. Damascus and caught fire on National of anonymity, said that those Beirut High No. 28 near Belwa dead were charred beyond yrian rebels began pulling village under Kotwa police recognition. (Xinhua) out of an enclave they have “We are committed to the S permanent, verifiable, irreversible surrendered in south Damascus dismantling of North Korea’s yesterday, but a few fighters weapons of mass destruction in another besieged area near programme, and to do so without Homs shelled government delay” Naked Trump statue goes areas after their groups agreed Mike Pompeo for $28,000 at auction to quit. US Secretary of State The enclaves in south Damascus and near Homs are the only two besieged areas still held by rebels, though they still control large tracts of northwest Poachers kill 3 and southwest Syria, lying along its international borders, rhinos in Kenya which are not surrounded by the army. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has focused on A boy walks along a damaged street at the city of Douma in dislodging rebels from their Damascus, Syria remaining besieged pockets Some 5,000 fighters and their On Wednesday, insurgents since driving them from family members are expected in the biggest of the remaining eastern Ghouta last month to leave Beit Sahm, Babila and besieged areas, located between Three rhinos were found A passerby next to a statue depicting Donald Trump in the after a fierce offensive. Yalda neighbourhoods for the the cities of Hama and Homs dead with their horns missing nude in San Francisco in August 2016 Syrian state television opposition areas in northern around the towns of Rastan, in Kenya’s Rhino Sanctuary in Los Angeles in the nude, but without showed footage of buses Syria, it reported, following Talbiseh and Houla, also Meru National Park in what naked statue of Donald testicles. arriving at Beit Sahm, driving an earlier group which left the agreed to surrender. the country’s Ministry of Trump, complete with In August 2016 -- during through narrow streets enclave on Monday. However, a small number Tourism is calling an act of Aa distended belly and jowly Trump’s then improbable surrounded by soldiers and Islamic State fighters holding of them rejected the deal poaching sneer, is to go on display at bid for the White House with concrete buildings above another part of the same enclave and shelled government a Haunted Museum after -- the statues appeared showing scars of war. are still fighting after weeks of areas late on Wednesday and Chinese Minister a paranormal investigator in public spaces in Los It later reported that the first intense bombardment in the early yesterday, the Syrian bought it at auction. Angeles, San Francisco, New batch of buses had departed, area of al-Hajar al-Aswad and Observatory for Human Rights meets Kim in N. Korea Julien’s Auctions York, Seattle and Cleveland, carrying fighters and their Yarmouk Palestinian refugee war monitor and two local Chinese Foreign Minister announced Wednesday garnering international families from the area. camp. sources said. (Reuters) Wang Yi met North Korean it sold the artwork -- attention. leader Kim Jong-un in believed to be the last of the The four other naked Pyongyang and congratulat- controversial statues not Trumps -- titled “The ed him for the thaw in rela- vandalized or destroyed -- Emperor Has No Balls” were 2 dead after Russian fighter tions with South Korea for $28,000 (23,000 euros) at confiscated or destroyed. In its biannual auction in Los one cheeky response, New Afghan schoolgirls Angeles. York officials pointed to jet crash off Syrian coast hospitalized in The infamous statue regulations banning “any by a West Coast anarchist unpermitted erection in city Beirut ‘gas attack’ collective is one of a series parks, no matter how small.” Russian fighter jet crashed At least 45 schoolgirls were depicting the 45th president (AFP) yesterday off the coast poisoned following a suspect- Aof Syria, killing both pilots, ed gas attack in Afghanistan’s according to Russia’s Defence Takhar province. Ministry, which said the plane Carrot-addicted kangaroos did not come under fire and New Mars lander to that the crash may have been study quakes caused by a bird getting sucked hopping mad at tourists into one of the engines. NASA is poised to launch Melbourne Each week thousands State news agency Tass cited its first lander to Mars since angaroos are one of of people flock to see the the ministry as saying the 2012, an unmanned space- Australia’s biggest kangaroos on grassy slopes, Su-30 crashed shortly after craft called InSight that Ktourist draws, but visitors to enticed by travel blogs aims to listen for quakes takeoff from the Russian air A Russian Sukhoi Su-30 SM jet one park are getting more promising “adorable wild base at Hemeimeem in Syria. and unravel the mystery of than they bargained for. kangaroos” that are “tame Russia has been waging an blamed the crash on a technical Committee and another how rocky planets like Earth Tourists in Lake enough to get close to and air campaign in support of error and insisted the plane was individual were killed in form. Macquarie, a two-hour take photos with”. President Bashar Assad’s not shot down. a car bomb attack outside For more, catch us train ride from Sydney, Carrots in hand, the forces since 2015. Russia leases the an IRC centre used to help online at: are ignoring warnings and tourists approach the In March, a Russian Hemeimeem military base in displaced Syrians in the feeding carrots to kangaroos kangaroos, seeking a selfie military cargo plane crashed Syria, near the Mediterranean northwestern town of Dana, www.newsofbahrain.com who become aggressive at the with an Australian symbol as it was descending to land coast. in rebel-held Idlib, the /nobonline sight of their favourite sugary that graces the country’s coat at Hemeimeem, killing all 39 Elsewhere in Syria, a worker international organization said. /newsofbahrain snack, a tour operator said. of arms. (Reuters) people onboard. The military with the International Rescue (AP) 20 Friday, May 4, 2018 At least 125 killed as storms batter India

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New Delhi 25 years. Everyone was scared officials said. Many people in ightning strikes and and running for cover as trees India sleep outside during the The storms destroyed homes and uprooted trees powerful dust storms across and homes were getting blown summer months to escape the IndiaL have killed at least 125 away. It was a nightmare,” high temperatures. people and injured more than Lohia told AFP. Rescuers were still going The dust storm was followed by fierce lightning 250 as meteorologists warned through the rubble of felled yesterday of more wild weather More storms to come homes yesterday. on the horizon. There were 65 confirmed “We can confirm at least 65 Dust clouds plunged swathes deaths in Uttar Pradesh in the deaths from around 40 of the Storm risk continues for parts of India of north India into darkness north, 35 in the desert state of state’s 75 districts,” T.P. Gupta as winds of more than 130 Rajasthan to the west, and two of the Uttar Pradesh relief kilometres per hour (80 miles in Punjab from Wednesday’s commissioner’s office told per hour) brought down feeble wild storms. AFP. He called the death toll mud houses and killed people The day before, at least 14 “unprecedented” from such a where they slept. were killed in the southern storm in the past 20 years. Walls, trees and electricity state of Andhra Pradesh Gupta said there were 43 pylons were torn down in parts which was hammered by more deaths in Agra district. More of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan than 41,000 lightning strikes than 150 cattle and other and Punjab states where in a matter of hours, disaster animals were also killed across officials said the death toll was officials said yesterday. the state. expected to rise. Agra district of Uttar “There is a forecast for more The destructive winds were Pradesh was one of the worst storms in the next 48 hours followed by fierce lightning hit by the dust clouds, with across the state so people storms and rains. more than 40 people killed. should be alert,” he added. Similar storms kill hundreds The Taj Mahal is in Agra city Hemant Gera, head of people each year in India but but officials said the monument of Rajasthan’s Disaster these were some of the most escaped damage. Management and Relief severe in recent decades. Last month, a similar storm Department, said emergency Shivam Lohia, who owns a killed at least 15 people in Uttar services were on alert and resort hotel in Alwar district of Pradesh and destroyed two that people should not sleep Rajasthan, said he abandoned minarets over an entry house outdoors. Storms kill hundreds of people each year his car on the road and ran to the Taj Mahal. In Punjab, Kumar Amit, in India but these were some of the most for his life after it was almost Most of the victims were deputy commissioner of Patiala severe in recent decades blown away. killed as they slept by houses district, told AFP that a wall “I haven’t seen such a that collapsed or by falling collapsed killing two people. devastating storm in at least walls, trees and electric pylons, (AFP)

Heavy rainfall Ferocious dust and dust in storms have the northern killed at least town of Shimla 65 people in in Himachal the northern Pradesh state state of Uttar Pradesh Cyber Security Conference SPORTS Friday, May 4, 2018 21 Fellaini will Liverpool F.C to decide Man face Madrid Utd future Liverpool are on their way to the Champions League final after a 4-2 loss to Roma in second leg put them through 7-6 on aggregate

Marouane Fellaini (file pic) London ose Mourinho has acknowledged that Marouane Fellaini holds the balance of power in his Manchester United contract Jnegotiations, but believes the midfielder wants to stay. Sadio Mané opened the scoring in the second leg with a classic counter-attack goal (Pic courtesy: theguardian) Fellaini’s contract at Old Trafford expires in June, and he has so far refused to agree an extension despite offers from the club. Rome game, while Edin Dzeko’s in Kiev is a realistic possibility, Firmino (10) and Sadio Mane The Belgium international, 30, gave an interview earlier this iverpool set up a repeat of strike shortly after half-time although whether their (nine), now the highest-scoring week in which he criticised United for not offering him a new their 1981 meeting against ensured the Reds endured a defending can cope against club trio in a single Champions deal last season. RealL Madrid despite a first testing conclusion and two late reigning champions who have League season after overtaking Fellaini came off the bench to score United’s winner in a 2-1 Champions League defeat goals for Radja Nainggolan -- won three of the last four titles Real Madrid’s Cristiano victory over Arsenal last weekend, and has been linked with a of the season at the Stadio including a penalty with the is open to question. Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and number of clubs across Europe, as well as a move to China. Olimpico. last kick of the game -- came Jurgen Klopp’s side are Karim Benzema, who scored “I’m still positive. He’s important. He’s a player that I like,” said A chaotic 4-2 semifinal too late for Roma. smashing all kinds of records 28 in 2013-14. Mourinho. “But he has a different position in relation to other second leg loss to Roma saw But Liverpool move on from this season and another one They are the fastest to players with contracts. We can control other players’ destiny but Liverpool progress 7-6 on defeating the same opponents fell as they reached 46 goals 40 (12 matches) in a single in Marouane’s case, the destiny is in his hands. aggregate, with victory secured against whom they won their in 14 Champions League campaign in the competition “He knows I want him to stay, the club wants him to stay, he thanks to Sadio Mane’s 19th of fourth European Cup -- in matches (including qualifiers), proper. has an offer from us and it’s up to him to say yes or no. the season and the rare sight this very stadium in 1984 -- to eclipsing the previous best set It was Mane’s turn to star “I am still positive, as he likes to be here, he likes the feeling of of Georginio Wijnaldum’s first facing the club they beat 37 by Barcelona (in 16 games) in on the night Liverpool booked the manager trusting him and I think there is a good chance for away goal in almost three years. years ago for their third. 1999-2000. their first Champions League him to stay. But if he leaves, so be it.” A fortuitous own goal by Given the way they have A great deal of that is owed to final place in 11 years and their Mourinho takes his team to Brighton in the Premier League on James Milner in between taken teams apart in this their formidable front three of eighth in the competition. (PA Friday knowing that a victory would all but secure second place, had put the hosts back in the competition a sixth triumph Mohamed Salah (10), Roberto Sport) their best finish for five years. (AFP) Expectation nothing new for Aru Giro felt young anyway, because training crash, but he resumed n the absence of Vincenzo I’ve been riding with a certain racing in June to claim the Nibali, Fabio Aru carries level of responsibility. Since Italian title and then place 5th ItalianI hopes at this Giro d’Italia 2014, practically, I’ve felt that overall at the Tour de France. and, a few weeks shy of his responsibility, that stress. But On making the switch 28th birthday, he knows only I’ve prepared very well for this from Astana to UAE Team too well that his career cannot Giro. I had a big desire to come Emirates in the off-season, he be indefinitely couched in the back to the Giro and now I was initially coy about his 2018 future tense. Italy expects. want to get started.” schedule, but it always seemed “Absolutely, I think that Aru missed last year’s likely that he would return to too,” Aru said in Jerusalem on Giro, which set out from his the Giro for the first time since Wednesday afternoon. “But in home region of Sardinia, after he placed second overall three the last few years, I’ve never sustaining a knee injury in a years ago. (Cyclingnews) Fabio Aru (file pic) 22 Friday, May 4, 2018 SPORTS Ahmed Mansoor Kohli signs for Surrey London The last time he toured clinches first place ndia captain Virat Kohli England with India in 2014 has agreed a deal to play for at the age of 25, he averaged DT News Network also went to the Kingdom of SurreyI in June. just 13.40 in five Tests with a Manama Bahrain, through athlete Ahmed The 29-year-old batsman top score of 39. Since then he ahraini showjumping Jahrami, who competed with will feature in three County has risen to second in the Test athlete Ahmed Mansoor his colleague Mansoor for the Championship matches and batting rankings and first in Bmanaged to achieve first place title, also presenting technical at least three One-Day Cup ODIs. (BBC) in the speed round of Al Ain levels which confirm the games. International Showjumping development of showjumping Kohli, who averages more Championship, which was sport in Bahrain. than 50 in all formats for his held in the UAE, amid large Meanwhile, the experienced country, will lead India in a participation of various athlete Khalid Hilal Al-Khateri five-match Test series in athletes. had a share of advanced England starting on 1 August. Mansoor stole the spotlight positions in the international “It’s long been an ambition during the round, presenting championship, managing to of mine to play county cricket high standards of performance win second place in the Grand and I’m thankful to Alec astride his horse, due to his Prize category. Stewart and Surrey for allowing concentration and clear Al-Khateri managed to me the opportunity,” he said. technical reading of the course, strongly compete for the title Kohli will miss India’s which contributed to achieving after demonstrating ideal levels inaugural Test match with his deserved title. during the round, reaching Afghanistan in June while The second place in the race second place. Khalid Hilal Al-Khateri Second in the Grand Prize category playing county cricket. Virat Kohli (file pic) Ferdinand refused boxing licence London hard to take.” ormer Manchester United Ferdinand’s move into the Serena and England defender ring was being backed by FRio Ferdinand says he is betting company Betfair, as part “disappointed” after being of the ‘Defender to Contender’ refused a professional boxing challenge. licence. Coached by former The 39-year-old, who retired WBC super-middleweight withdraws from football in 2015, launched champion Richie Woodhall, his new career in September. the six-time Premier League The British Boxing Board champion aimed “to win a of Control (BBBofC) said they belt”. would not be reviewing his “Boxing is a physically application, Ferdinand said. tough, demanding and from “It is with a heavy heart that dangerous sport. I always I am hanging up my gloves,” gave it my utmost respect and he said. never underestimated how In his statement, published difficult it would be,” he said. on Facebook, Ferdinand added: “It’s important to approach “To not be given the chance to everything with success in Madrid demonstrate my ability to the mind, and to give it your all, but BBBofC through the standard sometimes things work against assessment afforded to others is you.” (BBC) Open Agnieszka Radwanska has also withdrawn due to a back injury Madrid WTA tour in March after of Serena and we wish her a Radwanska has also withdrawn ormer world number giving birth to her first child speedy recovery,” tournament from the Madrid Open, which one Serena Williams has last September. director Manolo Santana said runs from May 7-13, due to a Fwithdrawn from the Madrid Williams, a 23-times grand in a statement on the Madrid back injury. Open as she continues to slam singles champion, was Open website. Williams missed the regain full fitness ahead of the ousted by her sister Venus in “She is one of the great first grand slam of the year French Open later this month, her comeback tournament at champions of our sport, she at the Australian Open in the tournament’s organisers Indian Wells and last played has always offered a show to January and could also be said yesterday. in her first round defeat by the tournament and we hope ruled out of the French Open, The 36-year-old, who won Japan’s Naomi Osaka at the to see her again at the Caja which is held from May 21 the Madrid Open in 2012 Miami Open. Magica in the future.” to June 10. Rio Ferdinand (file pic) and 2013, returned to the “We regret the absence Poland’s Agnieszka (Reuters) In-form Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Anderson in Estoril Estoril big-hitting South African to final last week, where he lost to tricky conditions,” world “But he was just too good out British number three reek rising star Stefanos just four aces in a second- Rafael Nadal. number eight Anderson said. today.” Cameron Norrie 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 Tsitsipas continued his round match which lasted for Anderson, ranked eighth, “I’ve not played a match in a Tsitsipas, the first Greek (7/1). Gexcellent form on clay by more than two hours in windy sealed his fate as his first while. man to break into the world’s The 103rd-ranked Norrie beating Estoril Open top seed conditions. double-fault of the contest “It’s a little disappointing, top 50, improved to 13-10 for went down in three hours, Kevin Anderson 6-7 (3-7), World number 44 Tsitsipas brought up two match points, I would have preferred better the season. eight minutes to his Spanish 6-3, 6-3 yesterday to reach the beat three top-20 players, with Tsitsipas quickly wrapping conditions for my first match He will face a last-eight opponent who won his first quarter-finals. including Dominic Thiem, en up victory at the first attempt. back, a more comfortable match against Spain’s Roberto ATP title this season in Quito. The 19-year-old held the route to the Barcelona Open “It was really tough, with environment. Carballes Baena, who knocked (AFP) SPORTS Friday, May 4, 2018 23 The SSE arena becomes venue Shaikh Nasser for Brave CF DT News Network venues in the world. Brave Manama Combat Federation will be rave Combat Federation entering Europe for the first has confirmed that the time. BSSE Arena will be the venue From the initial stages itself, awards issued for the event hosted in Belfast, Brave Combat Federation has HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa won a Medal of Northern Ireland on 9th signed athletes from Europe June 2018. The SSE Arena is who compete at multiple Scientific Excellence from the British Scientific Council and the Northern Ireland’s biggest weight classes. Academy of Scientific Research and Training indoor arena, with a capacity “We are glad to enter the of over 10,000 for concerts. European market. The initiative DT News Network The venue is famous for found by His Highness Shaikh Manama hosting concerts and sporting Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa inners of the second events. had made an incredible rate edition of Nasser bin Apart from hosting of growth and is among the HamadW Scientific Research international concerts and top 5 global organisations in Award in the field of sports sporting events, the venue has Mixed Martial Arts, which were honoured at the awards also hosted UFC and World was achieved in less than two ceremony on Wednesday. Wrestling Entertainment live years. We are proud that the President of Al Istiqlal events. organisation is found and University in Palestine Dr The venue was short- operated by the Kingdom of Abdulnasser Qadoumi won listed for ‘International Large Bahrain. This will have a far- the Sports Management Venue of the Year’ (Outside reaching impact upon sectors category award, while Reema of North America) in the 2005 of tourism, investment and Abdulla of Bahrain and Pollstar Concert Industry economy,” said Mohammed Abdulghani Al Hutami of Awards, making it one of Shahid, President of Brave Yemen shared the award for the top six major concert Combat Federation. the Sports Medicine category. The third and last category award was in Sports Training, shared by Shereen Tawfeeq, Huda Habib, Hanan Al Shaikh, Omar Al Samani of Shaikh Salman presents a special paint of HM the King to HH Shaikh Nasser Bahrain and India’s J. Kotian. organized by the Bahrain sports officials. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Other awards were Olympic Committee (BOC), HH Shaikh Nasser also to Shaikh Nasser. presented for the distinguished and patronized by HH Shaikh won a Medal of Scientific It’s worth noting that the researches in the Sports Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Excellence from the British award is in line with the BOC Management category, which Representative of His Majesty Scientific Council and strategy to develop sports were won by Dr Faisal Al the King for Charity Works the Academy of Scientific movement in the Kingdom, Mulla Dr Amin Mahmood, and Youth Affairs, Supreme Research and Training, in accordance to scientific Dr Ali Sulaibeikh, Dr Council for Youth and and was presented to him standards based on specialized Haytham Hamid of Bahrain, Sports Chairman, and BOC by British Ambassador to scientific research. Saudi Arabia’s Haytham Al President. Bahrain Simon Martin, and This first-of- its-kind award The SSE Arena Masarwa, Dr Ammar Al Rifai HH Shaikh Nasser President of the Academy in the Kingdom is an incentive and Dr Ammar Al Rifaie. presented the awards to the president Dr Wisam Al for researchers to explore In the youth section, Dana winners, in the presence of Shaikhli. their creativities in the field Al Binali of the University of Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim The ceremony ended with of sports, which has become Sports economics Bahrain won the award for her Al Khalifa, Supreme Council Shaikh Salman presenting a a fertile ground to take sports research on human resources for Youth and Sports Secretary special paint of His Majesty into broad prospects that has strategies at national sports General, BOC Vice President, King Hamad bin Isa Al surpassed old concept surface forum underway federations. and Chairman of the Board Khalifa, Shaikh Nasser bin to become one of the leading DT News Network to some other countries, noting The awards night was of Trustees, and high-ranking Hamad Al Khalifa and Shaikh industries. Manama that 108 medals were won by op Arab sports experts Arab countries in all Olympic called for a number of games, while the US could recommendationT to increase achieve 121 medals in a single funding sources to develop Olympic games, claimed in regional Olympic achievements the most recent Rio de Janeiro on the inaugural day of Olympics. Scientific Research Forum in Late on, Jordan Olympic Sports Economics, being held Committee vice-president in Bahrain. Dr Sari Hamdan brought This theme was presented up the second session of by Dr Mohamed Sobhi the on economic and sports Hassanein, Head of the investments, and its benefit for Physical Education Sector both parties. at the Supreme Council of Hamdan said the true Egyptian Universities in Egypt, relationship between who kicked off yesterday’s economics and sports started first session by addressing a in 1992 in Spain, when an large number of attendees – investment plan was created administrators, academics, and launched four years before physical education teachers, Barcelona Olympics. coaches and researchers, on He added that TV telecasts sport as an important source rights have achieved 47 per to boost economy. cent of total profits, and noted Hassanein also said the that profits for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic achievement for Olympics is expected to hit US Highlights from the event Arabs is insignificant compared 300 billion. 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MafraDT News Network to represent Brazil Manama eonardo Mafra stated that he will be looking to make his first appearance in BraveL Combat Federation memorable with a victory over Gadzhimusa Gaziev. The bout will be featured at Brave 12: KHK Legacy hosted on 11th May at Jakarta, Indonesia. Mafra will be the sole Brazilian fighter in the fight card for Indonesia. A victory over Gaziev will propel him in the division which is still awaiting to crown a champion. “I am very excited for my debut with Brave Combat Federation. I know it won’t be an easy fight, I want to make sure that I put on a great performance and represent my country in the best way possible. Brave Combat Federation is the global promotion that elevated athletes into global superstars and contributed for the growth of the sport regionally and Internationally. The event will make a huge difference in Indonesia,” said Mafra. Mafra was supposed to make his promotional debut at Brave 6. Mafra, fights out of Kings MMA with legendary coach Rafael Cordeiro, admits he didn’t study Gaziev, but says he knows his opponent’s style and is ready to rise above him at Brave 12. “I have never had an easy fight and I know he is a great athlete, but so am I. Granted, I didn’t study him, but we went through his style of fighting. I have always had in mind that if I can impose my style during a fight, I am able to beat everyone, and that is the mindset I will carry on to the Brave cage on May 11th,” added Mafra. Leonardo Mafra during his previous fight Leonardo Mafra was supposed to make his promotional debut at Brave 6 Brave: SS Capital initiates strategic partner relations DT News Network The event marks the entry of the strategic partnership with SS Capital Manama global promotion owned by His for Brave 12: KHK Legacy. We hope S Capital, headed by Surya Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad to bring together our collective Adiwijaya Soepono, has entered Al Khalifa in to the South East Asia. synergies to add value to our efforts Sinto strategic partner relations with Apart from Brave 12: KHK Legacy, as well as to transform the sport of Brave Combat Federation. Indonesia is set to host 2018 Asian mixed martial arts in the region. The Indonesia based SS Capital has Games. developments will open avenues of acquired full rights to support and Brave 12: KHK Legacy will be investments apart from developing invest in Brave Combat Federation attended by distinguished list of social and cultural exchange in Indonesia. dignitaries involving key government between the developing economies Brave 12: KHK Legacy will be officials, International businessmen of Indonesia and Bahrain,” said hosted on 11th May at Balai Sarbini and celebrities. Mohammed Shahid, President of Hall at Jakarta, Indonesia. “We are honoured to enter into Brave Combat Federation. Mohammed Shahid

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